The Women's Balcony (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 6 - Vulnerable Point - full transcript
So where were we?
Ora's campaign was causing friction
between the political
and professional ranks.
"Imagine Jerusalem
with no ultra-Orthodox."
I can't say something so disgusting.
You can't afford to be nice, Ora,
I told you that from day one.
And thanks to the chemo,
I'm discovering a new world of flavors.
You haven't eaten, Tikva.
-I can't,
everything tastes like stainless steel.
Naftali was appointed our rabbi
and Yaffa wasn't that prepared.
This rabbi business is yours, not mine.
I'm not a rebbetzin.
I didn't marry a rabbi.
Felisian is determined
to buy all our properties.
I'll give a good price,
the rest is on you.
And Hanuka knows
that Margalit needs the money.
This is a one time opportunity
and we have to take it.
He's prepared to buy...
How much?
Only if Eti sells too.
I'm not selling!
If Zion were alive,
he would sell.
But what Hanuka knows to do best...
is sow discord.
Ah?
Like new, huh?
Look.
Eti,
I'm sorry about the mess,
I didn't sleep at night
because of it.
I just wanted to help.
I don't care, Hanuka.
Since you got here,
we have nothing but trouble.
So please, leave us alone.
And hear this,
I don't care what you have,
I'm not selling.
Alright, buddie?
I hear you.
Margalit didn't open the shop that morning.
She didn't feel like
confronting Eti
or listening to Hanuka,
so she hid at home.
So she might as well
cook a dish or two.
Or seventeen.
Hey, Hanuka.
I'm coming down.
You said you would.
But Eti doesn't want to sell.
I'm sorry, Hanuka,
I'd sign the papers,
but Eti doesn't want to.
Okay, don't be mad at her,
I don't want this
to come between you,
let's go ahead on our own.
-Go ahead where?
You said he'll only buy the two shops.
So he said.
You know what they say,
a bird in one hand
is worth two on the head.
But you said that one shop
is of no use to him.
That's how you negotiate,
you try your luck.
Do you want to sell or not?
For the same price?
-Yes.
Shall we write
a memorandum of agreement?
I'll think about it.
No, the offer is only good for today.
Things change.
Who is this buyer anyways?
I want to see him
with my own eyes.
You'll see his money
with your own eyes.
Tell him to meet me,
then I'll decide.
-But, sweetheart,
the man is very busy.
So am I.
I have many pots on the stove, Hanuka.
Tell him that if he won't meet me,
I'm not signing anything.
Bye.
Mar--
-Bye.
Margalit wants to meet you,
otherwise she won't sign.
I can find someone else
and tell her it's you.
-Don't.
I'll meet her.
-Are you sure it's a good idea?
You think it's a bad idea?
No, whatever you decide.
-Tell me,
I'd like to hear your opinion.
-Look--
Because up until now
your ideas were killer.
You're a genius, huh?
Tell her I'll meet her tomorrow.
I'll gladly meet her
whenever she wants.
It's time.
-As you wish.
Meanwhile I can work on Eti.
Don't.
Leave Eti to me for now.
Oh wow,
the potatoes are delicious.
What's in it, cloves?
-Uh huh...
And some aniseed.
-Mmm...
It opened up the flavor.
Taste the okra too.
Damn, Margalit.
It's a delicacy.
-Right?
Zion loved okra.
If he was here,
he'd finish the pot.
About Zion, I...
I'm sorry for what I said yesterday.
I was so out of line.
I say stupid things when I'm stressed.
-Very stupid.
Zion would sell?
You know what Zion went through?
Hanuka wouldn't dare mess with him.
Hanuka talked to me today,
he said he'd make a deal
for our shop only.
Really?
How is that?
Yesterday it was all or nothing.
"Negotiations."
-Ah...
"Negotiations." The scoundrel.
And he said he's doing it for us.
Well, do you want to sell?
-I need the money, Eti.
I need it.
Margalit, let's give it another chance.
Sweetheart, the sidewalk's been repaired.
Can't we beat him?
He wants war? He'll get war.
He'll leave
with his tail between his legs.
But I need you.
But he's not the problem.
The shop, it's a bottomless pit.
Then we'll find something
that does sell.
It's a shop
in a central location,
we'll find something that works.
You just don't get it.
I don't want the hassle anymore.
Today I cooked,
I was finally at peace.
What do I need it for?
I want peace and quiet.
I could cook all day long.
That's what I want.
Then let's turn it into a restaurant.
-A restaurant? -Yes.
How exactly?
-I'll tell you how.
Let's connect our shops.
You see this wall?
It can be torn down.
We can put a kitchen here.
When we open it up
we can have some 12, 13...
some 15 tables.
It will be so spacious.
We can have a glass cabinet
for all your delicious pastries.
The bathroom will be here,
people can wash their hands,
we have it all.
You're serious, Eti.
-Yes.
But how do we get the money?
Wow.
Look, statistics show
that 90% of the restaurants shut down
in the first year.
It's a tough business to survive,
it has to be a very unique restaurant.
Did you taste the Horesh, Aaron?
I will.
Wow. Man oh man.
-Yeah?
But a restaurant is not only food...
For the bank to give you
this kind of credit
you must demonstrate
that you can make a profit, submit guarantees,
how you manage the books,
how you ensure a cash flow.
It's not easy. -We have you for that.
We'll consult with you
on everything, Aaron. -Sure!
You won't let us fall.
-Sure.
We'll do you as you say,
right, Eti? -Sure.
I wouldn't get into this
if we didn't have Aaron. -Sure.
Aaron, you'll eat lunch at our place every day?
So you'll help us with the books.
You won't let us fall,
right, Margalit?
Sure.
Alright...
I have to check
what the bank can do.
But first you need a business license.
Getting those permits isn't easy.
Amazing. -Yes?
Did you make the olives?
-Of course. -Amazing.
Listen up,
garbage removal, plumbing, gas,
fire extinguishing system, done,
I'll go to Rivka upstairs.
Health Bureau...
No big deal either.
Approval of construction plans,
it's that pain in the ass...
I'll handle him.
Now, a kosher certificate.
You have to have it.
Huh?
But Naftali can help.
-Right.
But not yet.
When we get to that, God willing.
No worries.
Bless you.
The spicy sauce killed me.
Look at those friends of mine.
A new idea was born yesterday,
today it's out with the old.
Wait, you said you wanted to meet him.
That was yesterday, this is today.
-No, Margalit...
the man made time especially for you.
I can't believe you're doing this.
What changed?
The first floor neighbor is leaving?
One of your deals?
Of course,
he chased after me to sell for him.
He chased after you?
He can barely walk.
Don't laugh, everyone's selling.
Then you're making a good living.
-Right.
What do you need our lame shops for?
I want to know
why you changed your mind.
What happened?
I got a better offer.
-Really?
Tell me what,
maybe he'll match it,
maybe he'll up his offer.
Even if he triples it,
I'm not selling.
You're making a big mistake,
a huge mistake,
you're doing yourself in.
I thought you're a savvy woman,
that you're not like...
Where's the...
Hey, I'm talking to you,
you'll regret this.
Make yourself a coffee and calm down.
Huh?
What day?
Okay, I'll check.
I...
-I have to talk to you.
I'll check.
Talk to you. Bye.
Well?
I have to bring money in.
She's busting her ass
while I'm bored.
I wanted to ask if
maybe there's a job for me here.
Like what?
I dunno.
I can do lots of things.
I'm open.
But it has to be interesting.
I want to see people, talk, laugh.
Not too many hours.
-Yes.
But a job with responsibility.
I'm good with responsibility.
Is anything like that available?
Do you have a weapon?
I don't like this.
Yaffa, you're exaggerating.
It's not only that.
He never comes home before 9 p.m.
All he talks about is rabbi stuff,
I can't take it anymore.
But that's just how it is.
At first.
It keeps him busy,
he'll get used to it.
And then,
he'll only talk about you.
Don't worry.
-That's not what I meant, Auntie.
Okay, let's have a great day, shall we?
Have a good day.
-Good luck with the interview.
In our community,
we have all the tradesmen one needs.
That's us,
we give one another work.
We're a true community.
Meir, when you're done,
take anything you need.
Thank you, Margalit.
-My pleasure.
Do you think it will work, Meir?
-Of course.
It'll come out real nice.
Awesome.
Look, I feel bad,
I don't take money
before the work is done,
especially not from you,
but these are hard times.
I haven't had work in a long time,
Rachel's on bed rest, she's not working.
We'll pay you the entire sum up front.
Just so I can pay suppliers.
Meir, it's fine, we trust you.
Thank you,
now I can breathe easy.
Your restaurant will be beautiful.
I'll put my heart into it.
You better.
Here he is, sniffing around.
Hanuka.
-Who is he?
The local realtor.
Meir, do me a favor,
if he asks you any questions,
you don't answer,
that man is trouble.
-Don't worry, I won't say a word.
Weapon? -No.
A tangerine?
-Yes.
Take it.
It exploded in your bag.
The hazards of the trade.
Tell me who it is.
-Margalit.
Hey, Margalit, how are you?
We're eating tangerines.
Okay, he'll get back to you.
What's with you?
-Why did you answer?
She doesn't know you work here?
Not yet.
I don't know how she'll take it.
Nissan, this is a public place,
she'll find out.
We'll cross the bridge when we get to it.
Or not.
But you live there,
can't you figure out what they're doing?
They're keeping it from me,
it's all hush-hush,
I don't know why.
Who's the contractor?
Can I talk to him?
I couldn't get a word
out of him either.
He's one of theirs.
He has "Meir Renovations" on his shirt.
Meir Nagar?
-Meir Nagar, you know him?
He was in my class, the loser.
A couple that doesn't conceive
for ten years can divorce.
They went to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai,
he said,
"You want to divorce, fine,
"but make it a happy divorce,
make it a party."
So they made a feast.
The husband drank and drank
and said to his wife,
"You're returning to your parents,
"take anything you want,
even the most precious item, it's yours."
He drank and drank
and fell asleep.
He got up in the middle of the night,
his wife was sitting on the bed,
he asked, "Where am I?"
"You're in my parent's home."
"What am I doing here?"
So she said,
"You said I should take
the most precious item.
"You're the most precious to me."
Wow, that's so touching.
My man, how's it going?
Fine, how are you, Kobi?
-Jackie.
It's been ages.
-First, my condolences,
I'm sorry I wasn't at the memorial.
I only heard about it later, I feel bad.
It's all good, bro.
It's not that we were close,
you had your friends, I had...
you know, we were kids.
But I always admired you.
Really? -Yeah.
You hardly changed,
still hot as ever.
Yeah, but the belly's big.
-That means you're content.
You make a living?
I manage.
I'm renovating the shops near your house.
Yeah?
-It's gonna be a restaurant,
it'll be beautiful.
Listen, I'm getting into business here,
I need a skilled worker I can trust.
I have two big projects.
Do you do skeleton frames too
or just the interior?
I can do skeleton frames.
-Great, so what do you say?
You wanna work with me?
It's a dream offer,
it's like winning the lottery.
Thank you for thinking of me, Kobi... Jackie.
Jackie. Sure thing.
I'm glad you're on board.
I told you, I always liked you.
When can you start?
I'll be done
with the restaurant in a few days--
No, I don't have a few days.
Listen, there's this guy who works with me,
he'll talk to you
and go over the fine details.
His name is Hanuka.
Hanuka? -Hanuka.
Hello, I'd like...
I just started working there.
I can't tomorrow, it's the 15th.
A day of fast?
Taxes have to be paid,
it's the busiest day in the office.
I'll be too tired
for the challah ritual.
I didn't know,
we said, "next week."
But I'll be home very late.
-When?
I don't know, nine, ten.
I see. Too bad you didn't tell me.
Great, Yaffa.
A rabbi who doesn't keep his promise.
Thank you.
I...
It's not for me, I'm sorry.
This new life of ours is not for me.
Yaffa, it's my new life, not yours.
You keep saying that,
but you know it's not true.
You need a partner,
someone who wants this as much as you.
Your wife can't be your weakness.
Yaffa, you're my strength,
not my weakness.
Naftali, it won't work.
We'll live side by side,
but we'll have nothing in common.
You've only been a rabbi for a few weeks,
look how distant we've become.
We'll withdraw into our own worlds
until we'll be two lonely people
just living together.
It's not what we wanted, Naftali.
This is a no.
What's with this sentence?
I don't understand.
This is a no.
Neta, didn't Tikva see this?
No way. -Fine,
then just stand there and say nothing.
Yarin, no way.
I have so much to say.
But it doesn't have to be this crude.
I'm telling you,
this is an angry crowd.
Ora, you have to rile them up.
You start with that la la land of yours
and no one will stay till the end,
just like the parlor meeting yesterday.
No, yesterday you made a mistake
with the refreshments.
I told you to bring them out at the end,
then people stay.
You didn't listen to me.
-Ora. -What?
You have to get the people to listen,
what don't you get?
No one will vote for you
because of your jam cookies.
Where's Tikva?
Where am I...?
Those two exhaust me.
She tells me to write
"reconciliation," "co-existence,"
and him...
he's just a warmonger.
I've had enough of being in the middle.
Didn't she go over this?
Did you eat the cookies yesterday?
What are you doing here?
Waiting.
I'll miss my bus.
I'm waiting for you.
I need you, Yaffa.
I'm all alone here.
I came home
and I have no one.
I'm glad you moved on
and you're happy.
I did have this hope
that we'd pick up where we left off.
But when I saw how happy you are,
I let it go.
Your happiness is what matters to me.
I just want us to talk.
I don't have anyone to talk to,
you're the only one who understands me.
Then why all the games?
You know me...
It's what I know.
You haven't grown up, huh?
Okay, walk me to the bus stop.
-No, let me take you.
In that?
No good?
Nothing.
We're screwed, he bailed on us.
-No way.
I've known Meir since he was a kid.
He wouldn't bail.
-Then where is he?
He hasn't answered his phone in two days.
We shouldn't have given him all the money.
But it's Meir.
-Margalit,
no money and no Meir.
People in his situation have no conscience.
Could our neighbor be involved?
Hanuka?
What's he got to do with Meir?
It's a sting.
Margalit, we've been had.
I can't figure out
how that little snake tempted Meir?
It's not him.
He's just a little snake!
There's someone behind him, I guarantee!
What's the name of the person
who wanted to buy the shop?
I don't know.
He said he's a businessman.
I should have met with him.
-Hold on,
and Hanuka, he's leasing his place, right?
He's not the one
that bought Eliyahu's shop.
I don't think so.
This is what we'll do.
You go to city hall,
ask Rahamim who bought Eliyahu's shop.
I'll go to Meir's sister,
maybe she knows something.
Margalit, get up,
no time for mourning!
Which department
does Rahamim work in?
I never knew what he does.
I'll ask.
Everyone will know who he is.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, do you know where...
Excuse me?
Do you know...
Thank you, Kobi,
I'm finally on time.
My pleasure. Have a great day.
Enjoy your...
invoices, receipts, tax reports.
My best friends.
And you enjoy your...
what is it you do all day? Relax?
Relax?
You think?
-What then?
I have this project.
I saw an opportunity and I seized it.
So you're coming back for good?
-No.
It's a small project.
Two-three buildings.
I had to pass the time
otherwise I'd go crazy.
Come to think of it,
maybe you can help me out.
What?
-I got a form from customs
and for the life of me
I can't figure it out.
Could you help me out?
Hold on.
Answer him.
I'll call him from the office.
Is everything alright, Yaffa?
-Yes.
You know,
if you need someone to talk to, I'm here.
You always said I'm a good listener.
Thanks for the ride.
Any weapon?
Good thing you can laugh
after that sting.
This day's got me going bananas.
You work here and I didn't figure it out?
You're getting weak,
you're not what you used to be.
You don't have to wait around,
I'll ask Rahamim when he gets here.
Go home, rest.
Any weapon?
Can you stop chewing?
The sound is annoying.
-Okay.
And stop eating,
you haven't stopped eating
since we got here. Stop it.
We're back!
How did it go?
-Excellent.
Such a good vibe, right?
People asked me questions.
Where's Tikva?
We have to go, she's late.
You're taking her?
-Yes.
No, we're bogged down.
-Fine, when I get back.
No, where's her husband?
He can take her.
This is impossible!
-Hey, he's busy, what's with you?
But you're busy too!
I told her I'd take her today,
so I'm taking her.
Ora, you have to be here,
this is the money time!
The elections are in two weeks
and you're slipping in the polls.
Where have you been?
Dr. Azam called,
he wants to see me before the chemo,
we have to go.
-Let's go.
Don't get all flustered,
they're just polls.
We'll talk when I get back.
I'm in trouble,
this is going to be a major flop.
Two weeks is a long time,
things can change.
With her?
I'm ordering more flyers, we're out.
There's some more next to the door.
No, don't use those.
The ones about the ultra-Orthodox women?
-Yes.
I'll shred them
so they don't go out by mistake.
Hi.
I have some time now
if you want to fill out those forms.
Great.
You're saving me again.
When will I save you?
Cut the chatter and come in.
So this is where you work?
Uh huh.
This is the whole office?
It's what it is.
Did you bring the forms?
Cut to the business, huh?
Sounds good to me.
I'm the same way.
If there's anything I hate
about my work it's the small talk.
Those Americans and all their bull.
I see you're not as tidy
as you used to be.
No...
it's been a crazy day.
I remember your notebooks.
-What?
I'd leaf through them
and it drove me crazy
that the first and last page
looked exactly the same.
You had beautiful handwriting.
Let's see it now.
-No, Kobi...
Clients' privacy...
You're right.
Okay, let's begin.
Yaffa,
I don't understand you.
What are you doing here?
Tikva,
I have the new counts
and they haven't really changed.
That's better than worse, isn't it?
It's disappointing,
but we won't despair.
I suggest changing the treatment.
First, the dosages.
If we don't see a reaction,
we'll increase the frequency.
I don't have a problem with the dosage,
increase it as much as you want.
As for the frequency,
I live three days a week as it is.
If you increase that,
I'll have no time at all
and Aaron will be a wreck.
He has a hard time with hospitals and...
turns out I'm the one accompanying him.
And my friends...
they're all pretty busy...
Tikva, can I say something
on a personal note? -Yes.
You know,
it's okay to lean on people sometimes.
You deserve it, you're sick.
This is the most difficult time in your life.
God willing it will pass.
It's hard for the people
who love you too.
The only thing that makes it easier
for them is helping you.
Listen, I spoke to the nice nurse,
Galina, I think,
she said we can move
to the first room, or the second,
but--
Oh, Ora, Ora,
what would I do without her?
Let's go to the spaceship?
How would I get through this crappy time
without her whacky campaign?
What did he want? -Who?
-The doctor, "who?"
Dr. Azam. Nothing,
he wanted me to fill out a form...
I think he's looking for excuses to see me.
More than she needed me there,
I needed her to need.
Ora's campaign was causing friction
between the political
and professional ranks.
"Imagine Jerusalem
with no ultra-Orthodox."
I can't say something so disgusting.
You can't afford to be nice, Ora,
I told you that from day one.
And thanks to the chemo,
I'm discovering a new world of flavors.
You haven't eaten, Tikva.
-I can't,
everything tastes like stainless steel.
Naftali was appointed our rabbi
and Yaffa wasn't that prepared.
This rabbi business is yours, not mine.
I'm not a rebbetzin.
I didn't marry a rabbi.
Felisian is determined
to buy all our properties.
I'll give a good price,
the rest is on you.
And Hanuka knows
that Margalit needs the money.
This is a one time opportunity
and we have to take it.
He's prepared to buy...
How much?
Only if Eti sells too.
I'm not selling!
If Zion were alive,
he would sell.
But what Hanuka knows to do best...
is sow discord.
Ah?
Like new, huh?
Look.
Eti,
I'm sorry about the mess,
I didn't sleep at night
because of it.
I just wanted to help.
I don't care, Hanuka.
Since you got here,
we have nothing but trouble.
So please, leave us alone.
And hear this,
I don't care what you have,
I'm not selling.
Alright, buddie?
I hear you.
Margalit didn't open the shop that morning.
She didn't feel like
confronting Eti
or listening to Hanuka,
so she hid at home.
So she might as well
cook a dish or two.
Or seventeen.
Hey, Hanuka.
I'm coming down.
You said you would.
But Eti doesn't want to sell.
I'm sorry, Hanuka,
I'd sign the papers,
but Eti doesn't want to.
Okay, don't be mad at her,
I don't want this
to come between you,
let's go ahead on our own.
-Go ahead where?
You said he'll only buy the two shops.
So he said.
You know what they say,
a bird in one hand
is worth two on the head.
But you said that one shop
is of no use to him.
That's how you negotiate,
you try your luck.
Do you want to sell or not?
For the same price?
-Yes.
Shall we write
a memorandum of agreement?
I'll think about it.
No, the offer is only good for today.
Things change.
Who is this buyer anyways?
I want to see him
with my own eyes.
You'll see his money
with your own eyes.
Tell him to meet me,
then I'll decide.
-But, sweetheart,
the man is very busy.
So am I.
I have many pots on the stove, Hanuka.
Tell him that if he won't meet me,
I'm not signing anything.
Bye.
Mar--
-Bye.
Margalit wants to meet you,
otherwise she won't sign.
I can find someone else
and tell her it's you.
-Don't.
I'll meet her.
-Are you sure it's a good idea?
You think it's a bad idea?
No, whatever you decide.
-Tell me,
I'd like to hear your opinion.
-Look--
Because up until now
your ideas were killer.
You're a genius, huh?
Tell her I'll meet her tomorrow.
I'll gladly meet her
whenever she wants.
It's time.
-As you wish.
Meanwhile I can work on Eti.
Don't.
Leave Eti to me for now.
Oh wow,
the potatoes are delicious.
What's in it, cloves?
-Uh huh...
And some aniseed.
-Mmm...
It opened up the flavor.
Taste the okra too.
Damn, Margalit.
It's a delicacy.
-Right?
Zion loved okra.
If he was here,
he'd finish the pot.
About Zion, I...
I'm sorry for what I said yesterday.
I was so out of line.
I say stupid things when I'm stressed.
-Very stupid.
Zion would sell?
You know what Zion went through?
Hanuka wouldn't dare mess with him.
Hanuka talked to me today,
he said he'd make a deal
for our shop only.
Really?
How is that?
Yesterday it was all or nothing.
"Negotiations."
-Ah...
"Negotiations." The scoundrel.
And he said he's doing it for us.
Well, do you want to sell?
-I need the money, Eti.
I need it.
Margalit, let's give it another chance.
Sweetheart, the sidewalk's been repaired.
Can't we beat him?
He wants war? He'll get war.
He'll leave
with his tail between his legs.
But I need you.
But he's not the problem.
The shop, it's a bottomless pit.
Then we'll find something
that does sell.
It's a shop
in a central location,
we'll find something that works.
You just don't get it.
I don't want the hassle anymore.
Today I cooked,
I was finally at peace.
What do I need it for?
I want peace and quiet.
I could cook all day long.
That's what I want.
Then let's turn it into a restaurant.
-A restaurant? -Yes.
How exactly?
-I'll tell you how.
Let's connect our shops.
You see this wall?
It can be torn down.
We can put a kitchen here.
When we open it up
we can have some 12, 13...
some 15 tables.
It will be so spacious.
We can have a glass cabinet
for all your delicious pastries.
The bathroom will be here,
people can wash their hands,
we have it all.
You're serious, Eti.
-Yes.
But how do we get the money?
Wow.
Look, statistics show
that 90% of the restaurants shut down
in the first year.
It's a tough business to survive,
it has to be a very unique restaurant.
Did you taste the Horesh, Aaron?
I will.
Wow. Man oh man.
-Yeah?
But a restaurant is not only food...
For the bank to give you
this kind of credit
you must demonstrate
that you can make a profit, submit guarantees,
how you manage the books,
how you ensure a cash flow.
It's not easy. -We have you for that.
We'll consult with you
on everything, Aaron. -Sure!
You won't let us fall.
-Sure.
We'll do you as you say,
right, Eti? -Sure.
I wouldn't get into this
if we didn't have Aaron. -Sure.
Aaron, you'll eat lunch at our place every day?
So you'll help us with the books.
You won't let us fall,
right, Margalit?
Sure.
Alright...
I have to check
what the bank can do.
But first you need a business license.
Getting those permits isn't easy.
Amazing. -Yes?
Did you make the olives?
-Of course. -Amazing.
Listen up,
garbage removal, plumbing, gas,
fire extinguishing system, done,
I'll go to Rivka upstairs.
Health Bureau...
No big deal either.
Approval of construction plans,
it's that pain in the ass...
I'll handle him.
Now, a kosher certificate.
You have to have it.
Huh?
But Naftali can help.
-Right.
But not yet.
When we get to that, God willing.
No worries.
Bless you.
The spicy sauce killed me.
Look at those friends of mine.
A new idea was born yesterday,
today it's out with the old.
Wait, you said you wanted to meet him.
That was yesterday, this is today.
-No, Margalit...
the man made time especially for you.
I can't believe you're doing this.
What changed?
The first floor neighbor is leaving?
One of your deals?
Of course,
he chased after me to sell for him.
He chased after you?
He can barely walk.
Don't laugh, everyone's selling.
Then you're making a good living.
-Right.
What do you need our lame shops for?
I want to know
why you changed your mind.
What happened?
I got a better offer.
-Really?
Tell me what,
maybe he'll match it,
maybe he'll up his offer.
Even if he triples it,
I'm not selling.
You're making a big mistake,
a huge mistake,
you're doing yourself in.
I thought you're a savvy woman,
that you're not like...
Where's the...
Hey, I'm talking to you,
you'll regret this.
Make yourself a coffee and calm down.
Huh?
What day?
Okay, I'll check.
I...
-I have to talk to you.
I'll check.
Talk to you. Bye.
Well?
I have to bring money in.
She's busting her ass
while I'm bored.
I wanted to ask if
maybe there's a job for me here.
Like what?
I dunno.
I can do lots of things.
I'm open.
But it has to be interesting.
I want to see people, talk, laugh.
Not too many hours.
-Yes.
But a job with responsibility.
I'm good with responsibility.
Is anything like that available?
Do you have a weapon?
I don't like this.
Yaffa, you're exaggerating.
It's not only that.
He never comes home before 9 p.m.
All he talks about is rabbi stuff,
I can't take it anymore.
But that's just how it is.
At first.
It keeps him busy,
he'll get used to it.
And then,
he'll only talk about you.
Don't worry.
-That's not what I meant, Auntie.
Okay, let's have a great day, shall we?
Have a good day.
-Good luck with the interview.
In our community,
we have all the tradesmen one needs.
That's us,
we give one another work.
We're a true community.
Meir, when you're done,
take anything you need.
Thank you, Margalit.
-My pleasure.
Do you think it will work, Meir?
-Of course.
It'll come out real nice.
Awesome.
Look, I feel bad,
I don't take money
before the work is done,
especially not from you,
but these are hard times.
I haven't had work in a long time,
Rachel's on bed rest, she's not working.
We'll pay you the entire sum up front.
Just so I can pay suppliers.
Meir, it's fine, we trust you.
Thank you,
now I can breathe easy.
Your restaurant will be beautiful.
I'll put my heart into it.
You better.
Here he is, sniffing around.
Hanuka.
-Who is he?
The local realtor.
Meir, do me a favor,
if he asks you any questions,
you don't answer,
that man is trouble.
-Don't worry, I won't say a word.
Weapon? -No.
A tangerine?
-Yes.
Take it.
It exploded in your bag.
The hazards of the trade.
Tell me who it is.
-Margalit.
Hey, Margalit, how are you?
We're eating tangerines.
Okay, he'll get back to you.
What's with you?
-Why did you answer?
She doesn't know you work here?
Not yet.
I don't know how she'll take it.
Nissan, this is a public place,
she'll find out.
We'll cross the bridge when we get to it.
Or not.
But you live there,
can't you figure out what they're doing?
They're keeping it from me,
it's all hush-hush,
I don't know why.
Who's the contractor?
Can I talk to him?
I couldn't get a word
out of him either.
He's one of theirs.
He has "Meir Renovations" on his shirt.
Meir Nagar?
-Meir Nagar, you know him?
He was in my class, the loser.
A couple that doesn't conceive
for ten years can divorce.
They went to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai,
he said,
"You want to divorce, fine,
"but make it a happy divorce,
make it a party."
So they made a feast.
The husband drank and drank
and said to his wife,
"You're returning to your parents,
"take anything you want,
even the most precious item, it's yours."
He drank and drank
and fell asleep.
He got up in the middle of the night,
his wife was sitting on the bed,
he asked, "Where am I?"
"You're in my parent's home."
"What am I doing here?"
So she said,
"You said I should take
the most precious item.
"You're the most precious to me."
Wow, that's so touching.
My man, how's it going?
Fine, how are you, Kobi?
-Jackie.
It's been ages.
-First, my condolences,
I'm sorry I wasn't at the memorial.
I only heard about it later, I feel bad.
It's all good, bro.
It's not that we were close,
you had your friends, I had...
you know, we were kids.
But I always admired you.
Really? -Yeah.
You hardly changed,
still hot as ever.
Yeah, but the belly's big.
-That means you're content.
You make a living?
I manage.
I'm renovating the shops near your house.
Yeah?
-It's gonna be a restaurant,
it'll be beautiful.
Listen, I'm getting into business here,
I need a skilled worker I can trust.
I have two big projects.
Do you do skeleton frames too
or just the interior?
I can do skeleton frames.
-Great, so what do you say?
You wanna work with me?
It's a dream offer,
it's like winning the lottery.
Thank you for thinking of me, Kobi... Jackie.
Jackie. Sure thing.
I'm glad you're on board.
I told you, I always liked you.
When can you start?
I'll be done
with the restaurant in a few days--
No, I don't have a few days.
Listen, there's this guy who works with me,
he'll talk to you
and go over the fine details.
His name is Hanuka.
Hanuka? -Hanuka.
Hello, I'd like...
I just started working there.
I can't tomorrow, it's the 15th.
A day of fast?
Taxes have to be paid,
it's the busiest day in the office.
I'll be too tired
for the challah ritual.
I didn't know,
we said, "next week."
But I'll be home very late.
-When?
I don't know, nine, ten.
I see. Too bad you didn't tell me.
Great, Yaffa.
A rabbi who doesn't keep his promise.
Thank you.
I...
It's not for me, I'm sorry.
This new life of ours is not for me.
Yaffa, it's my new life, not yours.
You keep saying that,
but you know it's not true.
You need a partner,
someone who wants this as much as you.
Your wife can't be your weakness.
Yaffa, you're my strength,
not my weakness.
Naftali, it won't work.
We'll live side by side,
but we'll have nothing in common.
You've only been a rabbi for a few weeks,
look how distant we've become.
We'll withdraw into our own worlds
until we'll be two lonely people
just living together.
It's not what we wanted, Naftali.
This is a no.
What's with this sentence?
I don't understand.
This is a no.
Neta, didn't Tikva see this?
No way. -Fine,
then just stand there and say nothing.
Yarin, no way.
I have so much to say.
But it doesn't have to be this crude.
I'm telling you,
this is an angry crowd.
Ora, you have to rile them up.
You start with that la la land of yours
and no one will stay till the end,
just like the parlor meeting yesterday.
No, yesterday you made a mistake
with the refreshments.
I told you to bring them out at the end,
then people stay.
You didn't listen to me.
-Ora. -What?
You have to get the people to listen,
what don't you get?
No one will vote for you
because of your jam cookies.
Where's Tikva?
Where am I...?
Those two exhaust me.
She tells me to write
"reconciliation," "co-existence,"
and him...
he's just a warmonger.
I've had enough of being in the middle.
Didn't she go over this?
Did you eat the cookies yesterday?
What are you doing here?
Waiting.
I'll miss my bus.
I'm waiting for you.
I need you, Yaffa.
I'm all alone here.
I came home
and I have no one.
I'm glad you moved on
and you're happy.
I did have this hope
that we'd pick up where we left off.
But when I saw how happy you are,
I let it go.
Your happiness is what matters to me.
I just want us to talk.
I don't have anyone to talk to,
you're the only one who understands me.
Then why all the games?
You know me...
It's what I know.
You haven't grown up, huh?
Okay, walk me to the bus stop.
-No, let me take you.
In that?
No good?
Nothing.
We're screwed, he bailed on us.
-No way.
I've known Meir since he was a kid.
He wouldn't bail.
-Then where is he?
He hasn't answered his phone in two days.
We shouldn't have given him all the money.
But it's Meir.
-Margalit,
no money and no Meir.
People in his situation have no conscience.
Could our neighbor be involved?
Hanuka?
What's he got to do with Meir?
It's a sting.
Margalit, we've been had.
I can't figure out
how that little snake tempted Meir?
It's not him.
He's just a little snake!
There's someone behind him, I guarantee!
What's the name of the person
who wanted to buy the shop?
I don't know.
He said he's a businessman.
I should have met with him.
-Hold on,
and Hanuka, he's leasing his place, right?
He's not the one
that bought Eliyahu's shop.
I don't think so.
This is what we'll do.
You go to city hall,
ask Rahamim who bought Eliyahu's shop.
I'll go to Meir's sister,
maybe she knows something.
Margalit, get up,
no time for mourning!
Which department
does Rahamim work in?
I never knew what he does.
I'll ask.
Everyone will know who he is.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, do you know where...
Excuse me?
Do you know...
Thank you, Kobi,
I'm finally on time.
My pleasure. Have a great day.
Enjoy your...
invoices, receipts, tax reports.
My best friends.
And you enjoy your...
what is it you do all day? Relax?
Relax?
You think?
-What then?
I have this project.
I saw an opportunity and I seized it.
So you're coming back for good?
-No.
It's a small project.
Two-three buildings.
I had to pass the time
otherwise I'd go crazy.
Come to think of it,
maybe you can help me out.
What?
-I got a form from customs
and for the life of me
I can't figure it out.
Could you help me out?
Hold on.
Answer him.
I'll call him from the office.
Is everything alright, Yaffa?
-Yes.
You know,
if you need someone to talk to, I'm here.
You always said I'm a good listener.
Thanks for the ride.
Any weapon?
Good thing you can laugh
after that sting.
This day's got me going bananas.
You work here and I didn't figure it out?
You're getting weak,
you're not what you used to be.
You don't have to wait around,
I'll ask Rahamim when he gets here.
Go home, rest.
Any weapon?
Can you stop chewing?
The sound is annoying.
-Okay.
And stop eating,
you haven't stopped eating
since we got here. Stop it.
We're back!
How did it go?
-Excellent.
Such a good vibe, right?
People asked me questions.
Where's Tikva?
We have to go, she's late.
You're taking her?
-Yes.
No, we're bogged down.
-Fine, when I get back.
No, where's her husband?
He can take her.
This is impossible!
-Hey, he's busy, what's with you?
But you're busy too!
I told her I'd take her today,
so I'm taking her.
Ora, you have to be here,
this is the money time!
The elections are in two weeks
and you're slipping in the polls.
Where have you been?
Dr. Azam called,
he wants to see me before the chemo,
we have to go.
-Let's go.
Don't get all flustered,
they're just polls.
We'll talk when I get back.
I'm in trouble,
this is going to be a major flop.
Two weeks is a long time,
things can change.
With her?
I'm ordering more flyers, we're out.
There's some more next to the door.
No, don't use those.
The ones about the ultra-Orthodox women?
-Yes.
I'll shred them
so they don't go out by mistake.
Hi.
I have some time now
if you want to fill out those forms.
Great.
You're saving me again.
When will I save you?
Cut the chatter and come in.
So this is where you work?
Uh huh.
This is the whole office?
It's what it is.
Did you bring the forms?
Cut to the business, huh?
Sounds good to me.
I'm the same way.
If there's anything I hate
about my work it's the small talk.
Those Americans and all their bull.
I see you're not as tidy
as you used to be.
No...
it's been a crazy day.
I remember your notebooks.
-What?
I'd leaf through them
and it drove me crazy
that the first and last page
looked exactly the same.
You had beautiful handwriting.
Let's see it now.
-No, Kobi...
Clients' privacy...
You're right.
Okay, let's begin.
Yaffa,
I don't understand you.
What are you doing here?
Tikva,
I have the new counts
and they haven't really changed.
That's better than worse, isn't it?
It's disappointing,
but we won't despair.
I suggest changing the treatment.
First, the dosages.
If we don't see a reaction,
we'll increase the frequency.
I don't have a problem with the dosage,
increase it as much as you want.
As for the frequency,
I live three days a week as it is.
If you increase that,
I'll have no time at all
and Aaron will be a wreck.
He has a hard time with hospitals and...
turns out I'm the one accompanying him.
And my friends...
they're all pretty busy...
Tikva, can I say something
on a personal note? -Yes.
You know,
it's okay to lean on people sometimes.
You deserve it, you're sick.
This is the most difficult time in your life.
God willing it will pass.
It's hard for the people
who love you too.
The only thing that makes it easier
for them is helping you.
Listen, I spoke to the nice nurse,
Galina, I think,
she said we can move
to the first room, or the second,
but--
Oh, Ora, Ora,
what would I do without her?
Let's go to the spaceship?
How would I get through this crappy time
without her whacky campaign?
What did he want? -Who?
-The doctor, "who?"
Dr. Azam. Nothing,
he wanted me to fill out a form...
I think he's looking for excuses to see me.
More than she needed me there,
I needed her to need.