Finding Family: A Day at the Aquarium Heals Old Wounds

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Family: A Day at the Aquarium Heals Old Wounds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Lydene af glade børn og familier fylder luften i Den Blå Planet.En: The sounds of happy children and families fill the air at Den Blå Planet.Da: Det er en varm sommerdag i København, og den danske nationalakvarium summer af liv.En: It is a warm summer day in København, and the Danish National Aquarium buzzes with life.Da: Store, farverige fisk svømmer rundt i deres enorme tanke, og skaber en rolig, men alligevel livlig atmosfære.En: Large, colorful fish swim around in their enormous tanks, creating a calm yet lively atmosphere.Da: Niels går langsomt gennem udstillingerne med sin søn Markus ved sin side.En: Niels walks slowly through the exhibits with his son Markus by his side.Da: Han ser på sin søn og forsøger at ignorere spændingerne, der ofte opstår, når han og Birgitte er i nærheden af hinanden.En: He looks at his son and tries to ignore the tensions that often arise when he and Birgitte are near each other.Da: Efter deres skilsmisse har Niels gjort alt for at bevare et tæt forhold til Markus.En: After their divorce, Niels has done everything to maintain a close relationship with Markus.Da: Det er derfor, de er her i dag.En: That is why they are here today.Da: For Niels er dette mere end bare en udflugt; det er en chance for at genskabe forbindelsen med sin dreng.En: For Niels, this is more than just an outing; it is a chance to reconnect with his boy.Da: Birgitte står lidt væk, med et vagtsomt blik.En: Birgitte stands a little away, with a watchful gaze.Da: Selv om hun vil det bedste for Markus, kan hun stadig ikke helt give slip på de nag, der har hobet sig op over årene.En: Even though she wants the best for Markus, she still can't quite let go of the grudges that have piled up over the years.Da: Niels ved, at hun ser og lytter, og det får ham til at føle sig presset.En: Niels knows that she watches and listens, and it makes him feel pressured.Da: "Måske skulle vi se hajerne," siger Niels til Markus og forsøger at lyde munter.En: "Maybe we should see the sharks," Niels says to Markus, trying to sound cheerful.Da: Markus nikker spændt, og de begiver sig mod hajtanken.En: Markus nods excitedly, and they head towards the shark tank.Da: Der er dæmpet lys omkring hajtanken, og de store skabninger glider majestætisk gennem vandet.En: The area around the shark tank is dimly lit, and the large creatures glide majestically through the water.Da: Markus står med næsen trykket mod glasset, og Niels ser sin chance.En: Markus stands with his nose pressed against the glass, and Niels sees his chance.Da: Dette er øjeblikket.En: This is the moment.Da: "Markus," siger Niels blidt.En: "Markus," says Niels gently.Da: "Jeg vil altid være her for dig."En: "I will always be here for you."Da: Det er en simpel sætning, men den bærer mere vægt, end ord kan beskrive.En: It's a simple sentence, but it carries more weight than words can describe.Da: Markus kigger op på sin far med store øjne og smiler.En: Markus looks up at his father with wide eyes and smiles.Da: Niels føler en bølge af lettelse.En: Niels feels a wave of relief.Da: Da de går tilbage mod udgangen, finder Birgitte dem og lægger en hånd på Niels' arm.En: As they walk back towards the exit, Birgitte finds them and places a hand...

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