Ruby Ring
Episode 13
Okay.
Do I look okay?
Of course.
I'm nervous, Gyeongmin.
Why?
This is the first time I'm seeing
your parents since finishing the treatments.
Don't worry.
My parents and grandma
will be happy to see you.
Will your grandmother like these?
Of course. They're from you.
She'll be pleasantly surprised
as it's been a very long time
since she's gotten flowers.
Really?
She once told me
she has never gotten flowers
since grandpa brought her
forsythias he had picked one spring.
You should've gotten her flowers.
I know.
What are you doing, mom?
We're organizing some clothes
to take to the orphanage.
Gyeongsuk,
I don't think
these will be enough.
Right mother.
We should get some more at the mall
before we make our visit.
Who could that be?
Ma'am, it's Gyeongmin and his fiance.
Fiance?
It must be Ruby.
Ruby?
Wasn't she coming next week?
Grandma, dad, Ruby's here.
- Hello. - Welcome.
How are you feeling?
Thanks to you,
I feel much better now.
I'm grateful for all your help
and attention.
Don't mention it.
Let's sit.
Mother, Ruby's here.
Grandma, Ruby's here.
It's good to see you.
I heard you were coming next week.
Why're you here so soon?
It's because
she couldn't wait to see you.
These are a gift for you.
A gift?
They look just like you,
so I had to get them.
Are they old and wilted?
In any case, thank you.
You're done with your treatments, right?
Yes.
Ruby's become even
prettier than before.
Good grief.
You haven't had dinner yet, right?
Not yet. We're hungry, mom.
Okay. I'll go and get everything ready.
We haven't eaten yet either.
I can help you.
That's okay. Unwind a bit.
I'm fine.
Gyeongmin, what are these flowers called?
Are they lilies?
They're callas.
Callas?
The name reminds me of that girl group.
Kara, right?
Yup. And the flower's calla.
Ruby said they're very elegant,
just like you.
Elegant?
I suppose I am rather elegant.
Changgeun,
do they really look like me?
Of course, mom.
Calla.
Please try this.
It's very good.
How do you know it's good
when you haven't had any?
I tasted it when I was
helping mother-in-law.
Ma'am,
this lovely young lady
worked very hard in the kitchen.
She's not that lovely.
Despite all the money that went into her,
she doesn't look as good as she used to.
There's something very different about her.
That's a compliment, right?
Ruby's very pretty now,
so if you say she doesn't look as good,
you're saying
she was the epitome of beauty before.
That makes sense, mom.
Mother-in-law, what were
those baby clothes for?
We're taking them to the orphanage
where we do volunteer work.
An orphanage?
Grandma and mom have been
volunteering there for a long time.
I see.
I'd like to come with you.
Don't worry about it.
You haven't fully recovered yet.
Don't overexert yourself.
I'm fine.
I'll come with you and help.
Don't bother.
You're not part of our family yet.
There's no need for you to come.
Come on.
Let's eat before the food gets cold.
I don't think your grandmother
approves of me.
I don't think she was like this before.
I wonder what happened.
It's because she doesn't yet know
your true worth.
I'm sure she'll grow
fond of you over time.
Where's your room?
Show me.
I want to see what it looks like.
You saw it the last time you came.
Oh, right. I forgot.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
I'm such an idiot.
It's okay.
You went through a terrible ordeal.
It's only normal that
you're a bit confused at times.
This is your room, right? Tada.
I was just being silly. I got you, didn't I?
I know where your room is.
It's so unlike you.
You never pull pranks.
Why are you studying everything
like you've never seen them before?
Why don't you come here?
Everything feels so new.
I might not have seen any of this again.
May I open it?
You're full of surprises.
Your sense of style is questionable.
Is this what you go for?
Ruby?
We need to upgrade your style.
This is so ugly.
Are you being silly again?
Huh?
Don't tell me you don't
remember this scarf.
You're quick.
What's gotten into you?
You startled me.
I really thought you couldn't remember.
Of course I remember.
This scarf is
very meaningful to us.
You doubted me just now, didn't you?
I'm upset.
I didn't doubt you.
I was just a bit flustered.
Gyeongmin,
grandma wants to see Ruby.
We've never had a chance to talk in private,
which is why I asked to see you.
Yes, ma'am.
There's a lot I want to say,
but I'll keep it short.
Mom,
what did grandma want to see
Ruby about?
I'm not sure.
She hasn't said much about Ruby as of late.
You don't suppose she's trying
to stop us from getting married, do you?
Pardon?
Am I being unreasonable?
I don't care for a wedding
this complicated and crazy.
But...
Why do you think
I went all the way to Chuncheon?
You haven't heard?
I held myself back thereafter
as I didn't think
it'd be right to stress out
someone so sick,
but I still don't think
you two were meant to be.
Gyeongmin is still
being so stubborn,
so I'd like to know
what your thoughts are.
I can't disapprove of the fact that
Changgeun and Gyeongsuk feel
responsible for your well-being,
but putting that aside,
I just get this very bad feeling.
Even your face
has changed since the accident.
When I first saw you,
I just knew you were perfect
for Gyeongmin,
but now, something about you
just doesn't sit right with me.
That's because the scars...
It has nothing to do with the scars.
The scars are not the problem.
You no longer seem peaceful and warm.
There's just something...
In any case, you look different.
Never mind.
Forget what I said.
In any case, with time, one develops
an instinct about people and things.
I think
you should rethink
marrying Gyeongmin.
Ma'am,
are you telling us
not to get married just because
of some hunch you have?
I'm sorry, but no,
I cannot break up with Gyeongmin.
What?
We are getting married,
so this is merely making things
awkward between you and me.
I was raised
to devote myself
to one man and one man only.
Times may have changed,
but I know how sacred
a woman's virginity is.
As you may have guessed,
Gyeongmin and I
have consummated our love.
That's why no matter what anyone says,
I will devote myself to him,
and Gyeongmin too,
has the duty to devote himself to me.
I only let him have my virginity
because I was convinced
he was an honorable man.
Do you think it'd be right
for you to tell him to leave a woman
who's given him her all?
If you continue to oppose the marriage,
I will have Gyeongmin leave his family
and live with me.
And if that happens,
you'll lose your beloved grandson,
and I'll end up with a husband
and no in-laws.
Think about this carefully,
and make the right decision.
I don't think it's right
to pass judgment on someone
for no particular reason.
Are you
threatening me?
Threaten you?
How could I ever dare?
Don't be angry.
I'll be very good so that
you will come to regret
having had a bad feeling about me.
I'll work hard and become
the best granddaughter-in-law ever.
Excuse me.
I'll get going now.
What did grandma say?
Just some
advice about marriage.
I'll see you again soon.
Okay. Take care.
What did grandma say?
She told me not to marry you.
Really?
What are you going to do?
Don't worry.
Everything will be fine.
Just trust me and be patient.
I don't know
about anyone else, but with me,
grandma always lets me
have my way.
You must be upset.
Ruby.
Maybe your grandmother is right.
What are you talking about?
I told you just to trust me.
No, I can't. I'm nervous.
Why can't you just trust me?
You're not marrying my grandmother.
You're marrying me,
Bae Gyeongmin.
It just hurts my pride that
she doesn't approve of me.
It's upsetting.
It makes me feel bad
I'm putting you through so much.
You know very well
she doesn't disapprove of you.
I'll do whatever it takes
to make her change her mind,
so just be patient, okay?
Please, mother.
What's the matter?
Gyeongmin
will end up marrying Ruby, right?
Of course.
Given how devoted he's been to her,
I can't imagine otherwise.
Even if I oppose?
Even if you oppose.
What is it, mother?
Do you not like Ruby?
Mother.
I get the feeling she's...
Never mind.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
I'm really worried.
I get this very bad feeling.
Don't worry, mother.
She's affable and nice.
If she makes mistakes,
I'll teach her
to be better.
It's not that.
Even your face has changed
since the accident.
When I first saw you,
I just knew you were perfect
for Gyeongmin,
but now, something about you
just doesn't sit right with me.
That's because the scars...
It has nothing do with the scars.
You no longer seem peaceful and warm.
In any case,
you look different.
Are you doing this?
Are you trying to mess everything up for me
because you're in a coma
while I'm up and about
healthy and happy?
I asked you to help me.
I asked you to give me a chance.
I asked you to let me have this chance.
Why can't
I be Jeong Ruby?
I've worked so hard to become
a more perfect Jeong Ruby than you.
I've put in so much effort.
Sweet Ruby,
smart Ruby,
tell me.
How much more must I do
to become just like the real Jeong Ruby?
Don't just lie there.
Tell me.
You know what I have to do.
You must know.
Tell me.
Do you think I'll give up?
Not after what I've been through.
Yes. Die.
If you die,
I can be an even more perfect Jeong Ruby.
Just die.
Die.
Just die rather than live like this.
Ruby.
What's wrong?
Ruby.
What's the matter?
Did something happen?
Did something happen to Runa?
No, Aunt Chorim.
It's nothing.
Nothing happened.
What's gotten into you?
Are you crying?
No.
Ruby. Ruby.
I'm losing it.
What was I thinking?
Uh, vice-president.
Yes.
It's about the new warehouse
we started working on.
Ruby?
Oh, President Yun. Yes.
Jeong Ruby,
why aren't you picking up? Call me.
The recipient is unavailable.
Ruby
Where are you, Ruby?
Ruby.
What's wrong? I was worried.
What is it?
What's the matter?
I don't want to do this anymore.
I don't think it'll work out for us.
Let's call it quits.
What are you talking about?
After all that we've been through,
how can you say that?
That's right.
Not after all that I've been through.
Is it because of grandma?
Because she's opposed to our marriage?
After we broke up,
I went through five difficult years.
Then right before the wedding,
I almost died.
I thought all my pain was over.
I had no idea
another overwhelming hurdle
would be waiting for me.
If I had known...
If I had known, I wouldn't have
gotten back together with you.
Then Runa wouldn't be on a hospital bed
like a vegetable.
I hate you.
It's so unfair.
I'm sorry.
I know this is hard, but...
Just forget me.
I think your grandmother is right.
We weren't meant to be.
I don't want to use the accident
as an excuse to ensnare you.
Your parents have done everything they can.
No.
They've done more than they had to for me.
I won't blame you for anything,
so find yourself a great woman.
Sit.
Gyeongmin, I'm sorry.
Sit down, Jeong Ruby.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Ruby. Ruby.
That was my last chance
to save my soul.
I know.
At that moment, I thought I could
walk away from it all.
Because if he let me go,
I'd no longer have
to commit a terrible sin.
But...
Yes, I wanted it.
The milk was already spilled.
Even if there'd be regret or punishment,
I wanted it.
Ruby. Jeong Ruby.
Open up.
Ruby.
What do we do?
He might break down the door.
Open up.
Ruby, why don't we
just let him in?
Don't open the door, Aunt Chorim.
Don't even answer him.
You too, Soyeong. Okay?
Okay.
She just won't yield.
I always thought she was a softy,
but she's a fox.
What do we do?
Mrs. Yu will be back any time.
Oh, man.
Ruby,
let's talk.
Open up.
Keep it up, Bae Gyeongmin.
- Don't give up. - Ruby.
Don't you ever give up.
Ruby.
After we broke up,
I went through five difficult years.
Then right before the wedding,
I almost died.
I thought all my pain was over.
I had no idea
another overwhelming hurdle
would be waiting for me.
If I had known...
If I had known, I wouldn't have
gotten back together with you.
Then Runa wouldn't be on a hospital bed
like a vegetable.
I hate you.
It's so unfair.
How's Gyeongmin?
Hon.
Mother,
never once
have I defied you.
But now,
I will have to
go against your wishes.
Please give Gyeongmin
and Ruby your blessing.
Gyeongsuk,
you're important to me,
but Gyeongmin
is my only son.
I've never seen him
suffer and despair like this.
I can't take it anymore.
Their love has bound them together
for years.
You say they're not
meant for each other,
but perhaps the time they've spent together
has forged an inseparable bond
between them.
Mom,
I know what you're worried about,
but look at us.
You were so against us getting married,
but I'm sure you regret you did.
Like Gyeongsuk and I,
Gyeongmin and Ruby will do great.
So mom...
Leave me be.
You rascal...
I doted on you with all my heart.
It's me, your grandma.
Are you finally awake?
Grandma.
Gyeongsuk! Chaggeun!
Make some porridge. Gyeongmin's up.
Grandma.
Do you love Ruby that much?
You're pathetic
just like your father.
Why do you have to be like this?
A man shouldn't fall ill over
a woman.
Set your wedding date with Ruby.
Grandma.
But if you fall ill
like this again,
you won't get any sympathy from me.
At a department store...
What about this one?
A rice cooker.
You'll make me coffee?
It's been ages since you two left for
work together. This is very nice.
Are you sure you're okay?
You can take another day off.
I'm fine now
all thanks to grandma.
Then be good to me.
Of course.
Oh, right. You're going
to the orphanage tomorrow, right?
Yes. Why do you ask?
Ruby was asking. She wants
to go with you.
Well...
Take her with you.
She'll be family soon,
so why not?
Okay, grandma.
Hi, Gyeongmin.
Tomorrow?
Of course.
Don't worry.
Have a good day.
What a pain.
Mother-in-law, it's me, Ruby.
You're going to the orphanage tomorrow,
right?
What do you think about this one?
Why don't you come here?
You're younger, so you must
have a better eye for these things.
This is pretty.
This one's a real bargain.
It's 70% off right now.
Oh, really?
Yes.
Let me see that.
How about that one?
It's the most precious gift
I've ever given someone.
The most precious gift?
Ruby,
what are you thinking about?
Oh, nothing.
How about a refreshing drink?
Good.
Hello.
I'm Na Insu.
We met at the hospital.
Don't you remember me?
Hospital?
I'm not sure.
I'm Jeong Ruby's sister
Jeong Runa's fiance.
Oh, of course.
I'm sorry I didn't recognize you.
I apologize.
You've done a lot of shopping.
Yes. There's an orphanage
I go to from time to time.
We got some clothes for the babies there.
I see.
Jeong Runa,
this is a new beginning.
Would you like to try?
What a pain.
Runa just doesn't seem like Runa.
Are you sure it'll be completely gone?
You've changed so much.
You never used to be like this.
I ran into Ruby
at the dermatologist down the street.
Enjoy it to your heart's content.
But it won't last long.
Your sister has emerged from her coma.
What am I going to do?
Everyone will find out now.
See you next time...