The Salt of Life Page #2

I didn't retire, they made me retire.

You can go if you like.

Cristina's coming back.

Now that Cristina's coming back,

I can go!

Where will I go,

it's 11 and I'm half drunk?

Every time Cristina has a day off,

you feel sick.

- Who knows why!

- That's sweet!

Gianni, put it down.

- You drink too much.

- Sure, I do!

You leave 150-Euro bottles half open

to evaporate.

- Mr. Gianni!

- Cristina.

- Excuse me.

- Please.

Sorry.

I just wanted a glass of water.

Don't leave, stay a minute.

Keep me company.

What's it like

looking after my mother?

She's a real pain in the neck.

Madam Valeria?

She's wonderful!

You know she's giving me

more money now?

I don't doubt it.

She increased my salary, by a lot.

I'm glad.

And she gave me this, like it?

Very, very much.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

She bought me lots

of designer clothes.

I'm glad.

Did you know she asked my three aunts

who live abroad to visit us?

Here?

To play poker with her.

Wonderful.

I feel sad sometimes.

I have some regrets

because I wanted to be a nurse.

- I know you have a diploma.

- You know?

Of course, but it's hard, isn't it?

Yes, but all things considered,

I'm fine with your mother.

Yes, but things can change,

it will work out fine.

There are hard moments in life,

but it all works out,

and besides, a lovely girl like you

should be happy.

Mr. Gianni, thank you.

Good night.

Cristina, may I?

Good morning.

Mr. Gianni, what are you doing here?

I brought you coffee

because I was drunk last night

and I wanted to make amends.

Thank you, you shouldn't have.

- I dreamed about you last night.

- You did?

It was such a beautiful dream.

It wasn't very clear, it was strange.

But then I realized that...

You were...

my grandfather.

Right.

Thank you.

- My love, how are you?

- So, so.

Why, what's the matter?

- Nothing, forget it.

- Is someone mistreating you?

I have something

important to tell you.

They're all complaining

in the building

because the noise from your parties

goes on till 3 a. m.

How can you have a party

without noise?

You could turn down the music.

Sorry to be the one to tell you.

It's for your own good,

and because

I could be your grandfather.

My grandfather?

There's a love between us!

Sure...

Look at that guy!

What a weirdo!

- What's wrong with him?

- Nothing.

He's funny.

Then so am I,

I go out walking with a dog too...

And so?

You're my love.

Nice day, isn't it?

Yes.

Good day.

Hello? Alfonso!

It's about time, I've been

holding the fort for half an hour.

I'd like you to meet

my friend Gianni.

- Laura, a pleasure.

- Silvia.

- Are you a lawyer too?

- No.

He's not as unlucky as me.

Why don't we take advantage

of this beautiful day

and have brunch

with my friend Gianni?

We can continue discussing your case.

Why not?

A bite to eat would be nice.

It's easier to discuss these things

over a nice glass of wine.

White and cool.

Careful, we're fussy

about what we drink!

Do you know somewhere we can go?

Yes, there's a place nearby.

The food's very good.

Gianni produces

a wonderful white organic wine.

We prefer organic foods.

- Is it your vineyard?

- Yes.

- Where?

- In Friuli.

Where it's cool!

To us!

Could we taste some?

Definitely, he'll send you a bottle.

I'd say Gianni's the greatest

connoisseur of white wine in Rome.

- What an exaggeration!

- He's modest.

You're excellent.

Well, this was an excellent choice!

Where will you go this summer?

We're off to Sardinia together.

Just the two of you?

We take all our holidays together,

we have no ties.

- No!

- No!

Men today don't want

a serious relationship,

they're not like your generation,

who married, had children,

thirty years of happy marriage.

They had clear ideas.

But we're happy like this

and we have lots of fun.

If Gianni makes

his beautiful boat available,

we'll come to Sardinia

and have dinner together.

Sure, you have our phone numbers.

We'll have fun together.

You'll bring a special bottle,

of course.

No, absolutely not.

Thank you, that's very kind.

Please!

Please excuse us,

we'll just go and freshen up a bit.

Watch what you say,

we'll take them for a drink...

Why did you tell them

about a boat, the wine, Friuli?

I was there once with the army.

What do they know?

What's the problem?

- Got your glasses?

- Not my reading glasses.

You only live once.

I'll let you pick first,

which one do you want?

They're identical!

One thing leads to another,

so careful what you say.

We're sure to pull this off.

Goodbye, thank you.

We'll let you know

when we're back in Rome.

"It's a good situation,

one thing leads to another... "

It can happen

and it did happen.

It did.

Hello? Mum!

Is it something quite serious?

I'm coming.

Thank you, Gianni dear.

Thank you so much.

- Thanks, Gianni.

- You're welcome.

We should buy another one.

A 90-inch, of course.

We could use one.

Honey, please do me a favour.

Livia is very tired,

would you mind

giving her a lift home?

With pleasure.

You're always such a gentleman,

thank you.

A great big kiss!

We'll go right away.

You're always so kind.

A hand for the little old lady...

- Gabriella.

- Mum.

- Gianni, hi!

- How are you?

It's nice to see you,

you look wonderful.

Hi, Mum.

- How did she behave?

- Very well.

- Thank you, you're always so kind.

- It was a pleasure.

I'll leave. You young people

should be on your own.

Good evening.

How long's it been

since we last saw each other?

- A very long time.

- You look wonderful.

I'm in a rush, I'm going out,

but please sit down a moment,

we can talk for a minute.

- You're sure I'm no bother?

- Are you kidding?

Come in, sit down.

What a surprise!

- I haven't been here for years.

- You've been here?

- Yes, but you were tiny.

- A child.

And now I've become a child again!

- Did you hear I'm separated?

- Yes, I'm so sorry.

No, it was the right thing,

I'm happy, I feel reborn,

I want to move.

I want to come to Rome,

to the centre.

It's better than here.

There are too many memories here.

I'm looking around the area

where your mother's home is.

Yes, it's very convenient there.

Enough of memories,

enough of the past!

- A new life!

- That's wonderful, good for you!

I agree with you.

A strange feeling seeing you again!

It means a lot to me too.

And how long do we wait

until we see each other again?

We mustn't let years go by.

We mustn't!

I have an idea:
drop by on Sunday!

Don't call, I'll be here.

Please, drop by, so we can talk

and give each other

a little more time.

- With great pleasure.

- I'll be waiting, do come!

I will.

Michi?

Come here, please.

My leg!

- Are you okay, Gia'?

- Just fine.

He's looking sharp!

He's got a date!

No, he's probably going

to a christening.

Gianni, what a surprise!

Sorry, I'm in a rehearsal.

Sit down a moment.

- Let's take it from...

- "Presto"?

Come with me,

you'll like where we're going.

Here we are.

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