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Miss Priori, room 137 is all yours.

Welcome to you and your baby.

Thank you.

Who's there?

Who's there?

THE LIFE YOU WANTED

LECCE, SEVEN DAYS EARLIER

Hi, Gloria.

-Hello. -Hey there, Anna.

-Good morning. -Hi.

-So, how is your exhibit doing? -Good so far.

Listen, babe, do you mind if I take my lunch break now?

I've, um, gotta see Carmine.

So you've forgiven him then?

No, but… it's just how he is. I mean, he loves me.

What's wrong?

You're gonna need some more foundation

if you don't want all of Lecce to see how much Carmine loves you.

Carmine?

Hey, I'll see you at 1:00 p.m., okay? All right, I'll see you later.

You look amazing.

How'd you know I was here?

Hi. I'm Gloria's assistant. My name is Evita.

Like Evita Perón?

-No, like Madonna. -Oh, right. That's great.

Hey, I'm Marina, old friends with Gloria.

Oh, she's just kidding, we're not really friends.

Marina, what are you here for?

It's been years. You're still mad at me?

It's been 15 years since you disappeared, Marina.

What do you want now?

I was sure that you'd be fine on your own.

Yeah, you were right, but stay out of my life.

I apologize. And I came to make it right.

Well, I'm not a vase or a radio that you can fix.

At this point, what's done is done. Why don't you leave?

Listen to me, Gloria. I need to speak with you.

-Get out of here. -You need to listen.

I want you gone!

Don't look at me like that. You don't know anything.

She really deserves it.

I'm not going with you tomorrow.

What do you mean? We had a plan.

You were supposed to come with.

You know what this means to me.

And I've been saving money for us both.

-Don't make me go alone. -Such a drama queen, I swear.

A couple of days, a week max, and I'll meet you.

Gloria, come on, you're overreacting.

-Good morning, Father. -Hi, Gloria.

Praised be Jesus Christ.

Praised be, now and forever.

What would you like to tell me?

Father, earlier today I beat up Carmine, Eva's boyfriend.

But I don't regret it at all 'cause he beats her up. He deserves it.

You think you're a vigilante, Gloria? It's not your job, okay?

Anyway, hurting Eva's boyfriend

is not going to change the way that you've been treated.

-You can't just punish someone else-- -Father, excuse me.

Are you a priest or a psychologist? Because sometimes it's hard to tell.

Well, it depends on what you're in need of.

Definitely not a psychologist.

I've seen enough of those in my life already.

Alright.

Do an act of contrition and five Hail Marys.

Five, Father?

Just the act of contrition, then. Just forget the Hail Marys.

I feel responsible for asking you to look after Eva.

-What else? -That's it.

Are you sure?

You know me all too well.

Well, this morning I chased away someone I haven't talked to in 15 years.

She was my… my friend. At the time we were very close.

But I was betrayed.

She was supposed to come to Barcelona too,

to give me support during the most difficult time of my life,

while I was just starting my transition, and she vanished.

Why'd she vanish?

Who knows? I saw her today for the first time after all these years.

I don't have a clue why she's here.

Father, I'm sorry, it's work.

Would you just absolve me, please, so I can get back there?

I absolve you of your sins,

in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Thank you. Take care.

Good morning, Miss Priori. So glad I caught you.

Morning. Hello.

As I explained on the phone,

this lady told me that she was your friend.

So I gave her our best room, of course. I mean, what else?

-Yes, I do know her. -Uh-huh.

She was smoking in there, and she ended up burning the mattress.

She could've set the hotel on fire.

This guy's seriously being absurd. Jeez! So dramatic.

Accidents happen, you know? Anyone could've done that.

The only reason I'm not charging you is because you're Gloria's friend.

Oh, shut up already.

Gloria, are you friends with Mamma?

-Hi, I'm Arianna. -Hey, what's up?

I'm Andrea. It's great to meet you.

Hi, Andrea.

Hey, don't worry. Eventually, she'll let go.

I think that my room is too smoky. Let's get some fresh air.

And their father?

It's fathers.

Because I'm funny like that.

You think I could deal with the same dude for this long?

I have three kids, three fathers, and no one's offended.

Didn't you inhale enough from the mattress?

This isn't the same. That was second-hand smoke.

Listen, I'm curious.

How did you know you'd get special treatment

if you mentioned you were my friend?

I know a whole lot about you, Gloria.

This whole time I've been watching.

And you really think I trust you?

I suppose you think I forgot the message you sent me

when I was in Barcelona.

"Don't bother waiting. I'm not coming."

"I have to stay and deal with my own life."

Some friend you are.

I already told you. I was positive you'd make it.

You've always been stronger than me.

Plus, check out these tits. They look so amazing.

Get your hands off me! You're great at making up stories.

But for once, can you please just be honest?

Why are you here?

Because I'm dying.

What? Are you serious?

Stupid!

You're exactly the same! You fell for it!

"Because I'm sick. I'm so sick and I'm dying."

Miss, these are yours.

Please leave, okay?

That guy's a major dick. Where do we go now? Jeez.

Look at this belly. God.

We'll have to find another hotel, somewhere in Lecce.

Listen, is there a chance… well, I don't know,

that you'd be able to take us at your place?

Like, for two or three days?

That's all.

Kids!

This isn't gonna end well.

Wow.

I mean, this is amazing. Seriously amazing.

What a house.

-I really like this house a lot. -Did you take these pictures?

Yes, of the San Cataldo Lighthouse.

It's been ten years that I've lived here. When I visited, I fell in love right away.

You were working at a club?

That was just early on, before I started my real job.

Gloria has a degree in Art History.

She runs a center for tourists. Really rich tourists.

I'll show you to where your rooms are.

And you need to get down from there.

Let's go, kiddo.

Ugh, what's in your suitcase? A cadaver?

Smells nice, Gloria, but why do you have all these sheets in your house?

Because I have a sheet obsession. I'm always switching them out.

And do you live here all alone?

Yes, why?

Aren't you afraid that you'll have nightmares?

No, I don't have any nightmares. Only dreams, Arianna.

And then, do you dream as a boy or a girl?

-A girl, definitely. -Really? Even as a little kid?

That's right, even then.

Girl dreams are all I've had.

And when you go pee? Do you do it standing up or sitting down?

What's with the third degree?

Your mother didn't teach you how to act?

-These are really rude questions. -Sorry.

-Hello? -Marina?

Sorry, no, not Marina. This is her friend.

-She's in the bathroom. Should I get her? -Could you put her on the phone?

-Here. -Hello?

-Can I talk to her? Marina? -That'll be Sergio, Arianna's dad.

-Hello? -I don't want him to know I'm here.

And… now I'm blocking him.

Marin--

Sounds like Marina.

Just disappear, right? That's what you do, after all, isn't it?

Oh, Lord, you really are a drag.

Listen, I think it was super nice of you to invite us.

-You're just so kind. -Hmm.

-Mm? -Well, you kinda tied my hands.

It's only two days though, right?

-Is that Papa? Answer it, Andrea. -No.

Come on, answer it. I feel sorry for Papa.

Mamma said no, and we promised her. Or you know what's next.

The silent treatment, yeah, yeah. Cross my heart and hope to die.

Let's go.

So Sergio is only Arianna's father.

Are you joking? That's plenty.

Whatever, at least he can't claim rights for Andrea.

And this one is from Pietro.

Young, handsome, and a dickhead too. It's better if I don't see him.

-And you're having his child. -He's young and handsome.

-Didn't you hear? -Yeah.

It wasn't the plan, but I decided to keep it.

But I do not want him in my life.

Ah, oh boy. Ah!

I really think you should have stayed back at the house and gotten some rest.

I want to enjoy the little time we have.

Yeah, well, enjoy these two days, because then we're done.

-Gloria, my dear. Good morning. -Morning, Assunta.

-How can I help you? -Lasagna, please. Enough for four.

Of course.

Tonight you'll get a pasta that will make you all better.

Mmm…

What's wrong, kid?

You don't like onions?

No, I do, it's just that at the hospitality school where I go,

they say, "Go easy on the onions." It's not for all customers.

I'm learning to be a chef.

I'm definitely not a chef, and I prefer a bunch of onions.

All right, then.

Here you go, little chef. Will you take over?

Me, really?

Yeah, I wanna see what you can do.

-That's great, you're talented. -Talented?

Beating eggs is the first thing you learn. If I couldn't beat an egg…

Then you'd definitely take after your mother.

Yeah.

And in she walks. Everything good?

Marina, are you in a trance?

-No. -Then take this.

And would you set the table in the garden?

See, I'm good, right?

Is it true you two used to go out dancing in Naples?

I've never been to a dance club.

No, your mother went out dancing where I worked.

I studied at college during the day, and I sang at clubs at night.

-You must've had a great time. -Your mother more.

Yeah, of course. That's why she got me in the lottery.

You told your kids about the lottery?

You think I should keep secrets from them?

Well, it wasn't exactly a lottery.

There were like six or seven guys that I was choosing from.

-So, you know… -May I ask you a question?

That depends.

Could you please take a nice picture of all of us, like the ones inside?

You guys are demanding. It's not your fault, though.

-I know where you get it from. -Mm-hmm.

Anyway, yes, I'll take your picture, but let's finish dinner.

Hey, she's right. Would you please just take it now?

Well, we at least have to finish the meatballs.

Oh, for goodness sakes. Let's do a selfie, all of us, and you too.

No, I'm ethically against selfies.

You're so boring, jeez.

Would you get the camera and take a photo? I know how I'll get you in the picture.

Go, come on.

Okay, a little more.

Arianna, you're hidden there.

Okay, let's see those teeth.

And see, you're in the picture.

Gloria has a pretty amazing surprise waiting for us tonight.

No, you wouldn't.

Arianna, are you ready?

Tonight we're gonna bring you out dancing for the first time in your life.

-Are you ready? -Yes!

Don't listen to your mother.

You're only pregnant when it's convenient for you?

It's not gonna happen, Marina.

Listen, Gloria, my mom got you.

If you say no, Arianna will lose it.

-She screams like a siren. -You want me to freak out?

Honey, look at this!

Oh, Gloria, this is amazing!

Sweetheart, come here.

Come on.

Okay. Let's find our seats.

Follow me.

Whoo-whoo!

-Folks, look who's here in the crowd. -Hi.

Tonight, the star of our golden nights has finally returned.

Gloria!

Gloria, in here you're a star!

No, I'm not a star. Don't exaggerate, come on.

I just worked here for a few years, and they haven't seen me in a while.

-All right, no exaggerating. -This vodka tonic is entirely tonic.

I told them no alcohol for you, Marina.

Wait, I've already had two kids.

And who are you to tell me how to have children?

Gloria, I need to talk to you about something.

Okay, okay. We're coming.

Hi.

Edo, no. I'm just here to show my friend.

I know that, but everyone's already seen you.

Oh, whatever. They should be happy with that.

Hey, Glo, for old time's sake. Come on, yeah?

Yeah, I'm begging you, I want to see.

Oh, come on, please. You're like a leech, you know that?

I'm not wearing the right outfit. I mean, look.

-Come on, you look perfect. -And you're a sycophant.

Hey, I know you miss being in the spotlight.

-What do you think this is? Broadway? -Better!

Do you still have my fan?

The Jennifer Lopez number with the five-foot blades?

In the back, girl.

Sorry, I left the VIP area for a bit.

Hey, where's Gloria?

Tonight is a very special night, folks!

We'd like to present, for one night only,

the fabulous return of…

Gloria!

What?

I gotta say, you're really good. I mean it.

And you're beautiful as well. No, you know what? You're stunning.

You're the most gorgeous woman I've ever seen.

-Seriously. -Andre, why don't you chill?

What's wrong? You jealous or something? Give me a break.

No, I'm not.

You really need to relax.

Be quiet, Andrea and Arianna are asleep.

So is it true?

The dates match up. Now tell me the truth.

Marina, say something.

It can't get any darker than the middle of the night.

Yes.

Andrea is your son.

-How is that possible? -Is that something you need me to explain?

We fucked a couple of times while living in Naples. So what?

Not a couple of times.

It was nine times, okay? Nine. And I remember every one.

I recall the situations, the dates, the times, all of it.

I don't trust it.

You're crazy.

I can recall the night it went down.

And I remember when it happened.

I know you were… just having a little bit of fun with it, right?

Keeping your bed warm, some companionship.

I wasn't.

Not at all.

I actually loved you.

Marina, fuck you!

Glo.

Mmm.

Gloria?

-Honey? -Mm?

I can't sleep.

Oh, jeez.

Are you high, Mari?

No, no, no, no.

I'm entirely lucid, sweetheart.

It's not like it would be the first time, and you like it, right?

I only like it because it's you.

Mm-hmm, and?

Are you worried that I might start telling people

that you sleep with girls, and ruin your reputation?

No, don't be stupid.

Then why not?

Are you afraid I'll fall in love?

I don't fall in love, honey.

I'm sorry.

Why didn't you tell me right away?

Fifteen years ago.

Wow, you just really don't get it.

You've always been smarter than I am,

but this is something you don't understand.

When I found out I was pregnant with your child,

I only had two options.

I could tell you, and totally ruin your life…

or, I could let you leave alone,

and what you'd always wanted could be real.

You could be Gloria.

The girl that you'd been all along.

I had the right to know at least, Mari.

And what would you have done

if I told you I wanted to keep him

while you were already planning to start your transition?

I refused to have you consider our child an obstacle to the life you wanted.

So I didn't go with you.

I left you alone so that you could go.

So that you were free.

And your hatred cost me a great deal.

You can't even imagine what losing you cost me.

If that's true, then why tell me now?

Because he's your son!

He's been my son, why tell me about it now?

You're right. I wouldn't have wanted you to have him.

And had I known, I would have told you not to keep him.

Why are you here, Marina?

And what is it you really want?

Nothing.

I don't believe you.

I just want Andrea… to know who his father is.

Marina, it's too late.

And I'll tell you what I want.

I want you out as soon as possible. I wasn't looking for this.

I never wanted it, and my life is fine the way it is.

-You really want us to leave? -Yeah.

In fact, let's pretend this never went down.

And promise you'll never tell Andrea.

How much do you want?

Want for what?

You mean, to get out of your life?

Yeah.

A hundred thousand euros.

I knew money was all that you wanted.

Honestly, money's always been your thing.

Yeah, well.

Twenty-four hours.

Only 24, huh?

I should have asked you for more.

Hey there.

I was making some breakfast. Do you want some coffee?

No, thanks. I'm in a hurry.

-I have some appointments to get to. -All right.

See you later.

Let's see here…

I've had it, Andrea.

Stop listening to your crazy mother, and tell me where you are.

You call me dad and then you disappear?

Send me your location and I'll come.

ANDREA LOCATION

Morning, Gloria.

Hi, Anna. Hi, Loredana.

Sorry to make you come all the way out here, but I have bad news.

Yeah? What's wrong?

I have to put a pause on the work.

Why now? Sorry, it's taken so much work to get to this point--

I realize that, Anna.

Something came up and now I don't have the money.

But we haven't finished doing the rooms or the exterior of the house.

When will you be able to resume construction?

No idea.

All I know is I have more to think about right now.

But I swear to God, this is only temporary.

I'll get it finished.

That statue is located inside the Church of Santa Chiara,

which happens to be my parish.

Our dear friend, the photographer, Gloria Priori,

donated her photographs to us so that we could set up this exhibit.

All of the proceeds go to charity.

So, you know, if you're interested in taking anything home,

we do have several of the prints available for sale.

-Wonderful, thank you. -You're welcome.

Do you like them?

The ones on the water. I think they're just amazing.

We have posters, if you're interested.

Ah, well, I was just curious to see.

I know Gloria. The photographer?

-Oh, yeah? -Yeah, she's friends with my mother.

May I please take a selfie?

-Yeah, sure. -Great, thanks.

Hey, Pietro.

-How's it going? -Oh, hi, Rosa.

I'm sorry, but I… I can't locate Marina.

She's not at home,

and I've been trying to get her on the phone,

but she hasn't been answering.

Do you know if something happened?

-No. Nothing happened. -Uh…

-Maybe they're out running errands. -Yeah, you're probably right.

-I guess maybe I worry too much. -Yeah.

Oh, well…

Anyway, you're positive she didn't say anything?

Yes, Pietro, all right?

-Oh. -Excuse me, I have to make lunch.

-Right. Sure. -See you.

What the hell are you looking at?

Go on, then.

-Welcome back, ma'am. -Thank you.

You okay?

Typically, the card on my windshield is used for an emergency.

This is an emergency. We'll talk later. Right now, I'd like to make love.

I already went to the bank to unlock some bonds.

Tomorrow I'll give her the money and she'll be gone.

I don't ever want to see them again.

And have you considered Marina could be lying?

You said that she's been dishonest.

He's my son.

I knew it even before she said.

But I can't handle it.

Not right now.

Everything was finally going so well.

You really think it's been going great?

If you need cash to finish up your villa, I'm happy to--

Ernesto, no, don't even mention it.

I've never taken cash from you, and I'm not gonna start.

Look, don't make that face.

I know that I've been a jerk, but you know how I work, don't you?

Anyway, thanks.

You're sweet, Ernesto, but I don't need anything.

You're doing the right thing about the kid, Gloria.

Honestly, I think parenting is the most difficult job of all.

I feel like I was never there for them when it really counted.

If it weren't for Caterina…

It's something I'll always feel guilty about.

You feel guilty about a lot of things,

but then you never do anything about them.

Gloria.

I've got you and I'm doing everything I can.

Whatever.

You're gonna go now, huh?

When you hold me tight, it's always because you're going.

-I pushed two appointments to come here. -You should have done three.

But now I really do have to go.

Please forgive me.

What's up?

You're pretty hot. Even more than the first time I saw you.

Next week I'll have more free time for you.

And hopefully, you'll have more time too.

I have something to confess.

I feel overwhelmed with emotion in here.

All this beauty makes me feel so small.

And these figures observing me from above make me feel like we're nothing.

Look, the assumption of Mary in the middle.

On the sides, the sacrifice of the prophet Elijah,

and the sacrifice of Noah after the flood.

Look at Noah's eyes in this one. They tell it all.

His hurt and his awareness of a higher purpose.

It's astonishing, the beauty.

And the large walnut choir stalls that you can see in the back

were built in the year 1759,

and they were probably designed by the architect Emanuele Manieri.

If you'll follow me to the crypt.

It's just an onion.

No, it's not, this is a red onion.

So what? Who cares if it's red? Stop showing off.

Hey, Rosa.

Mari, Pietro is here, and he's looking for you guys.

That's great, of course.

-You didn't say where we are. -I don't know what to say.

He's gonna wait there for you, he's not leaving.

Trust me, tonight you shouldn't come home.

No, no, no, I'm not coming back any time soon.

-Please don't worry. -Very well.

Hey, thanks, Rosa.

See you.

-Mamma? -Huh?

-What's going on? -Nothing.

-Are you done with the onions? -Yeah. I'll take this one.

Good evening.

What do you mean, good evening? Why are you here, and who are you?

Are you following me? I saw you at the church.

I'm Sergio. I'm Arianna's dad.

Ah.

They went to get groceries. They'll be here soon.

No need to worry.

No need to worry?

Marina took off with my daughter, and I shouldn't worry?

No mention of where she was going.

Yesterday, we were supposed to meet with my mother.

Just more of her craziness.

Well, she didn't leave the country.

What is it?

You want to use this in court to get custody of Arianna?

Marina told me the whole thing.

I also know very well who you are.

You're her friend from Naples.

Did she tell you why she came over here?

And what?

Is there something wrong with her visiting an old friend?

And you trusted her?

You've known her longer than me. You know she's full of shit.

-Papa, yay. You made it here, too. -Hey, sweetie.

-How did he get here? -How would I know?

Let's go. Andrea can come if he'd like.

Your mamma can stay here with her friend, if she wants.

No, I'm not going, Sergio.

And you have no right to leave with them.

-Arianna, come over here. -Marina, let's not make a scene.

That's not what this is.

The reason I'm here is very important.

Marina. Not like this.

Andrea should know about his father.

Wait, are you Andrea's dad?

That's great. Happy now?

This whole situation isn't my fault.

But it is yours. This is on you.

"The lottery. I don't know who your father is."

"It's just you and me."

And the whole thing is bullshit.

And I trusted her.

We all did, Andrea.

All of us.

Not even a word.

Nothing to help me understand what happened?

She kept quiet for years,

but then, out of the blue, "You're Gloria's son."

I mean, who is that lady?

You've been my only father.

Don't leave me.

Please don't leave me alone in this shitty mess.

Come on, are you kidding?

I'm not going anywhere.

I'm staying right here with you guys.

I'd never leave. Don't say that.

Let go. Let go!

-Andrea. Andrea. -Let go! I said let go of me!

I'm not a baby anymore! I don't want any of your pity.

Andrea, where are you going?

Andrea!

Andrea! Hey.

What are you doing? Come here.

Hey.

It's okay, kiddo, all right? I'm here.

I'm not going anywhere.

Why did you do it?

The cash was all ready.

Tomorrow, you'd have had it.

The cash, huh?

I didn't want the cash.

You offered it to me. You said, "I'll pay you if you go."

A child wasn't what I wanted then.

And it's not what I want now.

I can't handle it.

And some money will fix it?

A hundred thousand makes everything okay?

I would have left here, and Andrea would never have known.

Oh, Gloria.

Children aren't commodities.

Children are priceless.

You should be ashamed of yourself, Gloria.

You don't know me.

-You know nothing. -I know that Andrea is your son.

Our son.

And you're gonna need to deal with it.