The Father

Anne: I’m going to have to move, Dad. I’m going to have to leave London. Anthony: Really? Why? Anne: We talked about this. Do you remember? Anthony: Is that why you’re so keen on this nurse living with me? Well, obviously it is. The rats are leaving the ship. Anne: I won’t be here, Dad. I won’t be able to come here everyday. You need to understand that. Anthony: You’re leaving? When? I mean...why? Anne: I’ve met someone. Anthony: You? Anne: Yes. Anthony: You mean... a man? Anne: Yes. Anthony: Really? Anne: You needn’t sound so surprised. Anthony: No, it’s just that... since your... What was his name? Anne: James. Anthony: That’s right. You have to admit, since James, there hasn’t been a lot of... What’s he do, anyway? Anne: He lives in Paris. I’m going to go and live there. Anthony: What, you? In Paris? You’re not going to do that, are you, Anne? I mean, wake up... They don’t even speak English. [pause] Do I know him? Anne: Yes. You’ve met him. Anthony: [pause] So, if I understand corr

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Anthony: Let me explain. My daughter is of the opinion that I can’t manage on my own. So she’s moved in with me. Ostensibly to help me. With this man she met not long ago, just after her divorce, who has a very bad influence on her, I have to tell you. Anne: Look, what are you talking about, Dad? Anthony: And now she’d like to convince me that I can’t manage on my own. The next stage will be to send me away I don’t know where... Obviously, it’ll be a much more efficient way of getting hold of my flat. Anne: Dad... Anthony: But it’s not going to happen that way. I may as well tell you. I have no intention of leaving any time soon. No, you heard me. I intend to outlive you. Both of you. Yes. Well, I don’t know about you... But my daughter, yes. I shall make a point of it. I’m going to inherit from her. Not the other way round. The day of her funeral, I shall give a little speech to remind everyone how heartless and manipulative she was.

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Anthony: I feel as if I'm losing all my leaves. The Woman: Your leaves? Anthony: Yeah. The Woman: What do you mean? Anthony: The branches and the wind and the rain. I don't know what's happening anymore. Do you know what's happening? All this business about the flat. I... I have nowhere to put my head down anymore. But I know my watch is on my wrist, that I do know. For the journey. If not, I... Don't know if I'll... be ready to, uh... To... To...

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Anthony: Can I ask you a question? Laura: Yes. Anthony: Are you a nun? Laura: No. Anthony: Then why are you speaking to me as if I'm retarded?

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The Woman: I've brought you your medication. Anthony: Why don't you just fuck off with your medication?

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The Woman: First... we'll get dressed, shall we? Anthony: Yes. The Woman: We'll get dressed, and then we'll go for a walk in the park, shall we? Anthony: Yes. The Woman: Good. The trees and all the leaves. Then we'll come back here, and we'll have something to eat. Anthony: Yes. The Woman: And then you can have your siesta, alright? Anthony: Yes. The Woman: And then if you're feeling on good form, we can go for another little walk in the park. Just the two of us. Anthony: Yeah. The Woman: Because it's such a lovely day. Anthony: Yeah. The Woman: It's sunny outside. And we have to go while it's sunny. We have to take that chance. Anthony: Yeah. The Woman: 'Cause it never lasts long when the weather's this good, does it? Anthony: No. The Woman: So... let's get dressed. Is that alright? Anthony: No. The Woman: Come on now. Anthony: No. The Woman: Come on, baby. It's all right. Come on... Shh. Easy now. Easy. You're going to feel all right in a minute, I promise you. Everything will be alr

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