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- Wow, what's happened here? - Call an ambulance in the meantime.

Come on, hurry up.

Hey.

Fire department!

Are you all right?

Let's turn this music down.

Here we go.

Hi!

- Hi. - What's your name?

- Lucia. - Hi, Lucia. I'm Simone.

Hi, Simone.

- Hi. - Hi.

Does it hurt here?

No.

Simone, is she still with us?

Yes!

Look at me.

Okay.

What's your name again?

Still Lucia.

And I'm still Simone.

Okay...

Does it hurt if I touch you here?

Hmm?

No.

Can you move your legs?

Yes.

Very good. We'll get you out now, okay?

- No. - Why not?

- No. What if I'm paralyzed? - No, you're not paralyzed.

Could I wait ten minutes before finding out?

No, we can't wait ten minutes. There's a slight fuel leak.

Five minutes, then?

No. What are you doing? Negotiating?

Four?

No, we have to get you out right away.

You'll see that you're not paralyzed.

One minute, okay? I'll give you one minute.

Two minutes.

And then we'll fuck.

Marangolo?

Yes.

I'm the firefighter who got you out of the car yesterday.

Yes, of course. Yes.

I've just finished my shift, and I came

to check on you...

I'm glad to see you're doing well.

Yes.

- What is it? - I don't remember anything.

- Yes... - About last night.

Yes, okay. Well, it's normal that...

- It can happen with trauma. - But my car.

Do you know where it is? No one knows anything.

Yes, your car will be in the judicial impound lot.

- Put there for... - And how do I get it back?

It will be completely destroyed.

- I'm sorry... - Okay, but...

But better than it being you, right?

It's just that I had my house keys in the glove compartment.

Well, then you have to find... I mean, for today.

- The impound lot is open tomorrow. - Yes.

For tonight, you can find a locksmith... If you really want to, or a hotel.

- Here you go. - Thank you!

We did it.

Here they are!

Keys, my house.

- Do you want to see some bills? - No, don't worry.

- Do you trust me? - I trust you.

Come on in.

I might take a shower before going to the bar.

- Don't worry. - Make yourself at home.

Make yourself at home. It's a bit of a mess.

- Sorry. - No, don't worry.

I didn't have time.

I like the wallpaper.

It was my grandmother's house, but...

- Yeah, it's cute. Why not? - I care about it. No, it's cozy.

All right.

Could you give me a hand?

Yes.

Thank you.

So, you have to...

Yes, that's how it is. If you can help me.

Thank you.

This way.

Do you have a condom?

No, I don't have a condom.

I thought about the shove knife but not about...

Oh, well, never mind...

- Huh? - Nothing.

- I don't have one either. - Okay. All right.

Oh, well.

What...

Oh God, I came.

What happened?

I don't know.

I'm still wearing my uniform.

Well, at least I didn't get you pregnant.

Oh, well.

That's not a problem.

I can't have children.

I don't want any anyway.

- Really? - Yeah.

Right, me neither.

Oh, my hand...

Ten minutes and I'm out of here.

4 YEARS LATER

ALARM

Good morning.

Come on, we'll be late.

No.

No. Can I not go?

Don't even think about it.

Your parents stare at me too much.

Come on.

Come on, come on.

Where's my underwear?

- These are the dirty ones. - Here they are.

- Where? - Hey!

Ah. Where did you find them?

Come on. Hey, come on.

- No. - Come on! We're going to be late.

- We're going to be late. - Come on, let's stay here.

Stay here? No way! Come on.

I'll throw you in the tub. Come on.

I'm taking you straight to the shower.

Let's go.

CONGRATULATIONS PIETRO

No, no!

I'll do it.

Come on, Andrea.

- Hey, Mattia! Watch out, okay? - Wait, I'll go.

I'll go. I'll get the pastries, Mom.

You get the pastries, and I'll get the tea.

Can you pass me the wine?

- What's this? - Something cool.

Put your finger here. Put your other finger here.

This one?

Get over here.

Uncle's going to eat you!

Leo!

Look at that rascal.

Why did they go over there? I told them not to.

Lucia!

- Hey. - How's it going?

- Good. - Yeah?

Excuse me.

We have to organize baptisms to see you now.

Yeah, well...

I was surprised when Simone said you were coming.

- No one could believe it, actually. - Well, I've managed to come.

Simone told me you've finished your internship.

Yeah... Almost.

I haven't finished it yet, but I'm almost there. Yeah.

- And do you like it? - Yes.

More than what you were doing before? What was it? Sorry, I don't remember.

Well, it depends. "Before" when?

Squeeze in a bit.

- Go. - Here we are.

Hey!

Leo, get down!

Everyone look at me.

I really like being a nurse. It's a job that I really like.

- It's important to do something you like. - Yeah.

He's crying. Want to take him back?

Please, have mercy. Give him to his aunt.

- Then you take him. - Another one? Give him to Lucia.

- I don't know how... - Lucia, you take him.

- Try. Just hold his head up. - Come on. Take him.

- Like this. - Good. There, you see?

- Well done. Easy. - What do I do if he cries?

Are you happy with your auntie?

Almost auntie.

- Almost. - Sweetie.

Come on! Hurry!

Shall we go?

So...

Look at me. Get closer.

Sweetie.

Look how he's smiling.

You're smiling. Huh?

That's always a...

Hey, Giuditta!

- What is it, Mom? - Come on. We need to take a photo.

- Everyone's waiting. Look. - A photo, now? In the sun?

Do we have to go too?

No. Only children and grandchildren.

The in-laws later.

- Let's go. - Children and grandchildren.

Why don't we include everyone? We're a horizontal family, aren't we?

Simone, the world communicates vertically. Wake up.

- Guys. - I think it's horizontal.

Everyone squeeze in. Closer.

Valerio, closer. Look at me!

Come on!

- Three, two, one... - Here we go.

What is it?

Well? What is it?

- I was thinking about something, but... - Go on.

No, I won't tell you because you'll get mad.

Why?

It's something nice.

If it's nice, then I won't get mad. Where are you going? Get back here.

Tell me.

Adoption. Have you ever thought about it?

Where are you going?

Hey! Lucia. Where are you going?

No!

What the fuck are you doing?

No kids.

I get it, okay. But...

Or we'll have to break up.

What the fuck are you saying? "We'll have to break up"?

Pretend I didn't say anything.

Pretend you didn't say anything? What, should I forget about it?

Simone, we talked about it. From the get-go.

We agreed. No kids. You can't just wake up and change your mind.

- But it's not... - It's not fair.

I'd be the infertile bitch who won't let you have kids.

What are you saying? What did I say?

I said we should adopt kids, not have them.

- It's the same. They're still kids. - Okay.

Fuck you.

Come on!

Why do you want a kid?

I just said it, I don't know. Just to say something.

I don't...

Just don't leave me, okay?

Are you happy?

Of course I'm happy.

Okay, if you're happy, that's fine.

Of course!

Okay.

- So what? Who cares! Why... - Okay, all good!

Wait!

- Good morning, babe. - Morning.

- Here. - Thank you.

- I made you an egg. - No way.

A bit of strength, a bit of energy.

That's what I wanted. Thank you.

I made a big pot of coffee because the night is long.

It's so nice when we get along.

We always get along.

Almost always.

- Simo! - Yeah?

You go close the valve. Bart, stick with me.

- All right? - Yeah.

Now, Simone. Go close it now, Simone!

Oh, damn it!

Come on!

I need some leverage.

Wait.

Can we get moving?

Simone, come on. How long is it going to take?

Come on, we're roasting over here!

Hey, Simo!

Simone! Hey!

Francesco, the pump!

Simone!

Hey, Simone! Simone!

Hey!

- Are you there? - Good night...

Simone? Hey!

- Do you know where the firemen are? - In the emergency department.

Simone Amati?

Never mind.

Excuse me, I have to go in.

- Simone... - Hey.

What happened?

I've come to see you, can't you see? My love.

You're such a fool.

- Were you worried? - Of course not.

It was nothing. I got heatstroke. It happens.

They'll make fun of me for life now.

But...

Too bad for you! I survived.

You'll have to put up with me when I'm old.

- You weren't scared, were you? - No.

It's just that I missed you.

All right.

I'm in.

You're in for what?

- Everything. - Everything, what?

You, being old.

Adoption.

Adoption? Really?

Yes, I'm in.

You've been thinking about it?

Yes.

Wow, that's great.

See? Come on.

Are you okay? Do you want to go home?

Now that you mention it, I might be feeling sick again.

Come on, let's go.

Where are you going?

- Where are you going? - I'll get you discharged.

Where are you going? Wait!

Let me ask.

- Wait a minute! Hey! - The doctor who...

Lucia.

They told me to wait here.

Just once. We'll try.

- Once. - Sure. Of course.

If it doesn't work out...

Okay.

- We'll give up. - We'll give up.

- Forever. - Sure, what do we care?

"Children from a previous relationship?" Do you have anything to tell me?

"Cohabitants." Yes.

Let's assume that if you're here,

it's because you've made this decision together.

- Yes? Is that right? - Yes.

To be honest, for us... It was more so his idea at first.

At first.

- Come on. You, deep down... - Of course, yeah.

Now we agree.

- Do you agree? - Yes.

- Yes. - Okay.

And then, I'm also sure

that many of you have considered other methods first.

Surely, someone's tried ART. I'm sure.

Look how many.

- What? - Lucky you.

- Assisted reproduction. - Oh, just say it, then.

I actually have a congenital condition.

Yeah.

As for ART, either the Holy Ghost gives it to me or nothing.

Nothing at all.

On the other hand, he's perfectly fine.

Me, what?

Well, on paper. We don't have any proof.

Okay.

Anyway, I would like you all to ask yourselves a question.

It's very important but also simple.

"Why do I want a child?"

- I... - Come on, let the others speak too.

Maybe because I have this desire

to take care of those in need,

and that's beautiful.

But I would also like you to keep in mind that during the adoption process,

it is better not to have expectations,

so as not to be disappointed or overwhelmed by reality.

Because anyway, these children up for adoption are abandoned children.

And abandonment is a pain that you then struggle with all your life.

And as they grow up, they can cause trouble.

Some start drinking, others steal.

Many even end up in prison.

Right...

Well, it's not like...

You stumble in life. It's not like...

They go to jail... Sure, it happens, but the problem...

Come on, they had a laugh.

They had a laugh because they're nice.

But we always have to stay within the guidelines.

- They're our users. - The users, the guidelines...

I've been doing this job for 30 years. I think I know how it works.

No, of course. But no one...

Come on, nothing happened.

"A medical certificate attesting to the physical and mental health

of the future adoptive parents."

Of course, mental health...

You could've asked for a marker that actually writes on the whiteboard?

- It does write. - Sure...

So, the spouses' certificate of residence.

There we go.

Huh?

No, keep going.

Marriage certificate.

Marriage, here we go.

The church, the white dress...

Lucia, come on. We're adopting a child. I mean, come on...

No, we're trying to adopt a child, Simone.

Because if they don't give us the child, we'll still be married. All right?

Well, we'll get a divorce, if need be. It's not like this thing will stay...

- Anyway, let's write it down for now... - No, we're not writing anything down.

They either take us as we are or nothing. Go on.

- What, we just do as we please? - Yes. I decide.

But it's the law.

It's a suggestion.

- Go on. Next. - Whatever.

So, signature... This is really absurd.

Our parents' signature.

My mother's?

- Well... - How am I supposed to do that?

We'll track your mother down, Lucia.

What... We'll just find her?

We'll find her phone number somehow.

What should I do? I don't want to talk to her.

It's out of the question.

Simone, it's very complicated. We tried, okay?

Are you crazy? You're making a fuss over a signature?

- I'll sign for your mother. - What do you mean you'll sign?

I've always been great at forging signatures,

ever since I was in school.

Just marry me in return.

I said no.

I'm joking. Come on.

It's just because it says it here... I don't care.

Hey.

Wow, you're so enthusiastic!

No, come on. It's...

Excuse me, but aren't you happy that I'm finally giving you a grandchild?

Yeah. Of course, yes.

Of course we're happy.

Well, come on, then!

But, you know, adopting is a bit complicated.

Well, of course.

You need determination, balance...

Why? You don't think I'm balanced?

- You are, but it isn't a walk in the park. - Well, then what?

That's right.

Or is Lucia the problem, Mom?

- Well, I bet it was her idea. - Ornella.

- It was my idea. - Come on, let him be.

- Wait. What's the problem? - What do you mean, let him be?

If he doesn't think about certain things, we should tell him.

What should you tell me?

Simoncino, you want to do something wonderful,

but you can't take it lightly.

Why? Who told you we're taking it lightly? Who told you that?

- She takes everything lightly. - What are you saying?

- That girl is unreliable. - Don't you dare talk like that.

How many jobs has she had? A hundred.

She's 30, and she's doing an internship.

At 30, I'd already had the four of you.

You're perfect. Same old.

Also, she doesn't know who she is. She doesn't...

How dare you say that?

Haven't you noticed that we've been living together for four years?

Yes, you live together. But you haven't gotten married.

Now the problem is marriage? You're obsessed with marriage!

- The same old obsession with marriage. - I'm not obsessed with anything.

You're not obsessed with marriage?

- No, I don't care about marriage. - Mom, please.

But if you get married, it's because you're sure you want something.

There you go.

If you don't get married, it's because maybe you'll change your mind.

Well, we're getting married! You know?

- What did you say? - Yes.

It was supposed to be a surprise, but I couldn't keep it because here...

Yes, we're getting married.

Simone, have you thought this through?

What?

If she gives up at the first sign of trouble, what will you do?

You'll have to deal with everything.

No, come on. Dad, she's crazy. She's not well.

She's aging badly.

First, she wants me to get married, and now, I shouldn't.

I mean, do you realize?

I came here to ask you for two signatures. It isn't a big deal.

Come on. What a fuss. Let's go.

- But you're cursing me... - I'll sign.

- Now I'm the one making a fuss? - Go to Dad and we'll sign.

- Come on. - Come on, come.

I'm speechless. Get her checked out. Oh my God.

- Come on. - Hand me those papers.

Why is it so hard?

Watch out, there's something...

- Here you go. - It's clean here. Turn it.

It's not like I'm making you sign a promissory note.

God forbid, a promissory note as well.

Come on.

Here?

Oh my God.

Here, I brought you some water.

Thanks.

Thanks.

See? I have nothing against Lucia.

But weren't you better off with Rebecca?

Mom, Rebecca left me. 15 years ago!

- 15 years. - Yeah, but that was 15 years ago.

- But she's single again, isn't she? - Yeah.

No, she's become a widow, Dad. It's different. And it happened recently.

- But she's alone. - Show some tact, at least on some things.

And be quiet because you can hear everything from her house.

I've told you a million times.

- I have nothing to hide. - We always make fools of ourselves.

- Hi! - There she is.

I'm sure they'll like it...

- Hi. - Hi!

Hi.

How's it going?

- How beautiful. - You see? We got all dolled up.

Hey, beautiful!

- What did you bring? - Rebe, did you make a cake?

- Did you make it? - Mom.

We made it together.

- Apricot, because you like it so much. - Leave me a slice.

- Come. - Mom.

Let's go inside, I want to taste it.

Don't bring that up, please.

Let's go see the doctor.

Poor mom!

- Good evening. - Congratulations to the mom!

Are we ready for the check-ups?

Yes, indeed.

Hey, Marghe!

- Hi, girls. - Good evening, everyone. How are you?

They're wonderful.

- It’s an incredible story! - I swear!

May we come in?

Here they are!

Hi.

Yes. There they are.

- Hi! - Hi, Lucia. Hi. Welcome.

- Thank you. - How are you?

- Good. - Wow, it's so nice here.

- It's beautiful. Thanks for the invite. - Congratulations!

Thank you for coming. Watch your step here.

Look at this place.

- I brought some pastries. - You did well.

They're from near my place.

- How wonderful. - It's a historic pastry shop.

Why are you moving?

Firstly, I need to get rid of the pool, which, as I told you, makes me anxious.

I mean, with a child in mind, right?

I mean, the fact that it's so easily accessible, I don't know...

It makes me paranoid, and I think it's justified.

And there's no room for the nanny here. You know?

I mean, we don't have the space. And we're always working, so...

But this thing about space, sorry...

Is it your thing, or did the psychologist ask you to?

- Dr. Casiraghi? - Yeah.

No, she doesn't talk about these material things...

Oh, she wrote a book. I want to give it to you. Wait a minute.

I'll put this here. I can't finish it.

Here. It's worth reading.

- See? - She's really written a book.

Look. Her picture.

I'd say it's her.

Dr. Casiraghi. Look at this.

She talks about parenting, right?

About the connection between our human and animal sides.

Which is the only moment, the only experience

in which we are truly ourselves in the end.

Wow, thanks.

Well, we got lucky. Imagine if we'd gotten the other one.

- Oh God. What's her name? - Zappacosta.

- Oh my God. - Well, she's a cognitive therapist.

- For sure. - A cognitive therapist, for sure.

- A toast? - Cognitive therapist?

- Yes. Let's make a toast. - Open something.

I can't drink alcohol.

I have to drive. We take turns. It's my turn.

How nice.

- I'll drink for her too. - Open...

I have a proposition, though.

Actually, I want to offer you something completely non-alcoholic.

- This. - Oh, nice thinking.

It's called kombucha.

It's something I make, which is fermented tea.

We love it. It's basically changed our lives.

- Would you like some? - Use the wine glass.

Okay.

It's a bit fizzy...

- I'll pour, okay? - Yes.

- One of our clients started it. - Right.

He has an island off the coast of Japan dedicated entirely to tea cultivation.

What do you mean? He has his own island?

- We went there on a six-month sabbatical. - Six months.

- His own? - Yes.

I mean, with all that time on my hands, with all that tea, I said,

"Well, let's learn how to make kombucha."

Well, now you tell me. Come on, cheers. To us.

Fizzy.

It's good. I'm sold.

Anyway, enough about us. What do you do for a living?

Don't worry. Well, I'm a firefighter.

- Really? - A fireman, yes.

A life full of adrenaline, right?

You bet!

I mean, flames, animal rescues...

Well, there are many.

Oh God, animals. If you mean the classic kitten in a tree, that's just...

Have you ever seen a cat's skeleton in a tree?

- No, I don't... - Exactly. Cats come down on their own.

People calling us is another matter.

And we have to go. But that's not where we do our job.

We see a lot of things. All kinds, really...

Well, it's a brave choice anyway. Not everyone...

- Right. - Now, I don't...

My father was a firefighter, and I found myself...

In fact, there's also my younger brother now.

And what about you?

I'm a nurse.

I mean, I have to finish my internship, and I'm a bit behind, but...

Before that, I experimented with many things.

- Well, it's nice to experiment, right? - Yes.

I mean, it's important in life, I think.

You guys do a lot of experimenting too. All this stuff you made us try tonight.

Well, you both have important jobs, right?

Yes. I mean...

Our job is not...

I mean, in our field...

- Money, money... It's all about money. - Yes.

Yes, well, we can't afford vacations on an island.

We make do.

Well, you're both heroes, right?

Well, if you say so.

They're beautiful.

Well, we're beautiful too.

But they're perfect. They'll definitely get a child.

Sure, maybe even two.

And their house? It isn't even enough for them.

Yes. They don't have a room for a nanny.

We don't even have a room for a child.

Whatever.

Well, they'll give us a smaller one. One that fits, adaptable...

Simone, seriously.

What?

I still have to finish my internship. We have a tiny house.

What are we doing?

But we're heroes. Didn't you hear what they said?

Okay, then. Two heroes.

Will you marry me?

Just like this, no negotiations.

Come on.

I'm not getting married because of the Health Authority.

I'm asking you, not the Health Authority.

A beautifully packed church.

Can you imagine Father Miguel's church full of people, when no one ever goes?

With families and stuff. All the relatives, friends.

- No, I don't have a family. - You dressed in white.

Without family.

No church. What do you mean?

City Hall, that's what I mean.

Let's do it at City Hall.

I'll think about the white dress, okay?

So, are you saying yes?

Give me your hand.

Will you marry me?

Yes.

Our way.

Well, it couldn't be more our way than this.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Long live the bride and groom!

Hurrah!

- Interested in these, by any chance? - Damn it! The rings! Wait, the rings.

Lucia! Lucia!

Simone! Simone!

Now I'll never leave you. Fuck you!

Hey, look at this!

My brother has two kids. Calm down, that's all I'm saying.

You better not snitch. I'll tell Mom everything.

Did you see that?

- Did you see Bartolo keeping busy? - Hi!

Come up and have something to eat too.

- Come on! - Congratulations!

Don't be shy!

Come on up. It'd be a pleasure.

Congratulations!

- Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! - Again?

Congratulations!

Oh my God.

- Well, the conversation went on. - Yeah.

I don't even have to look at Marco.

Look. It's him.

He's hot. The other one not so much, honestly.

- He chewed my ear off one evening. - But he's so hot.

Who cares? A little bit of conversation...

Lucia.

- Could I see you for a moment? - Yes.

- Good luck. - Yes. Finish up here.

Yes, for the validation, I'll send you the timesheet later...

No, it's not about the validation. Come.

Sit here.

Look at this nice little movie that security has sent me.

Do you recognize her? Huh?

Who is this? Huh?

Me.

Now please explain to me why the fuck you would steal a whiteboard.

What the fuck made you do it?

You told me they were being thrown away.

I told you the supply office was coming for it,

not that you could take it.

Well, I can bring it back.

I mean, you don't realize what an awkward position you've put me in.

- Alfio, you know me. I didn't... - Lucia.

I could be accused of aiding and abetting.

And it's not just the internal code. There's the penal code.

And in these cases, a complaint is mandatory.

We're exaggerating a bit, okay?

I'm sorry. You're suspended.

Alfio.

Simone and I are about to adopt a child.

They do a lot of checks. The complaint is a problem.

A problem? We're all full of problems here.

- I have problems, they have problems. - But what...

I'm sorry. You're suspended.

Alfio, please. Alfio!

Hey, Alfio!

So, I have to say that the house needs a bit of work,

but you can do whatever you want with it.

Come in.

The lady donated the house to the parish.

We are very happy to help a young family out.

- Thank you. - What do you think?

The young family needs to make a decision quickly because there's a line.

Right, Lucia?

- It's nice. - The kitchen is nice.

And it's close to our home.

It's an eat-in kitchen, but...

- Look at this house. - It's not bad.

- Look, it's nice. - Wow.

It's bigger than my house.

Have you made a decision on the wedding?

That's right, Simone, the wedding. You need to make a decision.

- Have you already made plans? - Be good.

No. For now, we have... I mean, we need to set a date, but...

- At your age, I already had four kids. - You're going to lose this house.

- It isn't something you rush... - You have to decide.

- It'll be November before you know it. - No, November? No.

Aunt Cristina and Uncle Ivan got married in November. It was a disaster.

Is this the grandma's bed?

- Nice view of the sea. - Let me see.

It's easier for the parish to give a house to a couple that married here, you know?

Sure. Thank you.

- Take it off. Come on! - No, slowly.

It's occupied!

Nice, isn't it? Huh?

A place to play.

Nice, isn't it?

You can even see the sea.

What's wrong, Lucia? I'll tell them that we're already married. I'll tell them.

No, that's not it.

What is it?

Sorry, Simone. I messed up.

Are you mad?

No, I'm not mad, Lucia.

It isn't a problem.

I can easily change jobs. I've never been scared by this.

- Hi. - Hi.

Hi.

- I'm used to it. - Yeah, exactly.

- If you're mad, say it. - I'm not mad.

Please, just focus for a moment.

Here it is.

We won't tell them anything about the complaint.

- Well, what do you think? - No, of course not.

Yeah, let's not get rejected right away.

So, the rings.

The wedding rings.

This is yours.

What are you laughing about?

- I'm married, Simone. I'm married. - Yeah. So what? Is that funny?

Come in.

About time.

- Sorry. - Ms. Casiraghi isn't here? Excuse me...

No, the doctor isn't here.

She's on leave to do research, she says.

Come in, please.

- We have to do it with you? - Yes.

- Come on. - Okay.

And let's hurry up because I have to go to Velletri.

If I get stuck on the Appia, it's going to be a pain.

Chocolate?

- No. - Yes, thanks. I'll have one. Thanks.

Sit wherever you like.

Yes.

Over there too. It's fine over there too.

On the couch?

Yes.

I'll start with a couple of things about me.

- So we can get to know each other. - Yes.

My name is Silvana Zappacosta, and I'm a sexologist.

Cognitivist?

Systemic relational.

For a long time I did sex therapy, couples therapy,

and now I'm here.

Which is a walk in the park compared to all that.

What do you mean?

It's too difficult. Too many failures.

With couples therapy, they all break up, right?

No, almost everyone stays together. That's the failure.

When couples therapy works, you break up.

So, let's start with a few easy questions.

So...

Why do you want a child?

No, well, because, let's say, not so much to enrich our relationship,

but really to offer unconditional love to another creature.

Very good.

I see you've really studied Dr. Casiraghi's book.

- A+. - Thanks.

But now I want to hear from you why you want a child.

What can I say? It's a bit of a...

Doctor, there's no real reason.

What do you mean there's no reason?

I mean, it's not like there's no reason. I mean, there's not just one reason.

I mean, there's a series of reasons...

Okay, we'll leave this one blank.

- But... - Why blank?

- Now I want you to describe... - She's out of her mind.

...your relationship with your parents.

- Yes. - Dad?

Yes.

Keep it short, okay?

Yes, of course. We have a great relationship.

- We're all happy. - Yeah.

We're a typical family, four children. Two boys and two girls.

My mother had us very young. At my age, she already had all four of us.

Peace, quiet, normal.

Mom?

Me, Mom?

Mom is an only child.

She grew up with her grandparents in Apulia. They are no longer with us.

Okay, and your relationship with your parents?

I never met my father.

And my mother, well, it's like she was never there.

- Did she start another family? - No.

It's like she's allergic to relationships, I don't know.

The last time I saw her was like... Well, you met her.

Five years ago. At my grandma's funeral.

Wait, sorry...

But how did you get the declaration of consent?

You must've seen her, your mother, to get her to sign?

No, she signed it by mail.

We did it, sent it, and...

Anyway, they talk. It's not like... When was the last time you two talked?

- At Christmas? - Yes... At Easter.

- They talk during the holidays. - Yes.

Okay, now Mom will go outside and fill this questionnaire out for me.

Are we done with the questions?

The ones together, yes.

And what do I do? Do I stay?

Yes, we're going to have a chat now.

- Thank you. Can I have a pen? - Sure.

Hey!

So...

Here we are.

- So, Simone. - Yes.

How are you?

Fine, thank you. Everything's okay. Work is fine too.

Health, very good. I have a check-up once every two years.

No, I meant how are you in general.

How do you feel?

Well, in general, everything's fine, everything's okay.

Normal, let's say.

- And... - Why?

I wanted to know if you're calm, relaxed, if you're excited.

Sure, yes.

Yes.

All these things, yes.

Simone, I asked you a very simple question.

How are you?

I'm normal.

Fine.

No?

Wait, let me see. I think it's this one, isn't it?

No, wait. Here...

It's very unusual here, right?

What do you say, shall we open it and have a drink while we wait?

Yes, are we opening a 15 euro bottle? We have to open it in front of them.

Are they already here?

- It looks nice, right? - Go. Yes.

Okay.

My hands are all dirty.

Here we go. Let's go.

- Here we are. Come in. - Hi. Good evening.

May we come in?

We brought a few things.

- Was there traffic? - Not too much.

- Left, here. - What did you bring?

It's kombucha.

- Oh, really? - Kombucha!

The one you drank at ours was made from green tea.

- This one is from black tea. - Black tea, yes.

Look how wonderful.

You don't go anywhere without kombucha.

- It's heavy. - Is it for us?

- Eight liters. - Thank you.

- Listen... - Wait, Lucia.

Two simple but very important pieces of information.

- You can't drink this yet. - No.

- You need to wait a couple of days. - Okay. Yes.

Then you filter it and put it in these bottles.

- Got it? - And you can add whatever you want.

Like aromas, spices, things that...

- You can personalize it. - Thank you.

Do you like it?

- Make yourselves at home. - Yes.

- Give me the... - The bag?

- I'll take it if it bothers you. - I'll leave it with you.

They're so cute. I really like all...

Thanks. Move the cushions. There are a few...

- These lights are nice. - Make yourselves at home.

Yes, they come with solar panels.

- Small solar panels. - Oh, really? They're cute as hell.

This is the house, basically. It ends right away.

We're obviously looking for another one with an extra room.

Yeah, sure.

- In the same area? - Yes, I'd like it to be here.

Actually, we saw one in Ostia.

Ostia is nice.

It'd be good because my parents are there. So, you know, the grandparents...

Are you kidding? Of course.

But we haven't decided yet. Yes.

No, sure, we don't...

And if we don't solve the other problem...

Now there's this issue with the complaint.

Oh, the complaint! Let's talk about it now

so we can get it out of the way and enjoy dinner.

- Yes. - No, let's stop for a moment.

Let's have a drink first.

Yes, let's have a drink. Of course.

In the meantime, let me give you some information, so you can relax a bit.

- It's worrying. - Exactly.

Let's try it. Because I care about this. Don't mind the screw cap...

No, but the screw cap is no longer seen as an issue, even for great wines.

So, how...

- So, let me tell you. - Yes, thank you.

The felony, as ridiculous as it is, is still a felony,

so it's punishable by law. But...

I mean, you can go to jail?

Well, let's say that the judge could also decide not to proceed.

I don't remember exactly what it was about...

No, we're talking about this. I mean, a cheap whiteboard... What is it?

- We're talking about this thing. - No, come on!

- This one exactly? - Worth 4.50 euros.

- But you hung it on the wall. - How can you make such a... I don't know.

Well, anyway.

So, in my opinion, the judge could also choose not to proceed, okay?

Okay, but assuming the trial actually happens...

If it happens, I'm here.

If it's okay with you, as a friend, just to be clear.

And if you don't have other friends, lawyers who...

Us?

Don't use the court-appointed lawyer because it's a disaster.

- Stay with Claudia. She's a shark. - A shark... Put like that...

Wow, that'd be great.

- Yes. Why not? Don't mention it. - Thank you!

- Let's toast to this good news. - Let's toast.

When you can do something...

- You're beautiful people. - And you've never even seen us naked.

Wait, it's killing me.

No, well, I was just saying.

I mean, we've found each other. That's a beautiful thing. Thank you.

We're similar, you know? As couples, I mean.

Sure.

The chemistry, you can feel it. The open-mindedness.

We're identical.

Yes, well, more or less.

It's true.

The only difference is that I can't give Claudia a child.

Yeah, neither can I to Simone.

But my hormones are just rat-tat-tat.

- A machine gun. - Yeah.

Did I make you uncomfortable? I hope not.

- About what? - This thing I said, it's...

I think they might like to have friends,

I hope we're friends, that they can talk about this with.

We don't have anyone to talk about this with.

I mean, we wouldn't even know each other otherwise.

That's true. Of course.

That's true. The other day I went to the doctor, and he said to me,

"Look, Claudia, you have the ovaries of a woman in her twenties."

How lucky! Look, it's a beautiful thing.

It's beautiful, but in the end, it's not like we're doing much with it.

Have you ever tried that thing?

- That artificial thing. - The sperm bank.

- Yes, we tried it once. - So? It's not...

We didn't like it. It was a thing...

For us, it's really strange, but it was even before.

I mean, the idea of conceiving our child in a way that's so...

- Impersonal. - Impersonal.

- In a lab, right? - Of course.

It's a bit... Yes, indeed.

And then, ever since we met you,

we talked about it just the other day.

We said to each other, "Why don't we try one last time in a natural way?"

One attempt would be enough.

I wouldn't even be jealous.

What?

No, come on!

I wanted to die. I swear.

And then this thing they told us to do, to pour it... to...

I don't know. To ferment...

What the fuck...

Anyway, to get to the point of asking us something like that, I mean...

They must be desperate.

That's for sure.

Poor things.

Listen, I'll put this thing here for now.

I don't know if Claudia will help us now, though.

You think so? Are they that crazy?

If they weren't crazy, they wouldn't have proposed it.

Oh, that's also true. Damn.

- What do you think? - What do I think about what?

I mean, let's weigh the pros and cons.

What pros and cons? Are you kidding me? I have to get his wife pregnant?

- Calm down. Don't get mad at me. - You mean the pros and cons of what?

Are there things you can't do, or can you do anything?

You decide, then.

I'd like to think getting other people's wives pregnant

is something you don't do.

Okay, you don't get other people's wives pregnant,

and you don't have children with others.

And let's hope the court-appointed lawyer is good.

- Claudia is also a beautiful woman. - Again?

I'd think about it if I were you.

You'd give it a thought with whom? Let me understand.

You're the one who went with the first person you met.

When? At the accident, that's when.

Well, it was you.

And what if it hadn't been me?

I won't answer that.

What did you write to your mom?

What did I write?

You told me you wrote to her, right?

To get the consent forms.

You must've explained the situation to her.

You have to solve the problem with your mother.

Of course.

A little drawing.

What's wrong?

What's with that face?

What face?

What is it?

- What are you talking about? - Come on, spit it out.

Out with it. Out with everything.

You have to say everything.

- Puke it all out. Everything! - What should I say? Nothing.

It's absurd that someone who wants a child has to ask their grandparents.

You're not having a child, you're adopting one.

Isn't it the same thing? It's even written in your brochures.

Adoptive parents are the same as biological parents.

Exactly. You're the same, but they're different.

These are abandoned children. They need protection.

And I can't protect them because my mom abandoned me?

Who told you you can't?

You! You're here telling us that it's difficult.

You're making us doubt ourselves.

So we have doubts.

Of course I have doubts.

Didn't you have any? Don't biological parents have doubts?

Come on, now go outside and draw me a picture.

And hurry up because I have to go, and I don't want to get stuck in traffic.

She is really something. Holy cow.

I think I freaked out with her.

Right, so, what do you mean you freaked out?

She asked me about my mother, told me I had to solve it.

I told her she just signed. That's enough!

Come on, let's not make her angrier.

That's easy for you to say.

We'll see.

May I?

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Hello. How are you?

Fine.

First of all, I took the liberty of bringing you a little something.

This is bribery, you know?

Bribery? I found it at the supermarket and recognized it as...

But if it isn't appropriate, I won't...

Give it here.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Okay, no...

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Because by chance, I saw that same thing and thought it might be...

So, Simone, shall we get to the point?

Yes, here we are.

So...

Why do you want a child?

But we already did this one.

And did you answer me?

I did answer. But I saw you weren't writing it down.

Well...

Simone.

How are you?

Uh... how am I?

"Normal." We said you never say that.

I'd say "good," but I know that even this is not...

Can you help me?

Me?

Wait, no, I'm going to tell her... Just a moment.

Lucia, we're not done yet. Wait.

Okay, that's enough for today.

Next time, bring me two essays.

One where you talk about him, the other where you talk about her.

No copying, no swapping.

- So, are we done? - Okay? We're done.

Good. I'll leave the drawing here with you.

What do you think, shall we read these essays?

Come on, Dr. Zappacosta said we each have to write our own.

Well, she'll never find out.

- Well... - Simone, please help me. It's hard.

You just have to write a couple of things about me.

I've written some things, but I don't know if it's okay.

They might read them and think I'm crazy. I don't want to embarrass myself again.

Why, what did you write?

- Well? - The truth.

The truth? What did you write?

Let me read it.

No.

No, sorry, I shouldn't have told you. Go on, to each their own.

No, what do you mean?

No, you know what? You're right, Lucia. I hadn't thought about it.

I'm such an idiot.

Because you write this stuff, but Zappacosta...

She's a hound and reads between the lines. We have to be careful.

We already have the complaint and the thing with your mother.

What about my mother?

What about her? We forged her signature.

Yeah, it's done.

And what if they call her and find out she doesn't know anything?

Why would they call her?

How should I know how it works?

Can I look for your mother on social media somehow?

- I'll write to her. I'll take care of it. - Simo. No.

Well, I think this is nonsense.

Now, you're right about the essay because you're right.

- But I'm right about your mother. - Whatever.

Let me focus on what I have to write. Let me read it again.

- Are you sure you don't want to read mine? - No!

Simone.

Are you sleeping?

No.

I texted my mother.

I mean, we texted a lot.

- Really? - Yes.

Wow. Well done, honey.

So, did you tell her about the adoption and everything?

No. She asked me to go and visit her.

Tomorrow, in Tarquinia. I'll tell her in person.

Wow.

Do you want me to come with you?

- No, don't worry. I'll go. - You know, if you need...

I have to do it on my own.

I want to adopt a child and I can't even talk to my mother?

Get some sleep.

Well done, honey.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - So cheerful.

- Hi, Auntie. - Hi.

- Are you running the numbers, Auntie? - I have to.

Do them right this time, Auntie.

I always do them right.

You? Are you waiting for someone?

Yeah, I'm waiting for Celeste.

She should be here any minute. Okay, just a moment.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

Let's get this day started.

Good morning, everyone.

Your Highness.

Do you sleep in here?

Can you charge it for me, please?

Hey, kids.

Today, we're celebrating.

This is my daughter.

- Lucia. Nice to meet you. - Paola.

- Nice to meet you. - Enrico. Nice to meet you.

Hurry up, we're late.

Hi, Letizia! Happy Sunday, Grandma.

- Eggplant Parmesan. From the store. - Of course.

- Hey, happy Sunday. - Happy Sunday.

Can you put those things down?

Jeez, they're always on those machines.

Rebecca's here!

What's all that racket?

Hi, sweetie.

Hi!

Here's Rebecca.

Mom, she's here again today?

Why not? She's family.

We could've had some time to chat.

But she always comes on Sundays.

- Rebecca's here too? - She's family, apparently. Whatever.

Mom, Grandma! Rebecca brought lasagna.

Hey! How are you?

I didn't know you were coming too.

I wasn't supposed to come, but I decided to surprise them.

- At least on Sundays. - Sit there. Look.

Not next to Grandma. Simone sits here. Rebecca there.

Good morning. Everything okay?

Hi, Dad. Happy Sunday.

Sit here, Rebecca.

Simone, do you see? Do you see what you missed out on?

- A great lasagna. - He didn't miss much. Come on.

- He must've gained something too. Right? - Not much.

And I didn't miss it anyway because I keep eating it.

Drop that ball. Come on.

You say something. He's your son too.

- What's with this ball all the time? - Drop the ball.

Corkscrew!

Drop the ball.

Let's eat.

You see her get in the car, start the engine, and steal the car.

With a court-ordered seizure.

You're exaggerating.

- I'm not exaggerating. - What kind of image are we giving?

Well, it's your image.

- It's not a bad image. - Come on, now.

It's a funny image, actually.

Forget about them. Lucia, tell me something about yourself.

What do you do? Are you married? Do you have a boyfriend?

I am... Yes, I'm married.

That's nice.

That's why she came to see me.

- Why? Didn't you know? - We have to make a toast.

- Who's the lucky guy? - His name is Simone.

Tell me, did you marry him because he's the right one

or because you were lonely?

- Come on, now. - What the heck are you saying?

You never understood anything about men. And now you're lecturing her?

What are you saying? I'm a hopeless romantic.

Anyway, that's not why I came.

So why are you here?

If she didn't come for that...

Are you pregnant?

Oh my God, no, you're pregnant!

No, Mom, I'm not pregnant.

I can't. Don't you remember?

- That's right, she can't have children. - I didn't know.

- This is embarrassing. - Are you offended? I'm sorry.

I just got confused. I got excited.

Anyway, it's not that different.

Simone and I are adopting a baby, if they'll give us one.

There's a whole selection process first.

A friend of mine did the same thing.

They asked her a ton of questions. It's a complicated mess, I tell you.

And then I wonder whether they ask all these questions to normal people.

I wasn't even prepared at the time. You know that.

And I did make a few tiny mistakes.

But in the end, look how well she's turned out.

- Right? - Yes.

Excuse me.

Where is she going?

That's because you never mind your own business.

- No... - Lucia, where are you going?

You're in the wrong and you blame me?

Lucia.

My God, Lucia, you're so dramatic.

What happened?

Tell me what happened!

Do you think it went well?

I thought we were having fun.

No, with me.

You made a few tiny mistakes? It went well?

Come on.

I knew I shouldn't have come.

My dear.

Listen, if the Health Authority calls, you have to say that you agree that...

that I'm adopting a child,

that you read the form, and that you signed it. Okay?

What form did I sign?

Mom.

I see. Okay, I'll tell them. Can we go back inside now?

No, I have to go. It's late.

Come on, honey.

I get it. I know I may have made some mistakes.

Maybe it's not thanks to me,

but I like how you turned out.

Tell me more about this.

Is it true that it costs so much to adopt these children?

No, there's no minimum income.

But we're fine. Don't worry.

That's what I wanted to hear. That you're fine.

Mom wanted to tell you something too.

I have to leave this place.

I'm looking to start my own business.

You mean you want to change jobs?

Again?

Yes, but I could use a little help, temporarily...

You know. Then, as soon as I get settled...

Look, I'll give it back to you.

Are you asking me for money?

It's the least you could do considering Grandma left you the house.

You had everything. Everything.

Fuck this.

Oh God.

So, what are they doing? Some mischief?

You bet.

Yeah.

- It's nice here, anyway. - Yeah, it is.

- I'm going to pop that ball! - Ornella is helping me a lot.

Penelope can get a little distraction with the kids. You know?

Mom is happy to help too.

- Don't feel... - Good.

Because it's a burden staying at home, otherwise.

It's good for them too.

- Stop it! I've had enough. - Here we go.

What happened?

- Give me that ball! - No!

It's mine now. Why don't you go to the beach?

- We can't go to the beach. - What were you thinking?

Let's be quiet. Okay?

Okay.

Pepe, what happened? Can you please explain?

Okay, enough. Let's do something. Come on.

Would you like to play a game?

Yes!

There you go! And what game do you want to play?

- I don't know. - No idea!

- We don't know. - Do you want to play Capture the Flag?

- No! - No!

I'll come up with a game. You'll have fun, okay?

Let's all meet down here. Go.

- Finally. Come on. - Hallelujah.

Yes, go.

- Maybe they'll be quiet for a moment. - Good.

Simone!

- Simone! - What is it?

- Let's play the firefighter game! - Damn you. Really? Oh!

- Oh! - What are you doing?

My life... My life fucking sucks.

Watch out, I'll fall!

Fetch me some water!

The firefighter has no fear

Take this!

Stop it!

Come on.

Did I say I wanted to play?

Come on.

What a fucking family!

- Hey, come here. - Take that!

Are you crazy? Stop it, guys!

- Lucia! - Are you crazy?

Lucia. Hey!

Are you angry? They were just joking.

- I'm sorry. - They started this...

Come on.

It's my fault too...

They got carried away.

Did something happen with your mom, Lucia?

Yes.

She didn't turn up?

No, I wish.

- What happened? - A disaster. Yes.

I'm sorry, I'm like her.

- What are you saying? No! - Yes.

- Lucia, they're just kids. - What happened?

They were having fun.

If you come inside, you can dry off, and then we can talk about the wedding.

Mom, do we have to talk about the wedding right now?

Do you think now is a good time to talk about the wedding? Now?

There are a lot of things we have to decide.

Where do we want to have the reception? In the garden?

Do we have to talk about organizing the reception now, Mom?

The wedding reception, now?

Ornella, we're already married.

- No, like this... - Okay?

- What? - At City Hall, a month ago.

Bartolomeo was there too.

Bartolomeo!

- Don't bring Bartolomeo into this. - He was there...

Poor guy. He was there. It's not his fault.

- We did things our way. - Yeah, okay...

But we'll definitely have a party all together, dressed up.

- The whole family with the... - Okay, then...

- We'll see. - The party is the best part anyway, right?

Congratulations!

- Of course. It's a nice thing. - It is nice.

- Are you happy, Mom? - Yes, I'm happy.

- Okay. - Well done.

Okay.

Long live the newlyweds!

- Anyway, congratulations. - Thank you.

Sorry, but they're really a pain in the ass!

No, that's okay. I told you it was better if I told them.

I know. I'm sorry.

Come here.

You have to tell me everything, okay?

Yes.

- I thought a water fight couldn't... - What?

Are you feeling better?

Yes.

Yes, I'm sorry, I was pissed off.

It's not true that I'm like my mother.

Actually, not at all.

Of course not.

Simone, I've been through this. I know what it's like to feel abandoned.

Of course.

I can do it.

That's why I want to adopt a child.

And I can do it well.

That's really good.

I promise I'll fix everything.

I'll find a job. We'll find a house.

Our house.

Not in Ostia, please.

Don't worry.

Oh my goodness.

As long as we do things our way.

Yes.

One step at a time.

We've solved it with Mom now.

Sure!

Mom, Dad.

Did you bring your essays?

- Yes. We've been waiting ages. - Of course.

Come on, let's go read them next door. Everything's taken here.

- Come on. - What do you mean, read them?

I don't know.

But... together. Together!

So, is she going first, Doctor?

No, together. Come on.

- See? - What do you mean, together?

- We aren't going separately this time? - Don't worry, I'm not giving grades.

- Simone, together. - Come on.

- I just need the bathroom. - Simone, come on.

- He doesn't. He's embarrassed. - Please.

- Come on, then. - Come on.

She could go first, then I...

All right. I thought this time would be like last time.

I thought we just had to hand them in.

What is it?

Read it. Come on.

- Oh... shall I start? - Yes.

Oh, so she reads it like this.

Stop it.

That's new.

"When we bought the couch, two guys came to deliver it."

"Before assembling it, they said,

'Decide where you want it because moving it later is a pain.'"

"And I realized that couch is Simone."

"Simone is heavy. It's very difficult to move him."

"He has his habits, and if plans change, he gets annoyed."

"However, I always change my mind, I make a mess,

I undress, I leave my clothes on the floor."

"He makes jokes and says, 'It looks as though you've dematerialized

and only your pants are left.'"

"But I know it drives him crazy."

"In fact, I thought we wouldn't last long, but we did."

"Because it's true."

"He doesn't budge, but for someone like me, that's a good thing."

"I've always been restless."

"I've never really known how to be with someone."

"But being with him has been different."

"When I come home and see him, I feel that, for the first time ever,

there's no other place in the world I'd rather be."

Now, Dad.

Go, Dad.

Yes.

Simone. Okay?

Yes. No, but I only wrote...

"Lucia is the love of my life..."

Because it's true.

"When I saw her for the first time,

I immediately realized that she was an exceptional person."

"That's why I believe in her."

"And...

I immediately realized that she was the love of my life."

- Done already? - Yes.

No, it's not over yet. Why do you say it's over?

I saw it.

You read it.

- I read it? - Yes, come on.

- What's the problem? - They were just notes...

He's embarrassed.

- So... - Why would I be embarrassed?

"She knows how to take care of others. In fact, she's a great nurse."

"Being a nurse has been her dream since she was a child,

and she always sticks to her goals."

"She loves cooking."

"She likes to keep things clean."

"She's a very tidy person."

"She always puts everyone at ease."

"She immediately bonded with my parents. We're a family now."

"In fact, we want to buy a house near them."

"She's also great with my nephews. She's patient with children in general."

"They have fun with her. In fact, they love her."

"She'll be a great mom."

Do you like it?

You're always so generic, aren't you?

You can't get anything out from within. Nothing, from deep within.

- Well, I thought... - No.

After all, Simone, the problem is that your entire journey has been like this.

Until you can get something real out from within,

we won't solve anything.

Lucia.

Come on!

Hey!

Lucia.

Come on, please!

Hey.

Hey!

Come on.

What?

I'll rewrite my essay. Come on, don't be like that.

Do you think I care about your essay?

Simone, do you realize what you wrote? Yes or no?

You didn't write about me. You wrote about someone else.

No, it was to make a good impression, you know? To...

- To make a good impression... - But to write...

What the fuck was I supposed to write? Huh?

What was I supposed to write? That you lose your shit with the kids?

What was I supposed to write?

That you didn't even want any?

Okay.

Where the fuck are you going? Hey!

Lucia!

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Listen, they're coming.

What time is it?

It's late.

Fuck!

Okay, I'm...

Oh God.

Here they are.

Oh God.

- Good morning. - Good morning!

- You have a nice balcony. - Yes.

So you can eat outside in the summer.

Yes.

Please, come in.

Here we are.

Come in.

- Hi. Sorry, I was in the bathroom. - Hi.

The tension.

You don't have to worry. It's just a formality.

- Yes. - Shall we start the tour?

Yes, come. I'll show you around. So, let's start from here, the bedroom.

The bedspread is like mine!

- Oh, really? - I have the same one.

Yes, we'll be quick. This is a small closet.

- You always need one. - Yes.

The bathroom.

It has a bathtub, though.

- Oh, a bathtub. - Yes.

Yes. So we can give a bath to the baby, if they give us a small child.

If we pass the selection, of course.

Even the older ones have fun in the bathtub.

- Here is the rest of the house. - Yes.

Please.

Kitchen and living room together.

Please, have a seat. I also made coffee. It's ready, if you want...

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Would you like some? - Yes, please.

So, I'd say that the house is functional. Not very big, but functional.

A baby up to one can stay in the room with you,

but if they were older?

We've already seen another house in Ostia,

which has an extra room, a nice balcony, and you can see the sea...

Yes, but we haven't decided yet. We're considering different options.

- Yes. - The sugar.

Yes. No, it's just that...

Ostia is where I was born, so there would also be my family.

There would be grandparents, uncles.

But we would pay rent while here. We have fewer worries.

Yes. We'll see, anyway.

Yes, whenever you want. We always do what you want, anyway.

What do you mean? What are you saying?

Nothing, Simone.

- What are you saying? - You never care about how I feel.

I don't care about what you feel? I hang on your every word.

I pay attention to everything, or else a tsunami happens.

Indeed. I feel like I live with a support teacher.

You could use a support teacher every now and then.

- Sugar? - Yes, please.

Of course, I'm not as good as Rebecca.

What does Rebecca have to do with this?

- Who's Rebecca? - No one...

Tell me one time I organized games for your nephews.

When have I cooked? Or tidied up the house?

Or when have I gotten along with your parents? When?

Why are you saying that? What do you mean? What are you saying?

Nothing. I'm just telling the truth.

- The truth about what? - Which is something you can't do.

Perhaps because I think before I speak?

I think about the consequences, whether it can hurt people's feelings.

Do you ever think about what happens?

What you do to others when you speak, when you say things?

Do you ever think about me? About what you do to me?

Why do you think we're doing this?

For me? Or for you?

You who is so obsessed with the holy family?

With Sundays at your mother's house? With marriage?

With this fucking Ostia and the bullshit you say? Huh?

Why do you want a child, Simone?

- Why do I want a child? - Answer me. Tell me why you want a child.

You don't know, huh?

I'll tell you why.

You don't want it for us.

It's because you want to be like everyone else.

What the fuck does that mean? Fuck you!

Fuck you!

Well... can I use the bathroom for a second?

Of course.

Oh God!

Where are you going?

"I love you."

- I love you. - I love you.

I love you.

- I love you. Wow! I love you. - I love you.

I'm sorry I don't speak Italian well.

No, you're very good. Shall we go inside?

Here.

Where?

Here.

Here.

Here.

- Go on. - You joker.

Thanks again.

Any time.

Good night.

Say hi to Ornella for me.

Thank you.

- Bye. - Bye. Good night.

850 FRIENDS - AMSTERDAM

What the fuck are you doing here, Mom?

Back already.

What do you want?

It didn't go well with Rebecca, huh?

It went well, it didn't go well... What is this, a soccer game?

Damn it.

Listen, tonight's the last night I'm staying here.

Because tomorrow I'm working the night shift.

And then I've made arrangements.

In the meantime, temporarily, I'm staying

with a colleague, and then...

Are you sure?

Look, it's no problem for us. Your room is always here.

Of course, Mom. I know that. But it's better this way.

I also got a call from the local Health Authority. They've summoned me.

For the adoption.

And what are you going to do?

What can I do, Mom? At this stage...

- Simone. Hey. - Yes.

How are you, huh?

I'm not doing well, Mom.

I'm really not doing well.

I thought I'd done everything right, but...

I think I fucked up big time.

What do I know...

But I'll get back on my feet.

Little by little.

- Hello. - Hello.

Are you here for the evaluation?

Yes, but with Dr. Zappacosta.

No, she's not here. I'm here, but it's the same.

Okay, I'll get the file. Will you come in?

So, Dr. Zappacosta isn't here?

Why are you here?

I don't know.

I wanted to see how this story ends.

You?

Nothing. I was looking for Dr. Zappacosta, to tell you the truth.

Oh, yeah? Did you want to tell her something?

Yes, I wanted to talk to her about...

I wanted to tell her that I've finally realized why I wanted a baby.

Do you know why I wanted one?

For no reason. That's what I wanted to tell her.

There was no reason.

So what?

So? What's the problem?

Why do you necessarily need a reason?

- I wanted to be with you. - That's what I said too.

I wanted it to...

to do something with you.

You can't have a kid because you're in love. No.

You have to fill out... Ask the mother, the father, the grandfather,

the couches in the apartment.

Then they put up these fucking posters here for...

Anyway...

Well, you've said it now.

Well...

You said you're in love, right?

Yeah, I said it. So what?

Well, you've never said it. You've never said...

Do I have to tell you? When you do things, you don't say it.

You can say it. What's the problem?

I don't get it.

Still with this urge to talk. Can't you see that they've broken us?

What do I have to say? You do things, you feel them.

Guys, are you coming in?

I'm going in.

What about you?

- Dr. Zappacosta isn't here? - No, Dr. Zappacosta isn't here.

I don't have good news. I'm sorry.

- No doubt about it. - But it's not a sentence.

You can always try again, maybe in the future.

Anyway, Dr. Zappacosta made the decision.

So if you want,

I can read her reasons, which might be useful for the fu...

Take a seat.

So...

"From the evaluation process,

we can see the picture of a solid and deep bond between Mom and Dad."

"However, we doubt the real willingness to welcome a non-biological child."

"They don't seem to have processed the biological mourning."

"The various ART attempts suggest, in fact, a--"

No, excuse me, but this isn't us.

What do you mean? What are you talking about?

Come on, we got rejected.

No, she mentioned ART.

I am the Holy Ghost one.

We didn't try to have a natural pregnancy. I can't.

And who are you?

- Marangolo and Amati. Why? - Marangolo and Amati.

Whose file are you reading?

I don't know, she doesn't write names, just "Mom" and "Dad"...

- What... Marangolo and Amati? - And Amati.

Marangolo...

Why?

We didn't try to have a child.

- Your appointment is in two hours. - What are we doing?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

I came from Amsterdam, and I didn't want to wait at the airport.

You let us in, excuse me. When I came in, I was looking for Dr. Zappacosta.

You were here. Anyway, whatever.

- Since it was... - We're here now, so read it to us...

Simone and Lucia.

- Yes. - Okay.

Sorry.

"The relationship is complicated and unbalanced."

"They are very different from each other, and their bond is shaken."

- Okay. - There. This is us.

"The process has highlighted unresolved issues in both of their pasts,

but as the meetings progressed, we found a certain openness to change."

"Many couples, even solid ones, tend to defend their balance."

"This couple, on the other hand, shows that they have no certainties,

which is a good thing."

"Exercising doubt is a good starting point

for welcoming an adopted child without judgment."

"Lucia has a problematic past,

characterized by the absence of her mother,

but she has shown that the pain she experienced is not a weakness,

but rather an asset that will allow her

to reassure a boy or a girl who has been abandoned."

- "And the dad..." - Yeah.

"Despite his tendency to flee from conflict

and after a process that began by getting defensive,

was finally able to open a gap

through which we are sure he will begin to clarify his needs."

"Ultimately, this isn't a perfect couple,

but they're two people who are going through their own pain

and are therefore ready to welcome that of others."

What do you mean, "ready"?

"We therefore have solid reasons to believe in them

and consider them suitable

for adoption."

"If the couple

still feels this way." What does that mean?

What do you mean, "suitable"? Are you serious?

Oh my God.

Well?

Are you happy?

- Did Dr. Zappacosta write this? - Dr. Zappacosta wrote this!

So, they chose us. We...

They're giving us a boy or a girl.

We still need the judge's approval,

then there will be a waitlist, and then there's a long wait.

It's a start,

but it's a good start.

A great one. So? How are you feeling?

- Well, better than before. - Good.

Come on!

We're suitable!

Oh my God!

And now?

- So? - Yeah.

YOU, ME, US

Subtitle translation by: Courtney Pesche