(Episode 49)
Are you sure you're a PE teacher?
How could you get hurt while teaching your kids?
Who says teachers aren't allowed to get hurt?
I almost broke my back while carrying you here.
You're heavier than you look.
Ms. Oh, it says here that you came to our hospital earlier this year.
What?
You came because your leg hurt...
after you got hit by a car.
Come to think of it,
I remember the two of you arguing with each other.
You were the doctor that treated me?
No wonder you seemed familiar.
Your bone seems fine,
but you have a bad bruise, so it'll hurt when you walk.
If you apply medicine on it and massage it with some ice,
it'll help you prevent your leg from swelling up.
Thank you.
By the way,
I think I told you the same thing when you're here for the first time.
Did you frequently break your leg?
It looks like your bone didn't get a chance to heal properly.
Well, the thing is...
Why do you keep asking her questions?
She probably just fell down or bumped into something.
I'm asking because it seems a lot more serious than that.
Can she go home now?
Let's go.
Thank you, Mr. Choi.
I guess no one's home.
I think my mom and Min Ji went grocery shopping.
What do you need?
I was going to get some ice.
Stay here. I'll get it for you.
Where's the ice bag?
It's in the top drawer that's on the very right.
Here.
Thanks. You can go upstairs.
The ice will quickly melt because it's summer.
I should help you properly if I want to take credit...
for doing this for you.
Fine.
By the way,
what kind of person was your husband?
Why are you asking about him all of a sudden?
Well, because...
no one in your family ever talks about him.
My husband...
was kind and caring.
And he loved me like no other.
That's the kind of guy I hoped he'd be.
You might not know this.
But people easily tend to look down on women...
who raise their children without a husband.
And every time that happens, I suddenly long for a husband...
no matter how burdensome he was.
Is that why you lied...
and told me you were married when we first met?
Guys especially tend to look down on women like me.
Okay.
Did you know that the foundation sponsored...
Daehan Middle School's track and field tea?
Yes. But why do you ask?
The school wishes to write about it on the school newspaper.
So they asked for photos...
of the items getting delivered.
The director paid for everything himself...
and sent the items on behalf of the foundation.
So I don't think there are any photos.
The director sponsored the track and field team?
Why?
He probably wanted to support the students...
before the competition.
My gosh, I can't believe he even thought of caring for them.
He really is sensitive.
Let's go home together.
I have plans.
Plans with whom?
Is it because you don't want to go home with me?
Okay, fine. I'll go home by myself.
Did you never get swayed...
by Suk Joon?
He's more handsome than me.
And he's taller and smarter than me.
He was always the one that caught people's attention.
Whenever we went out together,
girls only went head over heels for him.
I'm sure you were no different.
Even if I tell you you're wrong, you're not going to believe me.
Answer me. I still want an answer.
Okay, fine.
He stood out because he was handsome. Are you happy now?
I can't let this continue.
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
You should've left the students to practice.
Why did you have to practice and end up getting hurt like this?
How do you expect the coach to stay still...
when the athletes are practicing really hard?
Are you the coach?
I think of myself as one.
You're taking it too seriously.
My goodness.
I'm a lot better now,
so you can go to your room.
Let me know when the ice melts.
What do you need?
I was going to get some coffee.
I also came down for coffee, so I'll get you a cup.
Do you think you can go to school tomorrow?
I can go to school,
but I don't think I'll be able to practice with the kids.
How good are the kids?
Do you think they'll be able to win an award?
They're getting better every day.
I watched them practice.
And I think you need something groundbreaking.
- "Something groundbreaking"? - You need to motivate them.
Motivate them to do better.
How?
Well...
If I knew that, I'd be their coach.
Then why did you talk as if you knew what to do?
You had me interested for a second.
Pil Jeong.
Pil Jeong, I signed a lease contract.
It's located at a really nice place.
Great job.
The rent is really cheap as well.
The place is really nice,
so I think my business will do really well.
Good job. Did you drink?
I was so happy,
so I had a few drinks with my business partner.
Mr. Kim, don't forget to come to the opening, okay?
Okay.
Mom! I signed a lease contract!
What about my coffee?
- What? - My coffee.
Oh, right. Just a second.
He stood out because he was handsome?
I guess she liked him from the start.
Darn it.
Hey.
My gosh, why are you drinking all by yourself?
You should drink with a partner.
What are you doing?
Go away.
I'm done...
messing around with girls.
My heart only belongs to Eun Ju.
It's rude to talk about your girlfriend...
- when you're drinking at a bar. - Hey!
She's my wife.
My goodness, it's worse to talk about your wife!
Come on. Let me make you feel better.
- Let me pour you a shot. - Stop it.
- Here. - Go away.
Hey. Here. Take this.
Is this enough?
You're getting on my nerves.
So get out.
I can't leave now that you paid me.
Just get out.
I'll make sure you get your money's worth.
Here. Let's drink this together.
Cheers. Come on.
Cheers.
Be careful.
Careful.
Eun Ju.
Eun Ju. Eun Ju, can you...
Can you get me some water?
- Are you okay? - Water.
Where am I?
- We're at a hotel. - What?
What am I doing here?
Who are you?
You wanted to come here.
Eun Ju.
What's going on?
I went to the bar because I was worried,
but I find you coming to a hotel with a bar hostess?
No, I had no idea.
I woke up and found myself here.
I didn't do anything.
Hey, get out of here. Leave!
What am I doing here?
Why am I here?
Eun Ju.
Eun Ju, I'm sorry.
- I didn't... - I'm so disappointed in you.
Eun Ju. No, wait.
Eun Ju! My gosh, darn it.
Eun Ju!
- I'm home. - Hey, you're late.
I'm going to go upstairs.
Eun Ju!
It's a misunderstanding! Eun Ju!
Eun Ju! Eun Ju!
That woman took me to the hotel.
Nothing happened between us!
I really didn't do anything!
Are you sure nothing happened?
Yes, I'm sure.
Are you upset because of my misunderstanding?
- Of course. - Then how do you think I felt?
You kept doubting me...
even though I told you it was a misunderstanding.
How can I make you believe me?
You don't trust me, so that means there's no more trust between us.
How are we supposed to keep living together now?
I should be the one to leave.
What are you talking about?
You can't leave me.
You're having a hard time because of me.
You were so cold to me, and I really couldn't stand it.
How do you expect me to help you become the successor...
when you can't even trust me?
Gosh, don't be like that.
You're making me feel sorry.
I think I got jealous and totally lost my mind...
after hearing what your friend said.
Does that mean you believe me now?
Yes, I believe you.
You have no idea how upset I was.
You felt like a totally different person.
I'm sorry.
I won't ever do this again.
Okay?
You can come back for Jumbak tomorrow morning.
Good night.
Mr. Kim, how old was Jumbak when you adopted her?
She was three months old.
My gosh, she must've been tiny.
Yes, she was tiny.
I think she was sad that she had to part with her mom.
She couldn't sleep, and she cried all night.
Do dogs cry?
Yes.
So I held her in my arms, and that's when she went to bed.
When I put her down, she'd cry again.
And when I held her, she'd go back to sleep.
Jumbak must've been really sad that she had to part with her mom.
You're sad too, aren't you?
Why would I be sad?
You're living with us because you're no longer living with your mom.
I bet you miss your mom.
My mom?
I'm not sure.
Tomorrow's the third.
(Birthday)
I know it's hot outside, but have some seaweed soup today.
My mom cooks the best seaweed soup.
I wanted to eat seaweed soup today.
It's delicious.
I'm glad you like it.
Oh, dear. How do you feel?
The swelling's gone. It's a lot better now.
Did you get hurt?
She hurt her knee while practicing with the track and field team.
She ended up with a really bad bruise.
Really?
I didn't know because I was drunk yesterday.
I bet it hurts. Why don't you take the day off?
I have a lot of classes today, so I need to go to work.
How are you going to teach in this state?
I'll just be careful.
Hey, I know you're busy.
But do you think...
you can drop her off on your way to work?
It's okay, Mom.
I'll just take a cab.
I'll drive you to work.
If you walk around too much, it'll strain your knee.
You need to get better in order to practice properly.
I always went to work in a loaded bus and subway.
But I have to say, it's nice to get a ride like this.
Can't you just take the day off?
Not only do I have class today, but I'm a short-term teacher.
So if I miss class, I might not be able to renew my contract.
Does that mean short-term teachers can't be sick? That's so unfair.
I know, right?
So I'm going to do everything I can to become a full-time teacher.
Becoming a full-time teacher is nice.
But it's all useless if you're sick.
It's not like anyone in your family can be sick on your behalf.
But they worry about me. That really cheers me up, you know.
Sometimes, I like being sick.
You get your family's attention, and they worry so much about you.
Min Ho gave me an ice massage yesterday,
and I was really happy.
I did that for you a lot more frequently than he did.
Thank you for that.
Thanks for the ride.
How do you plan to go home?
I'll be fine in the evening.
I'll just take the bus.
Take a cab.
Okay, fine.
Don't be stingy with money.
I feel like you might not take a cab home.
I'll take care of myself.
My gosh, she's so stubborn.
(Be healthy!)
Ki Beom, you used to be a soccer player in college.
Soccer is different from track and field.
Plus, I haven't exercised in a long time.
It's no big deal. You just need to run.
How fast do you run 100m?
It takes me a little less than 13 seconds.
That's good enough.
Come help me out when I call you next time.
Why are you trying so hard to help her?
If the team wins, it'll be good for the school,
and the foundation can use it for promotion.
And if Ms. Oh ends up becoming a full-time teacher,
it'll be good for her, too.
I'm glad I got to eat your homemade food for lunch.
Next time, you should come with Suk Hwan.
By the way,
I heard Suk Joon sponsored the track and field team.
He sent uniforms, snacks, and tons of other stuff.
It's strange that he keeps showing interest...
in the track and field team.
I heard Pil Jeong is going to get married.
Nonsense.
She broke up with the guy...
so she could focus on becoming a full-time teacher.
Then you might be right.
He might be showing interest because of Pil Jeong.
Wasn't he the one who told you to offer her the full-time position?
Yes.
My mother-in-law doesn't know anything...
about the track and field team, does she?
You should tell her...
that Suk Joon keeps getting involved with Pil Jeong.
Okay.
Hello, Ms. Choi.
You have something to say regarding the school?
Okay, I'll drop by in the afternoon.
Okay, bye.
Does she want to see you?
Why can't she talk about it with Suk Joon?
Why does she want to see me?
Hey, what brings you here?
I was wondering if you ate lunch.
Haven't you seen the time?
Of course we ate lunch.
What do you need? Do you have something to say?
No, is everything okay at home?
Of course.
You should leave. We have a meeting soon.
Okay.
Oh, right.
Today is a special day.
Today, Choi Woo Mi's advertisement is going to air on TV.
That's tomorrow.
Oh, really?
Did you hear about Eun Ju?
What about her?
She married the eldest son of LX Group.
"The eldest son of LX Group"?
Yes, the school nurse who used to work with her heard the news.
They were apparently close,
so she was upset that she didn't get invited.
She didn't invite any of the school teachers.
Really?
Remember how she had a scandal with Mr. Kim, the math teacher?
She probably didn't want to invite the teachers who know about that.
I'm not surprised.
I know, right?
Suk Joon?
Yes.
We hired her so we could get rid of the track and field team.
But he told me to offer her...
a full-time job if her team succeeds in winning an award.
He even sponsored the team on behalf of the foundation.
I'm worried people might get the wrong idea about them.
That's why I'm telling you this.
He's the son of LX Group's chairman.
You can't have him date a widow with kids.
I heard she's planning to marry her blind date.
I thought so too, but she's not going to marry him.
That's why it's even weirder.
Okay, I'll look into it.
There's a school and a housing area nearby.
This is exactly the kind of place we've been searching for.
You're right.
Let's start by cleaning the place.
We need to save money, so let's do it ourselves.
Let's just leave it to a professional.
We might get tired and collapse before the opening.
How happy would it be to collapse...
in your own restaurant?
I don't want that.
I don't want to die due to overwork.
We have no time to rest until we settle down.
What about work-life balance?
We haven't even started, but you're already thinking of slacking off?
We need to hurry up and pay back our loan.
One day, we'll be able to pay it back.
I think I should reconsider doing business with you.
Without my money, you won't be able to pay off the balance.
Postpone your blind date. Let's have beer together.
I can't postpone my blind date.
I can't believe you're going to abandon me for a woman.
Is there something wrong?
Is something bothering you?
No, just go and enjoy your blind date.
Why don't you drink with Ms. Oh?
Why would I drink with her?
I thought you guys are close now.
You used to badmouth her all the time,
but you don't do that anymore.
I'm just being nice...
because there's no use in complaining.
And I've gotten used to the place.
You're helping her become a full-time employee.
You should use this chance to become friends.
Who knows? She might agree to settle if you guys become friends.
Hey, Ms. Kim.
- You want me to pick her up? - I know you took her to work,
but can you pick her up as well?
Mr. Kim, please pick up my mom.
Okay.
No one knows it's my birthday.
I can't believe I'm spending my birthday as a driver. My gosh.
(Daehan Middle School)
Ms. Oh.
What are you doing here?
Ms. Kim asked me to pick you up.
And so did Min Ji.
But judging by the way you walk, you seem okay now.
No, it still hurts.
Where's your car?
That's more like her.
Why did you want to drink here? We could've just done this at home.
I wanted to have a drink before we went home.
I bet everyone's waiting for us.
They're your family, not mine.
They're probably waiting for you, not me.
If a family member is someone related to you by blood,
I wouldn't be able to call my mom my family.
But there's not much to being a family.
If you live together and care for each other,
that means you're family.
Some people hate and hurt each other...
even though they're family.
What do you do when you get hurt?
Well...
Whenever I'm upset or sad, I go to the schoolyard.
For some strange reason,
I feel a lot better when I look at the big schoolyard.
I see.
The kids practiced on their own today.
I think they felt bad that I got hurt.
Do your students make you feel that happy?
Yes.
Just like how the kids are trying hard to show me good results,
I also want to work hard...
and show Director Kang.
Show him what?
That I became a full-time teacher thanks to him.
Are you trying hard to become a full-time teacher...
because of him?
No, that's not entirely why.
But I want to impress him.
Why?
I just do.
This is the only way...
I can impress him.
I'm going to work hard and become a full-time teacher no matter what.
Hurry up so we can go home.
I bet everyone's waiting for us.
Stop pressuring me.
I might get an upset stomach because of you.
- Father, you're home. - Yes.
We got off work late,
so I invited Mr. Ha to have dinner with us.
Where is your mother-in-law?
She's meeting someone for dinner, so she's going to be late.
Suk Hwan is taking a shower.
I also need to take a shower.
Can you set the table for Mr. Ha as well?
Okay, Father.
- Wait here for a moment. - Thank you.
May I use the bathroom?
It's over there.
- I guess the lights went off. - No, I don't think so.
- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you
- Happy birthday dear Mr. Kim - Happy birthday dear Mr. Kim
- Happy birthday to you - Happy birthday to you
- Happy birthday! - Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, Mr. Kim!
Happy birthday, Min Cheol.
Mr. Kim, blow out the candles.
(Mom Has an Affair)
Today is also my son's birthday.
So what if he didn't get to eat seaweed soup for his birthday?
Don't make it obvious that he was born out of wedlock.
You can tell me about it tomorrow at work.
- The director... - I want to know why Suk Hwan...
and my mother-in-law sent Suk Joon to that house in Seogye-dong.
Do you like Ms. Oh?
I don't want you to have feelings for her.
We already signed a contract.
You can't just cancel it all of a sudden.
You remember seeing me at the medical appliances store, right?
What a rude brat.
You know how I told you that the kids need to be motivated?
Let me help you motivate them.