Quiet Freedom (Ein großes Versprechen)

Four more weeks and you will officially be an old man.

Being retired doesn't make me an old man!

But yes! There really is no more difference now, is there?

But admit it, you're secretly into older men.

Yeah, right...

That is correct, I'm leaving the university in two weeks.

The easiest way would be directly through me.

Yes, I can confirm.

It would be fantastic to work together.

Thanks. All the best, and please give my regards.

They're looking for an expert.

A bridge in Malmö yielded.

You could go see Sarah

and I'll join you in the evening.

That's great.

We haven't even been to her new apartment.

Let's go then!

Not so fast, be careful!

No way.

We could finally look for our sailboat.

You really think it's still there? Our sailboat?

Of course it is.

QUIET FREEDOM

This guy probably told his friends he'll stop the train with his mind.

He gets on the tracks and the train...

But anyway, did you hear about the collision with the Elbe bridge?

Yes, but they have already dropped the case again.

Because they don't know what was going on anyway.

- Let's rather have a toast now. - Yes!

Glad you're here!

- We're happy to be here too. - Cheers!

Cheers!

Did you talk to your doctor about the other drugs I mentioned?

Oh, they'll only make me more tired.

I read that research has come a long way. It's not like it used to be.

It's not like it used to be but it's not any better either.

But it's not worse either.

You're right about that!

Coffee, anyone?

- Well, I'd like that. - Shouldn't I take care of it?

Making coffee is never a problem...

Not even with MS.

- Come here, please. - What?

Come here for a second.

- Hans! - Yes, yes, all right.

Wait for it...

Et voilà!

Happy retirement!

- All the best! - Great job, everybody!

Cheers!

- Do you still have your sailboat? - No.

- Why not? - Well...

My dear Erik!

We're all keeping our fingers crossed for you and the job in Malmö.

Well, nothing has been decided yet. I have fierce competition.

Do you really think you can leave us alone?

Well, the projects will continue anyway. I'll be sure to see this through.

- Your expertise is needed. - Thank you.

Skål!

- You'll come back soon, yes? - Yes!

- Let me get in at least, Mum. - Yes, sorry.

Oh, they're beautiful! Are they for Dad?

Are you kidding? They wouldn't last a day.

He'll be so happy to see you.

I see everything is the same here.

We have to hurry, Erik will be here any minute.

Like when I used to play beauty salon. You always got a hand massage too.

- I didn't want you to grow up worrying. - I know.

At times I wish you would do more.

I know.

I would like to be here more often.

So does Filip.

It's no big deal. Don't worry about us.

Sure.

Sarah! What a surprise!

- Welcome home, darling! - Thanks, Dad.

So I have to retire first for you to come home.

Look who's talking!

- Did they give you a nice farewell? - Yes, they did.

There was still a lot to discuss about what to do next with our students.

Isn't Hans taking over your classes?

Let's rather celebrate that Sarah's here.

Being retired doesn't make me an old man!

- I need to tell you something. - What is it?

I'm pregnant.

- No! - I can't believe it!

That's wonderful!

How lovely!

Look at that.

Dad, it's barely this small.

I'm here, hjärtat.

I can do it by myself.

Why don't you try the commode chair?

- I'll never get into one of those things. - I know, honey, I know.

... and exhale.

Take another deep breath.

This shortness of breath has come up recently?

Yes.

Everything else is fine.

- Any other complaints? - No.

- Nausea, dizziness? - No.

We'll keep an eye on it.

I'm going to give you this blood pressure monitor.

Please measure your blood pressure regularly over the next two weeks.

But otherwise, you seem to be healthy.

How is your wife? It has been a while...

When it tightens up here... There has got to be something, right?

Not necessarily, Mr. Bergström. These things can be related to stress.

- Are you under stress? - No, not really.

Go for a walk, get some fresh air.

Be among people.

Retirement must be good for something, after all.

- Bye. - Thank you.

Good morning, hjärtat.

Good morning.

- Do you want some coffee? - Yes please.

- We're going to be grandparents! - Can you believe it?

Our little girl will soon have an even littler girl.

Good thing we'll be visiting her soon.

I have ordered the flowers.

I guess no one is calling, huh?

We have to take care of the house.

So that it will be nice for Sarah and our grandchild...

Hans!

No, I'm entirely at your disposal!

Of course!

No problem!

Bye!

- I have got to go. - I thought we were having breakfast?

Hans, yes?

- I'll get the groceries afterwards. - Don't forget the birdseed!

It will be different from now on, yes?

I'm home!

What happened?

I don't know, I think I fell asleep.

On the floor? Among the shards?

Let me, I can do it.

Don't make such a big deal out of it. Happens to everyone.

This can't go on like this.

It's time we go to the doctor.

- Did you think of the birdseed? - Shit. No.

Great, and what are the birds supposed to eat now?

Apples?

Why are we even doing these exams? I'm not feeling any better afterwards.

We should still try everything.

Erik, stop right now. I need to use the bathroom.

- We'll be there in a minute. - But I need to go now!

- Erik, please. - Yes, just a second.

I want to go home.

Maybe we should hire a caregiver? To help?

You can help me.

I would be more comfortable knowing there was someone else.

Don't turn me into a nursing case just because I fell asleep once.

What's this all about?

Good morning!

Someone else got the job in Malmö.

I'll have a lot of time to take care of you now.

That's nice.

What's that?

Come here, come.

By attaching rails, you can adjust the height of the cabinets

by remote control.

- But I'm not in a wheelchair. - Of course not.

That's not the point.

We don't need that. We have to take care of the garden first, Erik!

And once Sarah inherits the house, she'll have to deal with all this crap.

But you need it.

You have got to be kidding me.

I can't do a damn thing here!

Need any help?

- What's that? - Hm?

- I mean this. - Oh, this.

These are documents.

- What documents? - For studying.

What kind of studies?

Renewable Energies.

What?!

When?!

Now.

- Now?! - Yes.

I've always wanted to do this.

There'll just never be an end to it!

Come on, Juditha! It's just some studies.

Bloody hell.

What are you doing?!

Come on, what's going on?

I think I'm going mad.

You would like that, huh?

It's finally our time

and you decide to go crazy.

You stay right here.

Come on, now. You have managed so far.

This crappy thing.

Come on!

- Hi there. - Hello.

What did we do earlier?

That was the assignment from before.

I had no idea the delivery was for today!

Why didn't they carry them inside?

The flowers have to be planted.