The Father (Бащата)

Dad? It's me.

Dad?

There you are.

- What are you doing here? - What do you think?

So, what happened?

Nothing.

- Oh, tell me. - I just did. Nothing happened.

- Nothing happened? - No.

I've just had her on the phone.

So? What does that prove?

You can't go on behaving like this.

It's my flat, isn't it? This is incredible.

You burst in on me as if-- I've no idea who she is, this woman.

I never asked her for anything.

- She's here to help you. - To help me do what?

I don't need her. I don't need anyone.

She told me you'd called her a little bitch.

I don't know what else.

Maybe. I don't remember.

- She was in tears. - Because I called her a little bitch?

No. She told me that you'd threatened her physically.

Me?

Physically?

She has no idea what she's talking about.

This woman is raving mad. Believe me.

Best if she does leave. Believe me.

Especially as...

As what?

I didn't wanna tell you this, but since you must know,

I suspect she was...

- She... - She was what?

- She was stealing from me. - Angela?

What are you talking about?

I'm telling you, she stole my watch.

- Your watch? - Yes. Yes.

- Isn't it more likely you just lost it? - No. I already had my suspicions.

So I set a trap for her.

I left my watch somewhere in the open to see if she'd pinch it or...

Where? Where did you leave it?

I don't know and I don't remember.

All I know is it's nowhere to be found. I can't find it.

There's your proof. That girl stole my watch. I know she did.

Yeah.

What's the matter?

I don't know what to do.

We have to talk, Dad.

That's what we're doing, isn't it?

No, I mean, seriously.

That's the third one you've...

I'm telling you, I don't need her or anyone else.

I can manage very well on my own.

Wasn't easy to find her. This isn't easy.

She looked really good. Lots of great qualities.

And now she doesn't want to work here anymore.

You are not listening to what I'm telling you.

That girl stole my watch.

I'm not going to live with a thief, do you understand?

Have you looked under the bath?

- What? - Under the bath by the pipes

- where you hide your valuables. - How do you know that?

- Tell me the truth. - I just know.

- Have you been looking in my hiding place? - No.

Then how do you know that's where I keep my valuables?

I found it by accident.

- You... - Dad.

Dad!

Where are you going?

I haven't touched anything!

You found it, then?

- What? - Your watch.

Oh, yes.

So you realize Angela had nothing to do with it?

Only because I hid it, luckily, just in time.

Otherwise I'd be sitting here, talking to you

with no means of knowing what time it was.

It's five o'clock, if you're interested.

Myself, I am interested.

Pardon me for breathing.

- Have you had your pills? - Yes.

Why do you look at me as if something's wrong?

Everything is fine, Anne.

World is turning.

You've always been that way. A worrier.

Whereas your sister...

Where is she, by the way? Have you heard from her?

I'm asking you a question.

I'm going to have to move, Dad.

I'm going to have to leave London.

Really?

Why?

We talked about this. Do you remember?

Is that why you're so keen on this nurse living with me?

Obviously, it is.

The rats are leaving the ship.

I won't be here.

I won't be able to come here every day. You need to understand that.

Yeah.

So you're leaving.

When? I mean, why?

I've met someone.

You?

Yes.

- You mean, a man? - Yes.

Really?

You don't have to sound so surprised.

No, no, it's just that, I mean...

You have to admit that since...

- James? - James.

There hasn't been a lot of...

- What does he do anyway? - He lives in Paris.

So I'm going to go live there.

You in Paris?

You're not gonna do that, are you?

Wake up. They don't even speak English.

So, if I understand correctly,

you're leaving me.

Is that it?

You're abandoning me.

Dad.

What's going to become of me?

Obviously, this is very important to me,

otherwise I wouldn't be going.

I... I really love him.

And I can come back and see you often.

At the weekends.

But I can't leave you here on your own. It's not possible.

That's why, if...

If you refuse to have a carer, I'm going to have to...

To what?

To what?

You have to understand, Dad.

Anne?

You're going to have to what?

Anne?

Anne?

Is there anybody there?

Everything all right?

Who are you?

- Sorry? - Who are you?

What are you doing here?

What are you doing in my flat?

Anthony, it's me, Paul.

Who?

What are you doing here?

I live here.

- You? - Yes.

- You live here? - Yes.

You live here in my flat?

Oh, that's the best yet.

What is this nonsense?

I'm gonna phone Anne.

Your daughter.

Yes, thank you. I know who Anne is.

Do you know Anne? Are you a friend of hers?

I'm speaking to you!

Do you know Anne?

I'm her husband.

- Her husband? - Yes.

Since when?

Coming up for ten years.

Ah, yes, yes.

Of course, yes, yes.

Obviously.

Ten years already? But I thought...

Aren't you...

- separated? - Who?

- Anne and me? - Yes, you aren't?

No.

Are you sure?

Yes, Anthony.

But this thing about France,

wasn't she supposed to be going to Paris to...?

- Wasn't she...? - Hello, darling. Yes, it's me.

No, it's just your father isn't feeling very well.

I think he'd like to see you.

Fine. Don't be too long.

She's just doing some shopping.

She'll be...

- up in a minute. - Oh, good.

She told me...

The other day she told me she was going to go live in Paris.

- She told me. - Paris?

- Yes. - What was she going to do in Paris?

She met a Frenchman.

I don't think so, Anthony.

Yes, she did. She told me the other day. I'm not an idiot.

She told me she was moving to go and live with him. And...

I even remember telling her it was a stupid idea

because they don't even speak English.

- You don't know about this? - No.

What?

- Have I put my foot in it? - Don't worry.

She hasn't mentioned it to me, but I'm sure she's intending to.

- So you do know about the Frenchman? - No.

Oops-a-daisy.

Never mind. Chin up!

They all end up leaving sooner or later.

I speak from experience.

Do you want something to drink while we're waiting?

Glass of water? Fruit juice?