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-Living on a boat, how dreadful.

The view is quite pleasant.

HOUSE WINE:

So now I can finally bring you home?

-As if you haven't before.

Sure. But not once

Lex came into the picture.

You're married, Bert.

Something wrong?

Can you borrow me 62.000 euros?

Sorry, how much?

I'm in debt.

Haven't paid my taxes in years.

Where was I supposed to get it?

-Jesus, Anne.

Prick.

Sorry.

Hey, we'll think of something.

It'll be okay.

It won't be okay. I'll pay you back.

You know that, right?

We just bought a trailer home.

I don't think llse...

Forget it.

Anne, did you get a chance

to read it yet? I would like...

Sorry, but I have something

more important on my mind.

Okay, I'll call you tomorrow.

-Yeah.

Emma.

Emma.

You're pregnant.

-Four and a half months.

Bert, this is Emma.

She used to take care of Masja.

Yes, we've met. Hi, Emma.

-It was good, you were all wonderful.

I mean the piece. It's been a long time

since I've been to the theatre.

How is Masja?

How old is she now?

-Twelve.

Twelve already.

I wanted to call sooner, but...

It doesn't matter.

It's healed really well.

Yes?

You should come to dinner.

Masja would love it.

I will.

-Make sure you do.

Can I help you?

No, just looking.

Do you know her size?

I'm a 36 B,

which is rather common.

I see.

Don't answer. It's Fedor.

I don't understand why he

wants me to play Isabelle.

Because you turned down the other part?

-Which other part?

That supporting role?

-See what I mean?

Forget it. I'll call him later.

Let's go.

Purse.

And how do they feel?

-Comfortable.

But they're much too expensive...

-You need good shoes.

You have to walk miles in them.

Yes, but to spend so much money...

-Stop it, will you?

I've been calling you

the whole morning.

I had them put tickets aside at the

box-office. For tomorrow evening.

There's no postponement.

I spent an hour trying to persuade the

tax inspector. He was not convinced.

So what's going to happen now?

There'll be a public auction.

And if I manage to get the money?

-Well yes, perhaps then...

Shall we return the shoes?

-I have to get the money together.

Lex has money.

-How am I going to tell Masja?

This is simply not possible.

I'll get the money somehow.

Anne?

Nice that you called us.

Here's the text. Of course,

you haven't had time to prepare...

...but it's only two lines.

Must be possible, right?

Are those the only clothes

you have with you?

The text says a sweater

with a plunging neckline.

Oh, I had no idea.

I could pretend to wear a sweater.

Isn't that what actors are for?

I'll see if I having something

lying around. Just a minute.

And so she says:
I'm on

the VIP guest list, just ask Rick.

Exactly, yes.

Do you know split up?

Michiel and Rose.

Yes, really.

Hello, Veronica.

I believe we've never been

formally introduced. Anne.

Vanessa.

-Yes, naturally. Sorry.

You can't have too many principles,

at least that's what my agent says.

I didn't know you

also did commercials.

Yes. You have to keep up

with the times.

I'll see you tonight then?

We thought Scenes was quite good.

-Yes?

You and...

-Lex. Yes.

A comic piece actually, also if you

think more about it. All that fuss...

I think it's a bit old-fashioned.

And you're still acting in...

-Yes.

But this is my last season. I'm in need

of a challenge. Lex agrees too.

He's developing a new series,

so who knows...

This is taking forever, as usual.

Which role are you here for?

I thought there was only one role.

Young woman behind counter, right?

Vanessa...

-Well, success then.

Yes, you too, success.

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I have a fever.

I'm so thirsty.

I thought you were...

It's already the 17th day,

so we're too late anyway.

That's true.

Although, it also shouldn't be

that we only...

...you know...

Do you have anymore garbage?

I think you should go

alone tonight.

No, then I won't go.

Go ahead.

-It isn't so important.

Isn't it nice to do new things

now and then?

I don't understand myself how it could

have happened, but it happened:

I've fallen in love.

I'm terribly sorry.

Well, actually I'm not sorry at all.

I haven't felt this fantastic in years.

I feel alive again.

Naturally, I think it's awful

for you and the children.

In fact, our life together wasn't all

that bad. Perhaps even above average.

In any case, not bad, right?

Why aren't you saying anything?

I don't know what to say.

Hey, Freek. Maria here.

Do you have a minute?

I really need to talk

to someone, you know?

Paul's fallen in love.

With someone else.

Her name is Laura and he's off

to Rome with her today.

Could you just ring him?

And ask him not to go just yet.

Ask him to think about

what he is doing before...

You already have?

You've known for a while?

And Iris too?

How long then? What?

We've spoken each other the entire

time, and neither of you said a word.

How could you?

I thought we were friends?

Wonderful that you came.

What did you think?

Impressive. Very realistic.

I hope you laughed a bit as well?

How did you know it's my birthday?

Anne must have told you.

Sweet of you. They're beautiful.

Come upstairs.

SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Presents.

How gorgeous.

You always spend too much.

Here's to Luna.

Why should I adapt my concept

just because the actress is too old?

Did she say she wouldn't do it nude?

-No, but I'm not an idiot?

She's been avoiding me,

doesn't call back...

I was extremely moved.

And as I watched you I thought...

...you can't play a role like that without

having experienced it yourself.

You see. I knew it.

Sorry, but I think it is awful what he did.

What's his name... Your ex?

Lex.

-Lex. What he did to you...

You just don't do that.

-People fall in love.

Not if you don't want to.

I haven't experienced it myself.

Maybe we're just not that sort of

people, or the way our lives are.

My wife and I for instance.

We have a very clear understanding.

Then again...

Perhaps you have more

of a feeling that you're...

...alive.

I have to head home. The boys

have a tournament tomorrow.

Don't forget to shower? Before

you get into bed with your wife?

I'm sleeping in Amsterdam.

Alone.

How are things?

Wonderful. What could be better?

I'm going home and my bookkeeper

is going to escort me.

Well, it's certainly been a while.

I'm totally wasted.

Totally wasted.

But it's a good wasted,

if you know what I mean.

Look, those two have been

together for fifty years.

He's a director, she's an actress.

They've never spent a day apart.

Sh*t.

My car's still parked by the theatre.

Forget it. Pick it up tomorrow.

You're in no shape to drive.

You're right. It's a perfect night

for serious stroll.

Though I should head home.

Marieke has a fever.

Not just a bit of a fever, that

would be good. No, a real fever.

Marieke's your wife?

-Ten years already.

Careful. One foot after the other.

Watch you're step. Careful...

Careful, careful.

We made it.

What an amazing amount

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