The French Teacher

(Requiem in D minor, K. 626 by Wolfgang Mozart)

Cleo, hi.

I think your father isn't doing so well today.

He hasn't eaten since yesterday,

and I don't really know what to do anymore.

- Okay, I'm in the middle of a tutoring session

right now.

Do you think you can

come over after?

Yes.

Sure.

Great, thanks.

Julio, hi,

I'm sorry I can't make it today.

I have to go to school again

after my tutoring session.

How's he doing?

He's sleeping now.

He ate some fruit.

I think you should come over and see him tomorrow.

- Good, at least he ate something, right?

Listen, could you do me a favor?

I have to call a new student,

and I was wondering if you could stay

longer with him on the weekend.

Think you could do that?

I'll think about it, okay?

Oh, thanks, Julio.

- I don't care about the nickel.

I want to do something for Mr. Cartwright.

Before they kill him.

From outside you mean?

That's the way it's gotta be.

They were kings and stuff.

Julio?

Yeah, Cleo.

Hi.

Hi, how are you?

Good, good.

Listen, I'm sorry I couldn't make it this afternoon.

I was really busy all day.

You know, new session students.

I understand.

- Anyway, I left your check in the mailbox.

Oh, thank you.

- No problem, I just got a lift from a friend

and we happened to be passing by your neighborhood.

No big deal.

Did you think about what we talked about?

- Yeah, I think I might be able to do it.

- Oh my God, great, thank you, Julio.

You're welcome.

Is this Intermediate French II?

Yes.

Hi, I'm new here.

I'm confused.

- Well, the class doesn't start for another 15 minutes.

- Oh, seriously? - Mm hmm.

Can I just wait here til then?

Sure.

If you want to. - Thanks.

That was an awesome class today.

Thanks.

I'm glad to hear that Rimbaud didn't scare you away.

No, not quite.

- Listen, we're having a welcoming party next week

for the new students, so I hope you can join us.

For sure.

Great, so I'll see you next class.

Sounds good.

(Requiem in D minor, K. 626 by Wolfgang Mozart)

You want one?

Oh, no thanks, I quit.

- You know, I heard you can't really quit being a smoker.

Like you can go without a cigarette for 10 years,

but put one in your mouth, you'll be right back at it.

I believe it's true.

Actually, sorry if this is rude,

but if you're trying to quit,

why are you hanging around the smoking section?

- Because sometimes it's easier to be close to something

you really desire, even if you know can't have it,

than try to avoid it entirely.

That's an interesting idea.

I don't know, I don't think I could be around

something I want without trying to take it.

- Well, I feel that longing is what really makes

somebody feels alive.

Anyway, different people have different way

of navigating through life,

and I guess that's what makes us

so fascinating as a species.

Right?

Sure.

Break is over.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

- I'm interested in taking some private French classes,

try to speed up my progress.

Well, you know you can talk to Sabine

at the front desk, and she'll look

into opens for you.

- Totally, I just, I like the way you teach.

Is there anyway I could take one-on-one classes from you?

No, my schedule's really full.

I don't want to take any more students,

but, hey, listen, we have a lot

of really good teachers here,

and I'm sure we can find someone that can meet your needs.

- Tell you what, why don't you think about it,

and if you change your mind, here's my number.

Okay.

Julio? - Cleo.

- Hey, hi, I'm sorry I couldn't make it this week.

You know, it just got really busy.

How's he doing?

- Well, he's been asking for you a lot,

but, other than that, I think he's doing okay.

He's doing better.

Okay, has he been eating at all?

- Yeah, he managed to eat quite a bit today.

Well that's good.

I'll try to come over next week.

All right, see you then.

Take care.

Thanks, bye.

Bye bye.

Try one, one, just one.

Okay.

It's good, huh?

Hey.

Hey.

What's up?

Fine.

- Cool, did you think at all about what I asked you?

Uh, what?

Sorry.

The tutoring.

I talked to the front desk,

but I'd really like to have classes with you.

I like the way you teach.

I think we can do it on the weekend.

Is that good?

So we could start tomorrow?

I have errands tomorrow.

How about the evening?

Perfect.

Cool.

Cool.

All right.

- It's a good party, huh? - Yeah.

- Yeah, it's good. - Fine.

This is a good party?

I think, it's nice.

- Well, I don't really care, but as a teacher

I think it's a great occasion for you guys

to get to know each other and practice French.

Is anybody speaking French?

I need to go to the bathroom.

See you.

There you are.

Hey.

You always leave without saying goodbye?

Ever since I was young.

That's what we call a .

What are you doing here then?

Waiting for my ride.

I'll give you a ride.

No, no, it's okay, they're on their way.

How long?

10 minutes.

It's Friday.

You sure?

Yes, I am sure.

Well I'm gonna go then.

Okay, go.

All right, well, bye.

Ditto.

Have a good night.

- You really gone make me leave you

waiting here all alone?

- You're a very persistent boy, you know that?

I'll take it.

I like this song.

It's this indie French band.

That's interesting.

- What kind of music do you like?

Oh, I like all sort of things.

I like Pink Floyd, Mozart, Leonard Cohen.

I like all kinds of stuff,

probably because growing up, my parents

played everything from classical music to Queen.

Good for you.

So many kids your age like Justin Beaver.

Oh my gosh, (speaks foreign language).

Uh, Bieber.

Uh huh.

How old do you think I am?

Too young.

Why'd you move here?