[stretcher rattling]
-[people clamouring] -[medical equipment beeping]
-[woman 1] Come on! Come on! Come on! -[woman 2] We're losing him!
[Vuyo] Zinhle, please.
You deserve to know the truth.
I could die in here.
Then die!
I don't care.
[Vuyo] Zinhle.
[Vuyo sobbing]
[Zinhle] Then die.
[dramatic music playing]
[phone vibrating]
[thunder rumbling]
-[sighing] -[sombre music playing]
[woman moaning]
[moaning, breathing heavily]
[sighs exasperatedly]
[sniffles, sighs]
[pills rattling]
-[woman giggling] -[Jacob moans]
[woman moaning]
[thunder crashes]
[birds squawking]
[Leonard] So you got the meeting?
You… [laughs]
You're kidding me, right?
No. I don't think you understand.
If we land this account, the billables will be insane.
All right? This could be a genuine game-changer for our firm.
Okay, listen, I'll tell you how the meeting goes,
but I promise you this,
I'm bringing this home.
[chuckles excitedly]
Chat later. Bye.
[gentle music playing]
What?
Today's gonna be a great day.
Firstly, Batman takes time off to make me my grandmother's favourite porridge.
Oh, wow! [laughs]
Can I not do something nice for somebody that I love without getting shit?
I love you.
I'll tell you this… [inhales]
Why don't we invite Zinhle over for breakfast sometime?
-I… I… I don't know. -Thuso. Thuso, hold on. Hold on. Hey.
[sighs]
I love you too.
For real, for real. I mean--
Listen.
I mean it.
I do.
I was in a dark place when I met you.
I was about to lose everything.
But then Batman came and…
[both laugh]
-I really appreciate-- -[phone vibrating]
Hey, just…
Sorry, one second, okay? It's the prison.
[phone beeps]
Yeah?
[dramatic musical sting]
[Leonard] Apparently he was attacked by an inmate. They don't know who.
[medical equipment beeping]
Did he say anything to you?
Was he having trouble with anyone?
I haven't seen him in a while.
I thought you two were close.
-We were. -[sombre music playing]
And?
What happened?
When was the last time you saw him, Dad?
The specialist you asked for will be here soon.
I'm sure he'll be grateful when he wakes up.
Specialist? I didn't ask for a specialist.
Mom?
Not a chance in hell.
Well, who could it be then?
No idea.
-[music intensifies] -[Zinhle sighs]
[Nandi] Most people have experienced feelings of lust,
hate,
jealousy.
But most people don't kill because of those feelings.
This is why motive doesn't tell us the full story behind the act.
And in most cases, we find that in…
[jarring, discordant music playing]
W-we find that the… the… the motive…
the motive aspect of…
M-motive isn't necess-- [sighs]
[sighing] Um…
It's… [sighs]
I'm sorry, class. You can carry on with the slides.
It's part of your assignments. I…
I have to go. Sorry.
[students muttering indistinctly]
[door opens, closes]
[siren wailing in distance]
There you have it, Mr. Jansen.
With all these new contracts coming in,
there's no doubt in my mind that my firm will be very useful to you.
But I already have a million lawyers.
Yes, but none of them ex-judges.
I know the system from the inside.
I can get things done.
I would've been interested.
It's just too bad you're an arsehole.
[dramatic music playing]
[splutters] Excuse me?
I said…
you're an arsehole.
And I would appreciate it
if you never contact me or my partners again.
[scoffs]
Mr. Jansen, I…
I don't understand.
Jacob Tau told me all about you.
Jacob Tau?
You can't be serious?
Nobody listens to that lowlife.
Well, he sends his regards.
Whatever he's told you, Mr. Jansen, is complete lies.
That's what he does. He lies.
Oh, so you never convicted his innocent father?
You never shot your only brother
and faked your amnesia?
You never did any of that? Hmm?
I think you should leave.
Now.
[giggling] Oh my God.
Jacob.
[giggling]
[music fades out]
Dad.
I called Mahlati an arsehole to his face, like you asked me.
My wedding gift to you.
Well, here's my gift to you, sir.
Ah, the prenup.
And you signed it.
Kim said you guys wouldn't.
Yeah, because it's unfair, unreasonable, selfish.
No, it's okay.
I wanted to sign it. Hmm?
I've always made my own way in this world, sir.
And I don't intend on stopping now.
This one, on the other hand, doesn't mind spending my money.
Oh, yeah.
She hired the whole Circle Bar for her bachelorette party.
-[Jacob] Baby. -I love you too, Daddy. [giggles]
Jacob, the wedding is a week away,
and I still haven't gotten your guest list.
[sighs] Yeah, I'm sorry. I will.
There are some people that I'm hoping will come.
[sombre music playing]
[knocking on door]
[music intensifies]
-[door thuds open] -[Leonard] Nandi!
What the hell is this little piece of shit boyfriend of yours playing at? Huh?
Looks like we've all been invited to Jacob's wedding. [chuckles wryly]
What is this boy doing?
Isn't it obvious?
He's just trying to mess with us.
This fiancée of his probably doesn't even exist.
She does.
I've seen them.
You've seen Jacob?
-Have you guys been talking? -No, no.
I ran into him accidentally, and he was with this woman.
So what is this?
Is he trying to rub his newfound happiness in our faces now?
After everything he's done to this family!
[Leonard breathing heavily]
How the hell did he know where I live?
He knows where I work.
Has he been following us?
I don't know.
I… I don't know what this is. I don't know.
[sighs]
And don't you dare look at me--
How much longer are you going to let this boy ruin us, Nandi?
-Me? -Yes, you!
No, no, no, no! You ruined us, Leonard!
You're the one who framed Jiba and then brought Jacob into our lives.
-You did that. -Please. Please.
-Both of you, just stop it. -Zee, you think this is cool?
I didn't say that.
I can never forgive Jacob.
He saved your life. [in Zulu] Don't forget that.
[Leonard and Zinhle scoff]
Are you defending him?
[Leonard] This bastard!
You defend him?!
Fine. Go ahead.
If he tries to screw with our lives one more time,
he's got another thing coming!
Don't let him get to you, Dad.
And I'm not defending him. I'm not.
What he's looking for is a reaction.
So, let's just ignore him,
and he'll disappear.
[Nandi] How many times do I have to tell you…
…please stop barging in and out of my house!
[in Zulu] But your little pet Jacob…
…can come in here and deliver invites whenever he wants.
[menacing music playing]
[Leonard clicks tongue]
[door opens, closes]
[Nandi] Thank you so much for seeing me at such short notice.
[therapist] I understand.
[Nandi sighs]
Three years.
Three years, and Jacob still has me feeling this way.
Fuck!
[therapist] So this is who Jacob's marrying.
Yeah. Kim Jansen.
She reminds me of you.
A beautiful, younger version of you.
I'm sorry. That was callous of me.
I just…
I haven't… I haven't been able to sleep.
Work has been intense, and now this whole Jacob thing. It's…
Look, I…
I've run out of my meds.
Of course.
I'll get you a new prescription from Dr. Janks.
I just feel so angry 'cause Jacob came into my life,
he did what he did,
and then he can fuck off and just move on with his life.
-You walked out on him. -Yeah, I know.
So why am I feeling this way?
[sighs in frustration] It's just like he's infecting my soul.
You're obsessed with him.
And he's just as obsessed with you.
And that's why you're so bad for each other.
Well, then it's a good thing that he's getting married. Right?
If Jacob has moved on,
why would he be inviting you to his wedding?
It's just really unfortunate that he's using that poor girl
to make you jealous.
She's the one who's going to get hurt in the end.
And she has no idea
what she's getting herself into with Jacob.
I need to warn her.
Think carefully before you make your next move, Nandi.
[Leonard] This is all a big joke to him.
We were all so happy before he came into our lives.
He fucked me out of a client,
abused my daughter,
stole the love of my life, and tore you and I apart.
And now he's about to get the happy ending.
[dramatic music intensifies]
[dramatic musical sting]
[Vuyo sighs]
You are literally glowing.
-Aw! -You really are.
Are you bitches jealous?
-We're fuming! -So jealous.
[giggling]
You guys, my wedding day is going to be the happiest day of my life.
-Absolutely. Yeah. -That's if you survive tonight.
-No! -Mm-hmm.
No, you guys. You promised-- Uh-huh.
-It's one night. -It's your bachelorette. Come on.
-We can't go in hard! -No, we're not.
It's just gonna be an open bar and, like…
-[together] Thirty male strippers! -[squeals excitedly]
-We're going. We're going. -[Mr. Jansen clears throat]
Ooh. Uh… Girls, we should go check on the set-up.
-Mm-hmm. -Yeah, let's do that.
[giggles]
[gentle music playing]
Baby girl,
you look absolutely magnificent.
Thank you, Dad.
I wish Mom were here to see this.
Me too.
It's just…
You are so much stronger than she was.
No.
No, Dad. You can't say that.
Mom was not weak.
You're right. You're right.
[sighs] It's just that you…
[inhales deeply] You've turned things around.
It's Jacob.
I love him, Dad.
He's everything I've ever dreamt of.
I love you so much.
I love you too, Dad.
[dramatic music playing]
[Nandi huffs]
[sighs]
[pills rattling]
[music intensifies]
[music crescendoes, softens]
[sighs, sniffs]
[phone dings and vibrates]
Hey, it's Lunga.
We had such a great time the other night.
Can I see you again this evening?
[door closes]
[Thuso] Hey!
You good?
Always.
[Thuso sighs]
Are we lying to each other now?
I didn't seal the deal.
Oh, crap. I'm…
I'm so sorry. [inhales]
Who was it with again?
I thought you listened to everything I say.
Okay. You are in a bad mood. Can I fix you a drink? Do you want that?
No! I wanted to seal the deal with Eric Jansen.
That's what I wanted.
[sighs]
I'm sorry.
Do you wanna tell me what happened?
Jacob fucking Tau happened.
Jacob Tau?
-I thought that was in the past. -Apparently not.
He turned Eric against me.
[menacing music playing]
I swear to God, if… [breathing heavily]
I could kill that little fuckboy.
-In fact, death wouldn't be enough. -Hey, hey, hey.
[in Zulu] I will destroy him with my bare hands.
There will be many other deals.
[both sigh]
I'm gonna go take a shower.
When I come back,
we can do whatever you want.
Calm down.
Yeah.
And then,
you can forget all about Jacob Tau and Eric Jansen.
Yeah.
[Leonard breathing heavily]
[menacing music continues]
[knocking on door]
[Kim] It's open!
[sombre music playing]
[sighs approvingly]
-Wow. -[giggles]
Look at you.
And what is my soon-to-be husband doing here?
I… I really just wanted to give you something.
-Okay. -[Jacob sighs]
[inhales deeply] I have this.
What is it?
Uh… You know, one of the happiest memories I have as a kid is…
is seeing my father giving my mother a gift like this.
I mean, it was a cheap knock-off, but it made her so happy.
So I got it in my head that
this is what you give people that you love.
-Baby… -Yeah?
[chuckles softly]
-Jacob-- -Do you like it?
[laughing] It's gorgeous!
-[Kim giggles] -[Jacob chuckles]
[dramatic music playing]
[engine shuts off]
[music fades out]
[quietly] Kim. Kim.
[breathing shakily] Look, um, this is going to sound weird…
You are Nandi Mahlati?
Yeah.
What are you doing here?
Look, we need to talk.
I'm probably gonna sound like a crazy ex, but it's… it's about Jacob.
-I'm gonna be late for my party. -No, listen. Listen.
There are things that you don't know about Jacob
that you really need to know about before you get married.
I know everything about Jacob.
No, you don't. There's just so much stuff. There's so… I just… [splutters]
-I don't even know-- -I know about his father's case.
I know about Vilakazi.
I know about Precious, I know about Zinhle, and I know about you.
Kim. Kim, listen. I'm trying to protect you.
He's dangerous. He's… he's unstable.
You are the dangerous and unstable one here!
[breathing heavily]
He invited me to your wedding.
Is that normal?
[scoffs] Bullshit. I…
Kim, listen, please.
[Jacob] It made her so happy.
So I got it in my head that
this is what you give people that you love.
Take my card, and call me later so we can talk.
I just want to tell you the truth.
Please.
[tense music playing]
Here.
[Jacob] Nandi.
Nandi!
Nandi.
Nandi, wait.
[breathing heavily]
[music fades out]
What the hell are you doing here?
And why are you speaking to my fiancée?
Well, what did you expect
when you sent me an invite to your wedding?
-What invite? -Oh, please, Jacob.
You're trying to use that girl to get a reaction out of me.
Look, I have no idea what you're talking about.
You are playing a very sick game.
-Are you here to try and stop my wedding? -No. I'm here to protect Kim from you.
Nandi, why are you doing this to me? Hmm?
Why are you here right now? You were telling me you're done with me.
Next thing, you're trying to stop my wedding.
And you didn't think that I'd react? Hmm?
I mean, do you even love that girl?
[sombre music playing]
Do you know how hard it was for me to let you go?
I am trying to free myself from you,
but you won't let me.
Do you think that I really wanted to come here?
What do you want?
I want to stop you from using Kim.
What do you fucking want?
[voice breaking] I also want to free myself from you.
I… I don't want you to be the only thing that I think of,
the only thing that I want.
I don't--
[exhales softly]
[breathing heavily]
Nandi,
you came here to stop my wedding, didn't you?
[necklace jangles]
So, stop it.
We are so bad for each other.
Jacob. [panting]
♪ I'm a danger to myself ♪
♪ Here comes the feeling again ♪
[both moaning softly]
♪ Pulling me under the water ♪
-[gasping] -[grunts]
♪ Holding me tight on the way ♪
♪ Coming undone, ripped at the seams ♪
♪ My own worst enemy ♪
♪ I can't escape the mess that I'm in ♪
♪ Take what is left of me ♪
♪ Be my sanctuary ♪
♪ Rain down, down upon me ♪
♪ Spirit, soothe me now ♪
♪ Be my sanctuary ♪
♪ Rain down, down upon me ♪
♪ Spirit, soothe me now ♪
-[Jacob and Nandi grunting] -[gasps]
[both gasp]
I'm sorry.
-Oh, shit. -[belt jangling]
[Nandi breathing heavily]
Jacob…
[song ends]
[door closes]
-[all whooping] -This is for the bride-to-be.
-Oh my God! -Cheers.
Cheers.
[upbeat dance music playing]
[all] Whoo!
-Let's go! -Oh my God.
[women cheering]
[laughing] I'm coming!
[phone dings]
-[soft jazz music playing] -[indistinct chatter]
Double cognac.
-Sure. -Yeah.
[upbeat dance music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
-[belt cracks] -[women cheer]
-Can you give me two shots, please? -Two shots, okay.
There you go.
Come join your party, you sexy bride.
I need to go to the bathroom.
[gasping and cheering]
[pants ripping]
[cheering]
[crying]
[dramatic music playing]
[crying]
[sniffling]
[sombre music playing]
[crying]
[phone vibrating]
[menacing music crescendoes]
[crying]
Kim.
Kim, hey. I… I got your message.
[Kim sniffles]
Are you okay?
[dramatic music playing]
Are you okay?
-Hey-- -What the fuck, Nandi?!
What the fuck is wrong with you?
-Nandi, what the fuck is wrong with you? -Are you joking?
[gasping]
You fucking bitch!
Bitch, leave me!
Bitch!
Get off me! Get…
[Kim grunting]
[both shrieking]
[screaming]
[people screaming]
[sombre music playing]
[dramatic music playing] wrong with you? -Are you joking?