The Murder Clinic (La lama nel corpo)

THE MURDER CLINIC

- I have to go - Just a little while longer.

Doctor Vance won't like it if I'm late.

He's precision personified.

Heaven help you if you don't respect the rules or neglect the patients.

I've had quite enough of doctor Vance and his patients.

They're crazy now, and they'll always be crazy.

I can't wait to get out of this damned house. I hate it.

Is that so? Truth is, you like it here.

You have everything you want.

And you haven't lifted a finger to find another job.

Isn't that so?

I do it for you. I like you too much.

- All the women like you. - Me?

- I don't even look at them. - Liar.

- Katie, you're still not ready? - I'm coming, Meg, just a minute.

- Hurry up, I'm tired. - You're right, I'm on my way.

- Wait for me downstairs. - It's always the same with you.

I'll call you when I wake up.

It's nine o'clock. It's time to sleep. Good night.

"And, as she faced the crowd, Mary Stuart demonstrated her regal courage...

"She knelt down and with great dignity placed her head on the block.

"Her ladies in waiting bent their heads in prayer.

"The executioner slowly raised the axe above her...

"And for a moment it was poised in the air.

"At the same time, the door to her cell opened... "

You're off duty now, Mary.

Yes, I understand, Jane, I understand...

It doesn't matter, I'll stay a little while longer.

I'm sorry, that's not possible. I'll see you tomorrow.

Pleasant rest.

I'm sorry, dear, but I have to go. You wouldn't want me to be discharged.

They're very strict.

Come on, Jane, be reasonable...

I promise I'll be back first thing in the morning.

We'll finish the story.

Good night.

I must ask you not to be too familiar with the patients.

- But that poor girl is mute. - We don't make exceptions.

Come.

Mary, you'll sleep here for now. It will only be for two or three days...

Just as soon as one of the other rooms becomes available.

Beautiful, isn't it?

Yes, but more than beautiful, I think it's strange.

- Good night. - Good night.

Walter, what are you doing here?

- You frightened me. - I'm sorry, but...

You still haven't learned to knock. What is it?

You're right, doctor Vance, but I saw someone...

I thought they came in here, but I must have been mistaken.

You're getting old.

Nobody came in here, my wife would have seen them.

Of course, doctor Vance.

- I'm so sorry. - Good night, Walter.

- Don't worry, he didn't scare me. - I'm glad, Elizabeth.

I'm going to bed. Do you want me to accompany you to your room?

Thank you, I may have a weak heart but I can still walk.

As you wish. Good night.

Something wrong?

Jane, the girl who was here...

She left. There was nothing more I could do for her.

But last night, when I left her...

Some relatives came and collected her this morning at dawn. Anything else?

- No, doctor. - It's my fault...

I didn't tell Mary.

I'm sorry.

It doesn't matter.

It would be wise for our new nurse to meet the patients on this floor.

Come.

- I hope you'll like it here. - Thank you, I hope so too.

... And this is Mr. Burt's room. I didn't call him, he's asleep.

He won't give you much to do, thank God. He sleeps all day.

Mrs. Hurley, here's our new nurse.

Good morning, my name's Mary. If you ever need me...

This is my friend, my only friend.

He's beautiful, isn't he?

His fur is so soft.

No, don't touch him!

Shame on you.

I warned you about this.

No, please don't.

I'll behave. I promise.

They make too many concessions to the patients here.

Stuffed cats, indeed.

However, dr. Vance has achieved surprising results with his new method...

It must be noted.

Now I'll show you a very interesting case.

He seems calm, but be careful...

He can be very violent.

Fred, this is Mary, the new nurse.

Good morning. Pleased to meet you.

It won't be so sad with you here.

I can't offer you a seat, as one should...

They're afraid I can use the furniture as a weapon against them...

... ďr myself.

I'm quite sure you'll be well soon.

Don't be afraid.

There's someone up there.

Someone who's waiting for me.

The footsteps get heavier every day.

One day they'll be so heavy the whole ceiling will cave in...

And I'll be crushed!

I want to go away! I want to go away!

- A sedative, hurry. - Right away.

Damn you, you're all against me!

Damn you!

Schizophrenia. Ôhe attacks are getting more and more frequent.

Doctor Vance. Can I be of any help?

Go back downstairs immediately.

Where are you going?

No one is allowed up here.

Not even a pretty girl like you.

Why did you come again?

It's your fault. They can hear you everywhere.

I'll ask you one more time, let us treat you.

No, no...

Get rid of that lamp, Robert. I don't want you to see me.

I don't want anyone to see me, never again.

I'm a doctor, I might be able to cure you.

Go away... I said go away!

And don't come back.

Respect my sacrifice. Go away.

Do you want to wear this for the rest of your life?

I never wanted this. Don't forget that, Robert.

Least of all you, don't forget that.

You want to keep me tied to you.

You're afraid I'll free myself from this nightmare.

Would you prefer it if I killed myself? No, I'll never do that!

Go away!

Go away!

Do we have to ride at night as well?

Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?

Why do you care if I work there or not?

Let me go away.

Answer me, at least!

I'm just doing my duty, beautiful.

We've been travelling since morning... I'm tired.

- When are we going to stop? - We're still a long way from the coast.

You can rest all you like when we reach the castle.

I don't just want to rest...

But it's pointless, you're so cold-hearted.

You're mistaken. I'm not as cold-hearted as you might think.

Then let's stop at the next village, we can spend some time together.

I'll be really good to you, you won't regret it.

That's not a bad idea...

But when we're on the ferry.

Drop dead, idiot!

I've got thick skin.

This carriage is useless.

Scared of the cold, beautiful? Come and give me a hand.

And don't try to run away. Otherwise...

Damn it!

I'd like to get my hands on that man that sold me this!

How do you feel?

What happened? Where am I?

Don't worry, you're in no danger.

But how did you end up here?

The carriage broke down, the horses went wild...

The man accompanying me was trampled...

It was horrible!

It's a miracle I survived, I've been walking in the woods all night.

Come on, you're safe now.

- Are you injured? - No...

Just a slight pain here, in my chest.

Let me see.

Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

It doesn't look serious.

Come on, you can lean on me.

Thank you, sir.

I don't know what I would have done without your help.

That's better.

- May I ask your name? - Vance, doctor Vance.

No, I meant your first name.

Robert.

Mine is Giselle.

Where are you taking me, Robert?

My clinic is nearby, you can stay there if you like.

- Until you're fully recovered. - You're very kind.

- Good morning, doctor. - Good morning, Ivan.

I can't say it's very hospitable...

- It's an old house I had renovated. - I never look at houses...

Only the people who live in them.

And judging from you, I'm sure I'll enjoy staying here.

I hope so. This way.

May I?

It must have cost a fortune.

Through here.

Elizabeth.

- Allow me to introduce Giselle... - Dubranton.

She's been in an accident, the coachman was killed...

She lost her baggage, she doesn't have anything,

I hope you will accept our humble hospitality, Mrs. Dubranton.

Humble? You're too modest.

You can wear some of my dresses for now.

At least they won't get musty hanging in the closet.

And I'm sure they'll look much better on you.

- Doctor Vance. - Yes?

- Mr. Burt is asking for you. - I'll be right there.

Sheena, prepare a room for her, she'll be our guest for a few days.

I'll take care of it immediately.