Julia and Pauline had met a year before.
Julia was a teacher, Pauline was unemployed.
They got on well immediately,
and their friendship quickly became deep and intense.
One day, Pauline suggested to go
to her mother’s country house,
in Fontainebleau forest, for the weekend.
- No need to carry my suitcase! - Let me do it!
- No, I’m fine! - No, no, it’s okay…
It’s so beautiful!
You haven’t seen everything yet!
You said it was a small house!
I’ll show you the bedrooms.
It’s really cute!
It’s a cottage we sometimes rent with « airbnb ».
-Has it recently been rented ? -Yes, by a couple.
-Were they nice ? -No!
You can sleep in the upper or lower bunk!
- I’m happy you’re here! - Me too.
I’ve thought of you…
You shouldn’t have!
Your watercolor… And I added a short poem !
“The peaceful trip of a crossed road
a laughter, a sparkle, such friendship, giving a gift…”
Thank you!
I’m freaking out for my inspection…
- When is it ? -On Tuesday.
Two of my colleagues have already been inspected,
and the inspector seems very harsh!
She made them cry even though they have been teaching for 15 years.
Who’s that chick ? It’s nonsense.
Yes, but it’s part of the game, you see…
My pupils’ show is on Wednesday.
I don’t know how I’m going to handle everything!
Let go!
I have prepared a lot of nice things for us to do over the weekend.
Tonight, I’m cooking scallops with Champagne.
And I bought some oysters too…
You’re crazy!
You told me you were short on money at the moment!
But it makes me happy!
I’ll pay you the groceries back.
Don’t, I’ve told you, it makes me happy. You’re my guest.
You picked my favorite biscuits!
- I’m thinking about this couple… -Your tenants?
Awful.
Very narrow-minded and despising people…
almost hateful!
Don’t you think you are particularly sensitive?
Some people may not overthink!
It’s a service for them, they pay, so…
They don’t expect to…
to create a relationship with the landlady!
No, but I think nowadays people don’t know what kindness is !
Oh… enough with your cell!
I just want to put some music on!
I’m relaxing… Letting go!
Ok!
Come on!
Have you ever tried to talk plainly to your mother ?
It’s useless, she doesn’t listen.
But , it could help you exorcize some stuff…
She would manage to make me feel guilty…
She is beautiful though.
I would never be able to pose like that!
It’s strange to be here.
Why?
Well, actually…
A few years ago…
I invited my former boyfriend,
and my mother was there…
And she…
She actually hit on him!
- No way ? - For real.
and then she told me it was my fault,
that I wasn’t good enough anyway…
Well, anyway.
well in any case, the clothes you saw in her bedroom,
you can try them on !
-Are you ready? -yes!
I saw that, I think it’s so funny!
It suits you really well!
-That’s a change! -Totally!
-It fits me! -Leave the cleavage like that.
You just need to put your hair up.
Ah ok…
Do that…
-Great! you’re dazzling! -Oh yes!
- I’m gonna do your hair. - ok.
- You know, Theo’s father… -Yes…
- I saw him again! - You did?
We went for a walk…
We talked… and eventually we kissed!
Mm mm...!
I was very stressed out but it was great!
We talked a lot, it was…
I don’t know…
I usually have a hard time
for everything to go smoothly with men,
but then, we couldn’t stop!
There was something special…
And we have a lot in common…
Don’t you think you’re getting all fired up ?
I’m not!
- Pff, I’m too nice… - Why do you say that?
They got it all wrong again with their costumes!
- Let them handle it! - Wait, I have to call back.
Hello Madam, I’m Julia, Lucien’s teacher !
I gave you a note,
on which I wrote down everything you had to do…
You only need to take care of the scales!
I’ll handle of the rest!
Thanks, see you Monday!
They are completely lost, as soon as I’m gone!
But you’re on a weekend! You have to let go now.
Yes.
What about going for a walk?
I would have quite enjoyed staying here now…
Look at these leaves, it’s wonderful…
Yes, it’s true…
It’s crazy, there is already some orange on the leaves!
Do you need help?
No, it’s fine ! I’m coming.
Mmh… it looks good!
Don’t let the others take up all your energy!
Don’t bother with pupils’ parents.
Ah! I wasn’t thinking about it at all.
I was thinking about something else.
Enjoy your meal!
Thanks, you too.
It’s good…
Really good!
Are you ok?
- yes , I’m fine! - I can feel you’re tense.
I may be a little bit anxious,
because I’m gonna have a busy week, but…
I’m fine!
Do you want to talk about it?
That’s ok!
I don’t really have to talk about it, I don’t need any advice either.
Everything is fine!
You were already a bit strange earlier,
during our walk…
I’m a bit stressed out, that’s all.
It has nothing to do with you, I promise.
Well, put your stress aside then.
I’m trying to please you, I cook for you…
I suggest a lot of things to do…
We’re in a great place and you keep sulking!
I’m sorry ! Maybe it wasn’t the right weekend, but…
What do you mean?
I thought about cancelling at one point,
I didn’t dare to tell you, I was afraid to hurt your feelings.
Hum yeah, ok…
Frankly, I wasn’t expecting that!
I was ready to hear anything but not that!
In fact, you didn’t want to come.
I never said that!
It’s just a question of schedule.
A question of schedule?
You know very well how important it is to me,
and you’re telling me it’s a question of schedule!
No, I’m sorry, it’s… really swell of you!
It’s very nice…
It’s almost too much what you’re doing for me!
I liked how it used to be, you know, it was lighter!
Now it's too much!
when I talk about my boyfriend,
I sense if I have feelings for him,
you’re gonna feel betrayed!
It’s not right!
I don’t give a shit about your boyfriend, do whatever you want !
- See, you’re irritated! - No, I’m not!
That’s bullshit!
Go ahead, live your life! I don’t give a shit!
I don’t know, you’re always saying :
"I’ve lost all my friends, I’m scared you’re going to leave me too”,
How many times have you told me that?
Honestly, it’s really pressuring me!
You’re always talking about how horrible the others are,
petty, unbearable…
Your mother, your tenants, pupils’ parents…
Nobody finds favor with you!
Everybody is despicable!
Your depiction of me is so horrible…
See, I confided in you, I trusted you…
But in fact, you’re like everybody else!
You have nothing special.
There. That’s the truth!
You don’t even realize what I‘ve given you!
I thought I could help you but it’s impossible!
Hey!
You’re ok?
Did you sleep a bit?
Listen, I’ve been thinking, and…
It’s better if I go home to prepare my inspection…
I’ve looked at the train schedule, and there’s one leaving at 10:30am.
Well, you’re free. Do whatever you want !
I’m sorry, I was very clumsy!
Pauline and Julia never saw each other again.