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That's me, Fritz.

And this here is Rudi, my best friend.

My name is Ayla.

For a girl, she is really nice.

That's my dad, Daniel.

He's totally cool.

And this is my mom, Semra.

The two fell in love.

Melinda doesn't like Rudi.

She is a total bimbo.

Hey, she is my sister.

We all live in the house of Grandma Betty and Grandpa Oskar.

Grandma has a hard time acting like the boss,

but she makes the most delicious potato pancakes.

And Grandpa, he is always on our side and never complains.

There's always something going on in Engelsbach.

And we're always fully involved.

Oh yes, and Rudi?

Rudi is the fastest pig in the world.

I have exactly 6 cm here.

Uh, I have 11.

No, I was in front of the beam.

I see.

I have 6 there, too.

Yes, wonderful.

Then put it in.

Jo.

Are you going down there, you pig?

Ayla, Fritz!

Get Rudi off my banner immediately.

Rudi, get down from there!

He's going to make a real mess with his paws.

Strictly speaking, those are hooves.

What, little one?

I didn't paint that so he could make a mess of it.

Probably just wanted to read what it says.

Is he nearsighted or what?

Rudi, here it says...

Welcome to Engelsbach.

And that's there because the exchange student from America is coming today.

And she will stay with us for a couple of weeks.

And woe betide you if you cause me trouble during this, Rudi.

I want Kate to feel comfortable with us, understood?

Everyone has always felt comfortable with us.

I am so glad that finally someone my age will be living with us.

No child, no adult, no pig.

She doesn't mean it that way, Rudi.

Kate is certainly really cool and knows what's trending.

We will definitely get along great.

Yes, do you like it?

Yes, it's okay.

Now you can come down again.

I think we have a problem.

What then?

I just looked at the contract again.

And it states that we have to provide Kate with her own room.

What?

I think she lives in my room.

I thought so too, but somehow I overlooked the passage.

I didn't notice that either.

She can live with us.

Of course.

No way.

Kate is my exchange student and she naturally lives with us.

Then Ayla moves into Fritz's room and Melinda into Ayla's room.

And Kate in mine.

Problem solved after all?

Yes.

No.

How, no?

I don't want to move in with Fritz.

What do I care about Melinda's exchange student?

Would only be for a couple of weeks.

And you get along so well.

Yes, but Rudi snores.

Is that right, Rudi?

And that would certainly bother Ayla.

Nonsense.

But I need my own room and all my things.

You can take them to Fritz's room.

What?

I don't want the girly stuff in my room.

And what if you move in with Ayla?

Are you kidding me?

Should I totally embarrass myself in front of our guest?

Because I live in the room with my little sister?

Was just an idea.

And furthermore, I'm writing two papers and have to teach.

I must also teach.

Me too.

Great, really.

It always revolves around you and this stupid pig.

But when it's about me, then you switch to stubborn.

Thank you very much as well.

You are a wonderful family.

Did Fritz and Ayla have an argument or why don't they want to move in together?

I don't know.

I only know that I'm about to pick up our guest and that we don't have a room.

Melinda?

Melinda?

Please open the door.

I want to talk to you.

Okay, then I'll just sit in front of your door until you open it.

Eventually, she has to go to the bathroom.

Is there actually a specific reason why Ayla

can't move into your room for a while?

No.

Would help us a lot with it.

Oh, now I'm the one to blame or what?

No, nonsense, but... No buts.

Ayla doesn't want it in the end either.

Yes, and we are asking ourselves why you both don't want that.

That was your mistake.

You did not look at the contract.

I know.

And now we have to deal with it, or what?

Oh, to pay the price.

What does "ausbaden" mean?

I don't understand why Ayla can't move in with you.

And what's so bad about Melinda moving in with Ayla?

Oh, come on.

Melinda has been looking forward to her visit for weeks.

She wants everything to be perfect.

Kate must have her own room.

Melinda must have a room of her own.

Wanted to visit each other in their room at night and have girl talk.

If I give you a ticket for the stadium?

Cup match, floodlights, the two of us West Stand.

No.

Ah.

Hm, what are you doing there?

I want something for the American girl.

Make something special that reminds them of home.

Meatballs?

No, I'm making hamburgers.

They look just like your famous meatballs.

Hamburgers are essentially nothing more than meatballs.

Only in the bun, with tomatoes and onions and with a lot of ketchup.

But I want potato salad.

You will.

But on the first day, homesickness is always the strongest.

And our guest should really enjoy it.

I don't know anyone who doesn't like it at your place, my little star.

But with foreign visitors, you don't really know that.

Semra said that the mother of our exchange student is German.

And that the girl should speak German very well.

Maybe I should have made bratwurst with sauerkraut instead.

No.

I prefer meatballs.

Man, Melinda, now open the door.

Biero, you're listening to Benni.

Are you mad at me?

I hate it when you act like that towards me and don't talk to me.

And I hate that you're so selfish.

I'm not at all.

Oh no?

You have Fritz and your pig.

Mama has Daniel.

Grandma Betty has Grandpa Oskar.

And whom do I have?

No one.

And then I get a visit.

From America.

At my age.

I mean, how cool is that?

And what happens?

We have no room available.

Unless I share one with my little sister.

Melinda.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh great.

Is that all that comes to your mind about it?

Even I am a tough cookie.

Melinda?

We have to go to the airport.

Are you coming?

Melinda?

Melinda, what is Kate supposed to think of you if you don't come along?

Oh, suddenly you're interested in what Kate might think?

Man, Melinda, we'll find a solution.

Just so you know.

I have my earplugs in and am now turning up the music.

Then I'll just go to the airport alone.

Mom?

Yes?

Are you mad at me too?

No, my sweet, that's not me.

I'm just annoyed that our entire plan is being thrown out the window.

But I won't hug you, Rudi.

I, however.

Until then.

Well?

Melinda is really mad at me.

You mean probably to us.

I can even understand her, but that was after all

back then something different, where we moved into the bus.

Back then we were still smaller.

The bus!

What about that?

This is the solution!

Oh Fritz, you can't be serious.

If I move into the bus, we still have a room available.

I can't let you live here in the old bus in the middle of the meadow.

But you have allowed it before.

Yes, for two, three days, not for a couple of weeks.

Oh come on, Dad.

It's great in here.

Not particularly clean.

Yes, then I'll just clean, I guess.

Don't you have any water at all?

Why are there canisters?

And no toilet.

And the cows also do it on the pasture.

Fritz, I would like to allow you that, but it's not possible.

A child needs a roof over their head, not a sunroof.

And a toilet and running water and...

You can't just leave me alone with all the women, buddy.

Rudi likes her too.

I think it's great that you want to help Melinda, but it's not possible.

I'm sorry.

Maybe there is indeed a possibility.

Let's try to see if the engine starts.

Why?

Just like that.

Yes.

Beautiful candle, totally dirty.

Oh yes.

Fritz, wire brush.

Ah, the cold belt, that still looks pretty good, doesn't it?

Yes, but the brushes in the alternator must be completely worn out.

Here we want, Kate.

The Semra with our guest.

I'll just go say hello.

Yes, Grandpa.

Good so.

Perfect, my dear, perfect.

There is Melinda already.

No, right?

She looks as if she's come straight from the convent school.

Oh.

Come on, Melinda.

Say hello to Kate.

Welcome to Engelsbach, Kate.

I am Betty, the grandmother of Fritz, but everyone here calls me Grandma.

You will definitely feel comfortable with us.

Good day.

Day.

Hello, Melinda.

Will you show me my room?

Uh, yeah, your room.

Is in progress.

So, we have a small problem, but we'll manage it.

I am Daniel, I am the father of Fritz and the husband of Semra.

Also, as good as.

Is my son.

Uh, yes, everything is a bit complicated with us.

Hello first of all.

Hello.

Hello.

Mom.

Melinda, are you already showing Kate the house?

Hm.

I have to go back to the kitchen too.

There is something American.

Melinda is always in a bad mood, right?

Yes, I think she introduced herself as Kate Anders.

More like a mix of Madonna and Christina Aguilera.

This is where we live up here.

And who lives downstairs?

Your grandma?

No, not my grandma.

Fritz's Grandma.

And where do I live?

Ask me something easier.

Uh, how far is it to the city?

Ingelsbach has no city.

No, I mean the real City.

Ah, Cologne.

Good three-quarters of an hour by bus.

Oh.

So, we are really in the countryside here.

Dammit.

Klingt schrecklich.

Is that German folk music?

No, Turkish.

We are Turks.

Was?

I think you are Germans.

Yes, also.

Hello, you must be Kate.

I am Ala, the sister.

The sister of Fritz?

Uh, no, from Melinda.

Fritz has no sister.

He only has Rudi.

Come, I'll show you the bathroom.

Yeah, now let him continue.

He is running away after all.

Yes, my darling, yes.

Of course, it's running.

So, now drive us to the barn.

Not?

Yes, of course, when else.

And on the left, press the clutch.

And left.

Yes.

Now put in the first gear.

Is good, Rudi.

Yes, Fritz is driving us now.

First gear.

Give it a little more gas.

Good.

And now the clutch slowly.

Very slowly.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, good.

Oh, wonderful.

Went great.

Yes, and now watch where you're going, yes.

Look ahead.

Look ahead.

Rudi, look, Fritz is driving us.

Yes.

Yes, that's good, good.

A bit more to the left.

Yes, come, come.

Left, somewhat left.

That is good.

Straight ahead, straight ahead.

And stop.

Handbrake.

Did he do well, huh?

That was great, but... why should I drive the bus into the barn?

Your father wanted you to have a solid roof over your head.

Do you think Dad will allow that?

I think it depends on telling him at the right moment.

Man, Rudi, just imagine.

We, here in the barn on the bus.

That would be madness.

Hamburger à la Betty.

So that the home doesn't become vegan in the first place.

Enjoy your meal, child.

Oskar Fritz!

Fritz, eat!

Mama, smells great.

And with that there are... fries.

You're welcome.

Fries.

Is something wrong, Kate?

That is full of fat.

And the French Fries too.

And this is not diet lemonade, but with sugar.

If I eat all of this, I'll soon look like Dumbo, The Elephant.

I prefer eating salad.

And could I get a glass of water?

Now listen to me, girl.

Mama!

Oh.

Is there oil in there?

Yes, there is oil in it.

I didn't know that we get a rabbit as an exchange student.

Fortunately, I have plenty of carrots in the garden.

And all without oil.

I, uh, would like to go to my room now.

Yes, your room.

We have a very small problem there.

Hello.

Hello.

You must be Kate.

I am Oskar.

Grandpa of Fritz.

Uh, from Fritz, yes.

And hamburgers.

Like in America.

And I am Fritz.

I would like to make a phone call now.

Immediately.

Come with me.

Did we say something wrong?

No.

Mama, das ist Kate.

Listen, you have to get me out of here.

Do you hear?

Immediately.

I can't stand it here for a single day.

I don't even know who is related to whom here.

There are Germans and Turks here and everyone is somehow related to a Fritz.

Or maybe not.

Es ist sehr kompliziert, weißt du?

Could the police speak on the phone here alone?

Sure.

I just wanted to...

Those are really strange people.

They don't have a room for me, hear terrible.

Music and men are totally dirty.

Yes, and the food.

I can't eat that.

They want to fatten me up like

a pig.

Mom, here is a pig.

A truly lively pig.

In the middle of the apartment.

You have to get me out of here.

Fast.

Help!

Rudi.

Come here.

Geh weg, Schwein.

Oh, that's just Rudi then.

He lives here.

This is also not the case in every German family.

And certainly not in Turkish.

Halte mich hier raus, Mama.

Of course, please provide the German text you would like translated into English.

Up there is a roof.

Yes, and a door has the barn too.

And here is even a toilet.

And there is a sink for brushing teeth.

There is even electricity and plenty of space.

Even for Rudi.

You really thought that up nicely.

Oh please, Dad.

Here in the bus living in the barn, that would be so cool.

That doesn't work.

Why not?

Fritz can't do homework here.

Here we still have a garden table.

Fritz, I don't understand why you don't even for

a couple of weeks with Ayla share a room with you.

If I explain this to you, can I then live in the bus?

Do you feel like going to a party?

Eine Party.

Here in Engelsbach.

Yes, you surely know what that is, don't you?

Music, dancing, boys.

Klingt großartig.

I'll just quickly grab a few things.

What do you have in your pocket?

Überraschung.

I don't believe it.

You screwed us all over.

At home, I'm almost not allowed to do anything at all.

Nobody knows me here.

So I took the chance to show up as a good girl.

Brave girls are always allowed to do everything, you know?

You little bitch.

Respect.

Mascara?

Sure.

Man, Dennis will be surprised when he sees me like this.

Dennis?

Your boyfriend?

No, not really.

So I find him totally... sweet.

Well then, grab him, honey.

Good evening.

Frau Koray?

No, I am happy.

So I am called Fröhlich.

Ms. Koray is upstairs.

My name is Weimar.

Good evening.

I come from an organization that oversees student exchange.

Oh, you came because of Kate?

Yes.

There were apparently a few problems.

Your mother called me, and I wanted to check if everything was alright.

Well, problems.

Come on in.

Gladly.

You're welcome.

My food didn't taste good to you.

Oh.

But it smells so good here.

Meatloaf, right?

Meatballs.

Please take a seat.

Would you perhaps like a small portion?

Oh, for God's sake, no.

My wife thinks I should lose weight and...

I'm here to speak with Mrs. Koray.

After all, it's about my food.

And it would be good if you could gain a little impression yourself.

You're welcome.

Potato salad.

Well, it might be a small portion.

A very small one.

I just need a door every now and then that I can close behind me.

You could do that in Fritz's room as well.

Oh, Mama.

But I cannot sleep in a room with a boy.

And besides, he's not even my brother.

Yes?

I'm sorry.

Say, there is a gentleman who would like to talk to you about Kate.

I'll be right there.

Don't you understand me?

Yes, I understand you.

I am now twelve and no longer a child.

And that's why you don't want to live in a room with Ayla?

Well, she is no longer a child after all and... she already has a bust.

Okay, I think we'll try that with the bus.

Yes!

Did you hear, Rudi?

We're moving!

Wait, let's try this out first.

You told me, you are not a child anymore.

I trust you, that means you're not going to mess things up here, right?

Word of honor.

Homework is being done, nine o'clock Lights out and eating is done inside the house.

Sure, no problem.

And when I tell you, you move back into the house immediately, then...

Then I'll immediately move back into the house.

Promise.

That's how I want to hear you.

Big boy.

I'll get my things.

And... thank you.

Delicious.

For God's sake!

I really need to lose weight!

Oh, what?

Then do a little exercise tomorrow.

It will be back to normal in no time.

I always thought German boys had no sense of humor.

But you are really funny.

I would love to take you all home with me.

Already.

I already have twelve phone numbers.

You should maybe give the boys a little less hope.

Was meinst du?

What do I mean?

That, for example.

They all expect you to call them.

Oh, they don't.

In America, it means nothing when a boy gives a girl his number.

Yes, with us it seems to be somewhat different.

Wow!

Who is that?

I would call him immediately if I had his number.

Lecker!

Let that be pleasing.

What isn't so terrible then?

How do you say?

Petty bourgeois.

I am not at all bourgeois.

But that is Dennis.

Na und?

Stupid bitch.

I know that all of this did not go optimally.

There were some misunderstandings with Kate.

That means she doesn't have her own room?

There was a small problem, but we have resolved it in the meantime.

She will have Melinda's room.

Hm.

The family members who... they are not supposed to be clean.

Oh.

Yes, that the food is not good, I see that as absolutely refuted.

A little potato salad?

Yes, for God's sake!

Well, in addition, the family circumstances are

said to be unclear, especially the nationality.

We are a patchwork family.

Three generations, two nations.

That's probably nothing unusual for Germany, right?

And Kate should get a picture of Germany, hm?

Yes.

Yes.

This is yet another final point.

Here... a pig is supposed to live.

Well...

In the house.

This is Rudi.

And... yes, he lives in our house.

Yes, but... a piglet...

How cute!

You don't find that bad?

No.

As a child, I always wished for a piglet.

We are having a vacation on the farm.

Done, but my parents never allowed it.

Then everything is fine, right?

I don't care if this poor bitch goes home right away.

She's really annoying.

Another meatball?

Huh?

Oh, hi!

Uh, is Melinda here?

Hello, Kate.

Oh, yes, uh... I just, uh... changed.

Yes, Kate.

This is Mr. Weimar.

He is from the agency that oversees the student exchange and he wants

check if you feel comfortable with us here as well.

Oh, yes.

I find it great in Engelsbach.

Es ist der Ort, an dem man sein muss.

Sorry, if I caused a little trouble earlier.

The question is, do you want to go to another host family?

No, no.

I am staying here.

Well then, everything is fine.

Is this now actually the smallest children's

room in Engelsbach or the largest?

Hey!

Look here.

Both.

I'll get your desk, otherwise you won't be able to do any homework.

If you want, we can swap.

You get my room and I move here.

No, no, let it be.

I gladly sacrifice myself for Melinda.

Yes, sure.

Cool, isn't it?

Mhm.

Can visit anytime.

I'll do it.

Count on it.

Already because of Rudi.

You have certainly changed quite a bit in the last three hours.

Es tut mir leid.

I thought if you consider me a nice girl,

Then I won't get into as much trouble as at home.

Bravo Girls are always allowed to do everything.

Hmm, nice plan.

Well, would you have let me go to this party like this?

Definitely not.

Do you see?

I have now cleared my things into the whole room.

Good night.

Melinda, wait.

Don't be mad at me.

I'd better go then.

I didn't mean to annoy you.

Oh, no problem.

Take my room, hit on Dennis.

What else do you want?

Should I give someone a savings account?

I didn't know that it was THE Dennis.

Otherwise I wouldn't have said that.

After you took off, he looked for you everywhere.

If you ask me, he's totally head over heels for you.

Do you really think so?

Well, he was the only boy at the party who

did not give me his phone number.

And you think he really likes me?

Sure.

Come, I'll show you my room.

Your room.

Cozy.

I really think it's great that you allow that.

Although you explained to me that you are no longer a child.

Maybe you will soon be too grown-up to play soccer with me.

I'll never be too grown up for that.

Right?

No, as far as I'm concerned, we can go out right away and have a kick around.

Ah, in this rain?

Well then, let's just play in here.

Is there enough space?

Yes!

Don't let me go!

ARD Text on behalf of Funk.