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KEY HOUSE MIRROR

- Are you coming? - In a minute.

Max is having visitors today so... Max needs to be washed and dressed.

Lily, we'll be right there. We just have to see to Mrs. Mortensen first.

Good morning. It's morning, Max.

There. Yes.

There. Perfect.

And this... there.

Are you awake?

I was thinking...

This one?

It's a bit on the dark side.

No, but then I thought this one.

The light one. How do you feel about that?

This one it is.

There...

Yes...

Sorry.

A free flight for you, Max.

- Ready, Nina? - I'll support his neck.

Have you got his legs?

- There. - Watch your feet.

- Hi! - Hi.

- I'll just turn it off. - But I...

But I'd like to vacuum our room.

We vacuum here twice a week, and the vacuumer is needed elsewhere.

- I just want it to look nice. - Of course. You're having visitors.

- Hi, Max. - Yes, he's sitting right there.

- I'll just grab this. - Yes, that's fine.

Red, yellow, green. Stop!

Silly me! I'm out.

Red, yellow, green. Stop!

Red, yellow, green. Stop!

- Red, yellow, green... - Amina wins!

- I'm it. - We're in the field.

- Can you do that, Mom? - Come on, Grandma.

Yes, I'm ready. Oh, my!

Nice and easy, sweetie. So that Grandma stands a chance.

- Red, yellow, green, stop. Mom. - Oh, no.

Red, yellow, green. Stop!

Red, yellow, green. Stop.

Red, yellow, green, stop.

You're good at standing still, Mom.

- Would you like to sit down? - How's Dad?

He's fine. I think he's enjoying it.

It's fun. We're having so much fun.

- Wasn't it fun to play? - Please check under the couch.

- For what? - They don't clean properly here.

- Are you serious? - Absolutely.

But it looks so neat. It's cleaner than my place.

Have them come clean my house.

How are you? Don't you have anyone to talk to?

None of them are as fit as me.

How about attending the paint class they have or...

... dancing or bingo?

- Did you ask about the beds? - The beds?

- To have them moved closer together. - I'll talk to Yvonne before I leave.

- Yes. - Kids, what's going on?

- We went for a walk. - Are we going home soon, Mom?

- Leaving already? - Yes, we have to.

- It's been great. - A wonderful day.

- There... - Come on, kids. Let's go.

- Your bag? - Would you grab it?

- Come on, kids. - Bye-bye.

Look at the light outside.

There.

Look, Max. Look at it swimming.

So gracefully.

It really is an odd fish.

Come. Do you like these little treats?

Do you? Come on, then.

Yes, that's right. No, stop biting the other swan.

There's enough to go around.

Yes. Go on.

Could you help me move the table a little to the right?

A little further.

- Take care. - Thank you for your help.

That's right! Good job!

Heel, toe, heel, toe. Heel and toe and heel and toe.

And the other one! Heel and toe and heel...

Back to the first foot! Heel and toe and heel and toe.

And the other one!

Use your arms! Rolling over your legs!

And back up! All the way to the ceiling!

And back down!

And back up!

And clap!

And we clap and slap and clap and slap...

On the floor, everyone! Everybody dance.

Whoa, well done.

And now something with more power. Get on the floor -

- and give it your all to this evergreen.

- Would you like to dance? - I'm just...

Ah, come on. It'll be fun. Nice and easy.

I'll just have a little dance.

That's right.

He's fine.

I think we should have Max join us.

- Yes, we... Barbara? - Thank you for the dance.

Barbara? Barbara? Could you help me, please?

To get Max up and standing.

Lily, you know it's not a good idea.

We'll try. Let's try. Just to get him up and standing.

- But we must hold him. - Sure.

We'll be careful. Just stay there and don't push...

We're not supposed to do this, but we'll give it a try.

1, 2, 3...

- Try to stand up, Max. - Barbara, get his back.

- I have a firm grip on him. - Try to dance a little.

- Lily? - Just a little longer, please.

- We should sit him back down. - I think he needs to sit down, Lily.

Yes... yes. I know.

I know.

It's as if he doesn't react to anything anymore.

Yvonne says you're not eating much, either. You must!

I'm here to look after Dad.

Yes, but we picked Sophie House so you wouldn't have to.

You should do something that cheers you up, Mom. I have to go.

Dad's birthday is coming up. How are we supposed to celebrate it?

We'll find a way. Take care now. I have to get to work.

- I'm glad you came. - Call if you need anything.

Bye, Mom.

Come... Come.

I'm covering your eyes, Max, so you don't get soap in them.

There...

Super. Fine.

We just need to wash his back now. There, Max.

- Yvonne, may I borrow you? - Hi, Lily. How are you and Max?

Not so good, but you know Sunday is Max' birthday.

- Is your family coming? - Yes, but we have a tradition.

I make this cake... no pie.

- A pie? - Yes.

I asked the kitchen if I could make it here.

Residents and families aren't allowed in the kitchens. It's a hygienic matter.

I'm not slaughtering a chicken, I'm just making a pie.

- And Madam Blue 10-12... - It's just a pie.

- This could be his last birthday. - You will get a delicious cake.

I'll have the kitchen make one for you. Good. I'm off to a staff meeting.

Yes, but...

Hello, hello.

Wait, wait...!

- Good evening. - I need access to the kitchen.

I see. But that's a bit of a crime.

I know.

And what do I get in return?

What?

- I'm kidding. Come on in. - Thank you.

- Can I give you a hand? - No, that's not necessary.

Allow me.

Thank you.

No, no, no! I can do it myself.

But perhaps you could get me some apples?

Here we are. And what are we doing with them?

Thank you.

- Is it for your husband? - Yes. His birthday is tomorrow.

The whole family is coming.

- Did he have a stroke? - Yes.

Yes. Not just one. Multiple. Yes...

I see.

Ouch.

That doesn't look safe. Don't you think I should handle the knife?

- Yes, that might be wise. - You can grease the baking pans.

- We swop. - Yes.

I have Parkinson's, you see.

But the medication works wonders. Little blue pills.

- Yes, that's fine. - Pardon.

- Wait, wait! Where's my head? - What?

Please excuse me.

No! I don't want beer! I don't want any.

Oh.

Let me show you how. Take the whole package...

- Yes, yes. I understand. - Well then... Yes, exactly!

- I'm greasing away. - Yes, you are.

- I'm good at this. - Yes, I can tell.

Yes, indeed.

The Shaking Swede.

Now for the first time in Copenhagen.

Just a moment and you'll see.

- Ready? - Yes, we're ready.

Here goes.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday, Dad.

Happy birthday, Dad.

- Let's open the presents! - Yes, that's a good idea.

- Let me see you... - I made this for you.

Isn't it funny?

Show him the other side. Isn't it nice? It's a dinosaur.

Hi. This looks cozy. Happy birthday to Max.

I'll just elevate his chair so it's easier for him.

Thank you.

I'll just put this on him, Cathrine. It's better for your dad.

- Yes. - Max, I'm just lifting your hand.

- Oh, yes, that's better. - And then this one.

- Thank you. - There. All set.

- Enjoy the party. - Thank you. Bye-bye.

What are you doing, Mom?

- Shall we drink to Dad? - Yes. About time. Cheers!