You Do You (Merve Kült)

KÜLTÜR APARTMENT BUILDING

TAILOR

Hello, dear viewers. You've tuned into Kültür News...

Why is she sneaking around like some kind of burglar in her own home?

'Cause I get to rummage through Nevra Kültür's closet, that's why!

You Do You

I can't open these, ma'am. They're ready for export.

Dear viewers, a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do.

Excuse me, ma'am. Stop that, please. Ma'am.

Now that this is open, you can all clearly see,

that these crates are filled with nothing but foam.

This is yet another instance of fraudulent exporting.

Oh, what a shame. This kind of journalism just doesn't exist anymore.

Merve!

Have you been going through my closets again?

It's only for a job interview, Mom. I'm assuming you want me to look good.

Merve, honestly, how many times do I have to remind you that those clothes are mine?

And look at you! None of that even matches.

I called in a favor to get you that interview,

and that's what you're wearing?

That's right. I wanted to see Leyla Madrali,

editor of the best fashion magazine in Turkey,

and instead you send me to a finance manager.

I'm going to be a fashion designer.

- How often do I have to remind you? - What's in the folder?

Nothing. I might run into Leyla. Maybe she'll look at my stuff. Bye.

- You know that fashion is just a fantasy. - Ugh!

You have a degree in business!

Merve! Mercury is in retrograde! You've got to take precautions.

Not retrograde! What does that mean?

- Goddess, give me strength! -

Trust Şehmuz, honey! Here's a bunch of sage.

Right before the interview, tear it up and go sprinkle it around the room.

Tear it up, or it won't smell! Don't forget the corners.

Şehmuz, they don't need more reasons to throw me out.

- Sabotaging yourself again? - Hell yes!

- Wow. -

- You're so predictable! -

That is such a surprise!

Hello!

- Do you like my new look? - Stunning.

You're my very best model.

Wait. Herbs and cheese. It's your favorite. Have a bite.

- It's good for your brain. - Mmm. You're the best cook in the world.

What would I do without you?

Okay, I'm off.

- Good morning. - Good morning!

Wow, I love what you did with that pocket.

That's an outer-pocket.

They don't make them like that anymore.

I'm sure Nevra gave you an earful about your outfit.

She said it was perfect.

A perfect mess.

She's insisting I get an office job.

I couldn't handle that, Hamdi.

You shouldn't complain.

Complaining will just bring about negativity, you know that.

Besides, your mother just wants you to be independent and make good money.

That's all.

But I'm not interested in money. I just want to be a designer.

My mother should know that by now.

Sure about that?

Yes. Their only income is rent money, sir.

Then it's time, I guess.

- Tell the residents they're being evicted. - Yes, sir. Right away.

Well...

You certainly have a unique sense of style.

That's what they always say.

I actually get that a lot, Levent. Thank you so much for your time.

So, does this mean that I'm hired?

- - Hmm.

Good one.

- - It's refreshing how forward you are.

I think I've got to butter this guy up a bit more. Geez.

Your mother and I go way back.

She's quite the distinguished journalist, and she's a very classy woman.

Were you also pining for my mother?

- Beg your pardon? - Oh, everyone's in love with my mother.

And since you're extolling her virtues, I was just curious.

So you've got a Bachelor's in Business Administration.

- Where did you last work? - That's a bit complicated.

- You have no experience. - I don't have the will to work.

Why not?

Do you know what kind of damage

capitalism and corporations are inflicting on the world?

It's soul-murder, poisoning us like white sugar!

I refuse to let my creative soul be stifled!

All the money in the world can't replace my creative genius!

Oh, I do love a bit of drama.

Stand clear of the doors.

Oh, you've definitely got some swagger.

Which I'm sure you couldn't possibly understand working in this drab place.

Oh, sure. I mean, what do I know?

The photoshoot for your new collection

- is confirmed for Galata, Leyla. - Hmm.

- And your driver is ready for you. -

Wait a minute. Did you say Leyla?

Leyla who? Leyla... What Leyla?

Leyla Madrali. She's the editor-in-chief of our magazine.

You brought along a portfolio, I see?

Oh, no. These are just some accounting and finance documents.

Oh, I see.

Stand clear of the doors.

Oh, no.

- -

- - Erdem?

Merve?

Erdem?

You've got to be kidding me. You can't do this to me.

I'll be right back. Don't worry.

Merve, honey.

- Just hang on a sec. - So you're cheating on me now, Erdem?

- How long has this been going on for? - No. It's nothing like that.

Then who is she? You got a sister I don't know about?

There's some cheating happening, but I'm cheating on her with you.

You see the difference?

Excuse me?

Listen, I really care about my girlfriend.

Now that she's seen you she's getting suspicious.

So let's go over there, and maybe you can say that you're my sister or my cousin.

Would you do that? For me? Pretty please?

- -

You like cheating on me now? Tell me you like cheating on me now!

Merve!

Coming to this place always makes me feel better.

I just wish it wasn't always so crowded.

Whoa! Sorry, I didn't see you there, babycakes.

Don't worry about it, "Babycakes."

I'm home.

What's going on?

Did someone die?

Şehmuz?

Gülgün?

Hamdi.

Nevra?

Hey, can you guys please stop playing the name game and tell me what's wrong?

Mom?

- Your father. - My father?

What hell does this have to do with him?

He's gone and sold the building.

- Which building? - Honey, which building do you think?

- He's sold this one. - But why?

Because he's broke.

And now he owes the bank a ton of money.

So what if he's broke? What does that have to do with us?

We're homeless now.

A lawyer came by earlier.

We need to be out of the building two months from now.

Why can't we just buy the building?

We're penniless.

There's no way we can buy it.

Human beings can be so powerful

when they focus on something with sincerity and clear intentions.

I believe in the power of positivity.

That makes no sense, Şehmuz. A construction company bought this place.

They'll tear it down and build something new.

This is about money. How can we stop those kinds of people?

I just can't open up a new shop somewhere else.

It's over. I'm ruined.

Well, my tarot cards don't say anything about us moving, Hamdi.

- You'd be the first to know if they did. - You know, my plants, and my cats,

they couldn't handle a big move like that. I'm not going anywhere.

Hang on.

Why is this even an issue? He abandoned us 15 years ago. Aren't you guys divorced?

Didn't you put the building in your name after the divorce so we could own it?

Or is it registered in my name? Who's the owner of this building?

How can they just throw us out of here?

Mom?

Tell me you guys are divorced, Mom.

How can you not be divorced? It's been 15 years! Why isn't this place in my name?

- - Answer me, Mom.

Hm?

Mom, please.

Getting a divorce is my decision and mine alone.

He's got a kid with another woman!

Did you think by not getting a divorce, he would come back to you?

What are you talking about?

I would murder him if he ever set foot through those doors.

Oh, you didn't get a divorce so that he couldn't remarry.

You've always got to have things go your way.

Well, look at us now!

You should've thought of someone other than yourself.

Karma will always come around and bite you in the ass, or something.