So the last time you saw him
was two days ago, when he left for work, right?
You hadn't quarreled. Just a normal morning.
Yes.
Did he seem. ..
Did he seem preoccupied or anxious?
Nothing unusual.
On a scale of 1 to 10,
10 being very preoccupied, what would you say?
I don't know.
Two .
Is this the first time? That he hasn't come home?
Any financial problems?
Do you think he had...
Or that he might've had another...
You know, sometimes, men...
They mean no harm.
But they have urges.
At this stage we can't rule anything out.
This kind of thing happens.
More often than you think, you'd be surprised.
If I could just ask you to sign down here.
WELCOME CONFEREN. ..
Smoking or non-smoking?
Non-smoking.
I quit.
Do you need a second key?
It's free.
No, that's OK.
Here, it's room 314.
The elevator's on your right.
Sir?
It's on the other right.
Thanks.
What attracts you to sales?
I need a change.
And insurance looks like a very exciting field.
It's always changing.
And since I'm a very dynamic person,
when I saw the ad I thought: That's me!
Come!
Excuse me, it's for Paul's wife.
Everyone's signed.
Still no word?
"Get well soon"?
It's all we could find.
Send some flowers with it, something simple.
Very good.
Alright.
You know, in life insurance, the fall's our busy season.
The month of the dead. Gets people thinking.
Fortunately for us.
But tell me,
do you like people?
You mean, in general?
Hello.
Marcel Beaudoin?
I'll give it to you straight.
Your gums are infected. You see this?
Severe loss of bone support.
- How old are you? - Sixty-two.
Getting up there.
Look, surgery is always an option.
It's a major operation, but doable.
Do you have a dental plan?
Is it expensive?
It runs to about 14, 15 thou.
15 thousand?
Total reconstruction.
Of course, at your age there are other options.
For $2,000 I'll pull them all and make you dentures.
A nice brand-new smile.
There are worse things in life.
Think it over, but...
Don't wait too long.
I'll prescribe antibiotics for now.
Come on.
Just a minute.
The test is negative, it turns out.
Maybe...
Maybe it's for the best.
I guess it's for the best.
We'll see. For now they're putting me up here.
Yeah, it's like a trial period.
No, I'm really happy.
Are the girls there?
Of course.
Time for me to go to bed too.
Alright, then.
Big kiss.
I love you too.
The test is negative, it turns out.
Maybe, ,,
Maybe it's for the best,
I guess it's for the best,
Nicole?
Please don't hang up.
I need $15,000 for an operation.
It's my jaw.
Otherwise they'll have to pull everything out.
Please don't hang up.
Louis Girard, from the JPL Insurance Plus Group.
You signed up for a free information session on...
On our different possi...
Our different life insurance policies.
To start I'll give you your gift.
It's to thank you. It's very kind to see me.
It's a cell phone.
With hands-free, for the car.
You'll see, it's very practical.
First I'll ask a few questions.
Everything will be confidential.
- Thank you, goodbye. - Thanks.
Your Golden Age card?
Excuse me?
Your Golden Age discount card.
I'm not...
I'll make an exception, but next time bring your card.
It comes to $9.73.
I'm leaving this message to...
Well, I just wanted to tell you...
That, you know, I find your popcorn really good.
I bet people don't often call to tell you that.
They don't tell you when you do something right.
I know because I work with the public.
You know...
That's all.
I hope you have a good day.
Keep it up.
CLOSING SALE
The Slim 'N Lift makeover continues!
Here's Allissa's before picture,
Notice how tight her clothes look.
Like they're a size too small.
New here's Alissa wearing her new Slim 'N Lift Supreme.
Alissa, you haven't seen your Slim 'N Lift makeover,
Take 3 look in the mirror.
Oh my God!
Look at me! I can't believe aft!
The change is incredible!
I'm one of those thin girls!
My gosh I
Paul?
MISSING REWARD OFFERED
If your hair's not right, it affects what's under, your brain.
It's a basic principle.
Two hours at the hair salon is like a week down south.
When did you last take a vacation?
I don't know.
A long time ago.
A long time's not the right answer.
A few streaks and you'll be a new person.
People will say, "Chantal, is that you?
"I didn't recognize you!"
Do it for the party.
I'm not going.
You can't do that to me, at the last minute!
I'm just not into it.
I never know what to say.
Just listen. People love to talk about themselves.
They'll think you're so interesting.
I told him you were coming.
- He's Mr. Right. - So was the last one.
This one's your type.
My type!
What you need is someone to co-sign for you.
A friend, or your partner,
someone who knows you well.
A dental procedure isn't something we can...
It doesn't create income or guarantee capital.
Do you understand?
This shows the monthly premium for your age group.
This is the payout
in case of accident or death.
The advantage 15...
That stuff is all horseshit.
...you don't need a medical.
We fill out the form and you're automatically eligible.
Don't let him con you.
See this?
Maximum protection for your beneficiaries.
No way, Monique, I won't sign.
But if something happens, how'll I manage?
What can happen? We never do anything.
Madame, what I'm offering you is security, peace of mind.
There's $285.
It's all I could scrape up.
Thank you.
What can I say?
I'll pay you back.
It's the last time.
Don't call me anymore, Marcel.
It's too hard.
Mrs. Simoneau, how are you today?
Why do you never call me?
We don't call because there's no news.
If there is you'll be first to know.
What's being done? Why's there never any news?
Madame, you have to stop calling every day,
All I can tell you is,
we decided there won't be an official investigation.
Why won't you investigate?
I know how you feel...
Yes but, people don't just disappear like that.
Look, I'll be frank.
This isn't the first case like yours.
Lots of men disappear to change... Change jobs, change wives...
Even if we find him, what then?
I'm sorry.
What did you do today, hon?
Well, Daddy worked hard too.
I love you too, sweetie.
As big as the universe.
Well, that's pretty big.
Good night, princess.
Put Mom on, OK?
I'll call tomorrow.
Yeah, me too.
I said, "Me too."
No, there's nobody here.
What's this about? I said no.
Look, Isa, listen...
OK, we'll talk tomorrow.
No, that's OK.
I said it's OK.
Give me your best donut.
The best?
Yes, the best.
You must eat one now and then.
Which do you think's the best?
I dunno, it depends.
You don't know.
That one, the white one... Is it any good?
What's on it?
I don't know, Sir.
Well, give me that white one.
Can I help you?
Could I have change for the machine?
I think your plants need watering.
They're plastic.
It's incredible!
Would you like some?
No thanks.
I used to date someone who was allergic.
I need a wake-up call tomorrow.
At 8:00.
Room 314.
All set.
You must get bored at night sometimes.
No, I like it.
It's quiet.
Here for the conference?
The conference? No.
I'm a...
This is my card.
I need it back, it's a prototype.
You're a salesman?
I see myself as an advisor.
Accidents can happen anytime.
What do you think?
I put a line under my name.
It looks good, I guess.
I mean, I don't really know much about business cards.
There's a mistake.
In your name. There are two s's.
It says Louise.
I don't believe it!
You can white it out.
They had 2000 printed.
How does that insurance stuff work?
What do you mean?
How do you know what someone's worth?
Like me, how much would I be worth if something happened?
Such as?
I don't know, anything.
We'd have to follow the steps, fill out the form.
Well, have a good night.
Good night.
MISSING. REWARD OFFERED.
Thank you.
Not bad.
I'm fine.
Thanks. You too.
- Hello? - Good morning,
This is your wake-up call,
Thank you .
You sleep OK?
Not bad.
Do you need anything else?
I'm fine.
Alright.
Hell... Have a...
I tell you...
Can it be repaired?
Made in China.
You need little hands...
I dunno...
It'll be $15 for my time.
$10 maybe.
Thanks.
Yes?
Sorry, I must have the wrong address.
No, this is the place. Come in.
You're the first. Nobody's arrived yet.
You can sit in the living room.
There's lots of storage space. It's practical.
The closets are huge. Would you like to see?
Maybe later.
What's the tattoo?
It's nothing. It's silly, I did it when I was 14.
Sort of a pact with my best friend.
She did the drawing.
What is it?
It's the sun.
The guy's arm was in a cast.
You both have the same?
My friend backed out at the last minute.
Can I smoke?
I'd rather you didn't.
I just had the couches cleaned.
But you can go on the back balcony.
No, that's OK.
Are those your kids?
That's what their mother tells me.
We're not together.
Sometimes you think you know someone.
But really you don't know them at all.
Yeah, I know.
I used to date a guy allergic to peanuts.
At times I found it hard.
Why are we waiting for the others?
Can I offer you a drink? A beer, a glass of red wine?
Sure.
I found a system.
I need $400.
With $400 I can make the $15,000.
I'll pay you back double, maybe more.
Come on, Nicole.
Don't you think I can beat a machine?
I miss you.
Can we get together?
Alright.
Paul?
You see...
I'm not sure I can come.
I have so much to read.
We'll celebrate next week.
Isa...
She's two.
Think she'll remember in 20 years we celebrated her birthday late?
I'm doing my best.
Isa, I...
I'm doing everything I can.
I never said you had it easy.
No, I'm not impatient.
I said I'm not impatient.
Yeah, you're right.
Yeah.
No, that's OK.
You OK?
Yeah, sure.
He-'s nice.
Thank you.
What a relief now that he sleeps through!
He looks so much like you!
- The eyes. - Just like yours!
But he has his father's character.
Poor baby's tired.
Come here.
You must be on cloud nine.
How can I describe it?
It changes everything.
I feel like a real woman now.
When he looks at me, it's like, "Don't leave me, I need you!"
It's amazing.
My God, what happened?
OK, we know you're having fun!
Mrs. Trudel?
Louis Girard from JPL Insurance Plus Group.
Yes.
How are you?
Good.
Did you have time to think about our talk yesterday?
Look, my role's as an adv...
What I'm offering is peace of mind.
I know, Mrs. Trudel. Do you have peace of mind?
Think of your family.
Dying's not cheap, and they'll have to pay.
If you like I can...
I can come right over. The contract takes 5 minutes.
I see.
No, I understand.
Fine.
Thanks again. Goodbye.
I wish I could say it's fun, that I'm having fun.
But I'm not.
I'm kind of bored.
And. . .
I don't know how to play chess, so people think I'm dumb.
50 I think I'm going to leave.
I expected more from that evening,
I'm bitterly disappointed.
Brothers and sisters, death has visited us once again.
Gilles Pare is no longer with us.
Our Creator has freed him from the woes of this world
and welcomed him to eternal life.
So today we gather here
to celebrate Gilles'...
So today we gather here
to celebrate Gilles' joyous arrival
to the new life God promises to his children.
It's a chilly time of year.
But I'm well dressed.
I've been thinking about what you said.
Forget what I said.
I lost my first client today.
I mean, he died.
It happens.
The company refuses to pay his wife.
They say he made a false declaration.
I'm sorry.
Why? There's no reason.
You can't be sorry for everyone.
Not for everyone, I'm sorry for you.
Thanks for the lift.
Want to come in?
Now?
Yeah.
I guess I look like that type.
Like I want to come in.
I don't know.
Maybe you'd like to talk.
Hello?
Yes.
Who is this?
Yes.
I'll wait for you.
Goodbye.
- Yes? - Hello.
Can I come in?
Yes. Sure.
It's weird, it's just like our room.
Exactly the same.
The same, but turned around.
- It 15? - Yeah, the furniture,
the TV, everything.
Except the pictures. The pictures aren't the same.
I came to apologize for the noise, it's my fault.
That's alright.
I tend to be very loud.
Some people keep it in, but me, it has to come out.
That's OK.
You think so?
Well, in fact,
the reason I'm here is that Denis and I...
We wanted to ask you...
Feel free to say no.
But we thought that since you hear us through the wall,
maybe you'd like to join us on our side.
Would you like that?
You want me to...
But just to watch.
I mean...
We're not, what do you call it...
How can I put it?
I mean, just to watch.
Goodness, I've embarrassed you.
I'm very sorry. I didn't want to. Forgive me.
No, look, it's just that...
I'm a bit surprised.
Would you like a drink?
I have water.
I'm glad you don't think I'm crazy. People are so narrow-minded.
I hope you don't think we're perverts or anything.
I mean, to be frank,
it would be the first time for us.
Thank you.
Have you ever done it?
No, not really.
You see, we...
I think we're at that stage. We've been married a while.
And, well...
I mean, after a while sex ....
God, how can I put it?
Well, sex... You know what I mean, right?
Do I make you feel awkward?
No.
Often people are surprised if a woman talks about it too much.
About sex. Especially after a certain age.
I find people don't think enough about their sex life.
Maybe they're together,
they have problems, they don't know why.
Often it's because of sex.
Don't you think?
Yes.
I guess I'll be going.
Thank you.
I don't know...
Would it be convenient in an hour?
Sure, in an hour would be perfect.
I'm really happy to have met you.
- Diane. - Louis.
Well then, see you in an hour.
Was he alone?
Yes.
Maybe it wasn't him.
But I think it was.
It's hard to say.
I'm really grateful for what you've done. Really.
It's nothing.
It says there's...
A reward of some sort.
Of course.
Here.
- Thank you. - Could you please stay a bit?
What would you do in my shoes?
I'm sorry.
You're tired. You should go to bed, you'll feel better.
Come with me.
Pardon?
Take me where you saw him. I can't go alone.
It's all I'm asking.
- Hello. - Come in.
Have a seat.
Don't mind the mess.
Care for a drink?
Yeah, how about a scotch?
Have a look, Diane. I think there's some left.
You must...
Our proposal must seem a bit strange.
A bit, yes.
It was Diane's idea.
You agreed, Denis!
Yes, but it was your idea.
Well, cheers!
What do you do?
I'm in insurance. An advisor.
I used to be in sales too. Crazy hours.
Now I'm in cement.
Swimming pool decks, courtyards.
We're here for the conference.
We're squeezing in a little vacation too.
I see.
Might as well, while we're still healthy.
That's true.
Here we are, gabbing away.
Diane, put on some music.
His room doesn't answer. Can I take a message?
Yes.
Do you want to leave a number?
I'll tell him.
Goodbye.
Good evening, can I help you?
No thanks.
I'll be fine.
Here.
I'm tired, Nicole.
I'm tired.
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