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No judge will give us custody.

We care the most about his future.

Apologies, my lady.

Legally speaking, 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?

He will.

Seriously, they agreed?

To discuss the offer, and that's what matters.

You mean the same offer we talked about?

Sure.

Well, can I attend the next meeting?

I'd better see the attorney first and discuss everything,

and then we'll arrange the next meeting.

But I won't agree to anything I don't know.

And I'll promise them nothing until you say so.

How do you estimate our odds of winning?

Yesterday, it was a 60% chance. Today, it's a 95% win.

Really? Very good.

Perfect. I'll be waiting to hear the good news.

I hope so. We'll talk later.

I want to take this, and those, too.

You know what, I'll take them all.

Are you sure of the size?

Of course, I wouldn't forget my son's size.

You got it.

-Ready to order? -No, I prefer to wait.

-Got it. -Thanks.

No need to wait.

Time is money, right?

-Right. -Have a seat.

Thanks.

We should've met long ago. But here we are, though.

I also hoped we could meet in a different time and circumstances.

And here we are. Rest assured that I don't seek enmity with you.

I'm only a lawyer after all.

Let's get to the point.

If you didn't seek my enmity, you wouldn't have taken the case.

And you wouldn't have mentioned anything about weapons and trafficking.

You said that I can't maintain a suitable environment for my nephew's future?

You know, this is the request of your opponent, Lady Alia.

Well.

You know that you could win the case.

But you can never take the boy out of Al Hayba.

You know, that's a yes-no possibility.

After all, you didn't come to see me in Beirut just to tell me this.

I came to tell you that this lawsuit isn't going to happen.

And I'm here to rectify the image in your head about me.

I don't negotiate. I punch in the face.

And I reach my enemies before they even think of reaching me.

This is a threat, isn't it?

No. A son of Sheikh Al-Jabal does not make threats.

If a son of Sheikh Al-Jabal draws his gun, he will shoot.

And up until now, my gun isn't drawn yet.

No need. Keep it there.

I mean, we're here to discuss my paper, aren't we?

I went through your paper more than once, and I was really amazed.

I see nothing but a man who wants money.

It's a shame that an influential lawyer like you would take a custody case.

You know what I think?

I think that my cute brother-in-law has promised you the moon.

He told you how much inheritance Jabal Junior would get.

Perhaps he even wants Mona's share, right?

Lady Alia is fully aware of how big the share is. You told her yourself.

That's right.

They didn't lie to you. The share is quite large.

But they didn't mention to you that it's not registered.

Nothing's documented. So, legally speaking,

you can get nothing...

but Father's land, may he rest in peace,

or a share in the family house.

And I'm the only one who can buy those shares

in the time I see fit and the price I see fit.

So, this is a long shot.

-You don't agree? -No. Don't pull the trigger.

I'm smarter than I look. I know the red lines well. Right?

Well then.

Money is what you figured from my paper.

And a threat is what I figured from your words.

Most likely, you want me to drop this case?

I'm telling you what will happen if you proceed with this.

If you don't, I'm not saying we'll be friends.

Because, you know, friendship is a serious matter.

Listen, we have loads of cases,

too many battles in courts. And Essa is very busy.

You can get a slice from the pizza.

Especially, there's that case of my uncle, Ghazi.

It's a very complicated case, and money isn't an issue with this case.

You know, you could make some cash from this.

Is this your offer?

Couldn't get any better.

Yeah, but we didn't discuss the paper yet.

No need.

We said what should be said.

You're invited for a cup of coffee at Al Hayba.

We'll make sure you're well-received.

And hey, the one who turns down our invitation

is likely to be our enemy.

-Well then. -I wish you could stay longer, Mr. Jabal.

Maybe next time.

The order is on me. Enjoy it.

Mom, when did I say I won't drive Jabal Junior to school?

You didn't.

But he's got to learn how to go by himself.

The boy is upset and not talking to me.

Is that what you want?

The boy is soft. I want him to be tougher.

Am I spoiling him?

What do you want now? You can't go with him every day.

Is that so, or do you just want him away from me?

Since I told you about Majdi,

I've been treated like a fifth column in this house.

The fifth column is Majdi.

The same Majdi who got your brother's wife a filthy lawyer

who is set to get us all in endless troubles.

So I was right about this.

Right or not,

you've been easily deceived by his sweet words.

Even though his actions don't reflect his honesty towards the family interest.

So, make up your mind. Whose side are you on?

Your family's or your husband's?

Yeah, the sound of waves is pretty loud here.

Why didn't you tell me? I would have met you in Beirut.

It's pretty hectic here, but I would've been happy to have you here.

Any women there?

I don't know where to begin.

I want to tell you something.

Yara decided to live here in Lebanon.

Really?

How's that?

She had a fight with her father.

She can't stand to see his face.

She caught him with a woman in the house.

She had a fight with him, so she returned to live here.

I spoke with him.

He said that his part was done.

And now it’s time for my duty to raise the girl.

Isn't this what you want?

Don't drive me crazy, Jabal.

You're talking crazy now.

Remember how much you cried over your daughter?

To cry out of longing for her is one thing,

her living with me is another.

I won't be able to see you like before.

Your daughter is more important.

This is what you came up with?

You want me to tell you not to welcome your daughter? What's with you, Ghada?

Sorry, honey. Don't be mad.

Okay, enjoy your time at sea. I'll figure it out with my daughter.

Listen to me. Don't turn her away after her father disappointed her.

Have you considered what will happen to the girl?

Do you hear yourself talking?

You're only talking about the girl.

Haven't you thought about me?

Sorry, honey, that was loud.

It's okay. You just stay relaxed by the sea.

I'll figure something out with my daughter.

Figure it out with yourself first.

Okay.

Have fun.

Can you believe that I was heading to Al Hayba today? But I hesitated.

I told you not to be afraid.

I'm not afraid of your family. I'm afraid we'd make the same mistake.

Mona, I want you. I don't want your family.

Coming to Al Hayba is for your family.

Where are you in this whole thing?

What's your decision?

My decision is that I agreed to return with you

and to forget that you once laid your hand on me.

I would see my hand cut off before I think of doing that again.

Don't say that.

I want you in one piece.

I hope you'd excuse me from this trip.

If I was just even one percent sure that this is really your wish,

I would immediately start the car and head to you.

But this is your family's wish, not yours.

-I don't know. -Yes, Mona, you do.

I'll think about it.

Nothing to think about, baby.

Decide and let me know.

I'll be waiting for you at the entrance of Al Hayba.

Okay?

Okay to what, Majdi?

You want me to get in the car and leave? It's not that easy.

You know, you made this complicated.

I did that?

Yeah, why did you get involved with Alia and her case?

She wants her son back. She deserves that. I'm helping her like you did before.

I helped her, but she didn't want to help herself.

We can both help her through this.

I don't know.

Please, Majdi, don't get me involved in this.

We've had enough. We really have.

Anyway, it's just an idea.

What matters is that you return to your house.

Okay. I didn't say I would return. I said I will think about it.

Okay, sweetie. Think about it and let me know.

And if it's the only way, I will come up there to take you.

The house missed you.

I missed my house, too.

And I missed you.

I missed you, too.

Good night.

Good night.

What could possibly change since yesterday, Alia?

This case is like a rope. Each party is pulling it their way. It needs time.

I have everything but time.

Today, I received...

Today, I received an email from work.

They said it clearly that I'm about to get fired.

They refused to extend your leave?

Yes. I have to go myself.

Good idea.

How's that?

The case won't be done any time soon.

No harm in traveling to get things done and then coming back.

No, I'd never travel and leave my son here.

Plus, this is Canada not Cyprus.

In that case, you should be more patient.

Are you hiding something from me? Please tell me.

Why would I do such a thing?

You've talked to Mr. Najjar,

and he told you he's waiting for Jabal to respond, haven't you?

-Yes. -Then we'll wait for the response.

Alia,

no matter how things end up here, I will stay with you till the end. Okay?

Now, it's time to get back to work.

Do you need anything?

See you later.

So, when is your clinic checkup?

I set an appointment for this afternoon.

You should've delayed this for next week.

Your brothers aren't here. And I sent Abu Ali for an urgent errand.

This won't be a problem. I'll go myself. There's no traffic jam at this point.

Unless this little man wants to go with me.

This little man doesn't want to go with you.

He will stay with Nana.

Oh, sweet boy. Come here.

Give Nana a kiss. Come here.

Well, are you full?

Go, dear, wash your hands.

See how he talks to me?

He's a little kid. He cries over a candy and smiles with a biscuit.

Not even a whole cake. Take it from me.

A biscuit, she says.

Master, there's no way that one of our men could have told them.

If someone has mentioned anything, they must be from the restaurant.

And it's also possible that Dorayd was just speculating.

No. He was sure.

Even if someone from the restaurant has talked,

there's no harm if we tighten the circle a little bit.

More than that, I'm stuck here.

Let's get this over with today

and see what Sakher is up to.

Where is he?

This is the second time you do this to me.

You've seen nothing yet.

Have a seat.

I appreciate you getting out of Al Hayba. I know how dangerous that might be.

And you know well that I can do something against you.

The way I see it, when you decide to go downtown, you do it.

And you can go anywhere you want.

Well.

I want the best interest of my client.

And according to the facts that you made clear,

I think that the paper I introduced to you yesterday won't work.

And it should've been soaked in water.

Already done.

What do you have in mind now?

I'll advise my client to accept the second settlement offer.

This way, she can see the boy at Al Hayba,

and discuss with you the boy's inheritance.

And if she refuses?

Well, that leaves us with two options.

Either I walk away from the case, since she didn't take my advice,

or I continue to the end and we'll lose the case.

Listen.

The whole case must be dismissed.

We can stall in the court forever and drain up her money.

She'll eventually lose the case.

Alia isn't a little child.

If you don't get her something, she'll dismiss you in a month.

Good. She'd be doing me a big favor, and I would win your side.

The result?

The boy will remain with you, and she'll go bankrupt.

She'll have no choice but to accept the settlement

because she's a little short on money

and what's left in her bank account can barely cover my expenses.

She wouldn't be able to afford her lifestyle in Lebanon.

That's why I personally think

that your hostility wouldn't be in my best interest.

On the contrary, I'm eager to take your uncle's case.

I didn't ask you to sell your client.

I told you what will happen if you move on with this

because the rights of my nephew and his mother are safe.

Then, we'll stick with the second choice.

This way, we'll play it under the table.

That's it!

How can I be sure you won't sell me out?

Because you're not to be sold out.

And Alia doesn't have a gun by her side.

You're not following.

Just tell me what to do. I'm listening.

This case must be canceled.

How you do that is none of my business.

I got out of Al Hayba specially to meet you

because you're the only one who dared to confront me.

And I appreciate courage.

But I can't stand double-crossing.

And I hate dirty games.

Well, consider that I didn't speak at all.

No.

For history and for the record,

everything was recorded.

Smile to the camera.

Mr. Jabal, this is too much.

You've talked so much,

and now it's time for you to listen and comply.

An international boxer, four letters.

Operations. Over.

Listen, I don't want you to worry about the recording.

It's not that big a deal.

Will they say that Najjar, the lawyer, isn't to be trusted?

Will they say that he sells his clients?

Even if it goes public, you'll get more clients.

The dirtier and more notorious a lawyer is,

the more famous he will be.

Let it be known that I didn't get down from Al Hayba for this case.

This case is a speck of dirt on my shoe. I was damn sure that my nephew

will stay with me.

You know well what I can do. I came here just for Alia.

This Alia is very stubborn.

But, unfortunately, she was blind enough to trust you.

I'm trying to protect her from you.

This case is also to be soaked in water with that paper for you to drink.

Be careful.

Alia might be my opponent,

but she is still my brother's wife and his son's mother.

Meaning, she's family.

I decided to walk out of this case.

That's your problem. Be honest to Alia.

Mr. Jabal, don't go hard on me.

Majdi is the one who forced me to accept this case.

I have a lot of business with him.

After all, he's an employee at the Ministry of Justice.

My brother-in-law was dumb enough to convince you into this.

He'll answer to this soon.

He couldn't have found someone better than you to do this and confront me.

You got greedy.

What about your uncle, Ghazi's case?

I'm willing to solve it.

Talk to Alia, be honest with her, and thank God that you're still alive.

From now on, you talk to Essa.

You report everything to Essa, okay?

Off you go.

Oh, such a beautiful girl. How cute.

Oh, my dear.

She looks just like you and her mother.

Thank God and thanks to Master Jabal.

Oh, sweet girl. May God watch over you.

May God watch over you. A beautiful girl!

No need for that. You've done enough, madam.

It's God's blessings.

Plus, my son, Jabal, wants us to take good care of little Nahed.

May God watch over him.

Thank you.

Oh, my dear. Such an angel.

Oh, dear!

Oh, my dear God.

Oh, my dear God!

You scared me, boy! What are you doing here?

Aunt Mona, could you please take me to see Mom?

Listen, I found this phone.

Where did you find it exactly?

Around here, near the tattoo place.

Listen, this is my brother's phone. Can I come and get it?

Okay, don't worry. I'll be here in the neighborhood.

I'm on my way. I'll be there. Thank you, really.

He lost his phone.

Now this.

-How many phones does he have? -Just one.

Here's his second phone.

Hope he recalls some number.

This is bad.

Maybe he called someone back at the house.

We would know by now, Debb.

That's if he remembers any number.

-Does he have a car? -I told him to take a taxi.

We can't go back to the restaurant.

Send a car there and let's go pick up the phone.

God knows what's on that phone.

A tattoo!

Nana won't be angry with you.

I'll tell her that you had nothing to do with this.

I wanted to see Mom, that's why I hid in the car.

Listen, dear, it's a long road. I can't drive all the way to Beirut.

We could take a taxi.

Or we could call Mom to pick us up.

I just want to see Mom. And I promise I'll return with you.

Hello.

Yes, Mr. Najjar.

I'm on my way.

Well then, I'll wait in the lobby.

I'll tell you when I get there.

I haven't talked to Majdi. Will you call him?

No need for that.

Well, okay. See you.

This will do. Activate it.

Your ID, please.

I don't have it.

Now we're talking. Indeed we are.

Want me to fix you a nice cover, too?

You want to sell or what?

All right. You got it.

Get it done then.

No, son, no one called.

Em Jabal, I hope he recalls the number. I really do.

If he calls, find out where he is

and tell him not to return to the restaurant.

We're going to bring back the phone.

What's going on, Jabal? You had me worried.

Don't you ever worry.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

The folks that you drove to the hospital were here today.

You should've seen little Nahed.

She's a beauty.

God bless you, son. You made me proud.

May God bless you with everything you wish.

Well, that's good. You take care of yourself.

Okay, son. Let me know, all right?

See you, my dear son.

-Here you are. -Thanks.

Go check on Jabal Junior.

I've just checked his room.

He locked himself in, listening to very loud music.

So what? Go knock on his door.

You got it.

I know Sakher. He doesn't even remember his own phone number.

And you want him to recall the house number?

I hope he can remember any number.

Is this seat taken?

Pick up, Rima.

AL HAYBA VILLAGE

What? Aren't we heading to Beirut?

Dear, even if we go to Beirut, I don't know where your mother is.

Call her.

I'm calling her but she's not answering.

Call her again. She'll definitely answer.

She must be busy.

AL HAYBA VILLAGE

Is it Mom?

No.

It's your Nana.

Then why didn't you answer?

I don't want to, my dear.

Maybe she's at the clinic and cannot hear the phone.

I will look again around the house.

See if you can find a card

or some prescription with the clinic's number on it.

You got it.

Right away.

I'm on it.

Right away.

I'm returning the money I took from you.

You can count it if you want.

Why is that? Why are you returning my money?

Lady Alia, I'm very sorry. I have to drop the case.

This case is hopeless.

What?

I don't understand. How could you suddenly decide that it's hopeless?

What changed since yesterday?

The case could go on for two or three years.

My fees are high, and I can't guarantee the result.

Don't make excuses. Tell me straight.

How much did Jabal pay you?

Not a dime.

Jabal doesn't pay, he shoots to kill.

He threatened you.

He didn't do that either

because I know who he is.

Shame on you.

I know that law involves ethics, but it seems you have none.

Listen to me.

I know you're upset. I'll give you that.

-And a piece of advice-- -I don't need it!

Anyway, it's between you and Majdi now. He promised to get the boy.

And just so you know,

Majdi did all that so you would file an inheritance settlement lawsuit,

and he would get his wife's share.

And when Jabal told you that we'll get nothing,

you just walked away.

Subtitle translation by Faris Hasan