Such Good Friends (1971) Movie Script

Mrs. Messinger, the telephone.
I can't get on right now, Darlene.
Can you take the message and
say I'll call back?
It's Dr. Spector, he wants
to talk to you.
Darlene, I can't right now.
Tell her I'll call her.
- What?
- It doesn't matter.
Timmy, I only have one minute.
I'm meeting Richard and I'm running late.
Can you get straight to the point?
Shit! Darlene, the doorbell.
No, it was the doorbell.
Timmy, I have to go.
- Do you want me to pick you up?
- No, let's meet at Cal's house.
Darlene, the door!
Why would they abolish slavery!
Timmy, I have to go.
I'll see you at Cal's house at 8:30.
No, it can't be before.
Because the party doesn't
end until 8.
If I'm late to that party,
Richard will get a divorce.
- Does that mean anything to you?
- Darling, I brought the earrings.
- Timmy, I have to hang up.
- You're not going like that, are you?
If I were you, I'd wear
something more elegant.
Goodbye, Timmy.
Your bra is showing.
Dear, I could accompany you
when you go shopping.
It's ridiculous that you look like that
earning $60,000 a year.
If you have to rush out to buy something for every occasion ,
That means you don't
plan your purchases.
"It wasn't me, he pushed me."
"That's not true."
- Yes, it is.
- It's not the end of the world, is it?
Darlene, please,
can you clean this up?
- I would do it myself, but I'm leaving.
- I'm not a liar.
"Could you move aside a little, ma'am?"
"Guys. Sorry, Darlene."
What's all this about? It'll dry up, there's no
need to get so upset.
Julie, would you like me to find you something
more elegant for the party?
Mom, can you answer?
Take the message and say I'll call back.
- Hello?
- Will you know how to behave at dinner?
"Don't fight.
" It's Richard, and he sounds furious.
- Oh my God.
- Should I tell him you'll call him?
"She's leaving her mark, ma'am."
"I'm sorry, Darlene."
Honey, give me 5 minutes to
fix you up a bit.
Honey, I'm sorry,
I'm leaving right now.
Mom, please sit with the children
until I finish getting dressed.
- It'll be five minutes.
- I wanted to help you.
Your bra is showing,
Ms. Messinger.
Her breasts shone like two
round, gleaming breasts.
Look closely, Tom,
this is who I am.
Do you still want me
for your wife?
- A taxi, Mrs. Messinger?
- Yes, Oscar.
Have a nice evening,
Mrs. Messinger.
He can't provoke me
and then reject me.
Look closely, Tom,
this is who I am.
Do you still want me for your wife?
- What?
- Nothing, thanks.
Julie, for God's sake.
- Keep the change.
- Thank you, ma'am.
Do you want to hurry?
I arrive half an hour late to
a party in my honor.
I'm sorry, Richard...
- What is this?
- What?
There's something alive in your blouse.
- Aren't you wearing a bra?
- Do they move around a lot?
Are they moving?
Are you serious?
They are jumping in the air and
encouraging each other.
Try not to step too hard.
They might be taking a nap.
I don't want to go up.
Everyone will just stare.
Don't be ridiculous, Norman Mailer and Truman Capote are there .
Lee Radziwill, Bernard Kalman,
Saul Bellowy, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
You'd have to be naked
and bald for them to notice you.
Really? Will all those
people be there?
Of course. You didn't think
they were going to miss that opportunity, did you?
to meet the author of
a children's bestseller.
They're dying to meet me.
Richard, these are Grace
and Baron Von Katie.
Richard Messinger and
his wife Julie.
Wonderful, I haven't read it yet,
but my daughter keeps talking about it.
She loves it. A wonderful,
very clever book.
Thank you. I love
your station.
I don't have time to watch it,
but my son said it was worth it.
Thank you.
Richard, please don't
drink too much.
The Ms. Lia Seen
and Bernard Kalman.
I would like to introduce you to Richard Messinger
and his wife Julie.
- Hi
nice to meet you.
I have read "Weissman" I think it is
a very important novel.
Thank you. I was surprised
it sold.
I didn't write it for that.
How's Washington treating you, Bernard?
He just arrived from Washington.
He went to see the President.
Yes, I am the interim president
of the arts and culture committee.
God knows I didn't want to go,
but I thought it was...
The artist's duty
is to exert influence
In due time, if possible.
And although I disapprove
of the President's policy,
I think I can
get into the White House,
as a spokesperson for the artists
of this impressive nation.
And I'll be able to tell the president:
"How about a small
grant?"
In this way I will have rendered a valuable service
to the cause of artists.
Lady.
Forgive me, Richard.
Thank you, my dear.
Messinger.
Richard, you'll be too drunk
to give your speech.
Excuse me, Irvin,
it'll only take a minute.
- Richard!
- Isabel!
Julie, this is Isabel Fitch,
Clarence's wife.
Isabel, this is my wife, Julie.
- We're very proud of him.
- Thank you.
You're wearing a very pretty dress.
It's my favorite;
I've had it for three years.
Have you noticed my wife's earrings ?
They're fantastic, aren't they? I think
they're the best around here.
Richard, you've drunk too much.
No, you're right, they
really are beautiful.
Have you had them for a while?
As?
Excuse my wife, she's
completely drunk.
She wants to know if the earrings
are old.
- Yes, they are.
- Attention everyone!
I would like to introduce our
guest of honor.
A man who has managed to steal
time from his regular job
as art director of our
most important national magazine,
to write and illustrate
the most popular children's book
from "Alice in
Wonderland",
because, as he confided in me,
he wanted to buy an apartment.
The creator of "Melancholy Melinda"
and the orchard of
magic melons,"
Richard Messinger!
"Weissman" is shit.
Clarence Fintch is a pedant
and Norman Mailer hasn't come.
And he was the only promising one
at that boring party.
Marian, try the pork strips,
I think you'll like them.
You were delighted with the party
they threw in my honor, weren't you?
You really identify
with my success.
There's nothing quite as fascinating as hearing
about a boring party,
where everyone is an idiot,
except you.
The bad thing is that
I wasn't invited.
Someone please help me
get out of here. Thank you.
- I'm determined!
- You've finally decided to eat one.
Damn it, Miranda, I asked you
to take care of the records.
Sorry, Cal, I thought
your songs were enough.
He was just humming.
Timmy, be careful
with the ash.
Why all those girls
Do they sign their photos by writing:
"Thankfully yours"?
Do you clean their apartment?
Yes, but it's not because I clean it,
it's because of how I do it.
These strips are delicious, Cal,
I could eat them all night.
- That's how it will be, judging by the time.
- Look!
Bean soup!
With a little garlic,
sherry, bacon and ricotta cheese.
Many chefs would call it
"sherry-style" or "cottage cheese-style".
I laugh at their stupidity.
"It smells really good," he said,
starving.
Where are
everyone else's plates?
Don't fight with a
hungry man, Timmy.
It has been proven that hunger
is stronger than friendship.
- Help yourself.
- Thank you.
- Oh my God, you can't eat that.
- I'm sorry.
Seriously, you can't eat anything.
"Can't I eat anything?
" "I must be the worst doctor."
He can't eat; he's having surgery tomorrow.
He can't eat or drink.
In the first phase
of anesthesia
There's a good chance
you'll vomit.
And if there's something in the stomach,
it can pass into the lungs.
- Thanks, Timmy, does anyone want some soup?
- I'll have some.
I was asked for my professional opinion
and I simply gave it.
I prepared this dinner
in honor of Richard,
And it turns out
he can't eat.
What about the liquor?
He's drunk everything he's seen.
Let's see, it's 9 o'clock now,
And Dr. Mahler is expecting him at 11.
That's what...
- Is there anything to drink?
- How much is it?
- Fourteen hours.
- Yes.
Is there anything to drink?
14 hours, the liver will assimilate
anything in 14 hours.
But don't drink anything
else for today.
Timmy, I don't understand.
Why do they have to anesthetize him
if it's just a matter of removing a...
- It could be cancer.
- Stop going there already.
giving the impression that
you are on the verge of death.
There is no reason to think
it is cancerous.
It hasn't changed in size,
It is not open sores, nor
has it darkened.
And why are they taking it off?
Because it's at neck level and gets irritated.
We routinely prescribe
that it be removed.
Is there bread and butter?
It's not that the soup
isn't suitable,
Something more solid wouldn't be bad .
- Whatever you want, doctor.
- Oh, thank you very much.
- You still haven't answered me.
- Thank you.
Why do you need general anesthesia
to have a mole removed?
You said it could be done
in the consultation.
Because it's on the neck,
And there are very important structures
in a very small space.
This means that the patient must
be completely relaxed.
Any sudden movement
can deflect the scalpel.
and cause damage to an artery
or a nerve.
Especially if Mahler
is holding the scalpel.
He's handy, but he barely
has any control over his fingers.
Man, thank you very much.
Oh my God, this bread
looks superb.
I wouldn't trade it for
a real meal.
But we have a real dish.
Richard's favorite dish.
- Clams with butter sauce.
- But where are they?
I'm not going to cook them until
the very last moment.
When have we left?
Don't worry, they're about to arrive.
I'm not going to stay and watch
you eat. I'm leaving.
You can't leave, Richard.
This party is in your honor.
This party is in your honor.
It's not my fault
if you can't eat.
I prepared everything
you like.
Mira.
Vintage 1969,
your favorite wine.
The cake is made with butter
and rum, your favorite.
I'm not saying this so
you'll thank me,
But the least you can do is
stay and see what you're missing.
I worked myself to the bone
preparing this dinner.
Cal, you're the only man
I know
capable of inflicting intense
suffering on someone,
and at the same time, make him feel that
he should be grateful to you.
Richard, you're not going to believe this,
But these are exactly the words
each girl uses while signing her photo.
Cheers!
The children are already asleep.
I asked you to put
a box of cookies here.
I'll do it in the morning, darling.
Should I bring a watch?
It'll only be a couple of days
and you have the wristband one.
That's right. I won't take another watch.
Okay, no clock.
Let's see.
The insurance, my policy and my papers
are in the drawer on the right.
- Are you very nervous?
- No, I'm just organized.
I'd kill for a drink.
- No drinks, you heard Timmy.
- Wouldn't it be funny if I died?
Richard Messinger,
By day, he is the phlegmatic
art director of a national magazine.
At night, the mysterious author
of a children's bestseller.
Famous? Compared
to the unknowns.
Important? Compared
to ignorant people.
Rich compared to
poor.
Brilliant? Compared to
the moderately intelligent.
Died during a mole removal operation,
and only compared to those who
are still alive.
And the people in the ghettos believing
that only they have problems.
Well, someone has
to take pity on me.
If I can't find someone to do it,
I'll do it myself.
- I pity you, dear.
- Turn off the light, will you?
- I love you, Richard.
- I love you too, darling.
I hope I can sleep tonight.
Richard,
kiss me.
Make sure I get up
on time tomorrow.
I have to go to the office
before entering the hospital.
Don't worry.
Dear,
This bed is giant size,
there's room for 5 people.
Do we have to sleep in
sixty centimeters?
I'm sorry.
Richard?
Why don't you want
to make love to me?
Dear,
I know it's just a mole,
But tomorrow they're going to put me to sleep.
And while I'm vomiting
into my lungs,
They will cut out important
structures in my neck.
Do you understand why
I don't feel upbeat?
That's not what I meant.
I was referring to...
I thought it would be...
- I wanted to give you something, you're...
- I know, Julie.
I don't think "animated" is the word
to describe how I feel.
Sorry, cross
out "animated".
But I thought, I wanted it to be
like a gift.
I know.
When one despises something like that,
It's like they take a present
and throw it in your face.
A gift is not a gift
just because you decide to give it.
Someone has to want it.
If you decide to give a man who lives
in a studio apartment a grand piano,
She may appreciate the gesture,
but she won't be able to accept it.
- Because...
- He doesn't want to.
No, because their apartment
is too small.
I'm sorry.
- You feel hurt again.
- That's not true.
I just don't know what to do
with my grand piano.
I love you, darling.
Now you will lie down on
your side of the bed,
And you will let this man,
If you have 10 hours left
to live, get some sleep.
Aren't you going to tell us why
you love him so much?
Why is that?
Because this dog
will lead me to Superman.
Never!
Never during meals.
I think I've made this
very clear several times.
Mom said we could.
He said that since
you were going to the hospital,
He would make a deal if
we behaved ourselves.
Well, Mom was wrong.
Since I'm going to the hospital,
I'll make the deal.
What on earth goes through the minds
of mothers in this country?
Have you taken my cookies?
Does that mean we're going
to miss out on a gift?
I had told them
you were going away for a few days,
and that when you returned you would bring them
a gift.
No, I want the gift!
When you go to the hospital,
you will receive a gift.
Okay, Dad.
How about a hamster?
You can play with him
in bed.
You're not going to fool me,
the hamster is for you.
What I want is a drawing.
One of each of them.
And it has to be good, not just
a few scribbles.
- Come on, Julie. Goodbye, guys.
- Goodbye, sweetheart.
Dad is a little nervous,
but he loves you very much.
Mom will be back tonight.
Goodbye, Darlene.
Why don't you let the dog pound
pick up the dogs?
Nobody was picking him up, and
someone had to.
Thank you.
This is the best one
and it's horrible.
- Can you do something with it?
- Yes, put it on the cover.
Cut out the text and add
one-line headings.
We're going to print tomorrow,
so hurry up.
- What else?
- Molly, give her the headlines.
I have written 5,000 words
about ecology,
and I've busted
my ass researching.
And you want me to cut it?
Doria, when you have
a disgusting photo,
It's published on the front page,
and it turns out I have one.
- What else?
- Barney, please.
I can't tell our
art director what to do
to make a disgusting photo
look good.
What the hell is the
Third World Film Festival?
Films from the
non-aligned nations.
A great Libyan classic?
I guess it's a joke.
Why are they all black?
- Because that's how they are in Libya.
- This is unbelievable.
Is Laos a non-aligned country?
Richard, let's stop with the witty remarks
about that festival.
You said you only
had half an hour.
I'm truly
baffled.
Why are they all
black or Asian?
Where are
Sweden and Denmark?
Sweden and Denmark
are not non-aligned.
Small countries with larger
white populations are neutral.
Countries with the largest
black populations are non-aligned.
That's how we know which small
countries we can invade.
- What do you think of the ad?
- I think it's great.
Because nobody's going to read it.
Leonard, check those photos.
My opportunity has finally arrived.
Cal, let's see your material.
Turn off the lights.
I deliberately used filtered light.
I wanted to bring it to life.
This overexposure
is also deliberate.
- I like that effect.
- Why don't you shut up?
"Aren't you interested in my technique?
" "No. Go back."
I am interested in
your technique, Cal.
What are you doing tonight?
Keep going.
Continue. This.
This. No.
This one. This one.
Not this one.
Stop. One backwards.
I think this could work
with a change in the center.
We're making a change,
and we cut it like this.
What are you doing?
You're encroaching on my space, Richard.
Don't you realize it
's a dead space?
That's not true, I staged the photo
so that he would be there.
Come on, I want this space,
I need this space.
Okay, we'll leave
that damn space alone.
But when they ask you
Remember what it was like to work for me .
I will do that.
I'll say, "Just before he died, he cropped
one of my photos correctly."
Give me back some of
my ecological text,
- And there would be two of us on your side.
- There would be too many of you.
Furthermore, nobody listens
to women.
- They'd think you were sleeping with me.
- You son of a bitch!
I thought you were the one who
was going to receive a gift,
What made you
lose your mind?
I haven't lost it. I just want
to make sure that if I die,
I will generate enough
guilt in my children.
Taxi!
Thank you.
Come on, don't be silly,
everything will be alright.
You can rest assured that
everything will be alright.
Julie!
- Is it ready?
- Ready.
- Is it okay?
- Yes, it's okay.
There have been no complications.
It was one of the
most boring operations I've ever seen.
Let's go.
Whose squirrel is that?
It's not a squirrel,
it's a hamster.
Richard bought it for the boys.
Do you like it?
No, I don't like
rodents.
He was the only student
in the biology class.
who liked to see
mice die.
Not out of malice,
of course,
But for me it meant
one less mouse in the world.
Left wing.
It is the most benign mole
that has ever been removed.
"Really, no danger?"
"No, Mahler was furious."
Oh really?
Why do you keep saying "seriously,"
it's your favorite phrase?
Why a transfusion?
To pretend
you've had surgery.
There are very seriously ill patients
waiting to occupy this bed,
And you are a
perfectly healthy man.
Really?
Am I really okay?
Of course you're fine, darling.
You really are fine.
Damn it, now I'm
buddy-buddy with a hamster.
Try not to scatter the wood shavings
all over the seat.
- I just vacuumed the car.
- I'm sorry.
You wretch!
Have you seen him?
Did you see what he almost
did to my car?
Jesus!
Damn!
I'm glad nothing
happened.
But it was a close call.
Did you see it?
- I meant the operation.
- Oh, that.
Me too. Last night I wasn't so
sure; things could have gotten complicated.
- Timmy, you're wonderful, thank you.
- You're welcome.
Would you like to end your day
sexually with a doctor?
Of course, you don't mind
parking on the street, do you?
Sorry, if you don't have
a garage it's best to leave it.
Oh well, maybe next time.
- Goodbye, Timmy.
- Goodbye.
- It might look nice with flowers.
- No.
Perhaps
a fascinator would suit you better.
I like flowers better.
Honestly, Richard, I can't
imagine a boyfriend
that she puts so much interest
in the dress.
It's because most
boyfriends
They don't try to dress in
their wife's clothes.
Keep it, it looks great on you.
- What are you doing?
- I'm drawing a caricature of you.
- Let me see it.
- You'll see it when I'm done.
Won't it be dangerous to be
married to you?
Oh, are you going to marry me?
- Why not?
- I don't remember asking you.
Didn't you say we'd get married
if I got pregnant?
- Are you pregnant?
- No.
Pick up the phone,
they're calling.
Say?
Complications have arisen,
it would be best if you came.
What kind of complications?
- Nothing serious, but I think...
- Where is it?
- On the eighth floor, in the ICU.
- I'm heading there.
Thank you.
- Is the ICU on the eighth floor?
- Yes.
- Where is that?
- Go up to the eighth floor.
Where on the eighth floor?
Follow the red line when
you exit the elevator.
Thank you.
I'll go with you to see him.
He'll be fine.
He is sleeping now, but he is
in a coma.
- And it looks awful.
- Okay.
- But he'll recover.
- Yes.
- Remember that and don't be impressed.
- Yes, he's in a coma.
But he responds well and is
constantly monitored.
- That's fine.
- Good.
- What do you mean by coma?
- Unconscious.
- What do I look like?
- Julie is unconscious.
I know, but I want to be okay.
Oh my God.
The heart works on its own.
It's an electrocardiogram.
Timmy has stopped breathing.
He hasn't stopped breathing,
he's in a coma.
Naturally, their breathing
is affected.
- He's stopped breathing, I saw it.
- If Richard were to stop breathing...
Julie, do you want to listen to me?
He knew he was going to die.
Isn't that funny? He told me so.
Julie, these are the machines.
If Richard were to stop breathing,
if his heart were to stop,
If his blood pressure dropped, they would know
at the surveillance center.
An alarm would sound,
and a resuscitation team
would be here in 20 seconds.
That's why he's here.
Anyone who
enters the ICU
He has a chance
of getting out alive.
I'm going to check the catheter,
Dr. Spector.
Can you accompany
Mrs. Messinger outside?
There's no need, she can stay.
Julie, Miss Shepherd.
Please don't hurt him.
It's just a catheter
to collect urine.
Don't worry,
you can't feel anything.
I'm sorry we didn't do it
more often.
Do you feel it?
I can't write that damn book,
work at the magazine,
and also make love whenever
you feel like it.
Doctor, this is Mr. Messinger's wedding ring .
Why don't you keep it, Julie?
- Julie?
- I can't.
I can't, maybe I should
see a psychiatrist.
Julie?
He'll be alright,
I promise.
I wasn't thinking about that.
- Isn't it terrible? It's terrible.
- Here.
- What's this?
- Her wedding ring.
His fingers were swollen,
hindering circulation.
Dr. Spector, if you're not
too busy,
I think you'll find this interesting.
Absence of corneal reflexes
and absence of pupillary reflexes.
What does it mean?
That he doesn't blink and his
pupils don't contract.
Urine output has been
drastically reduced.
It indicates kidney failure.
Sr. Messinger!
Can you try it?
I have a sore throat.
Richard!
- Richard!
- What's wrong, is he dying?
No, we're trying to get a reaction out of him.
Richard!
Richard!
Is this how they bring him out of a coma
in intensive care?
Screaming until he wakes up?
We do everything we can in
intensive care, Ms. Messinger.
Richard!
Richard!
Do you want to be a virgin
your whole life?
- Richard!
- Damn it!
I'm going to crush you if this
lasts all night.
Richard!
It's not very orthodox for you to be
here during the cures, Julie.
If you don't change your attitude,
it will be impossible to...
Timmy, what happened to you?
Whom?
Oh well, that was
bad luck.
- It happens to 1 in 20,000 patients.
- What?
- What happened to him?
- I'm trying to tell you, it's stupid.
- He reacted to the transfusion.
- What do you mean?
He reacted badly to the transfusion,
which almost never happens.
"I don't understand.
" "And why did he need a transfusion?"
What happened to him that made
him need a transfusion?
Well, the fact is that Mahler
accidentally cut an artery.
That happens sometimes.
So we gave Richard 500
cubic centimeters of blood,
and had an allergic reaction.
He suffered what we call
anaphylactic shock.
But we're changing his blood,
all his blood.
And as soon as we've
changed it all,
will experience a
surprising improvement.
I don't understand.
Do you mean
he's allergic to blood?
Well, you could call it that.
So why
are you changing it?
What are you replacing it
with, tomato juice?
How can it be explained that yesterday I was
allergic to blood and today I'm not?
Now that we know it
has that type of reaction,
We have done several
analyses to ensure
that we give him blood
that doesn't cause that reaction.
And now that he's dying, are you giving him
the right blood type?
No, I don't mean that.
We give him the same type as before,
from group O.
Except we've discovered that
it has a negative Rh factor,
So now we give it
blood type O Rh negative
instead of group
O Rh positive.
That's what you should
have done from the beginning.
Julie, Rh negative is very
rare in men.
I can't understand
how it happened.
But it can happen.
You said so yourself.
But Julie, it only happens in 1 out of every
20,000 transfusions.
Oh, very well, I understand now.
It's not worth worrying
about those few.
except that for me
it's not a matter of percentages.
I'm a good doctor, Julie.
I know I'm joking about it,
but I'm a good doctor.
Maybe it's not brilliant,
but not even
a brilliant doctor
I would have done analysis in
a situation like this.
Okay, Timmy.
You said he'd be all right.
Definitely. As soon as we do
the blood swap,
We will notice a great improvement.
In that case, I forgive you.
Richard forgives you.
Now forgive yourself,
and everyone's happy.
You're a good girl, Julie.
Although of course there is nothing
to forgive since I...
Well, never mind, I understand
what you mean.
What you need to do now
is find 20 people.
and convince them to
come and donate blood.
- With a negative Rh factor?
- No, any blood type will do.
It's to replace
the one he needs.
It needs to be replaced, so
we're asking the blood bank for a replacement.
and normally the ratio
is two to one.
That means 20 people.
Well, here's
one dollar eighty in coins.
Call the people you know.
To replace the blood
that caused the reaction?
- Julie, I think I've already...
- Just kidding.
- I just told you that...
- Please, don't tell me again.
Okay, I'm sorry.
A doctor who feels
guilty is a drag.
Although there's nothing
I should feel guilty about except...
Well, let's just leave it at that.
I understand you.
I'm going back to the ICU. See you
in an hour, okay?
- Okay.
- Very well.
Sue them, their case is terrible.
Are you talking to me?
It is a very clear case
of negligence.
I've heard everything.
I can recommend a lawyer.
Thank you, but I do
n't think it was ill will.
Doesn't he realize? It's
costing him dearly, isn't it?
I mean, it's up to you
to get the 20 donors.
Did you hear that bastard?
They're wrong about blood,
And now he has to return
the favor to the blood bank.
Demndelos, my dear.
If it really was an accident,
On many other occasions
it was not, it was negligence.
They're butchers.
But he should wait
until he is discharged.
Of course.
It's best not to anger them while
they have him in the hospital.
If she's not really lost.
Thank you, I
truly appreciate your interest.
Now I need to call
some donors, thank you.
He will not sue them.
- Yes?
- It's Julie, Richard is in a coma.
- I understand.
- He needs blood donors.
I'll be right there, Julie.
It was Julie Messinger,
Richard is in a coma.
Blood donors are needed.
That?
My God.
- Hello?
- Mom.
Julie, can you call back later?
I'm getting dressed.
Come to the hospital,
it's urgent.
Oh my God, I'm coming right away.
I just need to finish getting dressed.
Yes, the best doctors.
Julie.
Hold on a minute, Cal. Call everyone
you can think of, okay?
Thank God.
The ratio is two to one.
What I don't remember is
how many more donors I need.
Take her to the bar and get
her a coffee.
Okay, Julie, I'll call.
Don't worry.
Cal, I need many donors.
- Yes, I know.
- He reacts badly, that's why.
- They're changing his blood.
- I'll call everyone who has blood.
They're changing his blood
and he'll be fine.
I find it difficult to imagine
life without Richard.
I find it difficult to imagine
life without Richard.
Richard was...
He is...
the only man
I have ever loved.
Perhaps because he was the only
man who loved me.
Do you think that was the reason?
I don't think it
matters, Julie.
A wonderful time awaits us.
My mother said no.
She thinks no one
will want to go out with me.
Your mother is wrong.
Your mother doesn't know
how beautiful you are.
I tried a cleansing cream,
it was still visible, so I thought,
Fuck it, if I can't get
rid of it, I'll emphasize it.
So I took an
eyeliner pencil, darkened it,
and I transformed a depressing and
unsightly acne scar
in the beautiful detail
that you can now see.
It's a wonderful story, Audrey,
Now tell me how
you became blonde.
Just like you, Lorrie, with dye
and a pair of rubber gloves.
There's Julie.
- Julie, where have you been?
- I was...
- How are you?
- Fine. Thanks for coming.
Do you know my mother?
Mom, this is...
- Julie!
- Hello, Aunt Harriet.
I was at Sydney's house
and I came running.
You've been very kind to come.
Do you know my friend Audrey?
Hi, Julie.
Harriet, don't leave when
I'm talking to someone.
I turned around to talk to
someone, and as I turned back...
- Hi, Julie.
- Hi, Pamela.
- Thank you for coming.
- Don't talk nonsense.
Pamela, this is Aunt Harriet
and Uncle Eddie.
- Do you know my mother?
- Hello, nice to meet you.
She is Audrey Lebon
and she is Pamela Grossball.
Pamela Howell, I've married
a very rich man.
- I've stopped calling myself Grossball.
- And how are you doing?
Julie!
Will you
please pay attention to me?
Doug and I have
broken up, did you know?
Well, that's why I can't
speak on his behalf.
But I know him well enough
to know how he feels...
Will you please pay attention to me ?
Only God knows
how hard it was.
I mean, I endured
a lot of meetings.
A 48-hour marathon
over 6 weeks,
before we can
end it all.
It's wonderful.
Yes, it was wonderful,
but there were moments
in which I even had
hallucinations due to lack of sleep.
Will you please pay attention to me ?
- Audrey!
- Jessica!
How are you? You
look great.
It's my nose, they
fixed it.
It's very nice. Did they
cut it or something?
Amputee would be more accurate,
but in the end they gave it back to me.
Well, they didn't give it
all back to you, Jessica.
I remember it being a few centimeters
bigger.
Will you please pay attention to me ?
- Maybe by tipping over the desk.
- They wouldn't notice.
What needs to be done is
to start handing out the cards.
That's not exactly what
I should do.
There are a lot of people
walking around here,
Do you want to do it the right way
, or do you want to get their blood?
And then the leader of my group,
God bless him,
He turned to me and said,
"Liar!"
The only thing that's happening to you is that
you're facing adulthood.
He said, "Because you know that
once you're an adult,
" You can't
be a child again."
Well, and I started to cry.
And then the whole group
He came and surrounded me
and encouraged me
for about 25 minutes until
I was able to get back up.
- Have you had a transfusion?
- No.
- Have you had hepatitis?
- No.
Any sexually transmitted diseases?
No.
Just fill out
this form and wait
- to have them call your number.
- Okay.
Because you know very well
that never
Our relations had become strained .
We couldn't love each other like
two mature people,
because in fact we were
one person.
- Hi, Julie.
- Hi, Doug.
Hi Marcy,
how are you?
Okay, thanks, Doug.
Sorry, Julie. It was
lovely seeing you, Doug.
I agree, Marcy.
What did he tell you?
77!
Did he tell you that
he threw a stereo speaker at me?
$139.95?
Not even in a supermarket
we would be wasting
our time like that.
- Where's Julie?
- Ady, who called you?
It was me. Julie told me to
call everyone.
And that's what I did.
And I called Sid
immediately.
He is my son,
an otolaryngologist.
I'm sure Julie is
excited that Sid is coming.
Excuse me.
Have you ever
had a blood transfusion?
No.
- Have you had hepatitis?
- No, thank God.
Any sexually transmitted diseases?
How can I, if I've never
been to the tropics?
What I mean is that
I was physically afraid, Julie.
Julie!
Molly, you've been
very kind to come.
What the hell is wrong
with your cuckold husband?
Do you know Doug Burns?
Let me introduce you to my friend Molly.
- Are you married?
- Well, yes.
His cousin Sid is one of the best
ENT doctors in North America.
Believe me, he'll take a look
at Richard. Don't worry.
Number 79!
It's me, I'm coming.
Excuse me.
- Please come in.
- Have a seat.
If you need cotton,
shirts, suits,
blouses, dresses,
anything made of cotton,
Call me and I'll give you
a fabulous price.
- Number eighty!
- That's mine.
Well, I think my
time has come.
- I'll be back right away.
- He's absolutely charming.
Say what you want, but nothing is
as attractive as good manners.
A nice nose
is also important.
You'd have to forget
about your nose.
If you forget, others
will too.
I wonder if there will be any
shops in the lobby.
I would like them to bring up a snack
to help me through the wait.
Eighty-one!
If it had been an ashtray
or a plate,
But he threw away the
most expensive speaker I owned.
I find it detestable.
I suppose you'll get a divorce.
No.
- But we're separated.
- Shall we have dinner together tonight?
Have you ever
had a blood transfusion?
No.
Have you had hepatitis?
No.
Have you had any sexually transmitted diseases?
How would you classify syphilis?
I would classify it as venereal.
Listen, I just remembered,
yes, I did have hepatitis.
- Eighty-two!
- Oh, mine.
- Excuse me, I'll be right back.
- I'll be waiting here.
I was thinking of some
mixed nuts,
and some fruit
if available.
And some soft drinks.
Nurse, how timely!
Could you call the
lobby store?
and ask them to bring up
a variety of nuts,
and some fresh fruit,
if available.
And some soft drinks too,
please.
Have you received
any transfusions?
Have you had hepatitis or
sexually transmitted diseases?
What are you talking about?
Are you a donor?
I am the patient's mother-in-law, if
that's what you want to know.
Have you come to donate blood
or just to look?
How dare he!
Can you
please pay attention to me?
Can you
please pay attention to me?
Are any of you accompanying
Mr. Douglas Burns?
She has fainted and needs
someone to take her home.
Myself.
Okay, Matt, no
sudden movements.
It has to be gentle.
- Look.
- Stroke it very gently.
When will I be able to pick it up?
We'll try again tomorrow.
There's no need to go too fast.
Let's put it back in the cage.
Tomorrow we will take
the next step.
- Grab your cage and go to sleep.
- And my goodnight kiss?
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
- It's disconcerting.
- What?
How did you do it?
You're 12 years old and
you have everything under control.
I'm 24, but thanks.
I have to go and you
have to sleep.
- I'll see you tomorrow.
- Miranda, thank you very much.
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
You are a very cute girl.
In potential, but frankly,
right now you're too heavy.
They stare at you a lot because
you have a nice bust.
and you stand out above
the rest,
But you don't have to be vulgar
to get that kind of attention.
Like a virgin,
You do it to her 10 times and she
becomes an insatiable slut.
I just wanted an eleventh round.
Then I'll become frigid.
Timmy, I don't understand.
You said that when they changed
his blood he would recover.
First, the blood change
is not yet over,
And secondly...
Two apples, please.
And secondly, he is
responding very well.
- No, I don't want to.
- Are you sure?
Thank you.
Whatever you want.
If you're responding to change,
what's the complication?
- Coffee?
- Yes, thank you.
Well, firstly because
He has not yet come out of the coma.
- Milk?
- Just that.
Here you go.
There's Dr. Mahler.
- Can we sit down?
- Please.
Bleiweiss is running
some tests on him.
It seems to be, Mrs. Messinger,
that her husband's liver
already had some problems.
Do you mean it
wasn't the transfusion?
The transfusion undoubtedly
caused a reaction in him.
But that's already under control.
There's something more.
Although I wouldn't be surprised
at all to find out
- That one thing is related to the other.
- Not me.
Do you mean that first it was
his blood and now it's his liver?
What happens when someone comes in for
serious surgery?
Does it develop into a tumor?
I don't understand her.
- It was a joke.
- Good morning, gentlemen.
- Good morning.
- This is Dr. Bleiweiss, Julie.
Dr. Bleiweiss, this
is Julie Messinger.
We asked the doctor to
examine Richard
as soon as Dr. Mahler suspected
that something was wrong with his liver.
Dr. Bleiweiss is one
of the best hepatologists.
- And what's that?
- Liver specialist.
Of the various specialties
in medicine,
I chose the liver one.
Based on my experience
and the analyses performed,
I agree with you, Ralph.
Isn't it the liver?
I thought that was clear.
Dr. Bleiweiss is referring
to my previous diagnosis.
So the liver
is being attacked
by a powerful
external substance introduced into the blood
for approximately
the last 72 hours.
Does that mean the blood
attacked the liver?
Mrs. Messinger, that has
nothing to do with blood.
Why do we keep harping on about
the blood issue? It's over.
The transfusion reaction is no longer
part of the clinical picture.
Excuse me, it's difficult to follow
the clinical picture without instructions.
Ms. Messinger,
I understand your confusion.
We think, and I'm
almost certain of it,
that her husband had
a reaction to the anesthesia.
Or anesthesia?
Yes, to Halothane.
I've seen 4
similar reactions this year.
Unfortunately, anesthesiologists
are very fond of Halothane.
because it doesn't have any of
the usual side effects
- except one.
- Death.
Julie!
I think we should also
explain to Ms. Messinger
This anesthetic is
commonly used everywhere.
And reports indicate that
in situations like this
It only occurs in 1
out of every 10,000 cases.
It only occurs in 1
out of every 10,000 cases.
Ten thousand fewer cases of
transfusion reaction.
Well, guys,
you've got the upper hand.
So it doesn't surprise me
that they're always right.
Mrs. Messinger, please
try not to get too bitter.
He'll have time to
think about it later.
It's difficult for us to talk to you right now
.
Dr. Bleiweiss, I regret
that my husband came here
so that they could remove
the damn mole.
He is now in a coma due to
a blood transfusion.
and with a destroyed liver.
Here we go again
with the transfusion thing.
Yes, that's right, Ms. Messinger,
But hospital care
is only truly adequate
when a patient's life
is in danger.
Otherwise they are so poor,
that what needs to be done is
not to think about those who die,
but in those who survive.
Wait a minute, Irvin, I
Please let me
finish, Ralph.
And believe me, Mrs. Messinger,
Now the care
your husband will receive will be the best.
We're going to monitor him,
day and night.
until his liver
has recovered.
And how long do you think that
can last?
One week, two weeks,
the liver heals itself.
fortunately,
because
there is no possible cure for the liver.
So what does
a hepatologist do?
Anything you can,
Ms. Messinger.
A very pretty bouquet of carnations,
from our colleagues at the publishing house.
I have ham, turkey,
beef, liver...
Do you want one, Julie?
No, thank you, I'm not hungry.
Come on, you have to eat.
Try the turkey one.
It's really good.
How kind they have been.
Get well soon.
Annie McCarter.
Look, I'm going to eat
a ham one.
You need to eat something too
.
You haven't eaten
anything in two days.
I just can't, Cal.
Do you want to go
out to eat?
Yes, that's an excellent idea.
But not today, okay?
Maybe tomorrow.
Hi, Julie.
Hola, Emily.
- How are you?
- Fine.
How did you know?
Everyone knows it.
I'm sorry I couldn't come to donate blood yesterday .
But my kangaroo
got sick.
I didn't know
you were married.
Three times.
Three children.
How is Richard?
Is he as good in
bed as I am?
Better.
Glad to hear it.
Is there anything I can
do for you?
No, but thank you, future.
Julie!
Do you have a moment, please?
Julie, you need to bring
Richard's insurance policy tomorrow.
I want to know, well, the hospital
wants to know what it covers.
Relax, it has a damn
medical clause.
No matter what you destroy
now, it will cover it.
Oh, Julie, please.
Julie, is everything alright?
Great.
We were talking
about Richard's insurance.
It appears there are a few small
additional fees.
for destroying the
patient's liver
And the hospital doesn't want
to get caught out.
It's very difficult to talk to you.
Richard, they're gone now,
you can open your eyes.
Come on, Richard,
it's not funny anymore.
It was a joke at first,
but you're going too far now.
I'm sorry, believe me, whatever
I said, I'm sorry.
Now, look at me.
If you don't look at me, I swear
I'm going to ask for a divorce.
Richard, can you hear me?
I'm going to divorce you.
Mrs. Messinger,
did you call me?
No, excuse me, I was
talking to myself.
I'm going out.
I don't know where to go,
I need fresh air.
Can't you stay
home for once?
- I feel a little lonely.
- You have two children, right?
You wanted to have two children,
Well, let them
keep you company.
I can't stand
the damn noise.
Richard, just look at me,
And I won't say anything more about
your need for fresh air.
I will gag the children.
We'll go see Masters and Johnson
and we'll love each other madly.
And I'll spend the nights with you
in the bar of your choice.
Are you speaking to me,
Ms. Messinger?
No, I'm still talking to myself.
We've given it a name.
- What name?
- Richard II.
I like it.
Very well, go back
to bed, Richard II.
Come on, it's time to go to bed.
- Good evening, guys.
- Good evening.
Good evening, Richard II.
Good night.
Great, now that
we have your policy,
We can continue and
destroy your gallbladder.
- What?
- I was just kidding.
It was a bad joke, but I thought it
was better to get ahead of you.
I'm so sorry about yesterday
afternoon, Timmy.
- I acted like an idiot.
- Yes.
Ten.
- Sign this.
- What is it?
We're going to give him dialysis
and we need your signature.
What is dialysis?
You know his kidneys
aren't working properly yet.
Dialysis is a kind
of artificial kidney.
Come on, Julie, it's important
that we do it.
Why do you need
me to sign?
- Julie!
- Just a minute, Cal.
You see, it involves
surgery.
and we need authorization
before we can do it.
Please,
Mahler, Bleiweiss and Dr. Meyer will arrive any moment .
Who is Dr. Meyer?
Julie.
He's a kidney specialist.
Please, Cal.
His kidneys are fine, right?
Timmy, tell me that...
Julie is reacting
very well.
But his kidneys still
aren't working.
Do we already have the authorization?
No, not yet.
I'm having a hysterectomy
at 3 o'clock.
Excuse me, I have to go.
I have a potential coronary patient
waiting in my office.
for the past hour and a half.
- Call me if you want to see the photos.
- Okay.
The photos of the hyperemefroma?
No, some photos I took
in Puerto Rico.
- Dr. Meyer.
- Hello, Dr. Bleiweiss.
Mrs. Messinger, do you have
the authorization yet, Ralph?
Well, it seems not yet.
No, I haven't signed it yet,
Dr. Bleiweiss.
Sign it, Mrs. Messinger.
Unless you want to add
acute uremia problems
to her husband's list of complications .
Cal, take me out to eat,
I need to get out of here.
Where is Miranda?
- He won't be coming today.
- Is he feeling unwell?
It's not very good.
A Bloody Mary? With a little
tomato juice and no ice.
- Julie?
- Nothing.
Where is your mother?
She's waxing.
Where's yours?
- What?
- Nothing.
I thought you didn't drink
before eating.
And I don't drink, but
I haven't had breakfast today.
Try one of these rolls.
They're very good.
Hey, Cal, what's wrong?
What? Thank you, and two menus.
- Can I suggest something?
- No.
The
fastest Bloody Mary in town.
Have you deceived Richard?
No.
- And has he ever cheated on you?
- No.
How do you know?
How do you know if someone is cheating on you
if you don't catch them or they don't tell you?
Because I would know.
It's something wives know.
It's just like in the movies.
Men with silky
black hair in their jackets,
Mysterious calls,
things in pockets...
We'll let you know when
we've decided.
Very well, sir.
He only knows how to pronounce "monsieur".
Cal, have you had a fight with Miranda?
Yeah.
A magnificent meal, huh?
I'm glad I was able to get you away
from the stress of the hospital,
to drag you into the agony
of my personal life.
Waiter!
I want an omelet,
what do you want?
An omelet.
Two tortillas,
Two coffees and a Bloody Mary?
And take the menus.
It's... I don't know how to say it.
Is Miranda involved with someone?
Have you found out anything?
That?
How can I find out?
Find out just like they do
in the movies.
Yes, that's true.
How fast!
The bartender probably has
a bottle of juice in one hand.
and one of vodka in the other.
I must have ordered the only thing
she knows how to make.
Do you want to talk about it?
There's nothing to say.
We could put it to the test.
Order a daiquiri and see if it also
has tomato juice.
You know what I mean.
Do you want to talk
about Miranda?
And what about his infidelity?
Of course.
She's been having an affair with another man for a year .
And I find clumps of silky
black hair on his jacket
and things in their pockets.
I never thought that
meant anything.
It's difficult when it comes
to a brunette.
You don't know if she's cheating on you
or going bald.
Waiter, another house specialty
, please.
Cal, you're going to get drunk.
You can be sure.
Okay, who is it?
Do I know him?
Yes, I think so.
Do you want to tell me her name?
No, but I will because
I am a wonderful being.
Richard.
How did it take so long?
We've had to squeeze
more tomatoes.
- Richard what?
- Messinger.
Come on, Cal, I'm
serious.
Me too. Miranda
told me last night.
- What is this?
- Your tortilla, monsieur.
Listen, don't take offense,
I'm telling you this because
I'm interested in your career.
But the "n" of "monsieur"
is mute.
Thank you, sir,
I'm not offended.
But I find his strange
pronunciation of "monsieur" amusing.
Did Miranda tell you that Richard and she
Have they been involved
for a year?
Yeah.
He told me I had
to tell someone.
Because if Richard died,
only she would know.
And he didn't want that secret.
He said that when death is near,
it's harder to deceive.
and also that he's discovered
that he really likes you.
Said,
that when he closed his eyes,
he had seen Richard's face.
He said he loved her.
And he said, of course,
He felt bad about hurting me.
Oh my God, the tortilla
is going to get cold.
Julie.
It's cold, but very good.
Julie.
Yeah.
It's tough, isn't it?
I mean, what can you do?
when the guy who's been sleeping
with your girl for a year
Is he in the hospital in a coma?
I guess you do
what you did, Cal.
Pass the buck
to his wife.
Julie.
- Julie!
- Your tab, sir.
Get out of there!
Julie!
Please stand up.
- I need a taxi.
- You don't need one.
- I need a taxi!
- Come on, let's get out of here.
Will the taxi driver be okay?
He'll be fine, plus
he has 800 witnesses.
- I feel so bad.
- Shut up!
- Forgive me, I...
- It's my fault.
- Enough, shut up, I never...
- You have every right.
"I shouldn't have... come on, Julie, be quiet."
"What does that have to do with anything?"
I'll let Richard have them
during the holidays.
Except at Christmas, because I think
they have to be with me.
It's lucky that
they like Miranda.
It will be easier for them.
My God, why
did I tell you that?
No, don't worry.
I find it very interesting.
I thought he loved me.
Don't you find it interesting that
someone can deceive you like that?
Damn it, finish
your drink and get ready.
I'll pick you up at 8.
That?
I'm going to take you to a party.
I had a date today, but...
I don't think he'll show up.
- I can't, Cal.
- But you must.
They owe us a party.
For God's sake, Julie, let's stop
being mere puppets in his hands.
Richard and Miranda
owe us a party!
I can't, Cal, I have
a lot of things to do.
But thank you very much
for your invitation.
I'd better take a taxi
and go home.
Okay, I'll look for a taxi.
I don't like the way
you stop them.
Here, good sir,
keep the change.
Should I keep the change?
There are 30 cents missing.
Perfect, he's earned them.
Can you help her, ma'am?
I would like to see my mother.
My dear, if Richard hasn't died,
or worsened,
Do you want to tell me what's wrong?
It's useless for me to try to guess.
I just wanted to see you.
Will it take long, Mrs. Wallman?
I have an upper lip
in the next room.
Okay, do the lip.
I'll let her know when I'm ready
for the other thigh.
Dear, she's reacting
to what's happened in the last few days.
You've been building up
a lot of tension. You know.
Mother.
Yeah?
I feel... so bad.
Of course.
How else would you feel, darling?
Let me tell you something. Why don't you let
them fix your hair?
Will you get a facial and
a manicure?
It will relax you, and something
as simple as that.
It is incredibly effective
at lifting your spirits.
It may seem frivolous,
but I firmly believe,
which together with prayer,
Getting dressed up is a woman's greatest comfort.
Mother.
Yeah?
Mother!
Dear, you should
use other words
in addition to "mother"
to communicate with me.
I am not very well versed in
these primitive languages.
What do I have to do?
What do you have to do
about what?
Try to finish the sentence.
What can I do
to feel better?
I can't stand feeling like this.
I've already told you what
I think you should do,
Why don't you try it?
It won't work. Tell me
something else I can do.
I can't think of
anything else, Julie.
She has beautiful, well-formed feet
.
I'd have to see the feet
that pass by here.
Calluses, bunions, the second toe
longer than the first,
calloused heels...
Women don't realize it
that the feet are
also part of the body.
You'd be surprised to know to
what extent ugly feet
can affect a man.
I'm sorry, Julie, this
is difficult for me to say,
But if you want to know why
I did it, it's because...
Julie, I couldn't stand your feet.
...and as soon as they put on shoes
that don't fit,
Then they do remember
the feet.
Mr. Paul, I don't know if
you'll approve of this,
The lute might be
more appropriate,
But I would like you to hear it
once with the zither.
Go ahead, every sound you
introduce into Shakespeare
It's a great contribution.
Miranda!
Come on, everyone be quiet!
I don't think I know music,
not even with the lute.
Well, try "And he will
never return," he knows that one.
Yeah.
Ed, give him the ticket for
"And He Will Never Return."
- Okay.
- Silence!
Thought, affliction, passion,
one's own hell,
She prefers favor
and beauty.
Okay, very good, Miranda.
You see, Tom, a magnificent sound,
It's very oriental,
But can we talk
for a moment?
What's the point of an oriental sound in
a story set in Denmark?
But I didn't know you.
I'm Matt, I'm Nick.
I mean,
if I had met you,
But I didn't meet you personally
until it happened.
Would things have been so different
if you had met me?
Of course, believe me.
Do you know if Richard?
Does Richard plan to stay
married to me?
Don't know.
Said...
He asked me if I wanted
to marry him.
He said that if I wanted,
he would ask for a divorce.
But I didn't know what to do.
I'm not sure.
That's a real problem.
We need to think about it very carefully.
before taking
such an important step.
Whatever it is, I'll be there
for it.
Waiting to hear your decision.
Julie, I'm sorry.
I know you hate me,
I feel bad that you're doing it,
Because I care about you.
Of course, you care about me a lot,
don't you?
You can appreciate
everyone.
Ultimately,
everyone's life is in your hands.
Cal's, Richard's,
mine...
When you have power you can
afford to be generous.
But I want you to know,
that if it is ever within
my power to hurt you,
I'm going to do it for you.
I will break you
those cute little teeth
of a 12-year-old girl.
No, I'm not Miranda.
I've changed my mind.
They owe us a party.
You look beautiful, Julie.
Why didn't you tell me?
Here, have a drink.
Count to one hundred
and I'll be ready.
Look closely, Tom,
This is who I am.
Do you still want me for your wife?
The truth is, nobody wants me.
Stay still, don't move,
just as you are.
I won't be able to hold on
much longer.
Yes, you can.
I'm going to make you beautiful.
Make me beautiful!
That is.
Keep going, very well.
- Make me beautiful.
- That's it, keep going.
Give me the bottle.
That's it, keep going.
It keeps going around.
Okay, come on,
take off your top.
No! I'm almost naked.
- Perfect.
- No, I don't want to go out naked.
Don't cover up, no one
but me is going to see them.
Come on, that's it.
- Wait. Stay there.
- What's that?
A snapshot.
I want to see how the
lighting is.
Very well, that way you won't be able to keep
the negatives and blackmail me.
What if you take off
your top?
- No.
- Take it all off.
No, I don't want to take it off.
Don't you want to see what
you'd look like on a cover?
Very good.
Come here.
Hey, I feel fantastic.
I admit that I look a lot like
a naked woman.
- Lie down on the rug.
- What?
Have you lie down on
the rug.
Now point your
nose at the ceiling.
And now close your eyes.
Exactly, hold that pose.
Well.
- Yes?
- What does this mean?
This is called establishing
a relationship with the model.
And this...
It's called developing a close
working relationship.
Look closely, Tom,
- What?
- Nothing.
You're beautiful, Julie.
You're beautiful, Julie.
You're beautiful, Julie.
Beautiful.
- Really?
- The prettiest girl ever...
I have photographed.
Tell me we're doing something
wrong so I can enjoy it.
That?
Do you want to stop saying "what"?
- Can you stay still?
- I am.
- And be silent for a moment?
- Of course.
If you want, I'll leave and come back
when you're finished.
I don't understand.
Many men
lose their erection
when they are going to make love
with a new woman.
Maybe, but not me.
For years I've only had
relationships with new women.
Damn!
I have the impression that
it's not going very well.
Damn it, Julie, I'm going
to do it to you even if it means...
...late all night.
No, stop!
- I haven't even started yet.
- I said stop!
I swear to God, this
has never happened to me before.
Damn it, it's not
going to happen to me now.
Cal, don't feel bad,
it can happen to anyone.
Not me.
This has never
happened to me before.
Well, it's happened to me.
It never happened to me with, if you'll excuse
my name, Richard,
But I assure you it's happened to me
with other men.
Rather,
it has happened to other men with me.
Maybe it's my fault.
"Julie Wallman, give it a try,
instant impotence guaranteed."
Mom, where were you?
- I went to a party.
- Is Dad feeling better?
Not yet,
But she will be because Mom didn't
have a good time at the party.
If my father dies, will I still receive
my weekly allowance?
Will you shut up and let me
sleep, you idiot?
- He never lets me sleep.
- I'm the one who doesn't let you sleep.
Nobody lets me sleep.
Look, you've woken up
Richard II.
You woke him up because
you shout when you speak.
- I don't shout.
- Shut up already.
I'm the one who
woke him up.
He wanted me to call Bobby Clyde
to see Richard,
But he wouldn't listen to me.
"Maybe he'll listen to you.
" Bobby Clyde is crazy.
Have you seen your agent?
- My agent?
- I'm not cold, nor insensitive,
But I think about the boys,
And you have to prepare
for the worst.
Fortunately, it's
a good time
to convert some
of your actions.
Do you still have the deACT ones I
gave you for your wedding?
No, not anymore.
Not anymore?
No, I'm sorry, Uncle Howard,
We sold the ones you gave us
a few years ago.
Did you sell them?
I tried to tell him, Howard,
but he doesn't know anything about business.
Why?
Why did you sell them?
Julie, Richard's tests are finished .
If you want, you can
see him now.
Thank you. Excuse me.
But did you have to sell them?
I will never divorce you.
Never.
And I'll humiliate you
throughout the city.
I'll tell everyone
I posed nude for Cal.
And everyone will think
I slept with him.
And I would do it if I had
the opportunity.
And I hate you.
I hate you for what...
Julie.
He's recovering,
really.
Calm down,
he'll be fine soon.
Can you walk me home?
- Are you feeling better?
- A little dizzy.
Hey Julie, if you think you're going
to throw up, let me know beforehand.
I don't mean to be rude,
but the car is white and...
Timmy, maybe it's best
if I get off.
That way your car will be safe.
And I'll be able to vomit
without feeling guilty.
Don't be silly, come to my house.
I'll take a look at you.
I'll vomit on your carpet.
Never mind, I don't have
to drive my carpet.
- How's it going?
- Fine, thanks.
Mrs. Rayner called,
Isn't Marian there?
No, he won't go home until
all the shops have closed.
What have you eaten today?
- Nothing.
- Seriously, what have you eaten?
Nothing.
- Why, are you not feeling well?
- Oh yes.
Only yesterday Cal revealed to me
Richard has been involved with Miranda
for a year.
And Miranda told me that Richard
wanted to marry her,
but she didn't
know what to do.
And then Caly and I...
Well, we drank more
than we should have.
And that must have
put me off my appetite.
Julie, listen to me carefully.
There is one thing
I am sure of.
Richard doesn't want to marry
Miranda.
I mean, she'll believe
he wants to marry her.
because Richard is
an incurable romantic.
For him, everything has
to be love.
What's happening?
So you knew?
Sure, Richard told me.
How long have you known that?
- Since it started.
- You've known for a year?
- Julie.
- Does everyone know?
No, of course not.
Julie, Richard loves you.
He needs you.
That's why he's so careful.
So that you don't discover
the others,
- Because she doesn't want anything to change...
- What other things?
- Julie, let me...
- What other ones?
- There aren't any others.
- Timmy, you said "others".
That means there are others.
What others?
"You're impossible to talk to."
"You'll have to tell me that, you bastard."
I need to know.
What other ones?
Don't yell at me, and don't tell me
what to say!
Besides, I don't have
to tell you anything!
Richard is my friend
and my patient!
I must be loyal to him
and not to a jealous wife,
who after seven years,
She has suddenly discovered that something
is wrong with her damn marriage!
You're right.
You're right, you're doing the right thing
by being loyal to Richard.
I admire loyalty
when I see it.
Well, I didn't mean
to be so harsh.
You had the right to say
what you thought.
I mean, what I said
might have been okay,
But the tone, I've been too
harsh speaking.
You have always been
very kind to me.
- Kind to me and loyal to Richard.
- Excuse me.
I have to answer.
It could be an emergency.
Mrs. Reyner
called again. 8720425.
This Mrs. Reyner calls
every twenty minutes.
I like you a lot,
really, I am...
- I like you a lot too.
- Yes, you know that.
- Yes, I notice.
- Thank you.
- Can you do me a favor?
- Sure.
Can you hand me that phone?
I hate t-shirts,
- But when you sweat like I do...
- They work very well.
Can you bring me the phone? It's on
the table. Unplug it and pass it to me.
That woman won't stop calling
until I call her.
- Have you found it?
- Yes.
You just have to unplug it.
Shit!
You can plug it into
that wall over there.
- Here?
- Yes.
No, not that one,
the other one.
That's how it is.
- It's done.
- Did you plug it in?
Great. You need to make sure
it's okay.
OK?
You need to plug it in. I have no
signal; it's not plugged in properly.
- And now?
- Yes, that's it, it's done.
Mrs. Reyner, please.
I am Dr. Spector.
- Dr. Spector.
- What's wrong, Mrs. Reyner?
I'm in terrible pain and haven't been
able to sleep all night.
- I can't eat...
- Have you taken your temperature?
- Yes, I did it and it was registering...
- What was the reading?
- 36.6.
- 36.6?
- Yes.
- Well, that's very good.
- But it still hurts.
- Yes.
- When did the pain start?
- I wouldn't know how to explain it.
Calm down.
Although
she's had that pain for quite some time, hasn't she?
- Yes, I can't eat.
- I understand.
And has the pain moved
from right to left?
- The truth is, I feel a twinge...
- Oh my God, Julie.
Excuse me, Mrs. Reyner,
this is my daughter, Julie.
Don't hang up, please,
I'm going to see if your mother is coming.
Julie, do me a favor,
Can you hang those pants
on the back of the sofa?
They are extremely expensive.
Thank you.
Hello?
- Excuse me, doctor.
- Yes, Mrs. Reyner.
You're supposed to
be my doctor.
Excuse me, Ms. Reyner,
could you wait a minute?
Thank you, Mrs. Reyner.
- Were you able to do it?
- Yes.
Hello, Ms. Reyner.
- Have you been running?
- No, I haven't been running.
I dropped something.
- He doesn't listen to me, doctor.
- Right.
And this pain continues to bother me
and I still can't sleep.
Were you telling me that the pain
It has shifted to the left
but what remains in
the center of the abdomen?
First it was on the right,
then on the left,
Oh my God.
No, Mrs. Reyner, he's my dog,
my dog Banwitch.
It's about my dog who
's misbehaving.
Quiet Bandwitch.
Hey, could you call me
back later?
Do you think it could
be appendicitis?
I don't think it's appendicitis.
I advise you to put
some ice on it.
- Ice?
- Yes.
But what do you mean, ice?
I'm telling you that...
Yes, Mrs. Reyner, above
all, don't eat anything.
Call me if your temperature rises .
- Yes
.
Hello?
Dr. Spector?
- Darling.
- Darling?
Darlene.
- Darlene?
- Yes, coffee in the living room, Darlene.
You see, she is my servant Darlene.
I wanted to know where
they served coffee.
- Ah.
- What?
When should I call him?
- Call me at ten.
- At ten? Where?
Very good.
- Dr. Spector?
- I'll call her.
Where to?
- Hello?
- Or better yet, call me.
He wants to clear things up once and for all.
I have to hang up, I have an emergency.
Come here. Oh my God,
I hit your nose.
I'm sorry.
I think we can say
it's gastroenteritis.
Have only tea and toast,
and come to the appointment on Tuesday
at two o'clock.
Goodbye, Mrs. Reyner.
Can I help you, darling?
I couldn't quite make up my mind
, but in the end I bought everything.
So when I decide
what I want,
I will return the rest.
- Oh, hi, Julie.
- Hi.
How is Richard?
How is Richard?
Sick.
Yeah.
But is it better?
She's getting much better,
my dear, much better.
Well, now that you're here,
I'll walk Julie home.
Let's go.
I'll be back soon.
Be quiet!
Monday, September 3rd.
Three times.
Reg?
Regular.
A.L.
Audrey Lebon.
Acne. Now it marks Ilona Massey's beauty .
Food.
Three times.
Post?
Posterior?
Three times later.
Jessica Widner.
Well, I guess that must be
better than looking at his nose.
Only twice with Doria?
And regular? Well, on Mondays,
you know.
Marcy Bums, posterior?
I never imagined that Marcy
would agree to do it like that.
My God!
Once Marlen was
at lunchtime.
Well, I guess they had
time while she was eating.
Three times, regular.
Miranda Graham.
Entre Marcy Burns
y Marian Spector.
Richard, you deceived us all.
- A.L.
- Audrey Levon.
- That black dot means...
- Of course, the beauty mark.
It really has a
fantastic system, doesn't it?
Once you get the hang of it,
you don't even need initials.
- M.B.
- Marcy Bums.
Exactly, the eyelashes.
M. S?
Oh my God,
Marian Spector!
Why not?
It was there.
- MG Miranda.
- Yes.
So with Marian,
Audrey, Lory? Doria,
and a group too large
to be mentioned.
The great lover!
The great lover
of young ladies!
Undecided between breaking a heart
from the art director
who loved them all,
and the simple photographer
who wanted her for his wife.
Miranda Graham ends up
being just another one
in the most comprehensive conquest agenda
in New York.
Look, Friday, April 8th,
5 PM.
Thrice.
- R.e.G?
- Reg.
Regular.
That's why you wanted her here today.
You really are a bit of a vixen
in your own way, aren't you, Julie?
I've been thinking
about whether she was a slut or not.
And I've decided that
it doesn't matter.
All my life I've been
"poor Julie",
And that ends up being quite
a credential over time.
There's poor Julie,
she's a good girl.
Miranda had been having an affair with my husband
for a year, and at the same time,
She often had dinner with us
and lived with another man.
He shared his time with me,
he shared his love with me,
And I think he should share
his infidelity with me.
If that disqualifies me
as a good girl,
Perfect, you have the right
to think I'm a slut.
My God! Hell does not have
the fury of a scorned woman.
It's true.
I don't want to be the
angriest woman in hell.
No, I'm not going to tell him.
- What are you implying?
- I'm not going to tell him.
Are you going to let him think that she was
Richard's great love?
- You can't do it.
- Yes, I can.
Damn it, I
'll tell him myself.
Listen, I won't let
him think that.
He's ridiculed me
for a year.
It's about time
she knew what it feels like.
Go ahead, Cal.
My God.
It seems that hell does not have
the fury of a scorned woman.
Especially if it's a man.
I would like to say goodbye.
It has been a pleasure for me
to have so much company.
The last time my Abbey
was here,
I sat alone
for three weeks.
I will certainly
miss you all.
Had I known he
was being discharged today,
I would have brought some beers
to celebrate.
Thank you, but
I don't want to celebrate yet.
When you're Jewish like me,
You don't spend the money until
you have it in your hand.
I never thought that was a
typically Jewish trait, Mrs. Gold.
I do.
I've always thought it was
a typically Jewish trait,
And I like it.
But how were we supposed
to know, Mother?
We've never been
particularly Jewish.
We've never been
anything special.
Except for groomed ones.
Look at the monitor.
What's happening?
It has stopped giving a signal.
Help me lift it.
That's it.
Very well. Any sign?
No, it remains the same.
Why did you do this to me?
I haven't done anything to you,
Miranda.
I told Cal the same
thing you did.
And Cal told you the same thing
he told me.
- Do you want me to give you compression?
- Just a moment.
- Here you go, doctor.
- Okay.
Prepare 10 cubic centimeters
of calcium glutamate.
Calcium glutamate.
He's not responding, doctor,
he's still the same.
- Pupils?
- The pupils react.
Dr. Spector, report
to the eighth floor!
Richard!
Es Richard!
Mrs. Messinger, you can't
come in now, it's an emergency.
Prepared.
- Reduce to 40 watts per second.
- Charge!
Everyone out.
Three, two, one.
- Very well, we'll give another shock.
- Here you go.
- Set the load to 41 watts.
- Charge!
Ready.
Three, two, one.
- Timmy.
- Julie, keep this for me.
- Okay, let's continue, take his pulse.
- There's no pulse, doctor.
What happened?
He suffered a pulmonary embolism
which causes a problem
in the fistula.
We've been trying for over half an
hour.
We were unable to revive him.
Take him to the X-ray department and have
a pulmonary angiogram done.
Okay, but we need
to hurry.
Are you ready?
I'll make a note of it.
Do you want me to replace you?
- Yes, very good.
- Okay, one, two, three.
Carefully.
Stand back.
Timmy.
Stay, Julie, you can't
go into lightning.
Will he live?
We don't know yet, Ms. Messinger,
stay here.
What happened, Julie?
He is dying.
What are they doing to him now?
He's in the
X-ray room.
So there is still
one possibility.
Do you want me to leave, Julie?
No.
Don't go, it would be absurd.
This is the first time
I've seen someone die.
It's really tough.
All that effort just
to live one more minute.
Just to breathe again.
So it doesn't matter
who I hook up with,
or how many times,
or the feelings
of the person who was hurt.
I hope he lives.
They say the
longer they take, the better.
Yes, it's a good sign
that they're taking so long.
How long has it been?
Almost an hour.
That's it?
Is he dead?
Sra. Messinger.
Well, in my opinion,
I think I should
sell this place.
and buy a small house
in Scarsdale.
Where are you going?
Can I come with you?
No, mother.