And maybe you'd also like to be my best man?
Carla, have I shown you the catalog from the Rayfels Foundation in Singapore?
No
That's too bad, I have to give it to a friend tomorrow
Well, will you all excuse us a moment?
Of course
The jurors withdraw to deliberate
== Yeah well, I'm sure Carla's judgement of me is fixed. == Cécile!
However, you did win over 'Prince Charming' in no time
Ansgar? Well, it would be nice if yet another one of your children didn't give me the cold shoulder.
== Well you can count on me. == I think you both have impressed Ansgar mightily.
Really?
Well, he has good taste! And he's always had a big influence on Carla.
Hm. That would be nice.
If anyone can placate Carla, then it's Ansgar
Tell me, is it possible Father's new girlfriend has turned YOUR head too?
Don't get so excited
I thought you were going to help me against Cécile!?
But hardly does he make you president than you stab me in the back!
You're very cute when you get this angry, you know that, right?
Is money the only thing that ever interests you?!
What was the point in sending you to Salem?
If you had paid attention in other classes besides art, maybe the following rule would ring a bell:
"Know your enemy, and make sure he doesn't suspect what you have planned"
Carla, what is needed here first is damage containment...
... in which case it can only be advantageous for us if Cécile thinks I'm favorably disposed towards her
All right, and what is your plan?
Well, I can envision that a prenuptial agreement between the two of them...
... would eliminate our worries
Not a bad idea!
Mmh - thank you for the compliment
It would make me even happier, however, to see you somewhat more relaxed
But he'll never go for that idea. Father is blinded by love!
I'm sure you're right about that. But the suggestion doesn't have to come from us.
Your overt opposition has some advantages for us
I could very easily imagine that this Miss de Maron is prepared... to make a few concessions...
... so that you'll finally accept her
What on earth happened here?!
What?
Lars, I'm sorry. Yesterday, a glass of red wine, I...I stumbled.
Well if I didn't know better, I'd say you're overworked
Well, when you leave your clothes lying all around for everybody to trip over?!
Sorry. We'll definitely have to see if we can do anything about this.
Oh, you can forget that
Yes?... Oh.
I wanted to personally bring you the termination contract myself
We accepted all of your conditions in full
Oh? Did Sylvia sign it?
No. As owner of the company, I signed it.
Yeah... well, hopefully you aren't expecting me to jump for joy
I'm sorry everything happened the way it did
Felix?
I know what it's like to do battle with my sister. I think you did a great job handling it. Thank you.
All right, then I'll talk to you later
I didn't mean to interrupt
Not a problem. After all, this is your home.
And we will soon be family. Doesn't that make it about time for us to be less formal with each other?
I'd like that
So - welcome to the family!
You have no idea how glad I am that you accept me so open-heartedly
To Carla I'm still like a waving red flag to a bull
That's what I wanted to talk to you about. Uhm...
Have you possibly offended Carla in any way?
Me?? No, on the contrary. From the beginning, I've taken pains with her, but she...
Yes, you see... she suffered a great deal from our mother's death and...
But I would never presume to take Francesca's place
Of course not
But the time following Mother's death was rough
You have no idea how many people attempted to exploit the supposed weakness of the Lahnstein family
== But you aren't trying to say that I-- == No, for heaven's sake!
And I know that Carla is struggling with her mistrust
== But after all the bad experiences... == ... a few doubts are certainly warranted, yes.
Then again, a few precautionary measures pertaining to finances...
... could go a ways towards easing the situation
You mean a prenuptial contract
Please, I in no way want to offend you. I know that you yourself are wealthy--
No, no problem, that's a good idea
== Yes? == What's a good idea?
Right now?
Okay, I'm coming
Sorry, but I have to go to the stables
Well, then you can explain to me what kind of idea you're discussing
A prenuptial contract?! That is absolutely out of the question!!
I love Cécile! And I wish to share not only my life with her, but also my worldly possessions.
I'm old-fashioned that way
Carla is not to blame, it was my idea
You don't need to play the noble knight here, Ansgar. I know exactly where this is coming from.
But Father, I don't understand why you're so opposed to a prenuptial contract
Do you two realize how hurtful such a suggestion must be for Cécile?
== But Cécile was-- == ... would do anything for you to FINALLY accept her.
I know you were trying to mediate
But my decision stands firm, there will be no prenuptial contract
And I expect my decisions to be respected
Okay, I admit it, you've honed your skills tremendously since the last time we crossed swords
Be glad we were fencing with blunted foils. You small-time Machiavelli!
Your grand plan was a complete flop!
Only now is it obvious to me how cleverly Cécile has orchestrated this whole thing
Don't you think you're overstating it?
More like I'm UNDERstating it!
She butts in everywhere, constantly acting all friendly, and doesn't even notice how much she's annoying everyone!
Yes, but the situation isn't easy for Cécile either, she loves Father
Exactly THAT is what I don't believe! I'm still in favor of a prenuptial contract.
Our father said he doesn't want to hear anything more about that
And I don't want to hear from YOU anymore that you're caving in so easily!
Is our family not worth anything to you?
I'm always thinking of the family. Even now.
That's all just talk. Since Cécile has been here, things at Königsbrunn have already changed enough.
Ultimately she will screw up everything
But I'll tell you one thing: under these conditions I'll NEVER accept Father's wife, you understand? Never!
Who was that?
That, my dear, was your future stepmother
Cécile?! You mean she was listening the whole time?!
== I'm afraid she had no other choice. == Well why didn't you stop me?!
Let's put it this way, I found your lecture quite... constructive
In any case, I'd like to apologize for my behavior this morning
But that doesn't mean you've changed your mind?
No. But my tone was inappropriate. It won't happen again.
I accept, as long as I don't have to hear the word 'prenuptial' again
I understand you. A marriage should be based on trust.
If one calculates, from the outset, there's the possibility of failure, that doesn't say much for the love
I have to admit, you're right about that
Forgive me for being late
Thank you
I was on the phone with my attorney
Oh, problems in the stables?
No. But I just feel it would be better if we clarified all intentions.
Therefore, I've asked him to draw up a prenuptial agreement
Excuse me?
I'm sorry! I guess I just misinterpreted something.
I don't know what you could misinterpret about that!
== I'm sorry, Carla, but I thought that-- == And I thought you understood...
== that we-- == Yes, that we're FRIENDS, I know!
Besides which, you're already taken
If you have a problem with that, then it would be better if we didn't see each other
No, please. Just regard me as a typical man.
A pathetic moron who lost his mind for a moment
It will never happen again, believe me
The look on your face just now, that was... that was warning enough
All right, let's forget it
Well, it's beginning to get a little nippy - shall we go back inside?
No, I'll leave you to your family now, and I'm going to go meet with a charming young woman
My daughter - I'm sure she's feeling neglected. Probably rightly so.
Oopsy!... Ohh!
You need to pay a little more attention!
First you spill red wine on it, then you practically step on it
If you don't watch out, Lars will soon have an abstract painting of you
Uh, I have to go. Bye!
Bye
So - Lars
Hanna?
Hanna, what are you DOING?!
What do you mean?
Well - first you give it to me for my birthday, then you spill red wine on it...
== ...and now you want to throw it away. == Yeah, it looks bad with all those stains!
This is MY present! I'd like to see what would happen if I just threw away something of YOURS.
Yeah, well LOOK at it!! 'Young Woman with Skin Rash', I don't want something like that in my bedroom.
I know, I'm a klutz. You can ask for something new from me, okay?
Hmm - can I cash in on that right now?
Ahh, and something else, Lars! So, listen up, if this here becomes a habit, it's all going to end up in the trash, too!
There!
== You're actually here! == Hello
Yeah, don't be mad, lambcakes, but somebody asked me to a reception at the last minute
'Somebody'?
Yes, more specifically a 'woman'
Carla von Lahnstein
Hm. I hope you didn't stand me up in vain.
I see. She's evidently quite complicated.
Does she expect you to play her white knight every day, or...?
No, the way it looks, the Countess has already found her white knight
Oh, and who is it?
== She's staying silent on that matter. == Hm
So... here you go
== A mineral water - medium, with lemon, no ice. == Gladly
Maybe she doesn't want him to know about YOU
She has a guilty conscience
Why should she?
Or... the lover is her dark secret
Well that would make ME incredibly curious
Yeah, you think it doesn't ME?
== Ciao, Dad == Ciao
== Good afternoon == Hello
== Hello == Hello
Well, I'd gladly take a seat with you, but... I have an appointment with someone
Not a problem
== See you later == See you later
== Hello, Mr. von Beyenbach == Hello
So - what is it with the painting?
There are red wine stains on it
And how pray tell did they get there? Were you attempting... some kind of performance art?
Fine... even if the whole thing was a mishap on Hanna's part, unfortunately I have no time
Just a little touching up, I'm sure that would be sufficient
At least take a look at the picture! Hanna says she doesn't want to hang it like that, and I would find that really sad.
Unfortunately, I can't
That's too bad
I'm beginning to get the impression that something has gone wrong between you and Hanna
No. Not at all, Lars. It's just that...
All right, fine. I can take a look at it. Just send it to my office.
It's in the car
Okay, fine
== Bye! == Bye == Bye
Lars Schneider!?
No...
The famous portrait!
VERY lovely, really
Only this here - kind of a peculiar effect. Not very flattering for her complexion. What is it?
== Red wine. == Red wine...
Yes, Hanna's boyfriend has asked me to restore it. Has the Stopock Gallery called yet?
Ms. Stopock wants to stop by later
Red wine...
Is that also known as assaulting a work of art? Like with Barnett Newman that time - the attack with the knife.
Evelyn, please!
A painting of HER face, from YOUR hand, for her beloved. What could encapsulate her dilemma better??
Just stop!
And SHE destroys it, disfigures her own face
Why do you want to restore it?
I thought Hanna was history
Or is this going to be another pass at it?
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