Because I need the truth. A truth that’s built on a lie. Sometimes people reveal who they really are only when they believe no one is watching. [laughter] There you are. I was beginning to think you’d forgotten how to smile. I haven’t. One more thing. What is it? Don’t overdo the act. You’re still Alexander.
Don’t suddenly start behaving like a helpless man, and don’t stare at everyone as if you’re studying them. Wow, it’s magnificent. Good afternoon. Good afternoon, sir. Can we help you? Yes, please. I’d like to see Mrs. Beatrice. Do you have an appointment? No, sir. Then I’m afraid you can’t enter the palace.
Please, I only came to deliver this letter. You can leave it with us. I’m sorry, sir. My mother specifically asked me to hand it to Mrs. Beatrice herself. Who asked you to do that? Grace Nuosu. We don’t know her. She worked here many years ago. My mother was Queen Elizabeth’s personal assistant.
The Queen’s personal assistant? Yes, sir. Please wait here. You said your mother is Grace Nuosu? Yes, ma. Grace, who worked directly with Queen Elizabeth? Yes, ma. You look so much like your mother. People tell me that often. How is Grace? She’s not well. What happened to her? She’s been sick for several years, Mom.
Her condition became worse recently. Why didn’t anyone tell us? My mother didn’t want anyone to know. That sounds exactly like Grace. She asked me to give you this. The envelope was addressed to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. This is meant for Her Majesty. Yes, Ma. Come with me. Welcome to the Royal Palace.
Thank you. It’s magnificent. I remember when Grace was pregnant with you. You do, Your Majesty? I do. Please, sit down. Thank you, Your Majesty. How is your mother? Tell me the truth. She’s very sick, Your Majesty. For how long? For many years. It became worse recently.
What illness does she have? The doctor said she has a serious heart condition and problems with her lungs. Why didn’t anyone tell me? I didn’t know, Your Majesty. Grace stopped answering my calls. I even sent people to her old address, but she’d already moved. She didn’t want to trouble you.
Trouble me? Your mother served me faithfully for 15 years. She wasn’t just an employee. Grace is asking me to give you work. Yes, Your Majesty. She also apologized for leaving without saying goodbye. Have you been working? I had a temporary job at a small office, but the company closed 3 months ago.
