Tony 10 Page #3

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between your parents.

Then things will take care

of themselves.

- What's that for?

- That? Those decorations?

For the Queen's Ball.

- Will my father be there?

- Of course. All ministers will be.

They're fun evenings.

I'll wear a ball gown and there's music.

Everything will look wonderful.

The chandeliers will be lit.

Very romantic.

Why don't you come?

Do you dance?

I don't.

But I know someone who does.

Smarty-pants.

Hey. Coming?

- He's getting big.

- He's nearly ten.

Let's go on that one.

I noticed that my Mum didn't miss

my Dad that much anymore.

Do you still like Dad?

Yes, I do. He's sweet.

Sometimes I think

that this world is too small for Gilles.

He always wants bigger and more.

He skips the small things.

When you were three

he was going to paint the bathroom.

Then he painted the whole house,

except for the bathroom.

He skipped it.

He felt it was too small.

Some people are like that.

They think big.

- That's not bad, is it?

- No, but it made me feel small too.

He skipped me as well.

Your Mum is Purveyor to the Queen.

She sold 12 gravy bowls to the palace.

- Now she can attend the Queen's Ball.

- What will you wear?

- I'm not going.

- Of course you are.

You can't let the Queen down.

He's right.

You can't let the Queen down.

So what should I wear?

- Like it?

- Yes, I do.

Just go.

Promise to go to bed on time?

You have to show this.

They won't let just anyone in.

I think.

- Sleep tight. Sweet dreams.

- Bye.

Come on. Hurry.

The guests will be here soon.

- Gilles.

- Your Majesty.

Wonderful to see you.

Hello, Wanda. You haven't seen

my house yet, have you?

Egbert? This lady would like

a complete tour of the house.

From top to bottom.

Don't skip anything.

Go ahead.

See you soon, honey.

This is what is called

The Portrait Room.

This is the grandmother's

side of the family.

As you can see,

there were six children.

This lamp consists of over 10,000 parts...

...all cut by hand.

- Really?

Could you play the piece?

Tony Wagemans.

I'm so sorry.

- Not in bed yet?

- I couldn't sleep.

- Mum, would you like some tea?

- That would be nice.

- Were you crying?

- No.

Comes from biking.

Dad was there too.

With his...

Sorry.

- Tony.

- Dad.

- Wanda and I broke up.

- Really?

- She didn't have crane blood.

- But that's not the worst.

She didn't like children

with crane blood.

I'm going to get Mum.

Not just yet.

I hurt her badly.

She won't get over it that easily.

Are you staying the night?

- Mum won't like it.

- She doesn't have to know.

Are you comfortable?

- When can I tell Mum?

- Leave it up to me.

On your birthday, your Mum and Dad

will be back together.

Good morning.

It's a quarter past eight.

- Ready to go?

- My coat's still inside.

See you tonight.

Chicken is tasty.

You can make chicken nuggets,

chicken breast or soup.

The chicken lives in a coop,

or in the freezer.

The chicken eats lettuce, or potatoes.

That was my presentation.

Finished.

Very good. Any questions?

Bert.

- Does a chicken eat chicken?

- Good question.

Don't forget to bring along

your gym clothes.

I happened to notice

it's your birthday soon.

I was wondering...

- Can I come to your party?

- Can I come too?

- How many cakes will you make?

- A banana-cream cake, at any rate.

- This strawberry cake looks good.

- The whole class is coming.

- Is that OK?

- Yes, of course. The more the merrier.

Dad, when will you hit on Mum?

- It's almost my birthday.

- I know.

I'm working on getting tickets.

We're going to make a trip

to the South Pole.

I think that's overdoing it.

- I know what she likes.

- What?

The dust bin.

Good morning.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'm coming with you.

It's too bad your parents

are still living together.

I have two of everything:

Two vacations...

two toothbrushes and two dogs.

When my Mum acts stupid,

I just go to my Dad's.

Or vice versa.

Do your parents

really belong together?

I'm Tony's mother.

I thought you might be thirsty.

- Who are you?

- Luce.

I've never visited anyone

who isn't divorced.

Nothing to be ashamed of:

Your parents not living together anymore.

I'm off to bed.

You're not going to be ill

on your birthday, are you?

I'm tired.

- Sleep tight.

- Nighty-night.

That bridge connects the whole thing.

Yes, that's...

Hold on.

All right. We'll be in touch.

- Go downstairs.

- We're going to build a bridge...

from Egmond to London.

You'll be there in no time.

You have a date.

With Mum.

- Does she know I'm coming?

- No.

- Then it's not a date.

- You picked these.

Tomorrow our son will be ten.

So I thought...

I brought these for you.

- It smells good here.

- The cakes.

- Do you want a drink?

- Lemonade.

- Did you guys kiss?

- Kiss?

- Are things all right now?

- One more night.

OK? One night.

Not asleep yet?

I thought you were tired.

Who was visiting?

Dad came by to discuss

some things for your birthday.

He'd picked a bunch of weed.

Typically Gilles.

Toontje...

I know what would be

your favourite birthday present...

but I can't work miracles, you know.

Gilles?

Coming?

I didn't get it. My Dad had promised

things would be OK again.

My Mum was angry when he left,

and now for coming back.

- Then I had to think about Luce.

- Do they belong together?

I could stand upside down

or go to the Queen...

but nothing would help.

I'd become a boy with two

toothbrushes and two dogs.

They just don't belong together.

- I'm not made of rubber.

- No, of concrete.

- You sneak into my house like an insect.

- My son lives here, I believe.

Oh, is that your son?

It's hard to imagine you have a son.

- What do you mean?

- You think you can do everything.

Quit it. I'm tired and I work a lot.

I'm trying, aren't I?

You two have to separate.

long may he live

long may he live on high

long may he live on high

Hurrah. Hurrah.

- Well Tony, is the Queen coming?

- I think so.

You think so?

They're getting a divorce.

That's up to them.

As long as it won't affect you.

Don't let your party

be ruined by your parents.

I hope you and Dad won't fight

on my birthday.

Are you sure?

Gilles isn't coming.

When you get a cake out of the oven

it has to cool off first.

It's the same way with grown-ups.

When they've had a fight,

they have to cool off first.

They just shouldn't see

each other for a while.

This one too.

Coming?

We'll celebrate soon.

Just the two of us.

What are you doing?

Come down immediately.

- Come. Let's go home.

- Do as your mother says.

We'll be party animals next week.

A guy's thing.

Let's go and eat cake.

We don't need your father for that.

I'll buy you a cake this big.

You won't know what hit you.

- And you'll give him an airplane and...

- As if it's fun being with you.

Stop it. Both of you.

You two can't come to my birthday.

Ever again.

Son.

I didn't care

what happened down there.

I'd celebrate my tenth birthday

up here, by myself.

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