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literally not be in the same room

for five minutes.

Do you think that's what happens to it all?

I don't know.

Then you have Uncle Paul and Aunt Betsie

who could convince one differently.

Says mister I don't go

on second dates.

Foooooore!

It's the wrong glove, man!

How can we learn to speak each other's

love language if Ben just never listens?

It feels that the older we get,

the more quiet he's becoming.

No, man. That guy has to have

his head examined.

Now he wants Marietjie and me to learn

how to speak each other's love language.

Marietjie already talks too much.

The last thing we need is for her

to learn to speak another language.

Bend your knees a bit...

Yes, then you'll hit the ball like I do.

Oh... next time.

At least you don't shout at each other.

I think I should recommend Dr Lubbe

to my parents.

Well, a word to the wise is enough.

Eight letters.

Words have never really been

my strong point.

But hey, I'll give it a go.

Next time.

What is the answer?

How do you get it right?

Believe me, life has also dealt us

many cruel blows.

Any advice?

Keep your head down. The answer is

right here, in front of you.

Thank you.

Ladies, thank you for a wonderful morning,

but you'll have to excuse me.

I want to go and make myself pretty

for my and Monsieur Botha's

afternoon of quality time.

Day three's challenge.

Enjoy it.

Bye!

Yes, cheers.

Just what the doctor ordered.

Damn it! Dr Lubbe.

Cheers.

Hello?

Okay. Thank you. Goodbye.

So, have you published a book yet?

That dream never came true.

Well, I remember

a certain little girl who vowed,

with Minister Buksie as witness, that every

child would get their own fairy tale.

Unfortunately, my story doesn't have

a happy ending.

Perhaps it's not about the ending.

I can't believe I allowed everything

to run away with me like that.

I gave up my shop for him.

I know what you need.

Come...

The best way to get over someone

is in the arms of someone else.

Miami Vice, 2 o'clock.

I want a man on a white horse,

not one with white shoes.

I'll get us a drink.

- Howzit?

- Hey.

Nice shoes.

One Italian Stallion.

Italian Stallion?

What kind of drink is that?

No, no. One... Italian... Stallion.

Is everything okay?

Why did you just disappear, Hugo?

We were supposed to

disappear together.

It wasn't what you're thinking.

Then what was it?

I was afraid that I would hurt you again.

Again?

What do you think it did to me when,

after years, I realised that

you weren't coming back?

Why would you?

Why did you?

I lost my job.

I'm sorry.

Don't be. I'm not.

The last few years I've traveled the world,

seen the most beautiful places...

on my own.

I always thought I was okay with that.

And then I came home.

I didn't know you were

getting married.

And now we're here... I...

I don't know what it means.

They let me know that there's

space on tomorrow's flight.

Morning...

Okay, so I know there's

a flight today, but...

I've never done underwater walking.

Sounds like a good idea.

Betsie?

I'm impressed with your

music video moves.

Thank you. A certain someone's

wedding dance inspired me.

That's unnecessary...

Help me!

Ben...

Help me!

Are you okay?

We have to get her out of the sun.

She just collapsed.

Betsie? Are you okay?

I'll get them to phone a doctor.

Slowly.

Hi Madame, are you okay? Just relax.

Call me if you need anything.

Thank you so much.

- Don't worry, everything's fine.

- Thank you.

The doctor says she's stable

and needs to rest.

It's her second battle with cancer.

I'm so sorry.

Let us know if there's anything

we can do to help.

Thank you.

I would never have guessed.

She's the one who's always smiling.

It really makes one think.

Are you ready?

I cried my eyes out about a life

that hasn't even started.

But how do you say goodbye

after a lifetime together?

- Ben.

- Mmm-hmm.

- Do you love me?

- Mmm-hmm.

Today's challenge is words.

To say the words I love you.

My angel...

The day I married you

I told you I loved you.

If anything changes...

I'll let you know.

Our marriage is disintegrating.

And my husband thinks it's one big joke.

I thought when the boys left home,

things would change,

but... it's as if you don't notice me.

Well, welcome to Ben's world.

Because you see, for the past 18 years

while the boys were still at home,

you didn't notice me.

Well, at least I'm trying now.

Oh, please...

You spend more time reading that book

than being with me,

here on the island.

Have you, just for once,

taken the time to see

what this book is actually about?

No...

No, because you're obviously

not prepared to do your part.

I can't do this on my own anymore, Ben.

We both deserve happiness.

Even if it is in someone else's arms.

And now?

The honeymoon is over.

I'm taking you home.

We've been waiting a lifetime

for this week, Paul.

If we leave now,

this thing will beat me.

You're busy fighting on your own.

It's a decision...

to look to the future now.

And I need you to focus on that

as well, Paulie.

The final chapter.

How am I supposed to live

without you, Betsie?

How do I save you again?

I... I don't want to grow old

without you.

You're already old, Paul.

We are deeply disappointed in you Nina!

Phone me when you get this message.

You're up early.

I'm planning a wedding.

Wow... I like you,

but that's a bit quick.

It's for Uncle Paul and Aunt Betsie.

They never had a wedding and

I thought it might be special

to arrange something for them

here on the beach.

Do you think it's a good idea?

Of course.

Every woman wants a big day,

even if it's fifty years later.

No, Nina, I'm talking about you.

Just keep it small.

Love is a Challenge.

Spontaneity in the Relationship:

an Unexpected Act of Love.

And now?

Who would've thought

that we'd become the proverbial

grandfather and grandmother

sitting on the porch?

Oh, no, Paul. Shame on you.

Sylvia...

Sylvia!

- Sorry...

- Ben...

Sorry for interrupting you.

No problem.

Can you... Can you maybe help me?

Of course.

I don't want to see my wife

in the arms of another man.

Oh, Ben... Ben... Ben...

Marietjie... She needs to feel safe

in your arms, Ben.

Oh, but she does. She does.

When I hold her, I hold her tight, man.

Yes, but Marietjie needs passion, Ben.

Passion?

You need to show her through

the rhythm of your body,

that it is only her that you desire.

You need to show her that she is

the flavour of your existence...

I like that...

The centre of your world, Ben.

I like that, I like that.

You need to take the lead

in your marriage, Ben.

- The lead!

- Take the lead!

Take the lead!

Right now?

Right now.

Okay...

No! Ben!

No, no, no!

I see I have a lot of

work to do here.

But don't worry, I'll teach you. Come.

So what now?

Now we walk.

Come...

- Excuse me?

- Yes...

What is this?

Oh, it's the celebration of light

and love. Come, join us! Come!

Ben?

Boathouse. 8pm.

- Madame Marietjie?

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