Yeah yeah, go ahead and keep talking. Particularly if it happens to do with any little secret. Nothing's more exciting, hm?
He knows about Hanna and me
Ansgar noticed how bad I was doing after Hanna's death
Well, that... surprises me, to be frank
He tried to care for me, and consoled me
Yeah, I'm probably lacking somewhat the experience and sensibility, but--
No, you were really helpful to me
Well, then I can go to the hospital with my mind at ease
I hope you have a quiet night
Thanks
Tell me, Carla,...
... when did Leonard learn that you...
== That I'm a lesbian? == Mhm.
Oh God, I was about 17 or 18
I had no idea what was going on with me
== Leonard and I always talked about everything. == Hm.
Yeah..
The saintly Leonard
Have you been to Hanna's grave?
I had fully intended to, but at the moment...
... it's all still so raw
Yeah, I can't get my mind off it either
I miss her
== I'll let you know when I've gone through this, okay? == Yeah.
Hey
I can really relate to what Ms. Jones is going through
I've just lost somebody I was very close to, too
Oh, please, Tanja, none of your sick jokes, all right?
Furthermore, Charlie and I have made up with each other
I'm happy for you guys, really
Great. Then if that was it...?
Tell me, wouldn't it be possible for us to at least remain friends?
== Friends? == Yes, purely platonic. We don't have to-- == Here you are!
I don't feel like always only talking about business!
== The men from the planning commission are waiting. == Yes, one minute, please!
Mr. McNeal
No sexual advances, no innuendo
Just simply talk
I don't know
Fine by me if it's on neutral ground, if you'd rather that. How about No Limits?
No Limits is closed
Oh
Well, I also know a little bistro on the harbor
Four o'clock?
All right then
Thank you
Boss, long time no here!
Well, in contrast to you, I've always had things to do
Oh, you poor soul. Not one free minute?
You, on the other hand, appear to have had a peaceful night shift
Caffeinated. I'm trying to work it off right now.
Hm, well even better, then you're in tip-top form!
Why don't we see whether you've learned anything new, since back then, hm?
Here
YOU want to box against ME??
What, you wanna chicken out?!
If you're really intent on getting a facial makeover, I'd love to
You haven't already forgotten everything I taught you, have you?
Never underestimate your opponent
I could have done training since then...
Have you?
Well, wait and see. You're about to find out.
You can still back out, buddy
Come on, punch! Boxing is about punching, not caressing.
The last time I punched, you went out cold
== I was distracted, buddy bro. == How come you haven't boxed again since then?
Because in contrast to you, I was always busy
Oh yeah? Like I say - careful what profession you choose.
Of course I would rather have devoted time to MY hobbies, too
Like Carla - to some problematic proclivities
Nice way to phrase it!
How come she confided in you, anyway, and not me?
Because we never had the feeling you were really interested in our feelings
Nice to know what you guys think of me
Is that all you've got?!
I want to know what that was all about!
Yeah, so?! And if I don't wanna tell you, what'll you do then? You gonna beat it out of me, or what?!
== Just take it as a painful lesson, hm? == Spare me your bullshit!
Any referee would have sent you to the showers after a stunt like that!
Yeah, but sadly there was no referee there. Like so often in life.
And now, incidentally, I'd really like to go take a shower
Listen, if you have a problem with me, then just spit it out!
== That had nothing to do with the boxing. == Rather?
You wanted to do a number on me! The only question is why?! What the hell have I done to you?!
May one know what on earth is going on here?
Oh, nothing big. Just a little boxing match, like the old days.
Well, there was a little disagreement regarding the interpretation of a rule
But nothing serious, isn't that right, Leonard?
Yeah, already forgotten
== Then everything is all right. == Mhm, great.
Oh, uhm, and if you want a rematch - anytime!
Thanks
Hello
What is it now?
Let's finally do some plain talking here! So, what was the meaning of that earlier?!
All right, fine
Yeah, I'm sorry if I was kind of... rough earlier. I was just feeling really slighted.
'Slighted' how?!
Until now, I'd always assumed that you and Carla, well, that you trusted me. Seems to have been an erroneous belief, though.
But we DO!
Well, funnily enough, I don't detect that
I mean, you've already been proceeding on the assumption that I don't care about either of your feelings
Well now, Ansgar...
... if I have somehow offended you, then... Well, then I'm sorry about that.
Yeah yeah, never mind
I don't really want to talk about it right now anyway
Oh, how could anyone be so naive?! Jeez...
It's just a bruise. No reason to worry, it was all very harmless.
That boxing match was anything but harmless, take a look at yourself!
== That's the whole point of boxing, Chubby! == It's a Neanderthal sport!
Oh, are there more secrets to discuss?
I was simply telling Carla about our boxing match
Ansgar, I had asked Leonard to not tell anybody back then that I was a lesbian
You don't need to come to his defense, it was ideal for him!
Excuse me?
That way he could demonstrate to you which of us was the understanding and sensitive brother. And I was out in the cold - just like always.
You're exaggerating
Can't you understand that it hurts me when you always favor him over me? But then... - You did a real snow job on her, isn't that right?
I'm sorry, that wasn't what I intended
Yeah yeah
== You see, it's all my-- == Owh!
Sorry!
It's all my fault
He's our brother. We should have given him a chance before.
You really think so? Maybe it would have been better if you'd never even told him about your secret.
Don't you understand?! I stumbled into him right after Hanna's funeral. It could have easily been somebody else!
Yeah, all right
Well, so now he knows. But that's still a far cry from making him the loving brother.
Ansgar is right, you're always bad-mouthing him
Oh, Chubby!
I'm serious. I feel like Ansgar is really looking out for the family!
Well hopefully you're right
Maybe this time he'll actually turn out to be... trustworthy and he'll keep quiet
== It isn't important anymore now anyway. == Oh Chubby, you can't be serious!
You beat each other up on account of me! Who knows what else is going to happen!?
All this secrecy is destroying everything! I just can't take it anymore!
Hey
So what do you want to do now?
I think it's time to come out with the truth
Don't you think so too?
== Ansgar! == Ansgar, we need to talk to you.
Oh, all of a sudden, eh?
You were right. No more secrecy.
Aha
I've carried my secret around with me long enough. It's time for it to stop.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying - honesty gets you the farthest
So that means I can count on you?
In what way?
Of course I don't know how Father will react, but if we stick together--
Wait, wait! You want to out yourself???
I mean... naturally I respect your courage, but...
Thanks
Yeah, it's possible that my reaction was a little too hasty the other day
Leonard has already promised me that he'll support me
Well... I find your decision to be of course correct.. in principle
But, uhm... isn't this a little soon after Hanna's death? I mean...
...you...you must still be completely torn up and shaken
Yeah well, all the more important that Carla doesn't have to play-act anymore
Oh, a little family gathering!
Carla, is everything all right with you?
Everything's great, I just have to make a quick call to the office
Something IS up with Carla.
No no, you don't need to worry, everything's great
If Carla outs herself, it will be tantamount to social suicide
Not to even mention the effect on her frame of mind
Well, it is still actually Carla's decision
== And I think we should support her. == And I think we should save her from making a mistake.
So what's it going to be? Can Carla count on you? That's what's most important for her.
How is it you're always so sure you know what's right for Carla?
Hi. Uhm, I didn't mean to interrupt.
But?
It's just, I heard you were talking about Carla
I feel so sorry for her. The kidnapping and Hanna's death, it's all taken such a toll on her.
Yes, above all, Carla needs to recuperate right now
== Johannes is worried about her, too. == I don't think there's really anything he can do for her at the moment.
Yeah, but she should nevertheless know that we're all there for her!
Yes, she knows that, though!
And the two of us are looking out for her, right?
Right, of course
So then, no more moves behind my back, okay?
Have you told Count Lahnstein that I need to talk to him?
Yes, he's in a meeting, and after that he'll have time for you
What?! This is urgent, a catastrophe!
Easy does it
Nothing is as bad as it first looks, gentlemen
Well, you would certainly know! - Oh, Mr. McNeal,...
I don't know what you did to Ms. Schneider, but your girlfriend just made her grand appearance on our jobsite
What's going on with Charlie??
How would I know that? She was completely hysterical.
Ms. Brandner is attending to her
What speaks against my outing myself?
Well, let's just say... the timing would be counterproductive
How do you mean that?
Well yeah, an outing is supposed to have a... liberating effect, right?
Yes, of course
You see? And I believe it would break Father's heart.
And I don't believe that then you would be doing better
I know I've kept it from him long enough, but...
You know... the fact you're a lesbian, I'm... sure he'd get over that, but...
... that you lied to him for so long...
... at his wedding...
... this sham engagement to Bernd von Beyenbach...
I think that would cut him to the core
And you know how our father feels about breach of trust...
I'll think about it some more
Do that
Oh, sorry
Carla, how are you doing?
I mean,... do you really want to be back at work already?
I'm okay
And diverting my mind will be good for me
Yeah... all right, see you later then
Thank you
Not a problem
And don't rush anything. It's simply not the right moment.
IS there such a thing?
Oh yes, there is
But when and where - only I will determine that,... Chubby
It's really nice of you to ask
Well, I do know how much Hanna meant to you
And we haven't seen each other since the funeral
It must be terrible for you, too
The worst part is this finality
I keep thinking about Hanna
So much went wrong between us. And now there's no way to ever undo that.
I know exactly what you mean
But at the same time, you realize, in moments like this, how important family is
There were periods where Felix hated me
But now, after Hanna's death, we've talked about many things
It's helped us both
Again - thank you
Sure
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