- Mirna - Youssef
- How are you? - Manal, my friend from school
Hey, Manal I'm Youssef
You can say Youssef is the first friend I got
But I haven't seen him in a while
Come here I wanna tell you something
Just a minute
- What's wrong? - Are you doing well?
Everything is well, what's wrong?
Nothing, I didn't want to talk in front of them, sit here
Is everything okay?
- Are you doing well? - Everything is well, thank God
"Episode 10"
Come in
- Did you ask for me, sir? - Yes
Just a minute
After the meeting, I checked your CV
It was horrible
Thanks a lot, you shouldn't have wasted your time to tell me that
- Excuse me - Wait a minute
I don't understand, do you always speak before you think?
Tell me so I know how to handle the clients you lose
I don't get it What do you want exactly?
Can you just shut up and let me finish?
- Can you? - I can
Your CV is acceptable but it's outdated
This format was made 15 years ago
Yet I noticed that you are ready to learn quickly
Most importantly, you know how things work here in Dentelle
- Am I in? - Not yet
God
- Excuse me? - Nothing
I thought you said something
You have a test to do If you passed, you'll be accepted
If you didn't, you turn around and go back to accounting
Am I clear?
I don't understand, what test?
Have a seat. Please
Open a word file and send an email...
Open a word file
Sorry, but this is the first time I use this device
Here you go, now...
send a professional email to a person named Mr. X
a CEO of a fabric company
It's an invitation from the chairman of Dentelle to discuss...
Am I talking to myself?
I want to start but it's like the keyboard is set wrong
We'll talk about the keyboard later
Go ahead now Write
Dear? You're starting a professional email with dear?
You're sending a telegraph to your relative, right?
You're so outdated Mr. Jad The telegraph is long gone
You're right My bad
Let's go back to the email
Go ahead
In English
Please
Tell us, how does the airport look from the inside?
It's an airport, how is it supposed to look from the inside?
As if you're always traveling, Ibn Battuta
Why are you asking about the airport?
Do you want to leave us?
I hope so, I really want to travel
Even to a neighboring country I'll go anywhere
Do you think that the unfortunate like us
are destined to stay like that forever?
Even her, we thought she's fortunate now She was about to travel
But look at her she's sitting with us
How does the airport look from the inside?
Would you believe me if I said that I don't recall anything?
I entered the airport, then went blind and deaf
I found myself in the taxi coming back here
That's the best thing you ever did, ever
Girls! Girls, you won't believe what happened
- What happened? - You are my lucky charm
I got the new job when you came back
- Congrats - Congrats
- Thank you
I bet you're happy that you won't see me so often
No, not at all
I told you to find a job but I'll miss you
I know I can't believe it
Okay now We congratulated you
Go back to work before you get fired
- See you later - See you
I want some chocolate
- Adam, what's wrong? - Where were you, Rola?
- You left me alone - It's okay, honey. I was at work
How do you feel?
They didn't perform the dialysis today as well
I'm in pain so much pain
What? How could they? It's the second time this week
I'm gonna go check
Sorry, miss. Can I know why you haven't performed
the last two sessions for Adam?
I pay my dues I pay my debts
He's ill He has nothing to do with it
I know, but trust me it isn't our fault this time
The dialysis machine isn't working
What do you mean? When will it be fixed?
If it can be fixed This isn't the first time
It was the only working machine left
The hospital is accepting donations I don't know how much time do we got
The machines are really expensive
What's the solution? What shall I do?
You can take him to another public hospital
I don't know how much you'll wait You could wait for a month
What's the other solution?
Take him to a private hospital, but it'll be way more expensive
than public hospitals
- How much could he wait? - I won't lie to you
Not long, especially that he just started getting better
I recommend that you take him to a private hospital
and start the treatment as a temporary solution
Bassel Hareb replied to the email
- What did he say? - What do you think?
Did he refuse my offer or did he refuse to come to Dentelle?
- Does it make any difference? - Of course, a lot
- It's negotiable anyways - Never mind
His reply was clear Firm refusal
Well, well You must be busy
If the secretary isn't outside you can't come in whenever you wish
Next time, knock two times
and don't enter without hearing us say "come in"
What do you mean?
Sorry, I thought this is an office it turned out to be a bedroom
You're right It's my fault
I shouldn't have come in like no one is here
Someone is here Here's the CEO and chairman
But some people are blind
Enough, you guys When will you stop?
Youssef, Dana You run a huge company
You can't be like children You are better than this
Please, my job is to make this company look better
This will never happen if you stayed like this
Don't forget you both have the same goal
And that is to make Dentelle great again
Dana, please Go ahead
We have important things to talk about
What happened to that designer? Bassel?
We contacted him but he turned down our offer
As I expected
No sane designer would risk his name for Dentelle
That's normal You're new to this domain
When gain some experience you'll find out that no designer is sane
Oh really? Look for one of these insane people and hire them
Anyways this file might help you
It contains the names of designers with their contact numbers
work samples and CVs
You must do this as fast as possible You may not know this
But in this domain the collection must be ready
before a couple of months
Thank you
Those are the details of dialysis sessions
How many sessions does this cost cover?
It is the price of one session
- What? One session? - Yes
- Can I pay in installments? - Unfortunately not
It must be paid in one installment
Okay, thank you
It's an old piece It's hard to find like it these days
That's right. This was my mother's necklace, may she rest in peace
Just that? This necklace is worth much more
This is the best price for it, ma'am
Others will give you less for it
- Okay, thank you - You're welcome
Father, this can't be Youssef is delusional
He's running Dentelle the same way it was run 15 years ago
He thinks that designers will run to him as soon as he requests some
By the way, Dana You're giving Youssef a hard time
First of all, I'm not giving him a hard time
Second of all, I'm not talking about Youssef, your fiancÃ©
I'm talking about our partner and his way of running the business
that will cost us the millions we paid him
Even though you can watch your words
Youssef, our partner has more business experience than you
Yes, obviously!
Especially in the last ten years he spent without work
Calm down Calm down
You know your sister gets serious when it comes to work
You didn't tell me What happened with Youssef?
Did you contact designers?
He spoke with a designer named Bassel Hareb
He refused of course
I gave him a list of designers he can contact
I don't think they'll accept
Dad, no good designer will risk his name now
Don't be mad at me
I know that this is... a sensitive matter to you
But there's a suicide incident linked to Dentelle now
Understood, dear Understood
I don't know Talk with Youssef
You should figure it out, right?
I'm sure that he'll figure it out, dad
He'll figure it out, of course as he figured bank issue out, right?
You're unbelievable, Dana Unbelievable!
Put yourself in your sister's shoes
No, why would she put herself in her sister's shoes?
Let her torment her The same way she torments others
She torments everyone even if they don't wrong her
She does for the mere thought of doing her wrong
Sami What did you do, Sami?
What shall I do? Shall she talk to her sister like that?
It feels like you're not happy I'm back
Coming back home or to Dentelle?
It's the same
Is that what you think? I'm happy, really happy
But happiness fades away when it's dominated by fear
- Why are you scared? - You know why
- Uncle, coming home has nothing... - Enough Mirna, enough
I don't want your excuses
I don't want to feel that you have to lie to me
You know, that's the first time I ever feel that I don't understand you
I don't understand the Mirna I raised and saw growing up
That's why I'm scared I don't know what to do
Sometimes I say... she's a grown up Let her do whatever she wants
Then I say, no I should stop her
But that won't work either
Mirna, the little girl, is a grown up now
That's why I don't want you to worry about me
You raised me well
I promise you I'll never do anything that makes you mad
Sorry, I wasn't on my desk Yes, he's in a meeting
- Good morning - Good morning
Do you want me to make you a cup of coffee?
No, thank you
- May I come in? - Come in
- Can I ask you a favor? - Another leave?
No, you know you ran out of leave days
No, I need an advance payment
An advance?
This means we will deduct from your salary until you pay your dues
And I know you're going through a time right now
I know, but I need the money for Adam's treatment
I can't be late anymore
Consider it done
Apply a written paper I'll sign it
and give it to the accounting department
I hope that you come to work on so we won't deduct all your salary
Help me, Rola Help me help you
Thank you so much Excuse me
- Hi - Alya
This is the first time you visit me in my office
The break time is almost over and you didn't come down
I wanted to check if you're fasting or just not eating
No, I passed by Nadine's office
She was busy and didn't want to eat
So I didn't feel like eating either
So that's why you don't feel like eating?
I don't know what to say
Ever since Nadine left here I've started to hate this place
It feels sad and makes me bored
I regret telling her to move to that office
Why are you making feel like she's been away forever?
It's been a day That's normal
You'll see. If you think she's gonna leave you, you're wrong
She can't do anything without you
I know but her presence here is different
I try to convince myself that she's better off there
Okay, enough talking The break is almost over
Do you want to come down or not?
If yes, then come on
If no, I'll eat your portion I'm very hungry
No, I'm hungry now I want to eat
Okay. Let's go
This is our brand new design this season
I think it'll look amazing on you
It's really nice May I try it?
Of course. Go to the fitting room I'll send it to your room right away
Size 42 to the ma'am, fast Go ahead
It's here, ma'am
Don't you intend to join us on the ground?
I like to asses the situation before
But that will take a lot of time
You have to start selling or we'll be in trouble
Don't worry I'll amaze you once I start
Maybe you won't find more clients
I like your confidence
If you need anything I'm here, Yara
- Just tell me - I'll think about it
We didn't celebrate the new job
What do you think about dinner tonight?
Just to celebrate the occasion
I don't know Mom doesn't like it when I'm late
- Maybe on the weekend - Okay, deal
I'll leave you to your work
I want to tell you something
Keep your feet on the ground
Keep my feet on the ground? What do you mean?
Don't have wild thoughts
They're not wild thoughts
She's talking to me the same way I'm talking to her
- You know who she is, don't you? - Yes, of course I know
- Yara Mounir, so what? - Talli, Yara Mounir Al Talli
Watch out for yourself
Where's Mirna? She's late
- She's not late - She is, and I'm so hungry
Look what the cat dragged in
- Mirna! - She must be here, let's get her
Fast, fast
- Mirna, come with us to the washroom - What's wrong?
I have a stomach ache I'm hurting, a lot
You're not ill now?
Anyways, we talked about this
and it was over a long time
Come on in
Thanks, Mona
So It's looks like you had fun
Yes, but Youssef was a bit tense from work
Mom, someone must warn Dana to take it easy on him
She's not listening to anyone
Calm down, dear Your dad will talk to her
Tell me now
Youssef is tense but what made you that happy?
He talked to me
Youssef is so discreet He doesn't talk much
He came today and talked to me He didn't talk much
but the idea itself that he came alone and talked to me was nice
- It reminded me of you - Why?
I remembered when you used to sit with dad and chat
How you listen to him How you help him sometimes
And even when he's mad you know what to say to him
Darling, it all comes with time
It makes you know what to say and when to say it
- So, it's a bit early for you - You're right
You know, mom? I think Youssef is like a baby
It's like he's learning how to walk
I'm sure that someday he'll run and no one will catch him
I hope so
Youssef?
- Youssef - Yes?
Hello, Rima How are you?
Same old, same old
What is it? Are you still mad at me because of Yara?
We've already talked about this I told you I'm doing this for her sake
Youssef, there is a million other things to do for Yara's sake
Surely, they're all better than what you've done
Rima, you know Yara better than me You know how spoiled she is
You and my father have never denied her anything
That's why she's irresponsible
Believe me, had I brought her to my office
She would have gotten bored and quit just as she does with anything else
I did that for her own good It's better this way
Anyway, Youssef, you are siblings and you only have each other
But I want to discuss something else with you
- What is it? - Mira
- Do you wish to stay with her? - Yes, of course
What's with the bizarre question? Why are you asking?
Listen to me, Youssef
I know that you've been under a lot of pressure recently
It was more than you could handle
The company, the house, the money...
When a person is going through a rough patch...
they might take decisions they wouldn't take otherwise
Because they then clings to any false hopes
I don't understand why you're saying all of this now
If this is about Mira, don't think it has anything to do
with the current crisis we're facing. Not at all
Hear me out and think this through
Listen, Youssef... Every person and family pass through big crises
Eventually, no matter how big or difficult a crisis is
It is always temporary It will pass
But the same cannot be said about marriage
Because she'll have to spend her life with you and raise your children
You can't marry a woman you're not convinced she'll be your partner
In this case, this marriage shall be harder on her than you
Do you understand, Youssef?
Also, I want to say something I've been hiding from you
Tell me I'm listening
The sudden return of your uncle Sami worried me
It's like he's using your dad's absence to get back at him
First, he took his company
Now he's taking you by marrying his daughter
Rima, you're overthinking it
My uncle won't do that no matter what
He would do that Sami holds grudges
He's not the gentleman he portraits himself to be
By the way, your father was just to him unlike what he says
Your father was so good to him He wanted to take what wasn't his
I know a bit about the problems between them
but my father didn't say anything May he rest in peace
I don't know anything Tell me if you do
I don't know a lot
Your father must've left some details since this topic was sensitive to him
Look, Youssef
Mounir had the heart of a child despite his power
That's why he couldn't bear the idea of not being just to his brother
There's something that I kept away from you guys for a long time
because I just couldn't speak about it
But after what happened today
I was sure that you're the only one who'll get me
What is it?
I..
- I love... - Finally, finally!
What's the matter? Love is normal
You finally admitted that you love him not that you just love
Love him? Who?
Do you think that I'm unaware?
- Did you know that before? - Even before you knew
Is it that obvious?
Wait, wait Who are you talking about?
Maybe we're not talking about the same person
Oh really?
Can you eat if he wasn't there on the break everyday?
Are you sure that I know him?
What now?
How did I get myself into this?
How long have you been feeling like that?
A long time ago
But... He only sees me as a friend
His guy friend if I may say
I... I tried to see him as a friend It didn't work
I tried to forget about him I couldn't
Why were you keeping it away? Why didn't you tell me from the start?
What shall I tell you? What can I say?
After what happened today when we saw that you know
about Youssef and what's her name... Mira
I was sure that you're the only one who'll get me
Because we both love...
We both love a guy who thinks about another lady
Yet, it's more complicated because the other lady is my sister
Yes, but Nadine doesn't love him
What difference does it make? He sees no one but her
Don't tell that to anyone, please This is our secret, okay?
I'll visit Dentelle tomorrow and tell all the ladies there
I won't tell anyone Don't worry
Finally, finally You admit you love someone
Come in
- Did you ask for me, Youssef? - Hey, uncle Amin
- Sit down, please - Thank you
I asked you to come here because I wanted to talk to you
about something related to my father May he rest in peace
You were close to him So you'll know every detail
Tell me, what's the matter?
I want to ask about the problem between him and my uncle
It's an old story What reminded you of it?
I mean, the reaction of some people about the partnership with my uncle
at the management department made me feel like the problem wasn't solved
I want to know exactly what happened
Look, Youssef
When Mounir's father passed away
he inherited a lot of money
He just established Dentelle It was his biggest project
He invested all of his money in the project
That's why he needed more funds
So he convinced your uncle to invest his money in the project
Okay, then what?
Your uncle really did invest the money in your dad's project
But your uncle Sami was devious
He was not fit for work nor for responsibilities
The truth is your father did everything
He's the one that worked hard
He stayed up late to build this company Stone after stone
In order to have a good life
Problems started ever since
What happened exactly?
What happened is that once Dentelle got recognized
your uncle wanted to claim everything easily
He wanted more profit shares and shares from the management
Sami was different than now
All he cared about was taking money and spending it
That's how problems started between him and your father
When the problems reached a dead end
Your father chose to split the partnership
He called him have him his money
and gave him even more shares than he deserved
Shares so big that even banks won't give him
However, your uncle didn't come around
He said that he deserved more than that and demanded a bigger share
Why didn't my father give him the shares he demanded?
Because your father wasn't convinced that he deserved it
The deal was to invest his money in the project
Not to have him as a partner
As I told you, your father was the one that worked hard for it
He was the one that stayed up late and spent his days and health
to build this company Sami only invested a bit of money
Then took the interest and wasted the money
That's their problem
When you father reached out for a solution
things got worse
Everyone thought that the other was unjust to him
So they parted and stopped talking to each other
Then your uncle took the money and travelled
He left Lebanon for years And the rest is history
Come on, guys We'll open in thirty minutes
Sir?
Maybe you're new here You can't come to the workshop
This dress is ripped and I want to give it to the manager
I can help you if you want Where is it ripped?
Leave it, please
No one will see the dress except for the manager
I don't want to take responsibility for it
What is this?
I took this dress ripped I came here to give it to you personally
So I won't take responsibility for it
I never produce ripped dresses Let me see
You still recognize me ever after we talked?
Excuse me? Do you know me?
You're supposed to know me even better than anyone
I'm Fouad
Your son