Betty Blue (37°2 le matin) (37°2 le matin)

I had known Betty for a week.

We made love every night.

The forecast was for storms.

Saved!

Now for a nice little shower!

First time we've met in daylight.

You're much too early!

So what? How do I look?

What do you think?

Do I please you?

Eating all that chilli by yourself?

In this heat? You're mad.

I'll eat chilli no matter how hot it is, Betty.

Me too, I'm starving!

Glad to see me?

No.

They're all bastards!

Who?

Forget it. Kiss me!

All bastards!

No wonder a girl ends up splitting!

Wait, explain, I don't get you.

Why don't you ever listen to me?

I do listen! I'm listening!

I expect more from a guy than sex!

To think I spent a year in that dump

wiping tables and dodging drunks

just to get felt up one morning by the boss!

I've got to start all over again now!

I split. Anyway, I was fired.

Can't even buy a train ticket.

She was a flower with psychic antennae and a tinsel heart.

Not many girls could dress as casually as she did.

I saw that girl again yesterday.

It's not right in this fucking heat.

I think she was looking for you.

Was it you Zorg, huh?

A girl in a little apron, with black hair.

A girl something like that?

Jesus fucking Christ!

Yes, old George, she was looking for me.

I've changed my mind, I'm coming too.

You've torn a page out of Playboy.

- What do you think? - She's a bit common.

That reassures me.

Hold on... Hold on a second!

Down in one.

Down in one...

I can't get up! We drank too much.

I need to take a piss.

Don't press on my bladder.

I'm happy being with you.

I'd like to stay with you if I can.

Well, I think you can.

I've got no wife, no kids.

We've got a nice pad.

I have an OK job. I do repairs.

I'm confident... We're still young.

I didn't want explanations.

I only wanted to kiss her and caress her ass

as long as her bladder held out.

Who is that guy? Wake up!

Who is he? Make yourself at home!

Wait, I'll be right back.

How are you? Excuse me, you're sitting on my trousers.

I don't wear underwear either. It's uncomfortable.

I'll get you some coffee.

I have to make it first.

I'll do it. You get dressed.

Is it because of that girl that you're still in the sack at 10 a.m.?

Ten o'clock already?

You're fantastic. It's 11 o'clock!

She mustn't make you forget, see?

She mustn't make you forget

why you're here, why I house you and why I pay you.

I'll boil some water.

Shit!

This isn't her fault at all, honestly.

Coffee keeps its flavour better in the fridge.

Yes, it is better.

Fancy a snort?

No, thanks very much.

Always moisten the grounds first.

All I have to do is to run an ad

to get loads of guys for your job, but I want to be fair.

I've had you a long time and you're OK.

But I don't think you can keep that girl here and do your job right.

Know what I mean?

See how it swells up?

George told you about her?

You let everyone see!

He could've told you how much she does here.

The housework, shopping, everything! That counts for a lot!

Saves me lots of time!

What's more, she does it for free.

So you want me to just forget it.

I did oversleep today, but I'll make up for it.

Especially after coffee!

Tell me when.

Slap some paint on all these shacks.

They look like hell.

They sure would look better.

There may be a way...

Can you and your girl do it?

That'd take a whole crew of painters.

We'd still be at it in the year 2000!

When you're in love, what's time? And don't you two form a crew?

OK, but how will you pay her ?

You're crazy! You just asked me to forget I saw her!

How can I make ends meet if I pay her?

Just do it at your own pace.

Get to work! I'll order the paint from old George.

Don't worry, just plug away.

And don't forget to moisten the grounds!

Who was that fat slob?

The owner.

What did he want?

Nothing, he just wants us to do a little paint job.

Terrific! I love to paint!

500 bungalows. 500 fronts.

1,500 sides. Thousands of shutters!

Just a little paintjob!

Are you two going to repaint all these shacks?

Should repaint the people too!

Now shut your big mouth, George!

Hell, are you mad at me?

How did you guess?

Don't talk about it in front of Betty. Go play your sax.

I just told those nice folks we'd paint their house.

What shall I paint?

The shutters, and I'll do the rest.

- What's bugging you? - Nothing.

The winner helps the other.

Ready!

I hope she doesn't fall!

She won't. She's young!

I win!

I'll help you now.

OK, go ahead.

What a drag!

Shit!

You goofed!

What's wrong?

My fault. I forgot to tell you not to go past the corner.

The brush is too big.

Now it looks as if that side is started.

But who cares?

"Who cares?"

You're not going to paint just one side, are you?

You want to do the whole shack for them!

You really are a champion house painter!

What do you expect?

Go on, I'll hold the bucket.

Fallen asleep again?

Sleepy warm slug...

Ready?

Smile! Hold the roller higher!

It's terrific!

- I look awful! - What are you mad about?

We're fed up with painting. Just one more!

Stop, we've already got 50, Betty.

Let's have a beer.

That fat slob again!

You sure are working hard!

What do you expect?

You're fantastic! We'll see if you can keep up the pace.

What did he just say?

He didn't say anything.

What do you mean, "the pace"?

Don't worry, my dear young lady,

I'm not asking you to do it non-stop, I'm not a monster!

Just keep fanning yourself. Suits you nicely!

To do what non-stop?

All the bungalows.

He's kidding!

Do I act like it?

I'll think it over!

Betty! Stop!

You're insane!

I don't mind painting your crate!

Makes it look more sporty!

But I won't paint your shacks!

She's insane!

One wipe and it'll be like new.

Got to forgive her, she's having her period.

I'm sure she's sorry.

I'll even paint the light poles for you.

No, the light company does that, you jerk!

Hi! It's me!

What did you tell that asshole?

Look, he wouldn't let you stay unless you worked.

It's murder to paint all those shacks.

In a way, yes.

"In a way"! Shit, they're all bastards!

We should cut all their throats!

- How would that help? - Have you no pride?

I'll paint the whole town pink just to stay with you, kitten!

You're nuts! Look what shit we're in with that asshole!

You let him screw you and for what? Tell me!

We're all in the same boat.