“Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all…”
~ Red Hot Chili Peppers.
July & August 1890.
Dr. Gachet shows up at Vincent’s bedside, making everything tense and awkward. He doesn’t treat Vincent’s wounds, and tells the Ravoux family that it’s no use helping Vincent since he’s likely to attempt suicide again. When a policeman questions Vincent, he tells him that it’s his body and he’s free to do with it what he wishes.
On receiving the tragic news, Theo hurries into town and the two brother speak in Dutch. Vincent doesn’t share the truth of what happened, instead telling Theo not to worry since he’s looking forward to meeting his maker with a light heart. Soon after, Vincent passes away.
Emile and Laval arrive in town to help with the funeral, with Emile handling most of the arrangements with Theo. Jo and her brother, Andries, also attend. Dr. Gachet helps himself to a handful of Vincent’s paintings, telling Theo it’s payment for the care given to Vincent during his stay in Auvers. Meanwhile, Gauguin smugly tells anyone within earshot how he saw this all coming as Marguerite seethes in the corner, both for Gauguin’s words and her father’s slight, triumphant smirk.
