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The weather is so hot... God

Did you drink the juice?

Yes, I drank the juice, what's wrong?

What is this lousy interview?

Why did you drink the juice? I made it for Shorouk. When did you even come?

What's wrong, Mohamed? I'm the one who told him to drink to health and wellness

What's wrong, Mohamed? I'm the one who told him to drink to health and wellness

Even if you didn't tell me

I drink juice however I want

Are you going to act like the man of the house or what?

Get up

Get up and make your wife another juice different from that

Come on, go

Shut up, man, shut up

You don’t understand anything

I don’t understand anything?

He didn’t mean it, Dad, honestly, it’s just because the oranges ran out

I’m going to the bathroom

You just came from there

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What’s wrong with him?

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Hello

Hello, yes ma’am... I’m Mohamed, the one who took abortion pills from you yesterday

Yes, sir, it should have arrived

Yes, it arrived, okay, okay - but something strange happened a little

I’ll tell you what it is

What could happen if an old man

has heart problems

He took three pills of that medicine

God

And why would a man take three pills like these?

What’s wrong with him?

Not our business now, I mean

Just explain to me what could happen

Is it dangerous for him?

Honestly, it hasn’t happened before

That a man takes abortion pills

But what is known

Is that it’s forbidden for women over forty

Or those with heart problems

Because they might die from it

God damn you

God

Thank you ma’am, goodbye, goodbye

Just tell me, my dear

Did you get the kids’ clothes or not yet?

Dad, what’s going on with us? What’s going on?

We still haven’t recovered from the shock of the pregnancy

Actually, what I’m going through

We don’t understand anything yet, we’re still processing

My dear, I understood you before

Leave it

To God

The kids come with their own sustenance

And if it’s about the kids’ clothes

Leave it to me

May God bury this stingy man in your husband

What, Mohamed?

What, Shawky?

I’m telling you, I’m still asking at the pharmacy now

The pharmacist tells you

Take them quickly and go to the nearest hospital to do a stomach wash

Because the complications are not guaranteed and dangerous

What a black day

Damn you, Shawky

You’re the cause of all these disasters

Man, what do I care? I’m the one who drank the juice

The important thing is to finish it

Instead of the man getting into trouble and being accused

Accused of what?

I never wanted pills or to do anything

Damn you, you and Shorouk and the IUD all in one day

Damn you, you and Shorouk and the IUD all in one day

Weren’t you the one who told me, son, you don’t know what sign came to you and what happened to you?

I stopped the shift and kept going around

But shut up, shut up

I’m telling you, man

Let’s go to the hospital and check on you

Hospital?

Why check on me?

I’m fine, see

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Didn’t I tell you this guy goes to the bathroom to do something wrong?

Didn’t I tell you this guy goes to the bathroom to do something wrong?

I understand this Estrox stuff

Are you okay, Mohamed?

Honestly, there’s nothing wrong

Come on, let’s go to the hospital and check on you

You look tired, man

Remember last year, just like these days, when you got sick and we took you to the hospital

Are you crazy, son, or what?

I’m fine as ever

Honestly, the thing is

What’s wrong, Dad? What’s going on? What do you feel?

Nothing, nothing

Nothing, nothing

I’m fine, but

There’s something here, like

And I feel a burning sensation, like my stomach is

like this

a little dizzy

and my breathing is a bit heavy like this

aren't these the signs?

Honestly, I am very confused

The colic he has is very strange

And honestly, after all the medicines and IV fluids I gave him

this colic should have eased

Are you sure, everyone,

that he hasn’t taken anything strange?

Was the orange juice you squeezed good?

What orange, ma’am?

If he drank bad orange juice, he would have gotten better by now

Exactly, and the orange is fresh as can be

The juice has nothing in it, Shorouq, by the way

May I have a word with you, doctor, privately?

Go ahead

Where are you going, Shorouq? Stay with dad, Shorouq

Where am I going?

Come, doctor, come

What’s up?

Look, doctor, just try to understand what happened

What?

Abortion pills, and lower your voice, lower your voice, why would you expose me?

I came to your ear and talked to you

That’s the problem, try to handle it

Handle it how?

I don’t know what to do

Help us, doctor, he’s in a lot of pain, really, find him something to take

Honestly, I don’t know what to do

Honestly, I don’t know what to do

I’m going to get a gynecologist

Gynecologist?

No, a dentist

No, he said gynecologist

He said dentist, surely his mouth hurts or something, Shorouq

Dentist? What is this?

I don’t know

I can’t believe it

What makes dad take sexual stimulants when he’s not even married?

It’s normal, like nostalgia

Longing for the past, he wanted to remember how feelings were back then

Are you sure the doctor really told you that?

Yes, of course, the doctor told me that

So I’m not joking or lying

It’s really strange

Then why would he do that when he came to us?

That’s crazy too

There must be something wrong with this

Not necessarily, maybe

he came to swear at me, for example

and wanted to fight with me or something

Anyway, just pray for him, Shorouq

God willing

The main thing is don’t bring up this topic again

We don’t want to embarrass him

No, no, definitely

But also try to talk to him and understand why he did this

Between you and him, just like young men together

Young men?

Okay, Shorouq

He will, God willing, be fine and great

The main thing, Shorouq, is I want you to forgive me

I’m really a stupid person

I’m sorry, honestly, it’s my fault

What’s wrong, Mohamed? I don’t understand anything

What are you apologizing for?

For everything

I love you very much, Shorouq

I couldn’t bear if it happened—

What is this?

What is this?

Your dad is fine now, thank God, and he also wants to see you

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Mr. Tarek Al-Midani

What’s this? What’s going on?

How are you, Mr. Tarek?

Son, be careful

I’m sorry, I’m sorry, really, sorry... I didn’t notice, sorry

Honestly, I can’t believe myself, Mr. Tarek

I mean.. but look, before anything, sorry, we have to take a picture together

A picture? What picture, son? Don’t you see what I’m doing? I’m standing at the urinal

Ah, I didn’t notice, sorry, I really love you very much, Mr. Tarek, you don’t understand

By the way, the movie you just made last week, I watched it in the cinema

By the way, the movie you just made last week, I watched it in the cinema

The movie was amazing, honestly

Thank you, sir, thank you very much

I actually follow all your works, movies, novels, even your interviews

Your last interview on CBC, you were really a prince, your responses to the presenter were genius

Ordinary people don’t care about the writer; they care about the stars and the actors.

Those people are fools, Mr. Tarek, but you are the real star of any work.

Actually, I consider you my role model in writing.

Actually, I consider you my role model in writing.

Do you write and compose as well? Welcome, welcome.

We were worried about you, Dad.

My dear, don’t worry.

Thank God, don’t worry. I’m better now, thank God.

I don’t know.

Do you know what happened to me all of a sudden? What is this?

I have stomach cramps, like I caught a cold in my stomach.

But it was a sudden cold like that.

Thank God, Dad.

Thank God, Dad.

Don’t take anything else, Dad.

Take what, exactly?

Cold, don’t catch a cold.

Because it’s very harmful, Dad.

It was in my hands suddenly.

Suddenly I found myself caught a cold suddenly.

And the stupid boy, where is your husband?

Honestly, I don’t understand, Dad.

We were standing in the hallway.

I saw him run and disappear.

That boy, your husband.

He’s a very strange guy and does strange things.

For example, he knows I’m tired before I get tired.

How is that?

And then?

When he has children, he has five.

For example, something very strange.

And then he walks in

the hallway and then

suddenly disappears.

That boy is crazy.

Crazy about what, Dad?

Mohamed is completely crazy.

You’re the one who’s crazy, and you don’t know anything.

Mohamed is strange.

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, my stomach.

Shorouk.

I’m hungry, bring me anything to eat.

I’m hungry, bring me anything to eat.

Let’s just go and make you the best dinner.

She just told me, okay.

Exactly 620.

Thank you very much, Mr. Tarek.

For what?

I will send you on WhatsApp the films I write.

Please read them when you have time.

Of course, I will read them, God willing.

And please, if you have any notes, if I have problems, flaws,

if something is missing, tell me right away.

Yes, I will tell you everything in detail when we talk.

And it will be an honor too.

Mr. Tarek, if you let me join

any of your writing workshops,

any of your writing workshops,

it would really be wonderful, I will never forget it.

God willing, of course, definitely God willing.

I’m sorry if I bothered you or annoyed you.

But honestly, I love you, really, Mr. Tarek.

No, it’s nothing, I was coming to see a relative

who had surgery and was leaving immediately.

No noise or anything.

It was just your bathroom visit that was intense.

Honestly, I didn’t believe you were here.

I’m sorry, I’m very sorry, I’m sorry.

Please.

No, please, you first.

No, please, you first.

Aren’t you leaving?

I was just dropping you off.

Okay, bye.

Goodbye.

Look now.

Now I calculated the expenses of the five kids.

With our expenses, rent of the apartment, electricity, and all that.

We will need at least

18 thousand pounds per month.

18 thousand pounds per month.

No, I calculated it and it came out more than that.

And how much did you calculate per kid?

I calculated the kid at a thousand pounds per month.

No, that’s nonsense.

It’s nonsense.

Now, any newborn kid only needs two things:

Diapers and milk.

Okay.

So if we say he needs 3 diapers per week,

each costing ten pounds, that’s 30.

And a box of milk from Um 200, so that’s 230.

So in a month, a thousand pounds.

Wait, wait, one second.

Do you really think a newborn baby needs 3 diapers per week?

Do you really think a newborn baby needs 3 diapers per week?

They’re boxers, Mohamed.

So how many do you need?

About six per day.

Six?

Multiply that by five kids for 30 days.

That means we’re talking about 9,000 pounds just for diapers in a month.

Oh my goodness.

So diapers alone cost more than my salary?

Let me tell you something.

We could get cloth like they used to and make cloth diapers.

Don’t keep telling me to do that.

We all grew up on cloth diapers and it was fine.

Do you know how much a meter of fabric costs now?

Do you know how much a meter of fabric costs now?

And the detergent you’d need to buy, how much would that be?

And who’s going to wash with five kids around, Mohamed?

Enough, enough, enough.

And you’re only counting one can of milk per week for each child.

How’s that possible?

Each kid needs two.

So one child drinks milk worth 400 pounds a week alone?

Yes.

Multiply that by five for the month.

That means we’re talking about 8,000 pounds just for milk.

Why 8,000? And why two cans?

Aren’t you supposed to breastfeed as well?

Aren’t you supposed to breastfeed as well?

I’m breastfeeding five kids, Mohamed.

Even mothers with one child don’t produce enough milk.

Wait.

Look, sir.

If we say these are the kids’ expenses.

Look, 9,000 pounds, alright?

What did we say?

Diapers.

And 8,000 for milk.

And 8,000 for milk.

So that’s?

17.

17 thousand.

And we add rent, water, and electricity.

That’s another 7,000.

So that makes 24,000.

And food and drinks.

So we need 30,000 pounds a month.

God forgive me.

God forgive me.

Wait, take it easy, one step at a time before you do anything drastic.

You earn 7,500.

You earn 7,500.

And I make 10.

So how much is that? 17,500.

Exactly.

From the 30,000, that leaves 12,500.

For us.

We need to increase our monthly income by 12,500.

Okay, honey, that’s a very small amount, we can manage it easily.

Look, I do freelance work.

If I focus a bit, I could make about 5,000.

That’s great, Tima.

I could also drive for Uber with Shawky’s car during the hours he’s not working.

I could also drive for Uber with Shawky’s car during the hours he’s not working.

So tell me, I can make 3,000 a month.

Good, so that’s 8,000 together.

That means we’re short by

4,500.

Where are we going to get that from?

Let me tell you where we get it from.

No Romanian cheese.

No luncheon meat.

No chocolates or sweets.

No outings.

No new clothes, bags, or shoes.

And no red skin lotion that costs 800 pounds, nor the coconut hair serum.

And no red skin lotion that costs 800 pounds, nor the coconut hair serum.

Forget all those fancy things of yours.

Okay?

Or the cheese.

The white cheese.

We’ll eat the vegetable fat kind.

Don’t start telling me you can’t.

If you want natural milk, honey, drink it with the kids.

I think this way we can save a good amount.

I’ll also try to work extra shifts at the branch to hit the target and get the 1,500 bonus.

So, that leaves

just a few things.

Yes, but how long are we going to stay stuck like this?

I told you from the start.

This is not the time to have more kids.

We’re not ready.

How do I know I’m carrying five, Mohamed?

Alright, alright, no more fighting.

Alright, alright, no more fighting.

Look, there’s only one thing that can get us out of this spiral we’re in.

What?

But you don’t love it.

No, tell me.

Writing.

Just listen, listen.

I will try to pitch any of my scenarios to any producer.

Believe me, if just one film gets made, it will change our whole lives.

My dear, you've been pursuing this for

years.

We haven't gotten anywhere.

We haven't gotten anywhere.

I'm upset just about all this wasted time.

By the way, the author of Harry Potter, who is now the richest author in the world,

her works were rejected repeatedly until suddenly one got accepted.

Sir, do I hate her?

Anyway, now we need to focus.

Look, we have a few months to save every penny.

Because we don’t want to be stuck after the birth.

Agreed?

Agreed, mom of the kids.

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800 hours of calls.

You can use them however you want.

They’re with you from now until midnight.

Sir, all these lines are special numbers.

You can choose the number you want.

Can you focus on the road a bit?

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By the way, we have an offer: if you recharge the water, you get 20 pounds credit.

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So now we have 71 thousand pounds.

Meaning, we have expenses for two or three months in case of an emergency.

Meaning, we have expenses for two or three months in case of an emergency.

The important thing is, will you really be able to work from home after the birth?

Yes.

I’ve been working from home for two months now.

And I have an agreement with them.

I will also work from home after the birth.

Until I see when I can go back.

May God give you strength, my daughter.

What I’m really worried about is the birth itself.

Can’t it be postponed?

Not next week?

Not next week?

Are you serious or joking?

Seriously, I swear.

No, of course not.

The doctor said it has to be next week to avoid problems.

God forbid.

I hope these stretch marks go away.

Is that your concern?

No, they will go away, God willing.

The important thing is that you don’t go.

No, I feel uncomfortable, something’s not right.

What’s wrong?

I’m joking with you.

May God grant you a safe recovery, my dear.

For me and the people inside here.

Can I have a moment, please?

Careful, careful.

Oh my God.

Where are you going? You just came.

Sorry, I have to drop by Umm Shawqi by car.

Because it’s her dialysis session time.

Shawqi is still at work.

Please don’t be late.

I’m afraid something will happen to me while I’m alone like this.

Afraid of what?

Don’t worry.

I’ll take her and come back quickly.

Shawqi told me he will take her.

Okay.

Don’t want anything?

Don’t want anything?

No, just don’t be late, please.

Okay, my dear.

Have mercy on the fridge.

What’s up, Mohamed? What’s this fuss?

Really?

We have to see him.

He came down.

Mr. Mohamed.

I want to speak to you briefly, please.

How are you, Hamed?

Thank God, fine.

How are you, Walid?

How are you, Walid?

Hello.

How is Haj Badr’s health?

Honestly, he’s a bit sick and has been bedridden for some time.

Get well soon.

May God grant him health and keep him for you.

God bless you.

Anyway, what did you do about the matter I talked to you about?

Honestly, Hamed, I thought about what you said.

I found it illogical at all.

I signed a lease contract with Haj Badr for a certain amount and a set period.

So why should the rent increase when the period isn’t over yet?

Yes.

Look, Mr. Mohamed,

all the tenants in this building have increased their rent.

I know that Dad wasn't concerned about these things.

But my brother and I are different.

What do you mean?

I mean what I heard.

Calm down, Walid.

Calm down, we don't want any trouble.

Alright.

Yazid, Mr. Mohamed.

Yazid, since you rented until now, the country has experienced two devaluations.

You rented when the dollar was 12.

Now the dollar is 50.

How do you want to pay the same rent?

Do you think this is God's right?

No, wait a second.

This dollar price affects all of us.

Besides, do I get paid in dollars?

Besides, do I get paid in dollars?

Honestly, it's a blessing that I am punctual with the rent under these circumstances.

Well, sir, we won't increase the rent.

I'll tell you something, I don't want the rent for the next two months either.

But when the two months end, I want you to leave the apartment.

And find another apartment with the rent you pay now.

Look, Hamed.

I signed a contract.

And this contract ends in two years.

I can't leave before then.

But promise me, if God blesses me and I become a millionaire,

I will increase the rent as you want.

Alright, peace be upon you.

Alright, peace be upon you.

And peace and God's mercy and blessings be upon you.

Sorry, my son.

You've gone through a lot with me, I'm sorry.

My dear, your hardship

is my comfort, my eyes are for you.

Besides, Shawky is my brother.

And you are exactly like my mother, I swear to God.

I swear, even Shawky I tell the same thing.

So every time he brings me,

I tell him many times, "Stop, Shawky, stop, enough."

Let me stay in my house until my day comes.

Let me stay in my house until my day comes.

But he is the one who is not agreeing.

Between you and me,

I feel like I have become a huge burden on him.

A burden.

His wife, the kids, and the hard life are enough burden for him.

What burden?

I swear every day I wish time would go back, even just a minute,

to the time when my mother was alive.

Honestly, my life without her and without her prayers has become very hard.

Honestly, my life without her and without her prayers has become very hard.

You mothers don’t know your worth.

May God be pleased with you, my son, I pray.

May He grant you all goodness, Lord of the worlds.

You and Shawky.

Yes, we saw it and here we have arrived.

You saw how your sweet prayers reached us quickly.

Praise be to God.

Praise be to God.

Ah, yes.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Come, my mother.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Come, mother of Shawky, come.

Okay, Mama, I will stay here waiting for you in case you need anything.

Okay, Mama, I will stay here waiting for you in case you need anything.

No, no, my dear.

Trust in God, go and see what's behind you, don't tire yourself.

Thank you very much for everything so far.

Okay, my dear, I am waiting for you too.

Ah, no, don’t.

Shaimaa, take care of mother of Shawky.

Sir.

Sir.

Honestly, I feel bad for your hardship.

You and your other brother who brings her every time.

Why don't you

do a kidney transplant for her

instead of the constant suffering you are in?

Don’t worry.

Don’t worry.

The operation has very good results.

Many people have done it and became perfectly fine.

Kidney transplant?

Last time I told your brother.

But he seemed stubborn.

So I thought I’d tell you.

Honestly, I felt that you love her

and care about her.

Okay, what exactly does the transplant require?

No, no, don’t worry.

You are not the one who will donate.

I will give you a number to call.

And he will explain everything to you.

And he will find you a donor but at a very good price.

And he will find you a donor but at a very good price.

A good price?

No, you completely misunderstood us.

Neither me nor my brother.

My brother is our last resort.

Find someone else for yourself?

No, sir, you misunderstood. That's not what I mean.

I'm just saying this because I'm worried about the matter.

And what would I gain from it anyway?

Yes, I know, but I think you should be scared for her.

Go inside and help her.

Enough of these brokerage talks.

What’s this, Shorouq?

I didn’t believe the smell of food when I came in.

I’m hungry, Mohamed.

Who eats macaroni béchamel at midnight?

I’m hungry, Mohamed.

I’m hungry, Mohamed.

And you tell me I’m scared and you’re not here.

I’m the one who’s scared of you when you’re here.

What’s with this fuss? I just touched you.

What’s wrong with you?

What’s wrong, Shorouq?

What’s wrong, Shorouq?

What’s wrong, Mom?

What’s wrong? What’s wrong?

I’m in labor, I’m in labor! What are you telling me, oh my God?

You still have a week left to give birth.

So what?

Wait, wait, wait.

Okay, okay, okay, Mom, okay.

Sit down, sit down, Shorouq.

Lie down, lie down, okay?

I don’t know.

Okay, alright, Shouqi.

Come quickly, help me.

Shorouq is giving birth in the kitchen.

Hurry, hurry, Shouqi.

What should I do?

What should I do?

Okay, okay, got it.

Drink some water, drink.

Okay, okay.

Okay, okay.

Come, Mom, come slowly.

Take it easy, take it easy, Mom.

Let’s go.

Let’s go.

No, the chair is tight, tight, Mohamed.

Sorry, the chair is broken though.

Put it back.

Why did you put me in a broken chair, Mohamed? Why?

Sorry, guys, why didn’t you fix the chair?

Please give me just two days.

Two days? Oh Shouqi, damn you.

Two days? Oh Shouqi, damn you.

Get in, son, come on.

Take me to the hospital.

Okay.

I can’t.

I can’t. Dad, where is he?

I called him, he’s on his way.

Be strong now, Shorouq, you endured nine months.

It’s only been a few minutes.

Why is her belly so big?

How long has she been pregnant?

Honestly, I’m not jealous, just surprised.

My dear, isn’t she carrying quintuplets? She’s carrying five.

Oh my God.

I feel like I’m dying, Mohamed.

I feel like I’m dying, Mohamed.

Don’t say that, Shorouq, knock on wood.

Don’t be afraid, you’ll be just fine.

I packed everything in the bags for after the birth.

Here, darling, the clothes and everything you need are ready.

I turned off the macaroni tray.

What macaroni?

Don’t worry about these things.

Mohamed.

If something happens to me, don’t remarry after me.

What are you saying, Shorouq?

Who would even agree to marry me with all these kids?

Mohamed, promise me, seriously.

You won’t remarry after me.

And you’ll take care of my kids.

Shorouq, for my sake, don’t say that.

Shorouq, for my sake, don’t say that.

You’ll be fine and just perfect.

And we’ll raise the kids, me and you.

Sorry, guys, no one can come in.

Please rest outside.

That’s her husband, he can come in normally.

Sorry, no one else can come in.

Come on.

Open quickly, doctor.

Open quickly, doctor.

It’s unstable, something strange is happening.

Prepare blood bags quickly.

This case might not make it with us.

Let’s save the babies at least.

She doesn't want to, I won't force her. She needs to eat and focus in the field.

I'll open it.

Hey Mohamed.

How is Shorouq doing?

She's in surgery, Uncle Said, don't worry.

Surgery?

Don't worry, here comes the blood bag.

Don't worry, here comes the blood bag.

Blood? Why blood?

What happened?

I swear by God, Mohamed, if anything happens to my daughter, I won't forgive you.

Won't you pray for the Prophet, Uncle Said? What's wrong? Is something wrong?

Maybe you should sit down, rest, and pray for her.

Come on, Uncle Said, take a rest. Have patience and trust in God.

Mohamed is barely holding himself together.

.

Sit down and rest, it's better. Just pray for her.

Okay.

Oh Lord.

In the name of God, Mashallah.

In the name of God, Mashallah.

In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

The first child.

Name him and whisper in his ear.

In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

How is my daughter?

Don't worry, she'll be perfectly fine.

She looks like you, Mohamed.

Congratulations, Uncle Said.

In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

Come on, my dear, there’s no time to grow up.

No time for feelings, the rest is coming.

God is great, God is great.

In the name of God.

In the name of God.

The second child.

Mohamed’s second son has arrived.

Don’t let him fall, Shouqi.

In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.

No, don’t be afraid, my dear.

God is great and all praise is due to God.

God is great and all praise is due to God.

Don’t stick out your tongue.

God willing.

He looks like you, Mohamed. What’s wrong, my dear?

God is great, God is great.

The third child.

The fourth child.

The fifth child.

The sixth and seventh child, please.

What are these?

No sir, we only have five. That’s it, okay?

Look at these, whose are they?

No, they are yours, really.

Ours? What do you mean?

No, we did an ultrasound, there are only five.

Where did you get these from?

Actually, there were two hidden behind the five.

Actually, there were two hidden behind the five.

They didn’t show up on the ultrasound.

Congratulations, you’re now father of seven.

Seven?