-=Episode 55=-
Hong Man Sik is not back yet.
I really cannot believe it
that Hong Man Sik would do such a thing.
Of course, Hong Man Sik has to lie in order to cover up the truth about this crime.
But why would he do that?
It is possible that Lee Gi Chul bribed him with money.
During the time of the accident, Hong Man Sik's mother was having her surgery.
I guess perhaps it was because of the hospital fees.
Hong Man Sik.
According to the eyewitness, the driver was wearing white clothes.
But look at this.
President Baek In Ho was not wearing white at that time.
Instead, it's Chief Lee Gi Chul who was wearing white.
Tell us the truth now.
Who was driving at that time?
The investigation has exceeded it's statute of limitation.
Even if you tell the truth,
you can't be tried.
But to me, President Baek, Ja Eun,
and also my family,
this is a very important matter.
President Baek In Ho has become a criminal immediately after his return.
Ja Eun has also left Seoul.
Please.
Please tell us the truth.
Hey,
Last time,
didn't you give me the video of the backdoor admission?
Just like last time,
you mustered your courage to save Ja Eun from the unjustly accused backdoor admission case.
Please muster your courage again.
It was Lee Gi Chul who was driving that day.
Right?
Hong Man Sik.
Because of you, a lot of people are suffering.
That day, it was Chief Lee Gi Chul who was driving, right?
No.
It was President Baek who was driving.
Hong Man Sik, until when are you going to do this?
Is this how you repay
President Baek In Ho who trusted you for 30 years?
Please check again who was wearing white!
Don't be like this Officer Hwang. Let's go.
Officer Hwang,
for helping me this much,
I am deeply grateful and I am sorry.
However,
don't waste your effort any more.
It is much better if you just help our Ja Eun.
I think this is what Ja Eun would want too.
This is why Ja Eun left this place.
I'm leaving first.
Yes, it's me.
Officer Hwang found the photo
and came to see me.
He found the mountaineering group photo from 26 years ago.
Chief Lee Gi Chul was wearing a white jacket.
That's right.
If that's the case, then Lee Gi Chul was driving the car
when the accident happened and switched seats with President Baek In Ho afterwards.
And Hong Man Sik was forced to keep mum in exchange for his mother's surgery fees.
Everything makes sense.
We're not very sure of that yet.
We have to find the final evidence in order to catch Hong Man Sik.
Just to control Hong Man Sik, Lee Gi Chul
surely left behind evidence.
This is the only way he can threaten him.
Yes.
I thought so too.
Since this happened 26 years ago,
there won't be much record left.
But the banks and hospitals will surely retain records. Thoroughly investigate it again.
Yes.
I will do all I can.
Thoroughly go through everything again.
Thank you.
When is Professor Cui going to be imprisoned?
He'll go to jail tomorrow.
They're planning to post bail as soon as he's imprisoned.
Oh, yes.
How's your head?
Do you need to go to the hospital?
I can handle it.
No wonder for the sake of obtaining the video,
they will stop at nothing.
Tomorrow.
Want to give it a try.
That will do!
Get up.
Our beautiful princess has appeared.
Let me wipe it for you.
Ja Eun, your mom is here.
Mom?
Ajumma.
Ja Eun!
Ajumma.
How did you find me here?
You think you can escape from me?
You think if you go to the South Pole I can't find you there?
Ajumma.
How are you? Are you all right?
I think you look better than before.
Yes.
I'm much better.
Eonni, is she your mother?
Yes. I am Ja Eun's mother.
We look alike, right?
Yes.
But your ears are not the same.
I know.
I have small ears.
Small ears.
You don't believe me?
Believe it.
Grandma forgave all of you.
The children did nothing wrong.
It's Grandma who asked me to come over
and asked me to bring you back.
Yes, yes.
It must be very difficult for you.
You must have gone through a lot of pain and suffering.
But what to do?
If that's the case, then you've suffered needlessly.
I'm sorry, Ajumma.
I'm very very sorry.
I'm very very grateful to you.
I don't know what to say
to express my gratitude.
But I have to reject it.
I don't think I can, Ajumma.
I will stay here for the meantime.
I have become a lot better here, Ajumma.
When I'm with the children,
my thoughts won't wander.
Being with the children will also bring a lot of smiles.
It's not a smile tinge with happiness,
but knowing that smiling can bring happiness.
Okay.
If that's how you feel then have it your way.
Since I'm already here,
why don't I rest a few days before I leave.
Dealing with a bunch of Ojak males everyday.
seeing those lovely children earlier,
I feel a lot freer.
Is it okay?
You are my daughter.
You are my daughter, who will say anything?
Didn't the children think so too?
They said you and I look alike.
Go ahead and marry Ja Eun.
Go and bring Ja Eun back.
Grandma.
What's wrong?
Are you unhappy about anything?
No. That's not it.
It's not like that.
If it's not Ja Eun,
aren't you planning to remain single for the rest of your life?
Rather than have my grandchild live alone for the rest of his life,
don't I still have another choice?
I can only give in to you.
Grandma.
Although it's still pretty difficult to completely forgive but...
I am prepared to forgive with an open heart.
Compared to the rest,
I can't bear to see my child sad.
Grandma will lose the will to live.
Furthermore, at such a young age, Ja Eun
will carry this kind of heavy burden for a lifetime.
Anyway,
perhaps Ja Eun really is the hundred year old fox,
making it hard for people to resist her.
Grandma.
Go and bring Ja Eun back.
Looking at the smiles on your faces,
Grandma's food will taste better.
Looking at the sumptuous dining table every morning,
it feels like a wind is blowing coldly in my heart.
Rice is just like grains of sand.
No matter how sumptuous the dining table is, it is also
for the sake of sharing a meal together.
Hurry and bring her back.
Grandma.
Thank you!
Say your thanks to your Father.
It's your father who allowed it.
No.
Grandma proposed it.
I just agreed.
You suffered a lot recently.
You blame your father very much.
No, Father.
Thank you!
Father feels very good too.
Tae Hui.
Congratulations.
Thank you very much, Grandma, Father.
Grandma, you're awesome.
Father, thank you very much.
Congratulations Tae Hui.
Hurry and bring Ja Eun over.
Only after seeing Ja Eun's cheerful face,
can your father go sleep peacefully.
Your mother is there right now.
Looks like your mother can't be a gentleman.
Honey!
Did you see Ja Eun?
Is it?
Okay, okay.
Ok, I know.
Then just do so.
Looks like she wasn't successful in convincing Ja Eun.
Although she's very grateful,
but she can't accept it.
Yes.
Because she's such a thoughtful child,
I thought this would happen too.
Daughter-in-law said,
she'll stay there for a few more days to try and convince her.
She asked us to wait a bit longer.
Fine. Let's just wait for her news.
She will convince her to come back.
What crap is this?
Don't wait any more.
Go to Ja Eun immediately.
Yes, Tae Hui.
If you consider it from Ja Eun's point of view, this is a possibility.
At such a moment, you have to make a move.
Aigoo. I'm going crazy.
What are you doing?
Grandma has already given her consent.
Go there now.
It's not the right time yet.
I have to finish my investigation.
Hey. Hwang Tae Hui.
Tae Hui Hyeong. Hyeong.
Hyeong...
Is Tae Hui still himself?
Enough.
It's been a long while since I've been out like this.
This is as good as a vacation.
This reminds me of that time
after 2nd Hyeong got married,
when you and I had a drink outside.
What do you like in Tae Hui?
I've also posed this question to Tae Hui.
What he saw in Ja Eun.
Me!
Whenever I see Ajussi, I've always wanted to shelter him.
Although he is a man of few words, and a bit slow,
but I know what he's feeling.
When Ajussi is angry,
when he's feeling good, sad and tired...
It's just like walking alone in the corridor on rainy days and waiting for someone to come yet no one is coming.
This Ajussi is also waiting forever for someone to come over.
But despite that,
he still grew up pretty well.
Which is why I've always wanted to shelter him,
always wanting to make him smile.
Whenever I see Ajussi smile,
it's like my heart is filled up with air,
and I feel very full.
Just like a Christmas tree,
lighting up one light at a time.
Opulent. Cheerful. Happy.
Do you have goosebumps
all over your body?
No.
I understand you.
I've been in love before too.
I had that kind of earth shattering love affair too.
To be honest, I was
just like you, Baek Ja Eun.
Ajussi was just like Hwang Tae Hui.
Grandma was also also staunchly against our love back then.
Ajussi also told Grandma he'd commit suicide if it wasn't me.
He even plunged into the river.
Really?
Ajussi?
Yes, that's right.
I've also been through this kind of passionate love affair.
Now, I'm old already. My face is full of wrinkles.
This type of memory has become a distant recollection.
No.
I can still feel the love ajumma and ajussi have for each other.
What love?
It's enemy.
It's because I have no choice.
No.
Especially Ajussi, he loves Ajumma a lot.
Do you think so?
Yes.
Ajussi is completely devoted to Ajumma with all his heart.
That's nice to hear.
I've experienced that before too.
Not as a mother to my children and daughter-in-law,
but just as Pak Bok Ja.
I had dreams back then too.
Just like you.
To experience heartache for the sake of passionate love...
Ja Eun!
You don't have to suffer like this.
Love is not everything.
In fact, following your thinking.
Being free is also very nice.
You.
Try marrying because of love.
Compared to love, the dining table is even mightier.
Compared to love, house chores are more important.
Such passionate love will also dissipate.
Just like the snowman that watches the snow fall.
Sad. Lonely. Alone.
A couple 's feelings are also
like a snowman melting and flowing into the river.
That love you had will all be transferred to the children.
Although it is easy to analyze life but...
What am I doing right now?
I'm supposed to convince you and bring you back.
Looks like I'm drunk.
I'm drunk. Drunk.
That... Ja Eun.
Ajumma...
Whatever your decision will be,
I will definitely stand by your side.
Actually, I am not Tae Hui's mom.
I am Ja Eun's mom.
Dad.
I've already thought about it.
Already?
You can take your time.
I heard
you went to the ski resort with Maknae Uncle yesterday.
Did you have fun?
Do you want to go back there with Father?
Say it.
I've already prepared myself.
Feel free to express your opinion.
Go ahead and get married.
You can marry Ajumma.
Just like you said,
Father and Mother have been separated for a long time.
I will understand you.
Go ahead and get married.
You.
Really?
Yes. It's all right.
Son...
Come and give me a hug.
Thank you. Guk Su.
Thank you very much.
Why did you tell me just now?
The child already went to the airport.
Wouldn't this be catastrophic?
I just don't want to worry you too.
Everything's fine now.
Regarding our marriage, Guk Su
has already consented.
Really?
Although he's consented, but
I still feel uneasy.
The child should be suffering a lot,
knowing that his Mother in the Philippines is still living.
Done.
Guk Su.
Can you come out for a moment?
This is Sinigang. (Filipino soup with tamarind)
This is Adobo. (Filipino Pork Stew)
You often eat these dishes in the Philippines, right.
Yes.
I made these especially for you.
Do you want to try it?
Here.
Try and see if you like it.
Please.
Please take a seat.
Sit down and eat.
It's delicious.
Really?
You're not saying it just to make me happy?
No.
It's really delicious.
Then... how about I do it again for you next time?
What's your favourite Filipino dish?
What does your mother often cook for you?
I'm sorry.
You don't like me mentioning your mother, right?
Last time, I was also careless and tore your picture.
It's alright.
I've already glued it together.
Is that so?
I wanted to glue it for you.
All right. Hurry and eat.
Mother.
often cooked Pancit Canton for me. (Filipino noodles mixed with vegetables)
What?
Pancit?
Yes.
Pancit and Japjae are similar.
So it's similar to japjae.
Ok, I know.
Ajumma will take note of that.
I'll cook that for you next time.
Okay?
Go on, eat.
Mom, why are you having porridge?
Is your stomach hurting?
I just don't have the appetite.
The more you need to eat something better.
For lunch,
do you want to have your favorite seafood?
I'll book a table in advance.
Thanks for the offer but there's no need.
I'm not in the mood.
Yes, right.
Don't bother, just eat.
Yes.
Father, Mother...
I have something to say to you.
We thought about it for several days before deciding.
Hope you can understand.
The 2 of us will move...
Let me talk first.
In the future,
I won't be able to pass by your house everyday any more.
And I also won't be able to cook for you.
Laundry and cleaning, I can't do it any more.
In the future, you have to do it yourselves or hire a maid.
Looks like I'm getting old now.
I don't feel like doing anything.
Excuse me.
Dad.
Why is mother behaving like that?
Did you fight?
It's not like that.
She had her annual check up not too long ago.
She's been like this ever since her results came out.
Check up?
What's wrong with her?
Her breast screening result
indicates that there's some problem.
Everything will be fine.
Nothing will happen.
Doesn't your mom have her executive check up done on schedule yearly?
There won't be any problems.
Everything will be fine.
Hurry, eat your food.
Just now... what were you about to say?
What is it about?
Nothing. We'll tell you next time.
Okay.
-=My dear Su Yeong.=-
Mother.
You're not going to work?
Don't you have a meeting today?
I postponed it for 30 minutes.
I'm worried about leaving you alone.
What are you worried about?
I'm okay. Go to work.
You look very worried.
Mother.
Remember, when I was in 3rd year high school?
That time when father had a false positive in his Gastroscopic Examination?
The 3 of us couldn't sleep properly.
How worried we were?
Back then, we really felt that the world was ending.
But, nothing happened, right?
He just needed to take medications, didn't he?
So you should be all right Mom.
Nothing will happen.
Yes, right.
I haven't seen our Cha Geom yet.
Nothing will happen to me.
Furthermore, I haven't seen Hwang Son-in-law become an IBC anchor yet.
And I haven't seen our Cha Su Yeong host a talk show yet.
Nothing can surely happen right now.
Of course.
Is that all?
Father has not released his biography yet.
Come here!
Mother.
Everything will be all right.
So don't worry too much.
Yes.
Cha Su Yeong.
For being my daughter,
thank you!
And I'm sorry
for not understanding you better,
for not listening to you.
I really want to be a mother who is also a friend.
But I still have a long way to go.
Mother.
Why are you saying these?
Stop it.
Cha Su Yeong.
My daughter.
Mother really...
loves you.
I told you to stop it.
Mom, why do you keep doing this?
They're merely asking you to have a re-examination.
Why are you over-thinking it?
Nothing will happen.
You will be fine.
Mom will surely be all right.
Why are you crying?
You're behaving like a child now.
How will you raise Cha Gom in the future?
That's why you have to be here.
Mom has to always stay by my side.
What?
Ok, I know.
Go to work now.
You must be late already.
I will make a reservation in your favorite restaurant.
Let's have lunch together.
Invite Aunt too.
All right.
Oh, yes.
Keep this a secret from your aunt.
Because she is softhearted,
she'll go mad if she finds out.
Do you understand?
Tae Pil.
I am going to have lunch with my family today,
maybe we don't have to wait till the weekend.
Why not do it today instead?
Today?
Yes.
I want to obtain their consent earlier too.
But is it okay if I go like this?
Should I change?
Can you turn around for a moment?
Walk from over there to here.
Over there?
How about it?
Is it much better to change first?
What style do you like President?
You look alright now.
You look good no matter what you wear.
Then I'll just go like this.
Why isn't Sister-in-law here yet?
Is it because of the traffic jam?
Or the shop might be busy.
Wait a little bit longer.
Mom, I'll call her again.
Wait...
You can't do this today, Aunt.
Why can't we?
Move aside. I'm sorry.
Aunt. Brother-in-law.
Brother-in-law.
Eonni!
I'm here.
You... you're here?
I'm here too.
With president.
Why are you here?
I asked him to come.
Isn't it nice to have lunch together?
I came here to get your permission.
What?
Permission?
What do you mean?
Yeo Eul and I want to date formally.
Please give us your permission.
Brother-in-law. Eonni.
What?
Then what you're saying is
you were putting on a show in front of us that time.
Everything was a lie.
I am sorry.
Tae Pil didn't do anything wrong.
I asked him to do that.
Since Eonni and Brother-in-law will surely oppose.
I am sorry.
Eonni, I'm sorry.
Sister-in-law, there's a time and place to tell a lie.
How can you lie about such a thing?
Same goes for you too, in-law.
How dare you come here?
Do you think we'll give you our consent?
I know it won't be easy.
Not only because I am Sister-in-law's younger brother-in-law.
There's also a big age gap between the two of us.
There's a huge disparity between our financial status and seniority.
I am very aware of those.
So, the two of us...
No... As someone who loves Yeo Eul,
although I know I have nothing to show for,
but I truly love Yeo Eul.
I love her very, very much.
We won't let you down.
We will cherish each other.
Please give us your permission.
Me too.
I like Tae Pil very much too.
Please give us your permission to date.
Brother-in-law. Eonni.
What is wrong with you, Sister-in-law?
Even if I agree. do you think your Sister will agree to it?
The two of you definitely...
I consent.
The two of you can see each other.
Honey!
Mother.
Do you mean it, Mom?
Yes, I mean it.
Since the two of them are so much in love,
how can I possibly separate them?
I permit you to date.
Eonni!
In the end, the only thing a person can leave behind
is the memory shared with a loved one.
Isn't it right?
To love as much as you can and be happy to your heart's content.
That's all I'm expecting from the two of you.
Thank you!
For real. I will do everything to love her.
Honey!
You will regret it tomorrow.
Consider it carefully.
No. I won't regret it.
You too. Don't say anything anymore.
Both of you too.
Let's order wine.
It's my treat today.
Choose what you like.
Right, Eonni...
Go ahead and order the best dish.
I'll go ahead then?
Why are you packing in so much.
It doesn't look like you can finish it.
Aigoo. You pressed it too thin.
If you do a face, it should say hello, how are you.
Have a look.
Press it bit by bit.
Correct, correct, correct.
When it's done,
like this. Do it like this.
After Ajumma came,
they were all very happy aren't they?
I heard that Grandma agreed already.
You'll get back together?
Aren't you free to date Officer Hwang now?
If it were you, Gim PD, you think you can meet him?
On your way back, please help me bring Ajumma back home.
I feel awkward being with her.
There's nothing to be afraid of.
Even if the photo is made public,
they can't prove anything with that.
Just as long as you keep your mouth shut.
I can't keep lying anymore.
Now.
Let's tell them the truth.
Why all of a sudden?
Are you feeling guilty?
For 26 years, you've continually stabbed your own boss in the back..
This is this afternoon's air ticket.
Go abroad for the meantime.
Stay there until things settle down.
I can't do it.
I can't keep lying to President any longer.
Who gave you the money for your mother's surgery 26 years ago?
You want her to know?
Hello, Auntie.
I am Officer Seo Dong Min of the Eastern Division.
This is my colleague, Officer Hwang Tae Hui.
Auntie.. How are you?
What do you want?
It's not something bad.
We are currently investigating hospital matters.
So we'd like to ask a couple of questions about your past hospitalization.
Have some.
Thank you!
You feel much better now?
Hong teacher is really worried about your health.
Do you know my son?
Of course. We met several times.
Everytime we meet, I've always felt that he is such an upright and kind person.
You understand him well.
Nowadays, there's nobody like my son.
So even before, a lot of people were helping us.
Yes, of course.
That's a given.
Then when you had your surgery 26 years ago, was it like this too?
That surgery fee should be exorbitant.
Of course, of course.
Back then, there was someone who my son owes a lot of gratitude to.
Who's the benefactor?
I don't know the specifics.
That person paid for all of my surgery fees.
He's really a good person.
He's like an angel.
Auntie. Then perhaps you have seen the face of that benefactor?
Of course I've seen him.
He came to visit me once.
Then, if you see his face, will you recognize him?
Of course I don't remember.
It's been such a long time.
Do you still remember his name?
Name?
How can I remember his name?
Go back, both of you.
Yes, Aunt.
Thank you, Aunt.
Wait...
There should be a name in the passbook.
Passbook?
Do you still have that passbook?
Of course.
I've never thrown things.
Wait.
Here it is.
Here, have a look.
Here.
He checked out this morning?
Yes. He checked out early this morning.
Hong Man Sik checked out this morning.
Check the Immigration Departure List now.
Yes.
Officer Jang, talk.
They're taking action?
Continue monitoring.
Professor Cui goes to jail today.
They will surely take action.
Hyeong...
Hong Man Sik is going to take the 3 pm flight to Beijing today.
What?
Go there.
Wait a moment.
How did this happen?
I found out from Departement Head Pak that
you're going abroad today.
Why didn't you even tell me,
suddenly leaving like this?
Are you upset because of what I did? Because I suspected you?
I am sorry.
Because I am a father who has committed a grievous sin against Ja Eun,
so I did that just in case there's a 1 out of 10,000 chance...
You.
I heard you're very tired lately.
This is China's Chief Su's contact information.
You have to call him when you get there.
He should be able to help settle you down.
I left special instructions with him.
President,
take this.
I heard
that you took good care of Ja Eun when I went missing.
While you're not here,
I will often visit and check on your mother.
Don't worry about here, leave without worries.
You're going to be late.
Hurry and go inside.
What are you doing?
Hurry and go inside.
Yes.
Then,
Hong Man Sik.
What do you want again?
I don't have the time now.
Have a look.
26 years ago, what does your passbook show?
Even with this, are you still planning to deny it?
Tell us the truth now. Hong Man Sik.
Get out of my way. I have nothing to say.
Hong Man Sik.
What's going on? What happened?
You.
How can you?
Kill me, President.
I committed a grave sin.
Please kill me.
Tell us now.
Who was the one driving that day?
That day...
That day, the person driving was...
Chief Lee Gi Chul.
President was not driving that time.
It was Chief Lee Gi Chul who was driving.
After the accident,
he switched places with the drunk President.
Right?
That's right.
I was an accomplice to it.
What?
What did you say?
Kill me, President.
Please kill me.
Kill me, President.
Stop!
Stay still.
Where is the ledger?
Tell me now.
What?
Even the ledger is gone.
Officer Hwang.
26 years ago,
this is the record of the money you transferred to Hong Man Sik.
And also,
=Do you want your mother to faint?=
=If you tell anyone I switched seats with Baek In Ho that day,=
=I will reveal everything to your mother.=
Chief Lee Gi Chul.
the culprit of the Chong Dong cross road accident 26 years ago
was you.
You killed my father.
No.
It wasn't me. It's wasn't me.
You evil beast.
You're not even human.
In Ho.
Officer Hwang, I was wrong.
It was me who struck your father.
And also, the backdoor admission matter, I admit them all.
I admit all of these.
So please, don't implicate my daughter.
If my daughter's backdoor admission is made public,
if her enrollment is cancelled,
how will I face my daughter?
You evil beast.
You think this makes sense?
For someone so worried about his own daughter,
what did you do to our Ja Eun?
Implicating her in the backdoor admission case.
Now.
Now, even implicating her as the daughter of a culprit in the hit-and-run accident.
That... that...
I beg you, for my daughter's sake, please
let me go.
For my daughter's sake.
What are you doing?
Chief Lee Gi Chul.
Regarding your insider tradings,
and also the backdoor admission case.
We are arresting you according to Criminal Law 129, Number 130.
No. Release me.
Do you know who I am?
I am Bureau Chief Lee Gi Chul.
Release me. Release me.
Hurry, go.
Go and bring Ja Eun back.
Hurry, go.
I'll take care of the rest.
Come. Eat slowly.
Yes, Dad.
Hang on, Dad.
I can hear you now.
Please go ahead.
Dad.
Ja Eun. This is father.
I wasn't the one driving that day.
I was framed.
I didn't cause the hit-and-run accident.
Dad.
Dad...
Can you please repeat what you just said?
Officer Hwang has verified it.
I am not the culprit.
Your dad is not the criminal any more.
Ja Eun!
Are you listening to me?
Are you listening to me, my daughter?
I am listening.
I am listening, Dad.
Ja Eun!
Ja Eun.
What's wrong? Tell me.
Ajumma.
He's not...
My father is not the culprit in the hit-and-run accident.
How's it going?
How's it going with you?
It's my fault.
Me too.
It's all my fault too.
I thought we will never see each other again.
I thought I will never see Ajussi again.