04x04 - Speak less - ask more

[bunniefuu]

Just leave it on my desk
before you go. Okay?

- Okay.
- Where's Bjørnar? He's not in his office.

I think he's in a meeting.

{\an8}It would be great
if you could fill out the form

{\an8}about work environment and your
first impression of the new leadership.

{\an8}What's that for?

{\an8}I've found some funding for a day seminar.

{\an8}We're doing team building and going
through our first period with a new boss.

{\an8}As per request from Berg Hansen.

{\an8}I'm thinking it's good
that he wants feedback.

{\an8}It's good for
the workplace environment too, right?

{\an8}"How did you experience your first
performance review with a new leader?"

{\an8}Oh, I'll tell you.

{\an8}f*cking inappropriate curiosity
about my personal life and divorce.

{\an8}He asked about that?

{\an8}Yeah. And I think it's a bad f*cking idea
to spend a whole day in Oslo

{\an8}for him to evolve as leader
when we're drowning in cases.

{\an8}I have the kids that week too.

{\an8}Yeah, that sucks.

{\an8}PERNILLE

I don't get it. Why am I joining
your meeting with Bjørnar?

I don't know yet.

I was told to bring a representative
from the union to the meeting.

You don't need to worry.

I'll come with you.
You're doing a great job.

Hey, you.

Yeah, it's okay.

This is just so horrible.

We need to stay professional, right?

- Sorry.
- No. You don't need to apologize.

I'm still sorry. I've never done
a psychiatric birth before.

I've only had drug addicts
and learning disabilities.

You should talk to one of your colleagues.

This is one of the hardest parts.

Everyone thinks so.
Even the most experienced ones.

- Okay?
- Mm-hmm.

Yeah... Bless you.

How can she be so unprofessional?

- Hey, she's totally new.
- Yeah.

You can't let yourself
get overwhelmed with this job.

You're so strict.

I just mean,
don't let your feelings take over

in this job.
You won't be able to deal with it.

That's really easy to say in theory,

but not as easy in practice.

You get upset.

Okay, fine. We'll agree to disagree.

Where's the baby going again? To Aline?

No, temporary placement
with the mom's sister.

That was it.

Sorry, I'm mixing it up

with the planned
mental disability birth next week.

You can't mix things up.
So unprofessional.

I just don't get it.
What did she say I did?

As far as I understand,
the mother in this case

is experiencing unwanted attention
from you, Madjid.

What kind of attention?

Her attorney says
that she will not press charges,

so there won't be any trouble.
I just want to talk to...

Sorry, are you aware
that the mother in this case

has a lengthy psychiatric history?

I've been present at all the home visits.

What's Madjid supposed to have done?

According to the mother's attorney,

it concerns the touching
of breasts and genitals

every time Madjid is near her at a visit.

Are you a dimwit?

Is he suddenly a p*ssy grabber, now?

You do realize
how insane it sounds, right?

I'm not making a decision
on how true it is.

But I still think it's for the best

if you take some time off
until we figure it out.

Or until I've spoken to
the legal department and found

the best way forward.

This certainly is not
the best way forward.

What the hell are you doing?

Madjid.

Wait. Madjid, wait. Hey...

What am I gonna do?
People will never believe me.

You're not gonna say anything.

I'm gonna take you home to my place,

and you can help me
assemble an IKEA wardrobe,

and then I'm gonna call the union,

and they will have
a lawyer look at it. Okay?

It's okay.

- Hello!
- Hey. Aren't you at work?

Hey. Madjid's here.
He's gonna put together a wardrobe,

the one that Kenneth and I bought
that we never got around to.

You can go upstairs and get started,

and Hanna will bring up some coffee soon.

Make him some coffee, okay?

No. I mean...

I thought I could study in peace today.

Madjid is just here for a bit.

And a guy from FO
is coming at noon to talk to him.

- FO? That's Greek to me.
- Whatever. The union.

He's been accused of something
by an insane client.

Accused? Have they pressed charges?
Is this true crime?

That's not funny.

He's been accused of sexual harassment
by a raving mad client, okay?

- Did he do it, though?
- Of course he didn't!

No, I sure hope not,

because it would be a bit irresponsible

to leave me alone with him
now that I might have mental issues.

Madjid hasn't done anything wrong.

But someone saying that stuff
is enough for him to go down in the dumps.

I need you to stay with him, okay?

Let him tinker with the wardrobe,
and make him some coffee.

- Okay?
- Yeah, fine.

Great. We'll discuss it next Tuesday.

Hey. You disappeared so quickly.
I didn't get to finish.

I think you said quite a lot.

Some of what the mother said
was so believable that I had to talk to...

Why didn't you talk to me?
I've been to all the home visits.

I know that mother inside out.

She's called "The Troll Mother"
on the down low, and if you read the case,

you'd know why.

As soon as the guy from legal is back...

Can't you put the legal stuff away
for a second

and think about
who you're responsible for?

The formalities need to be...

You can stuff that formality up your a*s.

Why don't you drop the b*mb on Madjid

after there's been a formal complaint?

I am your boss, not the other way around.

Don't come in here
telling me how to do my job.

What about having your employees' backs

instead of being
such a f*cking stuck-up lawyer?

I think we should have some champers,

since we finally get to meet
Sigrid's parents.

And Villa Farris for these two.

Dad doesn't drink, so four Villa.

- Thanks.
- Thanks.

You have a great daughter.

We love Sigrid so much.

I don't think she's so bad myself.

- Hello, everyone.
- Hi.

Hi. Sorry I'm late.

Hi.

- Finn Øye. You must be Kristine.
- Kristin.

Right. So you're Jens, then.

- Yes. Nice to meet you.
- Finn. Likewise.

If it isn't Amund himself. Or Romeo.

"Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"

"Deny thy father and refuse thy name!"

"Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn
my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet."

- Hey!
- Hey.

What a lovely sea view.

And you're on the champagne.
I'll join you.

I got you a Villa.

How nice that
we can all hang out together.

Really nice idea.
Thanks for making it happen.

I just have to say that
your debut novel, Men Without Hair,

made a huge impression on me
when I was a student.

Are you serious? How wonderful.

It's not bad for a debut.

I thought we could do a toast for love.

For the young, the inexperienced,

the failed and the solid and lasting.

It's a bit embarrassing that my
little sister got a boyfriend before me,

but I'm really glad that
you found a great guy like Amund,

so congratulations, and cheers.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

We're not getting married quite yet.
We're only 16.

Sure, but Kristin and I met really early.

We were only 17.

I need some inside intel

on what makes a relationship last.

Okay.

I'm in the middle of a tough break-up,

so now I'm searching for what it takes,

and I usually go to
the old master Shakespeare.

You could start
by talking less and asking more.

Or you could ask Mom
to give you some tips on what women want.

That's where it started to go wrong.

No, you don't need to do that...

- There's our food.
- Look at that.

- Lovely.
- Thank you.

Gazpacho.

Hanna?

Hanna?

You're supposed to be at therapy
in 45 minutes. Hurry up.

Can you come with me?

To therapy?
Isn't it a bit weird to bring your mother?

Not to me. I don't trust psychologists.
They don't have a medical degree.

If I needed psychological help,
I'd go to a psychiatrist.

Okay, I have time.
I'm just picking up Madjid before 12:00.

I thought he was forced to take time off.

Yeah, but they can't force him.

The union said that,
so we don't give a sh*t.

I'm not a person who thinks
that I have mental issues

just because I have a bad day.

But my GP recommended this, so...

Sorry.

{\an8}Let's try to explore that.

{\an8}FROM FINN-5-FLAWS
CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE GIRLS?

{\an8}Are you comfortable
having your mom here, Hanna?

{\an8}OF COURS

{\an8}Yeah. Or no, not really.

I don't need to be here.
Hanna wanted me to come with her.

It's totally up to you, Hanna.

It can be easier to talk freely

with no close ones in the room.

I can just leave but...
Didn't you want me to come?

That was before. Not anymore.

Okay.

I think I just have irritable bowel.

{\an8}That it's physical, I mean.

{\an8}CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE GIRLS?

{\an8}Do you have IBS? Me too.

{\an8}OF COURSE!

So we can try to explore that a bit.

{\an8}What could have caused those symptoms.

{\an8}GOT AN HOUR.
MEET ME AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN?

Have you tried a low FODMAP diet?

Double cappuccino with low-fat milk,
if I remember correctly.

- No, thanks. I drink oat milk now.
- Oh.

I just have to say that I'm so happy
that you wanted to chat about the girls.

I've missed that a lot.

Us talking if they're having some trouble.

Maybe it was unclear.
I didn't wanna talk about the girls.

I wanted to talk about girls.

Girls?

Yeah, I've done a lot of soul-searching
after Iben threw me out.

I thought I should go
to the source and ask you.

What do girls want?

So you want me to tell you what women like
in case you're going back on the market?

I'm asking for advice.
I don't have many female friends.

You're kind of the only one.

I don't really know. I have no idea.

But by God, I hope you find someone.

You shouldn't be single.

I know, right?
I need a girl in my embrace.

So start there. You're 50 now.

Maybe don't say "girls."

You don't wanna be with a girl.
You want to be with a woman.

Oh my God. You're right.
Woman, not a girl.

That could be misunderstood.

I'm no expert, but I think
that women are concerned about care.

Oh? What do you mean, care?

They want a man
who is curious and interested,

in them, of course, but also in his kids

and those closest to him,
and the planet for that matter.

If you were to meet a woman now,

if you knew what Sigrid's issues are

or what kind of cream Hanna uses
for her winter eczema,

it would make you a lot more attractive

than if you just spoke
about your authorship.

Totally random example.

- Oh my God. I forget that sometimes.
- What?

That's what it is. People like
caring men that make an effort.

Care for women, kids and the planet.

Of course. Thanks.
And thanks for the coffee.

Sure.

- When's Sigrid's next game?
- This weekend.

I'm gonna show up.
I'm both curious and interested.

I need to go see an apartment. Bye.

One more thing,
since I'm your councillor now.

Could you stop drinking?

Sigrid hates it, and no one
really likes you when you drink.

A new woman won't like you either.

You know, advice you haven't asked for
is just criticism.

I'm just kidding.

The time when I couldn't
handle a drink is behind me.

This was a very useful conversation.
How are you, by the way?

I'm asking with care here.

Are you okay? How's it going?

No, I... Thanks for asking.
I'm not really doing so well.

I'm arguing with my boss

because we fundamentally disagree...

No, it's just...

I've started coaching young writers.

Then, Geir from the publisher texts me.

"We've never had such good feedback

on a coach, ever. They love you."

- That was nice. Okay, bye.
- Yeah, that was nice. Bye.

Did she say that? "Relational damage"?

She didn't use those words exactly,

but she did say you could get
relational damage growing up,

so that must be it.

Because Dad was so absent?

No, because I'm the oldest
and took care of you and Sigrid a lot.

That's probably what's manifesting
my psy... physical symptoms.

{\an8}Sure. I just never thought
that you took care of me and Sigrid.

{\an8}FROM MUNICIPALITY-BJØRNAR
DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR A CHAT TONIGHT?

{\an8}How long is she staying with Amund?

{\an8}Don't change the subject.

It's not like I took care of you,

but I was alone with Granddad a lot.

Yeah, I just never thought
it caused any damage

to be with Grandpa,

but maybe you went
a little under the radar

since Sigrid was more vulnerable than you.

Exactly. The most robust kid
gets treated the poorest.

How can I make this right?

I mean, there are reparations.

You're the one who did damage to me,
so it's up to you to fix it.

I guess I can start
by saying that I'm sorry

you got treated poorly
when you were little.

- I'm really sorry about that.
- No stress.

You were alone so much.
It was more fun hanging out with Grandpa.

I should probably go to therapy
at least twice a week,

for a while, at least.

You should probably pay,
since Dad is broke.

It costs 1,200 an hour.
Do you think that twice a week is...

You can start the reparations

by not complaining about
the number of therapy sessions.

- Okay.
- I need to lie down.

So draining to talk to you.

Can we have edamame
and chick peas in the fridge?

{\an8}It's good for IBS. Unless I have Crohn's.

CAN WE TALK TONIGHT?

{\an8}You should eat something.
You barely ate anything.

{\an8}I HAVE CHOIR TODAY. WE CAN TALK TOMORROW.

{\an8}Pizza isn't exactly ideal
for irritable bowel.

Maybe you should order something
from Foodora if you're hungry.

Yeah, that's better.

I feel like the damage
is shrinking immediately

when you're this generous.

You didn't have to pick me up.

I love picking up people. How are you?

It's uncomfortable going to work
when they asked me to stay home.

Well, I'm so pissed off
at Bjørnar Berg Hansen

that I don't know what to do with myself.

I'm so scared of disappointing people.

Scared of disappointing you.
Scared of disappointing my parents.

You're mostly hard on yourself.

He thinks like a lawyer, right?
It can make you a little square.

Maybe he shouldn't be a leader.

No, but he is,
and it's kind of embarrassing

because I warmly recommended him,
and now I'm disappointed.

You've been disappointed with him before.

He doesn't act when things get hard.

Act, for f*ck's sake.

If I could get your attention...

I've made a list of solos.

Kaja, you may sing "Idas sommervise"
as you requested.

And Pørni may sing together with Arnfinn

"Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong".

And Madjid, you may sing
"En sommer er over".

We'll get started with that
after the break in two minutes.

Seriously? I feel bad
for your colleague and all,

but I don't know
where this choir is headed

if he's getting a solo.

Have you seen a happier guy?

It's mentally healthy for Madjid
to sing in this choir.

- Don't you dare protest.
- No.

Look at him.

I'm so excited.
I'm gonna practice so much.

When I look up to the sky
I see clouds

And birds flying south

In all the streets I see umbrellas

I know what this means

A summer is over

But the memories stay...

Okay, good. Gard. Well done, everyone.

Madjid, I'm just wondering...

Could you maybe try to exaggerate the R's?

It could be a fun nod to Kirsti Sparboe.

In the original,
she has really clear diction.

That can help you with...

- Yeah.
- Yeah?

- I can try.
- Great. Lovely. Let's do that.

From the top, everyone. Yes. Gard.

When I look up to the sky
I see clouds

And birds going south

In all the streets I see umbrellas

I know what this means

A summer is over

But we'll meet again

Next year

- Yes.
- Good.

- See you later.
- Yeah.

What happened?

The Troll Mother's lawyer
has also been accused of groping,

so Bjørnar now knows it was a lie.

Did he apologize?

Not really, but that's okay.
I'm just glad it's over with.

If you came to yell, you don't have to.

The mother's attorney was pretty upset
after she accused him of the same.

Yes, I heard.

Maybe you should speak less and ask more

if you're so preoccupied
with being a good leader.

I'm gonna tell you one thing

that's going to annoy you a lot,

but I think it's important for me to say.

Yes, I want to be a good leader.

And I want to do the right thing.
Both, if possible.

That's why we're having a seminar
where we both can build our team

and also give space for everyone to say

what kind of leader they want me to be.

I listen to you, as I do everyone else,

but you're not in a special position
just because we already knew each other.

And sometimes

you're the one who should
speak less and ask more.

I see.

You're important here

because people trust you.

But you're not more important
than everyone else.

Understood.

That save today, you couldn't have
done that a few weeks ago.

You have to see Sigrid play.
She's an amazing goalie.

Wow. It smells so good.

- Hey.
- Hey!

- Hi, Dad. Did you get those shoes?
- Oh boy, did I.

I went to three places
before I found the shoes you wanted.

Say hello to Undis.

I'm her mentor in the writers' course.

She's very talented.

Yes, hi. Finn's told me so much about you,

so it's touching to see you in real life.

Yeah, Undis is writing a novel
about family relationships

and has a very particular voice.

That's very impressive.
It's hard to get published.

Do you want some food?

We have lots of food because I thought
Hanna's study group was eating.

Yeah...

- Yeah. I'd love to.
- Yeah.

And what's your book about?

A girl who has never met her dad.

She seeks him out to find out
why he never got in touch.

Is it autobiographical, may I ask?

It comes from some personal experience,
but it is a novel.

Yeah. And your father gives me
very valuable feedback.

You guys are so lucky to have a dad

who cares so much about you,

and the planet, for that matter.

You do. Yeah.

Yeah... I never had a dad
who knew which cream I needed to use

for my winter eczema, so...

I think it's touching
that you have that kind of relationship.

They're a bit small, Dad.
I wear 38 now, not 36.

{\an8}Right. I should have known.

KIM G-BUFDIR - I HAVE AN OFFER
THAT'D BE PERFECT FOR YOU.

{\an8}I'll exchange them.
I'm taking Undis to Litteraturhuset.

{\an8}- CAN I CALL YOU TONIGHT?
- TALK TO YOU LATER.

It's the new
Dag Solstad biography release.

It's flattering of you to offer,

but I'm not really a bureaucrat.

No bureaucrats ever
think that about themselves.

This is basically tailored for you.

It's nice that you thought of me.

- Can we think about it?
- Sure.

- Goodbye.
- Bye.

You have reached Anne.

Send me a text and don't leave a message,

because I won't hear it anyway.

I'll call back as soon as I can. Bye!

Hey. So this guy from Bufdir
called me and offered me a job

the second I'm about to become

a grouchy b*tch at work who hangs up signs

saying "Your mom doesn't work here"
and sticking my nose in everything.

You know? I'm so sick and tired.

It's like I'm dreaming about sick leave.

Nothing serious.

Maybe just a week
in the hospital with an infection,

so those nice nurses can serve me juice.

It's time to move on, right?
Do you know who I'm becoming?

I'm becoming a b*tch
who comes into a coffee shop

thinking it's my turn,
saying, "I'm just having coffee."

As if everyone else isn't there
to get coffee too! You know what I mean?

That's who I'm becoming.

I need a few days
with a fever or something. Bye.

And I f*cking don't have that.