Bonobo

Mom?

People always ask me, "why would you want to live like a bonobo?"

And I always say, "well, why wouldn't you?"

Are you tired of the world you live in?

Has life let you down?

There is another way.

Hello?

Oh...

Bonobos live in harmony.

Conflicts are rare.

And when they do occur,

they're resolved peacefully.

Hi, it's Lily.

Leave me a message. And I'll get back to you when i...

So many people feel they have to live their lives

by a set of boring old conventions.

Here at bonobo house,

we don't.

Buongiorno. We're back.

Ah, yes.

Hello, Helen.

Aren't you going to ask us how it was?

How was it?

Helen?

- How was it? - Nice.

- Excellento. - Excellente.

Now I know, you don't drink.

But everybody drinks prosecco.

Oh, you...

You really shouldn't have.

Is Lily in?

She's not, unfortunately.

Where is she?

Boscastle.

Last minute trip.

Before law school starts up again.

We were hoping she could finally have that talk with Helen.

About Oxford.

I think Lily feels that Oxford was a long time ago.

It would just be so useful for her

to talk to someone who's actually worn subfusc,

just for that real insider...

- I'll ask. - Excellento.

When, though?

- What? - When will you ask her?

Time is of the essence.

Helen is off on her leadership training course on Wednesday.

Can I let you know?

Well, when is Lily back?

I'm not sure.

You don't know?

I can't remember.

Oh, Judith.

She didn't tell you?

No... no, no.

Mothers have a right to know these things.

- I'll call her now. - You do that.

And let me know.

Pronto.

Mm.

Come on, Helen.

I try to avoid cutlery.

You want a bite?

I'm here for my daughter.

Lily?

Yes. Is she here?

She's out.

Oh...

I can wait in the car.

Oh, no no no no. Don't be silly.

I'm Anita.

Judith.

Lily may be a while.

Why don't I show you around?

So you don't charge people to be here?

We're not a cult.

You're a commune.

A community.

We're really very noble.

It's just our code of living is slightly unconventional.

Make love, not war.

The aim is to avoid conflict in the first place.

A high level of sexual activity greatly reduces the chances of one occurring.

So what, you just live in harmony and understanding?

Hello, Eva.

Hello, Malcolm.

Won't you excuse me for a moment?

Right.

Sorry about that.

I slept with Malcolm last night

and Eva wasn't happy.

It's been resolved.

Ooh, that's fascinating isn't it?

Mm?

I like to keep a record.

I thought you said you don't charge people to be here.

No, no. Everyone contributes.

Um, we've a little organic store in the market.

Lily is doing a shift there now.

Selling fruit and veg?

She has a law degree.

- - Yes?

- Oh. Sorry. - No, no. Toby.

Toby, this is Judith.

She's... visiting.

Cool.

Lunch is ready.

Are you coming to lunch?

You have to try my tuscan salad.

Lily feels at home here.

She's happy.

The least you could do is give us a chance.

- Perhaps I should just wait in... - Shh.

- I might just wait till... - Shh.

- Shh. - Sorry.

Sorry... sorry.

What the fuck?

Shh.

I'm not meant to speak.

Would you like some tuscan salad?

Six months ago, Lily informed me

that she was dropping out of law school,

leaving her fiance,

and moving into this... Arrangement.

I thought it was just a phase.

I thought she'd be back after a week or two.

She's always wanted to go to law school. Haven't you?

Say something.

You brainwashed her.

Ah... if she says something, you'll argue.

We don't do that here.

Why don't we start with a hug?

Please, Lily.

That's right.

Now... now... Now try and feel it.

Feel it.

There.

- What? - The conflict is resolved.

No, it's not.

I meant the incident just now.

It's not resolved. Don't be ridiculous.

You can't just hoggle, kiss or bump bosoms

and pretend everything's all better because it's not.

Ooh, it's kicking off out there.

What are we gonna do?

Leave it to them.

Lily doesn't want her here.

- Yeah, but... - Remember when one of Anita's sisters visited.

No one had sex for a whole weekend.

Ralph,

it's her mom.

This must be difficult.

With the greatest respect,

I'm not quite sure what point there is discussing this with you.

I need to talk to Lily.

Then why did you storm off?

There is a point to our methods, you know.

- When we resolve... - You have sex.

Yes, well that's not going to work with me and Lily, is it?

No.

Do you even use protection?

Not all of our conflicts are resolved physically.

We do have other methods.

But you're not ready for that.

I just don't feel you're giving this place

a chance.

I think you should spend the day here.

Spend the night, if you like.

- Are you joking? - No no, I think it'll help. I can help.

Bringing people together is what we're all about.

That's what worries me.

If you don't, I can't make her talk to you.

She shouldn't have ignored you for six months.

And she shouldn't have lied to me.

So let's get to the bottom of this.

Shall we?

Everybody.

I want us to give Judith here

a proper welcome.

Malcolm. Why don't you start?

Lily.

I need some air... I can't...

How was the run?

Where's Anita?

I don't know why you wear all that make up.

- You look so much better without it. - Mom...

She's fetching me some wellies.

We're not supposed to talk. Not until we get to...

S.I.D.

Apparently, we're not ready yet.