Alphonse

This is the sixth news report from the BBC.

But first, please listen to some personal messages.

"Good luck comes to those who wait."

"Happy is he who, like Ulysses, has made a long journey"

From Marie-Thérèse to Marie-Louise,

"A friend will come tonight."

Hello?

Alphonse? This is Gravier. Is this a bad time?

Not at all, but I'm in the subway.

If it cuts off... Hello?

This dickhead has no signal.

You wanted to talk to me?

You let Bisson leave with 40,000 euros in watches?

He said his clients couldn't travel.

-What a moron. -He's nice.

Sure.

He was right to warn you.

He has a company to run and pays you to sell watches.

So sell the fucking watches.

I won't say it again, you can't lose this job.

We just asked for a loan to buy this place, remember?

It's not the greatest place.

Not only is it crappy, it's not even ours.

Here, finish up.

I'm telling you, if you lose your job

and we don't get the loan,

I'll kick your ass.

There.

-May I? -Please.

Are you going back to Bulgaria tomorrow?

Yes.

It's my favorite. The 1948 Moser.

A trade watch.

Fun fact, Henry Kissinger wore it,

Richard Nixon's advisor.

I'm saying that, but I don't know who he is.

Henry Kissinger.

There are a lot of you.

Please sit down, Colonel.

You bet I will.

I didn't come here to stand up.

Another shitty day discussing endlessly

with these idlers.

-This nation is falling apart. -It needs you.

-As long as you're here... -I'm hungry.

It's all here.

There.

-May I sleep with you tonight? -Do I look like I'm on vacation?

The general staff are meeting at the Meudon Hotel tonight.

I can relax for 20 minutes.

Pretty heavy.

Yes, yellow gold, 18 carats, pretty hefty.

This is a Cartier Tank.

Where did he go?

The tripe is delicious.

Don't drink too fast, it's a Cahors. It can knock you down.

Well, we'll see about that...

Check down below if I'm asleep.

Yes, Colonel.

Where is it?

-What? -The watch?

What watch?

Don't do this. It isn't very nice.

Very good, Françoise.

Give it back...

Are you going to hit me?

I'll scream.

I wouldn't if I were you.

This little vino is pretty strong.

A little Malbec.

Quiet, keep going. Come on.

Help!

-Stop it! -You're nearly there, Colonel.

Stop it, bitch!

Stop!

-Call an ambulance! -Fuck.

Okay?

-Is he going to die? -I don't know yet.

-First and last name? -No idea.

-You don't know him? -I've known him for 25 years.

-But you don't know his name? -He's got many.

-He's an officer. -No, he's an old whore.

-Mr. Bisson? -Yes.

-Please, sit down. -Thank you.

Okay...

What?

No, I just thought that...

I would be older?

No, it's not that. I didn't know "Doctor" would be...

A woman?

When you hear "Doctor," you...

Are you disappointed?

No, not disappointed.

-Do you have a problem with women? -No.

It's just that I don't talk to them, but...

At least not often.

Okay.

Before we talk about the attack, tell me about yourself.

How are you?

I'm fine...

-How long have you been married? -Twenty-three years.

-Nearly 24. -Okay.

Is your marriage okay?

Yes, we had sex

not so long ago.

No, not this one. The other one.

I can hear you...

I hear you too much.

Your breathing is too loud.

I can still hear it.

Alphonse, you are my treasure.

Look at me.

I love you, darling.

-Do you have children? -No.

We met when we were young.

My wife is very energetic.

Since we have the same hobbies...

What hobbies?

Come on! Harder, come on!

-Come on! -Wait.

Come on, hit me.

Come on! Am I making you mad?

She motivates me, with my work and sports,

to achieve my goals.

I've always needed structure.

I lacked... I lacked authority figures when I was a child.

When...

When my mother left, my father raised me.

He was always very...

Very?

I have to go, my husband will be there soon.

Close the fucking door! How many times do I have to tell you?

Very?

Distracted.

How is your relationship with him?

I don't see him anymore.

-Does that hurt? -No.

-And now? -No.

Try to raise your leg.

-I can't. -Try again, Mr. Bisson.

I am really trying.

It's normal.

The paralysis is a result of the attack, it will take time.

When can I be sexually active again?

Excuse me?

-You heard me. -You just had a heart attack.

A transient ischemic attack can be the sign of a stroke.

We're talking about your life.

And sildenafil citrate is most likely responsible for your health problems.

What is that?

You said you were taking Viagra.

How often do you take it?

-Often. -Which means?

Every day.

Every day?

Why would you do that?

Why do you think? It's not to play bridge.

Do you have intercourse on a daily basis?

Yes. Do you ever have sex?

I do, but not every day.

That's your problem.

Well, your problem is that you're gonna die.

How old are you?

I'm not judging you.

-I'm talking to you as your doctor. -Okay.

-I'll see you tomorrow. -Sure.

-Hi, Alphonse? -Welcome back.

-How's it going? -Good.

Okay, come in.

Is this a bad time?

Not at all. Sit down.

I'm happy to be here. I was losing my mind at home.

-The scar is healing well. -It was nothing.

How did it go with the therapist?

She was a woman.

I'm sure you already know what I'm about to tell you.

No.

Hit me, come on!

Damn it, you're not reacting, come on!

Come on!

Are you okay?

-Hi. -Hello.

-You're home early. -I finished work early.

What is this? It's Wednesday, my turn to cook.

-Since I was home early... -Don't start messing things up.

The schedule's complicated enough.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize.

Of course it's really nice.

And now I look ungrateful, always complaining.

You're being annoying, honey. It's really not cool.

I'm sorry.

I got new compresses.

You can wash with them. They're waterproof.

If your wife was here,

what would she say about you?

About me?

He's nice.

He's nice and decent.

I love him.