It often happens that discoveries which have the greatest scientific impact are made completely by chance.
Like a sort of unforeseen contamination, a molecule which we would never, ever dream of putting into contact with another one, as if by magic ends up there by mistake
and causes a reaction which we have been looking for for months suddenly to occur.
It's up to us to tell ourselves always: if it has happened, there is a reason for it.
The important thing is knowing how to abide by Nature's imagination.
CHAIN REACTIONS
Nature's Imagination
What's up with you today, Ske?
You're freaking out...
Yeah, I'm really hacked off. I don't want to stay at my cousin's any more.
Why not? We can see each other more now.
I know, I know. I came back to Turin specially. It's just that...
Just that what? You said you can do what you like there.
The problem's not what I do, it's what she does.
Oh my god. What does she do?
It's just not normal.
Not normal? What do you mean?
Oh bloody hell Ale, get real. She's lesbian, ok?
Lesbian... lesbian??
Hey, that's really cool!
Well, actually, I think it's really gross.
[speaking with thick Russian accent] Mrs Vittoria! You watch careful! Here is Scaly
What do you mean Olga? What's scaly?
Scaly, scaly.
Sorry, darling. Have to go. My housemaid's gone crazy. Too much sun probably.
Olga, for heaven's sake! What are you getting so worked up about?
Your niece, Mrs Vittoria, over on bench with hairy young druggie.
Oh my god! You're right. It's her.
But who is the boy and what are they doing?
Certain is not doing geometry lesson, Mrs Vittoria.
Go over and listen to what they're saying instead of trying to be clever. But don't let them see you. I'll watch out for you from over here.
I hearing without see and you watching, okay?
Or I seeing without hear and you listening?
Olga, what are you trying to say? You always end up getting me all confused. Just go.
I going. But you holding dog, Mrs Vittoria. He too much strange, getting attention.
But why? It's not as if it's contagious or anything.
It's not contagious, is it?
Course not, you dickhead. What are you saying?
So what's the problem then?
I dunno. Just seems sick to me, that's all.
What do you mean, sick? You're really behind, Ske.
Why? Wouldn't it bother you if you found out one of your relatives was one?
Why should it? What do you take me for, Ske? One of the Pope's teenage fans?
What's she up to?
It's Olga, my cousin's housemaid. She thinks she's in The Matrix.
It means that busybody of my aunt is somewhere around here too.
Olga, come on, let's go. It's getting late.
Watch out for diseases, Skally.
Just don't say anything, ok?
Hey, your family really rocks, Ske.
At my place they just rot in front of the TV.
Mum, where have you got to? I've been waiting for you for half an hour.
You know I haven't got that much time.
What?
Why are you whispering? I can't hear you properly.
Where are you?
A post-porn debate?
Ok, I see. Look, I'm going back to work.
I'll see you next week.
Maybe.
- Thank you. - Thank you, goodbye.
Alessia, hi! What are you doing here?
Stefano! Nice to see you. I was supposed to meet someone here but they didn't turn up.
Who's the madman who would stand you up?
My mother. But you're right about one thing. She's mad.
That's a topic I'm well up on. Can I get you something to drink?
I still have to apologise for acting like a jerk at the party.
Yes, of course, why not?
But someone has already beaten you to it with the apologies.
Ah, so you've seen my sister then. How did it go?
How did what go?
No, I mean, did she say sorry? Have you sorted things out?
Yes, she behaved herself and thinks she didn't even get drunk.
What can I get for you?
A beer for me.
And I'll have a Pastis with mint and sparkling water on the side.
- Fine. I'll be right back. - Thanks.
Are you about to carry out some sort of chemical experiment too?
No, I'll leave that to your sister.
You're very close, aren't you, you and her.
Yes, a common front for survival against our mother.
But joking apart, Silvia's a special person.
Yes, I've noticed.
Sorry?
No, I was just saying. It's really nice you get on so well.
I hope you two will get on as well. You'd be really good for Silvia and so would she for you too.
If you don't mind me saying.
I like straight-talking people.
Thank you.
Da?
Hello. The police here. Is Ms Marini at home?
Police! No only me Olga alone. But you can referring all. Every people trusting me.
Yes I'm sure they do. But it's a rather delicate matter.
A woman's body has been found in Genoa. It may be Laura Logiudice.
I have photos with me for identification.
Ah, yes. You went in the station! You not having good news.
Silvia almost coming back.
Good. I'm in the area so... I'll come straight round with the photos.
Da.
How revolting!
As a little girl, I often used to dream about my funeral. I would count the tears of the people present.
The greater the number of tears, I thought, the greater the love.
But what if someone burst out laughing at my funeral?
Perhaps it would make me laugh a little too.