Caray, Caray!

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#72 part 1

Fuat and Asuman’s adoption plans go over like a lead balloon at dinner. They both leave the table deflated. Ferit gets up too, citing Sadik Bey gave him a lot of work to finish at home. Suna signals for Seyran to follow. Seyran is very nervous. This exchange does not go unnoticed by Ifakat. The sisters leave the table together.

Seyran pauses at the stairs. Suna encourages, go on, don’t stop, he’s waiting. Seyran replies, it’s just a small staircase but it’s like it’s ascending to the skies. I don’t think I can do it, abla. Calm down, my beauty, Suna answers, don’t be nervous. Everything will be okay. Seyran breathes deeply. She hugs her sister and thanks her. [good grief, it’s like she’s going to the gallows.] Seyran heads upstairs.

Pelin mopes. Zerrin tells her to calm down and wash her face. Pelo just wants to be left alone. Zerrin says no way. I can’t believe what I’m seeing, she says, this can’t be my daughter. I can’t stand to see you crying like a loser. Pelo turns on her—he’s asking for explanations! He blames me for you showing up at the company! Why would you do that without asking me?

Zerrin says that doesn’t matter. I’m allowed. I had to show them my daughter isn’t alone. I’m here now. They need to know that. That’s why I did it. Pelo tells her that this won’t work. Ferit’s grandpa would never let him get divorced, let alone marry me. It’s impossible. Anything is possible in life, Zerrin replies, I don’t believe in the word “impossible”. I’ve seen a lot at my age. Families created from the wreckage of others.

Pelo answers, as a witness to Halis Korhan for years, what he says goes. It just doesn't apply to Ferit, it applies to everyone. Zerrin takes her daughter’s hand. Whatever happens, I will take care of it. Don’t you trust me? Haven’t I always come through for you? She pulls Pelo close. If I see you upset and crying like this, I don’t know if I can control myself. I will act impulsively. Don’t make me make that mistake. Pelin wipes a tear. Zerrin suggests they watch a movie, something funny. [lol They didn’t edit this weird ending where they watch the window as if it’s a TV!]

Staff is in the kitchen. Sefika is deep in thought or maybe praying. She becomes frustrated. It’s not working, she says, I don’t know what to do. Sultan asks what’s wrong. Money problems, Sefika replies, a distant relative called me. Her mother is in the hospital and she asked for money, but I don’t have a penny to give her.

Sultan says, we’re in the same situation. My son is growing up and he’s still not talking. I want to take him to a specialist, but I don’t have the money. Dicle muses, if Dad were still here, I’m sure… Sultan jumps in—he couldn’t even help himself. How would he help us? If Latif Bey doesn’t give us raises, nothing will change. Sefika nods in agreement.

Abidin walks in on this and asks what’s going on. Is dinner over? Dicle says, they finished but we didn’t have time to clear the table. Carlos adds, Fuat Bey had something to tell them in private. Sefika starts mumbling to herself. Abi asks her what’s wrong—are you having love troubles? Come on, let me listen. Sefika isn’t in a kidding mood. Abi continues, what did he do to you? Do Carlos and I need to handle it? Carlos says, leave me out of this.

 

golden
#72 part 2

Sultan tells Abi, if you want to talk to Latif Bey, be my guest. Ah, Abi replies, if it’s Latif Bey, that’s beyond me. Sorry, I can’t do anything there either. Don’t apologize, Sefika says, it doesn't matter. I know how intimidating he is. I’ll speak to Halis Aga tomorrow and tell him we’re not making enough. Look, Abidin doesn’t have the means to get married, Sultan can’t send her son to school, Dicle can’t afford pretty clothes and Carlos can’t afford a girlfriend. We are all struggling! I’ll say, help us. [I can’t believe that if Halis knew his staff needed money or little Firat needed a specialist he would deny them.]

Latif enters the kitchen and everyone stands silently. He asks, Sultan hanim, what’s wrong? Who’s upstairs? Gulgun calls on the intercom—Sultan, have the table cleared. And bring coffee to my room. One by one, the staff get back to work. Sefika remains seated. She glares at Latif and then turns away. Latif seems to be at a loss and heads out. Abi mutters under his breath, he’s making us crazy.

Suna prays for Seyran. Allah’im, please let everything be fine for my sister. Let it go well. Help her. Take away all her distress. Grant her heart peace and her mind clarity. Suna settles down in bed and shuts the light. Looks like she might have a sleepless night.

Seyran takes PJs out of the drawer. She stuffs something inside them. I thought it was the special nightie she picked out. But she goes back to the drawer and puts something back and stuffs the nightie into the PJs. [if you can figure it out, let me know.] She paces back and forth and makes sure she’s got the nightie hidden securely.

Ferit is in the bathroom and stares into the mirror. He doesn’t look good. He hears Zerrin voice, “you know when Pelin will be happy? When you get divorced…” He hears Pelin, “I always thought we’d be together the rest of our lives… you live with your wife, and me? I’m suffering”. This replay goes on a bit.

Seyran finally makes her way to the bathroom, Ferit emerges, they bump into each other and can’t get out of each other’s way. She chuckles. He’s annoyed, if you’re going in, just do it already. He walks away. What’s your problem, she asks, why are you mad?

Ferit tells her, it upsets me that you smile and act like nothing happened. Seyro asks, what have I done? That’s the problem, he answers, you’re not doing anything. You’re pretending nothing happened. You smile and act like you didn’t say those things to me. What do you expect me to do? If you can never trust me, why are you still with me? What are you waiting for? Why won’t you answer the question I asked you this morning?

Seyran is silent. Answer me, Ferit says, why are you even still in this house? Were you too busy all day to think about it? Seyran puts her PJs on the couch. She asks, what do you want me to do, Ferit? What do you want? Tell me. At least I’m trying. [really?] I want to believe you and trust you. What have you done?

Is that a joke, Ferit asks, you’re asking me what I’ve done? He laughs. Unbelievable. Admirable. What have I done? Allah, please preserve my sanity! Why don’t you open those beautiful green eyes for once? Maybe you should look beyond yourself. Tell me, who’s done more for you than me? [maybe so, but she can’t get past what he’s done TO her.]

Seyran sighs, Ferit… he interrupts—Ferit what? Who? I’ll rise to the challenge, tell me, who’s done half of what I’ve done. Your mother? Your sister? Your aunt? That camel Yusuf? Ah, wait, I almost forgot… maybe Kazim Baba did? Who Seyran? Seyran punches back. You’re doing it again. What you always do. When you are trapped you immediately bring up my family again. Aren’t you ashamed to constantly throw that in my face? You bring it up like it’s my fault. Have you ever wondered if that bothers me?

 

golden
#72 part 3

Do you hear yourself, Ferit asks, have you ever asked yourself if your words hurt me? Believe me, Seyran answers, I think about it much more than you do. Right, Ferit replies, I’m sure you think about me more than I think about you. I’m trying to resist. I don’t want to be a bad person. I’m trying, can’t you see, Seyran? I’ve tried to be a better person for you a thousand times. At least I’m trying. What have you done? Huh? Tell me. Wait, don’t bother, I’ll answer for you. Not a damn thing.

Seyran replies, if you allowed me, you would have seen what I would do. Ferit asks, and what were you going to do? Make baklava? She grabs her PJs and says, I swear you don’t deserve anything. You know that? Aptalsın sen ya! Aptal! You’re an idiot! She goes to the bathroom and slams the door behind her. Ferit sits at the table to do some work. He shouts out, of course, you’re the smartest one in the yali, I’m the idiot. Seyran looks in the mirror. I’m not sure if she’s angrier at herself or at Ferit.

Oh boy, Orhan goes early morning jogging with Defne. She thinks they should do this more often. It will be good for him. [and her?] She asks him if he’s busy today. Orhan says regardless, he must be at the office if his father is there. Defne says he seems nervous about Halis being there. Orhan admits he doesn’t want his father to find out about some decisions he’s made. He surely wouldn’t have approved.

Defne reasons that Halis gave him the authority to make decisions. So it’s fine, she says, if something comes to light, tell your father you authorized it. Nothing is more important than you, Orhan. Not even your father. Easy for you to say, he replies. Easier to do it, she answers. If you have no control over it right now, then why are you worried?

A knock at Seyfer’s door. Ferit fell asleep at the table, while Seyran slept in bed. Ferit stumbles to the door. It’s Latif, who tells Ferit his grandfather is leaving in 15 minutes. Your brother is already downstairs. Your father left early. I thought I’d check with you. Ferit says he overslept. He thanks Latif and goes to kiss his hand. Latif stops him and tells him he must hurry.

Ferit rushes to the clothes rack. Seyran asks him if he forgot to set an alarm. Ferit blames her for not setting the alarm. Did you want me to be late? Why would I set your alarm, she replies, it’s your responsibility. It’s your fault. Ferit gets snarky. Ah, excuse me, that’s how dark your heart is. Such a wife. It didn’t last long. One morning a breakfast, a couple days of smiles, and then it’s over and done with, isn’t that so?

Seyran replies, you should first fulfill your duties as a husband. Then you can question me. Ferit wonders, and what kind of duties are those? Now Seyran wonders how she’ll get out of this. Ferit tells her to finish what she was saying. She smirks, come on, don’t pick a fight, you’re already late.

Ferit slips into his shoes and says, I just hope you have time to think about it today, so you have an answer for me tonight. We talked a lot yesterday. He gathers up his work. Seyran says, yesterday was good for me, I almost answered you differently. But thankfully today, I’ll have time to think it over. She goes to open the door for him. What can I do, she says, I’m a beloved servant of God. Wow, Ferit answers, God loves only you, huh? She smiles and nods yes. Now go, Ferit. You have to get to work. They stare at each other a bit, make some utterances, then he leaves.

 

golden
#72 part 4

Seyran texts Suna: are you up? Suna: did you get any sleep? Seyran: come, we need to talk. Suna worries, what happened? I hope nothing is wrong. As Suna heads for the stairs, Abidin enters the house. They greet each other with good morning and big smiles. Suna asks, how are you? How do you think, Abi replies, I wish I could hug you right now. You’re here, and my day just got better. He tells her she looks pretty.

Suna takes his hand and says, I have to go see Seyran in her room. See you later. Abi notes that her hands feel cold and asks, could you be sick? She says her hands are always cold. Oh no, the camel Yusuf comes into the house and sees them together. He’s immediately suspicious. What’s going on?

Why do you ask, Suna replies, don’t you even say “good morning”? Abi glares at Yusuf. He thinks quick and tells Suna, I’ll keep it in mind, Suna Hanim. I’ll tell Ferit Bey what you said. If you don’t need anything else, I’ll be in the kitchen. He heads off. Suna turns to Yusuf, if you excuse me, I have to see Seyran. Yusuf doesn’t let her off easy. What were you talking about with that bastard Abidin?

Suna answers, we were talking about our future plans, my dear Yusuf. Oh, my goodness! But what’s it to you? Yusuf responds, when I saw you talking alone, I thought… Suna interrupts—what? Are we not allowed to talk in private? If anyone were to hear you, they might think… now Yusuf interrupts—don’t worry, nobody will get the wrong idea. Some things are unimaginable. I just thought there might be a problem. That’s enough, Suna says, and she goes upstairs.

Kazim comes downstairs combing his hair and moustache. He feels terrible. He’s got a sore throat. [he really does sound bad in the original.] He puts the comb in his back pocket and plops himself down at the breakfast table. Ouch. The comb sticks him and Esme gets a laugh. Even Hattuc has a slight smile.

Kazim scolds Esme, why are you laughing? Would you like a hit to the head? He makes the motion. Hattuc notes that Kazim’s late father always had a comb in his pocket, too. Kazim says that’s right. And speaking of Dad, I’m going to need a picture of him. Hattuc asks why. Kazim wants to frame it an put it on his desk. He says, I want Dad to see everything his beloved son became. Hattuc says she’ll look later. Kazim wants it now, before he goes to work. She grudgingly gets up to look.

Esme asks Kazim if he would like a picture of her, too. He asks why. She says, you could put a picture of me in your office, too. Many important people visit the company. Men and women, especially women. I don’t want them to think you’re single. [ha, Esme is jealous over her creep of a husband! I suppose he’s all she’s got.]

Kazim is flattered. He takes his wedding ring out of his pocket and puts it on his finger. When you put it on the finger, he states, you can never take it off, see? He gives it a couple of slight tugs. Esme laughs. Kazim says, listen, woman, I’m never taking this ring off. She’s pleased. Kazim tells her to get his briefcase. It belonged to his father. She gets up. He calls out for Hattuc. Don’t make my yell, he says, my throat hurts!

Seyran is stretched out on the couch, thinking. Suna comes and she’s ready to hear all about what happened. She tells Seyran, I prayed for you all night. Nothing happened, Seyran replies, Ferit and I did nothing. Suna is disappointed. Why? Did you change your mind at the last minute? We got in a fight, Seyran answers. Suna asks why. You ask too many questions, Seyro says, but I’ll tell you.

 

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#72 part 5

This is what Ferit does, Seyran explains, as usual he managed to blame me for everything going on. Suna clears her throat. Well… don’t get upset, but I told you that day. Remember when you asked how you could trust Ferit for the rest of your life and he overheard us? No wonder he’s hurt. At least you know he has feelings. Don’t let it get to you. It will pass. Think of last night as a rehearsal. You’ll be calmer tonight.
What are you talking about, Seyran says, I’m telling you we fought. I know what happens when you fight, Suna answers, sometimes one of you runs away, sometimes one of you kidnaps the other. You fight like children. Nothing will come of it. You’ve come this far.

Seyran says she’s not in the mood and nothing will happen tonight. She doesn't want to talk about it anymore. Suna asks her to think about what she’s told her and adds, I’d like to have a nephew. Wouldn’t you like to have a baby? It would be wonderful, Suna gushes, I want to be an aunt. Don’t I have the right? Seyran smiles, of course you have the right. Suna continues with the auntie talk as they leave the room.

Orhan and Fuat are in the office. Ferit comes in. He brings Orhan paperwork from Sadik that needs to be signed. Fuat jokes with Ferit—does Sadik also ask you to bring him tea? Ferit smirks. Orhan asks Ferit, what’s going on with that woman? What woman, Ferit asks nervously.

Fuat mentions Pelin’s mother coming to speak to Grandpa. I told Dad. Orhan asks Ferit if he should be worried. Ferit says no, I was worried at first, that’s why I told my brother. But she only came to thank Grandpa. Did he tell you anything? Orhan says no. He told me nothing, that’s why I’m curious.

Ferit notes that all grandpa thinks about is work. He won’t stop asking for files from the archive. He didn’t give Pelin’s mom much importance. Orhan says, tell Sadik Bey that people are coming from the bank and he should personally attend to them. Ferit leaves. Fuat turns to Orhan, you want to keep Sadik busy? Orhan answers, that’s what we planned, didn’t we? It’s not serious for now, but that could change.

Kazim arrives at the office. He’s still complaining about feeling sick. He shouts then, rings the bell for Betul. She enters and he tells her he’s very sick. I got here two minutes ago and there’s no coffee on my desk. You need to know that if I don’t have coffee every morning, I won’t be awake!

Is that why you yelled, Betul asks. Is that a problem, Kazim replies. No, that’s not what I meant, she says, if you like, use your desk phone next time. I’ll answer personally. It’s a comedy as Kazim tries to figure out how this system will work. He finally says sometimes he’ll yell and sometimes he’ll use the phone. Betul can’t hide her exasperation. Kazim asks her to bring him bitter coffee.

More comedy. Kazim can’t open his briefcase. Someone [Esme?] messed with the combo. He turns it to 000 and opens it. Kazim takes out a saucer and a kahve fincanı and asks Betul to wash it—with hot water. From now on, I want my coffee served in this cup. There’s a virus going around. Use only this one. And stick something on it so everyone knows it’s mine. Betul says she’ll label it. Perfect, he says, Betul, you’re excused.

Betul goes. Kazim takes his father’s framed photo out of the briefcase. Ağam… vay be, ağam… I miss you so much. Look at your son. I am your son, your legacy, Kazim Sanli. Conquering the fortresses of Istanbul one by one. Just watch me. I will do some very unusual things. Bilesin.

 

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#72 part 6

Seyran and Suna sit with Asuman and Gulgun in the living room. Asuman says, I figured Orhan Baba and Ifakat Yenge would be against it. But what hurts is you being against it, Gulgun Anne. Gulgun replies, Asuman dear, you got up from the table the way you did, and this is the first thing you say to me today? You obviously made that decision without thinking.

Asu asks, does that mean I’m wrong? No, Gulgun says, but a decision as important as becoming parents has to be carefully considered. What I’m trying to say is that you should think about it… like for 6 months. If you still want to do it then, we could have a serious discussion. Gulgun asks for opinions. It looks like everyone agrees. [funny though, some of these peeps want a Seyfer baby immediately, even though they fight constantly.]

Latif announces a visitor for Gulgun. Zerrin Yilmaz. [Cue the dramatic soundtrack.] Gulgun is surprised. I don’t think Seyran realizes she’s Pelin’s mom. Asu does. She takes the cue and asks Seyran and Suna to come to her room to talk. Zerrin crosses paths with Seyran, Suna, and Asu. There are glances but no other interaction.

Gulgun gives Zerrin a bit of a cool welcome. I don’t feel welcome, Zerrin replies, we have a lot to talk about. Okay, let’s talk, Gulgun says, but first I have something to do. She asks Zerrin to sit and then gives a signal to Latif to take care of her. Latif asks her if she wants something. Tea. He goes.

Gulgun calls Ferit. She tells him Pelin’s mother came. He’s alarmed. He tells her to hang up. He immediately calls Pelin. [We only hear his side of the convo.] Where’s your mother? Your mother is at my house, Pelin. What’s going on? Is she going to harass us every day? What does she want? I won’t let her. We need to talk.

Dicle brings the refreshments and Gulgun asks her to close the door when she leaves. Gulgun starts, I’m glad you returned, Zerrin. Pelin shouldn’t be alone at a moment like this. Zerrin answers, a moment like this? You know, Gulgun replies, after all that happened, she’ll need her mother’s support.

I admit you’re right, Zerrin says, my daughter needs her mother’s support, but are you joking? Aren’t you embarrassed that you called to notify me? Gulgun explains, I called because I was worried about Pelin. Then you know exactly how my daughter feels, Zerrin answers. I wonder if you’re aware that the person responsible is your son.

Gulgun replies, look, Zerrin, they had a romantic relationship, but it ended. Ferit is married now. Zerrin gets snarky. Congratulations on that. But do you also know that your son continued his relationship with my daughter after he got married? Gulgun gulps.

 

golden
#72 part 7

Zerrin continues with Ferit’s words, “I have to get married, Pelin. Because that’s what my grandfather wants. But when he comes to his senses, don’t worry, I’ll get divorced. After that, our relationship will be better than ever.” Gulgun looks stricken. Zerrin says, your son promised all this to my daughter.

Gulgun answers, I can’t know everything they say or promise one another. Zerrin responds, Seriously? Then I’ll ask you something you do know. When your DIL kicked my daughter out of this house, where were you? What did you do? Gulgun admits it was an unpleasant incident. We didn’t know what to do.

Zerrin asks, who brought my daughter here? Look, Gulgun says, everything that happened… Zerrin asks again—who brought my daughter to this house? Can you answer me?

Gulgun understands that Zerrin is upset and that she has a good reason. She says, as a mother, and on behalf of my son, I beg you to forgive me. I apologize to you and your daughter. If you want, I’ll come to your house and speak to Pelin. I’ll apologize to her as well. But there’s nothing more I can do.

Zerrin says, yes, there is something. Something you will have to do. Gulgun asks what. It’s simple, Zerrin replies, talk to your son or whomever you want about this. Just like your son promised Pelin, he can get divorced and marry her.

Gulgun gasps. Are you kidding? Zerrin responds, does it look like I’m kidding? He ruined my daughter’s life. She has no future. You think I can joke about this? But if your son is determined not to keep his promise, I’ll have to tell Halis Bey everything your son did to my daughter. I’ll tell him everything. Do you understand, Gulgun?

I don’t know what to say, Gulgun replies. Zerrin says it’s not time to be speechless yet. If I don’t do this, if I don’t make Halis Bey aware of these matters, then I will come with news of his daughter who lives in London. That will make things more interesting, and maybe then you will pay attention to me

And we are out!

 

golden

Thanks so much, dondi. And, by the way, never apologize for the timing in doing a recap. These are a labor of love with zero financial compensation! Your asides were terrific.

Loved "going to the gallows" regarding Seyran mounting the stairs to seduce Ferit. To me this is another example of how different Turkish culture, especially in the area in which Seyran was born, is from our own. Young American girls would not have been indoctrinated quite as much about the importance of their purity.

I'm starting to hate Zerrin as much as the despicable Demir in Lejos de Ti.

Sigh. I am becoming weary of Ifakat's plot in getting the staff to resent their jobs and their pay. Why don't they just respectfully ask for a raise instead of pouting and sulking?

I noticed, dondi, that you're a bit suspicious of Defne. I've gone back and forth, but right now she appears to me not to be flirting. She's a friend (probably with benefits) from his past and seems to be trying to ease his burdens.

Could the writers just get rid of Yusuf, please. My blood pressure went up when he had the colossal nerve to question Suna.

Kazim, for whatever reason, seems to have become an adult with a complete inability to ever read a room. He's been inserted into the Korhan office complex with absolutely nothing to do. And almost immediately he begins to make enemies of the employees there. How in the world does he think he would have any place there if fate hadn't sent Ifakat to lay eyes on Suna?

Gulgun, pfft! It seems to me that Fuat and Asuman have been married for a decent amount of time. Why do they have to wait 6 months to adopt. And it probably would take that long, or more, to get a child.

Zerrin should be thinking about what a miserable life Pelin would have with a man forced into marrying her. Apropos of that, did Ferit actually tell her he'd divorce and marry her? I don't remember that, but I forget lots of things that happened early on.

Again, dondi, thanks so much for another great recap!
 

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Dondi356, Kat in SC, Novelera, Halimacandy, SpanProf, Darcy & Co: I missed last night's episode due to watching the CW's "All American". Anything crazy happened? 🤔
 

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I’ll start 73. Hope to be done Wed night.

Babachita