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Good morning, Mr. Rehnskiöld. Already back? - Yes...

I thought I saw you with your wife. - No, I went home last night.

I must have made a mistake.

Nina...

Nina... can you hear me?

Nina...

Can you hear me?

Hello! Hello!

Can we have a doctor? She woke up!

EPISODE 1

- EARLY SUMMER -

Welcome! - Thanks.

Our Master Chef.

Rundström. - Backe. My colleague, Svensson.

Welcome. Did you have a good trip? - Yes.

Have you been to Gällnö before? - No, the Islands were no place for a boy from Siberia.

We had run this place for 20 years, right up until the war.

This gets me all the time... what a magnificent dining room!

It looks great. - Yes, it's just a bit...

It needs some painting and cleaning but there are no major damages.

The holes are still here. - Look at that... that'll be fixed.

You already said that in February. - Did I?

Look, my old sausage grinder is still here!

Isn't this great?

This, Calle, will get you a proper meal!

There's no power. - There should be...

I've seen electricians around... it should be working...

But it doesn't. - Very strange...

We're opening in 3 weeks. This is... not good.

Of course not... this goes beyond... why people don't do their job?!

Doesn't make you mad? - Mmh...

She's asleep. - Good.

So...

I've been thinking about that idea of moving to Skåne, and...

...I think it's a good idea. Me and Christina should go in June...

...and you can come in August. - Why?

There's so much to do there and...

...I think it could be stressful for you. I have to work and I can't look after you properly.

Who's gonna look after Christina then? - Kerstin. I asked her, she doesn't mind.

I don't like the idea of being away from Christina all summer.

And you, of course. - I understand... but we'll come visit you.

I've also talked to Helga and she says you could stay in the summer house. Isn't that nice?

Ok, if you think that's best.

How was it? - A bit worn.

Very small kitchen... come on, get in!

Where will you stay? - There are rooms for the staff.

Here's your bag! - You'll squeeze with the waitresses.

You don't have to worry. - You know how it goes.

I did a season at Sandhamn.

Far from town, bright summer nights, you feel like going for a swim...

I'll be missing you and Björn. - I hope you will.

Did you manage to get an extra week off?

Sorry, just one week. - It's a shame.

But then you and I will be in a tent in Denmark, too crowded for Bjorn.

Where will he sleep then? - In the bus overhead bin.

I have a dream that I killed someone.

I don't know who or why... I just know I can't go back.

And I don't know how I can live with that.

You know who's the dream about?

Yes...

I'm tired of it, I dream it every night.

Who is it about? - I'm going to need Veronal again.

You can't have it. - I'll never get well if I can't sleep.

Veronal is highly addictive and it's too risky given your medical history.

You feel guilt in your dream, do you know why?

I jumped through a window, ready to leave my daughter forever.

Of course I feel guilty. - The person you dream to kill might not be a person at all.

Maybe it's not about your suicide attempt.

Maybe you feel guilty for suppressing your needs... who you really are.

I don't feel sorry for myself.

I only hope my husband and daughter will be able to forgive me.

That they'll trust me again.

One second! Out!

Have you seen the kitchen? - Yes and I don't understand what it's good for.

But it's your kitchen... - That's right, my kitchen...

The place where I'll be working...

But I didn't want it rebuilt from scratch!

We're spending a fortune on that kitchen so stop whining!

What you do on gas you do better on coal fire!

Why have a stove at all? Just light a fire on the kitchen floor and cook there!

It's all about fire. - The kitchen in Gällnö is just the right size.

Everything within reach. Take a step, reach out and you got it!

That kitchen is like an old, comfortable coat.

5 or 6 people must fit into that coat. - You don't need so many good cooks.

Yes... lots of exciting things have happened into that kitchen... I heard.

You heard? - Yes, from a very well informed source.

I think they're all lies... and they won't happen again.

No, no...

Calle! - Hey!

We saved you a seat!

Excuse me.

Hello. - Here's the prodigal son!

We were wondering where you could be. - I'm here now.

I came prepared.

Fly-catcher. Wasp hat.

Will you wear it if there's a wasp in the dining room? - Flyswatter.

Mousetrap... two of them.

Anything you need. - You're armed to the teeth.

I'm not enjoying this but when the Löwanders call, I'm on hand.

I think I just saw Nina... Mrs. Rehnskjöld.

She and Helga are coming to Gällnö too. They have a summer place there.

They stay inside because out here is for the plebs.

Which category you think you're in? - It varies from day to day.

Where did you leave Uno? - He's at Barnens Ö children camp.

Does he like it? - It seems so.

These are your vacations, right? - Yes, my three weeks.

How do you have a schedule when people are always on vacation? - Vacations are a nuisance!

How nice! Have you worked here before?

No, I was spared.

Here you can have some rest, Nina.

It's been a dreadful year.

It's just the same. We sleep in pairs so pick a room.

In pairs?! - Dibs on my old room!

Here you don't have the morning sun. You take that bed.

I could take a bath. - Do we really have to sleep in pairs?

Except in the attic, which is a quadruple. - It'll be fine for me.

There's a hovel down there, if you must sleep alone.

Thank you.

You can do this, Bengt-Allan. Chin up!

As you noticed, Rundström has only done a fraction of the work needed.

If we want to open in a week, you'll have to help and do jobs which fall outside your competencies.

When are the others coming? - A couple of days before the opening.

Are you up to it? - Of course, Director! Just say what's to be done!

Everybody? - Of course.

That's truly appreciated. One more thing...

The drain is broken so you'll have to use the outside toilet for now.

No problem. - Good, let's get to work.

Did you see our old sailboat?

Yes, we should put it the water again.

Remember when you drove that thing? How awful!

That time I was trying to escape. - No you weren't.

Peter and Gustaf were having fun outside while I was...

You were too young to go with them. - No, I wasn't!

Peter could do way more things when he was my age.

You didn't want me to stay out in the sun.

Too much sun is bad for the skin. - That sounds very 19th century.

Nevertheless it's true.

Smile as much as you want but Nina's beautiful skin is largely my merit.

Actually, dad kinda forced me and Gustaf to go out camping.

"It will make you tougher"... I was about 10 or 11 the first time.

Gustaf hated it, he cried himself to sleep.

I had to comfort my big brother. - I shouldn't have let your father insist.

You thought the same. - No, I didn't...

Yes you did. I'm not complaining, I liked it outside in the summer.

I tried to get hold of Gustaf and ask him to come along.

He never called back. - What a shame.

How's the restaurant? - A disaster, Rundström is a clown.

Would you help... - No, Nina must rest.

There are jobs for you. - What you have in mind?

Hey. - Hey.

They put you to work too. - Yes.

I've been on the roof and replacing boilers.

Now I'm fixing the lights here.

I hope we can make it for the opening.

Nice seeing you.

How are you doing?

I think it's best for both of us if don't have much contacts.

Sure... - If it was up to me, I'd be in Skåne with Christina.

And Erik. - I understand.

I didn't mean to...

Hello there. It smells good. - Thanks.

Hi there, Bengtsson! - Hi.

Yes... doesn't look bad at all!

Can I have the cod and the herrings? - Of course.

You got anything that's not from the sea... but came by sea?

Good morning. Eivor. - Margareta.

You need help? - Sure. You just got here?

Yes, it's my first day. It's beautiful here.

Didn't I ask Miss Eivor to polish the chandeliers? - They're already polished, Maitre.

Already? - Yes, Evert helped me.

Excellent... - I've also polished the trolley.

I hope you don't mind.

Not at all. Excellent. Thank you, Eivor. - Thank you.

You wanted some bog-myrtle? - You're great, thanks!

Feel this, there's nothing better! - Not bad.

How's it looking? - Full house tonight and then a wedding.

We're good up to midsummer.

You're not coming then? - No.

It's opening night! - Too much confusion. You'll be best at home, Nina.

Let me check that...

Let's see...

Now you're handsome. - Thanks.

It's time.

No!

Roos... maybe you don't know me...

I know you, Mr. Rundström. - Good...

Some friends of mine would like to switch to a window table.

The Carnells? - Exactly.

Unfortunately I've already said no.

They'd really love a view of the lake.

I'm sure but the answer is no.

I would hate to bother the Director but...

Excellent idea! We'll ask the Director!

I don't want to cause any trouble on the opening day...

No trouble, the Director will handle it.

Never mind... they have mirrors and flowers... they'll be fine there.

Thank you anyway.

I couldn't get hold of the Director and the Maitre is a bit of a fool.

What you mean? - Between us...

I'm very disappointed with the Löwander family.

Such a name should stand for "quality" but...

...amateurism on all fronts. - I'm sorry to hear that.

They'll do the summer and that's it.

You were looking for me? - Yes... Director...

You wanted to talk about something? - Yes... if you have time...

It's all different... - You know how close we got to not open?

You couldn't tell... - Isn't it clear yet?!

The drains could break at any time! - I know it wasn't everything...

Nothing was nearly acceptable! - You may have a point...

...but we need to look ahead now, Mr. Löwander.

I'm not gonna pay for what you didn't do. - Of course...

Not a penny till the drain is fixed. - It's a deal.

Splendid! Thank you!

What's in your mouth? Open up!

Hey, Nina! - Hi!

Good to see you! - Good to see YOU!

Come see Nils. - I didn't know you were here.

We're sitting there. - Hey!

Hi, Nina! - Hi.

What a lovely surprise! - Indeed.

Who's this cutie? - Her name's Louise.

Hi, Louise!

We also have a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old.

You been busy.

So you're working? I thought you were married to Rehnskjöld.

Yes, we're married with a kid. I'm only here visiting.

We heard you had some kind of accident.

Glad to see you're ok. We wouldn't be here without you.

Stockholm without Nina Löwander is not the same.

Haven't you ordered yet? - Looks like the kitchen is a bit busy.

I'll take care of it.

Two beef filets and a pikeperch. What about you?

Also a pikeperch and a bottle of burgundy.

I'll only have water. - And you?

Just milk. - A glass of milk. I'll be right back.

You put them in a good mood. - Easy on a day like this.

That boy looked ecstatic.

Here. - How nice!

Thank you so much, Nina.

She's serving tables now. - Maybe she needs this, mom.

I'm glad you made it. - Someone must watch over you two.

I'm going home soon and you should come too.

I've cycled here and I'll cycle back, mom. See you later.

Delicious dinner. - Thank you.

Wonderful evening.

I broke my foot!

It sounded like he was fighting for his life.

But he was only chasing a mouse.

It was a rat! - Then he yelled he broke his foot.

It did hurt! I can't make a diagnosis on the spot, I'm not a doctor!

I'm glad Roos wasn't actually assaulted. - That is good.

I don't know what Roos is doing at night. Now he sprained his foot.

They're having a wedding at the restaurant and they must do without him.

I can help, take his place. - No, no.

A wedding is not that difficult.

It's out of the question. - You don't think I can handle it?

The point is you're here to rest and prepare yourself for moving to Skåne.

The restaurant is not your concern. - No, it's not.

Then stay away from it.

It wasn't my idea to come here, I wanted to go directly to Skåne.

But I enjoyed it at the restaurant. It reminded me of something I loved to do.

I cannot force you but you'll have to talk to Erik about it.

Does he even know that the restaurant and the summer house are on the same island?

No... - You have to tell him.

I'll talk to him. - 'Cause this wasn't the agreement...

I know, I'll call him.

What are you reading?

"Crisis in the Demographic Issue", by Alva and Gunnar Myrdal.

What's it about? - The falling birth rate in Sweden and what to do about it.

It's not that hard to figure out...

You must be a Professor not to know it.

It's actually not the most fun of all books.

Why do you read it then? - Good question.

If I get stuck at the first page I give up right away.

I'm reading "War and Peace" right now but I forgot to bring it along.

I can lend you something. - What do you have?

I have "The Communist Manifesto", by Marx and Engels.

Are you a communist? - Not really...

...but I think it should be part of a basic education.

Also Karin Boye's poems. You read poetry?

No I don't but I'll be glad to borrow it.

I got a lifetime to become a communist.

"Hey, Björn"... it's for you from dad! Let's see what he's writing about.

"I hope you and mom are fine. I'm fine although I'm working all the time."

"It's very nice here in the Islands. I wish you could see it."

"There's a bathing place. Shall we come here some time?"

"I'll see you in a few days. Give mom a big hug for me. Greetings from dad."

You owe me a big hug then. Can I have it now?

Graveholm. - Good evening, Mrs. Rehnskjöld. It's Nina.

Good evening, Nina. - How are you?

We're fine. You wanted to talk to Erik?

And Christina... - Erik had to go to Copenhagen fr a few days.

Can I just talk to Christina then?

It's late, I don't think it's the case.

Just a few words...

It's best if you call back tomorrow. Was there anything else?

No... goodnight then, Mrs. Rehnskjöld. - Goodnight, Nina.

Where's Backe?

In town. - Who's gonna run the wedding dinner.

I will, why?

Roos hurt his foot so I'm stepping in as Maitre.

We could go through the schedule if you have a minute.

Of course. Janne, you take this.

Roos gave me a timetable, we can start by going...

Can I say one thing first? - Of course.

If you don't want contacts with me you should stay out of the restaurant.

This is where I work. - Yes... and I...

I understand and respect that and...

...I also wanted to apologize for my behavior at the restaurant last fall.

I didn't know what I really wanted, I...

You were ill. I don't judge you for that.

It's nice to see you're better. - Thanks.

We've been through a lot together. - "A lot" is no exaggeration.

I thought we could put it behind us...

Maybe we can go on as... colleagues... and friends?

Sounds good.

Starters at 5 o'clock? - Alright.

"Love is patient and good."

"It bears everything, believes everything, hopes everything, resists everything."

"These three remain: faith, hope and love and love is the strongest."

A toast for the bride and groom! Cheers!

Dear guests, while we set the tables for refreshments and dancing, you're welcome to take some fresh air.

Thank you.

Eivor!

I'm coming! See you then. - We must prepare for the dance!

I was just on my way... I know, I was only out a second.

I... they're so nice...

Yes. - I'm being silly...

Thanks for tonight.

I have a new dream. - Tell me.

I'm sinking. I know I'm dying but I feel nothing.

I'm not afraid of it.

I just want it all to end... but then someone comes and...

...holds me, like the string on a balloon.

Suddenly I'm scared... I know if I will die...

...I'm not gonna know who that person is.

Then I wake up and I feel shame, because that person...

...is not my husband or my daughter, as it should be.

It's someone else.