TUESDAY AUGUST 13 ALARM
Not the king, not the ministers,
not the politicians, but we…
We are the elite of this country.
The financial powers that are pulling all the strings.
And we need to keep it that way.
Our real estate empire extends across borders,
but it can disappear in the blink of an eye.
It takes ambition and strength to maintain our privileged position.
I want you to start tomorrow,
like your father and like Bonpapie,
at the bottom of the ladder at the Vandael Group.
That means with the workers,
those who work really hard for us
so that you realize who is filling your pockets.
I want you to prove to me
that you can work hard like a true man from Westlanders
because, my dear Alexander,
my respect for you is zero at the moment.
Now get out of my sight.
HIGH TIDES
YOU LIED TO ME FOR A MONTH ABOUT WORKING IN A BEACH BAR AND I BELIEVED YOU.
I DON'T WANT THIS ANYMORE, ANOUK. WE NEED TO TALK.
What's up?
♪ Why do we care? ♪
♪ We're lost and found again ♪
♪ Radiation's gone ♪
♪ And so's a part of you ♪
♪ Transposing lives we can't resist ♪
♪ Where do we begin? Where do we begin such a mess? ♪
♪ Overrun by a wave of emotions ♪
♪ Staging life ♪
♪ Where do we begin? Where do we begin… ♪
Hey, man!
What's up?
Yeah, I'll be there. Yeah.
No. Screw that.
Yeah. Okay.
I'm sure. I'll be there.
Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.
Melissa wants to meet.
-Cool? -Yeah, sure.
Something bothering you?
Mm-mm.
You know, uh, maybe this is stupid, but… what if we got married?
You and I.
Excuse me?
If you want to.
-No. -Mm? Do you not like the idea?
Uh…
-Yes? Maybe? -Well…
-No. -Yeah, well…
Of course.
That means yes.
Sure does, my honey bunny.
Mm…
Tomorrow, before noon, yeah.
Otherwise, we'll get behind on the schedule.
-And we'll see when we're caught up. -Excuse me, I'm Alexander Vandael.
I, uh…
Ah, look who's here.
Yeah.
Thank you for letting us stay.
Didn't give a choice showing up in the middle of the night.
No.
Aren't you worried that Charles would show up all of a sudden?
It's not what it looks like.
He's almost never home.
He works in Zurich from Tuesday to Friday.
FROM: ANOUK WHEN?
Anything I can help you with?
Yeah, could you grab a tea bag?
All right. Don't forget your medication.
Yeah.
Ah.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
Delicious.
An intern.
An intern driving a Mercedes G-Class. Mm.
Really? That's weird.
Right?
Yesterday, he blocked my garage with that fucking thing.
Imagine leaving a $200,000 car to be towed away,
which, to be honest, was its own reward,
until I had to go pick it up myself that night at the tow service.
Your car has a great amount of power.
Yep.
Zero to 100 in 4.5 seconds.
Really? Bravo.
Bravo, bravo.
Okay, here you go.
Container across from us.
You can go change in there.
There you go.
Thank you.
You arrogant little prick.
And close the door for us, would you mind?
SAFETY HELMET MANDATORY
I'd be surprised if that idiot makes it to lunch.
Timmy, that idiot might just become your boss one of these days.
Yeah. Maybe we should be a little nicer then?
Hmm. You definitely should.
I'm retiring next year, so…
Hello.
Mrs. Vandael, this is Christine from the Gallery of Mary Sal.
That doesn't ring any bells.
Where you purchased a beautiful Fontana.
Oh, right. Yes.
I, um…
I talked to your son,
and there's something you need to know about Patrick.
Patrick?
Patrick, yes.
Patrick isn't able to talk, madam.
He talked to me.
We used to be pretty close.
Okay.
I'm aware of that.
When can you be here?
Sorry?
Madam, I don't know if you're accustomed to talk
about matters such as these on the telephone, but I am not.
So come, we'll discuss.
Oh. Uh, does tonight work?
What's the point in waiting?
Honestly, because I'm at my gallery at the moment.
I can't close up and leave.
Madam, just close your store and come over here now.
Nice shirt, pretty boy.
Come on, Alex.
-I'll, uh, show you around. -Okay.
-Studio? In your parents' garage? -Yep.
-So I can do more paintings on canvas. -Mm.
I used to do a lot when I was 14.
Think I still can?
You can do anything… that you put your mind to.
-I saw Anouk texted you. -Yeah.
You want a secret love relation, Jean-Jacques and Emilie?
No, no, I don't.
-I have to talk to Anouk. -About what?
Louise, I think this is great, but also really kind of weird.
Okay?
And plus, I don't want to lie to Anouk.
I want to do this right… with you.
Okay.
So I can't kiss you?
-No, because that would be kind of wrong. -Yes.
-Yeah, it would be. -Right.
Well, good luck.
-Enjoy your day. -Yeah, okay.
-See you later. -Okay.
Bye.
See you.
Ciao. See you.
Later.
FROM: ANOUK DO YOU NEED ANY COKE?
Hey, kid, if you stand there too long, you're going to get stuck.
-I'll take this one. -Great.
And this one.
No.
Yeah.
Mm-mm-mm.
Oh, I always get a little nauseous.
All right, there you go.
-Okay. -Okay, we're done.
And the wrinkles go away.
-Okay, all done here. -Mm-hmm, thank you.
Say, Jan, a friend of mine said that she injected her lips with Botox.
Is that even possible?
No, no, no, no.
Lips are done with hyaluronic acid fillers.
Yeah, that's the Belotero you injected me with, isn't it?
Yes, hyaluronic acid.
-Yeah. -Mm.
Hmm.
Okay, thank you.
What do I owe you?
Uh… It's 500, please.
Okay, and here you go.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
Hey, have you given any more thought to my proposal?
I still haven't changed my mind, Eleonore.
We're sworn to silence anyway.
Yes, right, the Hippocratic Oath.
I know, I know.
But what if there was a legal investigation?
Then what would you do?
-Well, that's a different situation. -Is it?
Why would they start an investigation now?
Because in the Vandael Group, there's a lot going on.
The ultimate power seekers are there and would do anything for it.
That's why, Jan…
That's why I'd really prefer you accept the money.
I've already put aside a thousand times what I handed you just now.
A thousand Botox sessions you wouldn't have to do.
And, hey, tax-free.
I know what I would do.
-The answer remains-- -I'll double my proposal.
What do you say? Come on, Jan.
That's my last offer.
The answer is no.
Oh, Jan. You'll get nowhere in life like this.
No drinking or exercise today.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Well…
how'd it go with your mom?
Or was it easier to go to Louisa?
-Anouk. -What?
Yes, I was with her.
You two in love?
No.
So you were platonically sleeping together, then.
Did she end it with Alex?
You're breaking up with me just in case.
Sorry.
Well, I can't really hold it against you.
I mean, you've got it made now.
Just shoot some photos, because now, money isn't an issue.
It's not like that.
Hey.
Don't tell me what it's like.
I've seen enough shit.
So I can handle this.
I mean, don't go thinking you're special or anything.
Soon you'll be just like them.
Get out.
-Hey, thanks for coming. -Hey.
It's no Taittinger, but it's a great wine.
Oh.
Take a seat.
Okay, let's hear it now.
Yeah, um…
Are we sure that Patrick can't talk?
Yeah, he can't even lift an eyebrow.
Once he growled,
but they think it was a subconscious brain kind of thing.
He can blink with his eyes.
He communicates using his blinking, allowing him to say yes or no.
But that's not all of it.
He didn't actually fall down the stairs.
What did actually happen?
I haven't figured that out yet.
But he really wants to tell us.
I can feel it.
Could Eleonore be behind this?
Well, what do you think?
Jacqueline might know anything.
Maybe you ought to look into it.
Yeah. She wants to know what happened to Patrick.
You want to get me drunk?
-That depends. -On what?
What happens when you're drunk?
-Often melancholy. -Oh.
Sometimes aggressive.
Sometimes horny.
Hmm.
All right.
Want to see my sauna?
-Ugh. -Oh, are you okay?
-Yes. -Yes.
I'm getting old.
Thank you, Christy.
Yeah.
Ah, a little paint in that space would look a lot better, don't you think?
I have a beautiful Fontana that would fit just perfectly.
Hmm.
I'll see myself out.
-It comes to 3370, please. -Yeah.
Yes, thank you.
Okay, there you go.
-Have a great day. Take care. -You too.
-Bye. -Bye.
Wow, someone's been shopping.
Yeah, how about you?
No, I just saw you.
Do you have a minute?
Yeah.
Do you have a partner yet for the tennis dance on tomorrow?
-Ah… -We could really use you.
No, I've been painting again. I might try for the art academy.
Nice.
You're not playing mixed doubles with Maddie?
What happened yesterday?
Nothing.
Then why don't you play with Victor or Alex?
No, Victor is shit, and Alex, um, we've played for years, come on.
-I'm more fun to chat with. -Yep.
Sort of like how Alex is a good fuck.
Best of both worlds.
Go ahead and deny it.
Wow, coming from you, that's perfect.
I can't believe it took me so long to realize what a backstabber you are.
I can't believe you're not picking the word yet.
And when you were together, could you taste me?
You want to fit in so badly, but we all think you're an incredible cunt.
Anything else you want to tell me?
Nope.
You can imagine the rest of it.
Unless you're too stupid.
Do you even hear the words coming out of your mouth?
You've been talking like that for years so who's the fucking cunt?
Everything is always about you.
Oh, Louise isn't in a good place.
Well, surprise, she's not on her meds.
And when it comes to Margaux's feelings,
who cares?
I try my best to be there for you, okay, Louisa?
But sometimes, I just fucking hate you.
You think you're different,
but you're just like everyone else around here.
Look at you, your shopping bags worth thousands.
Carry them yourself now.
Maybe I should go to the shrink, too.
It's nice you're home for once.
Mm-hmm.
I swear I told her I was picking up soul rolls.
She knows I don't enjoy waiting, Jan.
Yeah. Anyway, it looks delicious.
Mm. Screw it. We might as well start eating.
Enjoy.
Oh, um, Dr. Maenhout called me today
and said we have to keep a close eye on Louisa.
Again.
How many times do we have to go through this?
Mm-hmm. Yeah, I know.
And she just walks in and goes straight to her room?
Louisa! Louisa, what is going on?
Why do you have to complain all the time?
Ugh. There's always something wrong with you.
Always?
What's the matter? Did you do something?
You can't give me a hug.
You… You have to accuse me of something first.
Do you have to get so angry when you're worried?
Don't.
You can't do it.
-Leave me alone. -No, sweetie.
How long have you been off your meds?
You quit your medication, didn't you?
I quit having you as my mom.
Go away.
Go away!
-Go away! -Stop!
-For Christ's sake! -Go!
FROM: VICTOR
WHO WANTS TO GO TO THE CASINO CLUB TONIGHT?
Hello, my love.
Hello, sweetheart.
Are you okay?
Charles, I miss you so much.
I miss you too.
I can't stop thinking about our amazing party
and all the sweet things you said…
…before you left.
Me too.
And I really loved it when you held me in your arms.
Yeah, I enjoyed that too.
I want that and more.
I have to work. I'll come back as soon as I can.
-I'll talk to you soon. -Okay.
-Kisses, my sweet.
I love you.
You're driving me crazy.
I love you so much.
Alex?
What are you doing?
Releasing a little creative energy.
Okay.
Cool.
It was that or beat up more friends.
I…
I'm sorry for yesterday.
I'm really not the one you owe an apology to.
Yeah.
Well, that is a good exercise.
Yeah, okay.
Sometimes.
ACCOUNTS
Fuck.
Fuck!
Maurice, I'm not able to authorize payments anymore.
Is this a bank error?
FROZEN
What?
What do you mean her nurse stopped by?
What? That fucking bitch!
Oh, yeah. Oh, yes. Oh, fuck.
Yes?
Mama?
Why aren't you in bed?
If Papa starts to talk, what will happen to me?
Don't worry about that, honey.
I will take care of it.
Come sit down.
Hmm?
It'll all be okay.
Maybe…
Maybe you should say someone else did it.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Okay.
-No! Hey! -I think we're on fire. did it.