Finding Ola (البحث عن علا)

What?

No, don't worry. I won't stay in bed and get depressed.

We live and learn, you know?

Good morning.

It's just another morning.

I came back downstairs, but no one was there.

I went to check on you, and found you fast asleep.

What happened?

You scared him away?

Mm...

So you scared him away... like the one before him.

So, you scared him away. Why take it out on the cake?

Are you punishing it?

Are the girls up?

They are.

Mom, mom, please, don't look at me like that.

Seriously, I... Don't pressure me. I can't talk right now.

No one is forcing you. You can do what you want to.

Is that...

cinnamon tea?

-Thank you, dear. Thank you. -It's not for you. Hands off.

Well, you can make another cup for yourself...

It's not for me either.

It's for Nadia.

Is she still sick? Did she throw up again?

She couldn't sleep all night.

You know, the first day is always the hardest.

The first day of what?

The first day of what?!

The first day?!

Nadia!

Your nose...

So, you scared him away.

-Cinnamon tea? -Oops!

Cinnamon tea?

Yes, I'm aware. I was seeing if you were paying attention!

Daddy. I'll call you back later, okay?

Okay, sweetie. Call me anytime.

I'm always here.

Get well soon, Nunu!

-Okay, bye, Zeina. -Bye, H!

Bye, Ola!

Bye, Hisha...

Nadia! You're all grown up! Now, you're...

I'm sorry... You're a grown woman! A grown woman!

How are you feeling? How are you feeling? I made you... a hot water bottle.

How are you feeling?

Nothing's wrong with me.

My tummy hurts just a little.

Mm.

That's perfectly normal. But I got you something magical.

These pills are magic. You see,

this... this used to happen to

me when I was little.

The first day was hard for me, too. I wouldn't even go to school! Come on,

just one of these, and you'll be totally fine.

It's all going to be okay.

-Did you tell Daddy? -Yes.

Mm...

He called me, so I told him.

Mm.

He's stealing my territory.

I'll show you, Hisham.

That's great! Great!

So, this means that Daddy found out before me, and Grandma of course.

I did, as well. Oh, and Salim.

He found out, but he doesn't get it, so...

-Well, great! -What do you mean, "great"?

Did you even ask about me last night?

This is what happens all the time!

Don't exaggerate, Nadia.

It only happened this once, so don't say it happens all the,

uh... I... Usually, when you come to talk to me,

I'm right there for you.

You're just cranky and tired because you haven't slept. I'll just go get my work

done, and we can talk about this when I come back if you want. Mm?

Mm... That if it ever ends.

Nadia!

Don't you always have something urgent to deal with that can't wait?

When you're not out, you're busy on the phone.

And when you're not on the phone, you're sending an email,

or having Nesrine and Montasir over here at the house.

Whenever I try to talk to you...

you say, "We'll talk when I'm done."

But you're never done mom.

Even Dad, who doesn't live with me, he talks to me more than I see you!

Just a little emotional blackmail. She's entitled to that.

I'll allow it.

I won't argue with you.

I won't. If this is how you feel, then there must be some truth to it.

It's just that maybe I didn't realize it.

I'm an idiot.

How could I not be there for you on a day like this? I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

You know how many times you said "sorry"?

This time is different.

How about we make a deal?

A deal?

Yes, a deal.

-I vow, I... -No! Excuse me, but this

has to be documented. Sorry.

One minute.

One second.

Fine, you can document it. I'm sure of myself.

I vow... Are you ready?

Okay.

I, Ola Abdel Sabour, do hereby vow...

that I will never allow work...

to make me miss out on important moments of our lives again.

Mmm... not just work.

Not just work?

Okay.

I, Ola Abdel Sabour, do hereby vow...

that I will never again, allow anything...

or anyone...

to distract me from you.

And God is my witness.

Deal?

Deal.

I'm sorry, Nunu.

And this deal includes you too.

Nothing and no one can change the fact that you're part of this family, Zeina.

Hey, what's going on?

What's with this sad little convention you're holding over here?

Mm...

Here, sweetie.

This is a halva and cream sandwich, to boost your blood pressure.

And I'll get you a raw eggplant,

I want you to munch it.

It's rich in iron. It'll make up for all these minerals that you're losing dear.

What eggplant, Mom, and... what cream? It's not like she gave birth dear.

The cinnamon tea is enough. Let's go now so that

she can get some rest.

Grandma Sue, Is there...

still some of the cake that Daddy brought yesterday? I wanted to have a piece.

Oh.

No, sweetie. The truth is, Ola... finished it off.

So, just tell daddy to get you another cake, and hopefully, this time...

-you'll have no competition... -Mom! What?!

What is it, sweetie?

Get moving to start digesting.

Ola, why don't you take Grandma Sue to your room, uh... and have her sleep in there

-with you? -No! She snores! No!

Sure! Sure! You want to?

-Let's go... -I wish you were here, Abdel Sabour! I

wish you could see your granddaughter, now that she's become...

Mom, you're embarrassing her. This is a sensitive matter.

Why would she be embarrassed?

You should've seen what my mother did when she found out about me.

She slapped me so hard that my head spun. I can almost still feel it till this day.

My sweet little child. A grown woman!

Oh dear.

Thank you so much for not slapping me that day.

I would never, sweetie. Never.

Are you serious?

Why would I buy your neroli at such a price?

You water it with champagne?

I'll just call Hajji Saeed.

Okay, but never forget this, mon ami.

Bye.

Good news or bad news?

Terrible news.

The lowest price is triple what we usually pay.

Why is nothing in my life working like it should these days?

Hello, hello! What the hell?

What's wrong?

Not a word from you!

I don't want to hear your voice at all!

Good morning? What's wrong, Nesrine?

Seriously!?

Our first fight ever is because of you?

Why?!

-Uh, a fight? You had a fight with Hadi? -Who else do you think?

Who else would I fight with?

Okay, uh...

Why blame him?

Because last night, when I was on the phone with you,

Hadi was standing next to me.

And when I got off the phone, I saw that he had a sour look on his face.

So, I asked "What's wrong?"

He said, "Don't you realize..."

"that your relationship with Montasir is a little too intimate,

"and you're always on the phone with him, and this is not acceptable?"

I can't believe he's jealous of you.

-Moi? -Yes, you!

Someone is actually jealous of you, Monty!

Well, aside from the fact that he's a smart guy...

because I'm a man to be jealous of...

-That's true. -But this is love.

Look, Reda, if I'm causing you any problems, or standing in the way of your

-love, I can withdraw quietly. -Shut up!

Withdraw from what? It's not an auction!

You're really being ridiculous and you... What's wrong with you? What?

Where's your authority, Nesrine?

That's not the Nesrine that I know.

He's jealous of Montasir? Has he completely lost his mind!?

Honey, don't worry about my personality.

For now, let's worry about yours.

Hm?