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(grunting)

- Have something to eat.

- No thanks.

- Are you afraid it'll make you fat?

- I have no reason to worry about that.

- Go ahead, try it.

- You have to come and see my collection.

You'll be greener than me.

- I'm coming back.

(laughing)

I'll see ya.

There's no doubt in our minds, there was no evidence.

- Although a witness swore having seen him.

- Who swore?

- That girl.

- Oh please, would you believe a maid?

I tell you, would you believe a maid?

In our society, don't be ridiculous.

- Oh, that's terrible.

When I think back to the time when I was about 20,

it seems to me like yesterday and I didn't even--

- Hold on my dear, tell our friends I'm sorry,

but I have a very important meeting.

- Now?

- Yes.

- Will you please excuse me?

- Of course, I'm leaving.

Oh, you really respect nothing.

All our friends have come for our daughter's birthday

and your work is more important.

I can't believe that.

You know very well how Alexandra wanted you to be there,

but you like hurting those that you love, right?

- Honey, you know it does not depend on me.

The Cesarini trial starts after tomorrow.

The judge Aiello invited me for dinner

so we can talk about it.

And you know that these informal dinners are decisive.

Aiello judged Cesarini guilty

and I have the opportunity to disculpate him, you know.

It's so important.

- Then why do you keep on doing this job?

Choose a better paid job that could enable you

a family life, no.

For you, judging, condemning, quitting,

it's all that matters to you.

Do you want to know what I think of your job?

In 20 years of marriage,

all it has brought me is the death of our--

- Oh, please, please, darling, stop now.

You know how much I love you both.

You matter to me more than myself.

You both are all my life, you know that.

- I'm not so sure about that.

I feel you're hiding things from me

and that this dinner is just an excuse to slip away.

- Come on, darling.

Don't give me that story, huh?

I love you.

You know I really do.

How can you say such things?

I'd like to know.

- We haven't had sex in weeks.

I want you so badly.

I need your touch, but you don't seem to be turned on.

- Listen, this dinner is very important.

I can't delay it, but I'll try to keep it short.

Be good, wait for me here

and I'll show you I'm still faithful to you.

You're my only love, my one and only.

Iello reserved a table at the restaurant La Sagrestia.

What would really make me happy is you joining me there

once the party's over.

Please, don't say no.

I hope you'll forget about all these bad things then.

- You know very well I can't free myself

'cause of all the guests.

- Well, then why don't you telephone me?

You will see, I've told you the truth.

Oh.

Come on, kiss me.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

(laughing)

I'm leaving, honey.

- But dad.

- Duty calls.

- You're not gonna watch me blow out the candles?

- No, I'd only be late if I stayed, sweetie.

I'm on a very important case in the morning.

- I know.

- Well, have fun tonight.

And remember that of age or not,

you have class tomorrow and you should sleep

if you want to pass your exam.

- All right, I won't go to bed too late.

- Happy birthday, goodbye.

- Bye.

I'm used to it.

- You're so cool.

You look so down.

- I'm sure my husband.

Somebody's asking for you on the phone.

- Thanks, one minute.

- I feel something bad's gonna happen.

- Me too, I've had this feeling all morning.

- Hello?

- Good evening, madam.

I'd like to talk to Judge Glorianic.

- He's not in at the moment.

May I be of some help?

- No, it's professional.

I'm one of his colleagues and I have to talk to him.

Do you know where he is?

- You can reach him tomorrow morning at nine o'clock

if you want at the tribunal.

- I'm sorry for insisting,

but I have to talk to him now.

It's urgent.

- Then call the Segrestia restaurant.

My husband should be there in half an hour.

- The Segrestia restaurant, yes, I know it.

- Do you have the number?

- Yeah, I do.

Good evening.

(laughing)

- Honey, why do you look so glum?

- Why did you tell your wife where you were going?

That's my concern, not hers.

- I didn't have a choice.

Waiter, could we have the receipt, please?

- Right away, sir.

- I had to find an excuse to slip away.

I know it by experience.

What you never believe is usually true.

Whenever my wife gets suspicious,

she still might check on me.

Since she can't let her guests down,

the worst she can do is call me.

I'll tell her I'm discussing the Cesarini case

with the judge and that it's taking longer than expected.

I don't see what the problem is.

- That is exactly the problem.

You always manage to protect your family.

Who do you take me for?

- Stop that, please.

You knew from the start I was married.

- All right, I knew it.

It's just that now it's been four years like this.

A bit too long for a fling.

So either we get together officially or bye-bye,

but it can't go on like this.

- Please, don't make such a show of it.

Let's go to your place instead.

We can go over all of this calmly over there.

We still have a little bit less than an hour left.

- We do?

Oh, but she's too nice with us, your wife.

She even gives us the late pass.

Only for me, I'm no Cinderella.

I'm fed up with spending my nights alone.

Make up your mind or else goodbye.

- Miss.

Wait.

I'm sorry to disturb you,

but the judge asked me to bring you back to your place.

He's afraid you might have some trouble catching a cab.

- Who the hell are you?

- Of course, I'm his bodyguard.

- You must be wrong.

Luigi never told me he had a bodyguard.

- You see, miss, the judge is working

on a very dangerous case and he fears for his life

and that of his kin, but never fear.

With me, you'll be safe.

Come on, let me do my job.

- I don't feel like accepting for the moment

the judge's favors, you know.

- No offense, but we are through.

- As you wish, miss.

- Uh, mister.

On second thought, I've decided to accept your services.

- Well, my car is parked just over there.

- Don't worry, sweetie.

I wanted to apologize again for tonight.

It wasn't what I wanted, but it couldn't be otherwise,

my dear, you understand.

- I know.

- Remember that I love you.

- Me too.

- Good night, sweetheart.

- You too.

- Make yourself comfortable.

- That's very nice of you, but I can't accept this.

The judge wouldn't appreciate it.

He's only asked me to take you back home, that's all.

- Have a seat, please.

It's not a crime.

- All right, but just two seconds.

- Please, five.

- Okay.

- A drink?

- Mm, why not?

- Okay, what do you want?

- Same as you.

You have a nice apartment.

- Thank you.

- The judge is a very pleasant man.

You're not going to stop seeing him

just because of that little argument in the restaurant.

Try to understand him.

(liquid slurping)

All that stress.

The thing is, he has a lot to deal with at the moment,

with this case.

Thank you.

So?

- So, what are we toasting?

- Our friendship.

(laughing)

- The party was fine?

- Yes, except you weren't there.

By the way, did your colleague join you at the restaurant?

- No, what colleague?

- He didn't say his name.

You had just left, so I talked to him.

He said it was important that he had to talk to you.

- So? - So, I advised him

to call the restaurant.

- Has he left a message?

- No, nothing at all.

- Darling, that story of a mysterious colleague

is more than bizarre.

It looks like the way a jealous woman

would try to test her husband.

I don't believe it.

- Don't be silly.

- Am I being?

You are looking beautiful tonight.

More beautiful than ever.

Would you like to do something for me?

I'd like you to caress yourself.

Please.

- Why don't you undress first?

- Later, darling.

Right now, I just want to watch you.

Do me that favor.

- Not too much.

- Not higher than the rim of the glass.

- Not too much, I said.

- And drink this up, up, up, up, up.

Hey, listen.

- What?

- Your story has moved me a lot.

It's given me an idea.

You should write a book, a fake love letter,

just to tease him.

Let me take care of it.

- Yeah, good idea.

All right, I'll write what you say.

- Well.

My dear judge.

No, my dear Luigi.

It's more intimate.

I love you so much

and you're threatening to kill me.

Write it down.

If I'm leaving, it's for our own good.

And 'cause you frighten me.

Good, I beg you, don't make me pay for leaving you.

I hope that you'll understand

that you won't put your threat into action.

Your love, Gina.

Show me.

That's so funny.

But it makes me feel like doing more games.

Show me how beautiful you are.

Show me your charms.

You're splendid.

You really turn me on.

I feel you like me, huh?

- Wait, we'll be better in the bedroom.

- Hmm.

Hmm.

Show me the way, my lovely one.

Ah.

That's a nice bedroom.

Almost as pretty as you are.

You've drunk too much, baby.

Go on, let yourself go to undress me, strip for me.

I can feel you're as excited as I am.

Go on.

Yeah.

Show me how beautiful.

Yeah, turn me on.

Oh, yeah.

Show me your tits, please, show me.

Yeah, slowly, oh.

Oh, yeah.

Slowly.

Oh, my tits.

Your nipples are hard.

Oh, yeah.

Put it in your mouth, baby.

Your tongue is so wet, oh.

Yeah, stroke me.

Oh, baby.

Baby.

Come on, put me in your mouth, oh, yeah.

More, baby.

Put it all inside, oh, yeah.

Oh.

Well, I count on you for tomorrow morning for the opening of the trial.

I will be there. I hope you can put an end finally to that case once and for all.

Have a good day. See you tomorrow.

In my office, please.

I have a lot of work on this file. Don't let anyone disturb me. All right, your honor.

Well... Fucking shit.

Hello? Am I at Gina Rossini's?

Yes, who's speaking? May I talk to Miss Gina Rossini, please?

Not really. Not at the moment. She's pretty busy right now. She can't talk to you. Who

do I have to announce? Excuse me, but where's Gina Rossini?

Please, would you mind telling me who's calling? Hello?

Mummy! Mummy!

What are you doing with your coat on? I'm going to revise with Leah.

Oh, I'm afraid it's not possible, sweetheart. Why?

I had to go somewhere in an emergency. Since I didn't have the car, I borrowed your scooter.

Oh? And I punctured. Mummy, why didn't you say it right away?

I could have had it repaired. I'm sorry, sweetheart, but yesterday was so...

How am I going to do now? You can still take the bus.

Are you kidding? It takes ages. What do you want me to tell you, honey? I'm

really sorry, but what can I do? Go open the door, please.

Yes? Good morning, miss. I'd like to talk to the

judge, if I may. He's not here for the moment, but excuse me,

there's a man who wants to talk with Dad. I'll let him in.

Come in, please. My respects, madam.

Good morning. I'm looking for your husband. Do you know where I can find him?

He's not at the house. He must be at the tribunal. But if you want him to contact you, maybe

I can take a message. I think I owe you an apology. I'm the one

who called you yesterday evening. I lied to you. Indeed, I'm an old university

friend of Luigi's. I wanted to make him a little surprise. We haven't seen each

other in such a long time. I reckon over eight years. I'm on my way to Moden, and

it's the opportunity to see my old buddy. I didn't dare disturb him at the

restaurant, but I can't leave without seeing him. You understand?

I'm sorry, but I really don't see a lie in all of that.

Well, yesterday on the phone I told you we were colleagues, but we're not.

Luigi was a much better student than me at university. He passed easily.

For my part, I failed the first year. Diplomas ain't everything.

Excuse me. How can I get to Ciepano now? Leah's waiting for me and...

I'll call a cab for you. Please, I'm going to Ciepano.

Yeah? That's exactly where I'm going. I can give her a lift if you want.

That'd be great. No, don't bother. We'll call a cab.

It doesn't bother me. It's a pleasure for me to do a favour for my friend's daughter.

If you insist, then... I'll call tonight for Luigi. Goodbye, madam.

And try not to come back home too late, honey. I will. Bye, mum.

Bye, honey.

I'm sorry for not having a nicer car to offer you.

Nothing's worse than the bus.

Yes. What a coincidence we're going in the same direction.

I didn't know Luigi had such a big and beautiful daughter.

In fact, I'm not really his daughter. He adopted me. I'm a Brazilian.

What a coincidence. I love Brazil.

Yes?

Sorry to bother you, but there's a police inspector to see you.

Let him in.

Morning, Judge. Madam?

Inspector Renaldi, criminal investigation.

Please, have a seat.

What is it about?

Well, Judge, it's a very sensitive story, which brings me here.

It's hard for me to talk to you about it with your situation.

But I'm sure that you'll understand and that you'll be able to collaborate.

I'm listening.

I'll be quite frank.

Do you know Agena Rossini on a personal level?

Inspector, is it an official visit or just an act of courtesy?

I'm afraid that it's quite serious, Judge.

You see, Miss Rossini was assassinated last night.

What?

Unfortunately, I have the hard task of telling you about her death.

This morning, at around 6 o'clock, we got a phone call from the police department.

And it was a man who seemed really worried about Miss Rossini's life being in danger.

He assured us that he knew her.

And that he saw her last night at Le Segrestia, a restaurant with a man.

He told us that he saw them argue.

And at the end of it, the man threatened her life.

Unfortunately, the person who called us wouldn't mention his name, however.

But the address he gave us on the phone was verified and...

obviously it was Miss Rossini's address.

We called her, but there was no answer.

Our policy doesn't allow us to follow up on those kind of calls.

But a few things were not right.

So we went there.

The door was open.

We went in.

And you know the rest of the story.

But I can't believe it. It's not possible.

Unfortunately, it's not all.

While we were searching the victim's apartment, we found a fair amount of letters.

Ones which you sent to Miss Rossini.

After reading those letters, it was clear that you had some...

well, intimate relationship with her.

However, the most important one is written by the victim and addressed to you.

This letter said that you were threatening to kill her.

That's not true. I never threatened to kill Gina.

Judge, I myself went to that restaurant, La Segrestia.

And the waiters told us that you were dining with Miss Rossini...

and more than one person saw you two arguing at the table.

Yes.

Yes, I had dinner with her last night.

Yes, we argued. It's true.

She was going on about us, continuously about our relationship.

You know, being jealous and all.

Well, I would like you to come to the police station...

so that we can write a report.

Also, I have to tell you that we'll have to search your home.

You know, needless to say, that you are not allowed to leave the city without police authorization.

I'm very sorry, Judge.

I hope that I won't have to arrest you.

My respects, madam.

Hello.

Sorry to bother you. Can I talk to you in private?

Of course. Excuse me, my love.

- See you, babe. - Really sorry.

[FOOTSTEPS]

You'll never guess who came with me. Prince Charming himself! It's true, really.

I thought it was dreaming handsome. The body of an athlete, strong, with blue eyes, blonde hair.

And not just a body, he is so nice. Would you believe he is an old university friend of my father?

Look, he even gave me his hotel phone number. We should see each other tonight.

I wish it was already. Unfortunately, he's only passing through and he's going back tomorrow.

I'm sure you'd like him. So nice. You have to help me. Put me up tonight. We're gonna have fun.

And my parents trust you. They'll agree to it. Oh, please. I beg you.

Do you want to come up to the bedroom? It'll be easier to talk.

Marissa? Marissa? Isn't there anyone here? What is going on in this house today?

Can I have some quiet? What's wrong with you? Yes, I've got a few problems.

I'll tell you about it later. Where is Alexandra? She went to do some homework with her friend.

Did you know that one of your friends walked her here? One of my friends? Who is he? What's his name?

Go on, I'm listening. Who did Alexander go with? He mentioned his name, didn't he?

He told me that he was one of your friends. And that's enough for you?

Anybody walks in here saying he's a friend of mine and you let him go with our daughter?

What have you got in your head? Peanuts? Oh, sorry. I'm sorry. This is a very difficult situation for now

and I'm very worried about it. I'll hire a bodyguard and then maybe, I don't know,

maybe I'm making too much of this, but it will reassure me. Above all,

don't open the door to anyone while I'm gone. I've got a very bad feeling about this. I'll do my best.

I'll try to be back in about an hour or so if I can.

Oh, fuck. Leave me alone. Who's coming to bother me at this time of the night? Good evening. It's been two years since I've been here.

All that for this unfortunate story. I have to tell you that for me it's all forgotten.

The past is dead and gone. To me, you're still the best bodyguard. I've got a problem.

Me too, you know. I need money. That's all right. I can pay you a lot of money.

You're hired for the night, but I might ask you to stay a bit longer. See if you can dress yourself a little better.

At your service. Well, go. Change and come here. Well, I'm leaving now.

I have to go and get Isabella. Let's meet at 9.30 at the Republican Plaza.

Be sure to be on time because I don't intend to go back home, okay? I rely on you. See ya.

You're going already? I have to go. Stay a little longer. No, I have a very busy evening ahead.

Have fun. Bye. See ya.

Bye.

You think I'm crazy, huh? You're nothing but a whore.

So, since I'm paying, shhh, you're gonna do everything that I want.

Take your top off. I don't see enough of your tits. You like that, bitch? You like my dick?

You like to suck it, huh? Bitch, huh?

Turn around. Show me your ass. Yeah, spread your legs open.

Touch yourself, bitch. Yeah.

Bitch, I can't fuck you. You see, I have more important things to do.

Yeah, more important.

Judge, judge, judge.

Yeah.

Get going. Get the hell out of here. Out.

Hello? Hello, is it you, Nicholas? Yes, Alexandra. Listen to me.

There's a change in the program. I had a little fun night organized with two of my girlfriends.

But, but when I went home, Mum told me that Dad was going crazy.

He even went out to hire a bodyguard. But I was dying to see you, so I found a solution.

Come to my door at midnight and don't knock. If you make the slightest noise, everything's off.

Darling, it seems rather dangerous to me. No, it'll be all right. I thought of everything.

Don't worry, there's no problem. So it's okay, will you be there?

Okay, I wouldn't miss this for the world. I can't wait to see you. I'm crazy about you.

I love you. Me too.

Wait for me, honey, I'm coming. Yeah, I love you too. [laughs]

I hope that you're happy to work for me again. It's always a pleasure.

Well, I feel safe knowing that you're here. You know the house.

Do as you please. I'm going to rest for a while. I'll see you tomorrow morning.

Is our daughter back? Yes, with two of her friends. They're doing the homework.

I hope you told her that I didn't want her to go out tonight.

I said that you wanted her to stay home. Good, it's a big weight off my shoulders.

At last will you tell me what is going on?

I can't talk about it like that. I'll tell you tomorrow. Tomorrow.

[sighs] Are you sure there's not really any problem?

That depends on you. Just do your best.

You should go back to the bedroom with your friends. How do you know that I'm her friend?

I don't know who you are, but I know that Alexander invited two of her friends.

By the way, what are you doing here?

I'm here to get something for the night that Alexander doesn't have.

There's a watch over in the drawer. Can you tell me the time?

Midnight. Okay, I'll be back in a minute.

Oh, hell yeah. Yeah.

Come in.

Hello, sweetheart. Are you sure nobody knows I'm here?

Don't worry. Follow me. Come.

Over here.

Tell me, darling. Are you sure it's not dangerous?

Don't worry. My dad sleeps over on the other side. Here are my private quarters.

Good. Let us in.

She's a friend. She won't bother us.

She'll stay here? Yeah.

Is it okay with her? No.

[chuckles]

(footsteps)

- I'll take you back.

- No, no, no, you stay here.

Don't worry, I'll find my way.

- Okay.

- Get into bed.

- Yes, master.

And above all, don't make a noise.

- I'll be very quiet.

- Bye.

- Wake up.

Wake up, please.

Didn't you hear some noise in the house?

- Don't worry, get back to sleep.

It must have been a bad dream.

The bodyguard's here to check on things.

- Yes, of course.

Hey.

- Alexandra?

Is that you making all this noise?

I can't sleep.

- I'm sorry, I was chatting to my friends.

I didn't realize.

- It's all right, but try to be more discreet.

Good night, sweetheart.

- Marissa.

Oh, Marissa.

Marissa, oh.

What's wrong?

Do you need something, huh?

Do you hear me?

But you see, I'm tired.

I'm afraid I used too many sleeping pills.

Oh, I'm really sorry.

I won't do it again.

A man like yourself, not being able to react,

to move.

Your Marissa loves you.

15 years in jail, bastard.

Do you have any idea what that is?

15 years for freeing a woman from her suffering.

Do you realize that you stole my life?

You bastard, you stole my life.

Did you know that?

So, I'm stealing yours too.

And you know why?

Because all here in this house are so dead.

Yeah.

And who killed him?

Who is it?

Well, you did, my friend.

Yeah.

And now, it's your turn to be judged.

Like you, you judged me.

15 years, yeah, and it wasn't fun.

But it was worth waiting to see this.

Well, oh, you poor judge.

- The court having declared Mr. Luigi Gloriani

guilty of murder in the first degree,

sentence him to 20 years in prison.

- No, no, I'm innocent.

I could never kill my wife and my daughter, no.

I remember that night when Ribera came into my house.

I remember it, he talked to me while I was asleep.

No, no, I swear to you that it's not me.

I'm telling you that it's him, it's Ribera.

He did this for revenge, it's not me.

It's terrible to see a man like Gloriani end this way.

- I have to admit that I didn't want to defend him.

His story was too spread out.

- But who is this Ribera of whom

Gloriani was talking about several times?

- Okay, that story goes back to 1978.

Gloriani sentenced him for his girlfriend's murder.

A very dark story.

The poor girl was suffering from terminal cancer.

To put an end to all that pain,

Ribera killed her with his kitchen knife.

Similar to the one the judge used to murder his family.

- The judge could have been a little more lenient.

What happened to Ribera?

Is he still in jail or what?

- Ribera is in hell.

After five years in prison, he hanged himself in his cell.

That is why Judge Gloriani will end up in a mental home.

A man cannot come back from hell.