Episode 188
English
(Review)
Helena:I assume you already know that Frau Vogel has gotten a very tempting job offer?
Ben:I don’t see how that is any of my business.
Helena:Very much so. Because if Frau Vogel accepts this job she would no longer be your teacher. And we both know what that means for you.
Ben:Honestly, I’m asking myself what it means for you.
Helena:That my school will be spared a scandal. A teacher who has an affair with a student won’t make it far. And if you are truly interested in a future together with Frau Vogel, you should do everything you can to make her accept the job at the ministry.
(Intro)
[In front of the Pestalozzi]
Ben:Nice try. Really nice try.
Helena:I’m afraid you don’t quite understand.
Ben:Oh, I think I do. You want to use me for your own gain.
Helena:Come on. If we give Frau Vogel’s career a little push it’s in both your own best interests.
Ben:But mainly, it’s in yours. Because you want me to split up Frau Vogel and Heisig.
Helena:Don’t you trouble your head about what other people want. This is about you and Frau Vogel…and about nothing else. So, talk to her. And help her in making the right decision.
Ben:I think Frau Vogel knows exactly what is right and what is wrong. As for me, I really don’t like being used…by anyone.
Ben:Now excuse me, I have to go…somewhere.
[The Vogel home]
Lara:Papa, have you seen my sheet music somewh… Did we win the lottery?
Piet:Heh. No. I’m just cooking.
Lara:Ähm, you do know that I have to go to sports practice, right now?
Piet:Yes sure. I…I’ve invited Sonja over for dinner.
Lara:I see. That means you want to cook a really nice dinner for her?
Piet:Of course. And why not?
Lara:Because you are the best spaghetti and scrambled eggs chef in the world but - mussels and baked calamari?
Piet:Hey, it isn’t that difficult, and I’m using the cookbook. I’m just going to do everything that is written in here.
Lara:Yes, and if it doesn’t work, you can just eat caviar.
Piet:No. The caviar is served before. With champagne to help relax a little.
Lara:Yeees. It looks like you’ve thought of everything.
Piet:Yes, even of you. Here.
Lara:Movie tickets. You want me to leave you two alone.
Piet:I want you to have a nice day at the movies. The new vampire movie, for you.
Lara:Boah, Seven Nights?
Piet:Yes, it’s a special. Part 1 and 2 are even shown before it..
Lara:Boah, how cool is that!
Lara:Boy, if Sonja is only half as happy about your cooking abilities…she will love you.
Piet:Well, I’ll already be happy if she thinks that it tastes okay.
Lara:Come on, you are going to a lot of time and effort for this. So, have fun…and give Sonja my best.
Piet:And you enjoy the movies. Have fun.
Well, so… becamehl [béchamel] sauce…
[At Pestalozzi]
Ben is sitting on a sofa and watches Bea and Michael.
Michael:Two coffees, please.
Bea:Äh, I’d like a tea.
Michael:Then, one tea and one coffee.
Michael:Thank you. Hey, here.
Bea:Thanks.
Michael:I always forget that you prefer tea.
Jenny comes up and plops down on the other sofa [and makes it very hard to concentrate enough to translate anything... Eh…where was I…]
Jenny:Hi! So, how are you? Convict.
Ben:I’m alright.
Jenny:Yes? Do you already know when you will have to do your community service?
Ben:No, no idea.
Jenny:Well, I think you would be of great service now if you could explain this citric acid cycle to me.
(Ben is having trouble concentrating,too, dear translatress, maybe it's the tea at Pestalozzi?;-)
[At Pestalozzi, in the hallway]
Lara:Hey, there you are. I have been looking all over for you. Who wants to go to the cinema this afternoon?
Friend 1:And what do you plan on watching?
Lara:Seven Nights. The first three parts, in a special showing.
Friend 1:I don’t think so.
Lara:Why not? They are totally great.
Friend 2:Totally cheesy.
Lara:Hello? Chris Cunning and Laura Lee. We all have photos of them in our lockers.
Friend 1:A little newsflash, Lara. Vampire movies are totally out.
Friend 2:Maybe Bodo wants to go. I mean, he is always a little behind…
Bodo:What, me? Well, sure. Why not. I’m free this afternoon. I mean Seven Nights is so awesome…anyone who wouldn’t jump on this opportunity…is crazy…
Lara:You are into Seven Nights???
Bodo:Yes, completely. I’ve read all the books but the film adaptation is awesome. Well, I mean…if you still need somebody to go with you… I would be game.
[Pestalozzi, the sofas]
Ben has some flashbacks:
Making out in the shower with Bea.
Ben:Look into my eyes and tell me you don’t love me. Then I can finally have closure.
Jenny:Ey! Did you even listen to me?
Ben:Sure. Saturated fatty acids…lap..lap..lapidary fat…metabolism. Sorry. My mind was somewhere else.
Jenny:It’s not that easy after the trial, is it?
Ben:To be honest, I’m glad I turned myself in to the police. And I can be glad that it was just the community service.
Jenny:And what about your driving license?
Ben:What do you want me to say? Not being able to drive my Mustang is like being lovesick?
Jenny:Well, something like that, sure.
Ben:You are the second person today to ask me that. Never heard of bicycles?
Jenny:But that’s not really cool. What will your groupies say to that, hm?
Ben gives her a look.
Jenny:I know you aren’t interested in them. But still, you seem to be feeling rather down.
Ben:There is someone I’m interested in. But there is also an obstacle.
Jenny:Then move it out of the way.
Ben:That wouldn’t be a favor only to me.
Jenny:That’s even better.
Ben:It’s not.
Jenny:I don’t get it.
Ben:The woman who I would be helping with this is very conniving.
Jenny:Oh. That sucks.
Ben:Yep.
Jenny:Then there is only one thing to do. You’ll have to find out what this woman you are interested in wants.
Ben:I will.
[The Vogel home]
Piet is setting the table and cooking.
[At Pestalozzi]
Lara:Come on Vicky, I know you go utterly crazy for Chris Cunning.
Vicky:Forget about that. And Bodo is already really looking forward to it.
Girl: Okay, lots of fun at the cinema!
[Piet’s apartment]
Song: The Baseballs “Candy shop”(Laughed my head off,nice choice of song there, Hahe!!!)
(Piet still preparing dinner)
(It’s ringing)
Piet:Super!
[After the cinema]
Lara: What is there to get wrong?
Bodo:HM , but he loves her.
Lara:But now he’s thinking that she’s his sister.
Bodo:Really?
Lara: That’s whatCollin told him as they were in the catacombs
Bodo:Now I understand! That was such an awesome scene…
Lara:Yay, but even better was the scene when they met on the hill during World War II.
Bodo:When Nathalie was chained to the bridge…
Lara: And the sun rises…
Bodo:And he couldn’t save her…that was so rad! That was goosebumps!
Lara:And the song they were playing.
Bodo:Eternal flame.
Lara: I’ve heard that in part 2 Lawrence meets Jamie and he's turning him into a reptile.
Bodo:But not Lawrence.
[Piet’s apartment]
Miriam: You’ve been cooking?
Piet:Yes, but nothing special?
Miriam: Wow! Candle light dinner…New pillows?
Piet: They were on sale….Sonja is coming over for dinner.
Miriam: Ähm, like I said I just wanted to get my clothes.
Piet:Go ahead.
Miriam: When will she come?
Piet: In one hour.
Miriam: Okay, listen. Just go ahead and change your clothes and I will take care of the rest.
Piet: You don't have to do that.
Miriam: It’s okay.
Piet: Thank you. I could really use some help.
Miriam: Yes,looks like it!!
Piet: Thanks.
phone
flashback
Helena: And if you are truly interested in a future together with Frau Vogel, you should do everything you can to make her accept the job at the ministry.
Ben:Fuck!
[At Pestalozzi]
Helena:I’d like to have a word with you.
Bea:I have a coaching lesson with Ben Bergmann right now.
Helena:I know how important that is for you. But you should make the time.
Bea:What is it?
Helena:About the offer of the ministry. I have been informed that you did get a job offer.
Bea:Of course you have.
Helena:Congratulations. It's not often, that there is such a vacancy. Not often, indeed. And because of that that you should make a decision quickly. They are counting on you, as I've heard. Dr. Gruenert sounded very optimistic that you would agree.
Bea:Did he?
Helena:Indeed. And for me it’s also of great interest how you will decide. Since I would have to get a substitute for you.
Bea:You'll be one of the first to know, you can count on it.
Helena:I'm expecting to.(leaving the room)
(to Ben)Ms Vogel is already expecting you. I hope you know what you have to do?
Ben:I do.
[Piet’s apartment]
Piet: Hey.
Miriam: Hey.
Piet:Don’t say you made it all new
Miriam: Well, you cannot invite somebody over for dinner and then only serve dessert. Unless you don’t plan on eating.
Piet:Hello, what are you thinking of?
Miriam: Ähm, if you help me clean up, it'll be tidy in 10 minutes.
Piet:Sure, but you don't have to do that. I’ll do it on my own, thanks
Miriam: Yes, maybe it’s really better if I…
Piet:Hey, I just wanted to say,thank you very much and…
Miriam: Okay, you’re welcome.
(Piet’s spilling something on Miriams clothes – both are laughing)
Miriam: Okay, good. Some things never change. Good thing I have some stuff here. I'll just change and then I’m gone.
Piet: Okay.
[In front of the cinema]
Lara:I don’t believe this.
Bodo:Closed due to water damage? That’s a bummer. It would have been great to watch the movies with you.
Lara:And now I have no idea what to do.
Bodo:Too bad to be going home, already.
Lara:No, it’s much too early.
Bodo:True. And I have a few food-stuffs with me…would be a shame. Homemade. Salty and sweet. I didn’t know which you prefer.
They sit down on a bench.
Lara:Well then. Let’s tuck in.
Lara:Do you know which scene in Seven Nights I like best? The one with the sunset.
Bodo:That scene was really awesome.
[Piet’s place]
Miriam is changing clothes in the bedroom when the doorbell rings.
Piet opens the door.
Piet:Sonja!?
Piet:You are pretty early.
Sonja:Well, I thought, if I arrived earlier then we’d have more time.
Piet:But the food isn’t ready yet.
Sonja:I don’t mind. I’m not here because of the food, anyways.
Piet:Champagne?
Sonja:Gladly.
Piet:Yeah.
Piet fumbles with the bottle.
Sonja:Äh, want me to do it?
Piet:No, well I…I’ve got it. Thanks.
He fumbles some more then Sonja takes over.
Piet:Ah, okay. You are used to doing this, hm?
Sonja:Now and again, yes.
Piet:Well then, thank you.
Piet:So…Hey, you know what? You go drink this on the balcony and relax a little and I’ll just go back there and uh…
Sonja:What?
Piet:I just have to go into the bedroom. I’ve left the windows open and…have to close them again.
Sonja:Yes, well, do that. I’ll just come with you.
Piet:You don’t have to.
Miriamin the bedroom:She’s fast.
Sonja:I wanted to see the rest of your apartment, anyways.
Piet:Okay then…then you’ll come with me to the bedroom, yes?
Sonja:Yes. Really, yes.
Piet:But it’s really untidy.
Sonja:As I’ve said, I’m not that delicate.
[At Pestalozzi, Bea’s office]
Bea:So? Do you already know where you will be doing your community service?
Ben:No idea. I haven’t gotten the notification from court yet.
Bea:You are also allowed to choose a social institution yourself.
Bea:If you want, I’ll help you with it.
Ben:Thank you but…can we talk about something else?
Bea:Sure. What do you want to talk about? What’s up?
Ben:A lot of things.
Bea:OK…
Ben:Let’s assume you have the unique opportunity to influence your destiny and to change your situation, maybe even your whole life… A chance you didn’t expect but you recognize the opportunities that could arise.
Bea:What is the catch?
Ben:The catch is that this decision impacts the lives of several people.
Bea:Is the decision to their detriment?
Ben:I don’t think so. You tell me.
Bea:Why me?
Ben:This is a counselling hour, isn’t it?
Bea:Hold on, what exactly are we talking about? About you or about me?
Ben:I guess, about us. At least, we should do that now.
[Piet’s place]
Piet and Sonja arrive at the bedroom. Miriam ishiding in the closet.
Sonja:Looks pretty tidy, I’d say.
Piet:Yes, well, if you want to see untidy we should go to the garage right now.
Sonja:You are charming when you are embarrassed.
Piet:I’m not embarrassed but the food is still on the stove and that’s why…
Sonja:Forget about the food.
She throws him onto the bed and climbs on top of him.
Sonja:Now relax.
Miriam watches from the closet.
Sonja:What was that?
Piet:Nothing. Kiss me. Now.
Sonja:The bedroom is growing on me more and more.
While Sonja and Piet are getting hot and heavy, Miriam tries to sneak out of the closet and bedroom but Sonja hears her.
Miriam:I’ve found it. She holds up a dress.
[At Pestalozzi, Bea’s office]
Bea:I don’t know what to do. It was such a surprise.
Ben:That’s the thing with news.
Bea:Thanks. That’s really helpful.
Ben:What are the pros and what are the cons for accepting the job?
Bea:In the Ministry of Education I could help determine the music lessons for the whole of NRW [North Rhine-Westphalia, the federal state in which Cologne is situated].
Ben:What else?
Bea:I would probably earn more money.
Ben:What are the cons?
Bea:I would have to move to Düsseldorf.
Ben:Well, it’s not really that far away.
Bea:But I’ve built a life here.
Ben:A happy life with your colleague Heisig.
Bea:Yes.
Ben:Is that a pro or a contra?
Bea:Ben, what are you doing?
Ben:I’m serious. Just because you'd go to Düsseldorf, you wouldn’t necessarily have to break up.
Bea:Exactly.
Ben:But?
Bea:I wouldn’t be able to teach anymore.
Ben:You wouldn’t be a teacher any longer.
Ben:Pro or con?
Bea:You tell me. What would you do in my place?