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Alright, we're back.

-Will I see you on Sunday? -Yes.

-Shit. Caro. I had a date. -She's so lucky to have you.

I've really had it with girls and relationships for a while.

Hi.

Shit.

Fuck.

Yo, Saar.

Jip, hey.

-Anne told me you were back. -Yes.

-I haven't really landed yet. -Yeah, I can imagine.

Your Insta pictures looked chill.

-It was amazing. -Yeah?

-Hey, how's Anne doing? -Yeah, she's doing alright.

I stopped by the other day, but I think it was a bad moment.

Yes, I heard about that. She's not doing really great right now.

-Great, Jip. -Her parents are getting divorced.

Trouble with Lily. And I think she hates her job.

And then you came by, which isn't peanuts either, right?

-No. Yeah, shit. Of course. -Maybe you should text her.

-Yeah? -Yeah, someone has to make the first move.

Yeah, good point.

-Are you a vegetarian? -Vegan.

Trying to be. The environment and all that, you know. It's a whole thing.

Yeah, totally. Yes, yes.

I'd like to say that I'm on my period, but this is just what I eat.

-Yes, well, do your thing, right? -Yeah.

-Alright, I'm off. -Yeah, good to see you. Bye.

I have to be honest.

It has always felt kind of out of balance between us.

I really wish I could do this.

Because I think on paper we're a great match.

It just doesn't feel right.

Sorry.

Yeah… I don't get it.

I thought we had a fucking great time together, especially these last weeks.

Yeah, sorry.

Really, I'm sorry. I should have told you earlier what my take on this was.

I think I shouldn't be in a relationship for a while.

Instead I should figure out what I really want and focus on myself.

What a fucking line.

Oh, I'm so bad at this. Poor Caro.

Yes, it does sound like shit. But it's still the truth.

I'm sorry.

I don't feel like sitting here anymore, so I'm just gonna go.

-Yes, no, of course. I understand. Sorry. -Okay, bye.

-What are you doing? -That dusty wig of yours was in my face.

-I think it's a great picture. -Great?

-Sara? -Yeah, never mind.

-I do mind. Your ex Sara? -Yes.

Here.

Hey An, everything alright? Wanna go for a drink one of these days?

Do some catching up? I'd like that.

Some catching up?

The other day she suddenly showed up at my door, but Lily was there too.

It was very awkward. We talked briefly. She said she'd come by again.

Yes.

-What should I do? -Darling, what do you want?

Yeah, what do I want?

I've decided I don't want a relationship for a while. Too much hassle.

I'm just going to focus on my podcast, on my career, write a book.

-Things like that. -Yeah, well, but this is Sara.

This is Sara.

I don't even know her, but you've told me a thousand times how fantastic she is.

-Yeah… -So?

Yeah, no, I won't send anything back.

Annie, very good work on that report. I knew you had it in you. Keep it up.

-Did he just give me… -Keep it up.

Keep it up, Anne.

-Is that… -Saar?

-What are you doing here? -I…

Okay, I was going to ring the bell, because I wanted to talk to you…

and you're not answering my calls.

But then I realized how creepy that was…

and that it shouldn't become a thing of me always showing up unannounced.

-You freak. -Yeah, sorry.

Okay, An, fend her off.

-Yes, well, I have to go. -No, of course.

-We can have dinner tonight? -Fine.

Zero spine.

-Okay. -Zilch.

Oh, An. An?

-Huh? -Where and what time?

Oh. Right. Seven at my place?

-Yes, alright. See you then. -Yes.

Here, this looks fine, doesn't it?

Stereo, no interface. No, An.

You wanted this so badly. We have to invest in some good shit.

-We can deduct it from our taxes. -Hello, I don't know how to do that.

You and your big money.

No, seriously, I can't afford to right now.

Sara?

-Sara. -Yes, she was at my door again.

-She's really on a mission. -I know, right?

She's coming over for dinner tonight.

I don't know what to say to her.

-Just be honest, right? -Yes.

-What do you want? -I don't want anything right now.

-Great. -Yeah, great.

So after Colombia I was ready to go home again.

Being away has helped me realize what I have at home.

Or had.

So. Remain rational, tell her you have no room in your life for dating.

I'm also clear about work. I want to join a major architectural firm.

But it is Sara. Just look at her.

It also made me think about us.

So pretty.

An?

Sorry. Yeah.

You know why I'm here, don't you?

-I… I don't know why. -Do I really have to say it?

Okay. While I was away, I really realized

that I want to be with you.

Seriously, for real. Without taking it slowly.

Maybe you don't want this at all.

But I hope you're willing to give us another chance.

Because I am certain that this is what I want. To be with you.

But I understand that a relationship with naan bread might be more interesting.

Sorry. Sorry.

I don't know, Saar.

-Oh, okay. -It's just a bit sudden.

And it didn't work before, so why would it work now?

-Well… -And I just dated someone for six months

whom I didn't really have feelings for.

I don't really trust myself right now when it comes to relationships.

Sometimes I think I should just be by myself for a while.

Focus on myself, and on work. I'm starting a podcast.

-Yeah, no, loud and clear. Podcast? -But you're important to me.

And this is kind of overwhelming. But I also think it's really sweet.

I just don't know what I want right now,

and I don't think I really like that you're insisting so much.

Okay.

Sorry, but it's good that you're so honest about it.

Yes, it's something new I'm trying. Being honest.

And is it working?

I don't know yet.

-Well… -Well…

-Well, bye. -Bye.

Okay, bye.

Not only at the office, I also go out and visit families.

So it involves a lot of personal contact.

The pay is not great and I work a lot of extra hours. But I love it.

-Great, Daan. -Yes. And you?

-Well, Sara is back. -Cas told me. And?

She seems determined to get back together again.

-What's made her change her mind? -I wonder about that too.

I think she's found herself while traveling.

Her non-hetero self, who suddenly does want a relationship.

-Yes, but just… -She suddenly showed up at my door.

As if we're living in a fucking romcom. I mean, come on.

-Yeah. -I just find it annoying.

-But also sweet. -Definitely.

I'm just trying to be honest by saying that I don't know. That's okay, isn't it?

-Yeah… -And anyway, let her wait.

That will make her realize I'm not obsessing over it.

Right. Not obsessing.

Sorry, but you were madly in love with her.

And now she's knocking at your door again.

Shouldn't you just go for it?

I've decided not to.

-Anyway, how are you and Cas? -Well, good news…

Oh, shit, my break is over, I have to go, Daan. Sorry.

-I'll call you soon, okay? -Yeah, bye. Good luck at work.

Look, it's common knowledge that you shouldn't text your ex when you're drunk.

Helloooooo. What are you doing?

Three beers? Yeah.

But I'm only human.

I'm on my 4th gin and tonic.

Me on my thousandth beer

Come heeere

:) I'll finish my drink

-What are you doing? Show me. -Nothing, no.

-Show me. -Texting Sara.

-Girl, are you serious? -Yes.

-Why? -I may have invited her here.

Fine with me, but this is stinginess wrapped in a concept.

-I wasn't talking about a concept. -It's good for the planet and the bees…

Saar, sure, the bees. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for junk food.

You also have vegan junk food now.

-Are you serious? -Hello there.

-Hey, guys. -Hello.

-Hey, I believe we haven't met before. -No.

-Hi. -Sara.

Hello, Sara, I'm Oscar, Anne's boss.

-Yes, Anne is my trainee. -Yikes.

-What do you do for work, Sara? -I just got my degree in architecture.

-Cool. -So now I'm looking for a firm.

To become a clerk?

Yes, Saar is very ambitious. Right, Saar?

Nice. I like a woman with ambition. Keeps the man sharp.

Say, do you have foreign roots, by chance?

Don't you dare, Oscar.

-You look so exotic. -Oh, this is nauseating.

-Girls, we're going dancing. -Thanks, Max.

Yes. Yes…

-Bye, Oscar. Great party. -Yeah, I think so too.

-See you on Monday. -Have a good weekend. Bye-bye.

-So I think… -Saar, Saar.

I don't know if you also fancy men, but you don't want Oscar.

-No, was that… -Oh, my God.

-You have no idea, do you? -How pathetic.

She doesn't have any idea how charming, smart and captivating she is.

-Oops. -Okay, I'll leave you to yourselves.

No, Max, don't make things uncomfortable. No, come, let's go.

To the gays.

-Look. -There still is hope.

-Even for you. -We'll see about that.

-Okay, beer? -Beer.

-Beer? -Guys.

-I've lost all my friends. -Huh?

-I've lost all my friends. -We're your friends.

-Yeah. Hey, Saar. -This is Max.

-Max. -Max, hi, Lily.

-Shots? -No.

-Yeah, come on. -No.

-I'm going to find Teun. -Alright.

-Okay, who here has coke? -Coke? No, we don't have coke, Lil.

-Are you okay? -Yes.

-Are you okay? -Yes, I'm totally chill, really. Single.

This is the life, really. Shots? Shots.

-That's her ex. -Who?

That guy with the blonde hair.

Keep her busy.

Hey, Lil, would you rather have a cola?

-Cola? -Yeah, cola.

Maybe I do want…

No, An, you're drunk.

Other sleeve.

Whoa, Lil… No.

It was bound to happen sooner or later, right?

-An, I'm going. -No, Saar…

Shit, kissed by the wrong ex.

Oh, Lil.

Alright, bedtime.

-Let me get a glass of water. -I'll bring you a glass of water.

-What was that? -We made it.

-We made it? -Yes.

-Maybe if you… Lil. -I'm trying to help you.

Yeah, yeah.

Here, come.

Oh, you see?

This is what relationships can do to you. You don't want that.

Okay, Lil, here's a pot for you to throw up in.

-I'll do my best. -Good night.

I'm totally embarrassed.

Thanks for taking care of me. See you soon! X L

Saar, sorry about last night. Lily was really drunk and so was I.

Sorry the evening ended like that.

Sara is typing…

Sara is offline

Fuck, ruined it.

-Yes, thanks. -Merci.

-Okay, so you begin. -Yes, I say that first part.

So I'll say like: "Hello, I'm Anne, and I'm trying to write a book."

Then I introduce Maya as my guest and we just start chatting.

Yes, perfect. Okay.

-I'm ready. -Okay, let's do this.

-An? -Yes, sorry.

-Just put your phone away. -Saar is not answering back.

And now what?

Now I don't know if I should send her something else or…

Anyway, okay. I also have to see her face-to-face.

You still want to see her?

Yes, maybe I do.

But now she doesn't want to see me.

-Yeah, tricky. -Yeah. Okay…

-Begin? -Yeah, go.

-Yes. -Okay.

Yeah?

Hello, I'm Anne, and I'm trying to write a book.

Okay, this is the ending now.

Advice… Yeah, just start. Even if it's ugly.

It won't be perfect right away, but just start writing.

Well, I'm sure I can write something ugly. Thanks, Maya.

-Chill. I think it's perfect. -Yes, throw it online, right?

-Yes. -Yes, fuck it.

Girlfriends, we're uploading our podcast as we speak.

Please share it, so we go viral. Super thanks.

-Super thanks. -Bye.

-It's being uploaded. -Nice.

-Fist bump, dude. -Okay, awkward.

Okay, never mind.

Is that Maya?

I'll go and see.

-Hey. -Hi!

-What are you doing here? -I think you two should talk.

Believe me, everyone is tired of watching you beat around the bush.

Okay? Bye.

-Hi. -Hi.

-Let's throw everything out in the open. -Okay, yeah.

-We were in love. -Yes.

But I wanted to move very fast, and you weren't ready for it yet.

-And then you left, right? -Briefly summarized, yes.

Yes. And now you're back again. And I'm single, and you're single.

And out of the closet?

I feel good about the way I am. I like girls, boys and everything in between.

So you're what, pan-sexual?

An, don't start putting a label on me again.

-But if you have to give it a name, yes. -No, sorry, you're right.

-Look… -Get to the point, An.

You are Sara.

Jesus, An, where is this going? I mean, you're giving me all these mixed signals.

Yes, okay…

-What I'm trying to say is… -Yes.

If you can't put it in words…

actions might help as well.

What do you think of that?

Uninspirational.

I really want to make sick designs.

Integrating sustainability and environment.

Yeah, good decision.

Oh my God, Cas. Guess what I just found on my doormat.

An invitation to Esther's wedding. Are you joking?

Oh, and Sara's lying in my bed and I'm head over heels again. Bye bye.

-Do we really have to go? -Till death do us part, my ass.

Is that the world's most mediocre trainee Anne Verbeek?

To you and to love in all its forms.

Oh, my God. See that woman there? That's Cecilia Castillo.