Original subtitles

"Family Court"

"Lawyer Sameer, Family Attorney"

"Lawyer Sameer, Family Attorney"

"Episode 1"

"Hamed Street"

Are you sure, Counselor Sameer that I'll get what I'm owed?

Are you sure, Counselor Sameer that I'll get what I'm owed?

If you stick to the plan I've laid out for you

you'll get everything you're owed down to the last penny

I hope so

Ask Mrs. Samia who sent you ask her what I did to her ex

Ask Mrs. Samia who sent you ask her what I did to her ex

He's now out on the streets collecting empty cans

Bless you, Counselor Listen, I want to humiliate him

Bless you, Counselor Listen, I want to humiliate him

I want to shake him up just like he humiliated me

If you had a child with him

you could've trapped him in a case like no other

you could've trapped him in a case like no other

- We never got the chance - That's fine, no problem

Alright, here's my suggestion

Alright, here's my suggestion

Go upstairs, make him a plate of liver and some trotters

- And we'll put this off nine months - No, no, no, nine months?

- And we'll put this off nine months - No, no, no, nine months?

- I can't live with him nine days - Alright

He's scum Listen, he's immoral

He's scum Listen, he's immoral

- He's a real fool - Alright

- Please, get me out from him, fast - Alright, alright

Excuse me, just let me focus I need to focus

Excuse me, just let me focus I need to focus

- Yes, Atef? - Yes, Counselor

- Yes, Atef? - Yes, Counselor

Here he comes out now

Move in now

One medium-sized table...

One medium-sized table...

Good One wide, dusty sofa

Good One wide, dusty sofa

- Easy does it - Two lamps

Two

Alright, one... Hold on, son

The microwave isn't on the marital inventory, put it back

Why did I give you copies of the marital inventory?

Why did I give you copies of the marital inventory?

I swear I paid for this microwave myself

Please, Mrs. Sahar, we're only here for items on your marital inventory

I'm sorry

I'm sorry

Let me see that dish rack

Wait

Show me the spoons Some spoons are missing

Show me the spoons Some spoons are missing

Did you misplace some spoons upstairs in the apartment?

No, no, no, I keep track of every single spoon

No, no, no, I keep track of every single spoon

Every single one? Go inside, son search the place for spoons, go on

Turn the place upside down for spoons, and hurry it up

Turn the place upside down for spoons, and hurry it up

I hope that lowlife didn't walk off with them

Don't you worry, Mrs. Sahar

Alright, we're all done here

Alright, we're all done here

Now he just has to pay what he owes and treat you right

Or we'll file a squandering case and drag him to court

Or we'll file a squandering case and drag him to court

That's my specialty I almost hope he does it

- Thank you, Counselor - You're very welcome

Get a move on, son! The spoons!

"Lawyer Nader Abdel Salam"

"Lawyer Nader Abdel Salam"

Armed robbery on Faisal Street

Sami, do you know anyone on Faisal Street...

Sami, do you know anyone on Faisal Street...

who can get us the victim so we can defend him?

I don't know anyone I've never been to Faisal Street

A knife fight on Al-Libbini Street in Faisal

Know anyone in Al-Libbini who can get us one side to defend?

Know anyone in Al-Libbini who can get us one side to defend?

Mr. Nader Al-Libbini is on Faisal Street

and I just told you I've never been to Faisal

and I just told you I've never been to Faisal

A car hits a woman on the Faisal Bridge

Son, let's just move the whole office to Faisal

Son, let's just move the whole office to Faisal

Clearly that's where the opportunities are

My office sits here empty and dead

My office sits here empty and dead

Why is it that whenever I'm here the world seems fine...

people are reconciled no crimes get committed?

Why does it feel like we're living in a perfect world?

Why does it feel like we're living in a perfect world?

Mr. Nader, everyone gets their share of work

and then there's Mr. Sameer's office, your relative

- which is always packed - What's that supposed to mean?

Are you calling me a failure?

Son, have I ever taken a case and lost it? Let them try me, Sami

Son, have I ever taken a case and lost it? Let them try me, Sami

God will provide, Mr. Nader Don't you worry at all

But I wanted to ask your permission for something

My sister needs me for something important

My sister needs me for something important

- so I won't be able to come tomorrow - What is it?

She's got a problem and wants me to find her a lawyer

She's got a problem and wants me to find her a lawyer

I went to so many, I even went to Lawyer Sameer but he's busy

Are you blind in both eyes and in your heart?

Are you blind in both eyes and in your heart?

You work here with me and you went looking elsewhere?

Am I a pharmacist? Your sister's case is my case, Sami

- That's final, this case is mine - Please, Mr. Nader

- That's final, this case is mine - Please, Mr. Nader

I told you, it's my sister and I take full responsibility

When the blow comes from someone close to you

When the blow comes from someone close to you

it cuts deeper It sticks in your throat

Come on, let's go to your sister and handle her case

Come on, let's go to your sister and handle her case

- Where does she live? - In Faisal

- Faisal? - Faisal

- Faisal? - Faisal

Get out, get out someone's coming, quick

No, no, no, don't worry rest assured

No, no, no, don't worry rest assured

Your case is simple and it will be resolved

Really, I promise you Goodbye, goodbye

Really, I promise you Goodbye, goodbye

Sami, get the papers ready for the Dokki case

and the documents for tomorrow's hearing

- I hope so - What?

- I hope so - What?

- Yes, sir - Welcome

- Hello - Welcome

- Please, come in - No, I'm fine right here

- Please, come in - No, I'm fine right here

Can we really discuss the case here? We'll talk freely inside

No, I came to speak with Lawyer Sameer

His office is packed so he asked me to wait here

And he said you're relatives and that this is his office

His office? He told you this was his office?

His office? He told you this was his office?

- Yes, absolutely - Wait for me here, Sami

And don't follow me or there'll be blood

And don't follow me or there'll be blood

This is his office?

Where are you going, Mr. Nader? That's not your office or your clients

Get out of my face, Atef I'm in no mood for games

Get out of my face, Atef I'm in no mood for games

Wait, you can't go in there

Lawyer Sameer told me not to let anyone in

- while he's with a case - A case?

Are you playing dumb? You think he's a doctor?

Are you playing dumb? You think he's a doctor?

Stay out of it this is family business

Can you tell me if this is personal or professional?

Can you tell me if this is personal or professional?

- Family - Thank you very much, Counselor

- God bless you - Get out of my way

- God bless you - Get out of my way

What was that? What kind of entrance was that?

- What's going on? - Listen, Sameer

My office is not a waiting room

or a bus station for your overflow clients

Aren't I the one paying the rent on your office?

Aren't I the one paying the rent on your office?

- My office? - Yes, and I'm going to use it

Instead of it sitting there gathering dust

Are you trying to humiliate me? I'll work and I'll earn

Are you trying to humiliate me? I'll work and I'll earn

and I'll pay you back every penny of rent you've paid

and every pound you've ever spent on me

Sir, I don't want anything from you I just want to see you working

Sir, I don't want anything from you I just want to see you working

I want to see you in your robe standing before the judge

I want to see you in your robe standing before the judge

or even if you don't plead

just register a property contract or file for signature verification

- Are you mocking me? - I'm not mocking at all

- Are you mocking me? - I'm not mocking at all

I've told you many times before come work with me in the office

Instead of borrowing the office rent from your sister

Instead of borrowing the office rent from your sister

and then your sister comes to collect that money from me

Instead of me paying the rent it would be your salary

Forget it! You want me working under you?

Forget it! You want me working under you?

For your information, Sameer

I only need one chance just one, to prove to you

I only need one chance just one, to prove to you

that I'm a hundred times more successful than you

I didn't say you could sit Come on

Get out, I have work to do and clients waiting

Get out, I have work to do and clients waiting

I also left my office unattended

Then go to it before it gets lonely

It's full of your clients anyway

It's full of your clients anyway

Atef, come here

Yes, Counselor?

Who is that? Who's that man in the office?

It's been a while since a man walked in here

It's been a while since a man walked in here

- What do you take me for, Mr. Sameer? - I mean the cases that come to me

I think his wife is your client and he's here to get back at you

I think his wife is your client and he's here to get back at you

No way a man that big is the victim, you get me?

Alright, listen better if I meet him here

and we talk here just in case something happens

and we talk here just in case something happens

Someone will be nearby to pull him off me, so go get him

Someone will be nearby to pull him off me, so go get him

He came for you shouldn't you be the one to call him?

I'll go make him some tea

Sir?

- Sir, please come in - Me?

Yes, you. You're the only "sir" sitting out here

Yes, you. You're the only "sir" sitting out here

Shall we step into the office?

I'd rather stay here

And I want to remind you that I am a lawyer

And I want to remind you that I am a lawyer

so my game is the law

Any inappropriate or reckless behavior

could expose you to legal consequences

could expose you to legal consequences

- Anyway, I came to deliver a message - Why?

Why come all this way just to deliver a message?

Why come all this way just to deliver a message?

You could've sent it on WhatsApp or just called

No, the lady asked me to come in person

No, the lady asked me to come in person

because she needs you for something important

and she also brought you an invitation to her party tonight

and she also brought you an invitation to her party tonight

What?

What's this? What is this?

You shouldn't be passing around a picture like this in public

You shouldn't be passing around a picture like this in public

We just want to talk about your fee

Consider it settled

Are you sure you won't have breakfast, Mansour?

Are you sure you won't have breakfast, Mansour?

Want me to fry you two eggs, son?

Your brothers will eat all the clover, Mansour

Your brothers will eat all the clover, Mansour

while we're on our way, my dear

and you haven't eaten a thing since this morning

I feel sorry for you, Mansour

They'll betray you and you'll make a tasty meal

They'll betray you and you'll make a tasty meal

Slow down, Saad there are bumps in the road

Slow down, Saad there are bumps in the road

Hurry up, Uncle Anwar Come on, get down

- What? - Come on

- What? - Come on

- What? - Come on, get down here, Uncle Anwar

What's this? Isn't this my nephew's address I gave you?

What's this? Isn't this my nephew's address I gave you?

No, this isn't it but I'm not driving any further

- This isn't my route - No, that wasn't the deal

- This isn't my route - No, that wasn't the deal

Back in the village, we agreed you'd take me right to the house

- Yes - And in return, I'd watch the sheep

- Yes - And in return, I'd watch the sheep

- And what did I do? - What?

I fed Sultan twice at breakfast and at lunch

and over that dispute between Marzouq and his brothers

and over that dispute between Marzouq and his brothers

I held a reconciliation council and sorted it all out

Who are Sultan and Marzouq? Don't drive me crazy, Uncle Anwar

Who are Sultan and Marzouq? Don't drive me crazy, Uncle Anwar

Listen carefully, your road is this way and the sheep's road is that way

What'll it be? You or the sheep?

What'll it be? You or the sheep?

Are you trying to box me in, Saad? The sheep

Are you trying to box me in, Saad? The sheep

May God light your path, come on Don't make me regret helping you

- Hold the bags - Give them to me, my dear

So I can get down

So I can get down

Take this, take this I'll take it back from you later

Come on, easy does it

Come on, easy does it

Here you go

- Goodbye, bye - Goodbye

- Goodbye, Mansour - Goodbye, dear

Watch out, there are little sheep

Watch out, there are little sheep

Goodbye, bye Mansour

Perfect, perfect I parked the car like a pro

Perfect, perfect I parked the car like a pro

just like the driver's manual says

Wonderful Give me the car keys

Wonderful Give me the car keys

No, Mom, no I parked the car perfectly

Don't you trust me or just don't want to hand over the car?

Don't you trust me or just don't want to hand over the car?

Hand you the car after your reckless and dangerous driving?

Hand you the car after your reckless and dangerous driving?

You crawl along at 60 kilometers without any regard for people on the street

What speed? You call that fast? That's barely a walking pace

What speed? You call that fast? That's barely a walking pace

Because of that slow pace I was driving with you

Because of that slow pace I was driving with you

every other driver on the road was honking at us

So that proves you know how to drive

Did you forget you were in a horrible car accident?

Did you forget you were in a horrible car accident?

- I haven't even fixed it yet - What horrible accident?

- It was just a tiny scratch - A scratch?

- It was just a tiny scratch - A scratch?

That scratch is a death sentence for that car

How am I supposed to sell it now?

- So you admit you're reckless - Why are we even selling it?

- So you admit you're reckless - Why are we even selling it?

We could barely believe we owned it

Come on, dear Let's head to the evening gathering

Come on, dear Let's head to the evening gathering

Haven't you picked up anything from me either?

You lack manners and basic social grace

Do you want us to show up at your sister's empty-handed?

Do you want us to show up at your sister's empty-handed?

That's just not done, even though I can't stand her husband

But I have to do it to keep my self-respect

But I have to do it to keep my self-respect

Alright, alright, Mom I'll run and grab a dessert somewhere

Can you give me the car keys so I can be quick about it?

Can you give me the car keys so I can be quick about it?

No, I'm not giving you the car keys

Fine, go on foot but don't dawdle

Fine, go on foot but don't dawdle

And don't let them trick you into taking a stale tray

Because I know how you are Go on, my dear, hurry up

Because I know how you are Go on, my dear, hurry up

- Don't be late, back in five - Okay

- Don't be late, back in five - Okay

- How are you, Counselor? - Welcome

- How are you, Counselor? - Welcome

- You honor us, please come in - Thank you

Tell me, did you catch my act?

- Of course, I watched the whole thing - Well, did you like it?

- Of course, I watched the whole thing - Well, did you like it?

Very much, but I noticed your act has about six or seven violations

Very much, but I noticed your act has about six or seven violations

ranging from suggestive content indecency, and offensive language

and lewd language too

As you can see, Counselor the place is crawling with Russians

and they've left us no other options

Except for the indecent stuff you just mentioned

Except for the indecent stuff you just mentioned

- The point is, the clients are happy - No, that might make them happy

But it could land you in hot water

But it could land you in hot water

Anyway, what can I do for you, Miss?

Can you believe that lowlife doubts me?

Can you believe that lowlife doubts me?

- The club owner? - What club owner, sir? My husband

You have a husband

I mean, what kind of man would let his wife do what I saw on that stage?

I mean, what kind of man would let his wife do what I saw on that stage?

- But please, don't even call him a man - Of course

Is there any decent man...

Is there any decent man...

who would file a lawsuit to question my behavior?

Question? He's still on the fence?

Question? He's still on the fence?

I mean, are you hiding the fact that you work here from him?

How, Counselor? We met here and got married here

How, Counselor? We met here and got married here

And we had a wonderful life together

Until some bad people got involved and drove a wedge between us

Until some bad people got involved and drove a wedge between us

I sent some pictures videos, and voice messages

to someone I really cared about

to someone I really cared about

They took them and forwarded them to him

and everything fell apart after that

and everything fell apart after that

I'll send them to you so you can see

and maybe get a clearer picture of the case

and maybe get a clearer picture of the case

Of course, I hope I'm someone you truly hold dear

Of course, I hope I'm someone you truly hold dear

So you'll send me those things

I'll look them over, and I must review the case your husband filed

to fully understand the situation

That fool doubts me Was I the one who caught him in handcuffs?

That fool doubts me Was I the one who caught him in handcuffs?

Handcuffs

Hold on a second, Counselor Let me show you something

Look, these are the cuffs

Look, these are the cuffs

I brought them for you to see They might be relevant to the case

You caught your husband wearing these handcuffs?

You caught your husband wearing these handcuffs?

Yes

Honestly, I don't get it why do men do things like that

Honestly, I don't get it why do men do things like that

The cuffs are locked on my wrists Do you have the key?

The cuffs are locked on my wrists Do you have the key?

No, I don't have the key

- Who does? - My husband

The opposing party

The opposing party

Please, continue

Please, continue

God forgive me, Lord Why are you covering the food?

God forgive me, Lord Why are you covering the food?

Are we on that TV show "Sahebat El-Saada"?

You've lit up our home, Uncle Anwar

You've lit up our home, Uncle Anwar

Uncle, my dear? My name is Anwar

Your husband calls me uncle out of respect

but we're roughly the same age

but we're roughly the same age

Enough of that Are we at the registry office?

- Here you are, Mom - Go easy on me, dear

- Here you are, Mom - Go easy on me, dear

This is my third glass of juice

My stomach's killing me

Did you invite us over just for juice or what?

I don't know Are we donating blood or something?

No, not at all, these are just snacks until Sameer gets here

No, not at all, these are just snacks until Sameer gets here

- Where's the lawyer? - He'll be here any minute

No, there's no need to rush him

I just got back from a trip and I'm starving I'm not waiting

Let's eat and save him a plate

Let's eat and save him a plate

- Come on, let's start - No, I'm waiting for Dad

- and won't eat without him - Is he some kind of dip...

to whet our appetite? Eat your food, dear

to whet our appetite? Eat your food, dear

How can we start eating when the man of the house isn't here?

That would be so rude

That would be so rude

It wouldn't be rude at all, Mom We've only waited like ten minutes

See? You've turned everyone against each other

When your elders speak you youngsters listen

We'll wait five more minutes then you'll eat when I say so

Here, buy something for your friends

I just don't understand how you manage to stay so calm

Mom, while she's cooking she snacks, so she's not really hungry

Mom, while she's cooking she snacks, so she's not really hungry

No, I mean why are you so relaxed about this?

No, I mean why are you so relaxed about this?

Why would I be worried, Mom?

Sameer must have gotten tied up with something important

Ah, important work, no doubt

Ah, important work, no doubt

The important work with the ladies in his office

God help us Calm down, Hajjah Qadriya

- Watch your mouth - I just mean take it easy

- Watch your mouth - I just mean take it easy

And come eat this delicious fresh chicken

Aren't we waiting for Dad?

Did someone put you up to annoying me, girl?

Play on the tablet and be quiet

I have an idea that'll make everyone happy

How about we open the basbousa tray and call it an appetizer?

That way we eat without starting the main meal while the host is away

That way we eat without starting the main meal while the host is away

Well said, Nader

Give me a piece, please I feel my blood sugar dropping

- Here you go, Mom - What did you bring?

- Here you go, Mom - What did you bring?

They tricked you and gave you stale crumbly basbousa, you useless child

They tricked you and gave you stale crumbly basbousa, you useless child

What, Mom, can't I ever do anything right by you?

- No - What if I asked for it stale and crumbly?

- No - What if I asked for it stale and crumbly?

That's how I like it

Excuse me for a moment, everyone

I'm going to call Sameer and see where he is, then I'll be right back

I'm going to call Sameer and see where he is, then I'll be right back

Go ahead, dear

I don't know where this girl gets her incompetence from

I don't know where this girl gets her incompetence from

God protect us

"An-Nasr Workshop Door Repairs"

"An-Nasr Workshop Door Repairs"

"Omar Hamouda"

- Peace be upon you, Hajj - And upon you peace and God's mercy

- Peace be upon you, Hajj - And upon you peace and God's mercy

Sorry to bother you, do you have a key or something to open this?

Sorry to bother you, do you have a key or something to open this?

I know it looks a bit unusual

But I hope you can help me You're the third shop I've tried

But I hope you can help me You're the third shop I've tried

They all threw me out and refused to help

There is no power nor strength except in God

Pleasure is fleeting, my son

And when it's gone all that's left is regret

And when it's gone all that's left is regret

No, you've got it wrong, Hajj There was no pleasure at all

Of course, there's never any pleasure in sin

Of course, there's never any pleasure in sin

Well, can you get these cuffs off me? I can't walk around like this

Please! Think of me as your own son

Give me your hand I won't judge you

Give me your hand I won't judge you

Go on, Hajj, keep going Nothing to worry about, trust me

- Yes, Mervat? - Where are you, Sameer?

- Yes, Mervat? - Where are you, Sameer?

- I'm getting these handcuffs off - Handcuffs?

Yes, they towed my car and then just left

Yes, they towed my car and then just left

No, Hajj, I mean the tow truck not a person, don't read into it

No, Hajj, I mean the tow truck not a person, don't read into it

- Yes? - Where are you, anyway?

You know I'm hosting a dinner tonight and I invited my mother

You know I'm hosting a dinner tonight and I invited my mother

What can I do, Mervat? This is my living

Excuse me, Hajj, please don't connect what I'm saying to the cuffs

Excuse me, Hajj, please don't connect what I'm saying to the cuffs

Mervat, yes?

I tried to get them off but couldn't, they're on tight

No, that's enough What is going on?

No, that's enough What is going on?

By the way, Hajj Your mind is in the gutter

- Please just free me so I can go - I hope we can resolve this matter

- Please just free me so I can go - I hope we can resolve this matter

Mervat, hang up you're just making me later

There, they're off, sir May God forgive you

Thank you how much do I owe you?

Thank you how much do I owe you?

I don't want your money You can go, I want nothing

- Alright, peace be upon you - Wait, take this with you

- Alright, peace be upon you - Wait, take this with you

Don't leave it here I don't need a scandal

By the way, I come from a good family and I'm a lawyer

May God give you success Go on, son

Thank you

Goodbye

- What's in your mouth? - What? Gum, it's gum

- What's in your mouth? - What? Gum, it's gum

No, he's way too late

This is unacceptable Keeping us waiting while we're hungry?

This is unacceptable Keeping us waiting while we're hungry?

- Let's go, Nader - Where, Mom? Please, for my sake

He'll be here any second This isn't right

He'll be here any second This isn't right

It's not right for us to stay?

You keep making excuses for him while he's fooling you

You keep making excuses for him while he's fooling you

Calm your mother down, Nader

I told you we should just eat, Hajjah Qadriya

Calm down, Mom, I have an idea that'll make everyone happy

Calm down, Mom, I have an idea that'll make everyone happy

Be quiet, not another word

And you...

- I'm never setting foot in your house again - But why?

Because of the disrespect you let your mother endure

Let's go, Nader

Let's go, Nader

You're buying me shawarma

Mom, please, Mom

Mom, please, Mom

Good riddance! Goodbye

Don't be upset, Mervat Are we eating or what?

Don't be upset, Mervat Are we eating or what?

We can't

Okay, can I just use the bathroom real quick?

Okay, can I just use the bathroom real quick?

I can't either

I'll grab my stuff and head down...

I'll grab my stuff and head down...

to wait for Sameer outside

I shouldn't stay here while he's not around

And I can do that just fine Goodbye

And I can do that just fine Goodbye

Of course

The day had to end like this

Uncle, what are you doing here?

Uncle, what are you doing here?

I mean, when did you get in from the town?

I came back today, Sameer

It was a very long trip

- Welcome - May God protect you

- Welcome - May God protect you

I came just in time to collect what's mine, like we agreed

What money, Uncle? Our deal is for the end of the month

What money, Uncle? Our deal is for the end of the month

- Five more days - Hold on, Sameer

Are you stalling on me?

Are you stalling on me?

Is it because I'm the baby of the family and the most spoiled?

Tell me straight...

have you ever seen a nephew swipe his uncle's share of the inheritance?

have you ever seen a nephew swipe his uncle's share of the inheritance?

Usually, it's the uncle who swipes the whole family's share

- Or is it because I'm a softie, Sameer? - No

- Or is it because I'm a softie, Sameer? - No

- No, I'm a softie, Sameer - No...

No, I'm a softie, Sameer

- But I won't stay that way - No, no

- But I won't stay that way - No, no

You're a man on a mission

You know what it means to have a mission?

You know what it means to have a mission?

You look after your nephew You watch his back

- You know how much that's worth? - No

- You know the blessing in that? - No, I don't know

- You know the blessing in that? - No, I don't know

- I just want cash... cash - Fine

Hold on, you don't need to come along

Hold on, you don't need to come along

I'll send you the money later by mail or whatever

- Go on, catch your bus - No

- Go on, catch your bus - No

I need to talk to you about something else

Yes?

I graduated from law school at Benha University

I graduated from law school at Benha University

Did you count flunking for ten years in your final year

- as part of your academic struggle? - No, my dear

- as part of your academic struggle? - No, my dear

I studied law for five years

And for another five years I led the cheerleading squad

And for another five years I led the cheerleading squad

What's this? What's this? What are those moves? Stop it

What's this? What's this? What are those moves? Stop it

After finishing my journey

I decided to come to you to train under you as a junior lawyer

I decided to come to you to train under you as a junior lawyer

Earn my keep build my future and practice law

To finish me off for good

To finish me off for good

Truth be told...

I realized I won't find anyone better than lawyer Sameer

My nephew, the renowned big-shot attorney

My nephew, the renowned big-shot attorney

who stole my inheritance to apprentice under him

It seems that you're not leaving

Here, this is my office address

Here, this is my office address

Head over there now and I'll call Atef to let you in

See you tomorrow

See you tomorrow

Sameer, can you spot me something from my share for the cab?

Zeina, Zeina, Zeina, Zeina

What's up? Is it really that bad?

What's up? Is it really that bad?

Grandma really stuck it to you

- How bad? - Off the charts!

Why say that when you're all smiles? Happy for your dad?

Why say that when you're all smiles? Happy for your dad?

Off the charts so it's two days of nagging?

Off the charts so it's two days of nagging?

It's up to you

Here, a tickle

Here, a tickle

Keep it down, you want to get your dad in trouble?

To your room, off you go

To your room, off you go

Oh, wonderful!

Oh, wonderful!

What's going on? You're awake, honey?

- Don't play dumb with me, Sameer - Oh, did something happen?

- Don't play dumb with me, Sameer - Oh, did something happen?

- Did something happen to Zeina? - Zeina too?

Tell me, do we have any other child?

Tell me, do we have any other child?

Right, of course

I know your act when you're wrong but won't own up to it

I know your act when you're wrong but won't own up to it

You made me look foolish in front of my mother, brother...

- and your uncle! - I don't care about my uncle

- and your uncle! - I don't care about my uncle

And I can sort things out with your brother tomorrow at work

But your mother is the real handful she always has been

But your mother is the real handful she always has been

- What's that supposed to mean? - Forget it

Listen, sweetheart

Listen, sweetheart

How about we dial it down and end the night on a good note?

Back off I can't stand you right now

Back off I can't stand you right now

How about we draw up a reconciliation agreement?

No, dear, I'm filing a restraining order against you

No, dear, I'm filing a restraining order against you

By the way, I prepared a defense that'll really make your day

Sorry, you showed up late to the session

- We'll file an appeal - I'll contest the ruling, God willing

What's wrong? Where's the spirit of the law, my love?

What's wrong? Where's the spirit of the law, my love?

The spirit of the law is stuck in my nose, my love

I'm sorry, sir Your case is hopeless, don't bother

I'm sorry, sir Your case is hopeless, don't bother

Court is adjourned

Now, I want to soothe you How do I soothe you?

Now, I want to soothe you How do I soothe you?

There's nothing you can do to soothe me

Woman, I was wrong! I'm sorry, I apologize

- Are you raising your voice at me, Sameer? - Did I just raise my voice?

- There you go, raising your voice - Am I raising it now?

So I can't raise my voice but you can raise yours at me?

So I can't raise my voice but you can raise yours at me?

And you're yelling Can't you hear yourself?

You don't love me anymore You don't care about me at all?

I'll sleep upset, hurt and fed up

I'll sleep upset, hurt and fed up

Good night, Sameer Out of my way

This is your doing, Qadriya

It's on you, Qadriya you're a curse

It's on you, Qadriya you're a curse

Did I really raise my voice?

- Hurry up, Mom - Come on, sweetie

- Hurry up, Mom - Come on, sweetie

- Goodbye - Goodbye, dear, yes, Mom?

- Goodbye - Goodbye, dear, yes, Mom?

Did you figure out why your precious husband was late last night?

- No, we didn't discuss it - Fool!

- No, we didn't discuss it - Fool!

You need to track his every move

And know everything he does down to the last detail

And know everything he does down to the last detail

What does he even do?

- For your info, I trust Sameer - Trouble always comes from blind trust

- For your info, I trust Sameer - Trouble always comes from blind trust

You should stay home and monitor his every step

You should stay home and monitor his every step

And know exactly what your husband is up to

No, I don't like that sort of thing

We need to give each other breathing room

We need to give each other breathing room

otherwise we'll smother each other and that never ends well

"Breathing room"?

"Breathing room"?

Fine, dear I've said my piece

Do whatever you want Goodbye!

Do whatever you want Goodbye!

Listen, wait until my husband leaves then you can come up

Listen, wait until my husband leaves then you can come up

But don't come up before I call you so he doesn't spot you

But don't come up before I call you so he doesn't spot you

Last night was amazing We should do it again

Last night was amazing We should do it again

But next time, at your place

Not mine because it's too risky

Not mine because it's too risky

Get up, get up!

Get up, get up!

- Get up! - What? What?

- Get up and explain this! - What's going on?

- Explain this - What's up?

- Explain this - What's up?

- What's this? - What's this? That's...

- These are handcuffs - No kidding?

- These are handcuffs - No kidding?

Yes, fuzzy handcuffs They belonged to a cop

Yes, fuzzy handcuffs They belonged to a cop

Really? And the cop's name is Shahinaz?

Mervat, you don't get it... You've got it all wrong

Mervat, you don't get it... You've got it all wrong

Shahinaz is my client I'm handling her case, that's all

Shahinaz is my client I'm handling her case, that's all

And you saved this client as "Shahinaz the Siren"?

Yes, because she really is one

Yes, because she really is one

And you must have listened to her voice messages

- Please hand it over - Don't

Okay, take it easy

Can you just calm down and put the cuffs away?

Because if they snap shut on one of us only her husband has the key

Because if they snap shut on one of us only her husband has the key

Mervat, you know I'm a lawyer and you know that's my job

Mervat, you know I'm a lawyer and you know that's my job

I'm really sorry All the evidence points to you, sir

I found the handcuffs in your bag

I found the handcuffs in your bag

and when I called you last night what did you say?

You said you were cuffed and getting out of them

And of course when I checked those voice messages

And of course when I checked those voice messages

I found that Ms. Shahinaz texted you last night

right when I was on the phone with you

and you were never late before Why the delay?

and you were never late before Why the delay?

Because obviously you had no time for us and went to her instead

What's this?

That's some very sound and logical reasoning

But I swear to you I have nothing to do with any of that at all

But I swear to you I have nothing to do with any of that at all

Even these handcuffs aren't mine

- Not yours? - I swear

- Not yours? - I swear

We'll see if they're yours or not

God will settle this with you, Sami! God will settle this!

God will settle this with you, Sami! God will settle this!

God will settle this with you, Qadriya

God will settle this with you, Qadriya

Oh God, oh God!

What are you wearing?

This is the robe I'll wear in court to argue cases and such

This is the robe I'll wear in court to argue cases and such

Everything you said is off It's all off because it's too early

Everything you said is off It's all off because it's too early

Should I put it on after my shower?

I need to understand what I'm even here for

I need to understand what I'm even here for

Tea... make me some tea

- Sameer! - Sameer?

That's disrespectful, I'm your uncle

That's disrespectful, I'm your uncle

Did I come here to train as a lawyer or to train as a servant?

Uncle... Uncle

I want you to start from the ground up so when you take this seat one day

I want you to start from the ground up so when you take this seat one day

you'll grasp everything happening from the kitchen to the courtroom

you'll grasp everything happening from the kitchen to the courtroom

My dear Sameer

- How much sugar? - Lots

- How much sugar? - Lots

Alright... I just remembered

There's a court officer waiting outside What have you done?

There's a court officer waiting outside What have you done?

What are you talking about? I'm a lawyer, that's routine

One court officer comes, another leaves Send him in

Will do, alright

- How are you, Counselor? - Welcome

Can you sign here for delivery?

Tell me the case so I can assign you the power-of-attorney number

Tell me the case so I can assign you the power-of-attorney number

No, you'll sign without one because this case involves you

Involves me?

Involves me?

Yes, your wife filed for divorce and compensation for damages

Now it's getting real!