Original subtitles

When cruelty becomes a form of dignity

I am forced to be cruel

Forgive me for my cruelty in advance

Right now

I have to side with my wounds

I know that I have a dark past And I've made countless mistakes

And that I've done things That you haven't heard about yet…

KILL SULTAN - PUT GHAZI IN JAIL SEND ADEL ABROAD

I know that I have a dark past And I've made countless mistakes…

THE TRAP

And that I've done things That you haven't heard about yet

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

We're defined by our experiences

We should understand everyone else Before we give an answer

We should be reprimanded for our actions And reprimand others for theirs

And go through difficult times So we know who our true friends are

We're defined by our experiences

We should understand everyone else Before we give an answer

We should be reprimanded for our actions And reprimand others for theirs

And go through difficult times So we know who our true friends are

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

THE EVENTS, CHARACTERS, AND SETTING OF THIS SERIES ARE ALL FICTIONAL

EPISODE 28

I don't know anything about him, and I've never heard of him.

Why, what's wrong?

Nothing's wrong, Father, but we might do business together.

I haven't seen you all this while and now you're asking me about Douraid?

No, Father. I'm also here to check on you.

Chahine, you have the audacity

to ask me for business advice on your foolish cousin's account.

If I came here to ask for your opinion because I consider you my master,

is that wrong too?

I wish I could do something that's to your liking, Father.

You know very well what I like and what relieves me.

So? Tell me the good news.

We bailed you out,

and we gave that guy some money and made him drop the charges.

-What does this mean? -Get ready.

Your problem is solved and you'll soon be free.

Where's Nazem Al Ali?

-Hello, ma'am, how are you? -Where's your father?

He's in his office.

Nahed Omran in the flesh?

Listen to me, Nazem. Anything but my children!

Take good care of them, then.

You should take good care of yourself and your daughters.

Because I swear on Sultan's soul,

if you lay one finger on my children,

I'll kill you and your whole family. Do you understand?

Are you threatening me in my house?

No.

I'm not here to just threaten you,

I'm willing to shoot you in your office!

You know, Nahed?

Whoever called them "The Damascene's children" wasn't wrong.

-Truly, they're just like you. -I'm an upright woman.

I could handle ten men like you.

Then put your children under your wings and raise them all over again.

And teach them

that playing out of their league will cost them dearly.

Listen to me, Abu Salma.

I already told you that your war against my son will be a lost war.

You still don't know me well.

What's more important is that Jabal knows you well.

He's getting to know you better every day,

and he's digging up your grave.

-What do you mean? -What do I mean?

Watch your back. Jabal is not the same anymore.

No.

He's changed. He's changed a lot.

When a person finds out the truth, he rebels!

-Morning. -Good morning, Cousin.

-Is your brother inside? -Yes, come on in.

Are you still mad at each other?

Why, did she tell you anything?

-She's a bit mad at you. -What can I do?

She's so stubborn.

Brother, she's just like my father.

Mr. Sakher.

We cleaned the warehouse and sorted everything out.

But the stuff is still piled up.

How come you cleaned the warehouse and sorted everything,

but the stuff is still piled up?

Mr. Jawad means that we have too much stuff

and if we receive more stuff we won't have a place to store them. That's all.

-Ferreira. -Yes, boss.

Come here.

Jawad will point you to some stuff.

Take Mouselli, Abu Heddo, and Sleiman with you.

-Take the stuff to the eastern cave. -Yes, boss.

-I'll go get the car, Mr. Sakher. -All right.

Let's go.

I don't want this to take long.

I'm in a hurry too.

But be careful. Jabal is cautious and I'm sure he's thought of everything.

Ever since Um Salma passed away, Nahed has never come here.

I'm sure that her visit today isn't just a coincidence.

That's why…

your attack must be precise and decisive.

I've given it a lot of thought. This time, it's either me or him.

I want you to forget all of your problems and dedicate yourself to this.

I'll be waiting for an update in the next 48 hours.

I'll bring you good news.

You're leaving early today, sweetheart?

Yes, darling.

I moved to my new office yesterday,

I'll be working from the ministry from now on.

Okay.

-I'll see you at lunch, yes? -All right, see you.

Honestly, there was no way for him to continue teaching at the university.

-Are you sure of this? -Yes, he resigned.

The whole syllabus will change until they find a substitute.

-Oh, my God! I feel guilty. -Why, what do you have to do with it?

-Did you forget who Sakher is? -No, I didn't.

But Sakher is his brother-in-law. It doesn't have anything to do with you.

Besides, who told you that he quit because of the fight?

Why did he then?

The professor's had a bad reputation before his fight with your cousin.

Some complaints were filed against him for corruption

and for selling questions to students, as well as for bribery.

We have to keep our eyes open.

Nazem and his men won't rest before they finish this up.

Are you worried?

I'm worried about him and his children. I'm not scared of him.

Then you won't go easy on him.

Do you know what it takes for Nazem to kill Jabal, Sultan's son?

It means that the old man is being reckless and impulsive.

Any news concerning Alakrat?

No, Jabal. I looked for him in every nook and cranny.

I think he's dead.

Even if he was dead…

you'll dig up his grave and bring me his bones.

Of course, Jabal. I'm eager to find him too,

and I'm still looking for him.

Give it to me.

Don't you knock before coming in?

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. I apologize.

Go ahead, what do you want?

Ms. Nahed wants to talk to you.

Tell her I'll be right there.

And next time, don't come in before knocking!

Yes, yes.

What was your name?

My name is Iyad.

Iyad?

How do I know that you're telling the truth?

That's our house there.

You can go and see everything yourself.

Isn't it strange for a tough guy like you to do all this.

Commit a crime in cold blood and hide in caves like bears?

No, Mr. Jabal, it's not strange.

What's strange is that this house is here in Al Hayba

and none of you has ever heard of it.

What's stranger is that you don't know what's happening inside of it.

Listen to me, you bear.

I don't believe you.

That means I'm not going to say another word. Here's the girl.

Marwa, tell Mr. Jabal about everything.

Don't be scared.

Here you go, dear.

This bottle is a traditional medicine.

Its components come from seven different countries.

Each herb is from a different place and river.

What do I do with it?

What do you mean?

It's for fertility, dear.

Listen, Sumaya.

You're not the first one to have difficulty bearing children.

My sister-in-law Um Chahine had difficulties too.

Look at her son. He's a strong man, God bless him.

Listen to me.

Our ancestors taught us about healing through traditional medicine and herbs.

What do you have to lose?

If this medicine doesn't do you any good, it won't do you any harm.

So, please, let's try it.

Here you go.

Thank you, mother-in-law.

What, he hasn't woken up yet?

What are your orders, boss?

Listen, my business is sacred and your man interfered with our business.

Get him then. What do I have to do with this?

-You're his boss. -I taught him how to spread dough.

I didn't teach him to steal or to get in trouble with women.

Bring him here, so he can tell me that.

Get him, kill him. Help me get rid of him.

Are you really willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of a worker?

I swear, I don't know where he is.

I'll tell you where he is.

Jabal was clever.

He did everything he could to beat Abu Salma in the election.

And he humiliated him in front of his daughters.

Our brother-in-law is a real man and he keeps his promises.

Had Nazem thought it through,

he wouldn't have thought about the election at all.

No, he was bragging about himself, thinking that all clans respected him.

He didn't know what was waiting for him.

Most importantly, he lost the election.

And little by little, he'll stop causing us problems.

May Sultan rest in peace.

-His son is a real man. -Truly.

May God be with you, Jabal, and help you achieve more success.

I don't want to talk in front of the men.

All right, what's wrong?

I told you everything I know and now Iyad is at Jabal's place,

him and the girl who was with him.

I don't care.

We might as well kill that worker and his master.

I don't understand.

I want to know what you do. What made you betray your boss?

Jabal has never been my boss.

-Why should I believe you? -Because you need me.

-And who do you need? -I need whoever pays me the most.

Where did you leave them?

The guy is in the warehouse,

and the girl is at Jawad's place with his daughters.

What do you want to do?

We have to save the others.

It'd be better if you didn't get involved. Don't trouble yourself.

Didn't you see what happened yesterday?

Some girls are locked up and being used at some bastard's place.

What's wrong with you?

How nice of you!

What's the matter with you lately?

What's the matter with me or with you instead?

Me? What's the matter with me?

The warehouse is now an office for women's rights.

And the men's guest hall has become a women's guest hall.

That's the problem…

You're jealous.

It's my right.

How things have changed!

I wish things would change with you so I'd hear one word that warms my heart.

How beautiful…

Really?

…and tasty is this mandarin!

Eat it then!

This one too. And this one.

Why do you get offended easily?

Why, what happened?

You were laughing your head off.

Indeed, I'm done crying.

Besides, sadness is bad for me. That's what the doctor said.

What doctor?

I visited a gynecologist.

Are you pregnant?

Not yet.

But he told me that I shouldn't worry too much.

That it will help me get pregnant.

Are you this eager for me to get pregnant?

Yes, of course. It's about time, right?

Jabal…

Do you want to be a father…

or do you want to have a child with me?

What's the difference?

I want to know.

You're asking too many questions today.

Because I feel lost…

and scared.

I'm scared that after I give you a child, you'll divorce me.

What are you hiding from me?

Answer me and ease my heart.

Divorce depends on you and nothing else.

I don't understand.

I mean…

Hopefully, my house will remain forever.

What's important is you don't tear down your house.

It's our house, Jabal.

If we stay under one roof.

You're scaring me.

Why would you be scared?

If you're on the right path, why would you feel scared?

I'm scared that something might change you.

I was expecting a different answer.

Like what?

I've done everything I could, so you can see me differently.

Am I the same woman who first came to this house?

I thought that after everything I've done…

you'd promise me not to divorce me no matter what.

No matter what?

How is that logical?

I may be dreaming.

Listen, Sumaya.

This marriage wasn't fair to either of us.

But I promise you…

If I were to divorce you…

I wouldn't do you wrong.

-What do you mean? -I mean…

What did God say about divorce?

It's allowed but unfavorable.

So, it's not forbidden.

You got involved and supported them without getting anything in return.

What do you mean I didn't get anything in return?

Looks like you didn't see what happened between them in the square.

-What did we get from that? -You're mistaken, Cousin.

Hawlo is gathering all his men and wants to betray Jabal,

he'll either kill or be killed.

If he kills, you'll be lucky. But if he gets killed…

Then, I'll kill Jabal myself and get my cousin back.

We'll see about that.

Talej told me everything.

I didn't know that you knew.

I'm talking to you, Rola.

What do I have to do with this?

You should've told me.

You've no right to hide such things from me.

Rola, what did you want me say?

Didn't you allow that man into our house?

I was totally against this, you know that very well.

Now it's my fault?

I don't know.

I don't know if it's your fault or mine.

Or Father's fault.

I don't know.

How can you trust any of his men?

I won't let him go until I get rid of his boss.

It's a matter of life or death. He wouldn't dare fool us.

How can you be so sure?

That guy knows what his future holds for him.

Jabal is as good as dead. Everyone knows that.

I don't know, I'm a bit worried.

What do we have to lose? He came at the right time.

Besides, I got all of his information and won't give him anything in return.

-What did you learn from him? -I learned where to set the trap.

There's only one place where Jabal will be without his men.

Once we take care of the head, we'll deal with his cousin and brother,

and the rest of his men, one by one.

All right. Finish this up quickly.

Then, you can kill that man.

I learned from the best, I know what to do.

Is this okay, Um Ali?

Why did you leave all these clothes here?

Don't worry, I'll take them out. It's laundry.

Yes, take them out.

I didn't know you were serious.

Why is that? Are you that happy here?

Is this the only solution? To leave the house?

What are you going to do in Beirut all by yourself?

Come with me, isn't that better than taking my place

and fighting with your sister and her husband?

What she saw wasn't easy. Don't get upset with her.

No, I am upset with her.

Isn't she the reason behind everything that's happening to us?

Let her solve her own problems by herself!

At least talk with Dad. He'll listen to you.

I'm sure that if he knows what happened, he'll figure something out.

Your father has his own problems, dear.

He doesn't care about what's happening around him.

See? There are many reasons to make you stay with us.

At least wait until things settle between father and Sultan's family.

Your father is busy now.

But once he's free, he'll solve all of our problems.

Your father doesn't see clearly.

He still thinks that Jabal is that kid

who'd follow his father Sultan, may he rest in peace,

and would sit there without saying a word. It's not like that.

Jabal grew up and became a tough man.

Everyone depends on him and respects him.

It's only a matter of time, Salma.

Soon, Nazem Al Ali will be back to giving orders

and everyone will listen to him!

This is what your father is trying to make us and others believe.

But the truth is different. Al Hayba belongs to Jabal.

Look at that, are you an artist or a baker?

Whatever you wish, Chahine. Whatever you wish.

Leave him be, so he doesn't get confused.

This is the only entrance to the house. There's no other.

All windows are barred with steel.

What about the roof?

There's no passage to the roof.

It won't do us any good.

What are you thinking of?

If what he's saying is true, it means we're not going to make it.

No, hold on, hold on a minute. If what I'm saying is true?

Are you going to humiliate me just like your brother Jabal?

Jabal didn't humiliate you. Watch your language.

If he wanted to humiliate you, he would've left you in the fields

for the dogs to eat you up.

For the dogs to eat me up?

I'm sorry to hear that. Let's hope for the best.

Listen to me, we took you and that girl in,

and we took good care of you.

And now, we're planning to continue what you've started.

-And you're still complaining? -Sakher…

I'm not complaining at all.

But maybe, I still don't believe that this is happening.

When you see all the chaos, you'll believe it.

By the way…

if anything happens to us there, who will protect that girl?

Shame on you, Jabal can protect anyone others cannot protect.

You idiot, when did this happen?

A while ago.

Do you know what you're doing? You're ruining your life!

What do you want me to do? Give birth to a child so he divorces me?

Who told you that? Get these dark thoughts out of your head!

These aren't just thoughts, Jabal married me unwillingly

and he must have a son, who carries the blood of both families.

After that, he won't stay with me another day!

Did he tell you that?

Every time I ask him, he dodges the question.

Did he say that he'll divorce you?

He didn't say he'd divorce me nor did he say that he'd stay with me.

All right, isn't that what you've always wanted?

Didn't you want to get a divorce?

I did want that.

But now, many things have changed.

What do you mean?

Did you fall for him?

Listen to me, Daughter.

If you truly love him and feel safe with him,

give him a child and start a family.

Jabal is a respectful man. And I'm sure, he'd be fair to you.

Hello.

I was about to call you.

What's wrong?

Our plan is ready, take a look.

-Postpone the plan for now. -Why, Cousin? What's wrong?

-Where's Mansour? -He didn't come today.

-Hold on, I'll check with the men. -No, no, stay here.

You won't see him ever again.

What do you mean? I don't understand.

Talk to us, Jabal, what's wrong?

That lowlife is trying to betray us.

Fanous' men…

saw him with Hawlo's men.

-Mansour? -Yes.

And now, they know everything about us.

That lowlife!

After everything you did for him?

Indeed, Brother.

The good you do for a lowlife is just like a stab in the chest!

What's wrong with you? He just said that he's a lowlife.

Why are you looking at me this way? Didn't you bring me here?

Enough!

Now is not the time for this.

Hawlo is a vile man!

We must be very careful.

We're with you until death, Cousin.

Gather all your men.

Have them stand by. I don't want them spread out.

Once we give the order, I want them to be ready.

Why wait then? Let's go, right now!

Calm down, Brother. It will happen at the right time.

Let him utter a word…

I swear, I'll kill him and bury him with his men.

Your sister is leaving for Beirut.

Rola, it's not Salma's fault. Honestly, it's your fault.

Please, I don't want to hear another word.

But you must!

I can't see our family being ruined and do nothing.

I don't know what made you allow that lowlife into our lives.

Listen, Rola. I'll tell you one thing.

He's acting like this in your father's presence,

what do you expect him to do later?

You've never thought what he might do to you?

Enough, Salma! Both of you, enough!

What's wrong, girls? Why are you yelling?

What's wrong? What happened?

Ask her.

What's wrong, Rola? Are you upset with your sister?

Why are you quiet? Talk to me!

Father, Hawlo's problems are growing.

Salma cannot take it anymore, so she's leaving for Beirut.

What does that mean? I don't understand.

Besides, what are these problems you're on about?

Nothing, Father. Family problems, don't trouble yourself.

It's just that Hawlo is harassing me. That's all.

What?

I couldn't sleep at all yesterday.

I know that it might cause problems.

But I started thinking to myself that you're my family.

She's a stranger, but you're my family first.

And Jabal is just like my son, I raised him myself.

I can't keep my mouth shut

if I see anyone hurting or fooling him.