01x06 - Teenage Dreams

[bunniefuu]

Okay, guys, tonight, you'll get
to see something really rare in the sky.

The northern lights will be shining
down on us. The sky will be clear.

It's going to be a magical night.

Make the most of it.

Hello.

-Do you have an evening dress?
-What?

If you have one, you'd better put it on.

I don't follow.

The surprise. Remember?

I've missed a lot.

But maybe I can make up for lost time.

I'll pick you up around 8:00 p.m.?

-8:00 p.m. tonight?
-Yeah, tonight.

Sorry, it's Mica's birthday today.

She's turning 15.

Would another night work?

Well, what I've got planned
only works tonight.

But hey, of course I understand.

I hope you have a lovely evening.

Thanks. Bye.

Tonight is a perfect night for lovers.

We will provide the ideal soundtrack
for the magic of the northern lights.

Coffee?

Picasso had his Blue Period,

Klimt his Golden Phase,

and Julie Veerhoven is in her…

Creative Destruction Period.

I think it's cool.

Yeah, there is something new here,
something…

unfiltered, something honest.

I think you should show that to Benoist.

-What?
-Yeah.

If he includes me in his exhibition,
that would be huge.

If I show him something
and I don't even know myself what it is…

SEBASTIAN
Still on for tonight?

Saskia thinks that it's my chance
to break out internationally.

Should I be here tonight?

Go to your business dinner.

I have to do this myself.

You don't need to show anything
that doesn't feel right.

But if the only reason not to

is because you're scared,
then maybe you should.

When it gets dark, little Chinese lanterns
will be lit all around here

and they'll be reflected
on the surface of the lake.

-That's really romantic.
-Yeah, it's very special.

Wonderful.

We have various colors for tablecloths,
throws and napkins.

-Do you want to see them?
-Why?

I said I want pink.

Yes, but pink encompasses
a whole spectrum of colors.

And we really should choose one today.

This is exactly
why we dropped Wedding Dreams.

-They're just as pushy.
-I think they're all like that.

I'm really sorry. It's just…

-by tomorrow, you wanted--
-Yeah. I did.

But if I'm not feeling it,
I'm not feeling it.

What exactly?

I mean, you like it overall, right?

-No.
-Not at all.

-It isn't perfect.
-Not perfect.

That's not going to work.

-We understand.
-What?

You want perfection.

Not just for this one moment,

but for this whole new, special chapter
of your lives.

A chapter that will live forever online.

Come with me.

Here you are.

Just close your eyes and imagine. Okay?

Please.

Sunset.

Golden light.

Bina, you're wearing a breathtaking dress
and unbelievably high stilettos,

which doesn't stop you from walking
like a supermodel on the catwalk.

Silence.

And then, slowly,
an orchestra starts playing.

Everyone turns to look at you,
but you only have eyes for Lewis.

He is standing there,
a slight tremor in his gaze,

because he loves you so much.

Maybe there are times when you'd
happily sh**t him into outer space,

but you still love him.

You exchange rings and kiss
like you have never kissed before.

And for once, no one pulls out their phone

because everyone can see
that this moment is real.

And then you climb down into the boat
and sail off into the sunset.

That is perfect.

This looks really beautiful.

Thank you.

I thought that by "us" Mica
meant her girlfriends, and not us.

I thought they just wanted
to go to PizzaHigh.

We'll order something from Ludivicio.

It's better than PizzaHigh.

Then we can watch the northern lights.
It'll be great.

As I recall, we went to PizzaHigh
for your 15th birthday too.

Yeah, because I had a mother

who didn't understand
what makes a really cool birthday.

But, Anna, you can't
relive your birthday now.

That's not what I'm doing.

Okay.

He was the first person to show
the works of Alicia Kalua.

After that,
everyone in Europe knew her name.

I know, you've told me that several times.

I'm nervous enough already.

It'll be fine.

Benoist, may I introduce Julie Veerhoven?

Surprise!

You can't be serious.

What the hell is this?

-Excuse me?
-Mica.

I wanted to have pizza with the girls,
not some stuffy dinner with you.

-Hi, Stella. Hi, Sophie.
-Hi, Paul.

But, but… you love this kind of thing.

Yeah, but not anymore.

Where are you going?

To get a face tattoo.

I think that was a joke.

Glad you can find the humor here.

Anna, let's not take it to heart.

Here, let's eat the cake
and open a bottle of wine.

It's not so bad. We'll enjoy the evening
together, have a drink. She'll be back.

Let's--

Hey, where are you going?

To get a face tattoo.

-Hey.
-Hi.

It's nice to see you again.

Thanks.

And thanks for choosing this restaurant.

It looks amazing.

Really great.

And? Ready to order?

Yes.

I'll have the beet tartare to start.

Then the roasted cauliflower on saffron
lentils with the homemade parsley oil.

And a Tom Collins, please.

And you, sir?

Yeah, I'll have…

I'd like a…

No. I…

Take as much time as you need,
I've only got the one table here.

What's your name?

Markus. Why?

Markus, you must have had
a long and stressful day.

But it'd be nice if you could give me
and my handsome companion

a little more than ten seconds
to make up our minds.

Yeah, apologies. I'm sorry.

That's okay.

Elegantly done.

After a double shift at the clinic,
I don't have much patience left either.

Even you would only get pasta with pesto.

Are you making tea or soup?

Something cosmetic.

What's it supposed to be good for?
Let me see the formula.

No, it looks fine.

Yeah.

You use it for wrinkles.

-How silly.
-You should go out tonight.

No need.

Really, you've been so helpful.

On one condition.

You give me your red stilettos.

ANNA
I'm sorry.

Can we talk?

At least let me know
everything's okay, please.

MICA
I'm okay, Mom. Stop texting!!!!

-Hi.
-Hi.

How come it worked out after all?

Can we just not talk about it?

Sure.

It's 2010.

Everyone's wearing skinny jeans
and spending all day on Facebook.

Can you smell that?

The Christina Aguilera scent
everyone's wearing.

Max Shroom.

PAUL
Can't stop thinking about you.

No new messages.

Maybe this could be something
for the annual newcomers' exhibition?

Saving the best for last.

Yeah, no.

That's not it either.

There's no edge to anything.

Okay.

But thank you for coming here
especially, anyway.

Maybe…

you aren't quite seeing
the full potential of her sculptures?

The pieces are beautiful,
but where's the life? She's not there yet.

Unfortunately, that's quite obvious.

I have been experimenting
with new techniques.

Your mother's gone out.

Is someone sick?

We're celebrating.

Are you feeling a little brave?

Or very brave?

The school somehow looks
smaller than before.

Back then, I'd have done anything
to not have to go through those doors.

And today?

It's a phase, Benoist.

A phase.

Saskia, I think
your protégé has outgrown you.

Mica.

Boys are annoying. It sucks.

Slow down, slow down.

Can you pick me up?

It's okay. I'm…

Give me ten minutes, okay?

Thank you for coming all the way out here.

Julie--

But I have to get going now and…

You can see yourself out, right?

Hey, Jules, oh, you're in.

Hi, Julie, just seeing if Valentin--

Hey, Jules.

I was in the hood
and I thought I'd stop by.

In theory, this is breaking and entering.

If they don't fix a window for 20 years,
they're kinda asking for it.

Time for our final exams?

Yeah, I missed those too.

But I've planned something else for today.

It's the prom tomorrow.

Wow. This is really…

How did you…

I have contacts.

As mysterious as ever.

I can remember that night so well.

Back then, I thought that maybe
you'd turn up all of a sudden.

On the dance floor.

Anyone who disappeared like that,

could make a cool, nonchalant reappearance.

Believe me, I'd have liked to reappear.

But?

I was in a clinic for a while.

I used to have
a lot of panic attacks back then.

Then it was the whole nine yards.
Therapy, medication…

That was important too, but…

the only thing
that really helped was music.

How's that for cool and nonchalant?

That's wild. I never knew.

I'd have liked to be there for you.

Shall we dance?

And on the building site,
helmet, check shirt, denim shorts.

Only if our cover band is
performing as the Village People.

Let me know

when your cover band is playing.

It's a shame you'd be on stage.

But not all night.

You really don't fancy a nightcap?

Jon is doing freebies
because of the northern lights.

I can't. I can't, I'm sorry.

Okay.

If the sky were to glow on our first date,

that might set the expectations
for the second date too high.

Okay.

Thank you for a lovely evening.

Text me?

Sorry. Sorry, I'm…

-I'm sorry.
-I…

I just have…

It's okay.

Thank you for tonight.

-Is that good?
-Yeah.

This is now my favorite way to celebrate.

-You can thank Bina Delara.
-Certainly not.

She could feed
half the planet with her money.

Instead of having that dumb wedding.

Yeah, but we need the money too.

Your little comics

couldn't even pay for the ginger
I'm using to get you off.

Take that thing out of my a*s at once.

They're not comics,
they're political caricatures!

If you had your way,
we'd be living in some filthy squat.

Yes, but we'd be living honestly.

At least I don't earn
my money from anti-feminist sh*t.

You ride a €3,000 retro bike

and listen to anti-capitalist podcasts

on your smartphone
that was made in a Chinese sweatshop.

Living honestly, Leonardo?
Look in the mirror.

Tonight's the night
We're gonna make it happen

Tonight we'll put all other things aside

Give in this time

Show me some affection

We're goin' for
Those pleasures in the night

I want to love you, feel you

Wrap myself around you

I want to squeeze you, please you

I just can't get enough

And if you move real slow, I'll let it go

I'm so excited

And I just can't hide it

I'm about to lose control
And I think I like it

-Hey.
-Hey.

-What are you doing here?
-Mica called.

She's taking a bath.

What?

Yo, Pauli! I was just in your hood.

Video doorbell.

When someone's at my door,
it starts recording.

That's an invasion of my privacy.

I thought it was cute.

Maybe I don't want you to think I'm cute.

And what's wrong with cute?

Nothing, really.

Why didn't you answer my messages?

I didn't know what to say.

I'm so excited

And I just can't hide it

And I know, I know, I know, I know

I know I want you

I've often thought about how my life

would have turned out
if you'd stayed around.

Same here.

I just can't get enough

And if you move real slow, I'll let it go

I'm so excited

-Look what you do to me
-And I just can't hide it

You got me burning up

I'm about to lose control
And I think I like it

I'm so excited

-How did you get to me?
-And I just can't hide it

Hello?

Is someone there?

I know I want you

What are you both wishing for?

No idea.

I wish for you to have
an amazingly happy year, Mica.

You gave me your wish as a present.

Of course I did.

I'll do the same.

I wish for you to experience
proper, head-over-heels love.

Andi, come in, please.

What?

Second half.

I'll be glad
when all this nonsense is over.

We didn't have all this in my day.

Oh, God.