- Mirna - Youssef?
Why aren't you at the party?
Because you're not there
But you promised me that you'd go
Besides, don't make me feel bad that I couldn't go with you
I did go, but I realized that I'd be much happier here
But you'll only have one prom You'll only graduate once
Exactly!
That's why, I'm not celebrating without you
- Let's go have something to eat - Have something to eat?
Come on! Let's go!
- "Episode 22" - Give this to me, I like mangoes more
- There you go - Thank you
Back in the old days, you would call us before even taking a bite
I won't be stupid forever
- What's wrong? I'm just kidding - Me, too, what?
Anything wrong?
No, no, nothing at all But, it's just...
I realized it's not worth it to wait for others in life
Not for food, nor nothing
- Did anyone upset you, Saed? - Yes, my stupidity
Again?
Never mind
- It's my bad luck that upsets me - Why?
Never mind, I'm a bit bored
Where are you going? Break time isn't over yet
- Hang out with us - No, no, stay with Rola
She misses you a lot You didn't just forget about me
Alright, why don't you speak openly without wasting my time?
- How nice of you - I'm sorry
For what? For what you said?
It's okay, it's the least harmful thing you said so far
Saed, what's wrong with you? You're making me feel bad
You're overreacting
I'm talking to someone so, I have to go out with him
whenever I get the chance so I get to know him better, no?
Yes, yes Spend some time with him
Don't worry, I'm overreacting
I love you so much and I though you love me back
Don't worry, we're just friends
Hello, Amin Give it to me
Let me help you
You never come empty-handed
If I didn't know that you're stubborn
and you could spend a whole week without eating
I would've waited for you to come down
Eventually, Nouhad...
You'll make me regret that I brought you here
Even if you didn't, they would've gotten me out of there
When Mounir stopped paying them money
Why would they leave me there?
If it's about money then, don't worry
But tell me were you happier there?
Do you feel that you're not ready or you don't like living...
- Not ready for what? - For a normal life
But I didn't have a normal life before the asylum
Yes, you did
But what else do you want?
You're still young
Responsible for a baby and a house and a man who's never there
Of course, you'll feel tired
- Tired and not... - Nouhad!
You spent most of your life in the asylum
Do you wanna spend the rest of your life there, too?
I don't want anything nothing at all
I just wanna know that Youssef is fine
Yes, you do
You wanna feel comfortable and come to terms with yourself
Not only do you have the right to see him He has the right to see you, too
Your son is a responsible man, now He would understand
Alright, what if he knew about it and refused to see me?
Let him figure this out without knowing that we were behind it
If he asked, we'd know that he wanted to see you
And if not, it'll be his own decision We don't have anything to lose
- You miss me? - A lot
- And what did you do about it? - I came to your house
Where?
I'm downstairs Which floor is your house?
- Where, downstairs? - Downstairs, at the elevator
At the...
Hi, it's so good to see you
- You came down in these clothes? - Yes, why not?
What a nice surprise!
I should've surprised you and been the first to tell you...
- Tell me what? - Happy birthday
Yes, but it's the next week
Exactly, this way, it'll be a surprise
I'll give you the rest of the gift upstairs
- I wish, but I can't today - Why?
Because there are workers upstairs It's chaos!
I'm renovating the house Maybe another time
Seriously, Jad?
All of a sudden, there are workers while you were in your pajamas?
- What is it? - Nadine, what could it be?
Yes, why not? Go see it yourself if you don't believe me
- Okay! - Nadine, stop this nonsense
You can't go with all the workers upstairs
You know what? Alright...
Go back home and let me finish with all that
I'll get dressed and we'll go out in the evening, what do you say?
Okay!
- But don't be late - No, I promise
I only need half an hour and I'll go pick you up, okay?
Go and wait for me
- I'll be waiting - Okay
It's Bassel
Hello?
Hi
Not much, we're just watching a movie, and you?
No way, when?
Where?
Bassel is asking if you wanna go to Fashion and Co
- No, no, I don't think so - Why?
- I don't like this kind of shows - Did you hear that?
He says that you should Besides, I like them!
He didn't even tell me that he was invited
Yes, alright!
Bassel says that it's too soon to act like a married man
No, alright, I'll go
Okay, I'll call you tomorrow
Goodbye
- Show me what you're hiding! - Nadine!
- Jad! - You have a girl here?
- Jad! - You have two?
- You lowlife! - Nadine, what's wrong with you?
- Who is she? - Who is she?
My mother and my other mom, my aunt
Hayat, why aren't you answering me?
I'm worried about you
We're just moments away from announcing the winner's name
But before the end of this season
Let us welcome once again Elio Moussallem
Elio, what do you think of the designers?
Firstly, I wanna congratulate both of them
because they both made it to the finals
They both won for me
As to Mirna, I can see her as an international designer
I like the style she adopted It's very unique and feminine
This requires a lot of effort and a beautiful style
As to Bernard...
What I like about Bernard is that he designed an Avant-Garde look
as well as a classical look
But he also worked in a very professional way
For me, they're both winners and shortly, we'll see the results
- I think it's a hard decision - Indeed
Good luck!
We're a few minutes away from announcing the results
Bernard and Mirna the results are with me, step forward
I'm sure you're both nervous Are you scared, Mirna?
- Yes - Bernard?
- Yes! - Are you nervous?
- Just a little bit - It doesn't show
Anyway, the Fashion Co designer of 2020...
Mirna!
- Bernard El Helou - Yes!
Congratulations!
And? Did you tell them?
How could she do that? She just finished the show
Take it easy on her
I already told Mrs. Hayat that after the show
I might not work in Dentelle again
Of course you won't after what you've achieved
Imagine working in Dentelle again behind the sewing machine
Forget about Dentelle and the sewing machine
and tell me why do you look that pretty?
You see? I told her that but she didn't believe me
- Watch it here... - Don't exaggerate, you two
The one who'd become more beautiful is that standing next to you
I mean, sitting in front of you Look at what love had done to her
She looks so bright Look at how big her smile is
Enough, you're making me blush!
You know what? Why not make me blush?
It's nice to hear such lovely words from time to time
Alright, hopefully, when Adam gets out of the hospital
he hears these lovely words from you
- Have we finished? - Is that Bernard calling you?
- No, it's not him - Who is it then?
Why are you so nosy?
Whatever suits her
So, this time, you won't push her to come back?
This time, I'm hoping that she doesn't come back
- That much? - Because her future awaits her
Between us, I hope she doesn't come back here
so she won't end up like us
Understood
I'm not blaming you, Amin I'm just like you
We wasted our future and our life in that place
Maybe, if we went somewhere else a long time ago
- we would've been much better - I'm satisfied
I'm just worried about one thing That my stay here wasn't fair to her
But, personally, I'm satisfied
I wish I could feel satisfaction again just like you
Why?
What did you ask for and couldn't achieve?
Everyone here respects you
The most famous designers don't dare to take a step without your consent
I'm not talking about work
- I'm talking about the peace of mind - Even that, you have it
But you're feeling nervous now because he came back
Even though it happened a long time ago
You know?
When I saw you that nervous I felt even more worried about Mirna
You can't help it
No matter how much time passes some wounds hurt forever
They never heal
I hope they will You deserve all the best
Excellent, carry on
Thank you
Black coffee, right?
Because I was betting with myself if I can still remember how you like it
- You won! - Great, we're equal then
Why?
Because I was also sure that you'd win on the show
- Even I didn't expect that - I'm sure that's why you lost
You must have more belief in yourself
I know that you've been through a lot That's why, you're here now
And that might make you less confident in yourself
I don't know how much I've been through
But I know that I had many dead ends in my life
And I kept on walking in circles and I didn't know how to escape
Anyway, the show is over Does your promise stand?
I was waiting for this before the show was over
What are your plans?
I'll tell you, but promise me not to laugh
I promise
I want my own brand
and a new collection for the coming season
Hello?
No, no, tell me
Great
Alright, see you tomorrow
Goodbye!
What is it?
- It's about Adam - Is he okay?
Calm down!
- This time, it's good news - What?
We found a donor with matching descriptions
Once I knew, I felt like I should tell you I couldn't wait till tomorrow morning
I felt like telling you this right away!
- You mean, it's done? - Yes
We're waiting for the doctor to come from abroad
and during that time we have to run some tests
Adam, can you imagine that it's only a matter of time?
Hello?
No, no, wrong number
Don't worry
- No, not just this time - What, then?
I tried to push him many times after
I wanna know if he's talking nonsense or he really means that
- And, did he mean that? - He's ejecting it
No, not that, he hates it He hates the idea of marriage
He would rather die than getting married
Mirna, if he hears the word "couple" he would lose his mind and get nervous
- That's really hard to deal with - Indeed, it's horrible
- What will you do? - I don't know
The thing is I can't tell the girls any of that
because they'll be like, we told you so
But I'm aware of that
Anyway, I can't tell them anything nor can I change the way he thinks
But I'm telling him some successful marriages stories
How do you know some successful marriages stories?
- From the Internet - Internet?
Yes, from the Internet
I really don't know what to do
I love him
At first, I was happy about playing that game with him
Then, I started realizing that he's a keeper
But with time, I fell in love with him
And now, I can't stay with him nor can I break up with him
I think you should give him some time
Because it's clear that he loves you, too
The simple things you're talking about like referring to you as his girlfriend
and taking you with him to his friend's wedding
For Jad, these are major achievements
So, if you really love him and don't wanna break up with him
- You have to be patient - I am
I really am, until my hair turns gray and I lose my teeth
- I'll see how it's gonna end - Are you leaving?
Yes, I'm an employee I have to wake up early, unlike you
- Envy me! - I will!
- How are you, girls? - Good
Honestly, I really wanted to stay and chat with you, but I have to go
That's the best thing you do
Sleep early so you won't be late to work tomorrow
See? I was just telling you that Goodbye!
- Goodbye, drive safely - Okay!
Tell me, why are you going out every night?
Since you've been away I no longer have anyone to hang out with
I started going out and meeting people
I'd meet with my friends hang out with them and have some tea
Play some dice games to kill time
Alright, I'll fix you some dinner
No, don't worry
You play dice games, drink tea and have dinner together as well?
I mean...
I don't feel like eating Goodnight
- What is it? - Good evening
- I'm sorry, but you scared me - I wish you never feel that
I thought about having dinner together
I'm sorry I came unannounced
But I thought you were tired or sick and didn't wanna tell me
You're not answering my calls
I was worried that you'd lie if I asked you and you answered
So, I thought of coming to see it myself
- Lie? - Yes, because you're a liar
When it comes to your dignity you tend to lie
Even though, I think that's wrong
If you said you were sick that doesn't belittle you
- I'm not sick - Then you're avoiding me
Did I do something wrong?
- No - Did Sami upset or threaten you?
- No - What is it, then?
"Good morning"
"As much as I wanted you to find me next to you when you wake up"
"I felt scared..."
"I'm scared that maybe you don't want me to stay"
"And I was worried that you'd be upset if you wake up and see me"
"I don't wanna push you"
"Nor do I wanna be a burden that you want to get rid of"
"But I just wanna tell you that last night was the best night I've ever had in years"
"I hope you feel the same way"
"Hayat, I don't know why I'm writing you this letter"
"I told you, I love to say your name as much as I love to look you in the eyes"
"But you're keeping them away"
Looks like our coffee isn't to your liking
No, of course not But I didn't wanna come empty-handed
So, I got you coffee
- Good morning - Good morning
- But you didn't have to get anything - It's alright
Do you remember... the first time you came
when I told you that I can't help you before you participate in the show...
- So, it doesn't get chaotic? - Yes
I'm helping a woman with a project...
What am I saying? I can't lie
I like you a lot
Honestly, I don't know if I should ask you out
or wait until we finish working together
I don't like personal relationships interfering with business
But I really like you so much and I can't focus on anything else
Alright
- Good morning - Good morning
When's the meeting with Youssef and Dana?
At 1 o'clock, you also have another meeting with the company
Nadine, I wanna ask you a favor I don't know whether you'll agree
What is it?
I want you to know... I'll understand if you refuse
Honestly, I tried to get out of that but, I ran out of excuses...
What is it, Jad?
Why do you always make me worried? Speak up!
My mother and aunt would like to invite you over to dinner
Don't be scared, don't be scared This doesn't mean anything, okay?
It's just that it's the first time they meet one of my friends
and they're making a big deal out of it You know how old people think
Yes, I do know how they think
If you don't feel like it in any sort of way
- I won't mind at all - No, no, not a problem
- It's just a dinner, don't worry - You're one of a kind
How about we do a rehearsal dinner tonight?
Just you and I I promise that you'll have so much fun
So anything that might happen tomorrow won't upset you, what do you think?
No, I can't tonight
Some of our cousins are visiting us and Alya and I have to be there
Also, tomorrow, I won't be able to go You know, I have to get ready
The last time your parents saw me it was horrible
I felt so embarrassed
I'd rather if they make a better impression on me
You know how old people think
Even I'll miss you so much tomorrow but alright, no problem
Thank you, Nadine
You know how old people think
How do they think? They think just like all humans
What about it? You're the one who doesn't think clearly
How old people think!
Nadine? Order me a cup of coffee, please
Every single weekend he wants to visit his parents
He doesn't miss one weekend
I tried convincing him, that it's alright, skip a weekend
But he's like... no, not at all I wanna visit my parents
Sweetheart, that's what you did once we moved to Beirut
Every weekend, you used to take me with you to visit your parents in the village
And I would tell you, Alya nothing will happen if we didn't go
But you'd be like... no, not at all!
Listen, does his relationship with his parents upset you?
No, not at all, on the contrary
But, he can answer his phone at least! It's unbelievable!
What if I needed him? What if something happened to me?
When I told him about it guess what he said
He put the blame on me He said... no, there's no service here
or, I don't know what's wrong with my mother
Listen, did he speak to you about it? Did he tell you what he has in mind?
We're gonna be late Since you're awake, Nadine
come with us and we'll talk on our way there, come on
No, you go I don't feel like it
I'll follow you later
No, I don't mean anything bad
I like partying, but it's nice to balance your work and your social life
Yes, that's right
What? Another lap or you're tired?
- Yes, why not? - Let's go!
Alright
You're welcome!
It's the first time you come to my office
Thank you
It's the first time you stay in your office during break time
How nice of you
- Why didn't you go downstairs? - No reason, I have some work to do
- Not because you're upset with Alya? - No, I'm not upset with her
We just got into a small fight
Why are you making a big deal out of it?
You know Alya very well and you also know how nice she is
And you know that when she gets angry she'll calm down soon after
Yes, I know
Why are you upset with her that much, then?
No, I'm not upset, but...
- Maybe we're better off like that - But she doesn't think so
She misses talking to you
Especially today because she's upset with Khaled
And I know that she would like to talk to you and tell you about it
Maybe she'd listen to what you think of it
But I'm sure you're pretending not to care about that
Why is she upset with him?
Your phone is ringing, uncle
I was in the bathroom
It's Hayat I'll call her later
Why are you smiling?
You're getting older and keeping things from me now, uncle
Keeping things from you? Be ashamed of yourself!
Be ashamed of myself?
If Mrs. Hayat was calling you why did you change her name to Nouhad?
Or it's just a nickname?
Who gave you the right to look through my phone?
I'm looking through your phone?
Your phone was on the table and started ringing
I told you it was ringing and I saw Nouhad's name
I didn't mean that, you can look through it as much as you want
- I have nothing to hide - Not even Nouhad?
Okay, feel free not to tell me
Relax, it's not about me It's about Youssef
What does Youssef have to do with the lady calling you?
Mrs. Nouhad is Youssef's mother
Youssef who?
My Youssef?
No, uncle, you're mistaken
Youssef's mother is dead since he was two
This is what his father told him and all of us
This is what happened
She lost her son and he lost his mother
- Does he know? - No
No one knows, but he must
He must know for the sake of them both
I can't imagine how he'll react when he knows
How could his father do this to him? I can't believe it
I will tell you everything
But I don't need to remind you no one must know
Thank you, it's so tasty
- You must give me the recipe - No, not really
There's no need, when you want I will make it and send it over
Send it where?
Jad will stay in this house
Even if he gets married he'll stay here
- Bless you, dear - Bless you
He was chocking I'll leave him now
No, how could you leave him? I hope you stay together
No, tap on his back again
Tap, maybe something's still stuck inside
Nadine, try the veggies Mom made them, they're amazing
I can't, I'm really full
You must try the veggies It's a special recipe
Leave her be We'll have desserts soon
Tell me again where you're from
I'm from the North but we're living in Beirut from 6 years ago
What's your family's name?
- Fine, shall we have desserts? - No, not now, wait
Tell me... How did you two meet?
You're both welcome
I made some tea
Thank you, dear There is no need
Don't you say that I'm happy to do so
I can't believe it, Amin
I can't believe you raised such an amazing young woman
All alone, nonetheless!
Your uncle couldn't even hold a child back then
When she came to live with me, she was nine
She could walk then!
Besides, she raised me just as I raised her
Thanks to her, I learned many things I would never have thought of otherwise
The more she grew the more new things I learned
Now, I'm learning from her
Just as I must learn this cake's recipe from you
because it looks delicious and I'm bad at making sweets
When Amin told me you were coming, I made it
Believe me, I never thought I'd remember how
Glad to know my memory is still fine
Excuse me one minute I have a call to make
Listen, you'll give me the cake's recipe and I'll take you for a ride
Uncle told me you haven't left home since you got to Beirut
No, I did go out just once
The day Youssef got married
May God never separate you again
Do you know him well?
I know him very well
Then you must stay and tell me about him
I know nothing about my son
I just know how he looks
His image is imprinted in my mind
since I saw him for a few seconds in the wedding
Now that you got to know one another
Next time, Nouhad you'll come to visit us
It's an excuse to leave and get some fresh air
I don't like you staying at home all the time
Amin, leave me be
Do you want to stay locked up in here?
I don't like this nor does Mirna
- Right, Mirna? - What?
No use, this generation... They're always on their phones
as if they're all alone
I only have your number
This is me, I sent you photos of Youssef
and for his wife, Mira
Look here!
You're acting lazy
Not at all, sweetheart we walked for 20 minutes
As if they are 3 hours to you Let me help you
If I had to walk for 3 hours you'll be late to work
Then, Hayat will give you a hard time
Don't worry, let the nurses handle the 3 hours, deal?
- Is that so? - I sense you're jealous
Yes, just so you know Most nurses here like me
- but I keep telling them... - Hey, Adam, how are you?
- Hello, doctor - Tell me, feeling better today?
Welcome, doctor
Ever since I learned they set the date for the surgery
- I've been much better - Right, this is good news
Is there anything, doctor?
I apologize for the question but I got worried when I saw you
personally here, in our room
I thought, maybe the date was altered...
No, Rola, not at all Dr. Naji visits me every day
Sometimes, when I feel depressed and hopeless
He'd come tell me of people who was much worse
and how they healed and became healthy again
Dr. really, may God reward you for this
No, Adam, it's nothing This is just my duty
- Fine, I'll leave you now, excuse me - Bye, doctor
I remembered something
I must ask him if I have to sign any paper before the surgery
- Dr. Naji - Yes?
I need to thank you for checking on him every day
I usually check on him, yes but today I came to see you
I came for you
Even if it meant seeing you with him, it's fine
I just wanted to see you
I wish him well May he recover soon
Good job, Youssef you never help out...
You just eat
He asked if you needed any help, and you said no
Excuse me? After he dropped the wine bottle?
I can't trust him again Never...
Anyway, I trust him a lot
Sure, love is blind and deaf too...
because no one is answering the door
- I can't do everything alone - I'll get it
Don't trust him
Is it good like this?
- Hi... - Hi, Youssef
- How are you? - You're welcome, I'm good
- What took you so long? - Finding a parking spot
- Hi - Hi, how are you, Mira?
Hi, Bassel
- Hi, Nadine - Hello, Bassel
Hello, Jad, how are you?
Need any help?
Wait, what do you mean? Speak for yourself only
I'm here to eat and drink
Don't worry, he won't let anyone do a thing
I thought he was a dictator only at work
But it seems Bassel's like that in the kitchen too
Nadine, actually you can help me out
bring me 2 glasses and another 2 also
- Who's coming besides Mirna? - Mirna is bringing a date
Who? Bernard?
I thought they'd be competitors after the show
But it's nice if they became friends
Sweetheart, do you really believe that?
This only happens for the show and ratings
Once the show is over everything will be forgotten
Everyone might do that except for Mirna
Because Mirna is so honest But that guy, I don't know
I'm sure he has something in his mind
But you know what?
Yes, not only very good but he's so funny, too!
By the way, Mirna told me he stayed by her side throughout the show
He was helping her It's weird since they're competitors
You know? This way works sometimes
At first, he helps her then, they become friends
And then, you don't know how they fall in love with each other
That's what happened with Youssef and I
- Really? - There you go!
Actually, I still have to get something from the kitchen
Youssef, since you're closest to the door can you get it, please?
Thank you
I'll get it