Yes, come in
You read my mind
== I was just going to come see you, Carla. == Oh? What's up?
Carla, I'm at a loss
I mean... I mean, doesn't she want to understand? CAN'T she understand? Because I...I--
== Who are you talking about? == Nico, of course!
I... actually wanted to...
Yes? Do...do you have an idea?
I...I...
I can't just simply let her get away with these shenanigans!
No
A certain position in society brings certain duties with it
If each of us simply did whatever he wanted, then... then we would become a piñata for the press in no time
Yes, you're right about that
She, too, must abide by certain rules
Instead she's threatening a hunger strike. Mmh... hunger strike!
Unhhuh, hunger strike...
Oh, Carla
With you at least I always know exactly what I can expect
You have never disappointed me
I really value that
I just hope she'll come to her senses at that boarding school
Carla, what was it you wanted to say anyway?
It wasn't that important
== So you've told your father? == No.
Good
That was a good decision
I couldn't
He always expects so much of me. Trusts me totally.
His world would come crumbling down
I don't understand it, though... You were supposedly trying to get out of the line of fire.
And that whole affair with Evelyn...
Oh, that's over
Yes, exactly! So why did you have to jump right into another one?
With Hanna it's different! I love the woman!!
Right... All right, I get it
So what's going on with Lars?
Do you think he'll be able to keep it to himself?
== He must be so upset. == Oh yes. That he is - very much, in fact.
But I don't think he'll tell anybody
I think I was able to get it through his head that it made no sense. And if I want it, then... Lars Schneider will do what I say.
Lars?
Lars??
Regarding Hanna, I hope you didn't...
No, I left immediately
Oh, thank God!
== Well, did you finally find a parking place? == Mhm
Hello, David. I guess I need to apologize to you.
I don't know what got into me - to accuse you of having an affair with Hanna
It's all right
Where are you going now?
Oh, I have to go see Hanna. I need to apologize to her too.
== Isabell. Is Hanna here? == Yes?
She's just downstairs fetching some wine. Can you place your order with Nicole? I have to get to Carolin. Bye.
Pardon me, I probably should have announced myself first
Maybe you'd better set those bottles down, otherwise something else might get broken
I'm sorry, Lars
Is that so? Since when?!
Lars, I would've really liked to have told you
It wasn't that important, though - 'It's just that dumb, clueless Lars!'
I...I...I can't explain it to you any better
== Do you have any clue what it's like when you love someone more than anything?! == Yes!
And that someone tramples all over you like a doormat?!?!
I didn't mean to!
== Sure! You make sounds about a future together, moving in together and true love... == Shhhh!
... and then you're secretly meeting with...
What is that, in your opinion?
Betrayal is what that is. Lies and betrayal!
Lars, I understand you
But you have to understand me too. How can I help it if I'm happy with a woman?
I know this is hard for you. But you will get over it.
And you'll also be happy again
Please. Don't destroy this for me.
Okay, Hanna. I'll keep my mouth shut.
But don't forget - YOU disappointed ME, not the other way around
How can you be so sure?
If he says it, then he means it
He was so angry! Maybe he'll change his mind again, once he thinks about it more.
No, I know him, he won't do that
Well, then I can really be glad that I didn't tell my father
I was already picturing the most horrendous things
Headlines, gossip
But now everything's going to be okay
Or don't you think so?
No, it will
I just feel so incredibly sorry for him
You know, if I could at least explain it to him somehow
But it isn't your fault
It's no one's fault
Yeah, I know
This is a seriously cool location. We could even have some bands here sometime.
Yeah, the noise ordinance I'm sure wouldn't apply
Yeah, it was just an idea
Hello, Mr. Schneider, I'm Vanessa
Hello, you can call me 'Lars'
Okay. This party isn't really your thing, is it?
Oh, it's all right. I'm just not in the greatest mood.
Stress at work?
Something personal
Do you feel like dancing?
Not really, but go right ahead
== I'll get us some champagne and we can toast to 'new acquaintances', okay? == Fine.
Any water around here?
No, I've been looking, too. But upstairs there are full cases in the corridor.
I'll bring some down
This seems to be your specialty - appearing unexpectedly and then disappearing again
== Hello == Hello
Uhm, he's the helpful doctor I was just telling you about
Oh, is that ever a coincidence!
What doctor?
== Yeah, we uh-- == Uhm, we met each other while shopping, on the street.
That's right. I was in the middle of procuring the obligatory present for Chubby.
Leonard!
Anyway, I stumbled, tried to stop the fall with my hand, and then there was that broken bottle lying there.
In the middle of the Kö. Just imagine - quite the dreadful circumstances!
Yes, and obviously in such a hurry that Cécile didn't even have the opportunity to thank you
Yeah
Always on the go. That is VERY typical of him.
Ahem
Yes, there are going to be several reasons to toast to this happy reunion
Thank you
== Thank you, Benedikt. == You're welcome.
Well
To you
To the savior
Uhm...
To you. And to your hand healing up well. I'll take another look at it later.
Sorry, I hope it was okay to be presumptuous
Yes, of course
How can you tell when an attorney is lying?
No idea
His lips are moving
== Felix, can you give me an ale? == For me a water, please.
== Unfortunately we're all out of water. == What? I thought Nico was getting some from upstairs?
No idea - but I can offer you a Coke
Okay
You think Nico is still up there?
Well, she's definitely not here
Sure is taking an awfully long time
She probably had a snack attack and is demolishing our provisions, as we speak
== Mhm == Andi! Andi!!
There's a girl lying up there motionless in your apartment
Nico!
Nico!
== She has a pulse. == What's wrong with her?
She's probably dehydrated from not drinking enough
Well hurry, call emergency!
== No. == Nico!
== Oh, Johannes, he can't... == Nico, you need a doctor!
== I don't wanna go to the hospi-- == Nico, stay down!
So. I know somebody from my community services stint.
My father has always wanted me to become a lawyer, too. Where did you go to law school?
== Lars? == Oh, sorry, what did you say?
You're still stuck on her, aren't you?
I heard that you and Hanna broke up
Not a good topic of conversation
Of course. Sorry if I overstepped my bounds.
I'll get us something else to drink. Anything special you want?
== Doesn't matter. == Okay.
Hi! Will you please make us two Sexes on the Beach?
Sorry, but the cocktails are all gone
How sad, and to think it was just beginning to actually get entertaining
Maybe it would be better if you went home now
I don't think Lars would like that at all
I'm not going to let you spoil my fun tonight, schoolboy
Does it still hurt?
No, not at all
== Okay == Thanks
Well, then I'm heading up. Good night.
== Night, Chubby! == Oh, Leo, just stop it with that!
Sweet dreams, sugarcake!
Good night, Carla
Good night
Well, I don't know if our story just now was convincing, but... thanks for playing along
Yes, I'm quite sure Father wouldn't have been particularly thrilled with your park adventure
Mm, no
But as far as having a beer together goes, I guess we'll be able to do that here now
Yes, certainly looks that way
At any rate, I'm happy that we've run into each other again
I feel the same
Even if I'm not going to tell anybody about what happened, I would be interested in knowing what you actually wanted from the boy
To return something that belonged to him
== Pretty brave. == Well...
And so mysterious
And a little bit crazy
Sorry for having left you two waiting so long
But you seem to have gotten along together marvelously without me
What's up with my little sister, doesn't she even want to meet me?
I'd love to introduce her to you, Leonard
But she isn't here
== Good morning. == Morning. == Morning.
Hello, boss!
== Well? == Nice to see you.
So, jet-lagged? Or do you still have a rough time getting up early?
Why should I get up early? I'm on vacation!
And have time to dream about your dream woman
Oh, how many would this be now? Coffee?
Sure
And there is no dream woman
Oh come on! That was the first thing you told me about on the phone yesterday.
Those were your own exact words, Leo. So... where is she?
New York? Here?
Are we going to meet her soon? Come on, I want details.
We quite simply met each other on the street
What, a knife-stabbing, 10th and Broadway? Or a car accident in Harlem?
== Ansgar! == Well, sorry, but such things are bound to happen professionally.
I am quite sure he appeals to the lady patients, our 'white doctor in shining armor'
You really have a very romantic image of my job
Yes
No, it was a very normal, everyday encounter. And not in Harlem, in case that comforts you.
Yes, immensely!
Don't make me beg
She is really... nice
'Nice'?
But not actually quite a 'dream woman', hm?
That's right. And besides, there are more exciting topics.
Yes, come in?
Count, Nicola isn't in her room. Her bed is completely untouched.
Mm, then I guess she DID use her last chance to run away
If I can help you in any way?
No, thank you, Benedikt
I am quite sure that Nico is at the Brandner's
What are you going to do now?
I'm going to call them and tell them what I think of it!
Wait!
== Hey, he'll calm down again. == I don't think so.
It's great to have you here, Leo. I've really missed you.
I missed you too
Quite a bit has happened here
And Father looks so happy
Nico is keeping him on his toes
As our newest family member she is pretty trying, if you ask me
Well, I think she's actually pretty great, judging from what I've heard
In addition to which, I found it very interesting to learn about Father's affair in such a fashion
Well now, I really didn't think it was very funny that he cheated on Mother like that
You're right about that
In any case... Cécile seems to be very good for him
That remains to be seen
Oh oh... she's still not your best friend
Bad question, next question. Besides which, it makes no difference.
She's Father's wife. I have to come to terms with that.
And you?
What about me?
Do you like her?
Typical French nobility, at first glance
Personable
And at second glance?
In any case, I'm hugely pleased for Father
I think Cécile is the perfect match for him
Hey, I thought you were happy that I'm here?!
I am
I'm worried about Father
Why?
I don't trust her
And I'm afraid that someday she'll break his heart
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