Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 28 >
Doesn't Kim In-shik have hepatitis B?
- He does. - Didn't you check the schedule?
Patients operated on later could end up contracting the disease!
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
Don't you know better? And you call yourself a doctor?!
I'm sorry.
Push his surgery down to the very last slot.
Yes, sir, I will.
Doctor, your wife is undergoing dialysis.
I'll reschedule the surgery.
Come here.
Hang in there, mom.
I'll be fine. I've done this before.
I'm tired. Go home with Eun-joo.
No. You'll be bored and lonely.
I'll stay here until the treatment's over.
OK, then sit down over there. Eun-joo.
Let's go.
- Dad. - Hi.
You started?
Yes. Take Eun-jin home. I don't want her to watch.
I said no.
She thinks I'll be lonely. She's such a good kid.
Don't talk, you're wasting your energy.
I'm OK.
I heard you're being cranky again.
Says who? Jae-hee?
Don't blame him in front of Eun-joo.
Honey, my leg hurts. It must be the circulation.
Then put that leg higher.
That's it, good...
Feeling better?
Much better.
I'm thirsty, some water, please.
My goodness...
I'm your trustworthy servant. What else do you want?
Life is good.
Honey.
About Tae-wan. Can't we support him one last time?
Why waste more money?
He really wants this.
Acting is not easy. He's got the wrong attitude too.
He spent 3 years in the army. I'm sure he's changed his ways.
The army can't change everyone. He hasn't changed a tiny bit.
I felt really bad when he mentioned our sending him away for years.
We did spend much less time with him.
We're his parents. If we don't support him, who will?
Let's help him out this once.
He really wants it. Who knows?
He might become like Jang Dong-gun or Eric.
I really like Eric, he's cute in a strange way.
Who? What does he do?
He's a really popular actor.
Tae-wan looks different too.
He appeals to modern day kids.
He does have huge bulging eyes. He looks like my late father.
Let's give him what he wants. He'll try hard if he has a conscience.
What conscience lets him waste his life?
Honey.
Get that for me, please.
What was that about?
If you don't want to help, at least don't ruin it for others.
Were we enemies in the former life?
Everyone agreed with me.
You can do what you want. But you're 26, so you should...
Shut up.
What's wrong with you? I was only just getting to like you.
Whenever I see you, I still...
Honey.
Honey, honey...
- Mom! - Eun-joo, call the nurse.
- Honey, wake up. - Mom, please wake up.
Mom, what's wrong? Wake up, mom...
Eun-jin, step away.
Dad. Mom...
- Wake up. - Honey.
Get out of the way.
Mrs. Kim? Mrs. Kim.
Give her some oxygen. Don't worry, she'll be OK.
Check her BP.
Hang in there. It's just the beginning.
I know, but it was her first session.
Let's try again tomorrow.
You think she can manage?
She has to try.
She's too sick to waste time.
Yes?
Hello, Eun-joo.
Hello.
I'm off. I'll take Eun-jin home.
OK.
Don't worry, she'll make it through. She knows Eun-jin needs her.
Look after her, please.
Sure. You've gotten even prettier.
Does she have any relatives?
You'd have found them 3 years ago if she did.
Did you apply for a donor?
Yes. I did, but...
Would they give her another one?
Still, don't give up hope.
(Na Geum-soon, born on Jan. 25, 1983)
Can I speak to the prosecutor?
Jung-chul? It's me, Gi-joong.
It's been a while.
Let's meet up.
I need a favor.
Not over the phone. I'll tell you in person.
- You're beautiful as well. - Thank you.
Must you take photos? It's embarrassing.
Just relax.
- Go ahead. - OK.
Good luck.
Gosh, don't...
I really don't have anything to say.
We'll write the article. I just have a few questions.
It's your company?
Yes.
Your profits are soaring, so people both love and hate you.
Yes.
You're a bachelorette?
I'm single.
Guess what I did.
Guess.
An interview.
A new magazine wants to interview owners of new and upcoming companies.
My last project worked out quite well. I was nervous to death.
They took photos too?
When's the magazine coming out?
What if they go bankrupt before they start printing?
- What's so special about you? - Shi-wan, lunch!
What? You believed that?
Really?
- Let's eat. - OK...
No, it's nothing. It's OK. Go on.
- What about Shi-wan? - Talking to his girlfriend.
Ma'am. Have some, sir.
- I mixed 2 kinds of soup. - Thanks.
It tastes good. Great soup.
It's a bit thick. Add some more water.
OK.
- Have some ox bone soup. - Thanks.
Here.
Talked with your girlfriend?
No.
Don't say that. Tell us what she's like. We're curious.
Yeah, so am I.
- We're not that serious. - Of course you are.
You were out the whole day when I sprained my ankle.
You saw the cast, but didn't even ask if I was OK.
Come on. That's because Tae-wan told me...
Forget it, I don't want excuses.
Sons put girlfriends before family. Jung-wan already taught me that.
So, will you tell us about her?
I will, soon.
You said soon.
Let's eat.
Want me to reheat your soup?
No.
Sir? Shi-wan?
- It's OK. - Me too.
- OK. - Eat up.
I hate Geum-soon again.
Why? It's not her fault he died.
It was his fate. It was meant to happen.
You say that because you're logical. I'm emotional and old-fashioned.
There you go again. Stop it.
I want to, but I feel it in my bones.
Whenever I think of his name...
Whenever I see his favorite food...
Whenever I see him in Hwee-sung...
Sometimes it's just the wind or the rain.
I miss him so much.
- Granny. - Huh?
- Go to bed. - OK.
What's the time?
1 0:30.
Is your mom home?
No.
Gosh, I'm tired. You let her in.
OK.
So you want to leave me behind?
I won't cry, why should I cry?
All these back-breaking troubles
Take them away
My only love
What's going on? Be quiet.
My little girl's still up?
- Why'd you drink so much? - I just had 1 glass.
Stand up straight.
I'm not drunk.
- You're still up? - Yes, I am.
Looks like you had quite a lot to drink.
Nah.
Just a bit.
My goodness.
Geum-ah, get her some honey tea. She's completely drunk.
I'm not drunk at all. I'm sober.
I live life like I'm half drunk anyway.
If you think I'm drunk now, you haven't seen the worst yet.
You should just go to bed. I'm scared you'll say something bad.
Why can't I talk? That's why I drank.
Mom.
Ma'am.
You shouldn't treat me like that. Put yourself in my shoes.
Say you had a daughter, and her husband lost all they had.
Would you still wish him well?
- Go to bed. - Now that we're on it.
I still put up with you.
I know you don't like me that much, but I feed you and clothe you.
It's not Geum-soon, and it's not your son.
It's me, you see.
- Mom, you should go inside. - I have a point to make.
- Get my point? - What's wrong with you today?
You let go of me.
Am I wrong?
- Am I? I'm not. - Get inside.
Like it or not...
- Mom, be quiet. - I'm all she has.
- Me, Ahn Soon-ja! - Gosh...
Dear heaven and earth...
It's my first day at work. Wish me luck.
Geum-soon must be getting ready for work.
Stay in bed. You can't move around anyway.
I can't sleep because of the cast.
Really?
- Come here. - What are you doing?
- I feel sorry for you. - My goodness...
- Sir, ma'am. - Gosh...
I'm sorry.
I'm off to work.
The rice is cooking and the soup's ready.
See you.
- OK, good luck. - What about Hwee-sung?
My cousin, Geum-ah will come for him.
He's fast asleep now. See you, bye.
Hello.
I'm so happy to work here. I'm Na Geum-soon, a new recruit.
- Didn't she say she didn't make it? - She did. Why the heck is she here?
Hi. Follow me.
Hello.
What, she's working here? Recruiting's over.
I know.
Yes?
Na Geum-soon is here.
- Hello, Mrs. Oh. - She's the one who hired you.
Thank you.
You said you'd work hard. Do your best and don't disappoint me.
I'll work really hard. I won't ever disappoint you.
Good. Introduce her to everyone else.
Sure. Come with me.
Attention, please.
Miss Na Geum-soon is our new colleague.
I'm Na Geum-soon. I hope we all get along.
But we hired the staff we need.
I know, we did. But this was Mrs. Oh's decision.
You all saw Miss Na's passion.
My friends didn't make it either. Will you hire them if they come and beg?
That's a tough question. Maybe not.
It was Mrs. Oh's decision. I hope you all get along.
Let's welcome her.
Thanks. Get back to work.
- This way. - OK.
Ms. Yoon.
She's your charge.
This is Yoon So-ran, chief hair stylist.
You'll work for her.
Hello, it's such an honor. I'm Na Geum-soon.
Did you watch the videotape?
Not yet. I will ASAP.
I don't believe this.
I saw your work in a magazine and wished I could work with you.
And now I'm actually your charge.
Hye-mi.
Yes?
Get her changed and tell her what to do.
- Come here. - OK.
It's been a while. You're just the same.
It's been so many years, I lost count.
What's this favor about?
What's the hurry? Let's eat first.
I'm curious. Why do you need my help?
I'm looking for someone. Can you help?
If you have the details.
I have a name, ID number and domicile.
That's more than enough. As long as her record's still there.
Na Geum-soon? Who's that?
Don't ask me details.
Find out where she lives for me.
A lady. Young too.
Who is she?
You want her address?
Maybe even her job too.
Please find her for me.
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky
I can make a change
Tomorrow's a new day
Some things just don't work out
But I won't give up
Life is bright, things will get better
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky