Original subtitles

You know what I want, Laurens.

Leave your wife and give me a business share.

PREVIOUSLY

What is Amigos? - Amigos is my dad's restaurant.

So where are we going to do a job? - Here.

The job we're going to do is in our restaurant.

We're just cooking here, or what?

I'm so pleased to see you, darling. - You have to stop this.

Why was Kerkhoffs at your restaurant?

He lets us rent the house for 1 euro. He's Rik's friend. Why?

I'd like you to tell me everything you see and hear about Kerkhoffs.

No way. - You're the best informer I've ever had.

If you ever set foot in my restaurant again,

I will come and fillet you personally.

Lynn? - Mathieu!

Lynn, you're right. The judge was right.

I'm not fit to be a father, OK? But...

I haven't see Ruben for four years.

I know nothing about him.

Lynn, please. - He's in the first year of junior school.

He has a very good teacher.

He's learning to read and write, add and subtract, the normal things.

The normal things? - Yes.

Four years ago... he could almost barely say a few words.

He constantly has nightmares about his dad being in prison.

He starts shouting. I have to lie next to him,

am not allowed to leave, have to tell him not to be afraid.

And if I've got a night shift, like now, my father has to comfort him.

It's good your father does that. - It's not the same, Mathieu.

And my father spoils Ruben far too much.

Do you know what he wants to give him for his First Holy Communion? A pony.

His First Holy Communion?

Honestly, Mathieu...

Did you have Ruben christened? I thought we'd agreed

we'd never do that? - You no longer have any parental rights.

So now your parents can practically turn him into a priest?

Ruben just goes to a Catholic school. - Another of your parents' Catholic ideas.

It didn't matter that they were Catholic when you gambled away their savings.

Is that it? I'd like to go home.

Wait.

Wait a moment.

Did you tell Ruben I'm out of prison?

Have you got an idea for a present? I'd like to buy him something

for his First Holy Communion. - No, Mathieu.

One pony is more than enough. Besides, you don't agree with it.

BELGIAN BLUE

Hello? Sis?

Yes.

Everything OK?

Yeah.

I wanted to ask you something.

OK. This evening?

OK, no problem. For two people?

Fine. Yeah yeah. I...

I wanted to ask you something.

Mum's money for that ticket to Istanbul, can you bring it with you?

No, no, no. I'll tell you later.

Yes. See you later.

Yes!

This scarecrow looks almost real.

When can we eat something from here? - All in good time.

What are you doing here? - Hey...

What? - I sowed seeds there.

Sorry. - Watch where you put your feet.

"Watch where you put your feet".

Hello, Grandma. What a surprise.- Dylan?

How's your Alzheimer's? It's my grandma.

I remember very clearly that we'd arranged to meet.

What did the doc say? Or did you forget?

That you're terminal if you don't stop being stupid. Come on.

Calm down. Someone was listening.

Well? Have you got something?

Maybe.

Come to that spot from last week in an hour's time.

Who says I'm free in an hour? I can't just...

Rik? Visitor. - Oh?

Rik. My amigo.

Good morning, Alain.

You're out early.

Rik?

That is Leon. That isn't Tito.

Here.

That's for you. And for the restaurant.

Fresh shrimps. Caught this morning, bought straight off the boat. Seven kilos.

It's all perfectly legal. I can show you the receipt.

Want a coffee?

No. I have to go to Brussels.

The wife and kids complain they don't see enough of me. They're right.

They are right.

But I wanted to give you this first.

Thanks, Alain.

Go on. Reservations.

Alain.

Amigos restaurant. Good morning.

Yes, she works here. Do you know Tessa?

What is your name?

Uh, yes. Yes, I'm Amigos' chef.

May I ask you something? From chef to chef.

I used to be good at listening to people.

When people came to see me about an investment,

they told me everything. Their... their whole life story.

Customers whose money had been in the family for generations.

As wealthy as the sea is deep but...

patches on their elbows, holes in their shoes...

You'd never believe it.

Then I said...

Sir... madam...

Don't leave that money there asleep.

Let it live.

I was a stranger in Izegem. Do you see?

But I was married to Lynn.

Lynn. Everyone knew Lynn. Well, her parents.

Hubert and Nadine's Lynn.

They were known and well liked in Izegem and the surrounding area.

Everyone trusted me.

Everyone trusted me because... Mathieu...

is Lynn's husband.

Card?

I only ever had the best of intentions.

I wanted... I wanted to help my customers.

Two fours, eight. - Split.

The Public Prosecutor said I'd at least kept one promise.

I'd spread the risk.

Yeah...

I'd gambled away all my customers' money on the horses,

at the poker table and on roulette.

Card?

The Public Prosecutor thought he'd come up with a good joke.

Goddammit...

I need to buy my son a present for his First Holy Communion.

Can't we...

Can't I... - You can buy chips at the cash desk.

Of course.

Of course, I...

Of course.

Have a nice day. - Thank you.

Here.

What is that? - I found it on Tito's phone.

Is it any good to you?

Yes, maybe. I'll take a look at it.

Thank you, Dylan. Maybe you can tell your boss

where the tip came from. - Why?

It'll look good in my file. May be handy for the future.

What are you planning? - Just speaking hypothetically.

Maybe you could introduce you me to your boss?

That's not going to happen. - I want guarantees this time, Cathy.

There is no boss, Dylan. I'm investigating Kerkhoffs after hours.

What does that mean, after hours? No one knows or what?

Fuck, Cathy. What kind of bullshit is this?

What are you up to? - Getting Kerkhoffs.

Getting Kerkhoffs? A boss who knows nothing about it

and an informer who isn't registered?

He'll walk out of court laughing and what will he do to me then?

Nothing. I'm going to get him. - You go shopping after hours, Cathy.

Watch TV with your boyfriend, do hobbies.

You're my hobby.

What is your problem with Kerkhoffs?

There are plenty of bastards in Belgium. Why him?

That's none of your business.

D'you know what, Cathy?

I feel... used.

I feel used. Abused.

You weren't complaining a few minutes ago.

That was to do you a favour. You wanted it, not me.

"Oh, Cathy, not too fast. Oh yes! Yeah, great."

Honestly.

Good morning. - Sit down.

Tessa...

Do you remember how we used to go and buy ice cream?

Eh? Before I... When you were little.

And you always chose a scoop of vanilla with sprinkles on it.

And I said: Tessa, go and ask the man for your ice cream.

But you didn't dare. Were scared of the ice cream man.

You hid behind my back. So I had to ask for it.

Eh? You were about six.

Yeah, maybe. I don't remember much from back then.

What I mean is...

You're still a bit like that.

Come on, Tessa.

You're doing a placement with your dad. You're still hiding behind my back.

OK. Thanks for the lesson.

Can we discuss the menu now? I want to choose my wines.

Look, there's no such thing as coincidence.

I received a phone call this morning. From a top chef.

He asked if you worked here. He said he knew you.

He knew how good you were.

And I asked him whether he needed a sommelier.

And he said...

you can start there tomorrow if you want to.

Guess who it was?

Laurens Haegeman from Ter Hoyen. Two stars, Tessa.

Your dismissal letter.

Chef, the meat guy is here.

Where's Mathieu? Where is he?

Goddammit.

Hi, guys. How are you? - Fine.

My colleague who does the accounts has just gone to the bank.

He'll be back any moment. - We've got other deliveries to do.

We've been driving around since five o'clock so...

Cup of coffee and a piece of cake?

I made it. - No, no.

We've got our own flask with us. - And our sandwiches.

Can we pay tomorrow?

Pay tomorrow? No problem. - No. Then we'll deliver tomorrow.

He'll be here any moment, guys.

It's good you stayed calm this time, chef.

Where the fucking hell is Mathieu?

Can you drive me to the bank? I need to get some money out.

Coffee, Halil? - Espresso, please.

Come on, Tessa.

What? Are you talking to me? I don't work here anymore.

I've just been fired. - Oh really?

Why don't I know about it? - I'll explain later.

We have to go to the bank now. Amigos can't open this evening without any meat.

Not my problem. I've been given the boot. - Tessa, please!

Take the bus.

Oh, Mathieu.

Mathieu, where have you been? I couldn't pay the meat guys.

Have you got yesterday's takings? - Sorry.

What did you say? - Sorry.

Is it in the account already?

Then we have to go to the bank. Halil, can you call the meat wholesalers?

It was for Ruben's First Holy Communion.

Get out of there, Mathieu.

He thinks I'm still in prison. He has nightmares.

Get out, goddammit!

Get out of there!

Get out, goddammit... Get out. - Rik... Rik...

It's OK, it's OK.

Is there any left?

No. - Goddammit!

Goddammit, goddammit.

I was only going to borrow it. - Shut up, Mathieu.

The idea was to...

to pay Amigos 100 per cent interest and just... keep enough for myself

to buy a present for Ruben.

He got a pony from his grandfather. Can you imagine?

A pony. - Shut up before I make you.

We can't open without meat.

Then it stops here.

We've lost all the money we saved

and put into this stupid restaurant. Thanks, Mathieu.

I've got an idea.

He has to rehire me first. - Rehire you?

You were going to fire Tessa? - It was for her own good.

How do you know what is good for her? - I didn't mess up today. He did.

I need two volunteers. - You've got one.

Halil too.

Oh yeah? - Yeah.

What are you going to do?

Come on.

The straight and narrow. Where does that lead?

Nowhere. The restaurant is a fucking dead end.

Mathieu is not touching anymore money. You or I will take the money to the bank.

Me? - Yes, you. I trust you.

Hey, guys, did you learn that in prison? - What?

Going on like that, like two old women. - Hey!

Hello, Rik.

Have I come at a bad time? - No, of course not. Never.

Where are the others?

They are all... They are all busy.

Someone has to hold the fort. - Yes, true.

How are things here? - Fine. Fine.

Couldn't be better, in fact.

Would you like a coffee? - Yes, please.

I'll just wash my hands.

Mathieu?

Mathieu?

There you are. - Thank you.

What are we doing here? - Getting some meat.

What? Here?

Hey, what are you up to? Hey!

Can you get in here?

Do you remember De Bleeckere from Block B?

Ronny. Ronny De Bleeckere.

Yes, of course, Ronny. Yeah, yeah. He took my course.

He said... He said he was going to surprise his wife when he got out.

He was going to cook for her. Every evening. Something different every day.

He said his life with her was going to be one big cookery book.

Yeah, he did, that's what he said.

He was going to be released today...

after four years. Yesterday...

the day before his release...

he hung himself in his cell.

And I had to call his wife.

She couldn't believe it.

She started shouting it was society's fault

and the prison's fault. And my fault.

Look, Pascale...

The world outside...

can scare a man to death.

You are suddenly there, out on the street, all alone.

In your head you've rehearsed what you were going to do that day.

And then you are actually there and don't know anymore.

But you knew, Rik.

I wasn't alone. I had someone who believed in me.

Everyone who comes out has to find his way.

He has to fight. Every day.

And for some that is too much.

Some know they aren't going to make it. - But you're going to make it, Rik.

If we're caught we'll go straight to prison.

His dad's cars weren't a problem? - They were luxury cars, not steaks.

That is Black Angus, yeah? The Ferraris of fillet steak.

Christ, Tessa, don't take it all.

Put it in the car. I'll be right back.

Go on, take it.

Did a colleague of mine pass this way about 15 minutes ago?

A colleague? - Yes, a man of about 35.

Don't think so. - Who bought a rope.

Or a bottle of insecticide. - We don't sell that in bottles.

Or a chainsaw. - We don't sell those either.

Why does your colleague want a rope, insecticide and a chainsaw?

A present. For his son's First Holy Communion.

Thank you.

Where is she?

What are you doing here? - Christ!

We have to go. - We're burgling the place.

Come on. Now. - Come here.

Why did you never tell me burglary makes you feel horny?

Tessa, stop it. - We've got 15 minutes.

Laurens always said that.

Dylan, now isn't the goddamn time!

It wasn't me. She started it. - Come on, let's go.

You missed your chance, Dylan.

Ruben.

Sorry, son. Sorry.

Actually...

I'm not supposed to have any contact with ex-prisoners.

Certainly not alone. - I won't tell anyone.

You don't mind me visiting you so unexpectedly?

I'm always pleased to see you, Pascale.

Till next time. - Yeah.

Thank you.

Come on, Dorine.

Not too fast, girls. - Leave them alone.

They'll be careful.

Oh. Sorry. - No, Alain.

One minute.

Hi, Rik. How are the shrimps?

The shrimps are fine but what's the idea of the package?

Rik, remember our conversation six months ago?

I asked you what I could do for you, what your dream was.

What did you say? You only wanted one thing, to open a restaurant.

And what did I say? - You said you were going to help me.

And you did, with the house. But this is completely different.

Rik, it makes me feel better about everything that has happened.

Why didn't you tell me she was your daughter?

If she hadn't been my daughter it would've been OK for Tito to rape her?

You don't want to understand me.

That money stinks, Alain. And not because it has been in among the shrimps.

Come and get it. - Are you sure?

Today. - Yeah yeah, I'll send someone.

Today.

Hey, Rik, we can open this evening. I got us some meat.

I... I wanted to make up for what I did.

Where did you get that animal? - From the field.

You stole it? - No one need know.

All we have to do is slaughter him.

It's not a "him", it's a cow.

All we have to do is slaughter her and we can open this evening.

We hang her up by her back legs and... cut her throat.

Mathieu... thank goodness.

Thank goodness? He stole a cow.

I was worried he'd done something stupid. - He wouldn't dare, would he?

That is a Belgian Blue. It's very good meat, Rik.

It is cattle rustling.

They hang you in America for that. - Come on, Rik. Not anymore.

You'll have to take her back, Mathieu.

Rik is right. - What if they see him?

We're lucky the cops aren't here yet.

Take her to the car park. - Where everyone can see her?

Yes, where everyone can see her.

That present for your Ruben...

I may have an idea.

To help with his nightmares.

Officer De Sutter speaking.

Hello. This is Rik Bossuyt, Amigos restaurant.

Mr Bossuyt, what can we do for you this time?

We've found a cow in our car park. - Pardon?

Can you repeat that, please?- There is a cow in our car park.

A cow? Dead or alive? - No, no, alive.

From... Probably broke out of a field.

Slaughter it and put it on the menu.- Pardon? Sorry?

Mr Bossuyt, can you describe the cow? - My colleague says it's a Belgian Blue.

For me medium rare with mushroom sauce.- Would it be possible

to come and get it and take it back to the owner?

Get it? - It won't fit in the police van.

Is it in the way in your car park?

No, not really. - I'll tell you what.

If someone reports it missing we'll send them to you.

And we'll check with Missing Cows.

It escaped. - From the prison?

Another amigo. - Where have you been?

We found some meat. - Come and help.

Fillet steak. Where did you buy that? And with what money?

From a friend who's a butcher. And I paid with my own money.

Good butcher. - Lovely meat. Black... Agnes.

I've got a good recipe too.

Fillet steak with pearl onions, baby beetroots, black salsify

and watercress. It doesn't look bad.

Rehire me first.

Later. We've wasted enough time.

Halil, you cut up that meat. Dylan, you start the tables.

Are you going to blackmail me? It isn't going to work.

No Tessa, no meat, no service.

It was for her own good, guys.

Have you forgotten that Tito? Amigos is no place for you.

All criminals? - Yes. No, goddammit.

It was one of you ex-criminals who saved me.

Give me that dismissal letter, Rik.

Give it here a moment.

Oh dear, now look.

You should be more careful. - That's how accidents happen.

Now back to work everyone. Come on.

And you're Dylan, aren't you? - Yes.

I'm Hüulya, the alibi. - Pardon?

Her husband mustn't know we are here.

Halil and Erol aren't very good friends. - He has plenty of friends here.

Shall I bring the menu or would you like a surprise and have the menu of the day?

Surprise us. - Two menus of the day.

They're on their way.

I can recommend wines to accompany the menu.

Go ahead. - Yeah?

Did you know there is a cow in your car park?

Yes, it's lost. Shouldn't you be at your restaurant?

Ter Hoyen is closed this evening.

Someone stole my best meat from my fridge.

Oh, bad luck. - Someone who has the key

and knows the code. - Really?

What do they call that? An inside job.

Is there a table free? Now I've got a free evening

I may as well try your dad's cooking.

Good evening. This evening's menu: we start with a shrimp bouillon,

followed by fillet steak with pearl onions, beetroot and black salsify

and we end with pear crumble...

Fillet steak? Haven't had that for ages. I really fancy

fillet steak. I'll have that. - It's on its way.

All I have to do now is call the police.

And all I have to do now is call your wife.

I've seen that guy before.

We almost had a fuck in his office this afternoon.

The chef from Ter Hoyen is at table 8.

That's that phone call this morning. He's curious about our cooking.

Hey, there's no need to be nervous.

He's a chef like any other. What did he order?

His menu... The menu. - Very good.

That means we are acquiring a reputation,

we are on the radar in the culinary world.

Tessa's recipe is going to really surprise him.

What are you doing here? - I had to pick something up for the boss.

And he sent you? - Yes.

But I wasn't allowed inside. I had to respect your feelings.

Hey, pal, thanks. - Yep!

It was fantastic. It really was. - Yeah, wow. Especially the dessert.

I made that. - Really?

Pear and caramel crumble. Not difficult.

I've never met a man who could make pear and caramel crumble before.

Have you got Mum's money with you?

Yes.

What are you going to do in Istanbul?

Certainly not work in a restaurant. That's over.

But this is where your talent lies. You're not giving it up?

Helping cook doesn't make me a cook.

I believe you are a very good cook. - Yes, a very good one.

Stop it, Yildiz. You don't know what you're talking about.

Give me that money.

Halil, you were made to be in the kitchen. And I believe in you.

I believe in you too.

Good evening. - Mr Rik.

This is for you. For everything you do for Halil.

Hey, that's mine.

Yes, it is. It's your share in Amigos that hasn't been paid yet.

I'll take very good care of your brother. - Thank you.

Here.

Mathieu...

That is for Halil's share in Amigos. Can you take care of it?

He'll gamble it away at the casino.

No, he won't.

Mathieu?

Thank you, Rik.

Thank you.

Colleague.

We spoke on the phone this morning.

Yes, we did. - Did you enjoy your meal?

Yes. Yes, very nice, very nice. That is a... delicious dish.

Fillet steak is the best meat there is, of course.

Who is your supplier? - I'd rather keep that to myself.

It's like with recipes. You don't just share those either.

No, you don't.

Because we are sort of competitors, eh? - Yeah yeah.

I'd like to congratulate you on your sommelier.

I came to see her at work. She is very good.

Is she still available? - I'm afraid it was a misunderstanding.

She is staying at Amigos.

That's a shame. Because she is very good.

Her name's Tessa, eh? - Yes.

Tessa? You are very good. - Thank you.

She... How shall I put it?

She went to great lengths to satisfy me.

No effort was too much to please me.

You don't come across that very often these days,

people who give themselves so completely.

Right, do I settle up with you?

Yes.

Right, colleague, it was a real experience.

It was a pleasure, it was a pleasure.

And? Are you relieved? - Not really, no.

Aren't we a bit too old for this?

Yes, Laurens. But it's still up to you.

Hey, hey, hey, Halil. Stop that.

What is the matter with him?

Tessa. That Laurens is a great guy, isn't he?

Did you hear his compliments? He was really impressed by you.

I don't understand why you don't grab the chance to go to Ter Hoyen.

I lied.

I worked there for two years before I applied for a job here.

At Ter Hoyen. But I resigned.

To come and work here?

So this Laurens knows you?

What was all that about just now then?

Laurens is my lover. I came here to punish him.

To punish him? For what? And the guy's married.

Yes. For that. - So you lied to us?

Yeah, Dylan. Lying is terrible, eh?

Did you tell Rik where that meat came from?

And you, Halil? Do they know you want to go to Istanbul?

Not anymore.

Mathieu gambled our money away honestly. And you and your dismissal...

Don't get me started on that. Berten is the only honest amigo here.

Was that his recipe?

Hold on, how did he put it? Not bad but it missed depth.

Made the peasant way. - The bastard.

All of you have a good reason to be here.

It's no different for me.

It's for me.

May I open it, Mummy? - Yes.

What does it say, Mummy?

"Dreamcatcher. Good for nightmares too.

Made by Big Buffalo, father of the Apaches."

Who is it from, Lynn? - It doesn't say.

Wow, a dreamcatcher!

Who buys something like that?

It's a present from your dad. - Wow, my dad is an Apache!

Trust is the foundation of everything. Isn't it?

NEXT TIME

I've been to prison, man. I'm a fucking weapon.

Tessa?

Tessa?

Tessa?

Kerkhoffs will kill us. - Alain isn't a killer.

You're naive, Rik.