When Will I Be Loved Page #6

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Why are you with him?

Why do you ask?

What are you implying?

That he's too young?

Is that what you're saying?

That I need to find myself a good

octogenarian to liven things up?

I'm sorry, that wasn't nice.

I'm being mean to you.

All you're trying to do is please me.

I'm giving you a hard time.

What an ingrate.

Maybe I should be punished.

You're not giving me a hard time,

but you didn't answer my question.

Why am I with Ford?

I don't know.

You answer

a question like that rationally...

it never sounds true,

even if you're not lying.

You knew that. You've been around

longer. So let me see.

He is incredibly beautiful...

and he's a great lover.

And he's funny and smart.

And he would kill for me

if I asked him to.

Who would you want killed?

You don't seem like a violent person.

You never know. When I get angry,

I really lose it sometimes.

How much money do you have

in your pocket right now?

About $10,000.

Apart from this.

What's that?

$100,000.

- What for?

- You.

To do what with?

Whatever you like. It's yours.

I get that part.

But what is the purpose?

The purpose?

It's a token of my esteem.

I thought Ford had spoken to you.

I hope I'm not embarrassing you.

Embarrassing me?

If I were you, I'd be worried

about embarrassing myself.

It's not enough?

Is that what you're saying?

How would I know if it's enough

when I don't know what it's for?

For a really nice dinner, absolutely.

It's more than enough.

Maybe even 10 dinners, 20.

Twenty maybe even,

and a couple of lunches.

But for something else, I don't know.

Why? What did you have in mind?

I told you, to make you happy.

Yeah, so you say.

Unfortunately, you'd come up a bit

short if that's your primary intention.

How much more might I need to...

come up...

aumentare...

long enough for your satisfaction?

I don't know.

Why don't you run out for a while

and come back and surprise me?

- Are we talking all cash?

- I'm not talking. You are.

Would $1 million interest you?

What's your rush?

There's no way to verify

that the painting is authentic.

I'm asking is there any way to verify

that the painting is inauthentic.

Well, find out. I'll talk to you later.

Vera.

Hey, what's going on? Vera!

Hey!

What's the matter?

Hey, would you stop-

Don't touch me!

- I never want to see you again.

- What's the problem?

- F***ing prick!

- What happened?

I can fix it, but I can't do anything

unless you tell me what's gone wrong!

The only thing gone wrong

in my life is you...

the only way you could fix it

is by disappearing.

What happened? Did he hurt you?

No, he didn't hurt me.

Get the f*** away from me!

He did something to you,

or you wouldn't be acting like this.

Get away from me

before I destroy you.

I will, just tell me one thing.

Did he f*** you?

Yeah, he did

what you arranged for him to do.

Okay. So where's the money?

- What money?

- The $100,000.

The $100,000?

How about the $1,000?

How about the $100?

I don't follow.

No, of course you don't.

That's why we're having

this idiotic argument...

you are who you are, you'll always be.

The richest man in Italy.

An international mogul?

That's what he is.

That's not what he is.

He is a fraud. Like you.

A fraud, how? What did he do?

It's not what he did.

It's what he didn't do.

- He f***ed you and didn't pay you?

- I'm not telling you anything.

I'm trying to get away from you!

Why didn't you get the money

before you had sex with him?

Don't you dare blame me for this!

You set this up! You chose him!

You promoted him

and I have to say, "Cash up front!"

What am I supposed to be...

some streetwalker,

picking up derelicts for dinner money?

Listen, this is a serious problem.

I can handle it.

Go back to the apartment,

wait for further notice.

I'm going to drag this cocksucker

by his neck...

and make him personally beg you

to accept the money.

The Count excuses himself for being

so late. He's usually very punctual.

He's just been delayed.

There has been an emergency

with the Italian government.

The Count is now busy meeting

with the ambassador here in New York.

It's very important.

The Count is on the phone right now.

Perhaps we can take the chance

to get some background information...

about the Count

while we are waiting for him to arrive.

Absolutely.

He should be here in 15 minutes.

This is Ford Welles.

The Count asked for a favor,

I've taken care of it.

Do you know where I could reach him?

Which marina?

The Count will be absolutely delighted

to meet you.

Americans are very curious

about this man.

He is the most mysterious man in Italy,

right?

Nobody knows anything.

He's mysterious

because he's very private.

He never gives interviews.

There are a lot of questions to ask.

Our readers want to know

about this man. He's so mysterious.

Why is he going to the White House?

These secret trips to the White House.

He doesn't really know anything.

But what is he doing in China

with the satellites?

He's amplifying his horizons.

Of course the Count will need

final approval on the interview.

I always give that assurance

to my special subjects.

Is it true that he's actually

the most important man in Italy?

He's very busy. He comes very quickly.

He apologizes for the Count.

He's usually very precise with time.

This is an emergency.

How long will he be

in New York this time?

We're going to need a lot of time

to discuss his whole background...

and the corporation

and the projects in America.

He said we should be able to do

everything. He's very, very interested.

Doesn't he own

every television network in Italy?

Is he an intermediary for the Vatican?

Does he represent the Vatican?

He would rather not answer questions

to do with the Vatican.

He's not authorized,

and I'm sure maybe the government-

- The Count.

- He's coming now.

Michael Burke, the tax lieutenant.

Nice to meet you, sir.

- I notice you're looking at the boat.

- It's gorgeous.

- You like it? Here.

- I love it.

- This is yours.

- Mine?

For all the good work you've done.

The Count is a very generous man.

Lupo!

Where's my $100,000?

Take it easy! Take it easy!

Hold it! You want to talk?

Where's my $100,000?

Come with me, calm down, we'll talk.

- You understand?

- Yeah.

Just a minor misunderstanding.

I want my $100,000.

That's between you and Vera.

Don't play dumb, you prick.

Vera says you f***ed and stiffed her.

You didn't give her a dime.

Where's my money?

I gave Vera $1 million in cash.

You gave Vera $1 million?

I want you to come right now

to Vera's apartment...

and tell me in front of her

that you gave her $1 million.

- Hello.

- Hi, sugar, I'm in the car with Mom.

Hey, Dad.

How about dinner tonight

at the Tribeca Grill?

No, I don't think I can tonight.

How about tomorrow?

- Can you hang on a second?

- Okay.

Hello.

I'm downstairs.

I'll leave it open.

Dad, that was my new boss.

I have to go.

Oh, yeah, you found a boss.

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