(Episode 120)
Mr. Bang, I asked you to hire another parking assistant.
Not a chance.
There are more cars now.
My back hurts. My knees are killing me too.
Seok Gu, I did everything alone until I hired you.
You can fake it all you want, but I won't buy it.
I'm not faking it. I'm really exhausted.
If I burn out and die, will you be responsible for it?
What? Mom. Why are you wearing that? Are you going somewhere?
Yes. Something came up, so I changed my shift.
What is going on that you even had to change your shift?
Stop prying.
I know that she's your mother,
but you must respect her privacy.
Where are you going, Ms. Na?
Come on! What are you doing?
It's different for a married couple.
It's nothing serious, Brad.
My old neighborhood friend wants to see me.
I see. Then you should go, of course.
Something's fishy.
What are you talking about?
I'll see you later, Brad.
- All right. See you. - Bye.
You brat.
Something's definitely fishy.
Is she heading out to sign the real estate contract?
Should I tail her, then?
Sorry, I have an emergency mission. I have to go.
What?
An emergency mission?
Who is it?
It's not the doorbell. Oh, it's my phone.
What now?
I thought our joint mission was over.
I obtained a very important piece of information just now,
but you don't sound interested at all.
Fine. Bye, then.
No, wait!
My goodness. Why are you so impatient?
Anyhow, what is the important piece of information?
Should I tell you or not?
Come on. Don't be like that.
I just saw my mother leaving her bank right now.
What do you think it means?
Her bank?
She was probably there to withdraw or send money...
Don't tell me she has already started working on it.
Oh, my gosh.
What should I do?
(Cometome)
Mae Ri, could I have the printed report?
Sure, Ms. Yeo.
Hi! How's everyone doing?
- My gosh. - Ms. Seo!
My goodness. What brings you by, Ms. Seo?
I'm just stopping by because I missed you guys.
Right, here. Take these.
You got us coffee?
Thank you.
Chief Director Seo, you're the best.
Ms. Yeo, they say it is the title that makes the man.
It looks like that desk was always yours.
It suits you perfectly.
Oh, please.
I still feel very awkward to be sitting here.
Yes, she does. Ms. Yeo still goes to her old desk first...
and comes back here upon realizing this is now her desk.
Me too.
Sometimes, I automatically come here...
before I head up to the Chief Director's office.
No way.
What? You don't believe me?
That's right. Ro Mi, I heard you got your contract renewed.
Congratulations.
Thank you, Chief Director Seo.
You're very shrewd and thorough.
You're an indispensable asset to the company, you know?
Stop it. You're making me blush.
Right, Soo Hyun and Mae Ri.
- Yes, Chief Director Seo. - Yes.
If there is any good news about you two,
I want to be the first one to know. Okay?
My gosh, please. Nothing's going on between us.
I'll do my best.
(Traditional Tea House)
- Hey, Cho Hee. - Did I keep you waiting long?
No, don't worry about it.
You must've been surprised to receive my call out of the blue.
I hope I'm not taking up too much of your time.
Don't worry, Mother.
Why did you want to see me?
Take this first.
What is this?
Mother.
You said you had to move soon.
That's all the money I can get at the moment.
I'm sorry, Cho Hee.
Please don't do this. We can figure it out on our own.
I know that. Of course, you guys can take care of it on your own.
But I want to help.
I've been saving up since I started working as a cleaner.
It's not much, but I want to help you guys,
so please just take it. Okay?
I can't take this, Mother.
You worked so hard to save it.
That's why I want to give it to you.
So use it to get a new place, okay?
That way, I'll feel better.
Mother, please.
My gosh, I'll be late for my shift.
I have to go. You don't need to see me out.
- I'll see you later. - Mother.
Mother!
(Premium Dry Cleaning)
Sun Joong!
Gab Soon, what are you doing out here?
You said you were almost here, so I wanted to wait outside.
Is it because you were at the hot spring? Look at you.
You're glowing.
Really? Maybe it's because of all the good water.
(Sisters Side Dish)
- Hello, Ms. Side Dish. - Hello, Mr. Mustache.
- Did you just get back? - Yes.
What? Then what about my sister?
Ms. Oh didn't come.
What? Jang Geum didn't go on the trip?
No. I was worried, wondering what happened to her.
What are you talking about?
She packed her luggage and left at dawn.
Why did she leave so early?
Sun Joong, didn't you say the bus was leaving at 9 a.m.?
Yes, that's right.
What?
Hold on. My goodness.
Excuse me. Your phone kept ringing. You should check your phone.
I see. Thank you.
(8 Missed Calls)
(Sister)
Jang Geum, please pick up.
Is Mom still not picking up?
No.
If she didn't go on the trip with the other business owners,
then where did she go?
I don't know. But I have to say, I kept getting a weird feeling.
We should tell Cho Hee and Kang Rim first.
What? Who's calling?
Jang Geum! Where are you?
Well...
I thought it'd be uncomfortable to go on a trip with strangers...
for several days,
so I'm taking a solo trip instead.
You're on a solo trip?
Yes.
For the first time. I wanted to do this because this could be...
the last time I get to do something like this.
Then you should've at least answered your phone.
Do you know how worried I was?
I left my phone in my bag and forgot about it.
Did I worry you?
Of course, you did.
By the way, how come your voice sounds so weak?
Are you not feeling well?
Is Mom not feeling well?
I'm fine. I'm just a little tired.
I'll stay here one more day.
Let the kids know.
Okay, but please pick up when I call you.
I will.
Talk soon.
She could've told us that she was going on a solo trip.
Why did she lie to us?
My point, exactly.
She isn't the type to just take off for days without telling us.
What if something's going on with her, Auntie Poong Geum?
Let's ask her when she gets home tomorrow.
Go back in and study.
The exam is right around the corner.
Okay, Auntie Poong Geum.
(Sisters Side Dish)
What? She didn't go with the others? She went alone?
I have no idea. Who knew?
Jang Geum taking a solo trip? My goodness.
Is she really okay?
I think she went alone because she had a lot on her mind.
She was upset after that incident with Bo Ri, you know.
So I didn't want to ask her too many questions.
Honey.
Of course, Mom needs some alone time too.
Let's ask her when she gets home tomorrow.
Anyway, go upstairs and get changed first.
I'll get changed quickly and fix dinner.
Sounds good.
She'll be okay, right?
Mom gave you this?
Yes.
I figured I should tell you first even if we were to return it,
so I accepted it and brought it home.
You need to know how much Mother cares about us.
She saved everything she earned from her cleaning job.
This was probably...
her first time saving money.
This is all she has.
But she...
This money...
She gave us this...
Thinking about how upset and worried she must've been...
after hearing that we had to move...
breaks my heart.
I'm the worst son.
She must've thought her eldest son was so pathetic.
Don't say that, honey.
It's not because she doesn't trust you.
She just wanted to help.
Just like we always want to help Ri An.
All parents feel the same, you know.
Honey.
My goodness.
What's wrong, honey?
I don't know.
I feel bloated, and I think I have a fever.
I'm dizzy too.
Oh, you actually have a mild fever.
This is all because of stress.
You know, Ms. Na... I mean, Mother...
Won Ju, I don't want to hear it if it's about the will again.
I can't talk to you.
Anyway, how's work going?
Are you doing a good job?
Of course, I am.
Dad acknowledged me for the first time...
and gave me this chance.
Exactly. You're our only hope now.
Show Father what you can do.
And seal the deal, okay?
Okay, no problem. I will make sure he recognizes my abilities.
I really want to.
Happy now?
I really hope you pull it off, but...
But what?
It's nothing.
Can I really trust the Bang Hyung Do I know?
Hyung Do, can you spare me a second?
Sure, Dad!
- Hurry. - Okay.
Dad, what's up?
Hey, take a seat.
Sure.
Hyung Do.
About my will...
What if...
I don't leave you any inheritance?
You'd be disappointed, right?
I would be lying if I said I wouldn't be disappointed.
Right.
To be honest, I'll be very hurt.
Right, I'm sure.
Then why aren't you asking me about it?
Don't you want to know who will receive all the inheritance?
Whatever decision you made,
I'm sure you did it for a reason.
And I know full well that you won't change your mind.
I am your son, after all.
Right.
I'm glad you know that.
Oh, is that Mom?
My gosh.
Mom.
Cho Hee.
Are you all right, Mom?
I'm fine.
My legs gave out for no reason.
Anyway, what brings you by?
What do you think?
I heard you'd be back today, so I came to see you.
You look tired, Mom. Let's hurry home.
Okay, let's go.
Jang Geum, how was your trip?
Didn't you think about your sister watching the store all by herself?
Not really.
Did you take pictures?
If you went to a nice place, show us some pictures.
I didn't have time to take pictures.
What? You must've had so much fun.
You didn't even have time to take pictures?
Mom, isn't that uncomfortable?
Take off your scarf.
Oh, I have a sore throat.
Mom, is this cold medicine?
My goodness.
Auntie Poong Geum, where is Bo Ri?
She's not here. I guess she'll be home in the evening.
She's always out and about, you know.
My goodness. Isn't the exam right around the corner?
Anyway, Auntie Poong Geum.
Don't you think Mom's acting a little weird?
What? Why?
Oh, it's nothing.
Stay here with your mom, Cho Hee.
I'll be at the store.
Let's make dinner together when Sun Hae gets home.
Okay, sounds good.
Hi, honey. It's me.
I'm having dinner at my mom's today.
Can you fix dinner for Ri An?
Okay, thanks.
Oh, that reminds me.
Did you see Mother?
Really?
All right.
Mom!
Mom, are you okay?
Yes. I lost my balance and tripped.
That's all.
My gosh. What are you doing?
Mom, what is that on your neck?
What happened?
Cho Hee.
You tripped when I saw you on the street earlier too.
It must be something serious. Am I wrong?
Mom!
Fine.
I shouldn't hide it from you anymore.
Hiding it won't solve anything.
What are you talking about?
After running the tests a while back,
the doctor suspected thyroid cancer.
So I had surgery.
Mom.
What is this?
I'm returning the money to you, Mom.
Nam Gu.
Cho Hee and I had a talk, and I kept thinking about it.
But I cannot accept this, Mom.
I hope this doesn't hurt your feelings.
If I could,
I'd happily give you 10 or even 100 times the amount.
What are you talking about, Mom?
I'm a full-fledged adult, yet I made you worry.
I'm so embarrassed.
Why are you embarrassed?
I'm so proud of you, and I know I can always count on you.
Don't even say that again.
Mom.
In life, there are good and bad days.
Family must help each other when the going gets tough.
So just take this, okay?
I cannot accept this money.
Just keep it and use it when you need it.
I want to help as your mother.
Use it to get a new place.
It's the thought that counts.
You totally cheered me up, and I can figure it out.
Nam Gu.
Can't you understand that I want to help?
I don't need your help with the move. You can spend this.
But I'll feel so bad.
If you do this, I'll feel terrible.
What is going on here?
Seok Gu.
So you looked into the real estate market...
to help Nam Gu with his move?
And that's why you took the money out of your account?
That's right.
I didn't know.
My goodness.
Hi, Poong Geum. Did Jang Geum enjoy her trip?
No.
She never went on the trip. She underwent major surgery.
Surgery?
Jang Geum underwent major surgery?
What? For cancer?
Okay. I'm leaving now. See you in a bit.
- Brad! - Mr. Bang.
Mr. Bang.
Where is he going in such a hurry?
I wonder too.
Didn't he say someone underwent surgery for cancer?
- You heard that too, right? - Yes.
My gosh, I can't believe this.
How could she fool the entire family...
and undergo surgery all by herself?
I had no idea Mom was ill. I just kept whining...
and asking her to do things for me.
Auntie Poong Geum. Mom will be okay, right?
Thankfully, it was caught early.
The doctor said the surgery and medication would treat it,
so let's wait and see.
My gosh, Bae Soo.
- Jang Geum... Is she in her room? - Yes.
Jang Geum!
Auntie Poong Geum.
Jang Geum.
You should've told me.
I can't believe you kept this all to yourself.
Oh, please.
This is why I didn't want to tell anyone about the surgery.
So? How did it go?
Did the surgery go well?
The doctor said the surgery went very well.
Thank goodness.
I'm sorry.
Why are you sorry?
I feel like...
this is all my fault. No.
It is all my fault.
What?
Had I known...
If only I had known...
What are you talking about?
Father.
(The All-Round Wife)
Finally, we have all the pieces of the puzzle.
It's all over now.
I want to sleep next to you tonight, Mom.
What if she passes away?
This is our problem.
Do you know that you've changed?
Even if everyone else points the finger at me,
can you take my side?