(Episode 48)
Hey.
I told you to call me when you were done. Why...
Maeng Gong Hee.
What's wrong with me?
Tears keep rolling down my face. How strange.
You won't ask me why I'm crying?
No, I won't ask anything...
until you tell me.
But let me ask you this one thing.
Are you all right?
Of course, I'm fine.
It's me, Maeng Gong Hee.
Hey.
You don't need to act tough.
If you feel like you're about to fall,
just let yourself fall.
You don't need to shout loudly to hide how depressed you are...
or overwork yourself to get your mind off of it.
In front of me, at least.
When you feel like you're about to fall,
I'll be there to hold you.
When you wobble,
I'll help you up.
Thanks.
For asking nothing.
(Bubble Up Laundry)
Are you getting ready for a battle or something?
Why are you eating so aggressively?
Tell us what's going on.
Are you in shock or something?
In shock?
Why would I be?
You eat like that...
when you're going through something bad.
Oh, come on. Gong Hee always eats like this.
Actually, she normally eats more than this.
- Hey, eat up. - Thanks.
Dan Soo.
Can you drop this off at Tiffany Alterations?
Sure, I can do that.
You need to get something else altered?
Yes, well...
Oh, the hem got ripped.
Hey, you can drop it off yourself on your way out.
Her shop is very close. Why must you make Dan Soo do it?
Hearing this might make you uncomfortable.
About Geon... No.
I mean, Dan Soo.
Could you help me so I can see Dan Soo often?
Dan Soo?
Yes.
I'm not saying I want to act like his mom after all these years.
But...
I want to...
stay by his side now...
even just as a neighbor.
Would that be too hard for you?
I will help you.
Thank you.
Dan Soo, I want you to drop it off at the alteration shop...
and wait there to pick it up when it's ready.
What... Wait there?
Yes, I have to...
wear it today.
Dad, then I'll do it for you quickly.
I can do this much too.
Right, just take it to the alteration shop.
As neighbors, we should support each other's businesses.
She always buys dumplings from us...
and brings us side dishes too.
Right. Then I'll drop it off on my way out.
- You should... - Hey!
Darn it.
Hello, ma'am.
My son.
What have I done to you all this time?
I thought your dad would have stayed with you...
by your side.
You were on your own without your dad.
How lonely have you been?
How hard has it been?
Hello, why are you outside?
The sunshine felt nice today.
I was just getting some air.
I was on my way to see you anyway.
Is that so?
Yes.
Mr. Maeng asked me to bring this to you.
I see.
Let's go inside.
Come on in.
Let me see.
Okay.
It'll be done soon.
Do you want to wait?
Mr. Maeng told me to wait here...
and bring it back.
Oh, I see.
Have a seat here. Would you like some coffee?
Oh, that would be nice.
I was just thinking about getting some now.
Thank you.
My, this smells great.
What?
This tastes like it has the hoofprint...
of a wild horse running on the African plains.
It's comforting, yet slightly stimulating,
and while providing a break from life,
it gives you the energy to go on living.
That's how I'd describe this aroma.
You must like coffee.
I must've liked the smell of coffee since childhood.
I have a faint memory of it.
That person...
with the aroma of coffee.
Who is that person?
A person...
called my mom, who left me long ago.
My dad got into an accident while he was out looking...
for my mom.
I was left all alone.
That's how it feels...
when you're abandoned by your mom.
It feels like the whole world has abandoned you.
So, I kept wandering around.
Aren't you...
curious about your mom?
About where she is and how she's doing?
I'm sure she's alive somewhere.
I just hope she's doing well.
If she left like that only to have an unhappy life,
that would make me even angrier.
Geon, it's me. It's Mom.
I'm telling you all sorts of things.
Wait, did you put a spell on this coffee or something?
A spell that makes people spill their secrets?
You can come and have some coffee whenever you'd like.
I'll always be here.
If I keep coming here for coffee,
I might tell you all my secrets.
If you keep things bottled up,
your heavy heart will keep you from living your life.
It would be nice if you can be lighthearted...
after you leave everything with me.
I have a very tight pair of lips, you know.
If you want to talk,
you can come over anytime.
I feel a bit better, thanks to you.
I had been feeling frustrated.
- Come again. - Shoot. Again?
Hey, your fists have a lot of unnecessary things attached to them.
They seem chaotic.
Come on. Don't hesitate. Just throw your punch.
- Go. - Don't tell me...
you had a one-sided crush on him...
without knowing that he had a girlfriend.
You missed that, didn't you?
It's been a while since the last time...
I saw you this distracted during a sparring session.
Is something really going on?
No. As if.
- Let's go again. - Is that right?
- All right. Focus. - Okay.
I told you to focus.
I am a wench who gobbled up my husband.
I killed my husband.
Dad, you're the one who seems to have a lot on your mind.
It's nothing like that.
I've been sparring with you for years now.
Don't try to fool me.
Tell me the truth.
Are you interrogating a criminal?
Of course. I'm a detective's daughter.
Your fists have so many worries hanging off of them.
Is that right?
Stop playing tricks.
Bring it on. I've still got a lot of fight in me.
I haven't even warmed up yet either.
- Is that right? Hit me! - Okay!
Nice, 1, 2.
That's it. Short!
All right. Come in. Yes, right in the middle. That's it!
Shall we dance to a jazz song?
Princess Kang Ji Na?
Nice.
Keep those uppercuts coming.
That's it!
Mr. Maeng, I brought back your clothes.
Oh, hey.
Hey, you. Perfect timing.
Stand right here.
What timing is this?
I don't like this picture.
I really want to beat someone up today.
How about you take a beating?
I think that will help me loosen up.
Mr. Maeng, will you just let her do this?
Thank you.
If a man wants to survive in the jungle,
he should be able to overcome this much.
- Hey! - Wait, Mr. Maeng!
Just stand here for five minutes.
I'll finish up soon.
Do I really have to?
Don't be scared. Don't you know me?
Hey, no! I don't want to!
Don't you think...
Gong Hee and Dan Soo are more than just friends?
They've been friends since they were little.
It doesn't feel like that.
There's some tension between them, like between a man and a woman.
Not Gu Dan Soo. He's an immature kid.
Gong Hee should date someone better.
Let it go.
Whether they're lingering feelings or regret,
let those emotions go.
I got Seo Min Gi back, the man I love.
I won't allow you to have anything left in your heart.
I feel the same way.
Get rid of everything you have left in your heart.
Tell the chairwoman when you go to work.
Tell her that you won't go ahead...
with the engagement with Dan Soo.
Why aren't you answering me?
All right. I get it.
I'll go and see the chairwoman as soon as I get to work.
Are we good now?
Yes.
- Gu Dan Soo. - Why? What?
Thanks.
For being there for me.
For holding my hand so I wouldn't fall apart.
And for acting like nothing happened in front of my family.
Do you feel better now?
You know, in Kkotsan,
it was raining so hard.
Suddenly, I saw Mr. Seo running toward me,
and his shoulders were soaked.
So, I tried to wipe him down.
I was really flustered at that moment.
If I just focus on my day-to-day life,
this, too, shall pass soon, right?
Thanks.
I should do some work.
I can see that you're not okay yet...
even if you try to smile like that.
Will it really pass soon?
I feel like it'll all...
come flooding down any minute.
Even so, I must take care of what I need to do.
I can't get washed away like this.
I'll get Holly on board, no matter what.
Dear Holly.
Ta-da.
Goodness.
You're heavily in debt.
You can't afford to drink wine.
Gosh, go and put it back.
You've filled the cart with things you want to eat.
I told you. These are all for Ssook Ssook.
Let's not be so frugal.
Quality of life is important.
Are you saying we should sacrifice...
the quality of Ssook Ssook's things to improve the quality of your life?
Well, this is my only hobby.
Quit hobbies that cost money.
Do things that don't cost a thing.
Stop pigging out, okay?
Why don't you exercise?
Then should I join a gym?
Are you rich?
Just jump rope.
I can't even eat good food.
You want me to live as if I'm barely surviving?
You can try fermenting milk to make cheese.
Why not tell me to get milk from a cow at a dairy farm?
Goodness. Ssook Ssook.
Why is your dad whining nonstop today?
Ssook Ssook, you should always listen to Mom. Okay?
In return, Mommy will buy you...
anything and everything you want to eat.
Until then, your dad should stay determined, right?
He should be as frugal...
as possible.
Goodness.
Why did that sound like...
she wanted to suffocate me?
Wait up!
Oh, you're here.
It's very good to see you.
I was worried you might be skipping lunch.
Thank you.
You don't look so well. Are you upset about something?
No, I guess I'm coming down with something.
You like galbi dumplings, right?
It'll only be a moment.
- My gosh. There's a fire. - What? A fire?
- What? - There's a fire in the building.
- My gosh. - Get out of here now.
- Wait, hold on. - What?
Hold on, this is...
- My gosh. - Oh, no.
My goodness. Are you all right?
- I think I sprained my ankle. - Your ankle?
Oh, no. Here. Get on my back.
Here, let me carry you.
- Hey, hurry up and get out of here. - There. Are you all right?
- All right, then. Let's hurry. - What? Hang on.
- Let's go. - What is he doing?
What? Does he not see that we're here too?
He's carrying the sleepwalker on his back?
Unbelievable. Anyway, let's go. We have to get out of here!
Gosh, my goodness.
Is your left foot okay?
- Let me see. - I panicked.
What happened? My goodness.
It must hurt a lot.
You should see a doctor.
- Wait. - Gosh, what is going on?
Goodness. It was a false alarm.
- It was a false alarm? - Yes. It must've been a prank.
That's nuts.
Who pulled a prank like this?
- Let's go back inside. - Darn it.
Is your ankle okay?
- I told you. It's fine. - Even so, you should...
Myung Ja, you must've been really surprised.
Let's go back inside. You should eat your dumplings.
Oh, dear.
Myung Ja must've been hurt.
You should've taken care of Myung Ja first.
Oh, boy.
Darn it.
Anyway, you bumped into the others on our way out.
- Is your backside okay? - What? My backside?
- You bumped into the others. - I'm fine.
Gosh, I'm fine.
- Are you sure? - Stop staring at me, seriously.
(Maeng Dumplings)
Where is Audrey?
Well, she said she'd eat later.
Hey, Gyeong Tae.
Goodness. It's not just machines that malfunction.
Humans can malfunction too.
They said a fire broke out in the building.
How could you save another woman instead of your own wife and sister?
Well, she sprained her ankle.
But was it all an act?
Or did that fox actually sprain her ankle?
Did you think about it carefully?
Goodness.
Hey, what's there to think carefully about?
I bet he doesn't even care whether or not...
his wife burns to death.
Come on, honey. What are you saying?
You're strong.
So is Gyeong Bok!
I'm strong?
I won't get burned by fire because I'm strong?
I never asked you to treat me like a queen,
but you shouldn't embarrass me at the very least!
What? I'd never do anything...
- that could embarrass you... - Be quiet!
They say your husband is worse than a complete stranger.
It's so true!
- My goodness. - Darn you.
Mr. Maeng! He's here. I think he's looking for me.
- I saw him over there. - What? Oh, no.
- Let's go into the kitchen. - My goodness.
What is happening now?
What is this?
Excuse me.
Hello.
Hello, are you here for dumplings?
No, I'm not.
About the alternation shop over there.
There's no one inside.
Do you know the owner of the shop?
Well...
What is this?
Well, what brings you...
to the alternation shop?
It's something personal.
The owner of the alteration shop...
closed the shop early today...
and went home already, right?
That's right. She said her vision suddenly went blurry.
I think she went home to rest.
That's right. My goodness. How does she still sew at that age?
I find it so fascinating.
Is the owner of the alteration shop pretty old?
My goodness. She's been running the shop here for over 30 years.
From what I've heard, it was a bar up until recently.
- What? Well, that's... - That place was...
The shop was right next to the bar.
When the bar moved out, she moved into that space.
Anyway, why are you interrogating us about our neighbors?
This seems suspicious.
I'm looking for someone.
That's your problem.
If you aren't here for dumplings, please leave now.
We'll get customers soon, so don't interrupt our business. Go.
- Leave now. - But...
Come back when you're hungry.
Bye. When you're hungry,
- you can come back. - Well done!
Go!
My goodness.
Oh, dear.
He left. Here, you can get up now.
- Thank you so much. - No problem.
- Oh, no. - Gosh, be careful.
All right. Now, explain what's going on.
What just happened?
Well, it was just...
I mean, he's a stalker.
He's been stalking Audrey.
What? A stalker?
I asked Mr. Maeng for help. I'm sorry.
He kept waiting for me in front of my shop...
and wouldn't leave me alone.
Oh, dear. This world is such a scary place.
He showed up in broad daylight and wasn't afraid to show his face.
Shouldn't we report him to the police?
Come on. You ladies have a detective right here.
I mean, an ex-cop.
Exactly. You're just an ex-cop.
My gosh. You're getting old now. Don't get involved.
Oh, boy. They used to call me Lion Maeng.
Goodness. Even a cat would beat you.
Oh, dear.
Holly.
Holly?
Holly.
Did you really send this email?
I asked for you because I was curious.
You emailed me, right?
Why are you looking for me?
I'm Maeng Gong Hee,
from Jayce Fashion in Korea.
Our team wants to collaborate with you...
as the main designer for the brand we're launching.
Why me?
I'm asking why you chose me specifically.
(Maeng Gong Hee)
You can do it.
You said you'd be able to convince Holly.
In the foreword of your book, you wrote,
"You are not alone."
Can I ask what you meant by that?
What do you think it means?
I think...
it means "comfort."
There was someone I wanted to comfort too.
(Tiffany Alterations)
When you make clothes,
you want the person wearing them to feel comfortable,
to feel good in the clothes you're making.
Holly.
Your designs have the same warmth.
When you wear clothes made with such intention,
you can feel it.
You think, "Oh, this was made for me."
And I think that can be comforting.
"You are not alone."
"I'll be with you."
It's the sense of comfort delivered through clothing.
That's the kind of clothing I want to make.
Are you there? Holly?
(Maeng Gong Hee)
I messaged her as Holly...
in case she was feeling down.
I guess I didn't have to worry.
She totally knocked me out.
You are...
Maeng Ggong, indeed.
Like the toad that croaks loudly,
even in the mountains and the fields,
and even when you're lonely or stressed.
Let's sit.
Did you have a good weekend?
No.
Actually, I wasn't in my right mind all weekend long.
I kept forcing myself to smile,
and I'd lose my mind when I was alone.
I thought I'd feel even more upset if I kept living like that.
That's why I asked to meet.
I wanted to end things properly.
I wanted to check something with you.
Sure.
Are you getting married, Mr. Seo?
Is that why you broke up with me?
(My Merry Marriage)
Just be sad for three days.
And then, please look at me.
Get engaged right away...
- and come back home. - Grandma!
"Grandma?"
What will we do about our newlywed home?
We're already set on our newlywed home.
How are you so close with your wife?
But I don't have a wife.
What did you say?
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