“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 and Jo, bringing along his “Yellow Christ” for Theo’s assessment and possible sale. Theo tells Emile about Vincent’s latest works on display in Père Tanguy’s shop, then mentions the possibility of Vincent leaving the asylum in Spring.
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. While walking toward Joseph Ginoux’s cafe, he spots a delighted Gaby clutching the arm of her husband. 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 Paul receives news that his son fell out of a window, de Haan asks Gauguin if he’d like to travel to Copenhagen to see his family. Paul laughs at the offer and insists they are better off without him.
Meanwhile, Tiena has a secret admirer who keeps leaving flowers outside the door of “Casa de Mara.” 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.
