That just means you have a completely false impression of me
I have my doubts
Maybe you'll come to me in a couple of years and demand something in return
Right. Or I'll want my kidney back.
My God, Hanna, you're just as... as timid and anxious as our mother
Whose funeral you didn't even come to
Yes, that's right, and you always harp on these same old stories!
You haven't changed one iota in all these years
Do you actually realize what I'm risking?
What I'm prepared to do?
I'll be living with only one kidney afterwards
In the past, I would have ended this conversation a long time ago
But today I'm offering you, one last time, to consider my offer
She isn't answering her cell, either
Maybe she doesn't feel like talking on the phone
Where IS she?
Taking a walk, at the movies, what do I know?
Can't you understand, that after your fight she might want to take her mind off things?
What do you mean 'fight'?
Give me a break, Lars! You totally overran her with your suggestion that you move in next to her.
== I only want to help her! == The opposite of 'good' is 'good intentions'.
Yes. No, at No Limits. Yeah, all right.
== Where WERE you?! I've been trying to find you! == Okay.
Yeah, then we'll see each other later. See you, ciao ciao.
Where were you?!
Taking a walk
For that long?!
Before that, I went to see Sylvia
Yeah, and?!
I'll probably never trust her one hundred percent
Carla already knows. I'm going to accept her offer.
== If you knew how happy this makes me! == Yeah, now we have one less big thing to worry about, hm?
Now the operation just has to go well!
== But that Hanna and Sylvia are even able to... == Yes, thank heavens!
== Yeah well, Sylvia... == What about her?
Well, do you think she's doing all this with no ulterior motives?
== Well why not? == She's never been able to share with her sister. A kidney isn't exactly a schnitzel.
Bernd, your comparison is tasteless. Besides which, she has no ulterior motives!
Oh come on, you know good and well what my relationship with Sylvia is like
Listen, uh... If you need any help in the near future, then let me know. That way you'll have more time for your sweetie.
Well, if that's the case - you could do me a favor right now
Fire away
I'm expecting a shipment of Spanish exhibit pieces - pictures and sculptures
Olé!
== If you could take care of the paperwork for me? == Sure thing.
Wonderful, then I can go straight to see Hanna
== Carla? == Count Lahnstein.
== And don't you forget any of the forms! == No, no.
Carla, I just wanted to know if everything is really all right
Yes, of course
Between you and Mr. von Beyenbach, too?
It's all great. He supports me wherever he can.
You could never imagine a better fiance!
== Okay, see you later, all right? == Mhm.
Thank you
For what?
Hey, we'll get through these next few weeks together, and then a new life begins
Ciao
Good, Leonard, then we'll see you shortly
== What, Leonard has time right now? == The sooner, the better.
Actually, you could ask your sister if she could come over now, too, couldn't you?
She doesn't even know about my decision yet
Then you'd better take care of that as soon as possible. Preferably right away.
Yes, you're right
You're already the second visitor I've had today. I never would have guessed I'm so popular.
Was Hanna here?
Yes
And?
There is no 'and'. She isn't changing her mind.
Come on, then talk to her again
Felix, I don't know why I should do that. Hanna is a grown woman and she said no.
Yeah, and what did you expect?! With all the grief you've caused her in the past few years!?
== Oh, that's all history. == For Hanna--
== Hello? == Sylvia?
Hanna!
If your offer still stands, then...
... I'd like to accept it
Hello?
Uh...
Yes, yes, of course. I stick to my word, you know that.
Could you come over right now?
Why?
Leonard would like to go over a few things about the operation with us in advance
Uh, yeah... Yeah, all right, I'll... I'll come over.
All right, see you soon. Ciao.
So, Hanna has agreed
Thank you
Is that all?
I had hoped that OUR relationship would improve as a result of this, too
That you still hold a grudge against me for how I handled Martin's legacy - I can understand your position, but I--
Well, it's good if you're able to understand it! Then we've clarified that.
So you really aren't going to forgive me? When even Hanna and I are taking a chance on a new beginning...
No
You simply hurt me too deeply for that
A shame
A shame
Would there be anything to add to that?
== At the moment, no. Of course I'll keep you posted. == Good.
Yes, come in?
== Oh, I apologize-- == We're done for today anyway. == What is it?
Uh, Mr. von Beyenbach, I'd like to thank you again...
...for the way in which you're taking care of my daughter
I give Carla a helping hand whenever it's possible, that goes without saying
Our animosity towards you couldn't have escaped your notice
Which was, of course, fed by the rumors that were circulating about you. But meanwhile...
Mr. von Beyenbach has done an outstanding job of settling not only into our family, but also into the firm
That allows us to look towards the future with a certain amount of hope
All right, keep it up, my dear fellow, and have a good evening
You appear to impress my father. But not me.
That's good enough
Mr. von Beyenbach, you're a small, lowlife heel. And I'm going to see to it that you stay that way.
Careful, careful
== It's time that somebody shows you where the boundaries are. == Oh, and YOU'RE going to show me?
With pleasure
Doctor Mallmann wants to speak with you tomorrow, before the operation
But since you have to go to the hospital this evening anyway...
... it's better if we talk about it now
And the operation is definitely taking place tomorrow?
Yes. I was able to make clear to Dr. Mallmann how urgent this case is, and so he made this schedule possible.
I see
And as far as what the immediate risks are, you understood all that?
I did, yes. Also, everything about the possible long-term effects.
Great
Well, that was it then, right?
No. Should you decide to change your mind - for whatever reason, then...
... you're free to do that right up until the procedure
It wouldn't surprise me if she actually does that
Then it's going to stay suspenseful till the end. Wonderful.
Excuse me for a moment. I have a phone call to make, business-related.
'Business phone call'
If this is another subterfuge...!
Well, I'll only believe her once the whole thing is over
What kind of business phone call is this?!
== Here, here you go. == Oh, thanks.
Is there anything I can do for Hanna?
I don't think so. Except, you can hope she comes through the operation well.
And I'm sure she's glad she has so many good friends
My God, what's keeping her?!
Did you really believe Sylvia was playing fair this time?
I mean, this stalling for time - this is typical for her
== Do you think she would back out now? == Oh, I think she's capable of anything.
I'm going to get her. She can't just leave us waiting here forever.
Sylvia?
Are you done telephoning?
Yeah, yeah
Everything all right?
Yeah, yeah
The phone call was important
You can do it!
I'll come by tomorrow again, before the operation
== Bye. == Bye.
Don't you want to tell me what's wrong?
Anyway...
If there's anything else to discuss regarding the operation...
Are you coming?
Good, Father, then we'll see each other later. Right.
We weren't done yet
You told me what you think of me, and I told you what I thought about that. Where's the problem?
YOU'RE the problem! And as head of the Holding, it's my job to find a solution to that.
To my knowledge that's your father's job
Oh please, why so nitpicky? You aren't normally so exact when it comes to the truth.
== Excuse me?! == There are so many skeletons in your closet, my boy.
Don't come at me with those lame allegations from my nephew again!
You can be glad that out of consideration for Carla and the reputation of my family, I haven't already mopped you up!
What is there to mop up?
I think you understood me
But as long as you follow my directives, I see no reason to do that
You can go now
Well, if no one else has any questions...
At the moment, I don't
== Good, then we'll see each other tomorrow at the hospital. == Right.
Sylvia? I wanted to thank you for coming.
Yes, of course I would
Goodbye
== Bye. == Bye. == Bye.
Do we all maybe wanna go get something to drink at Schneiders?
Yeah
== Okay. == Okay.
Yeah, when I think about the coming days at the hospital... But I'm not allowed to eat anything before the operation.
== See you. == See you.
So, was there something up, earlier, with your sister?
That woman is a riddle to me
== Can I get you anything else? == No, thank you, Ms. Schneider. Oh, I did already ask for the check.
== I'll take care of that. == Thank you.
I'd like to ask again for your understanding regarding the inconveniences this will cause you
Ms. Jones, please! It absolutely goes without saying that a procedure like this takes precedence.
Who's going to be my stand-in with BAM, during the time I'm in the hospital?
It's going to be... not my FIRST choice, however, I think...
... Bernd von Beyenbach has earned a chance
Whu...uh...what?! Do you not have anyone else who would be an option?
Not on such short notice
He's one of the few who has a good familiarity with the internal workings of Beyenbach AllMedia
== Here you go. == Thank you, Ms. Schneider.
== Have a nice evening, and hello to Cécile. == Thanks, I'll be happy to tell her.
== Hello, Charlie. == Hello. == Hello!
== Do you have a table for us? == Let's take a look.
== Ah, good evening, everyone. == Hello.
Good evening, Count Lahnstein
Were you meeting with Sylvia Jones on a business matter?
Yes. Your fiance is going to be her stand-in during her absence.
And you, Ms. Novak - I wish you all the best with the upcoming operation.
Yes, thank you
You can really consider yourself fortunate to have a sister who comes through like this for you
Well, then... I'm going to see Ms. Jones to her car
== Bye. == Bye.
Leonard
I don't believe it
What's that?
Sylvia is going to let Bernd represent her - all on account of me?
== Appears that way. == Yeah, but she hates him like the plague!
Don't make yourself insane!
A transplant like this is only performed by experienced doctors, and Leonard is there too
But what if there are complications??
Hanna will get through this operation just fine and you'll soon be able to hold her in your arms again
And we have Sylvia Jones to thank for all of it
Don't make me weep
Well, why do you say that? You ought to be happy about it.
Through this you have a chance to prove yourself in the company
What??
You don't even know yet?
Know what?!
My father has appointed you as head of Beyenbach AllMedia during Sylvia's absence
No!
If I were you, I would touch base with Ansgar first thing tomorrow morning
Then you guys can discuss everything
I'm going to go call Hanna again to see how she's doing
Right, uh, you do that. And please, give her a big hello from me, all right?
Sure
YES!!
One man's loss is another man's gain
You're in luck. I was just about to leave for the clinic.
Thank you for taking the time for me
Sure...
Tell me...
Why isn't Bernd picking up the documents himself?
Because they aren't for him, they're for me
Am I understanding you right?
Yes. I've decided to take over as your replacement myself.
I'm happy to hear that!
Funny - I sort of thought we'd be of one mind on that point
And... have you informed him of that yet?
Nah, I'll do that tomorrow
Too bad! I would have loved to see his face.
Oh, I'll be happy to keep you posted
But don't think he's going to take his demotion lightly
Trust me. That is the least of my problems.
Good
My mother's waiting next door
I can only hope that Sylvia won't change her mind
== Do you really think she would back out now? == I wouldn't put it past her.
Oh, I can't imagine that!
And if she does? What then?
No, she'll stick to her decision. She won't leave me in the lurch.
All right, well, I'm going back to my mother then
Well, I really have to ask you all to leave now. I have to get you ready for the operation.
== I'll be thinking of you the whole time. == Mhm.
== You'll be fine. == Of course.
And as soon as you've come through it, I'll be here to visit you
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