Installed with Alain in Pérols, not far from Montpellier, Fabienne Carat had to be absent for some time to be able to shoot her final scenes in More beautiful life, in Marseille. During his absence, Alain, already the father of two children aged 9 and 12, took care of his daughter: “[Il] sometimes even kept Céleste, assisted either by Fabienne’s sister, Carole (decorator seen in House for sale), or by Fabienne’s parents.” An implication that only reinforced their feelings.
Fabienne Carat was a single mom before crossing paths with Alain. As a couple at the time, her pregnancy caused a tidal wave. The actress chooses to keep the baby, the dad is not ready and leaves. The actress then found herself alone but without a grudge: “I have no regrets because I am not a decision maker. Other than accepting the situation, I couldn’t do much. I don’t want to force people. The door is open, I do not judge anyone and even less him. He will come when he wants. If he’s not ready, there’s nothing I can do about it” she declared to the magazine Gala. He may not have come to see his daughter yet, but luckily Alain is there to perform in his place.