The Life You Wanted (2024) s01e01 Episode Script

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Miss Priori. Room 137.
Welcome to you and your baby.
Thank you.
Who is it?
Who is it?
THE LIFE YOU WANTED
LECCE, SEVEN DAYS EARLIER
Hi, Gloria.
-Hi.
-Hi, Anna.
-Good morning.
-Hi.
-How's it coming with the exhibition?
-All good.
Do you mind if I take a lunch break?
I have to see Carmine.
You've already forgiven him.
He just acts that way. But he loves me.
What?
You need extra foundation,
or the whole town will know
how much he loves you.
Carmine? I'll see you at 1:00 p.m., okay?
Okay. Bye.
You're so beautiful.
How did you find me?
Hi. I'm Gloria's assistant.
My name is Evita.
Like Evita Perón?
No, like Madonna.
Oh, is that right?
I'm Marina, a friend of Gloria's.
This lady is joking. We're not friends.
Why did you come here?
After all this time,
you're still mad at me?
You disappeared 15 years ago, Marina.
What do you want now?
I knew you'd make it on your own.
Yes, I did.
But I don't want to see you again.
I'm sorry. I'm here to patch things up.
I'm not a vase that can be patched up.
What's done is done. Now leave.
-Listen, Gloria. We need to talk.
-I said leave.
-Gloria, listen.
-Go!
Don't give me that look. You know nothing.
She deserves it.
I'm not leaving with you.
We had a plan, Marina.
You were supposed to come with me.
You know how important it is for me.
I even saved enough money for both of us.
-I can't go alone, Marina.
-My God, the drama.
I'll meet you there in a few days,
a week, tops.
Come on, Gloria, you're exaggerating.
Good morning, Father.
Hi, Gloria. Praised be Jesus Christ.
Now and forever.
What would you like to tell me?
Earlier this morning,
I beat up Carmine, Eva's boyfriend.
And I don't regret it.
He hit her. He deserved it.
You're not an avenger, Gloria.
It's not your job, okay?
Hurting Eva's boyfriend
won't change what happened to you.
Punishing someone
Are you a priest or a psychologist?
Sometimes it's hard to tell.
It depends on what you need now.
I've already had my share
of psychologists for a lifetime.
All right.
An Act of Contrition and five Hail Marys.
Five?
Just the Act of Contrition then.
Forget the Hail Marys.
I asked you to look after Eva. It's on me.
-What else?
-That's it.
Are you sure?
You know me too well.
This morning I chased away someone
I hadn't seen in 15 years.
A friend. We were really close once.
Then she betrayed me.
She was meant to come with me
to Barcelona and support me
during the hardest time of my life,
when I was transitioning
-But she vanished.
-Why?
Who knows? Today was the first time
I saw her since then.
I don't even know why she's here.
Father, I have to go to work.
Can you absolve me, so I can go?
I absolve you of your sins,
in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Thank you. Take care.
Good morning, Miss Priori.
I'm glad I found you.
Good morning.
As I was telling you on the phone,
she said she was your friend.
That's why I gave her our best room.
-Yes, I know her.
-Right.
But she burned the mattress while smoking.
She almost lit up the whole hotel.
Oh, come on, you're exaggerating!
It was an accident.
It could've happened to anyone.
If it weren't for her,
I'd ask you to pay me back!
Oh, shut up.
Gloria, are you Mom's friend?
-I'm Arianna.
-Hi, I'm Andrea. Pleased to meet you.
Hi, Andrea.
Don't worry. She'll let go eventually.
It's too smoky in my room.
Let's go get some air.
What about the father?
The fathers.
Royal plural.
Do you think I'd put up
with the same man this whole time?
Three kids, three fathers.
And everyone's happy.
Didn't you breathe
too much smoke from the mattress?
So? That was second-hand smoke.
I'm curious.
How did you know saying you were my friend
would get you special treatment?
I know a lot of things about you.
I never let you out of my sight.
And you expect me to believe that?
Do you think I forgot the text
you sent me when I was in Barcelona?
"Don't wait for me. I'm not coming.
I have to think about my life."
Some friend you are.
I told you. I knew you'd make it.
You've always been stronger than me.
And look at those new tits you've got.
Hands off.
You really enjoy talking nonsense.
Tell me the truth for once.
Why did you come here?
Because I'm sick.
What?
What a fool! You believed it.
You haven't changed either.
"Because I'm sick. I'm very sick."
These are yours. Now leave.
What a jerk. Where are we supposed to go?
With this belly
Having to go around
all the hotels in Lecce.
I was thinking, maybe,
we could squeeze in at your place?
Just for a few days.
Come on.
Kids!
This means trouble.
Wow. Look at this place. Cool.
Look at this!
-I like this house!
-Did you take these pictures, Gloria?
Yes, that's the San Cataldo Lighthouse.
I've been living here for ten years.
I fell in love with it immediately.
Did you work in a club?
Only at the beginning,
before I started my real job.
Gloria has a degree in Art History.
She runs a tourist center here.
Luxury tourists!
I'll show you to your rooms.
Get off that chair.
Let's go, Arianna.
What's inside this? A body?
It smells so good.
Why do you have all these sheets?
Because I'm obsessed with sheets.
I like to change them all the time.
Do you live here all by yourself?
Yes, why?
Aren't you afraid of nightmares?
No, I don't have nightmares.
Only dreams, Arianna.
And do you dream as a boy or as a girl?
-As a girl.
-Even when you were a little boy?
Even when I was a little girl.
I've always had girl dreams.
And how do you pee?
Do you stand, or do you sit?
Are you interrogating me?
-Hasn't your mom taught you any manners?
-I'm sorry.
-Hello?
-Hello?
I'm not Marina. I'm a friend.
-She's in the bathroom. I'll get her.
-Yes, please.
-Hello? Can you put her on?
-It's Sergio, Arianna's father.
I don't want him to know where we are.
I'm blocking him.
Hel
Of course. Just disappear.
That's your thing, after all, right?
You're so boring.
It was really nice of you to invite us.
So kind.
Actually, you made me do it.
Anyway, it's just for two days.
-Is it Dad? Pick up.
-No.
Come on, pick up. I feel sorry for him.
Mom said no. We promised.
You know what happens otherwise?
The silent treatment.
Cross my heart and hope to die.
Let's go.
So Sergio is only Arianna's father.
Only? It's plenty.
At least he can't claim
paternal rights for Andrea.
This one is Pietro's.
He's young, handsome, and a dickhead.
-The less I see him, the better.
-You're having a kid with him.
I told you, he's young and handsome.
It happened, and I decided to keep it.
But I don't want to be with him.
My goodness.
I think you should have stayed home today
and gotten some rest.
I want to enjoy this time with you.
Good, enjoy these two days
because that's it.
-Gloria, darling. Good morning.
-Good morning, Assunta.
-How can I help?
-Four servings of lasagna.
Coming right up.
I'll cook something
that will make you feel better.
What now? You don't like onions?
I do, but at my hotel management school,
they say to go easy on onions and garlic.
Clients might not like it.
I'm studying to become a chef.
Well, I'm not a chef,
and I like extra onions.
Fine.
-Here, little chef. Go on.
-Me?
Show me what you can do.
-Good. I can tell you've got talent.
-Talent?
Beating eggs is a basic thing.
If I didn't know how to do this
Then you would've taken after your mom.
Here she is. Everything good?
Marina, are you in a trance?
-No.
-Here. Set the table. We'll eat outside.
See how good I am?
Is it true that you always went dancing
in Naples? I've never been to a club.
Your mom did. I worked there.
I studied during the day,
and I sang in clubs at night.
You had a lot of fun, huh?
Your mom did.
That's why I'm the son of the lottery.
You told them about the lottery?
I have no secrets from my kids.
It wasn't an actual lottery, though.
I was drawing straws with a few guys.
-Can I ask you something?
-It depends.
Can you take a nice picture of us
like the ones you have inside?
You're demanding. But it's not your fault.
I know where you got it from.
Okay. I'll do it, but let's eat first.
Come on, she's right. Let's do it now!
Let's finish the meatballs at least.
Let's take a selfie,
but you have to be in it too.
I'm ethically against selfies.
You're such a bore. Go get the camera.
I know how to get you in the picture. Go.
A bit more. Arianna, I can't see you.
Smile.
You're in it too, see?
And tonight,
Gloria will have a surprise for us.
Don't you dare.
Arianna, do you know that tonight
you'll go dancing for the first time?
Yes!
Arianna, don't listen to her.
Aren't you pregnant?
Anyway, it's not going to happen.
Hey, Gloria. Mom set you up.
If you say no, Arianna will freak out.
She wails like a siren.
You want me to start?
You brought us here, I'm so happy!
Sweetheart.
Let's go.
Follow me.
-People, watch out.
-Hi.
Tonight, the star of our golden nights
is back among us. Gloria!
Gloria, you're a star here.
A star? Don't exaggerate.
I used to work here.
They haven't seen me in a long time.
That's right. Don't exaggerate.
There's only water in this vodka tonic.
I asked them to make yours
like that, Marina.
I've already had two kids!
I know what I'm doing.
Gloria, I need to talk to you.
We're coming.
Hi.
-No. I just came here for my friend.
-I know, but everyone's seen you now.
And that should be enough.
-Come on, Gloria, for old times' sake.
-Please, I want to see!
You're relentless, you know.
I don't have the right outfit. Look at me.
-You're perfect.
-And you're a kiss-ass.
I know you miss the limelight.
-What is this, Broadway?
-Better!
Do you still have my fan?
The Jennifer Lopez model
with the five-foot blades? In the back.
Sorry for leaving the VIP area.
Where's Gloria?
Tonight is a very special night!
Exceptionally, just for tonight,
back with us is
Gloria!
Gloria
Gloria
You're missing in the air
Gloria
This hand is missing you
Gloria
As it works slowly
Gloria
This mouth is missing you
It no longer touches food
It's the same old story
That I call Gloria
Gloria
Gloria on your hips
The sun rises in the morning
Hate comes in and love goes out
From the name Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
You're missing in the air
Gloria
You're missing like salt
Gloria
You are missed more than the sun
Gloria
Melt this snow
That is crushing my chest
I'll wait for you, Gloria
I must admit, you are really good.
I mean it.
Okay, you're beautiful too.
Actually, gorgeous.
You're the most beautiful woman
I've ever seen.
Andrea. Don't overdo it.
What? Are you jealous? Give me a break.
That's not it. You need to chill out.
Be quiet, Andrea and Arianna are asleep.
Is it true? The dates check out.
Tell me the truth.
Marina, answer me.
It can't get any darker than midnight.
Yes.
Andrea is your son.
-How can that be?
-Do you need me to explain it?
Because we fucked two times
when we were in Naples?
Not just a couple of times. Nine times.
Nine. And I remember them all.
I remember days, times, events.
Everything.
I don't believe it.
You're crazy.
I remember when it happened.
I even know which time it was.
I know that for you, it was just for fun.
To warm up in bed, for a bit of company.
But not for me.
Not for me.
I actually loved you.
Fuck off!
Gloria.
Gloria?
Honey? See, I can't sleep.
Are you high, Marina?
No. When we get down to it,
I'm absolutely sober.
Come on, it's not the first time.
You like it with me, right?
I like it because it's you.
Okay, so?
Are you worried I might tell people
that you make love to a woman too,
and ruin your reputation?
That's not it, silly.
Then what? Are you afraid
I might fall in love with you?
I never fall in love.
I'm sorry.
Why didn't you tell me right away?
Fifteen years ago.
You don't get it.
You've always been smarter than me,
but you just don't get this.
When I found out I was pregnant
with your child, I had two choices.
Tell you, and ruin your life
or let you go by yourself,
to do what you'd always wanted.
To be Gloria.
To be what you've always been.
I had the right to know.
What would you have done
if I'd told you
that I wanted to keep our baby
while you were planning your transition?
I didn't want you to consider our son
an obstacle to the life you wanted.
I didn't go with you.
I left you,
so you'd never have to look back.
So you'd be free.
Being hated by you cost me a great deal.
You can't even imagine
what it cost me to lose you.
So why are you telling me now?
Because he's your son!
He's always been my son. Why now?
You're right. I didn't want a kid.
If I'd known,
I'd have told you not to keep him.
Why did you come here, Marina?
What do you want from me?
Nothing.
I don't believe you!
I just want Andrea to know
who his father is.
It's too late, Marina.
I'll tell you what I want.
I want you to leave.
I've never wanted this,
and my life is just fine as it is.
-You really want us to leave?
-Yes.
Let's pretend this never happened.
And promise you'll never tell Andrea.
How much?
What for?
-To get out of your life?
-Yes.
Give me 100,000 euros.
I knew it was about money.
You've always had a thing for money, huh?
That's right.
Give me 24 hours.
Is that it?
I should have asked for more.
Hey, there. I was making some breakfast.
A cup of coffee?
No, thanks, I'm in a hurry.
I've got some meetings.
Okay.
See you later.
So
Enough, Andrea.
Stop listening to your crazy mother
and tell me where you are.
I'm not your dad
only when you feel like it.
Send me your location, and I'll come.
ANDREA
LOCATION
Good morning, Gloria.
Hi, Anna. Hi, Loredana.
Sorry to make you come all the way here,
but I have bad news.
What's happened?
We have to stop the project.
Why now?
It took so long to get to this point
I know, Anna, but something came up,
and I don't have the money.
We still need to finish the rooms
and the exterior.
When will we be able to resume?
I don't know.
Right now,
I have more important things to deal with.
But I swear, it's only temporary.
We'll finish it.
That statue there,
it's in the Church of Santa Chiara,
my parish.
Our friend and photographer,
Gloria Priori, gifted us with her pictures
to set up this exhibition.
It's for charity.
-Great, thank you.
-You're welcome.
Do you like them?
The ones with the sea.
These ones. They're amazing.
We have posters, too, if you want.
Well, I was just curious.
I know Gloria, the photographer.
-Do you?
-She's a friend of Mom's.
-Can I take a selfie?
-Of course.
Thank you.
Hey, Pietro.
-What's going on?
-Hi, Rosa.
You have to excuse me,
but I can't find Marina.
She's not home.
I tried to call her,
but she's not answering.
Do you know if something happened?
No. Nothing's happened.
Maybe they're running some errands.
You're right.
I just worry too much, you know.
Anyway, are you sure
she didn't tell you anything?
Yes, I'm sure.
Excuse me, but I have to go make lunch.
-Sure.
-Bye.
What are you looking at?
Just go!
-Welcome back, ma'am.
-Thank you.
All good? The card on the windshield
is usually for emergencies.
This is an emergency,
but we'll talk later.
Now I want to make love.
I already went to the bank
to unlock some bonds.
I'll give her the money, and she'll go.
I don't want to see them ever again.
Couldn't she be lying to you?
You say she's a liar.
He's my son.
I knew it even before she told me.
But I can't do it.
Not now that things are going great.
But are they, Gloria?
I can help you with the villa
if you need money
Don't go there.
I've never accepted your money,
and I won't start now.
Hey. Don't make that face.
I know I've been rude to you.
But you know me, right?
Anyway, thanks.
You're sweet, but I don't need anything.
You're doing the right thing, Gloria.
Being a parent
is the hardest job in the world.
I was never there when it counted.
If it weren't for Caterina
It makes me feel guilty.
You feel guilty for a lot of things,
but you never do anything to change them.
Gloria.
I'm here for you. I'm doing what I can.
You're leaving, aren't you?
When you hold me tight,
it's because you have to go.
-I moved two meetings to see you.
-You should have moved three.
But I have to go now, yes.
Forgive me.
What?
You're handsome.
Even more than when I first met you.
I'll have more time next week.
Hopefully, you too.
I have something to confess.
This place is overwhelming.
All this beauty is moving
and makes me feel small.
These images observing me from above
show me how insignificant we are.
Here they are.
The Assumption of Mary in the middle,
then The Sacrifice of the Prophet Elijah,
and The Sacrifice of Noah After the Flood.
Look at Noah's eyes. Everything's there.
The pain and the awareness
of a higher purpose.
Such an astonishing beauty.
The walnut choir stalls
that you can see in the back
were built in 1759, probably designed
by architect Emanuele Manieri.
Follow me to the crypt.
It's just an onion.
No, this is a red onion.
All right, it's red.
Stop showing off!
Hey, Rosa.
Marina. Pietro is here.
He's looking for you.
Of course he is. Did you say anything?
Like what?
He's waiting for you. He's not leaving.
You'd better not come back tonight.
I'm not planning to come back.
-Don't worry.
-Good.
Thank you, Rosa.
Bye.
Mom. What's going on?
-Nothing. Are you done with the onions?
-Yes. I'll take this one.
Good evening.
Who are you? What are you doing here?
I saw you in church.
Have you been following me?
I'm Sergio. Arianna's father.
They went out for groceries.
They'll be back soon. No need to worry.
No need to worry?
Marina took off with my daughter,
and I shouldn't worry?
She didn't even tell me where she was.
We had to meet my mother yesterday.
It's her usual mad behavior.
It's not like she left the country.
What? You want to use this in court
to get custody of Arianna?
Marina told me everything.
I know who you are too.
Her friend from Naples.
Did she tell you why she came here?
Why? She came to visit a friend.
What's wrong with that?
And you believed her.
You know her better than me.
She's full of shit.
Daddy, you're here too!
We're going back to Naples, honey.
Andrea can come too if he wants.
Mom can stay here with her friend.
I'm not going back to Naples.
You have no right to do this.
-Arianna, come here.
-Marina. Let's not make a scene.
I'm not making a scene!
I came here for an important reason.
Marina. Not like this.
Andrea has to know.
So you are Andrea's dad?
Happy now?
I'm not responsible for all this.
Think about it. It's on you!
"The lottery, I don't know
who your dad is, it's just us two."
Nothing but bullshit.
And I believed her.
We all believed her, Andrea. We all did.
Never a word, a hint,
something that would help me understand.
Nothing for years, and then,
out of the blue, "You're Gloria's son."
I mean, who is she anyway?
You're the only father I have.
Don't leave me.
Don't leave me in this shitty situation.
Are you kidding?
I'm not going anywhere. I'm here with you.
I'm never going to leave.
Don't even say that.
Let go.
-Let go, I said!
-Andrea!
I'm not a little kid.
I don't want your pity!
Where are you going?
Andrea.
Andrea! Hey!
What are you doing? Come here.
I'm here.
Why did you do it?
I would've given you the money tomorrow.
It was all ready.
The money?
I didn't want your money.
You offered it to me
so I'd leave you alone.
I didn't want this kid, then.
And I don't want him now.
I can't do it.
And money fixes everything.
100,000 euros and everyone's happy, huh?
I'd have left,
and Andrea would never have known.
Oh, Gloria.
Children are not commodities.
They can't be bought and sold.
You should be ashamed of yourself.
You know nothing about me.
-What do you know?
-I know that Andrea is your son.
Our son.
And you better deal with it.
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