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- Is Loulou here? - Get lost!

You look terrible

Where have you been?

Any beer left?

I don't know. I doubt it

Do you have five francs on you?

- You're joking - I am

See you later, pal

There he is. He'll kiss it better

He isn't a brute, you know

Come on, let's go

Come on, then. Move!

Oh, hell. Stop crying, will you?

All right, kiss me

Come on, let's go somewhere. Let's go dancing

Do we have to go with the others?

How was dinner?

You enjoy this music? You like wiggling your arse, right?

Randy as hell, isn't he?

- Fancy him, don't you? - Oh, stop it. He's drunk

That never stopped you, women. You go for filth

Oh, lay off, will you?

Are you doing it on purpose?

- Tell me. Is it on purpose? - Stop it, Andr�

May I dance with your wife?

No, thanks. I'm tired

I'll come back later

- You're doing it on purpose! - Leave me alone

You think I didn't see what you were doing?

Don't you laugh!

Damn it. You think it's funny?

- Yes, I do - You want another one?

You hurt me!

I hardly touched you!

Oh, I'm fed up, Andr�

- What is it now? - Nothing

He's getting on my nerves

Come on. You know he's harmless

Serves him right if I slept with that bloke. To get even for that slap

Oh, that's enough

I can't stand him any more. He makes me sick!

You make me sick!

You know he'll forget it by tomorrow. Can't you control yourself?

I'm not going home tonight

Let's go. I've had enough

I don't want to. You go if you like. I'm staying

Come on, let's dance

Stop it!

Hell, the bed's collapsed

Wait, stay there. I'll try to fix it

Come on, help me

What do you want me to do?

Can't you fix it?

Oh, listen. It can't fall any lower

What a drag

Will you stop that?

Some people sleep at night!

I don't know what to do

Come back to bed. Quickly

Don't howl, you silly cow

- Did I hurt you? - You crushed my tit

Never mind. I'll crush something else

Don't scream. You want them to hear us?

That's the first time I've stayed out all night

Do you want to go home?

No, but I'm scared

Will you tell him?

Hello. Having lunch already?

- Want some? - No

All right, then. I slept at Annie's

I didn't say anything

I want you out of here!

Pack your things and get out!

- Did you hear me? - Of course

- Get out of here! - Come off it

You're taking all your stuff with you!

Don't leave anything behind!

Not a single pair of knickers. Go on, start packing!

You want me to carry it on my back?

Oh, I'll help you

That's it. You do the rest

I can't stuff all my things into two suitcases!

Do like your ancestors. Take a sheet and make a bundle

You put it all in here. It's easy. Just like your ancestors did

Don't forget your little boots

You pig! Even dogs aren't treated like that

- Let me go now! - Not without your clothes!

I don't want my clothes. You can throw them out, if you like

I'm fed up!

Get out of here!

Get out! Did you hear me? Damn you!

Leave me alone!

- All right, calm down - No!

Get out of here!

Come on, let's forget it

Have some rest now, all right?

Do you want to rest?

I didn't mean it

Do you forgive me?

Get some rest now. It's all over

- I came for my tomatoes - You cooked it yourself?

- No, my Grandma did - I was tempted to eat it myself

What are you doing here? 'Morning, Madame

What the hell are you doing here?

Where are you going?

What's this?

Stuffed tomatoes. My Grandma made it

You're nice but you'll have to eat it without me

You said when your brothers left we'd spend the night together

Spend the night with you? Oh no, I'm going out tonight

But I want to go out with you

- No, not tonight - Why? What have I done?

Nothing. I just want to go out tonight

Me too, Loulou. Can't I stay with you?

- I said no. Go away - But what have I done?

"What have I done?" I told you, nothing. I just don't want you around

Oh God, the water-works queen!

You were a bit harsh on her

- She'll be bawling for hours now - That's not our problem

Stuffed tomatoes. Go on, heat it up. We'll eat it

This street has changed

There was a grocery here once, a baker, a butcher...

Now it's shops for trendies

Restaurants for poofs... antique dealers

That's pretty, look

That's a nice shop. Don't you think?

It smells of death

It's all dust

Don't you like these glasses?

Remember the corner bakery?

It's all going to change like that

Listen, I don't feel like going with you

- I can't cancel it now - You can do business without me

It'll be a boring dinner. I'd rather see Annie

- But you always come with me - I won't, for once

- My pocket is torn - I'll sew it tomorrow

- So you aren't coming? - No

Right, I'll see you later then. 'Bye

Feels good, doesn't it?

A morning quickie...

You're heavy

What's wrong? My tattoo scares you?

"Chapouf"

- What does it mean? - It's an American word

Translated into French...

- That's not American - It is, in the right accent

In American it would be "Cat Pouf"

Well, for me, it's American

- You know languages - I know that Chapouf isn't English

- Don't argue. For me it is - Does it hurt, being tattooed?

No... you can get fever. And it stings

It all depends...

Will you do one on me?

- Yes, where? - I don't know

Three packs of Gitanes, please

Where have you been hiding yourself?

- I've been busy - In your room?

See you then. Charge it, OK?

- Not singing today, Lolita? - No, I'm too busy

I left clothes to soak in the sink

Did you phone?

Yes, Annie, my sister-in-law

Well?

He thinks I've jumped into the river

What will you do?

I don't know

Stall for time

- How old is he? - Nine months

You have another one, don't you?

- Where is he? - With a family

- Your mother? - No, the other one

- What other one? - With a foster family

Why don't you take him back?

One's enough, don't you think?

Let's change the subject

'Morning, love

- What will it be? - A pint

Hello, Dominique

You don't look too happy

- Not working today? - No

- I know it's all over - Oh, well

Don't worry. You know how he is

You see how he treats me. He doesn't even speak to me

It'll be all right, you'll see

I'd rather leave

This is Ren�. He sent me money when I was in jail

Whenever one of us gets caught, Ren� takes a collection

Ren�, this is my... my girl, Nelly

Nice, isn't she?

Let me know when you go fishing

This bloke wants to sleep with you

What shall I tell him?

He wants to pay to make love to you. What do you say?

Well... no

Sorry, she isn't interested

She isn't interested. Ask her yourself

Kiss me

We'll never make love again?

I don't know

Well, how do you like my girl?

Do I have to like her as well?

- Have a drink? - What are you drinking?

- Brandy - I'll have one too

Can I have a brandy, please?

What do you do?

I'm a book-keeper. It's boring

- And you come here every night? - What else is there to do?

- Been playing long? - Long enough

Can't say it shows

Go on, play

You like this, don't you?

You like this music?

I don't

Want a sip?

Don't you want some?

Go on, have some

Listen, I'm not jealous. Get me?

I'm not jealous!

I'm not jealous at all. OK?

What do you want?

What is it with you?

You won't change him. He's always been like this

I don't mean to. I take him as he is

Best you can do

Closing time. It's getting late

Come on, let's go. I feel randy

I've been flirting with Dominique

Have you?

I like her. I like her a lot

There was another girl...

Met her four days before I went to prison

She was nice. Kept writing to me all the time

- You still think about her? - Well, she wanted money... lots

Do you think about her or not?

No, I don't. Mind you, if I...

...if I met her again...

...I'd probably give her one

You know, have it off with her

Do you understand?

What the hell are you doing?

What's going on?

You tripped?

You know what I'd like more than anything?

Tell me

- Go on, say it - No, you say it

I can't

You want us to get married

Yes

Where are my cigarettes?

- Where the hell are they? - I don't know

This tea is cold

Give me a puff

You came for your mail?

No, I came to collect some of my things

Why don't you stay? He's very unhappy

You were such a nice couple. And he spoiled you

- He's unhappy without you - You look after him

Yes, but it's not the same

I can see to his needs, perhaps

But he misses you

And I'm not always here. You'll be back?

Yes, I'll be back next week

Stay a little longer. He may be back

No, I must rush. 'Bye

Goodbye, Madame

I wanted to see you alone

Oh, I didn't understand

Let's go out, then

I'll be back

So, his name is Loulou

I call him Louis

- Have you looked at him? - Sure, what of it?

- You can't stay with him - I don't know

Our three years don't count?

Of course they do. Don't be stupid

What, then?

- Sex doesn't last - I need both

What's he got?

He never stops, if you must know

- You bitch! - Stop it!

I'm going to kill you!

You're mad!

- Let me go! - Who's holding you?

Louis! Louis!

Leave me alone!

Let him come! I'll brain both of you

- You'll be sorry - Let me go!

Let me go! You're hurting me

Stop it!

Stop! Stop it!

Louis, let go of him. Stop it

Louis, please. Stop!

I don't like that at all

Who'll pay for the letterbox?

I've lost a button

I insist. You must pay for it

Look at it. My letterbox is all crushed now

Just look at it

And my letterbox? Who's going to pay for it?

- He will pay you - Who?

Let's talk

- Can't I talk to him? - All right, let's go then

Let's have a drink

Three pints, please

Let me. How much?

9 francs 60, sir

You must be hard up

I still have some money in the bank

How much?

Don't know

- About 500,000 - You won't go far on that

The trouble is, I can't find anyone to take over your job

Someone who knows the bits

You can have it back

No, I don't want any more scenes

There won't be any

No more scenes

Mind if she worked with me?

- It's up to you two - It'll only make you suffer

On the contrary

You know how it is. I'll be seeing you, at least

It'll help, soften the blow

Well then?

I don't know

I don't know

We'll see

You'll phone me?

Don't be miserable

I'm not miserable

- Still using it? - Yes, a few minutes

- Bring it back, OK? - Yes

- May I? - Yes

All right?

I like working with you

That's good, don't you think? It has potential

Leave it

It's not for you! Leave it

You spoil him

- Take it off. It doesn't suit you - It does!

OK, lovebirds?

No one's in love any more. Everyone's getting a divorce

None of our friends have children

Annie and Michel are a real couple

Your brother and sister-in-law are a joint-stock company

What do you do besides...

Here you go again

Can't I say anything?

Living in a hotel room can't be fun

Oh, I just close the door and forget the whole world

Look, that's beautiful

"Cotton Weavers, New Orleans, a detail"

- "Museum of..." - "Museum of Pau"

You'll need glasses soon

I've never seen this Degas

What are you doing this weekend?

I may go to Amsterdam

Monica phoned. I'll be for it if I don't go

You ought to go. You could do with a change

Why don't we go together?

We could see the Rembrandt exhibition

Oh, hell. See you Monday

- May I phone you tomorrow? - What for?

- I want to - You're just tormenting yourself

- What time shall I phone? - I don't know

Five o'clock

Yes, it's me

You said I could phone at five o'clock

You woke me up

What do you want?

Nothing. I want nothing. Just to talk to you

I just wanted to talk, since you said I could phone at five o'clock

Oh, go to hell. You're selfish. You woke me up

What do you want then?

I want a jumper just like that. In black, though

You have a look, and I'll go and see my mum

At last, you layabout. And Remy, I haven't seen him for two weeks

Hope he's not in trouble again

If he's been fired again, tell him not to bother to come to me

- Wait for me - All right

- What's up? - Nothing. Yourself?

I'm waiting for my mum. Doing anything tonight?

- Don't know. You? - See you later then. 'Bye

Pierrot tells me you have a new girl

A nice girl, it seems. Not your usual type

If she's a nice girl, what's she doing with you?

I hear you live in a hotel

- Who's paying? - She is

Listen, isn't that a bit much?

Well, this is Nelly. My mother

Yes, well... we'll walk you home

- I'll get some apples - No, I want... get me tangerines

Pound of tangerines, please

Pretty, isn't she?

She's a kitten in love. How did you do it?

Oh, that's life

I was never keen on that sort of thing

I got pregnant every time, so it wasn't much fun for me

- How's work? - All right

That's good

Here, take this

I can't

Go on. She won't miss it, and it'll make me happy

Thank her for me, I'm embarrassed

Where are you going?

- Just for a round - Don't be late

- Don't worry her - I won't. See you

Recognize it? It's me

That was in primary school

You never wore a uniform at school

No, I gave her a photo and she painted it like this

Shall we go, love? Ready?

Go on, hurry up

- They know we're coming tonight? - Yes

- Make yourself at home - Thanks

- All right? - Fine

- You're going skiing in Megeve? - Yes

- Deep-snow skiing? - Yes

We're going "deep-snow" skiing

Right, just feel at home

If you want anything, help yourself. I'll be back on Monday

- Leave the key under the mat - Right, Jean-Louis. And thanks

Oh hell, what a pigsty

They dump all their rubbish behind the screen

What are you looking for?

A photo of Diane. Here. Pretty, isn't she?

I guess so. Rather common

We can't all be as refined as you, darling

No bottle-opener

That's lucky

Get up and help me look for one

What else?

Found it!

Let me see. You look like a schoolmarm

Sulking?

Moody, are you?

Don't love me any more?

You don't even like me touching you?

Oh well, you don't get it for eight days then!

You're pathetic

The music doesn't bother you too much?

You're getting on my nerves

Who's that?

Cathy

Sorry, but I've lost Jean-Louis

He left me in a caf� and went to see a friend. He didn't come back

I've nowhere else to go. May I sleep here?

Of course

I'll sleep on the carpet

That's silly, you can't sleep on the floor

The bed's large enough for three. Move over, Nelly

Go on, Nelly, move a little

- Damn, only one fag left - Shall I go for more?

- Would you? - I don't mind

No, I'll go

Why don't you lie down?

Listen, I'd rather you came with me. I'm scared

Does he often drop you like that?

Well, he's so worried about his business...

- Come to my hotel with me - What about Loulou?

It'll do him good. I can't stand him when he's like that

Don't worry, it's only fat Marite

Turn it off!

Just to see where I'm going. I know her arse by heart

Leave us alone

- Stop now - Leave us alone!

- That's unfair! - She doesn't want you

- You don't want to share? - Leave us alone!

You can't stay here all night

You'll kill her. Leave something for your little brother

I'm hungry

I'm hungry, Fatty. Get up and make me some chips

She isn't your maid

Hey, listen to him

Let's go. Fatties like her come by the dozen

Mind you...

Oh, let's go

Where's Nelly?

Nelly? Nelly's asleep

Glass of red, please

Are you serious about Nelly?

I don't know. I try not to think about it

I take life as it comes

When I start thinking, I wonder why she sticks with a bloke like me

That's life, I guess. It's fine the way it is, anyway

- She's really in love with you - With my cock, yes

She's like the rest of them. That's all they want

If Diane came back, would you drop Nelly?

I don't think so. In ten years Diane will look like that one there

Must piss

- Yes, it's him - The guy from the other night

Excuse me, can I get by?

Excuse me

- What's going on? - Don't you know me?

Leave me alone. I just want a piss

Bastards

Oh hell!

You must go to the hospital

Leave me alone, I want a beer

You're mad!

Sorry, we're closed

- Let's go - I want a beer!

Sorry, no, we're closed

Open up or I'll kick the door in!

- I'm not alone - I don't give a damn

And you! Shadowing him around

- What happened to you? - What do you think?

Stabbed in a brawl

Just look at my jacket. It's ruined

I know, but just stand still

Come on, tell her it wasn't my fault. Maybe she'll believe it from you

I'm thirsty. Get me a beer

I don't think it's serious

Seems like a superficial wound. It hasn't damaged the peritoneum

- How long will you keep him? - A few days

- Not too long? - Just as long as necessary

Do I get into this thing? That's nice

It's fun

See you then. Goodbye

- We'll look after him - Thank you

Am I disturbing you?

- Fortunately I am alone - May I come in?

- Did you have a fight? - No, Loulou's been stabbed

You've bought a stereo?

I hardly use it

The music irritates me. I listen to one record and stop

- You can have it - Where shall I put it?

Improve your bloke's mind

He can listen to Mozart while you...

I haven't changed the sheets since you left

You're usually so fussy

Well, people change

You didn't think I would, did you?

- Want a drink? - No, thanks

How did it happen?

Apparently Loulou bumped into someone's wife...

Grabbed her arse, you mean

Even so, that's no reason to stab him

You weren't with him?

So you stay at home while he goes boozing every night?

And probably has it off with others

How do you know? And what of it?

He fucks me as much when he gets home

- You enjoy telling me this? - No, but you asked for it

If you think he waits for you in bed while you're at work...

...you'd better think again

Listen, Andr�, why should you care?

Because I hate seeing a girl like you...

...having to pay a man to sleep with her

Because that's what it is. You keep him

That's not true. I don't keep him

He's unemployed and broke. I work and I have money. So I pay. OK?

I prefer a loving man who fucks me and doesn't work to a dull rich man

But if only he had some aspirations, some ambitions...

If he had to work, he wouldn't fuck you as much

Well, that's true

I like being with him because he's always available

Don't you get bored?

Only with men like you I'd never get bored

What do you talk about?

Not about literature, surely

I read, I don't need to talk

Besides, I can do without books but not without people

Listen, I didn't come here for a fight

I was lonely and felt like seeing you

I'm bushed

You can sleep here

I'll sleep in the spare room

I'll get clean sheets

Don't bother, it's not worth it

It's time I changed them. Are you looking for stains?

You're warped! Why should I care?

You show such interest

Right, I'm off to bed

Sleep well

You're joking

Have you seen this?

- It's rubbish - No

It isn't, it's quite good

Go to sleep now

May I look at your magazine?

I'm going to bed

Goodnight

You've made tea?

I've got something in the pocket...

Would you wash my socks?

Don't be daft

You're really too much

- I didn't come to wash your socks - I'm going to make tea

Let's go to the Lorrain exhibition

- In the Grand Palais? - Yes

I can't, I'm going to the hospital

Silly. For a moment I thought we were back to normal

Are you all right?

- Does it hurt? - Yes

- No, seriously? - Yes

Did it hurt badly?

The stitching... did it hurt?

It's hot in here

Drink?

There's water on the table

It's tepid

I can't help it

Move over a bit

I can move, but don't rock the bed

- All right? - Great

- Don't scream like that - Happy?

No, I'm miserable

- Don't touch! - I'm just stroking you

He should save his breath for sex

What are you doing here?

We live round the corner now

- Are you all right? - Of course

- What are you doing? - Nothing much. Shopping

Well, I must be going

Nice smell

I'll phone you, OK?

- Yes, come to see us - We will

Ready in a minute

Not bad at all

An unfurnished flat

Isn't Loulou here?

No, he's out with his mates

The perfect love-nest

Just what I need now I'm single again

Living all alone in that big flat...

It's rather gloomy

And when I open the wardrobes and see all those empty hangers...

Coffee?

No thanks

You smell nice. Same after-shave?

Let's go

Shall we go to work?

Turn you on, don't I?

Can't you see? I do want you

But like this, without moving

Nice painting

I'm pregnant. It's Loulou

I want to keep the baby

What month?

Second... I'm not sure

What does Loulou say?

He's thrilled

And you?

I'm very happy

Is that why you slept with me again?

No, I just felt like it

I don't know why

Let's go

- I'll drive you home - No, I'll get a taxi

All right, I'll be there. See you

Been waiting long?

We must go. One of my mates is having problems

- What's wrong? - Nothing

Don't worry, I'll explain

- Come to dinner one evening - I'm a good cook

You do the cooking? Why, that's great

So Marie-Jo let you out?

If you go with him, I'm leaving

But there's no risk!

Do what you like, but I won't be there when you come back

I wouldn't drag Loulou into anything risky

- What time do we meet him? - Eleven

- Let's go, then - A drink first?

No, let's drive there slowly, calm ourselves down

Where are we going?

Champigny

- Don't be scared - I'm not

Stop sulking, then. You're not making it any easier

Kiss me

- Let's go - Yes

Lots of stuff this time

Can you open the door, Thomas?

Make yourself at home

- Shall I go up? - Yes, to the living room

- Can we have a drink? - Sure, you know where it is

Be quiet, though

Keep quiet, don't wake her up

Give them all a drink

- Be quiet! - Come on, we deserve a drink

Get the glasses

Let me show you something

Nice place... oh, hell

- A beauty, isn't it? - A real Santa Claus!

Don't break it or we'll have to buy it

Come, I want to show you my little boy

Oh yes, must go to work

Hello

All right?

Well, we're waiting for you

We'll go on waiting, then

You are cheerful today

Think I'm a fool?

You never stop yawning and stretching

Do I pay you to see a face showing you've been screwing all night?

OK, I'm a masochist

But there's a limit. And you yawn on purpose just to torment me

Well, I've had it. You aren't the only lay in the world, you know

It's hell. I thought I could take it, but I can't

Shall I leave now or wait till you get someone else?

Get out! Now!

- May I watch TV? - Go ahead

What is it?

I'm going to get some fags, Loulou

That's Nelly. Lulu, a friend of mine

What is it? You still love him?

Oh, of course not

You still love him. That's why you're like this

Slept with him again, didn't you?

Where did you hear that?

Someone told me

Who told you such rubbish?

Someone who got it from Andr� himself

I doubt it

Let's drop it. Come in

- Here, I've brought you flowers - That's nice

He's staying with us for a while, Nelly

He's out of prison. Paris is off limits

Will I be in the way?

No, but you won't be very comfortable

Oh, I can sleep anywhere, you know

Thanks. It's sweet of you

- Can I help? - No, I'm all right

What do you want to eat?

Get me some meat

I'll come and help, anyway

Planet Earth is threatened by invaders...

It's threatened by your rubbish

I'll get some fruit

Pick me up after dinner, all right?

All right?

Did you phone Mum?

Another fight with Andr�?

- You know? - Yes

- It's very nice here - Why not?

You know Loulou?

I'll bring the food

Isn't it a bit noisy up here?

Well, it can be

Only early morning, delivery vans. It's not too bad otherwise

- What's the rent like? - I don't know. Ask Nelly

- 1,000 francs a month - That's about it

- Well, that's not too high - No, we're lucky

What will you do when the baby comes?

Why ask me?

She's my sister. I'm concerned

I hear you don't want to work

I do, I just don't know what work I could do

How about being a taxi driver?

Don't know

They took away my license

And working in a warehouse for 2,000 francs a month isn't for me

What exactly can you do?

Everything

Everything and nothing

That's not much, is it?

How about running a caf�, for example?

You need a fortune for that

Who'll pay?

If it's a success, it costs a lot

If it isn't, it costs even more

I'd like to help. I'm ready to set you up if you have any ideas

No rush

I've never gone hungry yet

The child won't go hungry either

But given the choice, what would you like to do?

Well, nothing

Is Mum all right?

Yes. She'd like to see you more often

Take Loulou to meet her

- Yes, of course - I'd like to...

- I'd like to meet your mother - Of course

Hello, Pierrot

How are you doing?

You're in Paris? Take a seat

- Am I interrupting? - No

Sit down

That's her brother

Oh yes. This is Michel, my brother

How are you?

All right. I came to invite you for next Sunday

Yes. I was going anyway

Perfect timing

Well, goodbye

I think we said it all

- Said it all, haven't we? - Yes

- I'll call you - Do that

'Bye, Michel. Thanks

Give Annie my love. Mind the door

What was that?

He's stuck on work, that's all

You're daft!

Well, no. These cars need shaking up

- The brakes need changing - Give me the keys, I'm driving back

It's all right, I tell you. It's good for the engine

Here they are

'Morning, how are you?

Well, well, that's great, Pierrot

He kept nagging me about what to cook

He prepared it all, did all the shopping, everything

Hello, boy. Oh, he's grown, he's really grown

Hello, Aunt

Fran�oise, take this, will you?

Do you think we should put the lamb in now?

- What's its name? - Mis

Hello, Marie-Jo

- Happy? - Yes

I won't be eating with you. Thomas is in a mood

He was all right the other day

My daughter's married a terror. He drives us all crazy

He's a nice guy, but sometimes he gets a bit...

The day she brought that one home...

...she really won first prize

Marie-Jo, this is Lulu, a friend

This is Marie-Jo, my sister

Where's Fran�oise? Fran�oise, are you coming?

There, Auntie Fran�oise

- Join us for a drink - Come back later, Marie-Jo

See you later, little Marie

Join us for coffee

What's Nelly drinking?

- What will you drink? - Ricard

- Fran�oise? - A Martini

She wants a Martini

Did you open them?

Both of us. It took hours, though

Here's to you! To us!

Who wants a Martini?

Put more water in it

Here, to us!

Not so much

He put in too much Pastis, didn't he? Easy now

You'll get sloshed

- It's too strong - And he filled it up

Don't worry

All right, who's first?

You serve her. She's drunk

Behave yourself, Mis, or I'll tie you up

He's nice

Well, is it good?

Where's your plate, Fran�oise?

We didn't put enough

Hard work, but they taste good

- Lemon or vinegar? - Vinegar, I think

What will you do when the baby comes?

When he's here, I'll get a job

- Here he goes again - I'm asking because of the baby

What kind of job?

I'm looking. Any job will do. We'll see

What is he going to do?

I don't know. There are all kinds of jobs

- You mean you'll work? - Yes, I want to

Some work to do with wine

Not as a bottle-opener, I hope

Yes, I'll work in a wine cellar. At Nicolas's

Get the chicken. It's in there

Come here, Mis. Go to bed

He bit the chicken. There goes our lunch

- You'll mess it up - Let's tidy up a little

I'm a guest, Loulou. I can eat, can't I?

Are you bringing the next course?

It's not ready yet. Fran�oise is checking

Put the shells in here. Some are still good

- Sorry, I didn't notice - That's all right

When it's cooked you'll have it

Put the leftovers in there

Good oysters, aren't they?

Wait, let's get clean plates

Will you do the dishes, then?

We're guests today. Pierrot can do the dishes

Why me? I'm not doing the dishes

You OK?

I'm not doing the dishes. Forget it

Do you want ice-cream?

It's better than Mum's and Dad's

Better than your thumb, right?

Oh, you're a love

You know, Pierrot wasn't much older when I took him in

His father left home, and his mother worked in Paris

He was always alone. We lived across the street, so he came to us

Then one day, I remember... it was nearly midnight

He hadn't had any lunch or dinner, so... what could I do?

I took him in, completely

- You adopted him? - Well, yes

One more child in the family

You're lucky to have found us

Yes, it's true

I enjoy having you all here today

He's doing all right now, isn't he?

He's quite happy here

- He's put on weight - Not enough

You aren't bored with me?

No. Kiss me

- You love me? - Yes

You go in. I'm going for a walk. See you later

My boss's wife. She's sex-mad

- Did you make her? - I'm not looking for trouble

Do you still see fat Marite?

Now and then. I spend Saturday nights at her place

You fuck, and her mother's next door?

The old woman shuts her eyes

She'd rather her daughter was with one bloke than sleeping around

Better be careful, you know

She could trap you

It'll end up in a wedding

It's good to have a woman in your arms

It's so long since I've danced like this

What about you?

Me? Oh, you know...

I don't give a damn now

Now that I'm going to have a kid

Shot any moorhens?

No, only rats. The river's full of them. Dinner ready?

- Aren't we eating with the others? - No, they make me sick

Isn't she sweet, that little girl?

She's going to be pretty. I like her

- Would you like one yourself? - Yes, it's fun

What's his name?

Maurice

- Do you want me to help? - Yes, if you like

Watch out, her husband's as jealous as a tiger

- Oh, who cares? He's a pain - Maybe, but I know him

It's only in fun

Come up, I want to talk to you

I'm busy. Come down if you want to talk to me

Showing off?

Can't you leave her alone?

Tell your bastard lover to piss off

What lover?

You think I don't know? I've seen you together

You're all against me

What the hell are you talking about? Who's together?

I'm not a fool, I see what's going on

- That's too much - Get on with the laundry

What has he got against Pierrot?

He's jealous, but it doesn't matter

Get away from her

He's completely bonkers

Get out!

Don't move or I'll shoot!

Don't move!

Don't be a fool. You're not going to shoot, are you?

Get away!

Get out of here

Move back!

Put that gun down. Come on!

Pack up

He's going. Just calm down

I want him to go

Go on, Marie-Jo. Take him inside

Calm him down. Let go of the gun, Thomas

Don't leave her alone with him!

That's enough. Have you gone mad or something?

Stop it, do you hear?

Come on, what's got into you?

Let go!

Stop it, do you hear?

Let go of the gun!

Let go!

- Calm down - I want him to drop the gun

You've no more bullets. Let go

Calm him down

What's got into him?

He's sick!

He's going. Leave him now

Crazy, your friends

What did you bring me here for?

It's not my fault

This could land us back in jail!

Let's have a drink. It's not worth getting upset about

You think she'll calm him down?

I don't understand

Pierrot had better pack his things

Yes, we'll take him back with us

What is he, a cowboy?

What a fool. He could have hurt someone

Mind you, we're lucky. He could have shot her

I knew it

He's sick. 'Bye

- Where will he stay? - With us, for the time being

Goodbye. He's crazy

Take care of yourself, Mum

You?

It's over. I woke up about an hour ago

I'll be home tomorrow morning

Won't you say something?

I don't know

Yes, all right

All right. 'Bye

Well?

Well what?

I'm afraid it'll make me throw up

- Do you feel sick? - Not at all

Hello, Nelly

You don't have to go, you know

We were leaving anyway

All right?

Don't you have to...

Shouldn't you stay in bed?

No, I'll just lie down

See you, Pierrot

Well, happy now?

Why do you say that?

I don't know

You must feel relieved

Did you tell your Mummy and your little brother?

They must be very happy now

They had nothing to do with it

Listen, you wanted it, so don't give me that funeral look

You know we couldn't keep it

I can hardly manage myself. How could we feed three?

Why didn't you say so before?

You should have said you didn't want the child

Not let me hope like a fool

I know

But I wanted it. I couldn't think of anything else

And I kept hoping you'd start working

I said I'd work when the child was here

How could I believe you? What proof did I have?

You should have trusted me

Are you coming, Lulu?

Right, I'm off

I'll see you there, OK?

- Why did you call me? - Don't know

What's wrong?

Nothing. But why didn't you and Nelly ever have children?

- Why do you ask? - Because...

...I don't understand, I just don't understand

Tell me