The Perfect Miss (Perfekt Verpasst)

Sophie, hi.

Are you coming later? Book not going well?

No, nonsense!

I was just so wrapped up in writing. But I've already accomplished a lot.

THE LAHN RIVER WITCH

-Hello, here I am. -Hello.

Yes, my boss just got here.

See you at 7:00 at the bowling alley. Yes? Okay, ciao.

Sorry.

You got something there.

That's why the guy at the traffic light was smiling.

I thought he was flirting.

-Everything okay here? -Yeah, somehow not busy.

-We haven't sold a single nun book. -Great that people stop buying that trash.

It would also be great if we didn't go bankrupt.

Let's put The Night of the Bloody Shadows in the window.

That's the best thriller of the year. My opinion. That'll be a hit, guaranteed.

Okay.

Aren't you going to get that?

That's Nikki, my best... My...

-My former business partner, that's her. -She looks nice.

Yes, she is actually.

Hey, Nikki here. Listen, Maria, I need to speak to you urgently.

But I know you won't pick up anyway.

So I'll just stop by yours tonight. Maybe around 7:00?

Max, did you tell Nikki something? Please call me back immediately.

What was that before? You're going bowling tonight?

Yes. With my girlfriends.

I love bowling! Mind if I join you?

I used to go out with Nikki every night.

And now you won't even take her call.

There, that's 2.05 euro change.

-Have a nice day. -Bye.

Goodbye.

Hey, what do you think of this?

It's for Lotta. She can christen it tonight.

Lotta isn't coming.

What? But we had plans. It's our family bowling.

I've been looking forward to it.

Well, I guess Lotta wasn't.

Since the divorce, she rebuffs me.

-Did you fall? -No.

-Did you fall? -No.

Well, in this matter, the verdict...

How can I help you?

...is still out!

the perfect miss

No reply.

But Lotta was just online.

Careful!

Well, would you look at that!

-Good morning. -Morning.

Hi. This is Wilhelm, a patient of mine.

Ralf Hartmann. Nice to meet you. What can I get you?

A surfboard? Mountain bike? Climbing gear?

No, just a new pair of shoes.

Something comfy that I can wear all the time.

You're a size 9.5?

-I told you, Ralf knows his stuff. -Respect.

Sneakers size 9.5, coming right up.

Sit down. I'll be right back.

Wilhelm is the father of that bookseller. You know who I mean.

Did you check her out?

"Check her out?" I needed a book anyway, so I went there, yes.

-Great. -Not great. She has a boyfriend.

-No. -Wait. This is embarrassing.

I saw it with my own eyes, they kissed.

That doesn't mean anything. She's single, I'm sure of it.

I don't want to pester you, but I'm well over 70.

If you keep me waiting, I won't need shoes after all.

He's got a point.

Yes, hello!

Hey, Dad. The store isn't busy, so I'll make us some food, okay?

-These are size 9.5. -Aren't you at home?

No, we... I'm buying shoes.

Great. Should I stop by?

-It's no fun all alone... -No, not at all.

-I can manage. -Check this out.

It has a breathable footbed and cushioned soles.

Dad, you don't need that crap.

It's important that they have Velcro.

And remember, sometimes you wear thick socks.

-Better to get them bigger. -Yes.

Pass him to me.

Yes, just a second.

Here, it's for you.

Excuse me?

Hello?

-No, there's nobody there. -What?

Oh, man! It's the same idiot!

Man.

SpeedStar 3000, size 10 have been ordered. Should be here the day after tomorrow.

I'll give the shoes to Jochen, that saves you the trip.

That's very nice of you.

Now, if only you had our brand-new Hartmann Sporting Goods discount coupon...

Then we could take off another 5%.

You aren't very good at business, are you?

I'll just charge the other customers more.

THE NUN RETURNS

I'm sorry, may I take the paper?

-I think that's an article about my... -Of course.

-There you go. -Thank you.

Just press "confirm," please.

-Well, then. -Goodbye.

See you at practice. Don't forget his daughter.

Now, I'll be thinking about my daughter.

Bye.

What if Rick comes bowling with us?

-Who is Rick? -Rick is Rick.

Fine by me.

But I'm still going to convince Lotta.

Bella?

Can you please write the first chapter for me while I cook?

I'll pay you for it.

Seriously? That's meat, and you're a dog.

See you tomorrow.

-Hey, Dad. -Hello.

Was that Jochen?

Yes, that was a coincidence.

-You can tell me the truth. -Did you take Bella out?

I tried. A porcelain figurine of a dog would obey better.

I'll get you in with a dog trainer. It's also a way to meet new people.

What's that supposed to mean?

I know a lot of people.

Tonight, for example, I'm going bowling.

With people.

-What? With whom? -With girlfriends.

-Sophie's. -Okay.

-Let's see. -What?

Your shoes. Your new shoes.

I don't have them yet.

He had to order them. But I have something else.

Here.

An article about the book reading.

Where's my head?

It got me a discount on the shoes.

Come on.

"After that, there was a heated exchange between Augustin and Lampe,

"during which the bookstore owner loudly promised

"she'd write her own novel.

"Johanna Augustin kindly promised to provide her support."

-Okay, just say it. -What?

That I lost control again and the book is a shitty idea.

I think it would be great if you wrote a book.

The nun was your idea, too.

-Yes... It was. -Yes.

And Johanna wants to help you?

Why would she?

She must think I won't be able to do it.

She won't believe her eyes!

Or rather, her eye.

But how is it going with the book?

Great.

"Your description of the reading doesn't even come close to the facts.

"Furthermore, the smug tone..."

NIKKI - 1 NEW VOICE MESSAGE

Hey, it's me again.

Listen, stupid question, is your address still the same?

A thumbs-up will do.

"The smug tone of the article

"does not befit the seriousness of the matter.

"Sincerely yours.

"Lisa Müller."

SEND LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THANK YOU

Max, I'm still waiting for you to call me back.

Hey! What's up?

Look, I brought you something.

I'm not coming. I'm not in the mood.

It's family bowling. No right mood necessary.

But you need a family.

Listen, I don't think that's fair.

Flawless!

-Except for Ralf, you missed your cue. -Yes, sorry.

No slacking, boys.

We need to shape up for the city festival. They'll be showing it on TV.

What? Why that?

Guys, what planet are you on?

Because the Chaos Pendulum is back after 10 years.

Do you remember the crazy woman who tried to kill us by swinging?

-Well, "kill" is a little extreme. -We did almost die.

We must use that...

In a song.

I already have an idea.

You could've told me on the phone that you don't know what Nikki wants from me.

I just value personal contact, especially with you.

Exercise is also good for my back.

Has she been hinting at anything recently?

I don't know. She does ask questions sometimes.

What kind of questions?

Well, just questions.

Oh, shit, I knew it would come out eventually.

-We don't deserve any better, anyway. -Don't worry about it.

Sometimes I kind of miss Nikki.

She betrayed you. Don't forget that.

So did you.

Nah, that's different.

Is it?

I'll clear this up with Nikki, okay?

Yeah, I can't go bowling every day just to avoid her.