I'm not sure how long I'll be. - Take your time.
I'm here for Charlotte.
Who?
Oh, Mrs Tromp. The former tenant.
She died.
Goodness, I didn't know...
Did you know her well?
I'm going back.
What did you say? - I'm going back to Spain.
Jan...
I don't know the details...
...but it's obvious you wanted to make amends and you're too late.
I know it's stupid...
...but with love, we're all either too early or too late.
You're born alone and you die alone.
What matters is the happiness in between.
For her, whoever she may be... - Was.
Was...
You're too late for her...
...but was she your only reason for coming to Holland?
Finish it off, earn money...
...and do whatever you want afterwards.
Dearie, I realize it's a little inappropriate...
...but could you tell me how to get in touch with the Queen?
You know what? I'll text message her cell number to you.
How nice...
...that you would do that. I want to ask...
...whether she'll open a friend's exhibition.
He makes pots of some kind. - Rudolf...
...I hate to tell you this, but she has an unlisted number.
And pots are probably the last thing she needs.
A lonely and sexless life is frustrating...
...but don't take it out on me.
Young lady.
Prick.
Shall I take you home? - Get lost.
Because? - I have a lonely and sexless life.
I heard something like that.
Sorry. - Don't worry.
Every day I think: Can it get worse? And sure enough...
...it always gets a tad more embarrassing.
At least you have your looks.
You don't.
I have other qualities. - Such as?
I'm pretty good in bed.
Kiki. - Vale...
Piet. - Vale-Piet?
Yes.
Come on. Shall I take you home?
Actually, I'm waiting for Mr. Right.
Who isn't?
But what do we do in the meantime?
Open it up.
- Three vodkas and a beer.
Yes. Three vodkas and a beer.
Have you served her? - Who?
She's been waiting for a Baccardi Cola for ages.
Damn. - Relax. Take it easy, man.
Especially when it's busy.
Stay calm. Keep it cool. I'm not forcing you to do this.
I'm going to take a leak.
Simone Koelman.
Darling, I'm going to stay and drink something with the guys, OK?
Will you be late?
Yes, I might be very late.
Hey, what's the story with my drink?
Who was that?
Dekker's wife.
I'll get back to them, darling. Bye. - Have a good time.
One minute. - I'm proud of you. You're here.
I'm only in it for the money. - Marvellous, huh?
He's so honest. - You're on.
Nice song. And now, please welcome the only real... And I mean it...
The only real Saint Nicholas.
Welcome Saint Nicholas. - Call me Jan.
Call me Jan.
- Camera two.
Camera four. Over to two. Attention two.
Tell them, Jan. Tell them.
Over to four. Back to two.
And there we go.
He is not one to sweep it under the carpet: black people are his slaves.
Guys, three million viewers.
Three million.
Don't hold back on my account. - Sorry.
Are you sleeping?
Kees...
I'm so nervous about tomorrow.
Good... What is it? Morning.
Good morning.
Room 424, please.
Room 424.
Here you are. Did you have...
...a busy night? - Pardon me? Oh, yes.
I did all my deliveries.
Nice.
Madam!
Kiki? - Shut up.
What do you...? - Is this how you deal with pick-ups?
Did you fall? - Piss off.
This wasn't the idea.
What wasn't? Tonight?
No, that was the idea. - It was?
But no goodbye? The girl mustn't think it meant anything, right?
It did mean something. That's what wasn't the idea.
How should I say this?
I feel something for you.
It sounds stupid, but it's never happened to me before...
...to really feel something.
It's fantastic.
It's scary.
It's nice.
And it makes me want to run hard, but also, stay close to you.
Real close to you and I just don't know...
...what I should...
Listen, I'm not...
Wait. You have to know... - I know who you are.
You've known all along?
Why didn't you say anything?
I don't know. I liked it that you...
That you, just for me...
I wanted to see how far you'd go.
Pretty far.
Yeah, pretty far.
Do you want to see my room? - Yes.
No, I have to go to my brother's. He's getting married.
When can we see each other? Tonight?
Sure? - Yeah.
How many people did you invite? - 100, or 150.
150?
lncluding Uncle Rudy? - Stop it.
Hello, Mum. - My boy.
I'm very happy. - Please, Mum, go inside.
I'll take her.
No.
What have you done? - Surprise.
Why?
Because I love you, you fool.
Isn't it wonderful...
...to know that if Kees hadn't nearly drowned that day...
...and Victor hadn't given him mouth-to-mouth...
...we wouldn't be here all together today.
Can the witness...
...come forth with the rings?
No. - What?
No.
Kees.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Good that you came. It will help Klaasje.
Some familiar faces.
I beg your pardon.
Didn't you take the day off? - My father died with...
...a mitre on his head. Out of respect, we'll stay with the theme.
Tom was a father, a grandfather, a friend.
This wasn't his type of end.
Much too early he went away...
...without Piet, without grey.
But indeed with a long white beard.
This isn't my father.
Any idea where he might be? - I suspect in room 2.
You suspect, or you know? - The ink ran. It was hard to read.
Could we have some drinks?
People are becoming restless.
And who is here?
Saint Nicholas.
Hello, you lovely lady.
I can't keep my eyes off you.
Respect.
I want to sleep with you.
Now.
To hell with the age difference.
What?
I said I'm Daniel Levi...
...and my mother wants me to go with you next door.
Ladies and gentlemen...
...could you please return...
...to the reception room? - Actors. They're born exuberant.
This is their way.
Don't hold it against them.
He looks peaceful.
Klaas? - What are you doing here?
I came to show support.
Thank you.
I've given it some thought...
...and if you want, Boris can stay a few more days with me.
So you can take it easy.
Well...
Yes.
You don't have to, but if you're lonely, you're welcome at my place.
Well... Yes, it's still our house. - No, it isn't.
I have mine and you have yours. We both have our very own house.
Our very own lives.
Very separate, because we're no longer together.
At least the man had a happy funeral on the sly.
With Jews, it's often so cheerless and cheap.
Dennis, this is Daniel Levi.
The son of...
I must run. This week...
...I'm doing the school gardens.
Strange, I was worried about today, but everything is working out fine.
Tough day?
I mixed up two bodies.
It happens.
I brought flowers. My wife is buried here.
This morning I ran away...
...from my own wedding.
Why? Didn't you love her enough?
I've never loved anyone more.
What's her name? - Victor.
Yeah, that happens too.
Tell me, if you love Victor, and Victor loves you...
...I'd hang onto him like a madman. - Yes, and then he dies, or leaves...
Of course he dies or leaves.
We all die or leave.
We don't want to, but still.
You can just wait for it to happen...
...but what matters is what you do in between.
Pansy.
What's this?
Don't be ashamed.
Oh, come here.
Cry your heart out. That's right.
Daniel?
I want to sleep with you.
Now.
Kees, it's Kiki. - Is Victor there?
No, he's resting.
Can you tell him I'm staying at Sjoerd's? - Sjoerd who?
Don't do this to me.
Victor? Don't start. I'm not in the mood for this.
Guess what I'm not in the mood for.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I need time...
A few days. To air out my head.
When will you be home?
When I'm ready. - What kind of answer is that?
The only one I have.
Are you sleeping with him?
What? - With the hobbit?
He'll grab his chance now.
Cup of soup?
I always make a little extra for the weekend.
Choco Prince, aufmachen. - Darn, Huub.
Valentino, can we motivate you to open up?
Huub the barbarian is vomiting on the red carpet.
A lukewarm soup.
Are you going to paint the town red with us?
Or are there cabinet plans?
I have an appointment. - National interest?
Personal interest. - Dick...
...no one's ever caught AIDS from a golden can.
Guys, someone's waiting for me.
Homo.
Just one, then.
But I don't have much time.
Are you going to pay? - I'm with prince charming...
I really have to go.
We're getting junk food. - A small bite, then.
Didn't you have an appointment? - Later.
I should have a nap first.
Immunity. - Water-polio.
Good morning. - Shoot.
Did I wake you? - No, I was already...
I just... Hi.
That was Atom Hydro Tag Axel.
With water-spewing T.A.G. Blaster.
Good shit.
Daniel?
How old are you exactly? - Sixteen.
Oh honey, come here. - You have to leave.
Why? - Guess my age.
Forty? - What?
Joke.
What time is it? - No idea.
My kid's taking his swimming test.
I have to go. - Go ahead.
Go ahead.
Yes.
Isn't Klaas here? - I called. She was in bed.
She sounded sick. - Oh gosh. Poor thing.
No problem getting time off? - For the kids, it's always fine.
Klaas has always been a bit jealous of you.
Why? - Because of your marriage.
It's so solid.
The teacher cancelled, so I just threw something on.
Hold on to what you have. It's so easy to make a mess of things.
It happens in the blink of an eye.
Fenna, what's up? Don't you dare?
Shall we go together?
Shall I drop you off? - Where?
At your work. I'm assuming you want to go back. It's still early.
No, I'll take a tram.
You guys can go straight home.
It's beautiful. How much is it?
135 euro 95.
Really beautiful.
Yes, it's timeless.
And how much are the earrings?
The pink ones?
Yes. - Six euro.
Can they be timeless?
So you are home. - I was in bed.
Yes, Dennis told me.
What's that? - Soup.
You've got to eat. Even if it's the last thing on your mind.
You must take care of yourself.
I will.
I'm Daniel.
Simone Koelman. 38 years old.
I'll be going.
You're such a prick.
Kiki... - Oh, hello.
How was the wedding? - It didn't take place.
So it goes. - About yesterday evening...
I was supposed to stop by. - I don't know.
Did we have an appointment? - Yes.
But I didn't show up. - That's good. I wasn't home.
No? - No.
It's better like this. You and I, it never would have worked.
Of course not. I mean...
I'm waiting for the white horse and you're...
I don't know... But that's not the point.
You and I were not meant to be.
How do you know? - What?
When it's meant to be.
I don't know. When you imagine...
...a future together. When you want someone's kids.
When he still loves you with milk leaking from your breasts.
When you'll always love him.
When you reach 80 and still laugh together.
I believe that exists.
And you?
It's not a disgrace to believe in that. - Right.
I'll be off.
Maybe I'll see you again. And if not...
Cheerio.
Who are the flowers for?
For the victims.
So we don't forget them.
Ted... - Yes, honey.
Are you still attracted to me?
Come on...
I was good, wasn't I? - Super.
Mummy wasn't there. - No. Go to sleep.
Good night. - Good night.
Dad?
Yes? - You were there, weren't you?
You go up this side, and down the stairs on the other side.
There will be smoke and music.
And ballet and a medley of Saint Nicholas songs.
The throne will be here, and you sit on it.
There? - You'll welcome...
...your guests on your lap. Don't worry.
You'll love it.
Don't worry.
It's timeless.
Shower time. We're eating in 10 minutes.
The party is tonight. - Well...
And we'd agreed on homemade trinkets.
No presents, we said. - Just enjoy it.
Where do you get the money from?
Ted... You were fired.
What?
You're kidding.
Damn. - Last Sunday.
I wanted to tell you.
What happened? How do you...?
You don't listen.
What's this? - You act like a baby.
Maybe because you're acting like my mother.
I want the receipts.
Receipts? - For the necklace...
...and the other presents. I'm returning it all.
I don't have receipts. - Must I look?
I stole it. - What?
I stole all of it. Now you know.
I stole it all.
And what else?
Nothing. - Nothing?
Friday... Dad.
Klaasje.
Boys' night.
I'm leaving early. - I'm staying on.
No celebrating?
I think I'll skip it this year.
Mummy.
Hi there.
Hello. - Is your father home?
No.
What do you want to drink? - Anything. A soda.
I'm not staying long. I was just curious.
A soda.
A film. Just what I feel like. - My father is drunk.
Tipsy.
My father's in therapy, because he wants mama back.
I wouldn't worry too much.
My mother has stopped eating. She thinks Dad finds her ugly.
We've found something. - Not that one.
I know how it is. I'm also alone.
These evenings are hell.
Take it easy.
What is this? Take it out.
I want to see it. - How childish.
Childish yourself.
Tape out.
To your room. Go cool off for a while.
Dennis, it's fine. - Sorry.
Relax. I know how they are.
Or do you want me to leave?
Saint Nicholas' Eve
Do you find it dumb, going to my house? - On the contrary.
I want to see it. Otherwise we're always at my place.
Well... A ghost.
Mum, here she is. Klaasje.
Yes. We've met before, haven't we?
Dinner in an hour.
You didn't tell me you live at home. - Of course I do. Where else?
Do you want to see my room?
I'm especially proud of our special guest.
The man who came, saw...
...and stole hearts. The man of the day, Saint Jan.
Looking forward to it? - Like a hole in the head.
I'm sorry. My apologies. - It doesn't matter.
Hey.
Hello.
Hi. Hello.
You're working?
Did she like the necklace? - No.
I have to take it back.
Can I get you another drink? - Yes.
I'm ashamed for myself. Face to face with your mother.
When I go downstairs...
...if I ever dare to, what can I tell her?
Thanks mother of Daniel. I had a good time.
What do you want?
I want to go home. - Because...?
I miss my child.
But I love you.
I know. It's touching...
Touching? I love you deeply. There's nothing touching about it.
How often in a lifetime are you so much in love with someone?
So much on the same level? - A couple of times.
A couple of times? No, once.
Believe me, more than once.
The first time may be the most intense, but later you know better what you want.
Don't cry. - I'm not crying.
Yes, you are.
I'm sorry. - And I'm not?
Thank you, Saint Nicholas.
Where are we going? - To look for Daddy.
Your mitts. - And Saint Nicholas?
He'll wait.
Could you call my wife? And tell her I'm a good guy.
And then I'll call yours. - Impossible. I don't have his number.
Then I'll explain...
...what's going on. That I had a temporary crisis. Just like she had.
Girl, you're much too beautiful to cry.
Don't cry. It will all work out in the end.
Dennis?
I rang, but you didn't open up.
I didn't know it was you.
Well, it's me.
Where is Boris?
Come here.
This Saint Nicholas feast...
...focuses on the Foundation ''Big Heart'', dedicated to children...
...who've never seen a ginger nut and don't have a shoe...
...in which to put one. Our phone panel will tell you all about it.
Let's start with a bang.
Here's the ballet show of LiseIotte Palermo.
You're on after the ballet show.
And Jan... This is our last evening, so I wanted to tell you...
...that I've enjoyed my time with you.
Find something that makes you truly happy.
I love what I do, in spite of the stress.
I'm not talking about work.
What? - Nothing.
You come down when the smoke clears. Frank will make wisecracks...
...and you do your thing. - No.
Please welcome the one and only...
Stop.
Here he is. Have him come forward.
Good. Have him come forward.
Closer to the smoke.
Closer. Where is he?
Where's Jan? Come on in with your helper.
Come on. Where is Jan?
Where is he? Peter, find him.
Search... - He's not far...
...because his horse is right here.
The countdown has begun.
No countdown. Music.
Music. And can someone find Jan?
I'm going back to the boat with you. Once there...
...I can take care of myself. You don't have to worry about me anymore.
Eppie?
Yes, Saint Nicholas. - Listen. I'll say it again.
Look at me.
I'm not Saint Nicholas.
I swear it. I'm not him. - Hey...
Aren't you...? No.
But you are. - So what's the story?
You saved my daughter.
It was your daughter?
I'm so happy I can thank you.
A beer. Come on in.
This is no night to sit outside in the snow.
Simone?
Why the long faces? Haven't you unpacked your presents?
We were told to wait. - Where's Mummy?
In the meter cupboard.
It's really him. He's in our living room. Will you call Samantha and Brenda?
Is it really him? - Of course.
You'll never guess who's in the living room.
Simone?
You don't care, do you? I'm in the cupboard.
Yes. And why, exactly?
I've been here an hour and a half.
Darling, you must help me. I'm not sure what...
Stop it.
Stop what?
Stop lying. I saw you two.
Are you in love? - I don't know what you saw...
...but there's nobody else. - There is.
Is it over?
What over?
Between us.
What are you talking about? It's never over.
Darling, look at me.
Darling, it will never be over.
What's going wrong has nothing to do with that.
I love you.
Not because you make my lunch and are the classroom mother.
But because you're you.
I'm so tired sometimes.
Come here, you.
Relax.
I can also cook. And clean up.
I can also take the children to school and do the shopping and mend flat tyres.
I know I did everything wrong. - Be quiet.
Let's just stay like this for a minute.
I have to pee.
Aren't you cold? - I am.
How is it going? - Ads.
If you could choose, what would make you really happy?
Right this second?
Guys. I just heard...
...that children are missing all over the city.
The police have received around 50 calls.
He's inside. Come on.
It's horrible: ''If you're nice you get sweets, if you're naughty''...
...''you get the rod.'' - No naughty children here.
Any naughty children?
Does Saint Nicholas have to cart someone off to Spain?
Camera five. - Well, Saint Jan...
...it doesn't get more holy than this. - It's a nice way of calling it a day.
Will you return next year?
Definitely not.
I hope to have a regular job by then.
But no regrets?
Right?
You have to think about it?
Well... I regret one thing in my life.
And that's...
That I wasn't there for my child.
I have a son somewhere.
I left when he was three.
Then my wife told me I could never see him again.
Who can blame her? - Saint Nicholas...
...has a wife and child.
Yes, if Saint Nicholas had been smarter, he would have.
Your wife is no longer alive, is she?
And you never tried to contact your son?
No. - It didn't seem like a good idea?
What's your son's name? Or would you rather not tell?
Cornelis.
Kees.
He probably took his mother's name: Tromp.
Kees Tromp.
This is a nice close to our December 5 special.
I'm scared. - I'm going with you.
I'm pregnant.
What is this? - What's meant to be.
He had a tea-cosy on his head.
You're scared again. Don't be.
I always wanted my parents to be ABBA.
ABBA? Who of the four?
All of them.
I love you so much.
I love you too.
Watch out.
Are you ready for it?
For what exactly?
For the rest of your life.
Yes.