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-[distant gunfire] -[solemn music playing]

-[bomb explodes] -[screaming below]

WORLD WAR I ÇANAKKALE, 1915

[explosions booming nearby]

[man screams]

Get the wounded out of here now.

-You okay? -I'm fine. I'm fine.

[commander] Take the enemy weapons.

Go. Quickly.

[men groaning nearby]

[Ada] "We are each always carrying our own deaths within us,

like the rind that carries the fruit," says Rilke.

Sooner or later, we know we will look in the eyes of death.

Yet we choose to live as if that moment will never come.

Because our drive to survive, and to carry on our lineage,

is our most powerful instinct.

[breathing shakily]

[panting]

[Ada] But there is another instinct that keeps us going.

One that connects us to life, and to each other.

Love.

-[panting] -[wounded man coughing]

Help me. Help. Nurse, please.

Right here. Here.

[strains, sighs]

-[nurse] But he is an enemy soldier. -It's deep. Help him.

Will he make it?

The wound is serious. I'll get a surgeon.

-Hold it like this. -[man] Okay.

A surgeon can help. Can anyone help us?

A surgeon, please. Can somebody come?

[heartfelt music rises]

-[music fades] -[crow cawing]

[gentle music playing]

[Ada] Since our inception,

humankind has been seeking the answer to one question.

Is there life after death?

When we die, our bodies cease to exist.

But what about the love we feel throughout our lives?

Where does it go when we die? What does it become?

Is there love after death?

ANOTHER SELF

JOSEP TARRADELLAS BARCELONA-EL PRAT AIRPORT

[in Spanish] Thank you.

-Hello. -[agent] Hello.

Thank you.

-[Mavi in English] Hello. -[Ada] Mavi, cutie…

-Could you put Mom on the phone, love? -Auntie Ada's on the phone, Mom.

My snow fairy! Yes, Mom's here. Who did you say it was?

Ah, it's your auntie!

Come here, sit next to me.

-Auntie Ada, tell us what you're up to. -Just waiting to board now.

Ah, super. I'm so glad.

Sarp, here, eat this.

Erdem! Erdem, I need you to watch Mavi for a minute.

-[Erdem] Coming! -Gosh, you're almost home after so long.

I know, two years. Time really flies.

I have some super amazing news.

-That so? -[Leyla] What news is this?

Ah! I'm assuming that there's a man and you're in love.

No, don't be silly, ladies.

You can't live in Spain and not have a "Bésame mucho" experience.

No, I'm not having it. It'd be too cruel. Scandalous, girls.

Leyla, you know she went to Spain to work, don't you?

[Leyla] Look, love, it's not too late. Keep your radar on.

I know you're about to get on a plane, but you could still meet Alejandro,

so never lose hope, my dear.

You hear me?

Hey, come on. No Alejandros. I mean it.

My big dream is just to be with you girls.

-So what have you got planned for tonight? -Um, listen.

Originally, I was planning to come pick you up with Sevgi,

but the restaurant is super busy right now, so I think I'm a bit stuck.

You know what? My paperwork's pretty piled up.

-[Leyla] Erdem! Erdem. -It's not something I can put off, really.

It's no problem. Tomorrow is good too.

-Works better. -I'm on the phone.

Can't I go to the bathroom?

Do you know how long you were in there for?

It's because you're always, always in the bathroom.

No more, please. Come on.

You don't want to end up missing your flight. [kisses]

[Ada] See everybody tomorrow. Okay? Mwah!

-[music fades] -[indistinct chatter]

[in Spanish] Let me help you.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

[soft chiming]

[flight attendant in English] Cabin crew, sides armed and cross-check.

-[in Spanish] Have a nice trip. -Have a nice trip.

[door squeaks open]

-[in English] I'm blocking the road! -Yes, yes. I'm coming. Wait!

-What do you got there? -Squash blossom dolma. Ada loves it.

I forgot how smart you can be. Get in. We're so behind.

[sighs] She's in for a shock.

[giggles] She seemed so upset we weren't coming, didn't she?

-Alright. Hurry up. Let's bring her home. -Let's go get her! Sisters on the way!

Whoo-hoo!

[soft chiming]

[in Spanish] Have you read it?

No. Not this one.

Well, I can lend it to you for the flight if you want.

That's really nice of you, but I'm fine. Thanks.

I can watch a movie. I love them. Just keep that in mind.

Well, okay then. I can.

My pleasure.

[soft chiming]

-[rumbling] -[soft chiming]

[flight attendant in English] We are expecting some turbulence ahead.

For your safety, please return to your seats

and ensure your seat belts are securely fastened.

Cabin crew, please take your seats. Thank you.

[rumbling intensifies]

-[Ada] Shit! -What's going on?

[Ada sighs]

[bright music rises]

-I'd assumed you were Spanish. -I thought you were French. Seriously.

-French, me? -Yeah, I did.

-[chuckling softly] -I'm sorry. It's Özgür, by the way.

-Ada. -Nice to meet you.

My pleasure. I appreciate you loaning me the book.

-You're welcome. Enjoy. -Thank you.

-[soft chiming] -[flight attendant] Cabin crew…

[music fades]

[Leyla sighs] Sevgi, my love, don't worry about it.

I'm saying, there isn't any better family than you.

It's not about us as a family. I had an illness, remember?

So the probability of getting rejected is much higher.

Yes, you had an illness, but you got through it. It's done.

And it's been so long since then.

Besides, you're putting yourself through this for no reason.

Our kids are yours. Please. I mean it. I'm begging you.

Just take Sarp. Take Mavi, and don't leave Erdem behind.

What's the deal? Still not getting any bedroom time with Erdem?

Why would I ever do that? [clicks tongue]

Didn't you borrow a bunch of my wigs to get going sexually?

Get working on the fantasies? What happened to that?

It seems that once you've had two kids, putting on wigs and garters

basically becomes a big bust.

It's very possible my libido dropped dead and turned to dust.

I mean, I'll say it, I might just be asexual at this point.

You can't pull that on me.

There's no way you're asexual, babe. So just stop.

Libido is the basis of energy for life.

Ah, yes, praise to the Lord!

Mwah. Got my life energy back.

I'm just trying to keep out of his way. It feels like we're playing hide-and-seek.

Leyla, come on.

Maybe there's something behind these problems.

How about therapy, for instance?

Ugh, Sevgi, when am I supposed to have time on hand for that?

And besides, I'm not made of money. Time's not the only issue holding me back.

Can I tell you something real? I bet you I'm menopausal, no joke.

-No way. Meno-- -[phone ringing]

Menopausal? Who in the world's calling me?

-Can I help you? -[woman] Hello, is this Sevgi?

Sure, that's me.

-[indistinct chatter on phone] -Who? Tell me, girl!

Of course, you bet. Do come. Come. We're completely available.

[woman speaking indistinctly]

You… You really…. Thanks so much.

We're really available, and we're excited to see you.

-"Very available. We're excited." -Shh!

I'll be good! Tell me. Who is it?

Awesome. See you tomorrow. Thank you again.

-[squeals] Leyla, stop the car now! -[chuckles]

God, I need to get out. Okay, let's just stop. Let's pull over.

All right! Okay! Suggest a spot, girl! What's going on?

-Just ahead. Pull over, I'm getting out. -[Leyla] Okay.

-[Sevgi] Stop, Leyla, stop. -[Leyla] Girl, hold on. Oh my God.

[upbeat music playing]

[Leyla sighs]

It was the adoption agency! They're gonna visit!

[exclaims]

[both cheer and laugh]

Put me down, or you'll break your back, my God!

If my two kids haven't, you won't! Plus, there's a brand-new baby on the way!

[man] Sorry, man. I just got a better offer.

Ayvalık's season's begun, man. I can't find another chef!

I'm sorry, Fiko.

"I just got a better offer."

-Yeah, screw him. -[ringtone playing]

Hey, babe.

Hello. Fiko? The adoption agency called, and they're coming tomorrow!

Hold on, Sevgi. What? What are you telling me?

Did our paperwork pass inspection and they're coming because…

because I'm becoming a dad?

Wait, hold up. We shouldn't get ahead of ourselves.

Breathe and just remember this is just the beginning.

But you have to be home tomorrow, all right?

Yep. Absolutely. No one's gonna stop me. I'll head anywhere you want, Sevgi. Okay?

[PA chimes]

Must be your daughter's, hmm? I had a similar one, actually.

Uh, no, my… It's mine.

-From my niece. -Mm.

You're really lucky.

Little girls don't part with their dolls just for anybody's sake.

She wouldn't normally. [chuckles]

[somber music playing]

My mother passed just a couple of weeks ago. Uh…

[inhales sharply] She made this for my little niece, actually.

But since she was my mother, my niece told me that I should take it.

Mm. Spain's where they live.

-I'm sorry for your loss. -Thank you, thanks.

I've been in Spain to help my sister out. She's really been struggling.

That's hard.

My mother also passed some time ago.

-Then my sympathies to you too. -Thank you.

[music fades]

In time, do you get used to it? That's what they say.

It's not so much that.

It's more that the pain lessens with time. Not that you're used to it.

[music resumes]

I realize what I'm about to say… might sound a little bit weird,

but it feels like my relationship with her is better,

now that she's passed than it was when she was here.

She's always beside me now.

It's really good to hear that.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Do you have any siblings?

Yes. I'm just still waiting to meet her.

[chuckles, sighs]

Long story.

Well, we are stuck in the air for three more hours.

Plus, I think there's more wine.

-[sighs] -[music fades]

Mm.

My father's name is Taurus Yörük.

[in Spanish] Thank you.

Thank you.

[in English] One day, he gets sick. And so they bring him to a doctor.

The doctor treats my dad, and then the doctor adopts this kid he's treated.

My dad never sees his family again.

Now, I can understand how a child, who was raised

believing his family had abandoned him,

how he would end up leading parallel lives all over again as an adult, as an adult.

After that experience.

-What an amazing tale. -[scoffs] You're tellin' me.

What about not having met your sister?

Well, I'm not able to locate her.

-She's called Deniz. -Uh-huh.

I've been looking for her with my surname. But I can't find her.

They don't use their mother's last name either.

What about your dad's pre-adoption surname, do you know what it was?

-Mm. I'm not sure. -[somber music playing]

-His name was Kemal. -Uh-huh.

-My grandfather's Yılmaz. -Mm-hmm.

A blacksmith. So I'm told.

That's all I know.

I would look more into that. I was just asking.

Because, is it possible your dad used his former surname

when he named your sister?

Hmm.

[music fades]

[crickets chirping]

Corporal Salih.

I was able to translate the man's note.

[Salih] "Dear Mother, forgive me. What's happening here is not fair."

"I am ashamed to be fighting in this war."

"If I don't come home, please tell my sweet Betty, my fiancée,

that I will love her forever."

"I'm sorry for not giving her the future I promised her we'd have."

"I'm sorry about the children we meant to bring into this world together."

"If I die here, Mother, please don't cry for me."

"Just know this. I carry your love with me, in my heart, at all times."

"Wherever I am."

"Your son, John Patrick Morgan. Gallipoli, 1915."

[somber music rises]

What is your name, soldier?

Salih. From Biga. Salih.

[Özgür] What were you doing in Spain?

Um, I worked at a clinic.

-Mm. -As a surgeon.

I did research.

I underwent some training. Mostly on therapy.

Too many tapas were had.

And paella also.

And I feel like I had about a dozen barrels of wine.

-Can't compare to raki, though. -Nah, no comparison. Out of the question.

-Raki, fish, Ayvalık. -Ayvalık.

I live there, actually.

-Oh, really? -Mm-hmm.

My mom used to live there. Yeah. I spent a lot of time there.

-Oh? -Mm-hmm.

Ayvalık isn't that big of a place.

Have we seen each other?

I think I'd recall a meeting like that.

[gentle, contemplative music rises]

That one's my bag.

-Which one? -This one.

[Özgür] Okay.

-Oh, thank you. -You're welcome.

-Don't you need yours? -I'm all set.

Oh.

My bag's what you were waiting for?

[exhales softly]

-[Özgür] May I help you with that? -[Ada] Thank you.

Ah. I nearly forgot your…

-Thank you so much for the book, Özgür. -No, keep it, please. I insist.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

[Leyla and Sevgi] Ada!

-[women exclaim] -[Ada] I can't believe it!

What on earth are you doing here?

-How are you? -Mwah!

-[Sevgi] Oh, we're good. -[Ada] Yeah. You're all right?

[Leyla] How are you?

-You're here! -We could hardly wait.

-It's wonderful to see you. -Holy crap, you look good.

[Leyla] You went without love, and you came back without love, huh?

-[Leyla] Here. -My balloons.

-Of course! -[exclaims]

This is great. Yay!

WELCOME HOME

[all exclaim]

-[Sevgi] Yay, let's take a photo. -Wait. Okay, hold on. I'm taking it now.

Get in girls, here, let's do this!

Okay, everybody, smile. Cheese!

-[all exclaim] -[camera snaps]

-[Leyla laughs] -[Sevgi] Mm! It's so good.

-[all] Mmm. -So good!

-It's so good! -I really missed this!

So delicious. Amazing, girl.

-I was mad, but I'm glad you made some. -Right, right?

-Yeah, you were right. Hold on a minute. -[Ada] Hmm?

-Listen up. I've got big news. -That's right.

First of all, Muko, our cherub, is just a bit travel obsessed now

and is wandering around Urfa and Göbeklitepe, exploring that area.

-She says hi. -Look at Muko, making her own way.

-Just keeps branching out. -[chuckles] The bird is soaring.

Mr. Zaman has been traveling the world. Did you already know?

Mmm. We talk sometimes, so I knew.

-Did you already know about Selim, then? -No, I don't.

[Leyla] Selim had a second baby. Another daughter, yeah?

-She's so cute. -Ah. That's so exciting.

-Bless her. May God keep them healthy. -Toprak, he's pretty famous now too.

Crazy! I can hardly believe it. He's everywhere.

We've been keeping track of him, like, in magazines. That sort of thing.

-Got a girlfriend now. -No!

-[Leyla] That's right. -Great. Good for him.

-[Leyla] Yeah. He's happy. -Yeah, let him be happy. What do we care?

I saved the biggest news bomb for last, okay? So listen up. Mm.

Fiko Riko and Sevgi got the officials to come and process things

for their adoption application!

-Are you for real? -[whooping]

Oh my God, you saved this for last? I'm so happy for you both!

-It's a long story. I'll explain later. -You better.

-So never mind that now. -'Kay.

-Just tell me about the big news you had. -Yes, ma'am.

-'Kay, but… -[Leyla] But what?

-Well, first thing… -[Leyla] Mm-hmm?

We're gonna need to make a turn up ahead there.

I bet you know where, don't you?

-A turn? -The time has come.

Hang on. It's coming to me. Oh my God, we're going there?

-Yes, I got it now. -Got it. I'm turning now!

Everybody strap in 'cause I'm turning!

-[Ada] Yes! -[Sevgi] We're ready!

-[Leyla] Whoo! -[Sevgi laughs]

[up-tempo Latin dance music playing]

-[Ada] Girls, this is where it started. -[Leyla] Hm.

We came here five years ago,

and that's how we became exactly who we are today.

That's why I brought you here for my news.

Ayvalık is the place where I want to start up a new clinic.

-[women chuckle] -[Ada sighs]

And it'll be a clinic that's meant to be run differently from other clinics.

And it's all because you inspired it, Sevgi.

[Sevgi] Ada, sweetie. [sighs]

-[gentle music playing] -That's great, love. This is your chance.

All that training and becoming a research expert.

Plus, you basically passed on meeting a boyfriend entirely.

Start your own clinic, help all of us out, and follow your dream.

-You can schedule my appointment first. -[Sevgi chuckles]

[Ada] Should we all make a wish, then?

[gentle music building]

[gentle music fades]

[Ada] I want to open my clinic somewhere near water,

where I can help and accompany people on their healing journeys.

I also want to finally meet the love of my life.

I want to have a relationship filled with peace, trust, and love.

-[bright music playing] -I want to start a family.

-[indistinct chatter] -[Fiko] Coming.

[Leyla chuckles] Hello. What'll it be tonight?

Ah. I'll see you later.

-Rice and fish? Same? Okay, great. -I'll have the same. Thank you.

Hey, babe.

Hey, let me help out. You're overwhelmed, Fiko, please.

-Take a seat. Sit down. I've got it. -It's so crowded.

[upbeat music playing]

[Sevgi] I have only one wish.

For our adoption application to be approved.

For us to become the family of an orphan.

Here you go, guys. My pleasure.

[man 1] Cretan mash.

-Cretan mash… -[woman 1] Let's order shrimp stew.

-[man 1] Okay, shrimp stew. -[woman 1] Yeah, great. Perfect.

-[man 1] Calamari. -[sounds fade and echo]

[man 1 echoing] Hello?

-[Leyla] Let me have my libido back. -[man 1] Hello?

[Leyla] Let me have something that excites me in life.

-[man 1 echoing] Anyone home? -[chuckles]

I totally spaced. I must be going a little crazy.

-[man 1] Happens to all of us. -[all laugh]

-I'm gonna send a meze sampler over. -[man 1] Don't worry.

-Would you like some dessert? -Great.

Excellent. I'll be coming right back with that in just a sec, all right?

-[Erdem] It's ours anyway. -[man 2] What's the back like?

-There is space around the side there. -Uh-huh.

Although I think it would be better if we remove that tree.

There's some land back there. That space is also ours.

[man 2] How about the plumbing? It's been redone?

[conversation continues indistinctly]

-Fiko Riko. -Leyla, hurry, hurry!

My God. It's crazy out there.

Better be quicker, or the customers are gonna leave.

What can I do, Leyla? This is my best! I'm waiting tables and cooking.

I'm no replacement for a chef.

Then, please, by all means, hire somebody. What's the holdup, Fiko?

Leyla, I'm not doing this for my health.

There's nobody. Everybody's hired because the season's begun.

Fiko Riko, you hire us a chef, or we'll have to close until next season.

Just go, or the food will get cold.

[huffs] There's you I'm dealing with too.

[upbeat music fades]

[sighs]

[grunts]

BORROWER: ANTHROPOLOGIST ÖZGÜR ASLAN

Don't you think it's better, in general, to bring your library books back, Özgür?

-[tender music playing] -[phone chimes]

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

-I'm sorry if I woke you. -[Özgür] No, you didn't.

Actually, your timing's excellent.

I've been trying my best to look you up. On social media.

[chuckles] You won't find me on there.

Yes, I realized that.

I stumbled on an article or two that you put out there, Ada.

Can't believe you didn't mention you study epigenetics and spiritual heritage.

And you kept your job as an anthropologist to yourself.

Fair, that's true. If you have a minute, I'll tell you why I called you.

Sure, go on.

One of our faculty does research on Taurus Yörüks,

and their work is pretty comprehensive.

Nobody knows more than they do. Uh, so I asked them to help.

And I think there's some information that might be of use.

You can't be serious.

As far as we can tell, there were only two blacksmiths named Yılmaz

living in the Taurus mountains in 1960.

One of them was called Yılmaz Kara, and one Yılmaz Salihoğlu.

-Ring any bells at all? Inspire a memory? -Please give me a second.

[bright music playing]

Salihoğlu could be it.

So my father's real surname is Salihoğlu.

Deniz Salihoğlu.

Özgür, I can't tell you what this means to me.

Tell you what.

When you track down your sister, we'll have some raki and call it even.

-Deal? -It's a deal.

-Perfect. -Good night. Thanks again.

[music fades]

[paper rustles]

[indistinct chatter]

[intriguing music playing]

"God bless you and all your family, Salih Onbaşı."

"Your friend forever."

"John Patrick Morgan."

"From Australia."

[bright tune playing]

[music box chiming wistful tune]

[kisses]

This is our kid's.

It's so adorable.

-It is. -[chuckles]

Do you think it'll be a boy or a girl?

[gentle music playing]

I'll take any child God gives to us, Sevgi.

Amen.

I looked up what they're going to most likely ask us.

Parents and extended families were on the list.

Yep.

I gave my mother a heads-up, so she'll arrive soon.

Super.

What if they ask about yours, though, hmm?

I guess we can just say that… my mother's no longer with us.

Dad's in Adana now.

He's a truly idiosyncratic and peculiar alcoholic.

[Sevgi chuckles]

Gambling habit.

-And he's married to an evil witch. -[chuckles]

Boom.

But we won't be that honest, right?

We can't lie to them, can we?

I didn't say lie. Just be a little…

Say we don't see them. We're estranged.

Whatever you want to say, babe.

[kisses]

-Fiko? -Hm?

-You know what? -What?

You should make love to me.

-You mean it? -Yeah, really.

-You really mean it? -Yes, I mean it.

[music box playing wistful tune]

-[Fiko] Come here. -[Sevgi chuckles, kisses]

[music box continues playing tune]

-Leyla, love. -Hmm?

Not sleeping yet?

-Can't sleep. -Something interesting?

Are those pictures of yourself? You look so cute in this one.

Your perfume smells new.

[sniffs] Hmm?

[Leyla sighs]

I didn't change perfume.

-No way. It smells completely different. -Erdem.

[Erdem sighs]

Yeah?

Those men before, do you wanna explain?

What do you mean?

Who were they? What were you talking about with them?

They were just, you know, asking about the restaurant.

They liked the restaurant. Nothing beyond that.

Erdem.

I didn't like those men poking around the place, Erdem.

Well, how about I show you something else you'll like better?

Twenty-four meters. Two hundred forty horsepower.

Generators that are brand new. A top-line wooden gulet.

Five cabins, and eight solar panels built in.

-What do you think? -Erdem, what?

[whimsical music playing]

At this great price, we should go and purchase it immediately, Leyla.

-Are you out of your mind? -What's wrong?

-Well, money, to start with. -Ah, I'll handle that.

What does that mean, "handle it"?

Has it slipped your mind how hard it was to pay off the tavern?

Well, I'm gonna handle it. There's a way.

You'll handle it. You'll get it done.

-But what have you done? -[Mavi crying]

-Now she's crying! -She's crying because you're yelling!

Erdem, my sanity is running out thanks to you.

You're going crazy all on your own!

I'm not even given a real chance to do it.

-[Mavi continues crying] -[door shuts]

For crying out loud. [huffs]

[calming music playing]

Leyla, where were you? Today's the big day.

-I gotta be home on time. -What do you want from me, Fiko Riko?

I dropped the kids off and right away came here.

What's the big rush?

-Here. I'll introduce you to the chef. -Let's go.

Chef? But… [scoffs]

So the worry was an act? Someone's hired now?

Yep, someone's hired. I didn't find the guy.

He came here to eat yesterday. By chance, he's a chef.

And he's pretty eager to get to work.

Came as a customer to eat here?

Hello there.

[passionate music playing]

[Fiko] Let me present Miss Leyla, the boss.

And Yorgos, our new chef.

Kalimera.

Kalimera.

-[music cuts out] -Fiko, we can't bring this man on.

What do you mean, we can't? Is there a problem?

Yeah, because, um…

Because I'm supposed to just talk to him in Greek? I can't do that.

Oh, but I… I do speak English.

I was working abroad for a little while.

Yeah, that's great.

Miss Leyla will help you get more familiar with the menu. Good?

-See you later, buddy. -Taleme.

-[Fiko] Taleme, taleme. -Later, man.

Taleme. [chuckles awkwardly]

[whimsical music playing]

[chuckles lightly]

Oriste.

[in Turkish] Boss.

[clicks tongue] Oriste.

[in English] Let's cook.

Let's cook.

[passionate music swells]

[passionate music ends]

[bright music playing]

SEARCH RESULTS DENİZ SALİHOĞLU - ADD FRIEND - MESSAGE

HELLO, THIS IS ADA KORKMAZ.

[bright music building]

IF YOU ARE RELATED TO KEMAL KORKMAZ, CAN YOU GIVE ME…

IF YOU ARE RELATED TO KEMAL KORKMAZ, CAN YOU GIVE ME A CALL?

[gasps softly]

[music fades]

[exhales]

It really is God who sent him.

Well, all the details look good.

You have a really lovely home.

We think it's important to be able to give a child their own room.

Your health reports look good too.

Uh, Sevgi, I'm truly happy to hear you're healthy.

You've beaten a hard diagnosis.

Thank you. That's really very kind of you.

In the adoption process, you need to have plenty of determination and patience.

Being here now, overcoming all of that,

do you believe that you have that kind of power in you?

We do. We really do, Ms. Songül. There's no need to worry over that.

In that case, I've got one more thing to ask you if you'd be willing to answer.

But… it's sort of a personal question.

How did you get through cancer?

[somber music playing]

Uh, well…

I… don't really see it as having "beaten" cancer, you know.

Uh… It's more like I ran into cancer.

Then I realized that I needed to accept it as part of my life.

I stopped seeing my cancer as a thing for me to fight against,

as something I had to beat.

I mean, that's the best way for me to explain it.

And with the medical interventions I had, I also experienced major life changes too.

Honestly, I think, like, by, finding a more peaceful center in myself,

my entire body began to heal better than before.

Ms. Songül,

in reality, I'm not exactly sure how or why I've recovered.

The doctors didn't understand either.

No, but… I'm positive.

We're positive of one thing.

We'd really like to be parents to a child who has nowhere to call home.

It seems to us like we owe that to life.

And here in the house, it's just you two, am I right?

-No neighbors you rent space out to? -Right, nobody besides us in the house.

Just Muko, Sevgi's mother, who lives downstairs.

She's traveling now.

Uh, but, when she returns, and you're free, we'd love it if you…

if you could meet her. Yeah.

[knocking on door]

Must be a salesman. Mm.

Honey, please, could you get Ms. Songül a fresh cup of tea? Thank you.

-Is that all right? -Yes, thank you.

Uh, so sorry, but we're not buying today, sir.

[intense music rises]

Papa?

[ringtone playing]

Hello?

[woman] Hello. You sent me a message.

I'm Deniz Salihoğlu,

Kemal Korkmaz's daughter.

So we're sisters.

[intense music continues]

[music fades]