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You know how hard it is to travel to Iran with two kids...

It's not easy, but this year I'm trying to take them up north for two weeks

to see their grandmother.

What about you?

Here's the research you wanted.

- Leave it on my desk. - Of course.

Her health is failing, so we want to see her soon.

- Miss Taheri. - Yes.

The kitchen staff said they needed an extra hand with something.

I told them you would assist.

- Of course. - Thank you.

In the name of God.

One moment, attention, please.

Thank you.

Your behavior reflects on this mission and on our country.

So with the General Assembly convening next week,

I urge you all to comport yourselves appropriately

because we will be under a microscope.

I also remind you that due to

the Americans' overinflated paranoia about Iran,

all staff members of this mission are confined to a strict perimeter

within the city.

Should you be found outside the perimeter,

they will detain you

for questioning and deportation.

As some of you already know,

Houshang had to return home for a family emergency.

So if you have any questions about our security protocols,

please consult Javad Rahmani.

He's our new head of mission security.

Thank you.

Noor, let the cleaning staff handle that.

I don't mind.

I actually think the ambassador prefers the mess.

It's fine. I'm used to cleaning up after my little brother.

But you aren't Abbas' sister. You're his assistant.

Don't make his other assistant look bad.

I saw Javad noticing you.

It's his job to keep eyes on us.

Yeah.

- Seemed like he only had eyes for you. - Haleh.

You're the only unmarried woman in the mission.

He has a good job, great hair. He's a catch.

I don't know him.

So get to know him.

You're a catch too. What's the harm?

Haleh, when is the cut-off time to have these cleaned and ready for tomorrow?

Uh... One o'clock.

Then you better go now.

But we have a briefing in ten minutes. I'm supposed to take notes.

I can drop it off during my lunch.

Thank you, Ms. Taheri. I admire your initiative.

Stop making me look bad.

What are you doing here?

Just cleaning up.

You're an aide here, yes?

Yes. Just a junior aide, actually.

Trying to make a good impression on the ambassador.

I apologize if I kept you here late.

I'm Noor.

Javad.

I've seen you.

Excuse me?

Where's your family from?

Isfahan.

Mine too.

I grew up near Ghadir Garden.

You did?

I used to walk by there on my way to school.

There's a shop on the north side that makes great zoolbia.

- Maison Chai? - Yes!

Wow, small world.

I didn't think I would miss home much.

But now that you mention it, I could really go for some zoolbia.

You can find any cuisine in New York.

Even Persian food.

I better put this away.

May I walk you back to the residences?

That's very kind of you. But I don't want to trouble you.

It's no trouble.

Besides, American streets aren't always safe,

especially at night.

I also don't mind waiting

if you have other work you need to finish first.

All right then. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

No, don't visit Times Square.

But that's New York.

It's a circus. Trust me.

If you want to experience the city, visit the bodegas.

All kinds of people go there. And they have everything.

I'll take your word for it.

Thank you for walking me back.

I'll see you at the office tomorrow.

Yes.

And maybe during lunch,

you can introduce me to New York-style Persian food.

I usually work through lunch.

Of course.

Well, good night.

Good night.

Noor?

Yes?

You're not just an aide, you know.

Your work is important.

I'm sure your family is very proud of you.

Are you eating well?

Yes, Mom. Don't worry.

You look pale. Are you eating enough fruits?

I am. Want to see?

Yes.

Look.

- Are those strawberries? - Yes.

They're huge!

- How much did all that cost? - Not much, really.

You can find all kinds of fruits and vegetables here,

and they're not as expensive as back home.

- Must be so nice. - It is, Mom.

I wish I could show you.

I need to go stir the porridge.

Farhad! Talk to your sister.

Good morning, brother.

When are you coming home?

So you miss me, huh?

I miss having someone else to help Mom with all the chores.

Fair.

- Do you know what would be even better? - What?

If you came to visit me,

we'd have no chores.

I'd take you around the city.

That would be fun, right?

Some day, maybe.

Yes, maybe someday.