Up, Down, Fragile (Haut bas fragile)

Friday, July 15th, 11:10 p.m.

You're trying to fool me.

What's wrong? I can't take a leak?

Give me the money.

What are you talking about?

I want my share Robert. We agreed half and half.

I saw what he gave you, I know what's mine:

One grand. You have them, so give them.

Don't touch me!

You'll get your cash but I need respect.

I'd have given it anyways.

Right.

What's wrong Ninon? Where are your manners?

You weren't like this at first.

At first I had fun.

At first you were straight. I don't like to be taken.

I don't need you.

You think so?

Want me to prove it?

I said you'd have your dough...

I say lay it now...

I'd have given it.

Please... a coke and whisky.

Thank you.

Yeah, things change, you see.

No wait, wait...

What do you want with my girl?

Hello.

An ice cream please.

- Single or double? - Double.

What flavour?

Vanilla, chocolate.

I have no more chocolate.

Vanilla, coffee.

Goodbye.

Yes?

Louise Leuven.

Of course... Hello Miss.

Your luggage arrived. It is in your room. The key...

Thank you.

And the rocking chair?

Yes, Miss.

Well. Sixth floor, the lift is right there.

If you need anything, please call, any time.

Thank you.

It's me again, I'm still hungry.

You want a hot dog or a crepe?

A hot dog.

Well, five minutes... time to heat it.

A little mustard and it's done.

Oh! Mr. Paul.

How are you today? It's been two or three days.

Where were you? You look weak.

Haven't I seen you somewhere?

I feel I know you...

You come here often?

No, I didn't see you here...

It was further, much further back...

How long ago?

Your hot dog!

May I speak to Matthias Leuven?

He's in a meeting, can't be disturbed... Is it urgent?

Yes, pretty urgent... His daughter Louise.

His daughter... from Paris?

Yes... his daughter from Paris.

Hold on, Miss... I'll connect you right away...

Louise my little angel. Where are you? I'm very anxious...

Why did you leave the clinic?

I'd have wanted to be there...

Calm down, papa... I'm fine... I took a hotel room.

I don't want you to live in a hotel... No one came for you?

I don't know anyone anymore...

And Simon...? He didn't come?

This hotel is very nice...

Simon... It's been five years...

Come with us... with me.

So, when are you coming?

I'll stay here a bit. A few days. I'll go see Aunt Martha...

Louise... Martha is dead...

Hello? Louise?

We didn't want to tell you... She died two years ago...

She left you her house... It's your inheritance...

Now I'd like you to come back...

I need some time, to be alone... I need some time.

My poor darling...

These five years were the longest in my life... The darkest...

It's so nice to hear you... my little angel.

You talk like a grown-up...

Take care and don't forget what Dr Berger said...

Papa!

Be very careful, darling...

I'll leave you now. I'll call back...

Give me the hotel number...

Hotel Kleber... 44 05 75 00.

And your room number?

627...

Papa, where's Aunt Martha's house? It's been ten years...

Call my secretary, she'll give you the details.

A kiss.

A big hug my little one... I'll call tomorrow.

Do you need this album?

No.

I don't know what I need.

You know, I don't know who I am.

I'm an adopted girl...

When I was little, I was ashamed...

I was "adopted"...

It's an ugly word: "adopted".

It's a label...

Like "orphan", a victim...

Words one never gets over.

I prefer "Social Services"...

I'm from the "Social Services".

In fact, you could be my mother...

Excuse me... I don't know what got into me.

Thank you... Miss Leuven! There is something for you.

Thank you.

Yes, I'm calling about the ad in France Soir...

For the sales woman job, yes...

It's already taken...

Well too bad, thank you. Goodbye.

Yes, Quick'n Well... Hello, I'm calling about the ad in France Soir...

Well, the ad for the delivery job...

Oh no but I... Yes I could do it, yes.

I've already driven a moped, yes...

I know the streets of Paris very well, yes...

For a month... up to the 15th of August... Fine.

Very well, I'll come now...

Thank you very much. Right away then, goodbye.

Hello.

Hello.

Do you recognise this house?

Of course, I recognise it... Why do you say that?

You look surprised...

Well... I don't know who you are!

Not frightened I hope...

No... You don't frighten me at all.

Here, it's as if time stopped...

I remember a house with a pile of things. As a child...

You have a good memory...

I'm not at all amnesiac!

Here... it's a Coromandel table.

A pretty rare piece, 17th - 18th century.

Martha had two cats.

One is keen on music... the rhythm... have you seen him?

No, I've only seen you...

The neighbours give them food... The other is wild.

He never appears to strangers...

It's like being in the country...

This one, Martha was quite fond of... I never knew why...

That was her great grandfather's passion.

Octavius! He thought himself an explorer.

Octavius... that's it!

What's this...?

It's a romantic piano...

Chopin played on the same...

I remember a black concert piano...

The Pleyel, yes... She had to let it go.

When I was small she'd play... "Beautiful girl ragtime"... Know it?

He's tired.

This is the cats' doing... a calamity...

By the way, what is your name?

Roland... Roland Lefébure. A friend of your Aunt Martha...

Well, an acquaintance...

Well... Goodbye Louise. I must run...

- I'll see you to the door. - No, no. I know the way...

Here.

Thank you...

You owe me an extra coupon...

It's not that heavy.

Not heavy but bulky.

Alright, because you're new.

- There. - Thank you.

Thank you, goodbye.

What is it?

It's the package.

Not too soon!

I did what I could!

Could you sign here please?

Thank you.

Well thanks anyways. Good day.

Goodbye.

Henry...

I got a card from Nemours.

Why don't you answer when I call?

I'll read you the letter.

"July 21st, 1994. My darling,

"we're sorry you don't write.

"Just a word, a sign. It's not hard.

"Your father sends you a kiss and me too. Tenderly,

"your parents who love you."

"P.S.: how's Henry?"

You see, they think of you.

I'm a bad girl.

I didn't write to mum and dad.

You know, today, again...

someone told me I reminded him of someone.

Fourth time in ten days.

Something is catching up with me.

Yes, I promise, I'll write to them.