"Beauty" " Congratulations Francois" " Thank you" "Everything went so well, don't you think?" "Yes" "Caryl said it was the most beautiful wedding ever" "Jessica was such a pretty flower girl" "Did you see Anika and Christian chatting the whole time?" "I hope we don't have another wedding on our hands soon" "He's a really nice guy, hey?" "So good looking, and very friendly" "He wants to be my lawyer once he's graduated" "He's really adorable" "When are they driving home?" "Probably tomorrow or the day after" "We should invite them for lunch" "My word, they drove the entire way, I couldn't believe it" "When's the last time we did that?" "It's 15 hours by car to Cape Town I don't think Willem's business is doing very well" "Really?" "It's his own fault" "He didn't go into business with you when he had the chance" "Things are tough for everyone now" "Yes, but they like wasting money" "Did you notice Marika's ring?" "It's enormous!" "Yes" "Night" "Did you drink tonight?" "No" "Francois, don't lie." "The doctor said..." "Elena... I did not drink tonight" "Good" "I think everyone was very impressed" "Yes?" "Yes, I know, I just forgot to pick it up I am on my way home now" "Five minutes" "Yes, I'll be there soon" "Hennie?" "I'm sorry, I have to go home" "Did that order leave for Johan's?" "Yeah, that's perfect" "What happened?" "He didn't even know the guy's name" "He was just trying to cause trouble" "He saw Chris in one of his commercials and saw him on campus" "A skinny guy." "He did look like a bit of a fag!" "No, seriously, he felt embarrassed so he filed the charge" "You never know with these faggots." "They get away with a lot" "Don't talk like that" "Hi, hello auntie lt's about time..." "Anika, where were you?" " Hello, uncle Willem" " Hello" "Go fetch a plate, I've already dished up" "Thanks" "It looks good" "When Chris was at school I practiced, my English was so bad!" "No, not at all!" "Anything but that" "Haven't you seen the new Mr Price adverts on TV?" "They're showing at the moment ln any case, Chris is in them lt's quite strange seeing one's son on TV all the time" "Wonderful" "Peter Stuyvesant blue" "Oh, you've found the place" "Hello Henry Yes, the map was clear enough" "Thanks, man" " lt's a nice place" " Yes, it's quite perfect, right?" " Are you thirsty?" " Yes, please" "Beer's in the fridge You guys all right?" "Great, thanks" "So, cheers!" "Bottoms up!" "We should've had a barbeque with this weather I said the same, but they're in a hurry" "Yes, I have to go as well" "How is it going with the e-mail?" "No problems at all, thanks" "Let me know if you want anything changed" "Thank you, I will" "Have you all met?" "No" "This is Brian." "He's been here once before" "Don't worry, he's cool" " Hi, Brian" " Francois, nice to meet you" " Oh, Gideon" " Henry" "Can I have a word?" "What's going on, Gideon?" "Just wait in the car" "He's alright believe me" "He's not from around here I wouldn't have brought him here if..." "Get him out of here, Gideon" "What were you thinking?" "You can't bring him here I know... but you all know me" "You know you can trust me I'd never do anything to expose you, you know that!" "How long have you known me?" "He's alright, believe me" "He's a friend" "Look at him!" "We're not faggots, Gideon!" "No faggots, no coloureds." "You know that" "Yes I know" " Come on!" " What's wrong?" "Please!" "Henry, I only wanted a word" "Wait, you don't have to shove me!" "Okay, I know my way out" "These fucking cans" " lt happens to me all the time" " They're so sharp" "Why can't they find another way to open them?" "He's gone. lt's okay" "Sorry" "He's no longer welcome lt's the second time this has happened." "Never again" "Oh well" "Let's drink" " Cheers!" " Cheers!" "Would you like a receipt or can I send it by e-mail?" "Receipt, please." "I always forget to save my mails" "Modern technology, Mr van Heerden" "How was your daughter's wedding?" "Very nice, thanks." "No trouble." "The bride was happy" "Just sign here and we'll be done" " Thank you." " Have a nice day, Mr van Heerden" "Thanks, you too" "Good day" "I'm getting fed up with this neverending maintenance" "You wanted this big house" "We have to do something about the pool." "It's been green for weeks" "Yes, I'll take care of it" " That's what you always say - l will" "How's the new stock?" "It's fine" "Don't worry, everything's fine" "Anika wanted to talk to you." "Something about the festival" "Do you have a band-aid?" "No, why?" "What happened?" "I cut my finger and the bleeding won't stop" " Let me have a look" " No, it's fine" "Forget it, the bleeding has stopped" "I don't like the way Anika's always up to no good" "She needs to start making serious plans I'm not a cash machine" "We'll talk to her when she gets back" "That's what we always say" "We will" "The girl's hopeless." "Doesn't know her place I know" "What can I do for you today?" "Well... I... I feel irritated all the time" "I just don't feel well" " Any pain?" " No" "Nausea?" "No... I've just had bad moments lately" "Like before?" "No, no I haven't lost control" "But you think you might?" "I don't know" "Are you feeling more aggressive?" "No" "Remember, count to ten when you think you might" "Yes" "How are the kidney stones?" "It's alright" "And the drinking?" "Under control" "Does that mean no drinking at all or just a little?" "Nothing at all" "Good, let's have a look." "Unbutton your shirt" "Deep breath" "Another one" "No pain?" "No" "Do you sleep well?" "Yes, not too bad" "Button up" "Maybe it's stress" "Sounds like it" "How's work?" "Oh, the same, busy" "Would you like something for the anxiety again?" "No, it's okay" "Thanks doctor" "Pleasure." "Give my regards to your family" "Will do" " Sorry I'm barging in like this - lt's fine" "How are things?" "Oh, you know, I..." "Yes, I've heard" "Everyone has" "News travels fast here, you know that ln any case, I've made up my mind" "It looks quite busy here" "Looks busier than it is" "Well, I'm building a new place" " Wonderful, where?" " ln Woodland Hills, we're building..." "Lucia, that's her name..." "We're building a new place together" "That's wonderful I was hoping to place an order" "Sure, what do you need?" "A dozen 4x3s." "Plywood and skirting, naturally" "Do you have any 3" beams?" "Only cherry wood at the moment, but very nice I'll send someone over to sand them" "Thanks Francois" "Pleasure." "Do you need anything else?" "That's all for now but something else might come up I'll have it ready for tomorrow, or would you like it delivered?" "Yes" "Please" "No problem" "You look well, Cliff" "Thanks I've never felt so well l don't care what other people say" "They can say what they like I couldn't be happier" "I have to go" "Yes, me too" " Thanks man" " You're welcome" "Why didn't you invite Cliff Engel to the wedding?" "How could I invite both him and Heidi?" "I saw him today" "He's building a new house" "With that woman?" "I think so, yes" "I hear she's very young" "Was Heidi there?" "I didn't see her" "She was I better not tell her you've sold him wood" "Why not?" "What do you mean, why not?" "You should have said no" "She's our friend and he left her with nothing" "We can't afford to turn business away, I don't care what he did" "Oh God, Francois, you make it sound like we're on the verge of bankruptcy" "I have to go to Cape Town for work" "What?" "Maybe tomorrow" "And when will you get back?" "By the weekend" "Can't Hennie go?" "No, he's too busy ln any case, I deal with the clients, so I have to go" "And leave me to clean up after the wedding!" "Well, somebody has to pay for it!" "Sorry I know things are busy at work" " l'll pack your bag later" " No, don't bother I'll do it" "Hello, Elena speaking" "Yes, hello" "Yes it was, thank you!" "Willem, how are you?" "It's Francois" "Yes, fine thanks" "Did you get home safely?" "You're not going to believe this, I'm in Cape Town" "Yes, I've got a few business meetings I got here yesterday" "I know, seven years!" "And now twice in the same week" "Yes, I'm at the Garden Court" "That would be nice" "Hang on a bit" "Friesland, 1 4..." "Newlands lt's right around the corner" "Wonderful I'm sure I'll find it I'm a farm boy, I'll manage" "See you later." "Bye" "I don't know I know things were bad in the old days, but at least we felt safe" "Now they're forcing us to become racist" "You're telling me" "Where's Christian?" "I don't know, I tried calling him." "But his phone is off." "He must be studying" "Talk about the devil" "Your plate's in the kitchen" " l'm not so sure" " Oh, Willem I'll believe it when I see your results" "Anika's the same" "You have to wait for her results" "Marika, excuse me, where can I smoke?" " On the porch, Francois" " Thanks" "There's an ashtray in the cabinet" "Will you be here Saturday?" " Why?" " We're going to have a barbeque" "There's a rugby game, WP vs the Bulls" "You have to come over" "Okay, what time?" "Yes, when there's a match the traffic is bad" "Have you been to the bottle store?" "Francois, women don't argue like this, right?" "They're worse, believe me !" "Francois, take a look" "They're all same to me, Francois" "You think money grows on my back?" "Would you like some coffee?" "Yes, thanks" "How are things?" "Yes" "Yes" "To Grahamstown?" "But I told her no" "And she still took the car?" "." "She never listens" "Yes I'm tired, I'll call you again tomorrow" "Yes" "Sleep tight" "Love you too." "Bye" " Did he miss?" " Yes!" "Can you believe it?" "When he has to kick, he doesn't." "And when he shouldn't, he misses!" "Yes, they kick too often I don't know what tactics they're using today" "Come on, Province!" "I'm so irritated!" "Something wrong?" "Christian's gone to the beach for the day" " The beach?" " Clifton" "That's were young people go to pose" "Marika, sorry but I have to go." "Something's come up" "But we haven't eaten!" "I'm really sorry" " Then at least take something with you" " No, it's okay." "Really" "Bye guys, nice to meet you." "Enjoy the game" " Come by again before you leave - l will" " Sorry, something came up" " No problem" "Listen, Christian offered to help me with some paperwork" "He'll take a look, give some free advice" "Advice you don't want, believe me!" "In any case, I told him he could" "Could I have his number?" "Yes" "Christian, there it is" "Thanks" " l hope the Bulls give you a beating!" " l doubt it!" "It's my fucking car!" "You'd better get it back" "Jesus, Elena, shut the fuck up and listen to me!" "I've phoned the police and I don't give a shit I hope they lock her up" "I was the life of the party" "You sure you don't want to see the doctor?" "." "I did, in Cape Town lt's okay." "Just a scratch" "Luckily I wasn't in the car, they would've hijacked me too" "The police won't do anything Typical" "This country is going to the dogs" "Forget it, I'm fine" "Linda called..." "They're enjoying the honeymoon, but it's raining" "Oh no" "Anika is okay" "But she's scared to see you later" "So she wasn't in Grahamstown?" "I don't know" "She won't tell me" "Are you hungry?" "No, thank you" "Hello Daddy" "I'm sorry Daddy" "I'm sorry" "Please, I'm sorry!" "Come here" "Come... lt's over now." "Finished lt's okay" "But why is he so angry with me?" "Don't worry, I forgive you." "You don't have to cry" "It's okay" "There there, stop now, it's over" ""And when she came to stand next to him, the heavens opened and the dust-covered earth's thirst was finally quenched by the instant and thorough downpour" "Cleansing them of all that had come between them, of all that they had done to one another" "With each passing moment, their love for one another returned, at first as single drops, then slowly as handfuls of falling water and then when it seemed unbearable to ignore one another any longer, they let the full weight of the downfall become the bond that united them again" "The smell of the ferns and the breath of new life, that rose with the mist from the earth engulfed them in an endless white plain" "They danced above it in circles" "Joy finally returning to the land that had torn them apart and poisoned their love" "Night eventually fell upon them, but by then they had long exhausted their legs and arms and lay asleep intertwined for ever more"" "The line is too long, we can go if you want" "Yes" " Are you going out?" " Yes I'm going to the Mystic Boer I wanted to ask you something" "Do you still speak to Christian?" "Sometimes, but not lately" " Why?" " l just wondered" "You seemed to get along well at the wedding" "He's a really nice guy, but he lives in Cape Town" "Have fun" "Don't come home too late." "Your mom doesn't like it" "There you are Mr van Heerden" "Thank you" "Your waiter will be here shortly"