If You See Something (2024) Movie Script
1
They wrote
a rising art world star
that we should all
keep our eyes on.
- Shut up.
- What did you say?
He's upset that the
critics gave us a good review.
No, you shut up.
But you think
he'd be happy for us.
I mean, it's good press
for your career.
It's good for my gallery.
- Oh, crap.
- What?
It's just
traffic up there.
- We'll go around.
- She always does this.
Take us on the side roads.
It's never faster.
It's not never faster.
It's never faster.
Look, if Ali
gives me directions,
I listen to him.
I learned this lesson from him
- this one morning.
- Not this story again.
No,
let him tell me the story.
- What story?
- Okay.
This was during our,
um, our university days
when we were driving
in the morning.
Our usual route
was Al-Alawi Street.
Every day, same route
no matter what. Okay.
I remember this day
like it was yesterday.
I'm behind the wheel driving.
Ali was next to me,
sitting in the front,
studying,
and in the back was Bassim.
May he rest in peace.
Before I get to the turn
on Al-Alawi,
Ali says to me,
"Don't take the turn."
At first, I look at him, like,
to see if he is joking or not.
This is the first time
he interfered with my driving.
But the man was serious.
So I asked him why.
He says traffic.
But the traffic was normal.
- Uh...
- The traffic was normal.
Katie, I know my friend,
he's not like this
for no reason.
As we get close
to the turn on Al-Alawi,
I could feel his eyes
still looking at me.
So I turned the light off
and I continued straight
past Al-Alawi Street.
I could feel
the relief in his eyes
and in the back,
Bassim was shouting,
"I will miss my first class.
I will miss my first class."
Not one minute passes,
less than one minute
us driving straight,
Al-Alawi behind us,
Ali relaxed next to me,
Bassim in the back angry when...
the earth shook
beneath us, Katie.
A car bomb exploded
on Al-Alawi just behind us.
The street we take every day.
Oh, my God.
The car went off
the side of the street.
Believe me, Katie,
there was dust everywhere
on our face, on our hands,
inside our mouth.
Uh, it was like a Judgment Day.
But we were alive.
Not like the 48 civilians
who were killed that day.
To this minute, I don't know why
he insists on such a thing.
And I don't know why you insist
on telling this story
all the time.
It's a terrible story.
This man, he knew.
Why did you want not to turn?
Because there was traffic
in the street.
It was the same traffic
like every day.
God.
I owe this man.
And I owe you too.
Well, I'm convinced
this is the last time
I'm gonna ignore
your directions.
Do we have time for a smoke
when we get to the airport?
Yeah, I think so.
And maybe a drink, too.
Are you nervous?
I, uh, never sleep on planes.
Are you nervous
about going back home?
Did I leave my bag? Yes.
Good.
Um, okay. I'm heading out.
Thank you for breakfast.
You're welcome. See you later.
-See you.
-Bye.
And don't forget to do
the dishes, please.
I'm cooking tonight.
Tapsi.
Well, sir, I'm a doctor.
Yes, sir, I'm a doctor.
I studied medicine in Iraq.
Well, I feel I belong here.
I spent two days in New York,
and I felt like a New Yorker.
So many nationalities
in one subway car.
Yup, I hear you.
But we have these projectors
from the Dawod and Sammy shows
that need to be picked up today.
No, no, no, no,
you're not hearing me.
You cannot come tomorrow at all.
Um, no, no, no, no, no.
Yes. Okay. Okay.
Great. Great. Great. Great.
-All right. Bye.
-No for this?
-Uh, yes.
-Yeah.
-It's just always an issue.
-I know.
Um, so the USBs are en route
to Dawod in Baghdad.
-That's fine.
-Line at UPS was
-weirdly crazy...
-It doesn't matter.
...but, um, fine.
Um, good. We have to talk.
-Um...
-Yeah.
So, uh, Paul called.
Paul. Which Paul?
Paul. Zeke's manager Paul.
Oh, yeah. Paul. Yes, of course.
Paul. Um, what did Paul want?
Well, Paul called me
to tell me that
-he just got a call from Pace.
-Oh.
Oh, my God. I have to tell you.
Before I forget,
we have to get
the VHS tapes out to Dawod
-before the end of the week.
-Yes.
It's some customs thing,
so they just--
-Totally fine. But, um--
-Okay.
-So Pace Gallery wants to, um--
-Right. Yes.
They wanna feature Ether Duster
in their next
big presentation...
-Holy shit.
-...because of all that press
that he got from when the piece
went to the Bowery.
Right. Of course. That's huge.
-Can we tell people that?
-No, no, no, no,
because they're gonna pull
the piece from us...
-Wait. No, no, no, no.
-...so they could have it.
No, no, no, they can't do that.
We have exclusive
consignment rights on it for
the length of the exhibition.
It's fine. We-- they--
it's all in the contract.
Well, they didn't get
the contract.
What?
What we agreed to the red line?
I told Ward to send
the execution copy last week.
I know, I told them.
I said, "Our lawyer sent it."
And they said they never got it.
And now they're insisting
on pulling the piece.
Look, I get that
it's good for his career,
but we have to run our business.
And we chose his piece
to anchor our show.
They said they wanted
to go back to their people so,
uh, I just told them
I had to talk to you.
Right. Okay.
I really don't know
what to do, so...
Yeah. Um, cool.
Well, we really need
to get those VHS tapes out
-by the end of the week, okay?
-I literally don't care
-about the VHS.
-I'm just--
I'm just saying
I'm calling, okay?
I'm just saying.
Hi, this is
Ward, and I'm not available.
Please leave a message.
Yeah, hi.
Um, so we just got a call
from Zeke Decker's manager.
Uh, they told us that
they didn't get the contract.
Now they're trying to pull
the piece that we built
the entire show around
from his most famous series,
uh, the money-maker,
which we really, really need.
So please tell me
that you sent the contract.
Okay. Call me back, Dad.
I just-- I think we need
a real art lawyer.
I know. But we can't afford
a real art lawyer, okay?
- But maybe, maybe--
- He'll call me back.
Um, all right.
- Hi, Ali.
- Hey, Lena.
Um, here, they asked me
to just leave it.
- Um, just one second.
- It's fine.
Hi.
What are you doing here?
Homeland Security?
Is this for your interview?
In three weeks?
It's good news.
-Cool.
-Okay.
- Okay.
- Go back to work. Sorry, Lena.
You got it. No worries.
- See you later.
- See you later.
What are you doing?
I am making Iraqi tea.
Okay.
- Mm-hmm.
- You're making Iraqi tea?
Don't laugh at me.
Oh.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Oh, sprinkle it.
-Okay.
-Mm-hmm.
-Yes.
-Like that?
How am I doing?
That is good.
And I'm supposed
to take it off, right?
When the water boils.
Yes, now.
And you wait
until it boils again
and you take it off again.
Mm-hmm.
And, um, how do you know
when to stop?
When the perfume hits your face.
Yes.
It kinda smells like you.
How do you feel?
- I feel good.
- Yeah?
- Yes.
- All ready?
- Feel ready.
- Oh, yeah?
Nervous just
a little bit, but I am,
I think I'm ready.
Ali Al-Muderis.
Are you presenting
Ali Al-Muderis?
Yes.
Name?
Susan Niederhoffer.
Will he be needing
an interpreter
for this interview?
No, he won't.
Sign this form
attesting that you don't.
By law,
I'm required to inform you,
you have the right at any moment
to ask for a break.
Did he understand?
I understand.
Where did you learn
to speak English?
- I'm a doctor.
- I know.
And...
my medical school in Baghdad
was entirely in English.
Your father is deceased
and your mother
and sister remain in Baghdad?
I'm gonna need
a verbal response.
Yes.
How did you get
to the United States?
I had a governmental visa
because I was invited
by the NIH for a conference.
Well, you've been
to London, Berlin, Istanbul.
Why seek asylum
in the United States?
I feel I belong here.
Three days in New York
and I felt like a New Yorker.
Eighteen nationalities
in one subway car.
Feels home for all of us here.
And I'm in love
with an American woman.
What threat prevents you
from returning to Baghdad?
I'm not going to lie and tell
you someone tried to kill me.
At times, I felt that way.
It's just not safe there.
Have you or anyone you know
ever been involved
in or affiliated with,
even peripherally,
a foreign terrorist
organization?
No.
Not to my knowledge.
But I'm sure you already know
the answer to that.
I know what you've told us
on your written statement.
You wrote, "Of my five
best friends from childhood,
four of them are dead."
Please explain.
I'm sorry,
I'm not sure I understand.
- Um...
- Causes of death.
One was killed in an air attack.
One, a car bomb.
And one was shot
by American soldiers.
Why?
He was holding a camera
and they thought
it was a weapon,
so they shot him.
And the fourth?
He took his own life.
He was a doctor as well.
Your sister
will be here in a few minutes.
-You ready?
-Yeah. Almost.
You okay?
Yeah. Good.
I like your hair like this.
Thank you.
Um, someone texted?
Yes. It was Salam from Baghdad.
Oh.
He wanted to see
if I spoke to Dawod today.
You haven't spoken to him,
have you?
No. Um,
not since the other day.
Yeah. Me too.
What's on your mind?
Nothing.
The food is all packed up.
Are we ready
with everything to go?
Katie.
What?
Tell me what's on your mind.
I...
I just keep having dreams about
that little girl that you
did the operation on
down in Brooklyn.
I can't remember her name.
- Amira.
- Amira. Yeah.
I'm still--
I'm trying to figure out
why you did it
in the middle
of your asylum process.
And you don't have
a medical license here yet.
I took an oath.
Yeah, but if they find out...
It was successful.
It's in the past.
There's nothing
to worry about here.
Yeah, but it's risky.
It's illegal. They could still--
What?
I'm scared.
Don't be.
She's healthy.
She's good. She's happy.
I just want you
to be careful.
That's all.
I love you.
I'll be-- I'll be careful.
Are you feeling nervous
to meet our dad?
Uh, a little bit.
You've met Ward
though before, right?
- I have.
- Okay.
We had dinner
at the, uh,
the Ethiopian restaurant
- near our place.
- Oh, yeah.
-Yeah.
-Is Ethiopian the...
"eat with your fingers" thing?
And was he,
um, nice to you?
- He was.
- I mean,
is Dad ever nice?
Ali, have you been to like
a traditional
American dinner before?
Possibly kind of annoying?
Big family?
No. I have to say
this is my first proper...
- It is?
- ...American family dinner.
- Yeah.
- Oh, that's so much pressure.
Pressure's on.
I'm going to tell my--
the officer
at my interview
that I've been to
an American family dinner,
then I can't be denied, right?
I thought
you already had your interview.
Oh, he got called in
for a second one.
I have my second interview.
- Is that good?
- Yeah.
-Yeah, yeah.
-It means I have not
- been denied.
- Okay.
- Can I say one thing?
- Uh-hmm.
Just to be totally honest,
I don't really understand
why you're even going
through this.
Why you would even risk it
when you could just get married?
Do you know what I'm saying?
Well, it's a matter
of convenience, yes.
But I don't love your sister
because it's convenient.
Well, that is
a very good answer.
It would be
a lot easier though.
You did move in
after five months.
- I'm just saying.
- No.
It's totally different.
And, anyway, it doesn't matter
because they're not
gonna say no.
We're completely joking.
- Yeah.
- This has gotta be
so stressful for you guys.
I totally understand
if you're-- like that's--
Is this the right way?
Are we going the right way?
Are you asking me how
to get to your father's house?
I always have to tell you.
I have to.
Why does your dad live
so far away from everything?
This is a question
you should ask him
- when we get there.
- Whoa.
- "Hey, Ward..."
- "Dad, why do you live
so far away from other people?"
I'm just trying
to picture--
Oh, boy.
- What's up?
- I'm, uh...
oh, fuck.
What?
I have to pee again.
Okay. Um, okay.
What are we, like,
25 minutes away?
Yeah, I know,
but he's pushing on my bladder.
- You can't hold it?
- Yeah, no, no.
I just can't, can't hold it.
And I think that
if you don't pull over,
I'm gonna pee in the car,
you know?
Please don't pee
in the car.
I can't-- I can't wait.
Okay.
I understand that,
but like we're on a bridge
right now.
Uh-huh. Right here.
- Can you pull over right here?
- Just the side
of the road right here?
I think there's an exit there.
- You can pull over there.
- Do you see this?
- Yeah. Okay.
- Let's find out.
You're really gonna pee
on the side of the road?
I am going to pee
on the side of the road.
It's on the side of the road
or it's right here in this seat.
Oh, I see
some very promising bushes.
- There?
- There.
Yeah?
Please pull over there.
-Okay.
-All right, Margot.
- Let's do this.
- Ready?
- Mm-hmm.
- I will be
needing help. Not from you.
You are off the hook.
And you
are not off the hook.
- I'm never off the hook.
- Okay.
- Napkins.
- Yes.
- Napkins?
- I have them. You got them?
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, I'm good.
- You got her, babe?
- Yeah. I got her.
Hey, you okay, man?
Tony DiGiorgio said
something outrageous
but funny and I pissed myself,
- in front of God and everyone.
- Well, he was hilarious.
Yeah.
And he was very funny.
He's always funny.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
- So much better.
- Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
Is everybody else good?
Everybody look
for another spot
about ten minutes
further down the road.
And then we stop.
Hey.
- Hello.
- Uh-oh.
Here comes trouble.
- Hey, Dad.
- Hey, Kitty Cat.
Oh, look at you.
- When did you get pregnant?
- I'm not pregnant.
She just looks
like this.
Wow.
You don't recognize her?
That is something.
Amazing.
- Hi.
- Okay.
-Mwah.
-Good to see you.
You ready to come out
and have some fun?
Mm-mm. Nope.
- Everything all right?
- Yeah. Really good.
Just sat on her bladder
the entire ride.
- Oh. Ouch.
- That's all.
- Hey, Ali.
- Hi.
-How are you?
-Thanks for having me.
It's good to see you.
Hey, Charlie.
Hey, Ward. How are you?
Good. Beast of burden.
Yeah.
Thanks for dressing up, man.
- Well, I heard it was a party.
- Yeah.
You know,
when that baby comes,
I'm only gonna wear
a coat and tie.
Oh, yeah, right.
So, um, dinner tonight
is not gonna be
nearly as adventurous as that
restaurant you took us to.
What is it?
What, the Ethiopian place?
- Yes. Ethiopian.
- Dad.
-Yeah. But--
-Yeah, that was my choice.
- Oh.
- My favorite.
Yeah.
It was good. It was spicy.
- Good.
- Mm-hmm.
So come on in.
How's your family?
- Fine. Fine. Thank you.
- Good. Come on in.
What you got
going on in here?
-I wanna show this to you.
-Yeah.
That was my first
tooth right there.
Goddamn motor
that I got on eBay.
Um, I was just sitting,
wiggling it,
watching Dad work
until it popped out.
This is for
the little-- the 12-foot?
Yeah. Yeah. And it--
all it does is spit oil at me,
and I don't know
what the problem is.
So you gotta
take a look at that.
Have you looked
at the fuel line on it?
Well, of course, I have.
Jesus-fucking Christ.
- All right.
- Yeah.
So we'll take a look at it.
That's how much
you know, right?
Yes.
We can have a couple of beers
and fix it up later.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
We'll see if we can break it.
I did the chicken.
I saw.
- There you go.
- You did it.
- I can heat it up too.
- Bags can go there.
- Thank you very much.
- Great.
- Yeah. So...
- Good stuff.
- Good stuff.
- I think I did
-a good job.
-One of these.
Oh, help yourself,
Charlie.
I want a beer. Hey.
Couple more weeks.
-Oops.
-Oh, sorry.
Um, can I take this for you?
I'm gonna go
for a cigarette.
Okay. Sure. No problem.
If it's okay,
I'm gonna go for a smoke.
Oh, okay.
A doctor who smokes.
Interesting.
A lot of people smoke, Dad.
Do they? I never knew that.
Hey, he knows not to smoke
in front of Margot, right?
Yeah. He knows, Charlie.
Sweet.
Did you say something to him
when we stopped?
No. I asked if he was okay.
He seemed freaked out.
Freaked out about what?
I don't know.
He was on the phone.
It was in Arabic.
Um, I'm gonna go and check
on him really quickly.
-I'll just-- I'll be right back.
-Ooh, no. I need some help.
I'm just gonna be two seconds.
I'm just gonna
make sure he's okay.
Girls, girls, girls.
Figure it out.
Chicken's ready. Stove's ready.
I gotta do one thing
in the garage
and then I'm gonna
take a shower.
-I'll be back.
-Sounds good.
- See you.
- All right.
Two minutes, Margot.
I'm gonna be really quick.
Kat, I am very pregnant.
I did that.
- Fine.
- Okay.
Thank you.
-Please wash these green beans.
-I will.
That was nice of Katie
to bring you out here today.
- It is. I'm grateful.
- Yeah.
You smoke cigars?
- No.
- No?
- Just cigarettes, usually.
- Ah.
That's a pity, because, um...
a friend of mine gave me
a couple of Cuban cigars.
- Did you ever have one?
- No.
No? Ah, these aren't so good,
but, uh, they'll do.
Yeah.
Maybe another time.
Another time, yes.
You probably know already that
the girls' mom
died when they were,
uh, pretty young.
- Yes.
- Yeah.
It's just been the three of us
for a really long time.
So we're pretty tight.
When they were little,
Margot used to make them
play house together.
And it was always
Margot's rules,
big sister's rules,
and Katie hated that.
She would only agree to do it
if, uh, she was the auntie
who lived alone and was
President of the United States.
Doesn't that sound like Katie?
- Yes.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
She was always
pretty rebellious.
Right?
I didn't-- I didn't think
it would last this long,
but, uh...
she gets that from her mom.
I mean, nobody expected you.
Well, surprise.
Surprise.
Yeah. Yes, indeed.
Surprise.
You gotta be cold. Why don't you
head on in and get warm?
I'm almost finished here.
Okay. Thank you, sir.
I tested it.
You know that I've tested it.
I know you have.
I trust you.
You've cooked
for me before. Thank you.
Oh, good.
We have another sous-chef.
Um, Ali,
I'll take care of your coat.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, of course.
Can you chop?
- Of course.
- Okay.
Like, just the tips off,
that little itty-bitty
dirty tip.
- He's a good cook, Margot.
- We'll see.
Yeah. He knows exactly
what he's doing.
We'll see.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Well, you know what
you could do?
-Hmm?
-Carrots.
-Okay.
-Just wash
-and then peel those carrots.
-Sure.
And don't chop them.
I wanna chop them.
Yeah, I got it.
I really need you
to smell this.
- How good does that smell?
- Beautiful.
Thyme. Fresh thyme.
Who doesn't love fresh thyme?
-Pretty good.
-What's that for?
Somebody knows
his way around a green bean.
- Uh-hmm.
- I told you so.
Yeah, you did.
Is anybody else starving?
We have a big belly
coming through.
Thank you.
Thanks for getting us.
Yeah. Um, I'm gonna send Ali
back for the rest.
Great.
- Thanks, sweetie.
- Of course.
These are dessert?
They're dessert.
- Oh.
- Thank you.
I'm coming down.
I'm gonna wrap this up.
Hey, thank you
for doing the dishes.
Sure.
Of course.
Hey, Ali.
Um, don't leave the dishes
on the sink,
can you put them
in the dishwasher?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
So Margot did a good job
on this casserole, huh?
She did.
It was almost
as good as Mom's.
Everything was good.
Thank you.
So, Dad, quick work thing.
Six people sent an email
last night.
Kinda late saying that
they needed to get a look--
Sweetie, can I just--
can I just get this cleaned up
and then we can talk
for a second?
Well, but I need
to get back to them today.
I mean, if we don't make money,
we're in trouble.
Honestly, Dawod's show
was great for press,
but we need
to make that sale, so.
Okay. Yeah.
What are you doing?
Cleaning your mom's
special china.
We gotta take care of 'em.
Yeah, but he was doing them.
-Something wrong?
-No, no, no.
This is, uh, Elizabeth,
uh, Katie's mom's fine china,
so we-- it's gotta go
in the top of the dishwasher.
Sorry, sir,
I-- had I known, I--
No, it's not a big deal.
Um, I'll take these.
Why don't you go back in there
and sit, relax?
I'll-- okay? You feel okay?
-Your head? Any--
-I'm fine.
Yeah? Okay.
- Is he all right?
- Dad...
- What?
- Dad.
What? I just-- I--
we've already broken
so many of these.
I don't wanna lose anymore,
okay?
They gotta go on the top.
- We gotta take care of 'em.
- I know.
But he's a guest.
Katie, what's the big deal?
- Fine. I'm gonna take those.
- All right. Okay.
I'm going to take...
dessert out.
All right.
Well, it's called football
because the whole game starts
with one team kicking the ball
to the other team,
and then wherever they catch it,
they have four tries
to move the ball ten yards
further down the field.
- Hey. Pie.
- But they catch
and they carry the ball
with their hands.
So why football?
I get his confusion.
Yeah, but they run
with their feet.
You explaining
the game to him?
Yeah. They don't have football
- where he's from, just soccer.
- Right.
-Uh, does anybody want a beer?
-Sure, thank you.
- Okay, one more.
- No, I'm good.
No, football. That's a good
reason to seek asylum.
-Right, Ali?
-Dad.
I don't think Charlie could live
without American football.
Yeah. Well,
honestly, I feel like football
is probably the least
of their worries.
I can't imagine why anybody
would question
why someone would wanna get
the hell out of that place.
- Whoa.
- No, seriously.
Okay. Um, anyway...
Hey, did you see
the news the other day?
They bombed that
Government building in Iraq.
Yeah, I saw that on CNN.
They-- wait.
The Iraqis bombed a US building?
-No, they bombed an Iranian one.
-Charlie.
I sent you
that article about it.
- What article?
- Uh, in...
It wasn't a bombing, actually.
Oh, yeah. Sorry, bro.
You've got
the local perspective.
He's not a local.
-He lives here.
-No,
Charlie meant
that he's from there.
Right.
Let's have some dessert, right?
Got this pie out.
Kat, he might want
to talk about home.
- Have you asked him?
- Yeah.
I mean, it's not like
these people are Ali's friends.
I actually have friends there.
Many of them are demonstrating
because this militia,
backed by Iran,
killed over 600 innocent people.
So they set fire
to the Iranian consulate
because they are angry
and they are fighting
for democracy
just as you are here.
I don't think
it's the same thing.
You're right.
They have a lot more
to lose there.
But I'm not a local anymore,
like Katie says.
So I don't understand
the daily experiences.
You will have to go there
and ask.
-Pie?
-Yeah.
- Let's have some pie.
- Pass the pie.
Okay. Pass those forks around.
I'll take one.
And do you want ice cream,
Margot?
I just want-- Dad.
What a crazy question, huh?
Do I want ice cream?
Ali, come on.
Please stop.
I can't stay here.
You're gonna leave
because of them?
It's not them.
So what is it?
I just need
to be by myself, alone.
Just call the car already.
You call.
Go back inside.
I'll see you at home.
Okay.
Ali?
Ali?
Hi.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I need a smoke.
Maya...
This is none of our business.
...to save Amira's eye?
Give it to me.
Hi.
Hmm. Hi.
You're back.
You slept on the couch?
No. I was just working.
What time is it?
It's late.
You didn't answer
any of my calls.
Were you with Omar?
This is beautiful.
Okay.
Reminds me of my mother.
I think it's gonna be
beautiful in the show.
Thank you.
Let's get some sleep?
Yeah.
Charlie mentioned a phone call.
Yes.
Salam called from Baghdad.
Everything okay?
Yes.
Everything okay.
Let's go to sleep?
Yeah.
Yeah, let's go to sleep.
Death orders a drink
Something pink with cherries
And a sugar rim, he says
And make sure it's sweet
- You want some?
- Yeah.
There's nothing over there.
Today,
anti-government protesters
in Iraq, stormed the
Iranian Consulate in Najaf.
The attack underscores
growing frustration over
what many describe
as unchecked Iranaian influece.
But resentment isn't limited
to Tehran.
Protesters accuse both Iran
and the United States
of turning Iraq
into a proxy battlefield.
Chants
of "Both be damned,"
echo through the square.
Maya.
Omar.
Kat? Kat.
Kat, come here.
-Quick.
-Yeah.
-Um, what's up?
-Angel has been standing
over there for forever.
I don't know.
I mean, they whisper to each
other every once in a while.
Have you checked on 'em?
Uh, no.
-Sorry.
-It's okay.
I've been trying to make this
all work without Zig's piece.
I actually--
we should switch these.
-Yeah.
-Sculpture is on the outside?
-I don't know.
-Don't-- yeah, yeah, yeah.
-Don't question it. Let's do it.
-Yeah.
-Totally.
-Um... here.
How was dinner last night?
It was good.
We had a good time.
Because I know
that we're busy and we have
all this stuff going on,
but you can talk--
Right. So this is 40.
Kat.
Kat, you can talk to me.
I just wanna know
what's going on.
Hmm. It's fine.
I just need to--
- Hi.
- Hey.
Looking really good.
Thanks.
That's nice.
-What are you doing here?
-Did you sell anything yet?
- Not yet.
- Well,
the show's not open, so...
But it's gonna go really well.
We have a good feeling about it,
and we're doing a pre-opening.
Great.
Well, you'll send me a copy
of the check deposit slip
when you do for filing.
-You know I will.
-Good. I know you will.
Hey, Dad,
why don't we come and--
um, you can't just show up
like this.
You have to call me.
Katie, what is-- what is this?
That-- that's a self-portrait
by the artist
who's right behind us.
So yeah.
Um, look, Dad.
You know I'm busy today, Dad.
-Well, I have some news.
-I mean, we're working, so...
I thought you might wanna hear.
Yeah. What is it?
I solved your problem.
What problem?
Sweetie,
how many problems do you have?
With the contract.
- Yeah.
- What?
I thought you might
wanna hear that.
I got the execution contract
to them,
but they'd already signed
with Pace.
But that's not a solution, Dad.
That's actually really bad news.
Katie, listen, no.
That isn't a solution
to my problem.
They agreed to give you
two of his pieces in its place.
Any two you want.
You just have to get over
to his studio this morning.
Can you do that?
-Really?
-Really.
Yeah.
Hi, I need a cashier's check.
Two.
Great.
Thank you.
Sorry, ma'am.
I just need your ID
and account number, okay?
Hello, everyone.
The New York City
Police Department
would like to remind you,
if you see something
suspicious in the station
or on the train,
tell a police officer
or an MTA employee.
Thanks for riding with us.
Katie?
Katie, you home?
Katie?
Yeah.
No, I know. I agree, but--
so Lena was totally excited
by the Two Lovers piece.
- Was she?
- Also,
so let's get
exclusive consignment rights
on that one too
if we can before the Gagosian
snatches it up or something.
Who else do I need to call?
No. Dad, it's another gallery.
- It's just-- it's a joke.
- Oh.
I'm just joking.
'Cause you know I would do it.
You know what?
I think George Silver
would really like this show.
- He-- no, no, no. He--
- Is that the man you...
You don't know him. He's a--
he's a client from my last job.
But I think he'd really vibe
with this stuff, so...
- Smart. Good job.
- Lena and I will
put it on our to-do list,
to give him a ring.
Was he at the last party?
No. He couldn't make it
to Dawod's opening,
so I don't think
that you've met him,
but, um, you'll like him
when you do.
I think he's a good guy.
I hope you
talk about me that way.
Yeah. Just like you.
Well, I mean,
you're the reason
all of this is happening. So...
...thank you.
The least I could do
for my best girl.
But really, Dad,
I'm so grateful.
- It's such a game changer.
- Look,
uh, you know, Mario and I
were talking about Ali.
About what?
That he has that second--
His interview. Yeah.
Well, I mean, he was supposed
to be talking
to Susan today, so...
- Okay.
- I'm not sure
if that actually happened or...
Okay.
Does he need to prepare?
'Cause it sounds
like everything's
working out with her then.
That's good.
You know,
if you need a new lawyer,
-I could always call someone.
-Mm-hmm.
Happy to.
I'll let you know how it goes...
- Okay.
- ...tomorrow.
Give your old man a ring.
I wanna hear everything.
Sure. Yeah. Sure.
We'll call you after.
Sounds good, Kitty Cat.
Okay. All right.
Well, so, I'll talk to you
tomorrow then.
Love you.
All right.
I love you too.
- I love you. Bye.
- Bye.
Hi.
You okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm really okay.
We have-- we closed on two
new pieces for the exhibition.
- Great.
- It was great.
Um, my dad helped.
It was sweet.
And he, um, he was just asking
about your interview.
I actually think
he's trying to make up
for being such an ass
last night.
He wants to be involved
in my life now?
I thought that it was nice.
I mean, he's trying.
Yes.
Because it's...
it's a pretty big day tomorrow.
You're-- you feel prepared?
Yes.
You, like, you called Susan?
You talked through
the questions?
You have all
your papers in order?
Katie, please.
I have enough
questions tomorrow.
I want to go get
something to eat.
Would you like some?
You're hungry?
Uh, no. I'm good.
I'm just gonna take a shower.
Hi, Susan.
That was fast.
Is that-- did it go well?
He has asked to reschedule.
He what?
He wouldn't focus.
He wouldn't speak.
Did you ask
if he needed a break?
He asked to reschedule.
Okay. Um, yeah, I understand.
Okay. I just don't know
why he would--
he's not--
there's no guarantee, right?
That he can get
another appointment or--
okay. Um...
I don't...
I have to handle the...
Take me home.
Okay. I'm gonna get our stuff.
Come on.
What is this?
-I asked you a question.
-Katie...
please.
What are you doing with this?
Excuse me.
What is this for?
I can't tell you right now.
I'm sorry.
No.
That is not good enough.
This is all I have.
No, no. What is the money for?
Hello?
Ali, I'm talking to you.
You're leaving.
Just say it.
I deserve that basic dignity
at the very least from you.
Katie, this has nothing
to do with you.
Of course, it does.
You're hiding money
in our closet.
You are running out
of interviews
with the United States
fucking government.
It's our life, Ali.
This is our life
that you're messing with.
You know what?
I don't have to tell you
everything about my life.
Of course, you don't.
But I thought
that you wanted to.
I mean, I thought that that's
what we were doing here,
but...
You will thank me one day.
- Really?
- Yes, you will.
Lucky me.
You don't even have the courage
to look me in the eyes
and tell me the truth.
The truth, Ali.
This is it?
That's how
you're walking out of here?
Nice.
It's really nice.
All right.
Breathe in, sweetheart.
You're gonna get a baby
when it's all over.
Yeah.
We're gonna have a baby.
Oh, my God.
- Hi. Hey, Katie.
- Hey, Katie.
Margot, it's happening.
We're almost
to the delivery room.
Yeah, the delivery room.
Yeah.
They might need a C-section.
What? What? We need a C-section?
The baby was breach
at the last appointment.
They're just
making sure she's okay.
-Okay. How many...
-She's doing a great job.
-Do you feel all right?
-Don't ever do this.
Okay. I will not.
You look great.
You're gonna be great.
You're gonna do so great.
I love you.
Please take care of her.
Okay. Bye.
Wow. Ooh.
Big day.
Big day.
Yeah. It's not at all unusual.
That's-- it's-- they say
it's gonna be okay.
It's gonna be fine.
You all right?
-Yeah. Are you?
-Yeah. It's gonna be okay.
-Yeah.
-Let me just check in here.
- Okay.
- Hi. Hi.
That's, uh, that was my daughter
and her husband,
they just went through.
So, we need to wait out here.
Where is a good place
to hang out?
Okay. Can we just wait in here?
We're right by the door? Great.
Thank you.
They said we should
wait in here.
Okay. Great.
God, three weeks early.
They had their bags
packed already.
Yeah, of course they did.
Do we need to go and get them?
No, no. We put their bags
in the recovery room.
Okay.
-You ready to be a grandpa?
-Ha.
I am.
All of the love
and none of the responsibility.
And you? You came alone?
Yeah.
Yeah, I did.
-You wanna talk about it?
-No. This is Margot's day.
It's not about me.
I think we have some time.
I can be a grandpa
and your dad at the same time.
I know.
Did something happen?
We...
we got in a fight.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
It was a big one.
He walked out.
Huh?
Seems to be doing
a lot of that lately.
Yeah.
The last time I was in here
was to say goodbye to Mom.
Hospital goodbyes are the worst.
Hmm.
I think I'll get
a cup of coffee.
-You think you want something?
-Sure, Kitty Cat.
-Okay.
-Katie.
Maybe it's for the best.
You don't wanna have
to keep worrying
if he's gonna break
the law again.
What?
The procedure
he performed illegally.
The eye surgery.
You know about that?
Okay.
Well, he was just doing
what's right.
Katie...
you cannot possibly
believe that.
-Come on.
-I do.
Sweetheart...
you need to think
about what kind of life
you wanna have.
Mmm.
Ali.
Hello. Welcome.
Hi. Thanks.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Tariq. Tariq.
Hello.
- Hi, Omar.
- Hi.
-Nice to see you again.
-Yeah. Good to see you too.
-I'm--
-Where's, uh, where's Ali?
Um, that, actually--
that's why I'm here.
I was hoping you knew.
-Oh.
-Yeah. He didn't come home...
-last night.
-Oh. Well...
-You know where he is?
-He isn't here.
No, I-I-- I don't.
Well, you've talked to him and--
No, I haven't.
You must have.
It's a free country.
Believe what you want.
Okay. Well, I...
I can't help you.
That's not true.
My advice to you
is leave him be.
I think I'm gonna
stick around actually.
Just wait here
for him to come to you.
Suit yourself.
Katie?
You're Katie, yes?
-Mm-hmm.
-Come.
Come with me.
I will take you myself.
Maya, Maya.
- To Ali?
- Yes.
It's so great. It-- it's nice
to finally meet you.
It's just
around the corner here.
-Thank you.
-Mm-hmm.
It's right here
on the first floor.
Come, Katie, please come in.
Raad.
Please, come in. Please.
- Raad.
- Uh-huh.
Raad.
Hello.
Hi.
Please.
- Hi.
- Hi.
What's your name?
I'm Katie. What's yours?
I'm Amira. I'm a superhero.
She knows everything now.
He's still alive.
Good.
Is your and Omar's
money traceable?
It depends who the authorities
want to track.
I have to go back to work.
Please feel at home.
Both of you.
- Thank you.
- Hmm.
Maya, I'm gonna walk with you.
You're leaving?
I'll be back. Um...
call Khalil.
We have already.
Just, um, tell him you need
a couple of hours
and you'll send the money, okay?
-Where are you going?
-To the bank.
- No.
- Yeah.
- Katie.
- Yes.
Do you understand what you're
asking me to let you into?
But I'm in. I'm already in.
We're in this together.
You said yourself,
the more we send,
the better our chances.
Are you really going to do this?
Yes. I am.
Because we don't know
who these people are
or, uh, what kind
of organization
will end up with this money.
We may be sending money
to terrorists
like Daesh or someone like them.
There's no way to know.
I mean, there's no
get-out-of-jail-free card
because you're American.
I...
With all due respect,
Omar makes a very good point.
Katie, think about it.
I've thought about it.
No.
There's no other choice.
What other choice do we have?
-Hey.
-Hi.
-Hey.
-Welcome back, auntie.
-Yeah, I know. It's been crazy.
-Oh, God.
You have
a little baby nephew now.
-I know.
-What?
Extremely cute.
I missed you.
A lot of action around here.
Yes. George. Um, sorry, yeah,
I got your text about George.
- Yeah. I'm so excited.
- Amazing.
He was-- I mean,
everything you said.
He loved all the pieces and...
Yeah, he's so good.
He's such a good one.
But you are amazing.
I mean,
you brought it home. So...
It's really good. And he, um...
he dropped off the check,
which is great. It--
Yes, he did. Good.
Um, is that it right there?
-Yes. Um, I was gonna take it...
-Nice.
...but I think I'll just take it
tomorrow because I gotta run.
Okay.
Well, why don't I take it then?
-Yeah. Do you have time?
-Yeah.
Of-- yeah, totally.
Um, I have that studio visit
with, um,
Natalia de la Vega's assistant
at her, um, studio.
I think that could be, like,
a really good next get for us.
-And--
-Yes. Yeah. Oh, my gosh.
She would be amazing. So...
-Yeah. Great.
-Anyway.
-Thank you for taking that.
-Well, no, no, no, of course.
Um, uh, Lena.
-Yeah?
-Thank you.
Yesterday and...
Yeah. I got you.
-You know that.
-Yeah.
And thank you
for bringing him in.
-Of course.
-This is big for us.
-It is. I know.
-I feel it.
- Okay. Bye.
- I'll see you. Yeah.
Hi. Um, I just need
to cash this check.
Yes.
-Are hundreds okay?
-Yeah. Hundreds are great.
It went through.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Khalil sent the money.
Yeah. God.
Thank you.
-He's my friend too.
-I know. I know.
Why didn't you say anything?
I was wrong.
Okay.
Yallah, guys.
Dinner is ready.
Shall we?
Thank you for cooking.
- Sure. I'm so...
- It was...
-Do you like it?
-I loved it. I really did.
It's the spices that make
all the difference, right?
-Yes. It's different from...
-Yes.
...what you get at Costco.
There's a Syrian shop,
uh, down the street.
Really good.
Like, they import from Syria.
-Nearby here?
-Yes, yes.
-Cool.
-So many different, uh, cookies
and, you know, dates
and all these special spices.
-Yeah. Do you like it here?
-Yes.
Are you happy?
I do. I do.
We are-- we are making it.
But, you know, I...
I miss my Syria, you know.
Um, the streets, uh, the people,
the family, the smells, the--
but I guess it's more important
that Amira has a better life
and is safe.
That's the most important thing.
Yeah.
What about you?
Do you like it here?
Um...
uh, nobody's ever asked me
that question before.
Do I like it here?
Uh, yeah, I guess.
I do. It's my home.
I live here
and my family is here.
I mean, I'm comfortable here.
-Good.
-But I don't know. I'm not sure.
- I--
- Amira is finally asleep.
And she's hiding
the cookies. Cookies.
- Cookies. Desserts. Good.
- How about that?
This is your operator speaking.
- Hi.
- Hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, I can see why
you were ignoring me.
No. I wasn't ignoring you.
I'm sorry.
I didn't answer your calls.
Hi, Ali.
Hi.
-We missed you today.
-Yeah, yeah, I missed you too.
-Did you?
-Yeah, I did. Yeah.
You wanna come inside for...
No, no,
I'm not gonna keep you guys.
- Um...
- Okay.
Uh, I just wanna talk
to you for a minute.
Okay. Yeah. Of course.
You wanna-- you wanna--
-is it quick?
-I'm just thinking, did you--
did you deposit
that check today?
-Um, sorry, what check?
-The check from the art sale?
Lena asked if you'd sent me
the deposit slip
and we looked,
and you'd authorized the check
but it wasn't deposited.
Right.
Um, yeah, I cashed it.
Oh.
-Mm-hmm.
-So you have the cash?
No, um...
No? Where is it?
It's, um...
- Katherine, what's going on?
- She gave it to me.
She did?
I, uh...
needed money
and she gave it to me.
- You needed money?
- Yes.
So you asked
my daughter for money
after everything
she's doing for you?
Dad, he didn't--
he didn't ask me for it.
I offered it to him, okay?
I offered it.
But it's a whole long story.
It was to pay a ransom,
- in Iraq.
- Ali...
A-- a what?
A ransom.
A ransom?
Dad.
Dad, our friend
was kidnapped in Baghdad.
- What friend?
- A friend-- a friend of ours.
What is this?
Let me get this straight.
You sent your money
to kidnappers in Iraq.
I know how that sounds.
- No, you don't.
- Yes, I do.
Ali,
how dare you let her do this.
He didn't let me do anything.
I made my own choice.
He's my friend too, Dad.
- It wasn't only Katie.
- Oh, really?
I pulled out
everything I have, too.
It just wasn't enough.
- Really? How much was it?
- $60,000.
- I know.
- Katie.
We really didn't have
another choice, Dad.
- It was life or death for him.
- Katie, stop.
I know. Dad, please.
Stop-- I know that you're mad.
-I know you're up...
-All you have done
is put a huge target
on your back.
Banks need to notify the IRS
for any withdrawal over $10,000.
It's a federal goddamn law.
And with asylum seekers,
it's the FBI.
You are not as smart
as I thought you were.
I am sorry I let this thing
go as long as it has.
Wait, what? Dad?
Dad? Dad, is that--
Katie, this guy you're with,
who you think you love,
he is not a good guy.
Yes, he is. Dad.
Dad. Dad.
- Katie. Oh, my God.
- Oh, hello.
Congratulations, Katie.
Thanks so much.
I really appreciate it.
-That's so sweet of you.
-Woman of the hour.
Thanks. Oh, thank you. Oh.
- Congratulations.
- Hi, yeah. Thanks.
And good to see you.
Hi. Thanks, so much.
- Thank you. I appreciate it.
- Congratulations.
Thank you. Thanks.
Thanks, you guys.
- Congratulations.
- Oh, thank you. Yeah. Oh.
Kat. Kat.
He's gonna be okay. I promise.
I hope so.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Right this way, sir.
You can have a seat right here.
Feel free to take off
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Thank you.
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They wrote
a rising art world star
that we should all
keep our eyes on.
- Shut up.
- What did you say?
He's upset that the
critics gave us a good review.
No, you shut up.
But you think
he'd be happy for us.
I mean, it's good press
for your career.
It's good for my gallery.
- Oh, crap.
- What?
It's just
traffic up there.
- We'll go around.
- She always does this.
Take us on the side roads.
It's never faster.
It's not never faster.
It's never faster.
Look, if Ali
gives me directions,
I listen to him.
I learned this lesson from him
- this one morning.
- Not this story again.
No,
let him tell me the story.
- What story?
- Okay.
This was during our,
um, our university days
when we were driving
in the morning.
Our usual route
was Al-Alawi Street.
Every day, same route
no matter what. Okay.
I remember this day
like it was yesterday.
I'm behind the wheel driving.
Ali was next to me,
sitting in the front,
studying,
and in the back was Bassim.
May he rest in peace.
Before I get to the turn
on Al-Alawi,
Ali says to me,
"Don't take the turn."
At first, I look at him, like,
to see if he is joking or not.
This is the first time
he interfered with my driving.
But the man was serious.
So I asked him why.
He says traffic.
But the traffic was normal.
- Uh...
- The traffic was normal.
Katie, I know my friend,
he's not like this
for no reason.
As we get close
to the turn on Al-Alawi,
I could feel his eyes
still looking at me.
So I turned the light off
and I continued straight
past Al-Alawi Street.
I could feel
the relief in his eyes
and in the back,
Bassim was shouting,
"I will miss my first class.
I will miss my first class."
Not one minute passes,
less than one minute
us driving straight,
Al-Alawi behind us,
Ali relaxed next to me,
Bassim in the back angry when...
the earth shook
beneath us, Katie.
A car bomb exploded
on Al-Alawi just behind us.
The street we take every day.
Oh, my God.
The car went off
the side of the street.
Believe me, Katie,
there was dust everywhere
on our face, on our hands,
inside our mouth.
Uh, it was like a Judgment Day.
But we were alive.
Not like the 48 civilians
who were killed that day.
To this minute, I don't know why
he insists on such a thing.
And I don't know why you insist
on telling this story
all the time.
It's a terrible story.
This man, he knew.
Why did you want not to turn?
Because there was traffic
in the street.
It was the same traffic
like every day.
God.
I owe this man.
And I owe you too.
Well, I'm convinced
this is the last time
I'm gonna ignore
your directions.
Do we have time for a smoke
when we get to the airport?
Yeah, I think so.
And maybe a drink, too.
Are you nervous?
I, uh, never sleep on planes.
Are you nervous
about going back home?
Did I leave my bag? Yes.
Good.
Um, okay. I'm heading out.
Thank you for breakfast.
You're welcome. See you later.
-See you.
-Bye.
And don't forget to do
the dishes, please.
I'm cooking tonight.
Tapsi.
Well, sir, I'm a doctor.
Yes, sir, I'm a doctor.
I studied medicine in Iraq.
Well, I feel I belong here.
I spent two days in New York,
and I felt like a New Yorker.
So many nationalities
in one subway car.
Yup, I hear you.
But we have these projectors
from the Dawod and Sammy shows
that need to be picked up today.
No, no, no, no,
you're not hearing me.
You cannot come tomorrow at all.
Um, no, no, no, no, no.
Yes. Okay. Okay.
Great. Great. Great. Great.
-All right. Bye.
-No for this?
-Uh, yes.
-Yeah.
-It's just always an issue.
-I know.
Um, so the USBs are en route
to Dawod in Baghdad.
-That's fine.
-Line at UPS was
-weirdly crazy...
-It doesn't matter.
...but, um, fine.
Um, good. We have to talk.
-Um...
-Yeah.
So, uh, Paul called.
Paul. Which Paul?
Paul. Zeke's manager Paul.
Oh, yeah. Paul. Yes, of course.
Paul. Um, what did Paul want?
Well, Paul called me
to tell me that
-he just got a call from Pace.
-Oh.
Oh, my God. I have to tell you.
Before I forget,
we have to get
the VHS tapes out to Dawod
-before the end of the week.
-Yes.
It's some customs thing,
so they just--
-Totally fine. But, um--
-Okay.
-So Pace Gallery wants to, um--
-Right. Yes.
They wanna feature Ether Duster
in their next
big presentation...
-Holy shit.
-...because of all that press
that he got from when the piece
went to the Bowery.
Right. Of course. That's huge.
-Can we tell people that?
-No, no, no, no,
because they're gonna pull
the piece from us...
-Wait. No, no, no, no.
-...so they could have it.
No, no, no, they can't do that.
We have exclusive
consignment rights on it for
the length of the exhibition.
It's fine. We-- they--
it's all in the contract.
Well, they didn't get
the contract.
What?
What we agreed to the red line?
I told Ward to send
the execution copy last week.
I know, I told them.
I said, "Our lawyer sent it."
And they said they never got it.
And now they're insisting
on pulling the piece.
Look, I get that
it's good for his career,
but we have to run our business.
And we chose his piece
to anchor our show.
They said they wanted
to go back to their people so,
uh, I just told them
I had to talk to you.
Right. Okay.
I really don't know
what to do, so...
Yeah. Um, cool.
Well, we really need
to get those VHS tapes out
-by the end of the week, okay?
-I literally don't care
-about the VHS.
-I'm just--
I'm just saying
I'm calling, okay?
I'm just saying.
Hi, this is
Ward, and I'm not available.
Please leave a message.
Yeah, hi.
Um, so we just got a call
from Zeke Decker's manager.
Uh, they told us that
they didn't get the contract.
Now they're trying to pull
the piece that we built
the entire show around
from his most famous series,
uh, the money-maker,
which we really, really need.
So please tell me
that you sent the contract.
Okay. Call me back, Dad.
I just-- I think we need
a real art lawyer.
I know. But we can't afford
a real art lawyer, okay?
- But maybe, maybe--
- He'll call me back.
Um, all right.
- Hi, Ali.
- Hey, Lena.
Um, here, they asked me
to just leave it.
- Um, just one second.
- It's fine.
Hi.
What are you doing here?
Homeland Security?
Is this for your interview?
In three weeks?
It's good news.
-Cool.
-Okay.
- Okay.
- Go back to work. Sorry, Lena.
You got it. No worries.
- See you later.
- See you later.
What are you doing?
I am making Iraqi tea.
Okay.
- Mm-hmm.
- You're making Iraqi tea?
Don't laugh at me.
Oh.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Oh, sprinkle it.
-Okay.
-Mm-hmm.
-Yes.
-Like that?
How am I doing?
That is good.
And I'm supposed
to take it off, right?
When the water boils.
Yes, now.
And you wait
until it boils again
and you take it off again.
Mm-hmm.
And, um, how do you know
when to stop?
When the perfume hits your face.
Yes.
It kinda smells like you.
How do you feel?
- I feel good.
- Yeah?
- Yes.
- All ready?
- Feel ready.
- Oh, yeah?
Nervous just
a little bit, but I am,
I think I'm ready.
Ali Al-Muderis.
Are you presenting
Ali Al-Muderis?
Yes.
Name?
Susan Niederhoffer.
Will he be needing
an interpreter
for this interview?
No, he won't.
Sign this form
attesting that you don't.
By law,
I'm required to inform you,
you have the right at any moment
to ask for a break.
Did he understand?
I understand.
Where did you learn
to speak English?
- I'm a doctor.
- I know.
And...
my medical school in Baghdad
was entirely in English.
Your father is deceased
and your mother
and sister remain in Baghdad?
I'm gonna need
a verbal response.
Yes.
How did you get
to the United States?
I had a governmental visa
because I was invited
by the NIH for a conference.
Well, you've been
to London, Berlin, Istanbul.
Why seek asylum
in the United States?
I feel I belong here.
Three days in New York
and I felt like a New Yorker.
Eighteen nationalities
in one subway car.
Feels home for all of us here.
And I'm in love
with an American woman.
What threat prevents you
from returning to Baghdad?
I'm not going to lie and tell
you someone tried to kill me.
At times, I felt that way.
It's just not safe there.
Have you or anyone you know
ever been involved
in or affiliated with,
even peripherally,
a foreign terrorist
organization?
No.
Not to my knowledge.
But I'm sure you already know
the answer to that.
I know what you've told us
on your written statement.
You wrote, "Of my five
best friends from childhood,
four of them are dead."
Please explain.
I'm sorry,
I'm not sure I understand.
- Um...
- Causes of death.
One was killed in an air attack.
One, a car bomb.
And one was shot
by American soldiers.
Why?
He was holding a camera
and they thought
it was a weapon,
so they shot him.
And the fourth?
He took his own life.
He was a doctor as well.
Your sister
will be here in a few minutes.
-You ready?
-Yeah. Almost.
You okay?
Yeah. Good.
I like your hair like this.
Thank you.
Um, someone texted?
Yes. It was Salam from Baghdad.
Oh.
He wanted to see
if I spoke to Dawod today.
You haven't spoken to him,
have you?
No. Um,
not since the other day.
Yeah. Me too.
What's on your mind?
Nothing.
The food is all packed up.
Are we ready
with everything to go?
Katie.
What?
Tell me what's on your mind.
I...
I just keep having dreams about
that little girl that you
did the operation on
down in Brooklyn.
I can't remember her name.
- Amira.
- Amira. Yeah.
I'm still--
I'm trying to figure out
why you did it
in the middle
of your asylum process.
And you don't have
a medical license here yet.
I took an oath.
Yeah, but if they find out...
It was successful.
It's in the past.
There's nothing
to worry about here.
Yeah, but it's risky.
It's illegal. They could still--
What?
I'm scared.
Don't be.
She's healthy.
She's good. She's happy.
I just want you
to be careful.
That's all.
I love you.
I'll be-- I'll be careful.
Are you feeling nervous
to meet our dad?
Uh, a little bit.
You've met Ward
though before, right?
- I have.
- Okay.
We had dinner
at the, uh,
the Ethiopian restaurant
- near our place.
- Oh, yeah.
-Yeah.
-Is Ethiopian the...
"eat with your fingers" thing?
And was he,
um, nice to you?
- He was.
- I mean,
is Dad ever nice?
Ali, have you been to like
a traditional
American dinner before?
Possibly kind of annoying?
Big family?
No. I have to say
this is my first proper...
- It is?
- ...American family dinner.
- Yeah.
- Oh, that's so much pressure.
Pressure's on.
I'm going to tell my--
the officer
at my interview
that I've been to
an American family dinner,
then I can't be denied, right?
I thought
you already had your interview.
Oh, he got called in
for a second one.
I have my second interview.
- Is that good?
- Yeah.
-Yeah, yeah.
-It means I have not
- been denied.
- Okay.
- Can I say one thing?
- Uh-hmm.
Just to be totally honest,
I don't really understand
why you're even going
through this.
Why you would even risk it
when you could just get married?
Do you know what I'm saying?
Well, it's a matter
of convenience, yes.
But I don't love your sister
because it's convenient.
Well, that is
a very good answer.
It would be
a lot easier though.
You did move in
after five months.
- I'm just saying.
- No.
It's totally different.
And, anyway, it doesn't matter
because they're not
gonna say no.
We're completely joking.
- Yeah.
- This has gotta be
so stressful for you guys.
I totally understand
if you're-- like that's--
Is this the right way?
Are we going the right way?
Are you asking me how
to get to your father's house?
I always have to tell you.
I have to.
Why does your dad live
so far away from everything?
This is a question
you should ask him
- when we get there.
- Whoa.
- "Hey, Ward..."
- "Dad, why do you live
so far away from other people?"
I'm just trying
to picture--
Oh, boy.
- What's up?
- I'm, uh...
oh, fuck.
What?
I have to pee again.
Okay. Um, okay.
What are we, like,
25 minutes away?
Yeah, I know,
but he's pushing on my bladder.
- You can't hold it?
- Yeah, no, no.
I just can't, can't hold it.
And I think that
if you don't pull over,
I'm gonna pee in the car,
you know?
Please don't pee
in the car.
I can't-- I can't wait.
Okay.
I understand that,
but like we're on a bridge
right now.
Uh-huh. Right here.
- Can you pull over right here?
- Just the side
of the road right here?
I think there's an exit there.
- You can pull over there.
- Do you see this?
- Yeah. Okay.
- Let's find out.
You're really gonna pee
on the side of the road?
I am going to pee
on the side of the road.
It's on the side of the road
or it's right here in this seat.
Oh, I see
some very promising bushes.
- There?
- There.
Yeah?
Please pull over there.
-Okay.
-All right, Margot.
- Let's do this.
- Ready?
- Mm-hmm.
- I will be
needing help. Not from you.
You are off the hook.
And you
are not off the hook.
- I'm never off the hook.
- Okay.
- Napkins.
- Yes.
- Napkins?
- I have them. You got them?
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, I'm good.
- You got her, babe?
- Yeah. I got her.
Hey, you okay, man?
Tony DiGiorgio said
something outrageous
but funny and I pissed myself,
- in front of God and everyone.
- Well, he was hilarious.
Yeah.
And he was very funny.
He's always funny.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
- So much better.
- Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
Is everybody else good?
Everybody look
for another spot
about ten minutes
further down the road.
And then we stop.
Hey.
- Hello.
- Uh-oh.
Here comes trouble.
- Hey, Dad.
- Hey, Kitty Cat.
Oh, look at you.
- When did you get pregnant?
- I'm not pregnant.
She just looks
like this.
Wow.
You don't recognize her?
That is something.
Amazing.
- Hi.
- Okay.
-Mwah.
-Good to see you.
You ready to come out
and have some fun?
Mm-mm. Nope.
- Everything all right?
- Yeah. Really good.
Just sat on her bladder
the entire ride.
- Oh. Ouch.
- That's all.
- Hey, Ali.
- Hi.
-How are you?
-Thanks for having me.
It's good to see you.
Hey, Charlie.
Hey, Ward. How are you?
Good. Beast of burden.
Yeah.
Thanks for dressing up, man.
- Well, I heard it was a party.
- Yeah.
You know,
when that baby comes,
I'm only gonna wear
a coat and tie.
Oh, yeah, right.
So, um, dinner tonight
is not gonna be
nearly as adventurous as that
restaurant you took us to.
What is it?
What, the Ethiopian place?
- Yes. Ethiopian.
- Dad.
-Yeah. But--
-Yeah, that was my choice.
- Oh.
- My favorite.
Yeah.
It was good. It was spicy.
- Good.
- Mm-hmm.
So come on in.
How's your family?
- Fine. Fine. Thank you.
- Good. Come on in.
What you got
going on in here?
-I wanna show this to you.
-Yeah.
That was my first
tooth right there.
Goddamn motor
that I got on eBay.
Um, I was just sitting,
wiggling it,
watching Dad work
until it popped out.
This is for
the little-- the 12-foot?
Yeah. Yeah. And it--
all it does is spit oil at me,
and I don't know
what the problem is.
So you gotta
take a look at that.
Have you looked
at the fuel line on it?
Well, of course, I have.
Jesus-fucking Christ.
- All right.
- Yeah.
So we'll take a look at it.
That's how much
you know, right?
Yes.
We can have a couple of beers
and fix it up later.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
We'll see if we can break it.
I did the chicken.
I saw.
- There you go.
- You did it.
- I can heat it up too.
- Bags can go there.
- Thank you very much.
- Great.
- Yeah. So...
- Good stuff.
- Good stuff.
- I think I did
-a good job.
-One of these.
Oh, help yourself,
Charlie.
I want a beer. Hey.
Couple more weeks.
-Oops.
-Oh, sorry.
Um, can I take this for you?
I'm gonna go
for a cigarette.
Okay. Sure. No problem.
If it's okay,
I'm gonna go for a smoke.
Oh, okay.
A doctor who smokes.
Interesting.
A lot of people smoke, Dad.
Do they? I never knew that.
Hey, he knows not to smoke
in front of Margot, right?
Yeah. He knows, Charlie.
Sweet.
Did you say something to him
when we stopped?
No. I asked if he was okay.
He seemed freaked out.
Freaked out about what?
I don't know.
He was on the phone.
It was in Arabic.
Um, I'm gonna go and check
on him really quickly.
-I'll just-- I'll be right back.
-Ooh, no. I need some help.
I'm just gonna be two seconds.
I'm just gonna
make sure he's okay.
Girls, girls, girls.
Figure it out.
Chicken's ready. Stove's ready.
I gotta do one thing
in the garage
and then I'm gonna
take a shower.
-I'll be back.
-Sounds good.
- See you.
- All right.
Two minutes, Margot.
I'm gonna be really quick.
Kat, I am very pregnant.
I did that.
- Fine.
- Okay.
Thank you.
-Please wash these green beans.
-I will.
That was nice of Katie
to bring you out here today.
- It is. I'm grateful.
- Yeah.
You smoke cigars?
- No.
- No?
- Just cigarettes, usually.
- Ah.
That's a pity, because, um...
a friend of mine gave me
a couple of Cuban cigars.
- Did you ever have one?
- No.
No? Ah, these aren't so good,
but, uh, they'll do.
Yeah.
Maybe another time.
Another time, yes.
You probably know already that
the girls' mom
died when they were,
uh, pretty young.
- Yes.
- Yeah.
It's just been the three of us
for a really long time.
So we're pretty tight.
When they were little,
Margot used to make them
play house together.
And it was always
Margot's rules,
big sister's rules,
and Katie hated that.
She would only agree to do it
if, uh, she was the auntie
who lived alone and was
President of the United States.
Doesn't that sound like Katie?
- Yes.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
She was always
pretty rebellious.
Right?
I didn't-- I didn't think
it would last this long,
but, uh...
she gets that from her mom.
I mean, nobody expected you.
Well, surprise.
Surprise.
Yeah. Yes, indeed.
Surprise.
You gotta be cold. Why don't you
head on in and get warm?
I'm almost finished here.
Okay. Thank you, sir.
I tested it.
You know that I've tested it.
I know you have.
I trust you.
You've cooked
for me before. Thank you.
Oh, good.
We have another sous-chef.
Um, Ali,
I'll take care of your coat.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, of course.
Can you chop?
- Of course.
- Okay.
Like, just the tips off,
that little itty-bitty
dirty tip.
- He's a good cook, Margot.
- We'll see.
Yeah. He knows exactly
what he's doing.
We'll see.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Well, you know what
you could do?
-Hmm?
-Carrots.
-Okay.
-Just wash
-and then peel those carrots.
-Sure.
And don't chop them.
I wanna chop them.
Yeah, I got it.
I really need you
to smell this.
- How good does that smell?
- Beautiful.
Thyme. Fresh thyme.
Who doesn't love fresh thyme?
-Pretty good.
-What's that for?
Somebody knows
his way around a green bean.
- Uh-hmm.
- I told you so.
Yeah, you did.
Is anybody else starving?
We have a big belly
coming through.
Thank you.
Thanks for getting us.
Yeah. Um, I'm gonna send Ali
back for the rest.
Great.
- Thanks, sweetie.
- Of course.
These are dessert?
They're dessert.
- Oh.
- Thank you.
I'm coming down.
I'm gonna wrap this up.
Hey, thank you
for doing the dishes.
Sure.
Of course.
Hey, Ali.
Um, don't leave the dishes
on the sink,
can you put them
in the dishwasher?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
So Margot did a good job
on this casserole, huh?
She did.
It was almost
as good as Mom's.
Everything was good.
Thank you.
So, Dad, quick work thing.
Six people sent an email
last night.
Kinda late saying that
they needed to get a look--
Sweetie, can I just--
can I just get this cleaned up
and then we can talk
for a second?
Well, but I need
to get back to them today.
I mean, if we don't make money,
we're in trouble.
Honestly, Dawod's show
was great for press,
but we need
to make that sale, so.
Okay. Yeah.
What are you doing?
Cleaning your mom's
special china.
We gotta take care of 'em.
Yeah, but he was doing them.
-Something wrong?
-No, no, no.
This is, uh, Elizabeth,
uh, Katie's mom's fine china,
so we-- it's gotta go
in the top of the dishwasher.
Sorry, sir,
I-- had I known, I--
No, it's not a big deal.
Um, I'll take these.
Why don't you go back in there
and sit, relax?
I'll-- okay? You feel okay?
-Your head? Any--
-I'm fine.
Yeah? Okay.
- Is he all right?
- Dad...
- What?
- Dad.
What? I just-- I--
we've already broken
so many of these.
I don't wanna lose anymore,
okay?
They gotta go on the top.
- We gotta take care of 'em.
- I know.
But he's a guest.
Katie, what's the big deal?
- Fine. I'm gonna take those.
- All right. Okay.
I'm going to take...
dessert out.
All right.
Well, it's called football
because the whole game starts
with one team kicking the ball
to the other team,
and then wherever they catch it,
they have four tries
to move the ball ten yards
further down the field.
- Hey. Pie.
- But they catch
and they carry the ball
with their hands.
So why football?
I get his confusion.
Yeah, but they run
with their feet.
You explaining
the game to him?
Yeah. They don't have football
- where he's from, just soccer.
- Right.
-Uh, does anybody want a beer?
-Sure, thank you.
- Okay, one more.
- No, I'm good.
No, football. That's a good
reason to seek asylum.
-Right, Ali?
-Dad.
I don't think Charlie could live
without American football.
Yeah. Well,
honestly, I feel like football
is probably the least
of their worries.
I can't imagine why anybody
would question
why someone would wanna get
the hell out of that place.
- Whoa.
- No, seriously.
Okay. Um, anyway...
Hey, did you see
the news the other day?
They bombed that
Government building in Iraq.
Yeah, I saw that on CNN.
They-- wait.
The Iraqis bombed a US building?
-No, they bombed an Iranian one.
-Charlie.
I sent you
that article about it.
- What article?
- Uh, in...
It wasn't a bombing, actually.
Oh, yeah. Sorry, bro.
You've got
the local perspective.
He's not a local.
-He lives here.
-No,
Charlie meant
that he's from there.
Right.
Let's have some dessert, right?
Got this pie out.
Kat, he might want
to talk about home.
- Have you asked him?
- Yeah.
I mean, it's not like
these people are Ali's friends.
I actually have friends there.
Many of them are demonstrating
because this militia,
backed by Iran,
killed over 600 innocent people.
So they set fire
to the Iranian consulate
because they are angry
and they are fighting
for democracy
just as you are here.
I don't think
it's the same thing.
You're right.
They have a lot more
to lose there.
But I'm not a local anymore,
like Katie says.
So I don't understand
the daily experiences.
You will have to go there
and ask.
-Pie?
-Yeah.
- Let's have some pie.
- Pass the pie.
Okay. Pass those forks around.
I'll take one.
And do you want ice cream,
Margot?
I just want-- Dad.
What a crazy question, huh?
Do I want ice cream?
Ali, come on.
Please stop.
I can't stay here.
You're gonna leave
because of them?
It's not them.
So what is it?
I just need
to be by myself, alone.
Just call the car already.
You call.
Go back inside.
I'll see you at home.
Okay.
Ali?
Ali?
Hi.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I need a smoke.
Maya...
This is none of our business.
...to save Amira's eye?
Give it to me.
Hi.
Hmm. Hi.
You're back.
You slept on the couch?
No. I was just working.
What time is it?
It's late.
You didn't answer
any of my calls.
Were you with Omar?
This is beautiful.
Okay.
Reminds me of my mother.
I think it's gonna be
beautiful in the show.
Thank you.
Let's get some sleep?
Yeah.
Charlie mentioned a phone call.
Yes.
Salam called from Baghdad.
Everything okay?
Yes.
Everything okay.
Let's go to sleep?
Yeah.
Yeah, let's go to sleep.
Death orders a drink
Something pink with cherries
And a sugar rim, he says
And make sure it's sweet
- You want some?
- Yeah.
There's nothing over there.
Today,
anti-government protesters
in Iraq, stormed the
Iranian Consulate in Najaf.
The attack underscores
growing frustration over
what many describe
as unchecked Iranaian influece.
But resentment isn't limited
to Tehran.
Protesters accuse both Iran
and the United States
of turning Iraq
into a proxy battlefield.
Chants
of "Both be damned,"
echo through the square.
Maya.
Omar.
Kat? Kat.
Kat, come here.
-Quick.
-Yeah.
-Um, what's up?
-Angel has been standing
over there for forever.
I don't know.
I mean, they whisper to each
other every once in a while.
Have you checked on 'em?
Uh, no.
-Sorry.
-It's okay.
I've been trying to make this
all work without Zig's piece.
I actually--
we should switch these.
-Yeah.
-Sculpture is on the outside?
-I don't know.
-Don't-- yeah, yeah, yeah.
-Don't question it. Let's do it.
-Yeah.
-Totally.
-Um... here.
How was dinner last night?
It was good.
We had a good time.
Because I know
that we're busy and we have
all this stuff going on,
but you can talk--
Right. So this is 40.
Kat.
Kat, you can talk to me.
I just wanna know
what's going on.
Hmm. It's fine.
I just need to--
- Hi.
- Hey.
Looking really good.
Thanks.
That's nice.
-What are you doing here?
-Did you sell anything yet?
- Not yet.
- Well,
the show's not open, so...
But it's gonna go really well.
We have a good feeling about it,
and we're doing a pre-opening.
Great.
Well, you'll send me a copy
of the check deposit slip
when you do for filing.
-You know I will.
-Good. I know you will.
Hey, Dad,
why don't we come and--
um, you can't just show up
like this.
You have to call me.
Katie, what is-- what is this?
That-- that's a self-portrait
by the artist
who's right behind us.
So yeah.
Um, look, Dad.
You know I'm busy today, Dad.
-Well, I have some news.
-I mean, we're working, so...
I thought you might wanna hear.
Yeah. What is it?
I solved your problem.
What problem?
Sweetie,
how many problems do you have?
With the contract.
- Yeah.
- What?
I thought you might
wanna hear that.
I got the execution contract
to them,
but they'd already signed
with Pace.
But that's not a solution, Dad.
That's actually really bad news.
Katie, listen, no.
That isn't a solution
to my problem.
They agreed to give you
two of his pieces in its place.
Any two you want.
You just have to get over
to his studio this morning.
Can you do that?
-Really?
-Really.
Yeah.
Hi, I need a cashier's check.
Two.
Great.
Thank you.
Sorry, ma'am.
I just need your ID
and account number, okay?
Hello, everyone.
The New York City
Police Department
would like to remind you,
if you see something
suspicious in the station
or on the train,
tell a police officer
or an MTA employee.
Thanks for riding with us.
Katie?
Katie, you home?
Katie?
Yeah.
No, I know. I agree, but--
so Lena was totally excited
by the Two Lovers piece.
- Was she?
- Also,
so let's get
exclusive consignment rights
on that one too
if we can before the Gagosian
snatches it up or something.
Who else do I need to call?
No. Dad, it's another gallery.
- It's just-- it's a joke.
- Oh.
I'm just joking.
'Cause you know I would do it.
You know what?
I think George Silver
would really like this show.
- He-- no, no, no. He--
- Is that the man you...
You don't know him. He's a--
he's a client from my last job.
But I think he'd really vibe
with this stuff, so...
- Smart. Good job.
- Lena and I will
put it on our to-do list,
to give him a ring.
Was he at the last party?
No. He couldn't make it
to Dawod's opening,
so I don't think
that you've met him,
but, um, you'll like him
when you do.
I think he's a good guy.
I hope you
talk about me that way.
Yeah. Just like you.
Well, I mean,
you're the reason
all of this is happening. So...
...thank you.
The least I could do
for my best girl.
But really, Dad,
I'm so grateful.
- It's such a game changer.
- Look,
uh, you know, Mario and I
were talking about Ali.
About what?
That he has that second--
His interview. Yeah.
Well, I mean, he was supposed
to be talking
to Susan today, so...
- Okay.
- I'm not sure
if that actually happened or...
Okay.
Does he need to prepare?
'Cause it sounds
like everything's
working out with her then.
That's good.
You know,
if you need a new lawyer,
-I could always call someone.
-Mm-hmm.
Happy to.
I'll let you know how it goes...
- Okay.
- ...tomorrow.
Give your old man a ring.
I wanna hear everything.
Sure. Yeah. Sure.
We'll call you after.
Sounds good, Kitty Cat.
Okay. All right.
Well, so, I'll talk to you
tomorrow then.
Love you.
All right.
I love you too.
- I love you. Bye.
- Bye.
Hi.
You okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm really okay.
We have-- we closed on two
new pieces for the exhibition.
- Great.
- It was great.
Um, my dad helped.
It was sweet.
And he, um, he was just asking
about your interview.
I actually think
he's trying to make up
for being such an ass
last night.
He wants to be involved
in my life now?
I thought that it was nice.
I mean, he's trying.
Yes.
Because it's...
it's a pretty big day tomorrow.
You're-- you feel prepared?
Yes.
You, like, you called Susan?
You talked through
the questions?
You have all
your papers in order?
Katie, please.
I have enough
questions tomorrow.
I want to go get
something to eat.
Would you like some?
You're hungry?
Uh, no. I'm good.
I'm just gonna take a shower.
Hi, Susan.
That was fast.
Is that-- did it go well?
He has asked to reschedule.
He what?
He wouldn't focus.
He wouldn't speak.
Did you ask
if he needed a break?
He asked to reschedule.
Okay. Um, yeah, I understand.
Okay. I just don't know
why he would--
he's not--
there's no guarantee, right?
That he can get
another appointment or--
okay. Um...
I don't...
I have to handle the...
Take me home.
Okay. I'm gonna get our stuff.
Come on.
What is this?
-I asked you a question.
-Katie...
please.
What are you doing with this?
Excuse me.
What is this for?
I can't tell you right now.
I'm sorry.
No.
That is not good enough.
This is all I have.
No, no. What is the money for?
Hello?
Ali, I'm talking to you.
You're leaving.
Just say it.
I deserve that basic dignity
at the very least from you.
Katie, this has nothing
to do with you.
Of course, it does.
You're hiding money
in our closet.
You are running out
of interviews
with the United States
fucking government.
It's our life, Ali.
This is our life
that you're messing with.
You know what?
I don't have to tell you
everything about my life.
Of course, you don't.
But I thought
that you wanted to.
I mean, I thought that that's
what we were doing here,
but...
You will thank me one day.
- Really?
- Yes, you will.
Lucky me.
You don't even have the courage
to look me in the eyes
and tell me the truth.
The truth, Ali.
This is it?
That's how
you're walking out of here?
Nice.
It's really nice.
All right.
Breathe in, sweetheart.
You're gonna get a baby
when it's all over.
Yeah.
We're gonna have a baby.
Oh, my God.
- Hi. Hey, Katie.
- Hey, Katie.
Margot, it's happening.
We're almost
to the delivery room.
Yeah, the delivery room.
Yeah.
They might need a C-section.
What? What? We need a C-section?
The baby was breach
at the last appointment.
They're just
making sure she's okay.
-Okay. How many...
-She's doing a great job.
-Do you feel all right?
-Don't ever do this.
Okay. I will not.
You look great.
You're gonna be great.
You're gonna do so great.
I love you.
Please take care of her.
Okay. Bye.
Wow. Ooh.
Big day.
Big day.
Yeah. It's not at all unusual.
That's-- it's-- they say
it's gonna be okay.
It's gonna be fine.
You all right?
-Yeah. Are you?
-Yeah. It's gonna be okay.
-Yeah.
-Let me just check in here.
- Okay.
- Hi. Hi.
That's, uh, that was my daughter
and her husband,
they just went through.
So, we need to wait out here.
Where is a good place
to hang out?
Okay. Can we just wait in here?
We're right by the door? Great.
Thank you.
They said we should
wait in here.
Okay. Great.
God, three weeks early.
They had their bags
packed already.
Yeah, of course they did.
Do we need to go and get them?
No, no. We put their bags
in the recovery room.
Okay.
-You ready to be a grandpa?
-Ha.
I am.
All of the love
and none of the responsibility.
And you? You came alone?
Yeah.
Yeah, I did.
-You wanna talk about it?
-No. This is Margot's day.
It's not about me.
I think we have some time.
I can be a grandpa
and your dad at the same time.
I know.
Did something happen?
We...
we got in a fight.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
It was a big one.
He walked out.
Huh?
Seems to be doing
a lot of that lately.
Yeah.
The last time I was in here
was to say goodbye to Mom.
Hospital goodbyes are the worst.
Hmm.
I think I'll get
a cup of coffee.
-You think you want something?
-Sure, Kitty Cat.
-Okay.
-Katie.
Maybe it's for the best.
You don't wanna have
to keep worrying
if he's gonna break
the law again.
What?
The procedure
he performed illegally.
The eye surgery.
You know about that?
Okay.
Well, he was just doing
what's right.
Katie...
you cannot possibly
believe that.
-Come on.
-I do.
Sweetheart...
you need to think
about what kind of life
you wanna have.
Mmm.
Ali.
Hello. Welcome.
Hi. Thanks.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Tariq. Tariq.
Hello.
- Hi, Omar.
- Hi.
-Nice to see you again.
-Yeah. Good to see you too.
-I'm--
-Where's, uh, where's Ali?
Um, that, actually--
that's why I'm here.
I was hoping you knew.
-Oh.
-Yeah. He didn't come home...
-last night.
-Oh. Well...
-You know where he is?
-He isn't here.
No, I-I-- I don't.
Well, you've talked to him and--
No, I haven't.
You must have.
It's a free country.
Believe what you want.
Okay. Well, I...
I can't help you.
That's not true.
My advice to you
is leave him be.
I think I'm gonna
stick around actually.
Just wait here
for him to come to you.
Suit yourself.
Katie?
You're Katie, yes?
-Mm-hmm.
-Come.
Come with me.
I will take you myself.
Maya, Maya.
- To Ali?
- Yes.
It's so great. It-- it's nice
to finally meet you.
It's just
around the corner here.
-Thank you.
-Mm-hmm.
It's right here
on the first floor.
Come, Katie, please come in.
Raad.
Please, come in. Please.
- Raad.
- Uh-huh.
Raad.
Hello.
Hi.
Please.
- Hi.
- Hi.
What's your name?
I'm Katie. What's yours?
I'm Amira. I'm a superhero.
She knows everything now.
He's still alive.
Good.
Is your and Omar's
money traceable?
It depends who the authorities
want to track.
I have to go back to work.
Please feel at home.
Both of you.
- Thank you.
- Hmm.
Maya, I'm gonna walk with you.
You're leaving?
I'll be back. Um...
call Khalil.
We have already.
Just, um, tell him you need
a couple of hours
and you'll send the money, okay?
-Where are you going?
-To the bank.
- No.
- Yeah.
- Katie.
- Yes.
Do you understand what you're
asking me to let you into?
But I'm in. I'm already in.
We're in this together.
You said yourself,
the more we send,
the better our chances.
Are you really going to do this?
Yes. I am.
Because we don't know
who these people are
or, uh, what kind
of organization
will end up with this money.
We may be sending money
to terrorists
like Daesh or someone like them.
There's no way to know.
I mean, there's no
get-out-of-jail-free card
because you're American.
I...
With all due respect,
Omar makes a very good point.
Katie, think about it.
I've thought about it.
No.
There's no other choice.
What other choice do we have?
-Hey.
-Hi.
-Hey.
-Welcome back, auntie.
-Yeah, I know. It's been crazy.
-Oh, God.
You have
a little baby nephew now.
-I know.
-What?
Extremely cute.
I missed you.
A lot of action around here.
Yes. George. Um, sorry, yeah,
I got your text about George.
- Yeah. I'm so excited.
- Amazing.
He was-- I mean,
everything you said.
He loved all the pieces and...
Yeah, he's so good.
He's such a good one.
But you are amazing.
I mean,
you brought it home. So...
It's really good. And he, um...
he dropped off the check,
which is great. It--
Yes, he did. Good.
Um, is that it right there?
-Yes. Um, I was gonna take it...
-Nice.
...but I think I'll just take it
tomorrow because I gotta run.
Okay.
Well, why don't I take it then?
-Yeah. Do you have time?
-Yeah.
Of-- yeah, totally.
Um, I have that studio visit
with, um,
Natalia de la Vega's assistant
at her, um, studio.
I think that could be, like,
a really good next get for us.
-And--
-Yes. Yeah. Oh, my gosh.
She would be amazing. So...
-Yeah. Great.
-Anyway.
-Thank you for taking that.
-Well, no, no, no, of course.
Um, uh, Lena.
-Yeah?
-Thank you.
Yesterday and...
Yeah. I got you.
-You know that.
-Yeah.
And thank you
for bringing him in.
-Of course.
-This is big for us.
-It is. I know.
-I feel it.
- Okay. Bye.
- I'll see you. Yeah.
Hi. Um, I just need
to cash this check.
Yes.
-Are hundreds okay?
-Yeah. Hundreds are great.
It went through.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Khalil sent the money.
Yeah. God.
Thank you.
-He's my friend too.
-I know. I know.
Why didn't you say anything?
I was wrong.
Okay.
Yallah, guys.
Dinner is ready.
Shall we?
Thank you for cooking.
- Sure. I'm so...
- It was...
-Do you like it?
-I loved it. I really did.
It's the spices that make
all the difference, right?
-Yes. It's different from...
-Yes.
...what you get at Costco.
There's a Syrian shop,
uh, down the street.
Really good.
Like, they import from Syria.
-Nearby here?
-Yes, yes.
-Cool.
-So many different, uh, cookies
and, you know, dates
and all these special spices.
-Yeah. Do you like it here?
-Yes.
Are you happy?
I do. I do.
We are-- we are making it.
But, you know, I...
I miss my Syria, you know.
Um, the streets, uh, the people,
the family, the smells, the--
but I guess it's more important
that Amira has a better life
and is safe.
That's the most important thing.
Yeah.
What about you?
Do you like it here?
Um...
uh, nobody's ever asked me
that question before.
Do I like it here?
Uh, yeah, I guess.
I do. It's my home.
I live here
and my family is here.
I mean, I'm comfortable here.
-Good.
-But I don't know. I'm not sure.
- I--
- Amira is finally asleep.
And she's hiding
the cookies. Cookies.
- Cookies. Desserts. Good.
- How about that?
This is your operator speaking.
- Hi.
- Hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, I can see why
you were ignoring me.
No. I wasn't ignoring you.
I'm sorry.
I didn't answer your calls.
Hi, Ali.
Hi.
-We missed you today.
-Yeah, yeah, I missed you too.
-Did you?
-Yeah, I did. Yeah.
You wanna come inside for...
No, no,
I'm not gonna keep you guys.
- Um...
- Okay.
Uh, I just wanna talk
to you for a minute.
Okay. Yeah. Of course.
You wanna-- you wanna--
-is it quick?
-I'm just thinking, did you--
did you deposit
that check today?
-Um, sorry, what check?
-The check from the art sale?
Lena asked if you'd sent me
the deposit slip
and we looked,
and you'd authorized the check
but it wasn't deposited.
Right.
Um, yeah, I cashed it.
Oh.
-Mm-hmm.
-So you have the cash?
No, um...
No? Where is it?
It's, um...
- Katherine, what's going on?
- She gave it to me.
She did?
I, uh...
needed money
and she gave it to me.
- You needed money?
- Yes.
So you asked
my daughter for money
after everything
she's doing for you?
Dad, he didn't--
he didn't ask me for it.
I offered it to him, okay?
I offered it.
But it's a whole long story.
It was to pay a ransom,
- in Iraq.
- Ali...
A-- a what?
A ransom.
A ransom?
Dad.
Dad, our friend
was kidnapped in Baghdad.
- What friend?
- A friend-- a friend of ours.
What is this?
Let me get this straight.
You sent your money
to kidnappers in Iraq.
I know how that sounds.
- No, you don't.
- Yes, I do.
Ali,
how dare you let her do this.
He didn't let me do anything.
I made my own choice.
He's my friend too, Dad.
- It wasn't only Katie.
- Oh, really?
I pulled out
everything I have, too.
It just wasn't enough.
- Really? How much was it?
- $60,000.
- I know.
- Katie.
We really didn't have
another choice, Dad.
- It was life or death for him.
- Katie, stop.
I know. Dad, please.
Stop-- I know that you're mad.
-I know you're up...
-All you have done
is put a huge target
on your back.
Banks need to notify the IRS
for any withdrawal over $10,000.
It's a federal goddamn law.
And with asylum seekers,
it's the FBI.
You are not as smart
as I thought you were.
I am sorry I let this thing
go as long as it has.
Wait, what? Dad?
Dad? Dad, is that--
Katie, this guy you're with,
who you think you love,
he is not a good guy.
Yes, he is. Dad.
Dad. Dad.
- Katie. Oh, my God.
- Oh, hello.
Congratulations, Katie.
Thanks so much.
I really appreciate it.
-That's so sweet of you.
-Woman of the hour.
Thanks. Oh, thank you. Oh.
- Congratulations.
- Hi, yeah. Thanks.
And good to see you.
Hi. Thanks, so much.
- Thank you. I appreciate it.
- Congratulations.
Thank you. Thanks.
Thanks, you guys.
- Congratulations.
- Oh, thank you. Yeah. Oh.
Kat. Kat.
He's gonna be okay. I promise.
I hope so.
-Bye.
-Bye.
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