"It's you who organises her appearances, isn't it?" "You've no need to worry..." "After a bit of a rest, it'll be fine." "Our father died last night." "Is it OK to tell her..." "or should I wait a bit?" "Another Life" "2 years later." "Should I keep going at the same tempo?" "If you can..." "It sounds fantastic." "Very well, then." "Like a machine." "After the pause, it goes back to the other tempo." "How about a pause for lunch?" "You go on in..." "I'll take a smoke." "I won't be long." "I hope that I'm not being too overbearing that I'm not overloading you with instructions." "It's OK...the main thing is that you're happy with it." "I'm just happy knowing that we're working together." "As I was writing it, I was hoping that it'd be you who played it." "Tomorrow night, I'm going to hear David Faivre." "I've got 2 tickets..." "I'd be delighted if you could join me." "I'd also need your sister's signature." "Aurora..." "Here...you just need to sign there." "The bill of sale will be signed within 2 or 3 months?" "The time for the formalities that the solicitor handles and things are fixed with the bank." " The piano will be removed?" " Yes, by the end of the week." "Thank you." "So that's it?" "Yes, that's all." "Any regrets?" "What are we going to do with that house?" "I've no good memories." "Yes." "Yes." "Right away." "Who was that?" "You agreed to see him?" "You agreed to see him?" "You really are cruel." "What did you want?" "To see if you'd changed." "And...?" "Still old and ugly." "I had to give this back." "You can keep it." "I'd rather not." "This is an appointment..." "I'll have to take it." "Yes?" "I've had a problem with my car." "Don't worry...it'll be today." "You'll have to excuse me..." "I've got shopping to do." "A man will be coming to repair the alarm." "Goodbye, Claudine." "I'm going out, too." "Oh?" "Goodbye then" "See you soon." "I'm not sure we can keep it." "She's aware of that." "She told me she'd come while I'm there." "I don't know how you can stay here." "It's not good for you..." "staying with all this stuff." "Have you done any playing?" "I've had an offer from Lausanne." "I told them I'd think about it as I've done with all the others." "Look at all this that has to be sorted out." "I couldn't give a damn about all that..." "It doesn't matter." "It's history." "You have to start playing again, Aurora." "You'll just have to make yourself." "You'll have to work at getting up to speed." "And don't tell me it was because of papa's death." "More than anything else today, he'd have loved you to be playing again." "There's plenty of food in the fridge..." "Promise me you'll eat?" " Yes." " See you tomorrow." "Good morning." "Good morning." " Did I startle you?" " No...it's OK." "Are you living here now?" "I heard about your father..." "I'm sorry." "Thank you." "What are these little boxes for?" " They're sensors." " How do they work?" "How can I explain...?" "..." "They send out a wave and when it hits something unexpected, the alarm goes off." "Thank you." "Excuse me..." "I was getting lunch..." "I was wondering..." "if you'd like some lunch too." "That's all I have to offer you." "Thank you." "Would you like some wine?" "No, I'm OK, thanks." "Well, I'm grateful for that as I don't want any, either." "Where's your accent from?" "Italy." "I grew up there." "Did you win all those awards there?" "Yes." "Bravo." "Thank you." "Have you stopped playing piano?" "It's what I do, but..." "I don't know if I can go on." "Through health worries?" "No." "How can I explain...?" "To someone involved in electricity I might say there was no more current." "Maybe it could be restored." "Yes." "I really don't know..." "We'll see." "I've been into music too, in a small way." "It lasted a few years." "It worked for a while, then one day...no more." "What happened?" "I was a jack-of-all-trades but master of none." "Then I got offered this job, and I took it." "It allows me to meet people..." "and I've no regrets." "I need to go...there are some things I need to get for the job." "I'll be back tomorrow." "See you tomorrow." "'Til tomorrow." "Aurora!" "Aurora!" "Yes?" "The alarm man is leaving..." "He wants a word with you." " He's here?" " Yes." " I didn't hear him arrive." " He came the same time as I did." " You didn't say anything." " I didn't want to bother you." "You going already?" "Have you finished?" "Yes..there's just an adjustments to make." "I have something for you." "It's a sandwich I made, myself..." "Tell me what you think of it." "Alright...thanks!" "Do I fix you up now?" "For the sandwich?" "No." "It's on the house." "I'll send a bill for the job." "You won't need to come back?" "Not unless there's a problem." "Wait a minute!" "I'm having a party here on Saturday evening." "You're welcome to come, if you..." "Thank you." "I don't know if I'll be able to make it." "Whatever you like." "Goodbye." "Can I help you?" "Can I try these on?" "Walk a bit, to see how they feel." " They suit you very well." " You think so?" "I prefer the other style." "No...these are best..." "take a look in the mirror." "I don't know..." "Do you have them in black?" "Yes, I think so." "Thanks." "Hi, Jean." "Hi." "Hi." "Hi." "How's it going?" "Fine, and you?" "Fine." "Dolorès, this is Aurora Astier, a client of mine." "Dolorès." "His partner." "Pleased to meet you!" "Thank you." " 'bye." " 'bye." "Wait there...you forgot your bag." " Thank you." " Don't mention it." "Have a nice evening." "What are you doing out here?" "Just getting some fresh air." "Who are these people here?" "Some old friends from the Nice music academy." "But you haven't kept in touch." "No...but I wanted to catch up with them again." "Anyway, I'm glad to see you seeing a few people." "It was about time." "I'll go back inside." "Dearest Philippe just dropping you a line to tell you I'm feeling better." "Much better." "While thinking about you is sometimes painful, it is the best remedy to get back a taste for life." "I feel my strength returning more every day and I'm ready to face life with calm and serenity." "You'll always be in my thoughts, whatever life has in store for me." "I didn't think anyone was here." "I'm here." "I just came to check that everything was in order." "The alarm system's working properly?" " Yes." "Actually, I don't really know." "You want to check it over?" "It can't hurt to be sure." "Goodbye." "Goodbye." " Your party went well?" " Very well." "If you'd ever like to get together, I'll make it this time." "How do you feel about that?" "I can't say." "Could I get your autograph, please?" "I heard you play last year." "It was magnificent." "Thank you." "I don't watch TV..." "I didn't know you were famous." "Only amongst people who like classical music." "There aren't that many of them." "They tend not to watch TV." " I promise to get interested in it." " I don't believe you." "I wouldn't know where to start." "I'll think about it." "And what will you get me interested in, in exchange?" "I'm not good at anything, so I can't offer anything." "You see that island there..." "that big rock?" "Yes." "I don't know what it's called, but it's always intrigued me." "Have you been to it?" "No...it's a bit too far to swim." "Follow me." "Where to?" "Come on." "What is it?" "If I had a camera, I'd take a photo of you." "What would you do with a photo of me?" "Maybe it's not a bad thing that you don't have a camera." "I can look at you and take photo for my memory." "That's it..." "I just took one." "Was it successful?" "Very." "You're checking your watch..." "Are you bored?" "No...but I have to go." "But I've no desire whatsoever to go back." "We can stay here if you like." "I saw you had some fishing rods..." "We could fish for our supper." "And, with the boat we can switch islands when we want to." "We could head out in search of all the uninhabited islands." "Like to?" "We could take notes and write a book." "How would you feel about that?" "Yes, that would sell well..." "I could stop doing alarms." "And I could stop playing the piano." "I'll learn how to do nothing at all." "Look at this..." "My grandmother." "You look like her." "You think so?" "She's very beautiful." "Hi." "Hi." "This is just a delivery." "Thanks." " Is there a card with them?" " No." "I don't suppose you'd know who sent them?" "Wouldn't have a clue..." "All I do is deliver." "I'm most grateful." "Goodbye." "Goodbye." "You're still here?" "I'm waiting for my tip." "Oh!" "...the tip..." "I forgot." "Come in for a moment." "I have some time tomorrow, between 1 and 3." "What is it?" "I really like your blouse." "Wait." "Here...this for you." "Why?" "So you can keep something of mine in your pocket." "Jean, it's nearly 6..." "you'd better go." "Wait!" "Wait!" "You still had some grass in your hair." "Shall we see each other tomorrow?" "Tomorrow's Sunday..." "You're taken." " You know what I often think about?" " No, what?" "What you said on that island..." "about the two of us going off..." "Off you go, or you'll be late." "I didn't hear you come in." "I don't understand." "You haven't been involved with anyone for a year then some electrician shows up and you fall in love." "He's not an electrician." "That's irrelevant..." "He's not even single." "Hardly a call for congratulations." "You scare me." "Listen, Paul..." "I'm going to go back to playing." "I want to do it." "But at my own pace..." "no concerts as yet." "And I guess no return to Paris, either." " I'd like you to meet him." " What for?" "So you get to see him..." "And because it'd make me happy." "Good morning." "Good morning." "I've a lot of appointments today, so I'll be a bit late." "I think it's great that you can work together." "Your firm makes alarms, does it?" "That's right." "I do the home installations." " Not for businesses?" " No, I'm not big enough." "Do you have any expansion plans for the future?" "What do you mean?" "Just that...getting bigger so you can go after new markets." "I hadn't considered it." "So you're happy where you are." "It's pretty hard to cope now..." "If I was bigger..." "Do you play an instrument too?" "Yes..." "Paul plays piano..." "better than I do." "I used to play..." "But I stopped completely." "He had 3 fingers broken." "That's history." "Are you interested in classical music?" "To listen to..." "I appreciate it." "Shall we sit down?" "I love you." "And aside from music, you have any other passions?" "Passions?" "I mean before you knew Aurora." "Before that I had a passion for doing nothing." "No, to be serious..." "I'm interested in birds." "In birds?" "In birds." "You never told me that." "There are a lot of birds passing through around here." "Especially in autumn and spring." "Some are very rare..." "like the flycatcher for example." "You knew that your father was very interested in birds, too?" "We often discussed them when we saw each other." "Here." "And there." "And over there." "Excuse me...can I talk to you for a moment." "It's that time is getting away..." "and she won't think about it." "Every day that passes is a day lost." "She's an exceptional pianist, you realise." "It would be a shame if it all came to a stop, wouldn't it?" "And don't think her talent was just something she was born with..." "She devoted all her time to it." "And if she wants to keep it she'll have to go on devoting all her time to it." "It's calfskin suede..." "It's very comfortable." "Dolorès just left...5 minutes ago." "It's still not 7." "She told me she had to go to the dentist's." " Excuse me!" " Don't mention it." "Surprised to see me?" "I won't bother you for long." "I just came to ask you to stay away from him." "What are you talking about?" "You know very well who I'm talking about..." "The person you spend your afternoons with." "What makes you suppose I'd do that?" "No "suppose" about it..." "I know." "No argument." "I felt right away that he'd fallen for you." " Listen..." " No...you listen to me." "It's me who's taken the trouble to come to see you, not the other way round." "Don't go near him again." "I'm not prepared to share him.." "You can have everything..." "I've got nothing." "No family, no child..." "He's all I've got." "I don't want someone taking him from me." "He's with me and he's staying with me." "I'm not taking him from you..." "He's free to decide." "No he's not free." "Look at yourself from his perspective and you'll realise he's not free." "Just look at your house, your clothes... ..the way you hold yourself, your looks..." "You're very beautiful." "You'd have no trouble finding someone else." "I'll go now." " Don't tell him I spoke to you." " Why not?" "Because that's what I want." "And why should I do what you want?" "Because you know I'm helpless." "I have to keep quiet?" "Yes...someone with your education knows better than to take advantage of those weaker than them." "I'm glad to see that you understand...." "Goodbye." "Aurora!" "Aurora!" " Hi, Jean." " Hi." " All well?" " Yes." "Aurora's not home?" "Yes...her car's there..." "Perhaps she's in the shower." " I'll let you in." " Thanks." "Come in." "Aurora?" "What's the matter?" "Are you OK?" "How long have you known each other?" "We've known each other since we were kids." "Her father brought her up alone." "He was a developer." "He was a close friend of mine..." "mine was a builder he worked all the time." "Especially on his villa." "He took me there in summer." "That's is where we met..." "we played together." "Then one day the villa caught fire." "She was the only one who escaped." "So then, having no family, or anyone she was made a ward of the state." "That really upset my parents." "So they arranged to adopt her." "So when did you fall in love?" "I don't know..." "I don't really remember." "As kids, you're not really engaged." "Then she was a teenager." "I always thought her very beautiful." "It was set up for me..." "I was to be in love with her." "Everybody said "You're made for each other."" "That was our destiny, as the piano was yours." "We grew up together without ever questioning it." "You never had any affairs?" "Yes, but nothing serious." "Just superficial." "And did she?" "I'm the only person in the world she's ever been interested in." "Does she even have any friends?" "She has no need." "She's not interested." "And in the time you've been together ...have you never thought about having children?" "She's totally against having children." "That never bothered you?" "I never imagined things differently." "I never thought of another life..." "before you." " Never?" " Never." "it's not because of me that you're not resuming concerts." "No, I stopped before I met you." "If you resumed, would we see ore of each other?" "A lot less, most likely." "Does that bother you?" "Why do you ask?" "Because I don't want to be an obstacle to your career." "Would it bother you to see me a lot less?" "It's you who's making me want to play." "Don't tell her that I told you that she saw me." "Best I say nothing to her..." "...Act like I don't know anything." "Is that you?" "Yeah." "There's some mail for you." "Azzedine called..." "I said you'd call him back." "Aren't you talking to me?" "Haven't you noticed something?" "I got new jeans!" "You can feel them if you like." "No...sorry, I'm tired." "I'm going to leave her." "I don't want to be the reason you leave her." "I mean..." "I don't want you to regret it some day, and blame me for it." "If I leave her, it's because I've changed..." "Thanks to you." " So what do you intend to do next?" " I don't know." "You've no ideas?" "I do...but they're impossible to achieve." "Why?" "Because I'm not a conductor or a musician." "For you, a life with me wouldn't make sense." "That's silly." "Your brother would agree." "You don't know that for a fact." "We are adults and we're free to decide." "But can you imagine life with me?" "Where would I fit in?" "Would I be selling a couple of alarm systems while you were travelling the world?" "What would I have to say to your friends?" "Would I be always standing aside, waiting for you, subserviently." "I don't see it." "I'm sorry." "I'm very unhappy about what you've said." "It was depressing and it was stupid." "You talk as though our whole lives were written down in advance and we have no way of changing them." "I don't know what our life together would be like." "Don't know." "But you see, I think that when we love each other as we do... ..and we really do beautiful things can happen even if there are some problems." "Otherwise what's the point of love?" "What is it... ?" "Why?" "Why?" "Bon voyage, if I don't see you again." "Don't worry, I'll take care." " Aurora!" " Do not say a word!" "I'm happy." "I'm just not sure you WILL be happy." "You don't think you're being a bit hasty?" "If I don't make this trip, I'll regret it for the rest of my life." "Sorry, but you don't have much time left to become a great pianist." "I've never dreamt of becoming a great pianist." "Everybody else dreamt it for me." "Alright...maybe you're satisfied being where you are but what's written in the stars is different." "It's an offense to despise your god-given gifts." "You have a great future ahead of you." "The whole world awaits you." "You can't just throw away years of work." "But I'll be back." "I'm just going away for a few weeks!" "It was you who told me my playing needed more life." "I can't put more life into my playing, if he's not in my life." "And how has Jean organised it with his employer?" "He's decided to quit." "And his trade...is he giving that up?" "He'll take his holidays." "He has a bit of money saved." "Do you realise what a boat like that costs to run?" "You know what needs to be done?" "We'll be doing it together." "And if things don't work out between you?" "Where would he finish up?" "So what am I supposed to do?" "Nothing?" "Nothing at all?" "You're an adult." "It's for you to work out." "Yes, to be an adult is to live in fear and resignation..." "That's not for me." "And you can see that he doesn't live in fear." "You weren't expecting to see me so soon?" "Me neither." "Life is full of surprises." "Things never quite work out like we expect, eh?" "If we could read the future..." "Something unexpected came up at the doctor's." "It still hasn't quite sunk in..." "I'm pregnant." "I was just as surprised." "But we have to accept that this is what the heavens have decided." "As soon as I knew, I thought of you." "It's a bit of luck for you..." "It should allow you to move on." "That's why I came to see you." "I wanted to warn you before I told him." "But rest assured I shan't be bothering you anymore." "See you.." "Or, rather...goodbye." "Regarding the Mignard painting, ...the valuation will be more complex than for modern works." "It gives us time to prepare a good sale." "Thank you." "What's this one?" "Aurora!" "It's OK." "Gently..." " Are you OK?" " Thanks." "I'm just exhausted." "I'll get some fresh air." "Don't let yourself get worked up like this." "Come and have something to eat." "I'm sure he'll call you." "Something must have held him up." "How did you get this scar?" "That's ancient history." "It's all OK, now." "You can't stay here Aurora..." "I can't leave you." "You need a change of air." " Do you want anything to drink?" " No thanks." "Thanks." "Excuse me." "I'm a friend of Jean Mercier's." "I wanted to know..." "I mean..." "I don't want to disturb them." "She'll pull through." "But she could be crippled for life." "I assure you that we will do our best and perhaps more." "At least I hope so." "It's not treatment that she needs so much as companionship." "It seems she has no family." "But then, you'd know better than me." "What about her pregnancy?" "What's all this about a pregnancy?" "Her partner asked me the same thing." "We checked..." "She's not pregnant." "Sorry for being late." "I've been to the doctor's." "You OK?" " And you're OK?" " Yes, I'm really fine!" "Here..." " What is it?" " Open it." "Dolorès, I've got something I need to tell you." " Is it important ?" " Yes." "Not right now, my darling..." "my head's in a whirl!" "I'm sorry...it can't wait." "Just open your present." "What is it?" " Booties." "Baby booties." "For our baby..." "I wanted it to be a surprise for you." "The doctor said that everything was fine." "All I have to do is stop smoking." "I'm so happy." "I won't ask you how you feel I guess it's a bit of a shock." "What's so strange about it is me never wanting a child..." "...Now I feel really happy." "Nothing stays the same." "I've got another surprise." "I'm taking you to dinner at the "Pierre Blanche"." "We just need to leave now." "I've booked." "You wanted to tell me something?" "Would you like me to wear these earrings, or not?" "I don't remember how I went off the road." "Maybe I was driving too fast." "I don't blame her for her lie." "Then I tell myself that it's all my fault." "I'll devote myself to taking care of her totally." "We didn't know what to expect from Aurora Astier's performance." "Her successive cancellations and her long disappearance ...had been impossible to understand." "Do the whims of a young pianist create a notoriety which can weaken an immature temperament?" "Or has the break nurtured a new vivacity?" "We now know that the latter is true." "We were delighted and charmed by her in the past." "It remained to be seen how this charm might evolve." "There was concern about her stamina," "But her brilliance was transmuted into something mysterious." "How did so much maturity arise in so little time?" "Flowers have grown in the soil of Mozart and Schubert." ""Three young people were united, but one felt the deepest and most penetrating happiness of old age." "Signed: "Marcel Cochard"." "Sorry for interrupting you." "How much rehearsal do you think you need?" "Ideally, six weeks." "How do you feel about that?" "What would you like to eat tonight?" " Nothing in particular, thanks." " Nothing there you'd really like?" "No, I'm sure..." "just whatever you like." "Scram, now...or you'll be late for your appointment." "You know, I just thought of something." "Would you like a cat to keep you company?" "No, I've no desire to have a cat..." "thanks all the same." "If it's about the cost..." "a customer offered me one." "It's a kitten." "A Siamese." "I don't like cats." "A dog, then?" "I don't like dogs." "I don't like any pets." "I'm worried you'll be bored when I'm not here." "I'm not bored." "Come on now...off you go!" "Hello, Doctor." "How's our Dolorès going?" "Dolorès, the doctor's here." "Please come through." "It's easier for me to come here than for you to come to the hospital." "I know what a hassle it is." "I read a thesis on anxiety created by hospitals." "Since then, I resolved to see my patients at home." "I also like to check out how they're living." "I get the impression you're being taken good care of." "Goodbye, Doctor." "See you tonight, Dolorès." "Have the pains continued to subside?" "We could keep the same dosage for painkillers but I prefer to gradually lower it." "From experience, I 'm afraid of addiction and that keeps you feeling tired and mentally weak." "Do you understand?" "By lowering it, your concentration should improve." "I don't know if you notice it with reading, for example." "Do you find reading to be OK?" "Yes." "I've never read so much." "Can I see?" "Just thrillers?" "They're what I enjoy." "I can lend you some from home." "More spy-type thrillers." "Thanks..." "I like spy thrillers too." "Do you offer books to all you patients?" "No." "So why me?" " Is there a reason?" " No." "No other reason than to see your smile." "Do you ever think about her?" "Who do you mean?" "You know very well." "Don't worry...it would be quite normal for you to think about her." "Why are you saying this?" "You were in love with her..." "It doesn't just go away." "Yes...it happened..." "but it's history." "Jean...forgive me!" "Forgive you for what?" "For having been so hard..." "on you...and on her, too." "I regret it." " Excuse me." " That's alright." "You've nothing to say?" "You're not saying anything, either." "Goodbye." " What is it?" " Wait, Aurora." "No, no." "Please...no!" "Stop it!" "Cut it out!" "Let me alone!" "I'm hungry." "Here..." "look..." "There's some chocolate." "I like this blouse." "Is it really staccato the whole way through?" "I don't know what these accents mean." "Alright?" "I need to talk to you." "It's nothing to do with the work." "I don't understand this distance that's come up." "I felt that..." "I'm sorry." "Am I mistaken?" "Have I done something wrong?" "You have to tell me." "Please." "No..." "It's just me." "Don't blame yourself." "I'm sorry." "I'm not asking for an apology." "I would like to know, that if I'm patient I might possibly expect..." "If you don't know..." "don't say anything.." "I'd rather not know, than get a "no"." "I'm not ready for that." "There's something I want to ask you." "I'm listening." "Can we postpone Friday to another time?" "Why can't you do Friday?" "I can't, that's all." "I can't tell you." "Don't worry..." "I don't have anything going with him." "Paul..." "Hello...yes...good morning." "I've lost my cell phone and I'd like to check my message bank." "I believe I can do that online." "Martin speaking..." "I'd like to talk to you." "Goodbye for now." "I'm here." "I'm at the airport." "I'll grab a cab." "See you soon." "You OK?" "Had a hard day..." "Need to take a shower." "How've you been?" "Someone called for you this afternoon." "He tried to reach you." "He was waiting for you." "You obviously had an appointment with him." "I don't understand, I had my laptop." "Did he give his name?" "Mr Martin." "That's for next week." "I like it, too..." "I do!" "With lighting, it'll be better." "Not the latest style...but..." " How are you feeling deep down?" " Fine." "You like it?" "So long as you like it, I'm happy." "Excuse me." "Yes, that's me." "And you are...?" "Oh yes...yes." "I remember you well, Doctor." "But to see you...why?" "Yes." "I'll see what I can do." "I'll call you." "Thanks." "Goodbye." " What was that about?" " Nothing." "Thursday..." "There's nothing planned is there?" "Yes...because you put Friday's back...why?" "Just wondering." "Excuse me, but..." "I still don't know why I'm here." "If you'll allow me..." "I'll be with you in a minute." "I just need to finish this." "Come in!" "Good morning." "Take a seat." " What's going on?" " I don't know." "Are you sure we had an appointment?" "Oh yes!" "What are you doing here?" "I was asked to come in." "But I don't know why." "I was told it was confidential." "That's why I came." "You're here because there's something I want to tell you both." "Tell us both?" "Yes." "This is great news." "And good news for you, I hope." "It's a delicate matter..." "Outside of my normal role as a doctor." "It is as a friend that Dolorès asked me to pass it on to you." "She insisted, so I had to accept..." "But also out of the sympathy that I have for her." "So..." "This morning Dolorès left her home for good, ...taking with her all her belongings." "She'll move to an undisclosed location." "And...she asked that you make no attempt to find her." "She wants you to stay together and that you forget all about her." "Do you know where she's gone to?" "I know absolutely nothing." "I'm sorry." "I love you" "Take care." "Enjoy yourself." "Could she have a lover?" "No...that's impossible." "Something might have changed her because of the accident.." "Why might it?" "It could have changed the way she views the world." "That happens to some people." " Did you notice any change?" " Maybe." "She was reading a lot..." "something she never used to do." "She even apologised for being hard on us." "Did she really?" "She asked me to forgive her." "You're staying at the hotel?" "No, I should have left by now." "I've more concerts." "When can we see each other?" "I don't know." "But I must go." "What are you doing there?" "Nothing special...just poured myself a drink...and you?" "Nothing special, either." "I was going to lie down." "How was the concert?" "Fine." "What's up?" "Why "What's up?"" "Are you still there?" "It's as if it was her who decided for us." "You don't think you've bought a bit too much?" " You don't know my appetite." " I didn't think you ate much." "I can't live on love and fresh water can I?" "It'll be love and fois gras, I see..." "Filthy rich!" "You'd better get used to it!" " Don't move!" " What is it?" " Can't it wait?" " No, it's urgent." "Shall I smile or be natural?" "I'd prefer you smiling naturally." "3 months later." "Good morning." " Did you have a pleasant journey?" " Yes, thank you." "Please follow me." "The lesson will soon be finished." "The panthers and the elephant-tamers." "On New Year's Day, girls and boys wish their parents a happy new year." ""Tobie and Minou don't forget them either" "They also bring their lovely presents." "Hi." "Hi." "Would you like to go out in the garden?" "So I can talk with the pretty girl." "Cute kid, eh?" "I forgot to ask you how you found my address." "I employed a private detective..." "and after 3 weeks he gave me your address and phone number." "I am yet to understand why you want to see me." "I want to know why you left." "You could have been happy with what the doctor told you." "That wasn't enough..." "It left too many questions for us." "Did you tell him you were coming to see me?" " Not yet." " Why not?" "He wouldn't have wanted me to see you." "Because I came to see you to talk about him." "We realized your wish." "The two of us took a boat trip." "But since you left, he's not the same." "His mind is somewhere else." "I think he's still in love with you and he's always thinking about you." "He says nothing about it, but I feel it." "So it occurred to me that you might be very happy now as you were before he met me." "Maybe even more so." "You want to give him back to me?" "Is that it?" "..." "You've had your fill of him?" "Is it less exciting now..." "now you no longer have to hide?" "It's the only way that I still love him." "To love someone is to want them to be happy...right?" "You did the same thing." "You sacrificed for him..." "for us both...didn't you?" "Excuse me..." "Am I disturbing you?" "Thomas!" "Thomas, your daddy's here." "Can I stay a bit longer, daddy?" "There are some ants eating a lizard." "No, we have to go now." "Did you say goodbye?" "Give those to Dolorès." "They smell nice." "So, see you Friday for the next lesson." "Til Friday!" "Would you mind putting them in the carafe, please?" "You know something?" "That man's in love with me." "He told me last week." "He made a declaration." "It was so beautiful." "I'd never had anything like it." "He was shaking." "He left immediately Before I had a chance to say anything." "Funny, eh?" "He's a widower." "He takes care of his son alone." "So what do you feel about him?" "If I could fall in love with him?" "No, I didn't mean it like that." "If I was in love with him, it 'd be very convenient." "You could stop worrying about me." "You could tell yourself that someone was looking after me." "You'd finally have peace of mind, wouldn't you?" "That's not what I meant." "Your heart bursting with generosity you come to propose returning Jean to me and surprise, surprise!" "..." "an unexpected solution pops up!" "She allows you to love Jean with a clear conscience." "She allows her to tell him that she's seen me that I was in good shape, not at all unhappy and even in love with someone very attentive so there's nothing more to worry about." "Incredible, eh?" "Your love story is reborn without any remorse." "Isn't that right?" "Well?" "Aren't you dying to race back and tell him?" "It's just that..." "I don't know if it's true." "So?" "If it was true one day, it mightn't be the next" "I may love him now, and 6 months from now, stop loving him." "What would you do in that case?" "Would you want me to tell you?" "You're not strong enough to love." "If you were, you would have no qualms about hanging on to him." "You wouldn't treat Jean as a piece of unwanted merchandise." "How did you plan telling him?" ""I saw Dolorès...she's happy to take you back" Is that it?" "You wanted to know why I left?" "What if I'd left, just so Jean would return?" "Perhaps the best way to separate lovers is to put them together." "During the following months" "Jean decided to quit his apartment and rent another one for them both." "Aurora came to join him whenever she could." "But the demands of her profession did nothing to help their situation." "Long evenings alone, added to increasing doubts for both of them." "When she broke the news to him of a 6-month tour he didn't react at all." "At that point she realised that it was all over." "Subtitles by FatPlank for KG."