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"Episode Fourteen"

"Episode Fourteen"

"Guest Star Actor Amr Wahba"

This is a disaster

This is a disaster

Yes

Finally, Omar has grown up a bit, and we were starting to feel at ease

-Are we going through all of this again? -No, no, no

-Are we going through all of this again? -No, no, no

-I can't even imagine it -Me neither

-I can't even imagine it -Me neither

And I was finally losing weight, my clothes were starting to fit me

-Your clothes? -Yes

Is that all that matters to you?

Is that all that matters to you?

Why are you acting like it's no big deal?

As if it's just the second or third or even fourth child

As if it's just the second or third or even fourth child

It's the ninth, Leila, the ninth!

Don't you realize the size of the catastrophe you've put us in?

I did this? As if I did it alone?

I did this? As if I did it alone?

-So, it's my fault? -Yes, whose fault is it then?

Explain it to me, because I need to understand

Explain it to me, because I need to understand

So many women around the world manage this just fine

They have one, two, not even three kids

They have one, two, not even three kids

Not eight

-Are you seriously arguing with me, Ahmed? -What else am I supposed to do?

-Are you seriously arguing with me, Ahmed? -What else am I supposed to do?

-What do you expect me to do? -There're so many things you should do

We should sit down and talk together, be surprised together

We should sit down and talk together, be surprised together

Figure it out together, decide how to tell the kids

-You actually want to announce it? -No, I'm not supposed to announce it

I'm supposed to hide it?

I'm supposed to hide it?

Seems like you enjoy this whole "lots of kids" thing

And you don’t realize that when this baby arrives,

And you don’t realize that when this baby arrives,

it will turn our lives upside down

It's already done, Ahmed And I was so shocked like you are

Sorry, how were you shocked like me?

Sorry, how were you shocked like me?

How were you as shocked as me?

Is it my responsibility to monitor you and check what you're taking or not taking?

Is it my responsibility to monitor you and check what you're taking or not taking?

We're barely getting by as it is

We're barely getting by as it is

Listen, I’m not remotely prepared to even see a glimpse of a baby

Let alone have one

That girl, Amina Yazbek, is whose sister? Sherif Yazbek, our pro player in Turkey

That girl, Amina Yazbek, is whose sister? Sherif Yazbek, our pro player in Turkey

Surprised, aren’t you? Captain Sherif, why don’t you keep your sister in check?

Surprised, aren’t you? Captain Sherif, why don’t you keep your sister in check?

Or did you go pro and leave your sister to go astray?

Pathetic

-No one will see this video, Amina -How so?

Do you know how many followers he has?

Here, listen to Sherif yourself Here

Here, listen to Sherif yourself Here

I’m really sorry, Sherif I don’t know how he found out you're my brother

I’ve deactivated all my social media

I’ve deactivated all my social media

Why? Screw him and everyone like him. You didn’t do anything wrong

If only everyone was like you, Sincere and responsible

If only everyone was like you, Sincere and responsible

-Instead of this nonsense -You don’t understand, Sherif

They’ve got all the party videos

Amina, it’ll blow over in two days It’s fine

Amina, it’ll blow over in two days It’s fine

Mom was right. Nothing disappears from the internet

-No, no -Farah, get out, Farah!

No, Farid, let me hide here, I’m playing hide and seek with Hassan and Hussein

-Sorry, this isn't the time -But I have to hide

-Sorry, this isn't the time -But I have to hide

-Now is not the time -I really don’t know what to do, Sherif

It’s okay

-Did you all hide? -Not yet

-Did you all hide? -Not yet

-Did you all hide? -Not yet

Yes, Auntie, No, I’ll explain when I get there

I can’t explain over the phone. Alright, I’m coming now Goodbye

I can’t explain over the phone. Alright, I’m coming now Goodbye

It’s fine, I swear it doesn’t matter to me. Listen

The coach put me in the lineup for tomorrow’s match

The coach put me in the lineup for tomorrow’s match

No way I’d let something trivial like this distract me

Great, awesome, amazing I mean, everything’s fine

Great, awesome, amazing I mean, everything’s fine

-It’s Salma -Salma? My Salma?

-Yes -Pass me the phone then Hello?

-Yes -Pass me the phone then Hello?

-Fred, why aren’t you answering me? -Hey, how are you?

Sorry, I was talking to Sherif on my phone

-Open the door and see what I found! -Go open the door for her

-Open the door and see what I found! -Go open the door for her

-Come on, Fred! -Hurry up!

Open up! Farida, open the door!

Open up! Farida, open the door!

-What’s going on? -What’s happening?

-Look, look, look! -What is it?

-Someone has COVID! -COVID?!

-Someone has COVID! -COVID?!

Give me that! Give it to me!

-This isn’t a COVID test -Stop guessing and hand it over!

-Leila is pregnant! -What?!

-Pregnant?! -Who’s pregnant?!

I just found out that Leila is pregnant!

Hooray!

-Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! -Two lines? Does that mean she’s pregnant?

-Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! -Two lines? Does that mean she’s pregnant?

-Somebody talk to me, guys! -This is too much No way!

-Somebody talk to me, guys! -This is too much No way!

-Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! -No, no, no!

-Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! -No, no, no!

-This is way too much! -Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

-This is way too much! -Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

Seriously, Leila?! This is crazy! Haven’t you heard of family planning?

Seriously, Leila?! This is crazy! Haven’t you heard of family planning?

Haven't you seen those awareness campaigns?

Did you come here to lecture me or help me? Isn’t it enough what Ahmed put me through?

Did you come here to lecture me or help me? Isn’t it enough what Ahmed put me through?

What did he do? He’s right, he’s living in a circus!

I don’t know how this man gets any rest or even goes to work!

I don’t know how this man gets any rest or even goes to work!

Oh really? He’s in a circus, and I’m in a massage parlor?

-Sorry, I struggle with the kids more than him -Yeah, right

-Sorry, I struggle with the kids more than him -Yeah, right

Okay, if you struggle with the kids so much, why didn’t you take precautions?

-I’m leaving -Sit Leila, your mother-in-law didn’t mean it

-She’s just joking -I swear, Fawzia

-She’s just joking -I swear, Fawzia

If you tell her to outdo him by having more kids

-Then I’m the one leaving! -Oh really? Where to?

-This is your home, sweetheart -Exactly

-This is your home, sweetheart -Exactly

Besides, why not have more? She earns well, so why not have another baby?

-Babies come with their own blessings -I have no idea what you're talking about!

-What’s done is done -Thank you

-What’s done is done -Thank you

-What should I do now? Swallow it?! -No, get an abortion

-What?! -God forbid! May He protect us from that!

You’ll end up in hell like this! They’ll throw you straight in!

-And what now with your mother-in-law? -No, she’s right, Hayat

-And what now with your mother-in-law? -No, she’s right, Hayat

How can she get an abortion? That’s extremely dangerous!

And do you even know where those things happen? In shady back-alley clinics!

And do you even know where those things happen? In shady back-alley clinics!

No abortion, and by the way, she’s not the only one responsible

No abortion, and by the way, she’s not the only one responsible

-Ahmed is just as responsible -Exactly!

Sorry, Leila, but number 9 just sounds a bit… excessive to me

Sorry, Leila, but number 9 just sounds a bit… excessive to me

-I don’t know what to say -Don’t say anything

Just say congratulations and tell her to go see the doctor for a check-up

Just say congratulations and tell her to go see the doctor for a check-up

-That’s all there is to it -Where are you going?

I have an important meeting

I have an important meeting

-Relax, relax. Bye! -Take care

-Goodbye -Nine kids?!

No, no, no I can’t handle this!

No, no, no I can’t handle this!

Let’s move to grandpa’s farm and leave them with the new baby

And leave Dad and Leila like that? What do you mean?

And leave Dad and Leila like that? What do you mean?

Don't worry, just keep the baby in the room

I can't believe it! How could they not think about us? Guys, are we a football team?

I can't believe it! How could they not think about us? Guys, are we a football team?

I don't know, but I don’t want any more kids, no

-What are you doing? -Calling Sherif

-What are you doing? Huh? -No, no!

He has a game tomorrow, leave him out of this

-Leave him out of this -Do you two even realize what's happening?

-Leave him out of this -Do you two even realize what's happening?

There's a new baby here!

-Are you upset, Leila? -No, no, I'm not upset

-Are you upset, Leila? -No, no, I'm not upset

On the contrary, I feel relieved

-I thought there was going to be another baby -No, thank God, that didn’t happen

-I thought there was going to be another baby -No, thank God, that didn’t happen

What do you mean another baby? This is the sixth one! Leila, are you serious?

What do you mean another baby? This is the sixth one! Leila, are you serious?

No, there are five, and that’s good enough Almighty God, God bless

So, what do we do now? I don’t get it

So, what do we do now? I don’t get it

Nothing, just get a 4D ultrasound and send it to me

Nothing, just get a 4D ultrasound and send it to me

Then come by on Sunday, we'll do the procedure, and you’ll be out the same day

-So, there's nothing to worry about? -Nothing at all, don’t stress

-So, there's nothing to worry about? -Nothing at all, don’t stress

-Alright, thank you, doctor -Here you go

-Thanks, see you on Sunday, God willing -God willing

-Thanks, see you on Sunday, God willing -God willing

-Goodbye -Goodbye

Are you serious?

-Does it look like I’m joking? -No, but…

I just want to understand, did you two think since Sherif left,

I just want to understand, did you two think since Sherif left,

you’d replace him with a baby?

That there was an empty spot to fill? I don’t get it

Don't make me laugh at you, and walk away from you

No, that’s not what I meant, but. What difference does it make to you?

No, that’s not what I meant, but. What difference does it make to you?

Eight, nine, ten? It’s like a carnival. Your place is always crowded, it’s amazing

Eight, nine, ten? It’s like a carnival. Your place is always crowded, it’s amazing

Sit down, sit down, I’m just kidding Relax

-Can I say something? -Go ahead

Listen, Ahmed, your life is a mess, but in a great way

Listen, Ahmed, your life is a mess, but in a great way

Honestly, it’s beautiful

I swear, it’s wonderful

Are you seriously upset because your house is full of noise and kids?

Are you seriously upset because your house is full of noise and kids?

You know

You know

Every day, I delay going home so that I don’t have to be alone

So that I don’t sit there by myself

So that I don’t sit there by myself

And when I’m alone, my mind just replays conversations

And when I’m alone, my mind just replays conversations

Back when I was at home with the kids,

all the chaos and playing with them exhausted me

all the chaos and playing with them exhausted me

I just wanted to sleep from exhaustion

I used to wonder when I'd finally get some peace and quiet, just by myself

I used to wonder when I'd finally get some peace and quiet, just by myself

Now, I have the quiet

But I can’t sleep

But I can’t sleep

Be grateful for what you have

I came here to vent, not to carry your burdens too

That wasn’t my intention

That wasn’t my intention

I just want you to appreciate the blessing you have

I do, Tarek, I really do

I do, Tarek, I really do

My love

-What’s this? -I sold my old apartment

and here’s the money to pay off all the overdue installments

and here’s the money to pay off all the overdue installments

No, Faten, I’m sorry I can’t accept this

No, Faten, I’m sorry I can’t accept this

-I won’t take this money -Baby, what do you mean you won’t take it?

It’s already sold Do you have a better solution to get us out of this mess?

It’s already sold Do you have a better solution to get us out of this mess?

I swear, I’ve been searching non-stop

I swear, I’ve been searching non-stop

But I don’t want anyone else to suffer for my decisions

It’s not your job to fix my problems or sell your property for me

It’s not your job to fix my problems or sell your property for me

First of all, I’m not just "anyone" Second

First of all, I’m not just "anyone" Second

This isn’t just for you, it’s for both of us

I am not willing to lose this farm, Taymour

I am not willing to lose this farm, Taymour

Every place here now holds memories for me, and then

I can't see you like this and just stand by doing nothing

I can't see you like this and just stand by doing nothing

I don't know what to say to you, but I don't want the solution to be this way

This is part of the solution, but the final solution

This is part of the solution, but the final solution

is to gather all the partners, talk to them, inform them about the difficult situation

we are in, and then start thinking about the decisions we should make

we are in, and then start thinking about the decisions we should make

to solve this issue

Taymour, we are family. Family!

-Yes, we are family -My love

-Yes, we are family -My love

What do you think of this, Molly?

-It's good -No

-That setup is better -Both are actually great

-That setup is better -Both are actually great

But this one would need a tent to match the picture exactly

I don't think so, and besides, the weather is great and doesn't need a tent

Spending money on a tent would be pointless

Spending money on a tent would be pointless

No, why do you say that?

On the contrary, you should see what you love, and we'll do it. What's the problem?

On the contrary, you should see what you love, and we'll do it. What's the problem?

I just want the simplest thing

I mean, I want something easy I don't want any details or complications

I mean, I want something easy I don't want any details or complications

I just want the day to pass, I mean

-I have a great idea! -What?

What do you think about holding the wedding at the mosque?

What do you think about holding the wedding at the mosque?

And you could even give your father power of attorney and skip the day

And you could even give your father power of attorney and skip the day

-And just relax at home, really -I didn’t mean that, I swear I didn't mean it

It's just that I feel

It's just that I feel

I feel extremely anxious, there are so many choices, and I don’t know anything

I don’t know what to choose I just want to go with the simplest thing and keep it easy

I don’t know what to choose I just want to go with the simplest thing and keep it easy

I mean, I don't want it to be complicated

Do you want to tell me something, Molly?

I’m telling you, I feel anxious about the number of choices

I’m telling you, I feel anxious about the number of choices

And I don’t know what to pick, I just want

I just want it to look simple, that's all

-Do you want to continue? -Yes, show me the previous picture

-Who is it? Is it him? -He’s at the door, yes

-Who is it? Is it him? -He’s at the door, yes

-You stay here, I’ll open the door for him -Okay

-How are you, Aunt? -Praise be to God

Sorry, I apologize, but I had an appointment with Badra and she’s not answering

Sorry, I apologize, but I had an appointment with Badra and she’s not answering

Really? Anyway, she’s here I’ll let her know

Really? Anyway, she’s here I’ll let her know

She shut the door in his face

-Show me your skills then -What should I do?

-Show me your skills then -What should I do?

I'll tell you It’s important that he comes to the farm today

I'll tell you It’s important that he comes to the farm today

without realizing that you know anything Otherwise, he might run

-and we won’t be able to catch him, right? -Yes

-and we won’t be able to catch him, right? -Yes

-Go on, show me your skills, beautiful -You’ll see what I’ll do

-I’ll set the perfect trap for him -Okay

-I’ll set the perfect trap for him -Okay

-Just like we planned -I hope God helps us against him

Go on now

Hello, haven’t you gotten dressed yet? Didn’t we agree to have lunch outside?

Hello, haven’t you gotten dressed yet? Didn’t we agree to have lunch outside?

I can't go out for lunch

And my mother wanted you to come to the farm to meet my uncles

And my mother wanted you to come to the farm to meet my uncles

Yes, I’ll meet your uncles on another day that we arrange

Yes, I’ll meet your uncles on another day that we arrange

But I wanted us to have lunch and take you to the furniture store

-to start picking things out -No, my love

My mother said that until things become official

My mother said that until things become official

-we can't go anywhere together -What is this?

-we can't go anywhere together -What is this?

Isn’t this an outdated thing?

I can't go anywhere with you

And we won’t take pictures or anything until you officially propose to me

And we won’t take pictures or anything until you officially propose to me

Let’s go to that store and talk on the way

Let’s go to that store and talk on the way

Sorry, really, I swear I can't

You need to meet my uncles

Goodbye

Badra, can we visit them and then go to the store?

Well done, you treated him like we do with dough, you know dough? Like this

Well done, you treated him like we do with dough, you know dough? Like this

Come in

Sorry, I didn't find anyone outside so

I thought I'd knock on the door

-What is it, Farida? Did something happen? -No, nothing happened, I just

-What is it, Farida? Did something happen? -No, nothing happened, I just

wanted to talk to you for a bit

But if you’re busy, no problem, we can schedule another time

But if you’re busy, no problem, we can schedule another time

Here you go, I have some time before the meeting

Saif, I…

I came because I really want to apologize to you

You were right about everything you said about Ali

You were right about everything you said about Ali

He's not a good person at all

-I know that -Yes, but I didn’t know

-I know that -Yes, but I didn’t know

I know you told me, but I didn’t believe you

I was naïve

When I think about it, I ask myself: What nonsense is this? How did I not notice?

When I think about it, I ask myself: What nonsense is this? How did I not notice?

It was so obvious

It's okay

It's okay

What matters is that you realized it before he dragged you into anything

Saif, can you not talk to me in that tone?

Saif, can you not talk to me in that tone?

What tone?

I mean, I don't know

Like you don’t know me

-Or like you don’t care about me or something -What do you mean?

-Or like you don’t care about me or something -What do you mean?

If I didn’t care about you, would I have taken you from the party and brought you home?

No

Listen, Farida, one day, I walked into your house and shook hands with your father

Listen, Farida, one day, I walked into your house and shook hands with your father

But it wasn’t meant to be for us

That doesn’t mean I don’t worry about you or care about you. That's not true

You're just like my sister Sara now, and I care about you even more. I always will

And I’m here if you ever need me, for anything, okay?

Yes, yes, that’s true

Yes, yes, that’s true

Alright, thank you so much, Saif, I’ll go now so you won’t be late for your meeting

Alright, thank you so much, Saif, I’ll go now so you won’t be late for your meeting

Yes, here? I’ll tell my dad Bye

Aunt Fawzia says that Badra and Fahmi have arrived

Aunt Fawzia says that Badra and Fahmi have arrived

-They're sitting with Uncle Mukhtar and Adel -Alright, I’ll go to them

-Are you coming? -Yes, of course, I’ll come with you

-Are you coming? -Yes, of course, I’ll come with you

-I hope no one messes up. Focus, Dad -Alright

Wait, Leila, hold on

Alright, you go ahead, Taymour. This isn’t right. These people are our guests

Alright, you go ahead, Taymour. This isn’t right. These people are our guests

-You go ahead, we’ll join you shortly -Faten, this isn’t the time

-I just need a quick word with her -Alright

-I just need a quick word with her -Alright

Let’s go, I have a feeling they might mess up

Sweetheart, they won’t mess up, God willing I just want you to take it easy these days

Sweetheart, they won’t mess up, God willing I just want you to take it easy these days

In my opinion, you should go ahead with the procedure as soon as possible

In my opinion, you should go ahead with the procedure as soon as possible

Don’t worry, I met the doctor, he said it’s a simple procedure

-Isn't it simple? -Yes, of course, it is

I’m worried too, not just your father

I’m worried too, not just your father

By the way, you’re not just Taymour’s daughter

-I know that, Faten -Sweetheart

-Love, let’s go -Let’s go. Hopefully, no one will mess up

It’s okay, Amina, don’t let anything haunt you or any mistake hold you back

It’s okay, Amina, don’t let anything haunt you or any mistake hold you back

You’ve already learned your lesson And who is he to judge you?

You’ve already learned your lesson And who is he to judge you?

Sweetheart, these people are ignorant, jealous of you and your awareness

No, guys, you don’t understand

No, guys, you don’t understand

It's an old video; People learned that Sherif is my brother, and now they’ll cause him trouble

You know if that video airs on any show, Sherif could get into trouble

You know if that video airs on any show, Sherif could get into trouble

Why, sweetheart? What did you do?

Sweetheart, Amina, you were victim of a scam

And all those videos being shared are just people bullying you

And all those videos being shared are just people bullying you

I don’t want this to be brought up again, Dad

I did everything to make people forget, what else can I do? Should I disappear completely?

I did everything to make people forget, what else can I do? Should I disappear completely?

No, sweetheart, of course not. And don’t delete your accounts

No, sweetheart, of course not. And don’t delete your accounts

You could post another video to respond to these people

No, that would just put me back in the spotlight, and no one will spare me

No, that would just put me back in the spotlight, and no one will spare me

The problem isn’t me, it’s Sherif

He might not want to come back again, and I’ll never see my brother

Hold on, I’ll call you both back

-What did he say? -He said I’m like his sister, Sara

-What did he say? -He said I’m like his sister, Sara

-I’m happy to be here with you all today -Thank you

-I’m happy to be here with you all today -Thank you

I’d like to introduce you to Badra's family

Counselor Taymour Abu Al-Ezz

Counselor Taymour Abu Al-Ezz

-General Mukhtar Abdel Ghani -Hello

-General Mukhtar Abdel Ghani -Hello

Ambassador Adel Bek. Yes, Adel Bek Abdel-Ghani

-And I -Alright, Leila

-And I -Alright, Leila

-She is the mother of Badra’s sisters -Nice to meet you

-Nice to be here with you all today -Welcome, my son. Welcome

-Nice to be here with you all today -Welcome, my son. Welcome

Glad to have you here

So, you came today to ask for Badra’s hand in marriage, right?

So, you came today to ask for Badra’s hand in marriage, right?

Yes, if you’ll allow me

-Give me your ID, please -Excuse me?

Your ID, don’t you have one?

Excuse me, who are you?

Excuse me, who are you?

I am Counselor Mokhtar Abdel-Ghani, Leila’s father-in-law

-Yes, General -Leila, who is…

-Yes, General -Leila, who is…

-I’m Leila -Yes, of course, I got that

-Do you work in advertising? -Yes, I own an agency

-Do you work in advertising? -Yes, I own an agency

Yes, an agency

-What are you doing? -I'm verifying the identity

-What are you doing? -I'm verifying the identity

So, are all your ads full of deceit, or is Badra just your first scam project?

So, are all your ads full of deceit, or is Badra just your first scam project?

-What is this?! -Excuse me, what?

What did you just say?

What did you just say?

Do you realize that all the videos you make

are actually paid advertisements? Thought you should know

are actually paid advertisements? Thought you should know

What?! Oh my God! Fahmy, is this true?

Who do you think you are, buddy? You think she has no one to stand up for her?

Who do you think you are, buddy? You think she has no one to stand up for her?

-You make her work and take her money? -No one can scam us and get away with it

-Yeah, you can’t fool everyone -Exactly

We investigated the ads Badra unknowingly filmed for you

We investigated the ads Badra unknowingly filmed for you

and after a simple calculation, this is the amount you owe

What?! This never happened! Who even are you people?

What?! This never happened! Who even are you people?

-This is madness! -Watch your tone, kid

Or I’ll have my men arrest you immediately

Or I’ll have my men arrest you immediately

Yeah, and I already got a warrant for your arrest

-No need for violence -What?

-No need for violence -What?

-No need for violence -Yes, let’s keep it civil

No violence, alright? He’ll return the money he took in her name

No violence, alright? He’ll return the money he took in her name

-and we’ll let him walk free -That's right

-You’re all ganging up on me and extorting me! -Extorting you?!

-You’re all ganging up on me and extorting me! -Extorting you?!

Sweetheart, he wanted you to go back to dancing, so he could ride on your fame

-Just thought you should know -I’m in shock

-Just thought you should know -I’m in shock

You should be shocked. How are you handling this?

-Badra, let’s get out of here -Shame on you

-Badra, let’s get out of here -Shame on you

You’re not going anywhere until you pay back every penny you took

And I’ll put out a report on you, you might be wanted for other crimes

And I’ll put out a report on you, you might be wanted for other crimes

-No violence -Yes, no need for violence

-Let’s stay calm -Sir, this isn’t necessary

-No, he’s the General, and he’s the Counselor -He’s the General, and I’m the Counselor

-General and Counselor -No, he’s the General, not the Counselor

-The other one is the General -No, wait

-The other one is the General -No, wait

That’s not even his line! That’s Uncle Adel’s line!

-No, no, I got confused -Forget it, I can’t do this

-No, no, I got confused -Forget it, I can’t do this

Me neither. Get up, buddy, move!

-Who do you think you are? -This is the General, and this is the Counselor

-Who do you think you are? -This is the General, and this is the Counselor

That wasn’t even my line! I didn’t mess up

-Yes, yes, you’re right -I memorized it perfectly, I swear!

-Yes, yes, you’re right -I memorized it perfectly, I swear!

Every penny you took will be transferred, and I will personally verify it. Understood?

Every penny you took will be transferred, and I will personally verify it. Understood?

By the way, sir, everything that just happened was recorded

-If you want it broadcast, just say the word -Oh, we’re definitely broadcasting this, darling

-If you want it broadcast, just say the word -Oh, we’re definitely broadcasting this, darling

So that everyone sees his disgrace. Listen, we will get our daughter’s rights back

So that everyone sees his disgrace. Listen, we will get our daughter’s rights back

whether you like it or not

Or we’ll expose you in front of the whole world

Or we’ll expose you in front of the whole world

"My dear, if you ever need to ask,"

"just come and ask Mama"

"Who am I? I’m Mama"

"Who am I? I’m Mama"

"And who do you ask? Not Mama"

"Who am I, kids? I’m Mama"

"Who am I, kids? I’m Mama"

"And who do you ask? Not Mama"

"If someone ever upset you, you’d always run to call Mama"

"If someone ever upset you, you’d always run to call Mama"

"And who am I? I’m Papa"

"And who am I? I’m Papa"

-Mom is pregnant -What?

-Mom is pregnant -What?

-Mom is pregnant! -Please, have a girl this time!

-What are you even saying? -Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

-What are you even saying? -Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

-Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! -Enough, son!

-Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! -Enough, son!

Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

Mom is pregnant! Mom is pregnant!

-What’s going on? Why are you all following me? -We don’t even know what to say

-What’s going on? Why are you all following me? -We don’t even know what to say

Did you two even think about us? Do you think at all?

Watch your tone, Amina, don’t go back to your old ways

Watch your tone, Amina, don’t go back to your old ways

-Leila, Leila, is this for real? -Is this one of Farah’s pranks?

I hope it’s just a joke because we’re already too many here

Yeah, I really hope it’s a joke, we’re running out of space!

Yeah, I really hope it’s a joke, we’re running out of space!

-Seriously -Another baby? No way!

-This is getting ridiculous -Ridiculous? Hold on a second

-This is getting ridiculous -Ridiculous? Hold on a second

Why are you acting like you're suffering?

Like you’re crammed together like sardines or something?

Like you’re crammed together like sardines or something?

What’s the problem? Have you ever asked for something and not gotten it?

So it’s real, Leila?

-Leila, Leila, we look bad -We look bad?

I need to understand this What do you mean we look bad?

I need to understand this What do you mean we look bad?

And in front of whom, exactly?

And who gave you the right to stand in my way like this?

-Or you only ever think about yourselves? -No, I do think about it

-Or you only ever think about yourselves? -No, I do think about it

It’s not just our lives that will get complicated, there are too many of us now

-We’re overcrowding the country… the planet -Seriously?

-We’re overcrowding the country… the planet -Seriously?

Yes, stop making fun of the things I care about

I’ll stop making fun of what you love when you start respecting me

I’ll stop making fun of what you love when you start respecting me

Anyway, you can all relax There’s no baby

Happy now? Good Now get out of my room

Get out

Wait, what? What do you mean?

Why didn’t you tell me you were going to the doctor?

No reason, I was just trying to be like those responsible, sensible women…

No reason, I was just trying to be like those responsible, sensible women…

the ones who stop at two or three kids, you know them?

the ones who stop at two or three kids, you know them?

Leila, I’m sorry I really am

Leila, I’m sorry I really am

I know my reaction was harsh, but I truly am sorry

No, Ahmed, you’re not really sorry

You’re only apologizing now because you know I’m not pregnant

You’re only apologizing now because you know I’m not pregnant

If I had gone and heard the baby’s heartbeat and it was confirmed,

If I had gone and heard the baby’s heartbeat and it was confirmed,

you would have come back and continued the argument like nothing happened

You can’t blame me for being shocked about the sudden arrival of a new addition

You can’t blame me for being shocked about the sudden arrival of a new addition

No, I’m not blaming you for that

I’m blaming you for attacking me, for making it all my responsibility,

and for disappearing all day without even checking on me

and for disappearing all day without even checking on me

And this little gesture of comfort you’re giving me now

And this little gesture of comfort you’re giving me now

I actually needed it when you were yelling and judging me

I don’t need it now, Ahmed Thanks

Please, I just want to be alone

-Leila -Please, Ahmed, just leave me alone

Alright, alright

-Who is it? -It’s me, Molly

-Who is it? -It’s me, Molly

Come in

What is it?

What kind of question is that?

What kind of question is that?

Can’t I just come and talk to you?

Of course, but I just didn’t know you even knew where my room was

Of course, but I just didn’t know you even knew where my room was

You never invited me

You always push me away, in your own way

You always push me away, in your own way

Sorry, I didn’t make it easy for you to make up for 35 years in just a few months

Sorry, I didn’t make it easy for you to make up for 35 years in just a few months

-I’m not here to talk about that -Then why are you here?

-I came to save you from your own mistake -What do you mean?

-I came to save you from your own mistake -What do you mean?

Listen, Molly, Mansour is a kind, intelligent guy

He’s educated, and he loves you

And most importantly, you were the one who chose him

So there’s no logical reason to call off this wedding

So there’s no logical reason to call off this wedding

-I know that Why are you saying this? -Because I know you

-I know that Why are you saying this? -Because I know you

I know you’re trying to convince yourself

Telling yourself he’s a successful man, life will be easy with him

Telling yourself he’s a successful man, life will be easy with him

and that love will come with time

-Am I wrong? -What are you implying?

Is this an accusation I’m supposed to deny? What’s that supposed to mean?

If you marry someone you don’t love, you’ll try to make yourself happy

If you marry someone you don’t love, you’ll try to make yourself happy

You’ll keep trying until you give up

You’ll keep trying until you give up

And when that happens, you’ll have to admit you’ve become just like me

I’m telling you, save yourself the pain and walk away now

I’m telling you, save yourself the pain and walk away now

What are you saying? The wedding is in 3 days Mansour’s whole family is arriving tomorrow

Backing out now would be messy

Backing out now would be messy

But better now than later, when you’re a mother

with a child asking why you left her father

A child who won’t understand why staying was impossible

Did you ever love my mom?

She was the best woman in the world

She was the best woman in the world

I tried to love her

I tried everything, but I couldn’t

I tried everything, but I couldn’t

And in the end, when I knew staying was wrong, I had to leave

And in the end, when I knew staying was wrong, I had to leave

Even though, all this time, I carried the guilt

And when I finally decided to leave, neither you nor she forgave me

And when I finally decided to leave, neither you nor she forgave me

But I’m not like you I won’t do the same

But I’m not like you I won’t do the same

-I’m not getting married just to leave someone -You love Hussein Al-Shaair

-I’m not getting married just to leave someone -You love Hussein Al-Shaair

And he’s nothing like you or me

But I get it, I really do

But I get it, I really do

Because I’m in the same situation

Me too but I’ve learned to live with it

Me too but I’ve learned to live with it

I don’t get it. How is your situation like mine?

I don’t get it. How is your situation like mine?

-I… I love Fouzia -What?

-And I want to marry her -Aunt Fouzia? The one we know?

-And I want to marry her -Aunt Fouzia? The one we know?

Yes, and I say it with confidence, we understand each other

We are both whimsical, moody, and extreme

It’s genetics, my dear Abu Al-Ezz’s blood

It’s genetics, my dear Abu Al-Ezz’s blood

-But I don’t want to be like that -Don’t do something you’ll regret later

-But I don’t want to be like that -Don’t do something you’ll regret later

Just because you’re afraid of confrontation Don’t care about anyone, I’m with you

Do you really love Aunt Fawziya, or is this just an example?

Do you really love Aunt Fawziya, or is this just an example?

Thank God, Sherif, she wasn’t pregnant, and we thought we'd make you happy with us

Thank God, Sherif, she wasn’t pregnant, and we thought we'd make you happy with us

Thank God

But how did the test come out positive?

We don’t know. Farid is trying to find out about it

We don’t know. Farid is trying to find out about it

-Ask my mom, or Ahmad, or anyone -You don’t know, Sherif

-She can’t stand having us around -Yes, that’s true

-She can’t stand having us around -Yes, that’s true

-Is Leila taking any medication? -What medication are you talking about?

Tell me the truth, Sherif, have the videos spread online?

Tell me the truth, Sherif, have the videos spread online?

And even if they have, it doesn’t matter to me, I already told you that

I just want you to pray for me that the coach picks me tomorrow and I play well

I really hope so, and I hope you score a goal too

-Amina -What is it?

-Amina -What is it?

-Come here -What’s going on, guys?

Wait, Sherif, you know that Leila is always fighting with Farah, you know

What’s the matter?

-Cancer? -No, no, no

There are multiple possibilities, stop jumping to conclusions

There are multiple possibilities, stop jumping to conclusions

-Guys -Please, what are you saying?

-Guys -Please, what are you saying?

-Guys -Please, Amina

There are many possibilities

-Yes, Dad? -How are you, Leila?

-Yes, Dad? -How are you, Leila?

Are you okay?

Did Faten tell you something?

Did Faten tell you something?

-I was about to ask you the same thing -No, what do you mean? I don’t understand

It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter We need to sit down together tomorrow, Leila

It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter We need to sit down together tomorrow, Leila

Okay, I was planning to come by tomorrow anyway

Yes, but I wanted to tell you something before you come

Yes, but I wanted to tell you something before you come

The resort is going through major crises and problems, and I

The resort is going through major crises and problems, and I

-We’ll talk when you come tomorrow -Okay, I don’t understand anything

-We’ll talk when you come tomorrow -Okay, I don’t understand anything

But it’s okay, my dear

-I don’t want you to be mad at me -Why would I be mad at you, Dad?

-I don’t want you to be mad at me -Why would I be mad at you, Dad?

Nothing, there’s a chance we might have to shut the project down completely

Nothing, there’s a chance we might have to shut the project down completely

-What? Why? -Nothing, listen

It’s best if we talk tomorrow Good night, good night

It’s best if we talk tomorrow Good night, good night

Good night, my dear

What nonsense is this?

What nonsense is this?

I’m sorry

Why didn’t you tell me? Why did you let me call my family?

-You know my entire family is coming tomorrow? -Yes, I...

-You know my entire family is coming tomorrow? -Yes, I...

I just

You guys rushed me a lot

We’re sorry for making you rush

We’re sorry for making you rush

Sorry, but I need to understand, is the problem with the timing or with me?

I don’t know

I don’t know

I don’t know, maybe if we postponed it a little

Maybe I’d just calm down

Maybe I’d just calm down

I’m afraid of making a decision now when I don’t know what I want

because I’d be unfair to you and myself It wouldn’t be right

because I’d be unfair to you and myself It wouldn’t be right

-I don’t want -Please, please

Talk about yourself and leave me out of it

-Can you understand me, Mansour? -I thought I did

-Can you understand me, Mansour? -I thought I did

I thought we were on the same page and wanted the same thing from marriage

I never deceived you, and I told you I loved you from the first sight

I never deceived you, and I told you I loved you from the first sight

And you never told me you couldn’t live without me

We both calculated this and agreed

-What changed? -I got scared

I felt like things were moving way too fast

I wasn’t preparing myself to get married now

I wasn’t preparing myself to get married now

I’m afraid my calculations are all wrong I’m afraid it’s not about calculations at all

I’m afraid my calculations are all wrong I’m afraid it’s not about calculations at all

And after marriage, I won’t be happy

That’s always a possibility, for anyone

Even those deeply in love

But we got into this both liking each other

But we got into this both liking each other

Agreeing on our future, with no surprises

-What changed? -I won’t marry just to try it out

What if I wanted to marry someone who told me they loved me at first sight?

-Suppose -Great

So, have you found that person?

No, there's no need for that

No, there's no need for that

And you didn’t need to bring me here, have my family travel all this way

Just to tell me you were scared I hope you get over your fear

Just to tell me you were scared I hope you get over your fear

Ever since you returned to Egypt, I felt something was off

Something didn’t feel right

Something didn’t feel right

But I ignored my gut feeling

Did you meet someone?

Did you meet someone?

There’s no need for this, Mansour

No, there is a need I need to understand

You met someone, didn’t you?

You met someone, didn’t you?

I'm sorry

I'm sorry

"Signs"

"Signs"

"Signs"

Yes, Mr. Hamdi, I've read the novel and reviewed it

Yes, Mr. Hamdi, I've read the novel and reviewed it

There are two typos, other than that, everything is fine

There's one more thing

I want to remove the dedication at the beginning

No, I won’t change it, I’ll delete it

I just don’t want

I just don’t want

Do you remember Amina Yazbek, the TikToker from the party scandal two years ago?

Do you remember Amina Yazbek, the TikToker from the party scandal two years ago?

The one who got arrested because, excuse me, she was selling fake tickets?

That’s her

Why did you do this to yourself, Amina? What were you thinking?

I saw that people liked the whole "Environment and energy" thing

Did you hear about it?

I don’t want anything to affect you

-You are strong, talented, and smart -I’m not strong, I don’t know what to do

We've been through this before, Amina

We've been through this before, Amina

We know they do all this just for the trend, right?

I don’t get it. The video doesn’t matter to me, so don’t be upset

I don’t get it. The video doesn’t matter to me, so don’t be upset

-You watched it, didn’t you? -Yes

I watched it, told Dad and Shadia, and they told me not to read the comments

-I don’t want you reading the comments -You told who?

Dad and Shadia

So, whenever something happens to you, you run to your dad and his wife, but not me?

So, whenever something happens to you, you run to your dad and his wife, but not me?

-Why, Amina? Am I dead? -God forbid, Mom

-Why, Amina? Am I dead? -God forbid, Mom

-I just didn’t want you to get upset -Oh, of course

You don’t want me to get upset, so you go to anyone but me, right?

You don’t want me to get upset, so you go to anyone but me, right?

And your dad, who suddenly remembered he has a daughter, his opinion matters to you

And your dad, who suddenly remembered he has a daughter, his opinion matters to you

But mine doesn’t, Amina?

I raise you, put in all the effort, and in the end, he just swoops in and takes all the credit?

I raise you, put in all the effort, and in the end, he just swoops in and takes all the credit?

Why are you making me feel this way, my daughter?

What did I do to you for you to treat me like this? Do you have any idea how much this hurts?

-I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to -No, you did mean to

-I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to -No, you did mean to

Ever since your father and Shadia came into your life, you’ve lost your mind

Ever since your father and Shadia came into your life, you’ve lost your mind

Everything they say or do is suddenly the right thing

And me? I just told myself, "It’s fine" But how?

And me? I just told myself, "It’s fine" But how?

What they say is golden, but what I say gets thrown in the trash

Alright, Amina, fine

Alright, Amina, fine

If you want to go live with them, go

Go, leave me, and let them

-What? -What’s wrong? What happened?

What is it, Leila?