(Episode 118)
Then she has no choice but to get a bone marrow transplant?
You could say that.
She'd get it as long as she finds the right one, right?
As I explained to her earlier,
this is a race against time as well.
She'd have to start the chemotherapy...
and get ready for the transplant quickly.
What? How did that happen?
They said the recovery rate is higher...
if she gets a transplant from the start,
so I'll just think of it as doing what needs to be done.
Then what will you do about the wedding?
She's going to be admitted tomorrow,
so we'd need to set another date after the transplant.
All right.
I'm going to get a live-in caregiver and housekeeper,
so don't worry about me.
Treat her well.
I will. Thank you.
You should take some rest too, Mom.
December 23, the recurrence.
I'm getting hospitalized on Christmas Eve.
It's so cold.
Did I leave anything out?
I'll order some snacks for the patient.
Something for me...
and a cake as her birthday is coming up.
(Angel Ppoki)
Yes.
Hello?
Director.
I think I need to go to the ER right now.
All right.
- You're here. - Hey.
She's asleep.
We shouldn't wake her up then.
Let's go.
Bye.
Her platelet count went down,
so they'll start the chemotherapy while observing her condition.
She had a hard time last night because of the fever,
but she's all right now.
We came to get our bone marrow checked to see if we can help out.
Chairman is taking immunosuppressant after the transplant,
so he can't donate his.
And I'm not compatible at all.
Even if it is compatible, they don't recommend it...
for people over 60 years of age.
Okay.
If she finds out that you two got it checked,
Bok Hee would be grateful.
We're on the lookout from the Marrow Donor Program,
so let's wait it out.
Thank you, Si Kyung.
Don't mention it.
All right.
Kids will be home soon. I'll stay here,
so don't worry and go home.
All right. Hang in there.
We'll be taking good care of the children,
so tell Bok Hee not to worry about them.
Okay, I will.
I want to donate.
We can't as we're too young.
I saw advertisements on the internet looking for donors.
Should we post it up on social media and the school noticeboard?
- Yes. - Yes.
She's in agony,
so we'll see about the next chemotherapy.
Okay.
But this time, we've changed the remedy,
so thankfully, you won't lose your hair.
Rest up.
Thank you.
I won't need to buy a hat this time.
I saved money.
I wasn't going to get you a new one anyway.
Should I incline the bed for you?
Is that good?
Yes.
We could hire a caregiver.
What will you do if you get fired for being here?
Then you would have to look after me.
(After school noticeboard)
There is no news from social media or this.
Should we ask Dad?
Dad?
He's not even related. He won't be the right fit.
Still, they were married.
Wouldn't they've become similar?
The more, the better.
Don't you agree?
Hey, we got our bone marrow checked to donate to you,
but we're not compatible.
Right. I'm very incompatible.
She doesn't fit either.
What's gotten into you?
Did you get examined too, Ms. Kim?
I treated you badly at first because of Ko Sang Ah,
but you never blamed me for that.
I was so grateful that you embraced me as your team.
So, of course, I should take the test.
Although it's a shame that it didn't fit.
Thank you, Ms. Kim.
And Mom and Hyun Hee too.
Don't talk too much. You'd get worn out.
Well, we didn't have anything grateful to you.
But I feel like that was a load off of my chest.
Remember, we did this for you.
There was 80 percent left for what I've done to you, right?
Deduct all that.
All right.
I did hear that you were born weak.
But you were never sick while growing up,
so this is unexpected.
Geez, you were so strong and tough.
Of course, I've been sick.
I just held it in even if I was sick.
Gosh, saying that made me sad again.
Geez, you've made her sad so many times.
Is there more?
You can tell me everything.
We've just checked our bone marrows, you know.
This is why I tell them they're an eyesore!
They totally are an eyesore.
When I was taking the test,
I got scared thinking they would just rip it out,
but it was just a blood test.
Even the transplant is like donating blood.
How did you think of getting tested when you're such a scaredy-cat?
You're really useful, you know.
Even if she gets well,
you can't make her run errands and use her.
Goodness me. Let's go. I can't stand this anymore.
Right. Let's get out of here. I don't want to see this.
I'll be seeing you again.
See you.
Next time, come one at a time.
Mother. I mean, ma'am.
What brings you here with the kids?
They asked me to take them.
Dad.
Hey, my babies.
You must've missed me.
Mom's illness returned,
so she needs a bone marrow transplant.
Can't you get it checked too?
What?
All the neighbors did it too.
You can get it checked even if you're in prison.
How did you find that out?
I'm sorry...
for coming here to ask you this and not because we missed you.
But by any chance,
you are the right fit and you save Mom,
then I might want to see you again.
So please do it.
You know I hated you.
But as Eun Ha says,
if you do this for us,
I'll forget how I hated you and thought you were pathetic.
I think I can accept you...
as Bok Hee's ex-husband, the kid's father,
and a grateful person.
Bok Hee is unfortunate.
It recurred.
She was excited that she recovered and was getting ready to marry.
But she couldn't get married and was hospitalized.
So they told me to do a bone marrow test and donate if it matches.
If I do good deeds, I might get commuted.
I heard it from Hyun Hee, so it's not that reliable.
Even if I don't get commuted,
I feel sorry for stealing Cha Ban from her,
so I might take the test.
I see you have such guilty conscience.
If you repay her bit by bit,
I'll eat with you again.
Food must be really important to you.
How troubled would she have been...
for losing her husband to have caught that disease!
Of course, you have to repay her!
I'm just a drop in the bucket.
Sang Ah troubled Bok Hee the most.
Shut it.
(Hanguk General Hospital)
There's nothing suitable?
Okay. Still,
please keep looking for it.
All right.
Why are you two here?
We heard the news...
that the disease recurred.
That's why you're working from home for the time being.
Yes. That's what happened.
You haven't found a donor yet, have you?
Yes. I just had a call with the Marrow Donor Program,
but nothing matches yet.
Then we'll take a histocompatibility test too.
Really?
It may be difficult to match her,
but we're going to register as a donor while we're at it.
Thank you.
It would mean a lot to Bok Hee.
We're the trio that was going to donate our bone marrows.
She will be grateful to see us here!
You're right!
Probably not.
Why did you three come here?
We're here to celebrate as it's her birthday tomorrow.
We bought her a present too!
We also prepared a celebration show!
She just fell asleep.
Also, her immunity has lowered.
So I'm sorry, but I don't think this many people can come at once.
See? I told you we couldn't go in.
Gosh! It'll only take five minutes! We practiced really hard!
Goodness me.
What brings you all here?
It's Bok Hee's birthday, so we practiced hard to congratulate her,
but he won't let us go in.
What birthday?
Bok Hee's real birthday is in October!
Right. It's not good for the patient if it's crowded.
- Please give her this. - Okay.
And this is a card made by the kids.
It's incredible even before her birthday.
Everyone is here except the one in jail.
I agree.
I'll deliver these presents to her.
I'll make sure to tell her that you prepared a celebration show too.
You must! Don't keep the presents to yourself.
Please take good care of her.
Let's go.
See you.
Are we leaving like this when we're all gathered?
Wait for me! We're all neighbors!
- We'll leave too. - Okay.
Yes. Thank you!
Goodbye!
My wife is so popular.
If today’s event weren't canceled, we would be eating jjajangmyeon!
Exactly.
But it wouldn't have been easy to do chorus practice with her.
I don't need to eat it. Forget about it!
You're still disappointed, right?
I keep thinking of the yellow pickled radish...
and the white onion dipped in chunjang.
- It's crunchy and moist! - Gosh!
That's so good.
- I want to eat it! - It sounds so good.
Are we saying goodbye here?
It's Park Bok Hee... I mean, Ko Bok Hee's birthday!
I told you that it's not her real birthday!
Geez. Whether it's real or fake,
it's her birthday on her ID card.
(Midnight)
Where did he go at this hour?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Bok Hee
Happy birthday to you
When did you buy this?
It's not over yet!
Here.
This is from Hyun Hee.
This is...
from Ms. Kim.
This is from Mrs. Shim.
This is...
from the three kids.
Oh, there's also a card!
Here you go.
(I love you, Wonder Mom)
Shall we open the presents?
Which one shall we open first?
Hyun Hee's present first.
Open it for me.
Goodness me.
What is this? Geez, that girl.
This is my sister-in-law's taste.
She's marvelous.
I'll open it alone later.
Also,
this is...
a video celebrating your birthday.
Here.
Hey, Ko Bok Hee!
Since where were you Ko Bok Hee?
You're just Park Bok Hee to us!
Happy birthday!
That's right! Why are you Ko Bok Hee?
Park Bok Hee, happy birthday!
Manager Park! The beautiful Ms. Kim cheers you! Hang in there!
Bok Hee.
I feel like it's my fault...
that you're sick as I remember the times I wasn't there for you,
and it breaks my heart.
Recover soon!
Goodness. Why are you crying on a good day like this?
Right. Congratulations!
Recover soon and come back home!
Let's have a birthday party again then!
Manager Park! Get better soon!
Have a good night with Director Jang... I mean,
have a nice Christmas!
Manager Park! Happy birthday to you though you're not here!
- Mom! I love you! - I love you!
Start now!
Mom, cheer up
We're always on your side
We quickly opened the door
At the sound of the doorbell
Our mom who we had been waiting for so long
Was standing at the door
You said you didn't have a proper birthday...
because it overlapped with Christmas, right?
Then...
you wouldn't have done anything like this.
Seriously.
I'm a patient.
A patient whose disease recurred too. Go easy on me.
I lost because you said that.
Write your wish here.
I'll hang it on the wish tree in the lobby.
Turn the light on, please.
I can't see well.
(Happy birthday)
This one's the last show.
Will I be able to smile without you?
Just the thought of it makes me cry
You kept me safe during my hard times
I will protect you now
It was always warm in your arms
You were the only haven
From my exhausting day
You are all that I need
Without saying much
I know it by seeing your eyes
As a flower blooms and withers
We'll be together
Every day, every moment
You're having seaweed soup on your birthday. That's nice.
Do you like it? You're eating well today.
My neighbors and old colleagues,
as well as my ex-husband in jail and his mistress,
all came to take the test.
So I'll try to hang in there.
Even those who hurt me deeply...
went out of their way...
to help me out.
I'm flustered but moved at the same time.
Even though I couldn't get a match, I'm grateful to everyone.
People rarely change,
but you pulled that off.
So you're going to overcome this. Everything will go well.
Let's keep telling ourselves that. Otherwise, it'll be hard to bear.
You're right.
Hey, neutrophils.
You platelets. Snap out of it.
We're going to get a match. Let's keep looking.
What is it? Do you have an upset stomach?
You can do it here. Shall I tap on your back?
That's better.
Here. You can clean with this.
Are you done? Should I take it out?
What brings you here, Mom?
Bok Hee...
is ill again.
So?
Can you...
take the test?
What?
You never know.
Since you two share a special relationship...
No, forget it.
I must've been out of my mind.
What I'm saying to you here?
I felt sorry about what I did to you.
Maybe not for others,
but I wanted to apologize to you.
You never came to see me. But now that you're here, you say...
something for your real daughter.
You...
would understand if you think of Se Ra.
If not for Bok Hee,
something might've happened as she wandered outside.
What's that?
Se Ra said she wanted to live with us...
and she's getting along with my kids.
Didn't you know?
Se Ra...
has been staying with Bok Hee the whole time.
I was against it, but she took her in.
She said she'll take her along when she gets married.
She took your kid under her wings.
Is it so wrong to ask you...
to take a test so you can...
repay her for what she did for you?
Right.
I'll do it.
Pardon?
I'm curious.
I will...
take the test.
(My Wonderful Life)
Her bone marrow matches Bok Hee's?
One hundred percent. It's a perfect match.
Why didn't you treat me better since my bone marrow is such a good match?
What's so great about Bok Hee...
that everyone who comes here only talks about her?
Chairman Ko, Mrs. Jo, and Si Kyung have been...
going to see Sang Ah frequently?
Something must be up.
Do you want to meet this person?
It's someone we know.
Who is it?
It's Sang Ah.
Sang Ah?