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

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

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 2

-Hello. -Hello, sir.

-A cup of tea, please. -Right away.

-How much is it? -Five thousand LBP.

Here you go.

Here is your receipt, sir.

A cup of tea.

Thank you.

Hello.

-What are you doing here? -I'm tired of staying in the room.

I have been to jail and it is better than this place.

Everything that happens here is to help you and your cousin,

but you should help us too.

I did everything I could.

Your presence here puts you and Chahine in danger.

What can I do?

Chahine is dead to everyone.

Do you know what that means? I am the only one he has left.

I won't let him down.

When you say this, you remind me of Uncle Sultan,

-may he rest in peace. -Thank you.

Listen, doctor…

if you are really worried about me and him,

keep me posted about his condition.

If it were in my hands, I would have discharged him already.

We are doing everything we can.

Chahine has little chance of survival. We do not know if he will make it or not.

We are hoping he does, but what if he doesn't?

Is it worth risking your life for him?

Boss! I've been looking for you.

-What happened? Is Chahine okay? -Yes, but I need you to come with me.

Dr. Noha to the ER. Thanks, Dr. Noha.

People are reacting on Twitter.

Not only on Twitter but on all social media.

-The episode was a big success. -I can see that.

I still have many other ideas. All I need is some time and good luck.

You have time. As for luck, you have Mr. Tharwat.

Anyway, I wanted to talk to you about the next episode.

Don't worry, I'm working on several topics.

No need, I have an idea. I have been thinking of it for a while.

The topic is controversial and it will cause a fuss.

Okay, rest now, and we will talk about it tonight.

Give me the list of patients, please.

Hold on!

Is he alone? No one is staying with him?

His wife and sister come to visit him. They will be here soon.

Okay, thank you. What about this room?

It's empty. There was a patient yesterday,

but he was discharged.

Please, prepare Ahmad's file first and contact the blood bank.

-We have a major surgery. -Okay, okay.

What is it? What is happening here?

Minster Sharaf had a stroke and they just got him to the OR.

ALMIDAN BAKERY

Here is the tastiest pie for the best Abu Ahmad.

Thank you!

-Youssef, two cups of tea! -Right away, sir!

Any news, Abu Ahmad?

I do not know, Bashir. Nothing so far.

The tea is ready, Youssef!

Do you think Jabal will remain on the run, leaving the women alone at home?

First of all, Jabal is in the fields, he is not on the run.

Second, the women are not alone. Did you forget about his brother, Sakher?

Sakher? God help him! Do you count him as a man?

Do not say that, Bashir!

The problem with his eyes has nothing do to with this.

Sakher has always been a respected man.

Think about it, what would a blind man do if something happened?

What? Did someone tell you something?

No, but who knows what might happen?

If Ghazi finds out, he will burn his brother's house and everyone in it.

Indeed, kids are so precious.

Um Chahine. Um Chahine. Get up, let me take you home.

Get out of my face.

Get out of my face.

Poor woman.

You cannot stay like this. Let me take you home.

I'm telling you to get out of my face!

Nahed! Open the gate!

I swear I will kill you!

May God deprive you of your children!

Open the gate, Nahed!

I want to see him. I want to see Chahine's grave.

Open the gate, open it!

Nahed!

Open the gate, Nahed!

I beg you, open the gate.

Let me see Chahine's grave.

You are a mother and know what it means to have a child.

I beg you to open the gate. You're a mother and you lost Adel.

You know what it feels like to lose a son and not be able to see him.

Open the gate! Open it, I beg you.

Open the gate!

Open the gate and let me see Chahine's grave, please.

Open the gate, Nahed!

My son! My son! My son! My son!

My son! I'm here, Chahine!

My son! I wish them heartbreak!

I wish they suffer as much as I do, my son!

My son! My son!

My son! My son!

My son! My son!

My son! My son!

My dear son, why did you go and leave me, sweetheart?

Why did you go and leave me, my dear boy?

Dear God!

Dear God!

You are all I have, my dear.

Come back to me, my only child. Come back to me, my only child.

My son, my son!

My son!

My son!

Come out of your grave and take me instead.

Take my soul and rise from your grave.

My son! My son!

My son, Chahine! Come back, my dear son!

My love and my life! My dear son!

Can I have a word with you, doctor?

Are you sure he is safe here?

It seems like his excellency is staying here for a while.

He had a stroke and has to stay in the hospital for a while.

The problem is that he will not be alone.

He'll be accompanied by his bodyguards and internal security officers.

Then the press that will be here first thing in the morning.

What does that mean?

You should stay here. The Minister's room is downstairs.

So, you'll be out of sight.

Listen to me! I do not want to cause problems!

I just want to know why you put me in solitary confinement?

What did I do? What happened?

If you tell me, I will reward you.

I am Ghazi Sheikh Al Jabal. I'm a man of my word.

If you tell me what is going on, I promise you I won't hurt you.

Thank you.

Do you really want to open this file?

If I don't, someone else will have the scoop.

Listen Nour, I'm with you in everything you do

but not this file.

-What are you scared of? -What do you mean?

If I'm not afraid for you, I'm afraid for myself.

Or did you forget that I prepare your program

and that I am responsible for every word said?

If that's the case, don't worry. I've thought this through.

-We are still protected. -Till when?

Do you know how this affects the public?

If I had not known I wouldn't have thought about it.

-Is Tharwat aware of this? -What is it with you and Tharwat today?

You should tell him. He might have a different opinion.

Anyway, I know how to convince him.

Even if you have him in the palm of your hand,

he won't let you get into this.

In the palm of my hand? What is wrong with you, May?

Why are you talking to me as if I were one of those--

Don't get me wrong,

but I don't think he will let you cross the red tape.

Tharwat loves me… and wants to marry me.

I don't think he will stand in my way

as long as I'm growing, succeeding, and achieving everything I want.

Nour, you are one of the most important reporters in this country now.

Why are you still digging for this kind of news?

Because I am still not satisfied. That is it.

Shall we eat?

Nour Rahma, a reporter.

She hosts a show that tackles political, humanitarian, and social issues.

Each episode tackles a specific topic.

I know her. I have heard about her.

Is this still open for further speculation?

Never mind. Never mind. The government has a lot on its plate.

They have a thousand stories to talk about every day.

Do not worry.

It's okay, have some patience.

-What happened, Abu Ali? -I just talked to Al Shayeb.

He said that things are not good at the hospital.

They have to take precautions.

What are you saying?

The doctor just told me that no one will is allowed on this floor.

That is a big deal.

There is a minister in the hospital and not just any minister.

That is exactly what Al Shayeb said.

What are you trying to say?

Mr. Jabal,

your presence at the hospital puts your life in danger,

and it will not help your cousin Chahine in any way.

What will we do with Chahine?

-Chahine will stay here. -That would be better.

I can stay with him if you want.

I am not leaving here till I know he's okay.

I am worried about you, boss.

Abu Ali, you know why I am obliged to stay with Chahine.

I was right, but not anymore. It is not my fault.

Here I am paying the price.

That is why I will risk it and stay.

Wait, we should compromise and think of a suitable solution.

-What solution? -Your presence here is dangerous.

Nothing will be gained from it, we all agree on that.

So, we should find you someplace safe and close to the hospital.

Is that a joke?

No, I understand him very well, and you're right.

Mr. Jabal should not stay at the hospital at all.

We should find him a place that is close to the hospital.

So, Mr. Jabal stays safe and close to Chahine.

This way we make sure you are safe.

A place where you can stay and get some rest.

And if Chahine is in danger, you can come here right away

and take him out of the hospital.

What do you think?

Come here.

Do you see that building?

I want you to find me an apartment there.

The good thing about it is that it's across the street.

I want the apartment to be on this side.

And it should have a window that overlooks Chahine's room

so that I can see him the whole time.

Oh, God!

Let me wake up from this nightmare. I can't take it anymore!

Dear God!

I want to wake up and see my brother and cousin beside me!

Let me see them with my own eyes!

Dear God!

Look upon me!

Look upon me, I can't see anyone anymore!

Look at me and see on my behalf!

I cannot see anything anymore.

Stop thinking, Son. The anxiety is consuming you.

Have mercy on yourself and on me.

It is out of my hands, Mother.

I am heartbroken and cannot get over it.

I am worried about you.

The problems of Al Hayba are bigger than you.

We lost your father, and your sister left us.

You are all I have left. I am afraid of losing you!

Like you were afraid for me when I was little?

You let Sumaya marry a member of the family that killed my father?

You're not over this yet?

It is out of my hands, Mother. It is out of my hands.

I had a tough upbringing. I didn't have control of anything.

I was young and couldn't do anything.

But I'm a grown man now.

I grew up and the pain grew with me and it is consuming me.

Get rid of it.

I can't.

I can't till I remove Jabal and his family from Al Hayba!

What is the point, Daughter?

What is the point?

How long are you going to lock yourself up and stare at the wall?

Get up and help me. Stand by my side.

Stand by your brother Sakher. Stay by his side.

Please, Mona!

Do not leave your brother Sakher.

You cannot escape.

You can't see everything around you and bury your head in the sand.

Your father and I did not raise you this way.

I beg you, Mother. Leave me alone.

My daughter, your brother Sakher is helpless, broken,

and he needs you.

Didn't he do this to himself? Didn't he lead us all here?

No, he did not.

Your brothers never did anyone wrong.

Then what do you call what happened?

Your cousin is to blame.

No, you are all to blame. You yourself are to blame.

Isn't it you who put Uncle Ghazi behind bars and made Chahine hate us?

What is wrong with you?

Why are you making things up and blaming us?

I do not want to blame anyone.

I do not want to blame anyone. Enough, leave me alone!

No! I will not! I will not!

We never did a stranger wrong. How would we do your cousin wrong?

We have always loved him.

He was raised in this home, just like your brothers!

But he got lost and greed blinded him.

That is why we had to stop him!

You mean kill him, right? Isn't that what you mean?

Chahine is a traitor. Do you know what that means?

We were about to lose your brothers because of him!

Enough, Mother! Enough, I beg you!

He is dead and you're still accusing him!

He didn't die!

Chahine was killed. He killed himself.

Have mercy, have mercy!

This is what you tell strangers, not me!

We live under the same roof, and I know everything.

No, you do not know.

Don't just point fingers at me and at your brothers.

Even you hate him!

Is that what you can come up with?

Yes, I can remind you if you want.

You used to love him,

but when you found out who he really is you got rid of him.

He came to you and begged you but you did not forgive him.

He cried his eyes out but you kicked him out.

You married that bastard Majdi and got divorced, because of what?

Wasn't it to break your cousin's heart?

-Wasn't it because you hate him? -No!

No! No! Because I love him!

I can't believe you, daughter of Sultan!

THARWAT

Hello.

You cannot miss me, you saw me a couple of hours ago.

Are you at the office?

Yes, I am going to the studio, too. I have an appointment.

I'm meeting May to prepare for the show.

I will see you at lunch.

Bye.

-Press is bullshit. -Are you going to let this pass?

-Nothing points at me directly. -The insinuation is clear.

The insinuation does not target me alone.

It targets half of the country.

You know better than me.

-The car is ready. -What time is the meeting?

In half an hour.

Okay, find out what happened with the bid.

The goods will rot in the sea.

Right away, Mr. Tharwat. Excuse me.

What's up?

Everything is great. I hope you like it.

This is the apartment.

There is the bedroom, the ensuite bathroom,

and there is the kitchen.

This is the dining room, and this is the parlor

that directly overlooks the hospital.

We got you these binoculars

so that you can monitor him the whole time.

The bedroom.

Here is the safe.

I left you some money. You never know.

You might need it.

These are weapons provided by Al Shayeb. I hope you won't need them.

This is the living room.

This television has all the channels and is connected to the internet.

I'll go to a grocery store and get you some stuff for the kitchen.

No, Abu Ali.

I want you to go to Al Hayba.

Check up on my mother and get me some clothes.

I will go to the store and get what I need.

-You will go? -Yes.

You want to keep me locked up?

This matter…

might take some time.

I should also know every nook and cranny of this neighborhood.

Do not worry, nobody knows me, nor do I know anyone here.

-But you cannot-- -It is okay, Abu Ali, he is right.

Let him make sure of everything.

Here are the car keys. I rent it under my name,

and it is parked downstairs in the car park.

There is an elevator that directly brings you up to your door.

We're downtown, man. There is no need for all of this.

I can go anywhere on foot.

Trust me, take the keys, you might need it.

Okay, Issa.

Here are the keys for the apartment, boss.

I will go home before it's dark.

I should also go, too. I have to go to the municipality

and take care of the apartment's documents.

Okay, I will keep you updated. Goodbye.

Okay, goodbye.

-I told you. -I don't know, I'm still worried.

Why are you worried? The manager approved. I don't understand.

We've never tackled this before in the program.

I don't want to spend my life talking about the same topics on social media

just like any other program.

Okay, where are you going now?

I am going home.

Okay, I will start with the preparation team and keep you posted.

Trust me, it will be a huge success.

-Bye. -Bye.

Here is the Makdous, just like he likes it.

Yogurt balls, cottage cheese,

apricot jam, fig jam, black olives,

pickles, shanklish cheese. Something is missing.

The olives, the olives, the olives, the olives…

The green olives, here they are.

Tell him to wash them before putting them in oil, they are still a bit bitter.

Believe me, those are enough, Um Jabal.

The boss is staying in the heart of Beirut, he won't need anything.

Jabal only eats homemade food.

Do you know my son better than I do, Abu Ali?

His clothes are in this suitcase. Does he need anything else?

No, that is all. If he needs anything I will come back to get it.

Tell me, Abu Ali, is the place safe?

Have faith, Um Jabal, God will protect him.

Kiss him for me and tell him that we're waiting for him.

Keep your eye on him the whole time. Please!

With pleasure. Do not worry, Um Jabal.

Let's hope this won't take long and he won't need any of this.

Abu Ali, are you going to leave us and live there?

I don't know.

Anyway, I have my car, I can go back and forth easily.

So, you will keep going back and forth?

I don't know. We have to make sure Chahine is okay.

Say again?

I mean let things cool down because he just passed away.

-May you rest in peace, Chahine. -Bring the suitcase.

Here you go.

Thirty-five thousand LBP, sir.

Pal, if you do not mind…

I just want to check the size.

It fits well.

Keep the change.

Thank you.