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"Episode Seven"

"Episode Seven"

Tell me, Bolbol

No, Doctor, take your time We're waiting for you

No, Doctor, take your time We're waiting for you

No, get on with it

Essam spotted the boy who was with Salama and Rabab

Essam spotted the boy who was with Salama and Rabab

and it's likely the same boy he took to the amusement park

- Ibrahim's brother? - His brother, Doctor

Is this for sure or just a possibility?

It's for sure, Doctor Essam asked around and investigated

It's for sure, Doctor Essam asked around and investigated

He found out that Rabab is Ahlam's sister

and the boy who was with her and Salama is indeed Ibrahim's brother

and the boy who was with her and Salama is indeed Ibrahim's brother

They all live in the same neighborhood

They all live in the same neighborhood

Ahlam's father wanted to marry her off to a guy named Amir

but Ibrahim, of course, pulled that stunt and ruined the marriage

but Ibrahim, of course, pulled that stunt and ruined the marriage

So, who is this Amir?

- He's Ibrahim's friend and part... - No

- He's Ibrahim's friend and part... - No

This is a mess, and you know I don't like messes

Say it again, and this time take it slow

Essam asked around and investigated, and found out Rabab is Ahlam's sister

Essam asked around and investigated, and found out Rabab is Ahlam's sister

and the boy who was with her is indeed Ibrahim's brother

and the boy who was with her is indeed Ibrahim's brother

Would you be upset if I fired you?

- Why, Doctor? - Because you're surprising me

- Why, Doctor? - Because you're surprising me

and you know I don't like surprises

- I want Rabab and Salama here today - Right away, Doctor

- Essam? - Yes?

- Essam? - Yes?

You're making too many mistakes

Sort yourself out

There is something else, Doctor

What is it?

Ibrahim's grandfather died yesterday

But I swear, he died suddenly, he was perfectly fine

But I swear, he died suddenly, he was perfectly fine

The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away

- God's will be done - indeed, sir

Go

God's will be done

The tea

The tea

Where are the rusks?

- There are some with sesame, want some? - No

Do you know, Azima, when we got married, why I brought you here?

Why? -

Because this is where I was born and raised

And the people here will protect my reputation

And the people here will protect my reputation

They would never expose me

Did you see the room downstairs?

The cramped room

Yes, the cramped room

Do you know how many people lived in that room?

Do you know how many people lived in that room?

- Eight people - That is a lot

Whenever I stepped out of that room

Whenever I stepped out of that room

I felt like I was being released from prison

When I stumbled upon Ibrahim's father and saw him eyeing me

When I stumbled upon Ibrahim's father and saw him eyeing me

I told myself, this is my chance

My chance to move to a bigger place, to move to the projects

My chance to move to a bigger place, to move to the projects

Why are you looking at me like that? Yes, it was bigger

Why are you looking at me like that? Yes, it was bigger

We are third class here, the cheap seats

We are third class here, the cheap seats

Poverty has consumed us

- We are poor too - No

- We are poor too - No

There are levels to poverty

One poor person can look at another and feel that that one is richer then him

Anyway, why am I telling you this story?

To tell you that when life kicks you down

To tell you that when life kicks you down

you must know it's making you stronger

it toughens you up

so you can come back stronger than before

I brought you here for another reason too

Since the moment I left my home, I haven't felt safe

Since the moment I left my home, I haven't felt safe

I only felt safe in your arms

A woman doesn't want anything in this world but security

to feel at peace

to feel at peace

Why are you staring like that?

Become, it's "done"

Become, it's "done"

Is everything okay, sir? Did we do something wrong?

Rabab, I want to be part of your family

- Excuse me? - Don't get me wrong

I want to marry your sister, Ahlam

I want to marry your sister, Ahlam

So. how can you help me?

Come on, give me some ideas and suggestions

Come on, give me some ideas and suggestions

I missed you so, so, so much

I missed you so, so, so much

I swear, it's just work that's been keeping me away lately

I'll stop by to see you today

Yes, I'm serious

Yes, I'm serious

It's not just you I missed, I missed the boy so much too

It's not just you I missed, I missed the boy so much too

I saw her at the hospital

I felt a connection with her

I felt she was the one I could spend my whole life with, I loved her

- Sure, the age gap is a bit large - A bit?

- Sure, the age gap is a bit large - A bit?

But love doesn't care about numbers

And regarding the cancer, don't worry

I'll provide her with everything she needs

I'll provide her with everything she needs

I'll even send her abroad for treatment if needed

- You're so generous, Doctor - Excuse me, just one second

- You're so generous, Doctor - Excuse me, just one second

Who has cancer?

As if you don't know?

Know what?

- Ahlam - My sister Ahlam?

Nabil

This girl isn't playing me, right?

No, Doctor, it really seems like she doesn't know anything

It's just that, sir, we're a bit confused

How do you know about Ibrahim and Ahlam's marriage?

How do you know about Ibrahim and Ahlam's marriage?

No, no, no, no, no

No, no, no, no, no

That's not the point at all

It's simple

I want to get married and settle down

And I want you to help me

I'm sorry, I...

I'm sorry, I...

I just need to go and confirm this matter

The Doctor hasn't finished talking yet, Rabab

The Doctor hasn't finished talking yet, Rabab

Sit down, sit down, Rabab

We'll be back, we're just going to confirm the situation

and find out exactly what's going on and we'll come right back

and find out exactly what's going on and we'll come right back

I hope you won't be late

No, no, no, no matter what it is

No, no, no, no matter what it is

I won't just stand by and watch my sister die slowly right in front of me

I'll withdraw all the money from the bank in the morning so we can get her the surgery

I'll withdraw all the money from the bank in the morning so we can get her the surgery

God forbid if she dies

Really, I can't handle losing anyone else

Really, I can't handle losing anyone else

I don't understand what death wants from our house

Salama, I've been talking to you all morning, answer me!

Salama, I've been talking to you all morning, answer me!

Do you know what I do when I want to tell you I love you?

Yes, I know, we haven't just met yesterday

Yes, I know, we haven't just met yesterday

What do I do?

I go get the backgammon board for you

Hello

- Ahlam? - No, I am the truth

By the way, didn't you know your father has another family?

- What other family? - Yes, and he has a son too

- What other family? - Yes, and he has a son too

- What are you saying? You're a liar - Fine, sir, I'm a liar

You'll find out when it's time for the inheritance

You'll find out when it's time for the inheritance

- Who are you? - Again?

I told you, I'm you consequences

I told you, I'm you consequences

I just got off the phone with you

I just got off the phone with you

I just wanted to confirm tomorrow's appointment for the chemotherapy session

- The patient's full name? - Ahlam Riad Eid

- The patient's full name? - Ahlam Riad Eid

Alright, the appointment is booked, we'll be waiting for you

Didn't I tell you not to come back, Ahlam?

What are you saying, Hima?

- Would I leave you at a time like this? - I don't matter

Doesn't matter, you're what's important now

Doesn't matter, you're what's important now

No

I told you before, I'll have your back for the rest of my life

And besides, Shafiq wasn't just your grandfather, you know

And besides, Shafiq wasn't just your grandfather, you know

May he rest in peace

May he rest in peace, Ahlam

He loved you so much

He was always telling me to look after you

You were the only one he ever praised

You were the only one he ever praised

Everyone loved him

I'm sure he's proud of you now

He raised a real man

Someone who supports himself and his family

Someone who supports himself and his family

and supports me too

Hima, I know these days are hard, I'm sorry

But didn't you tell me that God tests us?

Yes

I trust in God

Oh God

Oh God

- Oh God, make it easy for us - Aman

Oh God, we have no one but You

Oh God, we have no one but You

You know what?

That's it for me

I have no one left in this world but you and Rizk

I have no one left in this world but you and Rizk

God bless you, Ahlam

And bless you too, Hima

I have no one in the whole world but you, and you know it

I have no one in the whole world but you, and you know it

Hima?

I want you to steal me away

I want you to steal me away

What?

Why is the number of surgeries down at the hospital, Nabil?

Donors have decreased, people are afraid for themselves

Donors have decreased, people are afraid for themselves

No one in a crisis thinks of doing something on their own

No one in a crisis thinks of doing something on their own

There must always be a voice around to alert them

Have you ever seen anyone fish without bait?

No

- Increase the bait, Nabil - Will do

- Increase the bait, Nabil - Will do

Aren't going to say what you came here to say?

Mrs. Ward is tired

Very?

A little

Then I must see her

I must

Yes, yes, I'm coming

Be patient for a moment

Be patient for a moment

God bless your child, sir

The boy looks like his mother

I don't know why, girl

I feel like you're my consequences

I have no idea what you're talking about

Are you for real?

Don't play dumb or I'll straighten you out

I swear I'll wreck this whole shop over your head

I'm not naive, girl

I'm not naive, girl

Don't think I care about the five grand you pocketed

- Then what do you care about? - Good

Now we're getting somewhere, Nouga

Now we're getting somewhere, Nouga

I want to know where she is

I want to know where Ahlam is

- Why? - What do you mean why?

Wasn't that girl supposed to be my wife?

If it wasn't for that fake friend and brother

who stole her from me on my wedding day?

who stole her from me on my wedding day?

Stole her?

- And what will you do when you find her? - I won't let it go

- And what will you do when you find her? - I won't let it go

I swear I won't show respect to anyone again

So you'd better lead me to her, girl

So you'd better lead me to her, girl

Because if you don't, it'll be a dark day for you

And for your whole family, girl

And for your whole family, girl

How did you find out that my father is married?

No offense, Amir

No offense, Amir

What's more important? The truth or how you got it?

Ahlam

So, Ward?

Are you really going to do it?

Are you really going to do it?

Do you feel helpless?

How old are you now?

Are you going to die?

Where is she?

Who?

Didn't you tell me you found someone to love and who loves you back?

Didn't you tell me you found someone to love and who loves you back?

Where is she?

Where is she?

Why didn't you bring her with you?

Because I don't want to introduce her to you

Because I don't want to introduce her to you

I'm paying you back for what you did to me years ago

If you really found someone to love and who loves you back

you wouldn't want anything else in the world

you wouldn't want anything else in the world

except for me to see you with her

So, honestly, you liar

why are you here?

why are you here?

They told me you were dying

I was happy

I thought I'd come and see it for myself

I've said for a long time that you love me

I wish I did

I wish I did

They say that before someone dies, their soul becomes pure

They say that before someone dies, their soul becomes pure

and they can't lie

And what is it that you don't want to be lied to about...

And what is it that you don't want to be lied to about...

Ward's son?

I want to know why you did this to me

I want to know why you did this to me

Why did my mother have to live in that neighborhood

where everyone knows she lives alone, yet her son lives with her? Why?

where everyone knows she lives alone, yet her son lives with her? Why?

Why was the first time I saw the street when I was ten years old?

I spent a very long time

I spent a very long time

believing that there was no one in this world but you and me, why?

believing that there was no one in this world but you and me, why?

I came to ask you, Ward, before you meet your Maker

I came to ask you, Ward, before you meet your Maker

Why was a son born to a mother without a father?

Why was a son born to a mother without a father?

What was my fault?

I mean, I am a part of you

I mean, I am a part of you

What is my fault, Ward?

Answer me, Ward, I am talking to you

Answer me, Ward, I am talking to you

I could lock you in this room and never let you out

Answer me, say anything, lie to me with any words

Answer me, say anything, lie to me with any words

Tell me anything, Ward

Tell me anything, Ward

My condolences

You...

are dead to me

are dead to me

are dead to me

Ahlam, I can't do this to uncle Riyad, I just can't

Ahlam, I can't do this to uncle Riyad, I just can't

They've closed all the doors in our faces

- That was the only door remain... - This isn't a door, it's a grave

- That was the only door remain... - This isn't a door, it's a grave

The man could die over this, it's everything he owns

Give me the keys, Hima, I will do it

This is wrong, have a heart I have enough on my conscience as it is

This is wrong, have a heart I have enough on my conscience as it is

Hima, this is my money, and you are stealing from me

Hima, this is my money, and you are stealing from me

Just remember that I don't agree to this, and what we are doing is wrong, it is wrong

- Gently, close the door gently - Okay

Ward

Ward

I could never believe that a word as delicate as "Rose" could mean...

I could never believe that a word as delicate as "Rose" could mean...

you

you

Maybe they named you Ward because you're full of thorns?

Maybe they named you Ward because you're full of thorns?

Can't you live without hurting everyone around you?

You've hurt me so many times

Remember?

Remember?

"You're getting a beating, no matter what!"

"You're getting a beating, no matter what!"

"If you cry more, I'll hit you more!"

"Go out with me? You're an embarrassment"

"You're my curse"

"What father? If you had one, I would've thrown you back to him"

"What father? If you had one, I would've thrown you back to him"

You're a hateful woman

But I can't help but love you

The thing I punish myself for most every day is that I still have feelings for you

The thing I punish myself for most every day is that I still have feelings for you

And the main reason I can't find love in my life is you!

And the main reason I can't find love in my life is you!

You...

You...

Nasty woman

Nasty woman

And suddenly

And suddenly

Ahlam appears

The only woman who moved my heart

The only woman who moved my heart

She made me feel, for once, that I could be loved

She made me feel, for once, that I could be loved

Maybe they named her Ahlam

Maybe they named her Ahlam

because she is just like dreams

because she is just like dreams

distant

out of reach

But I won't stay quiet

Because when you love someone

Because when you love someone

you keep pursuing them, again and again

until you can show them your love

until you can show them your love

And if I do that

who knows, maybe then she will...

who knows, maybe then she will...

love me

And we'll get married

And we'll get married

and have a wedding

No

You aren't coming to the wedding

You

will be locked up here

If I had this key when I was young, I would've escaped a hundred times

If I had this key when I was young, I would've escaped a hundred times

Now the key is right in front of you

and you won't be able to escape

You won't be able to escape me, Ward

You won't be able to escape me, Ward

I am your consequences

I hate you so much, yet I can't stop loving you, why?

I hate you so much, yet I can't stop loving you, why?

Why?

Why, Ward?

I don't want to hear your voice at all

I don't want to hear your voice at all

Come on, Hima, stop sulking

The job is a piece of cake, honey

The job is a piece of cake, honey

Fine, Ahlam

Should I play some music for you?

I agree

Watch out, Hima!

- Are you okay? Are you okay? - Yes, I'm okay

- Are you okay? Are you okay? - Yes, I'm okay

Look at me, are you okay?

Where...

Come here, Ahlam, easy, easy

Come here, Ahlam, easy, easy

- Easy, easy - My back

- Easy, easy - My back

- My back - Easy

My back