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(Episode 23)
Jo Joong Il?
Did you just call me by my name?
Yes. Jo Joong Il.
Do you know how hard I tried...
to revive a failing supermarket?
You should've revived it then.
Forget a profit. You incurred quite a loss.
So you docked my severance pay?
If I'd just retired then, my severance pay...
That's why I kept trying to convince you...
to leave on a high note.
Why you little worms.
I spent all my working life at this company...
and this is how you let me go?
I don't leave on a high note on my own.
The company should be responsible for it too!
Get him out.
- Get him out of here! - Yes, sir.
I helped...
build this building as well.
Bye.
(KG Construction)
I need a beer, Mr. Tak.
Oh, take a seat.
I'll get it for you. Sit down.
Here you go.
I'm sorry, Bok Nam.
Why would you apologize to me?
While my wife and I have been out trying to solve our problems,
we asked you to watch the office for us.
This is to thank you for your help.
Mr. Tak.
It's not a lot. Please take it.
Don't you do this to me too.
I'm already upset because of my severance pay.
Your severance pay? Why?
I caused a loss trying to save the store...
and they docked my severance pay.
How could they, the scumbags?
A company makes money and loses money.
Why did they put the blame on you?
You shouldn't just let this go.
Then what should I do?
Spread word online.
No.
I worked there all my life.
I couldn't ruin the company's image.
You must do this for the company's sake.
If they make their staff pay for every loss they incur,
who would dare be creative and accept a challenge?
If the staff start tiptoeing around and stop taking risks,
they'll go downhill right away.
For a company or a country,
staying behind is the worst thing it can do.
I can't let the company go down.
I will post about this online.
Come over here. Come this way.
My goodness.
"I worked at KG Construction..."
How long did you work there?
- For 30 years. - Okay.
"For 30 years."
My goodness.
She never cleans her room.
She never lifts a finger.
It's my fault. I didn't teach her well.
She must stop doing this.
Hey.
Here. This is for you.
I did some shopping for you too.
Why did you shop for me too?
I was at a market and thought of you.
You're the best housekeeper out of us...
but because of So Young you haven't been able to shop.
Thanks.
Gosh.
The crabs are nice and fat.
I should marinade them in spices.
Bok Nam will like that.
- My gosh. - What?
I knew it. I knew you'd end up like that.
You're not serious about getting divorced, are you?
Do you think so?
"Gosh. Bok Nam will like that."
What does that mean?
You're right.
I don't know why I'm so stupid.
What are you up to?
Bok Nam can't stay like this forever.
I really don't think I can take it anymore.
I thought he'd change if I asked for a divorce.
Forget it.
You can try for years but you can't change a man.
I was really determined,
but seeing how he got fired and how dejected that made him,
I'm losing steam.
Wait. You knew he was fired?
Of course. He kills time at your husband's office.
Did he tell you that himself?
No. I waited for him to but he didn't.
So I'm turning a blind eye.
How can you pretend not to know that?
He has a strong sense of ego.
Tell your husband not to make him feel bad.
I'd beat him up if he did that.
Don't worry too much.
- Bye. - See you.
(Jeil Hospital)
I'm off.
Still nothing from Nurse Baek?
- No. - Is there a problem?
Not at all. I should go.
Okay. Good job today.
Bye.
(Mom)
Hi, Mom.
I can't reach Nurse Baek all of a sudden.
So I'm waiting.
I don't know where he is.
Where are you waiting for him if you don't know where he is?
Stop waiting outside and come home.
Come home first.
So Young. So Young.
My goodness.
So Young's not home?
No.
Eat this.
What's the occasion? You're cooking for me again?
It was for me. I didn't touch it.
Eat.
Come here.
- Gosh. - Wait.
Hey.
Your head has gotten heavier.
Your arm has gotten weaker.
Your muscles shrunk.
Couldn't we just...
The doctor told us just to hug.
Can we forget about the arm?
Shall we? We haven't done this in so long that...
- it's so uncomfortable. - Right?
- Move. - I can't sleep like this.
- Hang on. - Let's lie closer together.
- Closer? - Closer.
- Oh, come on. - Sorry.
Like this.
Gosh. Why is your snort so strong?
Sorry.
Did you eat garlic at dinner?
No, I brushed my teeth.
Is the smell coming up from your stomach?
I don't get it.
This is so uncomfortable. How did we do this all the time?
- I don't know either. - How odd.
It's uncomfortable. Can't we sleep as usual?
No. We must do our homework.
Stick closer to me. Our skin must touch.
Gosh, my shoulders hurt.
This is so...
Will you stop squirming about?
Nurse Kim.
Why are you calling me that?
Are we at work?
It's very late.
Your parents will be waiting for you.
Did you not think I'd be here?
That I'd be waiting?
Why did you turn off your phone?
So Young.
It's too late tonight, so go home. Let's talk tomorrow.
Why are you doing this?
Did you lose all courage after meeting my parents?
So Young.
I know my mom was a bit harsh but...
we expected this much.
I asked for too much...
and am causing too many people trouble.
What do you mean?
What does that mean?
Let's take a break.
You asked for time to think so I waited.
Why should we take a break?
I don't want to hear that.
Let's just register our marriage.
That's love.
That's for your generation. I can't do that.
And you can't spend the night here.
What would your parents think of me?
What then?
Go home for now.
Get up.
I'll...
talk to my mom.
So...
don't get any ideas.
Okay.
Go on inside.
See you tomorrow.
Mom.
You're still up?
Do you think I could sleep?
Were you with him until now?
Will you believe me if I say no?
I'm upset enough because of Dae Young.
Must you do this to me too?
Mom. Can't you please approve?
I can't live without him.
Mom.
Go to bed.
(Jeil Hospital)
Gosh, Nurse Baek.
Why are you here at this hour?
I have to do something.
Did you meet So Young?
She was worried she couldn't reach you all day.
We met.
I'll be in my room.
Okay.
(Training Application)
Hey. Hang on.
Gosh. Darling.
Honey.
Did we succeed?
Yes.
We accomplished the mission for the first time.
- Honey. Honey! - Honey!
- Darling. - Darling.
- Eat up. - Okay.
Is it someone's birthday?
There are no birthdays this month.
What day is it?
Girls, today is a very special day to Mom and Dad.
Don't try to pry.
Just enjoy breakfast and go to school.
What day is it?
A day you don't need to know about.
Dad, what day is it...
that Mom cooked such a feast?
I don't know. Nothing special happened.
- Something did. - Something did.
- Mom's blushing. - What is it?
- You never cook like this. - Tell us.
Eat up and go to school!
- Okay. - Okay.
Eat all you want, honey.
You have some sausages.
What? I want...
So Young. So Young.
Where's my rice?
About So Young's marriage.
He seemed nice.
So what?
If the man's nice, his age doesn't...
I don't know how you liked living with me,
but I hated it. It's a no from me.
Don't you dare say yes, or I will make you pay.
What'll you do?
You won't serve my rice. What more can you do?
I won't wait until Dae Young returns.
Whether they marry or not, I'll just move out.
My goodness.
Why have you become so harsh?
Why do you ask me that?
Ask yourself.
Gosh.
Fine, I get it,
so stop working at the fast food restaurant.
Don't you know we divorced?
That's what you think. I don't think we're divorced.
With So Young's issue...
and you're never around, everything's so unstable.
Things aren't great at work.
I might have to resign soon too.
Don't worry.
It's just a possibility.
I'm still going strong.
Don't you trust me? Do you think I'd starve my family?
So quit working.
Are you senile already?
We're no longer married.
Why won't you get that through your head?
Nurse Kim.
Yes?
You two really are having trouble, aren't you?
Nurse Baek extended his leave.
What?
He went to meet your parents.
- Do they strictly object it? - Yes.
I did expect them to.
I'm sorry.
We'll get through it.
We expected this much anyway.
Go on home. See you.
Take care. Bye.
(October Work Schedule)
- Hi. - Welcome.
I had nothing to bring, so I brought some food.
You didn't have to. Thanks.
The fridge... There it is.
I'm not a great cook but I hope you enjoy it.
Eat it all up, even if you don't like it.
I will.
We're cousins but we drifted apart...
since my aunt died.
Did Jin Ok send you?
Come on.
Do you think I'd come here just because she sent me?
Are you upset that she disapproves?
I don't think it's purely because of my age.
What do you mean?
Did something happen a long time ago?
We went to a concert, just once.
I wrote a letter to invite her.
You liked her?
That was it. I was in the monastery soon after.
But I met her a while ago, outside the hospital.
And I invited her to the live music cafe once.
You got her worked up, didn't you?
It's not like that.
This knot I'd had all this while untied itself and disappeared.
Jin Ok said something similar too.
Hyeon U. You had a hard time because of your mom.
You became a nurse and you're still single...
because of her.
Jin Ok had to go through something just as tough.
She did?
I just thought she did well and was doing well.
She survived because she's Jin Ok.
I'd have run away long ago.
How many years did you nurse your mom?
I left the monastery after she got sick.
About 13 years?
Jin Ok cared for...
her demented mother-in-law for 10 years.
It's easy to talk about but it would have been dreadful.
You might know the feeling.
Yes. I know very well.
That's not all. That... Never mind.
Anyway, she's going through a lot right now.
And then you showed up.
I feel bad for you but I get how she feels.
I told her that age means nothing,
but as a mom of two girls I feel the same.
I wouldn't approve it too.
Don't worry.
That's why I'm packing.
Are you leaving?
Where to?
You like that villa?
Yes.
- So you want to sign for it? - Yes.
It faces the west.
It's dark during the day and the sun comes in later.
I know a bit because I was in construction.
The walls aren't concrete either.
The insulation's poor...
and the windows are very cheap.
You saw the marks left by extra insulation pasted over them.
What?
You look like you want to invest.
You should buy a decent property.
If you don't believe me,
check out the house once more.
We'll do that. Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you. Thank you.
Bok Nam. That couple.
Didn't they come in to buy a property?
They did.
Why did they just leave?
I checked out the place yesterday.
It looks find on the outside but it's terrible on the inside.
- I told them not to buy it. - What?
If they want to buy the place,
there's no reason to stop them.
How can you recommend they buy such a property?
Then what about the seller?
Should they stay there forever?
They should lower the price.
That's why the market price exists.
The market price reflects all that.
I see.
Hello, Tak's Real Estate.
Pardon? The management office?
Yes, I made the recommendation.
What?
If the tenant didn't pay,
call the landlord, not me.
Okay, fine.
I'll pass on the message. Okay.
Gosh.
I heard she lost the musical part.
Congratulations.
Was this your first successful assignment?
- Yes. - Yes.
Most husbands are reluctant to do as I say.
The fact that you got this far is a success.
These issues...
don't go anywhere if you just hide from them.
- Aren't you glad you're here? - Yes.
Some assignments were a bit silly,
but such activities reduce your resistance.
If you're physically too distant, you can never succeed.
I can tell that you two now have a sense of intimacy.
How can you tell?
You're sitting right next to each other.
Didn't we always sit like this?
No.
You sat apart at first.
On days you did your homework, you sat closer together.
On days you failed, you sat apart.
- We did that? - Yes.
Now you can...
aim for the actual deed.
The actual deed?
At last. It's the real deal.
Rather than your familiar home setting, a change will work.
I recommend that for a night of passion.
That makes sense.
Women have a thing for atmospheres.
Are we done now?
Check the room. I cleaned it nicely.
This room was already clean.
Look at the rag you used.
Then why did you tell me to clean?
Wipe the floor again.
Why do you keep telling me to wipe a clean floor?
Cleaning is not the purpose.
Clean your soul as you clean the floor.
Don't you get it yet?
Wipe the malice off your face...
if you want to sing with a clear voice.
Do I have to explain everything?
Your face is full of malice too.
How long must I do this for?
Yes. I'm an actor.
I'll smile and pretend that the malice is gone.
(Love Animals Animal Hospital)
I always had a fantasy about weddings.
Like what?
This is my fantasy list.
Is it? Shall we have a listen?
I must marry at Sapaii in Gangnam...
and my dress will be from Sara Wang.
I want an Eliza ring...
with a lily of the valley bouquet.
What? Lily of the valley?
What kind of flower is that?
I'll show you.
It's pretty.
They look like white bells.
Stars like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly,
Song Hye Kyo, Choi Ji Woo...
They don't look so pretty when they're tied up together.
- When do these bloom? - In May and June.
Too bad, it's October.
We have to fly them in.
Fly them in?
Why must this be your bouquet?
Because of what it means.
It's ideal for us both.
Is it? What does it mean?
"A return to happiness".
And "you will surely be happy".
It's perfect for us.
The thing is,
I want a small-scale quiet ceremony.
Don't worry. I'll prepare everything.
You have to wear a white tuxedo, okay?
A white tuxedo?
(Jeil Hospital)
- I'm off. - Bye.
(Live Music Cafe)
Excuse me.
Where's Hyeon U?
You must know.
I really don't.
So Young.
I think that...
Hyeon U made up his mind.
Mom, please say yes. Please.
Will you have dinner?
Mom, please. Please.
No, right?
Mom.
Mom. Mom.
Please say yes. Let us get married.
Mom.
Please, Mom. Please.
Please.
Mom. Mom.
(Lady Cha Dalrae's Lover)
Do you think I'll approve over this?
You saw your mom.
My help won't work...
and you can't persuade her.
I feel like I'm going to die.
I know how you feel,
but avoiding her won't work.
Talk to her for me, sir.
How did he live with me when he wanted to remarry so soon?
Fine. The love I couldn't give you,
I hope you get it from her. Be happy with her.