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YOUNG MOTHERS

Hello?

No one's at the stop.

Yes, the A.

Did she call Isabelle to say she missed the bus?

Yes.

Madam?

Madam?

Are you waiting for Jessica?

No.

Isabelle isn't lying to you.

She didn't let me call.

Who says she was told?

Stop, Jessica.

You know your mother won't let us give you her details.

Isabelle called.

Don't worry.

Why didn't she come?

What's that?

Why didn't she come?

You'll know when Isabelle calls her back.

Maybe an accident.

Or something came up.

She could call. She's my mother, right?

The bitch doesn't care!

Jessica, calm down!

Calm down.

Why see her now, not later?

I dunno.

I want to see her

to tell her not even an animal would do what she did.

What?

- Dumping me. - She didn't.

- She gave you up. - Same thing.

No, she did it for your good.

She must've felt too young, too poor.

But I'm poor too.

And I bet I'm younger than she was.

I'll never dump my Alba.

- What's wrong? - She's not moving.

- Since when? - I don't know.

Since I've been in my room. An hour?

No need to worry then.

May I?

The head's facing down.

She's well positioned.

Her heartbeat is normal. Listen.

Can you hear?

It's fast, it's scary.

I told you, it's normal for babies.

Julie!

Time for Mia's bath?

Yeah, I just need some pyjamas.

- Can Jessica come and watch? - Yes.

Are you ok?

I'm ok.

Let's go.

Let me help you.

Are you ok?

She moved.

To put your mind at rest.

What's wrong?

My mother...

My mother doesn't want me.

You're biting me, Jessica.

Stop, you're biting me!

Got your ID and phone? At least 20 euros?

Yes.

Any problem, call us.

- Is Noé warm? - Yes, see you later.

- Bye, everyone. - Perla...

It's about your cooking shift.

Julie replaced you yesterday. Can you do lunch?

I said I'll be out until 5 pm.

- Who to? - Silvia.

She didn't say.

I can do it. What have we got?

Have a look.

- Pasta with aubergines. - Alright.

And your chicken couscous?

I did it on Sunday.

Never mind, we love it.

- With merguez then? - There are none.

I can get some when I shop with Betty.

Sounds good.

- You do dinner tomorrow. - Ok.

What'll you make?

Spag bol.

We had that yesterday.

- Can you do stuffed tomatoes? - No.

- I'll help you. - Thanks.

Can I go now?

Bye.

- He's put on 300 grams. - I can tell.

Put your bags here.

- Got my stuff? - No.

- You didn't fetch it? - No.

Here.

I need a place to sit.

There's a bus stop nearby.

My first joint in two months.

I have the keys to the flat.

What flat?

You know, the one the shelter can rent me for 300 euros.

It's really nice.

I feel so good.

We never walked with the baby before like a real couple.

You won't celebrate my release?

When will we see your mum?

I dunno.

I haven't told her.

That he was born?

No, about having a baby.

You said you'd told her.

Drop it.

Robin...

Why didn't you tell her?

My arrest was enough. I'll tell her tonight.

Can I come too?

No, I'll handle it.

She'll be glad to see Noé.

- Stop, Perla. - Stop what?

Stop telling me what to do. Let me smoke my joint.

I bet she doesn't even know I exist.

It's too far out of the city.

For my reintegration job,

the Vennes district is better.

We can see, but this belongs to the shelter and it's 300 euros.

In the city, it'll cost more.

- You don't love me. - Why d'you say that?

You didn't touch me once.

You didn't want to.

I don't mean fucking, but stroking my cheek or my hand.

- Where're you going? - With you.

No, I'm seeing the garage in Vennes about my job.

- See you later. - No, I'm coming.

Maybe we'll find a place nearby. That'd be good, right?

Hi, Mimo.

Where are you?

Ok, I'm on my way.

Mimo's waiting for me with the guys.

I have to go. Ok?

Get lost!

As we said, don't think a baby will settle things.

If he leaves me, I won't keep the baby.

It's too soon to decide.

Is that Noé crying? Want to get him?

I'm crying too.

I think he's hungry.

I'm hungry too.

Perla, can you take him?

Take him, Perla.

Can you give him his bottle?

Come on, you need to do it.

No.

I'm scared.

I feel like sand.

Like my mother.

Sand soaking up whisky.

- Been drinking again? - No.

But I can feel her inside me.

That's why I drink.

You haven't drunk, that's good.

Do you want your medication, to help you?

No, it's ok.

I had a canary.

She was drunk.

And its singing pissed her off.

So she grabbed it from its cage

and drowned it in the toilet.

Think he's going to dump me?

I don't know.

What do you think?

I'm thirsty.

Is still water ok?

Don't you have any Coke?

There's some in the kitchen.

Lord,

tell me he won't abandon me.

Have mercy on me.

Perla?

Are you ok?

Can you hear me?

Do you think you can get up?

Julie, quick, help me.

We'll put you in the infirmary.

Hold on, I'll take Mia.

Come with me.

Here, take my arm.

Could I try massaging her?

- Like for your fits? - Yes.

Can Julie massage you to help you feel your body?

I'll call the doctor.

See you later.

Can I take your shoes off?

I'll begin.

- Feel the shape of your head? - Yes.

Your ribs...

that reach round to your spine.

Your tummy.

Your hips.

Everything's in place.

I have only one kidney.

The one you have is in its place.

Feel your arms.

Then your hands.

What a beauty.

- How heavy is she now? - 5.1 kilos.

She's doing nicely.

Are you ok? May I?

Are you alone?

Why do you ask?

If he's here, we won't come in.

I told you we split up.

You might've changed your mind.

No.

Get lost!

Come on.

Open it.

Go in.

Go on in.

I finished it late last night. Nice, isn't it?

Come on, Ariane, move, let me in.

Do you like the poster?

Yeah.

The photographer congratulated me, but I said she wasn't mine.

Let's go back out.

- Let's put her in her bed. - No, let's keep her with us.

Alright.

Well then, beauty?

- I'll put her down. - Her burp.

- I'll make her do it. - Let me.

Come on, beauty.

Let's walk with Granny a bit, Lili.

Aren't the flowers pretty?

They're pretty.

What about you, Lili?

Aren't Granny's flowers pretty?

Look at them, look at the flowers.

Take a photo of us with the flowers. My phone's there.

Do a nice smile.

Now the three of us.

She burped. Time to sleep.

A bouquet like in your baby photo.

She burped.

- Putting her in her bed? - No, her buggy.

- Hold on, I'll do it. - No, I will.

It's ok. Come on, Lili.

Come on.

Let's put you in the buggy.

Why are you so cold with me?

I'm not cold, Mum.

Come on, spit it out, Ariane.

What has that bitch of a shrink told you now?

No one has told me anything.

But I've made a decision.

What decision?

Why take her out? Can't she hear this?

I've decided to put Lili in a foster family.

You can't do that.

You can't do that to her.

Hold on, Ariane, think. You can't do that.

Come and sit down.

In a foster family, we'll never see her again.

You realise that?

Having parents is better than being in care.

I didn't want to put you in care, but I had nowhere to live.

It's better if she has a family.

We're her family! Not my fault there's no father!

You stopped us getting an abortion.

So leave her with me now.

I decide. I gave birth to her.

She's here thanks to me.

You wanted a baby, not me.

Sweetie, I'll take care of her, I promise.

Let's make a fresh start.

You've said that so often.

This is the right time.

We'll be happier than we've ever been.

Who is it?

It's me. I forgot my boots with the gilded bits.

Shit...

Found them?

I'm looking, ok!

Ariane, help me.

They're stuck here.

Ok, he's gone.

Come on, I got us an apricot tart.

It's in the fridge.

Coke or Nescafé?

- Coke or Nescafé? - Nothing.

Don't sulk cos he came for his boots! You saw I didn't let him in.

Hearing his voice makes me tremble.

Don't exaggerate. He hit me too, more often than you.

You like that, I don't.

Sorry, forgive me, I didn't mean to.

I quit drinking, it makes me edgy.

Ariane, please, forgive me.

- Will you forgive me? - Let me out.

- We'll eat... - Let me out!

- You'll wake her. - Let me out.

Wait, Ariane, listen to me.

Listen to me.

I know what you think.

You don't want to come here. It's too poor for you.

That's true, isn't it?

I can throw Jimmy out, I can quit drinking,

but you won't come back.

That shit shelter has turned you against me.

They want to give the baby to rich folks.

Understand? They'll take her from us.

Go.

Ariane!

Wait! Please, wait.

I didn't say goodbye to her.

Can I?

When'll you come back?

I never blamed you for being poor.

I just don't want the baby.

When she was born, you said how happy you were.

Yes, but now I see I can't.

You can't what?

You'll get over that. It's early days.

- And I'm here, ok? - Lili...

Cutie...

Don't worry.

Can I kiss you?

I'll see you here or at the shelter?

I'll call you. Goodbye.

Here's the bus. I'll walk you.

Here, Mum.

Right, I wanted to tell you something.

I can't manage it. I need my notes.

When I arrived here,

I wanted to have my daughter adopted.

I haven't done that because...

you showed me there's no shame in being a single mother.

You, Yasmine,

you spent days convincing my mum to see me and my daughter.

Thank you, all of you.

I can't go back home yet but...

I'm not banished from my family.

I'll live alone with Selma

in a flat nearby.

We'll be able to see each other, I hope.

And I've had some good news.

I've got onto the railway ticket inspector course.

That was my dream.

Thank you, Naïma.

We did what we could, but you really fought hard.

Bravo.

We have a little surprise.

That's so kind.

- So sweet. - From us four and the caseworkers.

You dreamt of working on trains.

We wondered if we could get you this...

It's beautiful. I don't believe it.

- It's great. - It moves.

What do you mean?

Just press here.

Selma, look.

Look, here it comes.

The end button is for reverse.

Now it's coming back, look.

I'm going to stay here.

I can't go.

- Take her. - Hold on.

Gently.

I don't want to go.

Want to give me your arm?

What if you called Dylan?

I can't go outside.

I feel I'm about to use again.

I don't understand it.

No, I'm not ok.

I can't do it, Dylan.

Let's go.

- Is he at the crèche? - Yes.

Can you take your bag?

Don't hang up.

Yes, I'm ok now.

Don't hang up.

Nappies, three onesies, a cardigan, a sleepsuit...

That's great.

Has she been fed?

Yes, 210 ml at 7 this morning.

7 o'clock. And did she have a good night?

Do you know when you'll pick her up?

For her first day, maybe 3 pm?

That's perfect.

- Adèle, can you come and get Mia? - Ok.

See you later.

Noémie, hello.

Hello, Mia.

See you later.

I thought she'd cry when we left her. Didn't you?

I did too.

It's weird. I've never been apart from her before.

Don't worry.

Warm your hands in my pockets.

Stop that. Stop it.

Stop or we're going to crash.

Stop it.

Alright, sir.

You seem better now.

With you, I am.

See you.

Don't pull it towards you. Let the hair fall naturally.

Or it will be layered.

I'm going.

- Not rinsing it? - No, I like the colour.

- Ok, but do it later. - Yes.

Bye.

Two washes and you'll be back to your usual colour.

Ok, let's thank Julie for being our hair-dye guinea pig.

- Thanks, Julie. - Thank you.

- So, happy with your first day? - Yes.

- You like hair, that's good. - Thanks.

See you tomorrow.

Hello, it's Julie.

Can I talk to Lucie?

Can someone fetch me from the training school?

What about Silvia?

No, it'll be ok. Thanks.

It's me.

I know you're at work and can't pick up.

I'm off to get Mia.

My hair's dyed black.

If I see them, they may not recognise me.

I love you.

Julie?

What's wrong?

Sit down.

Lean forward slightly.

That's going to help.

Breathe.

Feeling better?

You ran into a dealer?

- You took something? - No.

No? Ok.

Is that why you didn't fetch Mia?

I forgot her!

Julie, it's ok.

It's fine, we'll go together.

Julie, calm down.

It's alright.

It was my first time out alone.

Tomorrow will be better.

That's for sure.

Dylan showed me photos of Mia. She's beautiful.

She's fast asleep.

She's really beautiful.

I'm really happy you asked me to be a witness at your wedding.

I'm touched.

You've managed to get off the streets. It's wonderful.

Thanks to you.

No, thanks to the two of you.

I'll put Dylan back on.

Bye.

I'm putting her to bed.

Bye-bye, Daddy.

Good night, Mia.

I'll call you back later.

Hold on...

I'll go and tell Muriel and Fouad not to sell to you anymore.

Forget it, we don't care.

I love you.

Me too.

I'll resist.

I swear on your life.

I'm only here cos he changed his number.

So you wouldn't hassle him.

I won't, I don't love him.

And he doesn't love me.

Why ask to talk to him then?

To tell him something.

Let's talk over here.

Why d'you want to talk to him?

I won't ask him to recognise the child or demand anything.

Don't worry.

What could you demand?

You lied about taking the pill and wouldn't let me pay for an abortion.

You wanted the baby.

- We owe you nothing. - I never said you did.

I want to tell him something that concerns us both.

Listen here...

I regret telling my wife

you could do weekends here to get away from the orphanage.

- You took us for a ride. - Calm down.

You let Hugo knock you up to marry him and get our money.

Throw her out or I'll call the cops.

I'll give you his number, but swear not to make him recognise the child.

I swear.

I didn't like coming here cos of Hugo.

It was cos of the rich people.

And also,

I liked the smell of your perfume when you drove me back.

Why did you refuse an abortion?

Hello, it's Jessica.

What do you want?

- Your mum gave me your number. - I know.

I'm seeing my mum at 4 pm for the first time.

Would you come with me?

Why do you ask me that?

To show her I'm not alone with the baby.

You agreed with me to keep her.

We won't abandon her like she did with me.

No.

Asshole!

I'm sure that's her.

Go or she'll leave.

Can you ask if it's her?

It's her.

Hello.

Why didn't you come the first time?

I had to stay at work.

When are you due?

In two weeks.

A girl?

What will you call her?

Alba.

What's your name?

Morgane.

Feel up to keeping her?

I won't do like you.

That's why you wanted to see me?

To tell me that?

Bye.

Yasmine...

- Mum! - Let go! Jessica, calm down!

Stay with me!

Hold on, I'm going to pull over.

- Don't go. - Jessica, calm down.

Mum!

Stay, Mum!

Please, Mum!

I'll pull over.

Don't abandon me, Mum.

Mum!

Mum!

Can you see me? Can you see me, Jessica?

It's Yasmine, can you see me?

Mum...

Don't go, Mum.

Can you see me?

It's Yasmine.

Say it. Go on.

Yasmine, say it.

Yasmine...

There.

We're in the car.

We're going to the hospital so you can give birth, ok?

- Yes. - Let's go.

- I'm just asking why. - Why what, madam?

Why can't I visit the flat like the last person?

They're taking it, so I've found my tenant.

You're lying, you racist!

- How much is it? - 1,500.

- In one go? - Yes.

I could pay in four, five instalments. 300 a month.

A deposit is paid in one go. It's our guarantee.

It's too much. In four instalments?

No, sorry. Goodbye, madam.

It's Robin, I can't answer.

I left messages asking you to call me.

Sorry about yesterday, I shouldn't have lost my temper.

I've been thinking.

I won't make you recognise Noé.

I just want us to live together.

I love you, Robin.

I need you.

Hello?

We spoke just now.

I may have a way to pay the deposit in one go.

Can you wait until this evening?

Thank you, madam.

Hello.

Could you tell me where Robin is? He's an apprentice.

I don't work here. The boss is in his office.

It's over there, on the right.

Thank you.

It's me.

I came to the garage to tell you I found a flat.

Your boss said you were off with your sick baby.

That made me laugh.

But I was happy to hear you said the baby was yours.

Call me back for the flat?

I love you, Robin.

Call me back.

Where are you?

I didn't laugh in front of him, just in my mind.

What?

He didn't ask. Don't worry.

Can you come see the flat?

Near the garage.

I need to sort out the deposit.

You heard my message?

When I apologised for getting angry.

Where are you? Tell me.

Why won't you tell me?

Robin, where are you?

He's cute.

I want to hold him.

You too? Here you go.

Hold out your arms.

Here.

He's cute.

Alright, that's it.

It's homework time now.

Thanks for coming. It means a lot to me.

Right, little Noé?

Come when we're closed one Sunday.

- Jeannot would love to meet him. - Ok.

I need to talk to you.

I have clients. Can it wait?

It won't take long.

Aminata?

Take this, I'll be back.

I've my welfare benefit. I'll pay you back.

100 euros a month.

I've already lent you money.

You said to keep it.

You were in trouble, but you still ripped me off.

I didn't. I wanted an abortion.

I didn't think I'd change my mind.

Can't your boyfriend help?

- No. - Mum?

- Can Inès sleep over tonight? - Yes.

She's lucky.

Why?

I couldn't do that. I was too ashamed of Mum.

- Calm down. - No.

When I saw you with your baby, sober, I wished I was yours.

Be quiet. Let Mum rest in peace.

I'm sorry about the money. I'm scraping by.

You scrape by just fine. I get all the shit.

- Not true. - Yes, it is.

You had a normal mum. I landed a drunk.

I'd have to go outside when she drank with guys.

You know your dad. I don't have one.

- She'd hit me when I ran away. - I know.

You never defended me. You always sided with her.

And my canary?

- Not again! - Why?

- I wasn't there. - You were.

I couldn't hear with my headphones.

Liar! You didn't care.

Not true. Stop playing the victim.

I've clients. Go now.

You only think of yourself. You're selfish to the core.

You're not my sister anymore!

All ok, Perla?

No phones on the table.

- Where can I put it? - My pocket.

Keep hold of him.

Got her nose drops?

No, they're on the shelf.

Great job. Move your arm a bit.

Got him?

Perfect.

Good boy, Noé.

That's it, he likes it.

He's looking at you.

Look at him.

Lovely.

Try and talk to him, Perla.

Explain to him.

"Mummy's giving you a bath."

- Taken your medication? - No.

He can stay in there a bit longer.

- I've had enough. - Hold on, gently.

Take him out gently.

Always prepare a towel in advance, so he doesn't get cold.

You smell of alcohol.

I had a beer.

- You drank here? - No, before I came back.

Get your medication. I'll finish up.

There we are, Noé.

Come to the shelter tonight.

Hurry.

Come to the shelter tonight. Hurry.

If he picks up, do I put you on?

No, it's too risky.

Just a sec.

- Shall we rehearse again? - It's fine.

It's Robin, I can't answer.

Hello, Perla gave me your number.

We live together at the shelter.

She's not doing well, talking of suicide.

I'm scared she'll do it.

Come to the shelter now.

Goodbye.

Thanks.

I'll put Noé to bed.

Come with me in case he calls back.

Sweetie, I'm here.

If he doesn't call you back, maybe his battery is dead.

Hold on.

It's him.

Hello?

It's me, Robin. I got your message but I can't come.

Can you tell Perla?

Ok, I'll tell her.

It's me. Why won't you come?

- I'm too far away. - Where?

I need to see you. I'll come.

No, I thought about it...

We should end things.

Don't say that. Wait, don't hang up.

Don't hang up.

Will you watch him?

Robin, where are you? I'll come.

If I put Noé into foster care, would you stay with me?

It's better we end it.

- Bye. - Where are you? Robin?

It's Robin, I can't answer.

I'm going to see Robin.

Watch Noé? I'll put him to bed.

- When will you be back? - Tonight.

Why not go tomorrow?

Ariane, please help me out.

Ok, get the monitor.

Thanks.

Our smoking area.

Follow me.

Here, you have the kitchen.

There's a socket for the oven and the dishwasher.

You can put the fridge here.

This is the toilet.

And next to it, the bathroom with a big tub.

Don't worry, the window will be repaired soon.

Behind you, you have the drain for the washing machine.

This is the nursery which overlooks the Meuse.

She can watch the boats.

That's great.

And right here, the master bedroom.

The flat's ours. I can feel it.

Not sure.

Why not?

The guy seemed wary of my bakery apprenticeship.

Your boss will tell him he's keeping you on.

Yeah, on minimum wage.

There's my benefit too. That's guaranteed.

Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed.

My class is in five minutes.

- Shall I pick you up? - No, it's ok.

- See you later? - Yes.

Wait.

It's him.

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

Ok, great.

Did you call him? Yeah, right, ok.

We'll be in touch. Goodbye.

It's ours. They said yes.

Our first flat!

He called my boss. He was wary.

- We're gonna make it? - We're gonna make it.

Off you go then.

- Hello, Dylan. - Hello.

I'm looking for Julie. She won't pick up.

Come in.

Where was she?

The cathedral car park.

Did they say if she took a lot?

The hospital said she could've overdosed.

Can I see Mia?

Yes, but don't wake her up.

I just want to see her.

Come on.

I wanted to.

I don't know, I couldn't resist.

I had to get my fix.

I saw Fouad on the steps.

I bought a double dose and went to the car park.

You slipped up, it happens.

- You can't trust me, Dylan. - Don't say that.

When I got clean, I snapped after two months.

You lasted two years.

It's proof you can do without it.

I know it.

We swore not to lie to each other.

I lied to you.

I'm a liar.

I've been lying...

Before I shot up in the car park, I remembered...

the story I told you about my father-in-law.

There's something I didn't mention.

Because I'm so ashamed of it.

When I told my mum what he'd done...

she hit me.

With her hands...

and then with a chair.

To force me to say it wasn't true, that I was lying.

So I told her I lied.

After that, I never stopped.

Even telling the truth felt like lying.

Nothing I did felt true.

Except Mia.

When I gave birth to her.

That felt true.

Really true.

That's why I want to get married.

To leave my old life behind.

So that for us, it can be true.

Really true.

Like Mia.

You ok?

Not great.

Nothing's set in stone, you can always change your mind.

Come on.

You can come here with Lili over the next few weeks

to get to know Daphné and Miguel.

Since Ariane is returning to school,

it'd be good if we could meet after 4 pm.

If you want to be here.

Around 5 pm is perfect for us.

It's Mum.

Want to take it outside?

We'd like you to be careful as nothing is decided yet.

Don't teach the child to call you Mum or Dad.

Yes, Marie told us.

If Ariane agrees, I'll call myself Dada.

And I'll be Mimi.

Ariane, do you have any questions or something to say?

No.

Can Daphné and Miguel hold Lili for the first time?

Yes?

I have a question.

Do either of you play an instrument?

I play the saxophone.

Can you promise me you'll teach her?

Maybe she'll prefer the guitar or the piano.

But I'll teach her music.

I promise.

Thank you.

- Ariane, stay here. - Madam, you can't.

She's my granddaughter.

- Let go! - Calm down, Mum.

- What harm will I do? - It's for mums and staff only.

Ariane will see you once Lili is asleep.

Let me kiss her, please.

Go on, Ariane.

I'm entrusting her to a foster family.

What does "entrust" mean? Where's that from?

You use that word.

You put her up to this shit.

It's not shit. It's her decision.

Abandoning your child is a shit thing to do.

Your daughter wants what's best for her child.

It's best they come home. Get Lili, we're leaving.

- I can't, Mum. - Why not?

The youth welfare service has told you why.

No more fights or drink.

They said Ariane and Lili could come back.

If she decides to.

Provided your home is safe.

- It is. - No, madam.

We got a call to say police intervened Friday night.

It was a mistake.

Apparently not.

Can I be alone with my daughter, please?

Yes.

I'll be in my office.

It was a mistake, they got the wrong flat.

I want a smoke, coming?

It wasn't a mistake. The officer gave your name.

It's cos I'm alone.

It won't happen with you two.

Coming?

- I get it. - Stop.

Let me finish. I was ashamed too.

Of my mother, the squalor we lived in.

I was sure I'd do better.

I tried my best, but I couldn't.

Forgive me and come home.

- I don't blame you. - You do.

You think it'll be the same as before, but you're wrong.

With Lili, we'll start over.

The shrink spoke about school.

You can go, I'll look after Lili.

What will you study?

General Education.

To do what after?

I don't know.

I'd like to be a nurse or a pilot.

A pilot?

Lili would be so proud of you.

And me too.

I'm not coming back, Mum.

Not alone, nor with Lili.

You're abandoning me?

The same as with Lili?

- I'm not. - You are.

No.

I want her to have stable, loving parents.

I don't want to be like you.

See, you're ashamed of me.

Sorry! Ariane, wait. Forgive me.

Listen to me, just once more.

It's true I wanted her.

So give her to me.

- Get up. - I'll look after her, fix everything.

- Get up, Mum. - Just say yes.

Mum...

I'm not ashamed of you.

I just want a better life.

That's all.

What do you want?

You want money?

No.

What then?

To tell you I gave birth.

Did it go ok?

Yes.

You can't follow me like that.

Or come back into my life without my agreement.

Who do you think you are?

Why did you abandon me?

Or give me away?

Why do you want to know?

I need to.

I've nothing to say.

I didn't want to keep you.

Why not abort me?

I don't know, that's how it is.

Now, forget me.

And don't destroy my life.

Alright?

Leave and never come back.

Get lost!

- Who's that? - Some junkie after cash.

No, don't take the nappy off.

You ok?

Will Mum clean your belly button, Alba?

Want to take over? Tie up your hair.

Here.

- I can't. - You did it yesterday.

Prepare her bottle then.

So I'll clean your belly button, Alba.

It's going to be a bit cold.

Her hat is on the bed.

That's it.

Not too cold?

Put it on her.

Why weren't you back earlier?

You can't stay out like that.

Jessica...

You think it's ok to leave your baby unfed?

That's it. Let's put your nappy back on.

I stripped the bed, take your sheets to the laundry.

Now, we close the nappy.

You ok, Alba? Yes...

Look, all done.

All over. You're yawning.

Hey...

You saw her?

Yeah.

Did it go ok?

No.

I can cook tonight, if you want.

Yes, please. I forgot it was my turn.

- Thanks. - No worries.

I was so excited to hold you against me.

I feel nothing.

I wish I did.

I wish I did...

But I don't.

I don't even have milk.

Jessica?

Jessica?

I brought you some dessert.

It'll be ok.

It's over.

- For now. - Forever.

I love him, but he hurt me.

- He hit you? - No.

- If he did, tell me. - He didn't.

Why can't I have Noé back?

You left him for three days.

- He was looked after. - No.

Here, we help you on your journey as a mother.

We're not a crèche.

He's your responsibility.

When can I see him?

From today, twice a week.

If you stick to your life plan.

For how long?

A month.

Or longer, it depends on you.

I'd rather not see him.

I can't be alone with him.

You'll be here for a year, then in a flat.

That's not the problem! Don't you see?

I don't wanna be a single parent!

I can't!

- You and Noé are a family. - We aren't!

- Perla... - I'm going to my room!

Hello.

Hello, Lucie.

We're here to see Noé.

- Welcome. - Hello.

- Go ahead. - Thank you.

His dummy.

His bottle is ready, and the changing table is there.

- Thank you. - See you later.

I'll go now.

- You won't stay? - I'll leave you to it.

I won't be far. All ok?

Fine.

I brought your musical toy.

Know this song?

I'm happy to see you again.

And you, are you happy?

I thought of something...

If I can't take care of him,

I'd like you to adopt him.

Don't say that.

I'm sure you'll succeed.

Can you drop me by the roundabout?

Remember to be back for dinner.

It's me, Perla.

I'm outside the shop.

Can I come in?

- Thank you. - Anytime, goodbye.

Let's have a coffee.

Hold on, can you help me take this up?

The big box at the back.

It's a bookcase for the kids.

Angèle.

I wanted to apologise for last time.

You got upset, it happens.

- To repay you. - It's fine.

Take it. I'll pay the rest in instalments.

Thank you.

I wanted an abortion when I asked.

But then I decided I wanted a family like you.

That didn't work out.

It's over with the father?

I wanted to ask you...

I'm going to be alone with Noé.

I'm scared.

I'm not sure I'll manage.

- So, I thought... - Of course.

There's space in the annex for you. You won't be alone.

It's alright. You'll be fine.

You ok?

I'll pay rent.

We'll see.

I want to.

I can't fasten it.

Can we go?

My little Lili, you're all grown up now. You're 18.

Three years older than me today.

I chose another family for you, because I don't feel capable.

I don't want you to know poverty like me.

I hope you play an instrument.

If you ever want to meet me, ask the Liège Family Services.

They'll know where I am.

Here. Need a pen?

I'll use the one I wrote the letter with.

You can take today off school. You have a note.

I know but I don't want to fall behind.

For Lili

Add the date she turns 18. Family Services will give it to her.

Thank you.

- See you later? - Yes.

Yes?

Hello, can I speak to Morgane, please?

We're closed until 1 pm for lunch.

I came now not to disturb her work.

- Her name, please? - Morgane.

Morgane Boland?

Maybe...

She'll be in the canteen.

Go right, around the building, it's the door with the ashtray.

That's the canteen.

Ok, thank you.

Hello.

I'm looking for Morgane. Do you know...

She's in the ironing room, finishing an order.

It's the first door around the corner.

Ok, thanks.

Yes?

You told me never to come to your house.

So I came here.

How did you find me?

Yesterday, I followed you on the bus.

What do you want?

I told you.

To know why you gave me up.

I ended up alone just before you were born.

I didn't want to be a single mother.

I would've been the council estate slut, rejected by all the guys.

So, I gave you up and came to Liège.

Where no one knew me.

And I pulled through.

Before giving me up,

did you hold me in your arms?

Yes.

What did you feel?

I don't know, it's been too long.

Every time I hold Alba against me,

I don't want to.

I feel I'm like you were with me.

I wanted to know...

I wanted to know if...

If I was nothing to you...

Or if...

Please, hold me in your arms.

Mum...

Jessica...

I'll put her dummy back in.

Can I take a picture of you?

If you don't show anyone.

It's just for me and Alba.

Ok then.

Wait.

This'll be prettier.

Thank you.

Maybe she's hungry.

I'll give her a bottle.

Come inside.

You can sit down.

This is it?

- Got her? - Yeah.

Mia...

Liers, end of the line.

- Want to push her? - Already?

- Hello. - Hello, Julie. Good to see you.

Nice to meet you, Dylan. Come in.

Hello, Mia!

Will you pour the coffee?

We're going to eat some cake, not this!

I hope she likes it.

Yes, she loves it.

Rice pudding.

Here we go.

- She has a good appetite. - That's true.

More?

More?

No?

I'm glad to be a witness at your wedding.

But why did you ask me?

You tell her.

I chose a friend who helped us get off the streets.

And she chose you because of a poem

you taught her in class that she never forgot.

Which one?

"I picked this sprig of heather

Autumn is dead, remember

We'll meet no more on earth

Scents of time and heather, Remember, I'll wait forever"

The Farewell, Apollinaire.

You were in year 11.

When I felt down, I'd recite it in my head.

And I'd see you looking at me.

Remember the music I used to play with it?

No.

Come with me.

Music time?

Yes!

I picked this sprig of heather

Autumn is dead, remember

We'll meet no more on earth

Scents of time

And heather

Remember, I'll wait forever

Remember, I'll wait forever

I think she likes it.

Something cheerful for little Mia now.

She's dancing already.

Shall we dance?

You like that?

Want to see the piano?

Come to Mummy?

Want to dance?