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For the dinner to build up to its climax
I suggest a delicate and light appetizer
with a final surprise
that will add an unexpected touch to the first part of the evening
giving guests an idea of what should be
an intense main course
- Cathy it's delicious! - Thanks Pauline!
It's a Cape Cod red mullet with popitos and cabbage ravioli
and Vermont pig ear,
all drizzled with an anchovy vinaigrette
Are you okay? You don't look so good
I don't? Oh well, I have a bit of a headache
It's nothing, really
Nothing that a dinner like this one can't cure
Olo! One Diazepam can work wonders
Would you like me to bring you one?
No, thanks Trev, I'm off chemical stuff
Right now I'm into homeopathy and Bach flowers
I highly recommend it
Placebos just don't work for me. They give me anxiety
Once Catherine took me to a homeopath
to quit my anti-depressant addiction
After one week of just sucking onto small balls
the same homeopath wrote me a prescription
for a stronger anti-depressant
It was awful! Although he might have had a worst time than I did
Trevor don't start! We all know that story
The only think I like about Bach flowers that they have brandy in them
Hey Trev! How's that screenplay going?
You know I'm dying to read it
Well, Michael, you're going to have to wait
Right now, my time is devoted to teaching my history of cinema class
It's a heroic mission in life to make my students understand
that a black and white film is not due to a defective projector
You and the classics
Talking about movies, have you seen the latest
Lars Von Trier film?
How about we make a toast?
- Great idea. - Perfect timing
Great! I believe it's my turn
Here's to Michael who has given me a unique opportunity
by getting me in touch with the editors
of the New York Times
If everything goes as planned, my lovely and humble cooking blog
will become a regular feature for the Times
To Michael, for getting me closer to my dream
Oh, and also to the four of us, who are proving that
sincere and long-lasting friendships can survive while into our forties
Are you expecting someone?
No, it must be a mistake. I'll go check
Jerry!
Well, you're all here. Only Victoria is absent
Though I don't believe she'll be coming, right Catherine?
What about you Michael?
Please don't get up. Keep on doing what you we're doing.
It won't bother you if I smoke while you guys eat dinner?
I'd rather you not smoke in here, you know, Trev has asthma
Jerry, so great to see you! Why don't you join us?
You know Catherine, she's cooked for at least
five to six unexpected guests
Cathy, go bring another plate, will you?
Finally, we reach the eagerly awaited main course.
It's the moment of truth
When dealing with good friends, I would advice you to be daring
with the flavors
Start with a sharp tune, but don't be afraid
of the conflicting flavor
one that might leave guests with a bitter taste in their mouths
Amazing Catherine!
You outdid yourself tonight.
Next week she'll be cooking for the New York Times food editors
Michael got her in touch with them
Well Michael, you don't waste your time with the sisters
Jerry please! You're drunk!
That's why tonight, I will do without hypocrisy and fuss.
Catherine deserves the opportunity. She's talented and hard-working.
And Victoria who lacks talent and doesnt work as hard
What opportunities have you given her?
It's been a long time since I last saw Victoria
- Can we change the subject? - No!
Am I missing something?
What does Victoria have to do with all of this?
Oh, Jerry! You are still upset about what happened with Victoria
You have to get over it
You have to understand that Catherine can't invite both of you
It would be uncomfortable
Dear Pauline, it's you who doesn't get it
What do you mean?
So Michael, it's really been that long since you saw Victoria?
Michael, what does he mean by that?
Have you seen Victoria lately?
Oh, come one Pauline! Wake up! Victoria left me because
she was involved with Michael!
What?
- How do you know? - Michael, is it true?
All of us knew about it except like always
naive and poor Pauline
Hold on! Hold on! Don't drag us into this!
I wasn't aware of it, and neither was Cathy
Right, Cathy?
Catherine!
You knew your sister, and your best friend's husband
were sleeping with together, and you said nothing about it?
We're not sleeping together! It was just a damn fling!
Please! I haven't seen her for the last month!
Shut up!
Yes, I knew! Victoria told me! And of course I got upset.
I gave her a piece of my mind and I threw her out of my house
She's a conniving ***! She's always been one.
She had a great teacher.
What about Michael? You've kept in touch with him all this time
fully aware of... hold on!
Is this because of the New York Times?
Well Trevor, welcome to reality! Your wife is a disgusting,
ambitious ***!
Well, I just couldn't let an opportunity like this go by!
Oh my gosh! How could you?
Anyone got a tranquilizer handy?
The truth of the matter is where on earth is Victoria?
If Catherine threw her out, and Michael hasn't seen her
for the last month, and she doesnt answer my calls,
does anyone know what she's up to?