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Mathias.

Mathias?

You're going to be late, honey. - I have the first hour off.

Okay. But don't forget to take your medicine.

I have to go now. Bye, honey.

Your pills are on the kitchen table.

1 the Rombauts family

United States

Where were you? We need to get you out there.

We changed a couple of lines of your text,

but you'll see that on the auto-cue.

Thank you.

It's right here, it shouldn't be a problem.

On behalf of Ostrea Oil & Energy, please give a warm welcome to our next speaker,

Ms Isabelle Rombauts.

There are many people here today who are very passionate about

the energy transition.

And I believe, that as a company,

we have the moral obligation to guide the world into a better future.

- You're lying. Oil stinks. - Stop using oil.

You're lying.

Liar.

- She's lying to you. - Go away, you capitalist swine.

Think about the future.

- Don't you see what you're doing? - Stop capitalism now.

Can we turn on the light please?

Don't you see what you're doing? You're ruining the world for our children.

- Don't fucking touch me. - Get off me. Get off me.

These people are right. You are right. Oil has no future.

I guess many of us have children, right?

And we all believe that our children deserve a world in which they can

confidently rely on new resources.

On a source of new energy, so that our planet can remain a source of beauty.

She is good.

So let's get back to the topic.

The Netherlands

Don't, Ludo. - Come on.

Ludo, no. They've all been counted. - Just one. Just a bite.

Ludo.

Don't spill stuff onto your beard.

Good morning, how are you? - Good morning, Mr Rombauts.

Gents. - How are you, Mr Rombauts?

Good morning.

Good morning, Mr Rombauts. - Hi, Teddy.

Are you doing alright? - Bad people are always doing fine.

It's a beautiful day. - Gorgeous.

Mr Rombauts. - Hello. Take some.

We have a problem.

Rombauts Pharma is making national and international headlines.

I got you the whole set of newspapers.

Jesus. Are all these headlines about us?

So much for the confidentiality of our negotiations with the health minister.

Whoa. Die Neue Zeitung. Financial News.

Outrageous. They're leaking to the press before the deal is even final.

Here we're accused of money grabbing:

'Rombauts Pharma medicine, for rich people only'.

Mr Rombauts, we're ready to leave.

Alright, you guys go ahead.

She's trying to pressure us by leaking these amounts in the media...

I think so too. - I'm sure of it.

This comes from the minister. Elections are coming up.

The calls just keep coming in: talk shows, interviews, radio.

News Night wants you and the minister on their show tonight.

I'm not doing any of that, least of all with her. I know how it works.

We do need damage control for the brand. - But we don't need them.

If China opens up further...

Beijing alone is a bigger market than the Netherlands and Belgium combined.

The Chinese commies understand the free market economy better...

than those traitors in The Hague.

Okay, so you're not doing any talk shows? - Just cancel them.

Heard from Julien yet? Did the opening of our Chinese factory go according to plan?

I'm going back if you don't mind. Lots to do.

Can I have a newspaper? Just for the crossword. I'm not going to read that crap.

And call Julien about China. I want to know everything.

China - Shenzen

Mr Rombauts. Mr Rombauts, please. We have a serious production problem.

All the parts for the new blenders were supposed to be here, but...

We can't produce pills without these parts?

No, sir.

And you're telling me this now?

They're still at the border because of the trade restrictions. Sorry, sir.

- When does it arrive then? - Maybe next week.

Maybe next week? In six weeks we have to deliver two billion pills.

Yes, I know, sir.

Call Chan, Chan Pan. Ask him if we can use his factory.

- Chan Pan? - We don't have time, Ka. Call Chan.

But maybe he is angry.

Call him. Call him. And no one can know about this, okay? You hear me?

Yes, sir.

Mr Rombauts wants to talk to Chan Pan at his hotel.

Yes, at his hotel.

We have a critical production problem with our pills.

We would like to use his factory.

Yes.

I understand you're angry, but we'll pay you well.

Sir?

No.

- Sir, can I please speak with... - No, go away.

- Chan doesn't want to see you. - He doesn't want to see me?

Sir, can I please give you this card?

Get lost, okay.

- Okay, let's go there. - Where?

To Chan. To his factory.

He is not in his factory, he's in his restaurant.

Don't worry. Let's go.

Quinten?

Quinten.

Mum? - Quin...

Isabelle, wait. Are you leaving already?

We have to celebrate, everyone was so pleased with your performance.

I'm sorry, I have to go. My car is waiting and my son is home alone.

Our partners in Dubai were so impressed with the way you dealt with

the delicate subjects,

they said you should work in politics.

Hey, miss. Liar. Liar. Liar.

Wait, wait, my phone. Here. Thank you.

Hallo?

Hi, Quint.

What? When?

Art?

Art.

Art, are you still in your underwear? - Yeah.

Okay, you have to get dressed.

Art, I want you to listen to me.

What the fuck... Mom, I just got into a new village. What's this...

I need you to listen to me, Art. You need to get dressed.

We have a plane to catch.

Why? I'm in the middle of a project. What... What did I do?

It's not because of you. It's grandpa. Grandpa Limburg.

He's had an accident.

Is he dead?

No, but it's very serious and... We have to go.

We need to check in in about an hour.

And don't you dare to bring any weed with you.

I don't want to get arrested at the airport,

it's bad enough that this got you suspended.

- It's medicinal, you know. - Yeah, sure... Don't you freaking dare.

Who wants to bring weed to Holland anyway...

Alright, I will tell Mr Rombauts. Thank you.

Sir, he really doesn't want to talk to you.

- How much did you offer? - 12 million.

- That's way too much. - He doesn't want to do it.

What's he doing here? I told you I didn't want to see you guys.

- 10 million for two months production. - I'm no longer working for you.

- You're not working at all. - You took away all my business.

No I didn't, I took away all my business.

And I built a new factory to produce our pills myself.

But as your great leader says: Learn from your mistakes, never give up.

- What great leader? - Mister Alibaba, Jack Ma.

Okay, nine million.

Three minutes ago you said ten million and he said twelve million.

Mum? What? Is he... Is he in hospital?

Yes.

Yes, it's an eleven-hour flight, so...

Yes. Bye, Mum.

Ka? Ka, we have to go.

Wait. Okay, twelve million, then you have a deal.

And you deliver all the raw materials and the packaging and we

can make your pills.

No, I said ten.

Okay. But I want you to pay me in bitcoin.

Okay, half of the money will be transferred to you within an hour.

The other half after deliver. We'll supply you with the materials tomorrow.

And nobody is going to know about this, okay?

- Okay. - We'll keep this secret, okay?

Art, did you pack your passport?

Wait a sec. Do you really intend to bring all that stuff?

You do? Did you think of underwear and socks as well?

Okay, so what do you consider the most important items?

That one, and that one. Okay.

So are you okay with keeping the rest here?

How long are we going to stay there?

I don't know, sweetie.

I don't know.

This day just sucks so hard and I'm super happy you're coming with me.

Mr Rombauts has to go to the Netherlands in an hour. Take the jet from the hangar.

- Can I talk to you please, sir? - Oh please, leave me alone.

- Please sir, just one minute. - Please, my father is dying.

Sorry.

Can I give you this, please? Maybe we can talk later.

Hey, I'm warning you. Go away.

- What is this? - Shit...

Mum, what is this? That's you, right? Why do they call you a liar?

- Please, put it away. - Why do they call you a liar? Mum, why?

Art, I'm not a liar. I just work in an industry that not everybody likes.

Put it away.

- Are you nervous? - Why?

Cause you're tapping your finger. That's what I do when I'm nervous.

Yes, I am. I'm quite anxious about it all.

Why?

Because I'm worried about Grandpa...

and because I haven't been here in ages.

The last time was with your father.

Here. It helps.

Oh, Mum.

Isabelle, please make room. You're in the way.

Archibald. You're such a big boy now.

Hi sis. I'm very happy the two of you could make it.

Hey, Art. Long time no see.

Is he... - Isabelle. Not here, please.

Come with me.

The surgeon told me the operation was successful, but his lung is damaged.

It's not clear how long he will need to recover. We'll have to wait and see.

Mum, I'm gonna go outside.

Hey boy, that's a no-smoking area.

Don't you hear what I'm saying?

Are you deaf or something? The smoking area is over here.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Just kidding.

What's your name? - Art.

- Art? As in the English for 'kunst'? - No. Just Art.

Mr Clopot.

Mr Clopot?

You dropped this.

- Sorry, thank you. - Have a nice day.

Dude, did you pop into a coffeeshop the moment you arrived or what?

No, I already had it. - From the States?

Some nerve.

It's strong stuff.

I had an uncle in the States. He died a long time ago. He lived in Seapple, I think it was.

Seattle. - No, it definitely was something-Apple.

Anyway, that uncle was crazy too, just like me. It runs in the family.

Shit, Kunst. You're actually quite handsome, did you know that?

Mum, let's go.

I'm staying. Really.

I have a jet lag and I haven't slept a wink. I might as well stay here.

No, I will stay here.

Mother, you haven't had any rest at all. It's no good you wearing yourself out.

Here. Teddy is waiting in the back. He will drive us home.

Alright, but if anything is the matter, you just...

Oh, could you pick up Art as well? He has hardly had any sleep during the flight.

Yes, he must be exhausted. Here, you can use the jeep later.

Do you still have it? - It's also parked at the back entrance.

Okay, Isabelle. Just call me if something's the matter.

I wouldn't want him to...

Don't worry. You go home and get some sleep, Mum.

Bye.

Bye.

Lady Gaga was an outsider too at first, you know? They all thought she was kooky...

but I think she's super awesome. All those outfits...

There you are.

We couldn't find you.

Hello, sir. - Hey.

You've already made friends, I see. - Yes.

Okay, are you coming with me, Archibald?

Yeah, I'll be right there.

Ciao. - Ciao, Archibald.

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Hey, Daddy. Are you there?

Deer.

Deer.

A deer... - Calm down, Daddy.

Promise me... Promise me...

What's that, Daddy?

You have to take over.

You take over the company.

You have to...

No, you need to recover first. That's the most important thing now.

You must... CEO. - It will be alright, Daddy.

Promise?

You need to promise me. - I promise.

Deer. Promise me.

Are you okay? - Yes.

Did you have a good flight? Have a coffee.

Hi, Isabelle. - Hi, Marie.

So nice to see you.

How are you doing? - It's been such a long time.

Hi. - Hey.

Has he been awake at all yet? - Yes, for just a few moments, last night.

How was China? - Yes...

You must be tired as well. Better go home.

Hi, Mum. You're up very early.

How did it go?

He was awake for a short while. - So why didn't you call me?

He went right back to sleep. Julien and Marie are with him now.

Did he say anything? Was he aware of what happened?

He mentioned a deer.

Did he say anything else?

He asked me to lead the company.

Ah, I see. That means he's still very confused.

Your father has been given a heavy dose of morphine, Isabelle.

There isn't even a deal about the package. - That minister should have just shut up.

The Hague is as leaky as a sieve. - Yes. Bye.

News Night. They still want Ludo on. - Impossible.

I do think we should choose one platform to address this whole situation.

I agree. We need to take back control, and a talk show is the best way to do that.

I'll do it. When does that talk show air?

Dries, do you have a moment?

What is this? - I've never seen anything like it.

Who is this man? - Thomas Clopot. He's a data analyst.

He came along with the Romanian company we took over a few years ago.

Look, now he's putting it back in.

Holy hell, a flash drive in a tooth.

This is a huge security risk. A real nightmare.

This is industrial espionage. - We need to act on this.

I'm not taking any chances.

Hello.

Who is that woman?

Beats me. - She's not hospital staff?

I'll inform security right away.

My sweet Belle. - Hey Dad.

Coffee?

Thank you.

I heard Daddy has been rambling. - Please. 'Rambling'?

But he wasn't making any sense, right?

He mentioned a deer.

That's not what I meant, Belle.

Daddy is on morphine. He's not his usual self.

Did Mummy tell you?

Don't worry. I'm not going to do it.

No, of course not. It's not something you could do...

with your past.

How about your father? Is he still in the US? - No.

Well, he is, but he's dead.

- Shit. Dead? - Yes. Two years, three months, six days.

Heavy shit.

Okay, don't you have to go to school?

No. I have an exemption. I'm easily overstimulated.

So what do you do all day? - I'm in an outpatient programme.

Okay, so... - 'Okay'?

I wish everyone would react like that.

Art, where are you?

I really want to go home. Call me back.

Ms Rombauts? That unknown woman:

Security is looking into what she was doing in your father's room...

but the doctor did a checkup just now. He's recovering well...

and that's what matters. - That's a relief.

Are you in the family business too?

No, I'm not. - I assumed you would be. I'm sorry.

No, I work in the US. I'm the spokesperson for a large energy group.

So this is your son, right? - Yes, that's Art.

With my daughter. They seem to be hitting it off.

Oh, is she your daughter? - Lola. She just texted me this, the weirdo.

Do you happen to know their location?

Now put your right leg forward. Put it down. And now put your back leg like this.

How do I do that spin? - First do like this and then do a spin.

In one go.

Can't we stay here?

Would you like that?

Maybe.

But I'm not going to a boarding school, like you all did.

Belgium

Hello. I'm Hamza Toumi. I called you earlier. - Yes, welcome.

Good of you to talk to me. As a lawyer, I know what's at stake.

Yes. Very good, very good.

Mathias, wave to the camera. Mathias, look here.

How could he be a monster?

That's how people are talking about us now. They say we gave birth to a monster.

He was such a sweet boy, really.

He would have never done such a thing.

Do you really think you stand a chance against Rombauts Pharma?

I will do everything in my power. This cannot go unpunished.

Someone has to go on News Night.

Are we still discussing that?

But didn't we...

Belle, sweetie.

Don't stay too long, please. There's a maximum of two visitors.

We really need to take back control. This is very damaging to the brand.

But I already said I was willing to do it. - What? News Night?

Yes. - Out of the question.

Okay, so what's the plan? - Someone has to do it, right?

We need a charm offensive, don't we? - That's exactly what I intended to do.

You don't have that in you. I'm surprised you'd even think you could pull that off.

Okay, so who do we send? Or do we pass on it?

Belle is going.

Seriously? - Yes, Belle is going.

Sopa... pasine. Sopasine.

Listen. You will be facing minister Van Herwijnen. We're negotiating with her...

about the price of all prescription medicines in the mandatory insurance package.

Sopasine. - These negotiations are top secret.

That's to protect the free market, but she will pretend it doesn't sit well with her.

What's the other one? Xalpara...

Xalparecine. - Xalparecine?

We were willing to supply the most commonly used medicines at a low price.

We were this close to reaching a deal.

We would compensate these low-price bulk medicines with a number of niche-busters.

Xalparecine is one of these niche-busters.

'Niche-busters'? Is there a less clinical-sounding word for that?

Something easily understood? - Expensive medication for rare diseases.

Only 40 annual prescriptions for Xalparecine, for instance.

With medicines like that we could compensate the mandatory low-price stuff.

But the minister wants an even cheaper deal.

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Hello, Mr Rombauts.

I'm Ming, this is my house, I live in Shenzhen and this is my mother.

Don't do this, Ming. You will only be disappointed. He will not want to see you.

Why not? He needs to know about it, don't you think?

I'm your daughter. And I would really like to meet you.

And I hope you want to meet me too.

Isabelle will be on soon. - That's right.

What were you watching? - Nothing.

Just some job application videos for our China office.

We have a lot to thank the pharma industry for, as the pandemic has shown us...

but this is totally excessive: 200K. We as a society cannot accept that.

Sorry, but I would like to explain...

Five times the average annual income. Shouldn't it be cheaper?

Who can afford that?

No one can, that's why the government should include it in mandatory coverage.

You know, Xalparecine is a medicine to treat a very rare form of bone cancer...

but it's extremely difficult and cost-intensive...

to develop medicines for such rare diseases.

For me as a minister it's equally difficult and cost-intensive...

to include these kinds of expensive drugs in the mandatory package just like that.

It would be irresponsible. - Do you understand that, Ms Rombauts?

You know, I think that's... I don't know, I really think that's...

I don't understand why the minister is making this claim.

It's not done 'just like that'. I can tell you that Rombauts Pharma...

invests more than double the amount in developing new medicines...

than most of our competitors. - To your credit.

But I totally get that when you're ill you don't care about all that...

you just want to be cured, with a medicine that's covered by your insurance.

Meaning what?

Meaning that this medicine needs to be accessible for everyone who needs it.

That's why Rombauts Pharma is willing to contribute 20 million to a new fund...

to help people that got into financial problems because of this disease.

Twenty million? That's some serious money.

Of course, it would be amazing if the minister would make a similar gesture...

so we can make a difference together. - Minister, do you accept her challenge?

I would like to know in which capacity Ms Rombauts is making this promise...

to see if it's more than just words.

I'm the new CEO of Rombauts Pharma. - Wow.

Fucking hell. - That's quite the scoop.

I guess you will be meeting each other a lot more often.

Murderers.

Call the police.

Hello?

next time:

Don't ever pull something like this again.

I will completely destroy you.

This is it. This is brilliant stuff, my Belle. This is it.