01x04 - Fleur and the Storm

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-Enjoy it.

-Ag, Gran.

You better do well.

-We're paying for your barista training.

-Yes, Aunty.

Okay, everyone. Bye.

Be good.

I'll try.

Johan.

-The usual flowers for Charlene?

-I actually need a bit more.

In a week, it'll be exactly a year

since our first kiss, and…

I want to ask her to marry me

on the day of the kiss.

Leave her. Marry me, now, here.

Anyway, I was thinking a pergola

on the beach with a table.

Dinner, a violinist

and flowers everywhere.

All Charlene's favourites.

We don't do such big installations

and we don't have much time.

Michael said he'll do the construction.

I just need the flowers,

no matter the cost.

Fleur.

Charlene is…

She's my beginning and my end.

I want to make her happy, every day,

for the rest of my life.

Please. No one does flowers like you do.

I'll think about it.

I'll talk to Werner, but no promises.

Thank you. You're the best. Thank you.

Fleur couldn't forget the love she saw

in Johan's eyes.

She'd experienced something similar

a long time ago.

The idea haunted her.

She had to admit,

the challenge excited her.

However, the trick was to convince Werner.

No!

We don't have much time

and events on the beach

are always a nightmare.

You're cynical.

Michael's helping with construction.

I have ideas for the flowers.

-No.

-Stop saying no!

All you do is look at my designs.

It's not that hard.

-What were you thinking--

-Peonies.

But don't come crying to me

if it's a fiasco.

Fleur was determined

to prove Werner wrong.

She would give Johan

the perfect engagement.

I know it's extremely short notice.

You can forget about next Thursday.

-Do you want the business or not?

-You're crazy.

Are you sure?

Don't worry, Fleur. Henk always delivers.

Thank you! Okay, so next Thursday then.

THREE DAYS LATER

Henk, I thought you always delivered?

I need the flowers in four days!

But what do I do now--

Thanks for absolutely nothing!

Rough day?

Henk didn't order

a quarter of the flowers

and they're mostly the wrong colour!

Stop being smug and help me.

Maybe the universe is intervening.

Charlene is very clingy.

Yes, okay.

We can get flowers from Melissa.

She won't have everything you need

and you'll have to adapt your designs

but she'll help.

Thank you. Where is her farm?

I'll go and check it out.

She's in Stellenbosch.

She can send you a price list or…

Or what?

Or if it really means so much to you,

you can drive with me.

I have to take her seedlings

and I have a few things to do.

I'm back on Wednesday.

Only on Wednesday?

You're not carrying

the weight of the universe on your own.

Look at it as a mini holiday.

-If you don't want to…

-No.

Come pick me up in half an hour.

May I never be this desperate.

One would think

that Fleur would've learned by now

there's no such thing as a perfect day.

Mom!

What did he do with Dad's study?

-Curiosity k*lled the cat.

-I truly hope it's not a sex dungeon.

I'm off to Stellenbosch.

Engagement crisis.

Will you look after Kelly?

-Yes, anytime.

-Thank you.

-I'll be back on Wednes--

-Hi.

Hello. Can we finally see it?

Wow, angel.

It's art.

Jenna is very impressed

with your progress.

I have to go.

I'm back on Wednesday.

Gran is babysitting.

It's rude to hoot at people!

-Where is she going?

-Stellenbosch. Flower crisis.

And I know exactly

where we're going to hang this.

Come.

What is this?

Your studio.

I thought you needed a place of your own

where you could cultivate your creativity.

What?

Do you like it?

It's amazing! I love it.

Wonderful.

We have to celebrate it.

Why don't you invite a few friends over

for pizza tomorrow night?

It's a school night.

Yes. Didn't your mother just leave

for Stellenbosch?

Thank you.

This farm is incredible, Melissa.

We're very happy here.

Where do all your flowers go?

Most go overseas, but we also do

large-scale arrangements.

What do you have in mind

for the installation?

Werner won't stop talking

about how talented you are.

I briefly mentioned once

that you're almost above average.

Nobody likes a narcissist.

Let's have a look.

Did you study art?

I considered it,

but I chose engineering instead.

You have a very unique style.

You should chat with Wendy.

There's definitely a job for you.

Flowers could mean big money.

-Melissa…

-I'm just saying.

Okay, so how about soft pink hydrangeas,

but with the copper amaryllis?

That could work,

but I was thinking about green amaryllis,

and then pink dahlias

with coloured asparagus fern.

That's clever.

It'll make it very soft and dreamy.

Wendy! Finally, someone who won't bore me.

-Did you find what you need?

-I believe so.

Come on, Wendy. We're going for a walk.

You can tell me about your pain

in this relationship.

-She has never appreciated you.

-No.

No. So…

Is he still like that?

What do you mean?

Yes.

I'm worried about him.

He hasn't been the same since Naomi left.

Naomi?

His wife.

The love of his life. And then,

three years ago, she just left.

He mourned for about a year and then…

Yes.

Let me show you the amaryllis.

The studio is a fantastic gift.

That's the least I can do.

It's important to support her.

Fleur also had talent,

but she never persevered.

Her talent reveals itself in her flowers.

It's not the same, is it?

Are you doing drugs

now that Jonathan has left?

They're hardly drugs these days.

How much do you want, Aunty?

Ag, Patricia.

Is everything okay?

This was my mother's favourite flower.

We always had these in the house.

Mari mentioned they were young

when they died.

Yes, I was 13.

My father lost control of the car.

A tyre burst.

-They were both k*lled on impact.

-I'm terribly sorry.

My gran was good to me.

She made me who I am today.

Yeah.

Michael says you talk

to your deceased husband.

Oh, yes.

I speak to my parents.

Yes, they're always with me.

Wait.

Here they are.

They're beautiful.

Do you see them too?

Maybe.

Maybe not. I…

I'm glad you found the flowers you wanted.

Check this out.

How cool is this?

Aunty, this is so cool.

I mean, it's insane.

I mean, all my grandmother ever gave me

were knitted slippers.

Thank you.

There is pizza and wine and beer.

Come, guys.

Come help yourselves.

Wine and beer?

-There will be soft drinks too.

-Okay.

This is awesome.

It reminds me of a…

-It's beautiful.

-Reminds you of what?

I learned how to nag from my mother.

No, man. It's just…

I wrote this short story and…

it reminds me of the feeling

I was trying to evoke.

May I read it?

Please?

Please.

I'll send it to you.

Thanks.

So… you have a farm in Mossel Bay as well?

I grew up there. That's why I've known

this hoodlum for so long.

He introduced us to each other.

-Thank you, Wendy.

-Thank you.

-And don't you ever forget that.

-Hey! I won't.

How long have you been married?

Ten years.

I nagged her for three years.

Hey! I asked you, didn't I?

At a petrol station.

With a garage pie in one hand,

and a beer in the other.

Engagements are a waste of time.

It's great what you're doing

for this couple

but just get married and get it over with.

I don't know.

To me, it is a promise of the beginning

of an eternal journey.

It's symbolic.

Symbolic of wet towels on the floor

for eternity, yes.

Am I not the luckiest woman on earth?

Kiss me.

Okay, I'm sorry, but the pube incident?

Ag, no, man.

-What the hell happened there?

-No!

Yes!

I'll get us some more wine.

I want to hear every detail.

-Don't let her say anything.

-Red.

-Red?

-Red, please.

-Enough white.

-Bring me something stronger.

Thanks.

The problem is everything is too easy

for your generation.

Our rights were limited, but you're free.

Free to do what you want.

To be who you want to be.

g*y, for example.

I'm not g*y.

-I'm… bi.

-Really?

I think so.

-Nice.

-You see? You guys are free.

And on that note…

I got us something.

Who wants to join me?

It's not really our scene, Gran.

One has to experiment.

Come on, who wants some?

I will.

There you go.

A free spirit.

Have you ever heard of the Voëlvrytoer?

They are lovely.

Melissa is…

She's one of my best friends.

What?

It's just beautiful.

Everything is just… beautiful.

Wait. What…

What are you doing?

I thought, you know,

we had a moment.

No!

No. There was nothing.

There was everything except a moment.

No.

You are literally saving

a man's dream, Melissa. Thank you.

Flowers will be in Wilderness tomorrow.

Send photos… to Wendy.

I don't really care.

-Okay. Will do. Bye.

-Bye.

-Bye again, Wendy.

-Bye.

Can we just go, please?

I need to collect something on the way.

If you don't mind.

Sure. Let's do everything you want to do.

I didn't mean you should read it now.

Okay, if it's bad, lie and say it's good,

and then we can part as friends.

This is insane!

Really?

Evan! It's like a mash-up

of Sweet Tooth and I Hate Fairyland,

with a bit of Department of Truth.

-Do you know all those comics?

-Obviously.

-Why didn't you tell me?

-You never asked. That's not the point.

Your metaphors.

"His face is the afterthought of a dream."

What the hell!

Ag, it's not that good.

This would make such a cool comic.

-One just needs to expand it a little.

-I have a few ideas for the story.

So then?

Why don't we create one?

Us? Together?

We'll start this afternoon.

What's that?

A spider orchid.

The only flower Sean likes.

I want to give it to Gift to give to him,

to put an end to our suffering.

You know about it?

Yes, the child is head over heels in love.

He deserves happiness.

Bernard. Yes, Bernard.

Thanks for calling back.

Yes, I just picked it up. Thank you.

Yes. I know.

Listen, are you still in my area

next week?

I'll call you back.

-What's wrong?

-Everything is wrong!

Just as everything started to improve.

Did you think

I was just another one of your floozies?

-Floozies? No, I just thought--

-Do you want me to resign?

Did you lie to me?

-Did you just want to sleep with me?

-No!

Last night, there was…

There really was a moment for me and I…

You're different.

Sure. You say that to all the girls.

-No.

-Is that what happened?

You cheated on your wife,

and that's why she left.

You just couldn't stop yourself, right?

Stop!

You will never, ever say anything

about my marriage again. Do you hear me?

-Do you hear me?

-Yes.

I promise I will never kiss you again.

Get in the car.

So, we'll obviously have to think of this

as chapters.

So, where does the first comic end?

Maybe once she's saved the Oracle.

-Yes. Cool.

-What style drawings did you have in mind?

I quite like Coda.

I don't know it.

No. My word! You have to read it.

I actually have the first chapter.

I'll get it for you.

What are you two so excited about?

Evan and I are working on a comic.

-He wrote a story--

-A graphic novel?

Those have always fascinated me.

I love Neil Gaiman.

-What's it about?

-It's just a short story for now.

So, let me read it.

Structure is the most important thing

of all.

Okay, you don't have to carry it

any further.

-What time do you want to start tomorrow?

-I don't need your help.

For goodness'--

It's massive. You can't do it on your own.

The construction is almost done.

Mari will help me. Thanks, but no thanks.

-We're right back where we started.

-It might've been better if we were.

I'll talk to you again

when you're reasonable.

I'm not convinced by Akim's motivation.

Why does she want to leave home

in the first place?

-Her sister is gone--

-Is the bond strong enough?

-What on earth is this?

-Kelly's studio.

And the name "Akim." I don't like it.

It's very pretentious.

Can we have something to eat first?

I want to hear about your trip.

I'll make us some sandwiches.

We'll have to work on the ending as well.

You have to punish your main character.

Push until he or she

can't take it anymore.

Is it wrong to dislike old people?

Please, Mom, keep her busy.

I can't. She's here all the time.

And she talks to my friends.

My friends!

She built you a studio.

But don't you think it's a bit excessive?

No, I have a right

to spoil my granddaughter.

You never used your talent.

I want to make sure

she doesn't make the same mistake.

I didn't study art, because, unlike you,

I didn't want to live

locked up in a studio and in my head.

How was the trip?

Fine. I got beautiful flowers.

Mom, I don't know how I feel about this!

Do you want to deprive her

of an opportunity?

No, of course not. It's just--

Don't eat that!

Did you get edibles from Patricia?

Were you high

while taking care of my daughter!?

-It was to celebrate Kelly's studio.

-So you gave some to my daughter?!

I offered, but she declined.

She really needs to experiment more.

She's too inhibited.

You mean safe! Damn it, Abigail!

Of all the stupid things…

Shout later. I have a comic to write.

I'm not done!

Enjoy it! You've eaten enough

for a fabulous trip.

No.

No.

Those are either great gummies,

or you really like Werner.

It complicates everything.

Do you like him?

He's my boss.

You're not answering my question.

Do you like him?

Yes.

Yes.

I'm addressing Mari's book club tonight.

Would you like to join me?

Evan and I want to keep working tonight.

Did you have fun last night?

I'm working late tonight.

-It's the engagement.

-And the storm?

It'll only hit us later. I'll be fine.

Let's skip the drugs today, please?

I'm not really in the mood

for the old ladies at the book club.

I'll make us some food,

and we continue on the book?

We're actually working at Evan's tonight.

Nonsense! You have the studio now.

Or… is something wrong?

I appreciate the space so much, Gran,

and it's so nice to spend time with you,

but the comic, it's…

It's kind of something

Evan and I want to do, like, on our own.

Of course! Creativity is very private.

And too many cooks are never a good idea.

Besides, Mari would k*ll me

if I cancelled now, so…

Please, use the studio.

We will.

Thank you.

Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

Yeah.

Before I forget,

here's your invitation to Elsa's wedding.

Mari.

Don't feel obliged. I barely know her.

Paul's paying.

I can invite whomever I want to.

And I'd like my family to be there.

Is everyone happy now?

Let's get to work.

-Sure.

-Werner is wonderful.

Gift just needed a nudge.

Yes, isn't he just fantastic?

Abigail!

-What were you thinking?!

-Excuse me?

You will never pressure my son

to take drugs again. Do you understand?

-Edibles are hardly drugs.

-Listen, I'll report you!

My son is weird and he wears makeup

and I don't always understand him,

but he is mine!

And I won't allow some wannabe,

hip, cool granny ruin his life.

Is it necessary to--

Don't give him drugs again!

Repeat it so I know you understand me.

Okay.

Thank you.

Have a nice day.

Fleur, darling,

don't you think we should--

The storm will only hit later.

This is Wilderness.

It could hit at any time.

-We won't finish on time. Where is Werner?

-I can do it!

I know, but can't we--

If it rains a bit,

they can tell their grandchildren one day.

I'll call Werner.

Mari, drop it!

What happened in Stellenbosch?

Couldn't he keep his hands

to himself again?

-Good grief! That child. I'm going to--

-I don't want to…

Maybe we should…

start later and work with flashbacks.

What's wrong?

No, I'm just waiting

for the structure police to come bust us.

Don't worry. I spoke to her.

She won't bother us again.

Just letting you know I'm heading out.

There's mac and cheese in the oven.

Thanks, Gran.

Enjoy the book club.

Thanks.

Fleur!

Fleur!

Fleur! Let it go!

No!

It's about to rain!

We can do it another day!

No, we can't!

It's Johan and Charlene's kiss day!

It has to be today! They deserve it!

It's good and right and noble!

Not if they die in the process!

Not if you die! Come!

Let go of me! You don't understand!

Why is this so important? Why--

Please, just let it go!

-It's over.

-Yes, it is over!

It's all a mess thanks to you!

-How did you get here so quickly?

-I ran.

Melissa, what flowers do you have

in Mossel Bay?

How soon can you get them here?

You have 30. Thank you!

What are you doing?

Mari, please call Hendrik and tell him

I need a "Werner first date special."

Stop ignoring me

and tell me what's going on.

We'll do the engagement here.

You'll have to adapt your designs.

Everyone is here to help.

Do you want to save

their engagement or not?

-Of course!

-Then we have a lot to do.

Sean…

Sean, there are fairy lights

in the storeroom.

Check if the arch is there

or still with Ilze?

Are you just going to stand there,

or help me?

Help you, of course.

Come on, then.

Thanks, guys.

You guys can go.

Fleur and I will be the waiters.

Thanks.

Unless you have a problem with that.

No, not at all.

Now we're just waiting

for the happy couple.

The shop looks like a fairy tale.

Fleur and Werner performed miracles.

That said, I don't know

what's going on there again,

but I won't let it upset me.

Is everything okay?

Michael told me off in front of everyone.

About the edibles?

I heard about that.

Apparently, your house is a drug den now.

A divorce is never easy.

Yes, but trying to hang out

with your grandchild's friends…

How pathetic is that?

Abigail…

I was married for so long I don't know

how to define my life anymore.

Be gentler on yourself.

These things take time.

We learn from experience.

Everyone is very excited to see you.

Come in.

Come in, guys.

-Hello, Abigail.

-Hello. Come in.

-Evening, Abigail.

-Hello.

-Hi.

-Yes. Come inside, everyone.

Come in.

It's pouring.

What's he doing here?

Nick joined us a few months ago.

His contributions are very insightful.

How are you ladies?

Okay, take off those wet clothes.

Make yourselves at home.

Wow, this food is amazing.

-Your gran cooks well.

-I bet you 100 rand she bought it.

Don't you have work to do?

We can decide what we want to do.

Yes, but your choices are either work,

or sit here and watch me

and Ferdinand make out.

I know what I'll do.

Thank you.

My goodness, Johan. What's this?

It's been a year since our first kiss,

and I thought we should celebrate.

-Johan, you'll make me--

-No tears.

This is a celebration. Come, sit.

There you go.

To start off with, we have oysters.

And champagne.

That's it.

There you go.

It smells fresh.

There you go.

When I write a love scene,

I think about what my husband would do…

and then I write the exact opposite.

I think we have time

for one last question.

Yes, Nick?

Alice is trying to suck out

Ferdinand's brain through his mouth.

It's not that big. Shouldn't be too hard.

So, I was wondering,

what if we swapped the Tree of Longing

and the Rainbow Desert?

Yes!

Then Enas and Akim

will get together sooner.

I'm glad we're friends.

Me too.

We still have to think about

how we'll portray the Tree of Longing.

I have a few ideas.

Okay, so this…

needs to go over here.

Enjoy.

-This is my favourite.

-It's delicious.

I wonder if Sean and Gift

went out tonight.

I hope so.

-Did you see all the detail in here?

-I can't believe it.

Thanks for all your help.

Despite my craziness.

Cheers again.

Andre…

asked me to marry him on the beach.

At sunrise.

On the rocks with two travel mugs.

Me and…

Naomi…

were in the Namib desert.

A picnic under the stars.

We got married and…

we were happy.

We wanted to start a family, and then

And then we found out I was sterile.

I'm sorry.

Yes, I couldn't give her

what she wanted the most.

It tore us apart and I--

I had to let her go.

I'm sorry.

I kissed you because I like you.

Because for the first time in a long while

I met someone who sees life

the way I do

In colours of love.

-Yes!

-I haven't asked you yet.

But yes!

Will you marry me?

Yes!

Johan! Put it on.

I like you.

And I hope you like me too.

And that you'll see the real me.

Congratulations!

-Thank you.

-Let me see.

He answered your question.

Maybe.

So…

what will you do now?