(Episode 7)
(Emergency Center)
Doctor, please help my baby.
He has a high fever.
How long has he had a fever?
It's been about two hours.
Did you give him a fever reducer?
Yes, about an hour ago.
But his temperature is still higher than 38 degrees Celsius.
Then it could be a virus or an infection,
let's run a blood test and a urine test.
Get him checked in first, please.
Get him checked in?
I'll do that.
It's 138 dollars.
Pardon?
Oh, okay.
Here you go.
(Emergency Admission and Payment)
It says you have insufficient funds. Do you have another card?
Insufficient funds?
Oh, right.
Then can I pay the remaining amount in cash?
Sure.
I'm sorry, but it's still not enough.
Really?
Excuse me. I'll pay her bill.
Oh, sure.
Oh, you are from...
Yes.
Thank you so much for doing this.
Here you go.
Thank you.
I shouldn't have let you pay it, but I couldn't refuse.
I'll repay you the money as soon as possible.
Thank you very much again.
No need to rush. Repay me when you can.
By the way, what's wrong with your baby?
He has a high fever.
Oh, boy. That must've been scary.
But don't worry too much.
Babies get fevers more often than adults...
because they have weaker immune systems.
I'm sure it's nothing serious.
Do you really think so?
I think so.
By the way, is someone you know sick?
My next-door neighbor who is an elderly lady got hurt from a fall.
I helped her check in for hospitalization.
I see.
Well...
I heard you wanted to adopt your nephew.
Oh, no. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.
No, you didn't.
I heard you were a minor.
Are you in high school?
I graduated recently.
I see.
Do you have any other family members?
I have an auntie.
But she doesn't want me to raise him.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Is the family of Seo Him Chan here?
Yes.
(Keep the proper cough etiquette.)
There you go.
Did Him Chan get any better?
Fortunately, his fever went down.
We'll be in touch as soon as we get the test results.
Thank you both. I appreciate your help.
You're welcome.
I'm glad his fever went down.
Let's go. I'll give you a ride.
Well...
Why?
Are you afraid I might be a dodgy person?
I'm not a bad person.
It's not like that. I just feel bad.
Then let's go. Come on out.
Is the baby asleep?
Yes.
Thank you for your help.
What's his name?
His name is Seo Him Chan.
Him Chan.
What's your name, miss?
I'm Seo Dong Hee.
But I'm not sure if I should be called "miss". I'm Him Chan's mom now.
I understand that you want to raise him.
But considering your predicament,
do you really think you can raise him all on your own?
It wouldn't be a bad idea...
if you let him live in an institution until you stood on your own feet.
What do you mean by "an institution"?
There's an orphanage that I've been sponsoring.
It has good facilities,
and everyone who works there is very kind.
Give it some serious thought.
Think of what's best for the baby's sake.
I'll do that.
This is too plain.
My, you're so funny.
Mr. Gu, you have such a great sense of humor.
Mom.
Mr. Gu, then I'll see you at the golf course.
Who is Mr. Gu?
He's just a man who owns a lot of properties on Jeju Island.
Are you cheating on Dad?
Don't be ridiculous. I divorced your dad a long time ago.
Besides, it's not like that.
What are you doing up so late?
Have you seen my portfolio for the graduate show?
Your portfolio? Isn't it in your room?
I wouldn't be asking you if it were there.
Then check out the veranda.
I stored all the miscellaneous items out there when we moved in.
Okay.
Since I'm not sleepy at all, I should practice putting.
Here we go.
- Mom! - Gosh, that startled me.
Hey, you scared the life out of me. What is it?
What's this?
What...
It's a stroller. What about it?
I'm asking why it's in our house.
You know why. We bought this for your baby.
Why didn't you throw it out already?
Why would you throw it out? It's still in its packaging.
We can sell it online and get some money.
Are you insane?
Do you want to let the world know that I had a baby?
Throw it out immediately.
All right. I'll throw it out tomorrow. Leave it there.
Are you going to throw it out in broad daylight?
Fine, I'm going now.
Is there anything else?
I mean, baby products. Is there anything else but this?
No. I kept this one...
because it was brand new.
I threw out everything else when we moved here.
Make sure that no one is there to see you.
Why that little... Darn.
Where did you go?
To an agency for studying abroad.
Did you prepare everything?
When are you leaving?
Next week.
Are you really going to get an MBA?
- No. - Then will you study photography?
Why are you asking so many questions?
Let me ask...
one last question.
Will you come back?
I'll support you financially so that you can live in the US.
I don't need your help.
- Then will you be back? - No.
There's no way I would come back when this place is the worst nightmare.
I'm home, Mom.
Hey, I just heard...
that Cha Yeol will leave for the US next week.
I see.
I've been anxious. I'm relieved to hear that.
Why would you be anxious? It's all been taken care of.
Anyway, he said he would never come back.
So you should forget about it...
and find peace of mind.
Really?
Are you sure that Him Chan is perfectly healthy?
Thank you, doctor.
Yes.
Him Chan.
The doctor said you were fine. You're perfectly healthy.
Don't cry. Are you hungry already?
Okay. I'll be right back.
There's almost nothing left.
Oh, right. All right. Just a minute.
You eat well and sleep well.
Him Chan, you're doing everything as you should.
What should I do?
Who could that be?
- Hello? - This is the motel owner.
I need you to move out today.
What do you mean? I paid for the room for a month.
You must not be in your right mind.
Yesterday was the last day.
Oh, right. I'm sorry. I'll get the money no matter what...
No. The money is not the problem.
I've been getting a lot of complaints about your baby crying.
Anyway, leave today as I asked.
Ma'am, wait.
Hey, you're back.
Where is Myung Sook?
She's been staying in her room all day.
Did she not go out to look for Dong Hee?
No.
Mom must have given up on finding her.
I told her that she'd made the right decision.
What do you mean by that?
I mean, she ran away when she saw Mom.
Why should Mom look for her?
Besides, even if we find that girl,
I don't want her to live here with us.
Then you should move out.
Dad.
You got a divorce without thinking when you had a child.
You're in no position to judge her.
Why would you talk about my divorce?
Goodness, you brat. Why else?
Dong Hee wants to raise a baby who's not even hers.
She's the exact opposite of you.
Auntie Jung Eun, you've crossed the line.
Besides, I didn't want to get a divorce.
Ja Young asked me for a divorce.
Would she have asked for it for no reason?
It was probably because you never stayed in a job for even three days.
- Auntie Jung Eun. - Drop it, you both.
We're all on edge. Must you guys add to it?
Gosh, seriously.
I thought you were on my side.
Of course not.
Have you been paying child support?
I will. Don't worry.
Goodness gracious.
Jung Eun is preparing dinner.
Let's go out and eat, honey.
Go ahead without me.
I have no appetite.
I heard you hadn't even gone out to find Dong Hee today.
I'm glad you didn't go out. Take a few days off.
I was starting to worry you might fall ill.
I'll stop looking for her.
Are you serious?
Of course, I am serious.
What Tae Pyung said wasn't wrong.
When I saw her running away from me,
I was put off by her.
That wench.
I think she heard the conversation we had that night.
That we should send Him Chan to an orphanage without letting her know.
That's probably why she ran away.
She must've thought she would lose him if she hadn't run.
Anyway, I won't look for her anymore, and nothing can change my mind.
Honey.
Jung Eun, what kind of soup did you make?
Let's go.
Hey, you're so drunk.
I understand that you want to raise him.
But considering your predicament,
do you really think you can raise him all on your own?
It wouldn't be a bad idea...
if you let him live in an institution until you stood on your own feet.
There's an orphanage that I've been sponsoring.
It has good facilities,
and everyone who works there is very kind.
If you raise a baby on your own,
what you went through today will happen every once in a while.
(Angel Children Center)
Mr. Jang called me.
We'll take good care of Him Chan, so don't worry.
If you look after him just for a year,
I will get settled and come back for him.
We'll do that.
I heard you asked for me.
Say hello to her. This is Ms. Kim who will look after Him Chan.
Hello.
Your baby looks gorgeous.
Do you mind if I held him in my arms?
It's okay, Dong Hee.
He won't even cry. What a sweet baby.
Ms. Kim, take Him Chan to a hospital for a health check-up.
Leave now.
Right now?
Since you've made your decision,
be strong.
May I leave with Him Chan now?
I'll get going now.
Him Chan.
Dong Hee.
(Angel Children Center)
I'm sorry, ma'am.
But... Dong Hee, wait.
Please wait.
Him Chan.
I don't think I can do this.
I'll raise him on my own.
I'm sorry.
But...
Hey. Stop.
(Angel Children Center)
I'm sorry, Him Chan.
Mommy is so sorry.
Congratulations, Seung Ju.
Your jacket design has been selected...
for our new line for the spring-summer season.
Really?
Thank you, sir.
I should be thanking you.
You already made a big achievement when you just started working here.
Give her a big hand, you guys.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
Thank you, everyone. Today's lunch is on me.
That's great.
You must be excited.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Hello. Check out this new restaurant.
Thank you.
Hello. We just opened.
Thank you.
(Mommy's Food)
Thank you.
A new restaurant opened.
We just opened.
- I'm so hungry. - What would you like to eat?
Can we eat something expensive?
Choose an expensive place. I'll pay.
I said I would treat you all today.
- You can pay for coffee instead. - Hello. We just opened.
Hello. Check out a new restaurant.
Should we go to this place?
You should. It's on the second floor of Sinheung Building.
Let's go to a nicer place than this.
I know a place. I'll lead the way.
Okay. Let's go.
What kind of food do they serve?
Thank you. We just opened...
Please check out this new restaurant.
Are you sure you don't want us to see you off at the airport?
Of course. I called a taxi.
All right, then.
You said it was a three-year course, right?
Yes.
Take care.
Call me if anything happens.
Yes, Father.
Honey, what's with you?
Say farewell to Cha Yeol.
I was about to do so.
I hope you enjoy your new life in the US.
Thanks.
Goodbye.
Bye.
Father, I'll get going now.
Take good care of your health while I'm gone.
Don't worry about me. Make sure you stay healthy.
I'll do that.
Don't come out.
Have a safe flight.
- Thank you. - Is breakfast ready?
(Reserved)
Check out the new gym.
You can get a 30-percent discount.
Thank you.
Check out the grand opening event of a new gym.
Thank you.
I can't believe she's doing that while carrying a baby.
I feel sorry for her baby.
I wish if he had a better mom.
Thank you. Check this out.
We're giving a grand opening discount.
Mr. Jang.
(Hana Dumplings)
Come on in.
Hello, Mr. Jang.
Hello. Can you make a bowl of dumpling soup for her?
Sure.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
Do you own this restaurant?
It's not a big deal.
When I heard that you had left the orphanage with your baby,
I was so worried about you.
I'm sorry.
I'm the one who should be apologizing.
For advising you to send him there...
without knowing how you felt.
Please don't say that.
I know that you said that for the sake of me and Him Chan.
But...
But did it not feel right?
Exactly.
You really are Him Chan's mom, Dong Hee.
Where do you live now?
Well... At a motel.
And you give out flyers to make a living?
Yes.
Mr. Jang, the dumpling soup is ready.
Okay. I'll be right back.
Here you go.
Give Him Chan to me and eat up.
It's okay.
Why? Can't you trust me with your baby?
I've raised a daughter. I can do it.
That's not the reason. I feel bad about it.
Then let me look after him and eat up.
It doesn't taste good when it's cold. Come on.
Thank you.
Be careful. Oh, dear.
Him Chan, come here.
Come to grandpa. There you go.
- You're so adorable. - Then I'll enjoy it.
Yes. Eat up.
Look at you.
My, he's not shy around a stranger.
He's so quiet and sweet.
Peek-a-boo.
How adorable.
How about you quit your gig job as a flyer distributor...
and start working with me at this restaurant?
Pardon me? At this place?
We have a small room at the back.
You can stay there with Him Chan.
Staying at a motel can be dangerous for your baby.
Wouldn't you be better off staying here?
Of course. But are you sure about this?
Yes, of course. Start working here with me if it's okay with you.
You'll wait tables and make deliveries.
You can do that, right?
Of course, I can, sir.
Thank you.
Thank you so much. I'm so grateful.
Oh, goodness.
I should've waited until you finished your food.
Wipe your tears and eat up.
Okay.
I'll do that, sir.
Stop calling me "sir" like you call your boss.
Just keep calling me "Mr. Jang" as you did before. I prefer it that way.
Okay.
Come on. Sit down and eat your food.
I don't feel hungry anymore.
My goodness.
Oh, my, Him Chan.
You must be so happy...
to have a mom who loves you with all her heart.
Peek-a-boo. Look at me.
He's smiling.
How cute.
You're so sweet.
Smile again. You're so cute.
How adorable.
(8 years later)
Delivery.
Please enjoy. Thank you.
Thank you.
(Hana Dumplings)
- I'm back. - Hi. Good job.
Oh, gosh. You're going to be late. Hurry up.
Oh, right. Then I'll get going, Mr. Jang.
Okay.
Han Seo, I'm here.
Let's go home.
Ji Hwan. How was school?
- Goodbye. - Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
- Mom. - Hi.
Him Chan.
Seo Him Chan.
Mom.
(Bravo, My Life)
Mom, I became the class president today.
That's great, my son.
Hi, Hye Na. It's me.
You'd better not call your dad again, Hye Na.
What is your type?
At Inha Fashion.
- A woman who speaks English fluently. - We have ambitiously...
Are you going to cut ties with me?
Father.
Who is this man next to you?