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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 To 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 To 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 8

Did you hear the door open or smell the perfume?

Let's stay on the subject.

What's wrong? What happened? Tell me.

Have you been crying?

Listen, Fadi…

I know this is not the first time you face this because of me.

But this doesn't give you the right to hurt my feelings.

You're right.

I already apologized.

And again, I apologize to you.

Not just this time, Fadi.

Not just this time.

I'm talking about the way you talk to me.

Ever since I met you, you've ignored me.

It's strange how you see me and talk to me.

Every time I say to myself, enough…

it happens again.

What happens again? What happens again?

You see?

You see how you talk to me?

This is how you drive me crazy.

Every time I get closer to you, you hold back.

Why? Tell me.

I can't do it.

What do you mean?

I mean…

I don't have to answer you.

Why?

Are you afraid to tell me?

I have to.

What do you have to do?

Let's calm down, Nour. Calm down. That's enough, enough.

That's enough. You're right.

Do you know why it's enough? Because you're insensitive!

Insensitive? How so?

If I were insensitive…

I wouldn't have felt anything for you.

I wouldn't have sympathized with this life of yours.

This life that's full of lies, this life that keeps you running away.

Yes.

Have you seen yourself?

Your smile is fake.

Your life is fake. Your job, your friends, all fake!

And here you are telling me that I'm insensitive.

All right.

I got it, I got it. Do you feel better now? Are you relieved?

Is that what you have to say?

Yes. You're right.

I promise you, this is the last time I step into this house.

Speaking of the birds you told me about…

when you hold a bird in your hand…

you hold it tight so it won't fly away.

But not too tight so as not to kill it.

This is the right way to keep it alive, but suffocated.

The bird can neither fly away… nor can it stay.

What? What else do you want to say?

Where did I find you?

Where?

Why now?

Why?

What are you doing?

Didn't you say that you won't step into my house?

-Right? -Yes.

Don't you worry then.

The number you're dialing is out of reach.

-Why are you up this early? -Because of everyone's concerns.

Don't beat yourself up, darling.

If not for your own good, do it for your children.

Do it for the people who you're concerned about.

What can I do? I work around the clock.

But today is a holiday.

It's your day off with your family.

Please, don't do this every time.

All right, whatever you say.

All right, I'll tell the kids we're going to spend the day together…

before they make plans.

Oh, my God!

Abu Ali.

I thought my surgery was today. What changed?

Sakher, your surgery is in the afternoon.

Besides, you heard how the doctor assured us.

What are you afraid of?

Where's Jabal?

He's in the neighborhood.

He promised he'll be here before the surgery.

Either you get Jabal now or take me back home.

He's coming, son. Go easy on your brother. He's exhausted. He has to rest.

Good morning.

Good morning.

What are you doing?

Didn't you say you wanted to try my mother's homemade food?

No, I didn't want to try it. I wanted to eat it all.

I want to meet your mother to thank her.

Thank her for what?

Yes?

For her food?

For bringing you to life.

-Aren't you afraid? -Afraid of what?

Nour, my life is complicated and my future isn't clear.

What do you mean?

I mean…

I don't want to be the reason in anything that might do you harm.

You have to be very clever.

You're right.

Please, make me some breakfast while I shower.

Are you crazy? Didn't you see what happened to me?

Mother, he's my brother. I have the right to visit his grave.

What right? What right?

Your cousins have always ripped away our rights.

They imprisoned your father and killed your brother Chahine

because of their greed.

Mother, stop telling me about all of this.

I know everything and I won't forgive them.

Calm down, for the sake of Chahine's soul.

When your father gets out of jail, he'll make things right.

He'll avenge us for all the betrayals.

But Chahine is gone.

He won't come back.

Mother…

I beg you, let me visit his grave.

Chahine had always listened to me.

I have a lot to tell him.

Until I die…

nobody but him will listen to me.

-As you wish. I'll get dressed. -No!

I don't want you to fight with my uncle's wife.

But I won't let you go alone.

I'm not going alone.

How does she know him?

He used to come to see her on campus from time to time.

Then they fell in love and decided to get married.

I wish to see you and your brother married.

Are you coming with me to the wedding?

Mother, the groom and the bride are your friends.

Besides, I don't want to leave your father alone.

Go with your brother.

I can't travel. I have exams.

Don't be rude, we'll have fun.

I have four difficult courses. There's no way.

Sweetheart, you're going to make a very successful lawyer.

Finish your education

and the best law office will be waiting for you.

-Isn't that right, Tharwat? -Hold on.

Hello.

Why aren't you answering your phone?

I was asleep.

No, what could it be?

We're overloaded at work, that's all.

Right now?

Not right now because I have a meeting with May for the episode.

Listen, I want to see you tonight.

There's something important we need to talk about.

I don't want to tell you over the phone. We'll talk about it when I see you.

Okay.

See you.

-Is something wrong, Tharwat? -No.

So, kids, are we going to stay here?

Get moving, come on.

We'll spend the whole day together. Any suggestions or plans? Anything?

-Hope you enjoyed it. -Thank you.

There you go!

You're very attentive today.

Indeed I am.

Fresh eggs, Shanklish,

and pickled eggplants prepared by my mother.

Please…

Thank you.

-What do I start with? -Start with whatever you want.

Here you go.

Fadi…

Have you ever been in love?

What made you think of that?

Answer me.

I don't know.

I don't know if it was love or something else.

How is it possible that you're not sure?

They say, when a man falls in love, he sacrifices everything.

What did you do?

I…

The first time… I couldn't sacrifice.

The second time I couldn't either…

and I missed it the third time.

What about the fourth, fifth, and seventh time?

What do you think of this Shanklish?

I cannot believe you.

-What is it, Um Ali? -It's Rima.

She has come to visit her brother's grave.

Rima, Ghazi's daughter?

Did she come alone or did she bring her mother with her?

No, she's with Sami Alsaeed.

-Isn't he Sumaya's brother? -Yes.

And Sleiman Alsaeed's son. Move, get out of the way, move.

Um Jabal, excuse me.

It's unimportant. May I handle it?

Please do.

What's the matter?

We want to visit Chahine's grave.

Hide the gun you're showing. There's no need for that.

Am I allowed to visit my brother's grave?

Of course, come in.

Open the gate.

Where are you going?

Stay here.

It's all right, I'll go by myself. I won't take long.

Stay there.

First of all, we have to look for a new apartment.

Second, forget about that company that haven't answered you yet.

Don't worry about finding a job. I'll find you one.

And third of all?

Third of all, you have to change your lifestyle.

We have to go out more. We can travel abroad if we have the time.

We have to spend more time together. What do you say?

You spent an hour trying to fix my problems.

What about your problems?

Who will fix them?

Don't worry about me, Fadi.

I won't allow anything to break me from now on.

Why, what changed now?

Are you still asking?

Only yesterday, I came back to life.

I slept like a baby.

I've never felt safe and loved as much as I did yesterday.

It's like a dream.

Why are you saying this?

Because I never thought life can be so wonderful.

Rest assured. Do you want me to pinch you?

Listen, I don't do sweet-talk.

But you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

-Carry on. -It's your turn now.

Are you afraid to say it?

I don't want to say anything, I'm not up for it.

Do you feel it?

Do you want proof?

Are you crazy? I'm late, I have a very important meeting.

But I'll miss you so much.

I'll see you tonight. I won't be gone long at all.

Either way, he didn't dare to step one foot into the house.

Rima stayed a while at her brother's grave,

then she left with him.

Mrs. Nahed, Abu Ali is here and he's waiting for you in the car.

All right.

You should've told me.

It would've been better to do the surgery at night.

-We're responsible for him. -What responsibility?

You know very well that I don't perform a surgery

without a written statement.

Nevertheless, I'll perform it and it will be my own responsibility.

You saw his brother yesterday. He told you he agrees to everything.

This is a responsibility in itself. Him and his brother.

Rest assured, Al Shayeb sent them.

I respect Al Shayeb and his guests. We cannot say otherwise.

We're ever grateful to him.

Speaking of his guests, I'll check up on his cousin.

I'll see you after the surgery. Good luck.

You fulfilled your duty, officer. I don't want to trouble you anymore.

From now on, only family members will be at the funeral.

-We're thankful for the favor. -Don't worry, Mr. Jabal.

There you are, we were just talking about you.

So…

How are you doing?

Where were you, Jabal? Where were you?

I'm always by your side.

-You're a bit scared, right? -Of course not.

Scared? Sakher doesn't feel scared.

-He'll get well soon. -I hope so.

The doctor assured me.

There's a high chance the surgery will be successful.

-I hope so. -I'm worried, brother.

I'm very worried.

Are you ready?

Leave it in God's hands, brother. Leave it in God's hands.

Come on, son. Come on.

Come on, son. Come on, Sakher.

-Let's go. -God bless you.

-Let's go. -May God bless you.

-Sit down. -God bless you.

Boss.

-What's wrong? -Can I have a word with you?

Don't you understand?

How many times have I told you to keep an eye on him?

How many times have I told you not to leave his side?

Why did I leave everything behind me to be here?

So you'd tell me you don't know where he is?

Boss, he hasn't eaten anything since yesterday.

I barely convinced him to eat. I went to get him food.

But when I came back, he wasn't there.

Enough, son. Enough!

Good riddance.

Get out of my face.

Can I talk to you for a moment?

First of all, calm down. Your cousin is safe.

He's medically stable.

Meaning that after a while he can resume his normal life.

Do you know where he is?

If I knew, I would've told you, but I know that he left.

I was here and I talked to him before he left.

How could you let him leave?

Why didn't you stop him? Why didn't you tell me at least?

I tried, but he didn't listen to me.

He's your cousin. You know him very well.

Besides, he told me that's what you both want.

Where did he go?

Where will he stay?

Jabal, you did everything you could.

I'm sorry, but allow me to say that you took care of him.

You put your life in danger for his sake.

You did for your cousin

what you didn't do for your brother Sakher.

Chahine is fine. You don't have to worry.

You did your best.

Now, Sakher needs you. You have to stay by his side.

Come on, let's go. He must be in the operation room now.

Come on.

I don't understand. Why do you want to quit?

Trust me, I have to.

Did you find a job elsewhere? Did they pay you more?

Of course not. I owe Mr. Tharwat my life.

But believe me, it's a family matter, that's all.

Did something happen?

Did you see anything that stressed you out?

No, everything is fine.

This is your termination indemnity.

Hand over your weapon to the men outside.

When you leave this place, you have to forget everything.

I don't have to tell you what might happen if you say one word.

Understood.

Hey. You forgot the envelope.

What's the matter, sir? What happened?

We got a tip that Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal is at a hospital in Beirut.

Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal? Are you sure?

One of our men who was stationed at the fields

saw him walk into the hospital.

And the security guard confirmed he's been a frequent visitor.

-And he's there right now. -What do you want me to do, sir?

Prepare all the cars and men with full equipment.

We have to seize the perimeter.

I have orders to arrest him, alive or dead.

Go have a cigarette, boss. I'll call you if anything happens.

It's not the time.

According to them, he's almost done.

Son, why are you nervous?

I'm not nervous, mother. I'm just tired and worried about him.

Listen, Jabal.

Your cousin left

because he was totally sure that you're right.

-Am I right? -Yes.

-Besides, that was the plan. -That's right.

All right, son, don't worry and stop beating yourself up.

We're figuring things out, little by little.

When Sakher gets out and we're assured he's fine,

pack your things,

we're going back to Alhayba together. Do you hear me?

In the name of Allah the Merciful.

-Everything went well. -Great, tell me, doctor. Can he see now?

We cannot tell right now. But we have to hope for the best.

In any case, we're keeping the gauze on his eyes for a few days.

I'll take it off later, and then we'll know for sure.

-Excuse me. -Thank you, doctor.

Goodbye.

Get well soon.

-Come on. -I'm glad he's fine.

My dear…

My sweetheart…

Better safe than sorry.