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- Thrilled to meet you, Anna! - The pleasure's all mine.

If you ever feel like writing a role for a Black woman

because they're so underrepresented, count me in!

- Anna? - What are you doing here?

I came to make peace and I won't leave until I do.

- You've got a new fan! - Who?

Téo!

Aw! You're in love!

- I am? - Of course.

- You were supposed to be faithful!

Fuck!

The divorce'll cost you, bastard!

I've had enough! No one leaves until you've cleared the air!

I'm sorry, Anna. I read it last night.

It's epic! Shakespearean!

I've never read anything so bad.

What if I asked to go to mother-daughter therapy?

I'll withdraw the charges.

So it sucks?

If you're desperate enough to believe Monique...

So I take time off?

Radio silence. For as long as it takes.

- Ever seen your intimacy splashed all over the media?

Since you came home, my life's been chaos.

Chaos? Fuck you, Patrick Bernier!

Anna?

Can I sleep here?

Oh, my God, guys! Guys!

Come see this!

Ready?

That's what you call getting to the bottom of things.

I can't believe her 2022 cleanliness campaign slogan...

Cleanliness starts with you!

My mother told me to vote for her!

It looks like she's enjoying it. Shudder!

OK!

Conference room, everyone!

Your call surprised me!

Where've you been all these years?

I spent a few years in Paris, but I eventually got homesick.

If I remember correctly, the last thing you said was,

"If I ever talk about writing another show,

you can saw my arms off."

Oh, gosh!

I wasn't in great shape back then, as you know.

But Paris inspired me,

and since you're my favourite producer

and since I'm loyal... here I am!

A comedy? We could use one these days.

Actually, I decided to try something different.

- It's not a comedy? - No.

- "Molotov Cocktails."

I don't want to oversell it,

but it's been described as "Shakespearean".

It's a meaty story

with complex female characters, multilayered...

I could see myself writing several seasons.

I like a good drama. I'll read it and get back to you.

OK!

Disgusting!

I don't need to tell you these images are devastating

to Mayor Deschamps and her administration.

We've been tapped to put a spin

on the footage nearly everyone in Quebec has seen

and to rebuild the mayor's brand image

with eight months out from the elections.

So, any ideas? Suggestions? Comments?

We drop her as a client?

She's not exactly progressive.

No, but as you know,

Antoine, our most prestigious and lucrative client,

isn't doing too well at the moment.

So, yes. A client like the mayor is clutch for the agency.

I know money's important,

but what if we all said we didn't like her values, and--

What if I said your direct deposit scheduled for Friday

would be a few weeks late?

What do you say to that, Alex?

In that case, we'll ignore our principles

and write a nice press release where she'll apologize.

Blah, blah, blah...

Oh, and she refuses to apologize.

She says it would open her up to criticism and ridicule.

She wants something more creative.

So, I need someone on this account.

Where's the new girl?

Is she allowed to skip team meetings?

Does she still work here?

Nobody's seen her since the whole thing with her mother.

She must be held up. She'll be in soon.

Ah! Speaking of...

Hello!

I'm glad you could make the meeting, Anna.

Sorry I'm late. The metro was down.

And so were the cell towers?

What's 20 minutes?

In Paris, that's called being polite.

Forty-three minutes.

What did I miss?

Who's going to deal with Boogergate.

- What? - Boogergate.

Anna will take care of Mayor Deschamps.

I'm going to... what?

- Good luck! - Huh?

ANNA COMES HOME

ORGANIZER NEW MESSAGE CARL NEW MESSAGE

ARE YOU OK? PLAESE CALL ME BACK!

WHERE ARE YOU? I'M WORRIED.

PATRICK NEW MESSAGE

Time to dive in!

Just so we're clear,

you're giving me the account because you're mad at me?

No, I think you're ready to handle an important account.

And yes, I'll be breathing down your neck

because she's the mayor of Montreal.

It has nothing to do with our fight last week?

No more than the four-day radio silence

had to do with my criticism of your script.

That wasn't criticism. It was a demolition derby.

You asked for constructive criticism,

and that's what I gave you.

Constructive?

"It's a mother and daughter trading insults for 52 pages."

What are you talking about?

To which you replied, just as constructively,

"That's coming from a guy who can't change his shirt

without consulting his shrink!" Come on, Anna!

So, can I count on you for the Mayor Deschamps account,

or do you want me to subcontract it out?

You can count on me.

But can you give me some direction? I want to learn.

Of course!

We don't want her on any talk shows or doing any interviews

because that'll make her vulnerable.

That's not what we want. We want to humanize her.

We want to forget about her slip-up

and remember her achievements.

How's that for direction? - Very helpful.

Now I know what not to do.

Anna! Hang on.

Do you really think I'd give you the account

if I didn't know you could do it?

We need an idea.

An awesome idea the mayor will love.

Think about it like a script! I know you can do it!

And when do you need this awesome idea by?

OK. - Yeah...

Yes.

How's it going?

Oh, Carl! Where is everyone?

If you'd returned my assistant's calls,

you'd know the meeting was yesterday.

I have a lot going on these days,

but how can you do a production meeting without me?

I'm confused.

Step into my office.

As you know, your name's all over social media.

And not in a good way.

I know, it's not ideal.

But we weren't born yesterday.

We know it'll pass.

We think you should take a break, Antoine.

I'll give you that.

I talked about it with Pat,

but I don't want to come across as a victim.

Or guilty.

I don't think you understand.

I'm not suggesting you take a break.

I'm telling you it's happening.

Akim's doing the show tonight.

Akim?

Come on, the guy's a clown!

With two seconds of experience and the knowledge

of a green pepper! You can't do that!

I've got a contract!

And I didn't do anything wrong.

Clause 28.

You're harming the production studio and the network.

Come on!

I was filmed unknowingly in a moment of frustration.

It happens to everyone!

I'm not negotiating, Antoine. The decision's been made.

Deal with your issues out of the limelight.

Take care of your mental health.

My mental health's fine!

Your tone's changed, and it's not the station's tone.

You'll use the opening number tonight to introduce Akim.

Me?

You want me to get up there, introduce him,

and tell everyone that I'm not up to doing my show?

I don't know whose dumb idea this was,

but you'll be hearing from my lawyer.

If I understand correctly,

Maryse Deschamps isn't exactly a firecracker.

That's right.

She isn't known for her sense of humour or joie de vivre.

According to Patrick,

my top strategic plans since I started working here.

You can steal anything you want.

- Thank you! - No worries!

I really appreciate it!

Anna Brodeur?

Hello, this is Kristof, Mayor Deschamps's press secretary.

Hello! Thanks for calling me back.

Patrick assigned me the mayor's account,

and I'd like to hear a little more about her. I'll need--

Patrick isn't taking care of her?

Of course, but since it's an urgent file,

I'm assisting him.

Patrick's never mentioned an Anna Brodeur.

That's normal,

since I'm the new hire.

Which agency did you come from?

I was, uh...

I worked internationally. In Paris.

Oh? For what agency?

I had a boyfriend in Paris once.

I took a small career detour, actually...

I taught French...

Anna Brodeur. Your name rings a bell.

I was a screenwriter in another life.

So Patrick gave an extremely delicate account

to a former screenwriter and ex-French teacher

with no experience in public relations?

Under his supervision, of course!

I assure you-- - I'll call you back.

- If it isn't Anna Brodeur! - Yes!

I keep thinking about our meeting the other day...

What meeting?

The title: Renaissance.

It'd make a great TV show.

What would?

A dancer-slash-acrobat retires at 26

after dedicating her life to training.

All the discipline,

the star-studded tours all around the world, you know?

And then? Nothing. It's all over.

Existential crisis!

So what's the girl going to do now?

What is she going to do?

Because, obviously, she didn't have time for school.

She didn't have time for boyfriends, for summer jobs,

for teenage rebellion.

She's like a young old lady.

The youngest hasbeen in the city, girl.

Yeah, you know what I mean. - Yeah.

Girls.

Or Ted Lasso or This is Us, you know?

What do you think?

I think Anna's super busy and so are the rest of us.

I was just throwing it out there!

I'm gonna follow you, OK?

What's going on?

I agreed to do a nursing conference.

But since I'm going from 200 to 2,000 people,

I need you to revise my presentation.

So you can yell at me tomorrow.

I just talked to the mayor's press secretary

to learn more about her.

Kristof was just telling me you spoke.

- Hello, Anna. - Hello!

First off, thank you for thinking of us.

The mayor would like to know where things stand.

Anna's working with my team to come up with a strategy.

Mayor Deschamps, it's an honour to meet you.

What's the idea?

For the moment,

we're aiming for something dignified to distract

and help people forget your little incident.

We're beyond the incident stage.

My face was broadcast on France 4 and in Japan!

It has to end!

Mayor Deschamps, I can't imagine

how you're feeling at the moment,

but I want you to know there's no need to act quickly.

We can sit on this for 36 hours.

Kristof said you're the best agency in town.

That's right. But since the ball's already rolling,

acting today or tomorrow won't stop the ongoing media frenzy.

The important thing is to rebound

with a strategic response.

The idea better be good!

Yeah, but motivating 200 people

isn't the same as 2,500.

You performed in some of the biggest venues in the world.

2,500 people is nothing!

Book me some interviews to promote the conference.

That might lead to others. It'd pay off for me.

And what pays off for me, pays off for you.

Right? - I'll see what I can do.

OK, yeah, do your magic.

It can't be that hard, I've got a great profile!

Oh, absolutely. You've got a great bio.

But to get journalists' attention, you'll need to...

I don't know...

do something bigger? Something memorable?

Memorable?

Yeah.

I can do memorable. Because, like--

Tessa, can you let me concentrate? Please?

Fuck!

I wasn't going to let him humiliate me!

That's exactly what you should've done!

You should've thanked him for giving you the chance

to address your fans. Now go apologize.

You changed your mind, OK? Go talk to your fans.

I have no desire to talk to my fans.

For the love of God, Antoine Girard!

You go apologize, or I'm never working with you again!

Carl Gagnon.

Hi, Carl. Patrick Bernier here.

If you're calling about Antoine--

I know, Antoine was impulsive.

He's here with me on speakerphone.

Hey, Carl. It's me, Antoine...

Now that I've said my piece...

I think you're onto something,

and I'll be there to do the show.

Listen, you were so against the idea

that I spoke to Akim,

and it gave him a good idea for the opening number.

He's just saved our ass,

so I wouldn't want to shake things up for him now.

I hope you understand.

I'll end with my favourite...

- Pleasure scout? - The Revolution.

Would you look at that!

This beauty saved me from vaginal dryness.

Have I told you my mom

hasn't touched a man in nine years?

I’m telling you, it's an epidemic.

Post-menopausal women don't know enough about hormones.

After three bad experiences,

they end up forgetting

about the joys of penetration.

- I see... - Hey!

Hi! You know Hugo?

- Hello! - Kimi?

- Yes! - Hugo.

Hello! Interesting centrepiece.

My episode on tantric sex was such a hit,

Kimi's bringing me back on the show.

- May I? - Of course.

What's the topic this time?

The importance of relieving vaginal dryness.

Super! Well, I'll let you two ladies chat. I mean...

Oh, baby. Please!

Anna, Anna.

Will you tell us what's going on?

- Yes! - Everything's fine!

I'm just trying to impress my boss.

I know you.

I think you disapprove of me talking

about my sexuality so publicly.

It doesn't matter whether I disapprove or not.

But honestly, I have a lot of work, so... Kimi.

If it helps at all,

your mother told me she loved your script.

I'll admit, it was nice to hear.

So nice, that I decided to pitch it to my old producer.

What'd he say?

Nothing so far, he hasn't read it yet.

But I told him my readers loved it.

This calls for a celebration! Shots!

No, no, no! No shots!

I really do have to work.

But if my producer likes it as much as Monique,

I'll quit my job, shots on me!

On that note, good luck with your mission

to fix vaginal dryness for women all over Quebec.

- Cheers! - Oh, no...

What's wrong? The script isn't good?

No idea, I only read eight pages.

But Patrick thinks it's terrible.

Then why tell her it was good?

I don't know. I'll need to think...

Let's get back to it.

We'll start with this one.

Pat? I think I'll take another.

We were supposed to spend the night together in bed.

Doing what we love.

I know, but as you can see, my client's having a breakdown!

He's not a kid! You're not his babysitter.

Antoine, you've had enough!

No, my friend.

After the week I've had, the real question is:

how can I drink more?

Hey! Do you know who Akim is?

Everyone knows Akim.

I even went to see him perform.

I laughed. He was funny.

Patrick thought so too. - You think he's funny?

It's not a competition...

Know why he is where he is?

- What? - How he got there?

Nobody wants to say it, so I will.

He played the minority card. - Stop!

You sound like my racist uncle. - Hey...

You think being a white guy hasn't afforded you

50 years of privilege?

If Akim wasn't talented, he wouldn't be where he is.

If he's going to stay here all night, I'm going home.

- Hasta la vista, baby. - I'm not talking to you.

- Sorry. Sorry. - I'm talking to him.

Who're you spending the night with? Him or me?

That trip to Spain you took,

far from the working class...

Who can you thank for that, hmm?

Let it go.

I guess I'll leave you with your favourite client?

Oh, no! He left?

Come here, I'll make it better.

How's it going?

"Redirect attention",

"encourage healthy communication",

"engage in transparent dialogue",

and "humanize the mayor".

Oh no, not that account...

Yes, and I don't want to hear about it!

Anna...

did I shock you with my vibrators?

I just don't understand your need to put on a show.

It's not a show. I'm alive!

I've seen so many women in their 50s become invisible.

And you? When was the last time you made love?

Come on, Mom! Let's not go there.

Anna, take five minutes to tell me about yourself.

We don't have to share everything!

How can you be so prude?

What are you afraid of? - I'm not afraid!

I haven't made love since...

Renaud died.

Maybe a little before.

How many days before?

Months?

Well...

For the love of God,

what were you doing with him?

Now's not the time to talk about it.

Maybe not, but it's the time to be happy!

You have one life, not 12!

What are you waiting for?

Rekindle your past loves!

Not Antoine, obviously, but...

At the moment, I'm trying to learn a new job.

I'm trying to pay off my debts,

and I'm trying to be responsible!

What would you do if this were your last day on Earth?

Want to borrow one of my...?

No! Absolutely not!

If you really want to feel indispensable,

remember that I met with my producer today thanks to you.

That's funny, because I was actually wondering

if I could reread your gem of a script?

- Really? - Really.

Here.

Oh, Anna!

Ah... You...

Thank you! I'll let you work.

Thanks. Goodnight!

Goodnight!

Here, drink this.

No, we're not watching your talk show!

You're hurting yourself for no reason.

Shouldn't I watch the genius idea?

Fine.

- Thank you for your warm welcome!

My name is Antoine Girard,

and I just came back from South Korea.

You know Seoul has the world's best plastic surgeons?

I asked them to make me look younger. And not as pale.

- Is he mocking me? - Here.

- I got a call from our friend Antoine,

who generously handed over the reins

of your favourite talk show

while he takes care of a few personal issues.

We hope he gets back on his feet as fast as possible.

You don't think

we should call Stéphane, my lawyer?

We can sue for breach of contract!

No, you accept the decision gracefully and humbly.

Maybe we could find a place...

I don't need to go to rehab!

It could be a spa in Spain,

or anywhere else you can disconnect and rest.

It's that bad?

Yes, Antoine! It's that bad!

How you deal with the next few weeks

will shape the rest of your career.

That's big.

Hey! You're up early!

I woke up with a huge erection,

and I figured you could take care of it.

OK, sure.

I had this dream...

- Was I in it? - Big time!

Oh, fuck!

Is he still there?

Shit, I think he's crying.

We're not going to fight because of Antoine.

No, but it's pissing me off that he's still there.

- Pat? - He's coming...

OK, I guess I'll take care of my erection myself?

I'm sorry.

"Akim Simard is the fresh face,

the vitamin boost,

the kick that Evening with A so desperately needed..."

Don't read that stuff!

I made one mistake. One!

And now I'm cancelled, I'm replaced...

The planet's dying, democracies are collapsing,

but Antoine Girard is public enemy #1

because he slept with a masseuse...

Massage therapist.

... a massage therapist who had a kid behind his back?

If you'd worn a condom, none of this would be happening.

What do they want?

To put me out to pasture?

To bury me alive?

I should've said earlier,

but for today there's no cell phone.

No radio. No social media.

And later, we'll congratulate Akim

on his marvelous performance.

We'll be hypocrites?

You bet!

Then, we'll take care of... this.

And then... this.

- I know I can be a prick... - Yeah.

But if I were gay,

my prick would find you hard to resist.

IT WAS GREAT TO CATCH UP.

CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS MOLOTOV COCKTAILS.

My thoughts are on your desk.

How do you feel?

I can't say my ideas are brilliant,

but I'll wait for your comments.

Thank you!

My God!

What's with the long face?

You look like you've survived an apocalypse.

I read Anna's script.

So? Patrick was right?

Completely. It makes me look awful.

It's about you?

Not openly.

It's clever, it's disguised,

but one of the characters is my carbon copy.

Are you sure?

We both know how you like to make everything about you.

No, no. The character is me in everything but the name.

The judgment she casts on my life,

my choices, it's insulting.

Oh, my God!

Sweetie.

And the daughter...

The role of the daughter!

Poor little Sandrine,

the helpless victim of her conniving mother

who can't control her outbursts and delusions of grandeur.

Hey, hey! It's fiction.

No, no, no. It's a settling of scores disguised as fiction.

It's 55 pages of catfights.

Bitching can be entertainment. That's my job, isn't it?

Apart from the premise, it's trash!

It jumps the shark by page 12.

Then it's just variations on the first scene.

I can't believe such a talented woman

would waste her time writing such nonsense!

It's beyond comprehension.

I'll have to say something,

because her producer is going to tear it apart.

No, no, no. Let him do his job.

Now that you've reconciled... - No.

... why would you jeopardize your relationship?

Kimi! She makes me look like a fool!

But you read it through the eyes

of a mother's unconditional love.

It's all in the approach.

I know how to improve the script.

Great! You're a big girl.

OK, we've got other things to do.

The Prince, I love this one.

Let's start with that!

NO NEW MESSAGES

Céleste! Your bestie's going live in 15.

No! What now?

What's she going to do?

God only knows.

Tessa, I need to talk to you before you go live.

- Anna, can I see you? - Coming!

So, what did you think?

I didn't have time to read it. I spoke with Antoine's producer.

Give me the pitch, it'll be good practice.

OK... I'll jump right in.

Uh... we send the mayor into a kindergarten class.

- Why would she do that? - Good optics?

She chats with the kids,

they have a silly conversation about manners, and...

Cute, but tricky.

Plus, I don't think the mayor's very kid-friendly.

OK. My second idea...

I don't know if you're going to like it...

There are no bad ideas in brainstorming.

We film a clip in city hall.

Think James Bond...

James Bond's a hyper masculine character who uses violent

and illegal means to achieve his goals.

Zero cultural sensitivity, zero gender equality.

You just said there are no bad ideas in brainstorming!

Except that one.

OK, uh...

I get that she doesn't want to apologize.

I certainly wouldn't want to go on national TV

and apologize for burping or farting.

It's more ridiculous than the actual incident.

But what if we put a comedic spin on it?

We do a wacky interview

and get someone off the wall to do it.

OK. Who?

- Who what? - The interviewer. Who is it?

How do I know? I'm working under your supervision,

maybe you could help me out?

I'm exhausted! I took care of Antoine all night.

He's still at my place.

I'm sorry. Poor Antoine! Can I do anything?

Wow the mayor.

So I trash the whole thing?

No! We'll make it better,

and find a name for the last one.

OK, I'm on it.

And... showtime!

- Hey guys, I think I just had my first episode of PTSD:

post-traumatic stress disorder.

What's she doing?

She's doing her best to ruin my day, my week, and my life.

- Thank God, because I'd never have known what was happening!

Is she diagnosing PTSD live?

Last year, she had lupus like Selena Gomez.

True!

- It was like - 40 out of the blue,

like Cate Blanchett in Titanic when she tries to save Leonardo.

- Winslet! - I went up to my hotel room

and started puking everywhere.

It was like six hours of panic.

I've never felt anything crazy like that.

If you don't feel well, go lie down

and get off TikTok, you asshole!

- Has my success reawakened the trauma...

Take this, sweetie.

- I don't know.

I've rarely spoken of it, but...

I'LL PASS ON MOLOTOV COCKTAILS. NEXT PROJECT? ;)

... chat with my idol.

My Quebec idol, but an idol just the same.

I'm in talks with Anna Brodeur to do

a series about my past life as an athlete

and my current life as an artist.

What? I... I never said that!

- If the idea interests you, like my page.

Fingers crossed we'll find a producer to give us money!

She needs professional help.

The mayor's coming in 15! We need a name!

You know what we have. She can't come now.

She didn't ask permission, she said she was coming.

Conference room in 15! - OK!

- You've reached William Demers at Productions Splendides.

Leave me a message.

Hello William, it's Anna. I just read your text...

Thanks for getting back to me.

If you're passing, I imagine you have major concerns.

I'd have liked to hear them.

Here are our ideas.

Thank you. We appreciate the quick turnaround.

I'm not working with kids!

The mayor doesn't beat around the bush.

And we love that about her.

The second idea...

A podcast with a shrink to talk about mental health?

That's a bit much, no?

I'm not a psychologist, but I'm pretty sure

picking one's nose isn't listed on the DSM.

Whichever strategy we choose,

we'll have to address your moment.

There's nothing to say!

Who thinks about these things?

If I apologize, it'll live forever on the net

and will come back to haunt me

at every turn throughout my career. It's a no!

Another idea is to invite other politicians

to publish

their own embarrassing moment on social media.

Social media hasn't exactly been

kind to me over the past 72 hours.

Let's not feed the beast. Thank you.

Unfortunately, it's a monster we can't ignore.

Watch me.

Next?

Another idea is to produce a podcast

where you sit down

and talk with other people who have quirks.

It could be anything.

People who count their steps, people who talk to themselves...

I'm not a lunatic!

I have chronic sinusitis.

I was lost in thought. I didn't have a tissue.

I cleared my nasal passage without thinking!

It happens.

I can't believe I'm still talking about this!

Mayor Deschamps, we want to take an embarrassing moment

and turn it into

an opportunity to humanize you.

That's all.

So far, I haven't heard one idea

that promises to meet that goal.

We tried to work fast.

If you could give us until tomorrow morning...

We're done here. Time's up.

Kristof! - Yes!

Thank you for the opportunity.

We'll be in touch.

That was about as fun as taking a bath in a blender!

Did I really come back from Paris for this?

You can't make this stuff up.

Only Monique could top

Kimikaze dressed as Denise Bombardier from outer space.

Kimikaze!

- Yes! - Yes! That's it!

Mayor Deschamps!

- Wait! - Mayor Deschamps!

Have you heard of Kimikaze?

- The drag queen? - Vaguely. Why?

What if you sat down with Kimikaze

for a light, comical interview?

She'd ask questions about your "moment"

and you could set the record straight:

the whole thing is just a storm in a teacup.

You're suggesting that I let a drag queen laugh at me?

Haven't I been mocked enough?

She wouldn't be laughing at you. She'd be laughing with you.

You'd take control of the narrative.

Would Kimikaze be interested?

She's a friend of my mother's.

- You'd need to act quickly. - We love a good challenge.

Then we'll let you get to!

What's the point of a chauffeur if they're always late?

It's the traffic...

Yes!

MOLOTOV COCKTAILS

Hello? - Anna!

Now's not a good time, I need to write an interview.

I reread your script.

That's nice, but I'm swamped.

I realized there's a problem I'd overlooked.

I'm listening. You have 30 seconds.

You need to cut out the Sandrine character

of our... of your story.

Sandrine? The daughter?

Yes! You make the mother the central character.

It's really Cassandre's story.

You're hardly subtle.

Sandrine's a victim.

She's neurotic, incoherent, whiny,

spiteful, insufferable.

She blames everyone else for her problems.

Honestly, by page 15,

we just want to put her out of her misery.

But the mother's no paragon of virtue either?

Of course not! She's mad as a hatter!

Impossible, narcissistic, self-centered,

but she's driven by something bigger than herself.

We identify with her.

We want to follow her storyline, see where she goes.

So, the script you said you loved is actually crap?

Not the whole thing! Just the daughter.

OK, I gotta run. Bye!

Have I ever told you my mother's a raving lunatic?

Once or twice.

Can you believe she just told me my script would be stronger

if I cut the daughter and focused on the mother?

Freud must be doing backflips in his grave.

Wow! She never changes.

But if you stop and think about it...

- Don't think about it. - Hang on!

Your fascination with self-centered,

overbearing, crackpot mothers is nothing new.

You had one in Ironic and in the other show.

In your script, the daughter keeps telling her

mom to calm down, shut up, and fuck off...

I don't always... Sandrine doesn't always do that!

All I'm saying is that

the daughter spends 52 pages telling her mother to shut up.

Maybe it stifled your inspiration?

If we listen to Monique and focus on the mother,

maybe the pitch would be more inspired?

Are you on team Monique now?

I'm not the one who wrote 52 pages about her!

She's right. Goddammit!

Call Kimikaze, OK?

Hey, Mr. Girard! I thought you were taking time off?

I am, but I dropped in to see my fans

and give the keys to my replacement.

No problem, Mr. Girard!

- Hello! - You can't say no!

Think of the money!

I love money, but I don't know if you remember,

but about six years ago, I wanted to become a client.

You said I wasn't a big enough name.

We'll sign you, the first six months on us.

Deal!

My dear friends! Thank you for the warm welcome--

My dear friends! Akim!

Antoine! What a surprise!

Who doesn't like surprises?

I came in tonight to tell you

about the terrible world we live in.

Carl... What do we do?

- Antoine, that's enough. - Terrible, terrible! Hey!

You're calling in the law?

Mr. Girard, please come with us.

They called in the law!

Are you seeing this at home?

The cops are here!

Hey! Get your hands off me! I'll sue!

Let him leave!

- Hello? - Anna?

Antoine, you OK?

No, I'm really not.

And you want to talk to me?

I miss your voice.

What's going on?

Fuck you!

Nothing.

I did something stupid.

I... I...

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I hit. Hard.

Take that, motherfucker!

I couldn't stop.

I destroyed his car.

What kind of crazy person

destroys someone else's car?

You're not crazy.

Would you've done that?

No...

I gotta go. The cops just showed up.

Antoine, wait!

Tell her our neighborhood's become an open-air crack den

thanks to her shitty administration,

and if she wants to stop the urban exodus

she should stop raising our goddamn taxes!