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Stop.

Go back.

Stay still. Don't touch anything.

How can a strange car enter our territory without notice?

Maybe someone has lost his way or something.

-Master. -What?

The engine is still hot.

The driver must be close.

Debb.

Show yourself and you'll be unharmed.

Drop your weapon if you have any.

If you have weapons, drop them!

I don't have any weapon!

Master. That's a girl's voice in here.

Come here.

-Move. -Hands in the air and eyes down.

And you, keep your purse where I can see it.

Move.

Come closer.

Stop right there.

Search him, Debb.

He's clear.

Where are you from?

I'm from Beirut, man.

I don't know this area and I got lost.

I only stopped to find my way forward, but my car died.

Why were you hiding?

My car got jammed.

You already told me that.

Don't you know this is a restricted area?

Please, I didn't know that.

Come in.

Mom said you're moving into Adel's room, so if you need anything...

It's okay. I like it here.

Well, as you wish.

Have you seen anybody entering this room while I was away?

No strangers are allowed in.

I know. I was just looking for something and I couldn't find it.

I thought maybe... You know what, forget it.

No worries. Joe must have been messing with my stuff.

Cute kid.

You should see him downstairs, showing Mom your pictures

and telling her about each picture.

I couldn't keep watching.

I can barely handle it.

The same goes for all of us.

But you're most vulnerable.

Is there anything I can do?

No, don't you worry about me.

I'll be downstairs.

Look at me. Don't be afraid.

What's your family name?

Do you know who I am?

What's with you? Are you tongue-tied?

I'm begging you...

Shut up.

If you really know who I am,

then you also know that I'm not going to hurt you.

Then let us leave.

Did you willingly go with him?

We're getting married.

When the Master tells you to shut up,

you shut up. Understood?

Leave him.

You do know what happens if you leave without your parents' consent.

I do. But if we were to return, we'll be killed.

If you want to go back, I can guarantee your safety. I promise.

But I want to leave with him.

You're well aware of what you're doing, aren't you?

Yes, I am. I just got lost.

You're lost from the beginning.

He's not to blame. He isn't familiar with this road.

No stranger has ever set foot in this land and left alive.

Debb.

Help them with the car and show them the road.

Come on, keep walking.

What a beautiful picture!

Where was that? An amusement park?

Here's your dad.

Wait. Here's a nice picture.

Show me.

Have you not seen enough, Mom?

Leave me alone. I want to see more.

Here's you and your mom and dad.

Oh, my dearest, such a sweet kid.

Joe, dear.

Take it easy on your grandma. Not all pictures at once. She's tired.

No, I'm not tired.

However, let's leave some for later.

Okay.

Well...

I'll have some rest in my room.

When Jabal arrives, let me know.

Do you want me to walk you up, Mom?

No need for that.

Thanks. You can barely stand.

I'll walk myself up.

Come here.

What did I tell you?

Nana asked me to show her the pictures.

I'm not talking about that. How many times did I tell you not to mess with my stuff?

I didn't do that.

I thought you've already given him the letter when you arrived.

You know what happened once we got here.

I can't find the right moment to see Jabal alone and give it to him.

No worries then. If someone has found it, they will definitely give it to him.

The problem is that I'm not sure yet if I should give it to him or not.

I've got to think twice before I do anything.

I think you should talk to him.

Tomorrow, I'll have to go to Beirut. I can't stay here much longer.

Isn't it too cold out here?

It's okay. I'm having a smoke.

You know you can always smoke inside.

Thanks.

You're welcome. Have you had dinner yet?

No, we're all waiting for you.

Sorry I'm late. I had to run some errands.

It's okay.

Jabal, when there's a chance, I need to talk to you about something.

Sure thing. Anytime you like.

Help! Anyone!

I'm losing Lady Nahed!

Somebody please! Help!

Come on.

Come inside, my dear.

Is Nana going to die like Dad?

No, sweetheart. She's just a little sick.

The doctor is seeing her. She'll get better.

Dad was also seen by a doctor in the hospital.

Sometimes we get really sick and doctors can do nothing about it.

But this isn't always the case.

How come when I finally have a nana like the other kids, she gets sick and die?

My dear, don't say that.

She is getting better. But I'm thinking we should transfer her to Beirut.

Well...

that's why I called you first.

The doctor is with her now. He's assessing her condition.

Yeah. Sure.

I'll have him speak with you.

See you.

We'll have Em Jabal admitted to a hospital under an alias.

Dr. Riyad has booked a private ward in the hospital for us.

We'll move undercover.

Have some men secure the road while I find a way to get there.

No. You won't be going anywhere.

I'll go down there with our mom.

You don't move until the road is secured.

I don't want anyone to know about that. If they did, they'll come storming in.

And if that happens, we'll be dealing with a much bigger problem. Understood?

How can we let Em Jabal go to the hospital by herself as if she has no one?

What's the problem with you?

What's with you? Don't you understand our situation?

Or do you just want to keep talking nonsense?

I'm not talking nonsense.

Suppose I had a heart attack,

would you get me doctors in the house or have me transferred to a hospital?

Listen to me carefully, then.

You're not allowed to get sick or to have a heart attack.

Am I clear?

I don't want to add to your burdens.

But I'm going to. That's for sure.

How is she, Doctor?

Her blood pressure is a bit lower now, but the blood sugar is still high.

Maybe she shouldn't have seen the pictures.

She seemed overwhelmed.

No. That's not it.

She's been hiding her pain ever since she received the bad news.

But we knew it's only a matter of time before she collapses.

I hope she gets better.

I hope so.

Dr. Samer is here if you wish to see him.

I told him about you. He wants to condole with you.

He was a close friend of Adel.

It's okay. I'm fine.

I'm more concerned about your mother now.

I love you, Mom.

She's fine.

Thank God you're fine, Em Jabal.

God bless you, Doctor.

Your sister can't attend to me.

You and your brother can't leave Al Hayba,

and I won't go anywhere if my sons aren't going to be with me.

Please, Mom, don't say that.

I'll secure the road and I'll be there.

Never.

Never. You're not leaving here even if I had to die here.

Hello. Yes, Doctor. Sure.

It's Dr. Riyad.

You'll be fine, Mom.

-God bless you, my dear. -Hello.

-I'm fine. -Yes, Doctor.

I don't know.

We'll see.

We'll see about that.

I'll let you know.

See you.

Jabal.

If I'm to die,

let me die in my home with my children around me.

I'm not going anywhere.

I don't want to leave.

I'm not going anywhere.

I don't want to.

I don't want to.

I'm filled up with coffee. One cup after another.

Chain smoking, too. I feel my lungs hurting.

Nobody would tell me what's going on!

Let's just hope we get through this night.

I must leave for Beirut. No way.

I was going to leave with you, but I can't leave while she's this sick.

I'm going to leave in two or three days.

You'll follow me to Beirut, then we leave for Canada.

Unless you wish to stay here for good.

Good afternoon.

Hi, Doctor.

Good afternoon.

-How is she? -She'll be fine.

Don't worry, Em Jabal is a tough woman.

I hope so.

I'm Dr. Samer, a friend of Adel.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

I'm Naim, partner of Adel.

It's a pleasure.

Mona told me you have a stomachache.

What did Dr. Riyad say?

The same thing Dr. Samer just said.

And what do you say?

Mom still refuses to go to the hospital because of us.

This is our life. You'd better get used to it.

He used to keep in touch with me.

He encouraged me to travel to Canada to continue studying,

but that didn't work well for me.

Last time we spoke, I told him, "Don't stay abroad for a long time.

You'll get used to living there, and you won't come back."

And that's what happened. May he rest in peace.

The drug you're taking is very good.

But you need another drug alongside it to recover completely.

Why did it work well for him and not you?

Living abroad?

We would have made friends with you in Canada.

I would've been honored. In fact, I couldn't get a scholarship.

And I didn't have enough money back then.

As you know, Adel's situation was a little bit different.

The whole going abroad thing wasn't something he wanted.

In what way was his situation different?

You may start taking that medicine tomorrow.

Why wasn't he keen on going abroad?

You know, family issues. It's common in all families.

You've done more than enough today, Doctor.

Have you decided yet?

She's stubborn.

She won't go to the hospital.

We'll keep an eye on her and decide tomorrow morning.

Isn't that dangerous?

It is really.

But it's the lesser of two evils.

Joe?

Joe.

Nana is awake. She is getting better.

Can I see her?

No, sweetie. Tomorrow. Let her rest.

I won't disturb her.

Joe.

Sweetie, you'll see her tomorrow.

I want to see Nana.

I feel drained from all the blood samples they took from me.

I mean, what would I be suffering from?

A touch of diabetes,

a small increase in blood pressure,

and a bit of anemia.

You'll be fine, Lady Nahed.

Thank you, Mr. Naim.

Apologies.

We didn't have a chance to welcome you properly.

You were a close friend to my late beloved son.

I wish you could stay longer.

No worries.

When Alia and Joe revisit Lebanon, I'll accompany them.

I sure hope so.

You're welcome here, Mr. Naim. Most welcome.

Won't you ask me a question today?

What do you want me to ask?

Any question.

How are you holding up?

I'm fine. But that isn't the question.

Joe. Eat, my dear.

You know, boy, that is the only question I could think of now.

You know, you could ask me what my name is.

That kind of question should be asked by surprise, you shifty boy.

What does "shifty" mean?

I'll tell you what shifty means, little guy.

Shifty means sly, just like you.

Won't you say goodbye to Mr. Naim?

Really?

He's a good lawyer. There's nothing he can't do.

We agreed that he'll try to find some new lead in the case to reopen it.

Once he appeals, the sentence can be reduced.

If he doesn't have any new leads, no need to waste money.

We agreed that he won't be getting a dime unless the case is reopened.

It won't be reopened as long as that Syrian woman and her son persist.

The lucky witch, she almost died yesterday, but she made it eventually.

Mom, her blood pressure just went up a little.

I wish to see that snake in a coffin. She's the reason behind all our misery.

We're discussing Dad's situation. Come on!

Her son is doing his best, Dad.

Jabal is paying for all the expenses.

I don't need his dirty money.

I want nothing from him except to leave me alone!

Dad, he has done more than enough.

The Syrian woman and her son are your only concern.

Her brother made people suffer at checkpoints.

And they both set me up with this case for a life sentence.

I don't want that lawyer either.

I don't want anyone that has to do with Jabal.

Use that head of yours for once!

Mother, every time I try to put his mind at ease, you provoke him again. Why?

Your father wants you to stop beating around the bush.

How is that even possible?

How do you want me to tell Jabal not to intervene?

That is if I do agree with you that Jabal is responsible.

Don't you ever wonder why this case is dead, son?

Mom, what's with you?

Only God can make a difference in Dad's case.

Then why did you tell your father those things?

What do you want me to tell him? You know that Dad lives for hope.

Should I say, "It's hopeless, and you'll die in prison"?

Don't give him false hope.

Please, Mom. Stop it.

You're living in false hope yourself.

The Syrian woman and her son are behind all our troubles.

And now they've got someone to share their heritage.

Wait and see what they'll do to the kid and his mother.

Look, Mom, let them do whatever they want.

Jabal is my cousin. What goes for him goes for me as well.

I have some stuff I want to show you.

Yeah, sure.

Listen, have Em Ali clean up this room and let us talk in Adel's room.

I'll wait for you there.

I'll be there in a moment.

What should I do? There was a letter, and now it's missing. That's it!

Here.

He sent me this picture from Paris,

along with this letter.

It's so long that there isn't even a single space.

After a while,

there were more spaces and fewer words in his letters.

After traveling to Canada, he began sending pictures with no letters.

After that,

he sent nothing at all.

It's strange that he took a picture at the Eiffel Tower.

Maybe he liked it.

He never liked it.

He never told me that he lived in Paris.

Yes, he did.

He lived in Paris for nearly a year before moving to Canada.

Strange. He never told me.

I remember we were there once. He said that tower is a spiritless iron.

May he rest in peace.

Oh, it seems that he liked many things before we met.

Now I know why he wasn't keeping in touch.

You had him forget his family, Alia.

See? I didn't know what fate had in store for me.

Here, read these whenever you want. Nothing's private in them. Go ahead.

Maybe you were joking, but is it possible that I am to blame?

I don't understand why he stopped writing to you.

I mean, to be honest...

I rarely see such a tight-knit family.

You sleep, wake up, eat together, and live in one house.

You're always there for one another. We didn't have that in Canada.

I beg your pardon. I didn't have a chance to ask about your family.

Apparently, you don't like asking too many questions or being asked.

But I'll answer.

Your answers are more confusing than the questions.

Anyway, I'll answer your question.

I'm not very close to my family.

My mother and I never agreed.

She lives in Southern Canada. She's far away.

I don't see her much. Maybe once every two years.

And once I see her, we argue instantly.

My father lives in Brazil. He's married to another woman.

So, Adel was everything in my life.

He didn't mention you a lot,

so we both agreed not to mention our families at all.

I took it that he had the same reasons. I don't know.

To be honest, I never thought to ask him about it.

No.

I don't think that Adel had the same reasons.

Anyway...

you're family now.

You're one of us.

What goes for you, goes for us.

I'm not sure I understand. Is that a question or an answer?

Listen, I'm going to put this straight.

I was hoping to find out something about Adel's absence

from you.

But again, how could you know if he didn't want you to know?

Well, I was hoping to find out the answers from you.

From me?

Perhaps it is that people change.

But as far as I know Adel, may he rest in peace,

he wouldn't leave things unexplained.

What do you mean?

I mean...

it's impossible that he didn't leave something behind.

He definitely left something.

If it wasn't for the will, we would have never found you.

That's why I'm saying that there must be something else.

Excuse me.

Speak.

Okay. I'm on my way. Yeah.

Why did he leave back then?

You know, it's quite an old story.

I know it's an old story.

Well...

The situation was really messed up, and it was safer for him to travel abroad.

Now I know why he wrote "if I get killed" not "if I die."

Maybe.

Was he in danger?

We're all in danger here.

What do you think of someone living alone abroad?

Okay.

Maybe in time we'll find out something.

Maybe.

Did you want to ask me about anything else?

Not really. We talked about everything.

Anyway, as long as I'm here, don't you ever worry.

No, please, don't say that again.

Every time you say that, I get even more worried.

You got it.

Still, remember that.

What a hell of news you got for me?

I knew of it since this morning,

but I wanted to make sure they're the same couple we saw yesterday.

Where were they found?

The guy was found killed. No sign of the girl.

It seems they were waiting for them on the highway.

They guy took a bullet in the head.

Did you give them the right directions?

Of course. I even took them through a shortcut.

I told the guy,

"If anything happens to you or if anyone stops you or something,

you tell them you're a friend of Debb."

It seems that nobody knows if there was a girl in the car or not.

Maybe they do know, but they want to avoid a scandal.

It's all my fault.

Why is it your fault?

I mean, it's their fate, Master.

If I had sent her back to her parents, they would've been both alive.

Listen.

Try to dig up more about the girl, but secretly.

Okay.

Did you rest?

Thank God, I'm a human being once again.

I found someone in Beirut who knows a lot about Sheikh Al-Jabal's family.

Alia, I want real information.

He's an influential man who worked with them before.

Anyway, no need to dig deeper. They happened to be very influential.

I know. But I need to know something new.

You're not in any kind of trouble with them, are you?

I'm not. They are Adel's family. I just need to know more.

Well then, let me know before you return. I want you to get some stuff for me.

I'll send you the guy's number.

-Bye, see you. -Bye-bye.

No need to prescribe new drugs for now.

Some test results are concerning, but not too dangerous.

Make sure she rests and avoids stress.

Once she has recovered, I'll have her transferred to Beirut. Just to be sure.

Great.

Anytime you need me, I'm at your disposal.

We've got to have lunch together.

Thank you. My family is waiting for me.

Maybe in better circumstances. I have to go now.

Thanks, Doctor.

I wanted to ask you about food. Can I eat anything as before?

Sure, you can eat whatever you want.

The medicine I gave you will help.

If that didn't work, we'll have to see you at my clinic.

I have your number. I'll call you if anything comes up.

-Okay. See you. -After you, Doctor.

The food here can be quite heavy. It's not for every stomach.

True, but she'll get used to it in time.

I was shocked to see Adel's picture. He had changed a lot.

He looked a bit older.

But the spark in his eyes was still the same.

A man shouldn't get old away from his family.

Absence exposes one's true age.

It's strange how life goes by.

Yeah.

Alia is asking too many questions, isn't she?

I felt that there was a lot that she didn't know.

She knows only what she needs to know.

Is there something she shouldn't know?

Sooner or later, she'll know everything.

Nothing remains hidden forever.

What matters is that she knows in the right manner.

Because as you know, Doctor, family privacy is sacred.

Of course, it is.

I'm a doctor. My sole job is to treat people.

You're such a wise person, Doctor. You're very welcome.

What did he say?

We have to take care of our mother.

Why are you anxious today?

It's nothing. I'm just checking on things.

Thank you, guys. I know that I'm asking a lot from you.

Don't say that. We're happy to help.

No problem.

We'll have a nice conversation then we'll go wherever you want.

-Okay. -After you.

Let's have a drink, shall we?

Have them change this hookah.

Thanks, no need. It's still good.

You don't like what I'm saying, do you?

Listen, man, it's for your own good.

You sit in this café with all those people

and talk about nothing but Jabal and Sheikh Al-Jabal's family.

People talk, man.

Let them talk. Do I seem afraid of Jabal? I don't care.

Listen, man. If you're not afraid, that's your business.

But I'm afraid he would bring this café down on my head.

Just say it. You don't want me to come to your café.

I'm just offering you a piece of advice,

not telling you to never come to the café.

You can stay here all day long.

But don't you ever mention Jabal or his condition of being sterile.

I don't make up these things.

Jabal was married to Somaya for four years. She was never pregnant.

I've been married to her for almost a year,

and I'm expecting a boy soon.

What do you want with this? This is nonsense.

Mind your business and your family instead.

These aren't the guys you want to get in trouble with. Let it go, man!

Do you want your son to be born an orphan?

What is it, man? Did they ask you to deliver a message?

Yeah, but not directly.

And you took it upon yourself to deliver the message.

This is not like you, Abu Ahmad.

I swear I'll leave and never see you again.

Cut the crap, man, and stay.

Can you tell me how many friends you have left?

Listen, man, this is who I am. I don't care how people see me.

Just tell me not to come here. Would that suit you?

Say it, man. Get it over with!

What's that?

Stay away.

Here's your message.

Subtitle translation by Faris Hasan