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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:44,833 --> 00:00:48,333 - [students chattering indistinctly] - [wistful music playing] 4 00:00:58,375 --> 00:01:02,083 [indistinct chattering continues] 5 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:33,458 [students laughing] 6 00:01:46,166 --> 00:01:47,958 - [pot clatters] - [soft music playing] 7 00:02:17,625 --> 00:02:19,791 [plates clattering] 8 00:02:48,083 --> 00:02:48,916 ‪[exhales] 9 00:02:51,625 --> 00:02:53,041 Ozo! 10 00:02:57,333 --> 00:02:59,083 ‪[lady panting] 11 00:03:13,458 --> 00:03:15,708 Babe, calm down. 12 00:03:17,166 --> 00:03:18,291 [sighs] 13 00:03:20,458 --> 00:03:21,833 [chuckles] 14 00:03:22,583 --> 00:03:24,416 What is this man doing? 15 00:03:24,500 --> 00:03:27,833 Babe, look, I am not exactly sure how you are calm about this. 16 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:29,458 Babe, your water just broke. 17 00:03:29,541 --> 00:03:31,125 - [sighs] - Huh? 18 00:03:31,208 --> 00:03:32,250 Where are your underwears? 19 00:03:32,333 --> 00:03:34,416 [giggles] For what? 20 00:03:34,500 --> 00:03:36,458 Babe, we need to be on our way to the hospital. 21 00:03:36,541 --> 00:03:38,750 What's wrong with you, huh? Come on. 22 00:03:38,833 --> 00:03:40,750 - You want the baby to come out here? - [Lady] Mm-mm. 23 00:03:40,833 --> 00:03:42,625 Look, okay. 24 00:03:42,708 --> 00:03:44,583 You're right. But, 25 00:03:45,333 --> 00:03:48,791 for starters, I've been packed a long time ago for the hospital. 26 00:03:48,875 --> 00:03:51,750 - Okay? - And my bag is right there. 27 00:03:53,250 --> 00:03:55,750 [sighs] All right. Okay, fine. Let's go then. 28 00:03:55,833 --> 00:03:56,750 [in Igbo] Alright. 29 00:03:56,833 --> 00:03:58,083 [in English] Let’s go. 30 00:03:58,791 --> 00:03:59,916 - Sir? - [Ozo] Eh? 31 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,125 I can walk. 32 00:04:01,208 --> 00:04:02,333 [tuts] It's not that bad. 33 00:04:02,416 --> 00:04:04,083 [in Igbo] Okay, baby. 34 00:04:04,583 --> 00:04:05,875 [lady clears throat] 35 00:04:05,958 --> 00:04:08,500 - [Ozo in English] What? - Somebody is forgetting something. 36 00:04:08,583 --> 00:04:09,958 [Ozo] What? 37 00:04:10,791 --> 00:04:12,625 ‪[upbeat musical beats playing] 38 00:04:57,125 --> 00:04:58,833 - [Ebere] Thank you. - You are welcome, my love. 39 00:04:59,750 --> 00:05:02,125 Oh, my… 40 00:05:02,750 --> 00:05:07,000 Aw Babe, you didn't have to. 41 00:05:07,958 --> 00:05:10,291 I wanted to, my love. 42 00:05:10,375 --> 00:05:12,333 This is so beautiful. 43 00:05:13,375 --> 00:05:14,208 I know. 44 00:05:16,125 --> 00:05:17,083 Sweetheart, 45 00:05:18,333 --> 00:05:22,375 thank you so much for giving me my first child. 46 00:05:25,250 --> 00:05:26,083 [kisses] 47 00:05:26,958 --> 00:05:28,375 My first true love. 48 00:05:29,416 --> 00:05:32,000 [clicks tongue] I don’t understand. 49 00:05:32,083 --> 00:05:33,500 So me now, what am I? 50 00:05:34,333 --> 00:05:37,000 - Well, you are-- - Well what? 51 00:05:37,083 --> 00:05:39,583 A baby that just came out how many days ago… 52 00:05:40,125 --> 00:05:41,958 You want to replace me with baby. 53 00:05:42,541 --> 00:05:43,625 [Ebere in Igbo] It’s alright, 54 00:05:43,708 --> 00:05:46,625 [in English] when it’s time to breastfeed baby you come and take the job. 55 00:05:46,708 --> 00:05:49,000 - [Ozo] Babe you are so petty. - [Ebere] I am. 56 00:05:49,083 --> 00:05:50,750 - [Ozo] Sweetheart, guess what? - [Ebere] What? 57 00:05:50,833 --> 00:05:54,416 [Ozo] I actually got you pepper soup from your favourite restaurant. 58 00:05:54,500 --> 00:05:56,541 - [Ebere] It’s a lie. - [ozo] I am telling you [laughing] 59 00:05:56,625 --> 00:05:57,708 [Ebere] Fatherhood. 60 00:05:57,791 --> 00:05:59,125 [Ozo in Igbo] You have seen it. 61 00:05:59,208 --> 00:06:01,375 - [Ozo] I am an action man. - [Ebere] I agree. 62 00:06:01,458 --> 00:06:03,458 [both laughing] 63 00:06:03,541 --> 00:06:05,375 [baby crying] 64 00:06:05,458 --> 00:06:07,750 [Ebere hisses] Ooh. 65 00:06:09,125 --> 00:06:10,833 I am not picking up that child. 66 00:06:12,750 --> 00:06:14,625 I'm worn out. [hisses] 67 00:06:17,500 --> 00:06:21,333 Isn't there like a sleeping pill for babies we can give to her? 68 00:06:22,083 --> 00:06:23,833 [Baby continues crying] 69 00:06:25,708 --> 00:06:27,333 [Ebere] Really? Ozo. 70 00:06:31,583 --> 00:06:33,458 [Ozo blows raspberry] 71 00:06:36,708 --> 00:06:38,583 [baby continues crying] 72 00:06:40,208 --> 00:06:46,291 ♪ One day, one day, one day ♪ 73 00:06:46,375 --> 00:06:51,708 ♪ What seems like a very far someday ♪ 74 00:06:52,333 --> 00:06:57,583 ♪ Will one day become today ♪ 75 00:06:58,208 --> 00:07:03,333 ♪ And it will be okay ♪ 76 00:07:04,250 --> 00:07:09,500 - ♪ And it will be okay ♪ - [baby continues crying] 77 00:07:09,583 --> 00:07:15,375 ♪ What you give today You reap another day ♪ 78 00:07:15,458 --> 00:07:18,916 ♪ Don't give up or forget ♪ 79 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:21,375 ♪ There is still tomorrow ♪ 80 00:07:21,458 --> 00:07:23,833 ♪ Oh ehhh ♪ 81 00:07:24,458 --> 00:07:27,291 ♪ [in Igbo] Patience is good ♪ 82 00:07:27,375 --> 00:07:33,541 ♪ A child is a blessing God has given to us ♪ 83 00:07:33,625 --> 00:07:36,000 ♪ Oh ooh ♪ 84 00:07:36,083 --> 00:07:39,125 ♪ Comfort my heart ♪ 85 00:07:40,333 --> 00:07:42,750 [baby crying] 86 00:07:46,125 --> 00:07:51,916 - ♪ One day, one day, one day ♪ - [Ozo sighs] 87 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:58,166 ♪ What seems like a very far someday ♪ 88 00:07:58,250 --> 00:08:03,500 - ♪ Will one day become today ♪ - [baby crying] 89 00:08:04,208 --> 00:08:09,333 - ♪ And it will be okay ♪ - [Baby continues crying] 90 00:08:10,333 --> 00:08:15,833 ♪ And it will be okay ♪ 91 00:08:16,333 --> 00:08:22,000 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 92 00:08:22,083 --> 00:08:27,583 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 93 00:08:28,208 --> 00:08:34,041 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 94 00:08:34,125 --> 00:08:39,458 ♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪ 95 00:08:40,416 --> 00:08:45,416 ‪[mouthing] 96 00:08:46,041 --> 00:08:48,375 - Babe-- - Shh. 97 00:08:49,041 --> 00:08:50,125 [whispering] Don’t wake the baby. 98 00:09:00,208 --> 00:09:01,666 - [whispers] I am sorry about that. - [whispers] It’s okay. 99 00:09:02,333 --> 00:09:05,000 [sighs] Babe, something came up. 100 00:09:05,083 --> 00:09:06,416 - What? - [sighs] 101 00:09:07,833 --> 00:09:10,333 I need to be in Calabar on Thursday. 102 00:09:11,166 --> 00:09:12,416 [yells] What?! 103 00:09:13,875 --> 00:09:15,625 - [mouthing] What? - Calm down. 104 00:09:18,333 --> 00:09:20,250 We are having technical issues 105 00:09:20,333 --> 00:09:23,250 at our branch in Calabar, and apparently… 106 00:09:23,333 --> 00:09:25,416 - [sighs] - Sweetheart, look, listen. 107 00:09:26,041 --> 00:09:29,083 and apparently, I am the only one who can rectify it. 108 00:09:30,708 --> 00:09:32,583 What about baby and I? 109 00:09:33,208 --> 00:09:35,250 You know I can’t handle her alone. 110 00:09:37,333 --> 00:09:38,750 [sighs] Yeah, I know 111 00:09:40,375 --> 00:09:41,208 Babe, 112 00:09:44,375 --> 00:09:46,458 don't you think your mother should come for Omugwo? 113 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:53,458 Babe, it’s high time you gave her a second chance. 114 00:09:54,125 --> 00:09:55,583 I don't want her here. 115 00:09:56,125 --> 00:09:57,625 Get a nanny! I've told you this before. 116 00:09:57,708 --> 00:10:01,333 I don't want a stranger touching my child. 117 00:10:04,833 --> 00:10:07,958 Do you think I will resign my job 118 00:10:08,458 --> 00:10:10,333 for motherhood after maternity leave? 119 00:10:12,125 --> 00:10:15,625 - I am going back to work. - Well, until then just-- 120 00:10:15,708 --> 00:10:16,583 Get your sister. 121 00:10:17,375 --> 00:10:18,750 Get your sister. 122 00:10:18,833 --> 00:10:20,208 - I don't want my mother here. - [sighs] 123 00:10:29,875 --> 00:10:33,041 - [woman on phone in Igbo] My brother! - [Ozo] Sister. [laughing] 124 00:10:33,125 --> 00:10:35,875 I missed your call. [in Igbo] I am sorry. 125 00:10:35,958 --> 00:10:38,375 [in English] Yes. Seems you’re busy these days? 126 00:10:39,208 --> 00:10:40,500 [Sister] My dear, 127 00:10:40,583 --> 00:10:42,083 do you know I just got a contract 128 00:10:42,166 --> 00:10:44,458 to cater for a one-week conference in Abuja. 129 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:48,625 So I have to personally travel there tomorrow and start preparations. 130 00:10:50,125 --> 00:10:51,125 Ehen! 131 00:10:51,208 --> 00:10:52,208 Ehh? 132 00:10:52,708 --> 00:10:54,458 [Sister] Eh [in Igbo] Anything? 133 00:10:55,083 --> 00:10:56,125 But… 134 00:10:56,958 --> 00:10:57,875 [hesitates] 135 00:10:57,958 --> 00:10:59,416 [in English] Sister, but I thought you have a manager. 136 00:10:59,500 --> 00:11:01,000 at that your Abuja branch now. 137 00:11:01,083 --> 00:11:03,666 [Sister] Leave that one. I know but I can’t gamble it 138 00:11:03,750 --> 00:11:06,333 It’s the governor’s wife, and they are all attending. 139 00:11:07,041 --> 00:11:09,500 Oh, I see. 140 00:11:09,583 --> 00:11:11,250 Hey, this one is big. Hm. 141 00:11:11,333 --> 00:11:13,000 [in Igbo] Hm, you don’t even know a half of it. 142 00:11:13,083 --> 00:11:17,375 - Aunty, you are really enjoying. [laughs] - [Sister laughing] 143 00:11:17,875 --> 00:11:20,291 You are just eating all the money. Packing all the money 144 00:11:20,375 --> 00:11:21,833 all by your self ehn? 145 00:11:21,916 --> 00:11:23,041 [Sister in Igbo] My brother, what will I do? 146 00:11:23,125 --> 00:11:24,416 [in English] Cut soap for your brother. 147 00:11:24,500 --> 00:11:25,666 Cut soap for your brother. [laughing] 148 00:11:25,750 --> 00:11:27,833 - Get out! Please get out [laughing] - [Ozo laughing] 149 00:11:28,958 --> 00:11:31,166 Anyway, how is my new baby? 150 00:11:31,250 --> 00:11:34,375 Ah, Ebere will say I've abandoned you people. 151 00:11:34,458 --> 00:11:35,458 Sister, [sighs] 152 00:11:36,083 --> 00:11:37,416 that's why I called. 153 00:11:37,500 --> 00:11:38,708 [Sister] Okay. 154 00:11:38,791 --> 00:11:40,958 I have an impromptu business trip to Calabar. 155 00:11:41,708 --> 00:11:44,958 So I was hoping that you would come stay with Ebere 156 00:11:45,041 --> 00:11:46,583 so you can help with the baby. 157 00:11:46,666 --> 00:11:48,708 [Sister] Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah 158 00:11:49,333 --> 00:11:52,208 Ozo, this is a dilemma. 159 00:11:52,833 --> 00:11:54,958 Ozo, I'm traveling tomorrow. Hah! 160 00:11:55,833 --> 00:11:56,958 What will happen now? 161 00:11:58,500 --> 00:11:59,625 [sighs] 162 00:12:01,166 --> 00:12:02,125 ‪Eii! 163 00:12:02,208 --> 00:12:05,333 - [groans, hisses] - [in Igbo] My dear, sorry. Sorry. 164 00:12:07,333 --> 00:12:09,500 [Ozo groans] 165 00:12:09,583 --> 00:12:11,041 [Sister in English] I am so sorry. 166 00:12:17,208 --> 00:12:19,125 [sighs] Sister, don't worry, okay. 167 00:12:19,208 --> 00:12:21,625 - [Sister in Igbo] I am so sorry. - Don’t worry. I’ll… 168 00:12:23,458 --> 00:12:25,416 I will figure something out. 169 00:12:25,500 --> 00:12:28,208 Okay. You can go where you have to go to. I… 170 00:12:29,083 --> 00:12:29,916 [Sister in Igbo] Safe journey 171 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,375 - Safe journey okay? - Sorry my brother. Thank you. 172 00:12:32,458 --> 00:12:36,250 See, once I’m done with the conference, I'm coming straight to your house. Okay? 173 00:12:36,333 --> 00:12:38,041 I would really appreciate it, aunty 174 00:12:38,125 --> 00:12:39,625 - [Sister in Igbo] No problem. - [in English] Trust me. 175 00:12:39,708 --> 00:12:41,083 I'll be expecting you. 176 00:12:41,833 --> 00:12:43,625 - [in Igbo] Okay, take care. - [Sister] Okay. 177 00:12:43,708 --> 00:12:45,541 Bye bye. My regards to Ebere. 178 00:12:46,166 --> 00:12:49,375 - Alright, I’ll send your regards to her. - Sure. Bye. 179 00:12:49,458 --> 00:12:50,583 Alright, bye bye. 180 00:12:54,458 --> 00:12:55,750 - [Sighs] - [wistful music plays] 181 00:13:03,250 --> 00:13:04,291 Hey, babe. 182 00:13:05,083 --> 00:13:08,875 - Sorry. [chuckles] - [Ozo sighs] 183 00:13:15,208 --> 00:13:19,250 Is there a way we can return this one and get a refund? 184 00:13:19,833 --> 00:13:23,166 - Please-- - This one cries too much. Ah. 185 00:13:23,958 --> 00:13:25,875 There's no refund. [chuckles] 186 00:13:25,958 --> 00:13:27,833 What you see is what you get. 187 00:13:31,208 --> 00:13:32,625 [Ebere in Igbo] Sorry. 188 00:13:34,208 --> 00:13:36,416 [Ozo in English] Sister called. 189 00:13:38,125 --> 00:13:39,541 Okay. 190 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,708 She's leaving for Abuja tomorrow, 191 00:13:44,708 --> 00:13:47,333 and she won’t be back for a week. 192 00:13:49,250 --> 00:13:50,583 [Ebere sighs] 193 00:13:52,625 --> 00:13:53,708 It's fine. 194 00:13:54,666 --> 00:13:56,375 I think I'll manage. 195 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:02,916 ‪[Ozo sighs] 196 00:14:04,958 --> 00:14:07,250 - Babe, can we call your mother? - [Ebere] Mm-mm. 197 00:14:08,125 --> 00:14:09,500 Ozo, please! 198 00:14:09,583 --> 00:14:11,041 Not tonight. 199 00:14:11,125 --> 00:14:14,125 I don't want to engage you in that conversation. I am tired. 200 00:14:17,083 --> 00:14:18,500 But babe, what's the worst that can happen? 201 00:14:18,583 --> 00:14:19,875 [yells] I don’t want her here! 202 00:14:21,875 --> 00:14:23,875 Do you realize I've not lived with this woman under the same roof 203 00:14:23,958 --> 00:14:25,416 for the past 13 years? 204 00:14:26,708 --> 00:14:27,958 I don't even know her. 205 00:14:28,666 --> 00:14:30,541 I can‘t live with her peacefully. 206 00:14:31,166 --> 00:14:33,666 You would not know till you try. 207 00:14:33,750 --> 00:14:34,833 Jesus. 208 00:14:36,958 --> 00:14:37,833 [Ozo] Babe, 209 00:14:39,500 --> 00:14:43,833 why don't you just see this as an opportunity to reconnect with her? 210 00:14:45,833 --> 00:14:46,750 [Ebere exhales] 211 00:14:48,958 --> 00:14:50,333 [sighs] Man! Babe, 212 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:54,208 you know, you're lucky? 213 00:15:00,125 --> 00:15:01,583 I would do anything, 214 00:15:03,833 --> 00:15:06,083 I would give anything, 215 00:15:07,250 --> 00:15:09,583 to have my mother back on earth. 216 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:14,708 Please, don't blow this. 217 00:15:16,208 --> 00:15:17,083 - Okay. - [soft music playing] 218 00:15:50,125 --> 00:15:51,333 Yes, hello? 219 00:15:53,250 --> 00:15:54,208 Good morning, ma. 220 00:15:55,833 --> 00:15:58,708 Am I speaking with Miss Abigail Udo? 221 00:16:07,666 --> 00:16:09,500 ‪[Ozo sighs] 222 00:16:10,208 --> 00:16:11,458 My name is Ozo 223 00:16:12,833 --> 00:16:14,333 I'm Ebere’s husband. 224 00:16:14,958 --> 00:16:16,083 Your son-in-law. 225 00:16:19,708 --> 00:16:21,250 I am fine, and you? 226 00:16:25,208 --> 00:16:27,375 I know. [chuckles] 227 00:16:33,625 --> 00:16:35,208 [knock on door] 228 00:16:47,833 --> 00:16:49,458 [knock on door] 229 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,250 - Mama [chuckles] - [Abigail] Haa. 230 00:16:52,333 --> 00:16:54,625 - Good morning [chuckles] - [Abigail in Igbo] How are you? 231 00:16:54,708 --> 00:16:57,000 [Ozo] I’m good and you? 232 00:16:57,083 --> 00:16:58,375 - [in English] I’m okay. - [Ozo] Wow! 233 00:16:58,458 --> 00:17:00,208 - [Ozo] So good to see you. - [Abigail Agrees] 234 00:17:00,833 --> 00:17:06,000 - Thank God for journey mercies. [laughs] - [Abigail] Ah ha, ah ah! 235 00:17:06,083 --> 00:17:08,000 [Ozo] This is so nice. 236 00:17:08,083 --> 00:17:11,625 - I am so excited to see you. - [chuckles] 237 00:17:11,708 --> 00:17:13,250 Hope the trip was not stressful at all? 238 00:17:13,333 --> 00:17:14,875 [in Igbo] No, it was not. 239 00:17:14,958 --> 00:17:17,625 In fact, I slept like a baby inside the taxi. 240 00:17:17,708 --> 00:17:20,625 - [In Igbo] That's great. [laughing] - [Abigail laughing] 241 00:17:21,708 --> 00:17:22,708 - [Ozo in English] Thank God. - [comic music plays] 242 00:17:24,416 --> 00:17:25,250 ‪[Abigail] Hmm. 243 00:17:30,250 --> 00:17:31,833 [giggles] [in Igbo] My dear, 244 00:17:33,333 --> 00:17:35,416 [in English] You're a very fine young man. 245 00:17:35,500 --> 00:17:36,625 Very fine. 246 00:17:36,708 --> 00:17:38,125 - I like what I see. - [Ozo giggles] 247 00:17:38,208 --> 00:17:40,208 In fact, my daughter married well. 248 00:17:40,291 --> 00:17:42,541 - I'm happy. - [Ozo laughing] 249 00:17:42,625 --> 00:17:44,250 Thank you, ma. Thank you, ma. 250 00:17:44,333 --> 00:17:45,750 [In Igbo] No, forget the ma. 251 00:17:45,833 --> 00:17:49,041 [in English] Mommy. I am okay with that. 252 00:17:49,125 --> 00:17:50,000 Thank you, Mommy. 253 00:17:50,083 --> 00:17:51,083 [In Igbo] Mm-hmm. Now you come. 254 00:17:51,166 --> 00:17:52,625 [in English] So, where's my daughter? 255 00:17:52,708 --> 00:17:54,541 - Is she not around? - [Ozo] Oh, she is upstairs. 256 00:17:54,625 --> 00:17:56,250 Oh, yes. She's taking care of the baby. 257 00:17:56,333 --> 00:17:57,291 She’s feeding the baby. 258 00:17:57,375 --> 00:17:59,500 [exclaims n Igbo] Heh! Wait, let me clean my ear. 259 00:18:00,208 --> 00:18:03,375 - So, true true, I’m now a grandmother? - [Ozo] Mm-hmm. 260 00:18:03,458 --> 00:18:04,916 [in Igbo] Things are happening so fast! 261 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:06,041 [Ozo] That is true! 262 00:18:06,125 --> 00:18:08,000 ♪ When good things happen to me ♪ 263 00:18:08,083 --> 00:18:10,625 ♪ It would seem as though I wrote a letter to my God ♪ 264 00:18:10,708 --> 00:18:13,166 ♪ When what I desire starts to happen ♪ 265 00:18:13,250 --> 00:18:16,250 ♪ It would seem as though I wrote a letter to my God ♪ 266 00:18:16,333 --> 00:18:18,500 Look at my in-law. It’s alright, bring it on. 267 00:18:18,583 --> 00:18:20,625 ♪ When good things happen to me ♪ 268 00:18:20,708 --> 00:18:23,125 ♪ It would seem as though I wrote a letter to my God ♪ 269 00:18:23,208 --> 00:18:25,416 ♪ When what I desire starts to happen ♪ 270 00:18:25,500 --> 00:18:28,625 ♪ It would seem as though I wrote a letter to my God ♪ 271 00:18:28,708 --> 00:18:30,916 ‪-[Ozo laughs] ‪-[Abigail laughs] Heh! 272 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:32,291 [in English] Mommy please let me take you to your room. 273 00:18:32,375 --> 00:18:34,041 [In igbo] Thank you, God. Thank you 274 00:18:34,125 --> 00:18:36,750 - Wait, my dear, before you do that, - Eh? 275 00:18:36,833 --> 00:18:39,541 [in English] The taxi man that brought me is still outside. 276 00:18:39,625 --> 00:18:42,625 - [Ozo] Oh. - Eh… his money is three thousand. 277 00:18:42,708 --> 00:18:44,750 - [Abigail in Igbo] It's a lot but-- - No problem, don’t worry. 278 00:18:45,333 --> 00:18:46,625 - Ehn? - Yes, Mommy. I'll take care of it. 279 00:18:46,708 --> 00:18:48,625 - [in Igbo] My great in-law. [laughs] - I will take care of it. [laughs] 280 00:18:48,708 --> 00:18:50,833 ♪ When good things happen to me It would seem as though I wrote my God ♪ 281 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,375 [In Igbo] Oh it’s here, wow. 282 00:18:56,458 --> 00:18:59,583 ♪ When good things happen to me It would seem as though I… ♪ 283 00:19:00,666 --> 00:19:03,333 Hmm. Oh my! Mm. Ah. 284 00:19:08,500 --> 00:19:10,000 - Mommy, - [In Igbo] My dear. 285 00:19:10,083 --> 00:19:12,166 [in English] this is where you will be staying. 286 00:19:12,250 --> 00:19:14,625 - Ehh. [in Igbo] It is good. - Eh. [laughing] 287 00:19:14,708 --> 00:19:17,416 [in English] Where is my daughter? I want to see her. 288 00:19:17,500 --> 00:19:19,333 I want to hug her. Where is she? 289 00:19:19,416 --> 00:19:21,250 She will be here to see you soon, okay? 290 00:19:21,333 --> 00:19:23,541 I'm sure she's excited to see you too. 291 00:19:23,625 --> 00:19:25,625 [in Igbo] Oh my child! Oh my child, 292 00:19:25,708 --> 00:19:26,750 - thank you. - [Ozo] Alright. 293 00:19:26,833 --> 00:19:29,666 ‪Tell her I am waiting. [sighs] 294 00:19:32,666 --> 00:19:34,458 ‪[hisses] 295 00:19:36,333 --> 00:19:38,583 ♪ It would seem As though I wrote my God… ♪ 296 00:19:40,208 --> 00:19:41,708 [door squeaks] 297 00:19:44,375 --> 00:19:45,875 [exhales] 298 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:57,041 ‪[motorbike engine accelerates outside] 299 00:20:06,708 --> 00:20:07,875 Ebere, 300 00:20:09,458 --> 00:20:10,916 [in English] what is your problem? 301 00:20:13,250 --> 00:20:14,458 Problem as how? 302 00:20:16,375 --> 00:20:18,083 You know your mother is here, right? 303 00:20:19,208 --> 00:20:21,875 [scoffs] Ehen? So? 304 00:20:22,958 --> 00:20:23,958 [Ozo] What is so? 305 00:20:26,958 --> 00:20:29,583 Ebere, please go and welcome your mother now. 306 00:20:32,083 --> 00:20:33,333 Welcome her as how? 307 00:20:34,875 --> 00:20:36,166 [hisses] 308 00:20:36,250 --> 00:20:42,250 Sorry, em, I should go and hire atilogwu dancers to welcome her? 309 00:20:42,333 --> 00:20:44,791 - Ebere, look, we spoke about this. - [Ebere hisses] 310 00:20:45,583 --> 00:20:47,791 - [In Igbo] I am begging you. - [In Pidgin] Please leave me. 311 00:20:47,875 --> 00:20:49,625 I am begging you, Ebere. 312 00:20:50,708 --> 00:20:52,791 [in English] I am telling you now as your husband. 313 00:20:53,708 --> 00:20:57,083 Go downstairs and properly welcome your mother. 314 00:20:57,166 --> 00:20:58,833 [in Igbo] I am begging you. 315 00:20:58,916 --> 00:21:02,416 [in English] That woman traveled all the way to come and help you 316 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:04,500 [in Igbo] I am begging you, Ebere. 317 00:21:26,958 --> 00:21:27,833 [in English] Madam. 318 00:21:28,333 --> 00:21:30,041 Madam, 319 00:21:33,625 --> 00:21:35,083 are you not forgetting something? 320 00:21:41,750 --> 00:21:42,708 [Ozo hisses] 321 00:21:59,125 --> 00:22:03,916 ♪ When good starts to happen to me ♪ ♪ It would seem as though I wrote to God ♪ 322 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:08,833 ♪ When what I desire starts to happen ♪ ♪ It would seem as though I wrote my God ♪ 323 00:22:08,916 --> 00:22:11,208 ♪ A letter ♪ 324 00:22:12,875 --> 00:22:14,208 [in English] Welcome, Mom. 325 00:22:19,375 --> 00:22:21,375 Heh! [chuckles] 326 00:22:21,875 --> 00:22:23,083 [in Igbo] My mommy. 327 00:22:23,958 --> 00:22:25,375 Ha! 328 00:22:27,416 --> 00:22:30,916 [in Igbo] Oh my! My child! 329 00:22:31,500 --> 00:22:34,916 [in English] I have missed you so much. 330 00:22:35,000 --> 00:22:36,625 Eh? 331 00:22:36,708 --> 00:22:40,250 [in Igbo] Oh, my child. Oh, my child. 332 00:22:40,333 --> 00:22:44,083 [in English] Please, can I hold my grandchild? 333 00:22:44,875 --> 00:22:47,000 [voice breaking] Let me hold my grandchild. 334 00:22:48,083 --> 00:22:50,166 [laughing] 335 00:22:50,250 --> 00:22:53,458 Oh! [tuts] 336 00:22:53,541 --> 00:22:55,083 Ah. 337 00:22:56,041 --> 00:22:57,125 ‪Mm. 338 00:22:57,958 --> 00:22:59,833 [in Igbo] My child. 339 00:23:00,500 --> 00:23:02,458 [in English] You look like your mother. 340 00:23:03,500 --> 00:23:05,541 [in Igbo] But you have your grandmother’s nose. 341 00:23:05,625 --> 00:23:06,625 My nose. 342 00:23:06,708 --> 00:23:08,583 [chuckles] 343 00:23:10,083 --> 00:23:11,083 My child. [in Igbo] 344 00:23:11,166 --> 00:23:14,208 [in English] You are blessed. My child. 345 00:23:16,625 --> 00:23:19,416 Anywhere we have failed, 346 00:23:19,500 --> 00:23:22,958 you, my daughter, will succeed. 347 00:23:24,458 --> 00:23:26,875 - These hands of yours, - [baby coos] 348 00:23:26,958 --> 00:23:30,125 mmm, mmm. [in Igbo] Talk to me, my child. 349 00:23:30,208 --> 00:23:32,000 [in English] …I bless them today 350 00:23:32,083 --> 00:23:35,833 Anything they touch shall turn to gold. 351 00:23:37,500 --> 00:23:40,791 Your feet shall take you places that-- 352 00:23:43,583 --> 00:23:46,083 [stutters] 353 00:23:56,250 --> 00:23:57,208 Babe, 354 00:23:58,208 --> 00:23:59,458 I want to beg you again. 355 00:24:00,458 --> 00:24:04,000 Please, live peacefully with your mother. 356 00:24:04,500 --> 00:24:06,041 Have you seen me fight before? 357 00:24:06,125 --> 00:24:08,000 That's not what I meant. 358 00:24:08,541 --> 00:24:10,250 Make it conducive for her. 359 00:24:10,833 --> 00:24:12,291 This attitude you’re putting up is 360 00:24:12,958 --> 00:24:15,708 making the whole atmosphere very intense. 361 00:24:17,250 --> 00:24:19,375 Speak to her if you have to. 362 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:20,500 I've heard you. 363 00:24:20,583 --> 00:24:21,791 [Ozo] Mm-mm. 364 00:24:21,875 --> 00:24:23,375 Get to know her. 365 00:24:23,458 --> 00:24:24,833 That's what you should be doing now. 366 00:24:25,708 --> 00:24:26,708 I've heard you. 367 00:24:27,625 --> 00:24:29,958 - I'll miss you. - I'll miss you too. 368 00:24:30,041 --> 00:24:31,333 - Alright. I love you. - Love you. 369 00:24:31,416 --> 00:24:32,833 - Take care of baby. Okay? - I will 370 00:24:41,125 --> 00:24:42,625 [car engine revving] 371 00:24:46,833 --> 00:24:47,916 [Ebere] Hey, baby. 372 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,458 Oh, you are about taking off? 373 00:24:50,375 --> 00:24:51,833 Alright. Mm. 374 00:24:52,375 --> 00:24:54,083 I am missing you already. Mm-hmm. 375 00:24:55,583 --> 00:24:56,416 ‪Mmh! 376 00:24:56,958 --> 00:24:58,083 Oh, okay. 377 00:24:58,750 --> 00:24:59,875 Safe journey. 378 00:24:59,958 --> 00:25:01,000 And please, 379 00:25:01,500 --> 00:25:03,750 remember to call me as soon as you touch down. 380 00:25:04,583 --> 00:25:05,791 Alright? 381 00:25:05,875 --> 00:25:06,916 Okay, cool. 382 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:08,416 [chuckles] Love you. 383 00:25:08,500 --> 00:25:10,333 [in Igbo] Oh my child. [Chuckles] 384 00:25:11,083 --> 00:25:12,625 Eh, my Mommy-- 385 00:25:12,708 --> 00:25:14,583 [in English] Please can you stop calling me that? 386 00:25:15,875 --> 00:25:19,750 My name is Ebere. Stick to the name. 387 00:25:19,833 --> 00:25:22,250 [in Igbo] My child don’t be offended. Eh, 388 00:25:22,333 --> 00:25:25,500 [in English] just that, you look like my mother when she was young. 389 00:25:25,583 --> 00:25:26,833 Well, I'm not her. 390 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:29,250 What do you want? 391 00:25:30,208 --> 00:25:31,375 Em, 392 00:25:31,458 --> 00:25:33,125 Baby needs breast. 393 00:25:33,208 --> 00:25:35,375 If you can come and feed her… mm. 394 00:25:36,125 --> 00:25:37,541 I'll be out shortly. 395 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:44,875 ‪[drum beat music plays] 396 00:26:04,333 --> 00:26:06,916 [baby cooing] 397 00:26:17,125 --> 00:26:19,708 [in Igbo] What? Wait. What is that? 398 00:26:20,208 --> 00:26:21,333 - [in English] What are you doing? - [baby babbling] 399 00:26:21,875 --> 00:26:24,208 - [baby crying] - Pumping her milk. 400 00:26:24,291 --> 00:26:25,291 [in Igbo] You say? 401 00:26:26,250 --> 00:26:27,375 Are you handicapped? 402 00:26:28,458 --> 00:26:31,250 [in English] Are you handicapped that you're pumping milk? 403 00:26:32,083 --> 00:26:35,958 Why can't you just carry baby Put her to your breast so she can feed? 404 00:26:36,500 --> 00:26:37,750 That is how it is done. 405 00:26:39,208 --> 00:26:40,958 That way I know she's getting enough milk. 406 00:26:41,041 --> 00:26:43,791 Oh please, stop this new generation nonsense 407 00:26:43,875 --> 00:26:45,083 that does not make sense to me. 408 00:26:45,166 --> 00:26:46,375 Ah-ah. 409 00:26:46,458 --> 00:26:49,000 Don’t you know that skin-to-skin is the best? 410 00:26:49,958 --> 00:26:50,875 Pick up the baby, 411 00:26:50,958 --> 00:26:53,708 put her to your breast so she can feed like a human being. 412 00:26:53,791 --> 00:26:55,708 [in Igbo] Do you hear me? 413 00:26:56,541 --> 00:26:59,583 Come, am I not talking to a human being? 414 00:27:00,708 --> 00:27:01,625 [chuckles] 415 00:27:01,708 --> 00:27:03,583 ‪[in English] See, let me tell you. 416 00:27:03,666 --> 00:27:06,250 [in Igbo] My child is above me, is deception. Mm? 417 00:27:07,458 --> 00:27:10,875 [in English] Don't think I cannot spank you at your age. 418 00:27:11,583 --> 00:27:15,083 - Please, just pick up this baby. - [baby cooing] 419 00:27:15,583 --> 00:27:18,500 [in Igbo] Put your breast in her mouth, let her feed to her satisfaction 420 00:27:18,583 --> 00:27:19,916 because her father paid for it. 421 00:27:20,958 --> 00:27:22,625 [in English] Feed her like a human being. 422 00:27:23,875 --> 00:27:26,333 - [baby cooing] - [Abigail] Ah-ah. 423 00:27:26,833 --> 00:27:28,458 I don’t support this at all. 424 00:27:29,541 --> 00:27:31,416 [in English] Let the baby feed like a human being. 425 00:27:31,500 --> 00:27:34,000 - [baby crying] - Aaa-ah! Mmh! 426 00:27:34,750 --> 00:27:36,500 [in Igbo] Breastfeed my baby, before she starves. 427 00:27:38,875 --> 00:27:41,000 Now you come. That’s how it’s done. 428 00:27:46,583 --> 00:27:48,625 Suck your mother’s breast, it’s you right. 429 00:27:58,208 --> 00:28:00,791 - [comic tune plays] - [Abigail in English] [laughing] Wait, 430 00:28:00,875 --> 00:28:01,958 look at this one. 431 00:28:02,583 --> 00:28:04,083 You're hiding your breast, 432 00:28:05,083 --> 00:28:07,500 in your own house. [chuckles] 433 00:28:07,583 --> 00:28:08,916 It’s okay continue. 434 00:28:09,000 --> 00:28:11,125 [in English] When you want to feed her outside, 435 00:28:11,208 --> 00:28:13,750 [in Igbo] build a canopy for your breasts. 436 00:28:13,833 --> 00:28:15,458 [Abigail laughing] 437 00:28:25,208 --> 00:28:26,458 [knock on door] 438 00:28:27,083 --> 00:28:28,875 Yes. Come in. 439 00:28:30,500 --> 00:28:32,625 [door squeaks] 440 00:28:33,208 --> 00:28:34,333 [in Igbo] My mommy. 441 00:28:35,083 --> 00:28:36,958 [in English] What happened to the guest bathroom? 442 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,583 The guest bathroom? 443 00:28:41,208 --> 00:28:43,791 Oh… Ah… No. [in Igbo] No. [chuckles] 444 00:28:43,875 --> 00:28:46,583 [in English] My bathroom is very fine. No problem at all. [clicks tongue] 445 00:28:46,666 --> 00:28:48,750 Just that, eh… 446 00:28:48,833 --> 00:28:51,291 I noticed your stomach is still very big. 447 00:28:51,375 --> 00:28:53,250 [in Igbo] It’s not good. Ehn? 448 00:28:53,333 --> 00:28:57,125 [in English] So, I want to press it very well for you with this hot water. 449 00:28:57,208 --> 00:28:59,416 So that all the blood clots 450 00:28:59,500 --> 00:29:01,500 and the toxins that is still inside your womb 451 00:29:01,583 --> 00:29:02,875 will come out. 452 00:29:02,958 --> 00:29:04,375 [in Igbo] So you will be fit. 453 00:29:05,583 --> 00:29:07,083 [in English] Please, 454 00:29:07,583 --> 00:29:09,875 I don't want it. 455 00:29:11,333 --> 00:29:13,166 ‪[melancholic music plays] 456 00:29:19,500 --> 00:29:20,541 ‪[Abigail exhales] 457 00:29:29,750 --> 00:29:31,083 [door slams shut] 458 00:29:43,916 --> 00:29:46,250 [Abigail] It's okay, Nneoma 459 00:29:50,375 --> 00:29:52,833 [humming] 460 00:29:56,958 --> 00:29:58,375 [baby cooing] 461 00:29:58,458 --> 00:29:59,416 What? What… 462 00:29:59,500 --> 00:30:01,375 Mommy, this water is too hot for the baby now. 463 00:30:01,958 --> 00:30:03,000 - [in Igbo] No, - [baby coos] 464 00:30:03,083 --> 00:30:05,750 [in English] It is the right temperature for baby massage. 465 00:30:13,500 --> 00:30:15,875 Oh, no, Mommy, this is hot! 466 00:30:17,458 --> 00:30:19,208 Do you know that this baby just came out 467 00:30:19,291 --> 00:30:20,375 from a hot place? 468 00:30:21,583 --> 00:30:24,250 Oh, you don't know that when you were pregnant with her, 469 00:30:25,083 --> 00:30:27,458 [in Igbo] your womb, [in English] was very hot. 470 00:30:28,208 --> 00:30:29,375 She's used to the temperature. 471 00:30:29,458 --> 00:30:30,416 [in Igbo] Do you hear me? 472 00:30:30,500 --> 00:30:33,416 [in English] Please, [splutters] forgive me. But I keep forgetting, 473 00:30:33,500 --> 00:30:36,625 - are you a doctor? - Leave all these things. 474 00:30:36,708 --> 00:30:38,125 You can't know more than me. 475 00:30:38,208 --> 00:30:39,583 - [in Igbo] Do you hear me? - [in English] Jesus. 476 00:30:45,083 --> 00:30:47,000 Take it easy on that massage now. 477 00:30:47,083 --> 00:30:49,125 [splutters] Her bones are still fragile. 478 00:30:49,958 --> 00:30:51,791 [in Igbo] Come, this girl, give me space. 479 00:30:52,458 --> 00:30:54,458 Don’t trade words with me. Ah-ah! 480 00:30:55,333 --> 00:30:56,833 [in English] If you want to assist me, 481 00:30:57,625 --> 00:31:00,500 stand there, watch and learn. 482 00:31:00,583 --> 00:31:02,291 Don’t come here and be arguing with me. 483 00:31:02,375 --> 00:31:04,250 - [in Igbo] Be careful. - [baby coughs] 484 00:31:05,250 --> 00:31:07,291 [hisses] Pour water for me. 485 00:31:09,333 --> 00:31:11,458 [in English] Pour more hot water inside here. 486 00:31:14,958 --> 00:31:16,250 [in Igbo] I said pour water for me. 487 00:31:19,125 --> 00:31:20,833 ‪Troublemaker! 488 00:31:41,958 --> 00:31:47,125 ‪-[utensils clatter] ‪-[comic tunes play] 489 00:31:49,708 --> 00:31:51,750 [in Igbo] Wait, my Mommy. 490 00:31:56,833 --> 00:31:57,708 Ah-ah. 491 00:32:00,500 --> 00:32:02,375 [in English] Is it noodles you want to eat? 492 00:32:03,833 --> 00:32:06,541 - [scoffs] Obviously. - [in Igbo] Eh, no. It won’t work 493 00:32:06,625 --> 00:32:08,500 [in English] No, ah, it won’t happen. 494 00:32:09,083 --> 00:32:11,125 Noodles? No. Ah. 495 00:32:11,875 --> 00:32:14,208 How can a nursing mother eat noodles? 496 00:32:14,291 --> 00:32:15,625 Eh? 497 00:32:15,708 --> 00:32:17,625 Don't you know that whatever you eat, 498 00:32:17,708 --> 00:32:18,708 you feed baby. 499 00:32:19,333 --> 00:32:21,666 [in Igbo] Oh, you want to start giving her noodle at this early stage? 500 00:32:21,750 --> 00:32:22,750 [in English] It will not work. 501 00:32:22,833 --> 00:32:24,291 [in Igbo] Ah, abomination! Not possible 502 00:32:25,333 --> 00:32:26,333 [in English] No. 503 00:32:26,875 --> 00:32:28,125 So, what am I supposed to eat? 504 00:32:28,708 --> 00:32:29,875 Eh-he. 505 00:32:29,958 --> 00:32:30,833 Don't worry, 506 00:32:31,375 --> 00:32:32,791 I came with herbs, 507 00:32:32,875 --> 00:32:37,458 so that I can make hot spicy pepper soup for you. 508 00:32:37,541 --> 00:32:40,125 That is what you need now. 509 00:32:40,208 --> 00:32:44,416 So that it will melt all those congealed blood 510 00:32:44,500 --> 00:32:45,875 [in Igbo] you know 511 00:32:45,958 --> 00:32:47,750 I also brought palm wine 512 00:32:47,833 --> 00:32:49,750 Palm wine is very good 513 00:32:49,833 --> 00:32:53,625 [mmm] It will help you to produce plenty milk eeh! 514 00:32:53,708 --> 00:32:56,416 - your breast will be flowing so well. - Jesus Christ. 515 00:32:56,500 --> 00:32:58,750 So that the baby will feed well. 516 00:32:58,833 --> 00:33:01,625 If someone calls her a breast-fed child, she will answer 517 00:33:01,708 --> 00:33:03,791 - [phone ringing] - Oh my God 518 00:33:05,250 --> 00:33:06,375 - [in English] Ah, It’s okay-- - Hello 519 00:33:06,458 --> 00:33:07,500 - Ah, no, no, no, no. - Hello 520 00:33:07,583 --> 00:33:09,750 Answer your phone, let me do the cooking. 521 00:33:09,833 --> 00:33:12,291 I will feed you when I'm done. Ah-ah. 522 00:33:12,375 --> 00:33:14,958 [in Igbo] What’s with feeding the baby noodles at this stage? 523 00:33:17,208 --> 00:33:19,291 ‪[Abigail shocked] 524 00:33:20,375 --> 00:33:21,750 [Ebere] [in English] Maria, are you serious? 525 00:33:23,208 --> 00:33:24,916 No. Stop. 526 00:33:26,250 --> 00:33:27,458 You’re playing with me. 527 00:33:28,958 --> 00:33:31,166 You are coming to Enugu? [laughs] 528 00:33:31,250 --> 00:33:32,125 When? 529 00:33:32,833 --> 00:33:33,875 Oh, my God. 530 00:33:34,958 --> 00:33:37,916 Aw, I can't wait to see you. 531 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,458 I'm so happy to hear this. 532 00:33:40,583 --> 00:33:41,916 [chuckles] 533 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,083 [hisses] 534 00:33:46,958 --> 00:33:47,833 My dear, 535 00:33:49,208 --> 00:33:52,083 I wish Ozo’s sister can just come so that this woman can go. 536 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:55,833 ‪It… 537 00:33:55,916 --> 00:33:58,708 ‪I promise, She is driving me nuts. 538 00:33:59,958 --> 00:34:02,458 Do you know how long this woman and I have lived under the same roof? 539 00:34:02,958 --> 00:34:04,250 I swear it, it's almost as if… 540 00:34:04,875 --> 00:34:06,833 I don't know her anymore. 541 00:34:08,250 --> 00:34:09,208 ‪[tuts] 542 00:34:09,958 --> 00:34:11,125 Eh? 543 00:34:11,875 --> 00:34:13,291 How? 544 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:17,500 [in Pidgin] Please… No… 545 00:34:17,583 --> 00:34:20,125 [in English] Let’s just drop this topic before you annoy me. 546 00:34:21,958 --> 00:34:23,250 Eh-heh! 547 00:34:23,333 --> 00:34:26,208 The moment you touch down Enugu, ehn? 548 00:34:26,708 --> 00:34:29,166 Let my house be your first point of call. 549 00:34:29,875 --> 00:34:31,958 [chuckles] Sweet babe. 550 00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:36,166 Before I forget, my Kilishi. 551 00:34:36,250 --> 00:34:38,500 With enough pepper now that you’re in Abuja. 552 00:34:39,500 --> 00:34:40,375 Eh-heh! 553 00:34:41,333 --> 00:34:44,125 Baby is fine, [chuckles] she's there. 554 00:34:44,208 --> 00:34:46,375 [Abigail] ♪ The one in my heart ♪ 555 00:34:46,458 --> 00:34:48,375 [in English] Alright, darling. [chuckles] 556 00:34:48,458 --> 00:34:49,458 Can't wait to see you. 557 00:34:50,750 --> 00:34:52,083 Bye. [laughs] 558 00:34:53,166 --> 00:34:54,833 [Abigail continues singing] 559 00:34:55,958 --> 00:34:57,500 [Abigail] Mm. Wow! 560 00:35:00,208 --> 00:35:02,250 [in Igbo] My mommy, are you going to bath? 561 00:35:03,125 --> 00:35:05,083 No problem at all. Eh? [in Igbo] No problem. 562 00:35:05,166 --> 00:35:06,875 [in English] Your food is ready. 563 00:35:06,958 --> 00:35:08,708 Hot pepper soup and yam. 564 00:35:09,333 --> 00:35:11,333 [in Igbo] Let it cleanse your body. Eh? 565 00:35:14,333 --> 00:35:17,416 [in English] Can you please, stop bringing food to my room, 566 00:35:17,500 --> 00:35:19,125 like you’re some house help? 567 00:35:19,208 --> 00:35:20,833 [chuckles] 568 00:35:22,083 --> 00:35:24,041 I came for Omugwo, my child. 569 00:35:24,125 --> 00:35:26,166 And Omugwo is all about serving. 570 00:35:26,875 --> 00:35:30,625 - Aw, that must be really hard for you. - [wistful music plays] 571 00:35:34,125 --> 00:35:35,083 Hard? 572 00:35:35,750 --> 00:35:36,750 How? 573 00:35:37,375 --> 00:35:39,083 Motherhood is about serving. 574 00:35:39,750 --> 00:35:43,333 Seeing how quick you ran away from it at the first instinct. 575 00:35:43,958 --> 00:35:48,000 And now you're here, preaching to me about service, 576 00:35:49,583 --> 00:35:51,250 like you have a clue about it. 577 00:35:52,458 --> 00:35:53,583 Ebele. 578 00:35:54,875 --> 00:35:55,750 Please, 579 00:35:56,708 --> 00:35:57,916 can you excuse me? 580 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,500 I'd like to take my shower. 581 00:36:01,416 --> 00:36:03,041 And, 582 00:36:03,125 --> 00:36:05,333 don’t ever bring food to my room. 583 00:36:05,416 --> 00:36:06,375 When I’m hungry, 584 00:36:06,458 --> 00:36:08,875 I'll go downstairs and dish myself a plate. 585 00:36:30,458 --> 00:36:31,708 Yeah. Hello, good morning. 586 00:36:32,666 --> 00:36:33,625 Okay. 587 00:36:33,708 --> 00:36:35,708 I’m yet to receive the mail. 588 00:36:37,208 --> 00:36:39,708 Please, send it to me immediately. I'll be waiting. 589 00:36:45,583 --> 00:36:49,583 - [baby coos] - [Abigail in Igbo] It’s okay, my child. 590 00:36:51,083 --> 00:36:52,125 [Abigail] It’s okay. 591 00:37:00,916 --> 00:37:02,666 [TV comes on] 592 00:37:02,750 --> 00:37:05,416 [indistinct sounds from TV] 593 00:37:07,291 --> 00:37:09,291 - [people chattering on TV] - [Abigail increasing TV volume] 594 00:37:09,375 --> 00:37:12,833 ‪-[man on TV] ‪Come Amaka, what's happening? ‪-[Amaka] ‪Mm? 595 00:37:13,458 --> 00:37:19,041 [Amaka on TV] -Ah-ah! I told you already. [in Igbo] ♪ The show is tonight! ♪ 596 00:37:19,125 --> 00:37:23,625 Look, I have hot temper. I don't want to repeat myself. What's happening here? 597 00:37:23,708 --> 00:37:25,375 - [comic tune plays] - What are all these candles for? 598 00:37:25,458 --> 00:37:31,208 - [Amaka] [in English] Ah, Ekene! Ekene! - See I'm not sacrificing to anybody. 599 00:37:31,291 --> 00:37:34,708 - [Ekene blows candle] - [Amaka] Oh, Ekene! Ahn-ahn! 600 00:37:34,791 --> 00:37:37,625 [Amaka] Ekene, you're not romantic at all. Not even a little bit. 601 00:37:38,208 --> 00:37:40,458 - [Abigail exhales] - [Amaka] This romantic setting is for us. 602 00:37:41,958 --> 00:37:45,375 - [Ekene] Romantic? - I told you it's a special night. 603 00:37:45,458 --> 00:37:47,750 - Special night or sacrifice night? - [Abigail laughing] 604 00:37:47,833 --> 00:37:49,750 [Ekene] See, let me tell you, the only thing that is remaining 605 00:37:49,833 --> 00:37:51,791 for this sacrifice to be complete is chicken. 606 00:37:51,875 --> 00:37:52,708 ‪[Abigail sighs] 607 00:37:57,125 --> 00:37:59,625 ‪-[Ekene] ‪Take off! ‪-[Abigail laughing loudly] 608 00:38:01,250 --> 00:38:02,666 [Amaka] [in English] Stop now! Come on. 609 00:38:02,750 --> 00:38:04,375 Please, do you mind? 610 00:38:08,166 --> 00:38:09,250 - [Ekene] I should read it? - [Amaka] Mm-hmm. 611 00:38:09,333 --> 00:38:12,000 Oh, [chuckles] sorry, my Mommy. 612 00:38:12,083 --> 00:38:15,458 - Just that the film is so funny. [laughs] - [indistinct chattering on Tv] 613 00:38:16,041 --> 00:38:18,041 ‪-[Ekene] ‪…you. ‪-[Amaka] ‪No oh, I won't agree. 614 00:38:20,125 --> 00:38:21,208 [Tv turns off] 615 00:38:23,416 --> 00:38:24,250 ‪[Abigail sighs] 616 00:38:27,750 --> 00:38:30,583 - [Ebere muttering] Check. - [phone ringing] 617 00:38:31,250 --> 00:38:36,458 [chuckles] [in Igbo] She has remembered me. 618 00:38:37,333 --> 00:38:41,416 Agnes, you have remembered me. [chuckles] 619 00:38:41,500 --> 00:38:45,583 Huh, me? No, I'm enjoying my self. 620 00:38:45,666 --> 00:38:49,708 My dear, if you see where I am, it’s like a white-man’s country. [laughs loud] 621 00:38:49,791 --> 00:38:55,208 Eh, the baby is so beautiful. The baby is indeed our offspring. 622 00:38:55,833 --> 00:38:57,208 [Ebere muttering] 623 00:38:58,916 --> 00:39:00,458 [Abigail hesitates] 624 00:39:05,625 --> 00:39:08,458 If you see this baby, you would want to give birth again. 625 00:39:09,500 --> 00:39:11,750 Eh? My son-in-law? 626 00:39:11,833 --> 00:39:18,000 [exclaims] See, dear. He is a handsome man. 627 00:39:18,083 --> 00:39:21,708 [exclaims] He is tall, handsome and light-skinned. 628 00:39:22,833 --> 00:39:25,166 He doesn’t disrespect my daughter. No, not at all. 629 00:39:25,250 --> 00:39:29,250 He adores her so much. [laughs] That’s what gladdens my heart most. 630 00:39:29,333 --> 00:39:31,333 [laughing] 631 00:39:31,958 --> 00:39:38,833 [Abigail singing Igbo folk song] ♪ I told my mother, "Kparanuma" ♪ 632 00:39:38,916 --> 00:39:40,625 ♪ My mother told my me, "Kparanuma" ♪ 633 00:39:40,708 --> 00:39:41,750 [Ebere] Good afternoon, Mommy. 634 00:39:42,791 --> 00:39:43,750 Eh-heh. 635 00:39:44,458 --> 00:39:46,708 [in English] Hope the baby is not crying? I came to feed her. 636 00:39:47,333 --> 00:39:50,125 No. In fact, she has been sleeping since. 637 00:39:50,208 --> 00:39:52,125 I had to wake her to give her water. 638 00:39:52,958 --> 00:39:55,541 What?! You're feeding my baby water? 639 00:39:55,625 --> 00:39:56,875 [in Pidgin] Yes. 640 00:39:56,958 --> 00:39:59,333 [in English] I noticed you don't like giving her water. Why? 641 00:40:00,583 --> 00:40:01,625 Because… 642 00:40:01,708 --> 00:40:03,833 She is on exclusive! 643 00:40:04,458 --> 00:40:05,791 There's enough water in the breast milk. 644 00:40:05,875 --> 00:40:07,083 [in Igbo] No, that’s not true. 645 00:40:07,166 --> 00:40:08,833 [in English] Don’t say that! Ahn-ahn! 646 00:40:09,500 --> 00:40:11,250 Don't you know what solid is? 647 00:40:12,083 --> 00:40:14,333 Breast milk is like solid to them. 648 00:40:15,333 --> 00:40:17,833 [in Igbo] If you swallow solid, you push it down with water. 649 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:19,333 [in English] That is how it is done. 650 00:40:21,083 --> 00:40:23,500 Why do you talk like an illiterate? 651 00:40:24,250 --> 00:40:26,708 Do you want to cause complications for my baby? 652 00:40:29,458 --> 00:40:31,166 - [groans] - [soft music playing] 653 00:40:33,833 --> 00:40:34,875 How? 654 00:40:35,458 --> 00:40:37,833 How can you say a thing like that? 655 00:40:38,708 --> 00:40:40,416 Hmm? 656 00:40:40,500 --> 00:40:43,666 Will I do something to hurt my only grandchild? 657 00:40:43,750 --> 00:40:45,416 You search me. 658 00:40:45,500 --> 00:40:48,250 I don't know what you're capable of doing or not. 659 00:40:48,958 --> 00:40:51,458 Please, don’t give my baby water. 660 00:40:52,583 --> 00:40:54,541 And, ask me before you do any… 661 00:40:54,625 --> 00:40:55,958 strange thing. 662 00:40:57,916 --> 00:41:00,750 [Ebere muttering] Giving my baby water… [hisses] 663 00:41:24,625 --> 00:41:26,500 [Ebere clears throat] 664 00:41:26,583 --> 00:41:28,208 [Ebere] Why aren't you upstairs? 665 00:41:30,333 --> 00:41:32,458 [Abigail ] Baby couldn't sleep [chuckles] 666 00:41:33,208 --> 00:41:35,375 I felt the open space will help, 667 00:41:35,458 --> 00:41:36,375 and it did. 668 00:41:37,333 --> 00:41:38,833 [chuckles] 669 00:41:40,458 --> 00:41:41,583 What do you have there? 670 00:41:42,833 --> 00:41:43,916 [Abigail chuckles] 671 00:41:45,333 --> 00:41:46,875 I am just watching 672 00:41:47,458 --> 00:41:48,833 your wedding pictures. 673 00:41:50,125 --> 00:41:52,958 You looked so beautiful 674 00:41:53,666 --> 00:41:54,541 ‪[huffs] 675 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,958 and very happy. 676 00:42:01,083 --> 00:42:03,000 Um, thank you. 677 00:42:06,208 --> 00:42:07,083 Um, 678 00:42:07,750 --> 00:42:09,625 about this afternoon, 679 00:42:10,500 --> 00:42:13,250 I am sorry I called you an illiterate. 680 00:42:13,333 --> 00:42:16,875 [Abigail] No, you did not call me an illiterate. 681 00:42:16,958 --> 00:42:18,958 You just said I behaved like one. 682 00:42:19,875 --> 00:42:21,791 Hmm, and it’s okay. 683 00:42:24,958 --> 00:42:27,125 Well, I am, I am sorry I… 684 00:42:27,208 --> 00:42:29,666 - I didn't mean to, it was-- - [Abigail ] It's okay. 685 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:33,041 I am old fashioned, anyway. 686 00:42:36,958 --> 00:42:38,083 I had just you. 687 00:42:39,708 --> 00:42:41,250 When you were a baby, 688 00:42:43,083 --> 00:42:44,208 my mother, 689 00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:46,458 your grandmother, 690 00:42:47,250 --> 00:42:50,833 never allowed me touch you, except to breastfeed you. 691 00:42:52,250 --> 00:42:56,208 Anything I do here is what I saw her do. 692 00:42:56,750 --> 00:42:58,375 I am not an expert. 693 00:43:01,750 --> 00:43:02,791 How is she? 694 00:43:04,708 --> 00:43:07,916 No, I mean Grandma. How is she? 695 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:12,416 Oh, [chuckles] she's late. 696 00:43:13,583 --> 00:43:14,958 She died at 80. 697 00:43:17,375 --> 00:43:19,208 I am sorry. 698 00:43:23,916 --> 00:43:25,208 No. 699 00:43:26,583 --> 00:43:29,625 What? Is this not Romanus and his wife? 700 00:43:31,083 --> 00:43:35,166 - You remember Uncle Romanus? - Of course, why won’t I? 701 00:43:35,250 --> 00:43:38,125 he was your father's best man at our wedding. 702 00:43:38,666 --> 00:43:40,916 [chuckles] Very funny man. 703 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:42,916 Tell me about it. 704 00:43:43,000 --> 00:43:48,083 That man cracks me up every time. [chuckles] 705 00:43:54,208 --> 00:43:56,625 Why did you not invite me to your wedding? 706 00:43:58,583 --> 00:43:59,833 You had my number. 707 00:44:02,125 --> 00:44:03,333 Um… 708 00:44:04,958 --> 00:44:07,416 - The… I was… I was go-- - [Abigail ] Ebere. 709 00:44:09,583 --> 00:44:13,375 Why, did you not invite me, 710 00:44:14,125 --> 00:44:15,166 to the wedding? 711 00:44:17,083 --> 00:44:18,250 Your wedding. 712 00:44:22,458 --> 00:44:23,958 I… 713 00:44:30,458 --> 00:44:32,125 What role would you have played? 714 00:44:34,583 --> 00:44:38,500 Was I supposed to tell my stepmom, who literally raised 715 00:44:38,583 --> 00:44:42,625 and groomed me, to sit aside as a spectator, 716 00:44:42,708 --> 00:44:45,500 whilst you played mother of the day? 717 00:44:45,583 --> 00:44:47,208 - No. - [wistful music playing] 718 00:44:48,458 --> 00:44:50,333 I would have happily, 719 00:44:51,333 --> 00:44:52,500 and eagerly 720 00:44:53,083 --> 00:44:56,250 played the role of a spectator, 721 00:44:56,333 --> 00:44:57,583 just to be there. 722 00:45:00,750 --> 00:45:04,333 Just to witness that, that joy, 723 00:45:05,083 --> 00:45:09,541 that happiness of seeing you embark 724 00:45:09,625 --> 00:45:12,166 on a new phase of your life. 725 00:45:14,958 --> 00:45:17,333 I would have given anything 726 00:45:18,833 --> 00:45:19,750 to be there. 727 00:45:22,500 --> 00:45:25,208 You should have at least reached out. 728 00:45:33,208 --> 00:45:35,041 [pets the baby] It’s okay. 729 00:45:46,208 --> 00:45:48,958 Good night, [in Igbo] my Mommy. 730 00:45:58,666 --> 00:46:01,875 ‪[wistful music continues] 731 00:46:10,958 --> 00:46:13,208 [Baby crying softly] 732 00:46:17,750 --> 00:46:20,166 ‪[Ebere softly] Shh. 733 00:46:24,333 --> 00:46:27,791 - [Baby crying] - [Ebere calming the baby] 734 00:46:32,041 --> 00:46:34,041 ‪[tuts] 735 00:46:53,583 --> 00:46:56,083 - [Ebere in Igbo] My baby what is it? - [Baby crying] 736 00:46:56,666 --> 00:46:59,166 ‪[Ebere] [in English] Mama. Mama, hey 737 00:47:00,458 --> 00:47:03,208 ‪See this one. 738 00:47:03,291 --> 00:47:04,625 - [petting baby frantically] Nne. - [Baby continues crying] 739 00:47:07,083 --> 00:47:08,833 Baby 740 00:47:11,708 --> 00:47:17,833 - Why are you doing this to me? Take this. - [baby crying loudly] 741 00:47:20,208 --> 00:47:21,541 [in Igbo] Mama, 742 00:47:21,625 --> 00:47:23,250 [in English] What do you want me to do? 743 00:47:23,333 --> 00:47:25,666 Why are you doing this to me this night? 744 00:47:25,750 --> 00:47:26,583 - [Abigail in Igbo] What is it? - [baby crying] 745 00:47:27,208 --> 00:47:28,458 Who is beating her? 746 00:47:28,958 --> 00:47:30,125 - [Abigail] What is it? - [Ebere] [in English] I don't know. 747 00:47:30,208 --> 00:47:31,625 I don't know what to do with her. 748 00:47:31,708 --> 00:47:32,875 Please, just take her 749 00:47:33,458 --> 00:47:35,083 [in Igbo] Oh my child it’s okay. It’s okay. Hush, hush. [tuts] 750 00:47:36,875 --> 00:47:38,000 [in English] It’s okay. 751 00:47:40,875 --> 00:47:41,958 My baby, it’s okay. 752 00:47:42,041 --> 00:47:45,083 - [baby cries] - [Abigail ] Shh. 753 00:47:50,458 --> 00:47:52,791 ♪ Who is upsetting my baby? ♪ 754 00:47:52,875 --> 00:47:55,791 ♪ Who is actually upsetting my baby? ♪ 755 00:47:55,875 --> 00:48:01,458 ♪ A child that went to get money From town and was given all blessings ♪ 756 00:48:01,541 --> 00:48:04,333 ♪ Saying she shouldn't talk Shouldn't make noise ♪ 757 00:48:04,416 --> 00:48:07,541 ♪ My child, look on ♪ 758 00:48:07,625 --> 00:48:11,166 ♪ My dearest child, look on ♪ 759 00:48:11,250 --> 00:48:12,625 [in English] It’s okay. 760 00:48:13,208 --> 00:48:17,625 My Mommy, go and sleep. I will take it up from here. Mm? 761 00:48:17,708 --> 00:48:19,041 I will stay with her. 762 00:48:19,125 --> 00:48:21,333 - [in Igbo] Go and sleep. - Thank you 763 00:48:21,833 --> 00:48:22,958 [in English] It’s okay. 764 00:48:23,708 --> 00:48:26,333 ♪ Who is upsetting my baby? ♪ 765 00:48:26,416 --> 00:48:29,375 ♪ Who is really upsetting my baby? ♪ 766 00:48:29,458 --> 00:48:32,500 ♪ A child that went to get money ♪ 767 00:48:33,208 --> 00:48:37,708 - [soft music playing] - [Abigail continues lullaby in background] 768 00:49:08,208 --> 00:49:10,208 [Ebere sobs] 769 00:49:11,833 --> 00:49:13,291 [knock on door] 770 00:49:13,375 --> 00:49:14,583 [Abigail in Igbo] Who's it? 771 00:49:17,125 --> 00:49:18,333 Who is that? 772 00:49:20,125 --> 00:49:21,208 [woman] [in English] Good afternoon, ma. 773 00:49:28,125 --> 00:49:31,791 [chuckles] Beauty, who are you looking for? 774 00:49:31,875 --> 00:49:36,125 - I am Maria, Ebere’s friend. - [Abigail] Oh. 775 00:49:36,208 --> 00:49:38,083 - Ebele’s friend? [exclaims] - Yes. 776 00:49:38,166 --> 00:49:41,625 - My dear, you are beautiful. Ah! - [Maria laughs] 777 00:49:41,708 --> 00:49:43,208 My daughter has taste. 778 00:49:43,291 --> 00:49:44,916 First, fine husband. 779 00:49:45,583 --> 00:49:47,375 Now, fine friend. 780 00:49:47,458 --> 00:49:49,875 It’s as if it is only fine, fine people that she knows. 781 00:49:49,958 --> 00:49:52,250 - [Maria laughing] - [Abigail laughing] I like it. 782 00:49:52,333 --> 00:49:55,208 Ma, Ebere never told me you're funny. [laughs] 783 00:49:55,291 --> 00:49:57,833 - Come in. - [Maria] Okay, thank you. 784 00:49:58,500 --> 00:49:59,708 [both laughing] 785 00:50:01,833 --> 00:50:05,750 - How are you? - [Maria] I am fine. 786 00:50:05,833 --> 00:50:07,250 Um, isn't Ebere in? 787 00:50:07,333 --> 00:50:08,791 I just wanted to surprise her. 788 00:50:08,875 --> 00:50:11,083 - I just came in from Abuja yesterday. - [Abigail] Aw! 789 00:50:11,166 --> 00:50:12,750 - Ebele stepped out. - [Maria] Oh! 790 00:50:12,833 --> 00:50:15,375 She went to buy something, but she will soon be back. 791 00:50:15,458 --> 00:50:17,583 Okay. Em, what of our baby? 792 00:50:17,666 --> 00:50:20,541 - She cried throughout the night. - Aw! 793 00:50:20,625 --> 00:50:22,666 - Now is her sleeping time. - I can imagine. 794 00:50:22,750 --> 00:50:23,916 [both laugh] 795 00:50:24,000 --> 00:50:26,500 - Em, make yourself comfortable. - Okay. 796 00:50:26,583 --> 00:50:29,041 - What should I offer you? - Nothing, mama. 797 00:50:29,125 --> 00:50:31,375 - Don’t worry, I’m fine. - [in Igbo] No, no, I don’t want this. 798 00:50:31,458 --> 00:50:32,666 [in English] I will not take it. 799 00:50:32,750 --> 00:50:35,500 - [in Igbo] Come, hope you are Igbo? - [in Igbo] Yes. 800 00:50:35,583 --> 00:50:36,791 - Eh-heh! - [Maria laughs] 801 00:50:36,875 --> 00:50:39,625 [in English] So, you will take fresh fish pepper soup. 802 00:50:39,708 --> 00:50:42,750 Plus, I brought sweet palm wine from the village. 803 00:50:42,833 --> 00:50:44,875 - Okay, ma. - Just wait, I am coming. 804 00:50:44,958 --> 00:50:47,708 Alright. Thank you. [laughing] 805 00:50:50,000 --> 00:50:51,250 [in Pidgin] We will buy your underwear. 806 00:50:51,333 --> 00:50:52,375 Your husband will buy your wedding gown. 807 00:50:52,458 --> 00:50:55,208 - [Abigail, Maria laugh] - [man talking indistinct on Tv] 808 00:50:55,708 --> 00:50:57,958 - [laughter] - Do you understand? So that we can match. 809 00:50:58,041 --> 00:51:00,583 - ♪ Here comes the bride ♪ - [laughter] 810 00:51:00,666 --> 00:51:03,625 [man on TV] ♪ Here comes the bride ♪ 811 00:51:03,708 --> 00:51:04,833 - [door slams close] - [Abigail] Ah! 812 00:51:05,708 --> 00:51:07,791 - Your friend is back. - Oh. 813 00:51:08,333 --> 00:51:10,875 - [Abigail in Igbo] My Mommy. - [Maria] Ebere! [laughs] 814 00:51:10,958 --> 00:51:12,125 [both laughing] 815 00:51:12,708 --> 00:51:15,625 - [Ebere] Oh. [laughing] - [Maria] Oh my God! [laughing] 816 00:51:15,708 --> 00:51:18,541 I wasn't expecting you till Friday. 817 00:51:18,625 --> 00:51:22,125 - Well, surprise [laughs] - Oh, you look good. 818 00:51:22,208 --> 00:51:23,291 Thank you. 819 00:51:23,375 --> 00:51:24,625 If you’ve told me you were coming, 820 00:51:24,708 --> 00:51:26,083 at least I would have made something for you, 821 00:51:26,166 --> 00:51:28,750 or even gotten your favorite small chops. 822 00:51:28,833 --> 00:51:31,166 Ebere, don't bother yourself. Mm? 823 00:51:31,250 --> 00:51:33,458 Your mom has taken good care of me. Eh? 824 00:51:33,541 --> 00:51:36,458 Ah, [chuckles] she's so nice. You didn't mention that part. 825 00:51:37,500 --> 00:51:39,333 - [Maria chuckles] - [Ebere] Is that so? 826 00:51:40,208 --> 00:51:41,250 How is my baby? 827 00:51:41,333 --> 00:51:43,791 - Oh, she's fine. She's upstairs. - [Ebere sighs] 828 00:51:43,875 --> 00:51:46,250 - I should bring her down so Maria-- - No, no, no, no 829 00:51:46,333 --> 00:51:49,750 Don't worry, Maria and I will go upstairs instead to see the baby. 830 00:51:51,083 --> 00:51:52,375 Um… 831 00:51:52,458 --> 00:51:55,208 - Let me tidy the kitchen. [chuckles] - [Maria] Okay. 832 00:51:58,625 --> 00:52:02,041 - Oh, my God! Your mom is adorable. - Oh, 833 00:52:02,125 --> 00:52:03,125 I love her. 834 00:52:03,208 --> 00:52:05,500 - She's so nice. [chuckles] - [in Pidgin] I see. 835 00:52:05,583 --> 00:52:07,166 [Ebere in Pidgin] Please. 836 00:52:07,250 --> 00:52:09,000 - [in English] I got you your kilishi. - [Ebere] It’s a lie! 837 00:52:09,083 --> 00:52:12,083 - Just the way you love it. [chuckles] - [Ebere] Oh my goodness. 838 00:52:13,666 --> 00:52:16,875 With enough pepper [laughing] 839 00:52:17,958 --> 00:52:18,833 [Maria] Oh my God! 840 00:52:19,375 --> 00:52:22,000 - [Maria] Ebere, she's too cute. - [Ebere] I know. 841 00:52:22,083 --> 00:52:23,666 I can’t get over it. 842 00:52:23,750 --> 00:52:26,166 What! My ovaries! 843 00:52:26,250 --> 00:52:27,375 Your ovaries? 844 00:52:27,958 --> 00:52:30,375 Don't worry, baby will soon fill it. 845 00:52:30,458 --> 00:52:31,750 - I want her. - Ahn-ahn! 846 00:52:31,833 --> 00:52:33,375 If is not her type, 847 00:52:33,458 --> 00:52:35,625 - I don’t want. - [Ebere in Pidgin] Please. 848 00:52:36,458 --> 00:52:37,916 When you are praying for babies, 849 00:52:38,000 --> 00:52:39,625 pray for the ones that sleep at night. 850 00:52:39,708 --> 00:52:42,250 That one, she can bring down the roof at night. 851 00:52:42,333 --> 00:52:43,666 - [Maria] I can imagine. - [Ebere] [hisses] 852 00:52:43,750 --> 00:52:45,625 [Maria] Oh, [chuckles] 853 00:52:46,208 --> 00:52:48,291 - [inPidgin] How are you? - [Maria] [in English] My dear! 854 00:52:48,375 --> 00:52:49,625 How is Ebuka? 855 00:52:55,708 --> 00:52:56,625 [sighs deeply] 856 00:52:57,125 --> 00:52:57,958 [in Igbo] What is it? 857 00:53:01,833 --> 00:53:03,333 - Ebere, - [Ebere] Mm? 858 00:53:04,208 --> 00:53:07,291 [in English] I think I have kept you in the dark for too long. 859 00:53:08,125 --> 00:53:09,333 Why? What happened? 860 00:53:13,833 --> 00:53:15,750 You remember when I told you he hit me? 861 00:53:16,583 --> 00:53:18,875 Yeah, that one time. 862 00:53:18,958 --> 00:53:21,208 But things changed after the incident. 863 00:53:23,250 --> 00:53:24,333 - It didn't. - [sad music playing] 864 00:53:26,083 --> 00:53:29,291 [sighs] I've lost count of the days he hit me. 865 00:53:30,208 --> 00:53:31,666 No! 866 00:53:31,750 --> 00:53:32,583 Ebere, 867 00:53:33,500 --> 00:53:34,833 Ebuka cheats, 868 00:53:35,625 --> 00:53:36,833 he drinks, 869 00:53:37,333 --> 00:53:38,500 he hits me, 870 00:53:39,333 --> 00:53:41,583 he clears my account at random. 871 00:53:42,458 --> 00:53:44,750 I had to set up secret accounts. 872 00:53:44,833 --> 00:53:48,125 - I am sorry - [Maria sighs] Ebere, 873 00:53:48,708 --> 00:53:50,916 Ebuka is a beast now. 874 00:53:52,000 --> 00:53:53,541 In fact, the reason I came here 875 00:53:53,625 --> 00:53:57,000 is to beg my parents to let me go. 876 00:53:57,833 --> 00:53:58,958 [sighs] 877 00:53:59,958 --> 00:54:00,916 ‪[clicks tongue] 878 00:54:01,000 --> 00:54:03,291 Are you sure you want to do that? 879 00:54:09,041 --> 00:54:10,291 [voice breaking] I'm tired. 880 00:54:11,458 --> 00:54:12,416 I am sorry. 881 00:54:12,500 --> 00:54:14,416 - I'm tired. - [Whispers] So sorry. 882 00:54:14,500 --> 00:54:16,916 - I'm going insane. - [Whispers] I am sorry 883 00:54:17,000 --> 00:54:18,500 I'm losing my mind. 884 00:54:20,500 --> 00:54:22,958 Some days he comes to his senses 885 00:54:23,708 --> 00:54:25,833 and tells me he will do better. 886 00:54:26,583 --> 00:54:29,291 And then, boom, he is off with a new girl. 887 00:54:30,333 --> 00:54:33,125 And starts behaving the same way. 888 00:54:33,208 --> 00:54:34,250 [Ebere mouthing] I am sorry. 889 00:54:34,333 --> 00:54:36,458 - I am tired. - Sorry. 890 00:54:37,708 --> 00:54:38,708 Ha! 891 00:54:40,583 --> 00:54:42,166 [sighs] 892 00:54:42,750 --> 00:54:43,583 I… 893 00:54:44,750 --> 00:54:47,750 I think we should pray about this. 894 00:54:47,833 --> 00:54:50,291 I mean, the guy you married, 895 00:54:50,375 --> 00:54:52,666 has to be in there, somewhere. 896 00:54:54,833 --> 00:54:56,583 [baby crying] 897 00:54:57,208 --> 00:55:01,416 I am so sorry, let me attend to her, okay? 898 00:55:15,833 --> 00:55:17,208 Mama. [chuckles] 899 00:55:17,708 --> 00:55:18,875 Thank you once again. 900 00:55:19,875 --> 00:55:22,458 I'm almost on my way, I'm just waiting for Ebere. 901 00:55:22,541 --> 00:55:24,500 - No problem at all. Hm? - Okay 902 00:55:24,583 --> 00:55:26,958 - No problem [chuckles] - Thank you ma. Thank you. 903 00:55:46,625 --> 00:55:47,833 [sighs] 904 00:55:49,458 --> 00:55:50,500 My dear, 905 00:55:53,250 --> 00:55:55,250 I am not a nosy person. 906 00:55:55,333 --> 00:55:56,708 Mm-mm. 907 00:55:57,958 --> 00:56:01,666 But I heard everything you told Ebele. 908 00:56:02,708 --> 00:56:03,708 [scoffs] 909 00:56:04,958 --> 00:56:10,375 Domestic violence is not something you think about, 910 00:56:10,458 --> 00:56:13,125 especially when your life is at stake. 911 00:56:13,750 --> 00:56:15,125 Hm? 912 00:56:15,208 --> 00:56:16,250 Look at you. 913 00:56:18,083 --> 00:56:19,458 You are young… 914 00:56:20,333 --> 00:56:23,458 and my God, you are beautiful. 915 00:56:24,083 --> 00:56:26,625 - [Maria sobs] - So, leave while you can. 916 00:56:27,250 --> 00:56:28,583 [Abigail ] Hm? 917 00:56:29,250 --> 00:56:33,000 Don’t let anybody dictate to you how to choose life, 918 00:56:33,083 --> 00:56:35,583 because, if it is snatched, 919 00:56:36,166 --> 00:56:41,250 believe me, everybody will move on well 920 00:56:41,958 --> 00:56:44,416 including your parents, unfortunately. 921 00:56:45,750 --> 00:56:47,375 - [in Igbo] Do you hear me? - [Maria sniffles] 922 00:56:47,458 --> 00:56:51,000 - [sobs] [in English] Okay. - [Abigail in Igbo] No. 923 00:56:51,083 --> 00:56:53,375 [in English] It's okay. 924 00:56:53,458 --> 00:56:56,083 - It's okay. - [Maria sobbing] 925 00:56:56,833 --> 00:56:58,375 - Listen, - [Maria sobbing] 926 00:56:58,458 --> 00:57:00,583 don't worry about anything. Mm? 927 00:57:01,083 --> 00:57:02,875 I’ll always be here for you. 928 00:57:02,958 --> 00:57:03,833 [in Igbo] Do you hear me? 929 00:57:04,333 --> 00:57:06,083 - [Maria] Yes ma. - Stop crying. Clean your eyes. 930 00:57:08,833 --> 00:57:12,208 - [Abigail] [in English] It’s okay. - [Maria sobbing] 931 00:57:28,250 --> 00:57:29,916 [chuckles] Ah-ah! 932 00:57:30,625 --> 00:57:33,125 My Mommy, what are you doing? 933 00:57:36,083 --> 00:57:37,000 Eh? 934 00:57:37,083 --> 00:57:38,375 [brush scrubbing] 935 00:57:41,458 --> 00:57:44,125 [in Igbo] No, leave it. [in English] Let me do it. 936 00:57:44,208 --> 00:57:46,375 - Let me hel-- - [yelling] I am not handicapped. Stop it. 937 00:57:48,375 --> 00:57:49,416 Ah-ah! 938 00:57:50,083 --> 00:57:51,625 I am only trying to help. 939 00:57:51,708 --> 00:57:53,500 [splutters] Why’re you sounding this way? 940 00:57:55,083 --> 00:57:57,083 You know what? Just, just stop. 941 00:57:58,333 --> 00:58:00,375 You think I didn't hear what you told Maria? 942 00:58:01,958 --> 00:58:02,833 What? 943 00:58:03,333 --> 00:58:05,416 [splutters] I don't understand you. 944 00:58:06,000 --> 00:58:08,208 You want to destroy her life, 945 00:58:09,208 --> 00:58:10,625 just like you destroyed mine. 946 00:58:11,875 --> 00:58:15,458 You think every woman just ups and leaves their home, 947 00:58:15,541 --> 00:58:18,083 - marriage and children? - Ebere. 948 00:58:19,958 --> 00:58:21,458 Why are you saying this? 949 00:58:22,458 --> 00:58:25,083 [feeding bottle clatters] 950 00:58:33,583 --> 00:58:34,708 You know what? 951 00:58:35,416 --> 00:58:36,458 Since you got here, 952 00:58:36,541 --> 00:58:38,958 we haven't addressed the big elephant in the room. 953 00:58:40,375 --> 00:58:43,208 You left me. Disappeared. 954 00:58:43,291 --> 00:58:44,916 Like, how dare you even do that? 955 00:58:45,000 --> 00:58:47,833 I left because your father was a monster. 956 00:58:48,333 --> 00:58:49,833 A big monster! 957 00:58:52,333 --> 00:58:54,333 It was my life 958 00:58:54,958 --> 00:58:56,166 or you. 959 00:58:56,833 --> 00:58:58,000 I chose my life. 960 00:59:00,833 --> 00:59:03,833 He beat me every day. 961 00:59:04,958 --> 00:59:07,000 Every single day. 962 00:59:07,083 --> 00:59:08,875 You think I didn't know that? 963 00:59:09,500 --> 00:59:10,500 Hm? 964 00:59:11,083 --> 00:59:12,625 So, fuck what?! 965 00:59:13,500 --> 00:59:14,333 [Ebere] Huh? 966 00:59:15,500 --> 00:59:17,333 He hit my step mom too 967 00:59:18,916 --> 00:59:20,708 and not one day 968 00:59:21,958 --> 00:59:24,166 did she pick a piece of cloth, 969 00:59:24,250 --> 00:59:25,208 to say she was leaving. 970 00:59:26,458 --> 00:59:28,291 She stayed with her three kids. 971 00:59:28,375 --> 00:59:29,916 Really? 972 00:59:30,000 --> 00:59:31,875 And you think she's better than me, right? 973 00:59:31,958 --> 00:59:33,625 Damn better then you will ever be! 974 00:59:35,083 --> 00:59:38,375 You are just a coward, who ran and never looked back. 975 00:59:38,458 --> 00:59:39,708 [slap] 976 00:59:44,708 --> 00:59:46,208 Do you think 977 00:59:47,000 --> 00:59:50,583 that if I had stayed and died in that marriage 978 00:59:51,083 --> 00:59:53,875 I will be here, helping you? 979 00:59:55,000 --> 00:59:57,541 Eh? So, where is she? 980 00:59:58,208 --> 01:00:01,875 Where is that courageous step mother of yours? 981 01:00:01,958 --> 01:00:04,041 Where is she? Why is she not here? 982 01:00:04,125 --> 01:00:06,458 Why is she not the one doing Omugwo? 983 01:00:06,541 --> 01:00:09,750 Is it not because she is confined to a wheelchair 984 01:00:09,833 --> 01:00:11,625 with a spinal injury 985 01:00:11,708 --> 01:00:15,083 inflicted on her by that your devil of a father? 986 01:00:17,750 --> 01:00:20,416 That would’ve been me, 987 01:00:21,833 --> 01:00:23,083 a vegetable. 988 01:00:24,333 --> 01:00:25,875 [gasps] 989 01:00:32,958 --> 01:00:35,500 So you who were wise to go. 990 01:00:37,958 --> 01:00:39,666 Why didn't you take me with you? 991 01:00:42,708 --> 01:00:44,458 You left me. 992 01:00:45,250 --> 01:00:48,750 You left me to grow up in a toxic home. 993 01:00:52,833 --> 01:00:55,458 I hate you so much. 994 01:01:04,458 --> 01:01:07,708 [Abigail gasping] 995 01:01:14,625 --> 01:01:17,958 [gasping] 996 01:01:22,500 --> 01:01:24,583 - [Ozo on the phone] Babe calm down. - I don't want her here. 997 01:01:25,208 --> 01:01:27,250 I don’t want her here. I want her to go. 998 01:01:27,333 --> 01:01:28,166 I hate her! 999 01:01:28,250 --> 01:01:29,083 - [Ozo] What happened? - I don’t like her. 1000 01:01:29,166 --> 01:01:30,750 - [Ozo] Calm down - I don’t want her to stay here. 1001 01:01:30,833 --> 01:01:31,875 - [Ozo] Can you just calm down - [panting] 1002 01:01:31,958 --> 01:01:33,750 - [Ozo] and let me know what the issues-- - Can you please call your sister? 1003 01:01:33,833 --> 01:01:35,375 I don't want… I don’t want her here 1004 01:01:36,458 --> 01:01:37,583 [Ozo] Okay 1005 01:01:38,708 --> 01:01:40,791 Okay, it's alright just calm down alright? 1006 01:01:40,875 --> 01:01:43,208 I'll call my sister and um… 1007 01:01:44,458 --> 01:01:47,250 I would explain to her so she can shorten the trip. 1008 01:01:47,333 --> 01:01:48,458 Alright? 1009 01:01:48,541 --> 01:01:49,625 Okay. 1010 01:01:49,708 --> 01:01:51,083 [Ozo] But, just calm down. Stop crying. 1011 01:01:51,958 --> 01:01:53,625 Stop crying. Just relax okay? 1012 01:01:53,708 --> 01:01:54,958 [Ebere gasping] 1013 01:01:57,083 --> 01:01:58,583 [Ozo] It's okay. 1014 01:01:59,083 --> 01:02:01,125 ‪[crickets chirping] 1015 01:02:07,958 --> 01:02:09,458 [Abigail sniffles] 1016 01:02:19,666 --> 01:02:21,125 [belt cracks] 1017 01:02:21,208 --> 01:02:23,375 [young Abigail] I promise I won’t do this again. 1018 01:02:23,458 --> 01:02:24,541 [belt cracks] 1019 01:02:24,625 --> 01:02:27,500 [young Abigail] Please! [wails] 1020 01:02:28,000 --> 01:02:31,458 [young Abigail] No! Chief! [wailing] 1021 01:02:31,541 --> 01:02:36,708 - [belt lashes] - [young Abigail gasping, wailing] 1022 01:02:37,833 --> 01:02:40,541 - [belt lash continues] - [young Abigail wailing] 1023 01:02:46,458 --> 01:02:49,208 [Ebere gasping] 1024 01:02:56,583 --> 01:02:59,000 - [baby crying] - [Ebere panting] 1025 01:03:06,333 --> 01:03:08,458 [baby continues crying] 1026 01:03:09,708 --> 01:03:11,416 [hasty footsteps approaching] 1027 01:03:15,083 --> 01:03:16,250 [Abigail exhales] 1028 01:03:27,666 --> 01:03:28,750 [baby coos] 1029 01:03:28,833 --> 01:03:30,583 The baby needs to be fed. 1030 01:03:36,250 --> 01:03:38,500 Why did you stop visiting me in school? 1031 01:03:49,291 --> 01:03:50,125 ‪[Abigail exhales] 1032 01:04:00,083 --> 01:04:03,708 Your father never allowed me to do any kind of work. 1033 01:04:06,583 --> 01:04:08,625 I ate straight from his palms, 1034 01:04:09,333 --> 01:04:10,250 ‪[scoffs] 1035 01:04:10,333 --> 01:04:11,958 when he's in a good mood though. 1036 01:04:17,208 --> 01:04:18,625 When I left him, 1037 01:04:20,333 --> 01:04:21,458 I left with nothing. 1038 01:04:24,333 --> 01:04:27,208 I couldn't even fend for myself. 1039 01:04:29,708 --> 01:04:33,083 I was squatting with one family member or the other, 1040 01:04:34,750 --> 01:04:37,208 one friend or the other, 1041 01:04:39,791 --> 01:04:41,500 until I got tired 1042 01:04:42,333 --> 01:04:44,458 and went back to the village to farm. 1043 01:04:48,333 --> 01:04:50,208 When I gathered enough money, 1044 01:04:51,583 --> 01:04:52,708 I came back, 1045 01:04:54,125 --> 01:04:56,083 and I took a nanny job. 1046 01:04:58,958 --> 01:05:00,458 Then I came for you. 1047 01:05:01,500 --> 01:05:02,333 ‪[Abigail sniffs] 1048 01:05:04,458 --> 01:05:08,500 But your father threatened me from the gate. 1049 01:05:10,541 --> 01:05:13,375 And warned me never to come close. 1050 01:05:16,000 --> 01:05:17,041 ‪Hmm. 1051 01:05:17,708 --> 01:05:19,625 At one point, 1052 01:05:22,875 --> 01:05:25,083 he locked me up for trespassing, 1053 01:05:27,958 --> 01:05:31,791 and all my pleas and cries to the police 1054 01:05:31,875 --> 01:05:33,500 fell on deaf ears. 1055 01:05:39,916 --> 01:05:44,208 Then I heard you were out of state in university. 1056 01:05:47,708 --> 01:05:49,333 And I hoped, 1057 01:05:51,208 --> 01:05:53,625 I hoped you will look for me. 1058 01:05:55,375 --> 01:05:57,333 Where would I have started from? 1059 01:05:57,416 --> 01:05:58,958 You had my number. 1060 01:06:00,708 --> 01:06:03,708 You have always had my number. 1061 01:06:07,125 --> 01:06:09,583 [panting] The question is, 1062 01:06:13,208 --> 01:06:16,250 did you even want to find me? 1063 01:06:19,125 --> 01:06:19,958 ‪[Abigail inhales heavily] 1064 01:06:20,500 --> 01:06:21,541 [Abigail splutters] Did… 1065 01:06:24,583 --> 01:06:25,833 [gasps] 1066 01:06:31,250 --> 01:06:34,708 - [baby cries], - [Ebere sniffles] 1067 01:06:38,708 --> 01:06:39,958 [gasps] 1068 01:06:51,083 --> 01:06:52,166 [Maria clears throat] 1069 01:06:52,250 --> 01:06:53,333 [mouthing words] Hi, 1070 01:06:55,625 --> 01:06:59,125 [both chuckling] Hi. 1071 01:07:00,291 --> 01:07:04,000 - For the baby. - [Ebere] Oh! Ah! 1072 01:07:04,083 --> 01:07:04,958 Godmother! 1073 01:07:05,500 --> 01:07:06,875 You really want to spoil my baby. 1074 01:07:06,958 --> 01:07:08,125 Yeah, yes. 1075 01:07:08,750 --> 01:07:12,041 It's only rich aunt vibe that she will be getting from me. 1076 01:07:12,125 --> 01:07:13,000 Just you know. 1077 01:07:13,083 --> 01:07:15,625 - Thank you. - [Maria] You are welcome. 1078 01:07:15,708 --> 01:07:17,083 - Oh, dear, - [Maria] So, 1079 01:07:17,708 --> 01:07:18,916 are you okay? 1080 01:07:19,000 --> 01:07:20,291 What? Yeah. 1081 01:07:21,000 --> 01:07:22,708 [hisses] it's just work. 1082 01:07:23,750 --> 01:07:25,000 My company people, 1083 01:07:26,208 --> 01:07:29,791 they do not understand the meaning of maternity leave. 1084 01:07:31,458 --> 01:07:33,250 Yeah, but 1085 01:07:33,750 --> 01:07:35,541 that's not what I'm asking. 1086 01:07:35,625 --> 01:07:36,791 [Ebere] Okay. 1087 01:07:36,875 --> 01:07:38,333 Are you okay? 1088 01:07:43,708 --> 01:07:44,875 [Ebere exhales] 1089 01:07:47,333 --> 01:07:48,958 I try. 1090 01:07:53,250 --> 01:07:55,708 I try to move away from the past. 1091 01:07:57,083 --> 01:07:58,083 The hurt. 1092 01:08:02,125 --> 01:08:04,125 But, she's clearly under my roof, 1093 01:08:04,833 --> 01:08:08,125 breathing the same oxygen, holding my child, 1094 01:08:08,208 --> 01:08:10,250 who clearly loves her absolutely. 1095 01:08:10,333 --> 01:08:11,458 [Maria chuckles] 1096 01:08:12,458 --> 01:08:13,708 She is lovable. 1097 01:08:15,666 --> 01:08:16,750 You know, I… 1098 01:08:17,583 --> 01:08:21,625 I just can't seem to forgive her 1099 01:08:21,708 --> 01:08:24,958 for leaving me at my most crucial formative years. 1100 01:08:25,458 --> 01:08:26,458 I can't. 1101 01:08:27,375 --> 01:08:28,375 You know, 1102 01:08:28,458 --> 01:08:32,416 it's funny how you hate her and blame her 1103 01:08:32,500 --> 01:08:35,000 and forget the real monster here. 1104 01:08:37,125 --> 01:08:38,000 Who? 1105 01:08:38,083 --> 01:08:39,958 Your dad, Ebere. 1106 01:08:40,625 --> 01:08:44,250 He created the environment for what happened to happen. 1107 01:08:44,833 --> 01:08:46,708 And I don't see you hating him. 1108 01:08:47,750 --> 01:08:49,791 Infact, I see that you love him. 1109 01:08:51,333 --> 01:08:53,791 Why don't you think your mom deserves the same love too? 1110 01:08:53,875 --> 01:08:56,708 It was her decision to make. 1111 01:08:56,791 --> 01:08:59,750 - She left me when I was-- - I'm pregnant. 1112 01:09:07,125 --> 01:09:10,625 [Ebere] Oh, you don't look too happy about that. 1113 01:09:13,625 --> 01:09:16,875 Yes. Yes, Ebere because 1114 01:09:17,458 --> 01:09:19,750 I am not going back to my husband. 1115 01:09:19,833 --> 01:09:21,375 Oh Maria. 1116 01:09:22,375 --> 01:09:23,375 ‪[Maria panting] 1117 01:09:24,333 --> 01:09:28,916 I can just imagine my own hating me for the same decision. 1118 01:09:29,000 --> 01:09:30,875 Don’t say that. Please don't. 1119 01:09:34,583 --> 01:09:36,416 You know what? [sniffles] 1120 01:09:38,333 --> 01:09:39,708 I'll always be here. 1121 01:09:40,250 --> 01:09:41,875 Okay? 1122 01:09:41,958 --> 01:09:44,208 And I promise, I'll support you 1123 01:09:44,833 --> 01:09:47,791 in what ever decision you decide to take. 1124 01:09:48,458 --> 01:09:49,583 Okay? 1125 01:09:54,041 --> 01:10:00,500 [inhales] Now, I want you to see why your mother did what she did. 1126 01:10:02,458 --> 01:10:04,000 Support her. 1127 01:10:04,833 --> 01:10:09,291 Show her the love she has missed all these years, not having you. 1128 01:10:28,583 --> 01:10:30,583 [Maria] Mommy, I'll be leaving. 1129 01:10:32,333 --> 01:10:33,666 Ah-ah! 1130 01:10:33,750 --> 01:10:34,791 You are going? 1131 01:10:34,875 --> 01:10:36,416 - Yes, Mommy. - [in Igbo] No, not like that. 1132 01:10:36,500 --> 01:10:38,166 [Abigail] [in English] I am making lunch. 1133 01:10:38,250 --> 01:10:40,625 - Eh? - Don't worry. 1134 01:10:40,708 --> 01:10:44,583 My mom wants to take me to see someone so I have to be back in time. 1135 01:10:45,583 --> 01:10:46,666 Ah? 1136 01:10:46,750 --> 01:10:48,458 [Maria] Yes. 1137 01:10:48,541 --> 01:10:49,500 Okay. 1138 01:10:50,250 --> 01:10:51,708 Em, 1139 01:10:51,791 --> 01:10:53,791 wait. 1140 01:10:56,583 --> 01:10:57,875 What of, em… 1141 01:10:57,958 --> 01:11:00,083 what we discussed the other day? 1142 01:11:06,125 --> 01:11:08,291 ‪[Maria exhales] 1143 01:11:11,500 --> 01:11:12,333 Em, 1144 01:11:14,958 --> 01:11:16,708 I have decided to leave him. 1145 01:11:19,083 --> 01:11:21,375 I'm pregnant, but 1146 01:11:21,458 --> 01:11:23,875 I hope this is what needs to be done. 1147 01:11:33,500 --> 01:11:34,333 Listen… 1148 01:11:37,333 --> 01:11:38,208 in the beginning, 1149 01:11:39,458 --> 01:11:41,083 it might seem tough. 1150 01:11:43,833 --> 01:11:44,833 But trust me, 1151 01:11:46,875 --> 01:11:48,875 it gets better with time. 1152 01:11:50,333 --> 01:11:52,625 And the right kind of support. 1153 01:11:54,958 --> 01:11:56,625 You have people 1154 01:11:57,250 --> 01:11:59,375 who are solidly behind you, 1155 01:12:00,208 --> 01:12:01,875 and rooting for you. 1156 01:12:04,083 --> 01:12:04,958 Don’t worry. 1157 01:12:05,583 --> 01:12:06,875 You'll be fine. 1158 01:12:06,958 --> 01:12:08,208 I'm sure of that. 1159 01:12:09,000 --> 01:12:10,500 Hm? [chuckles] 1160 01:12:10,583 --> 01:12:13,500 - Thank you so much, ma. You are an angel. - [Abigail] Aw. 1161 01:12:13,583 --> 01:12:15,291 - [Maria] Thank you. - [Abigail] It’s okay. 1162 01:12:16,750 --> 01:12:18,750 - [in Igbo] Safe journey. - [Maria] [in English] Alright. 1163 01:12:18,833 --> 01:12:20,458 - Take care. - [Abigail] Okay. 1164 01:12:26,125 --> 01:12:27,750 - [Maria] Mommy, - [Abigail] Hm? 1165 01:12:27,833 --> 01:12:28,875 please, 1166 01:12:29,458 --> 01:12:32,375 give Ebere some more time to come around. 1167 01:12:33,458 --> 01:12:35,458 She's my friend. I know she will. 1168 01:12:39,083 --> 01:12:41,375 - Thank you. - [Maria] Okay. 1169 01:12:41,458 --> 01:12:43,708 - Go well - [Maria] Alright Bye. 1170 01:12:56,333 --> 01:12:57,208 [baby coos] 1171 01:12:58,458 --> 01:12:59,291 ‪[Ebere tuts] 1172 01:13:10,583 --> 01:13:12,500 [Abigail in Igbo] [sighs] Ebele, my child. 1173 01:13:14,083 --> 01:13:15,750 [in English] Please, do you have a minute? 1174 01:13:17,291 --> 01:13:18,125 Okay? 1175 01:13:19,833 --> 01:13:22,458 [in Igbo] Don't be angry. Mm? [in English] Don't be angry. 1176 01:13:23,125 --> 01:13:25,333 I need some money to buy drugs. 1177 01:13:27,833 --> 01:13:29,125 How much? 1178 01:13:30,208 --> 01:13:31,541 11,000 Naira 1179 01:13:34,750 --> 01:13:35,666 ‪[baby coos] 1180 01:13:35,750 --> 01:13:37,416 Okay. 1181 01:13:37,500 --> 01:13:39,250 [in Igbo] Thank you so much. Thank you. 1182 01:13:40,333 --> 01:13:41,708 [Ebere] [in English] Em, sorry. 1183 01:13:42,250 --> 01:13:44,000 What are the drugs for? 1184 01:13:44,083 --> 01:13:46,833 [in Igbo ] [sighs] My child, arthritis. 1185 01:13:48,208 --> 01:13:50,791 - [in English] Arthritis? - [sighs] 1186 01:13:51,458 --> 01:13:52,708 Arthritis in what parts? 1187 01:13:52,791 --> 01:13:54,791 My joints. 1188 01:13:56,583 --> 01:13:58,500 So, why didn't you tell me? 1189 01:13:59,583 --> 01:14:02,125 And how have you been managing with that and baby? 1190 01:14:05,083 --> 01:14:08,208 I usually take my drugs and they ease the pain. 1191 01:14:09,250 --> 01:14:11,041 But my drugs finished a week ago 1192 01:14:11,125 --> 01:14:13,125 and I am beginning to feel the pain again. 1193 01:14:13,708 --> 01:14:15,750 Oh, my goodness. Mommy, no. 1194 01:14:15,833 --> 01:14:17,333 You should have told me that before now. 1195 01:14:17,916 --> 01:14:20,500 [in Igbo] That’s true. [hisses] 1196 01:14:21,458 --> 01:14:22,375 [in English] Get dressed, 1197 01:14:22,875 --> 01:14:24,083 I'll take you to the pharmacy. 1198 01:14:24,708 --> 01:14:26,958 My Mommy, don’t worry, 1199 01:14:27,041 --> 01:14:30,666 I will take keke to the nearest pharmacy and get the drugs myself. 1200 01:14:30,750 --> 01:14:33,791 No, I insist. Go get dressed. 1201 01:14:35,166 --> 01:14:36,416 [baby crying] 1202 01:14:36,500 --> 01:14:37,333 Thank you. 1203 01:14:37,833 --> 01:14:38,875 [in Igbo] Oh, my child. 1204 01:14:39,458 --> 01:14:42,750 - Let me carry baby, since she's crying. - No. 1205 01:14:42,833 --> 01:14:46,000 You go get dressed and meet me in the car. I will get her. 1206 01:14:46,750 --> 01:14:47,833 [in Igbo] Thank you. 1207 01:14:47,916 --> 01:14:49,458 [in English] Thank you very much. 1208 01:14:52,708 --> 01:14:54,333 [baby crying] 1209 01:14:56,833 --> 01:14:58,125 ‪[Ebere] Shh! 1210 01:14:58,208 --> 01:14:59,583 [Ebere] Hey, little one. 1211 01:15:19,333 --> 01:15:20,375 [Ebere] Hello. 1212 01:15:21,458 --> 01:15:22,583 Yeah. Hi, Doctor. 1213 01:15:23,458 --> 01:15:25,208 I hope I'm not calling at the wrong time? 1214 01:15:26,833 --> 01:15:28,750 [phone ringing] 1215 01:15:33,458 --> 01:15:34,333 Hey, babe. 1216 01:15:35,375 --> 01:15:36,458 [Ozo on the phone] Hey, baby 1217 01:15:36,541 --> 01:15:38,208 [both chuckle] 1218 01:15:38,833 --> 01:15:40,000 [Ozo] You sound good. 1219 01:15:40,083 --> 01:15:41,250 Yes, I am. 1220 01:15:41,958 --> 01:15:43,833 I guess today wasn't that bad. 1221 01:15:45,583 --> 01:15:46,750 ‪[Ozo] Mmm? 1222 01:15:46,833 --> 01:15:49,625 - I am really happy to hear this. - [Ebere chuckles] 1223 01:15:50,625 --> 01:15:52,625 - Em, so, babe, - Mm-hmm? 1224 01:15:53,458 --> 01:15:56,708 [Ozo] My sister said she will be available to come soon. 1225 01:15:57,458 --> 01:15:59,208 Oh, [sighs] that, 1226 01:16:00,083 --> 01:16:03,875 um, babe, I don't think there'll be any need for that anymore. 1227 01:16:03,958 --> 01:16:04,833 It's fine. 1228 01:16:05,458 --> 01:16:07,833 I mean, you said I should get to know my mom so… 1229 01:16:09,208 --> 01:16:12,708 In fact, just realized that she hasn't been feeling too well. 1230 01:16:13,708 --> 01:16:15,250 - [Ozo] Really? - Yeah. 1231 01:16:15,333 --> 01:16:16,250 What's wrong? 1232 01:16:17,833 --> 01:16:20,541 She has joint arthritis. 1233 01:16:20,625 --> 01:16:23,583 I umm… I took her to the pharmacy though but 1234 01:16:23,666 --> 01:16:26,250 on my own, I've also been reading some treatment. 1235 01:16:26,333 --> 01:16:27,458 You know that. 1236 01:16:28,250 --> 01:16:30,291 I don't think she's really that bad, 1237 01:16:30,375 --> 01:16:31,875 now that I'm getting to know her, 1238 01:16:33,083 --> 01:16:35,708 I think I just might need to be a little more patient. 1239 01:16:37,208 --> 01:16:38,958 - [Ozo] That's very good, babe. - [chuckles slightly] 1240 01:16:39,041 --> 01:16:41,375 This is really good to hear. 1241 01:16:41,458 --> 01:16:43,625 And I am really proud of you, babe. 1242 01:16:43,708 --> 01:16:45,083 Thank you [chuckles] 1243 01:16:46,625 --> 01:16:49,250 Thank you. So, what's up? How’s it going over there? 1244 01:16:50,333 --> 01:16:51,500 [Ozo] It's going pretty well. 1245 01:16:51,583 --> 01:16:54,250 - Oh, really - [Ozo] I like the energy here. 1246 01:16:54,333 --> 01:16:56,375 Wow, nice. 1247 01:17:01,375 --> 01:17:03,500 [praying in Igbo] We fly to thy patronage 1248 01:17:03,583 --> 01:17:04,958 Oh holy Mother of God, 1249 01:17:05,750 --> 01:17:09,375 despise not our petitions in our necessities, 1250 01:17:09,458 --> 01:17:12,166 but deliver us always from all dangers, 1251 01:17:12,250 --> 01:17:15,416 Oh glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. 1252 01:17:16,125 --> 01:17:19,666 In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit-- 1253 01:17:19,750 --> 01:17:20,625 [knock on door] 1254 01:17:21,375 --> 01:17:22,500 [in English] Come in. 1255 01:17:23,583 --> 01:17:24,791 [Ebere] Good morning, Mom. 1256 01:17:24,875 --> 01:17:25,916 Ah, 1257 01:17:26,000 --> 01:17:27,625 My child, good morning. 1258 01:17:27,708 --> 01:17:30,041 - [in Igbo] Good morning. - [in English] Yes. 1259 01:17:30,125 --> 01:17:31,291 So, I have news. 1260 01:17:32,208 --> 01:17:34,541 Eh, what is the news? 1261 01:17:34,625 --> 01:17:36,166 There's a corrective surgery, 1262 01:17:36,250 --> 01:17:38,583 that can be carried out for your joint arthritis. 1263 01:17:39,333 --> 01:17:40,958 It's called arthroplasty. 1264 01:17:41,458 --> 01:17:45,166 And the doctor says it can be performed here without having us travel. 1265 01:17:45,958 --> 01:17:47,250 [sighs] 1266 01:17:47,333 --> 01:17:51,416 - But that would be expensive. - [chuckles] It doesn't matter. 1267 01:17:51,500 --> 01:17:54,916 So long as it's corrected and you stop feeling the pains. 1268 01:17:55,833 --> 01:17:58,125 I don't know, my child. 1269 01:17:58,208 --> 01:18:00,500 - I honestly don't know. - [Ebere] Mm-mm, Mom, 1270 01:18:00,583 --> 01:18:01,666 it's a done deal. 1271 01:18:01,750 --> 01:18:03,541 We just have to wait for Ozo. 1272 01:18:03,625 --> 01:18:06,250 When he returns, we proceed with the surgery. 1273 01:18:06,333 --> 01:18:08,791 - Huh? - [sighs deeply] 1274 01:18:11,250 --> 01:18:12,541 [in Igbo] My child, 1275 01:18:15,875 --> 01:18:18,083 - God bless you. - Amen. 1276 01:18:18,166 --> 01:18:19,875 [in Igbo] God bless you. 1277 01:18:21,583 --> 01:18:24,500 [in English] You and your husband 1278 01:18:24,583 --> 01:18:28,166 - will be happy forever. - Amen. 1279 01:18:28,250 --> 01:18:31,000 Resources to take care of your child 1280 01:18:31,708 --> 01:18:35,500 will be readily available to you at all times. 1281 01:18:35,583 --> 01:18:39,000 - Amen. Amen - You will never lack. 1282 01:18:39,083 --> 01:18:40,708 [in Igbo] You won’t lack anything, my child. Thank you. 1283 01:18:41,208 --> 01:18:42,375 [in English] Thank you, Mommy. 1284 01:18:42,458 --> 01:18:44,000 Thank you, mommy. 1285 01:18:45,000 --> 01:18:47,041 ‪[Ebere and Abigail sigh] 1286 01:18:50,375 --> 01:18:51,583 Em, Mom, 1287 01:18:52,208 --> 01:18:54,458 why do you always repeat the same clothes? 1288 01:18:56,708 --> 01:18:58,875 [huffs] It is what I have, 1289 01:19:00,000 --> 01:19:01,958 and as long as it is clean, 1290 01:19:02,041 --> 01:19:03,708 I will wear it. 1291 01:19:04,458 --> 01:19:07,000 Don't bother yourself. That one is not a problem. 1292 01:19:07,083 --> 01:19:08,541 Okay? 1293 01:19:13,333 --> 01:19:14,250 Good morning 1294 01:19:14,333 --> 01:19:15,750 - [Ebere] Good morning. - I am from Fieldphase logistics. 1295 01:19:15,833 --> 01:19:16,875 These are your packages. 1296 01:19:17,916 --> 01:19:18,791 Do call us next time. 1297 01:19:18,875 --> 01:19:20,125 - [Ebere] Sure. - Have a nice day. 1298 01:19:21,916 --> 01:19:25,375 - [in Igbo] ♪ Who will I call my mother ♪ - [Abigail yelling excitedly] 1299 01:19:26,833 --> 01:19:31,625 [in Pidgin] ♪ Mama carried me for nine months yeah ♪ 1300 01:19:31,708 --> 01:19:36,375 ♪ Mama nurtured me since child birth yeah ♪ 1301 01:19:36,458 --> 01:19:41,000 [in Igbo] ♪ I will only do good things for you oh ♪ 1302 01:19:41,083 --> 01:19:46,041 ♪ I will use good things To say thank you. Thank you ♪ 1303 01:19:46,125 --> 01:19:51,000 ♪ Mama, good things are What I will do for you ♪ 1304 01:19:51,083 --> 01:19:53,250 - ♪ Mama ♪ - [both laugh] 1305 01:19:53,333 --> 01:19:55,958 ♪ I will only do good things for you oh ♪ 1306 01:19:56,041 --> 01:20:00,541 ♪ I will only do good things for you oh ♪ 1307 01:20:00,625 --> 01:20:03,791 ♪ Mama ♪ 1308 01:20:03,875 --> 01:20:09,541 ♪ It shall be well with you ♪ 1309 01:20:09,625 --> 01:20:13,541 ♪ Mama ♪ 1310 01:20:13,625 --> 01:20:18,708 ♪ It shall be well with you ♪ 1311 01:20:18,791 --> 01:20:23,250 ♪ Mama ♪ 1312 01:20:24,750 --> 01:20:31,625 - ♪ Mama I cherish you for life ♪ - [both giggling] 1313 01:20:34,125 --> 01:20:40,875 ♪ Because you carried my matter In your head for life ♪ 1314 01:20:43,583 --> 01:20:47,875 ♪ I will only do good things for you oh ♪ 1315 01:20:47,958 --> 01:20:50,750 ♪ Oh mama mama ♪ 1316 01:20:50,833 --> 01:20:53,375 ♪ I am saying thank you ♪ 1317 01:20:53,458 --> 01:20:58,000 ♪ Mama, good things are what I will do for you ♪ 1318 01:20:58,083 --> 01:21:00,291 ♪ Mama ♪ 1319 01:21:00,375 --> 01:21:03,125 ♪ I will only do good things for you oh ♪ 1320 01:21:03,208 --> 01:21:07,791 ♪ Mama, I will only do Good things for you oh ♪ 1321 01:21:07,875 --> 01:21:09,625 ♪ Mama ♪ 1322 01:21:11,375 --> 01:21:12,541 [music fades] 1323 01:21:12,625 --> 01:21:16,375 [Abigail] You know, this baby reminds me so much of you. 1324 01:21:16,458 --> 01:21:17,875 - [Ebere] Are you serious? - Yes. 1325 01:21:18,500 --> 01:21:20,500 No matter how many shots you took, 1326 01:21:21,125 --> 01:21:22,500 you never cried. [chuckles] 1327 01:21:22,583 --> 01:21:24,833 - It’s a lie. - I'm telling you, you were such 1328 01:21:25,583 --> 01:21:26,916 a strong baby. 1329 01:21:27,000 --> 01:21:28,791 You know, I was shocked 1330 01:21:29,333 --> 01:21:31,125 that she didn't even cry like the other babies 1331 01:21:31,208 --> 01:21:32,625 that were immunized, mommy. 1332 01:21:34,333 --> 01:21:36,583 But, but did you notice that woman? 1333 01:21:37,208 --> 01:21:38,500 That woman that was crying 1334 01:21:38,583 --> 01:21:40,541 more than her baby that got the shot 1335 01:21:40,625 --> 01:21:43,041 - [spluttering] what happened to her? - [Ebere laughing] 1336 01:21:43,125 --> 01:21:44,583 I did not understand it. 1337 01:21:45,583 --> 01:21:47,666 I thought I was the only person that noticed it. 1338 01:21:47,750 --> 01:21:51,333 - No, I did. - that woman was so ridiculous. 1339 01:21:54,125 --> 01:21:59,041 - [phone ringing] - [Abigail laughing] 1340 01:22:00,708 --> 01:22:02,583 ‪Let's see. 1341 01:22:04,208 --> 01:22:06,083 - Excuse me. - [chuckles] 1342 01:22:06,875 --> 01:22:08,166 Hey, baby. 1343 01:22:08,958 --> 01:22:10,291 [chuckles] 1344 01:22:10,375 --> 01:22:11,500 - Yes. - [gate squeaks] 1345 01:22:28,250 --> 01:22:31,875 [Abigail] Hey, my fine son-in-law. 1346 01:22:32,750 --> 01:22:33,916 [laugh] 1347 01:22:34,000 --> 01:22:35,500 Oh, 1348 01:22:35,583 --> 01:22:39,166 [in Igbo] Oh, my child, this is the sort of thing I like. 1349 01:22:39,250 --> 01:22:41,333 Oh, my child. 1350 01:22:42,000 --> 01:22:44,666 - [Ebere and Ozo kissing] - [Abigail chuckling] 1351 01:22:45,583 --> 01:22:47,416 - [Ozo] My in-law. - [Abigail] My dear, 1352 01:22:47,500 --> 01:22:49,333 - I hope you went well - Yes I went so well 1353 01:22:49,875 --> 01:22:52,500 - [in English] Where is my princess? - She is sleeping. 1354 01:22:52,583 --> 01:22:54,625 - You know afternoon is her nap time, - Eh? 1355 01:22:54,708 --> 01:22:55,791 because in the night 1356 01:22:55,875 --> 01:22:57,291 - she is always awake. - Eh? 1357 01:22:57,375 --> 01:22:59,250 [in Igbo] She keeps her eyes open like a fish, 1358 01:22:59,333 --> 01:23:01,333 - and she won’t sleep. - [Ozo and Ebere laughing] 1359 01:23:02,000 --> 01:23:04,875 - That’s because she is missing me. - [Ebere chuckles] I pray. 1360 01:23:04,958 --> 01:23:06,750 - [Abigail] Maybe. - [Ozo in Igbo] That’s true. 1361 01:23:06,833 --> 01:23:08,375 [Ozo and Ebere talking indistinctly] 1362 01:23:09,708 --> 01:23:11,375 [Abigail in Igbo] Let’s go inside-- 1363 01:23:12,625 --> 01:23:15,291 - [chuckles] Take it easy. - [Ozo and Ebere kissing] 1364 01:23:15,375 --> 01:23:17,750 My son, take it easy before you tear my daughter’s lips with your kiss. 1365 01:23:17,833 --> 01:23:18,833 [in English] [chuckles] Let’s go. 1366 01:23:19,625 --> 01:23:21,375 [Abigail in Igbo] It’s okay. 1367 01:23:21,458 --> 01:23:22,541 [Abigail] The kiss is enough. 1368 01:23:22,625 --> 01:23:23,750 [all laughing] 1369 01:23:30,041 --> 01:23:31,458 Babe. 1370 01:23:32,333 --> 01:23:33,541 Baby. 1371 01:23:34,583 --> 01:23:36,166 Where have you been? 1372 01:23:36,250 --> 01:23:37,500 I've been with Mom [chuckling] 1373 01:23:38,333 --> 01:23:39,708 Oh, my goodness, 1374 01:23:39,791 --> 01:23:42,875 that woman has gist that can keep you glued for days! 1375 01:23:43,458 --> 01:23:45,333 [chuckles] That's good. 1376 01:23:46,125 --> 01:23:48,833 You know, I am happy that you two are 1377 01:23:49,458 --> 01:23:51,916 - getting along. You know? - [Ebere] Mm-hmm. 1378 01:23:52,500 --> 01:23:54,750 - I like… - [Ebere chuckles] 1379 01:23:54,833 --> 01:23:57,583 that you have given her a second chance. 1380 01:23:58,083 --> 01:24:00,500 Well, I don't think she's that bad, 1381 01:24:01,125 --> 01:24:04,708 but when it comes to her traditional ways, oh my goodness. 1382 01:24:05,250 --> 01:24:06,875 I think we will find our way around it. 1383 01:24:08,208 --> 01:24:09,250 That's good to hear. 1384 01:24:09,875 --> 01:24:12,250 - I'm so happy about that. - Mm-hmm. 1385 01:24:12,333 --> 01:24:13,375 Well, 1386 01:24:14,250 --> 01:24:15,458 now that em… 1387 01:24:16,750 --> 01:24:19,250 - mommy is happy, - [chuckles] 1388 01:24:19,333 --> 01:24:20,333 What is wrong with this one? 1389 01:24:21,208 --> 01:24:22,750 …and you are happy, 1390 01:24:22,833 --> 01:24:24,666 [chuckling] 1391 01:24:24,750 --> 01:24:26,750 well, I was hoping that em… 1392 01:24:27,583 --> 01:24:28,958 you give daddy some sugar. 1393 01:24:30,083 --> 01:24:32,583 Which sugar? Please, I have not healed, leave me. 1394 01:24:32,666 --> 01:24:34,083 - You haven’t healed? - Mm. 1395 01:24:35,083 --> 01:24:38,375 - Let me check. - [chuckling] Check what? 1396 01:24:41,000 --> 01:24:42,375 [kisses] 1397 01:24:51,875 --> 01:24:53,250 [Ebere] Mommy! [gasping] 1398 01:24:53,333 --> 01:24:54,500 - Mommy! - [Abigai in Igbo] Who is shouting? 1399 01:24:54,583 --> 01:24:56,000 [Abigail] What is it? 1400 01:24:56,083 --> 01:24:58,416 - [in English] What is it? - I don’t know what is wrong with baby. 1401 01:24:58,500 --> 01:25:00,625 I don’t know… Why is she acting funny? 1402 01:25:00,708 --> 01:25:01,916 - What happened to her? - [Ebere panting] 1403 01:25:04,333 --> 01:25:05,875 [baby crying] 1404 01:25:05,958 --> 01:25:09,416 You know babies at this stage, their stomach is small. 1405 01:25:09,500 --> 01:25:12,833 So, when they want to digest food, it is always painful, 1406 01:25:12,916 --> 01:25:14,708 and very discomforting for them. 1407 01:25:15,250 --> 01:25:17,750 [spluttering] What do we… Is it colic? 1408 01:25:17,833 --> 01:25:18,916 [in Igbo] 'Co' what? 1409 01:25:19,000 --> 01:25:24,125 [spluttering] [in English] Please let's just take her to the hospital, please. 1410 01:25:24,208 --> 01:25:25,541 - There is no need for that. - [baby coos] 1411 01:25:25,625 --> 01:25:28,041 Just give her a little palm oil to drink and she will be fine. 1412 01:25:28,125 --> 01:25:29,750 - Palm… - [baby coos] 1413 01:25:29,833 --> 01:25:31,916 Mommy please, I don’t think it is wise to give my baby 1414 01:25:32,000 --> 01:25:33,625 - palm oil to drink. - Leave that thing! 1415 01:25:34,458 --> 01:25:37,083 There's nothing wrong with it. Ah-ah, it is natural. 1416 01:25:37,625 --> 01:25:40,208 Palm oil is a universal medicine. [in Igbo] don’t you know? 1417 01:25:41,000 --> 01:25:42,375 [in English] See, I don't know about that, 1418 01:25:42,458 --> 01:25:45,083 but please let me get my car key so we can take her to the hospital. 1419 01:25:45,166 --> 01:25:47,125 Please, help me pack a bag. [baby coos] 1420 01:25:47,208 --> 01:25:49,333 [Ebere panting] 1421 01:25:59,458 --> 01:26:01,041 Why is the baby foaming in the mouth? 1422 01:26:01,125 --> 01:26:01,958 [Ozo] What? 1423 01:26:02,583 --> 01:26:03,875 [baby crying] 1424 01:26:03,958 --> 01:26:05,041 [yells] Why is the baby foaming in the mouth? 1425 01:26:05,125 --> 01:26:06,791 - How am I suppose to know? I don’t know. - [Abigail in Igbo] What is it? 1426 01:26:06,875 --> 01:26:09,250 Why is she forming in the… Did you give my baby palm oil? 1427 01:26:09,333 --> 01:26:11,208 - Yes, a little for her stomach. - Oh, God. 1428 01:26:11,833 --> 01:26:13,458 - What happened? - [baby crying] 1429 01:26:14,541 --> 01:26:15,458 What happened? 1430 01:26:16,083 --> 01:26:17,458 Ah, ah! 1431 01:26:18,458 --> 01:26:19,958 [splutters in Igbo] What… Heh! 1432 01:26:20,750 --> 01:26:22,875 This small palm-oil I gave her! 1433 01:26:23,708 --> 01:26:25,375 [in English] God have mercy oh! 1434 01:26:25,458 --> 01:26:27,125 [in Igbo] I have implicated myself. 1435 01:26:28,541 --> 01:26:30,375 [sighs heavily] 1436 01:26:37,833 --> 01:26:40,000 [sighs] Heh! Mm. 1437 01:26:54,125 --> 01:26:55,291 [exhales] 1438 01:27:30,458 --> 01:27:33,875 [whispering] Thank you, Jesus. 1439 01:27:56,458 --> 01:27:58,083 [mouthing words] 1440 01:28:01,375 --> 01:28:03,375 [praying indistinct] 1441 01:28:22,833 --> 01:28:24,000 [door slams shut] 1442 01:28:27,250 --> 01:28:28,625 [Abigail in Igbo] My Mommy, 1443 01:28:28,708 --> 01:28:30,083 [in Igbo] What is it? 1444 01:28:30,833 --> 01:28:34,208 Why were you not picking my calls? I was so worried. 1445 01:28:35,375 --> 01:28:38,166 Em, please, how is my grandchild? 1446 01:28:38,250 --> 01:28:40,250 - [yells] Don't you dare! - [tense music plays] 1447 01:28:40,916 --> 01:28:42,166 Babe, 1448 01:28:43,000 --> 01:28:46,125 - please, calm down - Calm down? 1449 01:28:46,208 --> 01:28:47,791 Don’t tell me to calm down. Didn’t you see 1450 01:28:47,875 --> 01:28:48,958 what we went through at the hospital 1451 01:28:49,041 --> 01:28:50,125 because she didn't listen to me? 1452 01:28:50,208 --> 01:28:52,250 - [mouthing] It’s okay. - [Abigail] I am sorry. 1453 01:28:52,333 --> 01:28:53,875 I thought the palm oil will-- 1454 01:28:53,958 --> 01:28:57,458 You always do things without thinking of the repercussions. 1455 01:28:58,958 --> 01:29:00,125 Or maybe you do. 1456 01:29:01,250 --> 01:29:03,541 Maybe you intended to kill my child. 1457 01:29:04,250 --> 01:29:05,791 Ebere. 1458 01:29:07,083 --> 01:29:09,000 Stop it this very moment. What is wrong with you? 1459 01:29:10,708 --> 01:29:12,875 Why are you never ever calm in situations like this? 1460 01:29:12,958 --> 01:29:14,750 Was she calm when she gave the baby palm oil? 1461 01:29:15,583 --> 01:29:18,500 Oh, you are calm because the baby miraculously survived. 1462 01:29:19,083 --> 01:29:21,500 If this was a different situation, would you still be calm? 1463 01:29:31,250 --> 01:29:32,708 [Abigail] I am sorry. 1464 01:29:37,583 --> 01:29:39,458 I am sorry about everything. 1465 01:29:42,875 --> 01:29:45,875 I never intended to hurt the baby. 1466 01:29:47,166 --> 01:29:48,958 She is my grandchild. 1467 01:29:50,833 --> 01:29:52,125 I love her, 1468 01:29:52,208 --> 01:29:54,833 and I want the best for her. 1469 01:29:57,583 --> 01:29:58,416 ‪[Abigail sniffs] 1470 01:30:00,375 --> 01:30:01,208 It is okay. 1471 01:30:02,000 --> 01:30:02,833 ‪Hm? 1472 01:30:03,833 --> 01:30:05,666 I will leave your house. 1473 01:30:06,583 --> 01:30:09,750 That way, you will stop having problems with me. 1474 01:30:11,708 --> 01:30:13,875 [Ebere] Yes. Go on. 1475 01:30:13,958 --> 01:30:16,291 Run. Run like you always have. 1476 01:30:16,375 --> 01:30:19,000 Run when the situation doesn’t suit you but know this, 1477 01:30:20,000 --> 01:30:23,000 you will never have any chance in my life 1478 01:30:23,708 --> 01:30:25,458 or the life of my children anymore. 1479 01:30:35,083 --> 01:30:36,375 [sighs deeply] 1480 01:30:40,083 --> 01:30:41,333 [baby crying] 1481 01:30:43,000 --> 01:30:44,708 [Ozo snorts] 1482 01:30:47,875 --> 01:30:49,583 [baby crying] 1483 01:30:52,000 --> 01:30:53,833 Sorry. 1484 01:31:06,833 --> 01:31:08,750 Babe please, can I get the towel? 1485 01:31:11,000 --> 01:31:12,291 Babe? 1486 01:31:12,375 --> 01:31:13,833 - [Ozo] Hm? - The towel. 1487 01:31:13,916 --> 01:31:14,833 [Ozo] Hmm. 1488 01:31:18,958 --> 01:31:20,250 [Ozo] Hm. 1489 01:31:20,791 --> 01:31:23,208 I said the towel. 1490 01:31:23,291 --> 01:31:24,583 Oh, sorry. Sorry. Towel. 1491 01:31:27,875 --> 01:31:28,958 [in Pidgin] So sorry. 1492 01:31:32,583 --> 01:31:34,208 [Ozo humming a tune] 1493 01:31:36,666 --> 01:31:38,625 - [Ozo continues to hum] - Babe? 1494 01:31:39,625 --> 01:31:41,250 - Babe? - [Ozo] Mm? 1495 01:31:43,125 --> 01:31:44,500 - Hm! - I am hungry. 1496 01:31:45,041 --> 01:31:47,750 - I need to eat - Aw, sweetheart. 1497 01:31:49,083 --> 01:31:50,375 You’ve not had something to eat? 1498 01:31:50,458 --> 01:31:51,791 - Mm-hmm. - [Ozo] Eh! 1499 01:31:52,375 --> 01:31:54,500 And I have a bad migraine. 1500 01:31:54,583 --> 01:31:56,208 Oh-oh, sorry. 1501 01:31:56,958 --> 01:31:58,083 Sorry. 1502 01:31:58,708 --> 01:32:04,291 Em, please, can you get me something from the kitchen to eat? 1503 01:32:04,375 --> 01:32:05,208 Okay. 1504 01:32:05,958 --> 01:32:07,583 That's not a problem. So, em… 1505 01:32:08,625 --> 01:32:10,750 what's in the kitchen for me to dish? 1506 01:32:13,500 --> 01:32:15,125 Actually, nothing. 1507 01:32:17,000 --> 01:32:19,208 I was thinking you can make me 1508 01:32:20,000 --> 01:32:22,208 fresh fish pepper soup 1509 01:32:22,708 --> 01:32:24,041 with yam. 1510 01:32:24,125 --> 01:32:25,083 [in Igbo] Please. 1511 01:32:25,833 --> 01:32:27,083 [in English] Fresh fish? 1512 01:32:27,625 --> 01:32:30,250 - [in Igbo] That is what I am craving. - [exclaims in Igbo] Oh, wow! 1513 01:32:30,333 --> 01:32:31,625 Please. 1514 01:32:32,500 --> 01:32:33,833 Please. 1515 01:32:36,750 --> 01:32:38,125 Okay, let me go and prepare it. 1516 01:32:38,875 --> 01:32:40,083 - [in English] Thank you. - Oh. 1517 01:32:46,500 --> 01:32:48,333 ♪ One more night ♪ 1518 01:32:49,583 --> 01:32:51,666 ♪ One more night ♪ 1519 01:32:51,750 --> 01:32:54,750 ♪ And I can be right there ♪ 1520 01:32:56,708 --> 01:32:58,500 [in Igbo] It is what it is. 1521 01:32:59,375 --> 01:33:00,708 - [in English] Your food is ready. Mm-hmm. - [Ebere chuckles] 1522 01:33:03,291 --> 01:33:04,833 - [Ebere sighs] - [Ozo] Sorry. 1523 01:33:07,708 --> 01:33:08,875 - Is it okay? - Hm 1524 01:33:08,958 --> 01:33:09,875 Should I put it this side 1525 01:33:09,958 --> 01:33:11,666 - or you want it this way? - [Ebere] Mm-hm, it’s fine darling. 1526 01:33:11,750 --> 01:33:13,208 Alright. 1527 01:33:14,333 --> 01:33:16,166 [Ozo sighs] 1528 01:33:19,250 --> 01:33:21,083 [Ebere chuckles] 1529 01:33:33,250 --> 01:33:34,250 [spitting] 1530 01:33:35,958 --> 01:33:37,833 What nonsense is this? 1531 01:33:39,000 --> 01:33:40,416 Babe, you don't like it? 1532 01:33:40,500 --> 01:33:41,500 Did you taste it? 1533 01:33:43,125 --> 01:33:44,625 [spitting] 1534 01:33:44,708 --> 01:33:46,083 If this was how I cooked for you in the house 1535 01:33:46,166 --> 01:33:47,458 would you still be eating at home? 1536 01:33:47,541 --> 01:33:50,041 [sighs] [in Igbo] Baby please take it easy. 1537 01:33:50,125 --> 01:33:52,000 [in English] It’s not that deep. I mean, 1538 01:33:52,583 --> 01:33:54,041 we both know I'm not such a great cook-- 1539 01:33:54,125 --> 01:33:56,166 And you’re not trying hard to be! 1540 01:33:57,458 --> 01:33:59,041 You don’t even help me around the house with baby. 1541 01:33:59,125 --> 01:34:01,666 Just this one thing I've asked you to do 1542 01:34:01,750 --> 01:34:03,250 and look at the mess you've made of it. 1543 01:34:04,958 --> 01:34:07,083 What exactly are you actually good for? 1544 01:34:09,166 --> 01:34:10,250 Ebere… 1545 01:34:11,208 --> 01:34:12,291 watch it. 1546 01:34:13,000 --> 01:34:15,750 I am not your mother, so stop looking for an opportunity 1547 01:34:15,833 --> 01:34:17,333 to transfer your aggression on me. 1548 01:34:19,083 --> 01:34:22,625 We both know I can not cook, so no amount of scolding that you do now 1549 01:34:22,708 --> 01:34:23,958 will make me a good one. 1550 01:34:25,958 --> 01:34:27,500 For your information, you had better call your mom 1551 01:34:27,583 --> 01:34:29,250 because you cannot do without her. 1552 01:34:30,833 --> 01:34:32,500 I can! I will! 1553 01:34:33,208 --> 01:34:34,375 I have! 1554 01:34:35,208 --> 01:34:36,958 And without all of you, in fact. 1555 01:34:43,333 --> 01:34:45,750 [Ebere] It’s so freaking annoying how I married someone 1556 01:34:45,833 --> 01:34:47,708 who can't even make a simple meal. 1557 01:34:49,166 --> 01:34:50,416 I'm amazed. 1558 01:34:50,500 --> 01:34:52,625 I'm amazed, for someone who likes good food, 1559 01:34:52,708 --> 01:34:54,500 he can't even make one himself. 1560 01:34:58,083 --> 01:35:01,750 It is now I’m even noticing how bad he is at the home front. 1561 01:35:03,208 --> 01:35:05,500 Ozo can’t even change a diaper. 1562 01:35:07,875 --> 01:35:12,250 Someone who, who grew up around women can't do anything for himself. 1563 01:35:12,333 --> 01:35:14,250 Jeez! 1564 01:35:14,333 --> 01:35:15,916 It’s the audacity for me! 1565 01:35:16,000 --> 01:35:18,208 It is the audacity at which he said, 1566 01:35:19,083 --> 01:35:22,208 [mimicking] "Baby, you know I cannot cook." 1567 01:35:23,000 --> 01:35:24,250 Like, can you imagine? 1568 01:35:27,875 --> 01:35:28,708 ‪[Ebere hisses] 1569 01:35:30,250 --> 01:35:34,791 ‪[utensils clatter] 1570 01:35:41,000 --> 01:35:42,250 - Maria. - [Maria] Mm? 1571 01:35:43,291 --> 01:35:45,375 Haven’t you been hearing everything I've been saying? 1572 01:35:47,125 --> 01:35:47,958 I have. 1573 01:35:50,208 --> 01:35:52,291 Eh, so why are you not saying anything? 1574 01:35:54,625 --> 01:35:57,250 Ebere, what do you want me to say? 1575 01:35:58,958 --> 01:36:01,166 Assist you in slandering your husband for something 1576 01:36:01,250 --> 01:36:02,916 you both know he faulted at 1577 01:36:03,000 --> 01:36:05,333 before marrying him with your clear eyes. 1578 01:36:06,458 --> 01:36:07,708 What does that even mean? 1579 01:36:10,083 --> 01:36:13,375 Babe, you're vexed, obviously. 1580 01:36:13,875 --> 01:36:14,750 I get. 1581 01:36:15,458 --> 01:36:17,833 But I don't think he's the reason. 1582 01:36:19,583 --> 01:36:22,500 We both know you're not angry about his non-cooking skill 1583 01:36:23,333 --> 01:36:25,500 or his inability to change diapers 1584 01:36:26,375 --> 01:36:28,791 or even his superpower to sleep through the night 1585 01:36:29,375 --> 01:36:30,750 while the baby is crying. 1586 01:36:32,083 --> 01:36:34,208 So please, free him. 1587 01:36:35,375 --> 01:36:36,416 And while you are at it, 1588 01:36:36,500 --> 01:36:38,750 - free yourself too - [soft music playing] 1589 01:38:25,666 --> 01:38:27,416 ‪[birds chirping] 1590 01:38:40,291 --> 01:38:41,333 Mommy. 1591 01:38:41,958 --> 01:38:42,833 [Abigail chuckles] 1592 01:38:44,125 --> 01:38:45,458 What are you doing here? 1593 01:38:51,041 --> 01:38:51,875 ‪Ah-ah! 1594 01:38:53,958 --> 01:38:55,583 Did you not send me a message? 1595 01:39:06,375 --> 01:39:07,833 You don't want me here? 1596 01:39:11,333 --> 01:39:13,000 I always want you here. 1597 01:39:15,000 --> 01:39:16,458 I always want you here, 1598 01:39:19,333 --> 01:39:21,041 holding my hand, 1599 01:39:23,708 --> 01:39:26,375 [voice breaking] telling me everything will be okay. 1600 01:39:29,833 --> 01:39:31,250 Your protection, 1601 01:39:32,333 --> 01:39:35,083 the safety of your presence. 1602 01:39:39,208 --> 01:39:42,416 I didn't want to be vulnerable again. 1603 01:39:44,500 --> 01:39:45,833 But now, I… 1604 01:39:45,916 --> 01:39:49,416 I don't think I have the strength to build fences anymore. 1605 01:39:49,500 --> 01:39:53,458 Ebere, there is no need for that. 1606 01:39:54,250 --> 01:39:57,208 There's no need for any kind of fence. 1607 01:39:58,958 --> 01:40:01,000 You are my child. 1608 01:40:01,875 --> 01:40:03,625 From my womb. 1609 01:40:03,708 --> 01:40:05,083 Hm? 1610 01:40:05,708 --> 01:40:07,875 I can never love anyone 1611 01:40:07,958 --> 01:40:09,916 - more than I love you. - [Ebere sobbing] 1612 01:40:12,333 --> 01:40:13,750 And this time around, 1613 01:40:15,375 --> 01:40:17,041 I will not give up on you. 1614 01:40:17,708 --> 01:40:18,833 - Huh? - [sniffles] 1615 01:40:19,416 --> 01:40:20,708 So if you like, 1616 01:40:21,875 --> 01:40:26,250 chase me away with this razor blade mouth of yours. 1617 01:40:26,333 --> 01:40:29,125 [Igbo idiom] You have ventured into the impossible. [in English] Because, 1618 01:40:29,708 --> 01:40:34,250 I am here to stay. I am not going anywhere. 1619 01:40:35,000 --> 01:40:36,583 - I love you, Mommy. - Ah! 1620 01:40:37,250 --> 01:40:39,000 - I miss you. - [Abigail] I love you. 1621 01:40:39,083 --> 01:40:40,208 I love you too, my child. 1622 01:40:41,500 --> 01:40:42,833 It's okay. 1623 01:40:43,958 --> 01:40:45,125 [in Igbo] My Mommy. 1624 01:40:46,583 --> 01:40:49,541 [in English] Everything is going to be fine. 1625 01:40:49,625 --> 01:40:51,250 [in Igbo] Do you hear me? 1626 01:40:51,333 --> 01:40:52,833 [in English] And I'll be here, 1627 01:40:53,708 --> 01:40:57,708 with you, every step of the way. 1628 01:40:58,708 --> 01:40:59,541 ‪Mm? 1629 01:41:00,375 --> 01:41:02,500 - It’s okay. - [mouths] Yes! 1630 01:42:43,458 --> 01:42:46,833 ‪Subtitle translation by: Regina Njoku 111259