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Goodbye, Baba.

Dear brothers and sisters,

we have gathered today to pray for our beloved Zayn.

Zayn's family have told me that he was a deep thinker.

He found this meaning in the family which he loved so much.

He was curious, full of life.

Zayn leaves this world to meet with God's mercy in eternal life.

They say that he who leaves behind him a child will never die.

Alexander and Samuel...

he will live in your hearts forever.

May he rest in peace.

Amen.

Damn.

Wonder what happened in church.

Yeah, shit.

God...

Sigge.

Try not to get stuck in a conversation with him.

Janice is over there, so you know for later.

I know.

- Why? - I just saw you'd called her.

- I didn't call her. - Really?

- What do you mean? - Her phone said "Little Brother".

I thought it was you.

I'm not "Little Brother" on her phone anymore.

Obviously.

No? God, sorry, of course not.

It was probably her real little brother then.

Or I saw wrong.

If there's anything I can do, anything at all,

don't hesitate to call.

Okay?

Who's that?

It's Mum's colleague, Angela.

Who are they?

Chalid and Josef.

Your father's cousins.

And who's that?

Fakir?

That's my son.

You sat next to him all through breakfast.

Sam...

Are you okay?

There are too few people here. I have no family.

Habibi, of course, you do.

No.

You don't know how much family you have.

Both here in Sweden and in Lebanon.

I speak with them all the time.

And they're always asking, "What are Sam and Alex doing?"

What's Sam doing? How are things going for Sam?

Do you know who they are?

No.

They know who you are.

Do you know his name?

No.

He knows your name.

He's your second cousin, Mohab.

They all know your name.

You're like Brad Pitt.

Brad Pitt?

Yes, Brad Pitt!

They all know your name.

You look a bit like him.

- I am not. - You are.

- No... - Yeah, like Brad Pitt!

- What happened? - Who called you?

What?

I know your little brother's name is Johannes in your phone.

Eva might not know that, but I do.

So who was it that rang you?

Nobody. What are you talking about?

Then why is Sigge saying "Little Brother" rang?

Damned if I know, cut it out, Antonia!

I mean it, stop.

- Give me your phone. - No, why should I?

Why not?

- You think now's the time? - Mm.

You think now is a good time for this?

- Yeah. - Okay.

Damn, therapy hasn't helped at all.

- Janice! - Not everything is about you.

Did you consider this is hard for me too?

You know I'm triggered by churches, for example.

But I still came.

For your sake.

Go home now.

Okay, I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

Aren't they beautiful?

Yeah. They really are.

Hey, Sigge...

Yeah?

I...

You don't need to think about that right now.

Okay.

Is Sam really sad?

Yeah, he is.

Can you try to make him happy?

I don't think I can, actually.

You can tell him you love him.

Then he'll be happy.

Who said I do?

I think you'll get together.

No, I don't think so, actually.

Some things just aren't meant to be.

- That's a shame. - Mm.

Yeah, it's a real shame, actually.

No, I have no photo evidence.

Yes, I understand that, but why...

Wait a second.

Goodbye.

Mum?

I'll be out in a minute.

Has something happened?

Please open the door.

What happened?

Stefan has requested sole custody.

- I've just spoken to... - Wait, what?

...my caseworker, and she said...

I received the full inquiry today...

And everything he's told...

family court is totally...

Wait, I thought you talked to the family court

so they could help you with Dad?

Yes, I thought so too, but he's made up a bunch of things.

They don't believe me.

Why didn't you say anything about this?

You said you didn't want to know about anything to do with Dad.

He's said a whole lot of crazy things about you.

And about me.

Have you denied it?

- Does it say anywhere you deny it? - Of course I deny it!

But I need to be strategic too.

It's not always best to be rash or dramatic things.

Like block him or refuse to meet him or scream at him, Sigrid.

That provokes him!

If you hadn't had kids with someone like him, maybe I wouldn't have to!

I'm sorry.

- I'm going to fix this. - You can't.

It is what it is.

Hägersten-Älvsjö Family Court.

Hi! My name is Sigrid and I...

My parents are fighting for the custody of my little brother,

and my dad has made up a heap of things,

so I'd like to talk to someone...

This is reception, but do you know who the case worker is?

Yes, I know that...

Oh, God.

Her name is Gunilla Oskarsson.

Gunilla is out on a job right now, then she has meetings all day.

So I recommend calling back another day.

Thank you very much.

What? Hello?

HÄGERSTEN-ÄLVSJÖ DISTRICT ADMININSTRATION

Gunilla!

Hey! My name is Sigrid Wikström and I'm Stefan and Annika's daughter.

You're their case worker, right?

Yes, that's right.

I'm here so you can interview me.

Interview you?

Yes, you haven't talked to me.

I'm sure you understand I can't discuss an ongoing case with you.

Wait!

Dad is lying, saying I have uninvestigated psychiatric issues.

It's written here, and it's untrue.

I've seen a psychologist and I don't have any issues!

I'm sorry but I have to...

Stefan feels that Annika's lies have causes the daughter to become

an equally active part of keeping Benjamin from his father.

Stefan says Sigrid has a history of uninvestigated psychiatric issues,

that cause serious mood swings,

and during manic periods, she fails to consider consequences.

- I want you to interview me now! - The case has been sent to court.

- The time for communication is over. - Communi...?

- Yes. - I'm communicating now!

- I'm sorry... - Please!

- We're talking now! - I'm sorry, I have to go to work.

Please! Interview me!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

I'm very worried about my brother.

He can't live with my dad.

If you're worried about your brother,

you should talk to Social Services, not me.

You are number 43 in the queue.

You are number 41 in the queue.

You are number 41 in the queue.

You are number 27 in the queue.

You are number...

Hägersten-Älvsjö Social Services, you're speaking to Johan.

Hey!

Just a moment! My name is Sigrid, and...

I've been told to call you

regarding a custody battle over my little brother.

I'm very worried about him.

Okay, can you tell me what's happened?

My father wants sole custody of him,

and there are lots of made-up things in the case about my mother and I.

He's said my mother is an alcoholic and that's really not true.

Then I think you need to call Family Court

and ask to speak to one of the investigators there.

I've just spoken to her.

She told me to call you.

So we've already spoken.

- Okay, but... - So I'm talking to you now.

I understand. But can you talk to one of your parents about this?

I can't talk to my father since we have no contact,

because he's dangerous!

Okay? And now he's taking Mum to court!

There's nothing I can do, because if your dad...

has filed a lawsuit for sole custody,

he's the only one who can take back the lawsuit.

Do you understand?

Hello?

PERSONAL REGISTER STEFAN WIKSTRÖM

Who is it?

Lukas.

What do you want?

Are you naked or something?

What? No.

Oh, I just thought since you're not opening the door...

There! Now you can see I'm wearing a t-shirt.

- Hey. - What do you want?

Are you annoyed at me?

No.

Okay... But you haven't been at work for ages.

Don't know how long I can keep Dad from firing you.

I've told you I'm sick. Can you leave?

Come on, can't we hang out a bit? I've got beer!

They're mid-strength, but they're cold!

Please leave!

- Now, please. - I can do that thing...

with my thumb...

that you like.

I'm an adult! I have lots to do! I don't have time to...

come to work or drink beer with you.

Oh, busy woman!

I'm sorry, I thought you said you were sick.

I am!

You don't get what it's like on the other side, as an adult!

I bet you think it's money and freedom

and heaps of women who want you, but that's not how it is!

Not at all! There's no apartment in a cool suburb!

Get it?! Nothing's going to happen!

And your parents will forget about you as soon as you move out!

There's no couch you can curl up in

and they won't give you a blanket and soup when you're sick!

None of that will happen! You'll be totally fucking alone!

Just Social Services and Family Court, okay?!

So run home and eat meat stew with your family while you can!

Okay?!

Okay.

Good.

You can have the beer if you want.

- Mm. - Mm.

Look after yourself.

You too!

Thank you.

STEFAN BENGT WIKSTRÖM, 51 YEARS OLD, BANDHAGEN

Hello?

Hey! My name is Sigrid.

Stefan lives here with you, right?

Mhm. And who are you?

I'm his daughter.

Oh. Well he's at choir now.

Choir?

Yeah, he sings in choir on Tuesdays.

Oh! Right, of course. I knew that, obviously.

Yes, that's right.

Where does he sing again?

Hey...

I'm sorry.

I bought snacks for us.

Hello?

Aren't we going to talk?

I'm not feeling up to it.

Are you going to ignore me?

- Where are you going? - Out.

Oh? And when are you coming home?

Whatever.

See you.

Hey.

Dad.

Dad!

Your singing was beautiful.

What do you want?

Can you give me a lift to the underground?

No, I can't.

I was thinking...

It seems things have spiralled, this sole custody and everything.

And I was thinking how...

I feel really bad, and...

I thought you might as well.

Maybe all this is hard for you too.

Yeah, it's pretty hard for me.

I think it's very sad it has to be this way, but...

there's no other alternative when you behave the way you do.

It's your mother who brought Family Court into this.

- She started it. - Yes...

Yeah...

It might not have been smart of her.

And... I don't feel like I've helped the situation myself...

with things I've said and done.

It... Maybe I shouldn't have blocked you, for example.

Yeah... it was a bit melodramatic, maybe.

You treat me as though I'm some kind of murderer.

I'm not a murderer.

- No. - No.

Of course you're not!

But... I can get rid of it now. The block.

And you can take back your request for sole custody.

We could start seeing one another and working on our relationship.

Can you take it back?

You can't come back after a year,

and just undo all the decisions you've made,

and everything just goes how you want.

- That's not how it works. - I understand, I know that.

But I read that you said I'm untrustworthy and mentally ill,

I read it in those papers.

I don't know how they formulated it, but I think you're untrustworthy.

That's the truth.

Nobody knows where they have you.

You say very nasty things.

But I don't understand why you're sad now.

This is what you wanted.

To split up the family.

No, I don't want that.

Well, I have to go home now.

Can you please get out of the car?

- No. - Please.

Get out of the car.

If I apologise?

Can you take it all back?

I'd love for you to apologise, yes.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Will you take it back now?

It's too late.

It is what it is.

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