Autumn Lights

So it's done then?

We were fooling ourselves...

It was a mistake.

Don't say that.

Don't call it a mistake.

We've already been through it.

There's really nothing more to say.

I tried though.

You at least know that much, don't you?

I know, David.

I know.

And what about this place?

We got it for the season.

You're the one who wanted to come out here, for Christ's sake.

Picked up most of it on my way.

This should last you a while.

Thanks for coming by. I know it's a long way.

Ah, it's nothing.

I was glad you called.

Anyway, I like the drive.

The city can get a bit overwhelming.

It's quiet out here.

There's some other houses, but...

I haven't seen anyone else around.

It's what draws people out here in the first place.

The isolation.

I personally never understood the appeal of it...

It's there... for some.

Another thing I'm having a hard time with

is all this light.

It never seems to get dark out here.

Can't get used to it.

I actually quite like it.

It's easier to get work done.

Yeah, but there's no sense of time.

And it's much harder to sleep.

It's a shame about Eva,

really it is. But...

Well, you know how these things go by now.

It'll take some time. Always does.

The shitty thing is...

it's a routine I'm getting a little too used to.

I don't have a fucking clue what happened.

You know when we first started off...

everything was perfect.

Then when she left yesterday...

I knew there was nothing I could do to change her mind.

It's like she was just stuck on it.

Yeah but you can't dwell on all that.

Replaying all these conversations in your head...

wondering...

it'll drive you crazy.

You remember how it was with me and Alma?

It took me almost a year to get back to normal.

Yeah but that whole thing was fucked from the start.

Yeah, probably.

So what're you gonna do with this place?

Well, I spoke to the owner this morning.

I'll stay the weekend and see if he can find someone else to rent it.

Why not stick around for a bit?

You still have the photo assignment.

I'd rather stay in town, commute from there.

Just make a few day trips and get the photos that way.

It would be much easier to do it just from here.

I don't know...

I wouldn't really be able to concentrate.

Bad memories, I guess.

It was good you were there when you were.

Not many people out here.

Who knows how long it would've been

until someone else came by.

Does anyone know anything about her?

Did she leave a note?

Most of her family resides in Sweden.

But she hadn't been in touch with them for quite some time.

As for the note, I can't really disclose that information.

I'm sure you understand.

Beautiful girl, wasn't she?

Such a shame.

I wonder what she was doing out here...

all alone...

You mind if I keep this?

Sure... I've got copies at the station.

Um, look...

I know we've already kept you here a week, but...

I'm afraid I'll have to ask one more thing of you.

What's that?

I was wondering if you can extend your stay

until the investigation is concluded.

Still a few things we have to clear up.

Investigation?

Thought you said it was a suicide.

Yeah, well there are procedures we have to follow.

Still have to wait for the toxicology report

to determine the final cause of death.

How much longer will I have to stay for?

These things can take time out here.

But, uh, shouldn't be more than a week.

I guess I don't really have a choice.

I'm afraid not.

I'm feeling a bit tired these days.

I don't know why that is.

You do seem a bit off.

Maybe we should go somewhere.

Take a trip.

A trip...

I'd like that.

Just us.

Just us.

It's unbelievable.

It must've been a shock for you.

Yeah...

absolutely.

I mean, I was there in the water...

grabbing ahold of her...

bringing her to shore.

You should've seen her.

She was all bloated up...

her skin was pale white.

My god.

The strange thing is...

there's barely anyone around here.

The detective wouldn't really let on about anything either.

Well, there's not much to wonder.

She must've been depressed.

Why else would anyone do it?

I don't know.

The whole thing's just fucked.

It's tragic... is what it is.

How much longer do they want you to stay?

A few days.

At least that's what he said.

That's good,

because the office is sending me out to the states.

I'll be in New York.

You're being transferred?

No, it's nothing permanent.

Just for a couple weeks to help them get the new branch in order.

Just last minute thing.

You know, I was thinking...

The world must be trying to tell me something with this trip.

First Eva...

now this.

Well look at it this way,

at least it can't get any worse.

Marie?

Marie, are you up there?

No.

Can I have one of those?

Who's this composer?

Von Fleischer.

You're quite fond of him anymore.

Always playing this music.

I guess I've always had a fondness for the bavarians.

My great-grandfather was one, you know.

Now I do.

Is everything all right?

What do you mean?

I heard you on the phone.

Even though I don't understand a word of what you said, you seemed...

Then maybe I'll have to teach you Italian.

You're sure everything is okay?

Let's not start with this again, please.

You know I don't mean to pry...

but you must know what you mean to me.

That's why I don't mind it.

Sorry, I thought something might've been wrong.

No, it's okay.

I'm sure I looked a bit strange.

I just...

Well I had a bad experience recently,

figured I should check.

Then I'm glad you checked.

You normally sleep in the back of your car?

Uh, no, no. I was...

I was just wandering around

and I couldn't sleep last night so I stopped the car.

I do that sometimes.

Your accent...

No.

Well I've gotta be honest,

my Italian isn't all that great either.

So are you staying around here as well?

Yeah, I've got a cabin just down the path.

Oh, then I'm surprised we haven't run into you yet.

We really live just up the way.

How long are you staying for?

I'm not actually sure yet.

And is it just you, or you're here with friends?

I'm, uh, I'm alone actually.

I'm glad I ran into you.

Not many people around here.

I know.

I'm always looking for excuses to go back to the city.

I imagine it takes a while to get used to.

You know, a few friends

are coming in from Reykjavik tonight.

You should come by if you're not doing anything.

Yeah...

I think I'd like that.