(Episode 12)
- What? - I wouldn't have come here...
if you had replied to my texts.
I was at a company dinner.
Just how low do you think I am?
What are you talking about?
Forget it. I'll make this quick like I promised.
I thought I should tell you in person.
Starting today,
it's over with you.
You're out.
It's over...
with you too.
You're out.
Was that so important that you had to come in person?
You could've said it over the phone.
Fine.
Hello.
I felt bad tagging along for drinks after dinner,
so I'm going home.
I'll go now.
It's an outing for the meditation book.
You should introduce them to the photographer.
Okay. Goodnight.
Let's have a drink next time.
Go meet your coworkers.
I said my piece, so I'm leaving.
Do you even know what you want?
Do you have any goals?
Don't you have any ambition?
Just how low do you think I am?
Eun Joo.
I'm sorry.
What are you suddenly sorry for?
I couldn't keep my promise...
to our eldest daughter.
What promise?
The day we took the picture in the living room,
I promised you when you were in Mom's belly.
That I'd raise you in the best way possible.
That I'd let you do anything you want.
That I'd be the best dad in the whole world.
But I didn't keep any of them.
Not one.
The way I see it, you raised her well.
You think so?
How much do you adore her?
Why are you suddenly asking something like that?
He isn't the kind of person who answers questions like that.
Right, I know. I know what he's like.
But I asked him to brag about you.
Eun Joo...
was adorable from the moment she was born.
I'm not saying that because she's my daughter.
All the nurses said so.
They said all babies look alike when they're just born,
but she was different.
Her eyes were round and big.
She smiled a lot too.
When she was in college,
she sparkled.
Those were...
such precious times, but...
I'm home.
Hi, Eun Joo.
During that precious age,
she was busy making money because of her incompetent dad.
I was uneducated,
so I couldn't do anything when I was injured.
I was so sorry.
I need to repay you.
(Garam Hope Savings Account)
It's from your loser dad's heart, so take it.
(Garam Hope Savings Account)
I couldn't tell you at that time, but when you gave me this,
I was flustered.
Did you live like a debtor for almost 10 years...
to pay back a debt that couldn't be calculated?
Mom wouldn't have had to pinch pennies so much...
if she had this money.
Didn't you ever think about her?
If it were Eun Hee,
would you have worked this hard to pay her back?
If it were Eun Hee?
She's saying she can't accept it.
I will. I'll accept it.
I'll take the money.
He says he feels burdened.
I'll take it.
Don't go.
I want to know why you're doing this.
I need to know why I'm being cut out.
At least back then, I had a clear reason.
A clear reason?
Do you still think I ate, drank, and hung out...
with Jong Min and that girl?
Did you apologize to me only because you ran into me...
without clearing up that misunderstanding?
I did clear it up. I figured it was her.
That she interpreted it and misunderstood as she pleased.
Let's not talk about it.
Just explain...
why you're cutting me out.
I hate when people say you should be even more polite...
to those close to you.
Even to those close to you?
They say to be more polite the closer you are.
Then what on earth is a comfortable and honest relationship?
Isn't that too lonely?
But that saying about being polite to those close to you...
was actually very wise.
You were way too inconsiderate toward me.
That's why you're out.
What about you?
Were you always polite toward me?
Definitely.
I was more than polite enough to you.
You told Seo Young everything.
She knew about our dating lessons, playboy, Mr. Player, everything.
How much did you tell her?
Is it okay to do that behind my back?
What do you take me for?
I guess you're consistent then and now.
"You're that low,"
"but I'll embrace you with my warm, generous heart." Is that it?
How heartwarming.
It was only between you and me.
She even used the words I used.
So how...
was I supposed to interpret it?
Why am I getting mad at you when you've already made up your mind?
I'm the strange one for getting mad.
To you, I'm still the idiot who didn't know...
it was a secret that we walked...
the Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway and told our friends.
That's still who I am to you.
Let's just stop.
She's okay now.
She'll come back out once she calms down.
- Tae Hyung. - Yes?
When we got married,
we lived in a place half the size of this living room.
A tiny kitchen, a room, and that was it.
My wife was so shy,
that she made me go to the kitchen whenever she changed.
I'm not sure why I'm telling you this.
Maybe because this place is so big.
You two...
are doing well, right?
Yes.
- Where are you, Eun Joo? - Hi, Eun Hee.
She's resting right now.
Is she not feeling well again?
No, that's not it. What's up?
For me, my relationship with the family will change.
Now that I found out, it has to change.
Tae Hyung.
Is Eun Joo...
avoiding my calls?
No, that's not it.
Should I get her?
No, it's fine.
The only person I want to see right now.
My sister.
What are you doing here?
Right.
I came here to give her the bankbook.
But I took it back.
It was wrong of me.
I didn't realize how considerate she was.
I thought only about relieving my guilt and made her cry.
Did Eun Joo really cry?
She said if I had given you the money every month,
you would've had a much easier time...
running the household.
I thought you would think the same way I did.
Our daughter worked so hard to make money for us.
I wanted to repay her.
Go and appease her.
I...
can't go.
Didn't she...
tell you?
Tell me what?
She...
knows.
That you aren't her real father.
She knows.
Eun Hee and Ji Woo...
They all know.
Did you tell them?
Why?
To separate me from the kids too?
You blame me whenever anything happens.
You said you'd keep it a secret all your life,
but you failed.
Why did you say...
you'd take responsibility for something you couldn't handle?
Do you think it's easy for a person to take responsibility...
for another person?
If it were Eun Hee,
would you have worked this hard to pay her back?
I'll take the money.
He says he feels burdened.
I'll take it.
Pathetic loser.
Pathetic loser!
Darn it!
Stop it.
What are you still doing here?
Is there more to search through?
- How did it go? - What do you mean?
Didn't you go to meet Eun Hee?
You're friends. You could've just resolved the misunderstanding there.
Does she hold a grudge on the inside while acting cool on the outside?
She probably didn't want to make the same mistake this time.
That frustrates me to no end.
Why did you check my phone?
I need to know.
Back when that incident happened,
I saw my mom's phone by chance.
She was appeasing that jerk's mom.
She said I was too sensitive.
I totally fell apart.
You and my mom...
text each other from time to time.
That's why I wanted to check.
What did you want...
your parents to do for you?
I didn't want anything else.
I only wanted them to admit what happened to me.
What are you talking about? They know it all.
No.
They act like they don't know.
They're nice to me as if nothing happened.
They smile easily.
They buy me expensive gifts.
They act just like they did before.
And it gives me the chills.
They might've thought it was safer...
to act like nothing happened than making things bigger.
Protecting a family from crumbling...
could be cowardly sometimes.
Why aren't you in your room?
He took the bankbook with him.
Why did you stop me earlier?
All of us know, so he needs to know too.
I stopped you because it seemed to be hard for you to tell him.
I haven't talked to my father for more than 10 years now.
Biological relationships aren't a big deal at our age.
Why would you bring up the age issue there?
"What's the big deal about getting divorced at this age?"
"At this age, what's the big deal about the secret of your birth?"
Can't anything be a big deal at this age?
What about my age?
Eun Hee called you.
She sounded down.
She asked me if you were avoiding her calls.
She and I just don't get along.
Why would she ask such a meaningless question to you?
(Eun Hee)
Where's Tae Hyung? Did he go to his room?
Should I say hi to him?
Forget it.
Once he goes into his room, he never comes back out.
I searched on my way here,
and this house is so expensive.
Why would you search the price of this house?
I found my fingers looking it up before I knew it.
You and I are on different levels.
I'm going to disrespect this apartment today.
- Hey. - Hi. I'm going to sleep over.
You're on medication, so don't drink.
- I'm going to bed. - Okay.
Just curse me with your eyes, why don't you?
A punk told me today that it's over with me.
He said I'm out.
Those were my very words, but hearing it said back to me...
made my heart hurt.
It's a good thing since you realized how hurtful those words are.
If hearing them made your heart hurt,
you like him.
When I said that to you, did your heart hurt too?
No, not at all.
As you know, we don't like each other.
That's not the end.
Another punk...
said there's nothing I want, I have no goals,
and I have no ambition.
I am dumbfounded.
You want people to think that about you.
If you don't want people to think that about you,
he likes you.
Why do you talk like you know everything?
Eun Joo.
I'm sorry.
This may be serious enough for you to rush over here,
but to me, it sounds petty. That's my point.
It is petty. Sure.
When you think about it, I came to you...
whenever something happened.
All those times, you never once consoled me.
I knew that,
so why do I...
always think of you first?
Consolations are sweet briefly right then,
but the painful things you say,
the annoying things you say...
that pierce right through my heart...
cause a reaction a few days later...
and give me the strength to resolve the issue.
You figure it out from now on.
I won't lecture you anymore.
It's exhausting and draining being the villain.
What kind of big sister doesn't lecture her little sister?
I know you're not the villain.
I'll be better.
Even if you know that,
you can't fix it.
Well, you're probably right.
Yes, I can't fix it.
But...
Still...
Don't say relationships will change or grow distant...
or things like that.
It's annoying.
Today,
I came purely because I wanted to see you.
I mean it. Suddenly, out of the blue,
I really wanted to see you.
I couldn't tell Father.
Who cares if you don't?
But...
How much is in that bank account that switched hands...
so many times?
Why do you care?
I'm on a different level than you.
I'm the most knowledgeable about money.
I wonder if Dad will be able to rent a place.
Did he not get a place yet?
Where is he sleeping then?
Right?
I don't know either.
I hated our home.
The rooms were small,
the floor was bumpy,
you could smell the sewer,
and why did all of our neighbors have a dog?
All those doggies...
used to play with me.
The roof leaked in the summer...
And it was cold in the winter.
I want Mom's bulgogi from back then.
Bulgogi with lots of spinach and cabbage to save money on beef.
That's such a modern-day recipe.
Dad loved it.
He made her pack food for him all her life...
saying he could only eat her cooking.
How does your personality show even through your memories?
Eun Joo, be frank with me.
Were you ever in a relationship?
Like a reckless, passionate one?
If you're going to be stupid, just go to sleep.
No, right?
What would you know about my relationships?
You were?
Go to sleep.
You were.
Tell me everything. I'll listen.
- Ji Woo. - Yes?
Take pictures for the inserts. Take Seo Young with you.
- I can go by myself. - Which equipment should I pack?
I'll get them.
You were so happy to leave the office. Did something happen...
- between you and Chan Hyuk? - None of your business.
Hey. I checked your social media page.
And? What?
You posted only nice pictures of Chan Hyuk.
Why did you only post weird pictures of me?
Boss is good looking.
If you checked my social media page,
you must've read the garbage comments.
Aren't my nicknames awesome?
"The psycho ex who acts like a rape victim after being dumped."
"Glad to see you're doing well."
"I predict this product will sell out."
"You've gotten prettier. Hang in there."
Don't you read those comments?
"I'm hurt. I'm going to be reckless."
Don't do that to people who like you.
I'm not like Chan Hyuk.
I won't let you do whatever you want just because you're wounded.
I'll treat you the same way.
"People who like me"?
Does that include you?
I thought all guys your age were stupid idiots.
You're kind of okay.
That's all thanks to your sisters.
Why is my being a good guy thanks to my sisters?
I'm a good guy purely because I'm a good guy.
Idiot.
Here he comes.
Should I drive?
No.
But we have a lot of promotional handouts in the backseats.
It'll be uncomfortable.
Should I sit in the back?
I'll sit in the back.
That's only right.
- Sit here. - Thank you.
You have to join us only for a few places.
We can go by ourselves to the smaller places.
I'll be the judge of that.
Incoming call from Baby Brother.
Hey, Eun Hee. Are you busy?
I am. You have 30 seconds.
30 seconds?
What is it? Spit it out.
So... You know my coworker...
It's Seo Young.
She wants to talk to you.
Yes, hello.
I saw the texts you and our boss had exchanged.
I said those thoughtless things based on that.
The boss didn't tell me anything. Not a thing.
I don't understand any of that, but that's what she says.
Why did Chan Hyuk let her see...
Okay, fine. Bye.
What's going on?
What texts did they exchange?
Fill me in.
This is the promotional material.
Please write nice articles for us.
- Please be kind in your articles. - Okay.
- Have a nice day. - Have a nice day.
To you, I'm still the idiot who didn't know...
it was a secret that we walked...
the Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway and told our friends.
That's still who I am to you.
Let's just stop.
When I first lent you my handkerchief,
you said handkerchiefs must be washed and returned,
so I hand-washed it.
You came all the way here to give me this.
Gosh.
Are you okay?
It was a small scratch.
This is nothing.
That wasn't my question.
You couldn't even walk that day and looked like...
you'd be bedridden for days.
I thought it over.
You didn't...
tell me anything.
I don't think Eun Joo plans to tell me.
So don't tell her you told me.
Don't tell anyone.
No secret lasts forever.
So why did you come back?
You should've played dumb...
and acted like you didn't remember, and stayed there forever.
Just like that strange coffee shop that we went to,
you should've only looked at the nice, fun stuff from the past.
That's what I would've done.
Let's do that.
It wasn't fun being there by myself.
Let's go together.
I loved our kids too much.
There couldn't be another unrequited love like that.
So I have no regrets.
Mr. Kim Sang Shik.
You said you were so bitter about that unrequited love,
that you wanted to die.
Exactly. I was a stupid moron.
What is an unrequited love?
It's loving the other person like crazy even if they don't know.
I'm not bitter at all anymore.
Good for you.
I owe the kids nothing, and I have no regrets.
I owe only...
you.
So...
let's go.
You were offended by what I said last night, weren't you?
No. Don't mind me.
I won't mind what you say either.
I said it so you would mind it.
What exactly should I take to heart?
You said you didn't want a childish relationship.
I meant don't judge me based on strange rumors,
but think about what will change...
if we go out, and all the things we could do together.
Do you think I didn't think about those things?
Surprisingly, I found myself thinking a lot about those things.
I considered your background and wealth.
So you started...
with a high score.
I know I look like a pushover to other people.
I know how toxic mean and hurtful words are to people,
so I can't say it to others.
But...
I can't give points to someone...
who says to my face...
without hesitation that I have no desires,
goals, or ambitions, claiming it's out of concern for me.
I never called you a pushover.
I felt like you had completely written me out,
so I wanted to sound smart...
and ask you to please look at me.
Don't try so hard to avoid making the same mistake...
you did in the past.
Unless you really hate me or like someone else,
I need...
to keep trying.
Because I know very well what a great person you are.
Nice. Let's go with that.
Okay.
Hey, Eun Hee.
What was that call earlier?
Why does she check other people's phones?
Did Chan Hyuk get mad?
If there's nothing going on between them,
why did she take his phone?
I don't know either.
Are they there?
Step outside then.
I have nothing to say outside either. That's everything.
I don't know.
That's a crime.
Even family shouldn't look at each other's phones.
Didn't he say anything to you?
Why are you so upset? It's not like she checked your phone.
Come here.
What's going on?
What did you guys do this time?
I confessed to Eun Hee that I secretly checked...
your phone.
What do you think?
When I saw young people walk around carrying these things,
I really wanted to try it.
It was so nice when we lived in the slums.
I guess I was happiest when we were at our poorest.
Do you know when I started...
to burn up inside and get angry at you?
How would I know exactly when that was?
You got mad at any random time.
You screamed and threw things.
That's what I remember.
I know.
That book.
It was because of that book.
You were so into that book,
that I secretly bought a copy and read it.
What book?
"In this universe wrapped in uncertainty..."
"In this universe wrapped in uncertainty,"
"a feeling of conviction like this comes only once."
("The Bridges of Madison County")
When I read the part that you had underlined,
even an uneducated dunce like me knew what it meant.
I thought...
you missed and longed for Eun Joo's dad all your life.
That's when I started becoming a loser.
He lived his entire life...
holding onto a misunderstanding.
(Can you talk?)
(I'm sorry.)
When there was work,
I worked in a warehouse from before dawn until lunchtime.
I took a short break and then went to my job as a barista.
Life was so exhausting,
that I couldn't even think about fleeing from the world.
That's why when I saw Dr. Yoon flee all the way to Goheung,
my rage took over. That's why I acted that way.
His life, which seems too easy and comfortable to you...
isn't that easy to leave.
I didn't think about that.
But I'm sure...
he looked like a coward to you, which you hated.
I'm surrounded by cowards.
Why would that bother me?
I'm going to New Zealand.
I know I'm hopeless, but I've decided...
to get back together with him.
Please tell him that.
Me?
I don't think I'd ever tell him.
Unless you're going to protect him like a child forever,
give it a try.
Then you'll know how you truly feel.
It's like a gift before I go.
Goodness.
(Eun Hee's)
(I love two people, Lonely people, I don't need love)
What's wrong with these titles?
(A Woman With a Lot to Say, a Woman With Nothing to Say)
I do have ambition.
Was someone here?
Hyo Seok...
is leaving for New Zealand tomorrow.
We said our final goodbyes.
Hello.
Why won't you take the lawyer's calls?
Mother, talk to me instead.
He's a little drunk.
Let me ask you something.
Did you come up with the alimony that you requested?
Yes. I did the calculations.
Calculations?
Money makes people show just how low they are.
We're not family anymore, so I don't want to fight with you.
I should discuss this with family.
Let me in.
Avoiding it isn't the answer.
You'll only make things worse.
Let me in!
What happened?
He doesn't drink until he gets drunk.
And he'd never do something like that.
What happened?
He was dumped.
I didn't realize it, but he must have liked him a lot.
How...
How could you say that in front of me...
like it's no big deal?
Are you doing this on purpose?
Because it's the truth.
Mother. You...
love him.
Are you okay...
after constantly looking down on him and ignoring him?
Is it that difficult to accept him for who he is?
I...
I can accept him now.
It should be easier for you.
(Can you talk?)
(Eun Hee)
(Can you talk?)
Can you talk?
(Can you talk?)
I came to ask you something.
I ran the washer,
but the smell won't wash out.
Aren't you getting in?
Back then, we ordered an extra large and shared.
You kept telling me to eat more,
and I kept telling you to eat more,
and the noodles got all cold.
I came to ask you something.
I made stir-fried anchovies,
and they're too hard to chew.
Take that! Bring it on!
- Take that! - It hurts.
Take it easy, will you?
How are you so good?
You should go.
Sook.
Next time,
should we go on a real date?
Yes?
It's your day off,
so eat whatever you want from the fridge.
I'll be home after dinner. Mom.
What's this? What is going on?
That cheapskate bought new clothes?
What's this?
These are obviously from the claw machine.
Gosh.
So you like radishes.
Cubed radish kimchi...
and two types of young radish kimchi have been delivered.
They have been delivered to your door.
Stop acting. How did you get it here then?
Don't try to make up with jokes. It won't work this time.
I know. I'd be mad too.
I didn't want to make the same mistake twice.
So I thought maybe I should just let it slide.
I couldn't stop being angry, but I kept trying.
See?
That's how little you think of me.
That's not true.
There were other emotions mixed in this time.
It's because Seo Young was the one who said that.
That's why I just believed it and blew up.
She sparkles.
She's pretty, fancy, and honest.
Above all else, she likes you.
She doesn't lack much in any way.
"Sure. They're close enough to share things like that."
"I wish them luck."
I got carried away.
Considering you blew up by yourself,
you held back a lot.
Right?
Hey. I just made that embarrassing confession.
Can we at least go in?
Gimbap is the best with cubed radish kimchi,
which calls for noodles, which calls for kimchi, which calls for gimbap!
If you overdose on carbs due to the never-ending cycle,
I'll become sweet.
Your apology is way too thoughtless and cliche.
Wrong. You ate my token of apology, so it's game over.
You must feel really bad.
You won't even look me in the eye.
Let's eat and get some air. We need to talk too.
You need to get out of this place.
Why are you giving me those sad eyes as if you aren't coming back?
He's so quick.
(Subject: Greetings)
I told Eun Hee we slept together on the last day.
But it's too quiet.
The silence makes me wonder if you even know about it.
Is she too cool to care...
about things like that?
From the moment I met you at the meditation center until now,
I realized there was a reason...
for everything I did.
I was really happy that I met you again.
Let's have some gukbap.
Sounds good.
Shall we go eat?
We were friends who could overcome our time apart...
just like that.
I didn't want to paint another emotion...
over that simple emotion.
I even promised myself I wouldn't ever lose...
I even promised myself I wouldn't ever lose that safe...
and stable friendship again.
What...
How did you know this address?
to draw a clear line between us as friends and not a guy and girl.
I was determined not to change our relationship...
ever again.
You put that much thought into it?
Are you telling me the reason why you told me...
that you slept with Mr. Player was to make sure...
we don't go out?
That's right.
It wasn't for my personal vault or to clear out my recycle bin...
or to learn about players.
That only means...
I'm a narrow-minded person...
who would never go out with you...
after you slept with another guy.
Is that what you mean?
That's not it.
I meant I could never.
I meant I could never go out with you after telling you...
all those details.
I'm not saying you're narrow-minded.
I'm saying I just can't do it.
All right. I get it clearly now.
What's that look?
Did it bother you that much...
that I said I'd steal glances at you...
and picture your smile before I go to sleep?
You told me so confidently that you did everything...
when you were 20.
Why do you keep drawing a line?
It was a good idea to leave your office, wasn't it?
It's so nice out.
You're here already.
Did the part-timer quit?
Yes.
He went to New Zealand. I'm jealous.
What's going on with Mom?
Mom completely kicked Dad out.
She moved into the master bedroom. He doesn't have a room.
And Mom is...
seeing someone.
I think he's giving her a flower every time they meet.
They wouldn't have played the claw machine, would they?
I think it's Mr. Yoo.
- So what? - So what?
Why are you telling us that? It's childish.
Can't Mom get a boyfriend?
Don't you have any secrets from us?
What is it? Why are you looking at me?
- There's something going on. - I knew it.
You've got secrets too.
So do I.
I'm sure Eun Hee does too.
Should we know everything just because we're family?
Stay within the boundaries.
No, I can't do that.
What is it? What's your secret?
Eun Joo said to stay within the boundaries.
You're shaking your legs.
It's a habit.
- Hey. - Tae Hyung.
Hello.
- How have you been? - We're good.
Did you have lunch?
Yes.
- Would you like anything to drink? - I'll have what you're having.
Eun Joo and Tae Hyung look...
the more at ease these days than ever before.
Is that so?
I'm the idiot for believing your hunch...
that Mom is seeing someone.
Why? It's true.
Whether it's true or not, let's just support Mom and Dad...
in their respective lives.
I didn't say anything.
It was...
an excuse to see Eun Joo.
- You know, Seo Young... - Please.
She said it was a mistake.
Just let it go.
Why are you taking her side?
- Eun Hee. - What?
Have you ever thought about why Chan Hyuk doesn't have...
a driver's license?
(The Last Empress: The Musical)
Jin Sook.
The light is green.
You may cross.
Jin Sook. I'm not too late, am I?
You are smiling.
Sang Shik!
May I...
love you again?
(My Unfamiliar Family)
What was the first thing you wanted to do...
once you graduated from marriage?
How do you know so little about your friend's family?
(Driving School)
Give me a chance...
to become your personal safe at least once.
Father.
Hey! Get in!
I acted like a spoiled brat.
I left out the important part.
Don't tell the kids.