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That thing's going pretty well out here.

She'll be open for business in a week or so.

Will you come home then?

Yeah, I suppose so.

Why, you been missing me?

Well, life here hasn't exactly been a bundle of fun recently.

But don't tell Tessa I said that.

I think she's missing me too.

She is. She's doing a very good job of hiding it.

Anyway, you'll find out for yourself soon.

What do you mean?

She's coming out to see you.

When? Tomorrow.

Blimey, that's a bit short -noted, isn't it?

Why didn't you warn me?

I've been trying to call you for three days.

Yeah, I know, I know. It's the Russian phone system.

Well, what's up?

Doesn't she trust me?

No, she doesn't.

But that's not it.

Bam Black's asked her to do a full report on the first project.

I wouldn't say she was over the moon about it, either.

She had a date at the weekend.

Who with?

No, it doesn't matter.

I don't care.

It's a free agent.

It's her life.

Well, this is it.

Well, it's very... Do me a favour, Tess. Don't finish that sentence.

Would all of you fit in here? You, the three boys and the au pair?

Yeah, as long as we don't all breathe out at the same time.

You could set up a rota, I suppose.

Oh, come on, Tess. It's not that bad, I suppose.

I mean, at least it's got four bedrooms.

This wardrobe's a good size. That's the fourth bedroom.

When do you move in?

Thursday.

Why don't you put up the curtains?

A couple of chairs, a sofa.

Oh, I'm not sure about the sofa.

I mean, if we keep the sofa, we may have to get rid of one of the boys.

Mind you, a sofa doesn't answer back.

It's all signed and sealed.

Yep.

There's just one thing I'm worried about.

What?

What do I tell them at school?

What's wrong with their moving house? No, no, I mean about Simon and me.

You still haven't told them?

No.

It won't matter, though, will it?

It might.

Oh, I see.

Have you heard from Simon recently?

Well, he rings every night to talk to the boys, and we...

exchange pleasantries.

But, well, it's not like it was on our honeymoon.

What about Frank?

What about Frank?

Well, you're going to Russia to see him tomorrow.

I'm going to see the project he's working on. I'm not going to see Frank.

I mean, I worry.

What about?

Someone like Frank.

What do you mean, someone like Frank?

Well, he's not going to stay on the open market much longer.

That's the trouble with Frank.

He thinks he can stay on the open market forever.

Hello?

Hello? Who is it?

Hang on a minute.

Do you know what time it is, Max?

I've been trying to reach you all week.

I've got everything set up.

Good. Good.

What's the weather like then?

Do you realise it's the middle of the night here, don't you? I know that.

Listen, I'm really looking forward to this trip.

I've only ever been to Spain before, except that time I went to Corfu with

lads. I don't remember much about that either.

Max, you sure you know the way?

I've written down all the places I've got to go through.

Battersea, Clapham... Say goodnight, Max.

Is everything all right?

Yes, it's fine.

Hey!

Did you bring everything Sandra told you to? Yeah.

Newspapers? Yeah.

Garlic rolls?

Yes. Underground deodorant? Yes. Condoms?

So, how was your flight?

An aeroplane.

When the steward held up the life jacket, the Russian passengers thought

a rapid flight.

You're lucky.

On mine, they wanted to eat it.

The elastic band... Oh, great!

So what do we do now?

We use your cell -net phone to call the AA.

Oh, very well.

What do you think we do?

We wait for someone to come along.

Well, how's it going then?

I've got a couple of projects off the ground.

10 or 12 under consideration, it's fine.

No, I mean about you.

You seen anyone?

I saw Diane yesterday.

You know what I mean.

I thought we were going to keep this strictly business, Frank.

Here we are.

I was just curious, that's all.

There is no one, Frank, absolutely no one, and that includes you.

Good.

Good? Yeah, because... Look, I've been out here a few weeks now and...

Well, I've been thinking.

What else have you been doing back?

No.

I wasn't going to tell you this, but under the circumstances... There are no

circumstances. I just didn't want you to find out before... There

we are.

Someone always shows up, eventually.

That's her?

Yes.

Marisha. I thought so.

What does that mean? I thought so.

A perfectly innocent observation. It doesn't mean anything at all.

Well, you're like Marisha. She's a very bright girl.

She won't be that bright if she'd taken that with you.

Professor Piggott may introduce Dr.

Marisha Wozniński.

Doctor of Philosophy.

I'm an economist, actually.

Come and meet Dimitri.

It's really impressive.

You must have been working very hard. Ah, yes, but when I'm a rich capitalist,

I'll make up for it later.

Especially when I have a big Mercedes.

What is this? The Gospel According to Galba.

It works quite plainly. Look over there.

It looks great.

Really.

I'm very pleased.

Thank you, miss.

I mean it.

You've done a really good job on this. I do know what I'm doing, Tessa. This is

not the dodgy scam you seem to think it is. I know.

Look, don't you think we ought to try to be... Friends?

Yes, why not?

Let's have dinner tonight.

I can't tonight.

Marisha's cooking.

Hey, Marisha, what are you doing here?

I don't know.

Look, Frank managed to get some decent meat today.

You're more than welcome to join us.

No.

I hate to intrude.

Come on!

Right. Ready, girls?

Jawohl, my leader.

Got everything, have we?

Passports, driving licenses, Yorkie bars.

Right.

Wagons, roll!

Will you lend me your luggage?

No, thanks.

Good idea of yours to stay in France.

Excuse me.

May I see a menu?

Dollars? Yes, yes. Do you have a menu?

Hot or cold?

No, I don't think... No menu. Hot or cold?

Do you have any caviar?

Ten dollars.

I'm hungry.

Where have I been? Where have I been? Where have I been?

Where have I

been?

You know that.

You've been very

quiet this evening.

Well, been eating, haven't I?

Fruit don't be mouthful.

You know what I'm saying.

Are you having second thoughts?

I'll have second to that, sure. I reckon that must be the best Lancashire hotpot

this side of Tashkent.

Frank, I'm talking about us.

Are you having cold feet about me?

You don't have cold feet, you get them.

But are you?

Well, why should I?

Because of Tessa.

Hey, hey.

I've told you, that's all over.

Have you told her?

About what?

About me coming back to London with you.

No.

There's no reason why I should, really.

You won't change your mind. Oh, blimey.

Listen, we've got your visa, we've got somewhere to stay, and I've got job

interviews lined up for you all over England. What more do you want?

I want to meet Elton John.

I'll pick that.

Are you sure?

This is still what you want, Frank?

Yes.

You're what I want.

Look, you don't come back with me.

I'm staying here.

I think, on the whole, I do prefer the idea of London.

How about dessert?

That's just what I was thinking about.

I can't compete with that.

I'm sorry, Max.

So why'd you do it, though?

My proper passport was confiscated.

Yes? Oh, I better bother with the fraud squad. They're a business I used to own.

So where'd you get this one?

Look whom it was, I'm remanded port open. Said if I ever needed a passport,

could run me one up. And a very nice job he did, too.

Shame nobody told him they'd been marooned for the last three years.

They'll be impounding the lorries, sir. Just the formality. You should be able

to get it back within a week or so. A week?

He's likely to be with us a little longer.

Send us a postcard, Max.

Frank will bleed and kill me.

What are you doing here? I live here.

I tried the branch of Claridge's on the other side of town.

On balance, this was more convenient for Demetrius. I thought you were staying

at Marisha's.

Can't stand it. Too quiet.

Tess, there's something I wanted to say. You don't need to say anything at all.

Frank, come quick. We have a big problem.

Mr. Carlos.

Yes. Now, what's all this about?

I am Vladimir Roscovich, director of the State Farm, and this is Frau Louise

Arnheim of the German Food Combined, AIP.

Oh, I've never heard of them.

AIP's turnover last year was 7 billion marks. It doesn't really matter whether

you have heard of us.

Please.

Last month, we signed a contract with Herrn Rathkowicz to build a freezer

to serve this region. Did you?

Well, you've missed the boat, haven't you?

Oh, I don't think so.

Next week, my team arrives.

They'll bring everything with them.

The facility will be functional 23 days later.

Heil Hitler.

Well, we're not afraid of a little competition, are we, Dimitri?

No. Neither are we.

We will offer the independent farmers prices you cannot match.

Until we have put you out of business.

Oh, really?

Well, we'll see about that.

The Baumblat Foundation's got deep pockets, too.

Frank, may I have a word?

You have no right to throw the Foundation's money around in some

piss higher than you can, competition.

Vladimir.

We have things to do.

Come on, let's get out of here.

What? Then to believe you had everything under control. Look, you've got no idea

what it's like trying to work under these conditions.

This place is still going through a revolution.

I mean, the right hand doesn't know what the right hand's doing. You should have

checked. I did check. With your customary efficiency. That's a low blow

Okay, okay.

Let's just say maybe you're mine.

Or then again, maybe it was.

Frank, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have known.

Why?

Vladimir and I are old friends.

Oh, I can see you've got everything under control now.

Now look, if you're trying to imply that Marisha is working for the other

side... I'm just implying that if you thought with your head instead of your

groin for once, the Bound Black Foundation might not have wasted two

dollars. We can see this mob off. I mean...

They would rather sell their produce, these independent farmers, to Dimitri.

Isn't that right, Dimitri? I'm sorry, I'm not throwing good money after bad.

Where are you going? I don't know.

England, I hope.

Hey, Frank.

I have an idea how we can slow the Germans down.

Yeah? A cousin of mine was a demolition expert in the Afghanistan army for $1

,000. No, no, no, no, no. I really don't think so. Why not?

It worked in 1942.

All I want to do is telephone England, this side of the collapse of the Western

civilization as we know it. Is that so much to ask?

Yes, sir.

Would you tell this Russian charm school dropout that I have to phone England

urgently? You could have phoned from the Europe hotel.

Now she tells me.

She said she'll try to book you a call for the day after tomorrow.

I said urgently.

It is urgent.

Shit!

Bloody useless woman!

Best all over country.

I know, but it's the only one we have.

Fancy coffee?

I'd love one. But they won't have any here.

You see, this won't be the first AIP project in Russia.

No.

They set up a joint venture two years ago with a state farm in the south to

and market citrus fruit.

They offered the top prices.

All the small growers signed up.

Then AIP halved the price.

They said there was a world glut, and most of the farmers were put out of

business. But why? What was the point?

AIP and the state farm were in partnership.

With the little growers out of the way, the state farm had the market to

themselves.

That's why Dimitri's plant must succeed.

We don't want monopoly capitalism.

We need competition.

I know all this must be very difficult for you, but it is too important

to let your feelings harm the project.

I don't know what you mean.

I mean you and Frank.

So you'll reconsider?

Reconsider what?

Pulling the plug on Dimitri.

Pepsi, McCall.

Spitiva.

Hi, Tess.

Fancy another?

All right.

Since they don't seem to have anything else.

Yes, sure.

You're lucky to get that.

It's ridiculous.

They make vodka, you can't get vodka.

They make beer, you can't get beer.

Spitiva.

He says they've got kvass.

Hey, what's that?

It's a traditional Russian drink made out of fermented week -old bread.

Very refreshing.

I'll take your word for it.

So, I hear you had a nice little chat with Marisha.

Yeah,

well, now you know.

Why, Demetrius' coal store has to go ahead.

Why the Foundation has to back him.

And why we can't let the Krauts walk in here and just take over. Frank, will you

stop giving me orders? You're forgetting who works for whom around here. You're

just the hired help.

It's not fair that Dimitri suffers just because of your personal feelings about

me.

The poor guy's hardly got two Kopecks to rub together, but he's sunk it all into

this freezer plant.

I know.

That's why I think the Foundation should stand by him.

What?

Really? Really.

You're not just winding me up.

I was before, but I'm not now.

Oh, great.

This course for champagne.

What, here?

You must be joking.

Is that a food queue?

It is, unless they're selling cup final tickets.

Stop, shut.

Yeah, well, it's open tomorrow morning.

They probably had a rumour of milk.

Have you started smoking?

No.

Two hundred are for trading and two hundred are for Marussia.

The chocolates are for her as well.

They're her favourites.

So, is it love?

Or what Max would call a nice bit of native totty.

I am crazy about her.

And next month?

What do you mean?

You won't be here much longer. Sooner it'll be time to move on. Different time

zone, different girl.

No.

I knew you didn't understand.

She's coming with me.

Back home?

Yeah. I've got her a visa.

What sort of visa?

Fiancé's visa.

Frank, the Barn Black Foundation is a high -profile international aid agency.

Yeah, I know. I've seen the letterhead, it's so... So it won't look very good

when people find out you're bringing back your girlfriend under false

Who's talking about false pretenses?

Come on.

Yes.

What are you looking so miserable about?

You don't love him.

You don't even like him.

Hello?

Marshall?

No, no, no.

It's just that I booked this call two days ago. I'd given up hope.

No, everything's going fine, fine.

I have to say, Frank's doing really well.

Good

morning.

Is it?

Congratulations. You have it looking very impressive.

Cheers.

Of course, it won't survive once we open here.

Very good.

I'll deal with it if you don't mind, Frank.

Good morning, Frau Arnheim. Good morning.

I was simply saying, this may not be a very good investment.

I think you could lose a great deal of money here. At Barnblatt's, we have

fairly deep pockets.

I think you'll find we can keep Dimitri going for quite some time.

No matter how strong the competition.

I wonder perhaps if Dmitri Kapoliev would like to come to some sort of

arrangement. I just want to have my own business.

You may end up with nothing.

Max,

this don't look good, mate.

Nothing's going to stop me getting these lorries through to Frank, not after

we've come all this way.

Frank?

Hmm?

I like that, Sam.

Oh, really? Good.

Do you still like her?

Well, of course I still like her.

This good's all over. Doesn't mean to say we have to be enemies, you know.

I don't think it is all over between you two. Don't be dark. Of course it is.

Not as far as she's concerned.

Marisha, Tessa was the one that finished it.

She's been telling me that for the last six months.

You couldn't have thought it was over if you kept asking for so long?

Just took a little time for me to catch on, that's all.

Why are you saying all this?

Well, not that it matters to me.

Did you say something?

Nothing.

Just my imagination.

Hey, come on.

Come on, what's the matter?

What's this new government edict about, then?

Nothing important.

Just another bureaucrat trying to keep himself busy.

Pity there's not an export market in it.

Russia will be the world leader.

Hey.

You fancy going to the movies?

Sorry,

I can't.

Something's came up.

I have a meeting.

I wish I could.

No!

No, it's running. It sounds lovely.

Yeah, it is.

If you've got any ideas about warnings or if you can forget it. No, no, no.

I'm glad you're giving Frau Anna some competition. It's good for the Russian

people. You don't have a right for that.

No.

It's cold. Is there somewhere we can talk?

So, you're taking Marisha to England?

Yes, I am.

Is that why you've come here, to try and stop us?

We've been divorced already now for two years.

Divorced? You mean you were married?

In Russia, you have to be married before you can have a divorce. It's just the

way that we do things here.

No.

Marisha knows how to keep a secret.

She's a very special girl.

Sounds like you're going to miss her.

Always.

Look, I'm sorry, but if it wasn't me... I know that.

It'd take a long time to get over someone.

But you have to want to.

How long were you married?

Seven years.

Any kids?

How come you split up then?

Well, this didn't help.

I'm not sure. I've never been sure.

It's because I missed out on two jobs in a row.

You're kidding.

The second one wasn't my fault. There was a KGB report.

It was inaccurate, but... They believed it.

But she's a wonderful girl.

But she's also very ambitious.

So am I.

What's wrong with that?

Look, I don't think I understand what you're trying to say.

It's a song about a young shepherd boy.

What about Marisha?

You snob!

Come on.

Look at that.

Up and running.

I saw it through and did it my way.

Yeah, I know.

Any word from Max yet? No, not yet.

He could have been here days ago.

It is a long way, you know. Max and Max.

Max never lets me down.

It's not you I'm worried about. There's 300 ,000 tied up in those lorries.

Yes, sir.

Just relax, will you?

So when are you going back?

Flying out tomorrow.

Look, Tess, I know that I sort of barged my way into this Bound Black thing.

Yes, you did, didn't you?

Yeah, and I've got to admit, at the time, I thought it was a good way for

and I to get back together.

Oh, look, stupid reason I couldn't see that now.

I have some papers to collect from the office.

What's this about, Frank?

Well, in this project, I've really enjoyed doing it.

I won't top and save me out of it, but it's been... Well, it's been worthwhile.

Unless you found true love.

Oh, well, is that... Yeah.

I wasn't thinking about that. I was thinking about the foundation.

Look, Tess, if you want me to leave Farnblatt's, I will, but... No, no, I

want you to do that.

But I know it's none of my business, but, uh... I've been thinking about

Marisha.

And?

Well... Do you think she might just be using you to get out of here?

No, I don't.

She's highly intelligent.

I've no doubt she'll set Britain alight.

Yes, she will.

But that isn't why she's going.

Are you sure?

You can't leave it alone, can you? I'm sorry, it's none of my business.

That's right.

Oh, blimey, Max, where you been?

We've been stuck here at the border for three days.

Why? Cos a bloke with a big gun wanted us to do a bit of rum running for him.

He's got enough to open a pub now, so we'll be on our way tomorrow.

Just get here as soon as you can, will you? We thought we'd stop off on the way

for a bit of a sunbathe and a paddle.

Max! All right.

What was it like with Vladimir?

What was what like?

Sex.

Stop that again.

Marisha.

Dear Frank, I'm sorry, but I have decided not to come to England with you

all.

I love you very much.

But with deep regret and sorrow, realize that your future is not with me.

I will always remember you with much affection.

Love, Marisha.

Marisha?

Hi.

Are you alone?

Yeah.

Because it's important.

Really?

Frank, what is it?

Nothing.

Frank?

It's Marisha.

She's decided she wants to stay in Russia after all.

Why?

I don't know.

She doesn't say.

What?

I'm so sorry.

Good morning.

May I offer you a cup of coffee?

No, thank you. I swear I knew nothing about this till this morning.

Can we just establish what the hell is going on? The regional government seems

to have changed their policy on joint ventures. So they have decided that only

one joint venture license can be issued in each district.

for any potential industry.

And we have obtained the license for this district.

What?

This is absurd. Russia needs all the help it can get.

I know.

Bureaucrat. Well, what about Dmitry? You know he's sunk everything he's got into

this project.

That is very unfortunate.

But I'm sure the Baumblatt Foundation will reimburse him.

With your deep pocket?

What do you know about this?

No, did you?

No, of course not, but you were here.

When did this absurd lighting system start?

Last month.

And when did you apply for our audience?

Does it concern you?

They applied yesterday.

So, I think it is game, set and match.

That is a reference to the game of telly, which I understand is no longer

competitively in England.

So that's it, is it?

Yes.

You've got to do something for Dimitri.

Buy his plant.

Do we need it, Vladimir?

Look,

you've got to give him something.

Why?

To show that you Germans are not just heartless, vindictive bastards who go

around starting wars.

The old war guilt.

When will you British stop living in the past?

Yes.

5 ,000 miles.

Now he is a ruble billionaire.

Happy?

Frank,

I'm sorry about what I said about Marisha using you as a passport to

was wrong.

Frank. Bloody cow!

What?

Marisha. She knew about the licensing system. She never told me.

Why? Think she told Armhut? Well, it wasn't the Bleeding Tooth Fairy, was it?

How could she do this to me? How?

I don't know, Frank.

Well, go on and say it. What?

If I'd have kept my mind on the project, if I hadn't got involved with some

local gold digger, all this wouldn't have happened. That's what you're

isn't it? No, of course not.

Yeah, well, you're wrong.

million of the foundation's money down the Russian toilet.

I wouldn't be surprised if Marshall Bambleton just had bought the whole

foundation, put his money into a baseball team or something.

Yes?

Yes.

Max?

Max?

Marisha?

Where the hell are you?

Frankfurt? Look, I've got job interviews lined up for you all over England.

That is stupid. That is bloody ridiculous.

Because I say so.

And what about poor Dimitri?

I suppose you don't give a toss about him.

You know, I don't believe you, Marisha.

What's ridiculous?

Well, she's fit for a walk out.

I wasn't sure I loved her.

I'd feel obligated if I took her to London. I mean, what right has she got

know a bloody word like obligated?

So she's going to work for Arnheim's company in Frankfurt instead, is she?

Put it in one.

She sells Dimitri down the river and a nice little job company Mercedes.

What did she say about Dimitri?

Oh, some bullshit about how he'd be all right.

That's all we need, the bloody cowboy.

I've arrived, and to prove it, I'm here.

Where do you want the trucks?

Battersea. Eh?

Take them back. The game's off.

You're kidding.

He's kidding, isn't he, Tess?

Oh, come on. You know what we've been through.

You'll get paid, won't you?

They will.

Well, at least let's have a cup of tea in the Jimmy first. Just take them back,

Max.

How are my friends? How are you?

I'm going to tell him what you're like. You're the project leader.

What is it? What's wrong?

Sorry. I'll be right quick.

Berisha knew about the new life, I tell you.

Richard told Arnheim first.

Anyway, we managed to persuade Arnheim to give you some compensation.

Mr. Funny.

Don't you see?

Without a license, it's illegal for you to start trading.

So, this is Russia.

I go to the ministry, bribe the right man.

I give him 100 marks.

He will give me a piece of paper to say we are in another district.

This is free market, Frank.

With hard currency, you can buy anything.

Would Marisha know that? Of course she knows. She was a Prachik for ten years.

Now, when are my trucks arriving?

It can leave you crying.

Love hurts.

It can turn you upside down. Oh, how love hurts.

So if it's just a game that you're playing, you better

know that love hurts.

There's no doubt about it.

Love hurts.

But who can live without it? Oh, how love hurts.

So you better run and hide, but remember,

love hurts you just the same.

Love hurts you just the same. The...