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- Sir. - How is it going?

- Where is Muktar? - He went out.

- It's not like they can do anything. - They can't do anything.

If they try we'll kill them.

They're below us.

You know what?

- What? - I'm feeling very sleepy.

You must be joking. Are you the only person here?

Soldiers are here!

Clear.

Don't be afraid.

We are here to take you home.

Exactly, don't be afraid, okay?

We've come to take you home.

- Alright? - Thank you Allah.

Take the hostages to the evac point.

Thank you.

We need to do one final sweep.

Gather intel

before the clean-up crew gets here.

- Yes sir! - Thank you.

- Thank you Allah. - 40 Tango calling for 40 Alpha, over.

- Let's go. - 40 Tango, over.

Hostiles eliminated.

- Let's go. - Hostages secure.

- Moving to evacuation point. - Let's go.

Over.

Over and out.

What do you have for me?

Usman and Kato, sir.

And Belerebe?

Nothing for now, Major.

All clear, Major.

The intel said that Belerebe is supposed to be here.

We just checked over 25 bodies but Belerebe is not here.

Okay, let's get on with the intel sweep.

Phones, flash drives, pictures. You know the drill.

- Sharp sharp. - Yes sir.

So that Musa here can go home to his wife

and stop disturbing us with his phone lovey-lovey.

You know my wife is pregnant and she's all alone in the house. So please let me be.

Must be nice having a wife.

Okay.

We'll all go home soon to be with our loved ones.

Let's finish what we started.

Alright, come on guys.

Move it, come on, let's go.

Come on.

Shit.

That was so close man.

Musa wake up.

40 Alpha

ETA to evacuation point T-plus 10 minutes, over.

40 Alpha, copy.

Over.

That's our ride boys.

Chop-chop.

Get a move on boys!

Don't!

We're keeping him in the induced coma.

Early indications show that the surgeries were successful.

But his injuries were quite extensive.

It's a good thing he was flown in as soon as he was.

Okay, yeah.

Do whatever it takes.

- Doctor, whatever it takes. - Yes.

Nnamdi?

Would you like to go get an ice cream?

Let's go.

Mrs... No, please.

Please sit down, please.

Please.

Lara, I wanted to see you in person

to show you that the army is doing everything possible

to bring your husband back to you.

Be strong for him.

Please bring him back.

Please bring him back.

"Who am I?"

"My name is Ned. I do not like my little bed."

"This is no good,

this is not right."

"My feet stick out of bed all night."

Good morning, Lara.

Good morning, Doctor.

How are you?

Agbo is doing really good.

His vitals are looking good.

And we're very pleased with his progress.

He's a fighter that one, isn't he?

He is, yes.

So we're going to start reducing the dosage of the sedative.

We want to see if he'll wake up by himself.

Doctor, are you sure?

It's time for him to wake up, yes?

Yes. He will wake up.

He's going to wake up. I know he will.

I'm going to join my team now.

Thank you so much, Doctor.

Thank you.

Commence SPT.

Commencing SPT.

PR limits reached.

Should we try again?

No.

We'll try again tomorrow.

You're the father of our son, I know...

I know you can hear me.

I know you can hear me because I'm married all for you.

So many things we're supposed to do together.

All the places you promised to take me.

Do you remember?

You said you wanted us to have another baby.

A little girl.

So you could spoil her silly.

I want to give her to you.

Please let me give her to you.

We've been trying to get your husband off the ventilator

for the last six weeks.

- Yes, but... - His breathing is still poor.

What are you saying?

Lara, we may have to prepare.

No, that's my husband.

That's my husband and my husband will wake up.

He will wake up.

My husband will wake up, my hus...

Please.

Doctor...

you said it yourself.

He's getting better,

his vitals are strong.

Yes.

But if he's still struggling to breathe,

then we may just have to prepare

for what we know might come next.

Please.

Please.

Please, don't die, don't go and leave me here by myself, please!

I love you.

I love you.

Please, try. Try.

Ifeanyi.

Lara.

What are you doing here?

This place is not safe.

You need to leave here immediately.

I've come to take you home.

What?!

Ifeanyi, I'm not leaving this place without you.

Please,

take my hand.

Ifeanyi.

Ifeanyi.

Baby.

Listen to me, it's me.

Come back.

Just keep coming back to me.

Listen, it's my voice.

Ifeanyi.

Just wait.

Wait.

Ifeanyi,

stay there, I'm coming.

I'm coming. I'm going to...

Ifeanyi.

Baby.

Just listen to my voice.

Listen to my voice. I'm here.

I love you.

Come back. Come back, please.

Please.

Please.

He held my hand.

Yes.

He held my hand, he squeezed it.

He squeezed it.

Baby, do it again.

- Hello, Lara. - Hi.

- How are you? - Hi.

Come. Oh, thank you.

Lara.

- How are you? - I'm fine.

Why are you outside?

They're trying to get him to breathe again.

Just didn't want to watch it fail one more time.

Come here. You have to have faith.

- Hmm? - The doctor.

Easy.

Remember, he just started breathing on his own.

- Yeah. - And it will take him a while to get

to 100%.

So easy does it.

Easy.

Thank you, Doctor.

You.

I saw you.

You saw me where?

At that house.

In the woods.

That house.

You...

were there.

You saved me.

My love.

Hey!

Nnamdi.

Nnamdi, slow down.

Slow...

Boy... Slow down.

Are you ready?

Careful.

Yeah, slowly.

Just do it slowly.

- Daddy! - I can do it myself.

Hi, Nnamdi.

Careful, kiddo.

Wow. This boy.

Hey, big boy.

- This boy is so fast. - Daddy.

- How are you? - How're you?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

My friend give me your pen while we're...

One of the nurses

- said I may find you here. - Hi.

You're early.

I know, but I wanted to come before going to work.

- And it's been a week since I came. - Thank you.

What for?

- Thank you so much. - How's he doing?

Uh, well, he's getting better.

He's waking up, he's responding to what the doctors tell him to do.

Please, just little.

Eat it for me. Mm? Please.

Thank you.

I feel like a baby.

That's because you are.

Don't say that in front of my men,

they'll laugh at me.

Saheed will never let me forget it.

Lara.

What is it?

Nothing.

Nothing more, just...

I'm glad to have you back.

Please eat.

Eat.

Sorry, baby, it's okay. Sorry.

You're... Oh, careful.

Good morning.

- Oh, relax, - Good morning.

- Major. - Sir.

It's really good to see you Agbo.

- Welcome sir. - Thank you sir.

You scared us.

But now the work really starts.

- Okay? - Yes sir.

Yes sir.

Sir, the...

the hostages, they did make it

- back to the camp? - Yes.

All of them.

Thanks to you and your men.

- We did it. - Yes, you did it.

And my men, I...

I thought that by now they would have come to visit me.

Sir, my men.

I'm sorry, Major.

You were the only survivor.

The... the only?

Now, your men died heroes.

- Heroes? - I'm sorry.

Easy. What is it?

Are you hurt?

Are you in pain? Is something wrong?

Ifeanyi, what is it?

- I tried to stop it. - What?

I tried to stop it but, I failed.

I failed.

Baby, you didn't fail.

You saved those people.

You brought them home.

What about my men? What about my men?

- What about my men? - Ifeanyi,

we'll be home soon

and then everything will be better.

Everything will be better, I promise.

Ifeanyi, you can do this.

You can do this.

We can do this together.

It's alright.

Just sleep. You need to rest.

You need to rest.

My love, please. Please.

Just rest. Rest.

It's alright. It's alright.

Easy.

There you go.

You're good to go, congratulations.

Nnamdi, come.

Come quickly. Your mom and dad are here.

Just take it easy.

Dad, welcome back home.

Nnamdi. My boy.

Sweetheart.

- How are you? - Yes, he's so excited.

Mommy, can you blame him?

Good evening, ma.

- Welcome home. - Thank you.

Careful.

Just take it easy.

Take it easy.

Careful.

Thank you.

Okay, just hold on.

Scootch a little to the...

There you go.

I've missed this place.

It's missed you too.

Welcome home.

Thank you.

Well, I think it's perfect time.

Lunch is ready.

Thank you, Mommy.

What are you thanking me for?

To take care of my own family?

Come on.

Lara, come and help me in the kitchen quickly.

Yes, Mommy.

Hey, my superman.

How are you my boy?

I'm fine.

Nnamdi!

You sure?

Nnamdi!

Are you okay?

Ifeanyi.

Yes.

Yes.

I'm fine.

Stop looking at me like that.

- It's time. - Mommy,

what is all this? This is too much food.

Who's going to eat all of this? Come on.

Ah, it's all of you. All of you would eat it.

Thank you. Careful.

Don't!

Ifeanyi, what is it?

Okay, Ifeanyi, It's okay, it's alright.

Baby, come on.

Baby, calm down, it's just a dream.

You were dreaming.

It's okay, baby.

Come. It's okay. Relax.

It's alright.

It's alright. It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

You're alright, it's just a dream.

You're alright.

Good morning Daddy.

Daddy.

Daddy. Dad, can you come and pick me from school today?

Nnamdi.

But Daddy...

Come it's alright, come, let's go. We'll see your daddy later.

Off you go.

What?

Off to work?

Where is Nnamdi?

That was Nnamdi.

He was saying goodbye to you, but...

- What? - No, but it's fine.

Ifeanyi, you don't... Alright, just be careful.

My superman.

I'm sorry. I wasn't...

I didn't hear you.

Dad, is everything alright?

Uh, baby, your breakfast is in the flask.

Thank you.

I need you to take a shower today.

Yeah? Okay.

Alright, say goodbye to your daddy.

Bye, Daddy.

Bye.

Alright, come, let's go.

Time to go. Say bye daddy.

Bye Daddy.

Why are you sitting in the dark?

You didn't eat your food.

I'm not hungry.

Well, you didn't eat your breakfast either.

You need to eat something.

Ifeanyi,

please talk to me.

Please.

- Ifeanyi... - I said I'm not hungry!

You know it helps to talk to someone about these things, right?

There are things that

you cannot talk about.

You do not understand.

I know, but...

Why is this place so hot?

Please turn it off.

No, but you're sweating,

- Turn it off! - The place is so hot.

- Hurry up! - Ifeanyi! Okay.

- Hurry up! - I'm doing it.

It's off.

- Turn it off! - It's off.

It's off, it's alright.

- Ifeanyi what is it? - Turn it off.

Ifeanyi.

Alright, okay. It's bedtime, baby.

Okay, put it away.

Good boy.

- Mom, - Mm-hm?

Can I wear my suit to church tomorrow?

Yes, sure. I'll get it ready for you.

- Thank you, Mommy. - You're welcome, baby.

Daddy!

My superman.

Dad, are you coming to church tomorrow?

Yes I am.

Mom,

can Dad wear a suit to church tomorrow so that we can both match?

Yes, you can.

- Thank you, Mommy. - You're welcome, baby.

- Dad, - Mm?

Can you read me a bedtime story?

Of course.

Alright sweetheart,

it's time for me to go.

Bedtime. Mm?

Have a goodnight. Sleep well.

No kiss for me?

Night, Nnamdi baby. Sleep well, okay?

So, which one do you want us to read?

This one?

Okay.

We'll read it together.

Hey.

I'm sorry for today.

Ifeanyi,

you know we're in this together, right?

I know. It's just...

It's... Sometimes it's just...

Please talk to me.

Talk to me.

Tell me about the dream.

Ifeanyi.

Baby.

Ifeanyi.

Sweetheart.

It's my fault.

- No. - It is!

Those men were my responsibility and now they are all gone!

I know, but it doesn't mean it was your fault.

It doesn't mean it was your fault.

I shouldn't be here.

Why would you say something like that?

Ifeanyi...

My love...

Baby.

Sweetheart, please.

Please.

I think you need to talk to someone.

A professional.

- Are you trying to say that I'm crazy? - No.

It's just that you've been through something very traumatic.

And maybe a professional... maybe they could help.

Help who?

Can they take what happened away?

No.

No. Nothing can.

They can still help you.

My love, please.

Okay, look, if you won't talk to me and you won't talk to a professional,

maybe you can talk to Pastor Ayo.

- He's very under... Sweetheart, - No!

- He can... - No!

Jesus.

Good morning, Daddy.

You're not dressed for church.

I'm not coming.

But you said you were going to go to church with me and my mom today.

Sorry.

Ifeanyi, really?

Really?

Okay, Superman.

I'll come.

Alright Ifeanyi, come. Go and put on your jacket.

Okay?

Elder.

Good to see you.

- Yes. - God bless you.

God bless you too.

- Yes. - Ah, big man?

How are you doing?

Mr. Ifeanyi.

Thank you for your service.

Thank God.

I heard what happened to you and your men.

So sorry.

If you ever need to talk about it...

I'm fine, Pastor.

Thank you.

That's fine.

I'm always here just in case.

It was good to have you in church.

You know he was only trying to help, right?

It helps to talk about these things.

What does he know about these things?

What does anyone know?

Then turn your hand. That's fine.

- Okay. - And the key.

Alright, let's go. Come on.

Let's go.

Daddy.

You go on in, Superman.

I need a moment.

Lunch is gonna be ready in 30 minutes.

I want to go to the bathroom.

Agbo?

Good afternoon, sir.

How are you?

I'm fine, sir.

How are Lara and Nnamdi?

They're fine.

Good. Very good to hear.

I've been meaning to come visit.

I am currently in Damaturu.

I should be back in town by Tuesday

and I'll come and check up on you all.

But, how are you?

I'm gallant, sir. I'm feeling fit.

How are your psych treatments going?

I haven't...

I don't need them, sir.

Soldier, there's no shame in getting help if you need it.

I'm fine, sir. Thank you.

Sir...

Sir, I think it's time, sir.

I'm ready to return to active duty.

I was hoping that I can

you know, just do a few things to...

Already?

Major, there is no rush.

But I'm ready, sir.

We'll need a medical evaluation before we decide that.

I'm fit, sir. I'm ready.

I need this, sir.

We will have this conversation when we meet.

I'll be back next week.

Okay, sir. Thank you, sir.

Dad, look what Grandpa got me.

I'll look at it when I'm done, okay?

Did you say thank you to Grandpa?

Yes, Daddy.

Good boy. Go change, okay?

Yes, Daddy.

Is everything okay?

I'm feeling stronger.

That's good.

Okay.

Let me help you with that.

Thank you.

Uh, baby,

Nnamdi's school is having their sports day on Friday.

I have plans.

Babe, he'd really like you to be there.

Okay, what if you come after?

It might take a whole day.

What will?

What plans do you have that will take the whole day?

So this is what is so important that you can't miss on Friday?

- Lara... - When were you going

to tell me about this?

When were you going to tell me about this?

It is just a medical evaluation.

Just?

Ifeanyi, it's too soon.

I'm getting stronger every day.

Ifeanyi please.

- I was going to tell you. - No. Please.

- I was going to tell you. - Ifeanyi, you can't go back.

Please.

Please.

Don't go back. Please.

- I have to. You have to understand. - Please. No.

- I need this, Lara. - No.

- Daddy, look what I got. - Hey!

That's my superman.

You missed it.

I tried.

Yeah, well so did he.

Nnamdi come.

Come, let's go inside, okay?

Come.

Well done, I'm so proud of you.

You did so good.

So good.

So good.

So, how was it?

Good.

I know that is not what you want.

Oh, you already made your choice.

Clearly what I want doesn't matter, so...

Look, what do you want me to say?

Really Ifeanyi, what do you want me to say?

It's fine.

Come.

Look, Ifeanyi...

I'm coming. Just... please move. Thank you.

Okay.

Okay.

I can't see.

Alright.

Ah, Nnamdi.

Do it again.

It's like this.

This way. That way you can...

Look how much you've grown since the last time I saw you.

Is your daddy in?

Yes, and my mom too.

Let's go see them. Come on.

- How are you? - I'm fine.

Good. And how is school?

- Fine. - Good.

Ah, welcome sir.

This is an amazing surprise.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

He's inside. Please come in.

- Come in, sir. - Thank you.

After you, sir. Yes sir.

Okay so, I thought I should visit you guys.

See how you're doing since the discharge.

Thank you so much, sir. Thank you.

Welcome. Please sit down.

Where's Agbo?

He's inside.

Nnamdi, can you go and get your father, please?

Thank you. Sir, can I get you something to drink?

Yeah.

Alright.

I haven't been to this side of town in a long time.

You know.

Is that garden by the corner there still open?

Sir, that business is going nowhere.

I will stop there and get roasted fish on my way back.

I'm sure you're wondering why I asked for us to take this walk.

You know, I didn't want us to have to talk in front of your wife.

- Yes sir. - You know.

Is something wrong, sir?

No, um...

Your results reached my office.

Sorry soldier, you didn't pass.

Sir, I worked hard, I did everything right.

This has nothing to do with how hard you worked.

It has to do with your body and your mind.

Sir, my mind is fine.

No, not according to the reports.

But... Agbo,

your body is not the same.

Your mind is not the same.

Your wounds are healed, yeah.

And I do not doubt your skills and abilities.

Sir, I'll do the test again.

I'll pass. I swear to you, I will pass.

The recommendation has been made

and it has been accepted.

Retirement on medical grounds.

No, this isn't right.

I did everything right.

I deserve to go back and serve with my unit.

No. Not now.

Here? Today?

You're exactly where you need to be.

This is wrong, sir.

I need to be out there.

I need to fight.

I need to avenge my men.

Soldier, you have done enough.

This tantrum is not going to change the result of the recommendation.

I'm sorry, this is not a negotiation.

Look, I know this is not the news you had hoped for.

You have served this country a great deal and she appreciates it.

Okay, and it's because of your sacrifice

and the sacrifice of your men that I feel proud

to share this with you before the public announcement.

What announcement, sir?

The military's going to honor you and our fallen brothers with the Eagle's medal.

For service, for heroism, for bravery, for sacrifice.

A medal?

That's all I get, a medal for not dying?

A medal?

There will be a small formal ceremony

and you're required to attend.

Major,

as national hero and sole survivor,

you will perform the last duty.

Understood?

- Understood? - Yes sir.

You didn't eat your food. Do you...

Do you want me to bring it to you?

Ifeanyi, it's been a week now.

It's been a week. You have to eat.

You have to eat something, please Ifeanyi.

- Just... - Enough.

I want to be left alone.

Are you happy now?

- What? - Are you happy?

Isn't this what you wanted?

- You're blaming me? - Yes.

- Yes, I am blaming you. - You can't be serious, Ifeanyi.

- How am I... - You can't be serious.

How am I sure

you're not the one who arranged everything?

Wow. Ifeanyi.

You know what?

This is what happens when you don't eat for days.

You become delusional.

You're sitting there accusing me of somehow arranging your discharge?

Are you listening to yourself?

- Are you thinking before you speak... - Be careful!

About what?

About what?

Listen to me,

you are not going to put this on me.

All I know is God answered my prayers. That's it.

So now, Major Ifeanyi Agbo,

you go ahead and feel whatever it is you need to feel.

But don't you dare think that you can put this on me.

I am your wife.

I am the mother of your son

and you will treat me with the respect I deserve.

Stop that! What's wrong with you?

I'm sorry

- It's okay. - Mommy.

It's okay sweetheart.

Here you go, sir.

Hello?

Can I get another evaluation, please?

Why?! Do you know who I am?

Do you know who I am?

I'm sorry.

Can I get my job back, please?

Please.

Is everything alright?

I should be asking you that question.

Ifeanyi,

I think this thing you're doing has gone on for long enough.

Whatever it is that you are doing,

- I think it is... Please, - I do...

Let me finish.

You've shut everyone out,

and you're carrying on like life has ended for you.

In the weeks since Colonel Segun's visit,

you've shown us that... we don't really matter.

The only thing that matters to you is being a soldier.

That's it.

I could have sworn that you are a better man than that but,

perhaps I was wrong.

So you can't be a soldier anymore Ifeanyi,

does that mean everything has ended?

Does it mean everything has ended for you?

What happened to Ifeanyi the father?

The husband?

I cannot believe

that you see yourself as just a soldier and nothing more.

You know what, I get it.

You lost your men. I get it.

I even get the fact that you feel bad about losing

a core part of who you are.

What I don't get Ifeanyi,

is how you've let yourself go the way that you have.

How you're willing to let everything else fall to pieces just because of that.

I cannot watch you become this...

this thing you're turning into.

So Ifeanyi,

if you cannot put yourself together,

if you will not let me help you,

if you will not get help for yourself,

then I think it's time that Nnamdi and I leave.

Because I can't continue to watch this happen.

- I won't. - Lara.

Please.

Hey babe.

Hey.

You shaved.

Ifeanyi, what is all this?

You've forgotten.

Once a soldier always a soldier.

Come here.

I am sorry that I made a big mess of everything.

I see how selfish I have been and how it has affected Nnamdi and you.

I am very sorry.

You deserve better.

And you're right.

I've lost something that defined me for the longest.

Something that is...

was a big part of my life.

But I know that...

I know that that's not all I am.

But it's hard.

It's hard.

I know baby.

I know.

I don't want you or Nnamdi to feel like you're not important to me.

That's the part that pained me the most yesterday night.

I swear to you it's not true.

I swear.

And I promise...

I promise I will try harder.

Promise.

That's all I'm asking.

Baby I know it's hard.

I know this is hard on you but, if you let me in,

if you let me in we can win this together.

Have you forgotten we're a team?

You should...

You should eat the food before it gets cold.

I'm going to prepare Nnamdi for school.

Okay.

Thank you.

Eat some watermelon.

Nice. Do you like it?

Okay. What you're going to do

is you're going to try the yam next

when you're done with the watermelon.

Okay?

Good morning, Mommy.

Hi baby.

- Good morning. - Daddy made breakfast.

Oh wow, I can see that.

Do you know what, I even got...

- Hey. - I even got mine in bed.

Alright baby, hurry up

- or you're going to be late for school. - No,

don't worry about him.

I'll drop him off and pick him up today.

Yippee!

Lucky you. Look at you.

Alright, it's time for me to go to work.

And... What?

Stop.

Eww!

Alright, it's time for me to go.

- Have a great day at work today. - A good day.

Have a good day you. Come here.

Alright. Bye guys.

Good afternoon ma.

Good afternoon.

Please, I'm looking for Major Ifeanyi Agbo.

Is this his house?

Yes, this is his house.

May I ask who you are, please?

My name is Amina Nagugu.

My husband was Major Ifeanyi's friend.

You're Musa's wife.

Please, come in.

It's the will of Allah.

We knew what we signed up for when we married uniformed men.

Yes.

One moment you're talking to them,

and the next thing, you get a knock on the door.

You know, I spoke to Musa that morning.

He was due to be back home by weekend.

And then...

And then you got the visit.

I got the visit.

You have a beautiful home.

Can I...

- Parents listen to your children - Parents listen to your children

- For we are the leaders of tomorrow - For we are the leaders of tomorrow

Good afternoon, ma.

Good afternoon. How are you?

I'm fine, ma.

Hi, baby. Come.

Let's go and change. Come.

Let's go.

- Major. - Amina.

How are you?

Come on, please sit down.

Thank you.

I didn't mean to barge in like this.

I didn't have your number

and I didn't have anyone to talk to.

No, you are absolutely welcome here anytime.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Are you still at Lavia?

No.

I moved back with my parents.

I'm at Wamba now.

I lost the baby after.

Oh my God.

I'm so sorry.

I didn't know that you were...

It's the will of Allah.

It's fine.

I should have called.

I am so sorry, I should have called.

It's okay.

My husband has been in the hospital.

He was in the hospital for a very long time.

I am so sorry for everything.

No problem, it's the will of Allah.

It's the will of Allah.

And I'm fine.

I will be going back today.

- I just... - What do you need?

I would appreciate it if you can tell me about that day.

My husband's last moments.

Please.

I need to know

and you're the only one who can tell me.

I'll prefer not to speak about the events of that day.

I beg you in Allah's name.

My husband is still recovering from his injuries.

I understand.

Please.

If it wasn't important, I wouldn't ask.

I know. It's just... Maybe perhaps if you can come another time.

Perhaps he...

Your husband, Musa, is one of the best men I ever served with.

I owe it to Musa.

I owe it to all of them.

We...

We already knew where the hostages were being held,

and so we moved in as arranged.

Soldiers are here!

On that fateful day, everything was going according to the plan.

Hi.

Baby.

Baby.

I've tried getting him to see a therapist,

but he refuses, says nothing is wrong with him.

He keeps insisting that he's alright.

Lara,

he is a man,

and they're all like that.

Mommy,

I don't know what else to do.

I've tried everything.

I've begged, I've shouted, I've pleaded.

I don't know what else to do.

Look Lara, I have seen your husband,

trust me, he is not okay.

Mommy, he's been through a lot.

I agree with you.

I agree with you, but still,

I don't know.

I don't... Look, maybe you should consider

bringing Nnamdi here for a bit.

Mommy, I'm not leaving my husband.

I have not said you should leave your husband.

But you said I should bring my child here.

Yes, and perhaps yourself too.

Mommy!

Let's look at it like this, Lara,

he's your husband,

you're my daughter.

And my daughter lives with a man who refuses treatment.

A soldier who has fought all his life,

he has fought enemies all his life,

and has recently just been told

that he can no longer fight.

So, what happens to you and your son

when he decides that you are now his new enemies?

Mommy!

My husband is not a violent man.

He would never do anything to hurt us.

Okay.

Okay.

I mean, I sincerely hope so.

I pray so.

Lara, because I pray for you every day.

I'll wipe the rest.

But Mom...

Mommy.

Allah is great.

Allah is great.

I've been praying for this repeatedly.

Allah is great.

Lara, please.

Leave the door alone, leave that door.

Leave that door alone.

Move away.

- Lara, please. - Leave me.

- Let go of me! - Please.

- Please, I need you. - Stop.

- I need you, please. - Stop it.

You nearly kill our son.

Please.

Ifeanyi,

if you love me,

if you love this boy,

please, get help.

Get help.

- Babe. - Take it.

Take it.

- Lara. - No.

- Move. - Lara please.

Why don't you eat your food in school?

Because I'm not hungry.

You're my king that loves food.

Nah,

I think that you're just avoiding grandma's food.

I don't want to go to school.

- Alright, baby, come. - But why?

It's time to go.

I want to see Daddy.

Nnamdi, come let's talk.

Alright,

your father is not feeling well.

But I still want to go visit him

and help him get better.

I know. You will see him soon, I promise.

Just not now.

Is he at the hospital again?

Can we go visit?

Nnamdi, I know you miss your father,

but Daddy just needs a little time on his own.

Okay? Just a little time on his own.

But won't he get scared on his own?

Daddy made me scared, but I'm not scared now,

and I don't want him to get scared too.

I know.

Alright, let's make a deal.

If you go to school now, I promise I will check on Daddy

and make sure he's okay.

- Promise? - Cross my heart.

Lara?

I asked you to get help and you got drunk?

You got drunk.

Look at this place.

I...

Have you been to see the therapist?

And Pastor Ayo?

- I spoke to him. - You haven't.

I spoke to him this morning and he said he hasn't heard from you.

So unless you spoke to him in between me

leaving my parents' house and getting to this place,

you are lying, Ifeanyi, and you're not a very good liar.

It's 10 a.m.

It's ten in the morning and you're already drunk.

I don't know what to say to you.

I cannot sleep unless I drink.

Unless I'm drunk.

- And that sounds normal to you? - Normal?!

Normal?

What

about my life is normal?

Tell me.

Nothing about my life is normal.

Nothing is.

Ifeanyi, aren't you tired?

Aren't you tired?

How long do you think this can go on for?

Unless you're saying you plan to drink the rest of your life away.

- Is that what you want for me? - No, you tell me what you want.

Ifeanyi, tell me what you want, tell me what you

plan on doing about the problem that we have.

Because from where I'm standing,

you nearly killed our son.

You attacked our son!

If that wasn't bad enough, if that was not enough

to make you realize that

- what you're doing is not right! - I know what I did!

I know what I did.

I...

I know what I did.

And I am sorry.

I am sorry.

Are you?

- You don't get to do that to me. - No, I get to do whatever I want.

Because you're acting like this only affects you and it doesn't!

It doesn't.

Pay your money so I know that we're done.

- Your money. - Okay.

- I'm coming. Just wait. - Okay.

Major oh Major!

Salute!

Wow, bro. All this enjoyment is just for you?

Nothing for us?

Bro, I have drank so much.

- Please leave me alone. - I owe Blessing's dad some money,

just add my bill to yours.

It's nothing compared to how much you have.

Bro, you're ignoring me after I praised you?

What a shame. I will add it to your bill.

Mr. Man, I'm not paying for your drinks.

Get out of my sight.

You think I'm afraid of you?

Your life is in shambles

in this town.

Everyone knows your story.

Why are you looking at me like that?

You are no longer a soldier,

you are now a civilian like me.

I know you stole money from your place of work

that's why you were fired from the army.

Young men who like to steal from the citizens.

I'm warning you.

Leave me alone before

- I do something. - Before what?

Before what?

Get lost.

See this drunk. You are a drunkard.

No wonder

your wife...

- No! - Leave him alone!

Major, no.

Sir.

Sir, you can't do this here.

He insulted me.

He's drunk, you are drunk, no wrong, no rights.

Sorry sir, stop, you can't go in.

I need to see my son.

What's wrong with you? This is my son's school.

He's right there.

Sir, how may I help you?

Sorry. Oh, Mr. Agbo, what happened?

I need to see my son, I have to see my son.

- Sorry, Nnamdi is in his class right now. - Take him out of his class,

- I want to see him right now! - But you can't, school is in session.

Sir, we don't allow that, please.

I'm going to see my son,

- I need to see my son. - Sorry.

- His class is just right there. I can... - No.

Please.

Daddy.

Mr. Man.

Mr. Man.

Stand up, you have been bailed.

My wife, where is she?

The person is outside, come out.

I think playtime is over, come.

- Dejumo. - Yes, what is it?

Come.

- Dejumo. - Superman.

- Come. - What?

Superman.

Come, Nnamdi, let's go inside.

- My son. - Ifeanyi, look, listen.

- I need to see them. - No,

not now. I need you to give them some time.

Give them some time, please.

- Nnamdi. - No.

- Nnamdi. - No.

Just go, eh?

Lara, come outside, please.

- Listen to me. - No,

- don't cry. - You see,

you're setting the boy, you're making him cry.

- Nnamdi. - Eh?

Nnamdi.

Leave, leave now.

- Come to me. - Please leave. No, please.

Come to your father.

Stop holding him back!

- Look son, what has come over you? - Leave my boy alone.

- What has come over you? - Lara.

- What has come over you? - Lara.

Lara, I know you're in there.

Come outside, please.

- Please, I need you to see them. - Just... No, please.

- I need you to see them. - No, please,

- I need you to see them. - Not now.

- Just get... - I need to apologize!

Daddy?

- Dejumo! - Oh my God.

- Nnamdi. - Dejumo.

- I didn't... - Shut up!

You need to get out of this place!

You're a monster.

It's okay.

Get out of this place.

Leave.

Sorry.

It would have been better

if you never came back.

- Sorry. Let's go inside. - Daddy. Let's go.

- Daddy, can you manage? - Careful.

- Careful. - Sorry, Daddy.

Careful.

Just leave this place!

Monster.

Nnamdi, go inside, inside.

- Thank you my dear. - Yes Mommy.

Mommy, Daddy, I'm so sorry.

Daddy, I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to bring this into your home.

I'm so sorry.

- Lara, - Ma?

This is your home.

Don't worry about it.

Have you heard?

It's your home.

Thank you ma.

It would have been better

if you never came back.

Sorry, Daddy.

- Mom. - Sorry, Daddy.

- Mom. - Mm?

Daddy didn't mean to hit Grandpa.

It was an accident.

Lara, please take him to his room.

Daddy made a mistake.

Nnamdi, everything will be okay.

Just go and rest.

Nnamdi, go to your room.

Go and rest. Mm?

No, Mommy, please listen.

Nnamdi, stop it.

- But, Mommy! - I said stop it.

Go to your room now.

Go.

Daddy, I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

It's alright.

The boy is right.

It was an accident.

Nnamdi.

Nnamdi, what are you doing?

I'm praying for Daddy.

I'm praying so Daddy knows that he's not alone,

that we still love him.

Don't we still love Daddy, Mommy?

For God's sake Lara. Where do you think you're going to?

- Mommy, I have to go to him. Mom... - No, you're not going anywhere.

Talk to her.

Mommy, please, can you move?

- Please move. - I should let you go

- so he can push you down? - Mom...

Or maybe even do something worse.

Say something now.

My dear,

she wants to go and see her husband,

we shouldn't stop her.

Let her go.

- Well, in that case I'll come with you. - No, Mommy, no.

It has to be me, just me.

No, never, Lara.

- I can't let that happen. - Mommy, let me go.

Mommy, the thing I said to him, it was terrible.

I have to make it right.

He's Nnamdi's father.

And he's still my husband.

- Oh, please, Lara. - Mommy.

Ifeanyi hurt Nnamdi, he scared the boy terribly,

but he's still defending him.

That's the son Ifeanyi raised.

I have to go to him.

I have to do this for Nnamdi.

For me too.

Mommy, please.

Mommy, please.

Please.

Thank you.

Ifeanyi!

Somebody help me!

Hey.

Hey.

You saved me.

It's fine.

You deserve better.

Ifeanyi, I'm your wife.

We're in this together,

I'm not going to give up on you.

I'll get help, I promise.

I'll fight for us.

I'm not going to give up again.

Not on you, not on Nnamdi.

I promise.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Ifeanyi I love you.

I love you.

I love you too.

I put them through hell.

I'm hoping that this will change things for us.

When I first came here,

I believed it was just a freaking waste of time.

Because what did they know about what I went through?

What did they know about what I went through?

My pain was deep.

I just wanted to die.

Just wanted to die.

Nothing was worth living for.

But after listening to the stories

we share here together,

I learned to smile again.

I'm gradually rediscovering my life.

I'm even looking forward to tomorrow now.

I never thought it possible

before coming here.

And due his leadership and the gallantry

he inspired in his men,

the lives of 50 hostages made up of women and children

were saved.

Twenty terrorists were neutralized

and the documents they retrieved from their operations

led to the arrest of Sally Gagara,

a major leader of the terrorist group.

Ladies and gentlemen, Major Ifeanyi Agbo.

- Daddy! - Hey Superman.

- How are you? - I'm fine.

Sure?