Well, what can I say?
Nothing
All right, I'll leave you two alone for a minute
Thanks
The time is here now. And you seem so calm.
Oh, that's deceptive. I'm scared to death.
Once you have the operation behind you, you'll have it made
== Yeah. == Then everything will be like before.
[Beyenbach AllMedia – Operating Activities – 2004]
Mr. von Beyenbach. Don't you think that perusing a newspaper is draining enough as your day's work?
Those documents are actually intended for me
"Beyenbach AllMedia". I believe you're mistaken about that.
Excuse me?!
Carla already informed me that I'm supposed to take over the firm. At least while Ms. Jones is off donating her organs anyway.
Tsk tsk. You aren't having delusions of grandeur, are you?
You know good and well that I've already led AllMedia very successfully once before
And your father - are you saying he has delusions of grandeur? He delegated me with this task.
Well, and I simply decided otherwise
With what right do you override the Count?
Mr. von Beyenbach...
I have to prevent you from driving the company to ruin during the next two weeks
YOU KNOW WHAT?! YOU'RE THE ONE WITH DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR!!!
Might someone be able to explain to me why my home has gotten so loud?
Please excuse me, Count Lahnstein, but...
Carla has already informed me that you're appointing me to run Beyenbach AllMedia--
And I am of the opinion that it would be a distinct mistake to hand the leadership to him
I think I'm acting solely in the firm's best interest if I take over that role myself
No one knows Beyenbach AllMedia as well as I do!
Father, I think you and I should resolve this family matter
Yes, I believe so as well
Well then, if you would please leave us alone now...
No, Mr. von Beyenbach will be present for this conversation
Okay. I just wanted to check and see if you're doing all right.
And I was hoping that we would become closer again as a result of this operation
You were 'gambling on it' is more like it. You never do ANYTHING that's not in pursuit of an objective.
You really think I'm donating my kidney just to impress you...
Naturally it wasn't easy for me to give my consent. Afterwards, I'm only going to have one left.
But Hanna emphatically rejected me as a donor. You know that.
Because she didn't want to be in your debt
I want to help Hanna, she's my sister
Maybe afterwards she'll withdraw again, then that's just the way it will be
Still, I believe I'm doing the right thing
You are
I am actually afraid of the operation
It's... it's all gonna be roses
Yeah
Yeah
I never meant to hurt you
And despite the things you've said to me recently, you're very important to me
You're my child and I love you
Thanks, Mom
At any rate, I'm of the opinion that management of the firm belongs exclusively in the hands of the family
To the best of my knowledge, YOU are not exactly RELATED to Ms. Jones! I am at least your sister's fiance!
Ms. Jones was contractually promised that position
And incidentally, she was decidedly keen on my suggestion that I take over for her
OH, was she now?!
Yes
Besides which, I think you'd be better off concentrating on your task as project manager of the conference center
You can just leave it up to me how I structure my business calendar!
All right, fine, in order to put an end to this discussion...
I'm changing my mind, and will go with the opposite decision
My son will take over the running of Beyenbach AllMedia. You will continue to take care of the conference center.
But that is unfair!!!
Mr. von Beyenbach...
Fine
Have a nice day
The only correct decision. I'm going to get back to work myself then, too.
Ansgar?!
There's still one little thing
I changed my decision for only one reason -
so as not to disgrace you in front of one of our employees
== May I say something too? I-- == No!
Lately, you have repeatedly put me in situations that have...
... deeply shaken my trust in your loyalty
Father, y..you have to start granting me the right to make decisions, without always having to discuss everything with you
Of course. As long as you don't try to reverse my previously-made decisions in front of other people.
Well, after all, I am the director of the Lahnstein Bank
Oh, that's correct. And the Lahnstein Bank is a part of the Lahnstein Holding and that still belongs to me.
Ahem, all right, Father, I'm sorry if I disrespected you
But... look at it like this - someday I will be succeeding you, and then I will have to run the company on my own
Oh, we aren't there yet, by a long shot
Yes yes, I know, but... until then, it would be a good thing if I... had a few liberties and could practice a bit
Ansgar, it's not been decided yet who will succeed me. And at the moment...
... you aren't the only one I have my sights on
When I was little, you used to sing to me when I was afraid
I hope you won't be mad at me if I spare us that right now
I'll be curious to see how things are afterwards. Hopefully everything will go well.
Mhm, I would have no objection to that
Well, as long as the doctors don't forget their tools inside us...
"Oops, Ms. Novak, now not only do you have a new kidney, but also a new surgical swab."
At the moment I don't feel that much like laughing
Sorry
Nothing better occurred to me
We'll make it
Together we're going to get through this
Who besides me could run the Holding?
== Are you saying I don't have enough experience? == Your business experience is beyond question.
Precisely. After all, I did spend a long time in Singapore working independently and successfully.
And that's why I made you director of the Lahnstein Bank
So then - why are you having doubts about me?
Plus which, I'm the only businessman among your children
Oh! You're forgetting Carla.
I said businessMAN
Please spare me the hairsplitting
Whoever wants to lead the Lahnstein Holding needs to have more than "rate of return" on their mind
It is ALSO about social skills
In my dealings, I have consistently considered the well-being of the family
That is not the point. The consequences of your dealings have, as a rule, been irrelevant to you.
Moreover, I expect team spirit
But--
IF I decide that Mr. von Beyenbach is going to represent Ms. Jones...
... then you are to respect that, and not torpedo it!
Your siblings have FAR less business experience than you...
...but they do have an EXPONENTIALLY better understanding of what it means to carry the Lahnstein name!
That goes for Carla... as well as Leonard
Fine
I've got it
Finally!
How is Hanna?
The transplant went fine, with no complications. For both patients, by the way.
So what does that mean, for now?
There's still a residual risk that her immune system will reject the donated kidney, but I think that's unlikely
== Does that mean we've done it? == Yes.
Thank you for everything
I really only assisted Dr. Mallmann, so...
You know what I mean. Without your help, it would never have gone so smoothly.
== And my mother? == She'll be back on her feet again soon, too, don't you worry.
Okay
Oh, I am so glad!
Do you know approximately when Hanna will wake up from the anesthesia? I'd really like to be with her.
For sure you have two or three hours. Go get a little rest for now, okay?
I'll get us a bottle of sparkling wine, or champagne even better, right? - Are you coming with us to No Limits?
Unfortunately, I have some business to take care of
Okay, ciao
== Bye. == Ciao. == Bye.
Thank you!
Gladly
Why should Beyenbach, of all people, be the one who takes over for Sylvia Jones?
On account of his social skills??
You can save your sarcasm
At any rate, he displays a greater sensitivity with respect to Carla's problems than you do
== Well, that's one way of looking at it. == Yes, I think it's exemplary the way he looks after Carla in such a caring fashion.
== Has either of you seen Bernd? == Isn't he at the office?
We were actually planning to meet here
A shipment has to be picked up from the auction house storage and I was thinking he could do it for me
== But you always do that yourself. == Yes, but I have an important appointment.
Well if you'd like, I can take care of it for you
Thank you!
All right then, bye
Carla?
There are other things in life besides the auction house
I know
Carla?
Hello
I'm so sorry I couldn't make it any sooner
Have you been awake long?
I have no sense of time
I am so happy that you've made it through everything now
Mhm
Tell me, why did you want to accompany me so badly anyway?
You know my weakness for Asian antiques
Oh right
And besides, I enjoy being around you
Plus which, it can't hurt if I get to know the exact route our money is taking, can it?
Hm
Do you feel as run over by a truck as I do?
I've had worse hangovers before
However, right now it's more in my back than in my head
I haven't really properly thanked you yet
I'm glad we've gotten the operation behind us
Can I do anything for you? - Do you need anything?
Thank you
Good afternoon, Ms. Jones
Good afternoon
Good afternoon, Ms. Novak
Count Lahnstein?
I wanted to personally satisfy myself that you're doing all right
Here you go
Thank you, that's very nice
Ms. Novak
Here
To what do I owe this honor?
Well, after all you're a friend of my daughter's
In any case, thank you very much
Well, I certainly hadn't expected you here
I just got here. The appointment ended sooner than I thought.
Oh, how nice. All the faster you could be here, of course.
Yes, exactly. After all, Hanna is a really good friend.
Good, then... I'm going to go round up two vases
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