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Elective affinities
This is it.
What do you mean?
This is what I've been waiting for all this time - without knowing I was.
So?
How does it feel?
It's Justus. I'm bringing the orange juice.
Yes. Come in, Justus.
- Good morning! - Good morning!
I took the liberty of bringing a second glass along.
- Thanks, but I think it's fine. - Very well.
I hope you know you can always rely on my absolute discretion.
I know. Thank you, Justus.
Did he leave?
Yes.
But why did you leave?
You think I'm ashamed of being with you?
- What else am I supposed to think? - That I love you...
- ...and want to protect us. - From what?
From Tristan!
From his outbursts because he resents our happiness.
Trust me, for now it's better if nobody knows. Neither your family nor Justus.
- That's mine! - Oh, sorry.
Well, as far as Justus is concerned it's done.
- It's Tristan. - Well, take it!
Tristan, hi! - Where are you?
Me?
Erm... what's going on?
We'll go through with the casting. - You mean the Lahnstein Entertainment competition?
Yes. I want you here at No Limits. - And when?
Now, straight away.
I don't know what I could possibly do there.
- Admire people, take phone calls, offer me a helping hand...
- You don't want our staff to suffer due to your obstinacy, do you? - Obstinacy?
Am I a naughty child now?
If I get Olli on board, Josie has to take over his job, and then this will even affect the temporary waitresses, all thanks to you.
That's complete *** and you know it!
I know you're capable of any recklessness I could imagine...
...well, maybe I've learned from you.
But you were always the one wanting to keep business and private matters separate.
You have a contract with Lahnstein Entertainment. You should fulfill it, starting right now.
He is blackmailing you.
Will you let him?
I want normality. And I won't get it if I turn away from him now.
So you'll go and work with him?
- Well, maybe he'll stop when he realises his attacks are getting him nowhere.
- Though unfortunately this means for us... - ...that we still have to keep our relationship a secret.
We'll do it however you want, alright?
Thank you.
- Yes? - Ok, enough with the ego massage.
Today, work is on the schedule again. You can't live on love alone.
What is it?
Rebecca, could you be a bit more enthusiastic?
Listen, in your absence the design department has explored a few things.
I want to know which of them are useful.
- I expect a detailed critique. - Gladly. See you later!
Preferably by this evening. Best if you head straight here.
- OK. Oh, and Tanja? - Yes?
- Thanks for everything. - Please. I don't want gratitude and I don't want any details whatsoever!
But... if you can make Marlene happy, do it.
- I'll do my best. - Oh, there's something else...
... in case I should sign any pamphlet in favour of gay marriage or lesbians for government, bring it on.
So. I want to hear from you this evening at the latest.
No problem. So long!
Wonderful! Then I'll rely on the projectors and spots being installed in time.
I am the one who has to thank you. Goodbye!
Another question: How's it going with Tristan after everything that happened?
Well, he's like the volcano shortly before eruption.
Things were definitely easier with him when they were still together.
Everything under control?
Or are you already sleeping with my sister in your mind?
- The stage and equipment are already booked and I called all the press contacts. - Good.
Then you can look after the drinks order now.
Am I mistaken or do we have a manager called Olli taking care of that?
He's got enough on his plate. Stop whining, just do it.
You want to punish me, don't you? For what I did to you.
And you know what, I can even understand you. But honestly, I don't think it's helpful nor is it fun doing it.
But it is.
- So how long will this carry on? - As long as it's fun, and besides...
Besides what?
Whoever goes through life as recklessly as you shouldn't be surprised to be punished once in a while.
Are you the judge now, deciding right and wrong?
As long as you're an understudy under contract... yes.
Tristan, don't take things so far that I lose all respect for you.
As if you ever had any for me.
- Hey. - Hey!
What's up?
I overheard you talking to Marlene.
You mean, you were eavesdropping.
- Why is he doing this? - He said it himself.
He wants to see me suffer.
Tristan, can we be candid with each other?
Of course, always.
Unless you want to tell me how to treat Marlene, I think I know best how to do that.
By taking revenge on her?
I'm not Jesus. If somebody hits me, I hit back.
It rings alarm bells when you talk like that.
- In his state of mind I don't want to provoke Tristan any further. - Me neither.
But letting him mess you about can't be the answer either.
- You don't have a grip on your emotions anymore. - I'm completely level-headed.
My thoughts are clear as well as my goals.
What goals?
Forget it.
- Tristan, talk to me. What are you planning? - I don't know!
I only know this it is not on.
We love each other. That's tough on him.
But it's true and the sooner he learns to live with it, the better.
Rebecca and Marlene?! It's just. Not. On.
Tristan, you are scaring me.
Hey. Please don't worry. I have everything under control, ok.
I didn't mean to pressure you. You decide when to tell him and when the right time for you has come, yeah?
Thank you.
Already miss you. We'll work out the rest, too.
I didn't mean to pressure you. You decide when to tell him and when the right time for you has come, yeah?
Thank you.
- Miss me? - Tristan, hi.
We have to talk. Could we meet?
If you have something to tell, tell me now.
Well, it's really personal and I'd like to explain it properly to you.
Alright, if it's so... personal... let's meet at the Medienhafen in half an hour.
Good. Good. See you then.
Please don't do this to me.
Yes, there's definitely something useful among these...
- ...although the cut technique needs a complete revision. - Would you take this on?
That's my job, isn't it?
Yes. I'm glad someone finally knows what to do again.
You're not talking about me, are you?
Don't flatter yourself.
Excuse me.
Meeting up with Tristan. Time for the truth. 1000 Kisses, M.
Good news? - Hmm.
- Rebecca, can I talk to you for a second? - Yeah, of course.
What's the matter?
It's about Tristan... and also in some way Marlene.
Tristan?
I'm listening.
- What exactly do you mean by 'he's seething'? - Like I said, it's understandable he's hurt, but somehow...
Somehow what?
Maybe I'm wrong and being oversensitive, but I saw something in his eyes...
...that reminded me of the time he had his schizophrenic phase. And that scares me!
- Back then he tried to kill Andi... and to *** you. - Yeah.
And I haven't seen him like this since then.
And now you think he might capable of doing something to Marlene or me?
Like I said, I don't want to meddle with your private matters, but before...
I was under the impression a tiny spark would be enough to set him off!
A tiny spark?
Oh God.
Don't you want to take it?
It can wait.
Stop calling her.
So, now back to you.
Subtitles by SnaggySmooch2, proofread by Custardtart