“And everything I can’t remember
As fucked up as it all may seem to be, and I know it’s me
I cannot blame this on my father
He did the best he could for me…”
~ Staind.
November & December 1889.
Emile is back in Paris and stops in on Theo to see how he and Jo are doing, bringing along his “Yellow Christ” for Theo’s assessment and possible sale. Theo and Jo are happy for the company, and after reviewing Emile’s work, ask if he’s had a chance to visit Père Tanguy shop where a number of Vincent’s paintings are on display. Theo also mentions the possibility of Vincent leaving the asylum in Spring and discusses several options with Emile, including a passing reference to Dr. Gachet in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Vincent makes another trip to Arles, this time accompanied by Pierre. He visits with Reverend Salles, then swings by the post office and checks in with Joseph Roulin. On his way to make a quick visit with Joseph Ginoux, he sees a delighted Gaby clutching the arm of her husband as she strolls along the street. Not wanting to be seen, he ducks down a side street until they pass. But after returning to the asylum, Vincent suffers another setback.
Guaguin, still staying at Les Grands Sables with de Haan, sends two more works to Theo. When he receives news that his son fell out of a window in Denmark, de Haan asks if he’d like to travel to Copenhagen. Paul laughs at the offer and states that they are better off without him.
Meanwhile, Tiena has a secret admirer who has been leaving flowers outside the door of “Casa de Mara” for several weeks. When she finally catches him in the act, she’s surprised to find it’s a local farmer and one of her suppliers, Juan Carlos de la Vega. After an awkward exchange, she invites him in for coffee.
With Christmas approaching, Pierre stops by Vincent’s studio and gives him a gift. In turn, Vincent tells Pierre about the fight he had with his father eight years prior which led to his refusal to attend church on Christmas Day with the family. When Pierre asks him what he believes in now, Vincent arrives at a new and much needed perspective.
