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(Chuckles) Wow!

It's been so long.

(Chuckling) Yes. It has.

- So good to see you. - Good to see you too.

- It-s good to-- - Yeah it's.

- It's really good to see you. - Good to see you too.

Erm...

- Is erm Roselyn-- - Have a seat, have a seat.

Yea, sure. Sure thanks.

- Do you know where Roselyn is? - Erm..

I don't think she's far away...

She'll be here any moment, I think.

- Yeah, sure. - Hey Baby!

Hey Baby!

- (Roselyn giggles) - (Lanre) Hmm..

- I missed you. - I missed you so much.

I missed you so much.(Giggles)

- Sit down. - Yeah sure thanks, thanks.

Thank you so much.

- Erm... - I got you something.

- You did? - Um-hm.

- You want to see it?? - Show me.

- Baby... - Um.

- You're so sweet. - Um.

- Sis? - Uhm?

- Sis? - (Lanre chuckles)

- He got me a present. - Oh.

- It's cute. - Cute? (Lanre chuckles)

- She said it's cute. - It is cute.

- I think it's cute. - Um-hm.(chuckles)

(Clears throat, kisses lips)

How was the friendship reunion?

- Sis? - Um, it--

- It-- it was okay, right? - Yeah, yeah.

- (Lanre chuckling) Yeah. - (Evelyn) It was good, fine...

(Roselyn) Something is wrong with you people o.

- (In pidgin) What is this? - No, no, no I'm okay.

I'm sure she's okay.

You're okay right?

- Why is your voice like that? - What do you mean?

(Mimics Evelyn) (Both laughs)

I'm sure she's good, right?

- You're good right? 0 Yeah I'm good, Are you good?

- I'm alright. - Yeah so...

- So, - Umhn

where are you taking me?

I have a beautiful evening planned for us.

- Really? - Umhn.

- Just me. - First...

sound.

(Roselyn V.O.) Lanre's reappearance in my life was the best thing..

(Roselyn V.O.) .. That ever happened to me.

(Roselyn V.O.) He loved me in ways no other man ever has.

(Roselyn V.O.) He was intentional,

(Roselyn V.O.) kind,

(Roselyn V.O.) warm.

(Roselyn V.O.) He was my cheerleader.

(Roselyn V.O.) If I could go back in time to tell...

(Roselyn V.O.) ...thirteen year old Roselyn...

(Roselyn V.O.) ...how important Lanre Shabba would become to us someday,

(Roselyn V.O.) ...she wouldn't believe me.

(Roselyn) Sis please what are you doing?

- Don't tell me you're... - Ehn?

Are you studying?

- No, I'm watching a movie. - (In Pidgin) That's better please.

(Both chuckles)

See, I know that learning does not end but,

I just want to rest please.

Sis you are bad...

You are bad...

(In pidgin) There's no one like you...

- (Laughing) Congratulation. - (Laughing) Congratulations to you too.

Ahh! (Laughs)

(Chuckling) Oh my gosh!

2.1!

As in you finished with a 2---

(In pidgin) Were you not just two marks short of making a first class?

As in that's mad.

Very soon now, your own life will just be--

...perfect.

You will get a good job...

Meet a good man...

And then...

I'm sure your life is going to be great too.

Please... Don't tease me. With a third class?

It doesn't matter...

It does sis...

Please call a spade, a spade.

Honestly, the only thing me I have going for me now is Lanre.

(Giggles)

Lanre?

You--

You love him?

So much.

Very much actually...

It's a weird world.

And to think both of you...

...act like you were going to kill each other.

- (Chuckles) - (Chuckling) Oh god, Oluwole street.

That place has some amazing memories.

Um-hn.

Well it's a good thing that we're going home tomorrow then.

I--- I'm not.

Huh?

Wait.

Why? Where would you go?

My friends place.

- And by friend you mean Lanre? - (Sucks teeth)

- Sis, everything is not about a man... - Umhmn...

Please...

(Both laugh)

I'm going to Sandra's place.

- You are going to Sandra's place. - Yeah...

My course mate.

As her family is rich...

Let me go and see how they can help my life.

Maybe they will just get me one job...

Because my certificate...

I can only sell Akara with it.

I've told you,

You are going to be fine.

I see no reason why you are not going to get a job.

And if for whatever reason,

Peradventure...

You don't get a job... I'll help you.

You know I told you that I will give my life for you...

...if I was ever presented the opportunity...

- You know that? - I know.

And it's not because you said it,

- It's because I've seen you do it. - Hmm (Chuckles).

Oh by the way, I erm...

...sent your updated CV to your mail this morning...

- (Roselyn Groans) - I worked on it overnight.

We are going to hunt for this jobs, together.

(Exclaims) (Chuckles)

- Be my Sugar Mummy! - Come on get out! (Laughs)

- I don't want to work. - You must work.

- I don't want to work. - You are going to work.

- I will go now. - No! (Both laughs)

You are stunning.

- I know. - Hmm.

(Clinks glasses)

(Sighs)

What's wrong?

Hey...

You know you can tell me anything right?

Well...

I'm just worried.

I'm a graduate.

And I don't know if...

- I can work, get a job with that... - (Lanre groans)

...grade I have.

What are you talking about Roselyn?

What you--

You graduated what?

- Less than a week ago? - So?

You don't have to worry yourself about that.

...in fact you shouldn't be thinking about it.

But now that we're talking about it...

Thanks for reminding me.

Reminding you about what?

(Lanre) Here.

It's an exchange program for IRPM graduates...

...who are looking to further their education.

How am I going to afford that...

- Where will I see the money? - Hmm...

- First I have to buy tickets. - Um-hmm...

- Then visa? - - Um-hmm...

- The fees? - - Um-hmm...

Where am I going to see the money?

Well, I have some money saved up.

I can sponsor you but then...

...you'll have to pay me back when you start working.

How about that?

Are you serious?

Umhmn...

I am.

I mean get a fancy degree,

Spice up your portfolio...

- Lanre stop. - (Lanre) I'm serious.

- Are you serious? - I am.

- Employers will rush you. - (Sighs)

(Roselyn sobs) (Lanre chuckles)

- (Lanre chuckles) Um. - (Roselyn sobs)

So can we take out the negative vibe,

- and bring back positive vibe? - (Roselyn Chuckles)

(Roselyn V.O.) The application process was smooth and hassle free.

(Roselyn V.O.) Evelyn was happy for me.

(Roselyn V.O.) Finally,

(Roselyn V.O.) Her sister who seemed to have a bleak future,

(Roselyn V.O.) ...has some hope.

(Happy tone)

(Door opens, suitcase thuds)

(Door creaks close)

(Roselyn V.O.) Just like the old days.

Daddy.

Hi.

- Hi Daddy? - Roselyn?

- (Sobs) Hi Daddy? - Roselyn?

(Sobbing)

- (Chuckles) - So good to see you.

- How are you? - Happy.

- I'm really happy. - (Mr Adigwe) Welcome.

- Thank you. - (Mr Adigwe) Welcome.

- Where's Evelyn? - (Sigh)

Interview.

Hopefully they will take her this time.

- It's that bad? - Er, plus erm...

...heartbreak...

(Stammers)

I didn't know she broke up with her boyfriend...

(Inhales and exhales)

Ha (Wry chuckle)

Life.

Well I just can wait to see her.

- You're a good sister. - I learnt from the best.

- (Chuckles) I'm so proud of you.

Very, very proud of you.

(Mr Adigwe) So proud.

(Evelyn) Daddy it was a waste o.

Thank you. Sis?

(Screams) Oh my god!

Oh! (Excited scream)

(whimpers, laughs in excitement)

Oh my baby! (Both laugh)

- Aww, Hi? - Hi.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming!

I would have prepared your favorite!

(Laughs) I couldn't miss that reaction.

(Both laugh)

Plus, you can cook me whatever you want,

whenever you're ready.

What do you mean?

- Uhmm, is this not just a visit? - No it's not, look...

- (Evelyn chuckles), - (Mr Adigwe) Go ahead, go ahead.

So.

- Yes, yes.. - I got a job in Lagos...

And I decided not to stay back to work for a few years...

- ...like I said I would. - You got a job, aww...

And I accepted it. (Chuckles)

Oh Baby!

(Chuckle) Lanre was so happy when I told him.

- Lanre? - When he found out, yes.

What, he knows about this?

Yeah. You're the only one that I wanted to surprise...

Just you (Laughs)

Can you imagine...

Aww..

- I'm so happy for you... - I missed you.

- Thank you. - I missed you too.

- How are you. - Hmn...

- Your interview, how was it? - (Sighs)

Okay, so you know what's going to happen?

You're going to give me your CV...

And I'm going to give it to as many people as I can.

- You will do that? - (Roselyn V.O.) Life was beyond good.

(Evelyn whimpering) Thank you. (Roselyn V.O.) Daddy seemed to be recovering...

(Roselyn V.O.) I had a well paying job and a super wonderful boyfriend.

(Roselyn V.O.) I should have known things were-- (Both giggling)

(Roselyn V.O.) too good to be true.

(Roselyn) Wow...

(Roselyn) Babe this is beautiful...

- (Gushes) Wow baby. - Oh my goodness.

- You are so beautiful. - Thank you.

Baby this is gorgeous.

- Roselyn? - Yeah?

My heart can no longer take it...

All my life...

You've never been afraid to let me know exactly how you feel about me...

- When I'm being annoying, - hm..

When I'm being a douche-bag...

When I'm being a good boy...

You always let me know...

And when you say that you love me...

You mean it.

And you�ve shown me over and over again.

I have seen it.

And that's why I would rather not have any other person...

...stand by my side...

...to let me know when I err...

...and to drown me in her love.

Roselyn Adigwe...

My Bugs-Bunny...

Please be my wife.

- Yes? - Of course.

(Chuckles)

(both laughing)

Well you can come out now, she said yes.

(Evelyn) She did?

- (Screams) - Sis!

- (Lanre chuckles) - oh, so beautiful.

Oh look at that!

Wait, you two planned this?

- Erm, yes. - Yes we did.

(Chuckles)

(Evelyn) Aww, my Baby...(Both laugh)

I'm so happy for you.

- Oh it's so beautiful. - I know.

Baby...

(Roselyn V.O.) Lanre made me very happy.

(Roselyn V.O.) He loved me like I was an extension of himself.

(Roselyn V.O.) Our relationship before marriage was beautiful,

(Roselyn V.O.) the first years of marriage were perfect.

(All laugh)

- I love you. - (Evelyn) Love you too...

- (Lanre laughing) you are stronger? - (Evelyn) Yes.

- (Roselyn Screams) - Do you see?

(Both playful, laughing)

- (Lanre) What did-- did I hear- - Stop stop..

(Roselyn V.O.) We gave each other our all;

(Roselyn V.O.) spirit, soul and body.

(Roselyn V.O.) If time could be frozen and relived, (Both laughing in the background)

(Roselyn V.O.) ...those are the years I would freeze.

You are crazy.

- Oh Jesus. - That's why you married me, isn't it?

- I Don't know (Chuckles) - Umhm...

- There you go. - Somebody cannot even play with you.

- Somebody can not play with you? - (Chuckles)

Umn?

(Kissing and moaning)

Happy third year anniversary baby.

- It's been three years. - Um...

and I still don�t hate you.

- Hate me? - Umhmn...

- (Chuckling) You can never hate me. - I know.

You promised to love me for the rest of your life.

- I know. - Um?

- I love you. - (Roselyn mouths) I love you.

- Keep it up. - (Laughs)

Hm...

I'm ready.

We talked about waiting for three years...

- Um-hm... - So...

I am ready.

Let's do it.

Really?

Like, this do it, do it?

Um-hm...

Yay!

Cup please?

- You have no patience do you? (Giggles) - No patience Baby,

Let...

...us...

Do it.(Kissing sounds)

- Baby? - Yeah?

- (Phone ringing, giggles) Wait, wait.. - What?

- My Phone... - Your phone will be alright.

(Phone ringing) No, no!

Your phone will be alright.

- No. No.no.no... - Babe...

- Don't pick it up. - Babe, it might be important,

- Do not pick it up. - Stop, two seconds...

- (Sighs) - One second Babe.

Urgh...

(Clears throat) Hello?

What is it this time?

(Roselyn V.O.) Perhaps, I should have listened to Lanre.

(Lanre) Roselyn?

(Roselyn V.O.) Perhaps I should have preserved my joy.

(Roselyn V.O.) ...for just one more moment.

- Babe? - (Melancholic tone)

(Melancholic tone)

(Sniffles)

(Exhales)

He said he was proud of me.

I'm just glad that he didn't die...

...disappointed in me still.

...for all the years of...

...my childish and stupid things I did.

(Sniveling) It's alright.

You didn't know any better.

Sis...

You can't live here anymore,

(Sobs)

I have nowhere else to go.

(Snivels, wry chuckle)

Especially on a teacher's salary...

I'm sorry you got me the job and I should--

Stop.

- Just stop. - (Sobs)

I understand.

And it's okay.

(Whimpers)

Dad is gone Sis...

(Whimpers)

I don't want you to live here and I will not allow it.

(Evelyn Sobs)

I appreciate the concern.

I already made some calls...

We will get you an apartment.

Rose,

I'm fine here.

- I'm fine here. - Evelyn?

- Thank you. - Evelyn stop.

- I see you. - (Sobs)

I see what you're going through.

No one deserves to go through that...

Especially you.

(Sobs)

- It will all work out. - Yes it will.

For sure.

But what if this is how?

With your little sister...

...helping you.

Your little sister that you gave...

...all your life to.

- (Sobs) - Um?

- Allow me. - (Whimpers)

Oh...

(Sobs) Rose--

Please...

Please Sis..

- Allow me... - (Sobs) Oh Rose.

(Whispers) Please.

Hey,

What's going on?

Is anything the matter?

Why aren't you worried?

Worried(Chuckles)

- What should I be worried about? - Babe?

You know we've been trying to get pregnant for over one year...

- (sighs) - And still hasn't happened...

- And you're not even concerned. - Roselyn...

Listen...

There's nothing to be worried about...

Okay?

- It will happen when the time is right. - Oh?

- When my eggs are gone? - Oh my go--

- When my womb has shriveled? - (Chuckles)

- You know you ate been dramatic right? - I'm been dramatic?

- Yes. Babe I'm sure that-- - No, no.

Uhn-um.

You're not sure of anything.

...and neither am I.

So please Babe...

We need to go and see a specialist...

...so we can know what is wrong.

(Sighs)

Please...

Okay.

- Thank you. - Is that all?

Are you going to smile now?

Come on, normal smile.

Come on, let it go.

- Let it go. (Chuckles) - It's not funny.

- That's a smile. - Serious.

(Door closes)

(chair squeaks, Exhales)

(Doctor) Okay.

So the test result show that there is absolutely nothing...

...wrong with either of you.

Your eggs are in good health...

...and so are your swimmers Mr Shabba.

So I would just advice you to have a little patience please.

Please.

(Roselyn V.O.) Keep trying.

Keep hoping.

It will happen.

Those were the words from the first...

second,

third,

...and fourth opinion that we sought out.

Those words infuriated and irritated me.

Insensitive words.

What have we been doing...

if not trying and hoping.

And then one of the doctors suggested...

...adoption...

...or surrogacy.

But I said...

I..

Roselyn Adigwe Shabba...

...will carry my children.

If truly I was okay.

I will carry my children.

(Clears throat)

Hi Baby...

Ahn-ahn.

Hey...

Hey my Love.

What's going on.

Okay?

- (sobbing) - Oh Baby...

- (Sobs) - What's wrong.

(Clears throat) What's the matter?

(Sobbing)

- (Roselyn sniffles) - Oh Baby...

(In Igbo) Sorry. What's wrong?

It's our 5th year anniversary tomorrow and...

Congratulations.

I don't understand, you should happy?

I'm just filled with emotions.

It hasn't happened.

Alright.

So?

I hear that anxiety doesn�t help the situation.

So you need to calm down, okay?

- Is Lanre making a fuss? - No.

Because if he is, I will give him a piece of my mind!

He's not.

He�s been amazing actually...

It's his Mum.

She�s--

She's been dropping hints.

And er-- It was subtle initially...

...but today she said it plain and clear.

"When are you going to give me a grandchild?"

Hm..

Hey God.

(Sighs) Well she�s your mother in-law,

And it's only natural for her to be concerned.

Hmn?

It's like I am doing something wrong. You know...

You need to have heard her over the phone.

Look, I know that woman loves you. Okay Rose...

I know she does.

Yeah?

But she's human.

And you know people in that generation...

They are always...

...thinking about the grand children they are going to give to them.

You saying this because you're not in my shoes.

(Exhales)

(Sniffles)

Rose?

Rose look at me...

I'm older than you.

I have no husband of my own.

No children.

That's it.

And not to say I'm ungrateful for the job you helped me secure...

but I never saw myself becoming a teacher.

Me?

A teacher?

(Evelyn scoffs)

Honestly this is not the life I envisioned for myself.

So...

If you ask me...

I'd say my shoes are definitely filled with

...pins and needles.

I�m sorry. I--

- -just don't understand it...

Life is filled with challenges Rose...

We can't coast through life without challenges.

And this is your challenge,

But frankly if you ask me,

I'll say you're not handling it well.

No look at me...

In spite of everything...

I'm still standing.

I'm still here.

We have different levels of fortitude.

Different levels Evelyn.

I don't know that I can...

..handle this.

You can and you will.

You are stronger than you think.

And I know my nieces--

My little nieces and nephews...

..will be coming anytime soon.

Amen.

- I hope so. - I know so.

Just breath, okay?

Just breath.

I love you.

- Thank you mummy, Small mummy. - (Chuckles)

It's you and me against the world. Okay?

It's you and me.

? Just the two of us ?

? We can make it if we try ?

? Just the two of us ?

(Roselyn V.O.) When Doctors failed to deliver the results I wanted.

(Roselyn V.O.) I convinced myself that Doctors don't know all things,

(Roselyn V.O.) ..and sometimes the answers we seek are in nature.

Why does this smell so bad?

It's testament to it's potency.

Argh.

Urgh.

No Babe, no, no...

I'm sorry you can't have that.

For what?

It smells--

Babe? Hey! Hey! Hey!

- You absolutely can't drink this. - Lanre,

Listen, this is a very, very nutritious mix.

All the nutrients to enhance conception...

Have all been blended and packaged in that thing...

- By a traditional specialist. - I don't care Roselyn.

What is this?

Do you even know what was blended into this?

How is it that you trust herbalist over actual medical doctors?

- Why are you doing this? - Because nothing has worked.

- (Sighs) - Not even IVF...

And this is the nutrient the baby and I need.

I know it works, you know why?

Because three women have used this and they have actually gotten pregnant.

Roselyn can you just stop!

Stop! Stop! Roselyn!

Roselyn!

- Lanre, what is wrong with you? - Can you just stop?

Okay?

- You don't understand just give it to me. - No, no, no! Stop!

Roselyn...

what I don't understand is why you are trying to hurt yourself.

All because you want to get pregnant.

I'm not going to let you do that, I'm sorry.

You are not going to drink this...

Not now, not ever again.

- Lanre? Lanre just-- - I'm sorry..

That is the end of our conversation.

Sorry...

But I can not let you hurt yourself...

(Roselyn V.O.) I resorted to consulting local nurses.

(Roselyn V.O.) They gave me questionable herbs,

Pills...

..and concoctions.

(Roselyn V.O.) They also dictated the exact moments...

(Roselyn V.O.) I should make love to my husband.

- (Roselyn) You're late. - Babe I'm sorry.

- I tried. - We don't have anymore time.

- I know, I know... - Kneel.

(Indistinct)

- Just take it off. - Okay, okay...

Wait wait, wait, wait! Hold on, hold on.

- Can you just take it off? - Wait, don't hurt yourself...

(Panting) Quickly, quickly!

(Both grunting)

- Are you okay? - (Grounds out) I'm okay, just do it!

(Both panting and grunting)

I am sorry.

How is any of this your fault, Roselyn?

This is you and I.

Not you and yourself.

Okay?

I just want us to have a baby..

- Hmn.. - Your mum too.

I understand...

We will.

I love you.

I love you too.

(Exhales)

(Theme Song_ Roses & Ivy By Inioluwa Gem ) ? Oh my God, I feel the pain ?

? And nothing�s ever gonna be the same ?

? What did she want and what did she say? ?

? Now that everything we have has gone on down the drain ?

? Ocean eyes ?

? The tears that I cry and it�s all that I can see ?

? I�m cutting ties ?

? To this beautiful garden of Roses and Ivy ?

? Roses and Ivy ? ? So not fair ?

? So not fair to start again ?

? Oh I fear ?

? Oh I fear I�ll hurt again ?

? So not fair to start again ?

? Oh I fear ?

? Oh I fear I�ll hurt again ?

(Theme Song_ Roses & Ivy By Inioluwa Gem )

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