The Man Who Loves (L'uomo che ama)

"THE MAN WHO LOVES"-

SEPTEMBER-

- See you tonight? - Tonight.

Hello? The meeting's confirmed for 4:00.

All right, hold on. Geez!

Here I am.

No rush, an afternoon of adventure isn't awaiting us.

Is there ever a day when you don't hate this pharmacy?

Not today.

Dr. Sestieri... Look at this, please.

Are you familiar with this drug?

No, perhaps it's new.

- Let me check the codex. - No, don't worry about it.

Let's not waste time, you don't know it, neither do I.

Perhaps the doctor made a mistake.

This drug doesn't exist.

Tell your doctor he made a mistake.

Have him write another prescription with the correct name.

Goodbye.

Good morning.

Would you like a generic anti-inflammatory? It costs less.

All right.

- Only one pack? - There are 12, Carlo!

They're not free, I get a discount.

They only cost the manufacturer 10 cents a piece!

All the rest is pure profit!

I buy condoms from the pharmacy, not the manufacturer.

Don't you care about your brother's sexual health?

Sure, but you fuck too much, you cost me a fortune!

Are you nuts? I told you he's studying.

In 4 days he has an exam which he knows nothing about.

- If the volume was low... - Why don't we talk instead?

Work is good, Sara is good, everything is good.

Sounds like the weather forecast.

Do you go out in groups or only alone, like "Endless Love"?

Usually alone, she doesn't know anyone here.

- Did you give her your house keys? - No, why?

Just asking...

Recently, I just did last week.

We've been dating for 6 months, it seemed like good timing.

- Actually, I waited too long. - Right.

So it happened, you fell in love?

- Shall we call him to dinner? - No, he knows when to come.

He has a sixth sense, like cats.

Here, crack this open.

- Roberto, how are you? - Fine, you? -Fine.

Sorry I didn't say hello before, I was studying.

Yes, the lifelong student!

- Eat up. - Thanks.

Sure, they're left-over stock

from the World Cup, colored like the Italian flag.

- How patriotic! - Bon appétit.

- Wait, what are you doing? - I can't wait.

- Let me finish up. - I can't resist...

It's so easy to be with you.

Is that an insult or compliment?

It's a good thing.

With Pietro I felt like I was being judged,

maybe it was my problem.

Plus he never talked.

Well, then I'm winning:

I hardly ever judge you, I can string four words together...

And furthermore, you don't have a wife and two kids.

Sorry.

I shouldn't talk about that.

I'd forgotten how it felt to be happy.

And now that I'm happy with you it still surprises me.

I was thinking about something...

you could come live here.

Leave that hideous guest house.

What's wrong with it?

Nothing, structurally.

But first off, I'm not there.

At least there I can sleep for a few hours...

and brush my teeth without being sexually molested.

I'm serious.

Bring your things here.

Try it, for a few days in a row.

All of your things are here.

What's gotten into you? You suddenly want to jump the gun?

So far you haven't given me any room.

I'm a simple girl.

I'd be happy with one drawer for now.

One drawer.

I DASHED OFF TO WORK-

If you think you'll be late today, tell me.

I'll ask Dr. Pastore to fill in.

- No need, I'll be here at 4:00. - How about this:

if you're running late, text me. - If that's what you prefer.

I don't, I hate cell phones.

- But they're often useful. - Excuse me, I have to run.

Go ahead.

- When is he up? - Third, he should be almost done.

- I think this is a crock of shit. - Don't start!

I think it's a crock of shit too.

His only defect is believing in superstition,

so let's humor him.

In fact, we're waiting like two fools until he finishes.

It's your fault for coming last time...

No, it's your boyfriend's fault for having his own mental quirks.

He thinks every time I come here he'll get an A on his exam.

- If he does poorly... - Don't even joke about it!

When he does poorly on exams he gets into a funk.

- How about a coffee? - We cannot move!

We must sit here like Swiss Guards.

They don't sit, they stand.

Want to go to the lake this weekend?

I'm going to see a game on Sunday.

- You'll have to go alone. - I don't feel like it.

I suppose I could take Sara.

I tried to say that nonchalantly but I didn't pull it off!

Taking her to meet mom and dad?

Wow!

If they don't like her? They don't want to get attached to someone...

Well, if they don't like her, too bad for them.

- Seriously? - It's just a weekend at a lake.

Take her to Lake Como then, it's nicer and full of Americans!

What did I tell you? I got an A!

- And I barely knew a thing. - Genius, you'll get a Nobel prize.

- We're never doing this again. - No, you have to come.

It's scientifically proven you bring me luck.

- How many exams left? - 7.

I have to go tell the others what questions they're asking...

No, let's go eat, I'm starved. Coming?

Bye.

Listen, since you don't work on Sunday,

we could visit my parents at the lake.

- You said you'd like to see it. - Yes, I'd love to,

but I can't on Sunday, I have to go back to Milan.

I have to settle that problem with my landlord

and see Betta about the residents' meeting.

Didn't you want to get some rest?

Yes, in fact...

Instead, I was thinking...

you could come up...

for an hour or so.

That way I'd fall asleep right after.

- After what? - Silly!

- Thanks. - Any news about the game?

No, sorry.

Good morning, I would like some contact lens solution.

The person you called is not available at the moment.

Do you have any cigarettes to sell?

Not to sell, but I could give you one.

Thanks and good day!

Why'd you say you don't smoke?

Dunno...

The person you called is not available at the moment.

Sara!

Sorry!

Is everything okay? Your phone was off the whole time.

The battery died and I didn't have my charger, I'm sorry.

Stores were closed on Sunday so I couldn't buy one.

- I thought something happened to you. - Nothing happened.

- I'm sorry you were worried. - No problem.

- I have to go now. - Me too. See you tonight?

Yes, tonight.

I'll call you back.

Yes.

No, everything's fine.

I'll call you tomorrow, bye.

What are you doing?

Why didn't you tell me the truth?

I can't believe you went through my purse!

- You spied on me! - Why didn't you tell me?

What? What do you want to know?

Did you see Pietro in Milan?

Why did you check up on me?

Answer me.

- Yes, we met up. - Why didn't you tell me?

Because it was better to lie to you.

What does "we met up" mean?

Did you fuck him?

Yes.

Why did you have to ruin everything?

I'm back here with you, isn't that enough?

You need to leave now. I don't want to see you again.

Anything else?

I asked for a balm this morning but you gave me a moisturizer.

- Yes, I'll exchange it. - Thanks.

It's nothing!

We're not home, leave a message, thanks.

Morning, this is Dr. Campo,

it's 10:32.

You were supposed to work this morning.

I hope nothing serious has happened,

otherwise I'd like an explanation.

I'm sorry for going through your purse.

No, you don't have to apologize.

I want to apologize.

What I did was wrong.

That's not it, it's not important.

Maybe we should talk about it.

Or not, if you prefer,

but at least tell me what you plan to do.

I like being with you, I really do.

Why are you saying it with that tone?

Because I don't love you, I'm sorry.

Not like you love me.

What do you know?