Makutano Junction S01e13

MAKUTANO JUNCTION "NEW BEGINNINGS" It is with profound and unprecedented pleasure, joy and utmost appreciation... - No, Hannington! You need to make it more exciting! Use words that people will like. Like what now? - I don't know. You think up some other nice words. - My dear guest of honour, Sir… You go now! - No. You go first, come on! Is he my father? You're the one who wants to sing. And you're the one who wants to save the cow! ...visitors, members of the trading community, church leaders... What do you want with all those? Just mention a few and then go on. You're not reading a village roll call! It is with utmost joy and appreciation that we welcome you here today at this very auspicious occasion of the laying of the foundation stone and fund-raising for the Makutano Health Centre... That is very good! Now say it with a little more style. Dad, I was wondering if I could go for singing rehearsals at the venue… What do you mean go for rehearsals when there is work to be done? I wanted just to talk about the cow you told me to... What is wrong with you two? I thought he made himself clear. The two of you are to deliver the cow for auction to the venue and help out there with the tent! Okay, but it is just that… - Go! Ma-Speedy? - Leave them! We continue! Start from where you stopped! Mama Red? Where are my blue socks? You have many blue socks. - The ones with the yellow stripes. What do you want them for? What do people want socks for? You are not wearing yellow socks to the function. They are blue. - With yellow in them. Bad enough. You’ll wear the black ones. Red knows where they are. Red! - I’m dressing up. Do you think I should include the new shelves that Mabuki and Baraka donated to the school? - What? I am sending points to Baraka to include in his speech. Baraka is making a speech? - Yeah. That's a disaster! The fellow will talk until yesterday! Here I am. So where are you clothes? What am I wearing? - Where? So these ones. - Where? Mom, PP and I are performing at the fund-raising. Look here, sweetheart. I know you want to look good and I understand. But you have to know when and where to wear these clothes. Mom, these ones are for stage. - What stage? You won’t be performing in a bar, but for a crowd of old people. So what do you want me to wear? - It's not my decision. It’s yours. You are old enough to get embarrassed. Enjoy your day. Karis Mabuki! - Sir! What was your crime?! - Sir... As I told you, I took, I took some money... What was your crime?! - I picked my... Your what? - It is just that... You did what? I stole my father’s land tittles. But am sorry, Sir. Please! Don’t take me to court! Please, Sir! I’ll even pay you! You will what? You want to bribe me?! Out! Please, please! I’m sorry, Chief! - Out! Please, I am sorry, Chief! Okay... I will do community service. I can dig. I have learnt how to, Chief! I have learnt how to. Do you want me to use force? - No, Chief, no, Chief! Please! Please, forgive me, Chief! Forgive me! I will tell my father to forgive me. I will do anything for him. I made a mistake. I’ve made a mistake. Please, Chief, don’t take me to prison! I’ll surely die, Chief! Askari! (Soldier) Thank your father! Go on! Walk! I’m not taking that cow! If my friends see me, I’ll lose marks. But we were told to take it together. Do you know what it means to lose marks? How hard it is to regain marks once you lose them? But listen… And I’m not going to see Red smelling of cow dung. Me it’s not even about the cow dung, it is about the cow. This is the first cow I milked. It is because of this cow that I got employment. I can’t escort it to its death. Ma, I need to talk to you. - Not now. We'll talk later. You, why are you pouring tea on the table? Did you come to drink the tea or did you come to pour it? You think your wife is here to wipe it? Mama Mboga! Now if you are rude to customers like this they will run away! Run away? This man cannot run away. I would give him a gold medal if he did. This guy is our debtor number 1. This Barnabas he thinks he’s a king! If you shout at your customers, you’ll scare mine as well. Remember, this is a very different kind of business from what you’ve been running in the market. So… I found out some very important information. Really? What? - Did you know that pregnant women are more likely to catch malaria because their resistance is low? - Yes. I know that. And I also know that if a pregnant woman catches malaria it can cause low birthweight or even the death of her child. This is serious. We have to be sure that you get treated twice during your pregnancy with an ** drug. Once between week 16 and 24... And once between week 24 and 36. - Exactly. And always make sure you sleep under an insecticide treated net. OK. I’m a pharmacist, remember? My pool room! Where is my pool room? What is that? Mvula, have you seen this? Somebody has made a bed in the bush. I wonder what for. Red, I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Where have you been? We were supposed to meet in the field! Yeah, but I changed my mind. I decided to surf first. But we were supposed to be together? We were together yesterday and the day before… We are always together. Can't I have some time to myself? Have you forgotten about our plan? - What plan? The plan that we had last week about today! Yeah, the singing. I'm ready. - No! You know what I mean. Stop pretending! Honestly, I don't remember. - The green lodge! Ma-Speedy, wherever you are, please, deliver the cow immediately! Whoever has seen Ma-Speedy, can he please be asked to deliver the cow and himself to the organizing secretary immediately? Mvula, they are looking for you! Ma-Speedy, this is your last warning! Now, look at the kind of problems you put me in! I have never received a last warning in my life! I am going to lose my job just because of you! But if they eat you, what do I lose? What do I lose? Tell me what do I lose? Other than my job? Come we go. Okay. Go! There are limits to being good. I’ve already reached mine! You are not listening to me! - No, no! I know, I know, I know… Red, I’ve heard. I know about all the pain and there is no pain. You don’t need to worry. There is no pain. I’ll go get them now. Can I have some… life-savers, Madam Pharmacist? I... I wanted them for... for my father. No! My father! Okay… Can I have some…condoms, Madam? My straight talk counselor has sent me for demonstration. No. She might call the teacher… Can I have some… some condoms… I want to… I want to... write... I want to write a poem about them! What exactly do you want, Philip? I can’t give you any medicine without a prescription. You see… actually... actually… anyway... I am listening. - You see... My… my father… my father…. For poetry... Philip, I think you need to go and see Dr. Washington… No, no! My straight talk counselor has sent me to get… Co... cotton. Has sent me to get cotton! Cotton wool? - Yes! Here you are. He didn't succeed. I was placing my bet on him. Well, I wouldn't have. - Why? It is very easy to talk about. But very hard to purchase... Here he comes again! So what's your bet? I get my job back! That’s Okay. So what do you say? He will get it this time! - Let's watch. So what are you going to do with your detective agency in the village? I am really interested in IPM. IPM? Hmm... Instant Perfect Marriage? No. Ideal Perfect Man? No… Instantly Pleasing Man? No, no, no. It’s Integrated Pest Management. It’s fascinating! It’s all about managing pest that attack crops and vegetables without using chemicals. How? - Well... The stalk borer thing that happened to Hannington’s maize is a good example. He planted another crop that was more attractive to the pest. And because the crop is fed to cows, you can kill off the pest and no chemicals used. Safe food, economical and no horrible chemicals… Exactly! IPM! Incredible Pregnant Mama. There is nothing funny about that! It is just hard to believe that all along that is what you wanted. I… I… I want a straight talk… ah… Stop it! If you are going to help me, then help me. If not, then just… Just shut up! But what are you fearing? Just go and tell Nancy “give me condoms” and she’ll give you. Then you go ask for me. - I'm not the one that wants them. You see! You are scared. - No! It's just that... Here. They are expired! I will use them anyway. It doesn’t matter! No, no, no, man! If this things are expired, we can’t let you use them! But today is my only chance! - No, no, no, man! They will pasuka (burst) on you! - Has a *** ever burst on you? Man, you'll sweat like a fish out of the water... The day it bursts like this . pa! That is the day you will start wishing you were a stone so that you never had sex. You forget about love and you hear the devil singing songs to you! With luck, you only have nightmares of your father caning you! Or a naked child playing with your beardless chin! It’s bad man! - Real bad! Looks like I win... - Yeah... He definitely failed. I’ll see you later. Did you get what you want? What? I expected those guys to give you what you're looking for. I’m not looking for anything. I've been watching you since you started hunting. Normally I would advise you to abstain or engage in sports... You know, my father… he told me to hurry. But remembering how I was at your age... Here you go. Be safe. This is nice! You looked good in this. Boys will think that I am looking for someone to bed. They're stupid. So why d'you ask me? - What? If sex is sweet. - Just. The Sharons were talking about it the other day. Said it's painful the first time. - Sometimes. Depends on the person. Will you take this? No, I don’t like the color. So, are you planning on having some? - What? Sex... - How much is this? Two hundred. - It's expensive! Why do you ask? Business, sweetie… the sex talk... This red one will look good on you. It's a bit big... Yes… No... I don’t know! - It's yes then. Tell me, is it sweet? Let me take the jeans. It both of you want it, yes. It's a hundred both. But you don’t have to go all the way if you are scared. You know there are other alternatives... Fun alternatives Thank you. Here you go. - Thanks. Thanks, We’ll see you. Redempta! If you must do it, make sure it’s pleasurable and fun. Always wear a ***. - Okay! You? What are you doing here? I'm asleep. Do I look like I am eating guavas? You're sleeping when they'rre looking for you and the cow? But I have not disappeared! Even the cow is just here! We’d better get back before it is too late! But I was just trying to save the cow! I hope you told them l wasn’t stealing it! Ladies and gentlemen, having thanked Mama Mboga and the Makutano Women’s Group for their selflessness in making sure that our children don't go to school naked - with their idea of recycling old uniforms, I must also thank the Headmistress Mrs. Mulani for having improved the quality of education. Makutano Primary is now a first world school. I can see some people are starting to get tired, so I will stop my speech there. What is going on back there? Is there a hooligan? It's the cow, I have brought it. - Good, very good! Now since the chief has donated a cow for us to eat on this occasion, I hereby donate my cow to the Health Centre Fund-raising committee as an item for auction. Look, I am sorry he’s late, but he’ll be here any time. What’s wrong with you? Why can’t you keep time? I’m sorry. I had to look for the cow and Ma-Speedy. My mother sent me. And you couldn't tell her that we were rehearsing? OK, fine. Now we go on stage without rehearsing. Don't make this bigger than it is! - OK, we just perform. That’s all. I now own it and will continue renting it out, until such a time that I feel it has paid back what you owe me. I’m sorry, I know I owe it to you. But at least you could have let it to someone else. Not Albert. I can’t stand to have that guy in my face all my life. If that is the way you feel about it, good! I am going to extend his tenancy. Now let's consider that topic closed. You have your job here, so no complaints. Only bring it up, if you're sure you want to annoy me. I am sorry I brought it up. You should be sorry for keeping me from attending the fund-raising. Now everybody will think I'm dodging. You contribute a lot. They should have a holiday from you for once. That’s the only way I can work my way up to Parliament. I need their votes in the next elections. All the best! May I join you? Please. Well, well, well! You heard that very beautiful song by our very own children donated to the Health Centre! That song has been bought by none other than our pharmacist Mrs. Nancy Mkala! She is paying five thousand shillings for the song. Bigger clap than that! Come on, let’s go! - Where? Come on! I will show you! And... now for the cow. Who is taking the cow? Starting with ten thousand shillings, please. Anybody taking the cow? Eleven thousand - Eleven thousand only, Mrs. Mulani? These people are joking! This cow is first grade! Who can challenge that eleven thousand shillings? Eleven thousand five hundred We have eleven thousand five hundred over there... 11 500. - Do you have some 2000 with you? No. Where are you going? To the pharmacy. I have some spare cash there. You can always pay later. - I don't want to leave with a debt. Do I hear 12 thousand? - 12 700. Twelve thousand seven hundred. We have a twelve seven! These people are not serious. Do they think they're buying a rabbit? This cow is worth thirty thousand! Thirty thousand! Did I hear a thirty thousand? - Yes, here! Oh, thirty thousand shillings, ladies and gentlemen! Thirty thousand shillings once. Thirty thousand shillings twice. Thirty thousand shillings and sold! The cow goes to Ma-Speedy, who is from the guest of honour's farm! Our treasurer, please collect the money! Thank you! What’s that? What are you doing? We talked about it two weeks ago. I even have the condoms! Yeah, but you just cannot jump on me like that! No… like a chicken! But, Red, I love you. I love you! Now that you want something from me, you find it convenient to tell me that you love me? But we talked about it two weeks ago! Remember? Yeah. You know, it's a big move for me, PP! You have to understand that, it is my first time! You know… You must understand that! I even got the condoms. They are over there. So what? I also have a *** here! Big deal. Look, I'm sorry. I'm just nervous. I'm afraid it will hurt. I would never want to hurt you. Look, we’ll take it slowly. And if it hurts, you can tell me and I will it stop. I promise. OK. Pole Pole. Pole pole. We can still wait if you want. - Yeah! Actually let’s discuss the grand wait… Come here! Boss. I am sorry! Ma-Speedy, would you, please, stop interfering with my enjoyment! We shall meet at home! That money you will pay back through your teeth! I don’t feel like dancing. But I don't understand how you can surf a computer machine. Mom. I need to talk to you. - What? Can’t you see I am dancing. I really need to talk to you. - Okay. What? Mom, I'm pregnant. I'm going to have a baby. Can you say that again? This can’t be happening! Come, come! Help! Translation: