Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 37 >
What's going on? You left without telling anyone.
I'm sorry. Something urgent came up.
Still, you should've told us. Don't you know better?
I'm sorry.
What was it about? Let's see how urgent it was.
What happened?
I hate people who take their job lightly and don't put any effort into it.
I'd never think like that. I swear I never would.
So tell me why you left.
Do I have to tell you? I really had to go.
You don't want to say?
No.
OK. You're fired.
Ms. Yoon.
Stop coming to work. You can go.
The rest of you can go home.
Ms. Yoon.
I'll tell you.
But only you, in private.
OK.
Go home. See you tomorrow.
Follow me.
What? In private? Don't you just hate her?
What does Ms. Yoon see in her?
What's wrong? Is it something I said?
It's unfair.
Tell me.
I'm a mom. I have a son.
He's 2, and I got a call that he was missing.
I was too shocked to tell anyone.
So you're married?
Yes.
We found him. His name is Hwee-sung.
He had some milk, then went straight to sleep.
So I rushed back to work.
Why didn't you tell us?
I wasn't trying to hide it.
I have no work experience. I was afraid you wouldn't hire me.
So you hid it from us.
It won't happen again.
I'll work much harder and make up for the hours I missed.
What if it does happen again? Kids get into trouble all the time.
I never thought you'd be married.
What does your husband do?
You don't want to say?
He's not with us. He's in heaven.
- He's dead? - Yes.
That's why I can't be fired.
It's our livelihood. I'd never think of taking it lightly.
This used to be my dream, but now it's more than that.
It's not just what I WANT to do, but also what I MUST do.
I'll work like my life depends on it.
I'll stay up all night and practice whatever you teach me.
I promise I'll do my best at everything.
Don't fire me. Teach me what you know.
Ms. Yoon.
Let's keep this between us.
Don't tell Mrs. Oh.
Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Yoon.
We're late. Let's start the session.
Sure.
What are you doing here?
I left something inside.
Hey.
What?
Rinse out the rollers.
I will. I don't have to be told what my duties are.
Ms. Yoon.
Welcome.
Hello.
- I put something aside. - Just a moment, please.
You said no shopping.
Just this once.
I'm a stylist. I've been wanting to change your style.
Let's go.
Let me finish.
I knew you'd be like this, so I gave up.
Just 1 suit. You can't do that much?
You can't? It's my first present.
So it's free?
It's a present.
Follow her to the changing room.
He thinks he's all that.
Why should I beg to let me buy him something...
while he acts like he's special over something he's getting for free?
What's his problem?
Wow... See, it looks great on you.
I make the suit look great.
This hairpin is so pretty.
- How much is it? - $ 50.
I see.
It's so pretty.
Buy it then.
It's OK, let's go.
Wait.
I need to use the restroom.
That pin is SO pretty.
Get in.
How do you feel? You should eat something.
No, I'm not hungry.
You have to eat or you'll feel even worse.
Get up, I made something special.
Not now, I'll eat later. I'm too tired to even eat.
Why isn't Geum-soon calling? Isn't she worried about you?
She'll be too busy to call.
I bet she's still not over the shock yet.
She found her son. What's there to get over?
She was out of line too.
How could she just go like that?
She should've stopped and got Mr. Noh to say hello to you.
I wouldn't dare face him, not after what had happened.
Their precious grandson nearly...
But he's safe now, isn't he? He's OK.
You deserve some respect.
You're looking after a kid they're refusing to baby-sit.
The same goes for Geum-soon too.
I know you lost him today...
but how could she yell at you after all you've done for her?
She didn't even say goodbye to you.
When did she yell at me and not even say goodbye?
Are you writing a script?
Geum-soon never ever did that. Are you writing a novel?
You're well enough to sit up. Come and have dinner.
Don't lie down. You're not hungry?
Then we'll eat first.
If only I could just...
It's too noisy. Turn it down or off.
Granny's not eating?
She'll eat later.
Your grandma's upset, but she can't tell anyone.
She's upset?
You saw what Geum-soon was like.
She yelled at your grandma because of what happened.
Yeah, she did go too far.
So she's upset?
Of course she is.
We're nothing to her, but Geum-soon is her everything.
It serves her right.
- Mom. - Think about it.
If only she showed us just 2 0% of the love she shows Geum-soon.
I'd serve her better food and show her more respect.
Mom.
What if I treat you just the way you treat her?
I'm your mom, but she's my mother-in-law.
I know that, but you're just too frank about it.
Just wait until you get married.
Try showing half the effort I'm showing right now.
Your in-laws will love you to bits, unlike a certain someone.
No one in my situation would want to put up with her.
What's wrong?
I just can't get my head around it.
Did she have to go back to work?
That's enough, stop complaining.
Her son went missing for hours.
She should insist on staying with him, even if we suggested she go to work.
That's why you couldn't get a job.
Do you think I'm joking?
I bet she felt a lot worse. Try to understand her.
Can you understand her? I just can't.
I don't complain much. It's her son we're talking about.
He went missing. We all had a huge fright.
Lower your voice. We only just got Hwee-sung to sleep again.
Have some coffee.
Coffee? There's no plum tea?
We don't have any tea at all. Coffee's all we have.
The fridge is bare too. You didn't go shopping?
Obviously. Everything's a mess, but I'm not allowed to complain.
I'm just so annoyed.
The least she can do is take care of her own child.
I'm home.
Father.
I got a job offer. I have a part-time job.
Mom. Ever heard of a floor manager?
- Keep it low. - Why?
It's hot!
That moron always makes a mess...
Sorry, my bad.
You OK?
Hwee-sung's at home? Geum-soon isn't.
- I said keep it low. - That hurt.
- What the...? - Hwee-sung...
Be quiet. You don't know what happened today.
What happened today?
Bring him out here. Get a clean diaper, he needs changing.
What happened, mom?
He'll be hungry. Go boil some soup.
What happened?!
There's no boiled rice. We ate it all.
Father.
There's no rice? You should've said so.
He'll be starving by the time it's done.
Where's the rice? I'll cook it.
He'll be hungry and grumpy then.
Hwee-sung's happy and refreshed.
He's smiling now.
- Shi-wan. - Let's check your diaper.
- What happened today? - Let me see if it's wet.
Shi-wan.
Shi-wan! What happened today?!
Has he lost his mind?
You're awake? Feeling better?
It feels like coming back from the dead.
It happened so many times, I won't be afraid of death at all.
It's a joke.
A doctor should understand. It gives a stronger will to live.
But I do get worried.
Patients going into surgery wonder if they'll make it out alive.
I can feel it coming. I always wonder before I faint.
Will they be able to revive me?
It's so scary. I really want to live.
The same goes for me too.
Just watching you faint makes me sweat and shudder.
I wonder what's taking so long to revive you when every second counts.
Every second feels like an hour.
I'm so afraid that one day, you might not wake up.
It makes me wonder how much longer I can bear this.
I'd really rather die myself.
I'm alright, honey. I'm just acting up.
I really am OK.
Honey.
OK.
Get some rest. We'll try again tomorrow.
Sure. I will.
I met Mrs. Oh.
She's visiting a friend. Do you want me to let her in?
Sure, we haven't met in a long time.
Honey, I'm sorry. I'll try to be strong.
OK. Get some rest.
Dr. Jang.
Hello.
She's awake. 2 nd door to the right.
She should rest. I hope I'm not being a nuisance.
She's looking forward to seeing you.
- I won't stay for long. - Bye.
Come in.
Sorry I'm late. Where's granny?
In her room.
My mom says she's upset because you yelled at her today.
- Was I that harsh? - Yes, you were.
Why are you here?
I heard granny was sick in bed.
I told her to come over.
- Go in then. - OK.
Sorry about earlier. I just left in a hurry.
Yes, you should be sorry.
I'm sorry.
This all happened because we went out of our way to help you.
How could you just go like that, as if we did something wrong?
I'm sorry, auntie. I was too preoccupied to think straight.
You should be very sorry.
Go inside.
Yes, it's quite late. Go in.
OK.
What's the fuss about? What brought you here?
I heard you were sick. How do you feel?
I'm not sick.
Then why did you skip dinner?
I ate.
How's Hwee-sung? Is he still in shock or anything?
No, he's just fine.
That's good.
I bet your in-laws blame me. That I took him with me and lost him.
They can't say that. Not when you're doing them a favor.
Not everyone would think so.
I'm just worried that...
they won't trust me with Hwee-sung.
I'm afraid they'll tell you to quit working and stay at home.
They didn't say that?
Did they?
What's wrong, look at me.
They didn't say that.
They can't. That's nonsense.
Granny.
I'm sorry.
Why are you sorry?
You must've been even more scared than I was, but I didn't care.
I just thought of Hwee-sung and blamed you for bringing him outside.
How could I? I'm the worst granddaughter ever.
That's just natural.
No, I forgot all you did for me.
You were upset, weren't you?
Not at all.
Granny, I'm sorry. I messed up.
I messed up, as I always do.
Stop getting old.
Stop losing weight and getting sick.
Look at your hands.
My hands are beautiful for a woman my age.
Please don't get sick.
I feel bad about everything when you do.
OK, I'll try not to get sick.
So stop saying you're sorry. You're a good granddaughter.
I always make you worry and give you a hard time.
You got it all wrong.
I live for that.
My sole purpose in life is to protect you and help you.
You're the reason I'm still alive.
Your dad died when he was young and your uncle's on the run.
I'd have given up on life if it hadn't been for you.
So don't say that. You're the reason I live.
You're my life.
Granny.
Stop, don't cry. You know I hate it when you cry.
Yes.
OK. See? You're a good girl.
Granny.
Yes?
Granny.
Take care of yourself.
You have to wait until I can pay you back.
You're my life, just like you said I am yours.
OK?
Yes, OK, I know.
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
I can make a change