The Trio (Trion)

Hi. I thought you were at Carl's place.

For that luncheon or something.

I had some work that I...

Nah.

I'm really just hiding.

Okay.

Well...

- Off you go. - Yes.

- Thanks for everything. - Thank you.

We've really enjoyed having you here.

Well... Are you totally sure about this?

I don't know.

When did you know for sure...

When were you...

When did you know that you'd found the right place in life?

Good question.

I mean...

Nothing is written in stone.

You can always redefine your life.

How are you, Thora? You're awfully quiet.

She's just sad about her boyfriend moving out today.

- Hugo isn't my boyfriend. - What about that guy August?

They're not together.

Is he still seeing a psychologist?

We're just worried about you, sweetie.

Being with someone miserable is a trap for women.

People are miserable sometimes. What's so bad about needing someone?

You don't know this yet, but these years are important, Thora.

They determine what the rest of your life will be like.

Right, Mom? - We want you to be happy. We want you to meet someone stable.

Maybe someone devoid of emotions who doesn't need me at all?

What's up with you? You're so irritable. I didn't say that.

You were the same during that time of the month.

I'm not having my period, I'm pregnant.

Oh, Thora...

What? What week are you in?

- It's early. - Good.

What, you were my age when you had me.

There's a difference. I was married.

I'd finished my studies.

Your life has only just started.

Who's the father?

THE TRIO

Hi, sweetie! Dad's here.

Let's bring you out to Mom.

A FEW YEARS LATER

You play great.

The dog goes in there.

- I want to call him. - So do it.

Can't we all have dinner together?

- We can eat here at the hotel. - I won't have it in me tonight.

Can't we just hang out, like old times?

It won't be like old times.

Mommy's such a boring realist.

Do whatever you want. Frances and I are staying here.

Do you feel good about the exhibition? Have you finished everything?

Yes, almost.

It's part of the reason why I came here.

I'm giving a speech at the exhibition opening.

Introducing Dad's life's work.

But I don't know who he was.

I sometimes get angry at him.

Because he died on me.

I know I'm not supposed to, but I can't do anything about it.

So what's he like, your mom's new husband?

- Marcel? - Yeah, Marcel.

He's very French.

Hasn't he been like a dad to you?

Yeah, maybe.

But... I was 14 when they met.

So he missed everything important.

Like what?

- My rabbit. - Your rabbit?

Yes. Bitty.

And my first day at school.

My first bestie, and my first love.

He was too late, simply put.

Of course.

- I know it's weird. - No, not at all.

I love curry. I always add curry.

- Really? - Yes.

I'd love some. I've never met anyone who's gotten what the deal is.

Listen...

- Do you want to know something nice? - Yeah.

You were the only thing your dad dreamed about.

August wasn't sure about anything, where to live or what to become.

But he knew he wanted children.

Thanks.

- More water? - Yes, please.

- There. - Thanks.

Art exhibition in New York, that's huge.

It's not as big a deal as you think.

It's a small gallery, and a multi-artist exhibition.

Yeah, but you support yourself through your art.

You've become an artist, August. That's huge.

- Congrats. - Thanks.

Thanks a lot.

- Answer it if you need to. - No, it's nothing important.

- Is that her? - Yeah. Isn't she adorable? Frances.

She looks like Thora.

That little nose...

You should hear her laughter. It makes you melt.

I can imagine.

You haven't changed your mind?

About having children?

No, I think...

I think I was meant to live alone.

- You think so? - Yeah.

Will you go home when you're done here?

No, I...

- I love this city. - What do you love about it?

There's a kind of anonymity here that I love.

I could pack my bags and leave tomorrow,

and there's no one who would miss me.

What's good about that? I don't understand a thing.

We've always been a bit different, but...

I think it's nice.

What happened to us, Hugo?

What happened to our trio?

We loved each other so much.

She misses you.

I miss her, too.

Do you have a bathroom I can use?

Yeah, at the end of the hallway and to the right.

- Will you come to the exhibition opening? - Yes, of course.

August, of course I'll be there.

Can you do me a favor?

Yeah, anything you want.

Take care of Thora and Frances if I'm no longer around.

What?

You don't know it yet, but you'd be an amazing dad.

You'd be good together.

I'm not gonna kill myself. It's not that.

I'm just... going through some 30-year crisis.

It makes you think about stuff like that.

Yeah...

"My children have opened a window to death, which will never be closed."

Sara Stridsberg wrote that.

So I open up my heart and you respond with literature?

I'm hopeless. I didn't mean to do it.

Weird.

You're sweet, Hugo.

You smell like Hugo.

Is that good or bad?

Nostalgic.

I didn't say anything.

There wasn't a good time.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Do you think he's coming tomorrow?

Yes, he's coming.