La vie, la vie

September 10, 2001

Vincent tries to sell his movie idea to his new producers. Claire finds a childhood friend. Simon sees his office transformed into a baby's room.

September 17, 2001

Claire attempts to spend a Friday evening alone. Jacques prepares to attend Gilbert's announcement. Marie and Simon watch the video “The Big Miracle.”

September 24, 2001

Simon is told to fire his colleague and friend. Vincent's film idea is rejected. Jacques wonders if he has the courage to publicly kiss his boyfriend?

October 1, 2001

Claire is preparing a new article. Vincent works on his screenplay in delirium until reality overtakes fiction. Simon and Marie visit a new apartment.

October 8, 2001

Vincent regrets sleeping with his producer. Jacques is reminded that he will soon be 40 years old. Or is it 39? Marie is doing well... Maybe too well.

October 15, 2001

Marie increasingly pushes Simon away. Gilbert is upset when Jacques hides his financial worries from him. Vincent shares his discomfort with Ariane.

October 22, 2001

This is the episode in which Claire finds a lover.

October 29, 2001

Marie thinks she and Simon have become "friends." It bothers Claire that she and Theo haven't kissed. Ariane ponders leaving her husband for Vincent.

November 5, 2001

Ariane's husband tails Vincent. Max reappears in Claire's life at the wrong time. Marie questions her professional choices. Simon's boss has paranoia.

November 12, 2001

Theo reveals his true nature. Ariane leaves her husband. Simon discovers that his boss's paranoia was well-founded. Gilbert comes to Jacques' rescue.

November 19, 2001

Ariane and Vincent, Gilbert and Jacques, and Claire and Theo spend most of their time in bed. Marie feels neglected by Simon. A ghost appears.

November 26, 2001

Claire avoids her father. Marie hesitates to accept a promotion as she already has so little time with Simon. Gilbert has ideas to revive the bar.

December 3, 2001

Simon gets Hartwood's job. Claire's dad bids farewell. Will Claire's article save Jacques and Gilbert's bar? All is well between Vincent and Ariane.