All right, fine
I just need to be alone
Well, THIS is a first!
Neurotic broad!
I'm sorry
Since when do you have manners?
== I just like to look at you from behind. == Pervert!
Wrong. I just meant - the sooner you're gone from here, the better.
You're gonna be waiting a long time
Oh yeah? Looks more to me like your days here are numbered.
If my sister is already bringing her playmates home, I'd say things are finally curtains for your father
Carla would never leave my father in the lurch, you know that good and well
Really? What use is he to her now if she's living her proclivities out in the wide open?
In that case, a 'beard' spouse is more of a hindrance
Shall we make a bet? The marriage will be annulled faster than you can say "subsidized housing".
Nathalie? Yes, well it's about time.
Yes, the printer is still waiting for your submissions. Mhm, exactly, the new catalog.
Hi, great that you're home!
Your father's birthday is coming up soon and I still don't have a present. I thought maybe we could go shopping together?
Sorry, but today's not a good day
But I have no idea what he even likes, and... it should be something special. On Dad's behalf, as well...
== After all, we are part of the family. == Some other time, okay?
Fine, but then we should go tomorrow!
I don't KNOW! Let's just decide at the last minute.
== But-- == I'd like to be alone now. Don't be mad, but I need to think.
What's wrong?
Nothing
Does it have something to do with that woman?
I saw someone leaving the castle this morning and I thought...
Did you have a fight?
I see, so that's where this is headed!
I'm not trying to secretly snoop on you, but I am thinking of Dad
Vanessa, I'm not going to leave your father in the lurch
But if you fall in love again? Dad will be left to fend for himself.
That isn't true. But just to reassure you - I'm not in love, and I'm not going to see that woman again, either.
Oh, thank God!
Uhh, no... I mean, uhm...
... not that I'm wishing you anything bad
Well, if you're having troubles, you can always come to me
Oh, that's sweet. But I believe, at the moment, I'm coping just fine by myself.
Good. Then I don't want to bother you any longer.
Yeah?
Carla, come in!
Excuse me, I didn't want to interrupt. I thought Silke might still be here.
You two have been inseparable lately. You've really got it bad for her, hm?
Silke is still in town, making a few last-minute purchases for Columbia
== That's right, that's about to happen! == Yep.
Tell me, how is Father handling your plans to head overseas?
He's being amazingly positive. But I have to add, he has also always liked Silke.
And you?
I like her, too
But are you sure it's going to work out this time?
I mean, you already broke up once before
Back then, we had dissimilar life plans, but this time it's different
You hadn't seen each other in so long, and now suddenly you're off to Columbia together. What if you don't get along?
If we don't give it a try, we won't ever find out
Yeah, true, but...
In love there are never any guarantees
But this time I have a really good feeling. And sometimes you also just have to take risks.
You want one too?
No, thanks
Hey, why are you looking that way? Surely you aren't just worrying about your little brother.
Hey! Something troubling you?
No, not really
Come on, tell me, hm?
I took a chance on something last night
You did what?
But I think it was a mistake. Or...
I'm not sure!
Boy, you're completely rattled. Come on, take your time and tell me.
Fresh air is a very good idea
Yeah, it clears the head, right?
So tell me, you and this...
== Anke. == ... Anke, you brought her to the castle?
Yes, why not? Everybody here knows now that I'm a lesbian anyway.
The risk of being caught in a hotel is a lot greater
Yeah, that is true. Well, and then??
Well, what do you think? We slept together.
We'd already gotten to that part!
And it was all wonderful
And then I woke up, and couldn't help thinking of Hanna
I had this feeling like I was cheating on her
Dumb, right?
No, not at all. I understand quite well what you mean.
Yeah?
Carla, Hanna was the love of your life. You're never going to forget her.
Most likely you're going to think about her frequently in the future, as well. Even when you're with other women.
But I can't be thinking about Hanna while I'm going to bed with other women!
Of course you can't imagine yet that you'll ever love another person as much as you loved Hanna
But maybe it will actually happen
And then it will be wonderful
And that's exactly what Hanna would have wished for you
She certainly wouldn't have wanted you to close yourself up here in the castle and let your life pass you by
== You can't just keep clinging to what's past. == Nevertheless, I have this feeling like I'm betraying her.
No one can take away the love you shared together. Even if you allow yourself tenderness with other women.
Or perhaps even love
Thank you
Where did you get this wisdom from, anyway?
Well, from all the fish I eat. It's good for the brain.
Haha...
== Silke should be back by now, too. == Well, then don't keep her waiting any longer.
Oh, Leo... When I was questioning your love, earlier - I'm sorry about that.
I was... in a pretty lousy mood. I really do wish you both all the happiness in the world!
And you the same!
== Oh, I'm going to miss you! == It won't be forever.
I'll be up in a minute
You're going to call her after all?
Anke? Carla here.
I know, that's why I'm calling. I behaved horribly.
I'd like to apologize to you
Can we please see each other?
I enjoyed the night. Very much, in fact!
Anke, I can explain. Please!
So, a little photo session?
Yes, I want to print some out and put together a little photo album for Dad But I definitely need some new pictures.
I'm sure Bernd will enjoy that
== Then is it okay if I also take a few pictures of you? == Why not?
You hardly seem interested in him anymore since you've been hanging around with that Anke
If you want, I'd be happy to take a few pictures together. How about it? Maybe out in the castle park?
Oh, someone's in a hurry!
I have to take advantage of the fact you're still here and not with your Anke!
Vanessa, I realize that recently I'm sure you've felt as though I'm trying to get rid of you, but--
It doesn't seem like you place a whole lot of value on our friendship
I've been very self-absorbed
I just don't want you to leave Dad hanging
Of course I won't! But I do still have my own life. And part of that means also meeting someone again someday.
Up until now, that hadn't been so important to you
I'm happy that I'm finally finding some enjoyment in life again!
But look, the two things are not mutually exclusive
How about if we... take pictures first, and then go do something together?
Really?
We haven't done that in a long time, have we?
== The pictures turned out nice. == Yeah, I told you, the Kö is a great place for taking photographs!
Especially since you can also be looking in the shop windows at the same time, right?
== That jogging suit was truly cool! == You're going to have to treat yourself to that out of your own earnings.
== Hello. == Hello. == Two café au laits! All right?
I'll be right back
Sorry, the bus took off right in front of my nose, again!
== Not that much has been happening anyway. But you can go wait on Table 4. == Okay.
Working again? WE'RE going back out shopping.
Yeah, good for you guys
Should I maybe bring you back some rubber gloves? I mean, even when you're scrubbing, you can still look good.
No time - I have a date
With who?!? A cleaning products rep?
Even if it doesn't fit your narrow world view, there are actually men who ask out the kitchen help
You sure he wasn't drunk?
No, he was a businessman in a designer suit. He works for an ad agency or something like that.
Not bad, congratulations!
I just don't know if I should go out with him, I barely know him
Yeah, well then you're gonna GET to know him. That's what dates are for! Or at least the first half hour of them.
Yeah, we'll see
So you've also been to Zanzibar before, too?
Yes, as part of my art studies
Bernd lived in Brazil for years
In Stone Town I was doing research on the Indian and Arabic influences on the artists there
And BERND owned a diamond mine in Brazil
== Tell me, what's the deal with her and this constant 'Bernd'? == That's her father.
And where do you know Vanessa from?
She's my stepdaughter
You're married?!?
Yes, to Bernd
I see. So that's why Vanessa is so unfriendly to me.
But actually I don't understand something at all. Why didn't you tell me you're married?
Oh, it's a long story
Go ahead, I have time
Another time, all right?
I'll be right back
Hopefully!
Just because you went to bed with her once, you don't need to be getting any fancy ideas
What fancy ideas would those be?
That there could be more there. And if I were you, I would leave now.
Hm, and what if I don't leave?
You should think long and hard about that
I've seldom seen anyone who took so long to drink an orange juice as you
Say, Vanessa, isn't that good-looking guy over there the one from bookkeeping?
== Kai? Kai Keppler? == Yes!
== Oh, no way in the world does that guy look like Kai! == Yes he does, he has the same hair!
Yeah right! And two arms AND two legs...
So, I don't want to bother you two any longer
== Have a nice evening! == Mhm, you too.
== We'll talk later. == See you soon.
I like her best from behind
Nice rags
== What do you want here?! == Is that any of your business?
Carla is already in bed
Even better, kiddo, that's exactly where I was headed. I wish you as nice an evening as I'm going to have!
That's quite the strategy you've come up with! Showing up in the evening, disappearing secretly in the morning.
I can also stay, if you'd like
Don't ever show your face here again!
I believe Carla has a little something to say about that too
It would be better if you left her alone in the future
Is it possible... you're jealous?
For that I would have to be a lesbian!
Who knows?
You must be out of your mind!
Pretty quick to the punch, I've gotta give you that!
And you are totally disgusting! I do not let women kiss me!
You will feel the effects from that, you can brace yourself
'Feel the effects' - I look forward to it
== Are you even listening to me?! == Of course.
That stupid bitch up and KISSED me!
Vanessa, there's nothing wrong with my hearing. Was there anything else?
'Anything else'?! Carla, I am not like you guys!
I know. And I also know that you like making up stories when something doesn't sit right with you.
You think I made that up?!
Yes. To make Anke look bad in my eyes. Only unfortunately, my dear, that was pretty tasteless.
I don't believe this! That chick smooches me in the wide open public, and you don't believe me!!!
Hello, this Anke is a conniving bitch!
And you're a little angel, I know
Vanessa, I can understand your being afraid that someone could compete for Bernd's place
That is NOT what this is about. You don't seem to want to grasp what kind of fish you've landed here.
I have not 'landed' Anke. I am having a casual, uncommitted affair with her.
And I most definitely am not going to let you dictate who I am friends with!
So, and now I have to make a phone call. Leave me alone please.
I don't believe this!
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