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"Episode One"

"Episode One"

How are you?

Great

I'm a huge fan, can I take a picture with you?

Sure, go ahead

Thank you so much

I'm really a huge fan of all your work

-Thank you so much -Excuse me

-Thank you so much -Excuse me

Poor Ali

How much would you pay someone to put you out of your misery and get you out of here?

How much would you pay someone to put you out of your misery and get you out of here?

You're the only one who can save me from all this

I'm looking for a guy named Pierre

I'm looking for a guy named Pierre

He organizes music tours in Europe

I'll introduce you to him then you can leave right away

Are you going home or going to work on your guide?

Are you going home or going to work on your guide?

I'll head to the studio and get some work done

Okay, but we're having dinner together tonight

Okay, but we're having dinner together tonight

-I'll go find him now, I feel sorry for you -Okay

"I have the stuff Where do you want me to deliver it?"

"I have the stuff Where do you want me to deliver it?"

"I'll send you a location"

"I'll send you a location"

-Where's Nevine, Hussein? -I don't know, did you see this email?

They sent Ali an offer to compose music for a film in America

They sent Ali an offer to compose music for a film in America

Yes, I saw it but I didn't get a chance to read it properly

And listen, don't tell Ali

And listen, don't tell Ali

because I want to surprise him if it works out

Okay, I'll go find out where Nevine went

And the woman in charge of the festival is here

And the woman in charge of the festival is here

-Hi, how are you? -Hi, sweetheart

Thanks for coming

Thanks for coming

-What's this? Is that a work call? -No, what work?

I scared them off and told them I'm going to Egypt on vacation for a week

I scared them off and told them I'm going to Egypt on vacation for a week

and no one should call me unless there's an armed robbery

I called the spa and booked a couples massage

I called the spa and booked a couples massage

and made a reservation at the Thai restaurant in the hotel

-Is that today? -Yes

I arranged with Salim to go pick him up

so he can stay at my place tonight

I've been away for four months and I only got back yesterday

and I'm only staying for a week

And you don't think you could make an exception this time

And you don't think you could make an exception this time

and tell him you're away for the weekend?

What's going on?

What's wrong with you two? Why the long faces? Are you bored already?

What's wrong with you two? Why the long faces? Are you bored already?

No, not at all, nothing's wrong Quite the opposite, we're having a great time

-No, nothing's wrong -Wait, is that Riham Abdel Ghafour?

-No, nothing's wrong -Wait, is that Riham Abdel Ghafour?

-Yes, that's her -Please, introduce me to her this time

Sorry, I only convinced her to come for five minutes, maybe next time

Sorry, I only convinced her to come for five minutes, maybe next time

Besides, I have to get to the airport

I'm already late and I still have to change first

I'm already late and I still have to change first

Tarek See the guy talking to Ali?

-Yes -Try to get him out of that in 15 minutes

-Yes -Try to get him out of that in 15 minutes

You know your friend, he has no patience

-And I don't want us to lose this job -Okay

-And I don't want us to lose this job -Okay

If Tarek drags him out, the job won't be the only thing ruined

-The whole company will go bankrupt -Really?

Then you get him out, no problem Anyone will do

Then you get him out, no problem Anyone will do

-See you -Bye

Bye

Hey, you just lit up the whole place

How are you?

Since I knew you were coming this weekend

I didn't pick him up from school yesterday like I do every week

I didn't pick him up from school yesterday like I do every week

Of course, I'm not trying to take away from your time with Salim

Of course, I know that

I just don't want to disrupt the routine he's used to

I just don't want to disrupt the routine he's used to

especially now that things with his mother have calmed down

Of course they did once she found out I was away

Of course they did once she found out I was away

I bet she thinks we're divorced

and that she'll get you alone and the two of you will get back together

Let her think whatever she wants

Let her think whatever she wants

as long as she leaves me alone and doesn't cause me any trouble

I've waited a long time to have a good relationship with my son again

I've waited a long time to have a good relationship with my son again

I know traveling and moving there on your own isn't ideal

I know traveling and moving there on your own isn't ideal

But I promise we'll try to find a way to make it a little easier

We'll finish this conversation later

Go on, go save your friend

Okay, I won't be long

Okay, I won't be long

Your wife asked me to save you from the foreigner inside

Your wife asked me to save you from the foreigner inside

She didn't tell me you'd drag me into a drug deal outside

Since when, Ali?

Since when, Ali?

You've always been such a good boy

I'm not dragging you into anything, man

It's just that I'll be in trouble if I go to the guy and he recognizes me

It's just that I'll be in trouble if I go to the guy and he recognizes me

But you don't mind getting me into trouble

All right, Mr. Celebrity, roll me one too

No, I'm only smoking one at most You can have the rest if you want

No, I'm only smoking one at most You can have the rest if you want

Is something wrong or what?

No, nothing's wrong I just have some work I need to finish

No, nothing's wrong I just have some work I need to finish

My head's all over the place so I thought this might help

It'll cure my creative block!

Let's go upstairs Sarah must be looking for you

Let's go upstairs Sarah must be looking for you

Come on

Could you send me the schedule for the commercial shoot

Could you send me the schedule for the commercial shoot

so I can block out those days

The film comes out next week I don't want the dates to overlap

"Okay, I'll hang up and send it to you"

"Okay, I'll hang up and send it to you"

"But let me know as soon as you've sorted it out so I can handle the bookings"

-Deal, see you -"See you"

-Deal, see you -"See you"

"You ask me, my love, how much I love you"

What's wrong?

Pass already!

What's this? Sweetheart!

Okay

Okay

-When are you going to grow up and act your age? -Both?

-When are you going to grow up and act your age? -Both?

Are you bargaining with me now?

If you all think I'm old and responsible enough

why does my mom make me stay with you whenever she travels?

why does my mom make me stay with you whenever she travels?

That's strange, Alia is traveling again? When?

Tomorrow, didn't Ali tell her he'd talk to her about it?

No, we changed our minds

You've become so distant and we hardly ever see you

Her trips are our chance to make sure we see you

Her trips are our chance to make sure we see you

Well, you're seeing me now

When you told me you were going to the airport, I volunteered to come with you

When you told me you were going to the airport, I volunteered to come with you

Even your husband didn't do that

Listen to you!

Trying to stir things up between us too? I swear I'll tell him

Ali has plenty to do, he's not a slacker like you

Anyway, did you empty the trunk or not?

I wouldn't put it past my mom…

I wouldn't put it past my mom…

to come back from the Gulf with a fridge and a double cassette player

What? What's a double cassette player?

That's what you get for hanging out with kids

That's what you get for hanging out with kids

I'm not giving you a history lesson

Drive, Gen Z, come on

"Let me know, did you get home?"

"Let me know, did you get home?"

"Can we talk?"

"Can we talk?"

Divorce is like marriage, it's fate

Don't dodge the question, Mai

Don't dodge the question, Mai

I've never interfered or asked why you divorced Sherif

Okay, then why after all these years are you asking me for details

Okay, then why after all these years are you asking me for details

when you know perfectly well I don't want to talk about them

now that it's over and we've moved on?

Because Layla means just as much to me as you do

Because Layla means just as much to me as you do

And when she found out I knew Sherif's ex-wife, she came and asked me

and I told her I'd find out what happened

Sherif is my daughter's father

I want to stay on good terms with him for her sake

I want to stay on good terms with him for her sake

I don't want to hurt him or cause problems between us

Look, forget the details

Just tell me, is he worth getting close to or should she run for the hills?

I don't understand, can't she judge the man she wants to marry for herself

I don't understand, can't she judge the man she wants to marry for herself

instead of going around digging up information about him from his past relationships?

No, but any woman thinking of marrying a divorced man with a daughter

No, but any woman thinking of marrying a divorced man with a daughter

would worry and want some reassurance

And honestly…

the way you're dodging the question isn't reassuring at all

I'm not going to reassure you or worry you

She needs to get to know him well herself

and decide whether his personality and ways are right for her or not

and decide whether his personality and ways are right for her or not

Maybe there were things I couldn't put up with that she can, or vice versa

Tell her to take all the time she needs before she decides

That's all

"I should've won"

"I should've won"

"I have the talent, the looks, everything"

"but she took everything away from me"

"but she took everything away from me"

-Come in, Mahmoud, we've put you through enough -Not at all, ma'am, it's no trouble

I want you to stay with them the whole time

I want you to stay with them the whole time

-And if they need anything, buy it for them -Of course, ma'am

-You have my number, call me anytime -Okay

-Goodbye -Goodbye

We're in your home and you're not even here, sweetheart

Sweetheart

"I really should've won"

Did you know I brought you both presents and left them on the bed?

-Come on, get up and go see them -Come on, hurry

-Come on, get up and go see them -Come on, hurry

I hope you like them

Why are you looking at me like that?

What can I do? I can't help it

None of you can feel the pain burning inside me

None of you can feel the pain burning inside me

I swear we do feel it and we understand

But those two children aren't to blame

They can't take any more emotionally

They've been through enough these past seven months, Mom

They've been through enough these past seven months, Mom

And now they've come to Egypt and started at a new school

No one's telling you not to grieve

No one's telling you not to grieve

Do whatever you need to do, just not in front of them

It's okay, Noura, she can't help it I'll talk to them

It's okay, Noura, she can't help it I'll talk to them

Auntie, do you want to come inside and get some rest?

I'll bring the bags in and unpack them and you'll have lunch with us

No, I have a lot to do Maybe another time

No, I have a lot to do Maybe another time

-Do you need anything, Mom? -Give my regards to your husband

and thank him so much for sending his nephew to help us

and thank him so much for sending his nephew to help us

Tell him we'd love to see him if he's free

-Okay, Mom, bye -Bye, take care

Hi, sweetheart

-Hi, sweetheart -Sorry, I kept you waiting

-Hi, sweetheart -Sorry, I kept you waiting

I barely managed to get away from my mother

Tell me, how are they doing?

I don't know, Ali

My mom's doing better

She's obviously not okay

but she's not falling apart like she was when I went to her

but she's not falling apart like she was when I went to her

And Dalia…

Poor thing, she's completely withdrawn

I hope God eases their pain

It's strange how things work out

It's strange how things work out

I could never understand why Nader bought a house so far away from me

It's as if he knew he wouldn't live in it

and didn't want her and me living next door to each other

May God have mercy on him

May God have mercy on him

I'll take a shower then heat up some food for you

unless you're starving and can't wait

unless you're starving and can't wait

No, take your time

Can whatever you want to tell me wait or not?

You haven't been yourself since this morning

You haven't been yourself since this morning

It feels like you're holding something back

And if it's weighing this heavily on you, it must be something serious

And if it's weighing this heavily on you, it must be something serious

What's going on, Ali?

I didn't want to…

Listen, before anything else, I want to tell you I'm sorry

Listen, before anything else, I want to tell you I'm sorry

for the situation I've put us in

Why does that sound like you're about to confess to cheating on me?

Why does that sound like you're about to confess to cheating on me?

Did you really cheat on me?

Did you come to confess on your own?

Or did she threaten you so you're beating her to it?

No, I…

I'm telling you because she's pregnant

I swear I'm sorry

Are you sure she's not lying to you?

Are you sure she's not lying to you?

I know you slept with her

I know you slept with her

I'm trying to find a solution to the mess you've created

Maybe someone sent her to you

Or maybe she's after money

Have you made sure she's actually pregnant and that the baby is yours?

Have you made sure she's actually pregnant and that the baby is yours?

Will you listen to me, Noura? It's nothing like that

She's not some woman trying to frame me

And it wasn't just a one-night stand that ended there

So, it's a love affair

Do you love her?

Who is she?

Where did you meet her? How long have you…?

How long has this filthy affair been going on? I don't understand

How long has this filthy affair been going on? I don't understand

We've been married for two years

We've been married for two years

You're telling me now not because you're a decent man with a conscience

You're telling me now not because you're a decent man with a conscience

No

It's because she's pregnant now and she doesn't want an abortion

It's because she's pregnant now and she doesn't want an abortion

So, you have no choice but to tell me, right?

You don't want her to have an abortion either?

You of all people know I've never wanted to have children

You thought it through and decided you didn't want children in this cruel world

You thought it through and decided you didn't want children in this cruel world

and that there are seven billion people in the world

so it wouldn't make a difference if we didn't have a child

so it wouldn't make a difference if we didn't have a child

and that we were enough for each other

and that we were enough for each other

I accepted that and believed you

I accepted that and believed you

I told myself it didn't matter

because if I had to choose, I'd choose you

What changed?

No, sweetheart, don't wait up for me, I…

I might sleep at the studio tonight

I might sleep at the studio tonight

I have a lot of work and I'm still not done

You know how it is with the deadlines for the Ramadan projects

You know how it is with the deadlines for the Ramadan projects

And of course Hussein won't leave me alone

He'll keep hounding me

I'm asking what your day looks like

If you're going to be late, I'll go see Alia

I haven't seen her in ages

Okay, sweetheart

Go with them and enjoy the trip

I'll finish up and join you right away

Don't miss out on your vacation, you need it

Don't miss out on your vacation, you need it

Give them my regards until I get there I'll try not to be late

I have a lot of work and I'm still not done

I have a lot of work and I'm still not done

So, will you be late or are you coming straight back?

Talk, didn't you want to talk?

Talk, didn't you want to talk?

Say everything you have to say

I was worried about this conversation

I was worried about this conversation

because I didn't know if I was ready for it or for what would come after

But I know you have a right to know

And you had that right even before the pregnancy

I kept putting it off and avoiding it

because I was afraid of what would happen afterward

Not because I'm a coward, but because I don't want to lose you

Not because I'm a coward, but because I don't want to lose you

No, of course you're not a coward

Go on

We got married two years ago

We got married two years ago

And she knew I was married

She'd been married before too

She'd been married before too

The pregnancy was an accident, neither of us was planning for it

We used to meet at her place, or…

We used to meet at her place, or…

at the studio, or…

we'd travel

we'd travel

-We'd go somewhere no one knew us -Here?!

Of course not

How far along is she?

Two months

Why didn't you come and tell me you wanted out and wanted to be with another woman?

Why didn't you come and tell me you wanted out and wanted to be with another woman?

Because I still want to be with you

even though I chose to be with her too

How considerate of you!

You expect me to believe a woman agreed to keep her marriage secret for two years

You expect me to believe a woman agreed to keep her marriage secret for two years

to spare my feelings?

Yes

And her ex-husband couldn't find out because she'd lose custody of her daughter

And her ex-husband couldn't find out because she'd lose custody of her daughter

Now that I believe

Do I know her?

Is she one of our friends?

-No, but… -Is she young?

-No, but… -Is she young?

-No -But she's beautiful, of course, right?

Forget it

Did you come home and sleep with me at night just to do your duty

and make me think nothing had changed?

and make me think nothing had changed?

-Of course not, what are you saying? -I want to understand

Do you still enjoy being with me?

-Yes -But you enjoy it more with her

The two are different

The two are different

Did you sleep with both of us on the same day?

Did you come to me with her scent still on you?

What makes you any different from some whore who sleeps with several men in one night?

Because you signed a piece of paper and made it legal?

I know you're deliberately trying to hurt me

I know you're deliberately trying to hurt me

and I deserve it

But you're hurting yourself this way, so enough, Noura

Who is she?

Who is she?

You may never have met her but you know who she is

-Mai -Mai?!

As far as I know, this story goes back fifteen years not two

We met again during Malek's surgery

I thought it was a one-time thing, but…

we happened to cross paths again

It was as if life kept bringing us back together

Maybe it was never supposed to happen

But I realized I was getting closer to her and I tried to pull away

I'm trying to explain the situation and how it happened

What matters to me is that you believe I never wanted or meant to hurt you

What matters to me is that you believe I never wanted or meant to hurt you

Well, that's all right then since you didn't mean to

Well, that's all right then since you didn't mean to

Where are you going, Noura?

Sorry, I thought you were finished

I just want to hear you out

I want to know how you feel

And I want to sleep

Good night

Good night

Tell me what happened, you've had me worried all this time

Tell me what happened, you've had me worried all this time

Sorry, I couldn't call you until now

Tell me, is it really bad?

Tell me, is it really bad?

I don't know what to tell you I expected a different reaction

For us to fight, for her to get angry

For us to fight, for her to get angry

For her to leave the house, or tell me to leave

So, what happened?

She listened and asked questions

She listened and asked questions

Then she went to bed

Maybe she needs some time

Maybe she needs some time

Are you okay?

Of course not, I'm not okay

No matter how much I prepared for this conversation

it's hard on both of us

She obviously never imagined I'd come and tell her I'd done this to her

It's okay, Ali Everything will be all right

It's okay, Ali Everything will be all right

We knew it wouldn't be easy

There were bound to be consequences

There were bound to be consequences

Of course

-Good morning -Good morning

Do you want some breakfast?

Do you want some breakfast?

I have a yoga class and I'm already late

I'll eat this on the way

Noura

-Of course you need some time -I called Um Mahmoud and canceled

-Of course you need some time -I called Um Mahmoud and canceled

I told her not to come today

The laundryman will stop by If you have any dirty clothes, give them to him

The laundryman will stop by If you have any dirty clothes, give them to him

Here you go

I know getting pregnant naturally won't be easy because of my age

or it might take longer

Wouldn't it be better to go straight to IVF, doctor?

Let's take it one step at a time

We'll run these tests

and determine the best option for you

and determine the best option for you

And hopefully, we'll see Mr. Ali with you next time

Hopefully, he'll be able to make it

I'll get these tests done as soon as I leave When should I bring you the results?

You can't unless you're fasting

Some of these tests require you to be fasting

Are you two really in that much of a hurry?

Are you two really in that much of a hurry?

At least let me know you're okay

I thought you were both asleep when neither of you answered

I would've been thrilled if neither of you had opened the door

and I could've just turned around and left

Are you here to spend the night or what?

Not by choice My mom's traveling

Didn't Noura tell you?

Didn't Noura tell you?

Where is she? At work?

She went out, she has a lot to do

Why don't you stay at a friend's place, Adam?

Why don't you stay at a friend's place, Adam?

I'd love to, but she makes me stay here

Neither of you will talk to her and tell her she can't treat me like this

Neither of you will talk to her and tell her she can't treat me like this

Fine, I'll talk to her and explain everything

But go now and we'll discuss it later

But go now and we'll discuss it later

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine

I have a lot on my mind

I have a lot on my mind

I have a press conference and a party

and a lot of unfinished work

I'm heading to the studio now I might sleep there

I'm heading to the studio now I might sleep there

And Noura is really busy

Okay, you don't have to throw me out I'll leave

Okay, you don't have to throw me out I'll leave

But you're sure you're okay, right?

What's gotten into you, kid?

Are you pretending to be worried about me now?

Are you pretending to be worried about me now?

Which one of us is supposed to worry about the other?

-What? You're here? -Yes, wasn't that the plan?

-What? You're here? -Yes, wasn't that the plan?

I got caught up with work and forgot to tell Ali you were coming

I noticed when I got here He would've treated me better if I'd robbed him

I noticed when I got here He would've treated me better if I'd robbed him

It's okay, he's having some problems at work

But don't worry, they'll get sorted out What do you want for lunch?

No, I just told him Murad is back from America and I'm staying at his place

No, I just told him Murad is back from America and I'm staying at his place

Find a way to tell my mom, okay?

Okay, have fun Don't worry, keep us posted

Okay, have fun Don't worry, keep us posted

Okay

Bye

Enough, Noura, don't do this

Me? I'm the one doing this?

Me? I'm the one doing this?

I can't take this silence Say something

Scream, smash up the house, fight with me

Scream, smash up the house, fight with me

Do anything, Noura Just don't stay silent

Who else knows?

No one on my side or hers knows

I only told Alia

Since yesterday, I haven't been able to understand or process anything you've said

I don't know what I'm feeling

except that my heart hurts

except that my heart hurts

I never knew pain like this existed

I never imagined you'd be the one to cause it

I haven't slept since yesterday

I've been driving around for two hours

I don't want to go anywhere and I don't want to talk to anyone

And I don't want to come home

I can't come back and talk to you

I can't come back and talk to you

And I can't come back and find you gone

because I know where you'll be if you're not here

because I know where you'll be if you're not here

I'll be here if that's where you want me

I don't know what I want

except there's been this voice in my head since yesterday

except there's been this voice in my head since yesterday

telling me, "You know what you have to do"

"Leave!"

"Leave!"

You took all the time you needed

You took all the time you needed

before coming here yesterday and dropping that bomb on me

I think I need some time too

I think I need some time too

to process this and figure things out

and decide what I want

and decide what I want

so I don't make a decision in the heat of the moment

because whatever decision I make, I won't go back on it

So, can you give me some space and stop pressuring me?

So, can you give me some space and stop pressuring me?

You took two years before coming and telling me

I think you can wait a few days for me

I'm sorry if you felt I was pressuring you

But I insisted that we talk, not because I wanted your decision

but because I wanted to know how you feel and what's going on inside you

but because I wanted to know how you feel and what's going on inside you

The fact that you haven't made a decision yet means a lot to me, Noura

The fact that you haven't made a decision yet means a lot to me, Noura

I won't pressure you anymore

And I'll give you your space until you're ready to talk

And I'll give you your space until you're ready to talk

I promise

I just want to tell you one last thing

And I know you won't believe it, because…

with everything that's happening

it'll sound impossible to believe but it's how I feel

it'll sound impossible to believe but it's how I feel

and I believe it

I'm willing to do anything and everything not to lose you

because I love you

I'm willing to do anything and everything not to lose you

I'm willing to do anything and everything not to lose you

because I love you

Please, Dalia

Call Noura

You haven't finished your juice, auntie

You haven't finished your juice, auntie

It's vitamin C, it's good for a cold

-She's not answering -And she won't

After telling us, "You have to come to Egypt and I'll stay with you"

After telling us, "You have to come to Egypt and I'll stay with you"

"Poor things, don't stay all alone abroad"

"Poor things, don't stay all alone abroad"

Now that we're here, she's abandoned us and we never see her

I'm sure she's busy, auntie She'll call us back

I'm sure she's busy, auntie She'll call us back

Have you thought about Alexandria?

I'm not going anywhere

Take your kids and go to Alexandria

Take your kids and go to Alexandria

and stay with your relatives as long as you like

Call her again

We've already called her more than three times

I'm sure she'll call us back when she's free

I'm sure she'll call us back when she's free

Call her again

I'm capable of quitting smoking

I'm capable of quitting smoking

because I know exactly how it affects me

I love my life

and I want to be able to enjoy it

I'm going to count from one to five now

You'll be fully awake when I say five

You'll be fully awake when I say five

One

Two

Two

Three

Four

Five

Take as much time as you need before you move

Take as much time as you need before you move

If you want to stretch

We'll take it very slowly

We'll take it very slowly

How do you feel?

Better than when I came in

The important thing is to figure out what happened

and made you want to start smoking again

Nothing unusual, just stress and pressure

And I never slow down, you know me

And I never slow down, you know me

Okay, but I'll record some suggestions for you

and send them to you as audio clips Listen to them before you go to sleep

and send them to you as audio clips Listen to them before you go to sleep

They'll really help with the anxiety and smoking

And let's see how things go

Although I really don't like you drinking coffee this late

Although I really don't like you drinking coffee this late

It's fine, I have to send the guide today and I won't be sleeping anyway

Don't worry, I won't mess up my sleep schedule

Okay, so what did you two finally decide?

Okay, so what did you two finally decide?

She needs some time to process everything and think

She needs some time to process everything and think

And she asked me…

to wait a little before we make it official

to wait a little before we make it official

What difference would it make to Noura if I told my family or Sherif?

What do they have to do with the decision you're waiting for?

What do they have to do with the decision you're waiting for?

Or will Noura's decision change anything between us?

Or will Noura's decision change anything between us?

Of course not

Nothing will affect us, silly

And nothing will change

Let's be considerate of how she's feeling

We know how much she's hurting and hiding it

We know how much she's hurting and hiding it

Besides, a few days won't change anything

It's not a few days, Ali it's been a few weeks

It's not a few days, Ali it's been a few weeks

You've been putting off talking to her for three weeks

I can't tell people we're getting married

I can't tell people we're getting married

when my belly is already showing

I know

Could we…

wait until the festival ceremony is over?

wait until the festival ceremony is over?

Not for Noura, no For me

"Ali Dawoud's Speech at the Press Conference"

Hania Roshdy called me, she's been trying to reach you but can't

Hania Roshdy called me, she's been trying to reach you but can't

I really can't deal with her petty problems now

She'll tell me the food arrived cold during the break

Please handle it, Hussein

Okay

Did you finish Ali's speech for the press conference?

Yes, I'm reviewing it and I'll send it to you

There's something else about the American film people

There's something else about the American film people

There's supposed to be a call at 7:30

They're asking whether Ali will be joining the call or not

Did you tell him?

I told you I'm not telling him yet

Try to arrange another time with them

I have an appointment tonight that I couldn't cancel

-Yes, Mom -"I've been calling you"

-Yes, Mom -"I've been calling you"

"Why aren't you answering?"

"I've been worried about you since yesterday"

If something had happened to me, Mom, you'd have known

If something had happened to me, Mom, you'd have known

-I'm just busy -"Listen"

"You shouldn't have to ask someone to care"

"If you'd ever had a child"

"If you'd ever had a child"

"you'd know what fear and worry really mean"

"If something happens to me now, it'll be because I'm so worried about you"

"If something happens to me now, it'll be because I'm so worried about you"

-"Would that make you happy?" -I'm busy right now, Mom

I'll call you later

How are you?

Fine

I was near the office so I thought I'd stop by and see

if there was anything Hussein and I needed to coordinate

if there was anything Hussein and I needed to coordinate

for tomorrow's press conference

So, did you? Isn't Hussein in his office?

I'm lying

I could've just called him

What do you want, Ali?

I'm torn…

between wanting to give you space

so having me around at work and at home doesn't put more pressure on you

so having me around at work and at home doesn't put more pressure on you

and being afraid that if I do that

you'll think I'm pulling away

That I've said what I had to say and that's it

Or that I don't care

That's not true

So, you came to me to help you figure out what to do?

As if we're choosing your suit for tomorrow together

As if we're choosing your suit for tomorrow together

As if it's just another normal day and we're looking for the best option for you

But the truth is, there's nothing normal about this situation

I've started feeling like anything I do or don't do will be held against me

I've started feeling like anything I do or don't do will be held against me

There's nothing you can do to make this situation any more ridiculous

There's nothing you can do to make this situation any more ridiculous

Don't worry

So…

I'll let you work

"Ali Dawoud's Speech at the Press Conference"

"Ali Dawoud's Speech at the Press Conference"

Call Hussein and ask him

When I asked him, he said Noura would finish it and send it to me

When I asked him, he said Noura would finish it and send it to me

And I don't want to ask him again, because…

he'll think we're not talking or that I can't ask her myself

he'll think we're not talking or that I can't ask her myself

-It'll be obvious something's wrong -Listen

Forget about that

Write the speech yourself

Write the speech yourself

At the end of the day, it's a press conference you'll just say a few words

-It's not a PhD thesis -Yes, it's not a PhD thesis, but…

-It's not a PhD thesis -Yes, it's not a PhD thesis, but…

there's a certain way and style for these things

And there'll be journalists and a minister there

And there'll be journalists and a minister there

I'm not very good at speaking in front of people

And I'm no genius when it comes to writing this stuff

And I'm no genius when it comes to writing this stuff

I'm a musician

I guess you're running late for Menna, go to her, sweetheart

I guess you're running late for Menna, go to her, sweetheart

Hi, Mom

Traffic is terrible, looks like there's an accident or something up ahead

Can Menna sleep over at your place tonight?

Can Menna sleep over at your place tonight?

Okay, I'll come get her in the morning

Thank you Bye

Thank you Bye

Listen, I'm no genius either

And I don't know the proper way or style

But we'll give it a try

But we'll give it a try

We'll give it a try, man

What do you want to say?

What do you want to say?

I stand before you today to talk about a project

I stand before you today to talk about a project

About a project

About a project

Ali, the minister is here We'll start in five minutes

Do you have the speech? Because Noura didn't send me anything

Do you have the speech? Because Noura didn't send me anything

Yes, she sent it to me I'm making a few changes

She must've forgotten to send it to you or something came up

She must've forgotten to send it to you or something came up

Good

"Ali Dawoud's Speech Press Conference Speech"

"Ali Dawoud's Speech Press Conference Speech"

Listen, I've scribbled all over this copy

I don't want to get distracted while I'm speaking

-I'll send you a PDF, print it for me -Okay, send it over and I'll print it

-I'll send you a PDF, print it for me -Okay, send it over and I'll print it

-Okay -Okay

"Thank you, truly, thank you for everything"

"I wish you were here with me like you always are"

"Thanks again for everything I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done"

"Thanks again for everything I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done"

I'll be honest with you

These test results show that your chances of getting pregnant now are almost nonexistent

But of course, anything can happen, God willing

But of course, anything can happen, God willing

Isn't there anything I can take?

Hormones, fertility drugs, a procedure, perhaps?

Hormones, fertility drugs, a procedure, perhaps?

To be honest, you've left this a little too late, Mrs. Noura

There's nothing we can do now

There's nothing we can do now

I'm sorry

I swear I'm sorry

I swear I'm sorry

What matters to me is that you believe I never wanted or meant to hurt you

What matters to me is that you believe I never wanted or meant to hurt you

You've left this a little too late, Mrs. Noura

Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do now

Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do now

Your chances of getting pregnant are almost nonexistent

Your chances of getting pregnant are almost nonexistent

I'm telling you because she's pregnant

You of all people know I've never wanted to have children

If you'd ever had a child

If you'd ever had a child

you'd know what fear and worry really mean

We've been married for two years

You had a right to know

even before the pregnancy

Mai

Mai

I thought it was a one-time thing, but…

we happened to cross paths again

It was as if life kept bringing us back together

I'm willing to do anything and everything not to lose you

I'm willing to do anything and everything not to lose you

You've already lost me, Ali

And I'll make sure you lose yourself too

And I'll make sure you lose yourself too