Tuiskoms (2025) s01e05 Episode Script

1
It's a bit stalkerish.
What'll you say to him?
I don't know.
I just have to…
Declare your undying love?
You are melodramatic.
You wouldn't be here
if it means nothing.
It's… complex.
You like him.
He likes you.
It's actually quite simple.
That's what you said about the restaurant
and look where we are.
Fleur!
Why are you naked?
It's…
how I do yoga.
-A child lives here.
-Evan's asleep. I'm not crazy.
I'll see you at the shop.
No, wait. What…
What's wrong?
You can turn around, by the way.
Why are you here?
I just wanted to…
You kissed me without me wanting it--
-We all know that by now.
-And…
then you told me about your wife…
And it's all I could think of all night.
Because you feel sorry for me? Yeah.
Because I like you.
Everything inside me screams
I shouldn't, but you are caring and…
kind and funny.
What are you trying to say?
I'm…
I'm sorry for what I said
about your marriage.
It was unfair.
Thank you.
And now I have no idea what to do next.
Have dinner with me.
Just a meal and…
let's see what happens.
We can.
Great.
May I continue?
Wait until I'm in my car.
You should give it a try.
It's quite liberating.
Is it zombies?
Bongiwe Banisi is coming to Knysna!
Who is that?
The best comic book writer
in the country.
Her Legions of Modjadji is epic!
When is it?
Three weeks time
at the Knysna Comic Book Fair.
She's exhibiting,
and there's an interview.
We have to go!
-Do you know what?
-What?
We should show her our comic.
No.
No, it's not ready yet.
The story isn't tight enough yet.
-The middle is--
-Yes, we'll fix it.
Even if it's just a rough first draft.
I mean, imagine if she likes it.
Imagine if we could publish it
under her label.
Please?
Please.
Then we'll have to work hard.
We'll make it. Don't worry.
Wendy's doing the flowers
for Elsa's wedding.
-Aren't they beautiful?
-They are.
I'm sorry, but where is this castle?
My crazy daughter found the place.
Since childhood she loved
princesses and knights,
and King Arthur and Robin Hood.
I don't know where she gets it from.
Paul says he didn't drop her at birth,
but I wonder…
I'm just on my way to Knysna
but I'll see you at 7:00
at the restaurant.
We're going on a date.
Anyone have a problem with that?
Mari?
Great.
Can't wait for tonight.
Couldn't you hold on a little longer?
What did you win?
Mari, you too?
You were so worried about Werner
not keeping his hands to himself.
There's hope and reality, dear.
And I'm a pensioner.
Come on, Gran.
I'd say old and desperate,
but other than that, fine.
Thank you.
I know this is
unconventional and unusual, but…
Isn't that our family motto?
Fleur…
what is my greatest wish in life?
To kidnap Harry Styles
and lock him in your room?
Besides that, I also want you to be happy.
Yes, Andre Smit was my father
and your husband,
but… he's not here anymore.
So, go and have fun.
And so what if everything flames out,
and you are unemployed again.
We've been through worse.
Thank you, Eeyore.
I won't be back too late.
Yes.
Hello, my darling.
Call me.
Fleur, I'm…
-No, we all have a history.
-Yes, but…
I want you to know,
this isn't just another date for me.
-I won't--
-Give me flowers in the morning?
No.
I just want to get to know you.
What do you want to know?
Tell me about Andre.
I'll tell you about Naomi. It's…
It's better that we know
than have them come between us.
I met Andre while he was drowning
in the sea.
He tried to surf on his own.
It was just arms and legs.
You don't have to walk
all the way to the door.
Or is it part of your routine?
What do you mean?
Thank you for a lovely evening.
Yes, it was.
Okay, now I'm a little self-conscious
because I want to kiss you,
but I don't want it to feel like a move--
Something like that?
Something like that.
Can I see you again?
After work.
At work I'll be professional,
and if it doesn't work out,
nothing will happen.
I promise you,
but I want to see you again.
That would be nice.
Enjoy your evening.
So, how was your evening?
Surprising.
Isn't that what you wanted?
Yes.
It is.
Over the next few weeks,
Fleur and Werner saw each other
regularly after hours.
Top Gun, 43… no, 44 times.
No! You can't.
Come on! It's a classic.
But at a certain age, you want more
than just restaurants and roses.
-Whoa! No!
-And she gets it on the river!
And family and friends
are just as important.
You lost. Accept it.
Abigail and Kelly liked Werner,
and Fleur was surprised
at how comfortable everything was.
It was at least not just comfortable.
For the first time in a long time,
Fleur was almost open to the idea again.
I think… we should… stop.
Yes, we should.
We really should stop.
I don't want to…
I mean, obviously…
I haven't… I haven't since Andre.
There's no pressure.
I mean, you're hot,
but there's no pressure.
Thank you.
So, completely off topic…
My dad invited me to dinner
with him and Lucy.
Would you like to join me?
Anytime.
It'll be nice.
Let's go with that.
I need to get home.
Sorry. I'm not here.
Don't worry. The old people are tired.
You've been in the studio all night again.
How is your school work?
Everything's fine. Don't worry.
I'm off to bed.
FYI, the two of you making out
like teenagers… gross.
Adorable, but gross.
The flowers are ridiculous.
I want your future stepmother
to like me.
You're not funny.
That would be hilarious.
More beans, my angel?
-It's delicious. Thank you.
-Here you go.
Don't worry, Fleur.
I'm taking good care of your father.
This old Yellowwood is eating me
out of house.
-Hey.
-Sorry, what?
Doesn't he remind you
of the old Yellowwoods in the forest?
Proud, tall, majestic, wise.
Yes.
I saw your latest arrangement on Insta.
It's amazing.
Thank you.
So…
Fleur…
You know Lucy and I have been together
for over a year now, and…
-As Plato said in his Symposium--
-Dad.
Not tonight.
What's going on?
I asked her to marry me.
No. Excuse me. I'm sorry…
That's great! Congratulations.
I'm so glad we're family now, and please,
see me as a younger sister
and not a stepmother.
-Okay.
-I'll get the ring.
Dad, the divorce
hasn't even been finalized.
Well, we're not in a hurry.
But on the other hand, why wait?
I want to be with her forever.
I love her.
He had it made for me. Isn't it gorgeous?
Yes. It's beautiful.
-Let me see.
-Yes.
-More wine?
-Yes, please.
There we go.
Fleur, wait.
Of all the clichés in the world,
he walked into this one.
How stupid can he be?
She'll grow tired of him
and throw him out.
They look very much in love.
-Don't tell me you think it's a good idea.
-There's nothing you can do.
So keep quiet and watch him
make the mistake of his life?
They won't listen to you. Let him be.
The old Yellowwood looks happy.
Yes, I should've known
that would be your argument.
-What does that mean?
-You know what I mean.
Great, you're unreasonable,
now you're attacking me.
He's marrying a 30-year-old!
Surely it sounds like a mistake?
Things change. Life goes on.
You can either whine about it
or accept it.
Whine?
-Rather keep quiet.
Mom?
Mom!
How was your evening?
Dad…
and Lucy are engaged.
Mom, I know the two of you are not
necessarily in the best place
but can you please talk to him?
It's ridiculous, isn't it?
Well, if he's happy, that's that.
Are you okay with this?
-Mom, he can't just--
-Why not?
Please, don't say that.
My editor sent notes.
Was there anything else?
Clearly, I'm the last sane person
on earth.
I'm sorry. Hey! It's just me!
Relax! It's just me.
It's okay.
-I'm armed!
-Whoa!
No! It's okay!
Get away from my daughter!
Mom! It's just Werner! Put the gun down!
Okay.
Since when do you have a gun?!
My revolver is always in my drawer.
Can everyone just go to bed, please?
Okay. Goodnight, guys.
Next time, hide under the bed.
Yes, Mom.
-What?
-Not what I was expecting.
But what are you doing here?
I was insensitive.
I-- I didn't mean
to disrespect your feelings.
Don't worry.
Clearly, it's just me
struggling with this.
That's understandable.
Are we okay?
-People argue.
-Yes.
Especially when…
Especially when?
Goodnight.
Especially when what?
Especially when…
When it means something.
TWO WEEKS LATER
Were--
Were you here all night?
-I thought you'd gone to school.
-It's a mess.
I'm not done colouring in yet.
It needs to be printed.
Leave it.
Just go to the festival tomorrow
and enjoy it.
No, Mom! We have to show it to Bongiwe.
-There will always be another chance.
-This is our chance!
What don't you understand!?
You're writing maths.
Get dressed.
We'll look at it this afternoon.
-I'm just--
-Kelly, school. Now.
Dad would've understood.
Thanks for absolutely nothing.
-When are you going to the castle?
-This afternoon.
I never thought
Elsa would ever get married.
You're telling me!
Listen.
Jonathan asked
if he could bring Lucy with him.
It was all last minute.
I didn't really want to say yes, but he…
-He begged me, so I--
-No problem.
Are you sure?
We won't have a repeat of the exhibition?
It's my daughter's wedding.
I can behave myself, Mari.
I wanted to ask
if I could also bring someone.
Who?
A friend. May I?
Of course you can.
That's great.
It's about time
you get back on the horse.
Gift said you were sick.
I lied.
What's that?
Soup.
You're sweet.
Kelly overestimated her capabilities.
I'm trying to finish the comic
before tomorrow.
Can I help?
-Can you paint?
-I can follow instructions.
Please.
Nick!
Nick!
So, I was thinking last night…
Bongiwe is a goddess.
And now we want to show her
stupid stories.
We worked our asses off for this.
Yes, and I like it,
but it's not very original.
So, can we just leave it?
No, Evan. It's an amazing story.
The intertextuality, the worlds.
It is original.
You know the story too well.
But if someone hasn't read it--
Where's the…
Where--
I'm going to kill my mother!
She wasted her talent,
now she's taking it out on me!
It's my comic!
It's our comic.
Where is my comic? Give it back!
If you calm down,
I can give you your first copy.
I finished the panels and had it printed.
I also… helped.
Yes, kind of.
Now suddenly.
-It's amazing.
-Let me have a look.
Look here.
Come with me.
I want to show you something.
It's our work.
My grandmother experimented for years
with different colours of Proteas.
She had always wanted a unique flower.
One that was only hers.
Did she succeed?
Not entirely.
I continued with it
after my grandmother passed away.
But it's a slow process.
If you graft two Proteas together,
it could take years to bloom.
Years.
Like I said, it's a long-term process.
If you're lucky.
It has green leaves.
Speckled-green.
My grandmother was a Wimbledon fan.
I thought it was fitting.
Protea Avia.
I wanted you to have the first one.
It's… unique.
Like you.
Werner, it's…
Thank you.
Thank you for everything.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Are you okay?
Yes.
Come on!
Come on, please!
No!
Stop.
Stop, wait. Wait!
I can't.
Is something wrong?
Fleur, what… What's wrong?
Fleur, you can't keep doing this.
Just keep quiet.
You want him, Fleur. You need him.
Things change. Accept it.
Can everyone just stop saying that?!
Leave me alone! Just go away!
Thank you.
Fleur.
Can we… please not talk about it now?
You don't have to explain.
I just want to say it again. I…
I'll never pressure you.
You know that, right?
Yes.
Come. Let's go and just enjoy the wedding.
-Let's meet and greet. Leave the comic.
-No.
-Please, let's just leave it.
-No, Evan. She'll love it.
What?
I'm just checking to see
if we've come through a wormhole
and if there's a rift
in the space-time continuum.
-What is this place?
-I have no idea.
-Hello.
-Hi, Dad.
You're early.
Isn't it magical?
I've always wanted to stay in a castle.
My Abelard.
Good afternoon.
And congratulations on your engagement.
Thank you.
Are you staying over?
Yes, why would we drive back at night?
Of course.
That makes sense.
See you at the wedding.
Can we have a quick chat?
What the hell is this? What are you doing?
Nick admires my books, and I, his body.
Since when?
-It's a mess. It's a total mess!
-What's wrong?
-Mari? Come!
-I…
I'm sorry, Elsa. I'm so sorry!
The smoothie just slipped.
I don't have the time or the fabric
to replace this panel.
No need to wear a traditional
wedding dress these days.
It was my grandmother's dress!
My grandmother!
It's all I've ever wanted to wear.
That's it. The wedding's off.
Don't be ridiculous, Elsa!
I'm not getting married, Mom!
Now you listen to me very carefully.
Everyone is here, family from Australia.
It's costing your dad a fortune.
You have a man who wants to marry you!
-Please--
-What if we…
What if we transform the entire dress
into a bouquet?
But…
Where will you get the flowers from?
Elsa, meet us in the reception hall
in 15 minutes.
Come!
I swear, this is the coolest thing
I've ever done.
Very original.
-So what did you have in mind?
-Put them over here.
I thought we could start with the roses
and hydrangea around the centre,
with the Safaris Chrysanthemums
in between.
Then the amaryllis and ferns running down.
We fill in the bodice
with Protea leaves and the dendrobiums.
Excellent.
This is all the florist wire
and sewing things we could find.
And a glue gun.
I paid for it.
-Sure about the dress?
-I don't care what my mom says. Do it!
Anything to get this stubborn child
to the altar.
Okay, let's start stripping.
Evan, ignore her.
-She doesn't know what she's talking--
-No, she's right!
I told you we should leave it!
I told you it wasn't ready yet!
But it's all about Kelly,
showing how good you were!
-That's not true. I--
-You don't see me!
You don't hear me!
Okay, now you're being unfair.
See you when my dad comes.
I have a job for you.
-I'm serious.
-Melissa.
What did Bongiwe say about your comic?
-Where is Kelly? Want to eat something?
-I want to go home.
I'm not done with you yet.
Come.
-That's abuse!
-Hey! Whoa, you two.
Do you really think I don't see you?
Evan, you…
You're brilliant. That's what I see.
Just leave it.
I don't regret doing it.
Yes, because Bongiwe thinks
you're wonderful.
No! Because…
Because we took a chance, Evan,
something I never would've done.
Not without you.
And I don't think Bongiwe is right.
I think she's old. She doesn't understand.
Doesn't my opinion count?
Think very carefully
about what you say next.
It just sucks.
Yes, it does. But we'll try again.
You said you had other ideas,
so let's change it.
We'll make it even better.
Come. Let's go home.
My parents are children.
Why am I being punished?
I wouldn't know how it feels.
Mine are dead.
-Do I have your attention now?
-Yes, okay. I deserved that one.
Is everything okay?
Yes.
Yes.
Weddings are never easy.
No.
I know I shouldn't, but I…
When I'm with you,
everything is a little better. I…
I think I'm falling in love, Fleur.
I know it's soon, and…
-But this afternoon, you--
-Please…
I…
I can't. I…
I'm sorry.
Okay, you have to tell me everything.
Is she going to publish your comic?
-Then I'll see you tomorrow.
-Sure.
I couldn't have done it
without you either.
Just how in love are you?
Insanely.
Maybe you should tell her.
Thank you so much. It was awesome.
Lucy, it was great to meet you.
Thank you.
Fleur?
Why are you sitting out here?
I'm just a bit…
Where is Nick?
Hopefully, in a young woman's bed.
I have the emotional intelligence
of a toddler.
You haven't answered my question yet.
Did you and Werner argue?
Mom, I…
I keep having flashbacks of Andre dying.
Each time I get closer to someone, I…
Every time we get intimate, it…
It doesn't stop.
That's…
That's terrible.
Yes.
The dress was beautiful.
It was still a dress.
The essence remained the same,
but you transformed it.
You made something new. Magical.
Fleur, we can't go back.
Nor can we wait around forever,
waiting for our knight to return.
I'm going to bed.
Are you okay, Mom?
Just wondering how many more times
I'll make a fool of myself.
Fleur…
Whatever happens…
don't stop.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Andre?
How do you feel?
Happy.
Then it's good.
What happens now?
Now you live.
I guess it's the only option I have.
Subtitle translation by: Ester Venter