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Where is my baby?
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I don't understand that.
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He was just here.
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I'm so worried.
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I'll find him, I promise.
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You should watch out for him, Lisa.
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It's your fault.
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I'm sorry, Mom.
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I can't believe it, Lisa.
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Neither do I.
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You're having a party and you're not inviting us?
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That is really uncool.
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I want to dance too.
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Ouch, what was that for?
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I didn't do anything.
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Luca is missing and you're joking.
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Am I the only normal person here?
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You had a job, Lisa.
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But you celebrate parties instead?
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What is wrong with you?
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We didn't raise you that way.
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Yes, a party without chocolate ice cream?
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That's not a real party.
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We really didn't raise you that way.
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We need to find Luca right away.
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He is so small and helpless.
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I'm so worried about him.
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What is wrong with you, Yara?
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We are gone for just one day.
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And you're throwing a house party?
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I don't recognize you anymore.
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It wasn't all planned that way, dad.
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Oh yes, what was the plan?
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Clean everything up so we don't notice anything.
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Um, that's right.
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It's a disaster.
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It's a scandal.
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That was my grandma's vase.
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Do you see that?
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Your mom is crying because of you.
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Are you happy now?
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Honey, we've got a problem.
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Is another window broken?
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A window is broken?
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Yes, in the kitchen.
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How did that happen?
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Barack and his friend played golf.
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Uh, that just keeps getting...
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Guys, we've got a real problem.
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What's up, honey?
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Luca is gone.
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Isn't he upstairs in his bed?
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No, I was just there.
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We need to find him.
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My mom cries all the time.
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Okay, let's look in the house.
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I look in the kitchen and you go into the living room.
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Okay, dad.
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Tony, what are you doing there?
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I'm dancing.
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I'm in full flow right now.
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The party is over.
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But my favorite song is coming soon.
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No, no more partying.
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We must find Luca.
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Isn't he upstairs?
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No, he's gone missing.
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Search the whole room, people.
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The baby can't be that far.
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It's not fast with these little arms and legs.
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We just have to follow the stench.
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That's when we'll find him.
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Oh my god, there it is.
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I've been looking for it for ages.
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Did you find the baby?
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No, much better.
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There was another pack of chocolate ice cream.
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I knew your dad was hiding something more.
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Martin, this is serious.
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We need to find a baby.
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Aren't you worried?
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Ah, yes.
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Then put away the ice cream and start looking.
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Okay, boss.
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Do you have anything?
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Not yet, no. I feel so bad.
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It's all my fault.
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If anything happens to Luca, I'll never forgive myself for that.
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Calm down, honey.
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We'll find him.
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I promise you that.
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I hope so.
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Hey guys, what is that?
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It looks like Luca's bottle.
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So he was in here.
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Yes, he must have been here.
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But we've been here the whole time.
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Is there something else, Tony?
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There's milk on the ground.
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The trail goes there.
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The trail continues there.
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Do you mean towards the balcony?
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Yes, I think so.
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Oh no, it's not good.
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It'll be all right again, Marie.
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How do you know that?
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We'll find Luca in a minute.
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He's probably hiding in this house.
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I'm sure he's okay.
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I just want my baby back.
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The trail ends here.
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That can't be the case.
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Where did he go?
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It's his toy.
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He was definitely here.
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Is he still up here somewhere?
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I don't see him anywhere.
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Oh my god.
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What is that down there?
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It's one of Luca's diapers.
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How did he get off the balcony?
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I don't know.
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Do you think he fell off?
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I'm really starting to worry.
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Luca, where are you?
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What was that?
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It sounded like Lisa.
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It came from outside.
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Come along, Martin. Did you find anything?
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Yes, he was on the balcony, and then he was here.
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But the balcony is right up there.
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Yes, I know, but where is my brother?
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Maybe he's just playing hide and seek with us.
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The little boy is really good.
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No, dad, I think something bad has happened, and it's my fault.
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Stay calm, Lisa, we don't know anything yet.
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He must be here on the beach somewhere.
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It's best we split up.
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No, let's just stay together.
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More eyes are better.
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Okay, let's hurry up.
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Luca, there you are.
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Are you okay?
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It's me, Lisa.
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Why doesn't he answer?
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Luca, you've won.
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You can open your eyes now.
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What does he have?
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Hey, that's not funny anymore, Luca.
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Move around or make a sound.
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A fart is okay too.
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Hello, Luca?
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Please say something.
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We need to get him to a hospital right away.
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I think they're back.
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I hope they found Luca.
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Oh my god.
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You found him.
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Where was he?
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He was down on the beach, but he's not moving.
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What happened to him?
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I think he fell off the balcony.
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I'm so sorry, mom.
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My poor baby.
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We need to get to the hospital quickly.
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I'm driving.
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Hang on, sweetie.
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You will feel better soon.
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Are the hospitals good here?
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Not as good as in Germany, but okay.
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I hope they know what he's got.
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Or he's still playing with us.
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Luca, there is milk with chocolate.
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But only when you're moving.
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He's really not doing well.
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Why did we have this party?
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I wish that never happened.
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Calm down, honey.
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We'll be at the hospital soon.
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The doctors will help Luca.
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He'll be alright soon.
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Luca is a strong guy.
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He's getting back on his feet.
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Please help us.
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What is going on here?
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Our baby isn't moving.
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Why not?
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We don't know that.
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That's why we're here.
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Did something happen?
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Did the boy get injured?
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He fell off the balcony.
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What is he doing on the balcony?
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It's dangerous there.
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We know that already.
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Now finally help the boy.
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Okay, I need to do a few tests.
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Only the family is allowed in.
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Jala, make the boy well again, or we have a problem.
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Okay, boss.
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Thanks, Achmed.
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See you soon.
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What kind of thing is that?
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It's an MRI.
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With that, we can examine Luca.
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It'll take a few minutes.
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You can do it, my boy.
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Hang on.
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Cool swim trunks, dude.
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Do you think so?
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Yes, they suit you.
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I think so too.
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They emphasize my butt.
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How is Luca?
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He's in the M &M right now.
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We'll know more soon.
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Please get well again, Luca.
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The results are in.
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What does it look like, doctor?
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Can he still become a professional soccer player?
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Oh no, it doesn't look good.
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What does my baby have?
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Luca broke a vertebra.
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So does he need a massage?
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No, we need to operate on him immediately.
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Otherwise, he could die.
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My poor baby.
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We need to start right away.
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Please save him, doctor.
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I'm doing my best.
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We're going to operate on Luca now.
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You can say goodbye to him.
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Luca, please come back.
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You can get as much milk as you want.
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I'll buy you new toys.
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And only the best diapers.
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You can even watch TV with me.
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Mama loves you more than anything.
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You can do it, my angel.
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We need to start now.
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I have a break in an hour.
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Okay, doctor.
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I'll see you soon.
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Do you think the baby will survive?
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I can't say that, but we need to start the operation now.
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Give me the scalpel.
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Here, it is Dr. Donerdus.
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It's getting serious now, Luca.
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What did the doctor say?
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Luca is currently undergoing surgery.
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He broke a vertebra.
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But he'll be okay again, right?
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We don't know that yet.
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We'll have to wait for surgery.
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What is that?
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I didn't see that on the MRI.
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What's up, doctor?
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The boy has a cerebral hemorrhage.
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He probably fell on the head.
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How bad is it?
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We need to deal with this immediately.
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Otherwise, he dies.
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Get another scalpel.
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Why is it taking so long?
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I'm really hungry now.
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How can you think of food now?
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I'm just hungry when I'm sad.
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I'll see if there's anything here.
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What kind of sound is that?
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That's his heart.
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It beats too slowly.
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We're losing him.
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But he is still so young.
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He still has his whole life ahead of him.
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I won't let that happen.
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Get the defibrillator.
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There must be a kebab somewhere around here.
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Or at least a Snickers.
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Let me through.
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I'm in a hurry.
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Is there anything to eat around here?
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I don't have time for that.
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Why are all in such a bad mood here?
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Come on.
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Hang on.
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You must survive.
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Where is the nurse?
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Here it is doctor.
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I hope that works. Is everything okay?
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Yes.
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Wrong button.
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Now for you, Luca.
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His heart is beating normally again.
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It's good, isn't it?
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Tell the parents it's still taking a while.
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How is he doing?
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It'll take a little longer.
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Luca has a brain hemorrhage.
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Oh my god.
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We're trying to save him.
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Please be patient for a little longer.
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Why is everyone crying?
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Are there too many onions on it?
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That is really sad.
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What does it look like, doctor?
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I was able to stop the brain hemorrhage.
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But that doesn't mean anything.
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We'll see the result in a few hours.
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A few hours later.
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Luca come back to me.
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Dad is waiting for you here with a fresh diaper.
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Please don't go to heaven yet.
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You cannot die, Luca.
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Who should I show how to play soccer?
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You can't even play soccer, Mark.
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Yes, but I wanted to learn it.
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Luca has been in surgery for hours.
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That is not normal, is it?
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I think that's a good sign.
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The operation is over.
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Is Luca okay again?
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Please come with me.
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Darling, do you hear me?
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It's me, Mom.
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He can't hear you yet.
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Is he in a coma?
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Yes, we had to put him in a coma.
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We were able to stop the brain hemorrhage.
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But it could be that he doesn't wake up anymore.
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You said you'd save him.
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I'm going to give him an injection now.
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Either he wakes up then, or he stays in a coma forever.
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Are you ready?
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Yes, do it.
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Okay, here we go.
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Luca, wake up.
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It's us.
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Please come back to us.
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Please just wake up.
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I'm really sorry.
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We've tried everything.
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I'm such a bad sister.
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Honey, wait.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Luca has a DEADLY ACCIDENT”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Luca, baby, doctor, balcony. This video has 336 sentences and 1770 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:27. The speaker talks at a natural 169 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 77 of its 336 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| balcony noun | /ˈbælkəni/ | An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window. |
| honey noun | /ˈhʌni/ | A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. |
| soccer noun | /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ | Association football. |
| trail noun | /tɹeɪl/ | The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the… |
| coma noun | /ˈkoʊmə/ | A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| upstairs adverb | /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ | Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level. |
| angel noun | /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ | An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes. |
| mood noun | /muːd/ | A mental or emotional state, composure. |
| nurse noun | /nɝs/ | Anyone performing this role, regardless of training or profession. |
| disaster noun | /dɪˈzɑːs.təː/ | An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent… |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| toy noun | /tɔɪ/ | Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| fall off verb | To become detached or to drop from. | |
| calm down verb | To become less excited, intense, or angry. | |
| come along verb | To accompany. | |
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. | |
| move around verb | To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long. | |
| put away verb | To put (something) in its usual storage place; to place out of the way, clean up. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You're having a party and you're not inviting us?
- What is wrong with you?
- Did you find the baby?
- Do you mean towards the balcony?
- How do you know that?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | we've been · has happened · you've won |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is broken · is allowed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should watch · should I show |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | my best · the best |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 83 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: massage /məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/, injection /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like balcony, honey, soccer.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.