Father against son
Are you really sure?
Our ENT specialist has inspected the images and ..
.. his assessment is unambiguous.
You're a singer ..
I don't have to explain what it means if you vocal chords have irreversable scarring.
It was simply too much.
First the cold ..
.. next the smoke you inhaled at the fire..
Your vocal chords were heavily swollen and needed rest.
But as I said, the ..
.. the inflammation will finish and you will be able to speak normal.
Yeah, but never sing again.
I'm sorry.
We should be able to do something about it..
What do I know .. voice exercises or .. surgery .. anything ..
Nothing is of any use in this case.
Never again.
Marlene ..
Marlene, I know how much singing means to you.
And I know how hard you fought to get back on stage.
But you can't give up right now.
How often you hear one doctor's diagnosis is completely contradicted by the next one.
This specialist Ricardo talked to, he ..
.. he could be off the mark ..
In any case we need a second opinion.
Marlene, that was the first diagnosis.
You will sing again, I'm sure of it.
(Writing words) I should have ..
.. the show ..
.. never ..
gone through.
(Sentence on paper) I should never have gone through with the show.
Stop blaming yourself, it's of no use.
What happened, happened. You can't change that, Marlene.
And it was .. it was not just .. some .. show to you.
It was your chance to a come-back.
After all these months you had to take the opportunity.
I would have done the same.
We'll see another specialist.
Something must be possible .. what do I know .. surgery or ...
First lay down a bit, yeah?
I'll make you tea chamomile, and ..
And look to find you the best ENT specialist in the world.
And you know why?
Because you're the best.
And because I love you.
You will sing again, Marlene.
Elizabeth?
I need your help.
Yes, any time.
But I thought you were celebrating with Marlene?
The newspapers go head over heals with excitement.. - Marlene's voice has gone.
We were in the hospital this morning and Ricardo said she can never sing again.
What?!
How did that happen?
Well, she didn't know.
She performed with laryngitis. (= inflammation of vocal system)
I never saw her like this.
I really don't know what will happen if the diagnosis is final.
First, calm down.
You should absolutely seek a second opinion.
Yes, I want to. But we really need an expert ENT specialist.
I thought .. perhaps ..
.. you know someone. - Yes.
Professor doctor Helleberg, he is a celebrity in this area.
He treats the complete European aristocracy.
Politicians, opera stars and ..
.. he is a friend of the Lahnstein foundation.
I'll call him right away.
Thank you. - This times I have it with me.
Professor Helleberg is the best in his profession.
Yes, he will be able to help.
He simply must. - Yes.
Professor Helleberg has arrived. - Yes, I'm coming.
Professor doctor Helleberg, thank you for coming so quickly.
Yes, may I introduce you. This is my step daughter, Rebecca.
Hello. - Very pleased to meet you, countess Lahnstein.
But you are not the patient.
No.
Before I take you to the patient ..
It's like this: she is still in shock and ..
She is not doing that well.
I am sure you can help her, but ..
Well, in case you draw the same conclusion as your collegue..
I would like to be the one to tell her.
I understand.
First I should examine her, and ..
.. perhaps it won't even get that far.
Hey.
I have a surprise for you.
I found a ENT specialist.
Prof Helleberg of the Sorbonne.
He has just arrived and ...
Marlene, if anyone could help, it would be this man.
He will surely tell you there is hope and you'll soon be singing again.
This is a chance and you are a fighter, aren't you?
(knocking on the door)
Just a moment!
Please..
I'm pleased to meet you, Mrs von Lahnstein.
Yes, I shall leave you to it.
Is she asleep? - Yes.
I gave her something to calm down.
And? What do we have to do so Marlene can sing again?
Mrs. von Lahnstein, I examined your girlfriend thoroughly, and ..
.. her vocal chords are heavily damaged.
Look here.
Here the vocal folds.
These inflammatory hearths will heal but scars will remain.
And with them a large part of flexibility will be lost ..
.. that your friend needs to sing professionally.
But surgery must surely be possible?
Only, an operation will also leave scars.
I'm sorry.
But that means Marlene will never be on stage again.
There must be something.
How sure are you that scars will really remain?
In very rare cases the scarring fails to appear, but you shouldn't rely on that.
How high is the chance that will happen?
Very small.
You should't get your hopes up.
What was I thinking! - You wanted to help Marlene.
Yes, and I raised her hopes.
Now it's final. She will never be able to sing again.
And right now when she wanted to come back, the rug is simply pulled from under her feet.
If I imagine I could never design again ..
We all have dreams.
Some are fullfilled, some won't.
If a dream is shattered, we think our whole world collapses.
Later it often appears to be the best thing that ever happened to us.
Shall I talk to Marlene?
No. Thank you.
I was just thinking it won't be easy.
Yes. I wish she wouldn't have to know.
But you wouldn't lie to her right now?
If the truth shatters me already..
.. how will Marlene be able to cope?
Shouldn't I protect her from falling into a hole she can't ever get out?
She is an adult. She has a right to know what's going on.
But .. - Would you want her to lie to you?
I can't bear it to see her so sad and desperate.
I love her, you know.
Precisely because you love her, you have to bear it.
You can only be there for her. Whatever happens.
Excuse me Rebecca, I have to get inside.
A meeting .. - Sure. Thank you.
Hey you.
He also said .. there is a chance no scars will remain ..
.. that your voice will fully recover.
We shouldn't give in, Marlene.
We.. we'll make sure you get all better and ..
.. then we'll see, yeah?
Who knows perhaps .. a miracle may happen.
That we are together is a miracle as well..
If anyone can do it, it will be you.
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