The Salt of Life Page #3

Now, please, open that cabinet.

Look, my daughter's a rascal!

She puts it up there

because I'm short,

but you're tall, you can reach it.

That'll teach her!

- Isn't it a little early?

- Don't worry about it.

- And your daughter...

- She's busy, don't worry.

The glasses are in there.

They're so small!

Gianni, you're not drinking?

Don't worry,

they won't stop before midnight.

Thank you.

Could I have a little ice, please?

Thank you.

Thank you.

They don't even respond anymore,

not even a glance.

- What do you mean?

- It's like I'm transparent.

You used to at least get a smile,

now even if you stand naked

in the street...

An old engine, that's been

abandoned for years and gone rusty,

takes time to work again.

Just wait.

What am I supposed

to be waiting for?

As Heraclitus said,

time is a wheel that turns, turns...

If you want some romance,

phone your girlfriend from school

and sort out the problem.

You laugh...

What a wonderful back!

She's a beauty.

Sometimes beauty overwhelms you.

Gianni, did you sleep like that?

It was late...

- What time did you get in?

- I don't know.

- Where were you?

- Just out, walking around.

New jacket,

trousers too, all new!

- Why, don't you like it?

- Sure, but...

I wanted something

for myself for once...

I bought it with my pension money.

Exactly, that's the point.

So it's all spent.

Yes, it's finished - so?

Do you have a lover?

A lover... you're all obsessed

with the lover thing!

Is it a collective psychosis?

Remember you're taking me

to Ikea for curtains today.

- I can't.

- You can't?

What have you got to do?

I have a terrible headache.

Gianni, know what's wrong?

You're drinking too much.

Daddy!

You're asleep?

Why are you sleeping

at this time of day?

No reason.

Are you sad?

- You argued with Mum, right?

- No.

She said you spent all your pension.

How did you spend all that money?

Have you got...

something going on?

Boy, you're touchy!

I'm closing the door,

you're nothing to look at.

- Can't sleep?

- I've got insomnia.

- Make some chamomile tea.

- No, it's gross.

- Everything okay, Gia'?

- Yeah, fine.

Have you seen the phone?

No.

Have you seen it?

Have you seen the phone?

I have to hang up, bye.

Sorry, I'll bring it right back.

Hi.

Occupied!

- You told me to.

- He hit on you!

How do I figure in this?

I'm jealous.

- Okay, but don't take it out on me.

- On who then?

Valeria, it's Gianni.

Gianni me!

I found your number in my book,

so I thought:
"I'll call her!"

Gianni, I'm here.

Valeria.

How are you?

Sorry I'm late, I went shopping,

I thought we might

eat here at home, okay?

Sure.

I have a flight to Paris

at dawn tomorrow.

How nice to see you!

- Come in.

- It's beautiful here!

- You've never been here?

- No.

What a feeling!

Sit down.

- Like some white wine?

- Sure.

You're as beautiful as ever.

- And are you still good at cooking?

- Yes.

Then you can cook.

I was afraid you'd forget.

Silly, how could I forget the only

evening I have with you?

You've no idea

how glad I was you called.

- What did you think?

- That I was glad.

Someone had to do the cooking!

Right, let me see.

- Himalayan salt.

- It's good for you.

What can I do with this stuff?

You're still a princess!

Aren't you the king of minestrone?

Sure, but it can't be done this way.

We won't eat till midnight.

Have you got an onion

and some herbs?

Look in there.

You don't even have pasta.

Sorry.

For years I asked myself:

"Why didn't I marry Valeria?"

Because you're an idiot.

We were a couple of kids.

What a day!

Tomorrow I have to get up at dawn.

Do you still have that great house

by the sea where we used to go?

Of course, my daughter lives there.

Lucky her!

Sorry, we haven't

seen each other for years

and I'm falling asleep.

I'm unforgivable.

No, you're wonderful.

And how do you find me?

Same virtues, same flaws.

- Excuse me.

- I bet it's your mother.

Naturally.

If I don't answer

she'll call ten times

and I'll feel guilty.

Be right back.

Mum, what is it at this hour?

Doesn't Cristina

have a nursing license?

No, I can't.

I can't, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

I'll just turn it off.

Mother dear, you call me

all the time, it can't go on!

I'm always here, I have no life.

Besides, I never know

if you're alright or really sick.

You're my main problem, good grief!

Gianni, I don't want you to worry,

so,

to help you out a little,

I've taken care of business.

I sold the deeds to the house.

Sold? To who?

To Livia, she insisted.

So did her daughter.

It was worth my while.

I can still stay here

and I have a little money!

Understand, a little money!

Don't take it like that.

A little money, understand?

Gianni, I brought you some soup.

- How are you? You took your pill?

- Yes.

So, are you better? Let me see.

You don't have a fever,

it's nothing serious.

Your mother's such a pain. She called

three times this afternoon.

Alfonso called too.

I told them all you were sleeping.

You did the right thing.

- What time is it?

- Five o'clock.

Now have some soup

and get some sleep.

Tomorrow you can go out,

get some fresh air.

We'll see.

What's this? Is your fever back?

You disappeared!

I've called for three days

and you don't answer.

You're right.

What an awful day!

I had to defend some a**hole

who didn't deserve it.

This is my job!

You're still in pyjamas?

You're holed up in the house,

you don't go out anymore.

I don't want to go out and be

just another old man on the street.

I've thought about it too.

The old times have gone,

things need to change.

We used to have more time,

we could go out...

We have to pick up the pace,

get right to the point.

I've organized something for you.

Look,

if you go to this place,

you'll feel great, no complications.

It's perfect.

Thank you, but even there,

even if I pay a woman,

it won't work the first time!

I need a little time

to get to know her.

Sure, have tea with her aunt,

coffee with her father,

get to know her grandparents,

the whole family.

You'll never make headway like that!

Anyway, I already thought of that

and got you something

to solve the problem.

- What is it, drugs?

- It's not drugs.

It'll make me throw up.

This is the pill of love,

take it and you're ready,

one hour and you're on!

Trust me!

Where can I go in this heat...

I'll think it over...

Carpe diem, do it now!

Follow my advice, open your mouth!

Don't make me angry.

Open your mouth and close your eyes.

Open your mouth.

Where are you going?

Didn't you see the sign?

Do you have a neck injury?

Yes.

What breed of dog is that?

I don't know,

I even looked it up

in the encyclopedia.

And what's yours?

A toy poodle.

He's beautiful.

...even going into extra time.

Just because it lasts

an extra half hour...

What are you doing here?

Everyone said

the goal was unstoppable.

For me it was stoppable.

- Did you make that, Gia'?

- No.

I made this.

Great! How many of us are there?

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