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Jabal, why did you send me with your uncle to the meeting?

How's your father?

Your uncle dies in there every single day, Jabal.

Can you tell me why you did this to me?

These coffee beans have a strong aroma.

Can you smell it?

Jabal, look at me! I'm not a puppet in your hands!

Can you just put the phone away?

Even Chahine isn't answering.

Hey!

Give me that before you get us killed.

Keep your eyes on the road. I want to get home safely.

And would you please tell me what's wrong with Enas?

Put both our minds at ease.

What you're doing is the opposite of being at ease.

You were completely at ease when you made me play a game I'm not good at.

Finish the game, Jabal.

Finish the game. Just do it.

I would rather you kill me, cousin.

Put the gun down.

Are you doubting me, Jabal?

Put the gun down.

Listen. I betrayed you. I betrayed you and sold you out.

Watch your mouth and don't talk nonsense.

Everything I said is true.

I betrayed you and partnered up with your enemies.

Put the gun down.

Kill me.

Do it.

If I want to shoot you, I'll use my own gun. Understood?

Here I am. What are you waiting for?

Jabal.

I was devastated when I left my father.

He almost died in front of me, and I was completely helpless!

Jabal, why did you do this to me?

Do I deserve to be treated this way after all this?

Do I?

Relax.

Just relax.

What did I say that made you think that I doubted you?

You made me go with your uncle to the meeting.

You made me play a game that's not mine, talking about opponents and their moves.

And now you want to remove me from the business,

saying that you want to protect me.

From what, Jabal?

What do you want to protect me from? Tell me!

I want to protect you from yourself

because if you had betrayed me,

I would have shot myself.

Cousin, please try to understand me.

My father almost died in my hands. Do you understand, Jabal?

My father almost died in my hands and I couldn't do a thing.

Be brave, Chahine.

Get yourself together. You're from Al Hayba. Come on.

There's nothing left in me. I've got no prestige left.

Never say that.

Everything is expendable but our prestige.

Understood?

Hello. Madam Alia?

-She's over there, sir. -Okay.

Sorry for interrupting your work.

No, it's okay. I'm on a break, actually.

I talked to the lawyer, but I need your help with something.

Let's have a drink first.

Didn't I do everything for your father?

How many lawyers did we see?

How many judges did we meet?

Don't you remember that I gave you a blank check to write down the number you want,

to do whatever it takes?

Unless you think I had something to do with it. That's a different story.

We were just boys.

No, we were not boys. At least we remember what happened.

Just for the record,

your father killed an investigation officer, right?

That's true, and your uncle testified against him.

He was forced to testify

because the victim was an officer.

Why are we bringing this up now? What's done is done.

Your uncle could have done something, but he didn't.

True. But he did do something.

And again, for the record,

your father got a life sentence instead of a death penalty. Right?

There was a chance he could be free, and there's still a chance.

Jabal, it's impossible to free my father.

The word "impossible" isn't in my dictionary.

You know me well.

The impossible can happen as long as you're still breathing.

And mark my damn words.

If your father gets out of prison, he will remain the head of the family.

Everything he wants will prevail by the book.

Listen.

I'm torn between the two of you.

You tell me something and Dad tells me another.

Nothing seems to make sense anymore.

What matters to me is you.

You're a brother and cousin to me, Jabal. You know me more than I know myself.

I'm on your side, even against myself and strangers.

So, if you have any respect for me, don't ever involve me in your games.

What's up? What's going on?

What's with you?

I found out the girl's identity.

But I have some really bad news.

Her name is Enas. She's from the Al-Said family.

Honestly, I'm a little short of money these days.

No, don't get me wrong. I'm not asking you for money.

Then how will you pay the lawyer if you don't have any?

It's not that I don't have money. But there's a hold on my bank account

and what I have left is barely enough for everyday needs

and a small amount of the lawyer's fee.

Could you answer me honestly?

How much money do you have? This case will cost a lot.

I know. Don't worry. I'm prepared for everything, moneywise.

There's also a plan B.

So you want me to talk to the lawyer?

Yes, please.

I want him to get a court order and get my son back,

then he can have the money we agreed on.

I'll try to speak to him.

I don't want you to try. I want you to convince him, please.

I feel that we have a chance. I don't want to get hung up on the money.

Okay, I'll do my best.

Well then.

I'll keep you posted.

Okay, I'll be waiting for your call.

-Wish me luck. -Good luck.

See you.

Al-Said's family is everywhere. What the hell?

I considered bringing the girl's father here

and giving it to him straight.

Either you testify in favor of Debb or you will be my enemy.

We're already in war with Al-Said's family.

We just got in a fight with them. God knows when it will end.

But their family honor is at stake.

It's not that it's impossible to solve.

But it just got a bit worse.

If things don't work out this time,

we'll be at a real war, for sure.

The thing is, the timing is bad, you know.

We should know who to talk to and how.

This is a matter of honor.

Abu Ahmad is the one.

You should have told me this before.

What difference could it make?

You won't abandon the case

for a one percent cash upfront of what you will be paid.

So I'll just let it go?

Just like that?

What's wrong with you, Majdi?

I don't understand.

Suppose we won the case and filed the inheritance settlement lawsuit,

and the case took nearly a year,

what will I do then?

Nothing is certain.

I'll be fighting Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal, not just any man.

When we get to the inheritance lawsuit, I'll handle the money.

Do you think she'll wait? She wants her son.

I'll handle the son thing.

I want you to file the inheritance settlement lawsuit.

I want to get my wife's share and humiliate Jabal.

At the cost of Alia and her son?

Why do you care, man? You want to have it all?

Well then, I'll get some money from her and the check from you. That'll work.

But the boy, again. How exactly will you handle this?

If she mentions this to you, let her talk to me.

If we get a verdict, the embassy will get involved.

All right.

As long as you know what to do.

Hey, Majdi. What are we having for dessert?

Finish your meal first.

You got it, man.

Waiter!

AL HAYBA CAFÉ

-Hello, Abu Ahmad. -Hi.

Come on, guys.

It's time for you to take a walk. I'll pay for the drinks.

What is it?

We're good, Abu Ahmad.

Hello, Jabal.

Prepare two cups of coffee for a little conversation.

You got it. Right away.

Two cups of coffee, boy. Be quick.

And? Did it work?

He complained for a while, but it worked out well.

Thank you.

I vouched for you.

You seem a little upset.

Why is that?

I know it's hard for you.

But you stood by me when everybody left.

Let's just say it's a mutual benefit.

Right.

And I won't forget what you did.

Well, what are your plans? Do you feel like going out?

No. I'm very tired. I've got some emails to send.

Maybe next time.

Did he say when he will file the case?

Yeah.

That's good.

Alia, I wanted to ask you something. Do you still talk to Mona?

Why? Did something happen?

No, of course not. I was just asking.

No, I'm not talking to her. I told you why.

Well then, I'll let you have some rest.

I hope you'll be reunited with your son soon.

I hope so, too.

This is only between you and me. No one else should know about it.

After all, it's a matter of family honor.

I know all about that.

Sakher showed me the photo and asked me about the guy.

Honestly, I was afraid that he was one of your men.

If it wasn't for that coincidence, I wouldn't have met the guy or the girl,

or had this conversation in the first place.

Debb has nothing to do with this.

It's quite a mess, isn't it?

It was possible to talk about the issue with Nidal.

I mean, that he disobeyed his father and uncles

and that they never wanted war.

But this is different.

How can I convince them that you have nothing to do with that guy?

You know, these kinds of talks can end pretty badly.

Great.

Great, Abu Ahmad.

This is why I came to talk to you in particular.

Because you know how such a story could end up.

I felt hopeless, cousin.

I swear, if prison was a man, I would beat the shit out of him.

What did they tell you? Is it the flu or a cold? What?

His lungs.

He smokes two to three packs a day.

I am so unlucky.

What has your luck got to do with it?

Forget it.

It's about Rima, isn't it?

She got Uncle involved in this.

If he said yes, she would, too.

Did she say yes?

Rima wouldn't say no to me.

And she also wouldn't say yes.

Your uncle would say the same.

Did you see what's happening in Syria and Iraq?

The crisis of electricity and water?

In my father's eyes, they are all caused by one man.

Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal.

This is not the time. Just forget it.

If not now, when?

I don't know.

I'm tired of all this, man.

Suppose they agreed,

what will they do with the investigating judge?

This is their problem.

What I'm trying to do is end the scandal and not get involved,

because if I get involved,

things will escalate.

You know that I wish to stay out of this.

Debb...

will be free.

Either in a year or two.

But then, that will be the last straw with Al-Said family.

I wish you hadn't placed this burden on me.

God rewards the good messenger.

Let's hope for the best.

Hey, sweetie.

Why aren't you dressed yet?

I don't want to go. I want Mom.

Okay, sweetie. It's okay.

That worthless Najjar is the lawyer?

I don't know how he reached her.

-I'll tell you how he reached her. -How?

My scumbag brother-in-law. Flush it down the toilet.

Najjar is not easy to avoid. He's going to make a real mess.

He's tough.

Any suggestions?

We bait the hook. See if it bites.

He won't be getting a dime from me.

Well then, let me talk to him.

Let's see if I can work something out with him.

Let's finish Debb's issue first.

All right. I'm on it.

-Peace be upon you. -Come in.

Welcome, Abu Ahmad. Come in.

I hope you have good news.

Hopefully.

Either I go with him or he makes a fuss and stays at home.

This won't work.

His mother usually takes him to school.

He needs to get familiar with the new routine.

Any other suggestions?

Tell me.

I'm not happy taking him every day.

He's a little kid. No matter how much I entertain him, he'll miss his mother.

Okay.

You go now. No other choice.

We'll see how to handle this later.

-Okay. See you. -Take care.

Put on some extra clothes. You might catch a cold.

In a nutshell,

the guy proposed to the girl,

but they said no because he's from another religion.

They fought more than once.

They had to lock the girl up in the house and take her passport

because she talked about traveling to Cyprus and a civil marriage.

You know, stuff like that.

Apparently, that day, she managed to find the passport and leave.

When they found out, they were already gone.

It seems like they lost their way when you came across them.

At that time,

her cousins ambushed every exit in Al Hayba.

They caught them, took the girl,

and shot the guy on the road.

Tell me, Abu Ahmad.

Is the girl alive?

They buried her secretly.

I don't know how we can conceal this.

But they are willing to testify that Debb was at my café.

They are also willing to swear in court.

This way, he can be exonerated.

No, that's up to the judge to decide.

The judge will investigate the case.

And the killer, of course, will be arrested.

Don't you want your man out?

Can you release him on bail?

It depends. If they testified, it would be possible to get him out.

But he'll be summoned to court again.

Don't expose the family, Jabal.

How's that, Abu Ahmad?

Two human souls are on me now.

The guy proposed to marry the girl lawfully.

You know how things are around here.

I know.

But tell me, why did they have to kill him?

This is what happened. I have nothing else to say.

Anyway, I want Debb freed.

It's not right that the guy and the girl died that way.

They don't deserve to die.

Their blood will be on me forever.

God will judge.

Please do something, Essa.

Okay. I'll figure out what to do.

So, you're looking for a job here?

Yes, I guess so.

I may stay for a long time here, and I can't stay out of work.

But I don't think you will find a job on the same level as you had in Canada.

Yeah, I know. Still, I need a job.

You know what?

Why don't you return to Canada, at least until the case is closed?

There's no way I would leave my son here.

The problem is that they still have my son's passport.

Even if I won the case, they might not give it to me.

No. This won't be a problem.

When you win the case, you'll have the right to see your son

no matter where you live.

Then we can bring him to the embassy here in Beirut.

When he gets here, I'll personally guarantee your safe arrival to Canada.

Happy now?

I really hope so.

I hope so, too, darling.

This is not right. It's not right.

I know where I am and why this has happened.

But that doesn't mean I accept it.

Would you have agreed if she was your sister?

I wouldn't agree nor would I kill them both.

My sister, she says.

My sister made us agree to a man from our religion.

How was he?

He turned out to be a scumbag.

Oh, please, son.

You're upset now and I understand. But you can't say this in front of people.

This is our traditions and norms. You can't just replace them.

What grieves me is that I could've done something but I didn't.

What could you do? Tell me.

Drag her out of the car, deliver her to her parents, and guarantee her safety.

But she said, "I love him and I want him."

So I let them go.

You have a gentle heart. What can you do about it?

Believe it or not, Mom,

but until this day, I can't remember how many I killed.

But I swear to God, it was all in self-defense.

May they both rest in peace.

Next time, don't do it.

Until then, anything could happen. Just wish me luck, Mom.

God bless you, son.

I want you to spend some time with the boy.

You need to talk to him.

What's with him?

He's stalling and complaining about his mom.

He doesn't go to school unless his aunt accompanies him.

So let him speak with his mom.

She isn't returning Mona's calls.

It's pretty obvious that she is doing this on purpose.

Well, listen. Let's tolerate his childish behavior for now.

Lady Alia has just filed a case

and assigned it to her scumbag lawyer.

By the way, he's one of your son-in-law's connections.

Dear God, this is unbelievable.

Let Mona go with him for now, and we'll figure something out later.

I have a lot on my mind and I'm expecting a cargo.

Okay, son.

Go. Don't worry. I'll manage.

Try to reach her by phone. It might help.

She doesn't answer Mona's calls. Why would she answer mine?

She will.

I hope so.

God bless you.

Whatever.

Hello.

Why don't you talk to your son?

Maybe you should also tell me what to eat, drink, and wear.

Isn't it enough you have me under surveillance all day?

What else do you want?

Listen, you need to calm down.

You listen. Don't play those games on me. I don't want to listen to you.

Your son wants to talk to you.

My son should come to me if he wants to talk.

The kid is not to blame. He's not responsible.

Really? You just figured that out now?

This is all your fault.

And how come you're calling me yourself?

Is it because I filed the lawsuit?

Believe me, it's the least of my concerns. And speaking of the lawsuit,

couldn't you find a better lawyer than that dirty bastard? Be careful.

You should be careful.

Maybe it's not the least of your concerns after all.

That's up to me to decide.

When your son calls, pick up the phone. Understood? Get lost.

Rude bastard.

Never change your statement.

If the judge asks you, "Why didn't you say you were at the café?"

What do you say?

You answer with, "I did, but they didn't write it down."

And the judge will just believe this, Essa?

No, but you have to say this if you want to get released.

Listen. Go easy, man. One thing at a time. I'm not following.

If all things are set, why say all this?

Things aren't set, but you have to say this if you want to get released.

They have to ask you and you have to answer. Okay?

All right.

But you should repeat it for me.

Listen, where does Master stand in all of this?

Everything we do here is to get you both out of it.

That's good then.

Come on, Essa. Repeat the words. I'm listening.

Well, I'm impressed by you.

You're learning in prison.

You're not easy.

Prison leaves marks, man.

Be careful, boys.

A bit faster, boys.

Good job, Fanous.

Be careful, boys.

We got some really nice stuff this time.

Be careful with the boxes but move faster, Fanous.

Come on.

That's it.

Good morning.

Hello, cousin.

It's brand-new.

The rest is in there.

Whose stuff are these?

Dorayd's.

That's strange. He didn't tell me.

I have no idea about all this. I thought he arranged it with you.

Is it good stuff?

The money is good, too.

Don't you ever tell me to start a new business again.

Very well.

I hope so.

Get Dorayd on the phone.

Yes, Dorayd.

Hi, Chahine.

Is everything okay?

So, did he speak with you?

Maybe once he arrives in Damascus.

I've got a message from Zidan saying that an agreement was reached.

Vehicles are passing now.

No. Everything is good.

Everything is under control.

Okay, see you.

So, happy now?

I'll talk to him once I arrive in Damascus.

By the way, I've warned you.

Jabal knows no warning or limit.

After all, things will be as he wants them to be.

I just hope things don't get out of control later.

You've been warned.

Forget the case. I'll handle this.

Listen, before Alia arrives,

tell me, how exactly are you going to get the boy out of Al Hayba?

Those people have no regard for court orders,

not even an embassy.

The boy will be here. He'll be here.

Stop saying that. You have to tell me how.

My wife, Mona.

Do you talk to her?

No.

But she's waiting for my signal.

Hey. Why didn't you tell me this before?

Can you really rely on your wife in this?

I'll get the boy.

I just need a little help.

The lawyer and Alia tried to take out the boy. They couldn't do it.

Great. That seems right. But it's not that certain.

This is my problem. Don't worry.

Listen, when will you send the signal?

When you say so.

She's here.

Okay then, as agreed.

Bonsoir.

Hi, what's up?

-How are you? -I'm good.

I was thinking of stalling this case for a couple of years.

I don't want to be deprived of such beauty.

Just get a handle on this case and don't worry about a thing.

Are you really that hungry, Majdi?

Yeah, I'm very hungry.

Let's sit down.

-Here you are. -Thanks.

Is this really the right time? How would I sleep later?

Don't worry, sweetie. I'll lull you to sleep.

Believe me, nothing's wrong with me.

Believe me, it's me who feels something wrong.

Sit down.

What?

How did we use to turn this on?

Jabal called me today.

I could feel his anger about the case,

although he tried to seem like he doesn't care.

What did he want?

He asked me why I don't talk to my son.

The kid must've insisted too much on seeing me.

If you could just stay away for a little more time,

it will do us good in the long run.

Surely, I can't stand it, but what else can I do? I try to keep busy.

Every time I look at his picture with the school uniform,

I feel that they're gradually taking him from me.

Don't shut him out completely. He might think you don't want him.

Of course not.

Anyway, I was thinking about the case. We should stress a very important point.

My son shouldn't be living with a family with such a hard life,

dealing in weapons and drugs. Plus, his life might be in danger.

You know, I'll be asking your opinion about my current cases.

No, I'm serious. Am I right?

Of course. This is the very core of our case.

As for the down payment,

Majdi took it upon himself, and I'm willing to agree with such terms.

Especially for you.

While we're at it, I brought you a down payment.

You'll get the rest later.

This will also do.

I want to see my son.

A rightful request.

Can we bring him to Beirut?

Sure. This is what the lawsuit is for.

And rest assured that Jabal can't do anything in Beirut.

As long as he doesn't leave Al Hayba, he's not a threat at all.

What if he does?

He won't risk it.

I'll get him busted myself.

And you have here a senior official at the Ministry of Justice.

Let's see how carefree he will be then.

Maybe you were joking when you suggested that I open a dental clinic in Dubai.

But I gave it a lot of thought.

And I said to myself,

"Why don't I expand my business here by building a hospital

and including new specialties?"

Plastic surgery, for example.

Plastic surgery is a trend these days.

What's with you today?

I want to expand my business and I want you to be my partner.

You know that working with me is a deadlock.

You know that, don't you?

Plus, I won't change my line of work.

Okay? This is a bad idea.

Listen, I like being involved with you. I like that.

What do you want a partner for, anyway?

Do you want money? Give the number, just say the words.

Why do I need the hospital if you're not my partner?

Forget it, then.

No, I want this.

And you need to smoke less.

Your gums are in a bad shape.

The greatest and sweetest partner ever.

"God Almighty has spoken the truth."

Is he asleep?

He's about to sleep.

Are you tired from going with the boy?

It's not that I'm tired. But the boy has changed.

He's not that happy boy anymore.

Bless you.

It's okay, my dear.

Let him be a man.

Here you are.

Bless you.

When's your clinic appointment?

This week.

Well, go with him for a couple of days,

just until he gets used to this.

He'll definitely make some friends. That would help.

Okay.

Anyway, I talked to the school principal to take extra care of him.

I hope that helps, too.

Guess what she asked me?

What?

She asked about his mother and why she doesn't come.

-All right then. -See you.

See you. Goodbye.

Will you really walk back?

Yeah. The hotel is not far from here.

And I feel optimistic today. I would like to go for walk.

I feel optimistic, too. I hope it's for the best.

I hope so, too.

Are you sure you don't want me to walk with you?

Don't worry, someone will.

I was talking about Jabal's men.

Some of them must be lurking somewhere.

Let's talk later.

-Ciao. -Ciao.

Subtitle translation by Faris Hasan