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Giacomo, what are you doing?

I do not want to forget the moment.

Oh.

What is it you are writing?

A manual on lovemaking.

Oh. Can I see it?

Later, mi amore.

Right now.

We have work to do.

My husband!

My fiance.

Blasphemous fiend, you have gone too far. This time we will turn you over to

authorities.

Dang. What's going on?

I guess you haven't heard the news.

Getting married?

Oh.

Roberto Giannini has agreed to play with the university soccer team tonight in a

charity fundraiser.

Buongiorno.

I'm not.

I am.

Buongiorno.

The Roberto Giannini? Yeah.

You have no idea who that is, do you? Not a clue.

He's on a book signing tour of the United States before going back to Italy

the World Cup. President Morris convinced him to play for us.

What's his book?

His autobiography, Soccer's Casanova.

You're serious?

Apart from being a playboy, he wants you to find a book he believes Casanova

wrote, his book of love.

Easy, easy.

You've got to be careful.

Are you who I think you are?

Who do you think I am?

You know.

I'm afraid so.

Roberto Giannini.

You're sharing.

God. God.

President Morse, I would hardly call Casanova's book of love a relic. That's

starters.

As for him doing us a favor, he's here promoting his book. We're doing him a

favor. For you to volunteer my services is completely out of line.

No, I would not like to come to your office to discuss this.

Why?

Because I'm not even remotely interested in helping some egocentric soccer jock

load another round of ammo in his... I'll, uh...

get back to you.

You are more beautiful than I was ever told.

So, you are a fan of Casanova?

Merci.

What do you know about him?

What everyone else knows.

That he's the world's greatest lover.

It would please me more than anything to find his legendary book of love.

I see.

Why?

Excuse me, I don't understand.

Why do you want to find it? It's basically a sex manual.

It's got no sex manual.

How can anyone resist?

I certainly would.

Really?

Are you sure?

Yes.

Really?

The book is only legend, Roberto.

It probably doesn't even exist.

Maybe. But if it does, I'm sure you can find it.

Did you just hear what I said?

My ears were not receiving.

I was consumed with a stunning visual.

I have to be honest with you, Roberto. This relic doesn't particularly interest

me.

Sidney, please, I hate it when women say no to me.

You'll get used to it.

Currently, it's 7 .55 a .m. in Milan.

Temperature is 18 degrees Celsius, 65 Fahrenheit.

The exhibition of Casanova in Milano.

It's going to show pieces that are over 100 years old. Can you imagine?

No.

I'm sure you can, Sydney.

I really can't, Roberto.

Of course not.

Ah, my manager's not going to be pleased with me at all. I was supposed to go

home to do one of those cake ads.

Cake?

You know, cake.

Beefcake. Same, same.

Go ahead, feel it.

That's okay.

It's very hard.

I'm sure it is. I work with weights, you know.

Great. Don't be afraid. Touch it. Feel it. Do what you like. Go ahead. I'm sure

it's very hard, but I just don't want to touch it.

I think you have a problem with intimacy, Sidney.

I do not have a problem with intimacy. I just don't want to touch it. No,

Casanova's autobiography is fascinating.

The history of my life. That's right.

You read it? I read it. You read it?

You didn't? No.

Oh. What most people don't realize about Casanova was that he was more than a

ladies' man. He was a poet. That's right.

An artist, a novelist, a diplomat, even a spy.

He wasn't just a great lover. He was a philosopher about love.

Genuine love cannot ever be seen.

The inscription on the title page.

That's right.

No, Roberto, the question is, what are you doing here? We're supposed to be in

Rome. I told you, I was looking for the Book of Love.

I've worked hard for these endorsements. They're very lucrative.

Kate, this is important to me. More important than your financial future?

doing fine. I got money forever.

How many years do you think you have left? Oh, dear.

What if you get hurt?

They won't want your face on a cereal box. Kate, I don't want to talk about

this. No, you never do.

Kate, I'm sorry.

Please, don't be angry.

Where are you staying? With your uncle again? The rich one, huh?

Yes, he treats me.

Hello, here they come.

The ones who are going to help me find the book. Sydney, Nigel, my manager,

Crowley. Hello.

Hi. Hi.

You did a great game for the university.

You scored the winning goal.

Always does.

Kate doesn't share my passion for the book a lot.

I see you.

Ciao.

I only want the best for him.

I understand.

This search, it comes at the expense of too many other things.

Look, the last thing I want to do is get in the way of his game, but he wants

his book, and it's our job now to find it.

Hopefully you can do it quickly.

We'll try.

I'd appreciate that.

So would his fans.

We'll try to make it as quick and painless as possible.

We love you.

This is the most extensive Casanova exhibit in 50 years.

Casanova studied medicine with Dr. Godsey in Padua.

He fell in love with his little sister, Bettina.

His law degree.

Don't tell me he was a violinista as well.

In the orchestra's San Samuel Theater.

From his spy period.

Is there anything that he could not do?

Maintain a healthy, mature relationship.

What did you think was this?

One can only imagine.

A monk, how curious.

It's more like a peeping Tom.

Well, I still don't see any reference or clue to his book of love.

No.

Signor Giannini.

Ciao.

Is there anything I can do for you, sir?

I'm sure there is.

I mean, regarding the exhibit.

Ah, um...

Can you tell me if there's anything about Casanova's book of love?

Yes, everybody asks about that, but there's really no proof that he ever

such a book.

So I'm afraid you'll have to learn about it some other way. If you insist.

Casanova.

Yes, everything Casanova wanted everybody to know about his life and his

he wrote in his autobiography.

The original handwritten text is right over there.

The original?

Yes, it's done in his own hand.

It's an old Italian.

A vernacular particular to Venice in the 1700s.

Love cannot ever be seen.

What is it? Well, the inscription is translated incorrectly.

It's not genuine love cannot ever be seen. That's idiomatic translation.

Literal translation is true love is invisible to the naked eye.

Had to be naked in there somewhere.

I want a closer look at this manuscript.

We will reopen in one hour at 2 o 'clock.

Thank you.

It is booked.

Casanova mentions that he delivered secret messages in invisible ink while

was spying.

You think he wrote something in invisible ink? I don't know, but that

got me curious.

True love is invisible to the naked eye.

And then there's this.

Tell me all the space between the lines.

How do we check it?

Well, in Casanova's time, he would have used lemon juice to reactivate the ink.

I wouldn't take that chance.

The paper's too old.

We need something ultraviolet.

The machine they used to scan currency to check the watermark.

I think I have it. Too

much garlic.

My dear, my dear friend, Umberto, if you are reading

this message, message, if you're reading this message, then I am

no longer, no longer of this earth.

Nigel. What?

The Italians, although notorious for long lunches, do have to come back

sometimes. I'm doing my best, okay? My 17th century Italian is just a little

rusty. Don't you hurry.

My beloved book.

It's in the garage.

Garage. Oh, the garden. The garden. The garden of... Earthly delight.

Yes. That's that painting we saw.

Go there.

Go there and introduce yourself to Isabella.

Isabella? And she will give it to you.

Close the garden. Seal it with a last kiss.

Go upstairs and...

And toast my life.

Lord, it rose.

Ciao. Ciao.

Anna?

Come inside. Does the term gilded rose mean anything to you? Gilded rose?

Yes, it's a drink. A drink?

Yes, well, Casanova, when he would travel, he returned from the Far East,

brought back star anise.

Gave it to a bartender, one of his favorite cafes, and that's what he

It was his favorite.

The cafe?

Oh.

Ah, Cafe Biagio. Yes, it's still there.

Does it look the same? Oh, no, no. It's completely redone.

I must go. Ciao. What?

Completely redone?

Well, the clue says to get the gilded rose upstairs from the garden.

Maybe they didn't redo what was underneath.

Let's hope.

Fuck, Kate, I know. I promised I'd be back today. Ma, we almost find the book.

Ah, look, I call you back.

Say, I call you back.

Ciao. Ciao.

Hey, Bella.

Gracias.

Well, to great minds.

Pure hearts.

Hard bodies.

Salude.

Well, I guess we can acquire tea.

All right.

The message said Umberto would come upstairs when he got the book.

So that means we must go downstairs.

We can't very well just explore their basement.

No, but we certainly have the right to use the toilet.

And that is no doubt in the basement.

Gracias.

Well,

this is more like it.

There's some kind of fresco behind here.

Anything?

Well, maybe.

Let's move it up.

That's it, Johnny!

Nice catch.

Thanks.

You know, I used to play a bit of soccer myself.

The exhilaration of watching the ball slam into the back of the net never

you, no matter how many times you score.

Right,

yes.

Thank you, Roberto. I'm fine now.

Why are you afraid of me?

I'm not afraid of you. I think you are.

I'm glad you think you know me so well.

I would not disappoint you.

I think we should get back to what we were doing.

Of course.

Look at this.

Something in here.

Spilled with a kiss?

Nothing. What are you looking for?

Usually there's a latch or a lever.

Something hidden that opens the entrance.

So beautiful.

So beautiful.

Robredo, please.

You've got to be kidding me.

You have to admit, it's original.

This is where Casanova did his best work.

Next part of the message says, find Isabella, introduce yourself to her, and

she will give you the book.

Who is Isabella?

Maybe one of Casanova's lovers.

Introduce yourself to Isabella.

All right.

Hello, I'm Nigel.

Mia bella Isabella.

Buona sera.

What are you doing?

Because I know it's Book of Love.

His life secrets of making love to women.

It's going to be a fascinating read, I'm sure.

Don't you think?

Not really interested.

Huh? No.

You're not even in the slightest bit curious?

Not really.

Oh.

Oh. I think they are.

Thank you.

You got the book.

You got the book.

I didn't even see him

coming. I'm so sorry, Roberto.

I'm going to go call Kate.

I'm sure she'll be quite happy to hear about this.

I was this close. I had it in my hands.

It's not like you said.

I must be jet -lagged. You don't get jet -lagged.

I blew it, okay?

Let's just drop it.

Right.

You think the guys from the basement are working with the guy on the scooter?

They had to be. They knew exactly what they were looking for.

That's why the guy in the suit took off. He knew somebody else would mop up

after him.

They must have followed us from the museum to the cafe.

Do you see the tattoo on his arm?

Yeah, some kind of snake.

I've seen it before. I can't remember where.

She's leaving.

Her uncle's driver has taken her to the airport.

She wouldn't even talk to me. You can't let her leave like this, Roberto.

Why not?

Because she's in love with you.

Kate? Yes, very much so.

How do you know?

You don't need a book for some things.

Don't let her leave like this.

Why are we stuck?

I heard your flight's been delayed.

Kate, I can't let you go.

I know you're very angry and it's my fault and I'm sorry.

Why don't we talk about this over lunch?

Just you and me and... Kate, what are you doing with the book of love?

You stole it.

You did it.

My understanding is you never actually had possession.

Kate, how could you do this?

How could you do this? Do what?

You know.

I don't know. You must know. I don't know. You don't know?

No, no.

Then take your damn book.

You deserve it.

Kate, after everything I've done for you... What you've done for me?

Uh -huh.

What have you done for me? I've done lots of things for you.

Do you want to know what you've done?

Yes. Do you really want to know what you've done? Yes.

Take me for granted!

Without as much as a simple thank you!

I love women.

You love yourself.

I am told it's quite healthy to be in love with yourself. You're a spoiled,

arrogant brat.

You're impossible.

I know that.

But why did you steal my book?

If you can't figure it out, you don't deserve to know.

Oh, my God.

Oh, God.

What's going on? Nothing.

I knew it could be done.

God.

Coming.

problem what's that um

it's uh it's it's a long story

sydney

what are you doing you've got to be kidding me

tag team match

She was angry.

We got that. She stole the book for reasons that are not clear to me.

That's pretty clear to me.

Really? She's trying to get your attention any way she can.

At least we have the book.

Not exactly, Roberto.

What do you mean? She blew it.

Three guys just took off in a beige sports car. They grabbed it.

Again?

It was unavoidable.

Mamma mia, we're lost, but... Maybe not.

I think I remember where I saw that snake before.

When Casanova was alive, he constantly challenged the religious and social

morals of the day.

As a result, he became the target of a tremendous amount of prejudice.

So the monk in the picture represents the church.

Yes. That's right, the church.

Well, the church, as well as the zealous group of monks, they call themselves

the Brothers of Eden.

And this snake must be the serpent from the Garden of Eden. Yes, that's right.

You see, the monks, they dedicated themselves to destroying the evil they

that Adam and Eve had brought to the world, especially the sin of sexuality.

Sexuality is not a sin.

It's a thing of beauty and wonder.

The brothers must have had a hard time with Casanova.

Yes, yes, hard time.

They tormented him, and eventually he had to flee Italy to escape them.

What became of the brothers?

They maintained their monastery in Milano.

They were purged once. They defied the Vatican's orders once too often.

But now, basically, they're a small, quiet, peaceful order.

Dedicated to caring for the poor.

White order dedicated to taking care of the poor, huh?

The guys who stole the book from me were driving that... car.

Lettuce don't often change the spots.

Casanova's book is in there somewhere.

Perhaps, but how are we going to get inside?

Would it help if I distract the monks?

It's a good start.

What is it? Here we go.

I have no idea.

There's got to be some way out of here. A bunch of guys in bathrobes just don't

disappear.

Maybe the snake is the key.

It's always something like a snake or a minotaur or an eight -legged horse.

Seeing monkey, three -headed pig.

Nigel. Sorry.

What are you doing?

Candle work.

The monks had candles.

Very good.

Thanks.

Like a museum of the erotic in here.

What do you

think this is for?

I have no idea.

Well, I might have one or two ideas.

I guess we're stuck here.

Whatever here is.

Interesting toy store you've got here.

They are the work of the devil.

So what are you doing with them?

They are icons of corruption and immorality.

Uh -huh.

So you steal them and stash them?

Yes.

And then what?

Exorcise them.

Of course.

Uh, I'm just curious. What do you do with all the issues of, say, Playboy,

Penthouse, not to mention all those really nasty ones?

Lusty leather girls.

I was told.

That was particularly vulgar.

Let's not forget all those adult videos.

Adult bookstores.

Have I mentioned the World Wide Web? Now, that's huge.

But there's a lot of great stuff. Is it art? Is it porn? Stuff like that.

You've got your work cut out for you.

The things in here are from the past.

From a time when the world did not know the evil they represent.

Because their evil is so powerful, they are our only concern.

So you're kind of like a special interests act.

The book will be exorcised. It will remain sealed in this chamber forever.

I'm afraid the same must be done to you as well.

Oh, I don't think so.

Buongiorno. I was surprised when I got your message.

I was sure you never wanted to see me again, now that I have the book.

I never mix business with pleasure, but... Now that work is

done, I have to admit, I've become quite fond of you.

You know what I mean?

Of course.

So what shall we do about it?

Excuse me?

Shall I get the bill? No, no, no, no, no.

I don't think this would be good for me and you.

Oh. No, no, no, no, no. It's nothing about you, Cindy. It's just I...

Roberto, the book of love isn't going to magically make you into some great

lover. No, but I already am.

I mean, the book is just for finer points to hone my skill and...

It's tough living up to your reputation, isn't it?

It's a joke, isn't it?

No. It makes you more human.

And even sexier.

I don't believe you.

The mind and the heart are the body's two most erogenous zones.

Any man who doesn't love with those parts of himself can never be a great

You believe in that?

Mm -hmm.

Know what else I believe?

You and Kate can make Anthony and Cleopatra look like amateurs.

Hmm. Si.

Why don't you go to her?

Go.

Grazie.

Ciao. Ciao.

Roberto! Ciao!

The book!

Got our tickets?

Good. Good.

Give me the book. Give me the book.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

Have you seen the aspirin?

On my desk.

What happened? I said nothing.

Page 67?

Don't be ridiculous.

It was page 72, I believe.

Well, you wouldn't happen to know where the book is now, would you? I promised

Morse the museum could have it for a month.

Well, last time I saw it was on your desk. It's not there now. Well, it can't

just have got up and walked away. You lock your office every night, and the

people who have a key are you, me, and... Oh.