Kinds of Kindness

Come on in.

Yes, he just arrived.

He is wearing beige pants, brown leather derby lace ups,

a white shirt with what must be his initials on it.

B.M.F.?

No, I'm sorry, R.M.F.

No, I'm not short-sighted, Raymond, it's just that

the R is badly embroidered and it looks like a B.

No, his shirt's ironed just fine.

Would you like me to take a photo

and send it for you to see?

Yes, I told you, it's fine.

Okay. Okay.

Raymond, the note that you left me

this morning was perfect.

I'm going to water the plants and then...

I think I might practice playing the song on the piano.

It's been so long since I last practiced playing the piano.

Does it hurt anywhere else?

My arm hurts.

Probably broken.

I think you should take me

to the nearest hospital right away.

I... I should definitely be examined by a doctor.

It's probably best they keep me in

for a few days for observation.

There might be some sort of internal bleeding

or something.

Don't worry,

they'll check you for everything at the hospital.

Good morning, darling.

Good morning.

You got in late last night.

Sorry, I was asleep before 11:00.

It's fine.

I got held up at the office, that's why I was late.

Hmm.

What happened to your forehead?

It's nothing. There was an accident

on the drive home last night, but it's nothing serious.

What do you mean? Shouldn't you see a doctor?

I went by the hospital last night,

but they assured me it's nothing that, um...

They just gave me some tranquilizers.

Robert, you should've called.

You went to the hospital on your own?

It was nothing. There's no need to worry.

Raymond sent it yesterday.

He is such a sweet man.

I don't know how we can ever repay him

after everything he's done for us.

A genuine smashed McEnroe racket from 1984.

It must have cost him a fortune.

Isn't it wonderful, Robert?

Yes, it's wonderful.

Give Raymond a kiss for me. I'll give him a call, too.

I rang him just now, but he didn't pick up

and I didn't want to call again right away,

in case I woke him.

Sure, I'll do that.

Tell him it's the nicest thing he's ever given us.

I'll tell him.

"Tomorrow, Wednesday, wake-up time, 0700 hours.

"Outfit, black monk strap shoes,

"blue suit, white shirt and tie.

"Lunch, beef burger, vanilla milkshake.

"Dinner, linguine Bolognese, potatoes au gratin...

"chocolate mousse with almonds and berries.

"At 2300 hours,

"drink one glass of whiskey,

"Johnnie Walker Red on the rocks.

"Read Anna Karenina till 2330.

"No sexual intercourse. Have a nice day, R."

Hello.

Good morning, Robert.

Good morning, Louise.

Mr. Frischmann wants to see you in his office.

Three o'clock, in his office.

Uh, I might need to pass by

the construction site this afternoon.

I might not make it back in time.

If I were you, I wouldn't pass by

the construction site this afternoon.

Mr. Frischmann wants to see you in his office at 3:00.

All right, then, Louise. Thank you. Bye.

Hi. Can I go in, or is he busy?

He's just on the phone. Won't be long.

Have I ever shown you my son?

No.

He's adorable.

- Isn't he? - He really is.

Aren't you and Sarah thinking of having children?

Sarah can't have children.

She has this issue with her ovaries.

Sorry, I had no idea.

That's all right.

Good afternoon, Robert.

Don't just stand there, sit down.

Were you waiting long?

No, 15 minutes or so.

Hey, your hair's nice like that.

Don't get it cut, let it grow a little longer.

And you've lost more weight, I think.

Skinny men are the most ridiculous thing there is.

We've gone over this before, you must put on a few pounds.

I told you that last time.

- But I have. - You most certainly have not.

You're even skinnier now.

We'll have to take another look

at your eating plan for the week.

Did you read Anna Karenina?

I'm just finishing it off. There's a few pages left.

Sit.

Will you have something to drink?

I would love a vodka.

I will be joining you after all,

for, uh, your trip to Munich.

I reckon I can make it. They won't need me

at the construction site here next week anyway.

Sarah might be joining us too.

If you don't mind, that is.

Also, maybe she told you already,

but she loved the racket.

Said it was the best gift you've ever given us.

That's great. You know what?

I didn't pour you a vodka.

I think a whiskey now would be much better.

Yes, right, a whiskey is much better.

Raymond, I'm sorry about yesterday.

Truly sorry.

What did you do today?

I woke up at 7:30, showered,

didn't wash my hair, and then drank my juice.

- Orange and lemon? - Orange and lemon.

Did you and Sarah fuck this morning?

At 8:30, right after breakfast.

Very good. I spoke with Sarah

an hour ago.

And yes, she did say she liked the gift very much.

Yes, she said it was the nicest thing

you've ever given us.

She liked it more than Ayrton Senna's

- scorched racing helmet? - Oh, much more.

- Thank you so much. - Oh, no, thank you.

You deserve all these things. It's the least I can do.

Raymond...

sorry again about yesterday. I don't know what went wrong.

I should have been hospitalized.

The doctor just couldn't be trusted, he must...

The doctor who saw you is excellent,

he's a friend of mine. And I spoke with him earlier

and he said that there was really no need

to have you hospitalized

for a scratch on your forehead.

My back hurts.

Here and here.

Robert, listen. It doesn't matter.

These things happen.

And anyway...

I'm going to give you a chance to make it up to me.

We're going to repeat the crash

two days from now,

and this time you can do it right.

Same place, same time,

same midnight blue BMW.

Ram into him at a higher speed and everything will be fine.

I can't crash any faster, Raymond.

Robert...

in two days,

it'll be happening again,

and you'll see to it that you're driving faster.

- I don't think I can do that. - Really now, Robert...

I don't have time for this.

You have two hours to think it over.

Go to Cheval, sit at the bar.

Ask them to bring you a drink,

something nonalcoholic

so it doesn't cloud your judgment.

Then come by my house tonight

and let me know what you've decided.

Good evening, sir.

Good evening.

What can I get you?

I'd like a double Johnnie Walker Red

on the rocks, please.

Just kidding. A Virgin Mary, please.

Right away, sir.

That was quick.

Enjoy.

Hey, Robert.

Sorry, Robert. Vivian and I were just having

a very interesting conversation about palm trees,

so I'll be with you in just a moment.

Uh, so, tell me about that weevil.

Yes. So...

there's this weevil that's destroying them.

It's carried on the wind.

So, it has wings?

Or it's very light, I don't know.

And it only attacks palm trees.