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Jeffrey!

Jeffrey!

Jeffrey, come back!

Come on, son. We're going home.

- Yes. - Yes.

Lei...

Dad, come on now.

You used to be quicker.

You go ahead.

Damn it...

- Did you clean it properly? - Yes, dad.

Go and pick it up.

Go and pick it up.

Breathe in, squeeze slowly.

You did well after all.

It was a nice clean shot.

I'd rather have chicken. Much tastier.

Do you remember that chicken that Broos made?

On that old thing, in his garden.

And I had to turn it. You were all inside.

He served it with thickly out chips. He out them himself.

Len wasn't allowed to touch the potatoes.

We should do this more often.

Put a bit of colour on your cheeks.

- Nobody takes better care of you. - Knock it off.

Fucking faggots!

When he saw that puke on the floor...

he said, you must have had dinner at my wife's!

- See you tomorrow. - Where are you going?

- I have to work. - We must celebrate this.

- I have loads to do. - They'll wait for you.

I have to work, dad. See ya.

Tjeu.

- You can pay with a debit card, Lei. - Go on, just a few drinks.

- One for Jeffrey too? - He has to work.

And lazy.

They'd better offer them the dole if they score.

- Yes, that would make them run. - It's your turn.

Twan, it's a waste to leave it in the garage like that.

I'd have it back on the road in no time.

In no time.

Frissen has an eye on my fine English car.

Everyone knows it won't go.

If you're not doing anything with it I'll buy it.

You don't have enough rabbits on you, Lei.

- What does one day matter? - Work a bit harder.

Perhaps you should put a sign up, outside.

Okay, now then, but less.

There's no need, forget about it. I like coming here. It's fine.

Dave, hang on a second. Dave!

There you go.

Whatever, Jeff.

In the box. It doesn't get any better than that.

If that's not good enough for you gents I'll get another drink.

Hang on, two for one hundred.

A hundred and ten, as it's one of those days.

I'd test it first if I were you.

- Haven't you seen it? - What?

The blue Porsche, stupidly parked at the far end of the field.

Cars are harder nowadays. It's too long ago.

You don't forget things like that. Just for a spin, that's all.

Dad, knock it off. I don't want to go for a spin.

Dad.

Dad.

Hey, dad, I'll do the Porsche. I have to go home anyway.

Come on, let's go.

Come on, son.

Where are we going?

- Dammit... - Dad.

I have to go home. Right?

Don't think that you're a hotshot because of your drugs, boy.

- It won't take long. - What are we doing here?

I'll be right back.

Back there.

Lei.

I haven't been there for ages.

I guess nothing has changed? All those flags and funny costumes.

Are you going somewhere? Just the one, I'll join you.

Thanks, Walt.

- To your health. - Yes.

I heard that you were with your boy.

Yes.

- Hey, Jeff. - Hey.

Come on, son.

What was that all about?

What are you up to with Vester?

- Where do you know him from? - I don't, he's just here.

- Are you in trouble? - We'll have a drink now...

and don't tell me that you have to work or other crap like that.

Hey Tjeu, that table over there. Whatever they want.

What a waste.

Good job I don't give you pocket money anymore.

Pocket money?

You already got my good looks.

What more do you want?

Come here.

I'll go first.

Dad, you must hit it, not next to it. This one is for you. Are you watching?

You wait. Here.

The store is closed. Stupid junkies.

Yes.

The car...

The keys, the keys are lost.

Yes, it's all right, dad. Come on.

No progress.

At home you had something nice on the wall.

Come on in.

I was just tending to the pigeons.

Good to see you.

Close the door.

Come on, come on. Easy, easy.

Where do you know my dad from?

Come on, eat some.

You're doing well, ey? You work hard.

You're just getting started and all is still clean.

A couple of them didn't make it home again.

All these empty spaces make the others sad.

Did your dad ever tell you about your grandfather?

No? No stories about the mine?

Your grandfather was a bit older than me.

A proud bloke.

I never understood how someone like Lei could be his.

What did my dad do?

In your father's world, money has no memory.

He borrows and forgets.

- He can make it up to you. - Lei?

He probably still owes you some birthday presents.

- How much does he owe you? - More than I reckon you have.

I'll make it right.

Father and son.

Come on, let's go inside. It doesn't stink there.

Uncle Broos.

- That's a nice one. - Yes.

- All right? - Yes, fine.

Your son would always run away then.

- How is Jeffrey? - You know how these things go.

I'll put your coffee on the table. It's not real coffee but from a jar.

That's fine.

You're just on time, the fridge died.

How is Len doing?

Len is the same as always.

Sometimes she recognizes me, often she doesn't.

The other day, Ad was there and she recognized him instantly.

Good days and bad days.

Do you ever visit the grave?

He's fine where he is, Broos.

Boy, when he had you he was just as old as Jeffrey is now.

A child with a child.

Would you rather have had him at home?

Angry and on the booze.

That'll do for now. Thanks, Jeffrey.

Tomorrow it's done. Understood, Sjarel?

Sjarel?

Or you won't be dealing with this polite lad anymore.

We're done here.

Next time, you should bring gloves.

You're from a strange family.

Your grandfather never wanted to work for us.

Until he needed money.

He was a big fellow, tough, with hands of stone.

He had to frighten someone, once. When he was finished...

the kid was too dead to have any fear left in him.

He didn't want to be paid for it. He knew this work wasn't for him.

And you? What are you?

The past means nothing to me. I'm now.

And I'll be just as angry as you pay me.

I have every faith in you.

I can do more.

Walt can do all this.

All those years with Lei.

You were raised by a wolf.

I take it you didn't tell your dad about our deal?

No.

And where is your mum?

My mother. My mother is dead.

You still lie like a child.

I can do more.

Where the danger is, also grows the saving power.

Real work always comes as it comes.

Goodnight, Jeffrey.

- It's old stuff, Lei. - It's still fine.

Whatever you have.

I'm over there.

- Hello, son. - Hello to you too.

- Are you still doing that kids' stuff? - It's work, it's my work.

Come on, kid.

We got ourselves a real job now.

Hello. All right?

Kids' stuff?

Let me see the money first.

Does that include the word money?

First, the money and then I'll give you this.

Money, money, money.

What are you messing around? I want to see your money. Cash!

Cash! Jeffrey, what are you doing?

Dad, wait a sec.

What's all this? What do I need a gun for?

What's this crap? We're not doing this.

Calm down, okay? Calm down.

Come on.

Next time, you listen to me.

Dad.

If you need money, you can come to me.

I bloody well won't. Goddamnit!

Vester doesn't seem the person to steal from. What's wrong with you?

I never, ever hit you. Never.

Hey, Nicole.

Young lady, it's not safe here. Niggers have been spotted in this area.

I strongly advise you to get in.

- Don't you have to go in? - No, not tonight.

Come on, I'll take you home.

Home?

Lei, it's my girl's birthday tomorrow. Have you still got those iPods?

You did have. Didn't you? Don't be a dick.

The shops are full of them. Go and buy them there.

- The shops are closed now. - Leave me alone.

Forget about it. I'll ask your son.

What do you want?

Easy! Easy! Let go!

Behave yourself, come on. The bloke is bigger than you.

Come on, you.

- You're going home. - What?

Why do I have to go home? Because I say so. Don't you get that?

- Tjeu. - Come on, out.

And over there, I want a table. Along one, made out of glass.

With chairs all around it.

Over there.

- That's the best place for it. - Yes, here. Or not?

And there, right here, is where my new chair will be.

A big, American one with mall leather. So you sit really comfortably.

And new curtains. These are unacceptable.

Jesus, I'm thinking about curtains.

A bed, you need a real bed.

Oh, yes. A bed.

And this will be huge.

Make way for the bad guy, motherfuckers.

What are you doing?

I'm going home.

It's all right, I can handle the niggers myself.

- Do you want to spend the night here? - Nobody does...

except for your dad.

Bye.

Are you all right?

What are you doing here?

Have you got something for me?

No, Lei, I don't have a thing.

It's quiet now.

Just a job, like the other day.

No, Lei. I have nothing!

- What's wrong with you? - Tradition, Lei.

Without tradition, man is lost.

What are you on about?

Talk to your son.

Why to my son?

You weighted your son down with debts.

Your debts, Lei.

We're done.

Let me go. Let me go, goddamnit.

What are you doing here?

Hey dad, what are you doing here?

Jeffrey, are you okay?

- Leave me alone! - Hey!

Piss off.

Hi.

It's nice to see where you live.

Guys, it's time for dinner.

- We're only at three. - Come on.

It's finished now. Come on. And take your shoes off.

Are you hungry?

- Here you are. - Thanks.

Just a few mouthfuls. Just like last time.

- What car do you drive? Is it fast? - An old and ugly one.

But with a bit of luck I'll have a new one soon.

Do you go to the same school as Nicole?

No.

I'm sorry, Lei.

I didn't want to get between you two.

Give me a chance to make it right.

Leave him alone.

Don't be so stubborn, Lei.

I've found something for you. A real job for father and son.

Your monkey is over there. Perhaps.

But he knows his cage better than you do. See you soon, Lei.

How are you?

This is for...

Whatever.

Don't worry about it, dad.

- Hey. - Hi.

Hey, dad.

Do you think they'll let us have a go for free?

I've seen something real nice.

Oh man, all those sluts. I can't choose.

I saw an old one for you.

What's up?

Dad, what's up?

We're letting them go.

No, we're not letting them go.

That's not possible.

We're letting them go. Do you hear me?

Jesus, are you going to hit me again?

What?

We're not letting them go. This is too important.

This is bigger than everything else. This is me.

This is what has to happen. Do you know how hard I work? For shit?

This is it. No more bullshit but cash. Real cash, at last.

Come, we're going for a drive and then we're done.

And then we're going for a drink.

What are you doing?

Dad.

Where are you going?

Dad, come on now.

- Where is your father? - No idea. Not here.

We'll do that later. Don't worry, I'll remember it.

See it as your money. That's important.

Guys, the party is over.

Dirty faggots!

Hey Jeffrey. Remember me?

Remember me, polite lad?

Without Vester you aren't such a big mouth anymore?

- Asshole. - The bitch is crazy.

No, no. Don't!

Who is the big boy now?

Jeffrey!

Sjarel!

Sjarel, come!

Goddamnit.

Dad...

Jeffrey, Jeffrey...

Dad, dad.

Lei, let go.

Can we?

What?

Talk.

I'm already talking.

- You have to make up. - You don't know him.

He loves you.

I don't know anyone who loves his child as much as he does.

He is crazy.

I help him.

It's his birthday tomorrow.

Some things just carry on.

He misses you.

- You're Black Rik's daughter. - Yes.

I never really knew him.

He always wanted to go faster, but he knew nothing about it.

How old were you then?

Seven.

- You have to come tomorrow. - I'll decide that.

- You're his dad. - Move.

You have to be careful with me.

- Or shall I call his mum? - Gel the hell out of here.

You know where it is.

Hello Lei, congratulations on your son's birthday. This one's on the house.

- What a hot chick. - We could have a nice threesome.

- Sure. - No way.

It's my birthday.

- Hey Nicole! - Thank you.

Nicole, shots. Come on.

For everyone.

Dad, outside. Come.

Here.

I've had too much to drink.

Press the button.

Why should the birthday boy get all the presents?

What are you on about?

It's for you, dad.

Come on.

Just take it for a spin, that's all.

Are you coming?

It has something extra under the bonnet, especially for you.

Not too far ey?

I have to get back to my party.

Don't you have a great life?

What?

Never forget where you come from.

Like you and your old man?

He didn't live to be very old.

He took me with him once.

Down there.

We went down and it took ages and ages.

One of the pitmen gave me a lamp.

My helmet was too large.

Down the bottom, I had to hold on to him but he pushed me away.

They all looked like each other.

I lost him.

Hey dad...

Vester was right.

You sound like a bitch.

Let us pray.

Good Father, you are always well disposed to us.

In your hands, we recommend the soul of our brother.

We have firm faith that he will rise with Jesus on the youngest day...

like all other people who died in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

What are you doing here?

Go away.

What's that?

Go away, Lei.

How long already?

- How long? - Piss off.

Piss off.

I'm sorry.

I can't help it.

I have to know. I'm the granddad.

What is it going to be?

Go away, Lei.

It won't scan it. Do you have the pamphlet?

Why should I? You should know the prices.

- What's the matter? - It won't scan the special offer.

- What did you say? - It won't scan the special offer.

It says it right here.

And otherwise you enter the code.

I'm terribly sorry.

- Shall I help carry it to the car? - That would be nice.

Honestly. They don't know the price of the special offer.

Five, six, seven, here you go. Bye ey?

Judith?

- I can't let you in. - For a minute.

- Who is there, honey? - Just for a minute.

It's Lei.

What do you want?

He chose you.

If you want to talk about the past, you're far too late.

It's my fault, Judith.

I dream a lot about him.

He's always young and he's building something out of twigs.

He always wants to show me what he has made.

He has holes in his mouth where his milk teeth used to be.

It all seemed so real.

I can't do this. Judith, he had someone.

Did you know that?

No.

Nicole is her name. She's a good girl.

She's pregnant.

- By him? - Yes.

She is serious. Don't upset her. Will you?

I'll make everything right.

You are a punishment.

My punishment.

Leave me alone, he's gone. There is nothing left between us.

Damnit.

Nicole, please.

Where are you going?

You can't leave. It's mine too.

No, Lei, it's not yours.

Are you staying here? In that case, I'm leaving.

For you.

Please.

It's for the both of you.

It's going to be a boy.

Yes.

Get in, Lei.