La Maison (2024) s01e06 Episode Script

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[psychiatrist] Tell me about what
you were feeling at that moment.
Were you sad?
[exhales sharply]
Were you indignant?
Angry?
Desperate?
[Vincent] Nothing.
I just wanted to end it all.
[phone buzzing]
I can't rewrite the story.
[psychiatrist]
You can start a new one.
What about her, Vincent?
Tell me about Gino's daughter.
She's our daughter.
[indistinct chattering]
[Paloma]
It's laser-cut neo-lace.
[Ye-Ji] Five times less waste
than traditional lace.
[Perle] You want to use that
for the next collection?
It's still very delicate.
Yeah, you mean
just like real lace?
You're gonna tear it up,
Monique.
Well, figure of speech.
It's all good.
[Paloma laughs]
And when can we have
the first model finished?
Well, yesterday, I guess.
Perfect answer, Monique.
So, tell me, are we about to reinvent
Couture here or what? [laughs]
Did you eat unicorn
for breakfast?
He answered me this morning.
And how's he doing?
What? Just because you don't like someone
doesn't mean you want them to croak.
He's better.
He invited me to Brittany
for Christmas.
Did you say yes?
Mmm.
I mean,
he's open to talking to me.
About my origins.
I need to know
where I come from.
I know we promised to commiserate
every Christmas Eve together.
I feel bad about it, but
Come on.
You can't be held
to a teenage promise.
He even invited Paloma.
[Perle] Get used to it.
You have a new niece, Marie.
I'll get used to it
when I'm sure
it's not the medication talking.
[helicopter whirring]
[Perle laughing]
Hey, listen, he's already agreed
to see a shrink,
and it seems like
it's helping him.
He spends two months holed up in his room,
and now he's throwing a Christmas party
like a fashion show
but for triple the cost.
The magic of Christmas.
Have you never heard
of Mariah Carey?
If my two brothers can play nice,
I promise I'll be playing it on a loop.
[Vincent] Ah, yes.
I'll tell him you've arrived.
Oh, great. Thanks for
bringing that back, yeah.
Yeah, any time, any time.
Yeah
Ah. For the capon stuffing,
I prefer the Périgord black truffle.
Not that winter truffle.
Great. Got it.
Wait a minute.
Are you already here?
Armelle, careful.
They're fragile, those things.
Was it my meds or did you also
see a flying Christmas tree?
You're going all out, I see.
Yes. I know what you're thinking.
You and all the others.
That we're going to have
a wonderful Christmas.
I mean, the way you all behave, it's like
I'm about to swallow a bottle of bleach.
Don't worry.
Nelly hid them all away.
Look, I regret what I did, hmm?
You swore you wouldn't turn out
like Father, remember?
[Vincent sighs]
I know
things have not always been
exactly as you wanted them
between the two of us, but
Marie, Marie, Marie, Marie.
You were there.
As always.
Thank you.
I want us to be a family.
A real family.
It's the only way
to save the Maison.
- Hmm?
- [Marie] Mm-hmm.
So, you invited Paloma
Mmm.
because you consider that
now she's part of the family?
That it?
Despite what happened?
If I took offense
every time a Ledu did me wrong,
I'd invite nobody.
Especially not you.
Oh.
No, Paloma did
what she had to do.
And, yes,
she is part of the family.
You could have her for the holidays
every year. It won't make her a Ledu.
It's too late.
She's grownup already.
It's just like with Gino.
You never succeeded.
[sighs]
Barbara was right when she sang,
"When time is lost,
it can never again be found."
Oh, yes, by the way, how is
your art dealer friend? Judith, right?
I guess even when you've
lost time, some get it back.
But, you know, if you put
too much faith in popular songs,
you will soon throw yourself
out of the window.
["Du Bout Des Lèvres"
by Barbara playing]
[song continues]
[song continues]
[Robinson] Don't worry,
there's nothing for you.
[Solal chuckles]
But, for the record,
I think it sucks
that I can't give you anything
because you have no money.
Uh, you're a millionaire.
So, hey.
And, besides, you're the one who
said no gifts under 50 euros.
I have no idea what you could
buy with that, to be honest.
[scoffs]
So what do you give people
who have everything?
- A scarf? [scoffs]
- It's shahtoosh.
Scarves for everybody.
A shahtoosh. They're 12,000
a pop. They're illegal.
I went crazy
trying to find them.
You give what?
Nothing.
We don't do Christmas.
We're not into Jesus, so
But you did treat yourself to
a piece of exceptional jewelry.
And for tonight, reservations
at the Falafel King?
No.
I'll stop by the Quickmart,
and buy some oysters,
a small bottle of champagne,
then all night long
watch holiday TV movies.
Mmm. I lost my will to live.
No, but serious, man, you could
come with me if you want to.
Serious, man, I actually intend
to enjoy myself tonight.
I won't allow you
to enjoy yourself.
You're spending a shitty
Christmas with me and my family.
It's non-negotiable.
Make me happy
for under 50 euros.
[chuckles]
You're gonna love this.
It'll be awful.
It's good. It's good.
Can you walk?
[Paloma sighs]
Okay, it's no good.
[employees whispering
indistinctly]
Hey, Palo, Palo. No.
So we'll test some
more resistant materials, okay?
Don't worry. We still have time
before the show.
[exhales]
It's only a month away.
They'll destroy me if I mess up
on my first Couture show.
Hey
Go tell them that they should
should go home to their families.
It's a lost cause!
We'll see after Christmas!
Okay.
And where are you, uh
Well
[sighs]
Well, I mean, I'm going anyway.
Sure you won't
come along with me?
Christmas with the Ledu family?
No, thanks.
You can tell me about it.
[Diane] Is that for me?
[Victor chuckles]
Is that your brother's head you brought?
This is for Louise.
Can you give it to her tonight?
I'm sure you would have
preferred not to spend Christmas
on the Isle of the Dead.
Hmm. Well, yeah, sure,
but my brother's accident
leaves me no choice.
Same "accident"
as your father once had.
Isn't it amazing how hard it is for
you all to call a spade a spade?
And, besides, there's a mission
you must carry out tonight.
[Caroline] You know her?
Should I?
Judith Rozen,
an auctioneer
employed with Millon.
She's also the curator of your
sister's phantom foundation.
You can swipe left, so to speak.
[Lucy] They spend lots and lots
and lots of time together.
So unpleasant to see one's
sister in the buff, I'm sure.
With candid shots, that's
the risk you have to take.
You have leverage.
To obtain your sister's shares.
Relatively easy.
My mother trusts you.
Hmm.
Very well.
I'll come back from Christmas
with Marie's head in a gift box.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
[receptionist] Hello?
Sure. May I ask who's calling?
Lucy, how's my mother
been lately?
I see.
I'm concerned about her,
that's all.
Would you mind asking Navarre to
keep an eye on my husband too?
I already have.
If your uncle ever decides
to move, it ain't gonna be easy.
[Perle] There's another road
at low tide.
[Robinson] Which means we're marooned
in Mordor till tomorrow.
[Perle laughs]
[Vincent] Ah! Finally!
Welcome.
[chuckles] Um
Why don't you give
the grand tour to
Solal. Front desk. You recall?
Yes, right, of course.
Solal. Yes.
Well, go ahead.
Hmm.
If you dare say
I'm looking well,
you'll be
back on the Zodiac in a minute.
I can confirm
you look positively awful.
[chuckles] Why, thanks.
[chuckles]
Hello, darling.
Oh. Mmm.
They all look at me like I just
broke out of the nuthouse.
[chuckles]
Well, don't bother
saying you're sorry.
You mind leaving what I say
up to me, huh?
And of course
you want me to say I'm sorry.
Absolutely.
Why haven't you come to visit?
What would you want
to see me for?
You mind letting me decide
what I want?
[both chuckle]
You told me it was an old shack.
It's gonna kill him when he
finds out I've sold my shares.
He won't screw it up this time.
I've often imagined one day he'd
bite it and I would take his place.
Is that bad?
Yeah, very bad.
But understandable.
His old man, my grandfather,
one Christmas Eve, committed
suicide on this island.
My grandmother died in
childbirth when Victor was born,
and then he killed himself.
So, Christmas, I bet,
around here isn't jolly, right?
To replace her parents,
my mom had to get married.
And Vincent was now an orphan
and he was inconsolable.
For life.
And Victor was left to feel guilty about
having killed his mother and his father.
[laughs]
And I was born, and, seriously,
no one could care less.
I don't know if you noticed that
family tree near the entrance?
Yeah.
Well, I'm not on it.
I realized something
as we arrived.
This is the last Christmas
I spend here.
In a month,
they won't be speaking to me.
I'll be alone.
Is it the right thing to do?
To live for yourself
instead of for your family?
My besties and I
learned the hard way
to prioritize the individual
over the collective.
Diana, Fergie, Meghan.
[Solal chuckles]
I'd be pissed if you had the last word.
[chuckles]
I'm so glad that you came.
[door opens]
[Robinson] Want a drink? Thirsty?
[Solal] Yeah.
[Vincent] Ah.
How are ya?
[Victor] Hello.
Let me introduce you to, Solal.
My uncle.
[Solal] Hello.
Hello.
[Vincent clears throat]
Well, you get settled in.
See you later.
[knocks]
Come in.
Vincent is another person.
A changed man.
His meds too strong, you think?
I'm sure he's being sincere.
Hmm.
So strange to be back
in this room, here with you.
Vincent had it redecorated,
so
I don't really recognize much.
Except
he missed this, I guess.
[chuckles]
[Perle chuckles]
Wow.
Weren't you a little obsessed,
hanging posters of me
in your closet like a teenager?
I was very much in love.
That's touching.
And creepy too.
That's you all right.
Before I argue for your return,
are you quite sure
that's what you want to do?
Because if you back out again,
you know I'll be furious.
I can give you back what Vincent
stole, your rightful place,
but let's be clear
that in exchange
I'll expect that once
you're back, you'll reciprocate.
[chuckles]
I want to be
part of this family.
I don't get it.
But, yeah, all right.
You'll have your shares.
So, that old wish of ours
could finally be granted.
Old, that's for sure.
[guests chattering indistinctly]
- Would you care for some champagne?
- [Perle] Thank you.
For the first batch, you know,
in all modesty, they are exceptional.
Who are you texting
on Christmas Eve?
I'm not texting.
Incredible.
She pushes Vincent
to attempted suicide
and then
she keeps us all waiting.
Hmm.
Have I missed something,
or are those two an item again?
Hey, was he a model once?
Um Solal, right?
He wanted to be at one time.
I don't think he's gonna be
at reception for long.
When did they get together?
Couple of months ago. Why?
[Victor] Just curious.
Cute couple, no?
Could I take your bag?
Yeah.
May I take your jacket?
Uh, yeah.
Thanks.
Your bag?
Yes.
You can go right in.
Thank you.
[laughter
and indistinct chattering]
[sighs]
[Vincent] Welcome.
I'm not really
I'm not really dressed right.
You're perfect.
Uh, here. This, um
This is for you.
It's practically nothing.
Oh. What a surprise.
When I was eight,
I was at the dentist's office.
And I stumbled on these photos from one of
your fashion shows in Paris Match.
[Vincent chuckles]
And I had no idea who you were
at the time. I
My mother hadn't told me
about you.
But I remember I had this
powerful urge to be like you.
So, anyway, there were pencils and paper
in the waiting room for kids, and
Well, that's my first sketch.
You were my inspiration.
Already a Ledu.
[chuckles]
Thank you. Thank you.
Vincent, you know
I regret that
No, no, no, no, no.
Don't worry about it.
You and I can find much more
interesting things to say.
[Solal] Is that you,
dressed as Madonna?
Ah, no, that's me.
It's a miracle
that you're straight.
Or maybe it's a curse.
Well, nobody's perfect.
Hmm.
There's Robinson,
as the Queen of Navarre.
[Robinson] No, absolutely not.
I was dressed as Sissi.
Mmm. Ah?
Mom's 40th. Remember?
Hmm.
[footsteps approaching]
Well, I think you know everyone.
[Victor] Hello.
Hello.
[Yann] Hello.
Here, Dad.
Ah. Thank you.
[Robinson] Merry Christmas.
Aren't we a little old
to write Santa what we want?
Oh, yeah.
It's just a family tradition.
An ancestral tradition.
- Mommy, for you.
- Oh, my. Thanks.
Christmas wishes are a tradition in Brittany.
Men were out to sea.
The women wrote the name
of their husbands,
hoping they would return.
[Yann] Mmm.
Later, it became a wish
for the lace to sell well.
Then, after that,
our collections.
And then we didn't know
what to write,
so we began wishing
for yachts and Soulages.
And that saved the tradition.
Is nothing sacred to you?
Thirty years
I've been writing the same one.
[Robinson chuckles]
- Seized at customs, right?
- Ah!
Maybe your cleaning lady
would like it.
Oh, it's truly lovely.
Thank you very much, Robinson.
What do you do with it
once you have it written?
When it's written,
you place it inside the bottle
and you toss it into the ocean.
[Robinson] Don't worry,
it's glass. It's biodegradable.
Where is Solal?
[chuckling]
[phone rings]
We don't pay you
to slip oysters, Solal.
You better answer
when I'm calling.
Yeah, I'm done.
I quit.
Seriously. I could flip on you.
We could flip you as well.
Into the Seine.
You decide
where your interest lies.
[Robinson] Solal?
You all right?
Yeah.
It's kind of long, I know.
Sorry.
Um I admit I lied.
Merry Christmas.
It's not an engagement ring.
It's just you're the only one I
know who makes me a better man.
That's cheesy.
I'm sorry. [chuckles]
Come on, take off
that crappy thing.
I so wish you were here with me.
Okay, tell me that again just once
and I promise I'll jump in the car.
I don't want to be
without you anymore.
[Judith] Then come join me.
Join me right away.
I have to go now.
The others are waiting.
Have a nice Christmas with Mr. Oyster.
[chuckling]
Judith.
Yes?
No, nothing.
I'll see you soon.
Marie, does your husband know?
That you're cheating on him
with Judith, right?
I would have bet you'd stopped
eavesdropping a long time ago.
You're actually bi? Is that it?
Do I answer to you?
[scoffs]
Hey, I'm not getting divorced.
Relax.
I'm just wondering if my sister has been
a stranger to me all these years.
Ah, so it's only curiosity,
but well-intentioned.
Marie.
You handle your marriage and
your sex life however you want.
But for someone
who is so obsessed
by the idea of family unity
and the Maison,
you are living dangerously,
that's all.
You have all made choices
that compromise our "unity."
At least in my case
I've been discreet about it.
You really think
that's discreet?
Well, I'm not opening a hamburger
stand with my girlfriend
and throwing my whole life away.
I'm 55 years old
and I'm having fun.
And do you think you can stop
anytime you want?
I know something about that, and,
believe me, it doesn't work like that.
Well, then, don't give me
a lecture on integrity.
[Victor] Right, well, I
What?
[sighs]
You what?
I think I'm getting divorced.
Yes. That's good.
Lucky you.
My problem is
I can't afford to get a divorce.
That's what you would wanna do?
I'm sure we can work it out.
You have sacrificed enough for us.
[footsteps approach]
What are you talking about?
[Victor] Uh
About you.
[Yann chuckles]
[sighs]
[Vincent sighs]
Here it is.
This is where you spent
the first moments of your life.
Your first two years.
Oh
I would have loved to keep you here
all this time, just the two of us.
But life doesn't always give you
what you want.
Vincent, I, uh
There's something I need to say.
It's about Victor.
Oh, really? I'm worried already.
[owl hooting]
Are you sure about this?
Huh?
No, have you thought about this?
Well, of course I have. I have
made my decision. I signed.
Wait. What?
You've been hounding me for six months.
Now you fill me with doubt?
Hey, look, if you want,
it's not too late to return the money.
Because once you've betrayed
them, there is no turning back.
You'll be the rogue.
So just be aware of it,
that's all.
Because after that, it's
it's so hard.
You told me the exact opposite.
For you, Mom, Vincent,
I'm the prince of mediocrity.
Because
Because Proust isn't my thing.
Because I was more into New Wave
than Schubert.
Because I say the wrong thing.
Enough, Robinson.
Yes, that's how I am. I know it.
But now I've found a family
that welcomes me,
that doesn't hold its nose
when I walk into a room.
- It's kind of what I've always wanted.
- Right.
Except Rovel will never be
your family. I know that.
What is it you want?
Just because
you can't get anywhere at Rovel
doesn't mean
that I won't get anywhere.
Okay, Uncle?
And what do we do? Throw it in?
Mm-hmm. As far as possible.
[Perle] I told Vincent
about your coming back.
How did he react?
It's fine.
[Solal] Yeah?
If it's my last Christmas
with them, that's fine.
Because with you,
it's my first Christmas.
Robinson, there's something
you should know.
I lied to you.
The capon will be dry.
[indistinct chattering]
- They're finally seated, everybody.
- Okay, here we go! Let's serve!
[staff members] Yes, Chef.
That's good. Thanks.
Let's go. Make it snappy.
Yes, Chef.
[Vincent clears throat]
[Robinson] Nelly, please.
[Perle] Thank you, Nelly.
That's good.
You're white as a sheet.
Are you ill?
Robinson, your water glass
is right there.
[Yann] He looks ill, doesn't he?
I didn't get my flu shot
this year.
I'm all right.
It's the oysters, I think.
[Yann] No, that's not possible.
I checked again this morning.
Couldn't be fresher.
We threw your oysters away.
- [chuckles]
- [chuckles]
If we'd eaten them all,
we'd all be retching.
So enough with your oysters.
[chuckles]
Top up my mother, Nelly.
Would you, please?
Well, Paloma.
[Paloma] Mmm?
First time out in Couture.
So exciting.
What should we expect?
Mmm. Excuse me, but I
Let's not talk about the
collection if that's all right.
Oh, I'm sorry. I missed the memo
on authorized subjects, I guess.
I don't want to make a fuss,
but subjects abound.
Oh, well, now I'm curious.
Go ahead, name one.
Look, Victor.
I wanted you to be here
so we could have
a normal Christmas.
Like we used to.
It wasn't to trade barbs.
Isn't that our normal Christmas?
[chuckles]
Well, do you think I'm here on
a corporate espionage mission?
Vincent, people act according
to how they have been treated.
And vice-versa.
[Paloma clears throat]
Take her on a tour
of the lace atelier.
You know, certain looms
are over 100 years old.
And certain workers as well.
[Vincent chuckles]
Well, actually, Paloma's developed
a new laser-cut neo-lace.
Very interesting material.
I saw the preliminary trials.
It's scorched fabric.
Is that right?
It is just incredible
that this family can't find
another topic of conversation.
It's true that at that point
it's not really lace anymore.
No, it's not.
That's the problem.
Well done. In six months,
you're already rewriting the rules.
There are traditions, Yann.
Yes, well, tradition
can also impede innovation.
At some point, if nothing
changes, then nothing changes.
And you agree with that?
It's not my collection.
Solal, do you know Brittany?
No, I don't.
Solal isn't much on drizzle,
and yellow raincoats.
He has other
attractive qualities. [chuckles]
He's a pro at deception,
dissimulation.
Even simulation.
[chuckles]
You simulate in bed, right?
Uh, Robinson, shall we
go out for a little air?
Dry capon and domestic dispute.
A little much for one evening.
Yes, well, Solal is perfectly capable
of making you think he loves you,
when in fact
he's being paid to spy on you.
Tell me, uh, how much did they pay you
for stealing that video of Vincent?
For what?
[Robinson]
There was a mole among us.
Solal works for Rovel.
[chair clatters on floor]
Oh, and, by the way,
Victor was aware of it.
No.
[Robinson chuckles]
No, no, I
I didn't know about Solal.
Perle, look, no.
That's a promise.
How could I have been so stupid?
Oh, and you
Vincent!
Don't you dare
take it out on him.
You're responsible
for this whole thing.
And Victor is culpable.
Vincent, just just listen
to what he has to say.
This is a chance
to settle your quarrels.
Maybe forgive him.
Are you insane?
I'm calling Nelson.
The only one way to settle this
is in court.
[phone rings]
Hello, Monsieur Ledu.
Nice of you to call.
Merry Christmas.
[Vincent]
Nelson, we have a Rovel crisis.
Are you alone?
["Oh, Christmas Tree"
playing on piano]
So, what are we supposed to do?
Well, nothing.
We wait until they're done.
How much he was paid, when did
the spying start, what did he take from us?
We want to know everything.
He's up there
crying in his pillow.
Robinson can go up there
and squeeze him. Right now.
Nelson, it's Perle.
Solal will sign a statement
accusing Rovel.
No, no, no, no, no.
If he goes to the police,
he could say we held him
against his will
and we'd be screwed.
So, what,
we give him a cup of tea
or vervain, or
[Nelson] Listen to me.
Put him in the caretaker's house
until tomorrow
and you switch
the security camera system on.
[door opens]
[Vincent]
Nelson, I should let you know
that Monsieur Victor Ledu
has just entered the room.
Please stay on the line.
Victor,
you should know this conversation
is now recorded.
Did you know that Diane Rovel
had us infiltrated?
- No.
- [chuckles]
Of course you did.
Even I knew that!
From the very start
I knew you'd stop at nothing
to sink us!
Let's talk about this again
when we've slept on it.
Perle, if you're not shocked
by what he's just done,
then we have a serious problem
with you as well.
I suggest
we take a vote immediately
to decide whether to file an official
complaint and press charges.
I vote yes.
I vote no.
I vote yes.
I abhor what you did
to Robinson.
I vote yes.
Yann does as well.
[Vincent] Fine. The motion
carries by a majority vote.
Nelson, are you there?
Yes.
Right, so take note
that Maison LEDU
is filing a complaint
against the company Rovel,
against Madame Diane Rovel, and
against Monsieur Victor Ledu.
I'll call you back.
First thing in the morning,
I want you gone.
My family accepts your offer.
I'm so sorry.
You're in
the caretaker's house tonight.
Just to be clear, you you're
free to go whenever you'd like,
but the road is flooded now,
so we'll have the Zodiac come for you
tomorrow morning at low tide.
Come on, please
We're not supposed to speak.
Oh, and give me back the, uh
the diamond.
It could be viewed as an attempt
to buy your testimony.
[sighs]
- Morning.
- [Paloma] Morning.
Is every Ledu Christmas
like that one?
[chuckles]
Tell me, are you hungry?
Uh, yeah. [laughs]
Well, then, come on.
Okay. [chuckles]
Was my dad already sick when
He wasn't aware.
But your mother was clear.
Thank heavens.
And you didn't mind that he
that he wasn't exclusive?
Oh, you know, um
our relationship at that point had evolved.
So, my parents were tweakers and
they hooked up after partying all night.
Good start for my life story.
Why do you think they kept me?
[sighs]
You know, I think they just
panicked when Lola got pregnant.
But afterwards,
they did want you.
The three of us did.
You were wanted.
Your parents adored you.
But they were so young,
so fragile.
Whereas I
[sighs]
I wanted to keep you
all for my own. Mm-hmm.
[chuckles]
[clears throat]
All this time, I thought no one
gave a shit about taking care of me.
Turns out I had three parents.
After Gino died
what kept me going
was having you there.
I was obsessed by you.
I thought I thought
I would make you my heiress.
And, yes, it's true, I ignored
the existence of your mother.
So, one day, she
she got tired of it and she took you away.
And then
I had to pretend
you didn't exist.
[Paloma sighs]
Hating me was much easier.
Oh, no, it wasn't easy.
It wasn't that simple.
No way.
[Vincent sighs]
Well?
You like my
"old fart from Brittany" omelet?
[laughs]
It's a really delicious omelet.
Once again, I swear to you,
I knew nothing about Solal.
They follow everyone at Rovel.
Including me.
You're a victim who consented.
Is that it?
I'm sorry.
What, for trying to sink us?
Or for lying to me twice?
[Victor sighs]
Your return.
Us.
Did you tell the truth
about that?
Or was it just the next step
for you and the Rovels?
I can't believe
you actually just asked me that.
You've always required an enemy
in order to be who you are.
So you could be the good guy.
Hating me
is what keeps you alive.
You want me to thank you?
Is that it?
You know [clears throat]
it almost worked.
Of course,
you had an excellent advocate.
Yes, Perle told me
of your project.
The rogue brother returns
to ride again.
I could get my mind
around it, too.
It was a great idea
for the Maison, for the family.
And for Perle, too.
You never wanted Perle and I
to be a couple.
But is that
what you really wanted?
What did you ever
put on the line?
Did you fight for her,
do all you could to be with her?
She was expecting a child.
Your child.
She almost kept it.
Had she trusted you,
she would have.
But your ambition has always
guided everything you do.
You're not human.
Ever since you were born, you
spread death wherever you go.
It all began with our mother.
[sniffs]
Last time you and I
stood on this spot,
you cut me a new one.
You've come for revenge,
is that it?
Anyway, it's been a long time
since you trusted me.
Why didn't you say anything
about Paloma?
Why didn't you tell me
you wanted to adopt her?
I suppose that I suspected
what was going to happen next.
That you'd betray me.
That I couldn't trust you.
You betrayed me as well.
Telling me
I was your "other half."
That we had no secrets.
What really mattered,
that you never said.
That chapter in my life
concerned nobody else.
And anyway I thought the whole
thing was over and done.
You know she'll never get over
it if you're not being honest.
Spell it out.
Is that an accusation?
Did you really want to die?
You always knew how to find
fresh blood to rise again.
So good at picking your allies.
Hmm.
Better than you, I'd say.
The situation at LEDU
is what it is.
Victor won't be back.
So, either
you can live with that,
or I'll accept your resignation.
Clear?
Yes.
Crystal clear.
[sighs]