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Anne, a woman whose elderly father, Andre, is experiencing dementia, has invited Laura, a potential caretaker, over to meet Andre, and see if they will be a good fit. Anne is concerned, as Andre has quarreled with three previous caretakers, but at first he behaves with great charm towards Laura, who reminds him of his other (favorite) daughter. The visit takes a turn for the worse when Andre exhibits a cruel and unexpectedly sharp sense of humor, making fun of Laura, and using her as a witness
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Start: Anne: No, I’m expecting her any minute. I know. I hope things will work out this time. Yes. You can’t imagine how… difficult it is sometimes. The other day, he didn’t even recognize me. I know. I know. Lucky you were there. Yes. Yes. No, I can’t see any other solution. Ah, there’s the bell. Yes. Must be her. Yes. I… I’ll say goodbye. All right. Lots of love. Me too. Me too.
End: Laura: When you said he had his ways, you weren’t kidding.
Anne: No… I’m very sorry.
Laura: Don’t be. That sort of reaction is quite normal.
Anne: No, I’m very sorry.
Laura. It’ll all turn out fine. I’m certain of it. Don’t worry. It’ll all turn out fine.
Anne: You think so?
Zeller, Florian. The Mother, and, The Father. Trans. Christopher Hampton. Faber and Faber Ltd, 2015. pp. 101-109.
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