(Episode 5)
Are you really planning to get a divorce?
Well, you see...
I need her help...
to win the election.
People like it when married couples...
run an election campaign together.
I'll get a divorce...
after the election. Now isn't the right time.
Eun Ju.
If you really loved me,
you wouldn't have acted that way to your wife in front of me.
I had no choice. She even had evidence.
Do you even know how I feel right now?
My body and mind are both in a mess.
The same goes for me.
Really?
A jerk like you has no right to love anyone.
"Jerk"? Watch what you say.
It's true I dated you because of what you had to offer.
But you're no different.
You dated me to have fun,
and you need your wife to achieve success?
I just explained the situation.
You don't plan on getting a divorce, do you?
Give... Give me some time.
I had fun dating you as well.
Have a good life.
But keep this in mind.
When I finally see you running for election,
I'll expose our relationship to the press.
What?
What's up?
Sit down.
Hye Jin's mother has cancer.
What?
It's advanced cancer.
She needs to receive surgery.
Because of that, she needs to go back to the States.
I'm so worried about my mom, Suk Joon.
Don't worry. I'm sure she'll get better.
It's right for you to go with her.
But her father asked you to stay...
and study hard for the second exam.
You should help her get ready to leave as soon as possible.
Okay.
You're looking for the kid?
He's at an orphanage.
We need to find where he is.
We need to have control over him...
if we don't want to get blackmailed by Park Tae Seob again.
I never should've asked him to do the job in the first place.
Do you think he'll tell us?
We'll make him tell us.
We'll scare him a little,
and that will get him talking.
I know the right person for the job.
- Who? - Mr. Ha.
He even told me he'll give up his life for me.
He's the guy who suggested that I should send Suk Joon...
to the blind date instead.
- Can we really trust him? - Of course.
He's very ambitious.
A guy like him will do anything.
I heard he even has a gangster friend.
- Bring him here. - Okay.
What are you doing here? You should be at the gosiwon.
Hye Jin's mother has cancer.
Then I guess she'll have to go back to the States.
- Yes. - What about you?
I need to get ready for the second exam.
I see.
Shouldn't she be the one telling me not to go?
Why?
Why do you think?
Her dream was to see her son pass the bar exam.
Yes, it was the biggest dream she ever had.
But not anymore.
"Not anymore"?
I'll take you to the airport.
If we say goodbye at the airport,
it'll feel like I'm going away for good.
I'll just drink coffee and say goodbye...
as if I'm going to see you again tomorrow.
Your mother will get better.
- Don't worry too much. - Okay.
Good luck on your exam.
Okay.
Be kind to your mom.
Don't end up regretting it later on.
Yes, I should.
But my mom's always so cold to me.
Even so, you should try to get closer.
You should sometimes drop by her office...
and ask her to eat with you.
- I bet she won't like it. - Still, give it a try.
Okay.
Thanks for worrying about me.
I'll be off now.
You don't need to come with me. Let's just say goodbye here.
Have a safe trip home.
Okay.
I had to teach for six hours today.
I'm so tired.
I heard Ms. Lee quit.
- What? - She's going to study abroad.
I heard Mr. Kim quit as well.
Did they really have an affair?
Ms. Lee.
I heard Mr. Kim quit as well. Are you seeing him again?
Stop overreacting.
He probably quit to run for the election.
Will you stop being so nosy?
You keep getting involved acting like you care,
but it's really uncomfortable and irritating.
Okay, fine. I guess I shouldn't have cared for a friend.
You keep calling me your friend.
But when were we ever friends?
You were always the one who pushed me away.
That's because I never thought of you as my friend.
I sincerely care about you.
Are you sure about that?
People get jealous when you tell them how happy you are...
and talk behind your back when you tell them how unhappy you are.
Do you think you'd be any different?
I hope you get your contract renewed.
Although I'm not sure if that will really happen.
I quit because I was humiliated.
Pil Jeong.
You're just a short-term teacher.
Do you really think you'll be able to keep teaching there?
Did you really quit?
Yes.
Why all of a sudden?
I even asked the principal at your school to hire you.
And in return, you hired his son at your school.
Yes, I know. But...
I only became a teacher because you insisted.
But I never really enjoyed the job.
Who told you to be a teacher all your life?
Once you get married...
That's also what I had in mind, but it all went down the drain.
Did you date someone?
Did you dump him?
Did you get dumped?
Who is this guy? How dare he dump you?
Who says I got dumped?
I'm going to go to England where my friend lives.
I'm going to go there and start over.
Fine. Go ahead and leave.
My son is going to go to the army, and my daughter will go to England.
Go ahead and leave me. All of you.
You ungrateful punks.
This is premium Korean beef. Enjoy, everyone.
This should be a family dinner.
Why did you invite me?
My husband asked me to invite you...
saying we owe you a lot.
- Thank you. - No problem.
Here. Eat up, Min Ho.
Okay.
My goodness, look at you.
Our unhappy days are over. We're finally going to be happy.
Honey, you should quit your job as a short-term teacher.
We should also move to a new apartment.
I wonder how much it'll cost to move into a 132m² apartment.
Min Ho, what do you want to learn?
You can learn everything you want. I'll support you all the way.
Why aren't you eating?
Here.
Gosh, take your time. We still have a lot of meat.
People might think I never bought her meat.
Is it yummy?
You're pregnant, aren't you?
I'm not sure.
It was so hard to get pregnant, so we gave up trying.
People suddenly get pregnant when they give up.
I think you have morning sickness.
Are... Are you pregnant?
Well...
I'm... I'm going to be a dad?
I'm actually going to be a real dad?
- You're already Min Ho's dad. - Yes, I know.
So many good things are happening all at once.
I... I hope it's a daughter.
I'm sorry, my baby.
I should be happy to have you.
I don't know why I feel this way.
(Yumin Middle School)
(The PE teacher Oh Pil Jeong took money from a school parent...)
What do you mean I took money?
This is absurd.
Didn't you meet the school parents recently?
That's because I had to meet them for counseling.
I never received anything from a school parent.
Then why did we get this letter?
Are you saying someone is trying to frame you?
I don't know.
But I never received a single penny.
Who sent you this letter?
It was an anonymous letter.
It even says there's evidence.
"Evidence"?
Let's look at your bag.
Go ahead and check.
See? There's nothing.
This is ridiculous.
Are you still going to deny it?
I don't know why that envelope was in my drawer.
But I didn't take it.
Whatever the case, we found money in your drawer.
So I have no choice.
I'm really innocent.
Even if you were framed,
you're partially responsible for that as well.
These kinds of things happen when you have bad relationships...
and live an improper life.
Are you saying it's my fault that I got framed?
I'm saying you caused this to happen.
This is absurd.
If you're so upset, find out who sent the letter.
But ma'am...
We won't be renewing your contract.
Ma'am.
I really worked hard to teach the kids.
I never made the kids study during PE class.
And unless it was raining, I always took them outside.
Other teachers sometimes took their days off.
But I never took a day off even if my kid was sick.
I even took care of all the additional work...
that was needed to be done after school.
That's what all teachers are supposed to do.
To be more exact, it's the job of a full-time teacher.
What did you just say?
Short-term teachers like us can get fired whenever.
So we're asked to meet unreasonable demands,
and we always work overtime.
If you have a problem with that, then just quit.
Lots of people are willing to take your place.
I want you to leave after this month.
I don't think a school parent would've done this.
And the students like you.
I'm sure it was one of the teachers.
Who in the world would do something like this?
It's probably someone who resents you.
Or maybe it's someone who doesn't want your contract to get renewed.
I can already guess who.
I hope you get your contract renewed.
Although I'm not sure if that will really happen.
What's wrong? Don't you like the food?
You can bring me a scrumptious feast,
but I still won't have an appetite.
How can I enjoy the food? This is a goodbye feast.
Tae Woo is much better than those punks...
who try all sorts of things to avoid going to the army.
You're always the only person who roots for me, Uncle.
Good for you both.
I also admire Eun Ju...
for giving up her job to study a bit more.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Do you feel sad now that you're about to leave?
You don't look so happy.
No, I'm fine.
I hope all of you suffer once you leave home.
Gosh, I know you don't mean that.
You should move in with me once the kids leave.
Me? Why?
Do you enjoy living as a divorced man?
It's not like that's going to change just because I live with you.
Your wife cheated on you, and she even took your kid.
You idiot.
Mom, don't be so mean.
I just respected what my daughter wanted.
(Oh Pil Jeong)
Who was that?
No one.
I'm going to go home first.
Why?
I'm tired. I want to go home.
My goodness.
The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.
Is she not picking up?
- No. - Then it has to be Ms. Lee.
You saved her from getting her hair torn out by Mr. Kim's wife.
How could she repay you like this?
We're not sure yet. We don't even have any evidence.
Sometimes, you need to rely on your gut feelings.
And I feel like now is that time.
The boys are waiting, sir.
You just need to give me your word.
Is that so?
Mr. Ha, make sure you don't get directly involved.
- Yes, I know. - There should be no CCTVs either.
Of course.
You'll get the rest once it's over.
Okay, sir.
Hey, what brings you here?
Mom, can you buy me food?
I came to eat lunch with you at a nice restaurant.
I'm busy.
You don't even have time to eat?
I have a meeting soon.
I see.
- Then what about you, Suk Hwan? - Me?
I need to go to the construction site in Incheon.
Oh, I see.
Okay then. I'll just go.
Why did he suddenly have to come? I'm already nervous as it is.
Call Secretary Park.
Okay.
(Park Tae Seob)
Mom, it's Secretary Park.
Pick up the phone before he barges into our office.
Tell him to meet you at the construction site.
Okay. Here we go.
Hello?
Today is your due date.
I'm in front of the company building.
Should I just go to the chairman's office?
The day isn't over yet.
Wait for me at the construction site.
I'll bring you the money.
Why go all the way there?
I'm already here, so I'll see you at the office.
There are eyes here.
Are you scared I might go see the chairman?
The construction site in Incheon?
Instead, you'd better bring me the money yourself.
Okay.
I won't stay still if you try to do anything funny.
Is Suk Hwan in danger?
(Kang Suk Joon)
Why is he calling me? He just left.
Mom, I'll be off now.
I wonder if Suk Hwan is already on his way.
It's me.
If things don't go our way, just get rid of him.
He won't stay quiet if he finds out we were behind it.
Okay, ma'am.
Make sure this stays...
between the two of us.
Okay, ma'am.
Why did he want to meet at a place like this?
He'd better not do anything funny.
My gosh.
Who are you people?
What do you want?
Where is Kang Suk Hwan?
If you want the money, tell us where the orphanage is.
This wasn't part of the deal.
If you want to know, bring me my money first.
Where is the orphanage?
Do you think I'm stupid?
I don't have the money yet, so why would I tell you?
I won't ever tell you where the orphanage is.
Hold onto him.
You sent the letter, didn't you?
You also put the money in my drawer.
Do you have proof?
You're the only person who would do that to me.
When we were in 11th grade,
one of our classmates lost her money.
And it turns out you stole it and put it in my bag.
Then you told our homeroom teacher that it was me.
My mom had just passed away.
And people said I started stealing because I didn't have a mom.
Tell me. You did this, didn't you?
Do you always think of yourself as a victim?
Okay, fine.
Then why did you do that back in high school?
I was always curious.
Why did you turn me into a thief?
Because I hated you.
I liked our homeroom teacher.
And I was always wondering how I could get closer to him.
But he only cared about you...
and always asked how you were doing.
I begged my mom to pack me a lunchbox,
and he gave that to you.
That's because he felt sorry for me because I had just lost my mom.
Exactly!
You took away his attention and affection from me.
So what if you're poor?
Why did I have to receive reverse discrimination...
just because you were poor and pitiful?
What kind of nonsense is that?
Is that why you even framed me for having accepted bribery?
Don't jump to conclusions.
Back then, I was young and dumb enough to be jealous.
But now,
you mean nothing to me.
You punk.
Yes, sir.
Kill him...
and frame the other guy.
Okay, sir.
Let's go.
(Mom Has an Affair)
Kill Secretary Park...
and put the blame on Suk Joon.
We found your fingerprints on the knife.
Then why did you go after Park Tae Seob?
He blackmailed my brother and asked him for money.
Park Tae Seob came to your office...
and threatened you asking you for money.
What are you talking about?
You're being so weird.
Where is the culprit? I need to see him.
Min... Min Ho.
Min Ho? You want to see Min Ho?
He's not my son.