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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 9

Nothing here.

That's everything, you may go to back to your work, thanks.

What do you think?

I'm sure it'll continue for two, three episodes.

Now, let's stop talking about the episodes and the meeting,

tell me about you.

-What happened with you? -Nothing happened.

Are you trying to fool me?

You've been happy and energetic since you got here.

Smiling from ear to ear, your eyes are laughing.

What happened?

It's actually a beautiful story.

I'm with you, but the signal is not clear.

Imad, there isn't any confirmed news yet.

Law enforcement is encircling the place, and they're being secretive about it.

We'll repeat the breaking news to our viewers.

There are reports of an attempt to capture

the outlaw Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal

inside a hospital in Beirut

where his brother, Sakher Sheikh Al Jabal, was being treated.

We go back to our correspondent there.

We weren't allowed to go near the hospital,

and they ordered us to stay away.

Do you think that there could be crossfire or a shootout between them?

It's highly possible, Imad,

everyone here understands how dangerous the situation is.

We'll stay live to report any update.

We got a video that shows a clear shot of Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal

from one of the CCTV cameras in the hospital at noon.

We are the first ones to get this exclusive footage,

which shows the first image of Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal,

who's remained unknown for many years.

NEWS OF THE ARREST OF JABAL AT A HOSPITAL IN BEIRUT

-Hello. -Good evening.

I'm Robyn, from Echo media services company.

Yes, hello.

Did you submit your resume to our company regarding a job offer?

Yes, that's right.

Okay, would you please come for an interview at ten tomorrow?

Okay, thank you very much.

Yes, sir.

Can't this situation end already? When will I rest from all this?

You can't imagine what I've done to capture him, sir.

But he's suddenly disappeared.

I've heard that a thousand times, from you and others before you.

The same thing every time.

He's been in Beirut for two weeks!

He's been living normally.

They told you where he was but you couldn't capture him!

I don't know what to say, sir. I'm about to lose my mind.

And who's the journalist who leaked the video to the TV networks?

Hadn't we agreed not to show his picture to people?

-I don't know what to say, sir. -This is all wrong!

Listen, Toufiq.

I want the whole case file on my desk.

I'll follow it personally, starting tomorrow.

Okay, sir, as you command.

She just crossed in front?

It's a yearly rental, usually. There was an old woman before him

who rented it for two years, then traveled abroad.

The building guard told us that.

Isn't it strange that people here

don't know that Jabal is living among them?

Sir, half the units here are rentals, who'd know that?

That's Nour Rahma, the woman I told you about.

Of course I know her, she's his next-door neighbor.

We'll have to take her statement anyway.

-I'm here to answer on her behalf. -Why?

What's your relationship with her?

A close friend.

Looks like he has been watching someone in the hospital.

That's not possible.

His brother's room is on the other side.

We've combed the roof, sir, there's nothing.

So, he wasn't alone here.

It's obvious that he had a woman in here.

Maybe she's his mistress, we had intel that his wife traveled to Canada recently.

-What's this? -We found this safe, we opened it.

-How much is it? Did you count it? -We haven't yet.

Okay, count it and report the amount.

Right away.

Remove the mattress.

What's all this? Looks like he was preparing for war.

Ms. Nour, the boss says that things are quite tense here.

He won't be able to come today.

Ms. Nour, can we talk to you for a moment?

May Allah help her, it's not easy to learn that a criminal lived next door.

I know that, but we have to take her statement.

Can't we postpone it?

At least until she processes the situation?

We're not playing here, sir.

-Okay, I'll try to convince her. -Go on.

-You haven't told me your name yet. -My name is Fadi.

Authorities are still looking for Jabal and his brother Sakher.

All of Beirut's exits and entrances are guarded, so they can't escape.

We'll report any updates on the operation once we get them,

moving now to--

We thought he was in the woods, turns out he has been in Beirut.

But I don't get it,

they say he was in Beirut to treat his brother Sakher.

What happened? Was he healed?

Can Sakher see now?

What news! If he killed his cousin when he was blind,

what will he do when he gets his vision back?

Mr. Bashir, two pies please.

-Here comes the work. -Okay, go do your work.

-Maybe we'll get to work too. -Okay.

Did you hear that?

They haven't even returned, yet people are afraid of them.

Of course, Abu Ahmad. Jabal isn't a stranger.

We know him.

Times have changed. No one knows anything in Al Hayba now.

No, we're not there yet.

We both know the favors Jabal has done for Al Hayba and everyone here.

May Allah bless his father. We only saw good deeds from this family.

I'm not sure. I don't know what happened.

I don't know why everyone is infuriated with him.

That's true.

This morning, I faced a big police patrol.

They ask me if Jabal had come back to Al Hayba yet.

-What did you say to them? -What would I say?

-I won't say anything, even if he returns. -Of course you won't say.

If they capture him this time, it'll be the end for him and his brother.

Please, son, stop.

-Don't go now! -How could you say that, Mom?

You want me to stay with you and leave my father, Jabal, and Sakher?

I'm afraid for you. I'll cry every day until you return.

-I don't want to lose you again. -Mom!

Do you know what I'll do if someone dares to touch one hair

on the head of my father or the men?

You won't leave this house unless I'm dead!

Mom!

Mom!

Did you see that, Mom? Allah will avenge us.

Don't say that, daughter.

-Let's hope not. -Really, Mom?

You don't want the police to capture them? Even after what they've done to us?

Honey, what Sultan's sons did is huge.

If they capture Jabal and his brother, they'll throw them in jail for life.

Isn't that what we want?

No.

I want them to come back to Nahed, safe and sound,

and when your dad is released…

he'll get me my vengeance. He'll avenge your brother Shaheen.

I want him to go kill them.

Chew on their livers one by one in front of Nahed's eyes.

They're in a tricky situation, they said police are surrounding all of Beirut,

and they won't stop until they catch Jabal and his brother.

Son, this is the consequence of your father being wrongfully killed

and your sister being humiliated for years until she left the country,

after they killed her husband Nedal.

Or maybe it's because of me,

for cursing and praying for Allah to destroy them.

-Mona Sheikh Al Jabal? -Yes?

-It's your turn next. -Okay.

Excuse me?

-Your name is Mona Sheikh Al Jabal? -Yes.

Do we know each other?

No, what's your relationship with Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal?

Why are you asking?

Nothing. What happened to him? Did they capture him yet?

I don't understand. What are you talking about?

But everyone is talking about him.

How the police surrounded him,

and how he was about to be captured, but then disappeared.

You want advice? Don't mention whether or not he's your relative

because they'll refuse to hire you.

Not only them. Every company will refuse to hire a member of a criminal family.

Miss.

Miss? Come in.

Miss? Miss?

That's wrong!

Everything you're doing is wrong.

You surround me with mindless sheep?

Do you know what such a mistake could do to me?

You're absolutely right. But believe me, no one knew about it.

That's the problem!

The most dangerous outlaw is living next to me, and no one knows!

Then why are you bothering me here?

Security, special cars, intelligence, shifts!

Why all of this?

You said it, Mr. Tharwat.

He's the most wanted outlaw,

yet the whole country doesn't know where he lives.

-How could we know? -That's your job! Don't ask me!

If you know that you've failed and you can't protect me properly…

then tell me.

Sorry.

I promise that it won't happen again.

How's Nour?

Did they bother her while investigating?

It wasn't an investigation, only a couple of questions.

Regular stuff.

Then what's wrong with her?

I've been trying to call her all morning but she won't pick up.

Even though she was asking to see me for an urgent matter.

Maybe that's why she's upset.

How so?

Honestly Mr. Tharwat…

I felt like Ms. Nour was upset when you said you couldn't visit her.

Change the whole security team! Pick them personally one by one.

-Okay. -I don't want any mistakes!

Okay, Mr. Tharwat, excuse me.

THARWAT

Hello, sir.

-I want to see the Oldman. -Park the car and come with me, please.

This is my personal car.

Please.

What? Is the Oldman here?

He's waiting for you.

-Where's he going? -He's with me.

-Stay out of it. -I told you he's with me!

Welcome, Officer.

Come, sit down.

Come on.

Listen Abu Talal.

I'll say a few words then leave.

I think you know what this is about.

Of course I know.

-So, is Jabal here? -I didn't say that.

But if that's what you're here to discuss, then I'm afraid I can't help you.

If he's still in Beirut,

where would he be?

Is there anywhere else but here?

There's the neighborhood. You can ask them one by one.

I came to ask you.

You're their leader. Everyone here follows your orders.

More importantly, we understand each other.

I said what I know.

Abu Talal, the problem happened in this neighborhood.

If Jabal's hiding here, you can prevent the bloodshed of your men and ours.

Why are you so sure of that?

Jabal is still on the run in Beirut, he can't escape.

He can't hide anywhere but your place.

But he was hiding in Beirut.

He has been living in the center of Beirut for two weeks,

and I haven't seen his face.

Me and all of the country now know where he was hiding.

What do I have to do with him?

You've been controlling everything.

Jabal couldn't be in Beirut for so long, without you covering for him,

and he couldn't have escaped without your knowledge.

The men in this neighborhood

are his cousins, and they're from one family.

You put his father's photo in your house and claim you don't know where he is?

If you already know all of this, why you're here?

You entered the Sheikh Al Jabal family's village,

his family home.

Do you really think we'll give up on him? Turn him over to you?

So, he's here?

Even if he were, so what?

Look, I don't fear you or those who sent you.

If Jabal comes here then he'll be under my protection.

Either he goes back to Al Hayba, or I'm willing to die protecting him.

This news caused a state of panic and chaos.

After Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal escaped…

-Welcome, Oldman. -Thank you.

Welcome, Abu Talal.

This outlaw is roaming free in Beirut, he could attack at any moment.

That's not acceptable. Where's the Government!

Is it just him?

-The whole country is a mess. -Tell me.

Do you need anything?

I'm embarrassed, Abu Talal.

I don't know how to thank you for what you've done.

What are you saying, Abu Sultan?

This is your home. You're here among your family and tribe.

May Allah bless you and our good people.

If you respect me, please consider this your home.

Your word is respected, and your orders are a given.

-Thanks. -Tell me, my dear,

-did your mom prepare lunch? -It'll be ready in a moment.

Come on, sit.

I'll bring you lunch in a minute.

No, I don't feel like it.

I won't have it. You have to eat

so you can take your medicine now and after lunch.

Open your palm.

If this pill is before lunch, then what's the pill that I took before?

That was for after breakfast, this is for right before lunch.

How confusing! How should I know the time for each pill?

Don't worry, I spoke with the doctor. I memorized it and I'll take care of you.

-Wish you good health. -Thanks.

I want to know where they are. Where did they disappear to?

Calm down. Lower your voice!

I'm going to go mad, I'm going to explode!

I can't sleep since he escaped the hospital.

Every minute, I wait for news of their deaths.

Calm down.

How long can they keep hiding in Beirut? People are afraid and they're complaining.

I must do something. I can't just watch from a distance.

So? What could you do, cousin? The whole country can't find him.

That's why we should cooperate. We should help them find Jabal.

As long as Jabal and his brother are hiding, no one can do anything.

That's my role, cousin.

I should know where they're hiding.

I wish I could.

I'll do what my father couldn't do,

and finish off that whole family.

I expected the Oldman would deny it.

But if you want my opinion, I'm sure he's hiding there.

What makes you so sure of it?

The Oldman is Sultan's cousin, Sultan is Jabal's father.

He's the closest to him in the family.

Do you think Jabal would hide

in the first place that would occur to you?

He has no other choice.

Jabal can't move around Beirut without the Oldman covering for him.

Nour?

What's wrong, sweetheart? Did something happen?

I'm talking to you. Answer me.

What?

-What do you want? -What do I want?

I want to know why you're not answering my calls.

You haven't called me in days! Why do you make me worry about you?

How would I know if something happened to you?

I don't know. Ask yourself.

Suppose something bad happened to me.

Where are you?

Suppose I couldn't answer your calls.

So? You'd only come days later.

If you act like this when you're concerned,

how would you act when you're not?

Nour, please understand, honey.

How could I come here? You know what happened.

Your neighbor is an outlaw, the whole country is very tense.

You didn't think of protecting me from him?

Suppose he saw me and tortured me.

Suppose he suffocated me, killed me!

Where were you? Where?

I'm by your side.

I'd never let anyone hurt you or dare to touch a hair on your head.

I sent Walid so he could be near you.

Walid?

Okay, thanks a lot. What am I to you?

How could you question my fear for you?

You're afraid for yourself, for your image and prestige!

You're so afraid that you won't check on me.

So they don't suspect anything between us.

You're tired now. I won't answer you.

Yes.

Yes, I'm tired. Very tired.

-I'm speaking-- -What else do you want from me?

What's the urgent matter you wanted to talk about?