Him Chan is not Dong Hee's child.
Is that true?
Is it, Mr. Jang?
Yes, it's true.
When I first met Dong Hee, I asked her,
"What's your name, miss?"
Do you know what she said?
What did she say?
She said she was Him Chan's mother, not "miss."
That silly goose.
She is Him Chan's mother, to the bone.
Even at knifepoint, she'd never say Him Chan was her nephew.
She was worried Him Chan would find out,
so I promised her that I'd never tell anyone.
I'm breaking my promise and telling you...
because I feel so bad that people have the wrong idea about Dong Hee.
I don't want you to judge her wrongly because of it.
Okay, I understand what you're trying to say.
Thank you for telling me.
In any case, hearing that you like her makes me happy.
I hope things work out between you two.
But even if that's not the case, I'm still happy for you guys.
- Here. - Thank you.
There, it's done.
Mom, I love it when you dry my hair.
Really? Then shall we finish it up with a dryer now?
Sure!
Hey.
How much longer do you plan to stay here?
I told you. Until Hyun Seok gets off work.
Don't you get paid to work here?
I do. Why do you ask?
Then shouldn't you be on the floor working with him...
instead of sitting here and waiting until he's done?
I agreed to work six-hour shifts,
so I don't need to do more work.
Then just go home!
Why would I?
You want me to leave the fish in the cat's hands?
What? Who's the cat? And who's the fish?
Don't you already know the answer?
Obviously, you're the cat, and Hyun Seok is the fish.
Be honest.
What are you doing here? I bet you're here to seduce him.
What did you say?
Then what are you doing here when you have a home?
As they say, you only see what you know.
You think everyone is like you, don't you?
What did you say?
Think whatever you want.
I don't care what you think of me.
I didn't think you'd be this feisty.
Jung Eun.
Yes, Mr. Jang. Come in.
Thank you. My gosh.
How's the room? Is it comfortable?
Yes, of course. It's nicer than my room.
I'm glad.
I would've redone the wallpaper had I known you'd use the room.
Why would you do that? It's not like you have to fix up the room for newlyweds.
Goodness. You and your snappy comebacks.
- All right, then. Make yourself at home. - Thank you.
If you get hungry, feel free to use the kitchen.
Thank you. Get home safely.
Will do. Let's go.
Okay, Hyun Seok.
Hey, what's with you today?
Bye.
Let's go.
Wait up, Hyun Seok!
Goodness.
Oh, boy.
Didn't you say you had a brother?
I don't want to talk about my brother now.
If I do, I'll bawl my eyes out again.
Talking about my brother and grandma...
is making me really miss them.
Now, I understand why she said that.
She lost them at such a young age. It must've been so hard.
Tae Pyung is one thing,
but I wonder where Jung Eun is staying.
You were tossing and turning all night.
You're worried about Jung Eun, aren't you?
This isn't good. I should try calling her.
Just leave her be.
Oh, someone's calling you.
It's Mr. Jang.
Mr. Jang?
You should answer it.
Hello, Mr. Jang.
What's up? It's still very early.
Oh, I'm calling just in case you don't know.
Jung Eun came to my restaurant yesterday...
and is staying in the room Dong Hee used to use.
Did you know?
Jung Eun is there now?
Oh, you didn't know.
No.
I don't know what happened,
but she's doing fine at the restaurant, so don't worry.
My goodness. I'm sorry. We owe you another one.
No, you owe me nothing. Don't worry about it.
Anyway, thank you so much, Mr. Jang.
All right. You must be busy, so I won't keep you.
All right. Bye.
What do you mean we owe him another one?
Jung Eun is at his restaurant now.
She's staying in the room Dong Hee used to use.
Seriously?
How did that happen?
That I don't know.
He said she was doing fine and told me not to worry.
My goodness.
Kicking her out was a good call.
It was a good call? What do you mean?
What? Oh, I just meant...
Mr. Jang studied Korean Literature in college.
He can help her with her writing, so it's perfect.
You think so?
I know so.
Let's go.
- Let's go. - Okay!
You got everything, right?
Have a good day.
Have a fun day with your friends, Him Chan.
- Okay, see you later. - See you later.
Go back inside. I'll see you later.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Mom!
Let me in, Mom. I'm starving.
Did your aunt not tell you?
If you want to stay here, you'll have to pay rent, up front.
Come on, Mom. Please let me in. I'm starving.
Not a chance. Find someone else to feed you.
Mom! Wait, Mom.
Darn it.
Maybe I should've fed him some breakfast before kicking him out.
No, I must stay strong to help him turn over a new leaf.
Oh, good morning.
Hey, good morning.
Do you want coffee?
- I can do it. - I got it. Just take a seat.
Okay.
Did you say your child's name was Him Chan?
Yes.
I see. Seo Him Chan. That's a nice name.
Is he the kid we saw in the arcade the other day?
Oh, that's right.
I don't really remember his face, but I think he was cute.
Can you introduce me to him sometime? I want to meet him.
You want to meet Him Chan?
Why? I can't?
No, it's not that.
Then introduce me to him sometime.
Okay, sure.
I need your attention for a moment.
What's the matter, Ms. Baek? Is there something you need to tell us?
This came up in the meeting I had just now.
Since you all represent Inha Fashion,
we need you to conduct yourselves with proper decorum.
We don't want any disgraceful rumors...
or brand mentions online in relation to something inappropriate.
If something like that ever happens,
the company will have to take action. Keep that in mind.
- Got it. - Yes, ma'am.
(Hyena Hair Salon)
Hey, you're here!
You're starting work now?
Yes. Why?
I gave you the keys yesterday...
because I wanted you to clean the place before I got here. You didn't know?
Oh, so that was what it meant?
Then you should've just told me.
I thought you'd pick up the cues and do it.
Okay. Starting tomorrow, I'll make sure I clean the place before you get here.
We're good now, right?
Yes, sounds good.
Let's go inside.
Yes, okay.
Come in, Dad.
When does your mom usually get home?
Around 8 p.m.
What time does she leave in the morning?
I'm not too sure. She leaves after I go to school.
I think she leaves at around 10 a.m.
Really? Okay, that works.
What works?
Oh, it means I can stay here while I work part-time at night.
I'll sleep here when your mom isn't here...
and go to work before she gets home.
You can't do that, Dad.
Why not?
If you get caught, I'll be the one getting kicked out this time.
So you can't do it.
Come on, Kim Hye Na. What happened to my loyal daughter?
Besides, you really need to get your act together, Dad.
Hey, don't you know that I ended up in this mess because of you?
Why is it my fault?
I was trying to sign a long-term lease, so I could see you often,
which means you're responsible.
In any case, you can't stay here. Go ask someone else.
Hey! You can't do this to me. I was counting on you.
Hey, Kim Hye Na! Wait.
Where can I stay, then?
My gosh. How long has it been?
I haven't seen you since your mom's 70th birthday party 2 years ago.
That's right.
I see Uncle In Kyu often at work,
but it's been so long since I last saw you.
- Work is keeping you busy, right? - Yes.
You're in Internal Affairs at the moment, right?
Yes.
Your uncle told me...
that rebates were running rampant in the fashion industry.
I hope Inha Fashion is an exception.
We did receive a tip-off recently. But other than that,
all is good.
A tip-off? About what?
A supplier bribed one of our employees...
but didn't land a contract, so there was a complaint about that.
Oh, really? Who is the employee?
You wouldn't know even if I told you.
I can't tell you because we're investigating it at the moment.
Come on. I won't tell anyone.
I'm just curious. Who is it?
You're so persistent.
Assistant Manager Kim Yu Jung on the design team.
Assistant Manager Kim Yu Jung on the design team?
- Ms. Kim. - My gosh.
Long time no see, Kyung A. How have you been?
Good.
I heard the intern on the design team was a single mom.
How did you know?
So it is true, then.
My gosh. I nearly fainted when I heard about it yesterday.
I heard that the father was a married man.
Is that true?
Really?
That's what everyone is saying. Is it not true?
Is that why she kept it from us?
Seo Dong Hee is really something.
Let's go.
Tell Director Kang and Ms. Baek to come to my office now.
Yes, sir.
And get me Ms. Seo Dong Hee's intern assessment report,
which was submitted recently.
Sure.
(Seo Dong Hee, Design Assistant)
(Average Score: C minus)
Yes, come in.
I heard you asked for me, sir.
Take a seat.
Sure.
I was going over Ms. Seo Dong Hee's intern assessment report.
Is this all true?
Yes, sir. It is true.
And her average score is low.
Based on this, I don't think we need to extend her internship.
What do you think, Ms. Baek?
Yes. I agree, sir.
But it's only been a month.
Don't you think we're making a rash decision?
I heard you hired her, fully knowing that she was a single mom.
Yes. She told us during her in-person interview.
Then do you know who the father is?
No. That I do not know.
Why are you asking about this all of a sudden?
There are some rumors going around about it.
Have you not heard the rumors?
No, not yet.
But what kind of rumors? What are people saying?
I heard the father of the kid...
was a married man.
What? A married man?
Look into it. If it's true,
terminate her contract at the end of the month.
Yes. Understood, sir.
I bet you're thinking things are much easier than you had expected.
What do you mean?
Terminating Dong Hee's contract.
It's exactly what you wanted.
So?
I hope you at least spend some time looking into it properly.
Dong Hee, spare me a moment.
Sure thing, Ms. Baek.
Could you tell me about the father of your child?
Why are you asking me about this out of the blue?
I'm not asking because I'm curious. This is about work.
Tell me about him.
Oh, I'm afraid I can't tell you anything.
Dong Hee, I'm giving you a chance to explain yourself.
There are some strange rumors going around.
Strange rumors? Like what?
People are saying the father of your kid is a married man.
What? Sorry?
That is absurd.
A married man? Absolutely not.
Then tell me who the father is now.
Mr. Kang has ordered me...
to terminate your contract this month unless you tell us the truth.
Terminate my contract?
That's right. Your contract will be terminated.
Ms. Baek, could you please trust me just this once?
I can't tell you because I have a bit of a situation.
But I swear, he's not a married man.
Please believe me. It's not what you think.
If you don't tell us who the father is,
I can't blindly trust your words and leave it at that.
I'm not sure what your situation is. But since you couldn't explain yourself,
we'll go ahead and terminate your contract.
Wait, Ms. Baek.
Your drawing that won the art contest.
Your mom drew it, didn't she?
No! I drew it.
Stop lying. We know that your mom drew it.
I'm not lying!
I drew it. I really drew it myself!
You're a liar. You don't even have a dad.
What did you say?
You know what my mom told me?
She said you didn't even know your dad's face, Seo Him Chan.
Do you know what my mom said?
Hey, Seo Him Chan. My mom said you were a burden to your mom.
What is a burden?
You don't even know what a burden is?
It means he's useless. That's what a burden is.
No, I'm not. I am not a burden!
- That little... - Darn you.
You'd better watch out, Seo Him Chan!
Him Chan, you're back already?
Yes.
Are you mad at me for not picking you up?
No.
Did something happen?
Why is he so downcast?
Hello.
How may we help you?
I am Seo Dong Hee from the design team.
May I meet with Mr. Kang?
Do you have an appointment?
No, I don't.
You can't meet with him without an appointment.
It's really urgent. Could you please help me out?
I'm sorry.
Dong Hee, what are you doing here?
Director Kang.
Could you please hear me out? Please?
Please, Director Kang.
Come in.
Ms. Baek must've told you what's going on.
Yes.
But I swear, it's not true.
A married man? That's just absurd.
So? What did Ms. Baek say?
She said my contract would be terminated...
if I didn't tell her who the father was.
But please believe me, Director Kang. It really isn't true.
I've done nothing to be ashamed of.
Yet you can't tell us anything about the father?
Well, that's...
I have a bit of a situation.
Director Kang, could you please believe me just this once?
I do understand there's a reason you can't tell us,
but I can't help you if you're not willing to provide an explanation.
I'm sorry.
Director Kang.
I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help.
You should get back to work.
Dong Hee.
Okay.
Thank you for listening to me anyway, Director Kang.
She stepped out a while ago. How come she's not back yet?
Is she on the phone with her kid again?
Did you hear?
Hear what?
Dong Hee's contract will be terminated at the end of the month.
- What? - What do you mean?
Why would they terminate her contract?
There are weird rumors about her going around.
Weird rumors? About what?
- That's... - The kid's dad is a married man.
You heard too?
That's total nonsense!
Who said that? Who is going around saying such nonsense?
What's going on?
Is it true that the company is terminating Dong Hee's contract this month?
Yes, it's true.
Why? Because of the absurd rumor?
I told you all this morning...
to be careful not to be the subject of negative rumors...
and that the company would take action if it were to happen.
That's exactly what's going on in Dong Hee's case.
Even so, how could you fire her based on such groundless rumors?
Do you think it makes sense?
I confirmed it with her.
Are we good now?
You confirmed it with her?
Did she admit it?
That the father is a married man?
No.
But she failed to give an explanation...
even though I gave her a chance.
So I had no choice but to notify her of the termination.
Why couldn't she explain herself?
What do you think? Clearly, the rumors are true.
Watch what you say, Ms. Kim. You don't even know anything!
Why does he only snap at me? Does he think I'm a joke?
I can't believe this.
The person you have reached is unavailable. Leave a message...
She's not even picking up. Where is she now?
What are you doing here?
Nothing. I was just taking a break.
I heard your contract would be terminated this month.
You heard?
So?
You'll just let it happen?
Then what? I have no choice.
What do you mean you have no choice? Just tell them the truth.
I can't do that.
Should I do it for you?
What did you say?
Should I tell them that Him Chan is your nephew?
Who told you?
Did Mr. Jang tell you?
Is that important now?
You're about to get fired.
Yes, it is important to me.
Keeping that a secret...
is a thousand times more important to me than keeping my contract.
Then what?
You won't tell anyone the truth...
and let them wrongfully terminate your contract? Is that it?
I don't care about the contract.
I can find another job.
And even if I can't do that, I don't care.
I care.
I care even if you don't.
So if you can't tell them,
I will.
Don't you dare tell anyone.
You'd better not say anything to anyone about Him Chan.
If you do, I will quit of my own accord,
and you'll never see me again.
You got that?
(Bravo, My Life)
Talk them out of terminating Dong Hee's contract.
Do you know who the father is?
Mom, am I a burden to you?
Have you told anyone about Him Chan's secret?
Did Cha Yeol persuade Mr. Kang?
Do me a favor.
Then I'll help you cover up the thing with Joobin Fabric.