"GUIDANCE" "The water was like a mirror." "And there was a full moon." "There were water plants winding." "It was, Iike, unbelievably beautiful." "We got to just sit there and watch." "But was there no one else there?" "Mom, haven't you been listening?" "We were alone." "It was incredibly special." "We drove up at dusk." "It was fantastic" "And we saw so many islands." "It sounds absolutely wonderful." "It was really like something very few ever get to experience." "really." "would you Iike a coffee?" "Yes, coffee." "Anyone want something with...?" "A little ice cream would be nice." "Yes, yes, of course..." "Not for me." "I don't want any." "really, I'm fine." "See you later, mom." "OK." "Bye-bye." "Good-bye, Roy." "Good-bye." "Bye-bye." "Bye." "people are all different." "It's as simple as that." "I'm boring, not that I'm judging myself or anything." "absolutely not." "It's more like an objective conclusion." "I'm not being negative, just stating facts." "It's not about being like this or that." "It's about knowing who you are." "That's what's important." "But that's what you're having such a hard time understanding." "It is merely the objective statement of a fact." "And if you can't accept facts, you simply can't get on with your life." "Enough already." "What are you reading?" "Roy BIomberg." "Doctor Hans Arman will be taking Goran's patients from now on." "Why?" "Goran is attending a special course." "He didn't say anything about it the Iast time we were here." "well, that's what it says here." "But he should have told us last time" "Maybe he didn't know about it then." "You could have informed us..." "Where are we supposed to go now?" "Down the hall, left, third door." "Come on, Roy." "So, you've been having trouble with your back." "PainkiIIers... anti-infIammatories." "And you were at home for a month?" "Yes, at first." "More pain and... sick leave again." "Started going to a physical therapist." "No improvement." "What did the orthopedic doctor say?" "There was nothing they could operate" "How does your back feel now?" "It doesn't hurt as much as it did." "But if I sit down I have to get up after a while." "And once I've stood up I have to move around again." "In the end the only thing that helps is to lie down." "Do you do any back exercises?" "I use some kind of rubber band." "He's sitting still a Iot, at home." "And you were here in August, slightly depressed." "Yes, that's right." "Have you seen the counselor?" "Yes." "That didn't help at all." "I thought it was good." "Do you sleep well?" "Yes." "When I finally fall asleep." "But you eat at night, too." "He takes one medicine that I think seems strong." "A little too strong." "I think it wouId be good for Roy to see a psychologist" "Why?" "I mean a psychologist who could help you deal with deeper issues." "well..." "If we could just continue." "It all comes down to your personal attitude." "If you're going to..." "Sure." "It's entirely up to you." "You see?" "absolutely." "To put it very bluntly." "Of course." "exactly." "Why don't they let you know when they quit?" "You want to trust your doctor." "It doesn't matter who the doctor Is." "Even you noticed how smug he was." "He sat there with that little smile on his face." "And he didn't think we noticed." "That's aImostjust as bad." "And we should just suck it up instead of addressing the issue:" "My treatment." "He's not at all professional." "Anyone can do thatjob." "This is about you, not the doctor." "It was supposed to be about me, but when he became Dr.PatronIzIng, it was not about me anymore, suddenly it's about him." "We're supposed to admire him because he's a doctor on a new job." "I'm disappointed in you." "I thought you were with me, and that we both noticed what was going on." "My other phone!" "We can talk later." "I've got to pick up something I dropped here." "Hey!" "It's you." "I didn't see it was you." "problems with my back, you know." "AII I can do are back exercises." "And I have to train religiously, or it can be dangerous." "I see." "What are you going to do now?" "Be patient, hope it'II get better." "I meant right now." "Need a ride?" "A ride?" "No, no." "Not at all." "Oh, my God." "Did you call in this morning?" "I'II call tomorrow." "Move." "Didn't you hear it ring?" "What do you think?" "I don't know if I Iike it." "It's OK." "Take it." "And hurry!" "OK, I'm coming." "I spoke to dad." "He's on top of a mountain." "I don't remember where." "He was short of breath, panting, very dramatic." "But he seems fine, keeping busy, talking about food, nuts this time." "He was going on about that." "He's not having a hard time, that's for sure." "How's Roy doing?" "What are you going to do?" "What do you mean?" "well, it's not getting better." "No, it's..." "That's all you've got to say?" "What do you want me to say?" "Something." "Is this what you want?" "Of course I don't want this." "But why are things this way?" "He's at home by himself, putters around the house." "You've given up." "It's sad." "And all his medication." "Do something!" "What is this relationship to you?" "Stop it!" "He's just going through a rough patch." "That's not true." "He's been like this for ages." "I have to go." "I've got yoga." "I'II sit here for a while." "I'II call you later." "OK." "Hey there." "That didn't sound so great." "I work with alternative therapy." "I recognize the pattern." "Have you been eavesdropping on our conversation?" "Yes." "You're missing the holistic approach." "He stays at home, taking medicine." "There is no development." "You want to work more actively toward a change, don't you?" "I run a program for these kinds of problems." "Here's my card if you're interested." "Thanks." "Did you Iike it?" "Yes, it was really good." "Very moist..." "You know why?" "No." "It's that new pot we bought." "We don't make it in the oven anymore." "We use a pot with a lid instead." "The moisture stays in the pot." "I found it a little dry anyway." "No, it wasn't dry." "Anyway, you liked it?" "That's good." "Did you call work?" "No." "I'II call tomorrow." "This took such a Iong time." "Do you want me to make a buffet in the mornings, Iike they do at hotels?" "A normal breakfast is fine." "small sausages..." "There's something I'd Iike about..." "living in italy, and that is getting up in the morning, then down to the market square to buy groceries..." "Even if it's only a loaf of bread... or a melon." "I've got to run." "What's the weather like?" "It's a nice day." "See you later." "Yes." "I'd Iike to hear more about your alternative therapy." "How is it different?" "In what way do you mean?" "I mean, how is it different from other treatment?" "How old Is he?" "57." "And he's on sick leave?" "For a year and a half." "You should know that what I do Is not for everyone." "It's difficult and based on personal motivation." "Let's meet and I'II tell you more." "Do you know what depression is?" "Yes." "Bad genes, no defense." "We can, however, improve our defense, but it's..." "It's something we don't think about when we're healthy." "Right?" "But how is it different from other treatments?" "You are seen, and you learn to see yourself." "That's what helps you grow." "only that." "He's holding you back, and I'm sure he knows that." "It's a special diet, many lose weight, it's very intensive." "And you will not be in contact with each other during this time." "How old are you?" "55." "My mother is old, needs help, she's been avoiding dealing with her issues" "Now it's impossible to have a normal relationship with her." "Such a waste." "What is his name?" "Roy BIomberg." "Ugh." "I feel so mean." "We talked about you for an hour and a half." "I think you should do this." "You've got nothing to lose." "I'm just... not interested." "It's that simple." "Yes, but to go to camp?" "I'm an adult." "No, you're not." "adults work." "That was really unnecessary." "I'm just not interested." "What are you interested in, then?" "Forget it." "Forget everything." "And we can get divorced." "Hi." "Everything OK?" "Yeah, sure." "well then...." "This way." "This is very physical, and because you are much older than I am, bedtime will be very strict." "OK." "Time for a little exercise." "Yes." "But you know my back hurts, right?" "We'II just take it easy." "Oh..." "Wow!" "It's so beautiful." "Where do all the neighbors live?" "Chew on this now that you're off your meds." "Hi." "I'm going up to my house now." "Yes." "It's really nice here." "Isn't this a lime leaf?" "No." "It looks like it could come from one of the trees up here." "Come on, one more." "Sit up." "If I tell you to try one more, you try one more." "Come on, one more." "Yes." "One more." "relax." "Don't tense up so much." "I'm not." "Did you get angry when I fainted?" "Oh, is that what you did." "Not funny?" "Just stupid?" "No." "Not really." "well, fine." "Take care." "I understand that this is hard for you." "That's because I'm not used to it." "You just keep going." "Sit like that." "I'II tell you when to stop." "Ginger is healthy." "We usually have some with our yogurt in the morning." "And sometimes cinnamon... or honey." "But ginger is good." "Do you think about food a Iot?" "No, I don't think so." "Do you think about good food a Iot?" "Yes, perhaps." "Do you think about death?" "well, I don't know." "No, I don't, really." "What do you think about?" "I don't know." "THE POOL Friday 6:00 P.M. /Kristoffer" "Susanne, I'm leaving." "Bye." "Bye." "Hey." "It would be good if you weren't right above me." "There is a ton of stuff falling on me." "I don't want to get hit on the head." "I'm just going to lie here for a minute." "I'II just rest here." "hello..." "The watchman is over there." "Come here." "Come..." "Cheers." "Isn't this nice?" "No, I think..." "No." "Want to swim?" "No." "Come on, Iet's go for a swim." "No." "I don't feel like it." "You are so boring." "You can think what you Iike." "I didn't mean it like that." "I think you're really great." "I don't think you're boring at all." "I think you're nice, really nice." "No glass bottles in here." "I'II take care of it." "Want some?" "No, thanks." "Are you in a hurry?" "What is it?" "I think you're acting strange." "You seem stressed out." "I'd Iike to go home." "I'm tired." "I see." "Is there a problem?" "God, no." "No problem." "I'm fine." "Super!" "You seem like a perky kind of guy." "Yep." "That's good." "Shit!" "What are you doing?" "I got a splinter." "Can I see?" "Let's have a look." "Just give me your foot." "I'II just give it a little squeeze..." "It's almost out." "I have a pair of tweezers inside." "That's enough." "You can get down and roll around on the floor." "Just lie down and roll." "Good." "Just roll around." "roll around..." "Back and forth." "Good." "Oh, shit." "Shit." "What am I supposed to be feeling?" "I think you feel pretty well most of the time." "I don't get it." "could you be clearer about what we're doing?" "Aren't we going to talk at all?" "Sure." "talk to me." "I can't take your call, but leave a message and I'II call you back." "hello, it's YIva BIomberg." "could I please just say "hi" to Roy?" "And I'd Iike to have the address." "I never got it." "please give me a call" "OK." "Thanks." "Bye." "By the way, he called me." "To ask If I wanted to go on some boat thing." "Who?" "Kristoffer." "The guy from the gym." "I told him I couldn't." "I can't actually." "No." "Kind of shame in one way." "He seems... nice." "You don't like him, do you?" "I've got nothing against him." "I don't think I'II see him." "He's actually pretty nerdy." "Don't you think he's a nerd?" "I don't know, really." "Do as you Iike." "Yeah, sure." "well, I don't really know what people talk about in situations like this." "One thing I've been thinking about..." "I'm not the kind of person who creates conflict..." "I don't come from a war zone." "I Iive a calm and quiet life but..." "Itjust doesn't seem fair when I'm not the one causing trouble." "But..." "But then I can see that sometimes I tread on other people's toes, and I'd Iike to..." "I don't know." "I can be lazy about showering." "But, I mean..." "hello?" "Yes, he's just in front of me." "could I speak to him, please?" "You know it doesn't work that way." "Do you really have to be so strict?" "Enough now." "Say something." "It's your wife." "Say something." "Go ahead." "She wants to hear your voice." "YIva?" "hello!" "Say something." "She wants to hear your voice." "hello!" "No, as you can hear, he doesn't have much to say." "Don't call and disturb me." "OK?" "please, leave." "I'd Iike to be alone." "DESCRIBE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS." "She gets more things done, etc." "I can't take your call, but leave a message and I'II call you back." "Excuse me, am I interrupting?" "No." "My husband is away getting treatment." "I was wondering if you could check on their credentials, even though it's private therapy." "What kind of therapy?" "An alternative therapy." "Who is the therapist?" "carl Nam." "Nam?" "Yes." "well, that sounds alternative." "Is he a psychologist?" "I need to know what to look for." "Perhaps it doesn't matter." "Wait outside, I'II make a call." "Thanks a Iot." "I'm sorry." "There was no one by that name anywhere." "I see." "Sorry." "What the hell are you doing?" "Idiot!" "well, do something, if you're so angry." "Don't you get it?" "You are totally sick." "No." "That's for being so God damn boring." "It's just you, you, you all the time." "Come on, you lazy bastard." "carl Nam." "I can't give you his address." "please make an exception." "I'd Iike to send him some flowers." "He means a Iot to me." "I may have given him an infection." "A small conference room?" "exactly." "It says another carl paid." "Another carl?" "carl Arendsen." "Arend..." "Not carl Nam?" "Arendsen, and there is no address." "Is this Inga?" "Yes." "I'm looking for carl Arendsen." "And his farm in BohusIan." "Yes, but I don't know who you are." "No, but you know carl?" "As far as I know he's not at home." "But you do know him?" "Yes, I do." "Can I borrow the phone, please?" "You may not make any phone calls." "Listen, this isn't what I expected." "please give me the phone." "What did you expect?" "I don't know." "It's the same old thing with you." "You just care about yourself." "I'm not here for you!" "You look so angry." "Roy..." "This is a treatment course." "I'm provoking you on purpose." "What is that good for?" "You'II have to wait and see." "hello?" "Come in." "I can't reach them." "He's not answering his phone." "I'd really like to have the address." "I must get in touch with my husband." "I haven't seen him for some time." "But can't we call a neighbor?" "No, I don't think so." "He lives in such..." "It's not a real house." "Today you'II be staying inside." "Today we're just resting." "You're supposed to be inside." "We're resting today." "I just need to use the bathroom." "Do that, and then go back." "This is ridiculous." "What is ridiculous?" "I don't know." "It all seems ridiculous." "AII of it." "Everything." "Enough." "Go to the bathroom and then get back to your room." "Roy..." "There was strength in him." "This is completely crazy." "He's got to be one very sick person." "I don't know." "But... what were you really thinking... when you sent me away?" "Huh?" "I feel like..." "I've been very selfish." "I'm just happy you're alive." "It wasn't as bad as that." "It went quite fast." "I didn't get to... say goodbye to him." "But you know, one good thing..." "My back doesn't hurt." "It doesn't?" "No." "Something else is different..." "Did you get a haircut?" "I haven't even brushed it."