(Guidelines were strictly followed when filming with children.)
The person who abandoned me in the rain.
It's you.
How...
Since when... How long have you known?
Don't expect me to explain.
When you abandoned me,
did you at least give me a reason?
Dan Soo. No.
Geon.
That's a misunderstanding.
- Mom was... - "Mom?" How dare you?
Geon.
Don't call me by that name ever again.
"Mom?"
Don't even dare...
to speak that word out loud.
Yes, I know it'd be difficult for you to understand me.
I don't know what you heard, but I...
And quit using me...
to threaten Grandma.
Grandma is...
my only family now.
Ever since you left me and Dad,
I've never once considered you...
my family.
Geon!
(Maeng Dumplings, Tiffany Alterations)
Geon.
I'll explain everything.
Okay?
What kind of person your grandma is...
and why I had no choice but to leave. All of it.
You know...
it's already too late.
Geon.
Geon...
Geon.
You ruined everything.
So why...
Why look at me with such sad eyes?
Just why?
Here.
Mom made this while thinking of you, Geon.
Keep this with you.
It means I'm always by your side, Geon.
You know...
I have a checkup appointment at the OB-GYN clinic.
Do you want to come with me?
Yes. Of course, I should tag along.
One moment. Let me just send this email.
Sure.
Great news.
Heirmez wants to meet today.
Today?
I told you there was someone I knew at Heirmez through my dad.
What?
Were you two about to leave together?
Well...
Gong Hee, you must know that this is such an amazing opportunity.
You don't want him...
to lose this opportunity because of you, right?
Hey, I'm sorry.
It's fine. I'll be going, then.
Everything about this project is going so smoothly.
Is it because we have such great teamwork?
(On my Geon's 23rd birthday)
(On my son Geon's birthday)
Every year, I waited...
for your birthday.
I felt like it was the only day...
when I could be forgiven even if I thought of you.
Living my cursed life,
I ran away fearing that the curse would go to you.
But the very first day I met you again,
I wanted to see you again,
Geon.
(Put in beef to add more flavor to your soybean paste stew.)
It's done.
I think it tastes pretty good.
She said she was on a low-sodium diet.
So, she'd prefer this bland rather than salty.
All right. Gosh, it's hot.
Oh, boy. What?
My gosh. It's hot.
Oh, my.
Hey!
What are you doing now?
Hurry up and get it off the book!
Pardon? Why?
Hurry. Get the pot off the book.
Okay.
My goodness.
Hey, did you think I put this here for you to use it as a trivet?
Darn it.
Oh, no.
Goodness.
Well, since you had left it on the table...
I'm sorry, Mother.
Hey, does your family use poetry books as trivets?
Goodness. No wonder you're Kang Myung Ja's daughter.
Seriously.
I can just buy you a new poetry book.
How would that be the same as this one?
This copy was signed by my teacher in person.
Seriously, I don't like you.
Mother, have a seat.
I made some soybean paste stew.
Please try some.
My goodness.
Sorry for making you go to the clinic alone.
Is the baby growing well?
Oh, yes.
I guess Father is coming home late again.
Is he still not back from the chairwoman's home?
No. You know how it is.
He doesn't have a set schedule.
I see.
He leaves so early in the morning too.
It must be hard for him to work at the chairwoman's house too.
Are you trying to get me riled up?
It makes me uncomfortable to hear that.
Do you think your father-in-law...
is freeloading off the chairwoman?
No, I didn't mean that.
I was just saying he must have a lot on his plate.
Come on.
We even used to live at the chairwoman's house.
What? At the chairwoman's house?
When I was little.
There was a room in the semi-basement of their house.
Min Gi, why would you bring it up?
You. Don't you dare go to your mom...
and tattle about this stuff.
Of course not. Why would I?
Goodness. I seriously don't like you.
I must've made another mistake.
Don't worry. She's acting like that for no reason.
Mom had high expectations for my marriage.
I don't live up to her expectations.
No, what I meant was...
It's not that you're lacking in any way.
My mom was just overly greedy.
I'm her only hope, you see.
Right.
I should do better.
Let's eat.
My, the stew is great.
(Missed Call, Gu Dan Soo)
Is something the matter?
Gu Dan Soo, is something going on?
Today...
Who is it?
It's getting late. Who is it?
Oh, it's Dan Soo.
What? The call got cut off.
Is something really wrong?
Please excuse me. Let me make a call.
Okay.
Ms. Audrey, can you talk right now?
Yes.
Why do you sound like that?
Is it perhaps about Dan Soo?
Dan Soo...
knows everything now.
That I'm his mom and everything else.
Ms. Audrey, are you okay?
I shouldn't be okay.
I broke my child's heart.
Right now,
my heart aches more, thinking about how hard...
this must be on Dan Soo.
He was hurt because of me,
and I might've just picked at his wounds again.
Maybe I should've left in the first place.
Before Dan Soo found out.
I let my greed...
hurt Dan Soo...
once again.
Dan Soo must need time to accept things.
You met each other again after so much struggle.
You waited for the day you could meet Dan Soo again.
Gu Dan Soo.
It must be so painful...
all by himself.
(Maeng OB-GYN Clinic, Director Maeng Gong Boo)
We're closed for...
(Maeng OB-GYN Clinic)
What brings you here again?
Why are you ignoring my calls?
I wanted to talk about No Ah.
Why would I talk to you about No Ah?
When you went to the US after leaving No Ah outside my door,
I made myself very clear.
I warned you never to come looking for him again.
Why did you ignore that warning?
Maeng Gong Boo, you've changed since you remarried.
You didn't use to be such a responsible man before.
Look at you still working at this late hour.
Are you really the Maeng Gong Boo I knew?
Enough of your nonsense. Get out.
Aren't you leaving?
Then do whatever you want.
Do you want to have a quick drink?
Hey, I'm a married man.
I'd be crazy to drink with you.
Why?
You used to go out drinking as a married man.
After marrying me,
you kept drinking with people...
until you even cheated on me.
I told you. That was a mistake.
It doesn't matter.
All I want is No Ah.
Hey, you're only back for a bit.
Don't confuse the kid, all right?
For a bit? No.
I came back to take care of No Ah.
What? Take care of No Ah?
That's right. I got a job.
What?
What on earth are you talking about?
Have you no shame?
"Shame?" That's rich coming from you.
If that's a joke, it's not even funny.
I at least feel guilty when I think of No Ah.
I am ashamed of the fact that I didn't even know No Ah existed.
But what about you?
Me? What about me?
Look at yourself now. You won't say you'll take No Ah back.
What? You got a job?
And you want to see No Ah often?
Then why not just take him back?
Why show up here at this hour and keep beating around the bush?
No.
- I just... - You're afraid...
you might have to give up on your dream because of No Ah.
So, you want to leave him with me while you play a mom.
Your selfish greed will only confuse No Ah,
and I won't let it happen.
I heard you ate out with your dad.
What did you have? Something delicious?
I can't tell you because it's a secret.
A secret? What's a secret?
It's a secret that only Dad and I know.
You guys had dinner together. Why should it be a secret?
Hold on. I think you have a fever.
Do you have a headache?
No, I don't.
Well...
I think you have a fever.
Instead of making a stew every morning,
why don't we have bread from time to time?
What's it called? Yes, brunch. Something like that, you know?
American style.
American style, my foot.
Why don't you move to the US, then?
I like having soups and stews in the morning.
But you could go easy on the salt.
Everything has so much flavor.
Well, I think it's a bit too salty.
Then how about you wake up early...
and help me season everything I make?
Mom, don't say that. That sounds very scary.
I lost weight when I didn't want to because of her cooking.
I lost 3kg.
The foods she makes aren't edible.
Mother.
I just tasted it again,
and it actually tastes perfect. Just the right amount of salt.
Yes. Health is important and all,
but food has to taste good.
Side dishes should be a little salty and sweet.
You know, I think No Ah had a mild fever last night...
Oh, no. No Ah is running late for daycare.
We'll be late for work too.
- My gosh! - Mom, take No Ah to daycare.
Please.
- Thank you! - See you later!
Oh, boy.
I knew this would happen.
Look at this.
I'm like their servant, aren't I?
I guess. They sure boss you around.
They won't even put away their dirty dishes.
They never do the dishes.
They never clean...
or do their own laundry.
Oh, boy.
My gosh.
Dear me.
Goodness.
Oh, dear.
Look at this mess. My goodness.
Oh, gosh.
Grandma.
Yes, sweetheart.
No Ah, are you hungry?
My gosh. I think you still have a fever.
Let's see.
Hey. Oh, my. Try these sweet potatoes.
They're steamed to perfection. Oh, boy.
Hold on. What's that?
I'll be wearing this in my coffin.
- My goodness. - I prepared these myself.
Why would you prepare your burial clothes already?
I'm waiting to die anyway.
Instead of doing nothing as I waited to die,
- I figured I should do something. - Goodness.
I can't just dump such baggage...
on my children and die.
So, you got mourning clothes for your children too?
For one last time,
I wanted to buy clothes for all of my children.
Oh, dear.
As if your children and grandkids would thank you for this. Seriously.
Why are you acting like you're dying or something?
This breaks my heart.
Why would it break your heart?
If I know I'm dying soon,
I can be well prepared for it.
I wish the Grim Reaper would show up in my dream and tell me.
Whether it's tomorrow or the day after tomorrow,
I'd happily hold the Grim Reaper's hand...
and follow him as I sing.
My goodness.
Do you belong to the Grim Reaper's fan club?
Come on.
Is that why you can't wait to greet the Grim Reaper?
My goodness.
Oh, dear.
But then again, you never know when the Grim Reaper would show up.
Well, I should get ready too.
You still have a lot of time.
You're still full of energy. You still have a lot of time.
Come on. What are you talking about?
My children are already looking for a care home for me.
Oh, boy.
Sun Yi.
Of course, I know I'll die soon too,
but it makes me feel uneasy for no reason.
A care home?
I think it'd be helpful...
if we could identify customer needs and target groups.
In other words,
between Mr. Gu and Gong Hee's Holly Collection...
and Ms. Kang and Mr. Seo's collaboration with Heirmez,
what would people want more?
Is there something we can use to assess and identify...
customer needs and wants?
How about we do market research?
If we get a sense of the demand as we look around luxury stores,
we could find the information we're looking for.
Then...
let's get out there and do it.
Market research.
Could I have today's charts?
Come on.
What?
- Mom! - Hey, No Ah.
Wait. Why are you...
His fever broke.
It should be fine to send him to daycare.
I'll give you enough medication.
I asked you what you were doing here.
Why won't you answer me?
- Will you please watch him? - Yes, doctor.
No Ah, stay outside with the nurse for a minute.
Okay.
What candy flavor do you like?
Strawberry.
I think No Ah is sick...
because of you.
I'm sorry, Mother.
When you got divorced,
I felt bad for you.
Because I raised my son wrong,
your marriage ended in less than a month.
But still, how could you have a kid in secret...
and raise him on your own?
Weren't you scared to do that?
And then, without even discussing it with us,
you left after abandoning him.
There were unavoidable circumstances.
Missing out on this chance to study abroad...
meant that I might never get another chance.
I figured I could move to the US with No Ah later on.
Later on, when?
When he's out of daycare?
When he starts school?
Not everyone is a mom just because they've given birth.
Do you know what you've done...
when he needed his mom the most?
You abandoned No Ah for selfish reasons.
I can't acknowledge you as No Ah's mom.
I'm regretting it too.
So, what will you do?
Why are you working at a clinic in my neighborhood?
Don't worry.
I won't take No Ah right away. I just...
I came back to see No Ah.
Does Gong Boo know?
That you're working here?
Yes.
I met him and told him last night.
Last night?
Then, what about my daughter-in-law?
No, she doesn't know that I'm back.
Gosh, what a relief.
Before she finds out,
you should go back to your own place.
Mother.
You know I was very fond of you, right?
You were always on my side.
- Can't you understand... - No.
I don't understand you.
I'm not...
on my son's side or my daughter-in-law's.
I'm just...
on my grandson No Ah's side.
You shouldn't do this, even if it's just for No Ah's sake.
Mother.
Please don't show yourself in this neighborhood again.
I'm begging you.
(Han Internal Medicine Clinic)
What am I supposed to do?
Let's go.
Hey. Where are you, Dan Soo?
We're supposed to do market research together.
I stepped out, but I'm on my way back.
I'm right in front of the office. I'll be right there.
Then I'll wait out front.
Bye.
You're here.
Why are you staring at me?
What are you doing?
It's because you're cute. Why?
Buckle up.
Okay.
So cute.
Hey, stop it.
Hey, Maeng Gong...
Maeng Gong Hee!
Gu Dan Soo.
Gu Dan Soo!
(My Merry Marriage)
Gu Dan Soo.
- What? - What accident?
- Dan Soo was by her side... - What did you say?
What did you just say?
Dan Soo was with her?
They went to the hospital. Oh, my.
What time is it now?
- Why are you getting home so late? - An accident...
You barely just became a permanent employee.
Why do you have so much work?
Dan Soo.
I'm here.
Your mom is here.
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