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"Episode 4"

"Episode 4"

Come in

- What is this? What's going on? - I don't know, what happened?

No, I'm tired and want to sleep

No, I'm tired and want to sleep

- Bring a mop and help us, Hisham - Slowly, kids, so you don't slip

- Bring a mop and help us, Hisham - Slowly, kids, so you don't slip

- What happened, Grandma? - Your clever grandfather

He was filling a water bottle from the tap when it exploded in his face

Why weren't you paying attention Dad? What did you do to the tap?

Why weren't you paying attention Dad? What did you do to the tap?

Why fill your water from the tap? We drink bottled water

My doctor forbade me from drinking it, son, because of the sodium

My doctor forbade me from drinking it, son, because of the sodium

What should I do? Die of thirst?

No, let's all drown so you can drink the water

No, let's all drown so you can drink the water

Did I do that on purpose, Mimi?

- Enough with the scolding - I haven't started scolding you yet

So, what did you do with the tap, Mom?

So, what did you do with the tap, Mom?

I blocked it and closed the control valve

But the apartment was flooded

Call a plumber to solve this problem for us

Call a plumber to solve this problem for us

A plumber?

No, I don't know, it was...

No, I don't know, it was...

Noura was in charge of these matters, let me ask her

And allow her to gloat?

How can you allow your wife to deal with men?

How can you allow your wife to deal with men?

- You're right - As if you don't do that

- Let's focus on your son now - How can I help him?

- Let's focus on your son now - How can I help him?

I don't know any plumbers in this area

We moved from here many years ago

We moved from here many years ago

Okay, Mom it's fine, I'll find a solution

How will you find a solution?

Don't worry at all, Mrs Noura

I have prepared a list of the cases I will file against your ex-husband

I have prepared a list of the cases I will file against your ex-husband

If I don't make him go around in circles I won't be Saeed Al-Awadi

Didn't I tell you? He's well-known and guaranteed

Didn't I tell you? He's well-known and guaranteed

Consolation payment waiting period alimony

- and deferred dower claim - Yes

- and deferred dower claim - Yes

- But Hisham paid the deferred dower - We won't disclose that, ma'am

This is unacceptable it's not a problem

This is unacceptable it's not a problem

We will pursue the case until proven otherwise

We will pursue the case until proven otherwise

We will also file a custody and child support case

Sir, my daughter chose to leave the children with him

Sir, my daughter chose to leave the children with him

We won't say that or what do you think?

Yes, anything that annoys him and helps me take my anger out on him

Yes, anything that annoys him and helps me take my anger out on him

- I agree to it, Mr Saeed - Well done

That's what I want to hear

Not to mention the school expenses medical expenses

Not to mention the school expenses medical expenses

furniture, winter and summer clothing

This is to say nothing of the large part that I personally prefer

This is to say nothing of the large part that I personally prefer

that I only mention to dear people like yourselves

Lawsuit for possession of the marital home

Lawsuit for possession of the marital home

Not to mention a claim of misappropriation of the wife's property

- Do you agree to that? - Even more than that

His mother told me she would arrange a better marriage for him

And by the way, I don't care whether he gets married or not

And by the way, I don't care whether he gets married or not

But first I want to obtain all my rights

Great, beautiful words that's what I want to hear

Great, beautiful words that's what I want to hear

Why did I say that the last lawsuit is my favorite?

Because it is not just a civil lawsuit but a criminal case

Because it is not just a civil lawsuit but a criminal case

Either he pays the money or he goes to jail

You want to imprison your kids' father?

- And his mother too - What?

I mean, I want to imprison his mother too, literally, it's not a hyperbole

I mean, I want to imprison his mother too, literally, it's not a hyperbole

Be brave, auntie, we're not joking

Start, Mr Saeed and I'll be right there with you

Start, Mr Saeed and I'll be right there with you

Doesn't starting work require fuel?

We need 20,000 pounds upfront

We need 20,000 pounds upfront

20,000 in advance? How much will the bill be?

20,000 in advance? How much will the bill be?

We won't disagree we'll agree on a percentage

The higher the amount he pays the higher my percentage

The higher the amount he pays the higher my percentage

- So it's a business transaction - What's the problem?

Who told you that I am a volunteer?

Who told you that I am a volunteer?

- This is my job - Of course, of course, Mr Saeed

Start by pestering him and we'll take care of the rest

Of course, pester him, sir

Will you be paying any amount out of your own pocket?

Yes, I will transfer the amount you requested, Mr Saeed

Yes, I will transfer the amount you requested, Mr Saeed

- The important thing is to start quickly - I've already started

The legal memos were prepared and are being reviewed in the cafe

The legal memos were prepared and are being reviewed in the cafe

- The cafe? - Yes, I wish you good fortune

I am in the process of moving from my old office in the Faisal area

to my new office in El Hawamdeya which is being prepared

to my new office in El Hawamdeya which is being prepared

So I meet the assistants at a small cafe at the end of Al Eshrein street

And I make home visits to some important clients, as you can see

And I make home visits to some important clients, as you can see

- That's clear, sir - Don't worry, Ms Noura

- That's clear, sir - Don't worry, Ms Noura

Tomorrow, your ex-husband will be embroiled in a very difficult situation

- But the important thing now is... - What else? What?

- But the important thing now is... - What else? What?

I'd like to have a cup of coffee before I leave

Prepare a cup of coffee for the lawyer before he leaves

Prepare a cup of coffee for the lawyer before he leaves

And don't forget to put a little coffee grounds in a container for him

so he can take them with him to enjoy

so he can take them with him to enjoy

- What plumber? - A regular plumber, Shaker

What's the matter? The apartment is flooded and I need a plumber

What's the matter? The apartment is flooded and I need a plumber

But I don't know any so I asked someone who would know

- Me? - He's an indecisive person, isn't he?

- Me? - He's an indecisive person, isn't he?

Very indecisive

I don't deny that I'm indecisive

But your mother is Mrs Mimi

But your mother is Mrs Mimi

and you're searching for a plumber to fix your apartment? Come on, Doctor!

and you're searching for a plumber to fix your apartment? Come on, Doctor!

The problem is that I told her I would take care of it, Shaker

I don't want to be a liar

I don't know what to do

I don't know what to do

Don't you know anyone, Mervat?

Workers are not easy to find these days

Especially plumbers you have to book an appointment

Especially plumbers you have to book an appointment

Booking an appointment with a cardiologist

is easier than finding an available plumber

is easier than finding an available plumber

Why?

The last time we needed a plumber in our house

we had to book an appointment a month in advance

we had to book an appointment a month in advance

Why a month, Mervat? Is he a doctor?

Don't they have any urgent procedures or emergencies?

Of course they do but the service will cost you more

Of course they do but the service will cost you more

Money doesn't matter, what matters is finding a skilled plumber

There is a plumber living in my aunt's house in Helwan

There is a plumber living in my aunt's house in Helwan

We can contact her via video call and she can get him

You tell him about the problem and he shows you how to fix it

You tell him about the problem and he shows you how to fix it

After the repair send him the money you would have gained time

- No, I won't do that with Mimi around - A video call?

- No, I won't do that with Mimi around - A video call?

Mrs Mimi could smash the phone on him and the plumber

What is this nonsense, Mervat?

What is this nonsense, Mervat?

I found the solution, there's an app you can use to request a plumber

and he'll arrive immediately

and he'll arrive immediately

Why didn't you suggest that from the beginning, Mervat? That's better

Wait while I look for one

I found a plumber named Nasr who has four stars

I found a plumber named Nasr who has four stars

- And his ratings are good - That's good

I requested him and he's on his way here

- How long do we have to wait? - It doesn't matter, as long as he comes

- Would you believe me if I said this? - Yes!

- Would you believe me if I said this? - Yes!

- You'd make an excellent wife - What's wrong with you?

My back hurts

- I want to take a shower - I don't

That's the best thing to come out of this

That's the best thing to come out of this

Don't worry, kids

Since your father promised to find a solution, he will find it

Let's see what the clever son of a clever man will do

Let's see what the clever son of a clever man will do

- Peace be upon you, come in, sir - Thank you

- Peace be upon you, come in, sir - Thank you

- Peace be upon you - And peace be upon you

- Peace be upon you - Please come in, Mr Nasr

When exactly did the tap burst?

What difference does that make?

- Who is this man? - That's not important

- Who is this man? - That's not important

Can you fix the tap?

You seem worried, don't worry I'll fix the problem in four minutes

You seem worried, don't worry I'll fix the problem in four minutes

I am not worried, sir I trust you, can you start working?

- You know this... - No, no, we won't talk about it

- You know this... - No, no, we won't talk about it

The children are feeling tired and the water is cut off

so finish your work and we'll talk later

I realize you're not used to this

I realize you're not used to this

Can you do your job?

- Go ahead - I'll watch TV

- Go ahead - I'll watch TV

Boy

- Where did you get this man from? - I dealt with it, Mimi

- What did you do, sir? - The water is cut off

- What did you do, sir? - The water is cut off

You brought him

I mean, all the pipes here are intact

I mean, all the pipes here are intact

I'm going outside to check the main pipeline

Please do not open the main control valve

Please do not open the main control valve

I'll go out and come back in ten minutes

- Is the television broken? - No, Grandpa, the light is off

It is not connected to electricity

This way, sir

Check the main pipe and come back here

Check the main pipe and come back here

- God willing - Thank you, sir

What's wrong? Why did you throw the remote control?

What's wrong? Why did you throw the remote control?

The television broke down

Of course, bad things happen in threes

- What's wrong? - The television is broken

- What's wrong? - The television is broken

- How? It was just working - How should I know?

Go and ask the smart lady to find someone who can fix your television

Go and ask the smart lady to find someone who can fix your television

Of course not, I won't ask Noura about everything, I'll find a solution

I'm going to change my clothes and go out, I have to go to work

I'm going

Be careful not to drop it, son

Be careful not to drop it, son

Don't worry, Mom, wait

- Amazing, what's this? - I heard Georgina is pregnant again

- Help me, girls! - What's wrong, Mom?

- Help me, girls! - What's wrong, Mom?

The water was cut off and my hands are covered in soap

How? The water has never been cut off here

How? The water has never been cut off here

Because of the lawyer you brought

You think that Mr Saeed, the lawyer is the reason for the water outage?

- Be realistic - It's pure coincidence, dear

- Be realistic - It's pure coincidence, dear

Listen, Mom, would you like me to borrow water from the neighbors?

In a pot or anything big?

In a pot or anything big?

Do you want me to lose my mind?

You want to take water from the neighbors

whom you hired a lawyer to file a case against?

whom you hired a lawyer to file a case against?

- That's right, Noura, be logical - You're such a logical person

- Don't say that - You always take her side

- Don't say that - You always take her side

Are you two going to argue and leave me like this?

- The soap will ruin my hands - I'll get you water from the fridge

- The soap will ruin my hands - I'll get you water from the fridge

Water from the fridge? Do you want me to freeze and have a stroke?

By the way, cold water is very beneficial, ma'am

- It closes pores and tightens the skin - Good!

Go take a cold shower, oh my! Oh, my!

Go take a cold shower, oh my! Oh, my!

I'll call someone to come and fix it

No, I don't understand, sir

Was the broken main pipe the cause of the problem?

Of course not, what does the main pipe have to do with the tap here?

Of course not, what does the main pipe have to do with the tap here?

The pipe broke while I was inspecting it

- You're the one who broke it? - An unintentional mistake

- You're the one who broke it? - An unintentional mistake

I didn't mean to, so call a plumber to come and fix it

He won't charge you a lot

Call a plumber? Aren't you a plumber?

Call a plumber? Aren't you a plumber?

No, I'm an interior plumber I fix interior problems

External repairs require pipes fittings, and the like

External repairs require pipes fittings, and the like

I'm sorry, this isn't my area of expertise

Since it's not your area of expertise why did you mess with the main pipe?

I wanted to do you a favor, Doctor

I wanted to do you a favor, Doctor

I wanted to do you a favor but I didn't succeed in doing so

I seek forgiveness from God Almighty! Thank you, sir

Get someone to fix it because the water is cut off in the entire building

- not just in your apartment - That too?

- Very well, thank you, sir, go - You owe me five hundred

- Very well, thank you, sir, go - You owe me five hundred

- Five hundred what? - Five hundred pounds, for my work

Your work? You broke the pipe and you want me to transfer you money?

Your work? You broke the pipe and you want me to transfer you money?

Is five hundred pounds considered money?

It barely covers the cost of the examination and consultation

It barely covers the cost of the examination and consultation

- And what you broke - No, sir, I will not pay you

I will pay you your wages when you fix the pipe you broke

I will pay you your wages when you fix the pipe you broke

If you are late in paying, I'll write a bad review about you on the app

I will prevent you from bringing in plumbers again

I will prevent you from bringing in plumbers again

Okay, write whatever you like thank you, sir, please go

- Peace be upon you - Goodbye

What is this disaster?

I'm so unlucky with my kid

I'm so unlucky with my kid

Don't worry, Mom I'll find a solution

How will you find a solution? Wait

Let me call one of the plumbers I used to employ

He'll be coming from far away but we'll pay him his wages

He'll be coming from far away but we'll pay him his wages

I told you I'd find a solution, Mom! Let me try to fix the TV first

Don't do that, let's get someone who knows how to fix it

Do you mean that I am incapable of fixing it, Mimi?

Okay, my dear

Well done, Dad

- Is it working? - Yes

- Is it working? - Yes

Well done! My God!

What is this? What happened?

What is this? What happened?

The electricity went out

Do you think it's only in our apartment?

Do you think it's only in our apartment?

There is no power nor strength except with Allah the Exalted and Magnificent

Electricity and water in one day?

Electricity and water in one day?

That hasn't happened in many years I don't understand what's going on

Is the lawyer, Mr Saeed that much of a jinx?

Is the lawyer, Mr Saeed that much of a jinx?

What does Mr Saeed have to do with this? I feel something is wrong

Mr Saeed is all wrong

Mr Saeed is all wrong

Could the water and electricity outages have been deliberate?

Someone is trying to upset you, Noura

Someone is trying to upset you, Noura

Who do you mean by that?

No, Hisham would never do something like that

No, Hisham would never do something like that

See? See who the first person who came to your mind is?

His mother might do something like this

But he would never he can't even do a simple task

But he would never he can't even do a simple task

But his mother lives in his house! You're right, Layla

But his mother lives in his house! You're right, Layla

- I'm at your service - He must have known I hired a lawyer

- so he decided to take revenge - Well done, well done, Noura

Stop being naive and innocent

Divorce is not easy, it's a war

That's enough have good will for once in your life

That's enough have good will for once in your life

How, ma'am, when the water and electricity are cut off?

How, ma'am, when the water and electricity are cut off?

Instead of teaching her you want her to remain ignorant?

Now you know that I was right in everything I did and will do

Now you know that I was right in everything I did and will do

I swear I will take revenge on you, Hisham

Wait, don't rush

The most important thing in these situations is self-control

The most important thing in these situations is self-control

Act normally, as if nothing happened don't let him sense your annoyance

Act normally, as if nothing happened don't let him sense your annoyance

This way, you will annoy him

and make him feel like everything he's done doesn't matter

You think so?

You think so?

Be strong, Noura, he's definitely unaware of what's going on

He's very happy and comfortable

He's very happy and comfortable

As for you...

My God, the wicked one is preaching!

Okay, sir, please don't be late

The workers will come tomorrow and fix everything

Why didn't you take charge from the beginning, Grandma?

Why didn't you take charge from the beginning, Grandma?

You're right, my dear

But the difference between today and tomorrow is very small

But the difference between today and tomorrow is very small

My eyes hurt a lot, Grandma

- Me too - Listen

- Me too - Listen

Go play, there's no need to do your homework

No, Grandma I can't fail to do my homework

No, Grandma I can't fail to do my homework

- Me neither - It's okay, Farida

It's fine, you can tell the teacher that you had a situation

It's fine, you can tell the teacher that you had a situation

Go to sleep now tomorrow is a new day

Go

Go

- Take this, Youssef, it's yours, okay - This is mine

- Good night - Good night

- Good night - Good night

- Slowly, good night - Good night, Dad

What's wrong, my love? Why are you so sad?

I told you I would solve the problem in the morning

I told you I would solve the problem in the morning

I don't know, Mom

Noura took care of these things without us noticing

Noura took care of these things without us noticing

Without her, the house became complete chaos

By the way, she is the reason for everything that is happening

By the way, she is the reason for everything that is happening

It is possible that she caused the water and electricity outages

- Why would she do that, Mom? - I know the cunning of women

- Why would she do that, Mom? - I know the cunning of women

She wants you to see her value and that you will always need her

Thank God you have a mother who supports and helps you

Thank God you have a mother who supports and helps you

Praise be to God for everything

Calm down, my love go to sleep and rest

Calm down, my love go to sleep and rest

And tomorrow you will realize that I was right in everything I said

And tomorrow you will realize that I was right in everything I said

- Goodnight, Mom - Goodnight, my love

We have to go to school today?

Let's go, Youssef, don't tire me out we don't want to be late

- Hello, is this building number 48? - Hello, yes

- Hello, is this building number 48? - Hello, yes

Is there anyone here named Hisham Shafik Al-Mahdi?

- That's me, what's wrong? - I need your ID

- That's me, what's wrong? - I need your ID

- and your signature on the receipt - Receipt of what?

This is an acknowledgment of receipt from the office of lawyer Saeed Al-Awadi

This is an acknowledgment of receipt from the office of lawyer Saeed Al-Awadi

Your ex-wife has filed a lawsuit for alimony, custody and guardianship

Let's go, kids, hurry up

Did Mom file a lawsuit against you, Dad?

Did Mom file a lawsuit against you, Dad?

How about I go back to sleep and not go to school?

No, that's not allowed, go to school

- This is none of your business - Come

- This is none of your business - Come

- Goodbye, Youssef - Goodbye

- Get in, Youssef - Just a moment, sir

Goodbye, Farida

Goodbye, Farida

- Here you go - Yes, here

You filed a lawsuit against me Noura? Is this how things will end?

I am a divorced woman and I have rights

The law and society are on my side otherwise things will fall apart

The law and society are on my side otherwise things will fall apart

And every divorced woman's ex-husband will do as he pleases

- Have I neglected you or the children? - No, you haven't

- Have I neglected you or the children? - No, you haven't

This is a precaution, let's suppose your mother finds you a wife tomorrow

You'll have another house and other children

What will guarantee my rights and the rights of my children?

What will guarantee my rights and the rights of my children?

- My love, you're the one who... - My love? How can you call me that?

- Lady... - Lady? I am your ex-wife

My ex-wife, you are the one who left the children with me

My ex-wife, you are the one who left the children with me

You're filing a custody case against me to take them? Take them, Noura

I am only two meters away I am not in a different country

When you speak to me, could you please speak in a calmer tone?

When you speak to me, could you please speak in a calmer tone?

I have become calm

My ears only hear piano melodies, and music

My ears only hear piano melodies, and music

- So please don't shout - I'm not shouting, my love

- He's yelling, Mom! - That's enough, be quiet!

- He's yelling, Mom! - That's enough, be quiet!

That's enough be quiet, this is unacceptable

According to etiquette and propriety no matter the disagreements

According to etiquette and propriety no matter the disagreements

you can't scream like that

What manners and etiquette? I should stay at least 10 meters away from him

as requested by my lawyer Saeed

I don't understand what changed you like this?

Who changed your feelings towards me, Noura?

Who changed your feelings towards me, Noura?

- Your friend Layla, I'm sure of it - Please don't talk about my friends

- Look what he's doing, Mom! - Does this please you, Mother-in-law?

- Look what he's doing, Mom! - Does this please you, Mother-in-law?

What's wrong with you? What are you doing?

One on each side

I'm fed up with both of you

I'm fed up with both of you

You two are like children in kindergarten

You've forgotten that you have two kids who are almost as tall as you

You've forgotten that you have two kids who are almost as tall as you

- This is not acceptable - Okay, Noura

Since the matter has reached the point of lawsuits and courts, you'll see

- Look how he's threatening me! - Yes, I'm threatening you, you started it

- Excuse me, mother-in-law - Do as you please, Hisham

Let's see what you can do

Let's see what you can do

I will pursue you legally in the courts

Miss Fadwa specializes in personal status law

Miss Fadwa specializes in personal status law

She caused the destruction of many homes

Welcome, how are you, Miss Fadwa?

Hello, Dr Hisham I don't want you to feel worried

Hello, Dr Hisham I don't want you to feel worried

Your problem recurs a lot

It's a simple problem, but unfortunately we see it a lot every day

It's a simple problem, but unfortunately we see it a lot every day

The man is wronged by the lawsuits filed against him by his ex-wife

The man is wronged by the lawsuits filed against him by his ex-wife

But don't worry, I understand women's ways of thinking very well

I know them, I know what they want

I know them, I know what they want

That's why I know how to restore the rights of poor men like you

Do you mean I can sue her too?

And you can make her run in circles

You can make her regret the day she decided to use a lawyer to harass you

But Miss Fadwa it is said that Saeed Al-Awadi

does what needs to be done and no one can beat him

Al-Awadi is an unreliable lawyer but ask about me at the Family Court

Al-Awadi is an unreliable lawyer but ask about me at the Family Court

She filed a lawsuit against you for alimony

We will file a lawsuit to reduce the alimony

She filed a custody case against you

If she wins, we will file for visitation and we will not go

If she wins, we will file for visitation and we will not go

We will then file a lawsuit to terminate custody

And if she tried to get married she would be bringing trouble upon herself

And if she tried to get married she would be bringing trouble upon herself

I don't think Noura would do anything like that

I don't think Noura would do anything like that

Don't trust women, Doctor aren't I a woman? Don't trust me

Listen, we'll put ourselves in a good position

by putting a travel ban on the kids

and a lawsuit to transfer educational guardianship

and a lawsuit to transfer educational guardianship

We will file a lawsuit for compensation

for the psychological damage you suffered

for the psychological damage you suffered

because of the lawsuits she filed against you

- How wonderful! See, Doctor? - Wait, Shaker!

- How wonderful! See, Doctor? - Wait, Shaker!

- Aren't we taking it too far? - No, not yet

- Isn't she in her Iddah period? - That's correct

The divorce is revocable, so we will send her a notice of obedience

The divorce is revocable, so we will send her a notice of obedience

She must be forced to return to the marital home

If she does not attend she will be considered disobedient

If she does not attend she will be considered disobedient

and will lose her alimony, see?

That's taking it too far, Miss Fadwa she is still the mother of my children

Then she should act in a more proper way

The mother of your children needs to be disciplined and learn good manners

and know who she is facing

and know who she is facing

This woman wants to bankrupt you and take all your money

And you still say she's the mother of your children? Well, listen

And you still say she's the mother of your children? Well, listen

You are completely free to give up your rights, Doctor

But don't waste my time I have many clients

But don't waste my time I have many clients

- Tell him, sir - Calm down, Miss Fadwa

Let's talk, say something, Hisham

Please wait, ma'am, sit down so we can continue our conversation

Please wait, ma'am, sit down so we can continue our conversation

- Please sit down, miss - Have a seat

Would you like to benefit from my experience?

Would you like to benefit from my experience?

Let me do my job we're still at the beginning

- All this, and we're still at the beginning? - Of course

- All this, and we're still at the beginning? - Of course

We will provoke her into insulting you

We will report this insult to the public prosecutor's office

We will file a lawsuit for damages defamation, and slander

We will file a lawsuit for damages defamation, and slander

and take large sums of money from her

And I will of course receive a large percentage of it

And I will of course receive a large percentage of it

We must provide proof of the psychological harm you suffered

I will forge documents

to show that you were admitted to a facility for treatment

to show that you were admitted to a facility for treatment

So, what do you think? Should I send her the warnings?

So, what do you think? Should I send her the warnings?

- Thank you, men - I've fixed all the fuses, ma'am

I'll go down and lock the box

I'll go down and lock the box

and the electricity will come back on immediately

I also replaced the pipe and the water will be back in an hour

Is there anything else you require, ma'am?

Is there anything else you require, ma'am?

Do not embarrass me

We are at your service you can contact us at any time

We even came from a very far place

We even came from a very far place

Thank you very much, men

- This is your fee plus a bonus - Thank you, ma'am

- This is your fee plus a bonus - Thank you, ma'am

- Peace be upon you - Thank you very much

Have the workers finished their work, Mimi?

Have the workers finished their work, Mimi?

They finished the work, I paid them and everything is perfect

I wanted to stand with them but it's okay, next time

I wanted to stand with them but it's okay, next time

Forty years have passed and the next time has not come

- Everyone gets what they deserve - God bless you

- Everyone gets what they deserve - God bless you

- You are a strong woman - I have to be

- You are a strong woman - I have to be

Did I find someone who would pamper me and refused them, Shafik?

Do I do anything other than pamper you?

Do I do anything other than pamper you?

I wish Hisham would be like me and pamper his wife

- She's his ex-wife - Pray they get back together

- She's his ex-wife - Pray they get back together

Listen, weren't you going to leave?

Go, because I'm not in the mood for you

Go, because I'm not in the mood for you

Fine, I'll go to the store

Would you like me to bring you anything on my way back? Goodbye

That was kind of you

That was kind of you

There was no need for all this trouble, Mr Hussam

Mr Hussam?

And I'm the one who told Noura that we're old friends

When she hears you say this she'll think I was lying to her

When she hears you say this she'll think I was lying to her

God forbid but propriety and etiquette won't allow me to drop the titles

God forbid but propriety and etiquette won't allow me to drop the titles

But, Yusr...

No, I can't say that, Mrs Yusr

No, I can't say that, Mrs Yusr

When you contacted me to arrange a job for Noura at the school

When you contacted me to arrange a job for Noura at the school

I was very happy

I remembered the days of our youth

That's why I decided to come and thank you in person

That's why I decided to come and thank you in person

Unfortunately the electricity is cut off

Had the circumstances been different

Had the circumstances been different

we would have given you a much better welcome

Nothing is more beautiful than simplicity

Candlelight and tranquility

- And the dreamy meeting - Dreamy?

All we need is some soothing music

And we will be inside the most beautiful poem

And we will be inside the most beautiful poem

How wonderful!

You haven't changed at all, Mr Hussam

You haven't changed at all, Mr Hussam

No, how could that be? Of course I've changed

My work in education made me a harsh person in my treatment of others

My work in education made me a harsh person in my treatment of others

You can ask her, but of course...

You can ask her, but of course...

Not with a life partner

I hope the electricity returns and we wake up from this beautiful dream

I hope the electricity returns and we wake up from this beautiful dream

Or what do you think?

Have you contacted the homeowners' association?

Have you contacted the homeowners' association?

I am the chairman of the homeowners' association in the building where I live

And I solve all these problems

And I solve all these problems

The head of the homeowners' association left many years ago

The head of the homeowners' association left many years ago

- We know nothing about him - So you must replace him

Appoint a new president that's what the law stipulates

Appoint a new president that's what the law stipulates

And does he have any powers Mr Hussam?

Certainly, any problems or violations in the apartments

Certainly, any problems or violations in the apartments

with the residents, in the shops below the building and in the parking lot

He is the one who solves them

He is the one who solves them

I solve all the problems in the building where I live

Thank God the electricity is finally back on

Thank God the electricity is finally back on

- Yes - You bring good luck, Mr Hussam

This is something I'm used to

Yes, but you need to find a solution to the owners' association issue

So that this problem does not happen again

But I wish it would happen again

Welcome, welcome Mr Hussam

Welcome, welcome Mr Hussam

- Mr Hussam - What?

- Welcome, my dear - Yes, yes

I will make you a cup of tea or a cup of coffee

I will make you a cup of tea or a cup of coffee

- Or perhaps a cold drink - Prepare a sweet beverage

Instead of trying to reconcile them for the sake of their children

you encourage him to file a lawsuit against her

Didn't you see how she left the kids with him?

He is overwhelmed with the kids, the house and work, what more can he do?

He is overwhelmed with the kids, the house and work, what more can he do?

Or are you taking her side because you are a woman?

Or are you taking her side because you are a woman?

No one knows what's going on inside the houses except their inhabitants

May one door be closed on us

You must mean a different door than mine

You must mean a different door than mine

We'll open them both to create one space

Do you think love or stubbornness will prevail?

Do you think love or stubbornness will prevail?

I think stubbornness will prevail

I think we should get back to work and stop talking

I think we should get back to work and stop talking

I never expected this from you, Noura

I never expected this from you, Noura

What's wrong, Mr Hussam? Is there a complaint against me?

We are at school, Noura

We are at school, Noura

It's not a battleground between you and your ex-husband

I don't understand what you mean Did Hisham speak to you?

I don't understand what you mean Did Hisham speak to you?

A messenger came to the school today

bringing you a warning from a lawyer named

- Fadwa Al-Sheikh - Let me see

- Fadwa Al-Sheikh - Let me see

- Oh, my! - What?

- Oh, my! - What?

They sent it to my school not my home address

Fine, I'll get my revenge on you, Hisham

Fine, I'll get my revenge on you, Hisham

That's normal

Especially when someone wants to annoy another person

and embarrass them in front of their colleagues

and embarrass them in front of their colleagues

This is certainly a very bad approach

And know that if you were not the daughter of Mrs Yusr

And know that if you were not the daughter of Mrs Yusr

I would have dealt with you differently

Thank you, sir

Excuse me

- Can you explain what this is? - I swear I didn't do anything

- Be quiet, no one was talking to you - You started it, Noura

I am afraid for myself and the kids what is your excuse?

What are you afraid of? Did I hurt you in some way?

What are you afraid of? Did I hurt you in some way?

Are you going to turn this into a feud, Hisham? Fine

What about you? Did you turn it into a dessert?

What about you? Did you turn it into a dessert?

You're funny we'll see each other in court

Let's meet in court You think I'm afraid of you?

- I appointed Miss Fadwa Al-Sheikh - I have Mr Saeed Al-Awadi

- I appointed Miss Fadwa Al-Sheikh - I have Mr Saeed Al-Awadi

See you there

- She crushed him - He foiled her attempt

- She crushed him - He foiled her attempt

Get back to work, go

You want me to put this brand tag on these overalls?

You want me to put this brand tag on these overalls?

Yes, but without it looking like it was added by sewing

I know you are very skilled at sewing

I know you are very skilled at sewing

Why? It's beautiful without a brand tag

No, it looks cheap, and this brand will make it look more expensive

No, it looks cheap, and this brand will make it look more expensive

- Is this what your daughter said? - No, that poor girl

She said nothing, she is content with what little she has

She said nothing, she is content with what little she has

But I don't want to belittle her in front of her university colleagues

They invited her to the party

They invited her to the party

and none of them knows she's the nanny's daughter

This is wrong, Um Marwa what are you teaching your daughter?

This is wrong, Um Marwa what are you teaching your daughter?

I don't need lessons and sermons

Will you sew the brand name or should I find another tailor?

Leave it, Um Marwa, we'll do it and you can pick it up tomorrow

Leave it, Um Marwa, we'll do it and you can pick it up tomorrow

- Okay, peace be upon you - Peace be upon you

You want me to help her teach her daughter how to cheat and lie, Jaber?

Are you going to fix the world, Mr Shafik? This is her way of thinking

Are you going to fix the world, Mr Shafik? This is her way of thinking

Wrong, all of this is wrong

As you wish, Mr Shafik will you do it, or should I do it quickly?

As you wish, Mr Shafik will you do it, or should I do it quickly?

You need to understand, you idiot

This brand tag can't be sewn on to this fabric

This brand tag can't be sewn on to this fabric

because it's cheap, it will look fake

This will cause the girl even more embarrassment in front of her friends

Since you know all this, why didn't you tell the lady before she left?

Did you let me get a word in?

The problem now is that when she returns

The problem now is that when she returns

she will discover that I did not fulfill her request

I will have disappointed her

What is the solution?

What is the solution?

I didn't like what happened today at all

I didn't like what happened today at all

Unfortunately, I had to speak harshly to her at school

I don't know what to say to you Hussam, and I can't blame you

I don't know what to say to you Hussam, and I can't blame you

But I can only describe what's happening in one word

But I can only describe what's happening in one word

- Annoyance - I don't understand

what's going on with today's generation

what's going on with today's generation

We used to get married disagree, and make up

We lived together or we didn't

We lived together or we didn't

But things didn't get this bad

I want to ask you a question

I want to ask you a question

Did you get married, Hussam?

No, I'm speaking from my observations of my generation

No, I'm speaking from my observations of my generation

Does this mean you have developed a complex about the idea of marriage?

I haven't found the right woman

In the past

I loved a young woman but it was unrequited

The relationship did not work out

She got married and had a very cute girl

I have not yet found anyone to replace her

I have not yet found anyone to replace her

How wonderful, how lucky she is to have your love

How wonderful, how lucky she is to have your love

You searched the whole world and couldn't find anyone to replace her

I will never find anyone to replace her

In any case, everyone gets what they deserve

In any case, everyone gets what they deserve

Who knows? You might get another chance together

Nothing is impossible

But the important thing is for her to be willing

But the important thing is for her to be willing

If she's willing, are you?

Don't worry, don't think that Noura's issue has scared me off

Don't worry, don't think that Noura's issue has scared me off

On the contrary, it gave me hope

On the contrary, it gave me hope

It gave you hope, hope for what?

Nothing stays the same

Nothing stays the same

Sometimes a person rises to the highest levels

Sometimes a person rises to the highest levels

At other times they drop to the lowest point

There is always calm after the storm

There is always calm after the storm

The lesson lies in the ending

The ending is clear they will face each other in court

The ending is clear they will face each other in court

And who said this is the end, Yusr?

It's still early, let's wait

It's still early, let's wait

Welcome, this is your last chance to withdraw, ma'am

Welcome, this is your last chance to withdraw, ma'am

You are given the same opportunity lawyer, I will not withdraw

- I've never lost a case - Neither have I

- I've never lost a case - Neither have I

Do you know why? Because the law supports the poor, vulnerable women

Do you know why? Because the law supports the poor, vulnerable women

Men also have rights

Especially when women abuse their rights

- Is this your final decision, lawyer? - Yes

- Is this your final decision, lawyer? - Yes

And I would like to tell you that I am absolutely confident that I will win

- Okay, we'll meet inside - "Family Court"

- Okay, we'll meet inside - "Family Court"

Child support, alimony and an added lawsuit to terminate custody

Child support, alimony and an added lawsuit to terminate custody

Sir, what are your requests?

Your Honor and Honorable Advisors

My client is asking for a ruling in her favor

My client is asking for a ruling in her favor

to obtain her requests as stated in the statement

This is a well-off man

This is a well-off man

But he is refusing to pay alimony with the intention of harming his ex-wife

Sir, the defendant is shirking his responsibilities

Leaving my client to face life's burdens alone

Leaving my client to face life's burdens alone

This forced us to request access to the marital home, as she is the mother

This forced us to request access to the marital home, as she is the mother

and to ensure that her young children have shelter

and to ensure that her young children have shelter

from destitution and displacement

I object, sir, this is unfounded and completely untrue

My client has never refused to provide alimony

Before you is evidence of all the sums received by the plaintiff

whether it's cash or bank transfers

Sir, my client is a respectable man

A pharmacist with a good reputation

A pharmacist with a good reputation

But the plaintiff is abusing her right

She is asking for child support while the kids reside with their father

She is asking for child support while the kids reside with their father

Thank you, lawyers enough with the pleadings

Thank you, lawyers enough with the pleadings

Are the addresses listed on the personal identification cards correct

Are the addresses listed on the personal identification cards correct

or is there an error?

You have two addresses for two apartments

across from each other in the same building

across from each other in the same building

Yes sir, that's correct

We have been neighbors since childhood

When we got married we moved into my mother's apartment

After the separation she returned to her mother's apartment

After the separation she returned to her mother's apartment

which is opposite to ours

So you live in apartments across from each other

The kids cross from one door to the other

And you two came to face each other in court

And you, ma'am, want to evict him from his mother's apartment

And you, ma'am, want to evict him from his mother's apartment

where he lives with his kids?

You are separated by less than ten meters

What's all this for? Because the law gives you the right to do so?

And you, Doctor, you support the kids and take care of them, well done

But didn't you think how they would feel when you face each other in court?

But didn't you think how they would feel when you face each other in court?

- She started it, sir - He started it, sir

- She started it, sir - He started it, sir

- You started it - No, he started it

because what he says goes

If he wanted to return the kids to me I wouldn't object to taking them

If he wanted to return the kids to me I wouldn't object to taking them

But I will not give up my rights

- The law guarantees her rights... - Enough, sir, please

- The law guarantees her rights... - Enough, sir, please

Quiet, please

The matter has gone beyond the bounds of law

and entered the realm of absurdity

and entered the realm of absurdity

Your problem is not alimony or child support

Your problem is stubbornness

You both came here to hurt the other with the law

You both came here to hurt the other with the law

Unfortunately, you didn't realize that the kids are those suffer the most

We see insane things here every day

Imagine a child seeing his father

take him by order of the police so that he can see him for two hours

take him by order of the police so that he can see him for two hours

Or a mother bringing a father to court for school fees he had already paid

Or a mother bringing a father to court for school fees he had already paid

You are mentally destroying the children

You are mentally destroying the children

You are instilling in them a cruelty that is impossible to erase

People come to this place against their will

People come to this place against their will

after all means were exhausted

But it's clear that you two came here of your own free will

Doctor, and madam marriage is not a game

Doctor, and madam marriage is not a game

Divorce is not a battle

You share two children

These children are a trust for which you are responsible

These children are a trust for which you are responsible

I will postpone this matter until next month's session

in order for you to reconcile

in order for you to reconcile

but this does not mean that you will get back together

if you both do not want that

The reconciliation is for the sake of the kids

The reconciliation is for the sake of the kids

Come to an agreement outside this courtroom

Draw up a amicable agreement

Organize your lives with respect

Organize your lives with respect

When your children grow up

they will remember that their parents were respectful

they will remember that their parents were respectful

They were not simply plaintiff and defendant

Next case

- Thank God for your safety, my dear - Thank you

So?

Tell me, what happened?

The judge reprimanded us severely

The judge reprimanded us severely

Honestly, no offense

- The judge is right - Of course he is

The kids have nothing to do with any of this

The kids have nothing to do with any of this

I need to focus on him

My God! Is this what you learned from everything that happened?

Mom, what did Mr Hussam say about the homeowners' association?

Mom, what did Mr Hussam say about the homeowners' association?

Go on, men take this sign down quickly!

Go on, men take this sign down quickly!

What is this, Mrs Noura what is the matter?

What is this, Mrs Noura what is the matter?

- This sign is against the rules - What do you mean by that?

As the head of the homeowners' association

I decided to remove this illegal sign

If you speak I will imprison you and the doctor!