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Not bad, isn't it?

It's my project that was selected.

The idea is to bring both together.

We are going to demolish slaughterhouses.

- I'm surprised by the delay. - Why?

You went to school, you know where you're going,

but don't plant it yourself.

This is your first job.

It's not just well-meaning people,

especially as you begin.

Be careful.

Regarding your private life... be discreet.

Don't make them hate you.

We always come back to that.

My son is queer. What will people say?

You're amazing.

I have no advice to give you, I'm from another era.

But be careful, it's still a macho environment.

Guys are not comfortable with that. I realized.

Good...

I said that to help you.

Congratulations.

Your mother will be proud.

- You come? - Yes.

How are you, little girl?

Up until now, she's been ok

But now she will start to feel hungry.

Good luck. Goodbye.

"Goodbye, Charles."

She pushes.

You have a little problem here.

Let's change the diaper.

Huh?

- Oh there... - Aouch aouch.

Oh well, oh well.

- It's because she sees you. - She'd like to be in my arms.

I have to turn her. You have that effect on her.

- Aurélie. - Hello.

- Already? - Eh yes.

- It was? - Very good.

Oh, I hear it, my baby...

Hello you.

Hello. How are you, my dear?

Are you ok ?

- You were not busy tonight ? - I was.

But here I am.

- Here I am. - Another big con ?

No, a pretty cool guy.

We had a drink.

I told him I had a 6-month-old baby,

and then, gone.

- He left like this? - No, we fucked, anyway.

- That's it. - Look.

You come, darling?

Oh... come here.

I take my medication.

- You're going out? - Yeah.

But I won't come back late.

So, see you soon.

Do you love Me?

Yes.

Excuse me.

Do you have a lighter ?

Thank you.

How is it? Good. Crowded.

How long have you been here ?

"Two, three hours already."

- What are you doing after ? - I dunno.

I have nothing planned. And you?

I don't know, I'll see.

Who makes the music? DJ Corinne. Do you know?

- I've never seen you here. - And yet.

- What are you doing tonight ? - This.

Hold on. Put on a condom.

- I'm clean. - How do I know?

And who tells you that I'm clean?

- Relax. - No...

Wait, wait.

Excuse me.

- Hello. - Hello.

- I'm looking for Mr. Sousa. - He's not here, he's sick.

Does anyone replace him?

- It's him, the chef, there. - Thank you.

Excuse me. Are you the supervisor?

I am, yes. Selim.

Selim! I didn't expect to see you.

I saw your name on the plans.

- Can you come with me? - Yes.

It's weird, isn't it?

To meet after all this time.

I've been wanting it for a long time.

The way I reacted at the time.

We were young.

- You were confused. - No.

I knew very well I was attracted to guys.

It was impossible to tell my family.

That's it, I made a choice.

Have you ever regretted?

Not me I mean...

But, to give up on who you are.

A choice is a choice.

Here, look.

Lyes and Leila, the youngest. She is beautiful, right ?

Yes. They are great, both of them.

Yes.

I tell you the truth. When I see them,

I regret nothing.

They make me so happy.

And you ?

Do you have someone ?

Yes. Yes, I have someone.

The same guy for the past 18 years.

That's good.

That's good.

Hello.

Who is it ? He was here this morning.

His father kicked him out, I think.

- I'm taking care of it. - Ok.

Did you get assaulted in the street ? Or at home ?

By your father? Your brother?

You must know that you're safe here.

Please give me a break with the good words.

My father beat me. You found out. So what ?

I don't need to be comforted by an old queer like you.

What do you mean ?

You're acting like you're saving lives

behind your desk.

I don't care about your made-up sentences.

What are you here for ?

You didn't come here by chance, you wanted something specific.

I need a place to stay for a few days.

But if I have to go to the psychiatrist, I'm stuck.

Don't worry.

We'll find you a place.

You're good at it.

You don't want one ?

Why ? Do you offer yourself?

Me ? No.

After all why not?

It's tempting, if he's as handsome as his father

and intelligent like his mother. Or the opposite.

Let's do it.

Hum... I don't know.

I don't know what Serge will think about it.

I'll be here too much, a mess for your relationship.

Serge is easy-going.

- Yes, but you're not. - What do you think ?

Voilà. She answered you.

Yes. I agree with you.

You want it or not, Emma ?

Hey, Emma ?

We want a little baby at home.

I think we should go and see Mom.

Come.

Yeah, he's here. Are you coming to my house?

I disagree. Pacs is not like a wedding.

It's a half measure.

It's better than nothing.

I don't understand. Society recognizes you.

We're not there yet.

We can say that society cannot hide us anymore.

Even I have evolved.

What do you want more ? Nothing.

We want the same things as others.

Let's stop treating us differently.

I thought you were claiming

a right to the difference. Yes, but that doesn't justify

that we don't have the same rights.

Don't you understand ? Serge and I, we are a couple.

We love each other like straight guys.

If we don't have the same rights, people will continue to think

that we're unable to have

- a family. - A family?

- Charles, we won't do it again. - I'm probably an old fool,

but I can't understand.

I'm sorry, a couple is not a family.

A couple of men, women,

it's their choice, their life, it's theirs.

But a family means children that we want

- and raise. - Charles!

I married your mother, we wanted you, we got you.

We started a family.

You made a different choice.

I had a hard time admitting it at the beginning

because you won't be able to start a family, precisely.

So...

Today, I still suffer a little

and I'm not sure you won't suffer one day.

It's not against you. You understand?

Serge.

It's not against you or against Victor.

You don't say anything.

We won't change your father.

I think about it very seriously.

Do you seriously think about it ?

Do you want to adopt a child just to contradict your father?

It's excessive, right? It has nothing to do with my father.

I've been thinking about it for a while. We've already talked about it.

And I'm not thinking of adoption, but a child of us.

Did you have sex education classes?

I learned about surrogates.

- It's illegal. - In France.

But not elsewhere.

I'm not sure I agree.

Pay a woman, rent her belly.

You tell me about our child.

He would be yours. It's not a problem...

We will give each our sperm.

We won't know who the father is. You're right.

If he likes to draw houses, it'll be yours.

If he's positive at birth, he'll be mine.

I don't want to be creaky with that, but...

You manage to forget my illness. Me, I can't do it.

That's why I refuse.

I can't live with the idea that I won't see the child grow.

For me, a surrogate mother is out of the question.

But if you want it, do it.

No.

Not without you.

- Why? - It's a no.

I want a child with you.

But for how long with me ?

Stop, you're not going to die.

Ah really ?

It's always better to believe in life.

I also would have wanted this child with you.

Really.

So, say yes.

Have you both thought about it ?

We talked a lot about it.

Officially, only one of you will adopt.

An unmarried couple, and gay on top of that,

cannot adopt together.

Which one will it be?

Let's see...

A 50-year-old HIV positive guy working in a gay association

or a young and brilliant architect?

It'll be Victor, right ?

It's just for administrative reasons.

To get approval, we must not know that you're gay.

Legally, nothing prohibits a homo from adopting.

But their demands are systematically rejected.

It's discriminating but not openly.

You will be considered hetero and single.

At least I won't have to pretend that.

So if I act like that, I'll be able to adopt?

Not really. There is an investigation

and a report to a commission

who will decide to grant you approval or not.

If you get it, you're on a waiting list.

It can take a few months or years.

In terms of lifestyle, maybe.

Awareness is not yet very evolved...

Basile.

You came back.

Not for you. I came to have a shower.

- Can I ? - Of course.

- Is he your guy ? - He's my guy, yes.

He looks better and younger than you.

And he's an architect and super rich.

Not bad for an old fag like me.

- It's bullshit. - Why?

Because.

And I'm not homophobic.

- Sure. - No.

Two men can't raise a child.

Did you study child psychiatry ?

No, I didn't study. I'm a simple man,

who thinks a child needs a mother to be balanced.

- Don't you think ? - A child needs love.

Is it better to have gay parents who bring love

or indifferent straight parents ?

Have you thought about all the suffering for the child ?

What will people say.

I don't care about that

We don't live according to others.

No. But when the child is asked why he/she has two dads,

you think it'll be easy to answer ?

We'll be here.

Me too, I had to defend myself against people.

You can think what you want. That I am homophobic, limited

and a bad father.

If you do that without worrying about your child's life,

it's that you think of yourself first. It's selfish.

It's as if we're breaking up.

On the contrary, we're building something.

Leave it, I'm almost done.

It's in two boxes, a suitcase.

You have never been a materialist.

After the investigator's visit tomorrow, we'll put everything back in its place.

Tell me about yourself.

- Why do you want to adopt? - I'm reaching an age

where the desire to be a father is strong.

I've always had this desire. Deep down, I mean.

But like many people, I preferred my job.

Why don't you do it the usual way?

I haven't met the right person yet.

I met young women with whom

we didn't want it at the same time.

Either it was them, or me.

Then the affairs ended.

It's very commonplace,

it's the story of a lot of people.

With the passage of time,

I don't want to wait anymore.

How do you foresee this task on your own?

At least for the moment.

I see myself as a stable, solid person,

who 's aware that education isn't alway easy.

To be able to pay attention to the evolution of a child

by letting him be himself,

I talk a lot about it with friends who are parents.

Men and women.

One of them is an ex-companion.

This is a plan we had together,

but it didn't happen.

I talk about it with my parents.

With my mother, of course, who'd be delighted

to have a grandson or a granddaughter.

And your father?

With my father, it's more complicated.

He doesn't express much,

he has trouble expressing himself.

We're not always in phase.

Could your mother be available if you needed help?

A child changes your schedule.

You won't have a free evening anymore.

It's true that I work a lot,

but I work a lot at home.

I can do both things.

An adopted child sometimes has trouble sleeping.

It can exhaust you.

Yes I know. Of course.

But I'm not alone. I have my mother's support.

And I don't go out at night. Bars are not my thing.

It's a measured choice.

I feel ready.

Are you okay?

Yes I'm fine.

You don't seem fine.

I'm not in the mood.

It scares me, this comedy.

Come here.

It's good. We're on time.

- Yes. - And the other slab?

- It has sunk. - Oh?

- You want to see? - Yes.

What are you doing?

We have to go.

It's risky to go out today.

Because of the fags in the streets?

There are plenty of cameras, photographers.

This is not the time to go to Gay Pride, with the investigation going on.

You might be the hottest guy in the crowd,

but I don't think you'll be spotted so easily.

Just avoid interviews.

No. I won't take any chances.

You think your investigator is going to watch Gay Pride on TV?

I dunno. But it's better to avoid it.

You're right. No unnecessary risks.

Today everyone's fighting.

I'm going to walk for the Pacs and you, you'll make yourself invisible

to get your adoption.

Our adoption.

Enjoy your walk.

Yeah.

Allô?

Hi, Selim.

Home.

I prefer not to show myself at the Gay Pride.

Because of the adoption.

There's an investigation.

So, what did you want to tell me?

It's about yesterday, on the building site.

We shouldn't have.

We're no longer teenagers and we work together.

Don't worry, it won't happen again.

You're sure?

Bah...

I dunno.

Since all this time, you've never...

Yes. Of course I have.

A few times

And you?

You've already cheated on him, your guy?

I'm not cheating on him

I mean, I'm not lying.

The least I can.

We have an open relationship.

Like many gays.

No it's not that.

Since he's in triple therapy, it's complicated.

Even before that.

But it's still strong between us.

He leaves me free when I need it.

You love him?

Yes.

Allô?

Good thanks. And you?

Yes. Which means?

I can ask them.

I thought you had enough information.

Okay.

I'm going to call them

and I will see with them.

You'd like to do that when?

Okay.

What's happening?

What about your adoption?

I wanted to talk to you about it.

I have something to ask you.

- We're being checked an investigator. - Your mother told me.

She wants to meet you,

ask you questions.

That you tell her about me, my childhood.

This kind of things. And Serge?

No, you know it well.

For her, I am straight and single.

I'm asking you to tell her that.

That you're straight and single?

- Can you do it? - Do you want me to lie?

You know that I think it's harmful for this child

to grow up with two men.

At least one should be responsible for one's ideas.

I agree. But here, I am not allowed.

I didn't invent the rules.

I don't have a choice. Do you want this kid?

Yes.

I thought about what you told me. It's not selfishness.

We want to give this child a chance, a place,

that he doesn't have now.

If morons think his parents are abnormal,

we'll tell him how to deal with others.

- You know what I think. - It won't be perfect.

There will be questions at school,

but we will be there to help and love him.

We will do everything to make him grow

and not be afraid of the eyes of others.

Otherwise, it means we'll have failed.

So?

Are you going to help us?

Yes.

He's never late, usually.

I have time.

- Can I ask you a question? - Yes.

You really think we can see

if people will make good parents

by hearing stories about their childhood?

Checking their closet?

I don't mean to depreciate your work,

but it seems more complicated than that.

You're right. Every detail matters

and can help make the best decision.

Hello. Sorry, I haven't seen the time pass.

We were just chatting.

We'll start now.

I' like to talk to your husband alone.

Were you surprised when Victor announced you

that he wanted to adopt a child?

A little, but not that much.

Martine must have told you, he always wanted to be a father.

Do you agree with that decision?

He doesn't need my permission.

We don't always agree on everything,

but I know that he has thought it over.

To be very clear, what I ask you is:

Were you not surprised, you, his father,

that a man of Victor's age

considers adoption alone, so young?

He'd have no trouble finding a woman

to have children, right? - You should ask him, not me

I did, he was pretty vague.

Besides, he has hardly talked about his love life.

His work, yes. His desire for paternity.

His childhood, his parents.

An ex-girlfriend whom he spoke almost with embarrassment.

As if he wanted to talk about everything except his private life.

Exactly, it's his private life. Not mine, not yours.

I'm trying to understand who Victor is.

So, who is my son?

In your opinion?

I'm not your enemy,

but I think you don't tell me everything.

Tell me what you want me to tell you.

Is your son homosexual?

Not to my knowledge.

Even if he were, what would it have to do?

I need to know his living environment.

Laws don't prohibit homosexuals from adopting.

I have already examined several cases.

I evaluate a person's ability to be a parent.

So why worry about whether Victor is gay?

Unless you think it'll make him less loving towards a child.

You don't understand.

I understand very well.

You're here to assess whether Victor will make a good father

and I tell you yes.

The rest, his love life, it's up to him.

"I don't doubt that Victor would make a good father."

I'm just surprised that he never talks about a mother.

There are separated fathers and mothers

who raise their children alone.

Indeed.

OK. See you soon.

Yes?

What are you doing here?

What a warm welcome.

Excuse me.

I wasn't expecting this...

- Everything's fine? - Yes.

Except the answer for the adoption. Still waiting.

- You only think about that. - I can't help it.

I should be relaxed and patient.

- You ate? - No.

I invite you.

Victor.

You go away?

I'm going to eat lunch.

Serge. Selim, my foreman.

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

- Is there a problem? - No.

Nothing urgent.

- See you later. - OK.

Oh, guys!

Let's go?

The clock is ticking.

It's open.

You don't even have an hour?

I can't, Victor.

You can do whathever you want. I can't.

- I have... - What do you have?

- A family? - Yes, a family.

And I care.

About you too, I care. About them, more than anything.

It's not easy.

You knew everything about me when we saw each other again.

I didn't hide anything.

Everything was clear, no?

It was clear.

We can see each other. It hurts no one.

But I have two children I love and a wife.

We need to set rules,

to be careful.

I understand.

I cannot blame you. I want everything at the same time.

Love, sex, a family.

A guy that I like.

Another that I like too...

and who has a life.

I'm asking you nothing.

Don't worry, it won't change anything at work.

Come and eat with us, I'll introduce you.

- Do you work with my father? - Yes. We were already working

together in high school. I wan't born.

I didn't know Mom yet.

- Do you have children? - Not yet.

But I will. You prefer a boy

or a girl?

I dunno. We'll see what the stork brings.

Storks don't bring children.

Really?

Who is it then?

Moms wear them in their belly.

Bravo!

She's strong, my daughter.

I haven't opened it.

It's a no'?

"Absence of referent of the opposite sex".

Let me see

We won't stop there.

I'll ask for a copy of the file.

They're not finished with me.

- Your name? - Bregnant.

B-R-E-G-U-A-N-T.

- Victor? - Yes.

OK.

"By the confession of the candidate's father,"

he lives in concubinage.

His statements confirm the presence of a cohabiting partner.

The candidate lied to the administration,

"which indicates an irresponsible attitude."

How could you do that? She knew.

She was just looking for

a confirmation. That you hastened to give her.

The only thing I ask you to do for me,

the only thing in 20 years, you failed.

- I wanted it to work. - No. You never wanted it.

And you know what?

You won,

beyond your expectations.

It didn't work.

From now on, mom,

if you want to see me, it'll be at home.

I won't come back here. Never again, you hear me.

Never again will I call you daddy.

We'll talk to each other as little as possible.

And if we went back to the surrogate idea?

I dunno.

Maybe we could...

We know couples of girls who want children.

We could talk to them about it.

It's changes the project a little, but...

It will surely be difficult at first. No, we won't do that.

- Why? What's the difference? - I don't want it anymore.

In fact, it relieves me that we didn't get the approval.

I never wanted to be a father, like you.

You know why.

You can live for decades.

The doctors say it. Or a few weeks. We don't know.

Let's be honest.

It was your project, not mine.

I didn't take part in it,

because I'm more part of your life anymore, Victor.

It's been a while, already.

What are you talking about? I spoke about this project for us.

With you and you said yes.

Why did you say yes?

Just to please me?

I don't understand. Explain to me.

Why did you let me fight with all this shit?

Visits, interviews, the interviewer...

Why did we do all this?

What if we had been approved? I was wrong.

But let's stop pretending.

We're no longer a couple.

You know I'm right.

You stay with me by habit. It's a story that's over.

- You're crazy. I love you, shit! - Me too.

You want a child

and I don't want to be the one who will stop you from having one.

I want you to be a father.

But I don't want to leave a widower and an orphan.

I don't want to be bound by my illness,

nor decline before you and this child.

* -The Civil Solidarity Pact has been voted

by the Parliament.

Yeah!

So what...

You stay in your corner to look interesting?

- How desperate... - Well you fell for it.

You wish.

How's your parents doing?

Better.

We finally talk to each other

I went to eat at home, especially for my mother.

And your father?

He wouldn't mind if I came back home.

- And you? - Me? You're crazy

I'd rather die. And I met a guy.

He lets me stay with him if I blow him.

He's 60 years old. But in the dark, it's ok.

I'm kidding, mom.

Calm down.

It's a joke. He's my age.

You're like a mother in panic...

But I don't have the "Daron instinct".

Just say "parent".

And you? What are you doing now that you're old and alone?

Good summary.

Farah?

Hello Hello.

Come on, come in.

It's a surprise.

- Go ahead, please. - Thank you.

What's going on?

Can I help you? I can help you.

This is the number of a member of the General Council.

A friend. I worked for his campaign.

She can help you. Help me with what?

Selim told me about your adoption application.

She may be able to reassess your file.

Thank you, Farah.

Thank you really.

Why are you doing this?

Because Selim asked me.

And I also have a favor to ask you.

Which one?

You must never see Selim again.

Never

Why? I don't understand.

Yes, Victor, you understand very well.

Do we agree?

Thank you.

I wish happiness for you the future.

Truly.

Good bye.

(Diego).

(Do you want to kick it?)

(Go on, yeah. You're almost there.)

(Again)

(It's for you.)

(Go ahead.)

It's good.

It's good.

You'll be a professional footballer.

(Go ahead, please.)