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(Episode 24)
Father!
What happened?
Father collapsed?
Yes, at home.
What did his doctor say?
They ran a few tests,
and we're waiting for the results.
Dad...
It was just so sudden,
so they ran a CAT scan on his head.
They won't know until those results come out.
Thank you.
Enjoy your tea.
He's already an hour late.
Your call is being forwarded to...
What's going on?
Dad...
Poor dad...
You better not leave me like this...
I won't forgive you for it.
You better not leave me.
Doctor, are the results out?
Yes, they are out.
How is our father?
Is it bad?
The results
showed no particular problem.
And his brain looks fine, too.
Then, why did he collapse so suddenly?
Did Mr. Lee Dongchul work too hard lately?
I think he had a temporary
anemic episode because of exhaustion.
Then, why isn't he waking up?
How odd? He was awake during the exams.
Mr. Lee Dongchul? Mr. Lee?
He's not unconscious right now.
What?
He's asleep.
What Mr. Lee needs most right now
is plenty of sleep and rest.
Dad...
Why was
the only one who didn't know about his job?
Telling you would only make you flip out.
Had I flipped out,
dad wouldn't have collapsed like that.
We're at a hospital right now.
We can argue when we go home.
I'm sorry, Jinae.
I knew about it, too,
but I couldn't tell you
because I thought you might worry.
How could you!
Hoonjae, you have a date with your mother!
(6 missed calls, Ms. Yeongseon)
I put it in silent mode!
Hoonjae, is everything alright?
I'm sorry, mother.
You've been waiting all this time?
What happened?
Did you get into...
Well...
Jinae's father collapsed.
Is he in a bad condition?
No.
It was from exhaustion. He's fine.
Were you the only one there?
No, I wasn't,
but it happened just as I was leaving.
Then, you should've called me.
I was worried.
Things were pretty crazy.
So you forgot all about your own mother?
I'm sorry, mother.
I'll be right there.
Mother?
Is she angry?
I think so.
What do we do?
You should go.
Okay.
I'll see you later.
Okay. Thank you.
(My Hoon)
San!
San, where are you! San!
- San! - Kim San!
San, where are you?
Don't move.
I'm going to the restaurant.
I'll take San with me.
Okay, mom.
Are you all right?
I'm fine. Why do you ask?
That jerk didn't say anything to San?
He just bought San dinner
and gave him some spending money.
Oh...
I guess that psycho
does love his son.
Don't you think we should
take San and disappear forever?
He'll still find us.
You know that's no use.
By the way, why is he doing this
after all this time?
It's not like you're dating anyone.
Mom,
how could I date anyone?
Seriously.
What if that jerk thinks
you and Mr. Lee are in a relationship?
No.
Mom, you know
Mr. Lee and I aren't like that.
Man.
You sure about that?
Of course I'm sure.
Now Mr. Lee knows I'm San's mom.
I actually feel better about telling him.
I've been feeling a bit guilty about that.
Dad,
lie down.
Sleep on the warm floor.
You should do that, father.
Maybe a bit later.
You got quite a scare, didn't you?
I'm sorry.
Why did you do that, dad?
I had no idea you were working that hard,
and I just slept fine every night.
You should be sleeping fine.
You think I wanted you to stay up all night, too?
When you work so hard from morning until night?
I'm sorry for making you feel sad all the time.
Don't worry.
I'm fine.
The doctor said I'm fine.
I thought it was something serious.
Silly boy.
Father,
don't ever work at night again, please?
Okay.
I was going to quit anyway.
Dad went to bed.
You should go inside, mom.
Why should I?
It's not like he's really sick.
(Ms. Yeongseon)
Your call is being...
Hi, Hoonjae.
What?
You didn't see Yeongseon?
She didn't call me.
Okay, auntie.
Did you meet your mother? (Jinae)
Jinae.
Your mother wasn't there?
Did you try calling her?
She won't answer.
And she hasn't gone home yet.
I'm going to visit some places where she might be.
Okay.
Where did she go?
Dongchul!
- Father! - Dad!
Dongchul!
- Dongchul! - Father!
Dongchul!
What are you doing here on your day off?
I wanted to study.
I tend to goof off when I'm home.
Where's San?
He's with my mom.
Where are San's parents?
Don't we have to call them?
I'm San's mom.
San's mom is me.
I'm San's mom.
San...
Did you come to get something?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
For lying and saying I'm single.
When I found out you thought I was single,
I thought of correcting you,
but to be honest,
I was a bit worried.
I'm a mom,
and I have no experience,
so my job search wasn't going well...
I'm sorry.
If you think I'm not suitable for this job,
I will quit.
Ms. Seon Hyeju.
Yes?
You want to make me a criminal?
Excuse me?
If I fire you
because you're a divorcee,
I could be sentenced to prison for up to 5 years
or to a fine of up to $30,000 for
breaking the Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
Didn't you study that or not?
Yes, I did study that,
but how should I put this...
I feel an ethical responsibility...
Don't forget to lock up when you go home.
Yes, sir.
- Wait. - Wait.
What is it?
You go first.
About San,
I think you should go see his teacher
and talk to her about him.
Oh, right!
I heard you went to
see San's teacher because he begged you to.
I can't believe San asked you.
I'm sorry.
And thank you.
I'm going to see San's teacher next week.
By the way, you can't reach San's father?
I'm not with San's father anymore.
I see.
What about what you were going to say?
What?
Oh, right.
Here.
Thank you so much.
This is really clean.
I boiled it in salt water
and ironed it.
Have a good day.
Ms. Seon,
can you go study
at the place where your family is?
You're worried about me?
You know what, Mr. Lee?
I'm really fine. I am.
Did I say I was worried about you?
No.
You're not leaving?
I think it'll be easier for me
to look up case records from here.
I have so much paperwork I need to file by Monday.
If you're doing this for me, you don't have to.
I said I wasn't.
Okay.
This is my only place of solace?
Come with me!
Hyeongsun.
Hyeongsun!
Hyeongsun...
Chaeri,
are you doing all right?
I miss you.
Why aren't you eating?
Is this some kind of a rebellion?
This is not a rebellion.
I just don't feel like eating anything.
Chaeri,
why can't you understand me?
Dad, why can't you understand me?
You locked me inside this house.
Is it that wrong to be in love with Hyeongsun?
Is it a sin?
You used to like Hyeongsun, too.
You praised him, saying he's kind and hardworking.
Yes,
Hyeongsun is a good person, but
I didn't like him thinking he might be with you.
I never even imagined such a thing.
You said you were disappointed in me?
Me too.
I really respected you and loved you,
but now I'm disappointed in you.
You're saying no because Hyeongsun's our driver?
He's not well-off so he's not good enough?
I'm so disappointed in you.
Fine.
Be disappointed in me.
However big your disappointment
or your heartache is,
it won't be as much mine.
You think I raised you like a princess
to watch you fall for a man like that?
I know you're self-absorbed and immature,
but you can't,
you can't do this to me.
Ms. Yeongseon.
How did you know I was here?
The most important things to you
are me and your work.
How could you?
You didn't answer my calls.
Do you know how long I've been looking for you?
I went to your hair salon,
and the golf range...
Mother, I couldn't really leave.
Everyone thought it was something serious
before the test results came out.
But they have children.
They have sons.
Why did you have to stay there?
Well, that was...
You're acting like their son-in-law already?
That family is more important to you,
enough to forget about our plans?
No, that's not true.
I'm sorry, mother.
You haven't eaten, have you?
Let's go.
Let's get something to eat first
and carry out our plans for...
No.
I don't want to do that.
Mother...
You spent all your time
and came to me only after
using all your energy looking after that family.
I don't want to beg for your attention.
So go.
Still, how could you leave?
You should've tried to make her feel better.
No, I know my mother better.
When she says no, she means no.
Trying to make her feel better
would only make things worse.
My mother likes Greek salad,
so I think I should go get her some.
Let's do that, then.
But he came all the way here...
What if he hasn't eaten lunch yet?
Don't. What if someone sees us?
You were behind this?
I knew it.
Just until over there.
She left already?
This is fine.
We're here.
This is my mom's restaurant.
- This? - Yes.
Well then,
thank you.
Goodnight.
Right.
Go inside.
You're not going home?
Do you like fried chicken?
You want some?
It's delicious.
Would you like some?
I'm fine.
Well,
this neighborhood is safe.
You don't have to look around or anything.
- It's fine. - What?
This neighborhood is really safe. It's okay.
It's not that.
Actually, this is...
Hyeongkyu!
You're home?
Mother.
Where are you coming from?
I wanted to get some barbecue.
Hyeju, it's you!
Hello, Ms. Im.
Do you know each other?
Did you say hello before?
Mother, how do you know Ms. Seon?
She's Yuja's daughter.
My friend, Hong Yuja.
- Sanok! - Yes?
I heard Dongchul was sick.
Yuja,
they remember each other,
even though they met when they were little.
Actually...
Hello, Mr. Chocolate Bun.
Chocolate bun? What's that?
Actually,
I didn't know.
I work at Mr. Lee Hyeongkyu's firm.
Really?
Oh, my!
What a coincidence!
Why didn't you tell me?
Wait!
You had no idea she was Yuja's daughter!
- You didn't know either, did you? - What?
I think it's great you're working with her.
It's better than you hiring a complete stranger.
You know Hyeju's husband is a hospital director?
What?
But is it okay for you to get a job like this?
Sanok!
Not everyone works to make money.
She's doing it for her own satisfaction.
Right.
But San, you must be sad your mom's so busy.
Let me turn this.
Eat up, father.
Thanks.
You eat up, too.
Don't eat so fast. You'll get indigestion again.
Okay.
Mom, why are you yelling at dad?
When he's not feeling well?
Because just looking at him makes me angry.
Mother,
you should be glad there's nothing wrong with him.
Hyeongsun, why are you picking at your rice?
Because of Spoiled Brat?
No.
Her grandmother was here to find her?
I heard there was a huge commotion.
It was beyond huge.
My, the whole neighborhood was...
Oh, it was so humiliating.
I'm never going to make her food again.
They didn't say they're going to sue you?
If they do, you have to tell me right away.
Don't try to handle it by yourself.
Got it?
That won't happen.
Oh, boy.
Having a lawyer
in the family is so reassuring.
When dad collapsed,
Hoonjae carried him on his back.
Right!
You had to carry my father on your back
because the ambulance couldn't come here?
Yes.
Anyone can carry him on his back.
Even I could do it.
Even if you don't have an appetite, you should eat.
Okay.
Right, Hyeongsun.
You shouldn't be like that when you're eating.
You're hurting the meat's feelings.
Here.
Eat this and cheer up.
Here.
I'll give it to him.
Okay.
Right!
I have an announcement to make.
Oh?
Jinae was transferred
to Planning at work.
Really?
Why didn't you tell me about that?
I was just being cautious.
That's the department you've been wanting to go.
Yes.
No matter what she says,
Ms. Hwang must really like you.
It looks like it.
My! I'm so grateful.
Jinae, congratulations.
Thanks.
Why don't we
give Jinae a big round of applause?
Jinae, congratulations!
- A big hand! - Applause!
Dad, please look after your health.
Okay, I will.
Oh, boy.
Jinae finally got a job on the planning team.
She really wanted to work there.
I'm so happy for her.
If Hyeongsun gets a job, we'd be worry-free.
Don't worry about him and take care of yourself.
Don't you pass out like that again
and scare the living daylights out of me.
Oh, it wasn't that bad.
To be honest,
all I did was make your life miserable,
so it won't be half bad for me to just drop dead.
You said you wanted to meet a kind, rich man
and start all over.
Mr. Lee Dongchul,
you know me so well!
Why didn't you just leave me when you collapsed?
So I could meet someone new
and enjoy a brand new life.
Why didn't you leave me!
Honey.
Honey!
Me and my big mouth.
Welcome.
I'll have the usual.
Yes, sir.
Thanks
for letting me sit next to you.
Is something wrong?
Someone
has made me really lonely.
That someone must be Kang Hoonjae.
The only people who can make us lonely at our age
are our children.
Oh,
there's something I've been wanting to say to you.
You called me once, a very long time ago.
Cheorung, can you come right now?
I'm sorry.
My wife is really sick.
I'm sorry.
My wife was in critical condition at the time.
I was beside myself,
so I had to hang up like that.
But as time passed by,
I felt really badly about that.
I'm really sorry about that day.
Did everything work out well?
Yes, I worked it out.
They worked out very well.
I know you've
been through a lot alone over the years.
It's late.
I better go.
Honey, are you asleep?
Honey,
about earlier,
I was just joking around.
Because I felt so guilty towards you.
Joking around?
There are some things you shouldn't joke about!
How could you joke about that?
If you leave me just like that,
how am I to go on?
How could I go on
in a world without you,
without any joy,
without any hope? How?
I'm sorry.
Honey,
I had no idea you were that scared.
I'm sorry, honey.
Forgive me.
I was so...
I was so scared...
I was so scared you might just leave me like that...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Sanok. I'm sorry.
I was so scared.
I'm such a good-for-nothing husband.
All I ever do is worry you.
I'm sorry, okay?
I'm really sorry.
Hoonjae used to love this comforter.
The one in his room looked really cheap.
Then, take this to him.
I don't want to make a big deal.
What?
Why is a mom looking after her son
making a big deal?
It's getting cold, so you can bring this
and show them your son grew up like a prince.
Isn't that a good idea?
You said Hoonjae stood you up yesterday
because he was taking care of Jinae's father.
It's like you lost him to that family.
I didn't lose him!
You think Hoonjae should've just came to see me
when Jinae's father collapsed?
Oh, if you are that understanding,
why did you come home all upset yesterday?
Seriously!
I wasn't!
Be quiet.
Flip it over.
Honey, are you still angry? Are you?
Go to your room and keep yourself warm. It's cold.
It's not like I gave birth.
I don't need to keep myself warm.
Excuse me!
Come in.
I'm here for the Population and Housing Census.
It's very important for running the country,
so I ask for your cooperation.
You're working on a Sunday?
Oh, what about you, Mr. Jiffy?
He's renting a room with us.
Where is your official residence?
It's Seocho-dong.
Am I out since my official address isn't here?
No, you can do the survey from where you live,
no matter what your resident registration card says.
You need our nationality, too?
Yes.
Because there are so many foreigners in Korea now.
The world has changed so much.
Have some of this.
This must be a hard job.
The house seems very quiet.
Yes.
Hyeongkyu went to the sauna,
Hyeongsun, I don't know where he went,
Jinae went out
and my husband is resting in his room.
Let me help you with that, mother.
It's okay.
You took a shower. This will make your hands smell.
I'm really great at cleaning dried anchovies.
You were really scared yesterday, weren't you?
I wasn't.
When someone close to you suddenly gets sick,
for some reason, you get mad at first.
It must be because you're so close.
Same thing happened to you, Mr. Jiffy?
Yes, when my mother was sick.
I was really worried,
but for some reason, I was mean to her.
I guess I was upset.
Yes, that's what happens.
Your mother must have had a hard life.
Yes.
You can't remove the whole belly.
I'll pick them up.
Now, I see why Sanghyeok called you Duck Butt.
What?
Your bottom looks so firm that I want to slap it.
Mother, that hurt.
I'm sorry. It's just that your bottom's so cute.
Mother, you're laughing now.
You think this is funny?
Wriggle, wriggle.
Oh, stop that!
Excuse me.
- Mother... - What?
Oh, Ms. Hwang.
Please come to our living room.
It's okay.
I'm going to leave after I finish here.
It's getting cold,
so I brought his comforter from home.
I'm glad you did.
I have a heavy cotton wool comforter, too, though.
Ms. Hwang, hello.
Yes, hello.
This is persimmon punch.
Sanok, I mean,
my wife made this,
and it's really delicious.
Thank you.
Thank you so much
for transferring Jinae to Planning.
We were so grateful when you transferred her to
the headquarters, but now it's Planning.
I'll tell her to do her best
so she won't let you down.
I didn't transfer her to Planning
because I have special feelings for her.
A spot opened up,
and I thought Ms. Lee was perfect for the job.
Thank you.
I think Jinae has been acting
extra carefully at work, so other people won't
find out she has a special relationship with you.
What do you mean by special relationship?
I think you're mistaken.
What? Mistaken...
Ms. Lee and I don't have a special relationship.
She happens to be
one of my favorite employees,
but that's only work-related.
We're not anything more than that.
Hoonjae, what are you doing?
My mother is here.
Ms. Hwang is here?
Oh, my!
Hold on.
I see.
I'm sorry we jumped the gun like that.
But Hoonjae and Jinae are seeing each other,
so I thought...
If they are attracted to each other, they can date.
But if people around them
are already thinking it's more than that,
wouldn't they feel a bit pressured?
I'm sure Ms. Lee wants
a relationship with no pressure from anyone.
She is a smart, ambition woman.
Yes,
you're right.
Anyway, we're grateful
you think Jinae is special.
Jinae.
Hello, Ms. Hwang.
I was out, so I just found out.
You did?
I'll see you tomorrow.
Thank you for the persimmon punch.
Goodbye.
Goodbye, Ms. Hwang.
Oh,
wow!
I've never met anyone so sly before.
I'm sure she wants to be cautious.
Ha!
Did you see?
I don't think she likes you.
But you were praising about her,
giving her hugs and stuff.
Serves you right!
Did you park your car at the public parking lot?
Mother...
You love living there, don't you?
You're already acting like their son-in-law!
Mother...
This is unbelievable.
Even I don't slap you on your bottom!
Unbelievable.
Don't follow me.
Mother...
Oh, boy.
I miss you.
I miss you so much I could die, Chaeri.
They left.
You're working very hard. I brought you these.
Oh! I need to go to the market!
I can't believe I forgot.
Chaeri.
Jang Chaeri.
Chaeri.
Hyeongsun?
How did you get in here?
I sneaked in here.
Nobody else is in your house right now.
Are you all right?
The front door is locked from the inside,
so I can't get out.
I've missed you so much.
I'm fine.
Is that because you escaped last time?
But why did you lose so much weight?
You're not eating?
What if you get sick again?
Hyeongsun, did my dad do anything to you?
What did your mother and father say?
Your mother isn't asking for me?
She doesn't miss me?
My mom did ask me why you're not coming.
I think she does miss you.
Chaeri, you need to eat to get through this.
I'll come and get you, okay?
Okay.
We may not be able to see each other,
but you know I love you, don't you?
Of course.
So you have to eat,
listen to your dad and take care of yourself.
Got it?
Don't talk back at him.
Okay.
Good luck with your job search and be well.
I love you, Hyeongsun.
I love you, too, Chaeri.
Are you disappointed?
Because of what my mother said?
I am a bit disappointed,
but what can I do but be understanding?
I'll try harder
and win her over little by little.
You're so optimistic!
I like it.
Let's celebrate that!
With a kiss?
No.
Why not?
You had garlic bread earlier.
So no.
What? But we ate it together.
Jinae!
- No! - Just a peck.
Get away from me! No!
Just a peck.
That one,
I'll pay with this.
A gift!
Get it at the convenience store.
That's done. I'll ring your drink up.
It's buy one get one free.
$2.60, please.
Can you put one in here?
- Thank you. - Thank you.
10 chocolate buns as a thank you.
(Your gift has been sent)
Yes, I reviewed the medical records you sent me.
Of course.
I'm confident we can win.
Yes.
Don't worry. Goodbye.
You got them all?
You gave them to me.
Then, I guess
you wouldn't want any black bean noodles
since you have to eat all these buns.
I can! I can eat black bean noodles.
When is my mom coming back from the court?
It'll take a few hours.
Your mom always takes her time.
Right, my mom is like that.
By the way,
when you went missing,
you met your dad, didn't you?
Is your dad a doctor?
Come in.
Hello, Mr. Lee.
Mr. Kim.
What brings you here?
San!
Are you all right?
You should slow down.
Drink some water.
You got the sauce all over your face.
Do you know this man?
I must look like someone you know,
right?
I'd better get going...
Just a second.
Mr. Kim,
I'm really sorry.
But I have to go out.
I see.
I came to introduce a new client to you.
Thank you, but perhaps another time.
Oh, well.
That's too bad.
I'll come back another time.
Kiddo,
goodbye.
San, look at me.
That man is your dad, isn't he?
It's okay.
You're okay.
As you can see,
we need to upgrade the women's wear line
in terms of the design and material.
For the new line, we should increase the production
of the popular items by 70%...
70%?
The women's wear market is experiencing stagnation,
so isn't that number too much?
It is,
but women's wear market is the most
flexible market in terms of consumer reaction.
If we increase the production of the items...
Increasing the production isn't a good solution.
If we only make the items our customers like,
the overall coherence will get lost
for each season, line and design details.
You don't seem to know the fashion business.
The material you submitted
looks like a college student's report.
Ms. Lee Jinae?
Are you new here?
Excuse me,
which department are you from?
Me?
I'm...
Let me introduce her.
She's the new Planning Team leader, Ms. Shin Yuhui.
Team leader?
That woman is the Planning Team leader...
Ms. Shin studied fashion design
and business management in New York.
And she's worked at a famous fashion company.
Let's welcome Ms. Shin with a warm hand.
Come in.
Mother,
I missed you so much.
You're just as adorable as you used to be.
I did great, didn't I?
Yes.
Can you tell my mom how great I'm doing?
She was really worried.
Okay, I'll give her a call.
Thank you.
Come in.
This is the new project Planning's been discussing.
It is?
Oh, people still make tacky proposals like this?
I should teach them how to do it.
Hey.
Oh, mother,
can we call Hoonjae and have dinner with him?
And have a welcome party?
I think Hoonjae is busy.
Oh, he can't be that busy.
If I call him, he'll rush over.
Is this Hoonjae?
Guess who?
It's me, Yuhui. Shin Yuhui.
What?
You forgot the voice of your old girlfriend?
Lunch delivery.
I was getting hungry.
It's here.
Enjoy the food.
Hello, Mr. Oh.
Oh, yeah. Mr. Jang's house, right?
Okay. I'll send someone over.
Chaejun, the renovation we did for Mr. Jang's study,
can you go and check it?
Mr. Jang said the bookshelves are off balance.
Really?
But I have to go to the site this afternoon.
Well,
I'll go, then.
You?
Yes.
Hello.
I'm Kang Hoonjae from Mr. Jang Cheorung's company.
You are?
They told me you'd be here.
My,
you are very handsome.
You look just like my son when he was your age.
You're...
Oh, wait,
do you like tomato juice?
Would you like me to make you some?
Thank you.
Okay, give me a minute.
Yes, ma'am.
Is Hyeongsun okay?
Yes.
Can you please help me see him?
Please?
That was delicious.
Can you please open that door for me?
I need to get the tool box from my car.
Sure.
Chaeri isn't here, is she?
I can't see very well.
Okay.
- The study is over there. - Okay.
Hyeongsun!
Chaeri!
Let's go.
What?
Where?
What are you going to do?
Let's go somewhere we can be alone, okay?
Let's go, Hyeongsun.
Let's go.
Okay, let's go.
Let's go, Chaeri.
I'll text you the address,
so please give it to Mr. Jang.
Don't cry and take care of yourself.
What's going on between you and Hyeju!
How serious is it!
We're being videotaped right now.
Don't go any further.
This is the last warning.
That was so scary...
Ms. Lee, you have so much to learn.
Why don't you just assist for now?
Yes, Ms. Shin.
Can you get us some tea?
I'm letting you get away with this
because you're Ms. Hwang's son.
You're Hwang Yeongseon's son?
- Yes. - Oh?