Episode 174

[Previously on Hand aufs Herz]

 

Fred:Well, Andrew is a very gifted musician. But the drugs have always been his weak point

Frank: Okay, listen, Fred. None of my artists take drugs. At least, not in my presence. And should that be the case, I’ll throw him out immediately. That is at least my label’s mission statement.

Fred:Okay, great. Then I can only say yes.

 

 

[At Raumzeit Records]

 

Frank shuts off the music

Ronnie:Hey, turn up the mu…

Frank: Ronnie, what’s going on here?!

 

 

(Intro)

 

 

[Raumzeit-Records]

 

Sophie: Oops!

Frank: Come down here instantly!

Ronnie: I didn’t know that you will come back again!

Frank: Have you lost your marbles?

Sophie: These are really bad vibrations.

Frank: Shut your trap!

(to Fred) Fred, I know this casts a poor light on my label, but…

Fred:I think, I just got quite a clear picture of ‘RaumZeit-Records’!

(leaving)

Frank:I guarantee this will never happen again and it will not be tolerated...F**k!

Sophie: Why did you shout at me?

Ronnie:Button up your damn blouse already!

 

 

 

[Michaels appartement]

 

Bea: How did you hit on the idea with Venice?

Michael: Well, it’s a terrific city! Ideal for lovers!

Bea:Have you been there before?

Michael:Yes, three years ago!

Bea: With whom?....Just don’t say with Helena?

Michael: Eh, no, with a school class. They wanted it as a class trip for graduation!

Bea:And it was that terrific that you also want to go there with me now?

Michael:Hm, mmh. It wasn’t that terrific. It was the complete chaos. Five days with rain, drunken students and an rampant gastro-intestinal disease.

Bea:(laughing) Sounds promising!

Michael: Stillit’s a beautiful city. Especially off the beaten tourist tracks. In the small alleys, the canals, the backyards with the small restaurants…And if you are there with me, it will be the most romantic place on earth!

Bea:You really put your shoulder to the wheel.

Michael:You’re worth it! Some more wine?

Bea: Thanks.

Miriam: Wow! What is there to celebrate?

Bea:Michael surprised me with a weekend at Venice!

Miriam:(whistling) Well, then we will not disturb you any longer.

Michael:Mh, no no, sit down, there is enough wine.

Bea:Ah, okay, sit down.

 

 

 

[Raumzeit-Label]

 

Ronnie:F**k! Why the hell do you have to turn up here today?

(To Sophie) Let’s go! Can’t you hurry up!

Sophie: I don’t understand at all, why you are that mad at me now.

(Frank comes in)

Ronnie:Hey sorry man, I’m really sorry!

Frank: (To Sophie) There’s a taxi waiting for you. It’s already paid. And now it’s about you.

Ronnie: Hey, sorry man, but how could I have known that you would turn up here again. And even less with a manager in tow.

Frank: For sure, it’s very unusual that I appear with some clients in my label! Ronnie, do you know how long I try to get Andrew Wag under contract? This is a million dollar deal just slipped through my fingers!

Ronnie:Shit man, if I had known that the chick goes on like a train!

Frank: Wait a second, you blame it on her?

Ronnie:She wanted to party and swallowed all the stuff!

Frank: Yes and you have nothing to do with it!

Ronnie:I have no truck with drugs!

Frank: Ronnie, even if I would believe this…It’s my location and there is no party in here! Yesterday there were the cops at the door because of you!

Ronnie:Alright, I’m the ass who screws up everything, who can’t cope anything!

Frank: Do you see it different, anyway?

Ronnie:You don’t believe me anyway! You don’t know what’s going on! You’re just interested in your damned label!

Frank: This label is my job! And my job sustains us! Did you ever think about it?

Ronnie:I apologized!

Frank: Yes, but that doesn’t help me!

Ronnie:You know what? If I only trouble you in your f***ing life, I get off!

Frank: Ronnie…Ronnie wait up! It’s pointless! Let’s talk!

Ronnie:Why? What about?

Frank: About everything here! Why is there a party with drugs? Why there was the police yesterday because of that illegal car-race?

Ronnie: I have no clue why Ben involves me there, really! If you’d like I explain the whole matter to the manager.

Frank: Forget it! The deal is over and done!

 

 

 

[Michaels appartement]

 

Miriam: What has Michael done? Cause this romantic offensive with Venice. There is something amiss!

Bea:Ah??

 

Sebastian: What have you done?

Michael:Nothing!

Sebastian: You say you are not jealous of Ben anymore. You give Bea a journey to Venice as a present!

Michael:Do you have something against Bea and me in Venice?

Sebastian: Nothing! I’m just wondering, where this sudden love enthusiasm is coming from!

Michael:That’s no love enthusiasm, it’s a love confession. I want to spent some time with her.

 

Bea:We quarreled,… but I delight in this idea!

Miriam:Yes, sure. But he gave you that journey! Bea, you talk to a woman, who is over 15 years of marriage…believe me this is uncommon!

Bea:But Miriam, we are not you and Piet.

Miriam:No, of course not. But Venice?

Bea:How I told you. We quarreled. Michael was angry… about the Camp. Because I was with Ben there.

Miriam:Yes sure, he’s jealous.

Bea: We sorted this out between us. He apologized to me.

Miriam:Hmh.

 

Michael:I just tell her much too seldom, what she means to me. And that’s the reason for Venice.

Because I want to show her, how much I love her. Better: cause I want to give proof of it.

Sebastian:Pfh! To give proof of it?

Michael:Yes! You don’t believe me?

Sebastian:I do!

Michael:Then, why do you look that way?

Sebastian:It just sounds as if you have to proof it to yourself!

Michael:That’s nonsense! I love her! And none but her!

 

Bea:As I was at the camp, he met Helena for dinner

Miriam:Hey. Now we are getting closer to the point.

Bea:No, they were talking about the divorce. They have to discuss some things. Hey, why do you look that way now? You want to say that… the two of them?

Bea and Miriam(together): Nah!

 

 

 

[At school]

 

Helena:Good morning!

Ben:Good morning. So the police got in touch with you?

Helena:I know that you reported yourself. A brave move.

Ben:That’s it?

Helena:At this moment I don’t see any need for action on my part.

Ben:(sceptical)Ookay.

Helena:You know, there are two kinds of people. The confident ones who risk everything and either win or lose. Or the laggards who just always watch others winning.

Ben:Nice thesis. And what do you want to tell me with this?

Helena:Nothing. I’m just wondering which category you belong to.

 

Luzi:(on the phone)Sorry, I missed the call yesterday. Miriam Vogel left a message on the voice mail. It was about a test recording…No, I don’t have an appointment. That’s why I’m calling…Ok, then I’ll call later again…Yes, or I’ll wait for your call-back.

Ben:Hey! Let’s talk.

Luzi:Why? So that you can tell me, how deeply sorry you are? How stupid you were? And how you wish you could turn back time?

Ben:I know I can’t do that.

Luzi:See, and exactly that’s why it’s pointless to talk. You did this stupid race. You caused that accident! Two people died because of you! And the 3^rdone is in hospital with a broken backbone! Great result for a rush of adrenaline! I hope it was worth it!

Ben:Of course not!

Luzi:Well, shit happens.

Ben:Luzi, please!

Luzi:Ben, you know what? Go deal with it on your own! I’ve got to do that, too.

 

 

 

[In the restroom]

 

Caro: I hope, you’ve got a convenient excuse! German test yesterday…why weren’t you there?

Sophie:Oh shit!

Caro:Oh, it seems you’ve got an excuse, alright. Let me guess: Ronnie? Ey, but you won’t puke on me again! I don’t like to say it but this guy isn’t good for you! But come here…we’ll ‘restore’ you first. It’s nothing we can’t fix. By the way, why don’t you come around the ST AG anymore?

Sophie:So that they’ll kick me out right away again?

Caro:Ey, but they really let everybody join in!

(they giggle)

Caro:And don’t worry, I’ll take care that nobody will diss you.

Sophie:What?

(Caro puts lip gloss on her)

Caro:I think you can go out like this again.

Sophie:Caro? Thank you!

Caro:(smiles) Ready?

(they leave the restroom)

Caro:So, will you join me now?

Sophie:Maybe.

Ronnie:Hey, baby! I was looking for you! Wasn’t it insane yesterday?

Sophie:It was ok.

Ronnie:Come on, it was cool! Wow, you were totally awesome! It was kinky!...I’m sorry that it was quite chaotic in the end. But shit happens. And I didn’t really behave correctly either.

Caro:Wow, I really can’t imagine that!

Ronnie:Yes, yes, yes I did! And because of that I wanted to apologize to you!

(Ronnie gives Sophie a bracelet)

Ronnie:This is for you. You’re my star, baby! (they kiss)And now I’ll treat you to a huge ice cream.

Caro:Well, that’s really sweet. But unfortunately it’s not possible. Sophie and I, we’ve to go.

(Sophie hesitating)

Caro:ST AG?!

Sophie:Maybe another time.

Ronnie:(to Caro)OK, have fun! Ciao!

 

 

[Pestalozzi school]

 

Bodo:Hey! What do you think of making a picture? Of us. A group shot. For Timo. We message it to his mobile phone!

Luzi:Great! He surely will be happy to see all that he’s missing!

Jenny:I think it’s a good idea!

Caro: If it must be.

Bodo: OK, then let’s pose over there. (to Luzi)Come on.

Luzi:No. Leave me out. Surely, he will enjoy it. I take the picture.

 

(flashback: ‘Kiss from a rose’)

 

Caro:Will you do it anytime soon?

Emma:Oh no, I’m looking completely silly!

Jenny:Nonsense. You’re cute!

Bea:Hi folks. Sorry I’m a little late. But you’re all here!

Luzi:Yes , we’re complete!

Bea:OK, then we can start.

Okay.

 

(flashback:

Bea: That’s not a good idea.

Ben:Isn't it?

Bea:I’m with Michael. And you’re with Luzi. )

 

[In the classroom]

 

Sophie: You think your brother is still mad?

Ronnie: No, everything’s cool. Frank’s getting excited very fast, but he'll calm down as quickly. He’s always bothering I could get into troubles. OK, he’s responsible for me.

Sophie: What do you mean by that?

Ronnie: After our parents’ death he took the guardianship.

Sophie: How your parents come to death?

Ronnie: Airplane crash. I was twelve then. Frank was already full-aged and in order that I wouldn’t have go at an orphan asylum or stay at any relatives, he took care of me.

Frank: That was quite cool of him. Then you have a real good relationship, haven’t you?

Ronnie:Sure. Whereas lately we haven’t much to do with each other anymore. He is very busy with his label. It’s a hard job. Until such a thing is going nicely. But it will change now.

Sophie: How?

Ronnie: Yesterday we talked a little bit longer. And he said he will involve me more. Customer consulting.

Sophie: Hey, that’s great!

Ronnie: Probably he’s thinking that that way he will have me more under control.

Sophie: Then you don’t have to deal with drugs anymore.

Ronnie: What has that got to do with anything?

Sophie: Well, you have a job now.

Ronnie: Baby, that way I got two jobs! And for that I need you.

 

 

 

[Auditorium]

(STAG performing “Drops of Jupiter”, Emma performing Passionvision)

 

Bea:That was great!

(Ben enters)

Bea:Luzi? Are you alright?

Luzi:Sure.

Bea:Then, thank you.

 

(Ben is coming in)

Caro:You never give up, huh?

 

 

[Pestalozzi school]

 

Jenny: (to Emma) We can go to cinema. Or borrow a film.

Bodo:(to his sandwich) Do theywant me to do a diet, or what?

Caro: Well, it's something you should consider.Ah, though, looking at your taste...

Luzi: Have you ever thought about the possibility that your opinion isn’t asked for?!

(Luzi's phone is ringing)

Luzi:Luzi Beschenko

Miriam: (on the phone)Hi Luzi, it’s Miriam. I want to arrange an appointment with you for the warm up for recording.

Luzi:Right, you now work for ‘Raumzeit Records’ . Okay, when shall I come?

Miriam: (on the phone)When can you make it?

(Caros phone is ringing)

Caro: Yes?

Heike:(on the phone)Hello, do I speak to Caro Eichkamp?

Caro:Yes, who are you?

Heike:(on the phone)Heike from ’Raumzeit Records’, personnel office.

Luzi:Well, I can come right now!

Miriam: (on the phone)Okay…

Luzi:If that’s too soon, I can come at some time or another?

Miriam: (on the phone)No, I just have to look, if the studio is free. One moment…yes it works! Can you make it in half an hour?

Luzi:Cool! Yes! I’m on my way!

(turns to the others)

Luzi:I must go now! Ciao!

Caro:Yes, for sure I’m interested!

Heike:(on the phone)Okay, then we’ll meet soon.

Caro:Well, I can come right now.

Heike:(on the phone)Wonderful, I’ll see you in a few moments!

Caro: Super! (hangs up) Yes! You won’t get the cake to your own!

 

 

 

[Auditorium]

 

Bea:How are you?

Ben:I can handle it!

I’ve thought about lots of things the last few days and some things have become clear to me. I’ve caused chaos, screwed things up and above all ruined more than one life. I’m on the way to clean up my life.

Bea:That’s good.

Ben: That’s why I’m here. I know, I’ve often put you under pressure, I didn’t listen. Because I just didn't want to realize that this between us cannot work. But now I know what I want.

Bea:And?

Ben:I want you to be happy.

Bea:I’ve already told you yesterday that I’m fine.

Ben:This morning I saw you with Michael. I saw you being all smiles. You were beautiful. For that I’ll leave you alone. Bea, I wish you all the very best. You deserve it.

 

 

[Pestalozzi school]

 

Helena: Do I frighten you that much?

Michael:You definitely do not.

Helena:Or is your bad conscience haunting you? You didn’t tell her of us?

Michael: That doesn’t have to concern you.

Helena:For sure not! Just as little as back then when you cheated on me.

Michael:What do you want from me?

Helena:Nothing. I’m just wondering how calculating you are.

Michael:Me?

Helena:But I'm sure you thought twice about not telling her about us.

Michael:Leave us alone already. We love each other.

Helena:Hm, that’s nice. But maybe she’s not the only one you’re in love with? I just think of Bea. I know how it feels to be betrayed. How suddenly everything is being questioned.

Michael:There is nothing that has to be questioned.

Helena:You say that now. But we slept together, when Bea wasn’t there.

Michael:It was just this one night. And it was just sex. But it has nothing to do with Bea. And therefore she must not know it!

 

(Ben overhears their conversation on the parking lot)