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NAPLES, 15 YEARS EARLIER

-Can I sleep with you? -No, Mari, I'm tired.

-Not tonight. -I promise I won't bug you.

Mm-hmm?

I swear, I'll keep my hands to myself. I just want to cuddle.

It's the truth.

It's not like you're irresistible.

Okay, there, Casanova?

I'm just a bit lonely. I don't want to sleep alone.

I'm naked here.

Yeah, obviously you are.

Look, I've known you since forever. Come on.

Turn off the light. I want to sleep too.

-Good night. -Good night, Mari.

THE LIFE YOU WANTED

You're moving along quickly, but so far the ultrasound looks good.

You feeling alright?

Pretty good. I was worried I wouldn't make it here,

and that I'd deliver my baby in the dirt somewhere.

Listen, in regards to the tests you've shown me…

Yes, okay, but, doctor, let's just deliver this baby first. Okay?

Let's deal with one issue at a time, you know?

Fine. But I ordered two bags of blood,

just in case you need a transfusion after your delivery.

But don't let that scare you.

I'm not afraid of anything.

Yeah, well, I figured as much. I'll have to talk to you about this later.

-There she is. -Sweetie.

Hi, baby girl.

Mamma, how are you?

I'm just fine, honey.

-And my little brother? -Yes, he's fine too.

Everything's okay, right, doc?

Of course, it's nothing, really.

Your mother suffered a momentary lapse of consciousness.

But she's feeling better now. She's just a bit weak is all.

Anyway, Marina, we should probably head back.

The labor room is prepped.

Please, don't make me do it alone. Can't we wait just for a little while?

Sorry, we can't wait anymore.

Here we go.

Okay, I'm ready now.

Sir, quick. You have to get changed.

-Okay. -No, no, no, no, no.

You're not going in there with me. I need her.

Me? No.

Yeah. She's my sister.

We're the same, you know? Like heterozygous, or whatever.

Besides, is this really the best time to certify our family status?

Doctor, it's okay if she comes, right?

Uh, well, yeah, sure. As, um-- As long as we hurry up.

-Thank you, doctor. -You can come in.

Here.

I thought you were going to go in with her.

Weren't you there when I was born?

Of course I was. I'm your dad, aren't I?

It's just, this time, your mamma wants her friend.

That's okay. Hmm?

Yeah, right. No, it isn't.

This is ridiculous.

Come on.

Hey, Marina.

If we were at the club, you would have changed twice already!

We're not going dancing, you're delivering a child.

Doctor, is she alright?

Of course, it's normal.

-You weren't expecting that? -Not really, Marina, I mean…

I could probably write a book with everything I didn't expect you to do.

It hurts!

What are you… Are you doing your best impression of Queen Elizabeth?

-What can I do for her? -Nothing.

You don't have to do anything, Gloria. Don't worry.

Stay close, okay?

All right.

We're almost there, okay? Now, Marina, please, take a deep breath,

and then push as hard as you can.

We're here for you, but you've got to help us now.

Oh God, it's so painful! Will you please hold my hand?

Why don't you lay your head down for a while and get some sleep, huh?

I can't fall asleep, my head is racing.

I'm scared something's gonna happen to Mamma.

Are you crazy?

Your mamma's fine. This is one of the best hospitals.

And believe me, I checked.

Babies are delivered here every day.

Yeah, but I'm still worried about her.

Hey, let's play a game. Hmm?

Okay, close your eyes.

Okay.

And now, I want you to think about ten things that make you happy.

-Okay. -And I'm gonna walk away.

-When I come back, I want to hear 'em. -All right.

Okay? Don't forget, I want to hear 'em.

So, are you a little calmer now?

Nope.

You know, there's things about Gloria you don't know.

Look, Andre, I want to hear you out, but I don't think now's the right time.

Have you seen Arianna? I have to think of her.

Yeah, why? Because you're her real father?

No, Andre.

Your sister's only nine, she's really young.

You're an adult.

Or at least you're close.

Okay, I'm back. Open up your eyes.

-What the hell do you want? -Why are you yelling, asshole?

Hey! Watch it!

She's such a fucking bitch!

Yeah, fuck you!

All right! Here he is!

Let me just cut the cord, okay?

What a beautiful baby! Well done, Marina.

And you did great too, Gloria.

You're brave, Marina.

I wanna… see him, I…

Here he is, dear.

He's gorgeous.

I created this little guy.

-I made him. I did it. -You did so well.

-And he's handsome, right? -He really is, sure.

Aw, sweetie.

Shh…

-Will you hand him to me, please? -No, wait a second.

-Okay. -Okay? Just hang on.

I just need a minute.

-Hold him, okay? -No, Marina. What if he falls?

-I could hurt him. -No.

Okay, wait, wait, wait.

You're a natural, Gloria.

You look great with a little baby in your arms.

And I think you'd be a great mother.

I find that hard to imagine.

We're done here. You can go now, thanks.

Leave.

Everything went great.

They're both doing well, so you can see them in a few hours.

Gloria's helping Marina with getting settled in,

but when they're done, a nurse will come and get you.

See you later.

Thank you.

Papa, I swore a vow that if everything went okay,

I would eat a whole bar of chocolate.

-And what kind of vow is that? -My vow, okay?

Let's go find Andrea. And tell him the good news.

Uh… Yeah, okay, okay.

But if you don't let me speak, how can--

-Arianna, sweetie, where'd you guys park? -Huh?

Mamma's car, the one Andrea drove, do you remember where he parked it?

I'm pretty sure it was right there.

Uh, yeah, I think it was there.

Stay here for a sec.

Is everything all right?

Yes, everything's fine, honey.

Come on, Andre, pick up the phone, pick up the phone.

Papa?

Tell me where you went and get out of that car.

I messed up, Papa. I'm sorry.

It's destroyed. I wrecked it.

Damn it, I don't care about the fucking car!

Are you okay?

I'm not sure. I think so, yeah.

Can you help me, please?

Where are you?

I don't know.

I just left, and I… I went…

Just send me your location, I'll come get you.

And don't you leave there for any reason. All right?

Andre, all right?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, Papa.

Just click right here.

Let me see it.

-That's so bad. I wanna do it again. -What's wrong?

-Because you're prettier than me in it. -I am prettier.

What, are you insane?

-Try to get some rest. Goodbye. -Goodbye.

I'll put him back to sleep.

Fuck.

Hey. Are you okay?

It hurts.

Are you sure?

Arianna was there, and she heard it.

And when I asked Gloria, she didn't deny it.

She didn't say a thing.

-What, you don't believe it? -Actually, I do.

And I'm pissed too.

A hundred thousand euros to disappear.

She didn't want to have me then, and she doesn't want to have me now.

And Mamma acts like Gloria's her best friend.

-I just can't take any more. -I'm sorry, Andre.

Let's forget about it for now.

She's better off if I don't exist.

Or if I never did.

Or if I was dead.

I don't know what I'll do if I have to see--

You won't ever have to.

-We'll return to Naples with Arianna. -And Mamma?

We can't leave her alone.

You know, if Pietro finds her…

-I never said, but he hit me once. -He did what?

When? Why didn't you tell me?

Because I promised Mamma.

I'll handle it, okay?

-Come, Eva, yeah. -Ugh.

-Yeah, Marina will be glad. -I can't really handle it.

-It's fine, you can handle it. -How would you know?

-I was in with her during the thing. -Ugh.

-I saw him come out. -My God, that's shocking.

-What? "That's gross"? -That's not what I was saying.

-My God, will you… -Gloria!

-Whatever, I'll wait for you here. -Wait. I need details.

Where are you? Gloria!

Detective, this is Ms. Gloria Priori.

Morning. My name is detective Immacolata D'Auria.

I have some questions. Will you come this way?

You called the police? Seriously?

We had agreed on something else.

You're obviously a man who doesn't keep his promises.

Well, obviously, something's changed, all right?

All right, ma'am. I'd like you to tell me in detail

what happened at your house yesterday morning in Lecce.

I can tell you, if you want, but it's a waste of time.

I'm pretty sure you know already.

Yes, but I'd like to hear it from you.

You were a first-hand witness.

I was a first-hand witness, that's correct.

But were you subjected to any form of violence?

-Did Pietro Riccio try to hit you? -No, ma'am.

He threatened to, but he didn't touch me.

I understand you're responsible for taking him to Ostuni?

The reason you drove Mister Riccio there was to protect your friend's son, Andrea.

Andrea is my son as well.

Biologically, Marina's and my son, actually.

Uh-huh.

Uh, then I suppose you've known each other a long time.

Yes, 20 years.

And, at that point, you were a man.

No. No, I wasn't a man.

I was always a woman, it's just my body was different.

I imagine you can't understand that feeling, can you?

Anyway, if you had any questions about topics

not pertaining to my private life, then I'm all ears, okay?

So where is Marina's room?

No, first, you and I are gonna talk.

I thought you weren't going to get the police involved. And you did.

Is your word not worth anything?

-Oh, so I let you down, then? -Uh-huh.

Good, well, the feeling's mutual, because I thought you were different.

I'd never expect you to offer a hundred thousand euros to Marina

to get rid of Andrea.

-It's true. -Mm.

I was so afraid.

I just wanted them to go, so I could forget about it all.

You can't forget about a child.

-He's not a purse or an umbrella. -You don't know how hard my life is.

The prejudice I deal with and being spat at.

You know I have men touching me between my legs

to see if my dick is still attached?

And where were you that whole time?

In a room, studying, while your father patted you on the back, right?

Nobody has ever patted me on the back.

I had to do it on my own.

And all of a sudden, I have a son.

-What would you have done? -I'd never try to pay to get rid of him.

You can't say that, because you have no idea.

Do I make you sick?

That's fine by me. 'Cause I'm really not bothered by it.

Did you know last night Andrea left with the car?

He had an accident, he could have died.

It's true.

Gloria, I have to take him away. He doesn't want to be here.

I have to think about him.

And I already told you I wouldn't let you harm him.

I'd like to speak with you so we can try to figure out

how dangerous your partner is. Pietro Riccio.

Mm, the level of danger?

Sort of like a bad earthquake.

Anyway, Pietro's no longer my boyfriend.

Yes, but do you have reason to consider him dangerous?

-I mean, he was never violent. -Not even with your son in Naples?

You spoke with Andrea.

They've always hated each other. He's jealous, it's normal for a son.

And it was nothing, he really just pushed him.

And when you ended it, was it totally mutual?

-No, I bailed on it, and I dumped him. -Oh.

So that's why he's trying to get in touch? He wants to convince you to come back.

He'll want to see his baby, I imagine too.

He will, when I say it's convenient.

When it comes to Pietro and me, I'm in charge.

And if I know him,

by now he's already somewhere in Naples crying about what he did to Gloria.

I know it, and I'm not buying it. He knows that.

So, then, you would rule out the idea that he could want to seek revenge?

Please, revenge? He loves me too much.

Oh, well, in his own way, he loves me.

He would never lay a hand on me. Really. Don't worry.

Hello?

Hi, can I talk to your mother, please?

I'm sorry, my mother can't come to the phone right now.

Who is this, please?

Yes, uh, I'm with the phone company,

and I'm calling to make your mother a very attractive offer.

Mamma can't talk right now. Because she just had my brother.

And plus, I know her, she won't have any interest in what you're offering.

That's how she always responds. So don't call back here.

-The kid's really kind of a pain, huh? -Uh-huh.

But she said what I needed to hear.

For now, let's hope it all went well.

Hey, wait. You're still paying me for this, right?

-Yes, yes. Here. -Because I did my thing, right?

-Thanks. -Mm.

See you.

You're not even gonna drive me back to the bar?

Come on, let's at least go get a drink.

No.

No, I'm sorry, I really can't.

I already have plans with Marina.

Well, I don't.

See ya.

Later.

If you wait two minutes, you can see him. They wanted to check his health.

Other than a little jaundice, he's perfectly fine.

-It wasn't premature? -Not premature. He's almost eight pounds.

He's fine. Just couldn't wait to join the family.

What family, huh?

Ours, Andre.

-Ours, okay? -Yeah, right. We're not a family.

Stop acting stupid.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Thanks.

Thank you for saving Andrea.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

-Good morning. -Morning. Are you a Catholic?

No. I'm not.

-Oh, well, I'm sorry. -I came to find you.

I wanted to share, well, some advice with you.

It seems you're a little bit more reasonable than your friend.

Come.

You and I have met already, you know?

-Sorry, I don't recall. -Yeah.

-Please. -Thanks.

Actually, twice.

One time, you found a holiday rental home for my son when he was living on his own.

And once, before that, when I came to collect my underage daughter who was…

She was dancing in the place where you used to sing.

And I threw a huge fit that night. The club had to stop your music.

Two circumstances that were completely different, huh?

That's pretty much how my life is.

And here we are a third time.

Completely different, yet again.

Before the baby was delivered,

your friend was explaining her condition to us.

I saw the tests she had done in Naples,

and, obviously, we can't do anything right away.

But some tests are required as soon as Marina can handle it,

and then we'll proceed with pre-hospitalization.

I just mean for her surgery, you understand?

And after that,

we'll continue with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, if it's necessary.

Wait, what surgery, doctor?

Marina needs chemotherapy? What are you talking about?

I'm so sorry.

You two seemed so close,

and I just assumed that you must've known about her condition.

I've made a terrible mistake, I'm afraid.

Listen, I'm so sorry,

but for ethical reasons, I'm not allowed to continue.

I'm really sorry.

No, doctor, wait.

Ethical reasons? I have to understand.

Marina told you we're related. Talk to me, come on.

Please.

Doctor, I beg you.

-They were talking about you, Gloria. -Quiet.

-There's something we need to discuss. -Mm?

Arianna, do me a favor.

Will you please find out where your crazy brother went?

Or we're gonna run out of cars that he can destroy. Go on.

-What is it? -The doctor came to talk to me.

Were you aware that Marina's been sick?

I knew it.

That damn gynecologist couldn't mind her business.

I can report her to the medical association.

There isn't any confidentiality for the patient?

Marina, cut the shit. Come on, how sick? What is it?

That's the reason you came here? Is that why you wanted Andrea to know?

How serious? I wanna see test results.

-Sergio, spare us the whole-- -Hell, no. I'm taking the lead.

The tests are over there. They're in my suitcase.

I learned about the brain cancer while I was carrying him.

And I came here to fix things.

How bad? Do you know?

I just have to do a quick surgery, then a round of chemo.

You know what I say,

"It can't get any darker than the middle of the night."

-Marina, the truth, how bad? -It's about 50-50.

If I do what they say.

You won't tell the truth even about something so serious?

I don't want anyone's pity.

I want you both to listen to me, and not only 'cause I'm sick.

Anyway, the cards said that everything will be okay.

Hmm, the cards…

Yes, the cards.

They're Neapolitan cards and I believe them!

God, I'm so sick of both of you! Would you just let me handle it?

No, Marina, no more of that.

Not now.

And you have to tell Andrea.

If he finds out that you lied again, we're gonna lose him for good.

He won't trust either of us ever again. So you'll stay with him tonight.

He'll sleep here.

And, Marina, talk to him. The truth already.

I will.

But I don't want to explain it yet to Arianna. All right?

I don't get why you didn't say anything sooner.

I mean, why didn't you tell us?

Gloria, please, just-- Will you leave it alone? God!

What, do I need to pray more? Fine. But it makes no difference, it's done.

All right, now go, so I can relax.

Man, all this stress is gonna manifest in my breast milk!

-These are the tests? -Mm. Oh, yes, of course.

You can go right ahead and look.

Medicine's your area of expertise too, right?

Sergio, prosecutor and physician.

You can start an entirely new career doing that.

First you'll convict 'em, then you'll heal 'em.

Yeah, what? I tried to tell you. You didn't believe me.

-Come on, you said you were kidding! -Whatever!

We should find the kids.

It's better if you go.

It's just too hurtful to feel all that hatred from Andrea.

NAME: MARINA DE CICCO DATE OF BIRTH: 12/08/1983

Hey! What's up sweetheart?

What, are you mad? Ugh, God.

I said to pretend like we don't know each other.

If Gloria sees us…

I was just going to the elevator. I don't know you at all, sweetie.

Is your leg feeling any better?

Well, there's no more pain, now that you're here.

Oh my God, calm down.

Chill out for a couple of minutes.

Right here? In front of everyone?

Don't you think it's like a great love story?

You, me, and the third wheel Gloria,

who doesn't want us to be together anymore.

It's just like a rom-com.

-But ours will have a happy ending. -Yeah, well, I hope so.

Come in.

Oh my God, that's really shocking.

-What do you mean shocking? -Well, look.

-It seems like he's sucking her dry. -He's just hungry.

Well, yeah.

That much is pretty obvious.

Oh, I could just be amazed by your tits.

I can't remember the last pair I saw that was real.

I almost forgot what they look like when they're like that.

How are you, doll?

Wonderful.

Oh, so, I brought you a little gift.

For your own protection.

And this is from my own personal collection.

Be gentle.

And Gloria?

So, we've gone an entire hour here without speaking.

Enough, Andre. Put down your phone.

-You're in charge, right? -Yes, that's right.

Because I won't scream this information across the room like I work in a kitchen.

-This is a bummer. -Come on.

Let's talk.

If you start in about Gloria, I'm leaving.

-No, it's not that. -Mm.

For now, it's not.

-All right then. -Wait a minute.

-This is about me. -Mm.

You said you don't like all the secrets.

So there won't be any more.

But you can't be upset with me if you don't like the things I'm saying.

What's going on?

Andre, I'm sick.

But look, don't be scared, because I'm going to get over it.

What are you talking about?

I need care. There's something in my brain.

What is it?

It's a tumor.

-Mamma. -I said don't worry.

I'll have a surgery to remove it very soon,

and some therapy that'll be pretty rough.

You mean chemotherapy?

Yes.

-This is serious then, right? -Oh, sweetie pie.

You're so intelligent, but sometimes you say silly things.

Chemotherapy is the medicine.

It'll make me better. I'll have it, and everything will all be fine.

Not definitely.

Hey, yes, of course it will. I promised I'd only tell you the truth.

What's wrong? It's fine. You don't trust me?

How can I trust you? Really?

It's not possible.

All right, I get your point.

But you'll have to give me your trust. I mean, there's no other choice.

And I'm telling the truth.

Andre, don't cry, honey. It's bad luck.

You have cancer. How am I supposed to react?

Oh, my baby.

Listen to me now.

You can cry for a while,

but don't you dare start treating me like I'm dead, because I'm very alive.

So no more crying, Andre. It's bad luck. Please.

If you don't stop, I'll have to kick you out.

Thank you for coming here.

It's no big deal.

I didn't want to talk about it on the phone, so…

What is it?

Gloria, I want to know the truth.

You talked to the doctor.

Is there more I should know about her illness?

No.

-Nothing that you didn't learn today. -Mm.

Are you thinking the same thing I'm thinking?

Marina made this whole mess because she's afraid she'll actually die?

Yes, that's what I was thinking.

And I really think the whole 50-50 thing is shit.

She's afraid she won't live.

I know. If things were different, I never would have known I have a son.

Hmm.

Who knows, though.

All these years, Marina always said no to letting me adopt him.

She could've…

been thinking about you.

You know, I asked her several times, because I've known Andrea for so long.

I trained him how to run.

You know, right there by the sea, in Naples, and, um,

it's my own love that I passed on to him.

I used to run in high school. I even won some tournaments too.

Little by little, I've gotten to know his strengths and weaknesses.

I know what he really likes, and I know what he doesn't.

The mountains.

One time, I took him, and he wanted to kill me.

And he hates to be barefoot. Um…

He doesn't like people looking at his feet, it's like a phobia.

One time, when he was in middle school, he had this crush.

One of the girls from his class. Uh, Gaia.

He only told me.

He was too embarrassed to tell Marina.

Does he share many secrets with you?

A few, yeah.

Can I ask you a question?

What's the reason you're telling all this to me now?

Are you afraid I might make demands now that I know him?

No. Why would you?

You never even wanted the kid.

Right, I never even wanted him.

Every one of you wants to keep on reminding me of it,

in case I might forget.

Andrea's fortunate you're there.

Have a good night.

Yeah, good night.

-So, um… -Yeah?

What if I lose all my hair?

Why do you even care about that?

-No one will know I'm a woman. -Please, who cares.

Gennaro's mom lost all of her hair, but it eventually came back.

Don't even worry.

You'll be able to borrow a wig from Gloria.

I thought you said that we couldn't mention her anymore.

And plus, Gloria's hair is real.

And it's so amazing.

Hey, you said it. What was it? "Gloria's so gorgeous!"

Please, stop it.

All right, fine.

Will you grab a drink from the vending machine?

I have to take a pill for my headache.

Do you have change?

Hey, Andre, how's it going?

Honestly, bad.

But if she hadn't told me, it would've been worse.

I know.

She acts like it's no big deal.

Hey, it's going to be all right.

-You don't have to worry. -Papa.

Sergio.

Yeah, buddy?

I don't want to go back to Naples.

I don't want to leave Mamma alone.

Are you…

gonna go with Arianna?

No. No, I'll stay here with you guys.

Thanks.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

What are you doing, sir?

I was just…

Sorry, I was just trying to find my wife. She had a baby last night.

Well, congratulations, but she definitely didn't do it here.

Our maternity ward shut down three months ago

due to lack of personnel.

It sounds like you got bad information.

Oh.

Sorry, then.

Have a good one.

-Hurry, we're running out of time! -We have a code blue.

Whoa, hey! Mamma!

No, Mamma! Mamma!

-You're not allowed in! -Mamma!

Mamma! No!

Mamma.