So what if Ola has an emergency and needs to leave?
Why do we have to go too?
We can't abandon them.
Besides, you spend more time with them than you do with me.
You need to be there for them.
I don't even know what's wrong.
You don't know them like I do, okay?
They're all about drama, you'll see.
It'll be nothing.
Mom, what's happening?
Why are we leaving?
Is Grandma Sohair okay?
Yeah, yeah, she's fine, sweetie.
But there's a serious problem at work and I'm the only one who knows how to solve it.
It's always about Nadia and Olen.
I'm over it.
What about your daughter, telling you she wants to be with her dad?
Can we just go home?
Here?
There he is.
There.
Where's Hisham?
Was he in bad shape when he arrived at the hospital?
His condition was critical at first, but after the procedure, he's stable.
I think he's good now.
Sounds like your treatment helped him.
Let's hope so.
Um, so we inserted a stent.
His coronary artery was almost totally blocked.
Fortunately, it worked, and he's stable now.
Thank God.
Uh, Dr. Ali came in and took care of it in record time.
And who are you, sir?
Uh, he's Marwan.
This is Marwan.
He's a doctor, and Nadia's friend, Zayna's father.
We've never met.
But I'm really grateful that you took the time to come and check on him.
Uh, Doctor, but when will you be able to discharge him?
Uh, it's too soon to tell, Lola.
Hishamo will need to stay here for a few more days to be safe, until he's 100% recovered.
And when he eventually does get discharged, you'll have to take some steps to make sure this doesn't happen again.
It's his second heart attack in a very short period.
Thank you.
Okay.
I'm glad he's okay.
Thanks a lot, Doctor.
Hold on, I'll come with you.
If you need anything, just call me, please.
Thank you.
You should be careful.
You won't be so lucky next time.
Yeah, right.
Ola.
Yixuan.
Ola.
Thank God you're awake.
I'm so glad you're awake, Yixuan.
Mommy's here, baby.
Where are the kids?
Where's Ola?
What?
Where's Ola?
The kids?
Ola!
Here she is, honey.
Here.
She hasn't left your side for a second.
I'm right here.
I'm right here, Hisham.
And the kids are on their way.
They'll be here soon.
Don't worry.
You're okay now.
Where's Amnaya?
How come no one considered calling Amnaya?
Sorry, Amnea, I'm really sorry to be telling you like this, but... it just happened.
That's fine.
We're here.
Bye.
Seriously?
Did you really call your competition?
You've been ignoring me for a week, not returning my calls, and that's the first thing you choose to say to me?
Yes, it is!
She's your rival!
No, she's not!
You're going to kill me, Ola!
You're killing me!
God, help me!
I got coffee for you.
Thank you.
How are you holding up?
Still trying to wrap my head around what happened.
I'm sorry for this.
Don't be.
This is practically my job.
How's the sham doing?
Getting there slowly, but getting there.
Would you like to maybe go in and see him?
Of course.
There you go, baby.
Hisham, hi.
Marwan wanted to come check on us.
Glad to hear you're doing better, Hisham.
Thank you.
Thanks, Marwan.
So, do you work in this hospital too?
No.
No, but he was also at the camp.
So, he was with me when I found out and nice enough to make sure I got here okay.
I've been following up with the doctors here, and it's all good news, it seems.
So hopefully, you'll be out in just a couple of days.
Hopefully.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
If you need anything from me or the doctors, any of you guys, please don't hesitate to call.
All I need right now is Ola.
Ola and the kids.
It's OK, Hisham.
Don't worry.
Ola's right here, and she won't ever leave your side again.
Right?
OK.
I'm going to head out now.
Please excuse me.
Thanks.
Bye-bye.
Thank you so much.
Thank you very much.
He's a good man.
Yes, he is a good man.
Thanks.
Are you feeling any better?
No.
This is hard.
Hard, really hard.
Just hang in there.
Still a ways to go.
Why?
But didn't you say that he's past the critical stage?
I didn't mean Hisham.
I meant you.
It'll pass.
Everything passes.
Thanks for being there for all of us.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
Hola.
Uh...
If you ever feel like talking, I'm here.
I'm a heart specialist.
I know that the patient's heart isn't the only one affected.
Okay, so tell me, how does it affect other people's hearts?
It can confuse them.
Okay, I'd better get going because I have surgery pretty soon.
Bye.
Zeyna has been acting different with Nadia and I.
I understand that she's probably feeling angry and left out, but I just wanted to make sure you know that... that's the last thing I ever wanted to happen.
They're just being teenagers.
They'll make up soon enough, don't worry.
But she was very upset... when she saw the two of us.
When we were together at the camp.
I'll take care of it.
You've got enough on your plate.
She's my daughter.
It may come as a surprise, but I know her pretty well.
Sweet dreams, Ola.
Thank you so much.
Is Daddy okay?
Yes.
Don't worry, sweetie.
He's fine now.
Did you get to talk to him?
Yes, I did.
He said he wants to see you guys.
Can we go see him?
Of course.
But can I lie down and get a few hours sleep first?
Okay.
Is Salim asleep?
Where are you at?
How are you feeling?
Like I've been put through the ringer.
You have.
But I'm not thinking about me.
I'm just worried about Hisham right now.
Are you having second thoughts?
I don't know.
I don't know how I'm feeling.
I'm feeling so many things, but I can't put my finger on even one, and it's killing me.
I forgot to ask you.
How come that Marwang guy came with you to the hospital?
What do you mean?
He's a doctor, a heart surgeon.
He was with us at the camp.
Zina's father.
Why wouldn't he come?
What kind of question is that?
Yeah, right.
I thought you said, no way, he's Zina's father.
It's not like that.
So much for sisterhood.
I knew you wouldn't stay single for too long.
Why do you always have to turn everything into a joke?
Everything.
Okay, all jokes aside,
Marwan isn't just Zeyna's father anymore.
There's something new, right?
Huh?
Right.
It feels so wrong to talk about Marwan with Hisham being in his condition at the hospital.
But it's so nice.
Really strange, Miss Jean.
You know that feeling when you've known someone forever?
You know, when you don't have to explain yourself all the time, you feel understood, you feel seen?
I know, yup.
The timing is off, Miss Jin.
What do you mean, the timing?
Why?
Because Hisham will need to get better first.
Sure, but that doesn't mean you have to put your whole life on hold.
You have the right to be happy.
I don't think I really have the option.
I mean, Marwan is literally still wearing his wedding band.
He talks about his wife like she's still alive.
Zhen'er's not his best friend.
The whole thing is really awkward and just … Also, I just got divorced.
I can't fall in love and go through all this again.
Ola, don't you see this is worth the risk?
You know how hard it is to find someone who understands you like that and who would... Mommy?
Hey, sweetie.
I wanna go see Daddy.
Okay.
Now, please.
Okay, but I promise, Daddy's all better now.
You need to put on clothes, no pajamas.
So go upstairs, get dressed, and we'll leave right away.
We'll go see him.
And brush your teeth.
I'm gonna change, too.
Maybe make some coffee and then take them to the hospital.
Do you wanna come?
No, honestly.
Please eat, Hisham.
Do it for me.
I can't.
He said he doesn't want to.
Are you deaf?
Salim!
It's okay, Salim.
Do you feel any better?
Yeah, buddy, I do.
Are you still mad that I couldn't go to the camp?
You know I can't stay mad at you, even if I tried.
Nadia, come here.
Why are you over there?
Because I'm worried about you.
Did you two have fun at the camp?
I told him from the start that he would never find another woman like you.
No one can take care of him like you do, Ola.
And who wouldn't just adore a mother-in-law like you, Zohair?
But by the way, Ola, I told him if he left you, he'd regret it.
Yeah, I believe that.
The queen of the block.
You both know how much you mean to us.
Of course we do, honey.
We know.
And you know how much we care.
Omnia, though.
I hate her guts.
She's bad luck.
I won't say this is her fault, but I won't say it's not either.
But we're on the right path now, it seems.
What do you mean, right path, my dear Nazli?
Pardon?
What do you mean, he?
Hands off!
By right path, she means that a man should have his wife and kids by his side.
They just can't abandon him when he's on his knees, now can they?
Choose your words carefully now, will you, Zohair?
How dare you!
My son isn't on his knees!
I didn't mean it like that!
Wait!
No, she's right!
Wait!
I just mean that my daughter would never abandon Hisham when he needs her most, even though he's not quite the man she married anymore, right?
Right!
He needs her after all, yes?
My son doesn't need her, or anyone else for that matter.
You think you're doing him a favor?
You know that's not what she meant.
Now get off your high horse for a second and listen to me.
We both want the same thing.
What's wrong with you?
Put your ego aside and let me out here.
Hello?
Hey, Marwan.
How's it going, Ola?
So, tell me.
How's Isham feeling?
He's feeling much better, thank God.
It really helps when the kids are there with him.
Listen, I have Zeyna here.
She wanted to check in on you guys.
Um, hi, I'm sorry about Uncle Hisham.
Is Nadia okay?
Thanks, Zaina.
She's good, but she misses you a lot.
Actually, we all miss you.
Do you want to come say hi?
I don't think so.
Exams are coming up and I should study, but please tell Nadia and everyone I said hi.
Okay.
I just wanted to check on you guys in case you need anything.
Enough, come on.
Thanks for calling, Marwan.
I should go.
In case they need me, I can't leave anyone alone for too long.
Okay, buh-bye.
Bye, Zayna.
Omnia?
What's wrong?
Did something happen to Hisham?
What's going on?
Hisham doesn't want me by his side, Ola.
Isn't that what you wanted?
No, that's not what I wanted.
No, that's not... I didn't... Omnia!
Omnia!
What?
What happened in there?
Forget about what happened.
Think about the future instead.
Seems like Hisham is having second thoughts.
Oh, having second thoughts, I see.
Second thoughts about what exactly?
Obviously, he misses you, baby.
And he realized he needs to be back with his family.
The rest is up to you.
You should work on it.
Work on it!
Yeah!
Do you ever listen?
After our last fight, you're still telling me how to live my life?
Mom, enough!
Please, enough already!
Please!
But what do you mean, Ola?
Come on!
Can't you see the way the man is looking at you?
Why would you want to destroy your own family?
Destroy my family?
Hisham's not my family anymore, Mom.
He left, not me.
He's the one to blame.
And his mother, who's your best friend all of a sudden, treated me like I was nothing while my heart was breaking, while your daughter's heart was breaking.
But now that he's sick, I'm supposed to forgive him like none of that happened?
What is wrong with you?
Seriously!
Where have you been, Ola?
Hisham won't stop asking for you.
Here.
What is it?
Why was he asking for me?
What's wrong?
I'm here.
Please, Ola, can you adjust the bed for me?
Mom tried, but she couldn't do it.
Sure, of course.
No problem.
It's easy.
Limo, sweetie, can you please get up?
Like this?
Can you raise it a little more, please?
Like this?
Yes, that's good.
Limo, will you get up, please?
Give Daddy a little space.
He needs to get some rest now.
Listen to your mom now.
Get up.
Do you want me to raise it more?
No, that's perfect.
Thank you.
Of course.
Can you also grab the extra blanket in that closet over there, please?
Yeah.
Sure.
And that pillow too.
Okay, lift your head up.
Easy.
That's good.
Better now?
Thank you.
Does it hurt?
No, it's good.
Just a little.
You've got some color back in your face.
Okay, kids, it's time to go home.
You've got exams coming up, and you need to study, and your dad needs to rest.
Mommy?
Yes?
Can we just stay here with Daddy and make up our exams later?
No, sweetie, you've got to take your exams.
We'll spend plenty of time together while I get better.
Plenty of time?
Together?
Ola, I was wondering if I could stay back at the house after I leave because I want to spend more time with the kids, if that's okay.
Of course, honey, of course!
You don't need to ask.
The door is always open.
Sweetie, you don't need permission to stay in your own house.
Really, Daddy?
Are you coming home with us?
Yes, buddy, as long as your mom is okay with it.
If she has the time.
Well, I mean, I just assumed that Daddy would feel more comfortable staying at Grandma Nasli's.
And you know, I can bring the kids over anytime.
But of course, it's your house.
You don't need permission.
Of course.
Mommy?
Huh?
Is Dad really coming home with us?
Of course he's coming with us.
Who would he stay with?
With Omnia?
Salim.
It wasn't okay to be so rude with Amnaya.
Don't think I've forgotten, we need to have a talk about it.
Why did you treat her like that?
Because it's her fault!
No, sweetie, it's not her fault!
Then why did you accept it?
For you two!
So you don't want Daddy back?
I didn't say that.
I didn't say that, Salim.
Limo, sweetie, you're still too young to understand.
Can we talk about this later, please?
Later.
I have a headache and you guys need to study.
So why don't you save that energy for studying, for your exams?
Huh?
Hal.
Wahsh.
La hal wala wahsh.
Sah.
Ghalat.
El amra ala yaghta.
Hi, Ola.
I'm on my way into surgery.
Is everything okay?
How is Hisham?
Don't worry, he's stable.
He's good, thank God.
I was just kidding.
Never mind.
Good luck with the surgery.
Goodnight.
You ready?
Let's do this.
Come on.
Let's go, buddy.
I'm ready.
Take this, Elma.
Are you okay?
The scar's a little sore.
You'll feel much better soon.
Help your husband.
So glad you're okay, Isha.
I'm so glad you're okay, baby.
Thank you.
Yeah, we're all glad you're okay.
Easy, easy.
Come on, now.
Easy, now.
Easy, easy.
Salih!
Yes, ma'am.
Welcome back.
So good to have— Welcome.
Welcome back, doctor.
Doctor, you brightened up the whole building.
Not just the building, the whole entire street.
Thanks.
I think it's pretty bright already.
Can you bring all his bags in the house and then park the car properly, please?
Sure, ma'am.
Sure.
Wait, Salih!
Come here.
Take this.
But, ma'am, but you don't have to.
Did you buy the pigeons I asked for?
Of course I did.
Why pigeons?
We're not newlyweds.
And some nutmeg, too, for the dinner cuz we ran out.
Don't worry, you've got it, ma'am.
You've got it!
Go!
Hurry up!
Come in.
Thank you.
Welcome back.
Thank you.
Welcome back home, baby.
Come in, mother.
Have a seat.
Thanks.
Wait.
Sorry, the kids' stuff is everywhere.
Thanks.
Is that good?
Are you okay?
Oh yeah, I'm good, thanks.
I feel like I'm finally catching my breath after a marathon.
I'm glad you're feeling better.
Would you like something to drink?
Just some water, so I can take my pills.
Of course, dear.
Hola!
Get some water for Hosh Hosh.
Sure.
Where do you want me to put this, ma'am?
Just leave them there, Saleh.
I'll put your bags in your bedroom, Hisham.
Mom, come here.
Yes.
Do you need help?
Yes.
Okay.
Yes, sweetie.
Whose bedroom exactly?
Yours, of course.
Mine, of course.
So where am I supposed to sleep?
Well, that's up to you, my baby.
If you want to sleep together, no problem.
We'll just call the imam right away and make it official.
If you'd rather take some time to think about it, I understand.
That's totally fine.
But you'll just have to find somewhere else to sleep.
You've always liked sleeping on couches.
Just pick any couch you like.
You've got to be kidding me.
Those are my options?
A shotgun marriage or a sofa?
A drink, Mother?
Come in.
You've made some changes.
It's nice in here.
Thanks.
I'll move my things.
Just a second.
Did you take my spot?
Okay, the water is right here.
And you've taken all your pills, except this one.
Take this one before bedtime.
How are the pillows?
That's good.
It's good.
Okay.
Do you need anything else before I go?
No, thank you.
Okay, good night.
And this.
Oh, I'll pull these back for you.
Right here.
Ola.
Yes?
Do you still care?
What a question, Yixiang.
Just get some rest.
It's been a long day for you.
Good night.
Sleep well.
I've never noticed those cracks in the ceiling before.
But if we fix them, then we'll have to repaint the whole place.
Would we do the same color or try something different?
Maybe we can change it up a little, you know?
Mommy, keep it down.
I'm trying to sleep.
Okay, baby.
I'm sorry.
Good night.
Nadia?
Where has Sana been?
I don't really know.
She hasn't called me.
Isn't it a bit weird she hasn't even called to maybe check on how Daddy's doing?
Just saying.
Mommy.
Yes?
Enough with the questions, please.
I said I don't know.
I just want to sleep.
Good night.
Lights off now.
Okay, okay.
Go to sleep.
Good night to you too.
Where have you been?
I'm studying for exams.
You should know that.
Yeah, I can tell.
Clearly studying hard.
Why are you mad at me?
Is it because of Yasin?
Yasin?
I couldn't care less about Yasin.
Then what is it?
Why are you being like this when my dad is sick and I need you the most?
Come on, give me a break.
Nadia, you've got so many shoulders to cry on.
Your father, your mom, your grandma, your brother, and Yasin.
I've only got you and my father, so don't force me to choose between you two.
I'm so over this.
You're such a big downer all the time.
It's not my fault your mom... Zeyna, I'm sorry.
Good morning.
Hey, just tell me what you're looking for.
Don't tire yourself out.
I'm looking for my mug.
Where's my mug?
Your mug?
It should be in here.
I never took it out.
I already looked in there.
Not hard enough, I guess.
But you're not allowed to drink coffee, remember?
What about some herbal tea or anise?
Anise.
Can you sit down for a minute?
Because we need to talk.
I'd love to, but I have to get to work soon.
I've been away for so long, there's so much I have to catch up on.
Hisham, can I ask you a question?
Sure, yeah.
Where's Amnaya been?
Around.
Why do you ask?
I can't believe that I'm about to say this, but if you want her to come visit, I'm fine with it.
You should invite her over.
I mean, you can do it if you want to.
I mean it.
Fine with it?
All of a sudden, you decided to be cool about everything, go with the flow, no drama?
Never mind.
Forget I even said anything.
Doesn't matter anyway.
You're looking so much better today.
Really, you are.
You look like your old self.
I think you're past the worst of it, thank God.
If you'd rather be at your place so you can get more rest, I understand.
I mean, I could even hire a nurse to stay with you overnight just to be safe.
Or maybe you can stay at Grandma Nazli's, because I'm sure she'd be happy to have you.
Hi!
What a great morning!
Good morning.
Hisham, what are you doing out of bed?
Go lie down.
I can bring you whatever you need.
What would you like me to cook you for lunch today?
Ola, don't forget to pick up Hisham's medication on your way back.
Yes, ma'am.
Is there anything else?
No, my baby.
Okay.
Bye-bye.
Have a good day.
Bye-bye.
When are the kids coming back?
I miss them.
Oh, by the way, you look so much better than you did yesterday.
Thank you.
Okay.
Couldn't you get it sent over from another branch that has it in stock?
Okay, well, I guess I can go pick it up myself.
Where's the other branch located?
Shruk?
What?
All the way to Shurukh, Ola?
Give me the address.
Yeah, just give me the address, please, and I'll figure it out somehow.
What are you doing?
Leave me alone.
One second.
Hold on, please.
You're going all the way to Shurukh to pick up his medication?
It's none of your business, honestly.
Why do you care?
Did I ask you to come with me, Nasreen?
No one is going anywhere.
This is crazy.
You're doing enough for him already.
If you really have that much time on your hands, go feed my cats.
I don't get it.
Are you there, sir?
Yes, yes, I can hear you now.
You know what?
Never mind.
I'll just take the generic brand and you can send it to the address you have in the system.
Yes, the usual address.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
What's going on, Nasrin?
Really, I've never seen you so worked up before.
Honestly, I'm scared.
But scared of what?
Scared of Hisham, Ola.
I'm scared he'll suck you back in his world.
And the first thing he'll do is force you to cut me out of your life again.
But I want you in my life.
I don't want us to drift apart again, because I just got you back, and we're even closer than before.
Is there anything else?
And … my life would really suck without you.
But I feel as if it's only a matter of time before you go and disappear.
Again?
Nisrin has feelings.
Nasrin has a heart.
Are you crazy?
Stop it.
Really?
You think I'm dumb enough to make the same mistake twice?
You can't get rid of me.
We're a package deal now.
A package.
Like this one here.
You mean it?
Damn right.
Whoever wants one of us will be stuck with the other.
And Monty over there is our buy-two-get-one-for-free, right?
Well, I beg your pardon.
If Monty's involved, you need to run it by me first.
It's just the same old story.
You've heard it a million times.
I thought you already had found your bliss.
Me too.
I really thought I had.
But then, the situation changed so much.
Hisham's had two heart attacks so far in less than a year.
He's the father of my children.
I don't want to be the reason he sees less of them.
In case, God forbid, something worse happens to him.
I can't have that on my conscience.
I just can't.
It's very complicated.
Ola, all guilt does is drag you down.
Make up your mind and leave it all behind you.
We don't have time for this nonsense.
I sent you an email three days ago with new orders, but you never replied, and you're totally dropping the ball.
That's not true.
Not true.
I'm a multitasker, and that's why I answered your email while I was ordering a prescription, all right?
And that's called on the ball.
It's so hot.
It's so hot on speakers.
Hello?
Hi, Ola.
Hey, so how's it going, dear?
I'm glad Hisham is okay.
And because you're being so great with him, I got you another shot with the investors.
Make sure you've got this presentation nailed down this time.
Your company may be called Second Chance, but this isn't a second chance, honey.
It's your last.
Right, right, I understand.
I know, I understand.
We'll make you so proud this time, I swear, I promise.
We'll blow you away, and I'll make sure we blow them away too.
Okay, the meeting is the day after tomorrow at Temer and Hattie's.
Five o'clock, you got it?
Heidi?
Did she say Heidi?
Hello?
Fine, okay, five o'clock, you got it.
Thank you, Soha, we'll be there at five sharp, on the dot.
Okay, bye-bye.
Okay, bye, bye.
Please, I'm begging you, wake up, concentrate, prepare, and make sure to bring your A-game.
We will, we will.
Hi, Zohair.
Hi.
How can I help you?
I'm here to see Hisham, if I may.
Is he in there?
Come in.
This makes the age difference more real than ever.
Look, I got a heart stent.
I need to make a lot of changes in my life.
My eating, sleeping.
I get pills for everything.
You don't need an old man right now dragging you down with him.
You're still so young.
I want you to have the life you deserve.
Enough, enough.
I am not really surprised.
I felt like things between us were changing for a while now.
You know what, Yixiang?
I don't think I'm really different from your motorcycle.
What I mean is, we were both parts of a phase, but when things got real, you pushed us aside.
I just thought that you loved me for who I am.
Not because being with me made you feel young again.
But anyways, good luck.
And I, I just hope what you're going through right now isn't all for nothing.
What do you mean?
I mean, Ola.
I hope that she'll take you back, Isha.
What?
Are you okay, ma'am?
Are you coming inside?
I'm coming, Saleh.
I'm coming.
So Amrusi was out riding his bike.
There was oil on the road, and that was it.
He got smashed.
He's gone?
Yeah, he had seven stitches in the back of his head.
Seven stitches.
Right there.
Right here.
Here she is.
Hey, Ola.
Where have you been?
How are you, Ola?
I've really missed you.
Hey, Rana.
How is everything?
I can't believe it's been so long since we saw you last.
You good?
I'm good.
I know, but at least you get to see Hisham a lot.
What's up with you, Sharif?
Hi, Ola.
Hi.
Hi, Soha.
How are you?
I'm good.
You're such a decent woman, Ola.
You should know that.
I mean, not a lot of women even consider doing this.
Of course not.
But if decency were a person, it would be Ola.
Right, right.
Well, I'd really love to stay and chat, but I have so much work to do.
You know, Soha knows.
I have a big meeting she set up for me, and I need to work on the presentation and get it all ready.
Not even for a few minutes?
I'm sorry, I wish I could, but here's your prescription, Hisham, okay?
Please enjoy yourself, though.
Miss Su, keep us company.
Hisham will keep you company.
This is his house, too.
Bye, everyone.
Alright, bye.
See you soon.
She's really, really sweet.
Where did you say he got his stitches?
In the back of his head, right here.
Poor guy.
I know, right?
Hey, Mom.
Are his friends gone?
What do you mean, his friends?
They're not just Hisham's friends.
They are.
Ola, seriously?
What's that supposed to mean now?
Well, things are a little different now, aren't they?
I can't believe you, Ola.
You really don't want him back?
Why not?
Most women in your shoes would just jump at the chance.
Think a little harder, Ola.
If not for yourself, then do it for your kids.
Did he think about the kids when he decided to trade me in for a newer model?
Or am I the only one who has to do that?
They broke up.
I overheard everything.
Omnia?
She came to visit and Hisham ended it.
By the way,
I swore I'd never speak to you again.
Never.
No matter what, for as long as I lived.
After that awful fight, when you were so mean to me… Total drama queen.
Look at her.
Okay, go on.
You know what I think, Lulu?
Sometimes I think Hisham's heart attacks were a blessing in disguise.
to give us perspective so we appreciate what we have.
Don't be ungrateful or God might punish you for it.
Please believe me, Ola.
Your job and your youth will fade away.
Weigh this carefully.
Allow your children to grow up with you and their dad.
I don't want you to have any regrets at all, to ever secretly wonder, what if things were different?
Think hard about what I said, Ola.
Ola.
Yeah, what?
Ola.
What's up?
I can't find the nail clippers.
The nail clippers?
Okay, got it.
I'm coming.
He wants to talk.
Here.
You must be feeling better if you're giving yourself a pedicure.
You want anything else?
Sorry.
Do you have time to talk for a minute?
Please?
Do you remember when we first bought this place?
I remember the day we saw it for the very first time.
You ran through the apartment straight to this balcony.
You came in and told me, this is it, Hisham, this is it.
Not the best negotiating position.
Even though I told you in the car, if you like it, Ola, just whisper in my ear, don't say it in front of the owner.
I remember.
We were really happy back then.
You weren't forcing it.
Everything was easy.
Life was just sweeter.
What happened, Ola?
Boredom.
Routine.
the kids, the debts, the bills.
I hated all those things just like you did, except … except they never made me want to leave our marriage for good, Hexiang.
It was the opposite.
I even … I cut my best friend out of my life for you.
I quit my job because I thought it'll make you happy, it'll be less selfish.
But in the end, you still left because you were bored.
That's what happened.
Actually, Ola... I want to come back.
Come back where, Hisham?
Back to what?
Am I a hotel to you?
Don't you see you can't check in and check out whenever you please?
The least you could do is to have some respect, Hsiang.
Because I respected your choice to leave me.
I did.
Really.
And I would never force you to stay if you were unhappy with our life together.
But back then, I had to get up every morning,
go to work, had to take care of the kids, take care of myself also, feeling like I was hardly good enough.
I'm not blaming you, but you did hurt me, Hisham, and that pain changed me.
So, no, I can't do it, Hisham.
I miss you sometimes, and I feel super guilty about the kids.
But it won't work.
It won't work.
First, I never thought you weren't good enough.
Second, I'm sorry for all the pain I caused you, for burying the true Ola I fell in love with.
I'm glad you feel like you've grown, but you didn't change.
You found your way back to who you used to be.
That's why I really feel like we should try again.
I mean, you even called your brand Second Chance.
And what we have deserves a second chance too, Ola.
You had yours already.
You had it right before you walked out the door.
Follow through with something.
For once in your life, come on.
You asked if I care about you still.
Of course I care.
And I'm relieved you're feeling better.
I don't want to live that nightmare again, but … I need to be able to breathe in my own house, Hisham.
Okay.
Do you love me?
You made me laugh.
Where was your love when I needed your love and you were gone?
Where was your love when you made my heart burn with fire and soul?
Now I'm here to tell you to leave me.
Do you think I'm going to tell you to take me and put me in your arms?
How are you?
I texted you the other day.
I saw it.
Then how come you didn't respond with anything?
Can we meet up sometime?
No strings attached.
Have coffee, hang out.
Can we?
Haven't you missed me?
Haven't you missed the way I always burn your late-night sandwiches?
What's wrong, Zanzun?
Finally on vacation?
School is out!
Mmm.
All done?
Yes!
Let's go.
Summer break is here!
Summer break is
Yes.
Very much.
Really.
And that I love you two more than anything, more than anything in the world.
If I told you that I'm not sure I'll be able to live in the same house with Daddy or be with him ever again, would you understand?
No, not really.
Oh.
Okay.
The third C stands for continuity.
Continuity because we produce and sell the ancient formulations our ancestors developed 7,000 years ago.
We haven't changed a single ingredient.
And the final C stands for commitment.
We are very committed.
We are committed to our product's effectiveness and our client's satisfaction.
We guarantee that they'll get the product they love, and every time they open a jar of Second Chance, they'll know they're getting impeccable quality and the results they're looking for.
So that's it.
So what products do you think will be a hit for the men's line, whether it's here or in the Gulf?
Right.
For men, for men.
Actually, I'm glad you brought up this question because we researched and ended up finding that men are very interested in hair care.
Men tend to gravitate to most of our grooming products and for our hair care line.
In fact, we noted that sales over the past year were, uh, were close to... Seventy.
Seventy percent.
Exactly.
Seventy percent.
Um... We discovered that men are also starting to show some curiosity towards the... Sorry, just let me, um... Curiosity towards...
The skin.
Skin care, exactly.
And that's what we can explore together once we decide where we want the first expansion to be and which cities we think is best to try and target first.
We could even start with a men's line branding plan right away.
Sounds very impressive.
And while we like to know all the information we can before investing in a business, we also want to get to know the people behind the business.
So, if you all don't mind, I'd like to ask a cliched question.
Oh, not at all.
We adore cliches.
Right?
Remember?
Remember this one?
Okay, great.
I'll start with Ola.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
There's a lot going on.
Your life is crowded, Ola.
And now more than ever, I need to know you better, see you more, to open up to you.
I need to experience you.
When I have your undivided attention, and you have mine as well.
I've never felt as comfortable as I do sitting right here talking to you.
But truthfully, we barely know each other.
We both feel this thing, but we don't have the proper time to explore it yet.
You're not ready, Ola.
It's not the right time.
Then why do I feel ready?
You think you are.
When your life becomes less crowded, call me.
I'll be waiting.
Come on.
Hey, ma'am, will you get off or keep going?
I'll keep going.
Bye bye.
so so
Thank you.