“How much more are we supposed to tolerate?
Can’t you see there’s more to me than my mistakes…”
~ Michael Kiwanuka.
January & February 1890.
With Jo nearing her due date, Theo’s youngest sister Willemien (“Wil”) comes to stay until after the baby is born. She asks about Vincent and his health, and references a letter he sent her in early December. Theo confides to her that Vincent may not be ready to make the trip up north since he recently experienced another set back.
Emile returns to Paris and learns from his father that Charlotte got engaged to someone else in his absence, along with Madeleine’s engagement to Charles Laval. Emile loses his temper and blames his father for losing Charlotte. In response, his father cuts off Emile’s allowance and kicks him out of the house. Out of options, Emile contacts Theo and Père Tanguy to arrange a lottery to sell off his paintings.
Tiena’s uncle Luca visits from Marseilles. Seeking forgiveness from Isolda and his niece, they reluctantly take him in. However, when he notices the relationship between Tiena and Juan Carlos he expresses his disapproval and is told he’s no longer welcome at “Casa de Mara.”
Meanwhile, Pierre stops by Vincent’s room while he’s working on “Almond Blossoms” to say goodbye.
