The Life You Wanted (2024) s01e02 Episode Script

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NAPLES, 15 YEARS EARLIER
You look gorgeous.
All this effort to look right,
but still what I see is not what I am.
Not yet.
It'll change one day.
I'll be me and I'll look
how I always felt inside. Period.
I know. Everything'll be different.
But why do you despise what you are now?
I don't despise it.
It's just temporary. It's not me, yet.
Maybe I can't understand. I'm sorry.
But I love you all the same.
-Let's go.
-Let's go to rehearsal.
THE LIFE YOU WANTED
LECCE, TODAY
Just one thing.
How long have you known?
Your mother told me two days ago.
Andrea, I didn't know. I had no idea.
Listen. I'm not upset with you.
It's just that I don't know
how to deal with it.
Let's not talk about it, okay?
-I'll wake up Arianna.
-It's her, huh?
It's Gloria.
Your love from the past.
The one you've always told me about.
Andrea's dad, who disappeared.
Shut up, Sergio. Stop it.
Is it because of her
that we didn't start our family?
That you didn't marry me and
didn't let me adopt Andrea?
No.
I just didn't want to marry you.
You left me alone with a baby
for two years.
You wanted to punish me.
Don't you remember?
I didn't disappear, Marì.
I always provided for you.
Sure. You just asked
to be transferred to Milan for two years.
Listen up, Sergio.
You better not go digging up the past.
Andrea was a kid, he doesn't remember.
But I do.
You're not perfect, after all.
Don't change the subject.
Just don't.
Gloria is why I didn't get what I want.
Believe what you want.
Can you time me?
ANDREARUNNING08 - NAPLES - STUDEN
WANNABE CHEF - REAL RUNNER
#LOVING SALENTO
#GLORIA PRIORI
-Hi, Celeste.
-Hi, Glo. What's up?
I called to see how you were.
The aunts, the kids
Fine. Everybody is fine.
Don't forget your nephew's birthday.
He cares a lot.
-Say hi to Auntie for us.
-Hi, Auntie.
Who's that, Celè?
-Your niece Gloria.
-I don't have a niece called Gloria.
Whatever. She doesn't even remember
what she ate two minutes ago.
Lilià, you're aging badly.
What you're missing out on
is Aunt Liliana going around the bend.
-What about Aunt Concetta?
-She's super bright.
-Thanks.
-Too much, in fact.
I have to go and plan the deliveries.
What is it you must remember?
Luca's birthday.
I haven't gone around the bend. I know.
Have a nice day. Talk to you later.
Bye.
-By the way, let me say something.
-Yes.
I haven't gone around the bend.
The thing is you never introduced me
to this niece called Gloria.
It was you, wasn't it?
What do you want, Eva? What is it?
Carmine wasn't replying,
not even after some spicy photos,
so I waited outside his house.
And I saw him with a leg brace.
He told me everything.
Yes, it was me. So what?
How dare you choose and decide
who's good for me and who isn't?
Carmine and I have plans.
What plans?
Letting him beat you to a pulp every day?
When will you stop lying to yourself?
Who do you think you are,
going around preaching?
You've run after that notary for years,
accepting everything he did.
You know he'll never leave his wife.
Don't you dare.
Ernesto treats me like a lady.
Unlike Carmine,
who treats you like an old rag.
-How would you know?
-It's been months.
Months of appointments, beatings, tears.
While I look out for you.
I never asked you to.
You're not my mother.
You're right.
I'm not your mother. I'm no one.
You're free, Eva. Do as you please.
That's not what I want.
And I was not saying
I'll tell you what I want.
Do you want to have that asshole back?
Go. Suit yourself.
Don't come crying to me
when he beats you up.
Something's up with you today.
This isn't like you.
Salento Luxury Holiday. How can I help?
-Good morning. Is this Gloria Priori?
-Speaking. Who is this?
Are you the photographer?
From the exhibit?
Yes, but you should talk
to Father Luigi. He's in charge.
Okay, thanks.
By the way, just curious,
do you happen to know a certain Marina?
I'm looking for her,
I've got something to ask her,
but I can't find her.
I thought she might be there with you.
Or maybe you could tell me where she is.
Excuse me. Who are you?
You didn't tell me your name.
My name is Pietro.
Thanks, Andrè.
Set. Ready.
Go.
You improved by three tenths. Well done.
Stop now. Don't overdo it.
How did he find us?
How did he track you down?
How would I know?
But what's going on?
Why are you so nervous? Tell me.
I don't want him to find us.
Nor for him to see Andrea.
Andrea can't stand him.
They fight like cats and dogs.
Once they even got in a scuffle.
What?
He pushed him against the bookcase.
I wasn't there.
I kicked him out right away.
He won't listen.
"Sorry. Forgive me."
That's why he's looking for us.
I don't want to see him.
-Does Sergio know?
-No, and he mustn't find out.
Or else I won't see Arianna ever again.
It's all your fault.
-Mine?
-Yes, yours.
I managed to avoid him.
But now he knows where we are.
You must help me. Think of something.
Andrea, stop!
ARE YOU WITH ANDREA? CALL US NOW
Andrea, I said stop.
Andrea!
Alright. I'll see you there later.
Thanks.
What is it?
Do you know what I think?
It's better to have a dad
than to be a son of the lottery.
Too bad Andrea doesn't think so.
But you agree with me.
Do you like that Andrea is your son?
Yes. I mean,
I didn't expect it, but I like it.
That's not true. You're a liar.
Go pack your stuff.
I never have to. Mom does it for me.
Then go draw something.
I get bored. I don't even like it.
Then dig a hole by the tree,
do whatever you want,
but stop clinging to me. Okay?
Why are we here?
It's not your kind of scene.
My kind of scene?
How would you know, Sè?
You don't know anything.
What do you mean?
I need to talk to you. The kids are home.
And I must tell you about Andrea.
What else is there, Marì?
I thought we were done with the surprises.
No. We're not done.
We must leave Gloria's house and go
to the countryside, to her friend's place.
The house is too crowded.
No, we won't.
We're leaving, Marì.
Andrea wants to go back to Naples.
So do I. It's for the best.
Is that what he wants or what you want?
Are you jealous of Gloria? Are you afraid
Andrea will replace you with her?
Stop it, Marì.
I only have Andrea's interests at heart.
Whereas you only think about yourself.
As always.
You dragged him into this mess,
but it's too much for him.
Marì, Andrè is only 15.
He doesn't know how to deal with it.
Don't you see?
It's an ugly situation.
But it's reality.
And he has to face it now. It's his life.
Otherwise, he'll never do it.
You have no claims on him.
I know.
No need to remind me every time.
Do you want to return to Naples?
Take Arianna and go.
But you have to tell me one thing.
And you have to do it in here.
It's the reason I brought you here.
How can you return home?
And leave your beloved Andrea here alone?
Sè, come with us. Convince him to come.
It's for the best.
Andrè, we're leaving.
Here, pack your bag.
Are we going to Naples?
No.
Not yet.
But we're going to another house.
Come on.
Is this house all yours? How rich are you?
How much do you have in your bank account?
So many questions. Yes, it's all mine.
Can we use it all? For free?
Yes, sure. All of it. There's also a pool.
Arià, cut it out. Come on. Go.
Will you take care of it?
Yes. I'll take care of it. Thanks.
There are two separate areas.
Bedroom, kitchen, living room are here.
Two more rooms over there.
Who is this gorgeous lady?
What do you want to do?
Sleep outside tonight as well?
I don't want to be with you.
I'll use the other room.
Arià, let's go. Move!
I'll be with you, okay?
The bedsheets are here.
The bathroom is there,
and there's a kitchen too.
You act like it's your house.
-You know this place well.
-Yes. I know it well.
-Do you come here with Ernesto?
-That's none of your business.
I need to understand
where your business ends and mine begins.
Sergio, what's the matter?
Also, why have you been staring at me
all day long?
Marina didn't marry me
because she's in love with you.
For 15 years,
she's never stopped loving you.
She's raised your kid,
she's been faithful.
-What are you saying?
-The truth.
I can't stop thinking about it.
If you and Marina have a problem,
solve it, but leave me out of it.
Gloria, you're already in it.
You always have been.
Marina's love, Andrea's dad.
You weren't there, but you were.
And I'm okay with it.
It is what it is. I don't care.
What do you want to do with Andrea?
I don't have to tell you.
I won't let you two
turn Andrea's life upside down.
That's why I stayed. This must be clear.
Now it is.
And you make your own bed.
She's a piece of work.
She runs away with the kids, tells lies,
then shakes up your life. What else?
If you're worried about the house,
don't be. I'm in charge.
No. You actually did well
to bring them here.
They'll stay a few days and they'll leave.
They won't be your problem anymore.
Do you want to hang out?
I have a couple of spare hours.
Forgive me, but I'm not in the mood.
Take me to Lecce.
A son?
A son. My son.
No, Father, it's not funny.
I'm having the most confusing time
of my life and you laugh?
I think it's precisely what you needed.
Let's see. You think I needed
a teenage son popping up out of nowhere?
You needed something to force you
to think of what was missing in your life.
I'm not missing anything.
I'm fine the way I am.
I don't want this son.
In fact, if you must know,
I offered money to his mom.
Loads of money. To make them disappear.
But it didn't work.
What now? What are you looking at?
Are you judging too?
I met your son.
He came to the exhibit.
He said he liked your photos.
He has good taste, then.
Did you really think you could
buy your way out of this situation?
A son doesn't disappear like that.
Now you know you're a parent.
And you have to come to terms with it.
But I can't.
Not after all the effort
it took me to get here.
The humiliation, the pain.
I can't lose it all now.
Call me selfish if you like. I don't care.
No, that's not it.
I'm saying you're vulnerable.
Vulnerable? Then I wouldn't be here!
No, if you weren't vulnerable,
very vulnerable, in fact,
you wouldn't be scared
of losing everything.
It's not others you don't trust, Gloria.
You don't trust yourself.
I'm sorry, I really don't get you today.
Or maybe you don't get me.
I'd better go.
I was looking for you.
Here are the shop keys.
I don't think you need me anymore.
Eva, spare me the drama.
Keep the keys. I'll see you tomorrow.
What's the matter?
I've never seen you like this.
The things you told me today
I have a son. That's it.
What? And this is how you tell me? But
Gloria. How did it happen?
Give me some more details. Gloria!
Yes?
Andrè, it's me.
Come in.
Hey.
Shall I put it here?
How are you?
There's something you must know.
I think I know enough. I'm good.
It's important.
What is it?
Marina was in love.
With Gloria.
So? What does that change?
It changes everything.
Because it means there was no lottery.
You're a son of true love.
But you're not happy about it.
No.
But I'm happy for you.
At least, if I were you, I'd be happy
to know.
Eat something.
Are you upset with Gloria?
No, not with her. It's not her fault.
Like me, she didn't know.
That's not true.
How would you know?
Gloria knew. She said she didn't want you.
She offered loads of money
to send you away.
What are you saying, Arià? What money?
One hundred thousand euros.
I heard her talking to Mom.
But Mom refused, told her to keep it
and that she should be ashamed.
Mom is not the bad one.
Gloria is.
I'm sorry.
Go away, please.
Stop!
Hey, stop!
Stop!
-Where to?
-Lecce.
Me too, but I'm stopping at a bar first.
I won't be long.
-Okay.
-Hop in.
Let's go.
Five.
Are you old enough to drink this stuff?
You don't look like you are.
-Why are you going to Lecce at night?
-To meet your girlfriend, huh?
Girlfriend? He's 15 at most.
No, I'm not meeting my girlfriend.
I'm meeting a woman.
Her name is Gloria. Gloria Priori.
Vincè, do you happen to know
Mrs. Gloria Priori?
Don't provoke me.
Come on. Tell him how well you know her.
I chased her for two months,
when I worked in a club.
She was stunning, super stuck-up.
But in the end,
it was worth it.
Well done.
The best ass fuck of my life!
It seems she's into kids now.
You piece of shit!
What the fuck are you doing?
-What the fuck are you doing?
-Get off me!
Go!
-I'll show you! Piece of shit!
-Go away!
Enough! Go away!
Good morning.
Are you Gloria Priori?
That's me. Why?
I'm a friend of Marina's. Pietro.
-We spoke on the phone. Do you remember?
-Yes. What can I do for you?
You know exactly.
Call Marina.
I know they're here at your place.
Listen, I'm sorry, you're late.
They were here. They left last night.
Don't ask where they are now.
I don't know.
Okay, listen to me.
I drove four hours to get here.
So cut the bullshit
and tell me where she is.
It's not bullshit. Don't you believe me?
Come in and check for yourself.
-Come on in.
-I'm coming.
What a pretty little house.
Do you know what I was thinking?
How can you and Marina
be such close friends
and yet I've never heard of you?
Why? I hadn't seen her in 15 years.
She showed up yesterday,
with her kids in tow.
She asked me for money.
When she got it, she vanished.
And she didn't say anything?
Where she was headed
Well, I don't think she knew.
You know Marina, don't you?
She was crazy and still is.
Gloria! Where are you? Hey!
-You offered Mom money?
-Quiet.
I'm the one who doesn't want you!
I don't need you!
I'm not your son! Do you understand?
-You don't
-Leave.
Here's what we'll do.
You'll tell me where Marina is
and I'll leave.
I'm sure you know.
Of course I do.
Just wait until I tell you.
-Kid, don't be cocky. If I wanted to
-Sure. What are you going to do?
Beat me up again?
Then you'll have to deal with Mom.
-Don't worry, I'll do it.
-You don't have the balls to face her.
Leave him! Don't you see he's just a kid?
You shut up. Stay out of it.
I'm already in it.
You all dragged me into this.
Okay, I've had enough!
You come do whatever the fuck you want.
That's not how it works.
-I'll take you to Marina, relax.
-No!
-Move!
-Let me go!
-Move!
-What the fuck are you doing?
Hands off! What the fuck are you doing?
Shut up!
That's enough!
What the fuck are you doing?
Give me my phone!
Fucking bitch! Come back here!
What the fuck!
I'll take you to Marina.
Then you'll disappear. Are we clear?
-Where is she?
-Are we clear?
Yes, but tell me where she is.
In Ostuni.
In a house we rent out in the summer.
Hi.
-Who are you?
-I'm Eva.
Like Eva Kant. Nice to meet you.
I'm Gloria's assistant.
Gloria is pretending. She's taking him
to Ostuni, to a deserted house.
What's your role in this?
Gloria asked me to come over.
In case things went south
and a plan B was needed.
Here I am. I'm plan B.
Take me to Sergio, it'd be better.
I don't know him.
He's with Marina. He's my sister's father.
Okay. I'll take you.
But we have to do something first.
Without her protection,
we won't get anywhere.
Great. Let's get going.
Slow down, no need to get us killed.
-It's only an hour away.
-Don't worry, relax.
No, I do worry.
I told you already. Don't worry.
As long as I get to talk to Marina.
I have to talk to her.
I have to. You don't get it, do you?
I don't know. Sometimes, when I see her
I get stuck. I can't even talk.
I can't help it.
I would do anything for Marina.
Believe me. Anything.
You love her, huh?
Why don't you tell her when we get there?
Just tell her
"Pietro said that
he loves you more than his life."
"He'd give his life for you."
I can tell you're from Naples.
You talk like a crooner.
Do I? What do you know about crooners?
In my heyday, I met three or four.
All cuter than you.
But have you always been a woman?
What do you care?
It's just that
I heard what Andrea told you.
Mind your own fucking business.
Or you can go find Marina alone.
Don't get upset.
I just asked a question, it's not like
There's no need.
It's her. She must be looking for her son.
Nothing.
Andrea's not picking up.
Arià, do you know anything?
No, nothing.
Are you sure?
Hold on.
Oh, dear! Andrè!
Congratulations.
-Sorry?
-Just saying. Congratulations.
-Something happened.
-What? Who is she?
It's an emergency.
Pietro is in Lecce. He's looking for us.
Gloria took him to Ostuni,
pretending you're hiding there.
He's looking for you? Why?
I'll tell you. Now is not a good moment.
Why did he take Gloria
if he's looking for you?
She protected me.
You said they're in Ostuni.
So, let's go there now.
No, Marì, I'll go. You stay here.
You'll explain to me later.
-Can you tell me where they are?
-Of course.
By the way, I'm Eva, nice to meet you.
Like the first woman.
So, when we get there, will you help me?
I told you, I'm not very good with words.
At some point, I lose my temper,
can't think straight and
I do things I regret.
Like beating her.
Right.
But I don't want to.
Please, talk to her.
Convince her to come with me.
Thanks.
Hey. Where are you going?
-Please, stop. I have a headache.
-Leave me alone.
How old are you? Ten?
Why didn't you tell me
that she offered you money? Why?
Is this why you went to Lecce?
Yes, I wanted to tell her.
And I told her what I think.
Why do you defend her?
Because you're her son.
You must get along with each other.
If you argue, you must make up.
You don't even care.
She wanted to get rid of me
and I have to get along?
What's wrong with you two?
Marina?
Marì.
Marì, it's me.
Will you shut up? Stop acting.
I know there's no one here.
Acting? I brought them here yesterday.
Now I don't know.
See?
The sink hasn't been used
since last summer.
Marina was never here.
-Don't come any closer, Pietro.
-Hey!
What's that for?
I didn't threaten you.
I only said that no one was ever here.
Go away, Pietro.
I'm not taking you to Marina.
-Come closer and you'll be in trouble.
-You don't say.
Why are you so aggressive?
I thought we'd become friends, you and I.
You faked it.
Don't you trust me?
Look, I love Marina. I told you already.
I don't want to hurt her.
I only want to talk to her.
You'll talk when she says so,
not when you do.
Alright, then. Now put that knife down.
You'll hurt yourself.
Don't force me.
"Don't force me?"
Or else what will you do?
You're delicate. You're a lady.
You wouldn't get your hands dirty.
-Come on.
-Let go!
Gloria!
Let her go.
The magistrate is also here. See?
See for yourself.
I wasn't doing anything bad.
She's the one holding a knife.
Pietro, you have to leave.
Why?
I have the right to know where my wife is.
I wasn't doing anything bad.
You
You defend her, but
she keeps doing the same thing.
With you too.
All of a sudden,
she takes Arianna away. Right?
Listen, Marina has left.
You know her, don't you?
She'll be in touch if she wants to.
Forget her. Go home.
Or I'll report you to the police.
Fine.
I'll go back to Naples.
But this is not fair.
You don't know how much I love her.
Are you okay?
Thanks.
I could have managed on my own.
Thank you for not bringing Andrea.
You love him like a son.
-Why? Are you surprised?
-No, it's normal.
Even if he's gone,
I'd feel better calling the police.
I don't like the police.
Sometimes they make things worse.
Are you allergic to uniforms?
Or did something happen?
Why do you want to know?
I'm sorry. It's none of my business.
No, I want to tell you.
Because you look at me thinking you know.
But you know nothing.
Alessandro Priori.
-Is that you?
-Yes.
What happened to you is disgusting.
It's a terrible thing.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
I didn't tell you so you'd pity me.
I just wanted to explain.
I pretend it happened to someone else.
Someone who doesn't exist anymore.
Now there's me.
I don't want to, Mom.
Arià, count.
Okay. So, five olive trees.
And, down there, many pomegranates.
Count carefully. Don't cheat.
One, two, three,
four, five, six, seven
There are eight.
Add eight plus five. How much?
Do I also count the ones without flowers?
Mom?
Mom, is it the baby?
Arià. Quick. Call your brother.
-We have to go to the hospital.
-Andrea!
Andrea!
Andrea!
Mom isn't feeling well.
Arià, don't worry.
Go get the red suitcase in there. Go.
Andrea, darling, listen up.
I don't feel well, call an ambulance.
-Ambulance?
-Yes. Enough fighting.
We're so far away.
They'd be too late. I'll drive you.
Who taught you how to drive?
My friends. But don't worry, I can drive.
Okay. I'll tell you what,
take the keys and go.
-Mom, what are you doing?
-Andrea will drive us. Don't worry.
Andrea can't drive.
No, he's a great driver. Go.
Let me do it.
Go.
Mom?
Mom, can you hear me?
Let's call Sergio.
Mom? Did she fall asleep?
Why isn't she answering?
She's not well!
No, Arià. She's just tired.
Don't be afraid.
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