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 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 FICTIONAL

EPISODE 11

-Please, it's not the right time! -Yes, but I told you it's my obligation.

Whatever it is, nothing obligates you to risk your life.

It is a debt, Mother, and I have to pay it.

As you see, I'm alive now.

-I don't know if I'll be tomorrow. -May you stay safe.

I hope I die before you do.

I just want to know what happened to you all of a sudden.

What's this debt I know nothing about?

Don't worry, I'll take care of it. It'll be okay.

Everything is a mess out there. How could I not worry?

I told you, it'll be okay. I'll send men who'll know what to do.

He'll do what he has to, then hopefully he'll be sleeping in your house again.

-Yes, sir? -You are to accompany Mr. Jabal.

But before you go, see if there are checkpoints on the road.

-All right. -Abu Talal.

I'll always be in your debt.

Let's go.

Have a good evening.

Had I heard this from anyone else, I wouldn't have believed it.

That's not surprising. I'm the one living through it,

and even I can't believe how I got here and what's happened to me.

What are you planning to do now? Do you want to go on like this?

I told you everything I know, and now I'm lost, confused, all mixed-up.

Honestly, I have no idea what to do.

Calm down. Everything has a solution. Just focus on your health right now.

Answer it.

I want to stay with you today. I don't want to leave.

Hala, this mess I'm in isn't going away anytime soon, if ever.

Put me out of mind. Go do your work.

Hello. Yeah, I'm coming.

Listen to me. Try to relax and get some rest.

I'll get you out of this, I promise.

ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2019, THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN CLOSED WITH RED WAX

AND IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE IT UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

Hello!

Hello? Hello!

Hello? Hello! Hello!

Don't move!

-Hello. -Hello!

-Youssef, where's that tea? -Coming!

You know, now that I think about it, you might be right.

Tomorrow morning, I'll go ask for her hand.

Yes! We'd love to mark your wedding with dancing and celebratory gunfire.

-Ali, Ali! -What's wrong?

-The warehouse is burning! -What?

Go!

-Play! God is Almighty. -Yes.

-He hasn't come back yet? -Thought you were asleep.

-Asleep? How could I sleep, Mother? -What's wrong, son? Are you in pain?

I'm heartbroken and angry!

I'm freaking out, and I don't know what to do!

Calm down, son. Calm down, for the love of God!

Hopefully he'll come back safe and sound.

It's my fault! I shouldn't have let him go alone!

But even if I went with him…

what could a person like me offer him?

I'm gonna explode, Mother. I feel like I'm gonna explode!

I swear, this is gonna kill me!

-Hey, guys. -Hi, guys.

-Hello, Mr. Jabal. -Greetings.

-Thank God! -Greetings.

-Hello, guys. -Hello, Abu Ali.

Where are you going, you idiot?

-What do you think you can do? -Let me go! Let me go!

I don't understand you, son.

You come here first thing in the morning to tell me this?

I want you to rest easy and not worry. As long as I'm alive,

I don't want you to have to worry about anything or depend on anyone else.

God bless you, son, but why are you saying this now?

Has something happened that I don't know about?

No, don't get carried away, but…

I…

-Honestly? -Yes?

-I'd like to be a part of this family. -What does that mean?

Keep going. Why'd you clam up?

How am I supposed to continue if you're talking to me this way?

Sami, tell me. What do you want?

Aunt…

I'm here to ask for Rima's hand.

What's this?

You're the closest one to Jabal. You should toughen up.

I'm lost. I've been lost ever since my son Ali told me.

I can't tell the master while he's in this state.

So I thought I'd tell you, even if it meant I'd be bothering you.

You did well. Jabal doesn't need more to worry about.

He can't do anything about it, and that's what's killing me.

It's bigger than that.

If Jabal found out, he'd be gone in a second.

Then, what do you advise me to do?

Act as if nothing's happened. Jabal mustn't know anything.

He shouldn't know about this till I find him safe passage.

Once Jabal is back at Al Hayba, he'll know what to do.

Listen, son, I heard everything you had to say.

Now it's your turn to listen. What you said didn't surprise me.

I've been expecting this ever since you entered this house

for the first time.

Don't say that. I swear on my father's soul

that everything I did for you was from the heart.

We're family, from the same village.

Why now? Where were you all those years?

Now that Chahine is dead,

it's my duty to stay beside you till my Uncle Ghazi gets out of jail.

Why do I feel like you're investigating me

for something I did wrong?

We don't mean to do that, son.

But can't you see that this just isn't the right time?

You said it yourself, Chahine passed away recently.

That's why I just want a preliminary approval.

So that I can come to your house freely.

And if we don't approve… we won't see you anymore?

Oh, my God!

Aunt, just tell me what you want and I'll do anything.

-I don't approve! -Go to your room, Rima.

-What? Don't I have a say in this? -I told you to go to your room!

Listen, son.

If you want to get married, that's your right.

But we have grief in our hearts and many troubles.

Sadness is spread all over these walls.

Happiness wouldn't make it through our front door.

Let me open that door. Give me a chance.

If you want to marry Rima, you'll need to bring a dowry.

What sort of dowry?

The hearts of the Damascene's sons.

That's how it goes.

He who stays up all night sleeps all day.

Yes, Um Jabal.

-Here you go, dear. -Thank you.

You don't want to tell me where you were yesterday?

Why don't you let this go, Mother?

Because you're not acting rationally.

How could you run off in the middle of the night amidst all this trouble?

It must have been something urgent.

So urgent that you'd risk your life and worry me half to death.

Don't worry, Mother. It was a small matter, and I resolved it.

You resolved it? Good then.

I suppose you'll tell me whenever you feel like it.

You are above all, Um Jabal, and we can't hide anything from you.

Just be patient. I'm here day and night,

and no one knows what could happen at any moment.

I’m in a big mess,

one which can only be resolved by your blessing and God's might.

You have my blessing.

God is watching over you and has saved you from worse.

No need to be concerned, Jabal.

God bless you.

Now, tell me what happened.

I'm surprised we hadn't thought of this move before.

Why have we stayed here all this time?

Look, this is a three-story villa…

and this one has two floors.

They're part of a compound with security and everything you could ask for.

Gym, pool, and everything is private.

Look at the view.

I know that here we're close to your work, but this isn't so far.

If you take your car, you'll be in Beirut in 20 minutes.

What do you say?

It's nice, but I was thinking…

No, don't say anything. Get dressed and we'll go and tour it.

I've changed my mind, Tharwat.

I'd like to stay in this house.

Enough, son! Why are you so worried?

It's not your fault. Once your father and Jabal are back,

they'll discuss the matter and come up with a solution.

I'm sure this was done by one of us.

There's an influential man in Al Hayba and he's doing whatever he wants.

What?

Jabal has an enemy and I have to know who he is.

Where are you going? Ali! Ali! Oh, God! He's lost his mind!

I don't understand you anymore. Hadn't we agreed on this?

Yes, but I told you, I'm not ready.

I'll handle everything. We'll pick whatever villa you want.

We'll take the keys, and your things will all be there when you move in.

-You won't have to lift a finger. -I know. That's not the reason.

Nour, I'm doing my best to make you happy. Why aren't you letting me?

-What's happened? What has changed? -Nothing's changed.

You need peace of mind to move, and I don't have that now.

See? You're worried about something and acting out of character.

What's on your mind? Tell me, maybe I can help you.

If you really want to help me, leave me be.

Leave you be?

Nour?

Are you hiding something from me?

I don't have to.

If something was going on, I definitely would've told you.

Hello, Daaboul.

Here are all the clothes. Do you need anything else?

-No, but if I do I'll let you know. -Okay.

-What time is it? -12:30.

Get up. Enough laziness. We have a lot of work to do today.

-What work? -Get up, I'll explain later.

You should be very careful today.

This is just going to be a visit.

Should you encounter a checkpoint, I don't want any problems

We can't afford any mistakes. We don't need more trouble.

Don't worry, sir, but what route should we take?

You'll take the Lebanon-Damascus Highway, and you'll go west towards the fields.

As for you, Bilal, go across the plains.

I want to find out which route will get them to Al Hayba safe and sound.

I'll go, and hopefully I'll be back with good news.

May God be with you.

Will you tell me what's wrong? You've been silent this whole time.

When the cat's away, the mice will play.

I hear that everything in the warehouses has been lost, Chief.

Nothing survived.

I wonder what'll happen once Jabal is back.

What will happen, Chief? Jabal has a lot of enemies.

That family's done wrong to everyone, and it's all starting to come to light.

Those mistreated should speak their mind but that was a backstabber.

-It was the act of a wronged person. -Like who?

You're our chief, Abu Muhammed. You know everyone in Al Hayba.

What's wrong with you, Ali? What do we have to do with this?

I'll just say this, Chief.

If the man responsible for the arson won't surrender himself the nice way,

I'll make him do it the ugly way. And let me make myself clear to everyone.

If someone messes with Mr. Jabal, he messes with me!

-Watch yourselves. -We all condemn what has happened.

-We view it as if our property burned. -I'm not addressing you, Abu Ahmad.

Then stop this and calm down. We're all on your side.

The fire is still raging, Chief.

And nothing will put it out but the blood of its perpetrator.

Let's go!

We can't send the men all at once.

Every other hour, each group will take a different road.

-I'm still worried about them. -No, don't worry.

My men have clean records. No one can accuse them anything.

There was no need for that. I could've gone to test the waters myself.

What's wrong with you, Abu Ali? This is no joke.

The warrant has Jabal's name on it.

Still, Abu Ali. Everyone knows who you are.

No one knows what sort of trap we might be walking into.

-Yes, but… -Listen to me.

You've done your part. I won't test you after all these years.

What's the matter? You're more eager to go than me.

What is it?

-Has anything happened in my absence? -No, what could happen, Jabal?

Abu Ali!

-Look me in the eye. -Abu Ali, please give us a moment.

-This means that something has happened. -Listen, Abu Sultan.

It's obvious that your absence left a void no one else could occupy.

You've seen how the problems started.

We're all worried about you and working to get you back.

But Abu Ali's eyes tell me something different.

He must be worried about his son.

Let me continue.

What matters now is to go back as soon as possible.

You're the only one capable of solving Al Hayba's problems.

Hopefully, we'll know everything by tomorrow.

Now you can go wherever you want.

This way, no one but your mother will recognize you.

I don't know. My problem is bigger than this.

I know, but everything has a solution.

I talked to some of my contacts, influential people.

They'll issue a new passport for you, under a new name.

You'll be able to travel wherever you want and start all over.

I promised you I'd solve this.

-No one else wants to eat? -They already did.

-What about you? -I'm eating with you.

Can I ask you something, Sakher?

Go ahead.

You've been hearing my voice for a long time.

Aren't you excited to see how I look after you hopefully recover?

How do you imagine me right now?

I know you. There's no need to imagine.

No, you knew me when I was young. I mean now.

Listen, Houda, I don't care about looks.

There's so many things that matter more than that.

Even though I can't see you, I know you're the kindest, the most beautiful.

Really, Sakher?

Of course, Houda. You stuck with me through my worst times.

But the problem I face is so difficult…

I don't know if you can solve it, of if anyone can.

RIMA

-Dinner is ready if you want. -Nawal?

Why are you using that tone?

What tone? I was calling you for dinner.

Right, but you've never talked that way to me before.

-What's wrong? -Am I doing something wrong, Tharwat?

Don't you realize how much you've changed?

You live with us in this house, and it's like you're not here.

You're not eating like you used to. You've gotten quiet.

Even your children have started to notice.

And you're asking me what's wrong with me?

Really, Um Majed?

After a lifetime together,

you're still not used to my work and its challenges?

That's my point. I've spent a lifetime with you, and I know you and your work.

You've always been under pressure and shouldered a lot of responsibilities.

But you've changed these last two years, and we both know that well.

Even though your work is still the same…

what's been happening lately is strange.

To be honest, I'm worried about you.

Out of respect for the lifetime we've shared, as you said…

I suggest, for the sake of your health and reputation…

that you take better care of yourself.

Aren't you scared?

Nour, my situation is complicated, and everything is so unclear.

I don't want to cause you any harm in the future.

You've been busy the last hour trying to solve my problems.

What about your problems? Who will solve them?

Fadi, have you ever been in love?

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

-You don't know if it was love? -A man in love will sacrifice everything.

What did you do?

The first time, I couldn't sacrifice anything.

And the second time was a failure.

Then, the third time, I was too late.

Listen, I'm no good at flirting,

but I swear you're the most beautiful woman I've ever met.

-Keep talking. -You know the rest.

Are you scared to say it?

I don't want to say something I can't live up to.

But can you feel it?

-As if it's a dream. -Why are you saying this?

Because I never thought…

life could be so wonderful.

What's wrong, son? Why are you restless? What's on your mind?

I know Abu Ali.

He wouldn't hide something from me unless it was really serious.

Then let me talk to him alone.

If he wanted to tell you, he wouldn't have gone to Al Shayeb.

Something's happened between them, and I don't know what it is.

son, why did we come here? And why are we still here?

-What's your point? -I mean…

Al Shayeb welcomed us here until the dust settles

and he finds a way for us to go back.

-And? -And what?

He's doing as he promised. Nothing has changed.

I hope you're right, Um Jabal, because I'm barely keeping it together.

If something happened there, I swear, I'll go back and have my revenge.

There is no power but of God.

Hello? Hi!

Yes, of course, I knew you from your name and number. I'm waiting for you.

I'm sorry, I haven't forgotten you,

but things got complicated, and I didn't have time.

Anyway, we should really talk.

No, not on the phone, of course. It'll be a long talk. We should meet up.

I prefer somewhere private.

Okay, just send me your location and tell me what time.

Twelve is perfect. Okay, see you then.

Bye.

AL HAYBA CAFE

-Hello. -Hello, son. Welcome.

Youssef, see to this gentleman.

I want a cup of tea, please.

Just forget the whole thing.

If your father found out, he would've made a fuss.

What did I do wrong?

Wrong? You were wrong to put yourself where you don't belong.

You were wrong to act on your own without thinking.

You're right.

Listen, my daughter. Those people are our guests.

We're taking care of them because we owe them a lot.

Once they leave, everything will go back to how it was before.

They'll leave just like they came.

You'll be okay.

Calm down.

-Welcome. -Am I late?

Not at all. Please, come in.

-What a lovely place. -Thank you.

I never asked you, are you married or do you live here alone?

I was married, but now I live alone. Have a seat.

I'm so impressed by women who rely on themselves.

-Thank you for the compliment. -It's not just a compliment.

A woman like you can get anything she wants

without ever leaving her parents' house. Power, money, pampering.

But you continued your studies and you're thinking of a career.

-I applaud you. -Does that mean that it went well?

I promised to help you with your work. I'm keeping that promise.

It's easy.

-The problem lies with me. -I don't understand.

I came to you because I want your help with a very important matter.

Me? What's this important matter? Who does it concern?

It concerns your brother, Jabal.