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When you are ready...

focus on your breathing.

You're not trying to achieve something.

And you are fully aware...

of this moment.

Stay yourself, where you are.

Body and mind.

Now congratulate yourself...

with what you have accomplished...

and for the commitment to do this every day...

Len, check this message.

I think she's gonna say something today.

What should I wear?

How about this one?

Do you think it's too much?

Or something very casual...

as if I have no idea they're moving me to the Rio office.

Dots?

What did you say? Rio? What?

Rio de Janeiro? Me?

Well, I'll need to think about that, it's the other side of the world.

This is quit the shock, I hadn't expected this at all.

No, I'll think about it.

Thank you, I'm so happy.

Is it too much, or not?

I could...

put on this one, as if I'm completely clueless.

What do you think? - Come here.

You've got something. There's something there.

Turn around. - What?

Len... - Rio, baby.

Responsibility, efficiency and knowledge, that's why you chose to work with us.

OK, of course. Bye bye.ns.

Anyway, where were we?

Evi. - Hi.

A guy suit. How cute.

Have a seat.

I have some news for you.

You've probably seen this coming, since it's your core activity, right?

I have a proposition for you.

The company landed a huge account.

To start construction on time, we need someone to manage the whole thing.

Right now, phase 1 is going very slowly.

The locals are a problem, everything's a mess...

the supervisor doesn't have the balls and know how to get things moving again.

That's why I went out on a limb for you.

No matter what anyone else says...

I'm sure you can do this.

We're transferring you, Evi,

to a location that's very important to the company.

It's going to be a huge transition...

and you're going to have to move.

We need somebody on site.

Evi...

Evi.

Effective immediately...

you're being transferred to...

Ter what? - Neuzen?

Terneuzen? Seriously?

But where is that? - It's Zeeland, right?

Or is it further down... Belgium?

Is this a test? Do this right and you get to go to Rio?

Does anyone even live in Terneuzen? What are they doing there?

They're building a lock, but they're going too slow.

OK, so you have to work on the locals.

One drink...

No.

My mom smoked a pack a day when she was pregnant.

I can tell. - But Eef, aren't you two together?

Maybe he'll pop the question over there. - In the mud.

And then go to Rio for your honeymoon.

Sorry, but this was not how it was supposed to be. Len and I would go to Rio together...

If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. - No...

I can't, then I'm out.

Oh honey... Sir, two gin-tonics please?

And what do you want? - A coke with something extra...

No. - Lemon juice.

It's a good idea. We're still thinking about ahoneymoon...

and South America is nice.

Hey, sweet cakes.

Get over here. Girl, girl...

I was so sure she was going to say Rio.

I'm sorry for you. - Yeah...

I just don't understand.

They were so happy with you?

But we'll get through this. Right, honey?.

Maybe you can start a coffee bar there.

Good coffee. I'll bet they don't know what good coffee is over there.

What do you mean?

What do you mean, what do I mean?

What do you mean? - I'm not going with you to Zeeuws Vlaanderen.

But we were...

Yes honey. To Rio, yes.

We were supposed to be going to Rio together.

Come take a look. Come see what I've done for you.

I haven't been sleeping, honey.

I found this cute little house for you. Very authentic.

Some kind of half farmhouse.

Too bad you're not taking it with you. It's great cycling out there.

I won't have time for that. I'm going there to work.

It's no shame if it doesn't work out...

Dad, I'm going to get the job done. It'll be fine.

I never doubted you.

Yo, Mister Frank.

Frankenstein, Frankster, Grandmaster Frank.

Aren't you using the bike? - So...

You're going to get those people drinking latte machiato?

Nah... - Len's not coming.

Coffee, it'll never work over there. - No, we're not doing that.

Hey... - Is there some more room?

That's moving along nicely. - You think so?

As far as I care they can reduce this whole pregnancy thing to 4 or 5 weeks.

For you. Vitamin B6 and B12 for your nervous system...

magnesium, selenium, and a high dose of vitamin C, A, B and E, for your immune system,

Q10, fish oil and enchina force. You can even take this pre-emptively.

And I got you... a dictionary.

No way you'll understand these locals, right?

Oh girls...

Honey. - Honey.

You've got Triple A, right? - I do.

And this is for you.

Because you can move mountains...

but sometimes you also need some time to relax.

That's my favorite picture of mom. - Can I see?

Me and mom in the yard. - How cute.

Thanks.

I also got you something.

Dearest Evi, you're the woman of my life.

You're my beacon...

especially under the sheets.

I hope you'll enjoy what's to come.

And I'm sure I'll miss your phenomenal...

I ordered you something but it hasn't arrived yet so that's a bummer.

Guys...

Super sweet of you. But can you move aside so I can get out of here?.

Oh, sweetheart.

Ciao, baby. - I'm going to miss you.

Keep your head up, keep your heart strong...

Please don't go, please don't go...

Stay with me, stay with me...

Should I stay or should I go now...

No, this is the toll for the tunnel.

I need to pay to get in?

Can I have a return ticket please?

Excuse me? - I do want to go back as well.

You pay each time separately.

Here.

Have a nice day?

Come on.

No...

Sorry, hi. I'd like to pay.

That will be 66 euros...

and 60 cents.

I hope you're not the superstitious kind.

I don't understand, I'd like to use my card.

What?

Can I try this again? The machine's probably broken.

I'll try over here.

Well, this isn't working.

Yes, I...

13 euros.

What? How do I fix this?

What did I miss? What's so funny? - Sjef, let me...

or she'll still be here tomorrow.

What did you say?

That it's time for you to be on your way.

Excuse me, but if people around here would start talking like normal people...

this wouldn't be such a disaster area.

Maybe people would come out here for fun for a change.

What's your name and bacnk account, I'll send you the money.

No hurry, we can do that later.

I'll see you around, Sjef. - Yo...

OK...

No...

Destination reached after 800 meters.

What?

Shit. - Turn around.

Turn around.

It's awful out here, Len.

I mean, I can't even understand them...

I'm here in this crappy barn...

and I'm soaking wet.

Sorry, hon.

But the good news is: Lennyboy started a new business.

What? - Hold on, Eef.

I put the house online. - Online?

Yes, it's going to be a B&B for tourists.

Our house?

It's your first day tomorrow, you're just nervous.

Do you really think so?

Now your back on that oxygen.

You don't have asthma.

Maybe so, but I can hardly breathe. - It'll be alright, sweetheart.

Just have a good night's sleep.

OK. You too.

Bye. Bam!

Ow.

Focus your attention...

Experience every moment...

Especially against setbacks and challenges.

Observe and accept that what is in this moment.

Good morning.

Hello. - Had a good trip?

What?

Pol. It's my farm.

Evi, from Rotterdam.

Do we need to harvest those?

What?

Evi Dekker. Welcome to Terneuzen.

I'm Marloes. I'm the general secretary.

Well, only since you got here.

On behalf of us all: welcome.

Butterscotch liqueur. - I made it all myself.

Some coffee to start with?

Yes...

Do you have tea?

You thought we wouldn't have that here.

I like the Minty Morocco, but Peach is very popular as well.

You don't say.

Good morning.

This is Anton.

The supervisor. He's at the helm, so to say.

Evi Dekker, from Rotterdam.

Did Pol get your car out of the ditch?

Go introduce yourself.

Ko.

Evi.

My pleasure.

Only time will tell, right?

Dieleman.

Nice name. - Jo.

Yes, hello.

Jo Dieleman. - Oh.

This is Lowie, our intern.

Guess you could teach him, right?

Well.

Bolus.

Go on.

I told the guys, only at special occasions.

Otherwise...

And this is us.

Us?

Cosy, right?

I made that myself.

I'm the creative type.

You want some more tea?

No thank you, I'm good.

You look like a good person.

Marloes, right?

What's the wifi password?

Tadaa.

And this is for the internet.

OK?

Yes...

Welcome to beautiful Rotterdam.

Nice.

Thank you. And this is the appartment. - Nice view.

So, you guys here on business or pleasure? - Hopefully both.

The central lock will be operational for now.

And this was supposed to have been drained last week, but...

So we're not really on schedule.

What's been the cause of this delay?

Why are you behind schedulep? - There's quite a bit of resistance.

We do have all the permits, right?

Local businesses, the residents. There's a lot going on.

Why don't we step inside?

That lock is more important than a few farmers and local small businesses.

Gent is missing out ona lot of money every day if this construction is delayed.

Local politicians won't like that. The national ones won't either.

That small-town thinking, that lack of ambition...

the lack of interest in innovation and expansion...

It's repulsive.

Evi...

Hard hat.

So, who are we dealing with?

These are the residents and businesses that are complaining about the buildings and the inconvenience.

They started a committee.

Fine. Let's hear them out and that's that.

Marloes, can you set me up with the spokesperson of that lot?

Loren map op gym.

What's she saying? - What?

Let's go?

Ko?

Do you know if Jules found a woman?

Jules from the shipping company? - There's got to be someone?

Only once.

A woman who's never done it.

Marloes, you've done it, right?

Yes, it was great.

But... - So who could he ask?

I'm sorry?

So I throw the bottle against the ship. And then I have to say something?

A few words. People like that.

Is there a dress code?

What do I need to wear?

Oh. Something nice.

Something nice. Right.

I'll show you. The throwing.

Spread your legs...

I played handball when I was young.

I was destined for greatness, but then...

Take the bottle, and throw it hard.

It needs to break on the hull. Like this.

Your turn.

Throw it.

Throw it. - Yes...

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Are you alright? - Sorry, sorry, sorry.

I'll get some ice. - Never mind.

How stupid.

So, you're here for the money.

Let me see... - That's not why I'm here.

if I have it here.

This is 13 euros.

What's your bank account number? I'll transfer the rest of it then.

Sorry, Evi Dekker from Rotterdam. We're building a lock here.

Yes. The one we're protesting against.

Stijn, hello.

You're the committee's spokesperson?

Oh well...

Good of you to come. I...

I wanted to hear your objections so we can...

Ignore them.

No.

Hey, I...

I was sent here from the main office in Rotterdam...

to ensure construction of the lock can start as scheduled, so...

any delays are of interest to me.

So I am of interest to you?

What? - I just find that funny...

because the main office in Rotterdam, and who they send, are of no interest at all to me.

Do you really think that you, on your own...

can stop construction of the most important lock in Europe?

On my own?

I've got a lot of signatures here. And there's more to come.

You don't understand the economic concerns that are at play here.

You don't realize we're talking about people here.

They've lived and worked here their whole life. Here, it's all in here.

Press tightly. - Merci, Loes.

Evi from Rotterdam, let me know if you have any questions.

What's you bank account number? So I can...

Yoohoo.

So you already have 3 kids, and then...

pregnant againnger? - Yes.

And these are twins. - No.

Don't you have kids?

No. I mean, I'm only 32...

That's funny. Me too.

Do you want a clam?

Come.

That's what it's there for, right.

Sergio?

It's Sergio Herman.

I'm so glad you're here.

What are you doing here?

I live here.

He just lives here.

Can I...

take a picture?

And this is Rob, you remember him from the cafe.

Ah yes. Hi. - Hi. Clam?

No thanks. Clams and me, we don't mix very well.

Sheesh, Sergio, this is...

Great, him again. Come, Marloes.

She's weird.

She won't last a month. - She won't last a week.

Wanna bet?

And Evi Dekker has volunteered to christen the ship.

Miss Dekker, would you be so kind?

Hello...

Hi.

Honored guests...

Sergio Herman, really...

it's great that you're here.

It's an honor for me, fresh out of Rotterdam...

that I can...

to be asked to do this.

It truly makes me feel welcome.

I'm here to...

once again fight against the sea.

When I looked upon the terrain where the lock is to be...

I immediately thought back of that cold, hellish night...

of January 1st, 1953.

February 1st.

February, of course. How silly of me.

In that night, where our gradfathers and grandmothers were fighting...

to save the lives of their children...

that night connects us together.

Because you are still here.

We know how it is to lose everything, to have no food...

to sit on the roof of your house, and see the sheep float by.

Because on that night, the first of January, we lost...

February. - February... we lost the fight against the sea.

But, but...

we took our revenge.

We built, and we won.

The entire world looks upon out Delta works.

What doesn't kill you, makes you...

Alright... - Evi, throw the bottle.

What? - Throw the bottle, now.

Bottle.

I hereby christen you, Multa Tug 39...

29. - 29...

Multa Tug 29, I christen you, and wish you safe journeys.

I was a disaster. They hate me.

You're exaggerating, honey. Things are going great here though.

The first reviews were raving.

I'm fucking good at this.

No...

Yes.

You could be happy for me for once.

But I am, honey. I just miss you...

You're at Len's tomorrow, right?

I have to go, sweetheart. Ciao, ciao.

OK, bye.

Bon giorno. - Bon giorno.

No...

I was wondering where I could go shopping tonight.

Which store is still open.

At this hour?

Yes.

Everything's closed.

I'm still open though.

Hangop.

Yes, you too. Bon appetit.

My own sausages.

From my own pig.

Don't you ever...

feel bad for the pig?

It tastes good, right?

Yes.

How's the bed?

Why are you there, with Pol?

There must be better places for rent?

What about Pleun's old house. Isn't that still empty?

Well, empty... - And it's such a fine house.

What are you talking about?

Take this.

It's good.

It's really...

beautiful here.

When can I move in? - Move in?

This place isn't for rent.

No, seriously, it's not for rent.

There seems to have been a misunderstanding.

I guess I'll be going. - Do finish your tea.

Those look better than mine. - They do?

At least these are still alive.

I'm on the twelfth floor.

Not much of a gardener?

No, I...

I have anxiety. - From gardens?

Yes. And some other things.

Did you always have that? - I didn't in the past.

I would help my mom in the garden.

Yes, so?

Well, my mom died, and then...

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.

Hey, I'm here. - Hi.

Shall we go?

Evi from Rotterdam.

You turn up everywhere, don't you?

What are you doing here? - Picking up my mother.

Your mother?

Will Rotterdam allow that?

I'm sorry, did I miss something?

Not at all. - Nothing.

Evi, be homest. Who looks oldest, him or me?

Mom, please. - Well?

It's a mess. It's all turning grey.

It's been a pleasure.

I did want to ask you to join me at the Land of Saeftinghe...

but something tells me that's a bad idea. - It is...

You really should go. It's a beautiful place.

I'll remember that.

And I'll think about it.

Really?

What's this about?

Evi wants to rent my house. - Mon, I thought we...

I would really like that. - I'm not making any promises.

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

See you later. - See you.

Oh, your bank account number...

Your...

Hey. Wait! Wait!...

No, no. Don't...

That's where the Italians sleep. - The Italians?

Not on weekends? - Especially then. They pay double.

Oh man, Len.

It wouldn't make sense not to. Money talks.

I was so looking forward to our own bed.

Where do we sleep?

This is great.

Len, Len...

Yes? - Len.

Listen, listen.

They're doing it. - What?

Oh my god...

This is beautiful.

Grow up, dude...

Two people in love... - Oh, shut up.

No, this isn't love.

...And you can chose from different venues.

I mean, wedding venues.

That word... that's grounds for an anulment. Horrible.

Damn, I need to pee again.

Eef, have you started on your speech yet? - Huh?

Your speech.

Yes, that really sucks.

So embarrassing.

The whole thing, what a disaster.

What are you talking about? - Eef...

Esther's talking about her wedding. - Hello.

Ah, you didn't sleep, of course.

Those beds are supposed to be fantastic for your sex life...

Weren't you always complaining I have no ambition?

Ambition to rent out our house? - I'm fucking good at that.

What are you good at? You created an account...

and you put three pictures online. Fantastic.

Funny. Cynicism. Real funny.

Our bed is now a sex den. - At least someone's enjoying it.

What is this? Jealousy? You don't want me to have success?

It doesn't feel like our house anymore.

No kidding, with you off to the middle of nowhere.

Oh my god...

Let's do this another time.

Hello, welcome. You must be Yiyu. My name is Len.

It looks just like the pictures. - Thanks. I took those myself.

You look even better.

And the view? - Nice, isn't it?

Have a nice day?

Thank you.

Your deposit.

Hey?

I thought you were off to Petit Paris? - Petit Paris?

IJzendijke. We call it Petit Paris.

Here.

Yes...

I get it.

I'm sorry, Pol. I should have told you.

It's alright.

Bye.

Bye.

Hello, this is Evi Dekker. Pleun gave me this number.

I'm having a problem with the wiring.

Jesus, day one...

Excuse me?

Stijn?

Here.

They're the last I have, so...

I'll turn it on.

Yes...

What? - Yes...

See here.

This is coffee.

But this can't be right?

So small?

Anton, I was thinking. About the expropriation...

Have you heard of Erin Brokovich?

The one with Julia Roberts, have you seen it?

Erin Brokovich.

Notting Hill.

Pretty Woman. She won an Oscar for that.

Fine, doesn't matter. What she does, Erin Brokovich, in the movie...

She just sees everyone, face to face. And it works.

Well, good luck then.

You're coming with me.

Come on.

I am?

I hope you understand that the needs of the community outweigh the needs of one person.

The needs of the whole country. Of many countries.

It's not really something to laugh about...

No, not yet.

Things just move a little slower here.

I know, just give me a little more time, and...

I'll turn them around.

OK, bye.

This one?

No, but that can go. Just pull it out.

You can't? - Sure you can.

But it's got all the nice flowers. - They're weeds, they need to go.

That's it.

I saw you put up a picture in the kitchen.

Should I have...

No, it's gine. Is that your mother?

Yes.

That was in our garden.

No, not that. That's catsfoot. You to keep that

If you dry the leaves, you can make tea out of it. It's good for the respiratory system.

Really? - Yes.

I always used to make it for Stijn.

You've met him, right?

Yes, I did.

You're so...

We've met.

So this is all good for something? - Yes.

Or just delicious.

And your father?

What? - Does he still live there?

He does. But I don't come around as much.

We used to go biking together.

If you want to go biking around here...

my husband's old bike is still in the shed.

Feel free to use it anytime. - I can?

No, really not. Better?

I just can't leave here. It's a madhouse.

You can't be serious. - It's great, isn't it?

There's lots of fun stuff we can do together.

I'm making a damn dinner here. - Yeah, I'm sorry.

This business is booming. Work before the sweetheart.

Honey. - Darling.

So nice of you to come.

It's normal right? You're an emergency. - I'm an emergency.

I'm just glad to be out of there. - I was done with Winston for a bit too.

Is there anything to do around here?

What the fuck is this? What is this?

That's Marloes alright.

What is this? - Rob turned 30. And still single.

So? - You get the key to the Ox field.

The what? The Ox field? - What's that?

It's for the castrated bulls. - Rob's being castrated?

What about this cart? I did it with the girls.

Sheesus, straight into the Middle Ages.

Nice of your friends to come.

Eef, this is greatg.

Guys, be nice.

She's still here, isn't she?

Yes.

That's gonna cost ya.

Is your light still on.

It is.

Do they do this to single women too?

Are you single?

Why? Do you want me up on there?

Yes, all things pass

But this story still has to start

You're looking at me, and I at you

But what do we see in the distance?

And then you take me with you

one inch at a time

Destination unknown

Say nothing, I don't know if I want to stay

Your breath is your anchor...

to stay in the here and now.

Are there parts of your body that need your attention?

Without judgement, give existence...

Are you eating grass?

Here.

Not bad. What is it?

Sea fennel. Very nutricious, lots of vitamin C.

We learned that during the flood of 1953.

We had to. No other choice. And it's free. We like that.

You did learn something back home, didn't you?

She's nice, your mother.

And your dad. What did he do?

Skipper.

Like me. - You're a skipper?

Yes.

Why aren't you on your ship then?

I'm ashore for awhile.

Because of the lock?

I'm sorry, but one second...

Just so that I understand this right. You're a skipper...

and you oppose the lock.

As skipper I would be thrilled with it.

That's the difference between you and me.

I'm not thinking only about myself.

I'm thinking only about myself?

This new lock of yours... that spot...

people live there. Real people.

They've lived there their whole lives. For generations.

You can't just dump them somewhere else.

You think I'm here just for me?

A lot of good will happen because of that lock.

Especially to people like them.

This whole area gets a boost. Everyone will benefit.

That's all good. But let the people choose their own new homes.

They're not that stupid...

Let's do this another time.

I can't believe my baby didn't come out last night.

Oh guys...

Do you think I'm selfish? - No.

That's what I said.

Did you put that one online? - Yes.

It was awesome. - Isn't that weird?

That's just not me?

Shall we have my bachelor party here? - What a jerk.

Yes, Len doesn't know what he missed. Best night ever.

Len?

Yes. Your boyfriend.

Bam, 48 likes.

Of course we tried.

But all the calculations say...

we can't do this anywhere else. The environment is also a thing.

Look at the documents. - So we'll need to get creative.

Renate is ready to sue everyone if this is gonna last much longer.

Hi. - Hi.

Hey. - Hey.

I'd like to take Evi to do some field work.

I'm sorry, I don't have the time.

I'm doing things for me for a moment.

So this is where you come up with your ideas. On that screen??

Let's go.

That's the Land of Saeftinghe, my mother spoke of it.

Come on, take it. It's all in your head.

Hi. - Hi, I'm here to see Len.

Excuse me? - I have something for Len, is that alright?

Hi Len. - Hi.

Just dropping this off. A gift from Eef.

Oh, that's nice.

This is cozy.

Yes.

Olinda is staying here. - Ola, Olinda.

Oh, and there's another one. - Maria.

Strictly business. - I see...

Did Eef talk to you about that Ox party?

No. - No?

You missed out. It was great, best night ever.

Sorry, I'm so sorry. I'm being really rude.

I was talking to him about a party I went to with his girlfriend.

His girlfriend who actually... eh... lives here.

But sorry to interrupt.

Good luck, Len. - Yes, thank you.

It's true. They only sweat from their belly.

What?

Everyone cuddles with them, but then their belly is against your shirt.

When you walk through Sydney, you can tell who are the tourists.

You're kidding. - Honest, I'm serious.

You're making this up - No, I'm really not.

The first time I heard one, I thought there was a pig in a tree.

Seriously, those things snore really loud.

They don't. - They do.

But it's so cute? - Really they do.

I saw this thing on the internet once...

of a seal who was raping a penguin.

You don't see that coming?

Did you spend a long time in Astralia? - Almost a year.

Didn't you want to stay?

I did.

But...

I had to come back.

Why?

My dad.

But I was too late.

I'm sorry.

Did you eat all the clams?

Now that you mention it...

I lost my heart...

to the Westerschelde

I lost my soul...

What?

What's this? - Six hours up, six hours down.

Six hours up, six hours down?

Low tide.

Low tide, but...

How do we get home?

Fucking tourist.

'Oh, I don't know where the water is.'

'I've never seen this before.'

Fucking bullshit.

Sleeping in a cabin...

Evi?

What?

No, no...

No. - Evi, calm down...

Breathe.

Easy, that's it.

Breathe with me.

Easy.

That's it.

I suppose you saw that on the internet too

Eef.

Len?

Where were you? I've been sitting here for an hour.

Lennaert. - Hi.

Evis boyfriend. Don't believe everything she said about me.

Stijn.

I...

I'll be going - Yes...

Well, thanks.

Hi honey.

Yo. - Yes, thank you.

I see you found another.

I brought your bike.

That's sweet. - It is, isn't it?

So you're staying here?

Living.

Yes, sure. living here.

Look, I'm not stupid, dear Eef.

After our last phone call, I've been doing some thinking.

Everything would be different in Rio. And when that didn't happen...

I had to find something else. I've realized something, Eef.

I was just on the run. No, actually...

I was looking for something.

I want you, Eef.

What?

I realized that there's only one thing I want.

My dear Eef...

my sweetheart.

So I've decided to just come here and live with you.

Why not? I'll pack my stuff, we sublet the house...

get married.

Fuck it. Married?

What? - Watch it, here goes.

My dear Evi Dekker. - No...

Will you marry me?

Fainting means yes?

I'm sorry, I...

Len.

You ask me to marry you...

and I pass out.

You did...

Maybe I'm just...

Maybe I just need some time.

Time?

When I think of us, together in this house...

I feel anxious.

And the same when I think of our future together.

Wow...

OK...

Seriously?

No, that is...

That's fine.

I get it.

Evi, Evi...

You should be able to do this.

You're a lot smarter than you look.

The whole thing's been on hold for a month. It's costing us millions.

But, Renate... - I really thought you could handle this.

But, Renate... - So, you have one week...

and then I'm bringing in someone else. Get it?

Yes. - One week.

I'm not sure what you did to him...

but Stijn resigned as spokesperson of the committee.

Do you know how long it took me...

to make sure we only had to talk to one guy?

So now there's still the protesting, and no one to talk to.

And what does that mean? - We're back to square one.

Thanks a lot.

Hello. This is Stijn van Goethem.

I can't come to the phone right now, but leave a message...

Hey girl. - Hi.

I...

I'm riding a bike.

Nice. I just got home.

Are you alright?

Yes.

I just called...

I just called.

Did they start construction yet?

No, everyone...

No one wants to give in.

And that means you too.

You know me?

Yup.

It's good to hear your voice.

You can do this.

Byedag.

Bye honey. - Bye.

Hello. This is Stijn van Goethem.

I can't come to the pho...

Sir, please. Just a moment.

I know I'm probably the last person in the world you want to talk to...

but last time I was here I was only thinking about our concerns...

but now I understand yours.

I think we can find a way that works for all of us.

One where we get the best lock in Europe...

and everyone's happy with where he lives and works.

If you could pick where you want to live, anywhere...

And that's what we will help you with.

Please, if I can come in, I can explain a lot better.

If I were to ask you where you would build your business...

Could I come in? We can talk about this.

Hello. This is Stijn van Goethem.

I can't come to the phone right now,

but leave a message... and it will all work out. Yo.

Stijn.

Too bad you're not answering.

There's so much I want to tell you.

I'm Julia Roberts, Stijn. I'm Julia Roberts.

I'm Julia Roberts. I did it, alright?

Bye.

Hello. This is Stijn van Goethem.

I can't come to the phone right now,

I'm sorry you can't come to the phone, Stijn van Goethem.

but leave a message... and it will all work out. Yo.

I'm lying here soaking wet in the kitchen.

Not the way you're thinking.

Stupid stinking koala, it's me again.

Yes, Stijn van Goethem, you do that. Only care about yourself.

Well, listen to this. I'm not thinking just about myself.

I made sure everyone can choose where they want to live.

I am Julia Roberts, Stijn.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you I have a boyfriend.

Or rather, had. But you're not interested in that...

because answering the phone is too hard for you, isn't it?

Hello. This is Stijn van Goethem.

I'll hang up then, Stijn. Bye.

Bye, Stijn.

Terneuzen, let me hear you...

Why is she wearing overalls?

Good morning.

My god, the smell.

I guess you didn't hear?

What?

Beatiful woman.

It's so sad.

For Stijn as well of course.

He was in the hospital at her bed all night.

Well, that's beautiful.

Oh, no...

He knew of course, but still...

It's always unexpected.

Hi, Renate.

Evi, I have this completely weird email.

If I understand this right you're imposing huge additional costs here.

Yes, I...

Since when are you susceptible to the emotions of protesters?

Listen, Renate, we can't just dump these people anywhere.

It's all nice and easy behind out computers...

But that's not how life works. These are real people.

So if you want that lock here, this is how we do it.

So, Evi Dekker.

Are we developing a personality?

I knew you had it in you.

Listen, I want you back at the office. I'll be expecting you this Thursday.

Thursday? - And you'll be here, get it?

Couldn't you have changed?

Is it this primitive over there?

Evi is one of our finest engineers.

She's a great supervisor.

And she's about to complete phase 1 of the Dutch project.

What is most interesting about the lock in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio?

Evi would love to go.

I'd let her take phase 2 in Zeeland, but Rio is...

Seriously?

I'm sorry? - You'd let me do phase 2 as well?

Yes, but I'm trying to get you to Rio.

Isn't that what you ewanted?

Yes... no... of course.

What is most interesting about the lock in Rio de Janeiro?

I'm sorry...

Why would you prefer this project?

Excuse me, I have to go.

I have to get to a funeral, I'm late already. I'm sorry.

Oh, Pleun.

You'll make it. I'm sorry.

It's good to see so many people have gathered to say goodbye...

to my sweet and dear mother.

My mother...

who, even after my father died...

always had time for everyone around her.

Whether you wanted to or not, you always went home with a cutting...

or a few herbs against hives or hot flashes.

Pleun was so upset...

that during her illness, she couldn't stay in her own house.

I'm very grateful that at the end of her life...

I got to be so close to her.

And that we laughed together...

and that we cried together.

Something I missed when my father died.

My mother taught me to see.

To really see.

Happiness is in the small things, she always said.

Pleun wanted me to remind you of the most valuable thing in life.

The simplicity...

of love.

If you listen to that, nothing bad can happen to you.

Dear mom.

Thanks for all that you've taught me.

It's good of you to come.

Of course.

She would have liked that.

Did it work out with all the residents?

Yes.

You were right.

You did... - I wanted to...

No. - yes.

No, you go first. - You called.

Yes...

I...

I wanted to explain about Len.

It was complicated.

You know, it's good.

I'm leaving.

What do you mean?

I took a job. Out on the sea.

So I'm leaving.

Well, I'm leaving too, so...

To Rio.

Rio? - Yes.

Warm.

Nice and warm.

Yes, nice and warm.

Well, that's it then.

Yes, that's it.

Good.

Good.

That's good, because...

I'm done with you.

With your boat, and your guitar...

Gent, and your sea fennel.

The fact that you're always so completely you.

And that I'm so relaxed around you. I'm so done with all that.

Done?

Done.

And I'm finally giving you back your money.

And then we're really done.

Well, I just wanted to say...

Of course we all still remember...

that cold, hellish night...

Of February first 1953...

Just kidding.

But seriously...

I've had fun here.

And I'm going to miss you

Thanks.

Are you taking the espresso machine? - No, you can keep it.

It's nice.

It's nice?

No, I mean that you've become so relaxed.

Well, they have beaches in Rio de Janeiro too.

Yes.

But you won't have a garden like this.

I don't think so.

Such a shame.

There was nothing that made you happier...

then being in the garden with your little rake.

With your mother. - Yes.

That was so cute.

And afterwards, you had those black smears on your faces.

Dad?

How did you know mom was the one for you?

That she was the one?

I just knew.

It was that simple.

Simple?

Simple.

Rob?

Yes? - Rob, is Stijn here?

He already left.

No wait, he's in Saeftinghe.

Thank you.

Stijn.

Wait.

Wait, I'm coming. Stijn, it's really very simple...

Wait, Stijn...

I'm not going to Rio.

OK, 1-0 for Saeftinghe.

Please, Stijn. Wait.

Wait and listen for one moment...

I'm sorry.

But that's alright. Because I know it will be alright, Stijn.

Stijn...

You made me look at things again. Not just on a screen.

And I want to see real animals, not just pictures on the internet.

I can breathe again, Stijn. Even here in the fucking mud.

And that's all because of you.

I finally know what I want. And I know...

that you think I'm selfish and self absorbed and spoiled...

and maybe that's true. But I'm a lot of other things too...

and I want to show you those things, but you have to give me a chance.

And that's why I want...

to go sailing with you, and eat clams...

and pick herbs, just...

Just simple.

Evi from Rotterdam.

Guys, I'm freaking out about names here.

Spijker.

Vegas. - Vegas?

As in Vegas... - Yes, Vegas, Vega, Vekas...

Piek?

Mino?

Pino? Piño?

What about you, Eef?

Dieleman?

I have a new business. Robot vacuums, they're fantastic.