Red Flags (2025)

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Sam.

Sam.

Sam.

Sam, say something.

Say something. Please.

I had to be honest at some point.

So youre saying this now, after...

Ive come all the way here.

For how long?

Then what am I doing

all the way over here?

Sam.

Welcome home!

Amazing.

So cute.

And?

Well...

Wont be needing that anymore.

This gap year is going great.

Im sure the sun will shine here too.

Sure.

Hey, hes just a...

...hes just a

For sure.

Im glad to have you back, darling.

Yeah, for sure.

Are you sure youre okay with this, Em?

Thats not her call.

And besides, mending a broken heart

is a lot easier in Amsterdam

than in Krommenie.

Everything is going to be

fine, Sammy.

Just trust us.

I dont really trust anyone

at the moment.

Oh babe, I get that.

-No!

This is exactly what were not

going to do.

What?

This...

Self-pity.

Wallowing in misery and gloom.

Everything is a little

miserable and gloomy at the moment.

Then youre letting

he-who-must-not-be-named win.

You have to win.

Id listen to your friend Sammy.

She knows best now.

Youve been set free. You...

have set yourself free.

Were going to celebrate that.

Were going out tonight.

Now?

What do you think?

Wait till youre ready?

Well still be here in the winter.

Go on...

...get changed.

Well...

...do you think well get in

by tomorrow?

No. This is going to be

a long night, at this rate.

Whats up?

What the f*ck?

Weve been waiting

way longer.

Relax, hes probably famous

or something.

No, guys like that think

theyre better than us

because we let them do that.

They are with me.

No thanks.

Were fine here.

Dude...

Lets go.

Sammy...

Technically, we could have been

sipping gin-tonics now.

Yeah, maybe that

wasnt the best idea.

but at least were together.

Good morning.

Rise and shine.

When are you going to start

setting your own alarm?

Ive been dragging you

out of bed all week

and last time I checked,

I wasnt your mother.

Come on.

First day of work.

Do I have to?

Are you going to

keep saying that?

No, sorry.

Im really glad that I can come

work at the hotel with you.

Dude...

After all, I dropped out of hotel school

because Im so passionate about

that kind of work.

Seriously, I put my neck

on the line for you

with Melvin, so...

Dont f*ck this up.

Okay.

-Okay?

Ill do my best.

You better.

Ignore him.

Your new life starts today.

Come on.

And?

Stand up straight.

Thats it.

This is the backstage part of the hotel

where guests arent allowed.

Laundry carts, booze stockroom.

And this is the kitchen.

This is the bar

and heres the restaurant.

And this is where

youll spend most of your time.

The reception.

You must be Sam.

-Yes.

Welcome.

This is Melvin, our manager.

Oh, just managing assistant.

Its not that impressive.

He says

but usually he likes

to act all important.

Just wait.

Britney, breakfast.

-Hi.

So what are you doing

at the reception...

...Britney?

See? On my way.

On my way.

Careful with Britney.

Shell gossip your ear off.

Good luck today,

and if you have any questions

you know where to find me.

Thanks.

Shell gossip your ear off

Who says that?

And here is the desk.

For this, you need a keycard.

Look, you put this in...

and then you get the menu

with all the room numbers.

Check

-Check?

Thanks.

And?

How are you finding it?

You still need to get used to it.

Yeah, Im exhausted.

I really had to pull some strings

to get you in here.

Im responsible, you know?

And if I want to become a manager,

I cant make any mistakes. Zero.

Everything has to be perfect.

Then I dont know if I belong here.

You know what you need to do?

Its past nine-thirty,

and the spa is closed to guests.

So?

There are spare swimsuits downstairs.

Youll feel way better.

And youll see

why you want to work here.

Sure.

Hey.

Do you work here too?

Here?

Are you crazy?

So youre a guest?

Yeah. Last time I checked,

I was yeah.

This is closed to guests.

Youre not allowed to be here.

You really dont recognize me?

I thought I...

...had left an impression.

Sorry?

Shame.

You could have just gotten

into the club with me.

Did you guys have fun...

...waiting in the line for so long?

How about a second chance?

For your information,

the pool is closed.

I dont think they want

people swimming after closing time.

I think its fine.

I think its wonderfully quiet here,

like this...

after closing time.

Fender

Who the heck is called Fender?

The watch was definitely a present.

Twenty-three?

That guy is twenty-three.

Which twenty-three year old

can afford a suite?

No clue.

Hes a Kroon.

Lily Kroons son.

That explains a lot.

Hes just a nepo baby.

Pretty muscular for a baby.

Muscular?

Yeah. You started talking about

his muscles.

Youre not into him,

are you?

Why?

I dont know.

You had a swim together.

-Dude.

What are you gossiping about

all of a sudden?

Just now I was told

to behave myself.

Were not at work anymore.

Oh my god, look at this.

Good morning, sir.

Down?

Down, sure.

Im looking for the breakfast.

Breakfast isnt on the third floor.

Of course.

Second floor.

Not on the second floor?

As if youve never

had breakfast here.

Leave those buttons alone.

Were going to the ground floor.

I knew youd help me.

Hey, Im Fender.

Sam.

Sam.

Nice name.

Suits you.

Really fits with you.

Cant handle them?

Complements?

Breakfast is here.

Cool.

Guests arent allowed on this floor,

unfortunately.

Breakfast is upstairs.

Good luck.

Sammy?

Yeah?

I need a word.

Ive heard something

we really need to discuss...

as...

as the assistant manager.

Go on then.

Britney was just rattling on about

how she bumped into that Fender guy...

in the staff corridor lift...

...where he was trapped,

because he has no keycard.

So Brit was kind enough

to bring him upstairs

but then she started wondering

how he ended up there.

Did a staff member

just leave him there?

Unbelievable, right?

Didnt you know those lifts

dont go up without a card?

He started pressing all the buttons.

I didnt know what to do. Sorry.

It was a really weird situation.

Im afraid youll have to go

apologize.

What?

If Melvin finds out about this,

which he will...

I want it to be resolved already.

Im still responsible for you.

Now?

If possible, yes.

Yes.

Thank you.

Hey.

I...

have to apologize

for that incident in the lift, so...

Try to stay focused, Fender.

Fender?

Yeah, no worries.

Sorry for that thing

in the lift.

I...

Yeah.

[Can you pick up for once?]

[Im back in the Netherlands.]

Hey Sammy, what are you doing?

Is this really all my fault?

I get it now...

how it must have been for you

to fly halfway across the world

only to hear that from me.

As if you have no control

over anything anymore.

Thats what it was like for me too...

well, for you it must have been

ten times-

Hey.

Are you guys still not done?

Shame, you would have more than welcome...

Little meeting with the boys upstairs.

Room service is going

to be busy.

The entire hotel is complaining.

Everyone can hear them.

Im getting some noise complaints.

Any idea whats going on?

Suite 407.

Still?

Thats unacceptable.

Weve got to shut it down.

This isnt a nightclub.

Partys over.

Get lost.

You heard the hotel managers.

Piss off, the partys over.

Yes, home time everyone.

Yeah come on guys,

lets go.

Can I tempt you?

Little meeting with the boys?

Something like that.

Our shift just got a little longer.

What are you doing?

Let housekeeping do that.

Housekeeping is not going to do this

so someone else has to do it.

Oh, nice.

Right, yeah.

What are we looking for again?

All-purpose cleaner.

And that happens to kept

in this closet?

Yeah, theres a utility closet

like this on every floor.

Otherwise housekeeping

has to take the lift a myriad times

which they already have to anyway.

So you think thats the door to a suite,

but this is whats really behind it.

A bit like me.

What?

When they see me people also think

hmm, a suite...

and then you turn out

to be a utility closet?

No.

Thats not quite my

artistic thing.

No, thats apparent.

So what is?

Yeah, nothing.

Posting a thousand photos a day

is not particularly artistic, right?

Unless you put something

personal into them.

I mean, I primarily do it for others.

Selling shampoo?

Well, shampoo...

designer shoes, fashion.

Traveling is pretty cool.

Its exactly the same, but more expensive.

Youre not easy to impress,

are you?

People say one thing,

but are the other.

Im kind of done with that.

Sounds familiar.

Those guys...

everyone who hangs out with me

wants something from me...

to have something...

to be given something.

Yeah, makes sense right?

Theyre just insecure,

whilst you seem to have it all.

Seem?

Seem, yes.

Well, seem...

What do I know?

A lot...

it seems.

Here you are.

How hard is it to find

all-purpose cleaner?

Chop, chop.

Almost done, almost bedtime.

I think Im going to

sleep for three days.

Were definitely going to do that.

Sam.

What the f*ck?

Hey Miel, how are you doing?

Good.

Nice.

Sam, could we have a quick chat,

just the two of us?

What are you doing here?

Sam, honestly

I can start making

loads of apologies

but theres no point.

Im actually-

Sorry could we just have

two minutes...?

Sam, I completely understand

how out of line my behavior was.

I thought about it, and...

Listen, if someone cheats

in a relationship

it means something is

already going wrong

between those two people.

It means the foundations

arent right.

It doesnt mean you

have to...

...make it worse.

Then you can be very sure

it will fail.

Yeah, well you kind of

did that.

A bit?

A bit severely.

So, to make it better

we have to take a step back.

See what went wrong.

Listen Sam, you just have

to take me back.

Give me another chance.

Ill do it all differently

and well be totally fine.

Youll get the best boyfriend

youve ever had...

...back.

Hey, Bas.

Im not as easy

to impress anymore.

So...

You okay?

Sort of.

I could hear everything.

You just sent him away.

Well done.

Youre becoming really strong.

I love you, mate.

Honestly, if I didnt have you-

-I wouldnt have you.

Sammy.

Sammy.

Sammy.

What are you doing here?

Hey, Sam...

please let me-

-Bas.

This is nog going to happen.

Sam has been very clear,

this is her workplace

so leave her alone, right now.

-No.

Sammy, please let me-

-Come on.

Sam. Let me-

Sammy let me-

Hey, relax.

-This is ridiculous.

-Okay, have a good day sir.

That guy, Jesus...

Yeah, Im actually going to-

-No.

Sorry.

-Sam.

Are you drunk?

No.

Tiny bit.

Were you seriously

up all night?

Please, you have to forgive me.

Whats going to become of me

without you?

Nothing at all.

A sad little wreck.

You always used

to be the wreck.

Bas, please.

Im at work.

Take me back

then you wont have to do

any of this anymore.

Hey?

Sweetie?

Chubby cheeks?

-Stop it, Bas.

Little pudding.

Come on.

-Stop it.

Stop it!

Listen, youre mine.

She said no, didnt she?

So piss off.

Sammy.

Sammy.

Bas, just go.

No...

Sam.

Fender.

Fender.

Do you think

thats a normal thing to do?

Randomly punching someone in the face?

Randomly? He was touching you.

I can take care of myself.

Sure looked like it.

He was touching your face.

You know what I cant

understand Sam?

That someone thinks he can just

lay his filthy hands on you like that.

Whats the matter?

I just cant handle someone

treating you like that.

I also have no clue what...

that means.

Did you really just punch my ex

in the face?

Yeah, I guess.

Is that very brave,

or just really stupid?

Both...

...I guess.

Yeah.

I...

Yeah...

Just...

Bye.

Bye.

Fender.

Do you still have to work for long?

No. Almost done.

Nice.

Yeah.

Alright then...

Bye.

-Bye.

What is all this?

Fender punched Bas in the face?

Yeah. I have to admit

I would have liked to

punch him myself.

Right?

Dont you think we should

deal the blow

every now and again.

Be careful with guys like that.

Sam?

Sam?

Hello?

Sam?

Hello, whats going on?

Nothing.

Talk to you tomorrow,

alright?

Sleep well.

Sleep well.

Hey.

Im only just realizing what you

normally look like.

Yeah, I actually only have

two outfits

the hotel uniform and my pajamas.

You look more like yourself.

I like that.

And you know where I live.

I find that a little weird.

I thought...

lets do something fun

without other people

or physical violence.

What, now?

Unless youre married to your sofa...

I wouldnt judge you.

Up to you.

Hello, sir.

Ready?

Almost there...

Three, two, one...

Dont like it?

I do.

Slightly impressed?

Impressed, Never.

Thank you.

-Be careful.

So this has been cooked sous-vide.

And?

Dont like it?

I just dont get it.

The more money people have,

the weirder they eat

and above all, the less they eat.

Can you survive a whole evening

on a leaf with a little foam?

Just wait, theres more coming.

The snack-bar would have been

fine too.

Some fancy fries.

If they hear you,

theyll go crazy.

Any idea how much it costs

to book a chef last minute?

I was lucky I could squeeze us in,

because I...

...youre probably going to post

something about it.

Yes. As it happens, I am.

Sorry.

I dont want to be ungrateful, but

Im sitting here like some sort of

barn yard animal in pajamas

surrounded by expensive sh*t.

Im just not used to it.

No?

Never?

What?

Me and mom, in Krommenie?

Wed go to the Chinese restaurant

together.

wed get a spring roll

as an appetizer.

Bet you never got Chinese food

with your mom?

Right?

Yes, Ive seen youre Insta.

When we used to go out

for dinner

we were always accompanied

by a whole entourage.

Friends, as my mother called them.

Those were always fancy people.

Investors, producers...

...and I always had to join,

you know?

Little monkey in a suit.

To be honest, my mother

was never there.

Gwen always cooked.

Yes, Gwen the nanny.

-Oh my god, a nanny.

That too...

Clichs exist for a reason.

And thats why you dont really

have a personality.

Excuse me?

I think, no Im sure

that growing up

in Krommenie is much better

for your character.

Oh yeah?

Okay.

Lets see then.

Now?

Jones. Were getting off here.

Thank you kindly.

After you.

-Thank you.

Good evening.

-Hi sir.

Best fries in the village?

I was starving.

Although I would have preferred Chinese.

Everything closes here

after nine.

This is it.

The vibrant center of my youth.

This?

Yes, this. Literally.

A playground?

Learnt to walk, to build huts.

Boys against girls.

Asking each other out.

All here.

First kiss?

Here too.

Its weird.

I have no idea what thats like.

Having everything in one place...

thats pretty special.

Isnt Los Angeles also one place?

I didnt grow up there.

I mean, partially...

but also in Rio, Sydney, Hong Kong.

Villas in gated compounds.

No friends, no playgrounds.

Just endless laps in your own pool.

Your own pool?

Youre kind of sad actually.

With no girlfriend...

on a swing.

Guess its hard

to have a first kiss then..

Tell me...

was that...

here....

on this swing?

Not on, but...

Oh no.

Your Balenci...

thingies?

Come on.

I have an idea.

What are we doing?

Come on.

Its actually quite big.

My mom is asleep.

Come on then.

Seriously?

-Your foot.

A bit higher...

Sam.

Ill do it.

Not my sock!

Give it to me.

Youre not made of sugar,

are you?

Seriously?

Theres something on your shoe.

Come here.

Good evening.

Or should I say good night?

Mom, hey.

His shoes were dirty, so...

Yes, sorry miss.

Sam said you would be asleep.

Oh, did she?

And who did she say that to?

Fender. My name is Fender, miss.

I know Sam from her work

and, yeah, I stepped in the mud.

Guys are completely drenched.

Come inside, get changed

Ill put the kettle on. Alright?

Are you sure?

Of course. Come on.

Well, I guess youre about

to meet my mom.

Yeah.

The thing is...

...I still have to get some

work done.

Now?

Yeah, something for work, online,

different timezones...

Sorry.

Hey, where did he go?

Whats his name again?

Fender?

Im not going to introduce

some semi-first-date

to my mom, am I?

Why not?

You were in my garden.

Isnt it a little soon?

What do you mean, soon?

Well...

after...

everything.

He just wanted to see the playground,

then his shoes got dirty, so...

Those were some very white shoes,

werent they?

Yeah.

Bedtime?

Rather not, but...

But you you have to.

[Yesterday was fun.]

[Are you shoes dry already?]

[I almost missed the bus, because...]

[Was fun!]

Something exciting?

No, why?

I just thought so.

Nothing.

Are you also on reception

today?

No.

Okay.

Where were you last night?

-Sorry?

Where were you?

-At moms.

At moms?

-At moms, yeah...

At moms, yeah.

Is that so strange?

Emma saw you

get in that Fender guys car

but whatever...

Hey, hes a guest

at the hotel

that you work at,

thanks to me.

Dont forget that.

I was at moms.

Fine.

My shift is starting.

That Fender guy didnt show

up for breakfast today

so I sent housekeeping

to his room...

his bed was still freshly made.

Nobody slept there last night.

Thats weird, isnt it?

And you know whats

even weirder?

Miel?

I didnt dare to say it earlier because

I know were not supposed to-

If Melvin founds out that

you slept in that suite

then Ill be held responsible.

I didnt.

I was at moms.

Oh my god.

Whatever you say.

Please, listen...

He showed up at the door in a taxi,

and I couldnt really say no

so then we ended up

in Krommenie.

What?

He disappeared there

and Britney says he didnt sleep here.

What is this?

Hes not responding to my DMs anymore

so Im not sure what to do.

Show me.

Yeah. Mystery solved.

He was out with the models.

When was this?

Last night, of course.

Hes in bed with one of those women

right now.

What did you think?

Sam, dont do this.

You were on the right track.

Hi sir.

-Room 101.

Super.

That table, please.

-Thank you.

Hey.

Want to hang out

after your shift?

No?

Sorry, but...

first you run out of my garden,

then you ghost me three days

and now you expect me to

hang out with you?

No thanks.

I dont even have your number,

how can I ghost you?

On that note...

can I have your number?

Have a lovely day.

Have fun at all those

launch parties of yours

and dont even think

of responding to my DMs now.

DMs?

Forget about it, okay?

Sir?

Room 20...

- Oh, socials.

Sorry.

I dont run those myself.

Youve seen Nik around, right?

He runs all of that,

plans posts

responds to people

every so often.

What time do you finish?

No thank you.

I just dont really

know you...

and I dont really want to

anymore.

Enjoy your breakfast.

Sir?

Super.

Please take a seat

over there.

Okay, thank you.

-Great.

Room number?

Yes, that way please.

Something romantic?

No please. Action or horror?

My brain cant handle much more

at the moment.

Something with a backbone surgeon,

maybe?

From here?

Sam.

Yes?

Hey, its Fender.

Yeah, was I not clear enough?

What you said got me thinking

and...

youre right.

You dont really know me.

True.

Well, do you want to know

who I am?

To know what no one knows?

Come outside, Ill show you.

What?

Im standing outside

your door.

I cant.

Were about to watch a movie.

Oh, then Ill wait.

I have time.

If you want to know where I went

those few days, I have to show you.

Thats the only way.

Cant you just say it?

Enjoy the movie.

See you later, I hope.

Right. Okay, yeah.

Bye.

Yes, turn it on.

Hi.

Hey.

Check.

Safety first.

Whats this?

Do you make...

Do you make this?

Who the heck keeps

a whole studio secret?

And?

I just dont get it.

You make all of this?

You dont like it?

Id understand.

Would be fine.

Im just messing around.

Yes I do. Its really good.

That one is awesome.

And that one.

I dont understand this one

so well...

but that one is also gorgeous.

Why would you keep

this a secret?

Im Fender Kroon, son of...

that guy from the rooftop bars

the Get-Ready-With-Mes.

Nobody is going to take this seriously.

But its really good.

Oh yeah?

Most people dont care for it.

And you care about what people

think of you?

Thats not the point.

Its just impossible for me.

Ive posted things before

and I instantly got loads of tolls.

Hes just as talentless as his mother.

Those kinds of things.

You know, if youre like me

you might as well act the rich as*h*le.

Thats why I make so much

sponsored content...

so I can spend

all my spare time...

here.

So, when you disappeared...

I was here.

I wasnt ready to trust you yet.

Ive just been...

Yeah.

Yeah. That sounds familiar..

Do you want to-

-Do you have any more secrets?

No.

Well...

My left pinky toe

is really weird...

Oh? Exciting.

Hey.

I wouldnt mind a cup of coffee,

mister.

Oh, I see.

Preferably now.

You rascal.

Everything okay there?

Careful, its hot.

-Thank you.

Right. Can I have a go?

Go for it.

Take a seat, sir.

Like this?

Yeah. Try to sit still please.

Ill show you some real art.

Youre giving me high expectations.

Youll be amazed.

Okay...

Right?

The spitting image.

My turn.

Okay.

Come on, I have a fun idea.

What?

You coming?

Yeah.

Do you have any artists

that inspire you?

No, I just follow my heart.

So you dont have any idols

in the art world?

Yeah I do...

...there are just so many

of them.

What about something

like that?

That TikTok rubbish?

No.

-Says the influencer.

Come on, Im hungry.

With the fish?

With the fish,

of course.

Did you not eat anything

all day?

Battered cod...

didnt realize Id missed it

so much.

Because youre always traveling,

of course.

Mister International.

I guess so, yeah.

You never travel?

I was traveling

in Thailand...

...but I ended up coming

straight back.

Why?

I wanted a gap year.

To travel through Europe.

Work a bit, take a train somewhere

work somewhere else,

take another train...

...to see all of Europe

within a year.

But you went to Thailand...

I did go to Thailand,

yeah.

Wasnt my own choice.

I didnt want to go there

at all, actually...

...but he did.

And then...

Id rather not talk about it.

Im not like that anymore,

so...

Why dont you go anyway?

the year isnt over yet.

Right?

Is it a money thing?

If you dont want

to talk about it...

Mom is regressing.

Gradually, but faster and faster...

Is she...?

Yes, shes ill.

What does she have?

Progressive multiple sclerosis.

She can still do everything

herself now, but...

you dont know till when.

First its crutches...

but after that...

Way to k*ll the mood...

Do you have any good stories

about your mother?

Id have to ask someone else

because I never speak to her

myself, of course.

I organized something else as well.

How did you arrange this?

Oh, you know...

...tricks of the trade.

Good evening, Mr. Kroon.

Good evening.

Thanks again.

No problem.

Yeah, now back a bit.

A bit too little moustache...

Dog?

So you made this?

Yeah.

I understand your work...

I cant tell if thats

a compliment...

Of course it is.

Why dont you start selling them?

And then you can ditch

all the online bullshit.

Online bullshit?

Joker.

Sorry.

Trust me, shes dating him.

Let it go Miel. Isnt it nice that shes

putting herself out there a bit?

No, its not.

Shes getting all attached to one guy

which is exactly what she said

she wouldnt do anymore.

You were pretty attached

to me as well,

...incase you forgot.

But not at the cost

of the rest of my life.

Fair enough.

Youre the best.

Good morning.

Am I interrupting something?

Not at all.

You live here too, dont you?

Did you sleep well?

Sort of.

Why is that?

Just, because.

You look great though.

I dont know...

Youre glowing.

Right, Em?

Yeah, for sure.

Alright Miel, lets go.

Or well be late.

Yes.

Ill see you at work.

Yeah, maybe.

Excuse me, miss

could you help me

with something please?

You scared the

life out of me.

You could help me

instead of standing around.

Just because you dont have to work

doesnt mean I can twiddle my thumbs.

I...

thanks.

Ive got enough help.

I need to get on with this.

Have a lovely day.

Does this mountain of laundry

ever end?

And how much bedding and towels

can a person need?

Do you get it?

Are you enjoying yourselves?

Who?

You

and our guest in room 407.

We have a laugh together sometimes.

Laugh?

Nothing more?

No.

Thats just as well

because I checked in

a lady today.

Okay?

I had to register her on room...

...407.

I issued an extra keycard for her.

I dont know...

must be his girlfriend.

Are you seriously trying to meddle?

Meddle? How?

I thought there was nothing

going on between you?

As if you dont know that.

Sammy...

Do what you want with it

but at least Im honest with you.

And Im the only one

in this f*cked up situation.

Miel.

Whats up?

Nothing, never mind.

Okay.

What are you doing here then?

Because I dont think

youre on reception today.

No...

Hey.

Have a nice day.

Yes, thats her.

I added her to the room.

Louisa...

...something.

She was in his bathroom.

Sorry?

She was in his bathroom.

What were you doing

in his bathroom?

Sam, what the heck

are you playing at?

Im doing my absolute best

to help you.

Ive been dealing with

all your sh*t.

You even have a home

thanks to me.

Okay, just because you

have your life in order

with your house, your job,

your wife

and your boring-a*s thirties life

doesnt mean you have

to take it all out on me.

Because youre bored

out of your wits.

Go ahead and clock out, Sam.

No need to clock back in,

as far as Im concerned.

Fine.

Then were on the same page.

Sam?

What are you doing here?

I wanted to ask you

the same thing.

Are you Red?

we are kind of in the middle

of something.

Hey, I had to keep it secret.

If people know who I am

the work loses its value.

How many more secrets

do I have to uncover?

Sam, please.

I had no choice.

You cant trust anyone.

If people get the chance,

they always use it to-

People?

You keep talking about people,

but this is about me, Fender.

What is this?

A series, inspired by...

What is this?

Do you like them?

Theyve already been sold

for quite a lot, actually.

Guess it doesnt really matter,

right?

Im going to make

another one later.

Live.

I...

...do need to get

a move on.

Youre just going to continue?

I have to. Number four

in the series.

Im really sure its...

Sam, will you be careful?

Sam, please be careful.

I really thought you and I

were a thing.

We were. We are.

Just the Hotel Girl

says something very different.

Its just a title.

To me, youre just you.

Thats why theyre so good.

Because I managed to make

something authentic.

Because you are so real.

Real?

Real, yeah.

Do you have any idea

how rare that is

in my world?

You gave my mother crutches.

It works well in contrast with-

My mother doesnt walk

on crutches.

Yeah, but you said she was regressing?

And that story touched me,

so...

So you thought youd jump

a couple steps ahead?

For the effect?

And whats number four

going to be then?

Mom in a wheelchair?

Mom in the hospital?

Mom in a f*cking coffin?

I have an idea.

I can donate the profits.

Of all those paintings.

Then you wont have to work

in that hotel of yours for a while

and you can really be there

for your mother.

Really be there for my mother?

Because Im not at the moment?

What the hell do you know

about that?

And this would all be fixed

with your money?

Because everything is for sale,

right?

You just used me.

And now you want

to buy yourself out

with a bit of money

you wont miss anyway?

How f*cked up are you?

Thats not how I mean

any of this.

Im not for sale.

Sam!

Oh, darling.

Come here.

There.

Here you go.

Sam, please pick up.

Maybe its a good thing

so you can talk it through.

Ive already said everything.

Sam speaking.

Yeah.

Im afraid Im not the right person.

Im not in touch with him

anymore.

Whats the matter?

Hes in hospital.

I was the last person

he tried to call.

What?

I hung up.

Yeah, I saw that.

I cant go see him, can I?

I cant not go either.

Darling, only you know what to do.

Youre feeling what youre feeling,

so you know what to do.

But my feelings are always wrong.

Sammy-

-Always!

Thats why I never finish anything.

No school, no trip...

I have no friends left...

because I fall for the wrong guys.

I dont do anything independently.

Thats not true,

you do so much yourself.

Darling, you just need to have

a little more faith in yourself.

Faith?

-Yeah.

I dont have any.

Sam?

Sorry, did I wake you up?

Come here.

Couldnt sleep like this anyway.

You were pretty fast asleep.

No I wasnt.

-Yes you were.

Youre here.

I couldnt not come, could I?

That night...

in Krommenie...

I had to go live.

I had completely forgotten.

We were only going for dinner

in Amsterdam.

three seconds later,

were in your mothers garden

and half the night

has gone by.

All I could think about was you.

My whole head was full of you

so all I could paint was...

you.

You could have just told me.

I should have.

I didnt dare.

I just dont get it.

You had just shown everything.

Sam, it was all going so well.

It was the first time I felt like

I was really creating something.

And if I had asked-

Then I could have told you not to.

Is that what you were afraid of?

That I wouldnt give you permission?

Yeah.

Thats really not okay.

I know.

I didnt have to break them.

That was really not okay either.

The damage has made them

twice as valuable.

What?

Your world is nuts.

What are you going to do

with them?

I dont want to part with them, Sam.

Youre on them.

Will you stay with me?

That nurse was really not amused

when he found you in the bed.

No.

This is not a hotel.

I think Im going to stop...

Stop what?

RED.

For me?

Dont be so vain.

What has it actually brought me?

Nothing. Only stress, secrets...

I cant be anti-fame,

and try to stay famous

at the same time.

That doesnt work.

Maybe I can come work in the hotel

with you guys?

Or maybe I could go to art school.

To work on what I really want.

Then we could see each other a lot.

Or not?

I actually have something to tell you too.

Im leaving.

Away?

Away?

-Away, away, yeah.

Ive already booked.

Im going to go on my trip

and I have to do this.

Myself. To figure out who I am,

and what I want.

But you know yourself

better than anyone.

No.

Not entirely.

And what if I say dont go?

Stay here, stay with me.

Would you stay?

Then I would stay immediately.

But I dont want to be like that.

Ive only known you three seconds,

and already start lying to Mila.

And to myself.

And you do exactly the same.

I want to do things because

Ive chosen them myself

no because they happen to go that way.

So we both want to be together,

but were not going to do that?

Us not being together is better

for everyone.

And I dont want this either,

but I have to do it.

What did you think?

That this is a suitable time to chat?

Sorry, okay.

For what?

For everything.

Everything.

Thats quite a lot.

I kind of made a mess of things...

Kind of?

-Kind of, very.

Come in?

Yeah.

Are you sure you dont want me

to drop you off?

No need.

Im going to do this all myself.

Dont come straight back again, okay?

Im kidding.

Do come back straight away.

I cant miss you for too long.

Thank you for everything, Em.

Youre welcome.

Hurry, or youll miss your train.

Im so proud of you.

You can do this.

I can do this.

You wont be seeing me for a while.

Sammy?