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We made you leave your work too, dear.

Not at all, Aunt Gülsüm. I wanted to come and welcome him anyway.

Oh, if only his father had come too.

The boy will be so sad when he can't see him, really.

Don't worry about it at all.

Uncle Hikmet must have missed Demir too.

He'll forget everything once he sees him.

Father and son will catch up at home anyway.

I hope so...

You know how stubborn he is.

Welcome, Orhan.

Good to be here.

Come in, please have a seat.

I thought you'd go to meet Mr. Demir.

No way, am I going to cater to that good-for-nothing?

Your son is returning today, Mr. Hikmet.

The longing is finally coming to an end.

Don't upset yourself further by dwelling on the past.

I'm not upset about the past; I'm upset thinking about the future.

What's going to become of this brat?

He reached this age without achieving anything.

We sent him all the way to America, and he came back without even a degree.

He's a full-grown man now!

Is this your luggage?

Yes, thank you.

You're welcome.

Sorry, I wasted your time.

No, not a problem.

Thank you.

Have a good day.

You too.

We couldn't make a decent man out of him, Orhan. We failed.

But things can't go on like this.

I know what I'll do with him.

All the passengers have come out.

Where is he?

Honestly, I don't understand either.

Demir! Demir!

Mom!

My son!

I missed you so much, so much!

Leyla?

Where were you, sweetheart? I was worried sick!

Everyone came out, but you weren't there!

Mom, a passenger lost their suitcase, so I helped out.

Oh, my helpful, kind-hearted boy!

Let me take a look at you.

You've lost weight, darling!

Who, me?

No, I'm the same, Mom.

Honestly, you're just skin and bones!

Well, he was deprived of your delicious meals in America, of course.

And how!

So much!

My lamb, my dear one!

Welcome back again, Demir.

Good to see you, Leyla.

You shouldn't have tired yourself out. I told you on the phone.

It's fine, I wanted to bring Aunt Gülsüm, and I got to see you too. Is that so bad?

Bless her sweet heart, she dropped everything and spent the whole day with me.

Much appreciated.

Dad...

Isn't he here, Mom?

He had a bit of a headache, so...

I told him not to come. He's waiting for us at home.

Alright then.

Come on, let's go. Come on.

We were all reckless in our youth, Mr. Hikmet.

Don't worry so much.

These are the days when the blood runs hot.

What are you talking about?

When I was his age, I'd hit the road before dawn.

My hands were calloused from working till evening.

I brought bread to the table! Bread!

I didn't fool around like he does.

Well, of course, the fault is ours.

We spoiled him because he was our only child.

Oh, my handsome boy!

I missed you so much!

I missed you terribly, honestly.

I won't let you go off to America again.

No, you can't go.

From now on, your place is right beside us.

Honestly, Mom, I have no intention of going back anyway.

I got so bored of school stuff.

It suffocated me, really.

America did you good though, you look great.

Before returning, we were in Miami with friends.

It was a great vacation. That must be why.

Once he starts working alongside you at the company,

I think he will get his act together.

I'm not letting him into the company!

First, he has to become a real man,

and only then can he sit in that boss's chair.

So he won't be starting work right away?

No, sir!

He will start working immediately.

Just not at the company.

He will start working as a laborer in one of our factories.

Mr. Demir is going to work as a laborer?

Exactly.

No sweet without sweat!

Mom...

Is Dad still mad at me?

Ever since I told him I dropped out, he hasn't been answering my calls.

He's probably breathing fire right now.

Well, he's a bit angry with you, of course.

He wanted you to return with a diploma. You know that, right?

He's so obsessed with that diploma!

What good will it do me anyway? I don't get it.

As if it's so necessary...

Son, your father wants you to reach good places, you know that.

Well, it looks like you two have no intention of leaving!

Come on.

First, he will put in the effort.

He will work hard, struggle, and sweat for it.

You make a good point, but...

Will Mr. Demir accept something like that?

He will!

Since he couldn't graduate from a school in America and came back,

I will make him graduate from the school of life here!

As a laborer!

That's that!

A laborer.

I'm already in a good place, Mom.

My job is ready.

Just because I don't have a diploma, Dad isn't going to put me in charge of the company?

Of course not, dear. How could that happen?

It's just... if only he was pleased about it too.

He doesn't want pleasing; he wants his word to be law.

As if he founded the company with a diploma!

No...

It happened through hard work.

Well, I can work too, what's the big deal?

Isn't the company my father's? I'll take the lead,

and I'll work like a lion!

Of course, of course.

Don't you worry at all.

First, I need to enjoy Istanbul, obviously.

New York and all that is nonsense.

I missed Istanbul so much.

You'll show me around now, right?

I will.

Derya!

Derya!

Sister?

Come on!

Five more minutes... please, five minutes.

Five minutes, my foot!

Get up!

Look, you're going to be late. Come on, sister, hurry up!

Oh, please, just two minutes!

Five minutes? Five minutes?!

I'll show you how to wake up!

Get up!

Okay, okay, I'm up!

Good girl. Hug your sister.

I'm so sleepy, so sleepy...

You're awake, right? Good. Come on then.

Don't you dare lie back down!

Once I take over the company, my dad can finally quit working.

He's worked hard enough.

From now on, he'll just lean back and enjoy life.

Well, son, I tell him too,

"You're not young anymore, don't work so hard," but who listens to me?

My dad invites Uncle Hikmet to fish on the boat all the time,

but he always says, "I'm busy, I have to work."

Of course, who could he trust to leave things to?

While I was in America, all the burden was on his shoulders.

Now everything will change.

From now on, you'll take my dad and go on vacations, Mrs. Gülsüm!

I'm here now, I'm here!

The young boss, Demir Sarmanoğlu, is on duty!

God willing!

Welcome back again, Demir.

Leyla, dear, aren't you coming in?

I didn't want to disturb you on your first day.

Oh, what disturbance? Come have breakfast with us before you go!

Mom, don't insist if she doesn't want to.

She drove all that way, she must be tired. Thank you so much.

My sweet girl, thank you so, so much.

Don't mention it.

I'm expecting you at the restaurant, Demir.

I promise, I'll come.

See you, bye-bye!

I made your favorite dishes for dinner, son.

Mom, why did you bother? Weren't the maids around?

Welcome!

Good to see you, Ayşe.

Welcome, Demir!

Mom, look at everything you've prepared!

Go see your father, go on.

Dad?

No "welcome home"?

Welcome.

Good to see you, Dad.

Dad...

Aren't you happy to see me?

Breakfast is ready, let's head to the kitchen!

Just a moment, Mom.

Dad...

I know you're still mad at me over the school matter.

I did the best I could, but it just didn't work out.

"Did the best he could," he says!

What did you do besides fooling around, huh?

We sent you to one of the best schools in the world, and you got expelled!

Dad, but...

Don't interrupt me!

We sent you to another school, and you couldn't get a degree from there either!

And now he claims he did his best!

It's just a degree!

Is graduating and getting a degree really that hard?

Dad, why do you care so much about this degree?

Isn't the company ours?

I don't need a diploma to run the company.

"He's going to run the company!"

His lordship wants to play boss!

Listen to me!

Since you couldn't finish school and get a diploma, you'll earn one from the school of life!

What do you mean?

You will work!

Look at what you're upset about, Dad.

Let me rest a bit, then I'll head the board of directors right away.

No, starting tomorrow, you will begin working!

Okay, I'll start tomorrow.

Actually, I have a good position in mind for you.

General Manager?

That works too, Dad. Whatever you want.

No.

What will I start as, then?

As a laborer!

What?

Yes!

You will start working as a laborer in one of our factories!

The owner's son, Demir Sarmanoğlu, is going to be a laborer? Is that it, Dad? Is this a joke?

I am very serious.

You will learn the job in the field!

If you want to be a good boss, you'll start from the bottom step!

You will be a good laborer!

Mr. Hikmet, what are you saying? Have you lost your mind, for heaven's sake?

Where has it ever been seen that a boss's son works as a laborer?

If anyone hears, we'll be totally disgraced!

Working as a laborer is not a disgrace, Mrs. Gülsüm; it is an honor!

By the way, this will remain a secret.

Not because I care what others think,

but so they don't give you special treatment as the owner's son.

No way, Dad. I'm not going to be any laborer.

You will!

Starting tomorrow, you will begin working in the factory as a laborer!

This is my final word to you!

I said no, Dad! No!

And this is my final word: NO!

I'm leaving.

See you.

Hello, Kerem?

I was just about to call you. What's up, brother?

We've been waiting forever, man! You're finally back!

I'm back, I'm back.

Hurry up and come over, we're at Leyla's cafe.

Leyla's cafe?

Alright, text me the address and I'll come right away.

Are you coming alone?

No, I'm not alone.

I'm coming with our beast.

Alright then, we're waiting!

Okay.

Worker performance is important to me too, sir.

İsmail is one of our best workers.

That's your opinion.

Evidently, his performance wasn't sufficient for me.

Besides, why are you questioning my decision, Master Necip?

God forbid, sir...

I just thought if you could reconsider...

Because he has three kids,

and his wife is sick.

All of a sudden like this...

That's not my problem!

I look at this professionally, not emotionally.

I suggest you do the same, Master Necip.

It would be much better for you.

Understood?

Of course, sir.

Good morning. - Good morning.

What happened, Brother İsmail?

Mr. Sami fired me.

What do you mean? Are you sure?

The card doesn't scan, Deniz.

Let me see...

How strange...

What are you waiting here for?

They fired Brother İsmail.

Did you know about this, Master Necip?

Fired him?

No, I had no idea.

Oh dear...

Mr. Orhan didn't mention anything to me.

Let me go talk to Mr. Sami.

Come with me, İsmail.

It didn't work out, İsmail. I'm sorry.

I hope you find a good job for yourself soon.

What do you mean?

Are we just going to overlook him getting fired for no reason?

I'm going to go talk to him.

Wait a minute, Deniz.

As foreman, I did everything I could.

The man won't back down from his decision.

Don't bother, Deniz, please.

Don't get into trouble because of me.

Thanks anyway, Master Necip.

May God help you.

Our time was up here, what can you do?

Please forgive any wrongs.

Of course, you too.

Take care, Master İsmail.

Look, if you need anything, call me, alright?

I will, my sister.

Let me walk you out.

Enjoy your meal. Would you like anything else?

Everything is great.

How is your father, Mr. Celal?

He's fine, doing well.

Send him my regards.

Of course, I will.

So, guys, how are we doing?

Great, honestly!

The cakes are awesome.

Wonderful!

Well, he couldn't stop talking about his friend coming today!

I know, Aunt Gülsüm and I went to meet him this morning.

Demir is not just my friend.

He's my buddy, my brother!

Calling him just a friend would be an insult.

Alright, whatever you say.

So, shall we have some coffee?

Make mine a double shot espresso, darling.

Sure. You?

I'll pass.

Kerem, can you come with me for a second?

Come on.

Kerem, are you annoyed about something?

No.

You've been like ice toward me for two days, do you realize that?

Nothing's wrong.

You didn't reply to my messages last night either.

I told you, I was at a business dinner with my uncles.

The entire night, Kerem?

Ugh, Pınar, please...

What do you mean, "Ugh, Pınar"?

You're not even looking at my face!

Kerem?

Why are you acting like this?

I just don't understand.

How can a person change this much in just two days?

Kerem!

Did I do something wrong?

Look at my face!

Say something to me!

You didn't do anything, gorgeous.

It's not you, it's me.

I'm just not cut out for this kind of thing.

I can't tie myself down to anyone.

It's just not my style, you know?

So you want us to break up?

We never really started anyway.

We just hung out for a bit, that's all.

"Hung out"?

We just hung out, is that it?

Yes.

I mean, we had a good time.

We had fun, but no need to blow it out of proportion.

Kerem...

Don't you ever dare call me again!

Poor guy...

They could at least have given him advance notice!

If we were unionized,

Mr. Sami couldn't just fire people as he pleases!

Well, as far as I know, that man does whatever he wants.

He doesn't care about any unions!

That's what you think!

He doesn't want us to unionize precisely because he won't be able to run wild!

He doesn't want to lose his power, don't you see?

That's true, Deniz, but we don't want to lose our jobs either.

A union must not enter this factory!

Do you hear me?

I hear you, sir.

They keep chanting about "rights, rights"!

If they get their way and bring this union trouble upon us,

we will never get out of this mess, Sami!

Yes, sir.

If we give them an inch, these workers will take a mile!

Do you understand?

I understand, sir.

Don't worry at all.

Rest assured regarding the union issue.

I won't let control slip away.

My man! - Hold on.

We missed you so much, bro!

What's up?

Good, you?

Look at this style!

Come on, sit down!

Alright, we sat down, calm down!

Leyla...

It looks wonderful.

You like it?

"Like it"? I love it!

Tell us, man, how was New York?

What can I say? Same old America.

Fun, full of adventure, crowded...

Are you hungry?

Aunt Gülsüm wouldn't leave you hungry, but...

She wouldn't,

but I'll have a coffee of yours.

Sure, I'll order it right away.

Skim milk, decaf latte, please.

Right away.

Still drinking it like that, huh?

Yup, thanks.

You know what, bro?

This place is no fun without you around.

Right? - Exactly.

Don't butter me up, I'm not buying it.

Seeing your check-ins online drove me crazy wishing I was in Istanbul.

How was it with Uncle Hikmet?

We argued a bit,

but it's fine.

What happened as soon as you arrived, man?

My dad held a grudge because I didn't finish school.

He gave me an earful, as usual.

Don't worry about it.

Once you take over and start working,

he'll forget everything.

Relax.

I hope so.

The boss is back, after all!

My brother is the boss, the boss!

Look at him, my boy!

Keep telling yourself that!

Mr. Hikmet...

Don't bother in vain.

My decision is final, Mrs. Gülsüm.

There's no free ride here.

Tomorrow, like everyone else, he will go to the factory,

put on his uniform, and get to work. That's it.

He just got here, is this really the way to treat the boy on his very first day?