(Episode 3)
(Chairman Nam Heung Sik)
Hello. I just got here.
I'm not feeling well and couldn't go out.
That's final.
What do you mean?
Do you not understand Korean?
No, but...
I came all the way here. Don't send me away like this.
Go home already.
Just do as you're told.
I know you don't want to see me.
Good. You know.
It's common sense not to see someone you don't want to see.
No. I need to see you.
If you leave right now, I'll wait.
Don't waste your time.
Bye.
Then...
I'll leave a document in your mailbox.
Take a look and call me.
Do whatever you want. I don't care.
Bye!
You'll call me once you see it.
(Chairman Nam Heung Sik)
(Baek Ju Hong)
Answer.
Pick up!
Isn't that the car? Follow it. Hurry!
Yes, ma'am.
Tae Hyung.
The person you have reached is not available.
She'd call if she was running late.
Did she go to the wrong restaurant?
- Ji Hwan! - Hello.
Your mom was bragging on and on that her son was buying her meat.
Are you done already?
Where's your mom?
I haven't seen her.
Where did she go?
I'm not sure. She won't answer her phone.
I don't know either.
Where are you going?
I thought perhaps she went to the wrong restaurant,
so I was looking around.
How could she get confused about the restaurant of all things?
Oh my gosh. Come to think of it, I did think it was odd.
Your mom has been forgetful lately and hasn't been herself.
I meant to tell you that first once you came to Seoul.
but I've been so busy.
How has Mom been?
She'd cross the street at a red light...
and get orders mixed up.
Why was this in there?
What?
Why was this in the fridge?
Like the way she threw water on Chairman Nam's daughter-in-law.
Sorry, but I need to go.
Good night.
She was happy about going to Jeju tomorrow.
Where did she go?
What's wrong with her lately?
Tae Hyung!
Mr. Yang.
What is that? Is that a person?
Is it really a person?
Check already.
(Son)
Mr. Yang.
What do we do?
We have to take him to a hospital.
What are you doing?
She's in bad shape.
- We have to take her... - What about Tae Hyung?
He's going to pass the bar soon.
If it gets out that he hit a person while driving drunk,
his future is over.
If we leave her here...
Then what? Will you take the fall for it?
If not, do as I say.
Take her to the holiday home and come back and clean up.
I'll leave right now, so move her.
It's me, Nurse Yoo.
Mom!
Are you looking for something?
What? Mom's cell phone.
Isn't she home?
Wasn't she with you?
I thought you were having dinner with her.
I can't reach her.
Hasn't she been acting strange lately?
In what way?
Like, has she been forgetful...
or saying strange things?
She forgot the door code a few days ago...
and was flustered.
I should go to the police.
The police?
Call me right away if Mom comes home, okay?
Keep trying her phone.
Your mother didn't show up where you were supposed to meet,
and you can't reach her on her cell phone either.
That's right. This has never happened before.
I know you're concerned, but if an adult can't be reached,
it's considered a runaway, not a missing person.
I know that. I do,
but my mother isn't well.
In what way?
Well... She got lost recently and...
We can't just wait.
Was she diagnosed with dementia?
Then we can process it right away.
No, she wasn't.
Can you locate her phone or something?
Please help me. Please.
Sorry, but we have to follow procedures.
It'll all be fine.
It'll all pass.
I'll take care of everything, so don't worry.
Hey. How did it go?
Did you meet the nurse?
How's the woman?
You have to do exactly as I said.
Leave no loose ends. Okay?
I heard from my mom.
Have you heard from your mom? Is she home yet?
(Ji Hwan)
He'd have called if she were home.
I hope she's okay.
(3:30 a.m.)
(Seohyun University Hospital Outpatient Bill and Receipt)
(Department: Neurology)
She saw a doctor?
Yes. She has Alzheimer's.
Are you sure?
It's quite advanced.
Your mother got diagnosed late.
It upset me as well.
Then...
could she have gotten lost and not found her way home?
It depends on the person, but that is possible.
She needs to set a treatment plan and go on medication.
I told her many times to bring a family member.
I'm sorry. I failed to check on her.
(Seohyun University Hospital)
Her sense of direction is hazy,
and her sense of time and space will alter.
She could get lost even in a place she has been to many times.
I had no idea Mom was sick.
What have I been doing?
Ji Hwan!
You go ahead.
What are you doing here? How's your mom?
She was here alone...
when the doctor told her she has Alzheimer's.
I can't forgive myself.
I'm sure she was looking out for you.
You had exams.
Exams aren't important.
I was holed up in a mountain not knowing Mom was sick.
She will come home.
Medicines have come a long way too.
I shouldn't be wasting time.
I must look for her.
Shall I come with you?
I should. I'll help you look.
It's okay. I'll see you later.
Stupid me.
I'm such a loser.
Oh, my gosh.
Where were you all night at your old age?
Dead drunk too.
And you talked in your sleep.
I did?
What did I say?
All kinds of things.
You screamed and said "no"...
and some other things.
Are you keeping something from me?
Like what?
Did you gamble or take out a loan?
No way.
Did anything happen around here last night?
Yes. There was a huge ruckus.
Kyung Sun disappeared,
and Ji Hwan looked everywhere and went to the police.
It was a mess.
The police?
She should've told her son if she were going out...
unless she's determined to upset her son.
I don't know what she's thinking.
I'm going out. Prepare to open for lunch.
Where are you going?
To search the neighborhood again.
Ji Hwan is still looking.
What was that woman doing there?
Was she headed to the holiday home?
To meet whom?
How is Tae Hyung?
Shouldn't he go to the ER?
I looked it up and sometimes an IV drip...
helps with a bad hangover.
I know what to do. Get out.
Okay.
Are you all right?
You should've called me.
Why were you alone, without Mr. Yang...
Why do you ask so many questions?
If you're dumb, be quick to notice things.
Or don't say anything at all.
I'm worried about you, that's all.
I'll leave, then.
There's nothing in the mailbox?
I was told there would be something there.
Okay. That's fine. I'll drop by.
Did she take me for a fool?
What a nuisance.
It's chrysanthemum tea, Father.
- Where's Tae Hyung? - Still in bed.
How much did he have to drink?
Does he think it'll be easy at the Judicial Training Institute?
He might not get into the top ten even if he studies every day.
And yet he drinks like crazy. He's useless.
Doing nothing but study...
at his age must've been stressful and he needed an out.
If you try to be a little understanding...
He still hasn't grown up because you coddle him.
Didn't I tell you to break his drinking habit?
If he won't listen, cane him or even break his legs.
I'll do that.
Father.
Do you need more staff at the holiday home?
What for? One groundskeeper is enough.
More is a waste of money.
Where's Mr. Yang?
Oh, him.
He had some errands to run, so I let him take today off.
He's insane.
So, without even a word to me,
he asked just for your permission?
Tell him to come in right away.
Gimpo?
Yes, that's her final location.
We don't know anyone there.
There's no way she went that far.
Her phone's turned off, so that's all I can tell you.
What about her call history?
I asked for it. We should have it soon.
Gimpo?
Gimpo...
Why won't he pick up?
Hello, ma'am.
Why didn't you call? Any news? Is it still ongoing?
The surgery just ended.
Nurse Yoo's in the ICU.
Then it's all sorted out?
Yes.
Tell Nurse Yoo I'll drop by soon.
Yes, ma'am.
The chairman's asking for you. You should hurry too.
It's done. It's all taken care of.
It's all over.
Ms. Kim Jung Hee. Are you awake?
Are you awake?
I've sent the money, so check it.
Finish it well. Make sure there are no problems.
Finish it?
I'm just starting.
Here.
(Call history)
She made a call at 7 p.m. last night. That was the last call she made.
I see.
(Call history)
The person you have reached is not available.
- Please... - Do you know the number?
No, I don't.
They spoke for over a minute.
Can you tell me whose number this is?
Just a minute.
That's odd.
Here.
(Nam Heung Sik)
Why did Mom call him?
Oh, my head.
Did I drive?
Ouch.
Where did I hit my head?
Shoot. Did I get into another accident?
I'm so annoyed.
Are you awake?
When did I get home?
Don't you remember?
No, not at all.
How much did you drink?
And why?
Nothing happened, right?
Do you really not remember anything at all?
No.
Looking at my forehead,
I must've smashed my car into something.
That's right. You were in an accident.
You're lucky you rammed into a street sign.
It could've been dangerous.
It's okay. I won't die.
So? You'll drink and drive again?
As long as I didn't hit anyone.
Listen carefully.
You can never drive again.
What's wrong with you?
I got rid of your car.
Mom.
Do you want to ruin your life before joining the institute?
Don't you know how serious drunk driving is?
How could you drive after drinking?
Still, you can't get rid of my car.
You should be grateful that it wasn't worse...
and do as I say. Got it?
Darn it.
How am I supposed to survive without a car?
Good. Don't remember.
Last night never happened.
I'm sorry.
I had to rush to my uncle's because of a death in the family...
and forgot to let you know.
In other words,
you had time to tell Sook Jin,
but you didn't have time to tell me. That's what you're saying.
Who signs your paychecks?
Do you think I wouldn't let you go to a family funeral?
I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
Of course, not.
If you want to leave, just set me aside...
and get chummy with Sook Jin. That'll do.
Father. That wasn't what happened.
I had to call him about something right then.
Even if you heard it by chance.
Why didn't you tell me?
You conniving witch.
How dare you pull your tricks on me?
Try that again, and I'll make you pay.
Ji Hwan?
Who is it?
Ji Hwan's here.
What? Why is he showing up here?
Hello.
Why are you at my house?
I'm going to my room.
I'm here to see you, sir.
- Me? - Yes.
Why do you want to see me?
It's about my mother.
(The Secret House)
My mother would never do that.
You can never tell what a person is thinking.
I heard something. Maybe it can help.
You're pretty good.
You can't tell a soul.
Stop messing with me!
I swear it wasn't.
Dad!
I can hear the gears in your brain turning.
You must know if you saw her...
just how far I can go.
Had I known your mom would get lost on her own,
I wouldn't have wasted my time on you.
Why? Do I make you sick?
If it's for Tae Hyung,
I'd jump into the fiery pit in his place.