I want to be with YOU, Carla, and no one else!
Susanne, please!
You flat out tell me I should find somebody else and then I'm not even allowed to respond to that?!
At any rate, you should think before you say anything
This is so unfair! Everything I say you use against me!
Sorry, but I need some rest
Rest from me?
This isn't what I wanted, either. But it can't be changed now.
== We can try-- == Susanne, please!!
It's over! You need to finally accept that.
What about the baby?
It's better for her. Children do better without any ambiguity.
So you're doing just great?
Yes. And you would do better, too, if you would finally begin to look forward.
== Those are all just platitudes. == No. You're only clinging to me because you can't have me anymore!
Before, you were thinking about Lars all the time! Why not now?
I WASN'T thinking about Lars. That's all just in your head!
You know what your problem is?
You delude yourself from beginning to end. And until you quit doing that, you aren't going to come to terms with this situation.
And until then, we shouldn't see each other anymore
Just one more beer. The evening's just beginning, hm?
== I have to drive home. Plus, my girlfriend is waiting for me. == Oh well then...
Mm! Leave that, it's on me.
== Ciao. == Thanks, ciao.
== Ready to pay? == No. Another beer.
No. Something stronger. Grappa.
Okay
Another
Hi. You're drinking alone?
My coworker just left
Uhm, may I join you?
== Only if you have one with me. == Uh, I'd rather not. I felt miserable after drinking that stuff recently.
== I feel that way anyway. == Carla.
Nothing new
== Have you eaten anything? == Unh unh.
I have porcini mushrooms at home. Can I cook for you?
== Nathalie! == I couldn't get it off my mind.
The translation is not that urgent
But I have a lot of other stuff to do, too. Here, all the applications for the Translation Group.
Uhm, here are two more, but those aren't going to run away from you, either
I just want to do my job well
Nathalie, you had an alcohol problem, but we all trust you again now. Completely.
So, start taking it easy. Come with me.
I want to go ahead and finish this
Is this on account of Ansgar?
Don't worry about me. Think about yourself instead.
How are things going with Susanne?
Yeah pfhh...
What can I say? I made the decision and... I'm doing fine.
Quick pain over drawn out agony?
Doesn't matter. I'm going home now.
== Bye. == Bye.
Mmm, that smells good. May I?
== Don't touch. == Ohh, just a taste.
It's just about done anyway! You can set the table.
And where are your roommates?
Christian's at work and Gregor is probably across the hall with Sarah
== What? He and Sarah are back-- == Back together, yes.
I thought he had something going with Max, his ex?
Yes. Temporarily. But I guess it wasn't the real deal.
And so then he... She took him back?
Looks that way
I would find that hard, going back and forth like that
Yep well, that's how it is with feelings. You aren't always entirely certain...
I think it's time to take the noodles off. Do you know this here?
Al dente
== Hi. == Hi.
== Oh wow, does that ever smell good. == Hi.
Is there any left?
You can have the rest of the pasta, if you want
== Great! == There's also ice cream.
No, thanks, nothing sweet. Mmmm.
== It tastes better warm. == Mmm. Yeah, I know that, thanks.
Oh, I'm outta here, hm?
== Sure. == Night!
So...
Here you go
You think the movie's worth watching?
Mmm! Delicious. Would you rather see something else?
To tell the truth, I'm not actually that much in the mood for one
== Mm, it's kinda late anyhow. == For heaven's sake, I wasn't trying to throw you out!
Would you prefer I stayed?
Uhm... very much so
== Susanne... == Shhh...
Uh... I can't
I would so much like to, but I can't
It's all right
== Really? == Yes!
Would you hold me anyway?
Mmm
Oh
Good morning
So, sleep well?
Well, a little uncomfortably, and you?
Yeah, I hurt all over, too
Then I guess it would've been better if I'd left last night after all
No! That wasn't what I meant at all.
So, then you didn't think the evening was a... flop?
On the contrary. I thought it was really nice.
Thank you
For the pasta? Don't mention it.
For the evening and for the fact you behaved like a gentleman
That's the way I am
What do you say, you staying for breakfast?
You?
== Oh. Why don't you go ahead and get dressed. == Uh...
Is... is there something important?
At any rate, I'm dying to show you. Look at this, I've drawn something up.
Uhm... "Agreement on Visitation Rules for Susanne Brandner"
So she'll have rights, too. We want to all get along with each other. So, is that legally in order?
Do you guys have a hair dryer?
That went faster than I thought
You're completely misinterpreting the situation
What is there to misinterpret about this?!
Carla, Susanne only spent the night here and--
Please, no details, all right?
We had something to eat and watched a DVD
A DVD? They used to say, "Come, I'll show you my stamp collection."
Carla, come on, stay here and let's have some coffee!
Thanks very much for the invitation. But I won't disturb you two any longer.
This is a huge misunderstanding!
Why does she think that...
Well... if that's what she wants to believe...
How is anything supposed to come of this now? Now she's going to keep her distance even more.
Hasn't she been doing that all along?
Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Chicken Wings, Coke...
Your hormones?
Susanne slept with Lars
What?? How do you...
I was just at Lars'. Susanne was there too. Well, and the situation was pretty obvious.
Oh, Carla
I know, at first you think you'll never recover from such a shock
Why are you blaming yourself for something you didn't even do?!
Oh crap, I totally overslept! If my new boss finds out, then... ah...
Carla will calm down again
Calm down maybe, but not forgive
Forgive WHAT?!
Are you feeling guilty because we spent the night here together, and fell asleep next to each other??
You're gonna have to explain that to me
I just shouldn't have come here, then none of this would have happened
WHAT wouldn't have happened? Pasta and DVDs?
The kiss, everything! It was a mistake.
CARLA split up with YOU. What does she want anyway?!
She didn't even give you a chance to say anything! But continues to demand you remain faithful to her.
But her turning up at such an inconvenient moment...
Carla always turns up at an inconvenient moment. And she ALWAYS interprets the situation as different from what it IS!
== What I just said, I didn't meant that. It-- == Yeah, I don't give a damn!
This situation isn't easy for Carla, either
For NONE of us. And quite apart from that, I don't want to talk about Carla anymore.
I really didn't mean it
Yeah, yeah, all right!
I need to go
== We'll make up the scrambled eggs later? == Yes. I look forward to it.
== Thank you for thinking of me. == Why else do we have a photographer in the family?
Ach, I'm going to take the world's greatest pictures of your baby
If you want, I'll actually commission you. I mean, if it won't conflict with your training.
Sure! As far as I'm concerned, I'll work all day and night.
== We have that in common. Come with me? == But not starting right now, right?
Of course! Pregnancy hasn't been considered an illness since the 50s.
After breaking up with Christian, I had to distract myself for a while, too
Yeah, just sitting around at home and thinking about the other person doesn't accomplish anything, hm?
Really too bad. I thought you two, you'd end up working things out.
Susanne is moving in a different direction
Or maybe it's simply returning to old ways
Why? Has she met a man?
She keeps saying she loves me, but... I just don't know if I can believe that anymore
Hello
Susanne, I was just about to call you
I probably was a little... out of line this morning
It was a strange situation. Who knows how I would have reacted.
No, no. I believe you now, that you didn't do anything with Lars.
Even if you had, I was the one urging you to find someone new
That really hurt me too
Because... I've never been able to imagine doing that
But yesterday... it almost happened
But I didn't want to
I love YOU
I can't deny anymore that I feel something for Lars, and so in that respect your reaction was understandable
In the future, I'll just make sure I announce myself before dropping by
No
I won't be seeing Lars anymore in the near future. Nor you, either.
Yeah. I think that's the best solution.
I just hope we don't lose contact altogether
I would love to see how our daughter grows up
Carla!
What are you reading there?
== "The Rabbit Doctor"? == Yes.
I've been sitting here for two hours and can't put it down
== Say, these are all our old childhood books. == Mhm.
Where did you dig these up?
Well, from where they belong: the library. Behind Father's dusty reference works.
== Ah, do you remember? Father used to read this one to us all the time. == Mhm.
"I'm going to look in your ears now," said Dr. Rabbit.
"But you mustn't be afraid.
I'm quite sure it won't hurt. And if you're brave, you'll get a carrot afterwards from Nurse Goose."
You wanted to hear that story EVERY NIGHT
And when Father couldn't take it anymore, Ansgar had to stand in for him
Yeah, except in Ansgar's version, the wolf would eventually show up and eat Nurse Goose
I would cry my eyes out all night
Yeah. It's funny how you never forget things like that, hm?
You'll be a great uncle. Like I've always imagined one.
Tell me... are you going to stay here at Königsbrunn until it's time?
Why do you ask?
Well yeah, I'm just saying. Then at least you wouldn't be alone when the labor pains start and you suddenly have to get to the hospital.
So what. Plenty of other women are alone. When the contractions start, the brain doesn't automatically shut off!
== That wasn't what I meant. == Does no one here trust that I'll be capable of calling a taxi?
It's really nice of you all to want to help me...
... but what I want... is peace and quiet
It's just that giving birth is something really special, and all everyone wants is for it to go as smoothly as possible for you
Susanne and Lars, too
All the two of them need to do is stay in the background. I ask nothing more.
They will. I'm sure of it.
Hopefully
Don't make yourself crazy, Lars. Carla will call.
You think so?
== Well, what do you think about having an espresso? Wrap up the day, at the bar. == Not tonight, thanks.
== Grappa, Armagnac? == No, I don't feel like it. I'd rather go for a walk.
Fine. Let's go!
Alone. I'll see you later, Papa.
Arno
So, how are you doing? Hm? Not all that happy, are you?
You don't look very happy, either
You know what today is?
== Carla's due date. == Mhm.
== Have you guys heard anything? == No. You?
Ach, Susanne... She'd love to know how Carla is doing. Doesn't dare call, though.
Carla is too touchy
Yes, Lars is doing the same. Isn't able to concentrate on his work anymore.
Yeah. What he'd most like is to be near Carla all day, but of course he doesn't want to impose on her.
Shall we ask him to come join us for a bit? Maybe we could cheer him up.
Ach, no. That didn't work for me with Susanne.
No, those three have to get through this on their own
Maybe they'll be able to patch things up, ... once the baby is finally here
Yeah
== Can I get anything else for you? == Coffee.
I'll add a shot of good cheer
Carla, why don't you call?!
== Susanne? == Lars!
You're worried about Carla, too?
You too
She can't demand that we act as though all of this was none of our business
I agree. Plus which, we had all three once visualized this differently.
Exactly. She has absolutely no idea what all can happen!
Once the labor pains start
After all, it's the first time she's given birth
There's no way anyone could know
Precisely
== Hello. == Hello, Carla.
You look good. Or are you simply being brave?
What do you two want?
Well, today's the estimated due date, and I wanted to see if you need help
As you can see - no
Have you already packed everything? Pajamas? Everything ready?
You had promised me something, Susanne
You were going to leave me in peace. And now here you come with Lars in tow.
== Are you trying to provoke me? == Carla, we didn't plan this. We ran into each other downstairs in the elevator by chance.
You two are so selfish. You want to know how I'm doing. You want to help me.
You want to be concerned. And what I want,... neither of you cares about that at all.
All I want is to prepare myself in peace for giving birth. And to think about nothing except my baby!
The very last thing I need at this moment is relationship stress! So please stick to our agreement, or else--
I said, I'm FINE
Collapsing in your condition is not something one should take lightly
Good grief, things like this happen!
I'm lugging a few extra pounds around with me. That can tire you out.
Okay. We're taking you to the hospital and you'll get yourself checked out.
Are you out of your minds? Did you guys plan this?
Are you trying to prove to me that you'll be the better parents for my child?!
Why did you come here together?
Carla, you have to believe us, it wasn't intentional!
Even if it wasn't, go have a cocktail together. What better opportunity?
Don't be childish. We were genuinely concerned about you.
That isn't necessary. I'm doing fine.
Carla, if anything happens, please call. I'll leave my cellphone on.
You don't need to
Hello, Father, Elisabeth
Carla, what a treat that you've come by
Ohh, had I known there'd be hordes of journalists lurking at the driveway...
== Did they hassle you? == Hassle? They offered me six-figure sums for an exclusive story.
== Provided they were allowed in the delivery room. == Come. Come and sit down.
== Ahhh... == So...
Are you not feeling well? You look tense.
Yeah, that might be due to the fact everybody thinks I need 24-hour supervision
There's always somebody dropping by, wanting to cook for me, bring me food, and do things for me
But that's nice, Carla!
It's getting on my nerves. I simply want my peace: to sleep, read, whatever!
That's why I'm here
Would it be all right if I stayed here at Königsbrunn until the baby's born?
The questions you ask! Carla, that would be fantastic!
We would be VERY happy
I'll let Inga know she should prepare things immediately. But now, now you just rest here, hm?
Yes, thank you
Oh God. Johannes, unfortunately we need to leave.
Oh, the meeting with the press team
== Carla, I'll cancel it. == No.
== Yes, yes, I'll cancel it! == No, for heaven's sake!
I have an 800-page novel waiting for me. I want to finish it before the baby arrives. So I'll need to get busy on that anyhow.
== All right then, see you later. == Yes.
Thank you, Inga
== Can I do anything else for you? == No, everything's fine.
Is something wrong, Countess?
No, no, it's just... Do you know what a labor contraction feels like?
I haven't had children yet
Well, I believe that was a faint one just now
Shall I call a doctor? Or let your father know?
No. I'll know when it starts. Thank you.
You don't need to worry
== If you need help... == Yes, I'll call you.
Well... I'm sure it's getting a little uncomfortable for you in there, isn't it?
Carla!
== Ohh... == Everything all right?
I think it's starting
Shall I drive you to the hospital?
No. Thank you, I'd... I'd rather fetch the chauffeur.
Out with Elisabeth and Johannes
And where is Ansgar?
Probably on Daddy's lap
I'll call you a taxi, hm?
Although... You could also just call up your ex
The contractions are coming every ten minutes. By the time the taxi gets here, that... that'll be too long.
Then I'LL take you
Nathalie, you're totally drunk
Phfff...!
I'll drive to the hospital myself
That is crazy!
No, it's no problem. You don't need to worry.
Oh no! Damn it!
Oohhhauua...
Evening!
== You doing all right? == Sure, I'm doing super!
You didn't drive here from Königsbrunn, did you?!
We Lahnsteins, we let OTHERS drive us. If the chauffeur is busy, we take a taxi.
== A fight with Ansgar? == Ansgar? Who is Ansgar?
What are YOU doing here anyway?
And here I thought it was hip for fathers to be present at the birth
Carla didn't want that
Oohh oooh ooooohhh!
Be glad. Labor pains are totally hellacious. The way Carla was hanging on the stairs...
What are you saying?
Larsie boy, you might already be a daddy! Carla was on her way to the hospital.
What?? I have to go! - Susanne, Carla's labor has started. She's at the hospital!
== And you want to go to her?? == Yes of course, we can't leave her alone now!
Carla doesn't WANT us there, and we need to accept that, whether we like it or not
== Sorry, but she isn't here. == She was on the way here. Carla definitely planned to come--
Believe me, Ms. Brandner, I know which women are on our delivery ward. And the countess isn't one of them. Excuse me, please.
You goddamn stupid thing!
Wait just a little longer, all right? I'm sure help will come soon.
We can do it, the two of us
Please stop! Please...
It's Carla's car!
Oh, Susanne!
== Carla! == I'm so glad you guys are here!
Can you get out? We'll take you to the hospital.
There's no time for that
Why not?!
My water's broken, and...
== But you can't do this here-- == ... the pains are getting worse and worse!
== We need blankets, get the first aid kit. == Right.
Hold on
== Give me your shirt. == What?
== Your cellphone is working here? == Yes.
The ambulance...
== Come on! == Owwhhh, I can't take it anymooooore!!
Carla, the head is visible!!
== Come on! == AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
My little baby girl
She is so darling!
Just like Mommy
Yes...
The ambulance. They must have been having coffee.
You were very brave
If not for you guys I wouldn't have made it
Arno
== Good morning, folks. == Good morning.
Uh, you shouldn't have coffee here so often, it's not good at all for your heart
But I can see, your wife does take care of you. So I don't have to worry myself. Ta ta.
Carla?
== Lars! == Susanne?
We're on the way to the hospital. Papa, the baby is here!
== Awhh, that's...
== ... just wonderful! == ... just wonderful!
I'm so happy for you all!!
== That was Lars! == Susanne!
Well, if that isn't occasion... A round of champagne for...
... for everyone ...
Everything's in perfect order, Countess Lahnstein. Your helpers really did a great job.
Thank heavens you guys found me
Without you I'd never have made it
Do you want to hold the little cutie pie?
Why? This is a nice picture.
== We should start thinking about a name for her. == You still don't have one?
I do. But I still wanted to get your guys' okay.
What do you think of... Sophia?
That's...
... been your favorite from the start, yes
What does the father say?
Do I have any say in a household of women?
Well, then let's ask our little daughter
So, do you like the name? Oh...
Well, as long as there's no protest, I'll take that as, "A-Okay, Daddy."
So, welcome to the world, little Sophia von Lahnstein
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