I Belong (Som du ser meg) (Som du ser meg)

I BELONG

I don't know. That's what's so... Did they get your car?

No.

You've been lucky.

They've punctured all the others.

We should call the police.

Hi.

I'm Steinar.

Eva Cecilie.

Hello. Come in, come in.

You had no problems finding the way?

It went just fine.

You didn't have any trouble parking?

No, I took the bus.

Well, here we are. Feel free to use the sofa.

You want something to drink? Tea?

Yes, please.

What sort would you like? Black tea, green tea, Women's Energy Organic?

Chamomile tea?

I'll have chamomile.

You want honey with that?

Yes, please.

Thanks.

Interesting language.

Your first book?

Short stories?

A novel.

Well, I leafed through it last night. It's subtle.

Has it sold well?

Yeah, I think so.

Hey, my throat is a bit sore. I hope it's not a problem?

It depends on whether you sound different.

Well, it's hard for me to tell, but...

I guess we'll just have to try and see how it goes.

Is this the first time you make an audio book?

Many choose to use an actor.

Well, we'll have to try and see.

Just come with me.

Okay.

Go ahead.

"When you least expect it."

What?

That's the title. "When you least expect it."

Shall I start over?

Yes.

"When you least expect it."

"This story began with the King's annual New Year speech."

"As usual, it was full of goodness and hope for humanity."

In a time that often emphasises the superficial,

it is easy to lose sight of the value of the individual person.

It is the value that each of us have simply through being human.

This shooting star of creation,

this union of the laws of nature and mysteries of the soul.

There is only one of each of us, and we are all irreplaceable.

Most of us know that such speeches are merely specks of gold

that lend a touch of humanity to festive occasions.

"And when the moment passes, the realisation will return"

"that reality is more complex."

Something about the King's words echoed in many people

that winter and spring, including three women in Granliveien.

They woke up one day hoping it was all a misunderstanding.

That it would work out anyway.

But life's bothersome trivialities were waiting at their doorstep.

What's happened?

Look at this!

They've punctured every single tyre here.

Did they get your car?

No.

You've been lucky. Typical. Now I'll be late for work.

I can give you a lift if you want.

Where are you going?

Aker Hospital.

No problem.

You want a lift as well?

Could I really?

Thank you so much.

It's so low.

I know people may need to vent their frustration, but...

Slashing tires seems pointless.

But maybe that's the whole idea.

To do something that feels as pointless as life itself.

It wasn't Lise Gundersen's day.

She was heading for work, and with it a workplace conflict

she'd unexpectedly been drawn into.

Hi, Lise.

It had begun three weeks earlier,

when Lise reluctantly agreed to mentor a student.

Hey, we'll get new interns next week. Would you like to mentor one of them?

Me?

Well... I haven't mentored an intern before.

Then it's about time you did.

I see.

Right.

I'm not sure I'm suitable.

You'll get instruction in advance.

All the others have mentored. I think it's your turn.

I didn't know we took turns.

Not in theory. But in practice.

Don't you agree everyone should take their turn?

Do their part?

Isn't that most fair?

Absolutely. That's not what I mean.

I'd love to do it, but I don't know if I should.

Why not? You just have to gauge her performance. You're very skilful.

I guess I have no choice.

I can't force you.

That's not what I meant.

Relax. Okay?

Very good.

Lise didn't have any problem doing her share. On the contrary.

She always helped out. But this was different.

She liked her job as it was, and didn't need more.

She knew she should be open to new challenges.

It could be a development opportunity for her.

"But to what?" Lise thought.

I've been asked to be mentor, or contact nurse, for a student.

Mentor?

How does that work?

I'll follow her up during the internship and evaluate her performance.

Do you have the competence for that?

I'm a nurse.

I'll get a course.

How exciting.

A challenge.

I don't know.

Will you get extra pay?

I don't know, but I hardly think so.

But you should.

I agree.

You should ask for something.

It's extra work.

You deserve compensation.

I don't think that's how it works. We take turns.

Besides, I get a free course.

They should pay you to attend.

It's not as if skill development is a fringe benefit.

It seems to be a sort of mentality in the health sector,

that you should be working for free.

It's typical of women to insist that honest work and decent pay don't mix.

It's not. Hello? Suddenly it's all about getting me a raise.

But that's not...

Well, the problem.

Not what it's about.

What's the matter?

I don't know.

I'm not sure I like challenges.

I don't have any management skills.

I'd be afraid to say something wrong.

Lise's husband was a real catch. She could discuss anything with him.

He seemed to have a gift for making her see the bright side.

My little darling.

You worry too much.

Don't do it if you don't want to.

But if you do, you'll do a great job.

You think so?

I know it.

She often thought about it, when watching a sad movie,

or tending a severely hurt patient, how lucky she was to have him.

Hey? Can I read something for you?

Sure.

She hung her dreams in the wind

Here we flutter

Come world, be a letter

Not life

But claw marks of a life

You're not that fond of poetry.

No?

You're not really that interested.

Aren't you happy with me?

I'm happy with everything but that.

You can't have everything.

Are you happy with me?

Isn't it evident?

Lise, has he had his medication?

Yes, certainly.

This is Siri Helene Kvernland.

Just call me Siri.

Lise Gundersen will be your mentor.

Right, take the expectation interview first.

I've shown her around the ward.

Okay. Welcome.

Any problems getting here?

No, I went by bus.

Right. Exactly.

Let's sit down and start by reviewing the procedures.

We can start here.

Our procedures are all described in this booklet.

It's easy to relate to. When in doubt, you can simply consult it.

Everything you need to know is written here. This is okay. Look.

Great. I've seen a few procedure booklets before.

I mean, they're on the Internet.

But this is good.

I'll start by leafing through it.

Yes, have a look.

And it went well.

After all, this was Lise's specialty.

She found it easy to convey.

And Siri was a bright student.

Hi there. How's it going?

Good.