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- Oh, Micha! - How are you, Mélodie?
I didn't know you were back.
It's silly... I just dropped in...
I was worried... Charlotte wasn't answering the phone.
I just came to see if everything was OK.
- When did you get back? - Just now. Come on in.
I don't want to disturb your homecoming...
- ...That'd be silly. - Did you think I'd died?
I was just a bit worried.
OK... so I'm idiotic!
I guess my job makes me worry about nothing.
Like to join us for dinner?
I hardly think so... You're only just back together.
Have a nice evening... and again... I'm sorry.
Wait... are you nuts? Come on inside.
But you haven't seen...
A whole 5 days!
I'm not just out of prison!
In the news for this 14th of July...
The traditional military march-past...
...was led this year by soldiers from Mali.
How's your job going?
I don't mind the routine.
It's pretty deadly, but I put up with it.
And you're so young.
That impresses me.
Why? Because you're so old?!
I'm sick of being told how young I am.
Shall I throw this out?
No! When the soap's worn down to nearly nothing...
...you wet it and stick it to a new cake of soap.
Firstly, as my mother would say, you avoid waste...
...and best of all, they stay stuck together...
As a single cake of soap.
A bit like as in "The Fly"... have you seen it?
After the fusion, the big soap will be the same, but more!
Stirring stuff, eh?!
Well, I find it a little disturbing.
For me it's your state of mind that's a little disturbing.
I like your cute footwear!
That sure is a turn-off!
Meaning?
Well, it is for me, anyway... ...even though it doesn't matter.
Do you like fennel?
What were you doing down in Poitou?
I went to see a river specialist on a project I'm closely involved with.
He's doing research on the feminisation of freshwater fish.
The feminisation of freshwater fish?
Will fish start wiggling their hips and letting their hair grow?!
It's serious!
What's it about?
It's all our shit, the residues of pills in our urine...
...that's dumped in the rivers.
It affects the males and reduces fertility.
It's all about hormones.
I'd like to work there some day.
I don't want to spend my life in the clinic...
If I get the chance.
What about you, Charlotte?
What about me?
Are you looking towards anything?
No... nothing...
Except the horizon.
How stupid was it to quit "Berthelot".
I didn't quit... I was kicked off it.
You didn't try to prevent it.
But I SHALL be singing on Friday.
At the "Boxing Bar".
- And they pay a bit. - Pay well?
I'd like to know, too.
But I told you.
No?
What's up? You pissed off? No, I'm going to the toilet.
I'm sorry.
For what? For coming or for staying?
Are you avoiding me or something?
- I didn't expect him to turn up. - No kidding?
Not a word for 3 days?
Were you alone last night?
- I don't get you anymore. - I don't get myself.
That's a cop-out.
I'll be going.
Something wrong?
What about dessert?
With fireworks?
I have to start early.
- Is there still a bus? - I'll take you home.
No, don't bother... I don't mind if I have to walk.
It's no bother.
What's up with you? Are you pissed off too?
No, I just need to pee.
- Are you annoyed that I invited her? - Quite the opposite.
You OK?... Still with us?
Sorry... I think I was falling asleep.
Oh, fuck!... Pass me the Fortissimo.
- What? - The mints... I'll be over the limit.
- You're drunk? - I had 3 glasses.
Not cops! I have to put up with cops all day.
Spit it out, it's stupid.
It's pointless.
Good evening... Police... Turn off your engine.
Licence and registration.
Please breathe into this, Sir.
Excuse me officer...
Which traffic regulation has been broken here?
It's just a routine RBT.
Do you have the requisite judicial authorisation...
...to check blood-alcohol levels of all drivers at this location.
May we see evidence of it, please?
You'll wear me out! Off you go...
Clear off! Give me that.
You're crazy!
Loved that judicial bit... I'll have to learn it by heart.
Is your work nearly finished?
Not exactly, no.
I'm waiting till I've got some money put aside.
Most of all I wonder if...
What?
If it was the right time to buy that house...
...and be in debt for 30 years.
Is this it?
What is it?
Nothing... a touch of the blues.
Why?
You're a very funny girl, behind your persona...
Making like you know everything.
What do you mean, "behind my persona"?
I don't know.
I admire you very much.
I like you very much.
You're pretty cute yourself.
Meaning?
We've known each other a year.
Yeah... something like that.
Great!
So... good night.
Do you think we can stay like this for long?
I don't know.
But it's OK by me.
OK by me, too...
Even if you do stink of peppermint.
Sorry.
It's not because I'm a bit blue, or drunk.
I've been thinking about it for ages.
No, but...
You realize what it means?
That's alright...
I have enough shame as it is.
It'd be crass of me to ask you to say nothing.
You know very well I won't say anything.
This isn't happening...
- You've a right to be unhappy, but... - Stop!...
I don't want you pitying me.
I don't pity you. It affects me though, that's all.
I'm a fucking idiot!
Such an idiot!
I'm such an idiot! Such an idiot!
Please forgive me. I'm falling asleep thinking if you.
You asleep?
No.
I think this dump brings us bad luck.
That's easy to say, isn't it?
Are you fed up?
You know I'm never bored.
So, what is it then?
Why does there always have to be SOMETHING?
Emptiness isn't something.
It can't be something when there's nothing there.
I'm going to commit suicide... I'll be back.
As long as you come back.
"Having your heart
...is the only perfectly happy thing...
...I'm proud of."
Alfred de Musset.
No...
Marilyn Monroe.
You know, it's useless to lie...
Especially to me.
I thought something was going on.
I thought she smiled at me.
There's still 2 or 3 steps to seduce someone...
...before putting your hand under her skirt.
It wasn't under her skirt.
I think it's important to say it wasn't under, but ON her skirt.
Actually, THROUGH her skirt...
So I didn't touch HER, so much as the skirt material.
Well, I guess that's SOMETHING in your favour.
So give me an explanation.
An explanation about what?
At the moment, I'm working in a department store...
The job has made me tense... I've been under a lot of pressure.
I've seen your file... I'm not concerned with that.
Sorry to sound hard, but I want your excuse.
I am NOT here to judge you.
I need an explanation about the day before yesterday.
Otherwise you won't get out of this.
I've...
There was this woman who was on her way home...
I wanted to touch her... like we were a couple.
Like you were a couple?!
I'm an unhappy man.
Am I going to prison?
No... I'm stopping you there... that's not on.
- Yes, yes. - It's just not on...
You can cry now, but not this afternoon.
- I'll stop crying. - No, listen...
YOU are not the victim, understood?!
Crying won't help you.
- Not at all! -No.
If they deport you... don't stay quiet on the plane.
Act crazily... they won't take off with a crazy passenger.
That way you'll stay in France.
With what's at stake, you need to try.
But no violence, right?
If you're violent, you'll be charged on that.
Don't give up.
William!
Yes... sorry...
I'm at the courthouse, and in my office this afternoon.
I'll call you and we'll work it out.
Fuck it, it's a miracle!
You pulled it off!
Can you believe it?
Listen, Charlotte...
What?
I think that...
I don't think I can accept it.
Won't accept what?
Won't accept never seeing you.
Don't exaggerate... you're the one who's so busy.
No... I'm free.
I work like a maniac, but I'm organised, as you know.
This thing...
- Both of us need to want it. - I want it.
You don't want it... It's not about wanting it.
How will it be for you not making love with Micha any more?
I'm not concerned about being humped.
But when I love, I can make love every day...
...not just as part of the love... but something as natural as breathing.
I'm not sure I believe I said that.
Because I'm feeling so down...
...and talking about it makes it worse. Nothing I do...
But I know what it is... last night...
What?
I don't understand why you don't split with me.
I'd accept it, but the pain would be acute.
And I'd find a way out.
- Stick to the facts. - Anyone would have done the same.
- And besides, I... - Yes?
Madame la Presidente... you would have done the same.
"Le President".
I am president of a criminal court,
...not a madam.
You destroyed a car.
Not ANY car... It was my car too.
I paid it off 50-50 with my ex...
...so I have a right to damage it, too.
It's just a thing I own... not a human being.
No... you have no right to damage a car...
...with an umbrella... nor attack a police officer.
Yes, but the person who tried to stop me...
...was violent... and I defended myself...
...like a woman depends...
...defends herself against a man.
I didn't realise at first that it was a policeman.
He was in uniform.
So? That was no reason to be so rough with me.
He hurt me... I defended myself.
No... that's not what it says on the charge sheet.
- I have a bruise on my wrist. - It says here...
That you threw yourself at him savagely... savagely!
I'm 1.58 tall...
That man was heavy-set and about 1.80 tall.
I defended myself best I could.
Were the police lying?
I know that meetings can go wrong...
And I know that there can be a fine line...
between flirtatious games...
...and something quite dangerous.
But that's not the case here.
This man, who I talked with this morning, is not a pervert.
That was the expert psychiatric assessment in the prosecutor's submission.
Without wishing to minimise the pain and mental trauma...
...undoubtably suffered greatly by the victim...
Without seeking to justify my client's actions...
...I am convinced that the prosecutor is mistaken.
We are not in criminal court and I am convinced...
...I would have nothing to fear from this man in the street.
Absolutely nothing to fear.
You see me here in front of you, 26 years old, living here in Lille...
...and I know he is not an example of an attractive young man.
Unfortunately, what we have here...
...is a gesture of love...
...which went badly wrong... from a man...
...who is, deeply and simply, just a sad soul...
...pathetic, and even pitiable.
Check the temperature, if it's feverish...
Oh, fuck it!
You don't reply? Last night haunts me. Your silence too.
When you sneeze... all bodily functions stop...
...even your heart.
Haven't you've sneezed in court in the middle of a plea?
The trick to stop it, is not to pinch your nose...
...You just press your tongue against your palate...
Like this.
Or close your eyes and put your fingers over it... Less discreet.
So, what do you have?
No, it's what do YOU have?
I just received an envelope with a bullet in it.
- Good grief, that's crazy! - It's no bullshit.
I know.
It's not as if you're ripping anyone off.
So what now?
Your concern's so heart-warming! I'd not have believed it.
Would you like me to cry?
You're not the first... or the last.
But I don't know what to do.
I don't know... Go into hiding?
Lodge a complaint?
Very funny.
Or go about your business of defending.
Don't let them think judges are for sale...
- ...take bribes... - Very well.
I didn't want to bring this up...
...but the longer I wait, the worse it'll be.
My apologies in advance...
...but in short, I can't keep you on. I can't pay you any more.
I may be in for the chop myself.
What an arsehole!
Please don't get worked up.
That about the bullet was to soften me up?
What about the 4,000 euros you owe me?
- I'm behind 3 months in my rent. - I know!
I'll pay you back.
You have to leave our office.
I have to rent yours.
I've no choice.
I'll not let you down...
I'll find something for you.
Anyway, there's some good news...
I won't do it, as they'd probably sack me...
You were going to take care of Dordevic. A good one, right?
You go on... I'll see you up there.
I've just come from your office.
Don't freak out, but...
I've come to throw myself at your feet.
Is that alright?
Yeah, that's alright.
I've just come to say I'm sorry...
Face to face.
It was me who screwed up from the beginning.
It's my fault... I never should have.
I don't think you owe me any apologies.
- Hi. - Hi, Marion.
See you tomorrow!
Feel like a coffee?
No thanks.
Was that your shit of a boss?
He's not a shit... he's just a loser.
He owes money all over town...
...and he imagines he's going to be knocked off.
Is it that serious?
No way!... Nothing 'll happen to him
We get more threatening letters than any other sort.
You won't believe this, but I was told 400 a day.
I stuck my neck out with an idea about that.
Excuse me.
- Miss Brunet? - Sit down!
Yes, speaking.
I'm calling you because my husband wants to kill me.
He's already tried several times with the microwave oven's waves.
So... can I have your name?
Mrs Lambert... Marie-Noëlle.
Listen Mrs Lambert, I'll be honest with you...
I can open a file, but there's nothing more I can do.
You could write to the president.
That's a good idea! I'll do that and call you back.
Now you're making fun of me!
I'm going!
Listen, Mrs Lambert, I'll do everything I can.
Don't... I have to go... goodbye.
Best I go... you're too busy.
There should be a file on all the weirdos from this part of the world.
Anyway, I've got something for you.
For me?
How come?
I bought them on my break!
- You need socks, don't you? - Is this a joke?
Yes, it's a joke... but they're for you!
What's the matter?
I really don't know how to take it.
Don't you like them?
The last girl to ever buy me anything was my mother.
A long time ago.
I'm sorry...
It was to show how close I felt, and to lighten things up.
It obviously failed.
No, Micha...
Mélodie, I'm going.
Shh.
Mélodie?
He'll lock us in.
We'll be stuck here all night.
Don't worry...
I've got keys in my pocket.
Fuck it!
Go see!
Why?
Go on!
You OK?
Who are you?
Well?
Fucking shit!
This can't be!
What happened?
Who's that clown?
Shut up!
Who was it?
No idea.
I'll take him to hospital if you like.
Don't worry...
I'll do it.
What are you thinking?
About the same person you're thinking about.
Mélodie, we have to be reasonable...
Let's try to forget
Micha, it's 9 o'clock!
Have you gone back to sleep?
No, no.
It may seem crazy... but I only came to kiss you.
I've barely half an hour.
I'm sorry, this is not very grown-up.
Who needs to be grown-ups?
What's the matter?
Nothing.
You want a drink?
OK... whatever you're having.
Are you looking for a new place to work?
If only I had the time to look.
My grandmother sent me a cheque.
It depressed me... Made me feel like I was 15.
What's with the dress?
What do you mean?
- What's going on? - Nothing.
I don't know...
It's a dress.
I wanted something to feel good in.
It makes ME feel good... but aren't you broke?
I bought it a long time ago.
I thought it a shame I'd never dared to wear it.
I'm amazed... It's an invitation to rape.
I don't like it when you talk like that.
You're not going to wear it on prison visits, are you?
Stop that!...
Okay... enough.
Well, now I'm sorry I wore it.
You're just a tease!
Did you just wear it to get me hot?
Not as hot as I get when you don't tell me things.
Stop it...
I thought you only came to cuddle with me?
So is that it?
To I have to stay away, so you'll want me again?
That was quick.
I only found these chairs and a table for 25 euros.
It was a complete madhouse there.
I don't really like flea markets.
Fuck!... You look feverish... are you sick? - No.
Let me see...
Not sure...
Me, who's never sick...
Give me a hand?
We'll put it in the middle.
Fuck... I'm dying of thirst.
Wait... you're right... I'm not feeling well.
What's the matter?
I don't know... It may be nothing, but...
Fuck it, you're shaking.
Did you lock the car?
Oh... no.
Can't be too careful.
Just a second, I'm hot.
Want some water?
No, it's OK.
No, not that way!
- I'll get you some aspirin. - Don't bother!
And thyme tea... grandma's remedy.
Hello!
Those chairs were a good find.
All matching.
Have you seen my phone?
Did you leave it in the car?
What are you doing here?
I don't know.
I was close by and I saw your car.
I just wanted to kiss you.
I know it seems a crazy thought...
It's not very grown up...
Who needs to be grown-ups?
You think that too?
I mean to say... that's how I feel too.
I do think so.
Are you crazy? Charlotte's just in there.
Mélodie?
Sorry... I'll go.
This is all crazy.
How right you are!
Well go then... quickly!
I'm sorry.
We said no apologies.
Between you and me, I don't think much of William.
But I trust his judgment and my instincts.
I wasn't expecting such a...
You don't want to think about it?
Me, what I want is for you to start mid-August.
This August?
Yes!
Not in 2036!
This is unhoped-for, even miraculous... but at the same time I...
I hadn't expected to leave Lille so quickly.
Well, that's up to you.
I can't force you.
Mr. Dordevic will be judged in a case involving 15 people...
...most of them being of Serbian nationality.
Arms dealing and explosives...
The risk of consultation with the accused, if he is at liberty, is huge...
...and prejudicial to the establishment of the truth.
[ SEE YOU TONIGHT? I CAN BE FREE ] Moreover, it would be unfortunate if he returns to his country to escape judgment.
The hypothesis is serious and we have to deal with the accused...
...weighed with a criminal record putting him high in the gangster world.
As is usual in such cases, the defense will surely present...
...the best impression to the tribunal of Mr Dordevic if he were to be freed...
...rather than handcuffed... but that is not our concern.
[ SEE YOU TONIGHT? MICHA HAS A WORK DINNER. ] I therefore ask you, as is obvious, to renew the detention order.
Counsel for the defence?
There's nothing more to be said.
"Returns to his country"? Mr Dordevic has dual-nationality.
His son was born in France, and he's lived here 15 years.
It's just a detail, but it focuses on the facts.
Apart from that, I refer you to Article 145-1 of the criminal code...
...that you haven't needed to read for some time...
...which prohibits renewing custody beyond 2 years, which is the case here.
- Can I get you a sandwich, Micha? - No, thanks.
See you then.
Sorry, not free tonight. Hugs and kisses.
I insist! I'll be at a party at 42 Rue Jean Bart. You can meet me there later.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to have lunch with you.
Do you have time?
Yeah.
Will you be back late tonight?
Most likely.
These lousy dinners always drag on.
So what are you going to be doing?
You staying home?
I'm going nowhere... I'm too tired.
I'd just love to do nothing.
See this? Not bad, eh?
It's a long time since we ended up God knows where...
Kissing in bars...
Screwing on the stairs...
No, it's not long...
You want a list of what I love do in the world?
I'd love to tell you.
I'd love you to hear.
I love smelling you.
I love kissing you, making love to you, licking you.
I love you licking me.
I love watching you smiling, eating, sleeping...
If you like, we'll get married tomorrow.
I hate marriage, but I'll marry you if you want to.
And have 14 children.
That's my best offer.
I think I just came to tell you that.
I'll go.
Wait...
I'm not used to deceiving Charlotte.
Even less with her best friend.
What do you mean by "not used to"?
Does that mean it happens occasionally?
It means it's the first time.
I'm not like the other guys...
I don't have a pad!
So just what does that mean?!
It means that right now I want to take you in my arms.
And it means I'll want the same tomorrow...
And the next day...
And ever after.
I think you're mistaken.
I think you still love Charlotte.
It's not whether I still love, Charlotte...
There's no question I love her.
I'll always love her.
We've been together nearly 4 years.
But it's like I've never really won her.
And the less I understand her, the more I love her...
And the more I think of you.
You've nothing to say?
How about we get some air?
Where are you taking me?
I'm taking you dancing.
Yikes!
What's wrong?
- You don't want to? - It's just...
It's not very discreet.
Don't worry.
It's at a party where I know nobody.
Whereabouts?
Rue Jean Bart.
How's it with your job? Still looking? Had any leads?
Not really.
Shit, I'm stupid, give me the keys... I forgot my bag.
Your bag?
There's a girl who forgets her bag?
- I'm it! - I'll come with you.
No! You go in... I'll join you.
- What floor? - Third.
Fuck! Fuck!
Hi, Mélodie.
- I'm a friend of Micha's. - Raphaël.
I don't believe it... you came?!
Micha's here.
No... it's impossible.
I saw him in the street, he arrived ahead of me.
Shit! I told him I wasn't going out... just going to bed.
In the end you changed your mind...
...it's Friday night, after all!
Hi, Micha, how you going?
I thought you were in bed!
What about you and your dinner?
I got into an argument with Boris, the trainee...
They were pissing me off so I got out of there.
- Want something to drink? - I'll come with you.
This is fucking stressing me out.
Don't take any movies.
Hi, Charlotte!
Come and meet my boyfriend.
I'm sorry.
You really are evil!
It's not me that's evil...
...it's this life.
Something wrong?
I'm sick of this confusion of ours.
Charlotte, it's 5 months now.
What are we doing?
Where are we headed?
Let's get some air...
...it's suffocating.
- What about Micha? - Don't worry.
Stop it... don't be silly!
Looks like fun in there... Come on, we'll have a drink.
What are you looking at?
Into your eyes.
I see my love weighing you down.
Stop it...
I know I'm waiting for something that will never happen.
What might that be?
I had huge desires regarding you.
Like with nobody else.
To live with you, for example...
To grow old together.
Stuff that I never think about normally.
I also know that you've never promised me anything...
...that you won't leave Micha.
The thing is, I'm not really close to him...
...but I still can't leave him.
I know.
Should I stop going on about all this?
I love you.
I don't know how to say things like that any more.
I don't care... I'll say it for both of us.
In the meantime, be careful...
...Joseph Stalin is dancing behind you!
Have you seen Charlotte?
- She went downstairs. - Downstairs?
Yes, I think so.
What are you two doing?
Nothing, we just wanted to get out.
- Anything wrong? - I was looking for you.
- Shall we go back? - Hey, you dykes!
Don't you go for a hairy guy?!
What's with him?
What's up, arsehole?
- What did you say? - I said "arsehole".
You OK?
I can't see anything.
- No! - Micha...
I thought he'd killed me.
- No, he hasn't killed you. - Are you sure?
Is this me talking now? Is it MY voice you hear?
Feel alright now?
My mouth's numb.
There's no better remedy.
Thanks.
Let me see this terrible wound!
There's nothing there...
You'll just have a black eye.
You'll look virile... tops!
What did you two ever do to him that he came on so aggro?
- Had anything to do with him? - No.
He was just a silly drunken slob.
Fuck!...
...I've got to go to a wedding tomorrow.
I'd rather hang myself.
You're going to a wedding?
My cousin from Tardinghen.
Lucky old Micha!
Are you going to sleep there?
Of course.
I'm glad you're OK.
Do you want to sleep here?
You alright?
Fine...
Good night.
Shall I close the door?
Are you asleep?
No.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Eh?
Who is it?
It's the pope! Who did you expect?
I wanted to kiss you goodnight...
And there's something I wanted to tell you.
About your rent problem...
If I know Micha...
...I'm sure he'll suggest that you move in here.
You think so?
I'd be just as much afraid of you staying here, as wanting it!
Are you asleep?
It feels weird, you're being here...
And you know what, I see something happening that's so obvious...
Charlotte's going to suggest that you move in here...
...until you get yourself sorted.
I know it is not sensible, but...
How can I put it...
If it were up to me, I...
Well, anyway...
I know you'd say no.
Because we'd all go crazy.
Are you starkers?
It seems nobody's asleep!
Anyone for a vodka?
Is that my phone?
Shit!
Yes, right away...
20 minutes.
I have to go.
- You kidding? - I'm on call.
"On call?"
Several nights a month, I have to be available. I have to go there.
Go where?
- The cop-shop, to see a client. - At this hour?
You can get arrested at any time.
- Will it take you long? - It can be over quickly.
Could I borrow your car?
- You want a coffee first? - I haven't time.
I'll take you... I haven't been drinking!
Me too!
Hello, I've been called by the duty officer.
Come in.
Hello.
You're crazy to have waited for me.
- It wasn't so long. - How did it go?
I feel sick to my stomach.
This is a guy I've defended for groping a girl.
I kept him out of prison with compulsory treatment...
...but he's reoffended. Now it's much worse.
How much worse?
Attempted rape.
A nasty attempted rape.
You're going to defend him?
Of course I'm going to defend him.
That's what I do.
Mélodie...
I can't take any more!
I can't take any more of all this shit!
I don't know how I can accept it.
You need to think things over.
Yesterday I was offered a job in Paris.
I'm terrified of never seeing either of you again.
What time is it?
Oh fuck!... The wedding!
But... Are you just leaving me?
Put some on me?
Antoine, is it true that you wish to live in marriage?
Yes.
Laurence, is it true that you wish to live in marriage?
Yes.
Since you have decided to commit yourselves to the bonds of marriage...
...in the presence of God, and this congregation...
...join hands...
...and exchange your consents.
Antoine...
...will you take Laurence to be your husband...
..and promise to stay faithful to him...
...in sickness and in health, and to love him...
...until death do you part?
Yes, I do.
Laurence...
...will you take Antoine to be your wife...
...and promise to stay faithful to her...
...in sickness and in health...
...and to love him until death do you part?
Yes, I do.
What God has united, let no man put asunder.
You have a silly look on your face.
What sort of look?
A nice look or a nasty look?
Who did this?
Not a woman, I hope!
No, two women.
Is Charlotte OK?
Sure she's OK.
I love you both!
Last night I had a dream.
You both looked so beautiful, I didn't wake you to tell you about it.
I've never known how to give my all to somebody.
I dreamed that I offered to give you to each other.
In this love, you're made for him.
And he's made for you.
I never liked to saying 'goodbye', 'farewell' or 'see you later'.
But I promise I'll take care of myself.
Don't be sad without me.
You are like the source and the horizon of my life.
Your faces, your hands, the smell of you both...
...your voices... flow through my veins.
I'm taking with me, like some exquisite treasure...
...the memory of those last two days.
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