The Place Page #5

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While eating dinner with my husband,

Andrea called,

they talked for an hour.

He came back to the table, drained...

Andrea's wife threw him out

because she thinks he's cheating.

What did you say ?

That it's true.

"How do you know ?", he asked.

I said:

"Because he cheated on her with me."

Why'd you say that ? It's not true.

I wanted to make him suffer.

Did you enjoy it ?

Yes, it was amazing.

Instead of getting mad he cried.

He said it was his fault

for drifting away first,

that he ruined everything,

that he was devastated.

Then we made love

like we hadn't in ages.

Good, you got what you wanted.

We can say goodbye now.

We meet every night in that diner.

Why there ?

He says that place smells good

and so do I.

That's a good start.

Last night we were out till late,

very late.

Or very early.

- Did you...?

- No.

We just talked.

I don't want to rush.

Plus, he's old-fashioned,

shy, polite...

I want him to make the first move.

Are you feeling God again ?

No.

- I have to get pregnant first.

- Yes.

- That was our deal, right?

- Yes...

You just seem so happy.

- Could I feel God again without...?

- Sure.

There are many solutions

to the same problem.

I just offer one.

Do you believe in God ?

I believe in details.

I kidnapped the girl.

I saw.

- Why ?

- To protect her.

You didn't have to.

You got what you wanted.

You completed your task,

Amanda is yours.

I can't walk away, she's just a kid.

Do you realize what could happen ?

Everyone's looking for her.

I know,

I've got it all organized.

- How ?

- I won't tell you where she is.

- Is she alone now ?

- Yes.

She's safely locked away.

Did she recognize you ?

No.

I always wear a mask.

Smart, right ?

Why'd you do it?

I want to be a hero.

A hero.

So I can have everything

without having to ask

people like you.

I'm ready.

I'll invite her over.

And do what exactly ?

I have a plan:

invite her over,

push her into the bathroom,

it's small so it'll work better.

Why didn't you do this before ?

I told you.

I was afraid she'd say no

but now...

I'm sure she'll say yes.

How can you be sure ?

I think she likes me.

Women usually run from me.

After a while.

With a billion excuses...

But the reason is always the same.

Would you want a blind girlfriend

if you could see again ?

You have no mercy.

Neither do you all.

What's wrong ?

My son tried to pull off a robbery.

- How do you know ?

- I saw the CCTV footage.

Two of them with covered faces,

but I know it's him.

He had my f***ing gun.

- They caught him ?

- No, he got away.

- I have to help him.

- Complete your task.

There's no time !

He's a loose cannon

and could end up dead.

Could...

- Complete your task.

- You're f***ing useless.

Useless to me.

My husband spoke to me.

He's better ?

No, it wasn't him, it was a dream.

He looked at me and said:

"Hold me, don't let me go.

Don't let me go."

He was sad, very sad.

I'm sorry.

So...

I'll set off the bomb.

I really will.

I thought you backed out?

Well, I changed my mind.

ls that allowed ?

Can I save my husband ?

Yes.

Someone has to die in order

for us to get what we want.

That's always been the case, right?

Yes, indeed.

I was just at the hospital.

- And ?

- My son's doing better.

I read him a story

and he didn't fall asleep till the end.

And when I picked him up

he already seemed heavier.

Because I almost found the girl...

Details ?

I know the kidnapper.

- Who is it ?

- The guy who saved her.

The barman.

- What'd you do ?

- I followed him home.

When he went out,

I snuck into his garage.

I rummaged through the trash,

there was a receipt from a toy store.

The date on it was the same date

the girl was kidnapped.

- Is it him ?

- Could be.

It's him.

You sent him to protect her.

You lied.

You do assign impossible tasks !

For one of us, this task is impossible.

It wasn't supposed to be.

He was supposed to stop

protecting her a week ago.

Since you caused this mess,

tell me where she is.

- I don't know.

- You lied, you should help me.

He's cautious and wouldn't tell me.

How'd it feel to walk into his home ?

I felt...

strong.

Strong ?

I struggled to reach a goal,

I made a choice.

In my life, I've always

done things without intention:

accounting, bank job, family.

It was always the "right" thing to do.

But I never actually chose something

with intention.

How does it feel to choose ?

F***ing amazing.

I did it.

I invited her over tomorrow night.

She agreed ?

Yes, and was happy.

She likes being with me.

Funny thing is,

I like being with her too,

when I'm not thinking about my task.

I want to fall in love again.

I don't want to be afraid

a woman will tire of me

or is just with me out of pity.

I want to see again...

so I'll do it.

Tomorrow night.

- What do you think of her ?

- It won't be her.

Meaning ?

She won't be the woman I love,

it'll be the next one.

I no longer want him.

- I don't understand.

- I no longer want my husband.

What do you mean ?

You wrecked a couple for him.

I know.

Why the change ?

Because I cheated.

His eyes are full of love now

but they don't warm me.

And he'll go back to who he was...

he'll get bored, cheat on me,

people don't change.

If you think that,

why'd you come to me ?

I realized it after.

I realized it thanks to Andrea,

his eyes, his love for his wife.

He and my husband

are cut from a different cloth,

and it's too deep-rooted

to play around with.

I no longer want him.

He's becoming violent.

Violent ?

He went nuts and hit me.

He thinks I'm cheating on him

with the neighbor.

He says he can't live without me.

But this isn't living.

What a disaster...

- Where's Martina ?

- She's wounded.

- Nothing serious.

- What happened ?

A disaster !

The dog started barking,

the servants called the guard

and he caught us.

We tried to run

but he shot and hit Martina

in the arm.

Relax, they're not here for you.

- How do you know ?

- I know.

Carry on, don't look.

Christ.

Go on.

I want Martina

to back out of her deal.

- Talk to her.

- She won't listen to me.

She wants to be prettier,

for me.

I told her it doesn't matter to me,

that she's gorgeous,

but she won't listen.

She's convinced I'll dump her.

She's planning another robbery.

Call off the deal.

- It's not up to me.

- It f***ing is.

Lower your voice.

Stop her, you can.

I can't.

Please.

Please, I don't want to lose her.

- Is that what you really want?

- Yes.

Let's make a deal...

Another ?

The one about my dad ?

Annulled, one deal at a time.

Okay.

Go see your dad.

What ?

Tell him you love him.

You are totally insane,

I will never do anything like that.

Then don't.

Give me another task,

I'll do anything.

It's this or nothing.

Okay.

Fine, I'll d0 it.

Angela.

Why are you so lonely ?

Why are you '2

I have my reasons.

I assume they're different

than other people's reasons ?

Correct.

Your turn.

I've been waiting for love forever.

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