The Life You Wanted (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

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NAPLES, FIFTEEN YEARS EARLIER
Can I sleep with you?
-I'm tired. I don't feel like it.
-I won't harass you. I promise.
I'll keep my hands to myself.
I just want to cuddle.
I said I promise.
Who do you think you are?
Brad Pitt?
I feel a bit sad.
I don't want to be alone.
But I'm naked.
That's no surprise.
I know you perfectly well by now.
Come on.
Turn off the light. I want to sleep too.
-Good night.
-Good night, Marina.
THE LIFE YOU WANTED
We're a bit ahead of schedule,
but the ultrasound is good.
How are you feeling?
Fine. I was afraid I wouldn't make it.
And I'd deliver my baby
under the prickly pears.
-About your medical records
-Yes, doctor, I know.
Let's deliver this baby,
and then we'll see about the rest, okay?
Fine. I ordered two bags of blood,
in case you need a transfusion.
Don't be scared.
Nothing scares me.
I figured that out.
I'll have a word with you later.
-There she is.
-Sweetie. Honey.
How are you, Mom?
I'm fine, honey, just fine.
-My little brother?
-He's fine too.
We're fine. Right, doctor?
Yes, nothing to worry about.
Your mom had
a momentary lapse of consciousness.
She's fine now. She's just a bit weak.
We have to go now.
The labor room is ready.
Can't it wait a minute?
I don't want to go in there alone.
Time's running out.
There. We can go in now.
Sir, you need to get changed.
-Yes.
-No.
He's not the one coming in. She is.
Who, me?
Yes. She's my sister.
We are heterozygous, or whatever.
This is not the time
to certify our family status.
Doctor, can she come in?
-Yes, but let's just be quick. Come in.
-Thanks, doctor.
Here, hold this.
I thought you were going in.
Were you there when I was born?
Of course. I'm your dad. I was there.
This time your mom wants her friend.
That's fine.
It's not fine at all.
It's ridiculous.
Come.
Hey, Marina.
I thought you'd change more quickly.
This is a birth, not a party.
-Is that normal?
-Sure.
-You didn't expect it, huh?
-No, I didn't.
I could write a book
about things I didn't expect from you.
It hurts.
What are you doing?
You look like Queen Elizabeth!
What do I do?
You don't have
to do anything, Gloria. Easy.
Stay close.
There.
We're almost there.
Marina, take a deep breath
and push as hard as you can.
We are here for you,
but you have to help us now.
Please, hold my hand. It hurts. Please!
Put your head on my lap. Try to sleep.
No, I can't.
I have too many thoughts in my head.
Is something bad happening to Mom?
Are you crazy?
Mom is fine.
This is one of the best hospitals.
I can assure you.
They deliver many babies here every day.
Yeah, but I'm worried anyway.
Do you want to play a game, huh?
Close your eyes
Okay.
Think about ten things
that make you happy.
When I come back,
you tell me what they are.
Okay.
Don't forget, okay?
Have you calmed down?
No.
There are things about Gloria
you don't know.
I'd like to know,
but I don't think it's the right time.
I have to think about Arianna.
Is that because
she's your daughter and I'm not?
No, Andrea.
Because Arianna is nine, she's a child.
You're an adult.
Or at least you should be.
I'm back. Open your eyes.
-The fuck you looking at?
-Why the fuck are you yelling?
Hey!
Fucking bitch!
Fuck you!
Here he is!
I'm cutting the umbilical cord.
A beautiful boy! Well done, Marina.
Well done, Gloria too.
I want to see him. Let me see him.
Here he is.
He's gorgeous.
I made him.
-I made him.
-You did well.
-He's gorgeous, isn't he?
-He is.
Sweetheart, don't cry.
-Hand him to me, please.
-Just a moment.
-Okay.
-Just one second. One second.
-You take him.
-What if he falls? I could hurt him.
No.
Wait.
See? You're good.
Sweetie.
You look good with a baby in your arms.
You'd be a great mother.
I don't think that's possible.
We're done. You can go, thanks.
Go.
Everything went well.
They're fine.
You can see them in a couple of hours.
Gloria is taking Marina to her room,
and then a nurse will call you.
See you later.
Thanks.
Dad, I made a vow.
If everything went well,
I had to eat a chocolate bar.
-What kind of vow is that?
-My vow.
Let's go find Andrea
and tell him it all went well.
Yeah, okay.
If you don't let me speak
-Where did you guys park the car?
-What?
Mom's car. The one Andrea drove here.
I think it was right there.
Over there, yeah.
Wait here.
Is everything okay, Dad?
Yes, honey, thanks.
Come on, Andrea, pick up.
-Dad.
-Where are you? Get out of that car.
I messed up, Dad. I'm sorry.
I wrecked the car.
I don't give a shit about the car.
Are you okay?
I don't know. I think so.
Help me, please.
Where are you?
I don't know.
I took off and then
Send me your location.
Wait for me and don't move.
Okay?
Understood?
Yes.
Sorry, Dad.
Just press this.
Let me see.
-What? Let's take another one.
-Why?
-You look prettier than me.
-But I am.
Are you nuts?
-Get some rest. Goodbye.
-Bye.
I'll put him to sleep first.
Fuck.
Hey. Are you okay? Look at that.
Are you sure?
Arianna was there. She heard it.
And when I confronted her,
she didn't deny it. She said nothing.
You don't believe me?
Oh, I do.
And it pisses me off.
One hundred thousand euros
to shut up and vanish.
She didn't want me 15 years ago.
She doesn't want me now.
Yet Mom treats her
as if she was her best friend.
I can't take it anymore.
I'm sorry, Andrea.
Let's not think about it.
She'd be better off if I didn't exist.
If I hadn't been born.
If I was dead.
-If I see her again, I don't know what
-You won't.
-We'll go to Naples with Arianna.
-What about Mom?
We can't leave her here.
You know if Pietro finds her
He hit me, once.
What? When? Why didn't you tell me?
Mom made me promise not to.
I'll deal with this.
Yes, Eva, come. Marina will be happy.
No, it's not disturbing.
I was in the labor room with her.
I saw him being born.
-What do you mean, "Gross"?
-Blood
Whatever. I'll be here. Bye.
Inspector, this is Miss Gloria Priori.
Good morning.
I'm Inspector Immacolata D'Auria.
-I have some questions. Please, follow me.
-A police inspector?
That's not what we agreed on.
Someone isn't a man of his word.
Obviously, something's changed.
Tell me exactly what happened
at your house in Lecce yesterday morning.
I'll tell you if you want,
but it's a waste of time.
I think you know that already.
Yes, but I'd like to hear it from you.
You were a direct witness.
I was a direct witness, yes.
Were you hurt in any way?
Did Pietro Riccio try to hit you?
He only threatened me,
but he didn't touch me.
I understand you're the one
who brought him to Ostuni.
You drove him there to protect Andrea,
your friend's son.
Actually, Andrea's my son too.
I'm his biological father.
I see.
-So you've known each other for a while.
-Twenty years.
You were a man back then.
No. I wasn't a man.
My body was different.
I've always been a woman.
But I don't think you can understand that.
If you have other questions
not concerning my private life, I'm here.
Where's Marina's room?
No, we have to talk first.
You said you wouldn't call the police.
Your word isn't worth anything?
-Did I let you down?
-Yeah.
That makes two of us.
I thought you were different too.
I didn't expect you to offer Marina money
to get rid of Andrea.
It's true. I was scared.
I just wanted them to go away
and forget everything.
Gloria, a child can't be forgotten.
He's not a purse or an umbrella.
What do you know about my life?
People's prejudice, being spat at
Men touching you between your legs
to check if your dick's still there.
Where were you the whole time?
Studying in a room
while your dad patted you on the back.
Nobody has ever patted me on the back.
I had to do it myself.
Then suddenly, a son comes.
What would you have done?
-I wouldn't have offered money.
-You can't know that.
Do I make you sick?
Go ahead. I couldn't care less.
Andrea stole the car last night.
He had an accident. He almost died.
It's true.
Gloria, he doesn't want to be here.
I have to think about him.
I told you I wouldn't let you hurt him.
I'd like to understand how dangerous
your partner, Pietro Riccio, is.
How dangerous? Same as an earthquake.
Pietro Riccio isn't my partner anymore.
Do you consider him dangerous?
He never hurt me.
How about your son in Naples?
You talked to Andrea.
They can't stand each other.
He's jealous. Every son is.
It was nothing. He just pushed him.
So, you broke up amicably?
-No. I left.
-That's why he was looking for you.
He wants to have you back.
He'll have to recognize the child too.
He will when I feel like it.
Between us, I'm the one in charge.
I know him, he'll be in Naples somewhere
crying for what he did to Gloria.
He knows he has to take me seriously.
So you're ruling out possible revenge?
Revenge? He loves me.
In his own way, but he does.
He'd never hurt me. Don't worry.
Hello?
Hi, can I talk to your mom, please?
I'm sorry, my mom can't answer now.
Who is this?
I'm with a phone company.
I'd like to make an extraordinary offer.
Mom can't answer.
She just gave birth to my little brother.
But I know
she won't be interested in your offers.
That's what she always answers.
Don't call back.
The girl's quite irritating, huh?
She said what I needed to hear.
Let's hope everything went well.
You still have to pay me.
-Yes. Here.
-Even if you didn't talk to her.
Thanks.
See you.
You won't even drive me back to the bar?
Come on, let's get a drink.
No. I'm sorry, I can't.
I have plans with Marina.
Well, I don't.
Bye.
Bye.
He'll be back in the nursery soon.
They're doing checks on him.
Other than a bit of jaundice, he's fine.
-Was he premature?
-No, he's almost eight pounds.
He's fine. He wanted to join the family.
What family?
Ours, Andrea.
-Ours.
-Exactly. What family?
Don't be an idiot.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Thanks.
Thank you for saving Andrea.
In the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
-Good morning.
-Good morning. Are you a believer too?
No. I'm not.
-I'm sorry.
-I came looking for you.
I need to talk to you.
You look more reasonable than your friend.
Come.
We've already met, you know?
-Sorry, I don't remember.
-We did.
-Please.
-Thanks.
Twice.
One time, when you found
a holiday home for my son.
And before that, when I came
to collect my underage daughter,
who was dancing in the place
where you used to sing.
I made a mess that night.
You even had to stop the music.
Two totally different circumstances.
That's my life.
This is the third time.
Yet, different again.
Before she delivered the baby,
Marina told me about her condition.
I saw the tests she had in Naples.
We can't do anything right away.
But more tests are needed
as soon as possible,
then we'll proceed
with pre-hospitalization.
I'm talking about surgery.
Then we'll go on with chemotherapy
and radiotherapy, if needed.
What surgery, doctor?
She needs chemotherapy?
What are you talking about?
I'm sorry
You seemed so close.
I thought you knew about it.
Clearly, I was wrong.
Ma'am, forgive me,
for confidentiality reasons,
I can't continue. I am sorry.
Confidentiality reasons?
You have to tell me now.
Didn't she tell you we're sisters?
Talk to me.
Please. Doctor, I beg you.
-They were all talking about you.
-Quiet.
There's something else
we need to talk about.
Arianna, go see where your brother is.
We're running out of cars to destroy. Go.
-What is it?
-I talked with the doctor.
Did you know Marina is sick?
I knew it.
The doctor can't mind
her own fucking business.
I can report her for that.
What about confidentiality?
Marina, cut the crap.
What does that mean, "sick"?
Is that why you came here?
Why you wanted Andrea to know the truth?
-How serious is it? Show me the tests.
-Sergio, please.
No, we'll do as I say!
The tests are there. In my suitcase.
I found out I had brain cancer
when I was pregnant.
And I came here to fix things.
-How serious is this?
-I need surgery, then chemo, Sergio.
I guess, the only way is up from here.
-Marina. How bad is it? The truth.
-Fifty-fifty. If I do as they say.
You can't tell the truth
about this, either?
I don't want your pity.
I want you to listen to me,
and not because I'm sick.
Besides, the cards said
everything will be okay.
-The cards
-Yes, Neapolitan cards. I believe it.
God, I can't stand you both!
-Can I do things my way?
-No, you can't.
You can't.
You have to tell Andrea.
If he finds out you lied to him again,
we'll lose him forever.
He won't believe either of us.
He'll stay with you tonight.
He'll sleep here.
Marina, talk to him. Tell him the truth.
I'll talk to him. But for the time being,
Arianna mustn't know. Okay?
I don't understand why you didn't tell us.
Enough. Mind your own business.
Do I need to pray more?
Fine, but it's all decided already.
Now go, I want to relax.
All this turmoil will end up in my milk.
-Are these the tests?
-Yes, those are the tests.
Have a go at them.
Medicine's your expertise too, right?
Surely, Sergio, prosecutor and physician.
And now you'll find a new vocation.
First you convict them,
then you heal them.
What? I told you,
but you wouldn't believe me.
-I'm the one who didn't get it?
-Exactly!
Let's find the kids.
It's best if you go alone.
Andrea's hate-filled eyes hurt too much.
MARINA DE CICCO
BORN AUGUST 12, 1983
Hey, baby!
Are you out of your mind?
I told you to act like you don't know me.
If Gloria sees us
I'm just going to the elevator.
I don't know you. My love!
Does your leg hurt today?
With you here, I don't feel the pain.
Can't you settle down for five minutes?
Here? In front of everyone?
Isn't it a great love story?
Me, you, and the third wheel Gloria,
who doesn't want us to be together.
It's like a rom-com.
-One with a happy ending, though.
-Let's hope so.
Come in.
Oh, God, that's gross.
Why "gross"?
Well, look at that.
It looks like he's sucking her dry.
He's hungry.
Well, yeah. I can see that he's hungry.
Maybe I'm just amazed by your tits.
I haven't seen real ones in a while.
I forgot what they looked like.
How are you?
Great.
I brought you something.
For your protection.
From my own private collection.
Easy!
Where's Gloria?
We've been here a full hour
without speaking.
Enough, Andrea. Put your phone down.
-You decide, as usual?
-Yes, I decide.
I can't be screaming this
over to the other side of the room.
What a drag.
Come on. Let's do this.
-If you talk about Gloria, I'm leaving.
-It's not about Gloria.
For now.
-Okay.
-Wait.
It's about me.
You said I keep things from you.
Not anymore.
But it's not my fault
if you don't like what I have to say.
What else is going on?
Andrea, I'm sick.
Don't be scared.
It will go away.
What do you mean?
I have something in my brain.
I need treatment.
What thing?
A tumor.
-Mom.
-Don't worry.
I'll have to have surgery soon,
and then some rough therapy.
Chemotherapy?
Yes.
-So it's serious.
-Oh, sweetheart.
You're so smart,
but sometimes you say dumb things.
Chemotherapy is not an illness.
It's a cure.
-You do it, and things go back to normal.
-That's not true.
It is. I promised
to tell you the truth from now on.
It'll be fine. You don't trust me?
How can I trust you? It's impossible.
You're right.
But you have to trust me this time.
You have no choice. And it's the truth.
Andrea, don't cry. It's bad luck.
You told me you have cancer.
What should I do?
Oh, dear Lord.
Listen to me.
I'll let you cry a bit,
but don't treat me like I'm dead,
'cause I'm very much alive.
Stop crying, Andrea, it's bad luck.
Please. I'll kick you out if you do.
Thanks for coming here.
No worries.
I didn't want to talk
about it on the phone.
What is it?
Gloria, I want to know the truth.
You talked to the doctor.
Is there something
about her illness I don't know?
No.
There's nothing you don't know already.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
She's afraid to die,
so she made this mess with Andrea?
That's what I thought.
I think the fifty-fifty thing is bullshit.
She's afraid she won't make it.
If things were different,
I wouldn't have known about my son.
I don't know.
In all these years,
she never allowed me to adopt him.
Who knows.
Maybe she had you in mind.
I asked her many times.
I've known Andrea for so long.
He started running, thanks to me.
On the seafront, in Naples.
A passion I passed on to him.
I used to run in high school.
I won some tournaments too.
I've come to know him more and more,
his strengths and weaknesses.
I know what he likes, what bothers him.
The mountains
I took him once, and he wanted to kill me.
He doesn't like to walk barefoot.
It's like a phobia.
He doesn't like
people looking at his feet.
Once, in middle school,
he got a crush on a girl
one of his classmates, Gaia.
He only told me.
He was embarrassed to tell Marina.
Do you two share many secrets?
Yeah, a few.
Can I ask you something?
Why are you telling me all this?
Are you afraid
I might make demands on him?
No. Why should you?
You didn't even want him.
I didn't even want him to be born.
You all keep reminding me, incessantly.
In case I forget.
Andrea is lucky to have you.
Good night.
Good night.
-Hey.
-What?
What if my hair falls out?
What do you care, Mom?
-Anyone can tell you're not a woman.
-What's that got to do with it?
Gennaro's mom lost all her hair,
but it grew back.
Don't worry.
At worst, you can take
one of Gloria's wigs.
Didn't you say
we couldn't mention her name anymore?
Besides, Gloria's hair is real.
It looks so gorgeous.
"Gloria is the most beautiful woman
in the world."
Stop it, Mom.
Okay, I'll stop it.
Get me something from the vending machine.
I need to take a pill for my headache.
Do you have change?
How's it going?
Not good.
But it'd be worse
if Mom hadn't told me anything.
I know.
Even if she seems to be so calm.
It's going to be all right.
-You don't have to worry.
-Dad.
Sergio.
Yes?
I don't want to go to Naples.
I don't want to leave Mom.
Will you go back with Arianna?
No. I'm staying here with you guys.
Thanks.
See you tomorrow.
See you.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry. I was looking for my wife.
She had a baby last night.
Congratulations, but it wasn't here.
The maternity ward shut down
three months ago for lack of staff.
I think you were misinformed.
I'm sorry. Have a nice day.
-Quick, hurry up.
-Code red.
Hey! Mom!
Mom! Hey!
Mom.
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