(Episode 111)
Lung cancer mortality rates are high...
because it's not easily detectable in the early stages.
About 70 percent of lung cancer patients in Korea are diagnosed...
at advanced stages, which is difficult to treat.
The Diner family already had dinner, right?
Things must be busy at work.
I could rush back at dinnertime,
but I thought having dinner alone with you wouldn't be so bad.
Sit down. You must be hungry.
Did anything fun happen at work?
I don't go to work for fun.
Didn't anybody say you were beautiful?
What are you talking about? Do you like my makeup today?
Now, you're wearing makeup.
I can't help it.
If I don't wear makeup to work,
they'd think I'm confident about my looks.
Do girls not wear makeup if they think they're beautiful enough?
I'm going to work, so I just want to look prepared.
You put some effort into your makeup and your work.
And nobody is into you?
There is one.
There is.
What is he like?
- He's a young researcher. - Really?
He went to a science high school and a good university.
He also joined the company with the highest interview scores.
Really?
He can't even look straight at me because he's always blushing around me.
But he saw my face somehow...
and asked me to go to the bathroom.
To the bathroom?
I looked in the mirror,
and the eyeliner under my eyes got smudged,
which looked like a black eye booger.
I was so embarrassed.
I might have to fire him.
I'd feel bad for him if he gets fired for that.
I'd like to see him sometime.
What does he look like?
He looks like Oh Bok.
Really? He must be good-looking.
That kind of face is a handsome face.
He looks like Oh Bok with thick, black glasses.
Where did he even get that frame?
I think he customized it.
Jung Hoon might be better.
Are you having fun?
Yes, I am.
I had no idea listening to what happened to you outside...
would make me this proud and happy.
You sound like a mom.
A mom?
A mother would want to hear...
about how her daughter did at work when she gets back.
I guess so.
I don't know what a mom is like.
There was no way for me to know what it's like to have a mom,
so I thought of you as my mom when I was little.
And you became my mom.
When I hear the word "mom," I think of you.
Really?
You've always been my mom...
and my friend.
I will always be.
One day,
I saw you tasting food calmly,
and my heart started to flutter out of nowhere.
I was so surprised.
Young Shin.
That's when the pain began.
Does it cause you pain?
But it's okay.
I guess that's my life.
A special and affectionate life for the two of us.
I don't know how I should leave you behind.
How should I leave you?
What's wrong, Mr. Jung?
Why are you tearing up?
When he was getting ready to say goodbye to the world by death,
I was 23.
That's how the summer of my 23rd year...
when I had to cry my heart out began.
Are there any books of mine you want?
Why?
I'm thinking of getting rid of them.
Why? They could be useful someday.
There's no point in keeping them.
Pick some books out, and I'll throw out the rest.
Why do you throw out the books you cherished so much?
Why do you always keep the door open?
There's nothing to steal in this house.
Is it to make it convenient for me?
You're flattering yourself.
What brings you here?
Did you go grocery shopping to cook for me?
I don't care if you throw my food out again...
because I'll cook again.
Why are you cooking here, not at the Diner?
I prepared some food for them to eat.
Sung Chan made soup and put side dishes in the fridge before he left.
Are you worried that I might starve to death?
How much longer are you going to mooch on him?
Why do you care?
I taught him and provided for him.
What did he do to deserve this?
It's his fault for having an aunt like me.
He could make a living thanks to me, but he'd been ungrateful...
because of his conscience.
How are you going to survive when you get older?
Why? Are you concerned?
Do you think I'd mooch on you if Sung Chan gets married?
How much money do you have left?
What?
You're getting old. You need money to get by.
Look at you.
You acted like you were noble, but you're eventually talking about money.
That's what money is.
Do you want to know how much money I have so I don't burden you?
This house must be under Sung Chan's name as well.
Why would I be worried?
I have a competent son like you.
If Sung Chan kicks me out, I'll go to you.
How are you doing?
Are you worried I might live too long?
I'm sorry, but I'm so healthy for a woman my age.
Why do you ask?
That's good.
Start eating before it gets cold.
What are you doing?
Do you want to eat with me?
We've never eaten sitting across from each other.
Did Young Shin ask you to do this?
To eat with me?
I voluntarily came to eat with you.
You're my son,
but you just can't watch me do anything.
You've been getting in my way, pretending to be righteous and thoughtful.
And now, you're making me food?
Start eating.
Are you telling me to shut my mouth?
Why would you put it that way?
You don't have kids to have them judge what a great person you are.
As a son, you always judged me, saying what I did was wrong or inhumane.
If I'm not admirable or right, does it mean I'm not your mother?
You want to eat with me after what you've done to me?
Don't come here again and rub it in my face.
I didn't buy this house to be close to you.
Sung Chan bought it.
I guess he wants to dump me on you when the time comes.
I didn't get this house to dump you on him.
Why would you throw the food he put effort into making?
Shut it. You're not any different from him.
I can clean it up. You can go.
I'll clean it up.
I didn't get this house to burden you with her later.
I wanted the two of you to see each other sometimes.
I understand.
You shouldn't have rushed it, though.
She barely sorted herself out yet.
It's too early for you two to eat together.
I don't think I have enough time.
Enough time?
I'm sorry.
What do you mean by that?
Are you planning to leave?
Take a look at this picture.
He's the Cheongmyeong Department Store family's second son.
His mother's family owns the KY Foundation. Do you know them?
Are you telling me to go on a blind date with him?
He's quite cute, too, isn't he?
- I'm all right. - What do you mean?
Your mother isn't around, so I should take care of you...
and find you a good man to marry.
I'm not going to get married.
Why won't you get married?
Still, it's better to do it. You'll be too lonely when you get old.
Thank you for the thought, but I'm not interested.
Women can benefit from being young.
It's best to get married when you're young and pretty.
If you keep waiting for the right one, the options will get worse and worse.
Later on, you'll think, "I should've just gotten married then."
I said I'm not getting married.
Why not? He's from a good family and is handsome.
If you're not going to get married ever, it's one thing, but if you will,
there won't be anyone better than him, Young Shin.
I'm not going to get married.
Why not?
I think it's because of Jung Gyung Soo.
How could we ever let Jung Gyung Soo and Young Shin get together?
As her aunt, I'll never allow it.
Well, Jong Gwon and Sook Jung aren't together anyway.
It still stands even though they're not together.
On top of that, Jung Gyung Soo raised her.
It's never going to happen, so I can't just watch...
as she never marries and grows old...
just waiting for Jung Gyung Soo.
I guess you're right.
How about you just meet him once, even just to be polite to your aunt?
I don't want to.
He's a nice guy.
I've seen him a few times since he was a kid.
Dad, I won't get married.
Why won't you get married? You don't even have siblings.
You'll be lonely when you're older.
Still, I'm not interested in marriage.
It looks like I still have things my grandmother used to use.
I put off throwing them out since they were precious to her,
and they piled up.
You know, objects last longer than people.
My parents used to have a flower vase above the stationery chest long ago.
My father had bought it at the market.
It's been so long since my father passed, but it's still there to this day.
It's kind of gross, even though it's just an object.
Lately, I've been working hard to throw away things I've stuffed away.
My golden rule is, if I don't know when I'll use it, I should toss it.
I don't want the kids to see those things and get sad when they're reminded of me,
saying, "This old lady lived like a poor person."
President Kang, hello.
Hello.
Please, sit and eat.
I'm all done.
I'll leave you two to talk.
- Should I get you something refreshing? - No,
just sit down.
Is something going on with Young Shin?
Well, it's not that something happened.
Her aunt found a suitable groom for her.
- Really? - The thing is,
she's saying she doesn't want to get married.
What kind of person is he?
You can't ask for anyone with a better resume than him.
Still, she doesn't look like she's interested at all.
Well, there's a fellow who really loves Young Shin.
Who is it?
He's Mr. Park's son.
Mr. Park's son?
The one in medical school?
Growing up, he and Young Shin were closer than anyone else.
Really?
He would do anything for Young Shin.
Well, I've met him a few times,
but the issue is what Young Shin thinks of him.
I have no doubt...
that I'd want to leave Young Shin...
in his hands if I leave this world.
You're so young. Why are you already thinking about that?
You should invite him to your home and get to know him a bit more.
Would Young Shin let me do that?
You could just say you're inviting Mr. Park.
Should I, then?
Didn't you tell Young Shin?
I don't want to get a scolding.
It looks like you're walking on eggshells around your child.
When they get older, you need to be careful around them, right?
- Why haven't you called me to dinner? - Right.
The soup isn't ready yet.
Actually, we have a guest coming.
He's a friend who's very close to your father.
I think you'll also be happy to see him.
He should be here by now.
This is it. I've been here before.
I've come out front before too,
although I didn't make it inside.
Don't do anything impolite.
Do you think I'm that reckless?
You become reckless when things don't go your way.
Okay, don't worry.
Welcome!
- Thank you. - Mr. Park, were you the guest? Welcome.
Yes.
I came too, Young Shin.
Why are you here?
I came with my dad in case he got lost.
He's been here before. Why wouldn't he know the way?
I told him to bring his son.
Thank you for inviting us.
- I'm Park Jung Hoon. - Welcome. It's nice to meet you.
- Jung Hoon, welcome. - You're here too?
Why are you so informal? I'm Young Shin's older cousin.
Here. Take these flowers.
I see that. Put them down. Why would I take flowers from you?
Give them to me. I like flowers.
Thank you.
All right, let's go in and eat.
Please take them in. I need to talk to my dad first.
Okay. Let's go.
- How have you been? - Good.
Why did you invite Jung Hoon?
It didn't feel right just to invite Mr. Park,
so I wanted to invite his whole family,
but he only has his son, so I told him to bring him.
Did Mr. Jung ask you to do this?
No, it was my own, unique idea.
Dad.
Thank you for inviting us.
Mr. Park is my forever friend.
I like him so much.
Thank you for saying that.
I'm not his forever friend, but he's teaching me to fish.
Everyone asks me where I learned to fish and says I learned very well.
The more I look at you, the more I notice how tall and handsome you are.
Exactly. He's so rude.
Isn't it against the rules for a medical student to be so attractive?
Say something, anything.
I tend to be a bit quiet.
- I'm sorry. - That makes sense.
What good does it do if a man is talkative?
He doesn't talk unless he has to. He's been like that since we were kids.
Young Shin.
When the neighbor kids called Yong Goo an idiot, Da Jung stood up to fight,
but he didn't do anything.
Young Shin, why are you bringing up the past like that?
Not only are you cold, but now with age, you're shameless too.
- Why are you here? - Young Shin, why are you so mean?
Why are you rude to our guests?
Who are you calling shameless?
We've known each other for so long, yet you pretend not to know me.
Jung Hoon, just eat.
We're the guests. Be polite.
I guess Young Shin really is a kid.
Seeing her fighting with a friend, she really looks like a kid.
Still, if you're like that to your friend, you'll embarrass his father.
I'm okay. I've seen them like this their whole lives.
They used to go without sleep competing for first place at school,
so the elders tried to stop them.
They're both so stubborn that they didn't listen at all.
He used to cry so hard for a boy.
Young Shin, do you want to get into this?
Who was the one who said to come to them if they want to cry?
I guess you liked him too when you were kids, Young Shin.
When I was a senior, my mom wasn't here, so she made me food every night.
Her food helped me go to college.
I didn't do that in secret. Everyone in the neighborhood knew.
You two have a lot more history than I thought.
Somehow I think the mood will be fun tonight.
- Isn't that right, Jong Gwon? - Right.
It's less awkward than I thought.
I invited Mr. Park, but since he's not very talkative,
I was worried we wouldn't have much to talk about.
For some reason, I get the feeling that he'll be joining our family.
- Thank you. - It already feels like you're family.
You all worked hard today.
It's not much, but I hope you like it.
I hear Jung Hoon and Gyung Chul went to President Kang's.
You know how President Kang was fond of Gyung Chul.
After finding his daughter and feeling at ease,
he invited them over for dinner.
It must be a dream come true for Jung Hoon.
But Young Shin might find it awkward.
Jung Hoon has been coming on to her lately.
He wouldn't hit on her when he's there.
Of course, he would. Don't you know what Jung Hoon is like?
He could go there and get mad too.
If he does, Young Shin will teach him a lesson.
Young Shin seems gentle and kind.
Still, she doesn't stand back when she mustn't.
Those two have a special relationship.
Even when they were little, they would look out for each other,
but they wouldn't give in once they got into a fight.
They both have strong characters.
People should be good-natured like me.
That way, they'll be so blessed.
You are good-natured.
Just your personality.
Se Jin. I mean, Mother.
President Kang must've wanted to see Jung Hoon.
Why?
Why would President Kang want to see Jung Hoon?
Let's eat.
We enjoyed the meal today. Thank you for your trouble.
Not at all. I had a good time in a while.
Goodbye. Please come again.
Come by sometime and join us for dinner.
May I come alone?
Of course, I can see you're very close to Young Shin.
That's right. Let's meet over dinner once a month.
Goodbye.
Thanks for coming here when you must be busy.
I'll see you again.
He's very frank.
He's not cautious around us at all.
That's confidence.
Don't you think they look good together?
He's really fond of Young Shin.
His father is very decent, unlike how he seems.
He studied at a prestigious university.
I think this is great.
It'd be nice to have a doctor in the family.
Sure.
I'm sorry, Mr. Park. You're not offended, are you?
I was flustered because he appeared so suddenly.
Don't be sorry.
I had that in mind coming here with him today.
It was more enjoyable than I imagined and not awkward.
I'll come again.
Next time, I'm coming alone.
Your aunt told me to come again.
I kept my guard up because Oh Bok said Mrs. Seo was weird.
But she's perfectly fine.
- Let's go, Dad. - Sure.
Both your aunt and uncle seem to like him too.
This isn't just an invitation for dinner, right?
What do you mean? It was just an invitation.
Then why did Aunt seem all excited?
You know how she could be swept up by the atmosphere.
Dad, I might run away from home.
What?
You'll run away over this?
How can you say that to your dad?
I've lived many years without you.
What do you mean?
Now that you found your daughter, do you wish to have a son-in-law too?
Young Shin.
I hope this never happens again without consulting me first.
I clearly told you I'm not looking to get married.
I'll see him living as another woman's man...
my entire life,
and I will dry up like a mummy.
She wasn't just angry,
but it was as if she wanted to sever ties with me.
Really?
I'm sorry.
I'm thinking about sending Young Shin to study abroad.
Study abroad?
I want her to study more while I'm still alive.
Then please do so.
Would you like to go with her?
Me?
If you want to join her, please do.
I'll send you with her.
President Kang.
What's there to life?
You should be able to live with the one you want to.
Although the relationship between Young Shin and you is entangled,
looked at another way, why do you have to...
only look into each other's eyes until you grow old?
But then, I can't have you get married and let everyone know.
So go live somewhere where no one knows you two,
and when you hear that I'm gone,
you can come back and clear things up.
President Kang.
It seems that Young Shin wants...
to give the company back to society when I'm gone.
So clear up everything you have to...
and go back out to live together,
or if you feel...
that you don't have to care about what the world thinks of you anymore,
you can come back and live together.
I should be the one to make this decision for you.
I'm willing to give my permission, so what would anyone say?
Thank you for trusting in me.
But...
I can't do that.
Why not?
There's no one in your heart other than Young Shin.
Are you concerned for me?
Are you sorry that you'll be...
keeping me apart from my daughter I struggled to find?
I'm okay.
When have I ever been a father to her?
It seems Young Shin won't...
marry anyone other than you.
The last favor I need to do for Young Shin...
is letting her go safely.
You'll tell yourself that countless times.
But both Young Shin and you can't...
stop your feelings for each other.
Please take good care of Young Shin.
Don't be in anguish anymore and leave with her.
It seems...
I won't have time for that.
Time for that?
What are you saying?
(A Good Supper)
I have something to tell you. This might come off as a shock.
You'd be disappointed when you meet her.
Really?
His womanizing tendencies didn't go away with age.
Why would such a fine lady get married to a jobless man?
Why can't you ever put things off?
I don't have a wife or child to clear out my things.
Are you saying you'll put my name on the rent deposit of the Diner?
Don't leave.
I'll let go of myself and marry Jung Hoon.
Do you really wish to die?
I want to live.
I really do.