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-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 a 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.

MAJDI ASSAF: I MISSED YOU

Tell your boss to stop these tricks because all my cards are on the table.

I've been watching you at the restaurant.

I knew you want something.

Everything is on the table. No secrets at all.

You can leave.

By myself?

You're not one of Jabal's men?

Jabal, the mountain, even the hill or sea. Whatever you want.

Sorry, I thought you were someone else.

No problem.

By the way, my name is Fadi. What's yours?

None of your business.

Where are you going? I've been following you for so long.

My car's here. Tell me, what do you like?

I would like you to leave me alone or I'll scream.

-You don't leave me alone. Come sit down. -I said get off! Let me go!

Get off her, you piece of crap!

What do you want?

Madam, get in my car. It's out there. You don't want to see this.

I thought she got lost.

You thought she got lost?

Forgive me, madam.

If it didn't take me too long to park the car,

that animal wouldn't have harassed you.

But he got what he deserves.

My master, Jabal, told me to watch over you very carefully without disturbing you.

I promise it won't happen again.

Yara, sweetie. Why didn't you tell me you're coming?

Then it wouldn't be a surprise. I missed you.

I missed you, too.

If only you had told me you're coming, I would've made special arrangements.

Wow, I missed your house.

You changed something, right?

What's up, Mom? Aren't you happy with the surprise?

Of course, I am, my dear. I couldn't be happier.

I missed you, Mom.

I'm going to put my stuff in your room.

I have a million stories to tell you.

Sweetie, dear. Wait a second.

You can't go in there.

I have guests.

Are you happy now?

You want to make a scene in front of other people?

Listen.

I can't take it anymore.

Why are you silent? Say something!

Speak, woman!

I can't keep following you around from place to place.

Answer me, Somaya!

Who is that, Mom?

My friend.

It's a man's voice.

I know. That's her husband.

Apologies, Ghada. That was loud.

But this Somaya, I don't know what's gotten into her.

Hello.

-Hello. -Yara, my daughter.

She has just arrived. She wanted to surprise me.

Forgive us for spoiling the surprise.

What happened with Somaya?

What's wrong? Why isn't she talking?

I don't know what has gotten into her. She made me irritated big time.

Please go check on her. She could've hurt herself or something.

I'm not going inside again. You handle this. I'm out of here.

No, don't go. Where are you going?

Please talk to her.

And to give you both some privacy, Yara and I will go to the clinic.

No, please. I can't let you do that. She has just arrived from a long journey.

It's okay, don't worry.

Come on.

We'll be in there for an hour until you both settle this.

I don't know what to say.

It's okay. Don't mention it.

Somaya, why are you silent? Speak to me.

You know what? Don't speak. It's better off this way.

Are you going to keep following me?

Good morning, madam.

Hello.

Listen, Amin.

I really appreciate what you did for me yesterday.

But it doesn't mean that I'm fine with you following me day and night.

Okay?

Did I do something wrong, madam?

But...

Such nice stuff on the table. Lucky me.

Someday, you'll have a wife to make you good food.

Someday.

So, Jabal Junior,

why the frowning face? And why didn't you go to school?

He's moody.

Moody?

Why is that?

Because I have a fever.

A fever?

You'll be fine.

Essa wanted to talk to you today.

He's going to file a bail application for Debb,

and there are other urgent matters to discuss.

Very well.

Nana, I'm full.

That's good.

I hope you enjoyed the food.

So, what's with the boy?

He's sulking because he wants his mother.

His mother.

Merci, Mommy.

Mom, I want to sleep so bad.

Sweetheart, let me just check if they're gone,

and you'll have a long, good nap, okay?

-Carol? -Not if I fall asleep right here first.

Carol, don't let anyone in.

I'll be available in half an hour.

It's been a long time, Yara. We missed you.

I missed you, too.

How much for the bail?

Just pay it. Debb is worth it.

Get him here and we'll talk.

See you.

What, son? Did it work?

The judge asked for a high bail, but we're good.

He told me that Alia's lawyer talked to him.

He seems to know something about the case.

Are they still on it?

Yeah.

About the boy,

if he continues to feel this way, he'll make things hard for us.

I don't know what got into him.

He's just like any other kid.

They play with a toy for a couple of days

then toss it away and look for their parents.

So be a parent to him. Why not?

An uncle can't be a parent.

Either way, the boy will remain here.

I'm going along with him because he's not yet familiar with us.

But in the days to come, I'm going to raise him properly.

My grandson must become a man,

not a candy boy,

crying over his mom whenever he misses her.

Well, get prepared then.

Because Alia isn't going to make it easy at all.

So, did it work?

I'm so sorry about what happened.

No. It's okay. Don't be sorry.

You couldn't see that coming anyway.

I know. She doesn't usually do that.

It also slipped my mind that she had a key.

Maybe it's time to move to a bigger house with more rooms and windows,

but with one key.

No, I won't move to a house that doesn't suit you.

And I promise that what happened today won't happen again.

Oh, god.

She must've bombarded you with questions.

Oh, I don't know where to begin.

What did you tell her?

I went along with the story and added some details.

Anyway, you don't have to worry.

Yara doesn't care much about my affairs.

It's too bad. She seemed happy and enthusiastic to see you.

That was just for an hour.

After that, she'll get busy on the phone with her friends.

Let me ask you something.

Couldn't you come up with a name other than Somaya, your ex-wife?

I don't know.

Maybe because she's the only one I used to be angry with.

She used to get upset over silly things and wouldn't talk to me for days.

Well, at least she was good for something.

Okay, babe.

So far, I don't know what Yara is up to.

I'll ask her and let you know.

I'm already missing you.

Hey, Amin. What's with you? We're not playing hide-and-seek.

Why are you following me secretly?

I don't care about your orders.

Stop following me. I'll call you if I need you.

Madam, I'm in the car. I was getting drowsy.

Please go inside the nearest store and don't go out until I get there.

It could be the same guy who wanted to hurt you.

I'm on my way now.

Welcome. Can I help you with anything?

-No, thank you. -Come in.

I saw you somewhere before.

And I'm Nidal Al-Said.

I'm a tough man. And I bow to no one.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Wherever you all go, I'll be there. Get it? Let Jabal know this.

-I‘ve nothing to do with Jabal. -But your son does.

Don't you ever mention my son's name!

Did you hear me? My son has nothing to do with this!

Jabal Junior is in my room.

He doesn't sleep in his room anymore.

I wanted to take him for a ride.

That won't cut it. Rides don't fix this.

What will cut it? Tell me. Bestow your wisdom on me.

The boy will go crazy if he doesn't speak to his mother.

And she knows this very well.

That's why she doesn't return our calls.

And?

And what?

If she won't come, let him go to her.

Send him with Chahine or Abu Ali.

What?

Did I say something stupid?

You wanted me to bestow my wisdom, right?

You know that this is the right thing to do.

Maybe it is the right thing to do, but not now.

The right thing to do is to fight back when someone tries to push you.

Not surrender easily.

You know, brother, I don't know about these things.

I know the right thing and I do it.

By the way, Majdi texted me yesterday.

I haven't answered him yet.

And you're here to let me know?

Yeah.

What does he want?

I don't know.

Maybe he wants us to get back together.

What's the right thing now?

The right thing is that he comes here to my family house to take me back.

And what did you say to him?

I haven't answered him yet.

I thought you should know first.

Am I right?

Right. Best thing to do.

But taking the boy down to Beirut is very wrong.

You know better.

Do you know that Majdi is helping Alia with the case?

No.

Now you know.

What do you want me to do?

Do the right thing.

Yeah.

We'll see.

We absolutely will.

What should I do now?

Sit around in the hotel waiting like this?

I can't get my son back.

And they can't see that his life is in danger.

How could they do that to him? He's just a kid.

How can they involve him in revenge issues just to keep him there?

They're so selfish.

Alia, that's why you should stay strong and go through with the lawsuit,

or else you won't get your son back.

Either way, Nidal is scared of Jabal.

He won't dare harm your son,

especially with all the guards around him.

So, calm down and don't worry. Relax.

How could I not worry?

You didn't see the look on his face.

I can't believe it. Is this how my life turned into?

My son is away from me and in danger

while I'm here waiting for a court order, for God knows how long.

We're going to win the case, Alia. We're going to win.

Em Jabal, there's no particular reason,

but we should keep Mona away from the boy.

Mona is a simpleminded person.

I'm afraid that this damned Majdi, and Alia, would get into her head.

So, what?

Are we going to take the kid out of school?

No.

We won't do that. He's just a kid after all.

What I'm trying to say is,

Majdi wouldn't get back to Mona unless he's up to something.

I hope I'm wrong.

I hope so, too.

What's up, Master?

Debb is here.

You've lost weight, Debb.

Yeah, I was on a diet back in there.

A tough one.

What's up, Master?

I'm glad you made it.

Thanks to you, Master.

Hang on.

Hey, put some extra pepper.

No problem.

Yeah, I've seen her.

I've accidentally seen her in Beirut.

I thought she was with Jabal, but she was not.

Will you keep following her?

I don't need her. I was just delivering a message. That's it.

How are things up there?

Have you found an apartment yet?

We're fine. Don't worry about us.

But I'm worried about you.

Don't be. I'm good.

I'm trying to call some people. I'll let you know if I find something.

Take good care of yourself and the boy.

Bye now.

TO MAJDI ASSAF: DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO TELL ME? YOU SEEM HESITANT

I DON'T WANT TO BE MISUNDERSTOOD

Hello.

Honest words don't get misunderstood.

No hellos?

You'll say hello. I'll say hi.

Is there something else you want to say?

I want you. I want to get back together.

If that is true, then you know what to do.

It's not rocket science.

Just come to my family house and pick me up.

Will I get out in one piece?

Nothing will happen to you.

My family appreciates those who do the right thing.

You are my only concern.

So, come and take me. I'll deal with my family.

Okay. Just give me some time to think about it.

All that time and you still want to think about it?

You know your brother. Mona, just let me handle this, okay?

Fine.

If you really miss me, you won't take much time.

I won't.

And I'll be waiting.

When were you planning to tell me?

When Majdi calls.

Was that him on the phone?

Yes.

Why are you giving me that look?

I don't deserve that look.

I'm not a child.

I know what's good for me and my family.

You always make me feel that everything I do is wrong.

You, of all people, know what you did.

I didn't violate the family code.

If you don't believe me, here's the phone. Call him.

I don't care what you told him.

I'm concerned with what you'll do.

I'm not moving an inch until he comes and apologizes to me before you and Jabal.

Either he's part of this family, or he's nothing to me.

Isn't this the right thing?

Someone like Najjar would never take a custody case for nothing.

Unless he's up to something to balance the profit.

Something like inheritance settlement.

That's possible. Majdi must've been very persuasive.

No doubt. Something like that.

Najjar is a sneaky bastard.

He has many dirty tricks in his pocket.

I'll talk to him and see what he's up to.

He likes to hit below the belt.

He has influence. He's not easy at all.

I'm willing to hear him out, but don't give him anything.

Very well. I'll only listen. We can handle this.

Go then.

Do you want that damned Najjar to live for another day or not?

You know, Essa,

you're the lawyer I respect the most of your generation.

I'm proud of you. You remind me of myself.

You're direct, honest, and you don't waste time.

I'm honored to hear this, Mr. Najjar.

Seriously, you're one of the few lawyers whom I envy for their clients.

My only client is Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal.

I don't deal with others.

I mean, we have a special bond.

Yeah, he's showering you with cases.

He's also generous, moneywise.

Great.

That makes this conversation much easier.

Mr. Najjar, I'm willing to listen. And I'm listening.

There's nothing to talk about. There's no time for talking.

Everything is in this paper.

In this paper?

These points,

are they to be discussed and handled or what?

Come on, Mr. Essa. I thought you don't waste time.

I don't think Jabal would agree to this.

Don't rush into answers.

I want to get this case over with.

These points must be executed accurately.

You're a skilled lawyer.

You'll find that this is the least we could ask for.

Mr. Najjar,

I thought there would be better offers.

This is the best offer I can make.

Well, I personally came here to listen.

I'll tell him that.

But he's calling the shots, not me.

You have to convince him, Essa.

No judge will ever give a boy's custody to an arms dealer and trafficker.

It's needless to say that the boy has a foreign citizenship.

Come on.

Prove your skills and your special bond with Jabal.

See you.

Yes, Mom.

Sorry, the battery died.

Honestly, he shocked me.

I'll send you a copy of the paper.

I was expecting a secretly struck deal.

What's in the paper?

In a nutshell,

he wants the boy to stay with his mom anywhere other than Al Hayba.

You get to see him whenever you like.

Stop. Don't say anything more.

There's more.

It's obvious.

I thought you would say no.

But I suggest you read the paper.

We'll discuss it tomorrow.

This Najjar isn't a deal maker.

He's setting bloody traps.

That's why I'm telling you to think this paper through.

We can negotiate. Things may get better.

It can be handled.

Okay, then.

Make a copy of it and drop by tomorrow morning.

Good night.

Hello there. You can't sleep, can you?

Why isn't Mom returning my calls?

All these things happened to you.

Among other things.

I'm fine now.

I had a little money problem, but all is good now.

I have a great chance of winning the case.

But you won't lose the family, will you?

I don't need them, Mom.

A family of arms dealers and shit.

This is the family of the husband you chose

and the family of your son who deserves to know them.

Let's not get into this now.

What do you want, then?

I want your help.

I might need some documents from Canada. I want you to send them.

I want to fix my job problem. They sent me a warning.

Sweetie, I told you. I'm in Colombia.

Dad is in Brazil and Naim doesn't return my calls. What do I do?

Listen, if you win this case, you won't need to work anymore.

I'm talking logic here.

Okay. Can I ask you one more thing?

It'll be a month before I go back.

Okay, I got that.

Can you just talk to Naim and tell him what I just told you?

He doesn't have to call. He could at least send an email.

Why? Don't you have a lawyer?

Of course, Mom. I have a skilled lawyer.

But he's sneaky,

and the man who brought him can't be trusted.

Then why are you dealing with them?

We have a mutual interest.

I'll try to talk to Naim.

Think this through and don't throw this opportunity away.

Do you hear me? Alia. Hello?

I can't hear you. Can you hear me?

I can hear you. Do you hear me? Hello?

Alia.

When did you ever hear me?

What did you do wrong that Mom doesn't talk to you?

I don't know. Maybe because I didn't go with her.

Listen, boy.

You didn't go with her. Why?

So that she stays with you.

-Yeah. -Right?

Tell me, boy. Did anything here make you want to leave?

No, but I want Mom to come.

If I could only talk to her once, I will convince her to live here with us.

I'm sure you will.

But why isn't she returning my calls?

Listen.

She'll answer you.

Maybe in a day, two, or three. Maybe in a month.

But she will eventually.

You know why?

Because she loves you and she wants you.

-Okay? -Okay.

Until that happens, what are you going to do, champ?

You have to be...

Strong.

-A strong, big man. -Big man.

That's right. And tough.

Listen, when you play a video game and it gets really hard,

do you stop or continue?

If I stop, I lose.

Good boy.

That's my boy.

This is exactly what's happening.

If you stop, you'll lose.

How about a backgammon match, you and I?

Okay, but I don't know how to play.

I know how to throw the dice.

That's great. Me, too. I only know how to throw a dice.

Let me see.

Show me your lucky throw.

Sweet luck.

Nice shot, Jabal.

MAJDI ASSAF: HOW CUTE IS THAT? WE WILL HAVE A KID LIKE THIS ONE SOON

We played a little. He promised to go to school by himself.

But it doesn't mean he's content.

There's no way out unless his mom comes and stays with him.

We'll see.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

So...

I heard you've answered Majdi.

Yeah. Isn't that the right thing?

What did he say?

Nothing.

He's coming to get me back. And very soon.

Yes, Essa.

No, I woke up a while ago. I'm waiting for you.

-Hello. -Hello, madam.

Listen, Amin.

First of all, thanks for protecting me that time.

But we have a problem to fix here.

I don't need anyone to follow me, and you have to follow your orders.

Here's what will happen.

You can stay in the car, leave, take a nap, or whatever.

I have your number. If I need you, I'll call you.

Other than that, for the last time,

if I turn around and find you, I will call the police.

But, madam, what if someone followed you, and--

Please, if I need you, I'll call you.

Understood?

Greetings, Master.

Well then.

Let her be, but don't stay too far away.

In case she calls, you have to be there, okay?

Yeah, that's good.

See you.

It seems that Alia is going to make it hard for us.

And you will never accept this paper. Right, son?

I invited him for a cup of coffee. We'll see what he can do.

I swear, if the boy leaves for one day, I will never see him again, Jabal.

Mr. Najjar sends his regards.

He thanks you for the generous invitation, but he can't be here.

The air in Al Hayba hurts his lungs.

What is he planning?

He has a strong legal position.

He has his ways and a lot of influence.

The only card we have is the boy. That's it.

Plus, we can't prevent the judge from seeing the boy.

The way you put it, he's trying to get closer to his mom,

and that won't do us any good at all.

We can't coerce the court. No judge will give us custody.

Also, there's the prosecution.

They're stressing the boy's future in Al Hayba.

We care the most about his future.

Apologies, my lady.

Legally speaking, an arms dealing and trafficking environment

isn't suitable for a child.

I don't care.

We didn't deny the boy's rights. We'll give him that and more.

Best-case scenario,

she can see him once a week, and not in this house!

I'll try something.

What other choices do we have?

Stop the case completely. But that would be very difficult.

Okay.

Speak to him and set an appointment.

If he agrees to what Em Jabal has just said, I'll do the same.

And what if he does not?

Subtitle translation by Faris Hasan