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Marianne:
Sometimes you ask such goddamn silly questions.

Johan:
Sorry. Are you angry with me?

Marianne:
I'm not angry, but I'm on the verge of tears. The trouble with me is that I can't get angry. I wish that for once in my life I could really lose my temper, as I sometimes feel I have every right to. I think it would change my life. But that's not the point. You spoke earlier about loneliness. That bit about being strong on your own. I don't believe in your gospel of isolation.I think it's a sign of weakness.

Johan:
What's wrong, Marianne?

Marianne:
It's so... humbling.

Johan:
What's humbling?

Marianne:
I think about you... and I think about myself and about the future. I can't see how you're going to cope without me. Sometimes I think in desperation, "I must look after Johan. He's my responsibility. It's up to me to make sure he's all right. That's the only our lives will be worthwhile."

Marianne:
I don't believe people are strong all on their own. You have to have someone's hand to hold.