Trauma

You only have to follow that road.

It's not as bad as it looks.

Because nobody goes there.

You'll see the lake at the end of the hill.

It's beautiful.

I swim there almost every day.

Where you pass the lake you'll be close to the hotel.

It's a big house.

You'll find it right away.

You're always thinking the same.

That's why you married me. Just because of that.

And you even want to smoke.

Drop that pipe now.

You're dropping ashes everywhere.

Stay still!

I'll go and make dinner now.

If you'd help me once, but no...

You married your maid so you could always have a maid.

I assure you all this will be over one clay.

Don't let the cat out.

If you need anything else I'll be downstairs.

Good afternoon.

- Good afternoon. - I'm sorry I scared you.

I was in the basement. I didn't hear you coming.

- I think this is quite far away. - Yes.

Honestly, it's quite difficult coming here.

I was driving around aimlessly

and I suddenly saw your house.

- This is your house, right? - It's my husband's.

Well, it's mine too.

- Want to come inside? - If you have rooms for rent.

Are you alone?

Yes. Alone.

Please come.

- It looks like a quiet place. - And boring.

So do you want to spend the night?

If it's no problem.

No problem at all. My husband will be pleased.

He always complains this accommodation doesn't

accommodate anyone.

It's like you said, it's not easy coming here.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Daniel.

What are you looking for? Your license?

No ID is necessary here.

My name is Veronica.

Veronica? That's a nice name.

I think it's hideous.

Don't worry about me. Do whatever you have to do.

- I can wait. I'm not in a hurry. - No

It's my husband.

He's handicapped.

He can't move from his bedroom.

I was just about to make him dinner.

But first, I'll show you your bedroom.

Will you follow me?

You have a nice view from here.

I like this.

Is there a phone?

Yes.

But it doesn't always work.

If you want to make a call, you have to dial operator.

It sucks.

Do you want to make a call?

No. No, thank you.

It's my husband.

I'm sorry, I must go now.

Would you like some supper?

Don't worry about me.

I told you. I'm not in a hurry.

It feels good here.

I'll tell my husband you're here.

Do you know how to play chess?

I'm just okay. Why?

Because maybe you and my husband could play after dinner.

He'd like that a lot.

Well, if he doesn't mind playing an amateur.

- See you later. - See you.

Here's your wine from the vineyards of...

But you haven't eaten anything.

If you don't eat you'll get sick again.

You know how much you hate doctors.

The worst thing it's all my fault.

Right...

It's your fault for smoking all the time.

Eat please.

Do whatever you want. I'm not spending the day here.

Did you know we have a new house guest?

He looks like a distinguished person.

I have to make dinner for him.

If you don't eat it, the damn cat will!

If you need anything, call me.

Come in.

I'm sorry to bother you. It's about supper.

- What do you prefer? Meat or fish? - It doesn't matter.

Me neither but the fish is fresh.

- From the lake? - The lake, no.

There's barely fish here.

And if there is it's not edible.

It seems these waters aren't fit for life.

Wow, a storm is coming.

The worst thing is we'll lose electricity.

Don't worry, we have candles.

Are you a writer?

Yes.

- Why? - I can't even write a letter.

I learned to read and write after I got married.

My husband has made me all I am.

You must be very thankful.

Well...

Should I make the fish?

As you like.

You'll like it. I'll make it with iron sauce.

- I'm sure you'll like it. - No doubt about it.

Well, I'll get it right away.

Thank you very much.

- Let me go. - What are you doing here?

- Let me go. - What are you looking for?

- Let me go. You're hurting me. - I'm sorry.

I just wanted to know if I could help you find something.

Mr... Mr. Daniel!

I'm here!

You'll like it.

It looks magnificent.

What do you think?

- Exquisite. - Thank you.

You know, my wife doesn't like fish.

Your wife?

So you're married?

Yes, I'm married.

You sound worried.

Yes, I am.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

Don't worry.

Everybody has problems.

Sit down.

No, I don't want to bother you while you eat.

On the contrary, it's good having company when you eat.

All right.

- May I? - Yes, of course.

It must be very exciting to write.

Sometimes it's boring,

but other times when the characters come to life,

when they make their own lives...

- Is that possible? - Of course it is.

And we can't do anything about it.

Sometimes we want a character to do this or that.

And we find he goes his own way.

For example, instead of getting married...

he dies.

It must be wonderful to write.

Your wife must be proud of you, right?

I'm sorry.

I'm prying into your personal life again.

I'm sorry if I don't express myself very well.

You express yourself very well.

Don't make fun of me.

I don't know why, but you looked familiar when I saw you.

You might have seen my face on the back of one of my books.

No, I don't think so. I barely read.

You're doing yourself wrong.

You seem very intelligent.

Reading helps cultivate your intelligence.

Do you...

do you think I'd have a chance?

I only have to look at you.

Your hands.

Do you know how to read palms?

Yes.

But I'd rather read your eyes.

Please, don't make fun of me, Mr. Daniel.

Daniel. Just Daniel.

All right?

That's better.

I think you're a very interesting woman.

Why do you say that?

Because I sense it by looking at you.

And by the way you prepared the fish.

I think I haven't eaten this well in a long time.

I want to show you something, huh?

Look. Do you like them?

- Very nice. - Do you really like them?

- They look like antiques. - No.

No what?

They aren't antiques. I make them.

You?

May I?

Anyone would think they were antiques.

I use a special treatment to make them look antique.

I guess they sell very well.

Why would I sell them?

They're mine.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

The storm caught us by surprise giving us no chance

to build tents.

- Can we come in? - You already did.

Do you have anything to take the edge off?

Like cognac or whiskey?

But Victor, are you going to drink now?

Why not?

Even my bones are wet.