~ BACK TO THE LIVING ROOM ~

Jace: Where have you been, Tiger?

Stefan: Eeeeh ... I was just showing Artemis around.

Artemis: You have a very nice house, Mama Mary.

Mary: Thank you, Daughterling.

Jared: And what about you, Sebby?

Sebastian looks at Stefan and Artemis, who giggle.

Sebastian: Nothing. Elena woke up to get water and ...

Lois: And we put her back to bed! Nothing else! Isn't that right, Wolf?

Sebastian: Yes. Right!

Matt: Why does all this seem suspicious to me?

Stefan: Because you're awfully suspicious. Whatever! Dad, how did it go with Kyle? Did he answer you?

Jace: Yeah, Tiger. He's going to work on the recognition programs tonight and then tomorrow morning he's going to do magic from the company network that's undetectable. You can be sure we'll know if this piece of shit decides to come here before he sets foot on the plane.

Stefan: Perfect! Then you can tell this journalist that the legend and legacy accept his proposal.

Mary: Apparently, Jay-Jay, your camera will be focused exclusively on the Harronate family for the next few days.

Jared: You mean ...? Do you mean the photo shoot for the interview? Do you want me to be the photographer?

Jace: Who else, Jared? You're the most talented photographer we know, according to my daughter.

Jared: I don't even know what to say. Thank you.

Jace: You don't have to. You just need to let us know when you have a gap in your schedule.

Jared: These days are super slow, so whenever you want.

Stefan: Where is the carnival happening?

Jace: At my office. I think that's the best place for it.

Stefan: Why not at my office?

Jason: Because your office is like a circus, buddy. The President's office is more dignified and appropriate for the occasion.

Stefan: You know what, buddy? Fuck you!

Jason: Thanks for the wish, buddy! I hope it comes true soon!

Jace: Excuse me?

Jason: Oops! Sorry, Dad. A slip of the tongue, you know!

Jace: Hmmm...

Matt: Hey! Hey! Stay on topic! We were talking about the interview. Tell me, what are you going to wear to the photo shoot?

Stefan: Come on now, G-man. That's the last thing we should be worrying about.

Matt: That's what you think, Jellybean. Clothes are always important if you want to make an impression. Dress to impress!

Jace: If we want to make an impression, Sweetheart, we better get our picture taken naked. Undress to impress!

Matt: The boy definitely, you on the other hand, not so much.

Jace: Are you implying something about my body, Sweetheart?

Matt: I never imply anything. I always speak plainly, Perverted.

Alexander: Here we go again!

Jace: You're provoking me, Sweetheart. You didn't say that the last time you saw me naked.

Matt: You wish, Perverted!

Jace: You're lucky the girls are here, or else ...

Matt: Or else what?

Jace: You'll see. I'll hold on to this for you.

Matt: I can't wait!

Simon: Whatever! Let's talk about something really important. Artemis, I talked to the realtor. There are some facilities that are right for what you want to do. I gave him your number and he'll contact you to set up an appointment, but when you do, let me know so we can go together. Not that I'm underestimating you or anything, but you get the idea.

Artemis: Of course, I understand. If I have you with me, he won't even think of deceiving me.

Simon: Something like that, yes.

Artemis: Thank you, Simon. Your help is invaluable.

Simon: The pleasure is all mine, Chica.

Jace: And when you find the place, I'll talk to our banker about your loan.

Stefan: We'll discuss this matter further later.

Artemis: No! We won't! Stefan, please. We've already discussed this. Don't make me sad.

Stefan: But, baby, listen to me. You don't have to get involved with the bank.

Artemis: Yes, I do. For me and my pride!

Stefan: Damn it! You and your stubbornness!

Matt: Wait a minute! Why don't you compromise?

Stefan: What kind of compromise, G-man? Can you even compromise with a stubborn woman like that?

Artemis sticks her tongue out at Stefan.

Stefan: Do you all see what I'm talking about?

Matt and the others laugh.

Matt: Look, Jellybean ... Damn! She's so cute! Whatever! If I understand correctly, you want to give Artemis the money she needs for the restaurant, but she refuses.

Artemis: Yeah. Because I want him. Not his money.

Matt: And you should, too. I totally agree with you because I've been where you are too.

Alexander: Don't remind me!

Matt: Alex, shh! Well ... You don't want his money, but Stefan is right, Wonder Woman. You don't need to get involved with the bank. It's like having a pimp breathing down your neck.

Artemis: Yeah, I know, but what can I do?

Matt: You can get the money from the company.

Artemis: But that's the same thing, right?

Matt: No if you get it formally, with contracts, signatures, penalties, etc.

Artemis: Something like an investment? The company invests in my restaurant ...?

Matt: Exactly! That way everyone will be happy! What do you think?

Artemis: If everything goes by the book, no favors, etc., I'm all for it.

Matt: Then all you have to do is ask the President.

All eyes are on Jace.

Jace: Don't look at me. New investments are the CEO's responsibility. I just sign the papers he brings me. If he says yes ...

Artemis: If that's the case ...

Artemis goes and stands in front of Stefan. She looks at him seductively and smiles teasingly.

Artemis: Well, Mr. CEO, are you willing to ... do business with me?

Mary leans over to Jace.

Mary: She's good, isn't she?

Jace: Yes, but not as good as my Tiger.

Mary: What?

Jace: Just look, Angel.

Stefan smiles at Artemis and runs his thumb over his lips.

Stefan: I'm sorry, miss, but it's not that simple.

Artemis: What're you talking about?

Stefan: You said you wanted to play by the rules.

Artemis: Yes.

Stefan: Well ... If you want to do business with me, you need to contact my assistant, set up an appointment when I'm available, and present your request to me on paper. I'll review it, do the necessary market research, weigh the pros and cons, think about the terms of cooperation, and after all that, if, and I emphasize "if", your offer benefits me and the company, I'll be happy ... to do business with you.

Artemis looks at him in surprise.

Artemis: Are you serious now?

Stefan: Deadly! What did you think was going to happen? That I was going to go overboard? Oh, no! No! No! No! It's not easy getting a yes from the CEO of Harronate Corp, baby. Everybody knows that.

Artemis: You... I ... I don't... Damn! All right. I'll do it!

Stefan: But don't be late because my schedule is big busy.

Artemis: I won't! Get ready for an offer so tempting, you'll be on your knees begging me to take the deal.

Stefan: Is that so? Okay, then. I'll be there waiting for you and thank goodness for thick carpets on the floor in my office! You know, for my knees!

Stefan winks at Artemis and she bares her teeth.

Alexander: I don't know about you guys, but I think this meeting is going to be epic!

Stefan/Artemis: Absolutely!

Stefan and Artemis spoke at the same time and everyone in the room roared with laughter.

~ SOMETIME LATER ~

Lucida: Well ... As much as I enjoy your company, I'm going to leave you now. I have a video call to make. Ceci and Tati, tomorrow afternoon I'll pick you up to go see the new house. Be ready at seven o'clock.

Cecilia/Artemis: Aye, aye, captain!

Lucida: As for the others ... Good night and I love you all!

Almost all of them: Good night, Lucy. We love you too!

I said "almost everyone" because Matt didn't speak.

Matt: Kisses to Johnny!

Lucida, and not just her, looks at Matt suspiciously.

Lucida: Okay! What's going on here, anyway?

Matt: Nothing, Star. Why are you looking at me like that?

Lucida: Can you blame me? You just sent kisses to Johnny.

Matt: So what?

Lucida: You know what? Whatever you're trying to do, it's not going to work.

Matt: You got me wrong, baby. I'm not up to anything.

Alexander: I sure hope so!

Lucida: Me too, Daddy Alex. Me too.

Lucida walks through the tunnel, and then Alexander stands up.

Alexander: Come on, Matt. We're going too.

Matt: Why? It's still early.

Alexander: We need to talk.

Matt: About what?

Alexander: You know very well. Come with me before I lose my patience!

And because Matt knows that Alexander doesn't lose his patience often, but when that happens, things can go very badly ...

Matt: Very good! Good night, everybody.

Alexander: Good night.

The others whisper "good night" as they watch the two men walk through the tunnel. Shortly after, everyone turns to Jace ...

Jace: What?

Sebastian: Do you know anything about this?

Jace: I ... I ... Maybe ...?

Sebastian: God damn it, Jace! God damn it! What more do I have to do? Why are you doing this to me? Why are you putting me in such a fucking difficult position?

Jace: Hey! Hey! Don't be like that. It's not like it's a big deal. Matt had an idea. At first, I agreed, but then I decided to back out. I realized he was wrong and I told him so.

Simon: And what did he say?

Jace: That he needed to think about what he was going to do.

Mary: Do we want to know what this notorious idea is all about?

Jace: No, Angel. No.

Lois: I don't believe it!

Stefan: It's everything to do with the new house, right?

Jace: Yeah.

Stefan: For god's sake, Dad!

Jason: Stef, maybe we should think again ...

Jace: No! No! You're going to do what you decided. You won't change your plans. Do you understand me? As for Matt, if Alex doesn't change his mind, I'll take care of him. I won't let him cause you any trouble.

Cecilia: Dad...?

Sebastian: Okay ... WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?

Mary: Obviously, Wolf, someone has tampered with my husband's factory settings. There's no other explanation!

Lois: There most certainly is. The only question is, who?

Stefan: I think I have an idea. Look at me, Dad!

Jace turns his head and looks his son in the eye. Everyone is silent and a few minutes later ...

Stefan: I see. That explains everything.

Jace: Are you done interrogating me? Are you satisfied now?

Stefan: You can't imagine how much, Dada. Thank you! It's finally over!

Mary: My dear son, before I pull your ear like I did when you were little, or kick your father's butt, would you be so kind as to inform us, the commoners who don't communicate in this annoyingly strange way?

Stefan: Not yet, my dear Mama. Not yet. When the time comes, you'll know everything. All you need to know right now is that we have the best dad in the world. Right, buddy?

Jason: That's right. Totally fucking right!

~ EVEN MORE LATER ~

Stefan: Hey, buddy? Don't you think it's time we hit the road?

Jason: Yeah. Sure. Why not? Ceci?

Cecilia: Actually, I'd like to sleep here tonight, if that's fine with you?

Jason looks at Jace.

Jason: See? That's exactly what I was talking about.

Jace: Yeah. I see it!

Cecilia: What's this now? What are you talking about?

Jace: Nothing, Precious. It's something between me and Jason. You don't need to know that.

Cecilia: I don't like it much, but whatever! Tell me, Jason.

Jason: Yeah, baby. It's fine with me. Of course, you can sleep here tonight. It even gives me a chance to visit my mom. I haven't slept over in ages and she's already complaining a little bit.

Cecilia: Okay, but tomorrow at noon I'll pick you up from school so we can go home together. What time will you be done?

Jason: At three.

Cecilia: I'll be there.

Stefan: I'm sorry, little sister, but do I need to remind you that Tiny will be there to pick up the kids too?

Cecilia: No, big brother. I remember that very well. He did the same thing with us. What are you trying to say?

Jason: I'm saying that Jason could go home with him in a bulletproof car ...

Artemis: Do we have a bulletproof car? Damn! This just keeps getting better and better!

The others laugh at Artemis' reaction, except for Stefan, who rolls his eyes.

Stefan: Well, as I was saying, before the interruption ...

Cecilia: Don't keep talking, Stef. I know what you mean, and the answer is ... It's none of your business!

Stefan: Come on, admit it! You're doing this to scout the place and announce your presence, right?

Cecilia: No. Of course not. I'm doing this because ... I mean ...

Stefan: Yes...?

Cecilia: I ... I ...

Jason: Come on, man. Leave her alone. For whatever reason she's doing this, it's fine with me. It wouldn't be right for everyone to see me get in the car with the kids. I want to keep my relationship with the family as secret as possible. If I can convince Eva to stop calling me John-John in front of everyone.

Mary: Good luck with that, John-John.

Jace: Why do you want to do that? I don't understand. Are you ashamed of us?

Jason: No. Of course not. What are you talking about, anyway?

Jace: Then why?

Jason: Can we talk about this another time?

Jace: It's all right, son. I think I got it and ... Well done!

Jason: Thank you.

Stefan : That's all well and good, but I'm still waiting for Bubblegum's answer.

Cecilia: Why are you so obsessed with me tonight anyway?

Lois : Ceci is right. Stop bothering her. She's doing a great job. Sometimes it's good to mark your territory, even if there's absolutely no reason. Just in case!

Cecilia: Thank you, Lois.

Stefan: Very good, but it's not over yet, Bubblegum!

Cecilia: Screw you, Jellybean!

Artemis: Okay. That's enough of that! Are we going or not?

Stefan: Yes. Let's go.

Jason: You are taking me home, right?

Stefan: Sure. Come on.

Cecilia: I'll walk you to the door.

Artemis: Yes, but only if you stop fighting with your brother!

Cecilia: All right.

Artemis: That goes for you too, Rocky!

Stefan: Whatever, Sneezy!

Sebastian: Okay, you stupid roosters. This ends here. Get out of here!

All four together: Yes, sir!

The four quickly say goodnight after the command and run out. When Cecilia comes back to the living room after a few minutes, she finds it almost empty and dark. The only light comes from a lamp on a table in front of which Jace is sitting with his feet up on a chair, alone and drinking bourbon.

The others have apparently gone home and Mary has gone upstairs. But what about Jace? Why is he here, and more importantly, why is he sitting alone and drinking? Jace doesn't like the solitude. She walks up to him and puts her hand on his shoulder. He turns his head and looks at her with a tired smile.

Jace: Did you come, Precious? Did the others leave?

Cecilia: Yes.

Jace: The Dragons and the Wolves have gone to their nests and Mama has gone upstairs to check on the children.

Cecilia: And what about you?

Jace: Nothing. I'm sitting here drinking by myself.

Cecilia: I can see that. I'm just wondering why.

Jace: Just because. For no reason.

Cecilia: Do you want me to sit with you?

Jace: Is that what you want?

Cecilia: Yes.

Jace: Then be my guest.

Jace is about to take his feet off the chair so Cecilia can sit down, but she stops him.

Cecilia: No. I want you to hold me like when I was little. Unless I've grown so big that I don't fit in your arms anymore.

Jace: You'll always fit in my arms, Precious.

He sets the glass on the table and opens his arms. She sits on his thighs, crosses her legs under her butt and rests her head on his shoulder. His smell, the warm, familiar smell of Daddy enters her nostrils and a wave of security envelops her like a cloud. She closes her eyes and memories, wonderful memories from her childhood come to her mind. Memories associated with the night, the fire burning in the fireplace and the smell of Daddy. Jace puts his arms around her, but he's careful where and how he touches her because, let's face it, she's no longer the little girl Daddy can hug the way he wants. She's a grown woman now.

Cecilia: What's wrong with you, Dad?

Jace: Nothing, baby. Why do you say that?

Cecilia: You are acting strange. Ever since you talked to Jason. What did he tell you?

Jace: I can't tell you that, baby. This is something of his and only he has the right to tell you.

Cecilia: It has something to do with the scar on his leg, right?

Jace: Baby, please! Don't push me.

Cecilia: Just tell me that. A simple yes or no. I'm not going to ask you for anything else.

Jace: Yes.

Cecilia: Thank you.

Jace: You love him very much, huh?

Cecilia: It's a little more than that. I don't think I've ever loved anything more than him.

Jace: Ouch, Precious!

Cecilia starts to giggle.

Cecilia: Now come on. You know what I mean. The love I feel for Jason has nothing to do with the love I feel for you, Mama, and my siblings. It's completely different. I wish I could find the words to explain it, but I can't.

Jace: You don't have to, baby. I know it. I know it and I understand it. And besides, I'm glad you found that kind of love. You're happy and that makes me happy too.

Cecilia: So, you don't have a problem with me moving, right?

Jace: Of course, I do, but unfortunately, there's nothing I can't do about it.

Cecilia: Listen ... If you really don't want me to ...

Jace: Stop it, baby. Don't go on. I'd never do that to you. I'd never deprive you of something you want, as much as it pains me. That's what parents do. They help their children spread their wings and follow their dreams. It took me a while, but in the end I understood. I have no right to try to bind you to me by force. I have no right to make you unhappy. I would die if something like that happened.

Cecilia: Ah, Daddy. You could never do that because you're just the best daddy in the world.

Jace: I love you so much, Precious.

Cecilia: I love you too, Daddy.

The two are so engrossed in their conversation that the whole time they don't notice Mary sitting at the top of the stairs, listening to them. She's leaning against the wall, crying tears of joy because she's witnessing all these wonderful things between her husband and daughter. She could listen to them for hours, but she runs into the bedroom when she hears Cecilia ask Jace one last thing.

Cecilia: Dad, will you put me to bed?

Jace: What?

Cecilia: I want you to put me to bed like you used to. I want to lie on the bed and you sit next to me and tell me a story and stroke my hair until I fall asleep.

Jace: Don't you think you are a little old for that?

Cecilia: Don't you say I'm your little girl and always will be?

Jace: Touché ... Let's go, baby. Besides, how many times am I going to have the opportunity to do something like this?

Cecilia: Not many. In a few days, the one who'll be telling me stories at night will be Jason.

Jace: Mercy, you little monster! Spare your poor daddy!

Cecilia: Let's go, poor Daddy!

~ IN THE MEANTIME ~ INSIDE STEFAN 'S CAR ~

Stefan and Artemis have just dropped Jason off at his mother's house and are now on their way home. He drives and looks down the road as she looks at him with a sly smile on her lips.

Stefan: What's the matter, Baby girl? What's in your dirty head and you're smiling like that?

Artemis: Me? Nothing. And my head isn't dirty, okay?

Stefan: Okay. Now tell me the truth.

Artemis turns to him all excited and claps his hands.

Artemis: Okay. I'm going to tell you!

Stefan laughs.

Stefan: I knew it!

Artemis: Well ... I was thinking about where we can have sex tonight when the house is empty.

Stefan: Okay. Tell me something. How long have we been together? Twenty-four hours?

Artemis: More. If we assume that the beginning of our relationship was our first kiss, we kissed yesterday at noon twenty past twelve and now it's a quarter past eleven the next night, so ... We've been together for thirty-five hours.

Stefan chuckles.

Stefan: Whatever! Thirty-five hours, of which we have slept almost five.

Artemis: Five and a half, including the nap on the couch.

Stefan: Okay. I was at work for about eight hours, so we have twenty-two hours left.

Artemis: Yeah, but what's your point?

Stefan: Do you have any idea how many times we've had sex in those twenty-two hours?

Artemis: Really, Stef? All that talk for this?

Stefan: Answer me.

Artemis: Well ... Three times last night. One this morning in the kitchen. One at noon on the couch and one in the secret room. That makes six.

Stefan: Exactly. Six times in twenty-two hours.

Artemis: Why do you say that? Do you think that's too many?

Stefan: Don't you think so?

She shrugs her shoulders.

Artemis: I don't know. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before.

Stefan: Nothing like what?

Artemis: Wanting a man so badly. With all my exes that I've had sexual relationships with, there was passion, but it's nothing to do with what's happening to me with you. I don't know about you, I hope you feel the same way, but for me ... I've never wanted anyone as much as I want you. If I push you too hard, if I'm annoying or something, it's not my fault. I can't help it ... I'm very sorry. I'll try ...

Stefan: Stop talking!

He looks at the road through the rearview mirror, stops the car, applies the handbrake, and turns off the engine. His hands clasp the steering wheel and his knuckles turn white. He lowers his head, closes his eyes, and opens his mouth.

Stefan: All the years I was in pain, everyone told me to be patient, be strong, and learn to endure the pain because it would go away when the right woman came along. Time passed and the pain was still there. It was eating me up and I ... I'd stopped believing. I'd stopped hoping. I'd stopped waiting. And suddenly, out of nowhere, you came and everything changed. Nothing is the way it was.

Artemis: Stefan...

Stefan: Let me do the talking!

Artemis: I'm sorry.

He lifts his head and looks at her.

Stefan: About what you said earlier ... Don't you ever dare apologize for your feelings again. Don't you ever dare hide your feelings from me. Don't you ever dare think that you're pushing me when you ask me for sex. I want you as much as you do. If I could, I'd keep you on a bed for the rest of my life. Do you understand that?

Artemis: Yes.

Stefan: I love you. I want you. I need you. I don't know if I'm worthy, if I deserve you, but what I do know is that if you're my payoff for all the pain and betrayal that I've been through, then ...

Artemis: Then what?

Stefan: Then ... I'd take that pain again and again and again, without hesitation!

Artemis: Ah, Stefan ...

Stefan: Say it!

Artemis: S'agapo, Stefan. S'agapo.

Stefan: You can't imagine how beautiful it sounds when it comes out of your mouth. I'll never get tired of hearing it.

Artemis: I'll never get tired of telling you.

Stefan: Kiss me!

She leans forward and places her lips on his.

Stefan: Just that?

Artemis: You want more? Here? In the car?

Stefan: Do you have a problem with that?

Artemis: What do you think?

Stefan: I'm right here, Baby girl. Prove it to me!

Artemis: Right now, Master!

She unbuckles and jumps on top of him as he pulls the lever and pushes the seat back to give her more room.

Artemis: I've never had sex in a car, you know.

Stefan: There's a first time for everything, Baby girl.

Artemis: Yes! Yes! Yes!

They start undressing each other and kiss passionately.

Artemis: Please, Master. Don't be too late! Release your beast!

Stefan: Fuck, Baby girl! You know how to turn me on!

He raises his pelvis and is ready to unzip his pants, but then the siren of a patrol car and its blue and red lights reflecting in the car's rearview mirror ruin the moment.

Stefan: Shit! Not now, for fuck's sake!

Artemis: What are we going to do now?

Stefan: Go to your seat and wait. I'll get rid of him really quick and then we'll pick up where we left off.

Artemis gets into the passenger seat while Stefan tries to deal with his irritated erection.

Stefan: OUCH! Damn it!

Artemis: What?

Stefan: My pants are too tight. My dick is suffocating in there. Damn, that hurts!

Artemis: Try to calm down. It'll get soft.

Stefan: Do you think it's that easy? It doesn't work with an on-off button, you know.

Artemis: This isn't the time for sarcastic comments. It's time to do something because the cop just got out and is coming towards us.

Stefan: Oh, shit!

Artemis: Take a few deep breaths!

Stefan: Shh! Don't talk! Don't look at me! Just don't!

He throws his head back, closes his eyes and begins to breathe deeply and slowly while Artemis sits comfortably in her seat, covering her mouth to keep from laughing.

Stefan: Stop laughing!

Artemis: Hmm ... I'm sorry, but this is so much fun!

Stefan: When this is over, I'm going to kill you!

Artemis: Okay. Have it your way!

In the meantime, the policeman has approached the car and at that moment touches the rear light with his hand.

Artemis: What is he doing?

Stefan: He's leaving his fingerprints on the car.

Artemis: Why?

Stefan: It's a precaution in case the policeman is attacked by the driver. But it also works both ways. If the driver is attacked by the police officer. Evidence that shows that the police officer has something to do with the vehicle.

Artemis: Oh!

The policeman comes to the window and taps lightly on the glass.

Policeman: Roll down the window, please.

Stefan rolls down the window halfway and smiles at the policeman.

Stefan: Good evening, officer.

Policeman: Good evening, sir. Is everything all right? Is there anything I can help you with?

Stefan: No. Everything is fine. I just stopped to make a phone call. It's not safe to talk on the phone while driving.

Policeman: Right. Can I see some ID?

Stefan: Sure.

Stefan takes out his ID and shows it to the policeman, who takes a flashlight to read the data and check the driver's face.

Policeman: Stefan Alexander Harronate? Are you related to Mr. Jace Harronate of the Harronate Corp?

Stefan: You could say that. He's my father.

Policeman: Oh! I ... I'm so sorry, sir. I didn't mean to ...

Stefan: It's all right, officer. You're just doing your job. Can I go now, or do you still have to check the car or something?

Policeman: Of course, you can go, sir. I apologize again for the inconvenience. Drive carefully!

Stefan: Thank you very much, officer.

Stefan puts his ID back in his pocket, winks at Artemis and is about to start the car, but at that moment a motorcycle stops behind them and the driver takes off his helmet.

The policeman salutes respectfully as the man gets off the motorcycle and approaches the car, while Stefan ...

Stefan: I don't believe it!

Artemis: What? Who is he?

Stefan: An old acquaintance. Listen to me carefully, Artemis. Whatever you see, don't interfere. Don't get out of the car unless I tell you to. Okay?

Artemis: Okay, but ...

Stefan: No but now.

Artemis: Okay. Okay.

Artemis turns and looks at the newly arrived man. He's tall. Very tall and big enough. His hair is cut short and he has a large pistol and a police badge hanging from his belt. He must be a senior officer or something because he's not in uniform, but in civilian clothes. He's charming ... Way too charming. He's breathtaking!

The man addresses the police officer.

Man: What's going on here, officer?

Policeman: Nothing, lieutenant. Just a routine check. Mr. Harronate ...

Man: Harronate? The father or the son?

Policeman: The son, sir.

Man: I see. So, what did Mr. Harronate do?

Policeman: Nothing, sir. He just stopped to make a phone call.

Man: Make a phone call, huh? And then?

Policeman: Because I saw the car lights on, I wanted to check if there was a problem. I asked him for his ID.

Man: Was he cooperative?

Policeman: Absolutely, sir.

Man: Very good. Go back to your patrol. I'll take Mr. Harronate from here.

Policeman: Ehh ... Excuse me, sir, but you know exactly who he is, don't you?

Man: I know, officer. I know it very well. Go now!

Policeman: Yes, sir!

The policeman runs back to the patrol car and drives off, while the man, the lieutenant, as it turned out, approaches, and sticks his head in the window, glaring at Stefan.

Man: Hello, Stefan. Do you remember me?

Stefan squints his eyes and bares his teeth.

Stefan: Hello, Marcus ...