(Episode 54)
You're not like the other women I know.
At first, you seemed so peculiar.
But once I moved in and got to know you better,
I realized that you're more than what meets the eye.
Do you remember what I told you last time?
I told you that I believe someone will suddenly enter my life...
without my knowing about it.
And I was talking about you.
I didn't know I liked you at first,
but I became sure once I checked.
This is all too sudden.
So I don't know what to say.
I know you have feelings for me, too.
You're mistaken.
Then what about the stuff I saw?
The way you looked at me...
when you applied ointment on my forehead...
and when I protected you from the motorcycle.
And you were jealous when I was up for the blind date.
How are you going to explain all that?
Are you going to tell me I'm wrong again?
You're right.
You're a good guy, and you're very attractive.
It's true that my heart fluttered...
because of the way you looked at me.
I've never felt that way before.
I didn't even feel that way when I dated my husband.
But that's it.
I think I just enjoyed...
the flutter in my heart.
I don't think we should go any further than that.
I have kids.
I also need to give them the kind of father they want.
Can't that...
be me?
You're disqualified.
You've never been married before.
You deserve someone a lot better...
than me.
Pil Jeong.
I know I decided to get married because of my kids,
but I'm not that shameless.
Tomorrow,
this will all become a midsummer night's dream.
But still, thank you.
The kids are already home.
We had to talk about something.
Oh, I see.
I really don't understand.
- What? - A math question.
I saw the answer book, but I still don't get it.
Ask your friend.
No one's better than me at math.
Min Ho is really good at math.
Really?
Bring it to me. I'll help you.
Are you good at math?
I got a perfect score on my KSATs.
The best teacher is right here in front of you.
My goodness.
So if you use the quadratic formula for this question,
the answer becomes two.
That was a very easy explanation.
Once you study something and make it yours,
you become capable of explaining it very easily.
But aren't you in seventh grade? Why are you studying this?
It's for ninth graders.
You're pretty smart.
- Have some fruit. - Thank you.
Thank you.
It looks like Min Cheol is pretty good.
Min Ho rarely compliments people,
but he was very impressed.
Really?
Min Ho must've wanted a father like that.
Min Ji also comes home very happy...
every time she walks Jumbak with Min Cheol.
I think Min Cheol will become...
a really kind father once he gets married.
Why don't we hold a golf contest for marketing...
for the second half of the year?
Do you even know how much that costs?
The thing is, we once planned a golf contest,
but we canceled it because of the expensive cost.
Based on the rough estimate, we'll gain a lot more profit...
than the money we'll have to spend on the tournament.
We'll need a lot of famous players to attend the tournament.
Do you know how hard that's going to be?
That's why we failed last time.
I'm already looking into that.
I'll explain the details once the presentation is ready.
Okay.
Ki Beom, I want you to research last year's golf tournament...
and write up a report about it.
Okay, sir.
Are we going to hold the tournament?
We haven't come to a final decision yet.
The chairman is going to decide after he sees our presentation.
I'm guessing we're going to be busy preparing for the presentation.
We need to explain the marketing effects and profits.
If we succeed with this project,
it'll help us boost the company image.
You told her?
What did she say?
It feels like she has feelings for me,
but I think she's hesitant because of the kids.
Does that mean she told you that she likes you, too?
Yes.
You'll have to convince the kids.
Yes.
They want a rich dad.
That's you.
They know me as Kim Min Cheol.
They think I'm poor.
I'm not even on their list.
- Especially the son. - How do you feel about all this?
This isn't just about you and Ms. Oh.
You'll also become a father of two kids.
Are you ready for that?
Hello?
Hey, Soon Jeong. Don't forget to buy groceries on your way back.
Okay, bye.
Welcome...
Tae Woo.
Suk Hwan.
Eun Ju, you're here too?
I thought you started an IT business.
But you actually started a pizza restaurant?
I can't believe you lied to the family.
Since when did you and Mom ever care about what I wanted to do?
You always looked down on my dreams.
How could you tell my sister?
I didn't tell her.
I didn't know she was next to me...
when I called and asked you the location of the restaurant.
I heard you have a business partner. Where did you get the money?
She doesn't know.
I didn't pay, so I'll be doing all the hard work.
- I'm serious. - Are you sure?
If you had told me about this, I would've helped you out.
Don't talk nonsense.
What if the business fails?
Why would you say that? I'm going to succeed.
Hey, stop. That's enough, you guys.
Tae Woo, give us two of your most expensive pizzas.
Go on. Hurry.
- Okay. Wait here. - Okay.
You'd better not tell Mom before I do.
If Tae Woo ever asks you for money,
make sure you tell me. Okay?
Okay... Okay, I'll tell you.
My goodness.
My gosh, I can't believe this.
He's not only single, but he's never even been married.
I don't know what to do.
I know what you're worried about.
But why don't you follow your heart just this once?
What about the kids?
Don't think about them.
You haven't felt this way in years.
It's even making my heart flutter.
That's what I want to do, too.
But I'm scared to take the next step knowing that we might not...
end up with each other.
Hello, Principal Choi.
What do you mean I can't become a full-time teacher?
The foundation called and told me the offer's been canceled.
There's nothing I can do.
They can't just cancel the offer without even discussing about it.
There was no prior discussion...
before offering you the full-time position either.
But...
It's not like we took away the full-time position from you.
Everything just went back to normal.
You gave me hope and took it away from me.
Do you know how hard I've been practicing with the kids?
Did you not do your best...
before we offered you the full-time position?
People are always like this.
They only do their best when there's a reward.
Can you ask the foundation to reconsider?
Please.
It was decided by the newly appointed chairperson.
So there's no use in trying to convince them.
I really think the kids will be able to win an award this time.
Let me meet the chairperson myself.
How many times have I told you that it's already settled?
If you meet the chairperson,
it'll only put the school in a pickle.
But ma'am...
You can do whatever you want with the track and field team.
You can quit training them...
and just focus on teaching until your contract ends.
Today, let's start out with weight training.
Why isn't Dae Geon here yet?
Ms. Oh! Ms. Oh!
What's with him?
Ms. Oh, is it true?
I heard you're not...
going to be a full-time teacher even if we win an award.
- Really? - Yes.
That's absurd.
That's so unfair.
Let's go talk to the principal.
Yes, let's do that.
Let's tell her we'll quit if she doesn't withdraw the order.
Calm down.
What's done is done.
You guys need to win an award so you can write it on your resume.
I'd be more than happy to see you guys win an award.
Hey, Mom. Did you tell her?
What did she say?
She begged me to ask the foundation to reconsider.
But I told her that I have no authority...
over the foundation.
You did great, Mom. Bye.
If you keep this up,
you'll definitely be able to win an award.
That's enough for today.
- See you guys tomorrow. - Okay.
- Bye. - Bye.
Do you have something to say to me?
Are you really okay?
Yes, I'm okay.
It feels nice to know that you're worried about me.
Thank you.
I'll be off then.
Mi Yeong, how did you know?
You don't need to console me.
The newly appointed chairperson is apparently Lee Eun Ju.
I heard it from the school nurse.
Eun Ju withdrew the full-time offer...
as soon as she became the chairperson.
May I help you?
I'm here to meet Ms. Lee Eun Ju. She's in the PR and Marketing Team.
Please wait.
We'll make a call.
Yes, this is Lee Eun Ju.
What brings you all the way to my workplace?
Did you withdraw the full-time offer?
Yes.
I can't believe it's you again.
What are you talking about?
I just returned things the way they should be...
as the chairperson of the foundation.
What?
You're not the only short-term teacher...
in Daehan Middle School.
Do you think they're staying quiet...
because they're not interested in becoming a full-time teacher?
I was given an offer with a condition to win an award.
I wasn't going to become a full-time teacher for no reason.
I had to make the track and field team win an award first.
What if the art class wins an award at an art contest...
and the chorus team wins an award at a chorus contest?
Then should we offer them full-time positions as well?
It was an absurd offer.
That absurd offer was made by the foundation.
You're right.
The person who made that offer is the one at fault.
Now that we don't work at the same school,
I thought we'd no longer have to see each other again.
I also thought the same thing.
I'm sick of seeing you. So I had to do this...
to get rid of you from my sight.
Is that why you're doing this?
So you could get me kicked out of the school?
Now that you know, just quit your job...
before anything worse happens to you.
If I talk to the other foundations,
I'm pretty sure...
you won't be able to teach in any of the schools in Seoul.
I heard you're going on blind dates so you can get married.
Are you trying to wreck another guy's life again?
Your husband died...
because he got married to you.
You really haven't changed at all.
One day, you'll have to pay for all this.
If you don't want to shed tears of blood,
you'd better get to your senses.
This is my last warning.
Eun Ju!
Get up.
Eun Ju.
What happened?
Who are you?
What are you doing? Drag her out of here!
Get off me.
Here.
I mean... What happened?
Why did she do that to you?
You know how Suk Joon offered...
a full-time position to Oh Pil Jeong?
Yes.
The other short-term teachers are very pessimistic about that.
They keep asking if they can become...
full-time teachers if they also win an award.
Suk Joon shouldn't have made that offer in the first place.
But why was she so angry at you?
Because I withdrew the offer.
That was the only way to calm the other short-term teachers.
So she came here to take it out on you?
I think so.
This all happened because of Suk Joon, right?
Mi Yeong.
Hello.
What? You guys are working together?
Yes, it kind of happened.
I need to go make a delivery.
She'll tell you about how we ended up working together.
It's nice to see you guys work hard to achieve the same goal.
He's a nice guy, but he's so immature at times.
Do you want a drink?
No, it's okay.
You haven't heard anything about your sister, have you?
What about her?
You said Ms. Oh will become a full-time teacher...
if our team wins an award.
Why did that offer get canceled?
What?
The foundation withdrew the offer.
That's absurd.
This isn't some kind of joke.
They should stick to their word.
Are you Ms. Oh's spokesperson?
Stop talking like her.
Why did they withdraw the offer?
Maybe they thought it was unfair.
Ms. Oh must be very upset.
She acts like she's okay when she's with us,
but I'm sure she's disappointed. Even I'm upset.
That's enough!
Stop caring so much about her.
Especially you, Dong Seok.
I'm home.
What's the matter?
Mr. Kim, my mom went missing.
What?
I haven't been able to reach her since this afternoon.
I also couldn't get a hold of her, so I just thought she was busy.
Did something happen?
It looks like the foundation withdrew the full-time offer.
What?
She can't become a full-time teacher...
even if the track and field team wins an award.
What if my mom doesn't come home?
She'll be home. Don't worry.
I'll go look for her.
The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.
What are you doing here at this hour?
Where's Mom?
What is it?
Why are you looking for me?
Did you withdraw...
the full-time offer I made to Ms. Oh Pil Jeong?
Did you purposely do that because you knew I was the one...
who made that offer to her?
What in the world are you talking about?
How could the chairperson of the foundation not know?
You're making it hard for me to believe you.
The chairperson of the foundation is Suk Hwan's wife, not me.
What?
Eun Ju wanted to take part in the foundation,
so your mom gave her the position.
Where is she?
- Is she in her room? - Hey.
What's your problem?
Eun Ju is in bed because she was shocked.
What? What happened?
Oh Pil Jeong came all the way to the company...
and slapped her.
On top of that, she slapped her in the lobby in front of everyone.
Is that true?
Yes. Eun Ju withdrew the offer because she thought...
it was unfair for the other short-term teachers.
But she came and told her to cancel it.
So Eun Ju withdrew the offer?
Why would she withdraw the offer I made?
Because you made the offer without discussing it with anyone!
Her dream is to teach kids.
Do you know how hard she's trying to become a full-time teacher?
How could she withdraw the offer without even discussing it with me?
Are you seriously going to fight about this with your sister-in-law?
Tell her to cancel the withdrawal!
Where is she? Tell her to come out here!
Hey!
I'm already furious that Eun Ju got slapped.
How dare you throw a fit here?
That's enough!
How dare you fight in front of your father?
I can't believe... I'm sure there's something going on.
He came all the way here and threw a fit at this hour...
because of her!
Just go upstairs!
Go.
(Soon Jeong)
Mom's worried about you.
Where are you?
Mom, where are you? Why aren't you answering my calls?
Mom, call me as soon as you see this text.
(Kim Min Cheol)
Pil Jeong, where are you?
I'm really worried, so please call me.
I'll be waiting for your call.
(Kim Min Cheol)
She won't answer?
Okay.
Send me a text once she comes home.
Isn't she home yet?
No.
She acted like she was okay this afternoon,
but I guess she's really upset.
Why aren't you guys sleeping?
Ms. Oh...
isn't answering anyone's calls, and she hasn't even come home.
Why do you care?
Come on, Eun Ja. Can't you just help Ms. Oh?
I told you to take your mind off her.
She's Yu Kyung's teacher.
Yu Kyung has other teachers too.
I just don't get why you care so much about Ms. Oh.
I want things to work out for her.
I feel sorry for her...
as a single parent myself.
What?
I'm a guy, and even I find it difficult...
to raise Yu Kyung on my own.
But she's a woman, and she's raising two kids.
Don't you feel sorry for her?
You of all people should know that.
Are you saying single mothers deserve special treatment...
because they're pitiful?
That's not what I meant.
They shouldn't have taken away...
the opportunity that was given to her.
Imagine how disappointed she must be right now.
How dare you raise your voice?
Do you have feelings for her?
You'd better not because if you do,
that will be the end for both of us.
The phone is turned off. You will be directed to voice...
Where in the world is she?
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 can't see you properly because it's dark.
You can go ahead and cry it all out.
Thank you for coming.
I was actually thinking of you.
I hoped...
that you'd show up.
(Mom Has an Affair)
I'm going to stay by your side, Pil Jeong.
You told me to follow my heart.
That's what I'm going to do.
What kind of person is Kang Suk Joon?
What's your relationship with Oh Pil Jeong?
If Suk Joon becomes the successor,
Kim Bok Soon and Oh Pil Jeong are the only ones who will be happy.
Has your father ever cheated?
Just once. It was his first and last time.
Does IT mean pizza these days?
- Mom. - "Mom"?
You...
There's something I want to tell you.
This is...