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Recipe for a fun marriage.

Take two pieces of blind love,

put it into a bowl of marriage, beat until it turns fluffy,

add a mother-in-law,

add hard efforts to conceive a child,

stir well,

and serve while it's hot.

My name is Minar.

I fell in love and married a Batak man.

His name is Sahat Pangoloi Purba.

Do you take this woman, Minar Hasibuan,

to be your lawfully wedded wife?

Do you?

I do.

- Do you? - I do.

What God has joined together,

let no man separate. Amen.

…His face to you,

and give you peace.

Amen.

Amen.

I met Sahat in 2012.

We met during a reunion at our campus, and then we fell in love.

We were in a long-distance relationship for a year.

Then we decided to get married.

I am an only child, and I lost my parents before I got married to Sahat.

My father died when I was a baby,

and my mother died four years later.

So, by marrying Sahat,

I am officially a part of his family that is large,

chaotic, and full of drama.

The first member is Monang.

I heard that Monang was once madly in love with his pariban, or his cousin.

That is, the daughter of his uncle.

Unfortunately, she ended up marrying someone else

because she only saw Monang as a cousin.

But Monang did not feel the same way.

He was already too in love with her.

From then on,

Monang has never been in a serious relationship.

No woman is good enough in his eyes.

Skin is not fair enough.

Nose is too small.

Not slim enough.

Not tall enough.

It's never enough.

Well, I guess you can call him heartless.

How else is he supposed to feel love?

Love comes from the heart.

Eventually,

Monang ended up becoming a player.

He's been seeing so many different girls lately.

Is that all? Is there anything else you need?

No, I'm good.

Next, we have Rumondang and her husband.

They have five children.

Victoria, Regina, Madonna,

Putri Grace, and Marudut.

Why do they have five children?

Because they kept trying to have a boy until their fifth child.

Because a son will carry the family name.

The third, Rumongga and her husband.

They have two children.

Borg

and Charlezey.

But because the names were too hard to pronounce by my mother-in-law,

they decided to just call them Ucok and Butet.

And this is my mother-in-law.

Words are not enough

to describe what she is like.

The point is, from the day of my wedding,

this mother, Mrs. Purba,

a.k.a. Sahat's mother,

has turned into my personal Lord Voldemort.

The biggest challenge in my marriage.

When I married Sahat, we didn't have a house of our own.

You know how hard it is finding a house in Jakarta.

It truly is not easy.

First, you get the wrong location.

Please come in.

This is our best type, Type 36.

For bedrooms, we have one bedroom…

Then you get fooled by the size of the house.

This is gorgeous!

I love it!

- I think this is it. - Good afternoon.

Sir, ma'am, may I help you?

We really like this house.

- Is it still available? - Of course it is, sir.

For this unit, we actually have a special price.

It is now only 18 billion 880 million rupiahs.

- Including two cars? - Not including the cars, sir.

Then the reality of the price hits you.

We wanted to just rent a place

while we continue to look for a house or until we get enough money.

But…

- Mom! - My dear!

You know I have space for the two you in my house.

What will the rest of the family say if they find out you're renting?

Look at all this space.

I know, Mom.

Now, you can use my bedroom.

I'll move next door, to Monang's bedroom.

Monang can sleep in the back.

So now, we're residing in the lovely villa of the in-law,

and we have the honor of staying in the main bedroom.

I present this to you.

My precious bed.

My mother-in-law gave it to me.

A week sleeping here after getting married,

I immediately got pregnant with Monang.

You should give me some good news soon, okay?

Thanks, Mom. We'll use it well.

It's not that I am ungrateful.

I just feel like it'd be tough to spend day and night, in the sun and the rain,

all in the same house with my mother-in-law.

Kolak is not going to get bigger if you keep feeding him those stones.

Instead of getting fat,

he might die.

His name is Coca Cola, Mother. Not Kolak.

- Whatever. - And…

those aren't stones. It's dog food.

Dried dog food.

It has a lot of vitamins.

Besides, no matter how much I feed him,

Coca Cola will stay the same size.

It's weird that he can't get big.

It's like he's cursed.

Monang, hurry up. I'll be late to open my store!

This is what it's like every morning at my mother-in-law's house.

Sahat and Monang go to work,

while my mother-in-law goes to her store at Pasar Senen.

She leaves with her favorite fake Gucci bag.

Hey, Minar. What time do you leave for work?

I work from home, Mother.

Meanwhile, I just stay at home.

I'm actually not jobless.

I work as a freelance translator.

I can work anywhere I want on this planet.

Including my mother-in-law's house.

Unfortunately, not everyone can understand

that staying at home does not mean you are jobless and useless.

And, of course, one of the people who can't understand that

is none other than my mother-in-law.

Minar.

This bed is getting worse.

Too loud.

What is it, Sahat?

This bed. It makes a horrible sound.

- It gets louder and louder. - Well…

It's an old bed, Sahat.

Your parents used it for years.

So did your grandparents.

Listen.

Let's try to keep it down. Mute.

Don't make any sounds.

Okay, let's try.

Ready? Okay.

Slowly.

Sahat, please stop.

We can't keep being nervous like this.

What else can we do? If we're too loud, my mother might wake up.

Let's get a new bed. Tomorrow, okay?

Don't put it off.

- What about this one? - Give it back to your mother.

We can't do that, Minar.

She is so proud of this bed because she got it for her wedding.

It never failed to make her conceive.

She would be offended if we decided to get a new bed.

Then, what are we supposed to do, Sahat?

Listen, let's grease the hinges tomorrow.

To make sure it won't make a noise, okay?

Don't just grease it then.

Pour the oil all over it.

For pleasure.

I think that's enough. It's all greased up.

You should give it a go.

Why are you still over there, babe?

Let's try it together on the bed.

There's no sound.

No sound.

Time for a picnic in heaven.

Miss, the hot water.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Where's Sahat?

He's in the shower, Mother.

Oh, okay, I'll just ask you then, Minar.

Do you go straight to sleep when you enter the bedroom?

What do you mean?

You two are newlyweds.

Why would you go to bed every night and just sleep?

It's like you've been married for 20 years.

You don't understand?

Oh, dear me.

You're so naïve.

Listen.

You are newlyweds, correct?

Newlyweds don't enter the bedroom and just sleep.

You should be doing this.

It's like there is no fiery passion.

We do have fire.

- We play with fire every night. - Don't lie to me, Minar.

I'm not lying, Mother.

Do not lie, Minar.

I know when you go to bed and when you do not.

How do you know

when we go to bed and when we don't?

Tell me why I haven't been hearing the bed creak again.

If you are telling the truth about not sleeping.

Let me remind you again, Minar.

Don't just sleep.

You need to conceive, okay?

Very well then.

Oh my God.

All this time, every night Sahat's mother is waiting to hear the bed creak?

Does she think

that bed is an attendance list for me and Sahat to make babies?

To be honest,

I think her efforts in keeping us in check are useless.

Because before we got married,

Sahat and I decided that we're not going to have a baby right away.

Two of the usual.

First, we want it to be just the two of us for a while.

Sahat, do this, mmm!

What's wrong with you?

Second, I'm currently building a network with my job as a freelance translator.

I even have international clients now.

- Sir. - Oh, hello, Minar.

- How are you? - I'm good, thanks. You?

I finished translating this.

Please check it.

Minar, what is this box?

It's a box of condoms, Mother.

I know it's a box of condoms.

You think I can't read this?

It is written c-o-n-d-o-m.

You can't fool me.

Of course I know how it's spelled.

C-o-n-d-o-m.

Monang has a bunch of these in his desk, just so you know.

What I want to ask you

is why is this box in the trash bin in your bedroom?

Did Monang give this to you?

Did he bribe you? Did he?

Tell me.

I bought it myself, Mother.

Why would I ask for it from Monang?

Gosh, so you both have been using this?

Oh, dear me.

Where did you put your brain, Minar?

I thought you both had degrees.

I paid for Sahat's college fees too.

Such fools, you both, Minar.

Oh, dear me.

But why? Why are you using condoms?

Don't you know how old I am?

Gosh, I am old.

Old! I have wrinkles!

Look at this. Look.

I've been wanting to have a grandchild from my son.

Obviously, it would be from the two of you.

I can't count on Monang anymore.

My dream is that when I die,

I want "saur matua". Do you know what that is?

No.

But why would you make dying your dream, Mother?

A dream is like becoming president.

- Becoming a doctor or... - Enough.

I knew it.

You wouldn't understand.

Let me explain.

"Saur matua" means

that when I die,

I want all my children to be married

and to have kids.

So, to make my dream come true,

you and Sahat must do your responsibilities.

You should give me grandchildren, as many as you can.

So, stop using these.

Mother, we know how much you want a grandchild from Sahat and me.

- But it doesn't have to be now. - It does!

It has to be now.

I got pregnant right after I got married, you know.

And then I gave birth to Monang.

That means I gave the Purba family their heir.

You should do the same.

Says who, Mother?

You're asking again? Gosh!

Don't be a fool, Minar.

Because your mother-in-law says so. Get it?

Is that Sahat's car? Let me talk to him.

Mom?

Come here, Mom.

I'm really thirsty.

You really get me, Mom.

Have you been using this, Sahat?

Don't lie.

Minar already told me that she bought it.

- Yes, Mom. - Why would you use it?

Did you forget about my dream?

- No. - Now tell me the truth.

Do you use a condom every time you do it?

- Not every time, Mom. - Then when?

- Whenever we remember, Mother. - No!

Don't listen to her, Mom.

You know how she is, Mom.

We only used it once.

We just wanted to know what it feels like.

You know how young couples are.

If you only used it once,

why is the box empty?

It's a box of three.

Don't lie to me, Sahat. I am your mother.

Please don't be mad, Mom.

I promise we won't use condoms anymore.

I'm sorry, Mom.

Do you swear you both won't use that cursed item again?

Yes, Mom, I swear.

And there it is.

Sahat Pangoloi Purba,

an engineer at a leading oil company in Indonesia,

supervisor for infrastructure integration and optimization,

is defenseless against his own mother.

Come on, Minar. Let's try it.

They say it feels better.

Did you forget our agreement?

Minar.

Are you afraid?

Does it remind you of your mother?

We're healthy, Minar.

We'll live long.

Don't you worry.

We've been married for more than a year.

Don't you want to have a baby?

Come on.

On one condition.

What?

We have enough money to get a new house, Sahat.

Let's start looking.

We can't live here forever.

I don't want your mother to meddle in our married life.

Especially in our sex life.

Okay.

Let's look for houses this weekend.

Promise?

Yes, I promise.

This is my biggest dream after marrying Sahat.

Having our own house.

This way, my life with Sahat

can stay private and away from my mother-in-law.

Especially about what happens in the bedroom.

Where are the mothers? Mrs. Sitorus?

- Outside. - Really? I'll go there then.

Mom?

Mom, look how pretty you are.

- How are you? - Good, Mom. You smell good.

Mom, this is Ajeng.

Hopefully, she will become my wife.

Ajeng, this is my mom.

- Let me hold that. - Okay.

What was your name?

Ajeng, ma'am.

Just like the hero then?

Hero?

You know, the women's rights hero with the song.

Like… Hey, Minar.

The song that goes like this…

You mean Raden Ajeng Kartini?

So, you're like Kartini?

What do you mean?

Both your names are Ajeng.

Do you come from the same place?

Oh, no, ma'am.

Raden Ajeng Kartini is from Jepara.

I come from Magelang.

Hey, Minar. Is Magelang in Java?

Yes, it is, Mother.

So, you're Javanese?

Yes, ma'am.

Mom, I'm gonna give my present to Grace, okay?

Want me to hold it, or…?

- I'll hold it. - Okay.

Minar, I'll see you later.

Minar.

- I look like a bad guy. - No, you don't.

- Like I'm a debt collector. - No.

You smell really good.

Do I? I'm going to see Ajeng.

I'll see you later. Bye, Cola.

- Bye. - Minar, can you get the gate later?

- Yes. - Bye.

I didn't know Monang could be so charismatic like that, Sahat.

Sahat.

- Are you listening? - Ouch, that hurts.

I am listening.

If I were a woman, I'd be suspicious

when a man dresses up like that.

You're just jealous.

You should dress up once in a while.

Don't just wear shorts and tees like this.

My love will fade away.

No way.

Who told him to dress up like a motorcycle club reject?

Me. Problem?

You should be helping me, Sahat.

You should encourage him, so he will send out invites soon.

So we can move out of this house.

Come on.

Okay, okay. I'll support it.

What is it, Minar?

I should be asking that.

It's almost like you don't want to move out of this house.

Where's the enthusiasm?

I need to tell you something.

Please don't be mad.

Sahat Pangoloi Purba.

Tell me.

What did you do?

I made a promise to my mother,

that we'll move out of this house

- only if you're pregnant. - What?

Don't be mad, Minar.

She means well.

She said we're not pregnant yet even after using the sacred bed.

It will take longer with a different bed.

So, she made me promise

that we'll live here until...

And you said yes?

You truly believe that bed will help me conceive,

and if it's on another bed, I won't get pregnant? Really?

Well?

Are you really mad, Minar?

Whatever, Sahat.

Go hide behind your mother's skirt.

I'm definitely moving out.

And you can choose.

Either live with me

or forever stay in your mother's lap.

Minar. Minar?

I was winning, Minar!

The hole is so small.

Oh, almost got it.

It's so hard.

How do I do this?

Oh, dear.

Mom, please help me.

What's wrong? You startled me, dear.

My thread fell off.

Can you stop sewing for a while

and listen to me?

What happened? Why the long face?

We bought a house.

We're moving out.

Oh, what is this now?

You promised me

you would move out only

when Minar got pregnant.

What changed your mind?

I don't care. Minar told you to say this, right?

Tell me, Sahat.

- No, Mom. - Don't talk back to me.

I know Minar told you to do this.

Oh, dear me.

You're the head of your family, Sahat.

You should keep your wife in check.

Not the other way around.

- Let me talk to Minar. - No, no, no.

It's not that, Mom.

It's not just Minar who wants it.

I do too.

We want to live on our own.

We've been living here for a year.

Can Minar even take care of you?

Of course she can. She's hardworking.

Besides, Monang is getting married.

He's going to live here.

Where is he going to sleep?

Don't you worry about Monang.

Just stay here and keep your promise.

Then,

I can never go against your words.

I cannot be the head of my own family.

That's not what I mean.

Okay, okay.

Forget about the promise.

You can live in your own house.

- Really, Mom? - Yes.

Gosh…

I love you so much.

Let me help you.

Our new bed.

Let's give it a go.

- Take it off, Minar. - Help me, Sahat.

- I was just about to help. - Here.

For your uncle.

Why are you always mad at me?

If there is something I did wrong

Tell me

When I think

Of what I did to you

My heart hurts

Sometimes when there is nothing wrong

You make me feel like I did wrong

If I made a mistake

Or if I was lacking…

Sahat.

Sahat?

Someone's outside.

A neighbor?

Why would a neighbor ring the bell at this hour?

- Come on. - Let's check.

Who could it be?

I don't know. Let's go downstairs.

- Who would come at this hour? - I don't know.

- Must be a bad guy. - Don't say that!

- It could be a trap. We never know. - What trap?

They ring the bell, and when we come out…

It looks like a person.

Let me see.

Mom? It's Mom, Minar! Mom.

- Mother! - Mom!

- Oh dear. - Mom.

What happened, Mom?

Why didn't you tell us that you're coming? I could've picked you up.

I don't understand, Sahat, Minar. I don't get it.

Calm down.

Tell us slowly. What happened?

Yes, calm down.

Once you're calm, we'll talk. It's okay.

I don't get your brother, Monang.

He called the wedding off.

What about my grandchildren, Sahat?

The wedding is off?

But they sent out the invitations.

If you are confused,

so am I.

I'm confused and embarrassed. So embarrassed.

How could he do this to me?

Can you help me, Sahat?

Help with what? Do you want me to talk to Monang?

- No. - Then what?

I don't want to see your brother's face.

- I want to live here. - What?

You want to stay here?

Oh, dear me.

What is it with you, Minar?

You look so pale, like a fish out of water.

How long are you going to stay?

Just for a while.

Sahat will be thrilled to have me here.

I can cook him his favorite fish all the time.

Right, Sahat?

Hey, Sahat.

What is it? Answer me!

Yes, Mom, I am happy to have you here with us.

I told you.

Minar, Minar.

You need to learn how to cook for your husband.

So he won't miss his mother's cooking.

Come on, Mom. Let's get you cleaned up.

We have hot water here.

Okay, slowly.

My dream of having my own house did come true.

But my wish to be separated from my mother-in-law did not come true.

Because she decided on her own that she will be a permanent resident in our house.

And every month, she would ask me one question.

Are you positive yet, Minar?

Not yet, Mother.

You two confuse me.

Why so, Mother?

Listen, I haven't been able to sleep these past three nights.

Because I keep thinking, do you two know

how to do it right?

Do it?

What do you mean by "do it"?

Do what?

Do a job?

Do a task?

Sex, Minar.

You're so dense.

Well, I sure know how to have sex.

I'm not sure about Sahat, though.

What do you mean?

There's no way Sahat doesn't know about sex.

He is a man.

Men will know about sex even without learning.

Because that is what is on a man's mind, Minar. Sex.

Don't be silly.

Well then, which one of us doesn't know how to do it?

I certainly do.

You just said Sahat does too.

That's why I'm asking you.

Because you two still aren't pregnant yet.

Back in my day, Minar,

we never learned how to have sex.

Whenever we wanted to, we just did it.

In the morning, in the afternoon,

in the evening, and at night. There were no limits.

Like that.

Just lock the doors, get in bed,

and do it. Job is done.

We do it whenever we want to.

We undress, lock the doors, and get in bed.

Then, why aren't you pregnant yet?

Maybe God hasn't blessed us with a child yet.

How is God going to bless you with a child if you don't know how to make one?

Oh, dear me.

My mother-in-law doesn't know

that all I do with Sahat is make love passionately whenever we want to.

And on my fertile days too.

But my test packs keep showing one line.

I couldn't stand getting sex education from my mother-in-law,

so I decided to work at the office.

Before this,

I used to hate working at an office

because it means I had to deal with traffic.

But now,

getting stuck in traffic is nothing to me.

I'd choose it over staying at home with my mother-in-law,

who keeps asking if I'm pregnant.

Because it's been two years into our marriage and we're still not pregnant.

- Hi. - Hello.

- This is for you. - Thank you.

Sahat.

Free up your Saturday this weekend.

I made an appointment with a fertility doctor at 10 a.m.

We're number 30 in line.

You seriously want to go to that doctor?

Of course.

Because now I know

that the only way to get your mother

is to get pregnant.

So, let's give it a go, okay?

Okay.

- Okay. - Okay.

- At this hour, - What?

- Let's get chicken and... - Rice.

Gosh.

- Let's go get some at... - Minar?

I want to ask you something.

If you want to ask if I'm pregnant,

the answer is not yet, Mother.

What are you talking about?

That's not what I want to ask, but this.

- A new phone, Mom? - Yes.

I won the doorprize at the retirement home.

But I'm confused. What is this for?

Can you set it up and teach me?

Why not Sahat?

Can't you see that he's tired?

He just got back from work.

But you're not busy, are you?

Why don't you teach me?

Yes, I'm tired. I just got back from work.

You're free, right?

- Here. - What do you want me to teach you?

Look, Minar.

I need WhatsApp, phone,

selfies, and Facebook.

What do you need Facebook for?

Oh, gosh. I am human too, Minar.

Don't be rude.

Alright, I'm sorry.

Let me see.

To do that,

you need to move your contacts from your old phone to the new one,

then you can send messages.

Oh, I see.

Let me move all the numbers to the new phone.

Hey, Minar, where are you going?

You haven't taught me Facebook.

Why are you leaving?

- For Facebook... - Wait, I need to move the numbers.

I was glad that my mother-in-law got a new phone

because she couldn't take her hands off it.

And she no longer meddled in my life with Sahat.

But it turns out that my happiness turned into a nightmare.

My mother-in-law still struggles with her new phone,

and I am the one who gets bothered by it.

And then…

MOTHER

This looks unique.

What if we make this bigger?

I don't think we need to do that. This is good.

Just a moment.

- Yes, Mother? - Hey, Minar.

Help me, Minar. Help!

Mother, what's wrong?

Are you okay?

Listen, Minar.

How do I write on Facebook?

Oh, you want to post a status on Facebook?

Well, click on the F icon,

and when it opens, type your status in the box that says,

"What is on your mind?"

Box? There is no box here.

I don't understand you, Minar.

Yes, there is, Mother.

The box says, "What is on your mind?"

Whatever, I don't get it.

You go write me a status.

You know how to do it.

I can't, Mother, I'm at work.

I'm busy.

Busy doing what, Minar?

Even though I never worked at an office,

I know when a person is busy or not.

Monang is truly busy.

All your in-laws are busy.

Sahat is, too.

None of them are picking up my calls.

- That's because they are busy. - Just a second.

But you, Minar?

Oh, dear me.

Okay, I'll write your status.

What do you want to say?

Okay.

I posted it.

"Arrived at the market. Let me take a selfie. Hurray!"

That was her status.

Far from important.

Don't even ask me where the selfie is.

There wasn't any.

About what makes sense or not,

only she, Facebook,

and God knows. Period.

…pink and blue.

You're the tacky one.

- Your taste is bad. - Look at how pale the colors are!

This is the best one.

- You're pale. - Me?

- Enough. - Yes, sir. Sorry.

- Minar. - Yes, sir?

What do you think?

Um… Sorry.

Personally,

I think both designs are great.

- You've done a lovely job. - Thank you.

But for this book,

I think the best choice is the first design.

Because the second design's font and…

Minar.

Do you need to get that?

Yes, I do. I'm so sorry.

Excuse me. Sorry. Sorry.

Hello, Mother?

Can I call you back? I'm in a meeting.

What?

Why are you whispering?

Mother, I'm in a meeting.

What? I can't hear your voice.

Are you in the cinema?

- Oh, you lied to me. - Sir, sorry.

- Excuse me. - You told me you're at work.

Right, then.

I'm in a meeting, Mother.

Not in the cinema.

What is it, Mother?

Is that so? You should have told me.

No need to get mad.

You should be apologizing.

You forgot to order me my ride home.

I had to ask Mrs. Sitorus to order a ride for me.

Alright, I apologize.

What's wrong, Mother?

I called you to ask you,

are you still going to that vertigo doctor tomorrow?

What? Vertigo?

The one that can help you conceive.

Verti something, I forgot.

You mean "fertility"?

Yes, that's it. Are you going?

If not, I want to go to my choir practice at the church.

Why does it matter if I'm going?

Well, I want to come too!

So?

I need to tell my friend, Mrs. Panjaitan,

if she needs to pick me up or not.

Well, we are going, Mother.

But you don't need to come.

It's between me and Sahat.

Who says it's between you and Sahat?

It's my business too, Minar. Don't be silly.

Well, I don't want you to come.

Parents don't need to come along to the doctor.

Especially a fertility doctor.

This is my business too, period.

If it concerns my grandchildren and our lineage,

it's my business too.

So, I have to come.

But Mother, we're adults.

Enough. I'll talk to Sahat.

You're in a bad mood, Minar.

It's useless talking to you.

How does it feel to work at an office?

Um, it's fine.

- But… - But what?

I want to ask you something.

What is it?

How many times does your mother call you in a day?

We're in the middle of this and you're bringing up my mother?

Why can't you just answer me?

What's the matter?

I just want to know.

Because lately, your mother keeps calling me

when I'm at work.

But you never told me if your mother calls you at work.

- Don't be silly, Minar. - Stop.

I smell something fishy.

Sahat Pangoloi Purba.

Tell me.

What is going on?

Calm down, Minar.

I'll tell you, but please don't be mad.

It was Monang's idea.

One day, we were talking about our mother.

The way she keeps on calling us.

It bothered us. You know how she is.

So, we all agreed to block her number.

And then Rumondang and Rumongga found out, and they blocked her too.

But it's not forever.

Just until she gets tired of calling people.

What?

And you didn't tell me?

Well, if everyone blocks her, she's gonna find out!

Great.

Isn't that great?

Keep doing that.

You traitor. You are a traitor husband!

See what happens when I tell your mother.

Don't tell her, Minar, please.

Please don't tell her, honey.

Whatever.

I've received the results from the lab tests.

Ms. Minar's test results came out well.

From the blood tests,

we did not detect any toxoplasma or blood coagulation.

The HSG results came out well, too.

There is no obstruction of the fallopian tubes.

What's going on, Doctor?

You keep saying everything is well.

Then why is our Minar not pregnant yet?

Yes, ma'am. Based on our test results, the problem lies with Mr. Sahat.

What's wrong with me?

Well, sir, it's about the quality of your sperm.

You have a lot, but they don't seem to be able to swim well.

Because they can't swim well,

there is no fertilization.

So, what do we do to make them swim better?

One way to try is by improving our lifestyle, ma'am.

If you can quit smoking, it'll be great.

We can also prescribe some vitamins for you.

That means there is still hope, right, Doc?

There is always hope, ma'am. We shall see later.

Sahat?

Are you thinking about the tests?

All this time, I thought I was…

You know, Minar.

No.

I don't know, Sahat.

You thought you were what?

Virile.

What are you, a cow?

I'm serious, Minar.

I feel like an empty shell.

Like a tiger without fangs.

You know what I mean, don't you?

The lab results made Sahat lose his confidence.

Meanwhile, my mother-in-law…

Ever since she heard the results for Sahat's health,

she appointed herself as a nutritionist for Sahat.

What is this?

Celery and bean sprouts.

Your uncle says it's good for you.

My uncle?

Uncle Ganjang, you mean?

Mom, did you tell him about this?

This is personal, Mom.

- What will people say... - Oh, stop it.

What do you mean by "personal"?

We are one big family.

Everyone loves you.

Whenever someone has a problem,

everyone else finds a solution.

That's how it is.

Now drink up.

It's good for you.

- Done. - Finish it.

Done.

I'll see you later.

See you later, Minar.

Minar, wait.

Yes, Mother?

As his wife, you need to help him too.

Yes, Mother. Of course, I will help him.

Good.

Go and sign him up for swimming lessons.

So he can become a good swimmer.

You should get him a good teacher.

Why aren't you answering?

Do you understand?

Yes, Mother.

I'll sign him up for swimming lessons every Wednesday and Friday.

I'm not in the mood, Minar.

The lab results made Sahat and I grow distant.

He doesn't even want to touch me anymore.

It's like he has lost all his confidence.

It's been two months since we started sleeping early.

We no longer count my fertility days either.

Yes, Mother?

Minar, help me fix my phone.

What's wrong this time?

It's locked again.

Did you forget your pin?

I made it easy for you.

Just press 1, 2, 3, 4.

I know.

I remember you said my pin is 1, 2, 3, 4.

- You said that yesterday, right? - Yes.

But when I press one,

a star comes out.

When I press two, another star comes out.

I press another number, it just keeps showing stars, Minar.

I'm so confused.

Alright, Mother.

I'll ask Sahat to help you.

I've already taken four days off.

I can't take another day off to be with you.

Oh, no.

You help me.

Sahat knows nothing.

Only you can help me.

Sahat can help you, Mother.

No, he can't.

- He can! - No, don't be a fool, Minar.

I said he can't. So he can't!

He can!

To be honest…

he's mad at me.

Mad? Why?

Did he not tell you?

That means he's furious if he didn't tell you.

Why is he mad at you?

I didn't mean to offend him.

I just wanted to remind him.

I wrote on his Facebook wall.

Remember what the doctor said. Cigarettes kill your sperm.

- Hahaha. Did you run out of sperm? - You jerk off too much, lol.

- Hang in there, Sahat. - Haha, what a loser.

Try our product. We guarantee you'll last two hours. Link in bio.

Hmm… Interesting.

Don't forget the book tomorrow, okay?

- Okay. - Bye!

Our car is here.

- See you. - Bye!

- Bye! - Take care!

Minar, see you!

It's taking so long.

- Bye. - Bye. Take care.

Take care!

Bye, Minar!

It's gone?

- See you! - Bye-bye!

The number you are calling cannot be reached.

- See you later. - Take care.

Are you okay, Sahat?

Miss.

- Farah? - Hello, Minar.

Hi. Do you know where Sahat is?

He's on the balcony.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Sahat?

Minar? Why are you here?

You didn't pick me up.

I'm so sorry, Minar. I forgot.

How did you get here?

I ordered an online taxi. Why did you turn off your phone?

I'm talking to you, Sahat.

Do you know what my mother wrote on Facebook?

Yes.

I can't stand having people laugh at me, Minar.

Okay.

Don't be dramatic, Sahat.

You know how she is.

Dramatic?

Do you even know how I feel?

Oh, are you also laughing at me like everyone else?

Are you?

What kind of wife are you?

That's enough, Sahat.

Do you think you're the only one suffering?

Do you think only your world shattered because of it?

You're selfish, Sahat Pangoloi Purba.

Look at me, Sahat.

Can't you see that I'm miserable too?

No.

It's not because of the lab results.

No.

You know why?

Do you know why I'm miserable?

Because my husband has changed.

You and I are married, Sahat.

This is our marriage.

And since this is our marriage,

then we're the only ones who set the course for our happiness.

Not your mother, not even our doctor.

This marriage is ours.

And God will still bless our marriage, Sahat.

With or without a child.

You know that.

I'm sorry, Minar.

It hurts me to see you change, Sahat.

You've been ignoring me.

It hurts.

I love you, Sahat Pangoloi Purba.

I love you more, Minar.

Let's go home, okay?

Let's go home.

Come.

- Oh. - Mom?

You're still up?

Can I come in?

Mom.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I shouldn't have talked to you like that.

You're not mad anymore, Sahat?

I'm sorry too, my dear.

I won't write on your Facebook wall again.

- You're flying to Australia tomorrow? - Yes, Mom.

You take care over there.

Take care, okay?

- Will there be rice? - Yes, of course, lots.

Not just rice. They have Batak people too.

Because I'm going there.

- You should go to bed. - Okay.

Don't scroll too long on Facebook, okay?

You'll meet your ex.

Sahat.

I mean…

I'm gonna…

- Don't sleep too late. - Okay.

- Take care. - Okay.

- Sweet dreams, Mom. - Thank you.

I'm in the taxi now, Minar.

Wait for me, and I'll be home soon.

I got you something amazing.

You'll love it.

What did you get me?

You'll see later.

I bet you're going to beg me for it.

You'll be whining.

Stop with the teasing, Sahat.

Hurry up then!

Look, Mom is cooking for you.

Give me a clue!

- Later. - Sahat!

- Is it the one we talked about? - You'll see soon.

Look who cooked for you.

- I'll be waiting upstairs. - Okay.

Mom?

Hey.

How I've missed you, son.

I've missed you too.

Mom, I got you some stuff.

- This is a scarf that is in trend. - Wow.

I got chocolate.

For our relatives.

What else do we have here?

Did you get me the flashlight I ordered?

- Did you forget? - Of course not, Mom.

Let me see.

Is it the same as Mrs. Sitorus' flashlight?

She said her son got it for her from Australia.

Do you like it?

This is the one I want.

Exactly like Mrs. Sitorus'.

- Thank you. - No worries.

Mom, I need to shower. I'll come back down later

- to eat your food, okay? - Okay then.

Hey, Sahat. Did you get something for Minar?

Of course.

What did you get her?

Um, another flashlight, Mom.

What color is her flashlight?

Well, hers is…

- pink. - Let me see.

It's wedged inside. I have to unpack.

I'm so beat now. I'll shower first, okay?

Okay. Go shower, change, and come back down, okay?

We'll eat together.

I cooked you your favorite fish.

- Sounds good, Mom. - Ah, yes.

Okay, Mom.

Sahat…

So? Do you like it?

We can go wild tonight, Minar.

What about your mother?

Don't worry. She'll fall asleep soon after dinner.

Oh.

Oh.

Don't tease me, Minar.

THIS IS BELINDA, THEIR NEW DOG

Minar.

Again tonight?

Mother's here. You're crazy.

- Sahat. - Yes, Mom?

I'm going back home.

I have to cook for Monang's birthday party tonight.

Don't forget to come, okay?

Okay, Mom.

Do you need me to drive you?

No, too much traffic with a car.

I'll just take a motorcycle taxi.

Your sister already ordered me one.

- Okay, Mom. - Bye.

Bye!

Come on.

I'm gonna eat while doing it.

- You're gonna eat? - I'm hungry.

Hello?

I bet you're still smiling to yourself.

Sahat, stop it.

Don't tease me.

Yes, Sahat. Right there, yes!

Sahat!

My friends are staring!

Sorry, Minar.

I'll be home early.

- Okay. - Before Monang's birthday party…

Yeah?

…let's do it again.

Okay!

Okay, bye.

Bye.

- From yesterday? - Yes.

- Two new manuscripts. - You can read them.

Thank you.

Did you find it?

It's not in here, Sahat.

I can't find it either. Where did you put it, Minar?

Me?

You put it away last night.

I put it behind this vase last night.

I bet Coca Cola or Belinda took it.

That's impossible. You must have misplaced it.

I would never misplace something so important, Minar.

You should ask your mother.

Maybe she took it.

Why would she take it?

Besides, she left this morning

to cook for Monang's party.

Yes, sister?

Okay, okay.

Minar and I are on our way.

The party is starting.

Everyone is there.

Let's just look for it after we get back, okay?

- But… - Come on.

Sahat.

Careful.

We'll start soon, okay. Soon.

What grade are you in now?

- Nine. - In junior high school then?

Time really flies.

What have you been busy with lately?

Any extracurricular activities?

We thank God for His love and for blessing us.

Thank You, God, for adding Monang's age today to 41 years.

Thank You for continuing to give him happiness and blessings.

Thank You for the food and drinks available here.

May God bless it with health for our bodies.

Only in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,

we pray and give thanks. Amen.

Amen.

- Should I blow? - Yes.

Hurray!

I'll cut the cake for you.

- I should give it to Granny first. - Yes, Uncle.

- Help me out. - Here.

Thanks.

This looks good.

Which part do you want, Mom?

- Some fish? - Delicious.

Here.

Mom.

I hope you get married soon, Monang.

Amen.

Wanna share?

No?

Hey, Sahat.

- Yes, Mom? - I forgot something earlier.

- Okay? - So, I went back to your house.

And then I found

Minar's flashlight behind your vase. It's nice.

- Which one? - The one you got from Australia.

How can you forget?

You're forgetful like Minar now.

Which flashlight do you mean?

The pink one.

I've never seen anything like it.

I'm sure it's what Sahat got for you.

- Oh, dear. - What the?

- Calm down. - It's so dark.

I'll check from outside, don't worry.

Everyone be calm.

I'll just turn on my flashlight then.

What flashlight?

I don't know.

It's small…

Beats me. I don't know.

Mom, what kind of flashlight is that?

Why is the light so dim?

Mom, what is that?

It's a flashlight, Mondang.

That does not look like a flashlight, Mom.

Where did you get it?

It belongs to Minar.

It's nice.

I like it.

But I'm confused.

Why so?

Why does it vibrate?

Let me see.

Oh, it does vibrate.

Let me see.

- Right. - Can I see that?

Oh, dear.

- Have a look. - Okay.

Hang on.

Let me see.

What is that?

This is not a flashlight, Mom.

- This is a... - Wait.

Give it back.

Oh God.

Mom.

Why are you holding a vibrator?

Calculator?

This is a flashlight, Monang.

It belongs to Minar. Sahat got it for her from Australia.

Mom, the lights are back on.

- Put it away. - Oh.

Alright, let's dig in then. Everybody, eat.

- Mom, eat up. - Okay, okay.

How did your stuff end up with Mom?

- See you. - Yes, take care.

- Bye, Mother. - Take care.

- See you soon. - Bye.

Bye.

Bye. Take care!

- Alright then. - Okay.

Mom, please give back Minar her flashlight.

I'll get you a new one.

No need to. I'll keep this one.

Mom.

It's not even bright.

I'll buy you a better one.

If it's not good, I wouldn't give it to you.

How good?

You'll like it.

I'll give it back.

On one condition.

What is it?

Wow.

Your hair looks amazing.

Don't tease me.

You need to make sure that at the party,

your mom doesn't take out the pink flashlight.

Don't worry. I asked her to leave it at home.

- Are you sure? - Come on.

- It's so high. - Gorgeous.

It's the best I've ever seen.

Whatever.

Look how pretty you are, Minar.

Let's go then.

Mother, you said yesterday

you promised that if Sahat and I take you to this wedding,

you're going to give back the pink flashlight, right?

Oh, dear me.

The pink flashlight is all you think about.

Okay, I promise.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Mulatua's mother can't come to the wedding.

So, you're going to hold the tandok on your head, okay?

What?

Go change.

Why not let Sahat do it?

He's much stronger.

I've already done my hair like this.

Don't be a fool, Minar.

Women should carry the tandok, not men!

Now go and change.

At a party, our traditional party…

- Are you okay? - My neck hurts.

Our relatives come, including our uncle

Yes, oh yes, yes, oh yes

Look at us, look at us, look at us

After that, we shall greet each other

From both the women's and men's side

We say our proverbs

And it goes like this…

Move slowly.

- Are you still dizzy? - Yes.

Even though I can't have fun with my friends

Who all make more money than me, it's fine

As long as my children have enough

Because my children Are the most valuable to me…

Can I get one?

Thank you.

This is for you.

Excuse me.

It's good?

I'll get you a drink later.

I don't want to eat. I'm not hungry.

I feel nauseous.

- Are you okay? - I don't know.

- Want anything else? - No.

Sister.

Is it good? Do you want more?

How do I look now?

You look beautiful as always.

You're lying.

The rain stopped.

Let's go home soon.

Okay.

How many grandchildren do you have now? All of your children already gave you one?

As for me, I have none.

My sons haven't given me one.

There's always a problem.

Makes my head hurt.

The doctor said it had to do with counting the fertility days.

Now, they say Sahat can't swim well.

Is this for real?

My sperm is the topic of a conversation between mothers at a party?

Why don't you tell your son to take swimming lessons then?

I did.

Every Wednesday and Friday.

He takes swimming lessons after work.

She misunderstood what the doctor said.

She thinks that

you're the one that needs swimming lessons,

not your sperm.

And I just can't be bothered to explain.

So, when she asked me to sign you up for swimming lessons, I said yes.

Oh God, Mom.

We can't let this happen again.

Starting next month,

we're not letting her come with us to the doctor. Period.

I've told you since the beginning.

Wait, what does swimming have to do

with conceiving a child?

Right. I wonder why.

That's the thing.

I've been thinking about it too.

But I still haven't found an answer.

Minar hasn't explained it to me either.

I'm too shy to ask the doctor.

They'll think I'm a stupid grandma

for not understanding.

But…

- let's just ask Sahat. - I agree.

Where is he?

- Over there. - Huh?

Where did he go?

Don't lie to me again

You pretended to love me

You're such a liar…

Minar, let's go closer to the band.

- I don't want to listen to her. - Sahat.

Sahat!

Sahat!

Minar!

Minar.

Wake up, Minar.

How did Minar faint at the party?

Now I have to leave early.

It's better that we leave early.

Instead of having you talk about me with your friends.

Minar, are you okay?

Good afternoon, sir, ma'am. I am Doctor Ratna.

Ms. Minar, how do you feel right now?

Just a little dizzy, Doc.

- Are the blood test results out? - Yes.

Based on the lab tests we conducted,

Ms. Minar lost consciousness because of fatigue

since she is in her early pregnancy stage.

What?

- Pregnant? - That's right.

Our Minar is pregnant?

Congratulations, Ms. Minar and husband.

We will schedule an ultrasound with our resident obstetrician

just to know how far along she is.

I shall update you later on the schedule.

Please excuse me.

Mom, I'm going to be a father!

Long live the descendants of the Purba family!

Hurray!

Banyan leaves swirling in the yard

Our lovely Minar is now pregnant…

Mom, stop. It's embarrassing. Mom!

Row the boat to the shore

May Sahat and Minar Live healthy and happily

Banyan leaves swirling in the yard

Our lovely Minar is now pregnant

Row the boat to the shore

You feel it kicking?

Mom gave this to me.

She said, "Give it back to Minar."

So, here it is.

Minar, Sahat.

Open up.

You two can't do it yet.

Your baby will end up with dandruff, you know.

Wait until the baby comes.

Sahat, do you hear me?

- Sahat! - Yes, Mom!

After all the drama and darkness filled with misunderstandings,

the issue with Sahat's sperm,

and the issue with my mother-in-law

thinking that Sahat needed to take swimming lessons,

the Almighty God finally answered our prayers.

And to celebrate my pregnancy,

my mother-in-law decided to hold a gathering at our house.

Oh dear God

I bring you news

Of everything I do

Congratulations to all of us.

Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

And the most delightful thing happened

when Monang announced that he is getting married.

How are you?

Mom, this is Intan. From the Tamba family.

- You're Batak? - Yes, ma'am.

What family is your mother from?

Saragih, ma'am.

- Where do you come from? - Siantar.

Have you been to Siantar?

Siantar is our hometown.

Well, then, we should visit Siantar together some time.

Someday, maybe.

What do you think? Pretty, right?

And she's Batak.

- Perfect match, right? - Yeah.

Pray for me, Mom.

Alright, Monang?

You won't call it off again?

No, I won't, Mom.

Please pray for me.

The one who's happiest with my pregnancy is definitely my mother-in-law.

Especially when she heard what the doctor said.

It's a boy, ma'am.

I'm having a son, Mom.

Gosh, that means we already have a male heir in our family now.

My soul wishes to sing

My body hopes to dance

Oh, to show my gratitude

For God's blessing

Hallelujah, I'll praise God I will sing forever

Tambours, cymbals, gongs, or fiddles

I will play all of them To glorify Your name

Horas!

And so, we welcome the honorable

extended family of Tamba.

The honorable king,

we've brought offerings

for the honorable family.

- That is all. Thank you. - Sahat, my stomach feels weird.

- Thank you, brother. - What's wrong?

For our sisters, please come forward with the precious offerings.

And for our relatives on stage,

- step down to greet the Purba family - After this.

As they are here to give us their precious offerings.

It's okay.

And so, we welcome our honorable

extended family of Tamba.

Thank you, brother.

On this beautiful day, let us shake hands.

- Brother. - Yes, my brother.

On this beautiful day, let us shake hands.

Sahat, maybe I should eat again.

You want to eat again?

You've already eaten a lot. You'll get sick.

What if I'm hungry?

I'll get you a drink. Maybe some cendol.

Right, put your hand here.

Please shake hands.

Congratulations.

A mother squirrel leaps

And fits into the mouse hole

The man proposes heaps

But the lady rejects it whole…

- What is it? - Sahat, my stomach hurts so much.

You ate a lot for breakfast. You ate mine too.

Well, I am pregnant.

I knew it was the fish dumplings.

It looked suspiciously gooey.

- Not helping. - Let's go to the bathroom later.

And now, let's share our fortune

with the groom and bride's parents in mind.

To the musicians, please play your best songs.

Minar.

You look like an ondel-ondel, that giant puppet.

All rounded and big.

I'll take your photo as a memento.

No, don't.

How could Monang do this to me?

He picked a date for his wedding on the day that I look ugly.

Gosh.

Ouch, it's hurting again.

I told you that you ate too much.

You had so much of the spicy beef stew.

Don't worry, it'll be over soon.

Sahat, I can't hold it in. It hurts.

Look at the shape of my belly.

- Look. - Yes, I know.

Ow!

- Minar. - Sahat. Sahat!

- What's wrong? - Take me to the bathroom.

- This is bad. - Minar?

- Sahat. - Minar?

- Ow! - What is it?

- It hurts. - Okay, to the bathroom then?

Is it… Gosh.

Was it the beef stew?

- I don't know. - How much did you eat?

- I saw you going back for more. - Ouch!

Minar, what is it?

I don't know, Sahat. It hurts!

- Gosh. - Oh, dear me.

Minar, you…

What's wrong, Mother?

You tell me.

Your water broke.

Quick, Sahat. To the hospital.

Your son is coming.

What about Monang's wedding?

Mother, you can stay here.

I'll just go with Sahat.

Don't argue with me.

Listen to me, Minar. Don't be a fool.

Sahat knows nothing.

All he does is stand there. Now, let's go.

But…

Congratulations!

Mom?

My heart is with you

Smile for me, Mother

Do not cry any longer

Sahat…

Minar, breathe. Breathe.

It's okay. It will be okay.

Breathe, Minar. Breathe.

Be strong. It's okay.

Remember to pray

So those who leave and stay shall be safe

- Sahat, it hurts! - I know. We're almost there.

- It hurts. - We're there now.

- It's okay. - Take a deep breath.

- Doctor. - Come on.

Yes, breathe.

- Be strong. - You can do it, Mama Minar.

- Doctor. - You can do it.

These are waves of love, darling.

Your contractions are waves of love from your baby who's coming soon.

Waves of love.

Take a deep breath.

- Doc. - Yes?

- My stomach feels funny. - Oh no.

You seem very loyal.

I'm going to check how far you are.

Please help check the baby's heartbeat.

- Remember, be strong. - It hurts, Sahat.

Okay, okay, okay.

It's going to hurt a little bit. I'm sorry.

- Can you feel that? - Please be gentle.

Deep breaths. Okay.

- Can you feel it? - Ow. Ow.

- Just a few more seconds. - Hang in there.

Okay, done. Deep breaths.

Okay.

Mama Minar, your baby wants to come out.

- Be strong, okay? - Okay, Minar.

Okay, Minar. Inhale from the nose, exhale from the mouth.

- Okay. - Good luck.

Minar.

Keep going.

Yes, keep going.

Just like that. Keep going.

Keep going.

Keep going.

Keep going, Minar.

Keep going.

Stop it, Sahat! What are you, a broken record?

Don't worry, Minar.

I'll be here until our baby comes.

- Don't go anywhere, Sahat. - I won't.

Don't leave me.

Mr. Sahat, your baby is coming.

- Please help your wife. - Yes, Doc.

Just a second, Minar.

I'm going to help the doctor.

What?

Sir? You should stand over there, sir.

- Sir? Mr. Sahat? - Sahat!

Sahat, wake up!

Nurse, please wake him up!

- My husband! - It's okay, darling.

Sir?

Your husband can't respond right now.

Sahat! Doctor!

- Wake him up. - Can we please get Mr. Sahat out?

I can't do this without my husband.

Yes, you can, Mama Minar. Be strong.

Our team will help you deliver your baby.

No, I'll wait for my husband.

- You can do it. - I can't breathe.

Please get the mother some oxygen.

Take deep breaths for your baby.

No, I don't want oxygen. No.

- Later. - It's okay.

- Don't panic. - No.

- Don't take the IV out. - I want my husband.

Take a deep breath.

It's okay. Calm down.

Please get the equipment ready.

All the meds too.

Now, deep breaths, please.

Darling, let's keep it up for your baby.

Remember your baby. Open your eyes.

Let's open our eyes.

How is it looking?

Mama Minar, open your eyes.

Baby's heartbeat is normal, saturation is normal.

How about the mother's blood pressure and pulse?

Mama Minar, open your eyes.

Minar, hold my hand.

I'll be here for you.

Mother.

Now, squeeze my hand.

Mother.

- I'll be here. - Mother.

Just focus, okay?

Yes, Mama Minar, you can do it.

- If you feel your stomach ache… - You can do it.

- Push hard. - Ow!

Push, Minar.

Deep breaths. If it hurts, take a deep breath.

Push, Minar.

Good. You're such a clever girl.

Not like Sahat,

who is useless.

All he does is faint.

Again, push harder and longer.

Push, Minar, push.

You can do it.

One more time, push like you're on the toilet.

- I can't. - Yes, you can.

Come on, Mama Minar.

Please help and bend her legs. Hold them open.

Come now, push harder one more time. Do it longer.

Push!

Thank God, the baby is here.

Thank God.

Your baby is born, Mama Minar.

Congratulations Mama Minar. Congratulations, Grandma.

Mother.

Your baby is born, thank God.

- Congratulations, Mama Minar. - Thank you.

Congratulations, Grandma.

Your baby is born, Minar.

Congratulations, Mama.

Hi, baby.

This is your mommy.

I already have a name for my grandson.

Martua Haholongan Purba.

No. It's Benaia Nathaniel.

Martua Haholongan.

Benaia.

Martua Haholongan is better.

Benaia Nathaniel, Mother.

I said Martua Haholongan.

I'm sorry. There seems to be a slight change.

Your baby is not handsome, Mama.

Your baby is pretty.

Your baby is not a boy but a girl.

- A girl! - Oh.

I tried so hard finding a good name.

Now we can't even use it?

We'll figure it out.

Now, feed your baby, Minar. She's hungry.

It was so unexpected. All this time, I was wrong.

I thought my mother-in-law was the worst curse in my life.

It turns out, she was the only person there for me on the day I gave birth.

You're going to learn how to bathe your baby today, ma'am.

Yes.

Here, let me teach Minar.

I'm good at bathing babies. I have four kids and seven grandchildren.

I bathed them all.

Look, Minar.

Hold up Thania's head with your left hand.

Like this.

Seeing my mother-in-law bathe my daughter

reminded me of my mom.

REST IN PEACE OUR BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER

REST IN PEACE, OUR BELOVED MOTHER

- Mother. - Yes?

Why are you crying?

Is there something you missed?

Do you want me to do it again?

No.

She'll get cold.

Don't bathe her again.

I just wanted to say thank you.

What happened to you?

Why are you thanking me?

No reason, Mother.

Thank you.

For everything.

And…

I want to let you know

that whenever you want to come to our house,

the door will always be open for you.

You're welcome, Minar.

But the door should always be open for me.

I am your mother-in-law after all.

Don't be silly.

Of course.

- Go be with Granny. - Okay.

How cute.

Gently, Mom.

My child is my glory

I took the trouble To go upstream and downstream

Going up and down mountains

Looking for alms

As long as my child

Reaches the destination

My child is my glory

Hurray!

Not too high, Mom, you'll scare her.

Brace yourself for a really lively and noisy life,

Nathania Marturia Purba.

Embrace it and be thankful.

Because it means you are loved by this big Batak family

who call themselves

the descendants of the Purba family.

It can be fun, frustrating,

and sometimes you'll feel like scratching your nails on a chalkboard.

But that's love.

DIARIES OF A CRAZY MOTHER-IN-LAW

DIARIES OF A CRAZY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

Is this what you do?

Print books?

Not printing books, Mom, writing books.

Minar wrote all of this.

Isn't she great, Mom?

This one is for you, Mother.

Thank you.

You guys…

Here, drink this concoction I made.

It's good for you.

I got the recipe from my mother-in-law.

To cleanse the uterus.

So you can get pregnant soon.

Who says I'm getting pregnant again, Mother?

Oh, dear me. You're so forgetful.

Look, your baby is a girl.

She can't carry the family name.

So, you need to get pregnant with a son.

Mother, Nathania is three months old.

No one could get pregnant again that fast.

You can, Minar. I live with you here.

I can help you get pregnant quickly

and give Thania a brother.

Martua Haholongan.

Go on then, drink it.

Drink up.