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- Mr. Okay. - Yes.

I am Barbara Watson.

Yes. Go ahead.

Thanks.

Do you want to leave her coat?

No, thanks.

Would you like a drink?

Not.

Shall we start?

Agree.

Let's try it again.

The same?

Yes.

And remember...

... put your fingers curled as forming a tunnel.

Okay.

Do not stretch them.

Make room for the train.

What?

It's something I tell my boys.

If the fingers are curled, in this way...

... then there is room for let the train go through the tunnel.

Thanks.

So, the next Tuesday at the same time?

No. I don't think I'm going to continue with our classes.

Not.

Are you giving up?

Not.

Agree.

Well...

... bye.

Goodbye

Mr. Okay.

May I ask you ...

... how many teachers have you had before me?

Four.

Well, if it's any use ...

... learn to play an instrument at his age it is difficult ...

... especially if he doesn't have a natural gift for it.

I am not saying this for being evil.

But if you really decide to leave, I would very much like to buy you the piano.

Okay.

Each level of experience is really the exception to the rule ...

... because the conditions there ...

... that made the mobilization of the trade was successful ...

... was not present at developing countries.

Yes?

Hello.

Go ahead.

The job. Sorry to deliver it late.

Why did it take you?

I had to deal with some personal problems.

Sorry but now I can not accept it.

I mean... I really had--

I am sorry.

He knows that he has not yet given us the study program?

I know.

Yes?

Hi, Walter.

Hi Charles.

Do you have a second?

Sure.

Walter, Shelley won't be able to go to ...

... the NYU conference to present your work.

I'm going to need you to impersonate her.

Why can't you go?

They prescribed absolute rest until I have the baby.

I wish i could but now This is not a good time, Charles.

Well I understand you but you are the co-author of the work ...

... and Dean wants him to introduce himself.

He wants to keep on track Shelley by occupation.

I don't think he can with the beginning of classes and my book.

You only teach one class, Walter.

So I can stay focused in my book.

Charles, I'd really rather not go.

Well sorry but there is no other option at this point.

Charles, the truth is ...

... this is Shelley's job.

I just agreed to do co-author because she asked me to.

I'm really not ready to present it.

Look, Walter, you can discuss it ...

... with the dean if you want ...

... but as your friend, I do not advise you you do it with that argument.

Hello?

Get out!

- Sorry. Sorry. - Get out!

Get away from me!

Leave me alone!

Not. It's all good ...

It's not good at all! My boyfriend is coming!

I'm not going to hurt her.

Who are you? What are you doing here?

This is my department.

This department does not belong to you!

- How did you get in? - My name is Walter Vale.

- I have keys! It's my department! - What the hell!

God! Please!

- Zainab! - I'm here!

Shut up!

- Shut up! - Okay. Okay, okay.

Okay. Okay.

Who are you?

Qu'est-ce que c'est �a?

Is it going?

Oui, that's it.

C'est qui?

J'�tais dans mon bain.

Lui, il �tait l�.

- Did you touch her? - What?

- Son of a bitch, did you touch her? - No! No! No!

Il ne m'a pas touch�e.

Mais comme il est entered, il a dit qu'il avait la cl�.

Do you have keys?

Yes, of course I have keys. This is my department.

- Show me your keys. - In agreement.

Here.

I have had this department for 25 years.

Then, Why haven't you been here?

Because I live in Connecticut. I haven't been around in a long time.

Are you friends with Iv�n?

Iv�n. I do not-- Who is Iv�n?

I'm sure he called the police!

- Did you call the police? - Not.

- You didn't call the police? - Not.

And you don't know Iv�n?

No. Who is he?

- He rented us the place. - Do not know him.

He said it belonged to a friend that he was out of town.

I don't know who he is.

This is my department. I assure you.

Damn!

Je t'ai d�j� dit de faire confiance � personne.

T'as jamais sign� a contract.

Damn.

Hey, listen.

We don't want any problems.

We're leaving his department.

Take. Take your keys.

It's all a misunderstanding. Sorry.

Okay.

We'll go, okay?

Yes, it's okay.

How long have you lived here?

Two months.

We will pay you if you want it.

Yeah, then ... we'll go.

Again, I'm sorry.

Thanks for your understanding.

Go get the cart.

It's okay, it's okay.

Goodbye

Goodbye

Come on man, it'll be for a night or two until we can fix something.

Okay.

Could you take a look and call me back?

Okay. Thanks.

Tarek.

- Tarek. - What?

They left this in the apartment.

Thanks.

So they know where are you going to stay tonight?

Yes, of course. We are going to stay with some friends.

You like classical music, right?

Yes.

Me too

Do you play the piano?

Not.

What about you?

Me? Not. I play the djembe.

Agree. Good night.

And thank you again for letting us stay.

You saved me a lot of trouble If you know what I mean.

We will get out of your way in a few days, is it okay?

Good night.

Good morning

Good morning

I made some coffee.

Thanks.

And ... have a nice day.

Goodbye

Walter Vale.

Thanks.

And that will be in the last day of the conference.

I hope all of you can attend.

And now I would like to welcome you to my distinguished colleague ...

... and award winner John Bates Clark ...

... Professor Stephen Kriegman.

Thank you, Shiva.

Thanks.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Mr. Voucher?

Yes.

My God... How is it?

It's me.

Jacob Koningsberg. Do you remember me?

- Sorry... - I used to live on the third floor ...

...with my mother. His wife gave me piano lessons.

Of course, of course.

How is it?

My God. I hadn't seen him in so long.

We thought that he had sold apartment.

He doesn't know Sprinkles.

This is Sprinkles. Say hello.

Hello. How is his wife?

My wife passed away.

I am sorry.

So sorry. My condolences.

She was a lovable woman.

Honestly, I could hear her play the piano for hours.

How is his mother?

My mother is fine. Thank you.

Thanks for asking. He moved to Florida.

So now I live alone and it's fine ...

... but I tell you, there are so many people new in the building ...

- ... and Mr. Sprinkles and I-- - It's good to see you again, Jacob.

I'm wondering the same.

Nice to see you. Welcome home.

Thanks.

Goodbye Goodbye

Enough.

Come on, honey.

We found that, under these circumstances...

... financial globalization it can be a benefit.

Empirically, it is a good institution and quality of government ...

... that will allow you to third world countries ...

... benefit and reap the fruits of globalization.

Great, huh?

Maybe we should do let them come play inside.

Are you coming?

In a minute. I have to make a call.

- See you inside. - In agreement.

Hi, Walter.

Welcome home.

Hello.

How was the conference?

It was good.

Sorry about the pants. Me...

I have practiced like this since I was a child.

No ... you don't have to stop practicing.

Really? I won't bother you?

- No. It's okay. - Magnificent.

Thanks. I'll keep my pants up.

Hey, Zainab is making dinner ...

... in case you want to eat with us later.

Agree. Thanks.

Sorry. That was my mother in Michigan.

If I don't call her daily, she thinks something happened to me.

Yes, I want some. Thanks.

Are you sure you don't want more?

I do not drink.

She is a good Muslim. I do not.

Are you done?

Yes. Can I help you?

No Please. It is the least I can do.

Well, thanks for dinner. It was great.

- No problem. - Thanks.

Then, What is the conference about?

Economic growth in developing nations.

That's us. Syria, Senegal.

And have you written a book?

Three, and I'm working on a fourth.

Four books.

Wow. That's great.

My father was a writer. Reporter.

Do you still write?

No. He died before we left Syria, almost nine years ago.

I am sorry.

Me too.

Tarek.

We have to go.

I have a little job.

Walter, you can come if you want.

No. I have some work to do. Thanks.

Okay. Well, maybe another time.

Agree.

- Bye. - Bye.

You know, you are very sexy when you're mad at me

Hello?

If you don't mind I think I will.

Cool.

Let me go get my coat.

Is very good.

Yes.

- The whole band is very good. - Yes.

Sorry guys.

Yes, well. Let's go.

Very good.

Really? Did you like it?

Yes. It was very good.

He wasn't sure.

I thought you heard very strong and, you know.

Tarek?

Hello.

It sounded good, Walter.

Sorry--

No. Don't be sorry.

That's what it's there for.

He was lying down ...

... in bed, listening to my music ...

... and then, like I said to myself ...

... what is that strange rhythm what am i hearing?

Sit down. Come on, I'll show you.

Put your feet on the ground well.

Now put on the drum between your legs like this.

Now you have to go up the inner edge ...

... with your ankles, this way.

Magnificent.

Are you okay?

I'm good.

Well.

Now, Walter, I know you're very smart ...

... but with a drum you have than remembering not to think.

If you think you screw it up. Okay?

Well.

Now, hit it a couple of times.

Not so strong. You are not mad at him.

Agree. Sorry.

Well.

Best. Did you think?

Not.

Well.

Now, one more thing, Walter.

You listen to classical music so you think of four.

1, 2, 3, 4.

Dah, dah, dah, dah.

This is an African drum ...

... so we're going to play in three.

Tak tak tak.

You have to forget of classical music.

Forget it. Tak tak tak.

1, 2, 3.

Come on, follow me.

Tak tak tak.

Tak tak tak.

1, 2, 3.

Do not worry. Start again.

Well.

Do not worry.

Again.

Well.

You already have it.

Go...

- I am sorry. Sorry. - Do not worry.

Do not worry. Do it again.

Well.

That's.

Now, you go on and I will do this.

Here we go.

1...

1...

Hello.

Hello.

Is Tarek home?

No. he ... he went looking a new department.

Are you okay?

Yes.

Tarek is giving me drum injuries and he was just practicing.

Do not worry. I'll keep my pants up.

What?

Nothing.

It's just that a little while ago ...

No, nothing.

Which is largely due ...

... to the delay in African infrastructure ...

... and on the decline of steel imports.

Hello, Walter!

How did the presentation go?

Well. Thanks.

Fantastic.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

Go.

- Can you hold this drum? - Yes.

Well.

You may want to remove your credential.

Sure.

Are you hungry?

Yes, I am famished.

Do you like shawarmas?

Yes, I like sharmas.

Shawarmas.

Have. This is for you.

For letting us stay at your house.

Thanks.

It's Fela Kuti. Do you know him?

Not.

- You don't know Fela? - Not.

Then a surprise awaits you, Walter.

He started the whole movement afrobeat.

And his percussionist Tony Allen he was a creepy guy.

If you want to play the drum you have to hear this.

Agree. I will.

Did you make these?

Yes, that's right.

- How much do they cost? - Which one?

Is.

Thirty-five dollars.

Would you accept 30?

No. 35.

Okay.

My daughter will think it's great.

Where are you from?

From Senegal.

I was in Cape Town two years ago.

It is so beautiful.

- Thank you. - What's your name?

Zainab.

Zainab!

How cute.

- Thanks. - Your change.

How far is it Senegal from Cape Town?

About 8,000 kilometers.

Yesterday I told a guy that I was from Israel.

And I wondered if there ever was visited The Promised Land.

Hey, look who it is!

- Zev. - How are you, Tarek?

How are you, man?

Good friend.

Hi love.

Hello. Hi, Walter.

Hello.

His stuff is great, right?

Beautiful.

He made me this.

She is very beautiful.

Walter and I are going to the park ...

... to play for a while, okay?

Tarek. Do you remember I told you ...

... that we have today to pick up my new board?

He said he would just reserve it for today.

I know, I know. No problem.

Tarek, you always say no problem and then you are late or you forget.

I know. It won't take long.

We'll go play for a while and we will help you again.

It's a promise, habibti.

You always tell me habibti when you want to get away with it.

Goodbye

Goodbye

Closes at 5 p.m., Tarek.

Not in Arabic hours.

No, not in Arabic hours.

Hours here, room.

Don't tell me habibti now, man.

What does habibti mean?

Habibti? It means "my beloved."

And does she know?

She always wanted to play down here.

She is supposed to make a lot of money.

Why haven't you done it?

Maybe we could do it together ...

... and divide the profits.

What do you think?

I think I'm just going to watch.

Come on, it's easy, Walter.

She just waits until you feel it.

Yes, come on.

It was fun, right?

Yes, of course.

How are your hands?

They are ...

Shit. We have to go home.

Zainab is going to kill me.

I'm on Arabic time again.

What is the Arabic schedule?

It means that I am coming an hour late.

All Arabs we were an hour late.

It is genetic. We can't help it.

I think that's our train.

I need a ticket.

I do not have. I have.

Here's the train. Go.

Over here. Give to me...

I'm stuck, buddy.

Give them to me.

This way, please.

What are they doing?

New York Police.

Stand over here, please.

Police? What do they want?

You jumped the pinwheel.

He didn't jump it. I paid.

Sir, he ... he paid ... Please.

But he paid ...

Sir, stay there!

Do you have something else Tarek?

- Not. - Where are you from?

I am from Syria. Why?

What is in the bag?

It's my drum.

Put this back in his pocket, please.

Get over there.

- Why? I am sorry... - Stand there, please.

What did I do?

Go Go.

- I don't think that's necessary. - Yeah, well, we'll take care of it.

You can come to the station ...

- ... and make a statement if you want. - But he doesn't--

Sir! That's it!

Now stay there or we will have to carry it too.

Where are they taking it?

Tenth district.

Walter, take the drum.

Tell Zainab what happened, But don't let her come

I will call you.

Don't let her come.

Where is Tarek?

They arrested him.

What?

Yes.

In the subway.

Was he arrested?

It was just a misunderstanding.

They said they would release him tonight.

How could it happen?

He knows it well. I would never do anything wrong.

No, she didn't do anything.

She do not do nothing.

I'm sure it'll be fine.

No, it won't be okay.

No i went to the station to make the statement.

It does not matter.

We are illegal.

We are not citizens.

And when they find out they will ...

Excuse me.

Well?

They transferred him.

Where?

To a detention center in Queens.

It was put in the hands of Immigration.

They said we can see it tomorrow night.

Visiting hours are from 5 to 10.

I can't go to that place.

It will end there too.

Zainab?

Yes?

I brought some Chinese food, in case you want to eat.

No, thanks, I am not hungry.

Well. Well if you change your mind I'll put something in the fridge.

Thanks.

Do you know anything about Tarek?

No. Not yet.

Well...

I made an appointment with an immigration attorney

For tomorrow at 11 in the morning.

No. We can't afford it.

Okay.

Thanks, Walter.

Walter.

I was detained ...

When I first arrived, for five months.

How did you get out?

They ... closed the center and released some of the women.

But not men.

We'll get it out of there.

Good night.

Good night.

UNITED CORRECTIONAL CORPORATION

Good.

Yes.

Good.

Sir, the detainee was transferred.

She was here yesterday.

Well, it's not here now. It's all I know.

You can call the immigration center. The number is on the wall.

Where?

On the wall next to the phone and the water source.

Next.

Sir, step aside, please.

Hello. I'm here to see Tarek Khalil.

Have you come here before?

No, sir.

Hello?

I can see your driver's license, please?

Yeah, he's ...

That you ...

Hi, Daddy.

Hello.

Walter. Thanks for coming.

Of course.

How is Zainab?

She is distraught.

I have one... A letter from her.

You can't give it to me.

It must be sent by mail.

I see.

But you can place it against the glass.

Go. Open it.

And put it on the glass so that I can read it.

Okay. It is allowed.

Do you want to say hi to dad?

I see ...

Thanks, Walter.

How are they treating you?

It's depressing here.

There's no Privacity.

The lights are always on.

Do you need something?

Not. I just want to get out of here.

Zainab and me we saw a lawyer today.

Yes? What did he say?

Well, he's coming to see you tomorrow.

Tarek. Zainab said that you were denied asylum.

You mean when we came here?

Yes.

Did you go to the deportation hearing?

Yes.

In Michigan.

Yes. We did everything they told us to do.

Well.

Come on, time's up.

Bed count.

I must go.

They have to do a bed count.

Usually, you can visit it for an hour.

Could you come over tomorrow?

- I will. Yes. - Well.

Goodbye, my friend.

Goodbye

See you tomorrow

Good. Goodbye.

Walter, I'm leaving now.

I have a cousin who lives in the Bronx.

I'm going to stay there with him for now.

You don't have to go. You can stay here.

I think I better go.

Well ... you know how to find me if you need me.

It's okay if she left things of Tarek here for now?

My cousin's place is not very big.

Yes, of course.

Thanks.

Hello?

Hi Charles.

Waiting. I am sorry. What?

Yes. The conference went very well.

Yes.

No, the truth is, I'm still in New York doing research for my book.

Why?

When is the meeting?

What--

Well ok.

Well. Me...

I will leave first thing in the morning in the morning.

Yes. I'll see you at 3. Goodbye

I thought you said that you went to the hearing.

We went. I remember.

Well then, Why do you have a final order?

He doesn't know yet. He just says ...

... that unless they can find one way to quickly reopen the case.

They are going to deport me.

I don't even understand.

Walter, there are people who have been here for years.

I can't do that, Walter. I will go crazy.

Try to deal with the case as soon as possible.

I know. I know. It is...

It's just ...

Look, maybe we should call your mother.

Nerd. I don't want you to worry.

Yes.

Tarek ...

I have to go back to Connecticut.

When?

Tomorrow.

But you can call me by phone if you need anything.

And I will visit you again. It is not that far.

Okay.

But please...

... don't forget I'm here.

No I won't.

Have you been practicing?

Yes.

You should go back to the ones who play.

Not.

Okay, but listen to the Fela CD. That will help you.

- I promise. - I will. I will.

So show me what what have you been doing.

What?

Show me. Why not?

Here?

Go. I need music, man.

Do not worry. They can't arrest you.

At least not yet.

Go.

Well.

No. The elbow.

Hello.

Sorry. I have ...

- ... wrong department. - Can I help you?

I am looking for my son.

Excuse me.

Are you Tarek's mother?

Yes.

Well, this is Tarek's apartment.

Me--

I share the apartment with him.

He didn't mention he lived with someone.

Well, I'm not very often here.

I live in Connecticut.

Is Tarek here?

No. Now he's not here.

Happens. Please.

Please.

Thanks.

My name is Walter. Walter Vale.

I am Mouna Khalil.

Sorry to appear as a surprise.

My son has not called me for 5 days.

I keep trying with his cell phone, but he doesn't answer me.

Does he want to sit down?

Thanks.

Mr. Voucher?

Is my son okay?

Yes.

He has been arrested.

They have him in a detention center.

Where?

In Queens.

They are trying to deport him.

How did it happen?

They stopped him at a subway station.

He did nothing wrong.

I'd like to go there, to Queens.

Agree.

But, Mrs. Khalil, the lawyer ...

I don't think they will allow ...

Mr ok i know i can't visit Tarek.

I just want to see the place where they keep it.

Okay.

I can take her there.

Thanks.

Can we go now?

She has been to New York before, Mrs. Khalil?

No. Tarek wanted to come to New York to play.

I didn't want to, but ...

Do you have children, Mr. Vale?

A son. He lives in London.

What about his wife?

My wife passed away.

I am sorry.

That is.

Is that the prison?

It doesn't look like a prison.

I think that's the point.

How many people are in there?

Tarek said about 300.

There is a...

There is a cafeteria on that corner.

- It's not very nice. - I'll wait there.

Walter. I thought you were leaving.

That's right.

Tarek, your mother is here.

What? My mother? Where?

She is waiting outside.

When did you arrive?

Today.

Man, why did he come?

He can't do anything for me.

Well, he said he didn't know anything about you.

Walter, listen to me.

She can't stay here.

She doesn't know anyone in New York.

Sorry but you will have to do her that she go back to Michigan.

Well, I'll try.

Thanks, Walter.

I have a note from her.

Do you need anything else?

No, thanks.

-Where is she from? - I'm a Palestinian from Damascus.

I knew it. I'm from Egypt. Alexandria.

- My name is Nasim. At her service. - Thanks.

Why is she here?

- I visit my son. - Is he in custody?

It is a bad place. I'm lucky. I have visa.

They are the ones who take care of your child. They come here daily. They do not tip.

Do not worry. They can't understand us.

Hello sir.

Hello.

How is he doing?

It's okay, it's okay.

But...

... he is very concerned about the fact that you are here.

I will not go.

Mrs. Khalil, no ... I do not think that...

... your presence in New York be good...

... we have a good lawyer working for--

Mr. Okay.

I will not go back to Michigan ...

... knowing that my son is in that building.

Even though he can't see it ...

... will stay here.

Shall we go?

- You are my invitation. - Thanks.

Ma'am?

Is that his lawyer? Or her husband?

Goodbye

We'll see you next time, God willing.

Mr. Okay?

I'm leaving.

Thanks for her help.

Where is it going?

I will look for a hotel.

You can stay and use Tarek's room.

Thank you for your offer. but I can't accept it.

I don't want to impose anything on you.

He's not doing it.

Please. I would like him to stay.

Thanks...

... but I'll fix it.

Goodbye

Goodbye

Mrs. Khalil?

Please.

I was with Tarek when he was arrested.

He was on the subway because of me.

Then...

Please.

Even if it's for one night.

The bathroom is across the hall.

Thank you, Mr. Okay.

No, call me Walter.

And I am Mouna.

Then... Do you need something else?

No, thanks.

Well, good night.

Good night.

Is it okay?

Goodbye

Good morning

Good morning

Tarek sends his regards.

How are you feeling?

I couldn't tell you.

He wants me to go.

But he won't.

Well you'll always be welcome the time you need.

Thanks.

He is very generous of you.

Well, thanks for the newspaper.

No problem.

Will you be in the city for a long time?

No, not really.

I am here just to present a monograph.

Well...

Did you write it?

That's right.

Congratulations.

I'm actually a co-author.

And what happened after the hearing?

We appeal. It took two years.

And was your appeal denied?

Yes.

They sent you "the bag and luggage letter"?

- Not. - What is that?

He says where to show up to be deported.

But didn't you get it?

No. I would remember.

Has he moved?

Eventually we had to.

But we had the mail sent to us.

Is it possible that they never received it?

Yes, it happened before.

Before 9/11 track people was not a priority ...

... but if they received it and ignored it I can not do much...

So it can't help you.

I will try.

But you should know that it will still be complicated.

Access to government has changed a lot.

It is very black and white now.

You either belong or you don't.

Tarek is lucky. Most don't even have lawyers.

Lucky.

Relatively speaking.

We just have to move fast ...

...to get an emergency stay ...

... and then we'll get attached to a motion ...

... to reopen your application pending resident card.

Yes?

Agree.

� Can explain what does that mean, please?

In fact, I don't have time right now.

I am sorry. I have to be in court shortly.

How long will you be detained?

I couldn't predict it. I am sorry, but we have to finish now.

Do you have children, Mr. Shah?

Yes. Two children.

And what is worse, my uncle was deported ...

... after holding a family here for 23 years.

If I can get your son out ... I will.

Thanks.

Where is he from?

Queens.

What is she?

The closest to us.

The black woman?

Is that Zainab?

She is very black.

Zainab.

Hi, Walter.

Zainab, this is Mouna Khalil ...

Tarek's mother.

Hi Zainab.

Me...

It is a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Khalil.

For me too.

I ... sorry.

I didn't know you were coming.

Me neither.

Your jewelry is very beautiful.

Thanks.

Do you think we could take a cup of tea sometime?

Yes.

We could go now.

I'm ... I'm just watching Zev's table ...

... but I ... um ...

I just need... find someone who ...

Hello.

Hello.

Is it a necklace?

I think so.

I like that one up front.

It is all handmade.

I have lived here for 2 years ...

... and before that I was in France for a year.

Do you miss your home?

Yes, sometimes.

But I don't want to live there.

Do you miss Syria?

Sometimes, too.

I miss Damascus ...

...the smell.

But this is my home now.

When did you meet Walter?

Walter?

About ten days ago.

Ten days? Is that all?

How did you meet him?

Through a friend of Tarek.

Ivan. This is how we end living there.

Do you also live there?

Just for a while.

Y... Has she talked to Tarek?

Yes.

He called me this morning.

He sounded good-spirited.

I was so scared that this would happen.

Tarek used to joke that I worried too much.

But now...

I just don't know what to do.

I miss it so much.

I am sorry.

Zainab.

I would like you to do something for me.

I would like you to show me something that you and Tarek like to do ...

A place they like to go.

Like what?

What you want.

Okay.

Okay.

So ... What's on Staten Island?

I don't know.

We just go there and then we come back.

We never get off.

Why?

It was free.

We felt like we were somewhere.

That's where they were the twin towers.

I never saw them, but ... Tarek did.

Y...

... there is the Statue.

And behind is Ellis Island.

Sometimes Tarek would point to the Statue and jump up and down ...

... as if we got to New York for the first time.

He was very funny.

Can you climb the Statue?

Yes.

I think so.

You haven't uploaded?

Not.

Never?

Not.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Hi Charles.

How do you say?

Um, yeah, I'm still in New York.

Sorry, Charles. I couldn't go back yesterday.

I'm telling you, I couldn't go back!

Well, I'm on a boat.

A ship!

Listen Charles I will explain it to you when I see you.

But I have to go, I will call you back.

Goodbye

Did you get on the ferry?

Yes.

Not.

- My mother too? - He liked it.

You know that here not even they have an outer space.

They only have one room with the roof removed.

Really?

Crazy thing, man.

And they seemed to get along ...?

Zainab and my mother?

Yes. I think your mother likes him very well.

My mother does not go to go home, right?

I don `t believe.

I know she's thinking about my father.

Why?

I spent seven years in jail in Syria ...

... for something that wrote in a newspaper.

By the time they let it go He was very sick.

He died two months later.

That's why we moved here.

Would you like a glass of wine?

No, thanks.

Mouna. Um ...

I must go back to Connecticut tomorrow to work. I told Tarek.

How long will you be away?

Um, I don't know yet. Me...

I will try to come back and visit it as soon as I can.

Walter, you don't have to keep visiting it.

You sure are busy.

I'll see what I can do.

Dinner will be ready soon.

Okay.

Walter. Are you going to Broadway?

No the truth is no.

Tarek sent me the CD ...

... from the Phantom of the Opera for my birthday.

I think I know every word.

Tarek is teaching me to play the drum.

Really? How's it going?

Well ... I sound much better ...

... when he he plays with me.

How are your classes going?

My classes?

Yes.

It is going well.

How many classes do you teach?

Well I have a lighter schedule so I can focus on my book.

Your book?

What is it about?

Well ... covers various topics, it is difficult to explain.

Is it almost finished?

Close.

You don't like talking about your work?

It's just ... it's not a process ...

... that is easy to talk about with someone who is not a writer.

I shouldn't have talked to you like that.

Nothing happens.

- I'll bring it to you, sir. - Thanks.

Well...

You have my number if you need anything.

Thanks. I will be fine.

Taking.

Thanks.

Good trip.

Thanks.

Goodbye

Goodbye

Good afternoon.

Hello, Mouna. I am Walter.

No. I was ... I was just checking that everything was fine.

Okay. Well.

You know ... working.

Okay, fine.

Good night.

Walter.

Hello.

I wasn't expecting you so soon.

She was just cleaning a little.

I love this record.

Is she your wife?

Yes.

She was beautiful.

Thanks.

Are those different lenses?

Are they new?

Yes, they are.

They are very pretty.

Thanks.

She was about to make lunch.

Are you hungry?

Yes. I would love it.

Well.

Mouna?

Yes.

She asked me.

Thursday night.

Do you have plans?

Not Walter. No plan.

Well. Alright then, she thought ... maybe we could do something.

Well.

Well.

- They keep moving people. - Where?

I don't know. I think that to other detention centers.

Two Moroccans were transferred.

They had no idea.

Suddenly, they were gone.

Did someone mention something to you?

Not. Nobody knows anything in here.

That's not fair.

I am not a criminal.

I did not commit any crime.

What do you think?

What am I a terrorist?

There are no terrorists in here.

Terrorists have money. They have support.

This is not fair.

-I understand you. - What do you understand? You're out there.

I am sorry. It...

I sit here at night and ...

... I keep thinking about Zainab.

I just want to live my life and play my music.

What's wrong with that?

Okay.

Well. Please.

Yes. Thanks.

Very well. Goodbye

What did he say?

That would make some calls ...

... but they can move it to another center whenever they want.

To what center? Where?

He said it could be anywhere.

North of the state, Pennsylvania.

There's even one in Louisiana.

Louisiana?

Where are there floods?

But that's a long way off.

Yes.

Did the lawyer say anything else?

Not. I didn't know anything else.

It is like in Syria.

Very well.

Goodbye, habibti. Goodbye.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Okay. How is he?

He says fine.

He wants to be sure that you follow practicing with the drum.

Yes, I do. Y...

You look great.

Thanks.

You too.

Thanks.

Well. That's good.

Thank you, sir.

Ready?

What for?

Well...

I thought we could see this one.

Really?

Yes.

Now?

Yes. Is it okay?

Of course. It is wonderful.

Thanks.

I am so happy.

Well, don't move.

You know...

I think that was pretty scary.

It was scary, yeah.

Yes.

Are they finished?

Yes, thank you

How was everything?

- Cool - Very good.

I think i would like a glass of wine, please.

I am sorry. It didn't occur to me to ask.

Okay.

You don't see the Ghost every night.

A Cabernet.

Cabernet.

Two please.

Excellent.

- I haven't been to the theater in a long time. - Me neither.

There is a place in Syria called Malula.

It is an open air theater very big.

It's lovely.

He used to take Tarek there to see concerts.

- Here you go, two Cabernets. - Thanks.

- Thanks. - No problem.

Well.

Health.

Mouna ...

I'm going to be absent for the rest of the semester.

Really? Why?

Well i thought i would pass more time in New York.

Walter, you don't have to do this. You are busy.

I do not want to do it.

But you have to be in Connecticut.

You have your students, your book.

No, it's okay. Really.

This is not your problem, Walter.

It's okay that you're busy.

I'm not busy.

No way.

The truth is that I have not done any real work, in a long time.

But you just submitted your work at the conference.

Nerd. No, I didn't even write it.

I just read it.

I've been teaching in the same course for 20 years ...

...cast... it means nothing to me.

None of that means anything.

Simulate.

I pretend that I'm busy, that I'm working, I'm writing.

I'm not doing anything.

I am sorry.

Do not be sorry.

I really appreciate you telling me this.

Hey, Walter.

What would you do if you didn't teach yourself?

I don't know.

There is some excitement about not knowing.

What time is it?

12:30

My God. Really?

Yes. I think it happens a lot In New York.

Thanks, Walter.

It was a lovely evening.

The funniest thing I did in a while.

Yes, I told Tarek that We were going out tonight, and we did.

I think he was happy.

Thanks.

Good night.

Good night.

There is a message from Tarek. Something is not right.

What did he say?

Said they were moving it. I didn't know what it meant.

We should go.

Well. When do you expect it?

Well. When arrive...

... could you make him call me as soon as possible?

Please. Is an emergency. Thanks.

God, he's still in court.

Come on come on come on Can you hurry?

Sorry, sir.

I hate this feeling.

I'm here for bed 38 ... Tarek Khalil.

Visiting hours begin At 5 pm.

What? I am sorry. How did he say?

Visiting hours are at 5 p.m.

I understand.

But this is ... very urgent.

Could you check for me?

Thank you, sir. Really.

He is no longer with us.

Well...

And what does that mean?

I'm not sure.

How are you not sure?

�He was taken to another place, another state, what?

I don't know.

I just know that the detainee no longer is in these facilities.

Well, could you search someone who knows please?

I would appreciate it.

- Wait. - Thanks.

Thank you.

Yes. Khalil. 38?

Okay.

Yes.

- Sir? - Yes? Found it?

They have moved it.

Where?

They deported him.

Deported?

When?

They deported him this morning.

How can it be?

No, he--

Sir--

Is there a way to contact you?

I do not believe it.

You don't believe it. What kind of answer is that?

I'm sorry, sir. That is all the information I have.

Okay.

Now, it could be withdrawn from the window, please?

You can talk to Immigration Control, if you have any more questions.

The number is on the wall.

Sir?

Get out of the window, please.

Sir. For the last time, stay away from the window.

They cannot be carried people like that, nothing more.

Do you hear me?

He was a good man a good person.

It's not fair!

We are not helpless children!

He had a life!

Do you hear me?

I mean, are you listening to me?

What about you?

Walter.

What?

Let's go.

Go.

We can not do anything.

Let's go, please?

He did nothing wrong.

Are you okay?

Walter, I have to go back to Syria.

It should be close to Tarek.

When is he leaving?

Tomorrow.

It's better for me that is as soon as possible.

I won't be able to go back.

I know.

Good night.

Mouna?

Sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Yes?

What happened to Tarek was my fault.

Yes we received the letter Saying to leave

I threw it away.

I never told him.

We were here for three years before the letter arrived.

He had found a job.

Tarek was at school.

Everyone told me not to worry ...

... that the government didn't care.

And it seemed like it was true.

Then...

... after a while ...

...you forget.

You think you really belong here.

It's not your fault.

It's not your fault.

Stop.

Zainab and I chose it specially for you.

Thanks.

Is very pretty.

Let me put it on.

I like.

Me too.

You look great.

Great?

Yes.

You're great, Walter.

Flight 275 ...

... boarding through gate 3 for Syria.

Flight 275, through gate 3 to Syria.

Thanks, Walter.

Thanks for everything.

I do not want you to go.

I don't want to go, habibti.

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