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Ladies and gentlemen. Let yourself be heard. The world famous.

The queen of soul. Joyce Russel!

♪ I've got a sparkle in my soul

♪ I let the music take control

♪ I don't want no rock and roll

♪ I've got a sparkle in my soul

♪ I've got a sparkle, sparkle A sparkle in my soul!

♪ I've got a sparkle, sparkle A sparkle in my soul!

♪ Sparkle, sparkle A sparkle in my soul!

♪ Yeah!

Good morning dear people!

Could you make a little bit of room...

so that people can get through?

Good morning Dewi!

Is it true? Is she here?

- Who? - Joyce Russel.

Who is that?

Come on, man.

Joyce Russel. A sparkle in my soul?

Hello, you know Joyce Russel, right?

Oh, that lady who passed away.

Yeah, duh.

No, I haven't seen her here.

Okay, but if you get in touch with her, you’ll call me, right?

- Promise? - Yes.

I’m going to light a candle for her.

Sorry, excuse me. Normally she is pretty relaxed.

Sorry that you have to lie to her.

I just want a little peace.

Then you’re at the right place.

Normally speaking.

It must give a nice feeling that all those people want to say goodbye to you?

Being famous is pretty tough.

Everyone wants something from you.

You’re always on the move.

To performances, to shows.

And you don’t see your friends anymore.

There’s actually only one person...

who I would really like to have at my funeral.

Who then?

Kelly. My best friend from the past.

From this village.

Then just ask her?

It’s not that simple.

I haven’t spoken to her in 20 years.

I’ll talk to her.

Don’t those people have a job or something?

They lie in front of a fence all day for Joyce Russel.

Joyce Russel? Well, me!

I lay in front of the fence all night 20 years ago.

To stand at the front at De Kuip.

- Really? - That was truly the most beautiful night of my life.

Joyce Russel, you don’t have to understand, you have to feel.

Step aside.

Where are you going?

I need to arrange something.

For the spirit of Joyce Russel, right?

So I should believe that you’re in contact with Joyce Russel now?

No need.

We have all the records at home.

So what is the fourth song from Legends of Soul?

I've made so many albums.

- See! He’s just babbling. - Ticket to my heart.

Ticket to my heart.

- Uhm... and from the Greatest hits? - Leave my soul alone.

Leave my soul alone.

I told you! She’s here!

Joyce Russel, how cool!

She is world famous. Everyone knows those records.

It’s really true. Hein sees spirits.

If that’s true...

can you also talk to my father?

No. That’s not how it works.

I already explained that to Dewi.

You’re just trying to act a bit interesting.

Maybe Dewi falls for that, but I don’t.

How do you know for sure?

There’s only one Kelly de Vries in the village.

About those spirits.

That you can’t summon them.

Just. That’s how it goes.

They come to me. Not the other way around.

You’ve never tried.

Hello, ma’am.

- Are you Kelly de Vries? - Yes.

It’s about Joyce.

- Joyce Russel. - Yes?

You probably heard the news already.

Yeah, you can’t turn on the TV without it.

You’re not from the press, are you?

- Joyce had a final wish. And that was that you come to the funeral. - Me?

- No way. - But weren’t you the best friends?

Were, yes. That woman has been dead to me for years.

What did she say?

I hoped she had forgiven me by now.

- Forgiven what? - We were a duo, Kelly and I.

The Soul Sisters.

We performed in the area.

Then there was a producer with a record deal.

But only for me. For a solo album.

I thought: if it becomes a hit, then we'll just come together again.

Kelly was furious!

She felt betrayed.

And I regretted it.

But I had already signed, so I couldn't go back.

There must be a way to let her know...

- how much you care about her. - I've thought about it...

But it's too late now.

No, go ahead.

I had written a song. Specially for Kelly.

I thought: if this becomes a hit, and then it gets played on the radio...

randomly in the supermarket or something...

But that's perfect!

How so?

Isn't it too late now?

Okay, um... this is the chord progression.

Okay.

Welcome to recording studio, uh, Lommerrust.

- Test 1, test 2. - Wait!

Is Joyce Russel here too?

No, she’s outside.

- Really? - Yes, handing out autographs.

Okay, Soul Sister take 1.

One, two, three.

- Ho ho, stop. - What’s wrong?

It's soul, Hein. Soul!

It needs to have feeling.

Right now it sounds like you’re reading the weather report.

- I'm not a singer either. - Damn! She is here, right?

Nonsense, Hein! Everyone can sing.

But it needs to have feeling.

Like this.

Okay.

Wow. Sometimes I really wish you could see what I can see.

Okay, ready?

Soul Sister, take two.

Sparkle in my soul. Joyce Russel.

- Are you a fan too? - Not me, but your mother used to be crazy about her.

You were dancing to her when you were a toddler here in the living room.

Really?

It's actually a shame that you forget all those childhood memories.

- Are you still there? - Yes, yes.

Menno?

Maybe you should do this service again.

You did pretty well with those motor mice too.

Yes, but back then you were still sick.

- You want to do it yourself again now? - Such a media circus is not for me.

Yeah?

Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?

I just wanted to give you something, to listen to.

- From Joyce, for sure? - Well, from me, on behalf of Joyce.

Just forget it. I don't want to have anything to do with that woman.

It's only three minutes. She wrote it especially for you.

Why are you even bothering with it?

- You're not a child of Joyce, are you? - We're friends.

Friends.

That woman has no idea what friendship is.

Now leave me alone. I have to perform.

How nice that you are performing as well.

What did you think? That I had stopped?

I may not be famous, but I can still sing.

Am I speaking with Kelly de Vries's manager?

Nice.

I'm calling because I'm looking for a band for a fu-...

gathering.

Well, actually tomorrow.

Her sparkle, her...

Her, um...

Pfff.

Huh?

2000 euros, you say?

No problem, we'll arrange that.

Great, then I'll email you a little contract.

Yes, okay. Great, thank you.

Look.

Don't you have enough candles burned for her yet?

This is not for Joyce Russel, but for John.

- John? - The father of Jordi.

I did some research on the internet.

There are so many sites about summoning spirits.

Summoning spirits? Dewi, no!

We can't do this.

Yes, we can. Especially you.

Well, there we will have the Grim Reaper.

- Well, what was so important? - Hein has changed his mind.

- Let me guess, he can't see spirits after all? - No.

About your father.

We might know a way to...

well, to let you speak to him.

- Or that Hein can speak to him, actually. - Listen... - Do you want that?

- But you have to keep your mouth shut about it. - Yeah, of course. - Okay.

Come on.

And now what?

We need to hold each other's hands. And then I'll say the incantation.

Close your eyes.

- Dewi... - Shh!

Spirit, show yourself.

Reveal your face.

Come to us, so that I know you exist.

- I told you it wouldn't... - We need something else.

Something that makes the spirit feel comfortable.

- Like what? - Something your father loved.

Music.

- Your father loved Joyce Russel, right? - Yes.

♪ I've got a sparkle in my soul

♪ I let the music take control

♪ I don't want no rock and roll

- ♪ I've got a sparkle... - What was that?

♪ A sparkle, a sparkle in my soul♪

Dad?

Jordi! Dewi, Hein!

- What are you all doing here so late? - We were...

singing songs.

Singing songs?

As if I don't have enough with all those crazies at the gate?!

And who were you singing those songs for?

- Just because. - Okay, concert's over.

Yeah? Singing lullabies. Everyone go home. Come on.

Yeah.

Sorry.

You again. I should have known.

Just don't think I'm going to sing a single note.

If you only come to the funeral, that's fine too.

Joyce's last wish.

I'd rather bury myself.

Wait, we have a contract.

Kelly! Kelly, wait!

Hein, you come with me for a moment.

Ma'am, I'm really sorry, but I won't spend the precious time...

that I have left lying in a hospital bed with you.

Ma'am, you are the doctor, I know that.

Uh... But thank you very much for the interest.

And we'll leave everything as it is, okay.

Or if I wanted faster internet. Just kidding.

They were sitting with candles in a circle at the cemetery last night.

It was like a séance, Terry just said.

Is it true that you made Jordi believe...

that you can talk to spirits?

No.

Why does he think that then?

That wasn't me.

That was Dewi.

Dewi can talk to spirits?

Jordi missed his father and...

Dewi had read something on the internet about spirits.

- And then... - Yes, Hein!

Why don't you say something then! It's your cemetery.

We don't do spirit calling here, Hein. Agreed?

Well, he must be really scared now, Dad.

Thanks for your input.

Hey! Jordi might seem tough with his big mouth...

but he's a really sensitive boy, okay?

It doesn't help if you pull that kind of prank.

I'm sorry.

You shouldn't believe everything you read on the internet.

Spirits don't exist.

Uh, as punishment you have to clean up all that junk. Those lights and such.

- Later, after this. - Okay.

And think twice next time...

before you pull this kind of nonsense.

Are you done with that diva and her friend?

No, Kelly went home. She doesn't want to come back.

Can I help?

I need a lawyer more.

What now?

My name is Greveling.

I'm here regarding the breach of contract.

I have a signed agreement here stating...

that you are to perform this afternoon.

Get lost, man.

If you're not planning to meet your obligation...

we will demand compensation.

Well, suit yourself.

Five times the agreed amount.

This agreement is binding, whether you like it or not.

Now you know how Joyce felt.

You again!

And who is this? Your grandpa?

My lawyer.

When you were still soul sisters...

Joyce was also stuck in such a choking contract. Just like you.

If you listen to him once, I promise I'll tear it up.

Then you'll be rid of me forever. And of Joyce.

Today we say goodbye to Joyce Russel.

We will miss her dearly.

Her music, her voice, her sparkle.

But Joyce is not really gone.

- She didn't come. - But you tried.

Because who doesn't have a song that reminds them of a loved one...

or a family member or someone else who is important to you?

Spirits don't exist...

but thanks to Joyce we can call upon our loved ones again.

We listen to her music and then they are with us a little again.

Joyce was more than a singer.

She was a feeling.

That's why I want to ask you to give one last standing ovation...

for the one and only, the queen of soul...

- Who are you? - A friend.

She hasn’t changed a bit.

Goodbye, everyone. I'm Kelly.

For most, Joyce is a star.

For me, she is...

more like a sister.

And unfortunately, sisters can have huge arguments.

I'm going to miss you so much.

To be honest, I've been missing you for way too long.

I was so angry.

But I should have heard your side of the story.

- I couldn't. - Piano! - Piano? - Piano!

I want you to know that I’m sorry.

Goodbye, my dear friend.

My soul sister.

♪ When I was young, I had a friend

♪ We played together in a band

♪ But then one day I broke her heart

♪ And our friendship fell apart

- ♪ My soul sister - ♪ Soul sister

♪ I was wrong to let her go

♪ Now I want to let her know how much I missed her

♪ My soul sister

♪ I was wrong to let her go

♪ Now I want to let her know

♪ How much I missed her

♪ I left my best friend in a mess

♪ Just to chase my own success

- ♪ But I would trade in all that glory - ♪ In all that glory

- ♪ For just a chance to say I'm sorry - ♪ I'm sorry

- ♪ My soul sister - ♪ Soul sister

♪ I was wrong to let her go

♪ Now I want to let her know how much I missed her

This is really amazing, isn't it?

It's really something special.

This could go right in one of your scrapbooks.

- I knew you had it in you. - What? Dancing?

No, the feeling.

Are you going to summon spirits again?

- I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you. - Me? Come on, man.

I never believed that stuff from the start.

I didn’t believe it myself at first either.

I still find it pretty weird...

but I think I know why I can't see your father.

- Because spirits don't exist! - No, because I think he has peace.

All the spirits I see have something weighing on them.

Something that’s not right.

Your father doesn’t have that. He sees that you’re doing well.

That’s why he has peace.

Yeah, yeah. You just keep cleaning up, Grim Reaper.

Sometimes I get so tired of taking care of you all.

You really can't do without me, Grim. You have to help me.

No, you absolutely can't go there. It's life-threatening.

- Why is it dangerous? - Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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