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- Hi there, Marco. You okay? - Yes.

- Hello, Claudine. - Hello.

Come on, let's go in.

Go on, my man.

- Thank you. - Happy Birthday.

- Happy birthday, Claudine. - Thanks a lot.

- Open it. - It's for you.

They're gorgeous. Thank you so much.

Shall we go?

- We should take a photo. - We're already late.

Have fun, big boy.

There's lots to eat and drink... He can stay up.

But not past 10 pm.

Claudine can take a photo.

Come, darling.

I'm not sure how it works.

You'll see. It's not very hard.

See, you focus it by turning here.

- Then, you just press here. - There.

No.

Right here.

There.

Ready?

Smile!

Why does today's duplex

cost 50 000 more than the one we saw 2 weeks ago?

I'd say it's mostly because of the location.

And...

sometimes, vendors keep room to manoeuvre, to negotiate.

- It's a really nice song. - You like it?

A beautiful voice!

- So? - I'm not sure.

The rooms are small. It's not a hit.

But don't be discouraged. It's just the beginning.

If we make it to 20, then you can worry.

Marc, I've got a favour to ask you.

At school, I have to do a portrait

of a personality I don't know.

Okay. You thought of me?

No. Not exactly. I thought of your father.

Yes! That's a great idea.

Marc! The property,

it's not 1 000 sq. feet. They're mistaken. Come.

We're planning a surprise party for Claudine's 50th.

She's pushing 50?

- If she babysat you... - She was older than me, yes.

- How old are you? - 41.

It'll be a big surprise.

She doesn't want a party, a long story.

Her birthday's on 22 June.

"22 June"? The fire in Rimouski was on 22 June.

- You'll get back to me, Marc? - Yes.

FIRES

I've no time to read.

I haven't seen a film in eons.

- So, forget writing. - Has Marc noticed you're swamped?

He's so into life.

Can't fault him for his gusto.

It's like he lives on another planet.

You think?

- Marc floats. - To be light, he's lightweight.

Don't worry about Marc.

It's true that I look a bit offbeat next to him.

A complicated, anxious girl.

Anyhow, with Herve, I've no complaints.

When he's with Herve, it's beautiful to see.

They're so sweet.

This will be snapped up.

- You sent it to Claudine? - By email.

I want her to feel pampered.

I sent her a list of the most romantic hotels here

and your diary for the next 2 weeks.

Cretin!

And I asked her to pick the Champagne.

Go on, bye.

Hi, Claudine. Seen the file?

Not properly. I just got it.

This could be the one.

It'll go fast. Must see it today.

Remi can't tonight. He'll be at a funeral home.

An employee's mother died.

- And you? - Let me check

Alex's schedule.

Hold on...

Oh, no. He's got a course in the afternoon.

Maybe he can skip it.

What time do you finish tonight?

- He could tomorrow. - Jerome's booked up tomorrow.

How are you placed tonight?

Dinner with my sister, then the theatre.

Where's the problem?

I want to do it all,

but... - When do you meet her?

- 6.15 pm, opposite the theatre. - Look...

If you can finish at 4.30 pm, I'll take you to see it

and then drop you at your car or the theatre.

- There's Steph, too. - You'll be at the theatre on time.

Then, whether you like it or not, you won't have made everyone come.

Isn't life great?

I'll check and call you back.

Talk to you in a minute. Bye.

Do I really need to be there for the 1st visit?

Suit yourself.

- But if you really want... - No, no.

- With the funeral home... - Yes. Look after your worker.

- I've got an exam tonight. - Just thought I'd try.

I put some coriander in.

Not bad with Espelette chili too.

I don't want to be rude, I love your mum,

but I don't want her to choose instead of you.

But it's normal, isn't it? Who's paying?

Forget I said anything.

See a duplex at 5 pm?

What does he do?

He's a leading expert in his field.

He won an award for his services as a paediatrician.

But one thing's strange.

He said to meet him at his church.

He's an evangelist.

- He's a pastor. - "Pastor"?

Not in a good mood?

We get it. Your grandfather and religious men...

Okay. It's good for the duplex.

- 4.30 pm, I'll wait outside. - Great. Count on me.

We collecting anyone else?

- No. They're all busy. - See you soon.

Hello.

Stephanie, I presume?

Dr Lemaire.

Welcome to the Lord's house.

Thanks for agreeing to see me. It's very kind.

The pleasure's all mine.

Call me Jacques.

Awesome.

The roof was redone?

- When they did the windows. - Yes, that's it.

Separate shower. God, I'd love that.

My father's really pleased he can help Steph out

on her school project, too.

I'm just surprised he's meeting her at the evangelist church.

- Does it bother you? - Yes.

- Really? - He won't get her drunk on Jesus?

No. No, no.

Are you sure?

- No worries there. - I hope not.

- No. Of course not. - Well? I'm a mother.

My daughter's meeting a stranger.

I just want to be sure she's safe.

I've prepared some questions.

I'll ask them one at a time. Recording you.

Then, I'll write up my piece.

- Are you ready? - Whenever you are.

Great.

Off we go, then.

What's the difference between paediatrics and paedology?

That's very simple.

Paediatrics refers to

children's physiological problems.

While paedology

encompasses the physical and psychiatric.

Open the glove box, please. There's a bag.

It's for you.

You said you liked great voices.

I don't know it.

The first time I heard it, it...

bowled me over. It's a...

gravelly voice. Tears your heart out.

- Is it for me? - See anyone else here?

Thank you.

- It's very kind. - My pleasure.

And there's this song, number 5 or 6, Dream Through, so beautiful.

Oh no. It's number 4.

Well, I can't wait to hear it.

Thanks.

It's like your son.

Marc is a good example of resilience.

What makes you say that?

Well, Marc could have, I don't know,

after his mother died in the fire,

unconsciously decided to fall into a deep depression.

Yes, exactly.

When an event or accident arises, you're faced with a choice.

He could have seen it as a defeat.

"I couldn't save my mother."

So "I'm not good enough,

"I'm useless, I'm not strong enough."

That didn't happen?

I tried to help Marc process the accident differently.

How?

I'd tell him: "You know, big boy,

"you did everything you could.

"That's what counts. That's great."

- Focus on the positive. - Exactly.

What about your profession has fulfilled you the most?

My patients.

Every child I've treated has given my life meaning.

Can't imagine a better conclusion.

Is that it?

Yes. It's too bad. That's all.

- I hope it's helpful. - I'm sure it will be.

You were great, thanks. I'm really pleased.

Want to see Mum?

Recognise her?

Do you always carry a photo of her?

No, no.

I forgot to return it.

Actually, my mother's turning 50.

Jean Forget.

His name is Jean Forget?

You know him?

Yes.

How?

He was one of my patients.

As a child.

The bedrooms are quite big.

The last place we saw, they were cupboards.

- You're exaggerating a bit. - Slightly.

They'd use the small one as a study.

- The kitchen has cabinets. - I'm pleasantly surprised.

- There's a lot of storage. - Yes. Plenty.

So, Alex is a bit of a cook?

Yes. He's a good cook.

I can just picture him.

Hey, my little Selena! Shall I whip us up something?

Some pasta alla pomodoro?

Stephanie: He's Jean Forget, the guy in the photo?

- You're early. - My sister's late, more like.

I won't complain about that.

- See you tomorrow? - Isn't life good?

Can't wait for them to see it.

I know. It's all very exciting.

I know the architects who revamped the theatre. Friends.

- You know John McDuff? - I know his associate, Karim, more.

I'm on the theatre's board.

- Of course. Naturally. - Why's that funny?

Do you ever rest?

"Life is just a short period of time in which we are alive."

I read that.

It's their charity gala soon. I'm selling tickets.

250 dollars.

Sold.

How many?

One.

Great. I'll give it to you when I see you.

- I won't forget. - I hope not.

Ah, there she is.

- The 4th song: Dream Through. - Thanks again.

- Hi! - Hello.

- Marc, my sister Carole. - Hello.

- See you with the family. - Yes. A pleasure, Carole.

- Enjoy the theatre. - Thanks.

- Hi. - Hi Dad.

I saw Marc Lemaire's father. He's cool. It went really well.

Where you going?

- The funeral home. - Oh yes.

I'm so happy. I got so much material.

- That's great. - He's fascinating.

- Know what? - No, but I'm about to.

I got the name of the guy.

You know, that photo of Mum at the ball?

Oh yes, yes.

Jean Forget, Dr Lemaire's old patient.

Knowing that he was important to Mum,

it'd be fun to contact him. He might have some anecdotes.

We could tell them at Mum's surprise party.

How will you find him? It's hard.

Yes. Just thinking aloud.

Remi is the one

who'll be happy.

Yes. Gramps is starting to find duplex-hunting a drag

after a long day's work.

It's funny: Marc Lemaire, you didn't want to see him.

A real estate agent, I thought he'd be intrusive.

You don't want one of those pushy salesmen.

He's actually very good.

You save time, and it ends there.

It's odd, this duplex business, Marc Lemaire business...

I was thinking about it again, Rimouski, the fire...

Do you think about Jean Forget?

Yes.

You never mention him.

No.

Did you listen to the CD?

Yes.

A great find. Thanks.

Hi.

- Hi, big guy. - I rushed over.

- No more, it's embarrassing. - But that's 3 out of 6.

Who cares about Jean Forget.

What do I say if we find him?

Hello? Remember my mother, Claudine Grenier?

Yes, you were in love, I think. Is that right?

Why don't my grandparents seem to take a shine to you?

- It's dumb. - No, it isn't. Come on!

Chantal Forget. Call her.

- Hello. Chantal Forget? - Yes, I am.

I'll try to be brief. I'm looking

for a Jean Forget, who would have known, in the late 70s,

a Claudine Grenier in Rimouski.

- Who are you? - Claudine Grenier's daughter.

My Mum would have known... In fact, I'm certain...

this guy, Jean Forget. They were friends, probably more.

We're planning her 50th birthday...

But before I go on, do you know him?

That's strange. It cut off.

- Maybe it's your phone? - No. It cut off abruptly.

That's strange.

- Call back, then. - You think?

- Hello, this is Chantal Forget... - The answer machine.

Yes, we were talking...

We were wondering if you'd like us to visit.

This weekend?

I can't hide the fact that we miss our grandson.

Okay. Just a second.

Mum, it's not actually the best time.

Right. Okay then...

Great. That's why I called.

My students have to hand in

a project this week.

We've been busy the last 3 weekends.

I've got lots of marking, or else...

I'm hopeless, eh?

If not this weekend, then...

another. It's no major drama.

- Big bedrooms. - Yes, aren't they?

Right. Well, I think this is it.

I can see myself here.

At least, the kitchen is a real one.

- You won't be cooking in it. - I know, I meant others.

I should be able to boil an egg.

It's not easy living with a great chef.

- Does your one cook? - No, she's an intellectual.

Claudine's cooking is quite something.

- You're missing out. - I bet.

I'm sure it's excellent.

Join us for dinner.

Good.

With Mylene, of course.

- That's a good idea. - No, I was joking.

No, I'm serious.

Saturday, 7 pm. We'll be waiting.

- We can get to know her. - We'll keep it simple.

Oh yes!

Sweetbread in gribiche sauce, the entree.

For the main, lamb shank confit in its own juices.

Followed by a Quebec cheese plate

and cherries jubilee as dessert.

Very simple.

Okay, but at a restaurant.

No. I love cooking in the weekend.

She eats out on weekdays.

- Not sure if Mylene can. - Call her.

Send her a text.

Invited to dinner at the Mahers' Saturday, 7 pm

Hard to refuse right now.

Don't answer immediately.

They just want to meet you.

My parents asked to come this weekend and I said no.

I don't want to go either, but it's work.

I stand to get 20 000 in commission.

When was the last time we had a quiet weekend, just us?

- There's always someone. - Mylene, okay.

I understand. No problem.

I'll call them back. I'll say...

we can't get a sitter.

That's all.

Thanks.

- This is the living room. - It's nice.

That's the bedroom.

- It looks really big. - You'll love it.

Yes, Marc.

Big business going on here. It's serious stuff.

Look, there's a snag with Saturday.

We'll have to postpone it.

They can't make it on Saturday.

You better have a good excuse.

We can't get a babysitter.

No babysitter.

I'm sorry.

I could do it.

Hang on, Marc.

- I could. - No.

- Why not? - Let it go.

I can go, if he wants.

- Look at her. - Steph could do it.

Oh no, no, no.

It's...

- Are you that broke? - You've got no business there.

But if it helps them out.

No, no way.

No, no. She wants to come. You're cornered, dude.

Ah yes, but...

Okay, sold!

Put him to bed at 7.30 pm. He'll sleep until morning.

- Here, gorgeous. - Want to come here?

Oh, that's beautiful. It's love, already.

If there's anything, you know where we are.

It'll be fine.

Make yourself at home.

Hungry, thirsty, go ahead and help yourself.

Don't starve on our account.

And you, little man, be kind to the sitter,

we want her to come back.

Come on, let's go.

- Thanks. - It's nothing.

Bye, chicken.

- Bye, baby. - Bye!

Marc's a free man. Lots of time to himself.

I must admit, catching a movie between 2 clients is fun.

A nibble?

He plays with his hours.

In fact, my schedule is based on my clients.

I adapt. Not the same.

But since we had the wee one, it's harder to go out.

But we might have found ourselves a sitter.

It's quite special. Come sit down.

It's quite unusual: 30 years later,

our daughter's babysitting for the guy my wife babysat at her age.

Make a good novel.

That's right, you teach and write.

- I'd like to write... - Oh yes! Sorry.

Your gala ticket.

There's no hurry.

While I remember it.

I wanted to say...

Claudine's birthday is Saturday 1 June.

Put it in your diary.

It's hard organising a surprise.

Hey, great layout here.

- It's wonderful. - Here.

- You'll get a tax credit. - Thanks.

- What is it, exactly? - A show of readings.

Extracts from the greatest love scenes in Quebecois theatre.

I got it for you. Even if you can't go, at least

I'll have supported the cause of culture.

Still! 250 big ones per ticket.

I imagine you're going.

No, not at all.

Whether it's a film or a play,

I fall asleep.

I understand.

It's delicious.

- Excellent. - Thanks.

You wanted to try her food? It's like this all week.

- He's exaggerating. - No.

It's not like this in the week.

Not always elaborate, but always varied and good.

I raise my glass

to my favourite cook.

To life.

Let's say I'm torn between...

having another child

and taking a year's sabbatical.

Why not both?

2 different projects.

My sabbatical year, I'd try to write a novel,

have a go, at least.

It's a Cornelian dilemma.

If I have a 2nd child, no novel.

Not immediately.

- If I write a... - They're both births.

And you, Marc?

A 2nd child?

Yes.

Dream Through. We've got it too. It's so beautiful!

- What? - What we can hear.

The song that's on.

Okay. It's good.

- Do you know the other albums? - No.

Her first one is amazing. Marc introduced me to her.

The lyrics are wonderful.

Basically, the chorus says:

"Take my dreams for reality, take my life.

"Do what you want with them."

Do you know the difference

between an elephant, a mouse and my health?

No.

An elephant is big, a mouse is small.

- And your health? - Great, thanks.

Good one.

Was I supposed to know about her birthday invitation?

You know me: I forget.

It's okay if you don't want to go to the theatre.

But I want to. It's my field.

She's fascinating to watch.

She'd be a good character for a novel.

She's so sure of herself.

The confidence she exudes, the control she exerts...

Everything's so perfect!

Everything has its place.

Nothing oversteps, overflows.

That's scary.

No?

She's used to professional relations.

She's polite,

welcoming,

but keeps her distance.

- Seriously, Marc. - Seriously, I'm always serious.

Would you like another baby?

Yes.

You like Mylene?

- Yes. - She's beautiful.

- Yes. - No more than that?

She can't be easy to live with.

Really? You think?

I'm going to work for a bit.

- You'll nod off in 5 minutes. - So?

When my parents told me

Claudine was my babysitter,

I was the happiest boy on Earth.

Hey! Wait.

I've got a photo of her.

I thought she was so kind and so beautiful!

Yes, she was beautiful.

She still is.

Do you know the guy?

No.

But I was only 7.

My Mum's still working.

What's impressive,

is that she's up at 5.30 am, does 2 loads of washing,

bakes biscuits and muffins... - Really?

- Thanks. - Thank you.

- If we need a babysitter... - Call me.

- Thanks again, Steph.

So? Did it go well?

It was awesome.

Herve is so cute.

I put him down at 7 pm. Not a word.

- Did you eat anything? - Just an apple.

Look.

- My pay! - Honestly!

Anytime, at this rate.

- Did the evening go well? - Yes.

Very pleasant.

Mylene is cool. She looks young.

Something to show you.

Look.

Marc's the same age as when you babysat him.

Yes.

- Claudine Grenier? - Yes.

Hello.

Jerome, Marc's underling.

- A pleasure. - Likewise.

It's an amazing deal.

Hi. Welcome to our pad.

I didn't think it was so big.

I actually hired the offices for a day

just to impress you.

- I'll leave you to it. - Thanks for everything.

- My pleasure. - Bye.

See ya.

- Come on in. - Yes.

Can I speak to Stephanie, Claudine Grenier's daughter?

Yes, that's me.

Hello. It's Francine Forget.

- Hello. - You left a message

at my sister's in Rimouski.

Yes.

Apparently, she hung up on you.

- Thanks for calling back. - She felt bad afterwards.

It's fine.

I wanted to tell you Jean's our brother.

I'm sure that's him in the photo. Positive.

Awesome.

May I ask why you want to track him down?

I don't really know where to start.

Your mother is turning 50.

Oh yeah. Of course.

And?

When I saw the photo of my mother and your brother,

I wanted to know more about my mother's past.

We don't realise, but before having children, getting married,

our parents had a life. Us young ones forget that.

Did your brother love her?

Yes.

Were they together long?

What did your mother tell you about Jean?

- And the last one, here. - Just here?

- Is that it? - Yes, that's all.

I'll send that to Mr Rubinstein.

Now, we just cross our fingers.

It's exciting, isn't it?

Yes.

She said nothing?

No.

Jean is dead.

Ask her about it after her party.

I wanted to thank you.

For investing your time in us.

- It's my job. - Especially since I know

this kind of transaction isn't your cup of tea.

Really,

I appreciate it.

I really enjoyed it.

And you know,

it wasn't a drag. I did it for purely selfish reasons.

Because...

I love...

I love being with you all.

With you in particular.

It's nice, easy and stimulating.

All the better.

- That's very kind. - It's true.

- How's your work coming along? - It's awesome.

The writing's good, it's a good subject.

When is it due?

Next Friday.

I was filing my papers

and found these, from the day after the fire.

- Look. - It's Mum and Pops.

I was talking on the phone with...

Jean Forget's sister.

Francine.

Did you know that Jean Forget died?

Dr Lemaire?

Jean is dead?

Suicide.

When?

The summer...

The same summer your house burned down.

He killed himself over her.

Did Francine Forget tell you that?

Yes.

Dr Lemaire, can I ask you...

I'm sure my grandfather would like to see the newspaper photo.

- You think? - Yes.

I think he'd be pleased.

- Is that your son? - Yes.

Herve the terror!

- He's handsome. - Yes.

- He's a cute kid. - Thanks.

It made me think...

That photo of your family is wonderful.

What photo? What do you mean?

The one Steph took with her phone at your place.

She's using it for a project.

OK, good.

You know, I took that photo.

- The photo? - Yes.

Why are you laughing?

- No... - "No" what?

Nothing.

Well...

It's a great photo.

You see, that photo,

when I think of my mother, that's...

That's the image of her that I remember.

Her joy...

was contagious.

Her smile...

The earrings I'm wearing now

were your mother's.

She gave them to me the night of the fire.

For your birthday?

Yes.

Do you remember?

You're not mad at me?

How could I be mad at you?

You remember the night of the fire?

Yes.

How did you know about the Lemaires' fire?

It was after Dr Lemaire dropped me home.

The phone rang about 30 minutes after you got home.

You were with Carole, in her room.

Who called?

Maurice Beauchesne.

- "Beauchesne"? - The detective.

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