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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 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 16

We found one of your men lost in the hills,

and you have something of ours.

How about you come over for some tea to talk it out?

That's if you care for him. Otherwise, I'll send him back headless.

Let it be…

soon enough.

Boss, this is his weapon. What will you have us do?

Let me see.

So, you serve as a sniper too?

Listen, Jabal, I don't need to hear this. Where is Ali?

Where is he?

Are you really looking for Ali up there? Ali is long gone by now.

If you get to him, then have your revenge.

However, leave Mona and Ghazi out of this.

These are women's tales.

They're not suited for you.

I want you to tell me why did Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal answer me?

What does Jabal have to do with this?

Where is your boss?

Jabal, where are you?

Come face me and look me in the eye.

I know you well. No one but you would dare to do this.

Good morning.

I'll make you some coffee.

I don't like seeing you like this.

I swear, this is not good, boss. You left your house to sleep here.

I don't feel at ease at home.

I don't feel like entering it or even crossing the doorstep.

-Till when? -Until God decrees, Mesbah.

Besides, that's enough talk. I don't want to hear this again.

You go home, lock the doors close the windows,

turn off the gas tank, then come back.

I need you to get me some things on your way back.

As you wish.

My son, don't go. Why do you want to stay in the plains with the wild beasts?

Mother, I'll be back in a couple of days. I won't stay there forever.

Is anything the matter? Tell me, talk to me.

There's nothing, Mother.

I'm just bored of this house and all of Al Hayba.

There, I feel better now.

Besides, I have a couple of things to do, then I'll be back.

Sakher, look at me. You haven't been yourself for some time.

I worry about you.

Mother, I beg you. I've told you it's nothing.

-It's nothing, enough now. -Rania?

Rania?

What about her?

Sakher, I'm your mother. I know you very well.

So, don't tell me, "It's nothing." Come on now. Tell me what happened.

Rania only thinks of me as a cousin. I'm almost like a brother to her.

That's how she feels about me.

Believe me, it's nothing.

-She told you that? -Yes, and that was the end of it.

Besides, there was nothing to begin with. I misunderstood her, as usual.

You grew up together.

It's normal for her to think of you as her brother.

Besides, she's a troubled girl. Things haven't been easy for her.

So, don't be sad. Have faith.

Soon, you'll find the one and fill the house with children.

God willing, Mother.

You're all set? You're leaving now?

Mother, it's just for two days. I'm not going far.

Do you think I'm going overseas?

Don't worry.

Just pray for me.

May God protect you…

and watch over you, and your brother and sister.

Do you want me to talk to her for you?

Mother, I'm no child. You must understand that. I'm no child!

Okay, enough. Calm down, son. Calm down, I'll stop.

Sakher!

Wait!

Who leaves his house to go live in the fields?

Mr. Jabal, don't be upset with Sawsan.

God knows what's happened with her and her husband, Issam.

That's why I wasn't so tough on her. I want her to have everything she needs.

You know how critical the situation is. She's better off staying at home.

If they know she's here, they'll kill her husband.

Of course, sir. Don't you worry.

Also, don't forget, Mona asked me to pick up Ghazi from school.

A MILLION PILLS, GOOD BOY!

What a stupid man!

What?

You…

-Are you crazy? -What brings you here?

I go wherever I want, whenever I want, understood?

Why did you break it?

I'm not an actor in some TV show for your own pleasure.

The camera makes me more nervous than you do. I can't work like this.

Listen to me well.

If Mr. Nemer knew, he'd be very angry and upset.

So…

let's install another one and forget what happened.

No, we won't do that.

And you tell Mr. Nemer that I won't work with a camera here.

Listen.

A camera will be there, and you will work, even if it's against your will.

-Sorry? I didn't hear you very well. -A camera will be there

and you will work, even if it's against your will.

I thought that's what you said.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

No more work. Not with a camera, nor without.

These machines won't work before entering the PIN.

You can either bring in a technical expert to override it,

or apologize to me and leave me alone.

Don't! Don't! Don't you dare touch me.

-Ghazi! -Uncle! Uncle!

My dear nephew.

Go by the house and ask for Khalil. Tell him, "Mr. Nemer sent me to you,"

-and he'll help you out. -Bless you, Mr. Nemer.

Yes, Khalil?

That madman, Issam, broke the security camera

and locked the control panel. Boss, I would've killed him. Now, he's--

-Khalil, Khalil… -Yes, boss?

-Don't do a thing. I'm coming over. -Fine, boss. Before you hang up…

-What is it? -On my way to the factory,

I saw Jabal with a woman.

This is Grandfather Sultan. He was a real man.

-He was the elder of Al Hayba. -Just like Grandfather Ghazi?

-Yes. -They killed him too?

Ghazi…

Sweetheart, go and play outside. Marwa is waiting for you.

-I want to stay with Uncle Jabal. -No, sweetheart. Do as I say now.

Go play outside, I'll be right over. Go.

Ghazi is asking a lot of questions.

I don't want him to know.

He's witnessed a lot of things. I don't want that for him.

Brother, you know…

I feel guilty.

I don't want my son to grow up bearing the weight of all these problems.

They're not his.

I don't want my son to end up like me…

and you.

Don't be upset.

No, I'm not upset.

Why would I be?

You spoke the truth.

Even I…

sometimes dream of being with Nour and Sultan,

far away from all our problems.

Seeing Sultan playing…

growing up, going to school, just like all the other children.

However…

even that…

was too much for me.

Anyway…

it's okay.

Listen.

There's no way…

we'll forget who we are and who our forefathers were.

Even if we forget…

there are others who won't let us.

Brother,

I just want to keep my son away from everything that's going on.

He's a child. It's not his fault he was born into this mess.

Besides, there's a whole world out there.

We can always start again.

I wish, sister.

I wish.

I'm not my own. I never have been.

I've always been there for others.

This is my true calling in life.

It's a heavy burden…

and it's heartbreaking.

Bless you.

I didn't mean to…

Listen.

What matters most, Mona?

The walls in this house…

they must stay standing, and this family must stay safe.

This is what matters, Mona. It's true that you count on me.

But I swear, you give me strength.

That is how the late Abu Jabal raised us,

and this is how you will raise Ghazi, okay?

Ghazi Sheikh Al Jabal.

-What do you mean? -Listen, I'll tell you a story.

It's not for the faint of heart.

Once, a man and his wife were sitting in their room.

She was getting dressed.

The door swung open, and her father came in.

She was embarrassed and so, she ran quickly

and hid behind her husband.

Behind who?

Behind her husband.

You got it?

Don't let go of Chahine, okay?

My dear Mona, my duty is to advise you.

But eventually, whatever decision you make,

I will support, as always.

Rest assured, brother…

the decision I'll take…

won't be easy for me.

RANIA

Where is that scum, Burhan?

He finished his work, I paid him and he left.

Besides, after Sakher beat him up, he's not leaving his house.

Bring him here and have him stay watch instead of the camera.

As you wish.

What about Issam? Will you be teaching him a lesson?

Leave him for now.

Soon, I'll have Burhan learn the secrets of his work.

Then I'll feed him to the machine and make pills out of him.

Also, call Zayba and tell him the delivery will be a couple of hours late.

As you wish.

Your order will be ready tomorrow. Complete too.

Your money is ready with a tip for you.

The delivery will be at your place. I'll tell you when soon.

We have a deal.

NEMER

RANIA

Who caught the other one?

NEMER

NEMER - WHY WON'T YOU ANSWER?

DID SOMETHING HAPPEN?

THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL. NOT AT ALL.

WILL YOU ANSWER OR SHALL I COME AND KICK YOU OUT MYSELF?

-You did it? -Of course, Cousin.

I am Sakher, and Sakher came to see you.

SHEIKH AL JABAL DAIRY

Hurry up, doctor.

I still don't know what is it you want from me.

You'll be his shadow, so you must stay focused

-and learn what he does. -I will.

Keep this with you.

Follow me.

ISSAM - LET'S STAY IN TOUCH OKAY, THEY ORDERED A MILLION PILLS

Is there a way you'd end your strike and turn the machine on?

I made a mistake. I'm sorry.

Who is this?

Burhan…

come here.

Burhan, your assistant.

Issam.

It'll take half an hour. Can I be rid of you now?

One, two…

three…

four, five.

If I open my eyes and see you, Um Ali…

-Oh, dear God. -Playing games at your old age?

I can't believe it.

One, two, three.

Whose turn is it now?

-Is Mr. Jabal here? -Yes, he is.

Tell him it's Mr. Nemer.

Welcome, Mr. Nemer.

Open the gate, take his car, and bring it in.

-You never visit, so I thought I would. -Welcome, Brother Nemer.

Welcome to our house.

We're not only partners…

-we're neighbors too. -Excuse me for coming unannounced.

I was passing by…

and thought I'd drop in and maybe have some coffee.

Welcome.

Come on in.

This is Rania.

My late uncle's daughter.

Ghazi Sheikh Al Jabal. My sister, Mona's, son.

Marwa, and Abu Ali.

Excuse me for interrupting your game.

Excuse me, I'll go get changed and be right back.

Alaa, please show our guest to the hall.

Come on in.

Drop them. Don't stick your nose in. You're here to watch over me.

Go tell your boss the order will be ready in 20 minutes.

Who is it?

Nemer Al Saeed.

Welcome, Mr. Nemer.

Mrs. Um Jabal.

-It's my pleasure. -Your reputation precedes you.

It's good, I hope.

Bless you.

There's a pleasant atmosphere in this hall.

This hall has been open for over 50 years.

It's seen many people, old and young.

And since you're here now, you've become a friend.

But I must tell you this entails responsibility,

and responsibility entails rights and duties.

Anyway, welcome, as long as you're a good guest who wishes us well.

Welcome, Mr. Nemer.

It seems you've met Um Jabal.

Bless you.

May God keep her. Mrs. Nahed is a blessing.

We've met before but it wasn't a happy occasion with Jabal absent.

-May it never happen again. -Excuse me now.

It's been a pleasure, Nemer.

Sit down.

I'll pour you some more.

Welcome again, Mr. Nemer.

How is work at the factory?

It's going well.

Soon, we'll reap the benefits.

God willing, I'm not worried. The factory is in good hands.

No doubt.

I promise, people will have the tastiest dairy ever.

What's new with you?

As you can see,

I'm staying at home.

I pick the kid up from school and play hide and seek with him.

The motto right now is, "Family First."

Don't you want to go back to work?

-Let's do some business together… -No, no. Never again.

You've done more than enough. May God bless you.