The Salt of Life Page #4

My friend,

it's my mother's birthday tonight.

- What a pain!

- You're telling me!

We could have watched

the game tonight.

I know, but we can't.

Actually, please,

we have to set the table.

- It's only seven o'clock.

- I know, but it takes time.

- Get the good plates...

- Where are they?

In the cupboard

with the crystal glasses.

Good glasses, good plates,

all deluxe!

We'll have an aperitif afterwards

if you help me.

- Forks on the left.

- Come on, it doesn't matter!

Let's do it right.

Knives on the right

and dessert spoons at the top.

Perfect.

- Happy birthday.

- Gianni, what a pleasure!

An extra happy birthday.

Good evening, Mr. Gianni,

my Aunt Ilena.

A pleasure.

Please go in.

A special thank you

for being so generous.

Don't think about the house anymore,

that's already done.

We won't think about it anymore.

You're a real gentleman in every way.

Please, sit down.

Sit down, Mum.

Michi, since Cristina's aunt is here,

could you set another place.

And then tell them to come in

and bring the eggplant.

We won't all fit.

I'll eat in there,

then I can watch the game.

No game!

Gianni my dear, eggplant?

- No, but...

- Eggplant parmesan?

Maybe you didn't remember,

but I can't eat that, it's too rich.

I'm sorry.

Your wife never

remembers my ailments.

I hope she won't be offended,

but I really can't have any.

It's okay, I made it

and nothing's fried.

Well then, I'll have a taste.

Excuse me a moment.

Dad, how long will this thing last?

As long as it takes to eat,

Grandma just got here.

Be a good girl!

Darling, eggplant parmesan?

I didn't fry a thing!

Gianni's always so affectionate.

Unfortunately

they're not all the same,

especially those around him,

don't you think?

Good evening to everyone.

My dearest.

I'm happy to have you here.

So very glad.

Seeing you makes me younger.

Even more?

Not so old.

Excuse me, ladies,

I need to buy cigarettes.

The tobacco shop's about to close.

Please start.

- Couldn't you have gone out earlier?

- You're right.

I'll be right back.

Goal!

Eggplant.

As I said before,

it's not good for me, honey.

You know I haven't been very well.

I'll pass and wait

for the next course.

Alright, let's begin with Cristina.

Who is it?

Gianni, hi!

- Come in.

- No...

You're with friends, no...

This is Gianni, a really good friend.

Let me introduce you.

I'm going out for cigarettes,

and I wanted

to take Riccardo with me.

Okay, but at least have a drink.

We'll have an aperitif, okay?

- Can I?

- No, it's mine.

You can make another one!

It's great you came!

Thank you, give me Riccardo

and I'll go.

- I'll leave you.

- Stay.

- Gia'!

- Michelangelo!

What are you doing here?

I've been looking for you all night.

We called the State Police,

the City Police,

everyone except the Forestry

Commission and the Child Helpline.

Come on.

Why is this dog with you?

- What time is it?

- Gia', can I ask you something?

I'd love to know

what's going on in your head.

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