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#70, aka, Ferit and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (apologies to Judith Viorst)

part 1

Slight rewind. Once again, Seyran has rejected Ferit’s advances. He’s losing patience. She heads downstairs. Breakfast prep is underway. Abidin is in the kitchen, Suna is setting a table out on the porch. And Asuman and Fuat are out on the grounds talking. Seyran notices that Asuman and Fuat are hugging. Great news! Ferit arrives outside in time to see this, too.

Fuat and Asuman are pelted with a snowball delivered by Ferit. He jokes, no one should be this happy so early in the morning and he takes an aiming stance. Fuat warns, this snowball will cost you, Ferit. Ferit is undeterred. The brothers gather up some snow. But Ferit turns and throws his snowball at Seyran and Suna, looking from the house. He tells them to come down. It’s Ferit Korhan against all of you! Hadi! Snowball fight ensues.

They edited the fight and a small bit of the snow tubing. Everyone has an enjoyable breakfast together afterwards. Ferit gets a call from “Sadik Bey”. He doesn’t take it.

Song: Ben Aptal Mıyım?/Am I Stupid? - Nil Karaibrahimgil
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDPHfDebn0g
This is the best translation I could find: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ben-aptal-m%C4%B1y%C4%B1m-am-i-idiot.html

Meanwhile, Zerrin arrives at the Korhan company. She tells the receptionist she’s here to see Halis Korhan. She doesn’t have an appointment, but it’s important. Tell him Zerrin Yilmaz is here.

Ferit brings coffee to Asuman and Fuat. They seem very happy. He asks them if they are planning something. Fuat says, we made a decision. But we need the family’s support, especially yours. Ferit says whatever you need. Asuman says, we decided to adopt a child. Ferit is surprised and I think, happy. Fuat says, it won’t be easy, and some in the house might be opposed. Asuman mentions Ifakat Fuat mentions Grandpa. Fuat adds, regardless, they have made up their minds.

Ferit thinks it’s great and he puts his arms around both. Congratulations! I love you both very much. You have my full support. Don’t worry about the family. He asks if they told the girls. Not yet, Asuman replies, we wanted you to be the first to know. Ferit says he’ll tell Seyran the good news. Ferit is very excited and can’t stop laughing—I’m going to be an uncle! Ferit Amca! [the one good thing for Ferit today.] Ferit goes inside.

The sisters are packing to leave. They both had a great time. Seyran says this was like a dream or a fairytale. In Antep, we couldn’t even go out on the street. And look where we are now. Ferit comes but doesn’t make his presence immediately known. He overhears Suna tell Seyro, in that case, start appreciating your husband more. I’m really surprised. He’s even managed to get along with Dad.

Ferit likes what he’s hearing. Seyran answers, yes, he’s a charmer and a people pleaser. And he’s cute, Suna says, and you love him, too. You love him so much. Just admit it. Ferit is smiling and about to enter the room. But he stops when he hears Seyran answer. That’s not enough, abla. No matter how much I love him, I just can’t trust him. Don’t say that, Suna replies, don’t be unfair. Look at all he’s done to get you back.

I can’t, Seyran says, it’s not working. Suna asks, what’s missing? Seyro answers, he’s trying to get closer, but… I can’t. She starts to cry. Suna tells her everything will be alright. Don’t pressure yourself. Give it time.

 

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#70 part 2

Seyran explains, I can’t stop thinking about how I was forced to get married, about how he introduced me to his girlfriend and all the horrible things he’s put me through. I can’t forget them. I can’t get over it. You can’t imagine what I’ve put up with. I know what you’ve told me, Suna replies, and from what I can see, it’s very clear that Ferit loves you very much.

He loves everyone, Seyran says, that’s the problem. He’s unreliable and selfish. He can’t be trusted. It’s his nature. Asuman said that the key to love is trust. Do you think I can trust Ferit for the rest of my life? If someone ever told me that Ferit was cheating, I couldn’t defend him because deep down, I’d know they’re right. I can never trust him. it’s impossible.

Poor Ferit is getting an earful. Suna tells Seyran that was at the beginning. You didn’t get off to a good start, it’s true, but so what? Neither of you knew what you wanted. But now Ferit is leaving his past behind and wants to be close to you.

Let’s say we’re okay for a few days, Seyran replies, but then what? Most of the time, we hurt each other, the accumulated anger inside us comes out like crazy. Suna tells her to give Ferit a chance. Trust him this one time. You might be surprised. Why don’t you try? Seyran is reluctant. She doesn’t want to get her hopes up. I know he can never be faithful. I’m desperate for a solution but can’t find one. Put yourself in my place. Would you spend the rest of your life with a man you can’t trust?

Ferit starts to cry. He enters the room and says, then what do we do, Seyran? Suna excuses herself. Ferit says there’s no need. Your sister is being honest with you. She tells you everything. To her, I’m nothing but an unreliable, selfish, scoundrel. Suna leaves.

Ferit asks Seyran, what do you want from me? You say try. I’m trying. I’m not hiding my feelings from you either. You’re fixated on this idea of trust. What should I do? What about me? Do I have to give my life for you? What do you want?

Seyran wants to talk later. Ferit wants to talk now. He stops her from leaving. Why do I go to these lengths if you’re never going to trust me? Is it worth it? Be honest. Because I’m not going to live like this forever. Seyran really doesn’t want to talk about it now. He wants to know what she told Suna. Tell me to my face. What did you say?

Seyran hesitates. She says I’m looking for a solution to this but I can’t find one. Ferit asks why is it so difficult? It shouldn’t be that complicated for such a smart girl like you. If you can’t trust me for the rest of your life… if you think it’s torture to be by my side… then there’s no point in this. Let’s get divorced.

We get flashbacks. A Halis voiceover. “Life is a journey with a known beginning but a mysterious end. You can neither stop nor turn back.” It’s a review of Seyfer’s greatest hits… and misses. The song, Fırtınadayım, plays while we review. [It’s funny they show them sleeping cuddled in the mountain house but that was cut from the episode.] Ah, the airport kisses. The love cabin attempt that ultimately failed.

Then everything quickly rewinds back to this vacation and Ferit says, let’s end this, if that’s what you want. Seyran stares and says nothing. Ferit says, I asked you a question, answer me. Are we getting divorced? Should we end it? Seyran answers no.

Ferit asks what do you want then? There is no "let's get divorced," nor is there "let's not get divorced." Don’t be afraid, you won’t go back to your old life. Seyran answers, my fear is you returning to your old life. I can’t act like nothing ever happened. I can’t trust you infinitely.

 

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#70 part 3

You’re not saying I can’t trust you right now, Ferit replies, you’re saying you can never trust. Why would you want to be with someone you can never trust? Seyran softens a bit. I didn’t mean that, she says, you are right. I exaggerated a little.

Ferit calls her out. That’s exactly what you meant to say, Seyran. These are your thoughts. You do not trust me. You are insecure. You are afraid of life. You look at our future through the lens of your past. Your dad scared you so much that you are afraid of life, people, yourself. All your insecurities stem from this. The problem here isn’t me, you are the problem, Seyran. So, think it over, consider it, and make your decision.

We see the others downstairs hearing this. A phone on the table is ringing. It’s Ferit’s phone. and it’s been ringing nonstop, from “Sadik Bey”. Fuat answers because he thinks it’s work related. He gets a funny look and he steps out.

Seyran looks out the window. Now what, Ferit asks, are you just going to stare out the window? I’m thinking, she replies, just thinking. She turns to face him. You’re right, she says, maybe… my insecurities and fears are from my childhood. But this has emerged today. You’re the one who caused this, Ferit. Don’t blame me, Ferit replies, don’t play the victim with me.

Fuat interrupts Seyfer. He tells Ferit they need to leave now. Looks like something bad happened at the company. Ferit answers, I’m sorry, but I’m busy right now. Fuat pointedly repeats, something bad happened at the company. We need to leave. Come on. It’s urgent. Ferit leaves and Seyran exhales.

Fuat takes Ferit outside. Ferit asks, what’s so urgent? Did you lie to get me out of there, so we wouldn’t argue? Fuat says, Sadik Bey was calling you. Be grateful I was the one who answered. And this is serious. Pelin’s mother is at the company.

Ferit panics. Just what I need… I’m sure she wants me. She didn’t come for you, Fuat replies, she came to see grandpa. I notified Betul and she will try to keep her out. Fuat and Ferit get in the Defender. Ferit entrusts the girls to Abidin and tells him to take them straight home.

Zerrin is waiting in a conference room. Someone brings her coffee. Betul enters. She tells Zerrin, Halis Bey is in a meeting that will take a while. So, I suggest… Zerrin interrupts, you told him I’m here, didn’t you? Betul says of course. Zerrin says she’ll wait.

Abi loads the luggage and the ladies head to the car. The sisters, walk arm in arm, by themselves. Suna asks Seyran if she’s okay. Yes, Seyran asks, do you think Ferit is right about my trust issues? Suna says this time she agrees with Ferit. How long can the boy wait? It must have been hard to hear you’ll never trust him.

Seyran calls her sister a traitor for not taking her side. Don’t say that, Suna replies, it’s time you did something, too. You should have already taken that step. I know, Seyran answers, he did stop seeing her. He’s making an effort so I should give him a chance.

At the car, Asuman asks Seyran to sit in the back with her. She whispers, we can gossip about our husbands and Abidin Bey won’t hear. Seyran agrees. Asuman gives Suna a wink. Abi smiles at Suna as he opens the car door for her.

Ferit is on the phone and furious with Pelin. Don’t tell me you didn’t know. Are you trying to drive me crazy? Pelin says her mom left in the morning without saying anything. She only called her later. I called you the moment I found out, she says. What else could I do? Ferit answers, you could have stopped her. Your mother will ruin everything! You know what she’s like, Pelo replies, she’s not easy to deal with.

 

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#70 part 4

Ferit accuses Pelo of poisoning her mother’s mind. She went to see my grandfather, he tells her. Pelo admits she told her mom what happened. In the end, family is all I’ve got. I don’t have anyone else to support me. I’m sorry if she messes things up for you. Pelo hangs up on him.

Ferit calls it a nightmare. Fuat says Betul texted. Zerrin is still waiting to see Grandpa. Ferit wonders why Zerrin wants to see Halis. He declares, if Seyran finds out, I’m finished. I don’t understand you, Fuat says, didn’t you just ask her for a divorce? Ferit answers, those are two different things.

Would you really divorce, Fuat asks, then why did we take that trip? We had a great time. I changed my mind [on divorcing], so how is it that you might get divorced? It doesn’t work, Ferit replies, it’s not working. I can’t do it anymore. I’m tired of her contradictions, her lack of trust.

Fuat notes that Ferit doesn’t want to divorce but he’ll do it if that’s what Seyran wants. Ferit says, I have limits, too. I’ll get divorced. Rather than we both be unhappy, let me be the unhappy one.

Betul returns to Zerrin with apologies. I’m sorry, he still can’t see you. She offers more coffee. Zerrin replies, all I want is to speak to Halis Bey. When is his meeting ending? Betul says, it’s almost finished. I’ll check. Mehves passes by and hears some of this exchange. She enters the room. Betul? Who is she here to see?

Zerrin jumps in and introduces herself and says she’s there to see Halis. When can I see him? Mehves apologizes, sorry, only his friends and family can see him. What is your relationship to him? Zerrin replies, I’m close to his grandson Ferit. I’m Pelin Yilmaz’s mother. He’ll remember me when you tell him. Mehves says she will tell Halis immediately. She signals for Betul to leave and follows her out.

Mehves comes back and tells Zerrin she can see Halis now. Zerrin enters the office. Mehves goes to get coffee. Halis asks, what can I do for you? Zerrin begins, I am the mother of Pelin, a close friend of your grandson, Ferit. Halis thinks. Pelin? Ah, I remember her. She stayed at our house a few days. How is she now? That’s what I came to talk to you about, Zerrin replies. We see Halis listening, but we don’t hear anything that’s being said.

Ferit and Fuat arrive at the company. Betul is there. She says she did all she could to stop Zerrin. Ferit asks, where is she? Betul says she’s with Halis.

Halis tells Zerrin, from now on, call me if anything comes up, no matter what it is. You can be at ease. Zerrin thanks him. My daughter said you intervened. I was a little scared. I thought, “if Halis Bey is involved, it must be very serious.” You are her mother, Halis says, and you have every right, but that case is closed. From now on, no one will bother your daughter. Don’t worry.

Halis walks her to the door. Zerrin thanks him again for all he’s done. I came to see you without an appointment. You listened and gave me your version of events. I’m a mother and now I feel much better. He understands.

Zerrin has one last thing. I’ve been living in London with my husband for some time. You come up often in our conversations… with Nukhet… your daughter. Halis looks stunned. [oh, that violin music!] Zerrin continues, I can’t lie though, she doesn’t know much about you. Probably because you haven’t seen each other in a long time. But she always speaks of you with respect and yearning. What I’m trying to say is that she’s fine, so don’t worry.

 

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#70 part 5

Zerrin holds out her hand to shake. Halis is frozen for a couple of seconds, then he takes Zerrin’s hand. She says, have a good day. He responds, Allah herkese iyilik versin (May Allah grant everyone goodness.) She answers, Amen. She’s done her damage and she watches Halis squirm as she pauses at the door before leaving. Halis tries to compose himself. He’s very upset.

Ferit and Fuat cross paths with Zerrin in the hallway. It’s a staring contest. I’d say Ferit loses. He squirms. [Apparently, Zerrin has this effect on people.] And here comes Kazim! Hey, damat. You’re here at this time to work? Ferit replies, oh, Kazim Baba… Kazim corrects him. We are at work, call me “bey”.

Zerrin calls Ferit’s attention back to her. Kazim takes a good look at Zerrin. Ferit welcomes “Zerrin Teyze”. She tells him, we need to talk. Ferit gives Fuat a “help me” look. Fuat asks Kazim if he’s all set up in his new office. Kazim is not ready to leave yet. He asks Ferit to introduce him to the lady.

Fuat thinks fast. Ah, she’s in finance. Ferit, you speak with Zerrin Hanim, I’ll treat Kazim Bey to coffee. Ferit tells Kazim Bey, there’s always work. I have something important to take care of. Kazim likes to hear that. I know, work is important, go, get to work. Ferit asks Kazim, what happened to your voice? Kazim answers, you sent me all the way up to the 38th floor. There was such a draft, and I caught a cold. [in the original, the Kazim actor’s voice is noticeably hoarse. I guess he really was sick, and they did some improv there.]

Ferit leaves with Zerrin. He looks like he’s headed to his death. Zerrin starts, I called to talk to you, but what did you do? You ran away, of course. Ferit explains, my brother had an urgent business matter and we had to go out of town because of this. I’m sorry.

Zerrin’s not buying it. Whatever. It doesn’t matter anymore, she says. I have your grandfather’s phone number now. If I have a question, I’ll call him directly. Ferit fidgets. He wants to take the convo outside the building. He asks, what did you discuss with my grandfather? Don’t worry, Zerrin replies, he doesn’t know about the disgraceful things you’ve done. He’s unaware of the filth.

Ferit begs, Zerrin Teyze… please don’t say… She jumps in—say what, Ferit? Who are you? What are you? Look what you’ve done to my daughter. How you make her suffer. That girl you married, she kicked my daughter out of your house. Did you even care? Weren’t you the least bit ashamed? You didn’t defend Pelin in the slightest! Did you ever value her?

Why are you saying this, Ferit asks, of course I care about Pelin. I took her to my house myself. Zerrin exclaims--bırak Allah aşkına! Please stop. Are you kidding me? You call that caring about my daughter? A person even helps a stranger on the street if they need it. That girl you married, who does she think she is? Who is she to pull my daughter’s hair? Ferit looks away.

 

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#70 part 6

Zerrin asks, how about you, Ferit? Who do you think you are? I told you and Pelin from the very beginning. Your last name, your money, has no effect on our family! You can’t use your family’s influence to take advantage of her. I told you don’t you dare, or you’ll have to deal with me. My daughter is different from the others that chase you. I told you I’d upset you if a single tear fell from her eyes.

Zerrin continues, remember what you told me with tears in your eyes? You said, “Zerrin Teyze, I love your daughter. Nothing means more to me than her. We will get married eventually. I won’t let a single tear fall from her eyes. Please trust me.” Did you not promise me? Ferit answers yes. [Ferit has always indicated he was not serious about Pelin and Pelin knew this. Either he lied to Zerrin Teyze, or maybe the writers’ have revised history.]

So what happened, Zerrin asks. Look at where you both are. Do you know how that girl feels right now? This is the girl you loved and cared about so much and promised you’d never make suffer. She’s crying over you. She won’t stop crying.

All Ferit can do is mutter he’s very sorry. Zerrin doesn’t want to hear it. Save your “sorries”. I want you to do the right thing. Do you think anyone will love her after your relationship? Who can she trust? Who will she build a future with? You stole my daughter’s future. I told you from the beginning. My daughter is precious to me. Her future is more so. My husband and I gave her everything so she could have a good future. And what happened next? Ferit Efendi arrived and spoiled everything. But I won’t allow it. You’re going to pay for your recklessness. You won’t go on as if nothing happened.

Teary Ferit says, I really do want Pelin to be happy. She can be, Zerrin replies, you know when? When you get divorced. Things will start going well when you respect and appreciate my daughter and give her the rightful place she deserves. Keep your promise and do it quickly. I do feel bad for your wife though, because she’s somebody’s daughter, too. But leave your wife asap. And by the way, I’m staying here until you resolve this matter. I’m not returning to London. I’m staying with my daughter. That’s a warning. Zerrin leaves.

And we are out!

 

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Thanks so much for the wonderful recap, dondi. And in the midst of Copa Mundial. That was a very impactful episode.

Ferit is right. If she can never fully love or trust him, better to divorce. Seyran keeps punishing him for how their marriage began, but she doesn't want to let him go either. She should listen to her sister. Possibly because of her feelings for Abi, Suna is on Ferit's side now.

I loved Asuman, having seen Abi and Suna together that night when she feared Suna was with Fuat, now arranges for Suna and Abi to sit side by side on the ride back to Istanbul.

Wow! Nukhet. Halis has a daughter that the devious Zerrin knows about? Wonder if she's older or younger than Orhan and his older brother, forget his name.

I didn't really understand what Zerrin and Halis were meant to have said to each other, presumably about Pelin and Ferit. I know we didn't hear it, but I did not expect it to end so amicably, at least until Zerrin dropped her bombshell.

Kazim looked like he was very interested in Zerrin. She'd chew him up and spit him out in no time.

Zerrin told Ferit the Korhan money means nothing to her. Riiiiiight. Somehow I doubt that.
 

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Beautifully done, Dondi! Can’t wait to learn about Nukhet! Is she the reason for the conspiracy Ifakat etc made to protect them after Halis dies? Who is her mother? Lots to learn yet!

Zerrin is like a snake. Ferit is in for a hard time.

Asuman is great. Thankful for good characters.

I will start on #71. May not be for a few days. 😊

Babachita
 

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Thanks, novelera and Babachita.

Lol, it’s not often that Ferit is right. Unfortunately, karma is coming around for him.

Yes, Babachita, Nukhet is the reason Orhan and Ifakat conspired. They were worried about “that woman showing up with her child” to make a claim on Halis’ estate.

Zerrin is a horror. She is too smart to go straight to Halis and demand that Ferit divorce and marry Pelin. They discussed the Serter incident. She flattered and thanked Halis. So, what’s the purpose of dropping the Nukhet bomb on him? It’s something that connects her to Halis. You are probably right, novelera. The Korhan money and power are important. And no way Kazim could handle a woman like Zerrin.

 

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So bummed about Croatia. Luka Modric is one of my all-time favorite footballers. A brilliant midfielder and class act. Maybe this time FIFA wants CR7 to win a WC before he retires. I will enjoy it when he gets his butt kicked by the Spaniards fair and square. Let’s hope for a better ref in that game.

 

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Dondi, Modric is my absolute favorite!!! I was heartbroken! I do enjoy Messi! These games are so exciting!!!

Babachita