Be Strong, Geum-soon
Whatever happens to me, I can manage
I'll keep on going
< Episode 38 > I'm home.
Sorry I'm late. Is Hwee-sung in bed?
''Sorry I'm late''? Do you care about him at all?
You make me think you don't. How could you come home so late?
Of course I'm worried. But worrying won't help anything.
And you, Mr. Noh and Shi-wan are home.
Don't say that. He's your son. Why should we baby-sit?
I try to understand and put up with it, but I can't.
Quit your job.
I don't trust your grandma.
I can't do anything right now, so stay at home until my leg heals, OK?
I told you to stay at home, OK?
If they fire you, then that's your luck.
Find another job when my cast comes off.
You're staying at home till then.
No, I can't do that.
What? You can't?
No. I can't, I won't do that.
You can't? You won't?
No, I won't.
Geum-soon.
Sorry, sir. I can't do it, ma'am.
I don't get you at all. It angers me.
- Geum-soon. - Hey, you.
Don't talk to me like that. No one should, to his sister-in-law.
What happened today? You look really angry and upset.
Yes, I'm angry. Because of what Mrs. Sohn said.
She keeps on telling me to quit.
My job takes time and effort to learn. Why do you underestimate it so much?
Listen to yourself. When did I underestimate it?
Then why do you keep telling me to quit?
You never tell Mr. Noh or Shi-wan to quit their jobs.
Do you think you're making sense?
Yes, I think I do. I really don't get what you want.
Why don't you? It's for Hwee-sung's sake.
You know I can't walk and you see the house is a mess.
My grandma will baby-sit Hwee-sung.
And why must we do all the housework?
Tae-wan does nothing at home. He can clean and do the laundry.
Hey.
I warned you already. I'm serious!
Geum-soon.
I know you're upset, but you shouldn't do this.
What's wrong with you? Is it something you ate?
My grandma is sick.
She suffered so much with guilt over losing Hwee-sung.
How sick is she?
It's not too serious.
But baby-sitting Hwee-sung wasn't easy on her.
I yelled at her for losing him.
I was very mean and nasty.
You shouldn't say that, ma'am.
My grandma did lose him, but she didn't do it on purpose.
You don't trust my grandma?
You never once said you'd baby-sit anyway.
Geum-soon.
I know how you feel, but you shouldn't be so rude.
Where are your manners?
What daughter-in-law talks back to her mother-in-law?!
I know I'm being very rude. But what's the difference anyway?
She always tells me off.
She never says I did well. She's always telling me to quit.
She said she wouldn't baby-sit my son.
She doesn't think of me as her daughter-in-law.
If she ever did, she'd never say that to me.
How could she?
She always tells me to move out when she knows I have nowhere to go.
And now she won't baby-sit my son.
Isn't he your grandson? Aren't I your daughter-in-law?
Here.
Lie down.
I can't sleep. Not after all that.
So you'll just sit there and sigh?
I was at a loss for words earlier, but what she said really annoyed me.
So stop thinking about it and lie down.
Let it go. The game's over and you lost.
You're insisting on siding with her?
I'm not taking sides.
Do you know why you're so upset?
It's because she's right. Because you can't deny it.
Everything she said is true.
Why do you keep telling her to move out?
Why do you want her to quit? You know what that job means to her.
Don't glare at me like that. Act like a decent mother-in-law.
You ruined everything. I lost my authority, thanks to you.
I just couldn't take your side.
What?
I do nothing so I can clean?
''I'm serious''?
I really try, but I just can't put up with her.
Where did Jung-wan find that witch?
Shi-wan.
Say something. What's going on between you two?
I told you to forget it.
Was she two-timing with another guy?
You and your imagination...
Sorry, but that's something you lack.
Then what is it?
Things looked rosy when I saw you. Where did it all go wrong?
Having problems in that area?
Stress can cause erectile dysfunction.
I'm just wondering if she happened to find out.
My goodness...
How about a cucumber face pack. It's great when you're stressed out.
Go away!
Ma'am, I boiled some rice crust.
Sir.
Thanks. You eat up.
- Shi-wan. - No thanks.
- OK then, I'll have some. - It tastes good.
Tae-wan.
Have some.
I'll feed Hwee-sung.
No, you have breakfast.
Sir, it just hit me this morning.
We should say thanks to the doctor who found Hwee-sung.
That's why I got his card, but what should we do?
All I can do is cook. I could make him some sweet rice.
That's a good idea.
You can show it comes from the heart.
Then I'll do that.
Today's my day off. I can visit him today.
- You have his number? - Yes, I do.
I'll give it to you after breakfast.
Thanks.
- You came home to shower only? - I don't have time.
Drink this.
You're so thin.
I don't feel like it. I'll drink it later.
It's just juice. Drink up.
Later. Hang on.
I could've brought it to you while you had a nap.
- You wouldn't know what to bring. - I hate your busy schedule.
That's a new suit.
A present from Eun-joo.
Here, drink it.
I wish she'd let you rest instead of dragging you around.
Take me to school.
You're ready? OK, wait for me.
I told you to hurry. I don't want to be late.
Why that little...
I should be with you. Can I stop by on my way to school?
No. Ask Eun-joo to take you to school.
Dad's here.
In a few minutes.
Don't nag.
You go to school. Bye.
What did she say?
Eat well, do as you say, and ask for help if I don't feel well.
She stole my lines.
She's such a nag. She takes after you.
She should, she's my daughter.
Hello?
Hello. Is this Dr. Jang Gi-joong?
I'm Na Geum-soon. You found my son, Noh Hwee-sung.
- Do you remember me? - Of course I remember you.
Just a moment.
I won't be long.
Hello?
Yes, please go ahead.
I left without thanking you properly.
I'd like to visit and thank you in person.
Yes. When are you free?
I see.
When are you free, Miss... Mrs. Na?
Here's the report for April 6, 2005 .
2 patients came in.
52-year-old Ms. Lee, an outpatient, was admitted with gallstones.
5-year-old Lee Jung-jin came into the ER with liver lacerations.
Where are you going?
I need a destination.
Well?
You can't be going to the department store.
Take me to Shi-wan's bank.
Shi-wan's bank? What for?
You're going to meet that woman?
Yes.
Mom. What do you have to say to her?
Then what were YOU going to say to her?
''I came to see my brother, does he treat you well?'' Etc, etc.
I can talk freely, but you're his mom.
If you show up with that cast, she'll freak out and get the wrong idea.
I won't tell her who I am.
Then what, just watch from a distance?
Forget it then. I'll take a photo and show you.
Don't be silly. It takes a woman to know a woman.
Mom, I think it's really serious. Shi-wan's...
It's serious? What could be that serious?
I don't know, he won't say. Silence is Shi-wan's best friend.
Then I should just ask her what she thinks of Shi-wan.
We're in the 21st century. No woman would like a mama's boy.
Be quiet.
Mom.
I have to see her. I'm a good judge of character.
Don't come to me for help later on.
I'll go and see where Shi-wan is and whether she's here. Wait here.
OK.
My goodness.
Here you go.
Thank you. I hurt my leg.
Miss.
You recognize the car. You must be Sung-ran.
Yes, I'm Ha Sung-ran.
It's you. Do you know who I am?
Yes. You're Shi-wan's mother.
You DO know.
You're here to see him? Shall I call him for you?
No, my other son's with him.
Can we... have a chat? I can't go far with this cast, so...
Would you like a drink?
No thanks. I don't like drinks.
I'm so glad we met.
Shi-wan's too cautious. He doesn't tell us much.
I only knew he was seeing someone.
I found out about you from the magazine article.
Your name and job...
I see.
You went to the same college as Shi-wan.
You must be smart, managing your own company already.
No, it's very small.
My younger son says you two fought. Did you?
Dating couples always get into fights.
Miss.
What do you think of Shi-wan?
Don't just laugh.
I'm a very cool and open-minded person.
You can be honest.
Shi-wan's a great guy.
We're on the same page.
Why did you fight?
That's...
It was about me, not Shi-wan.
Shi-wan's too good for me.
You're a very cool person.
You're polite too.
I know. Many say that will be my downfall.
I'm cool, so I like cool people.
I hope you two can work it out.
Really? Where did she go?
Your mother-in-law's such a nuisance.
If she hates you, can't she at least love Hwee-sung?
She doesn't hate him. She just had to go out.
I'll send Geum-ah over. You get ready to go.
That's not why I called.
I was wondering how you feel. I'll take Hwee-sung with me.
Hello? Hello? Granny. Hello?
You got this from a diner?
Yes. I have nothing to do. I should earn some pocket money.
The last time I did this, you said I wouldn't earn much.
You're old, but I'm still young.
Why don't you stay in bed?
I'll end up with bedsores. I feel fine now.
Hwee-sung's not around. Rest when you can.
Aren't you glad he's not here?
The house is clean, quiet, and peaceful.
It's too boring and quiet.
- What's Geum-ah doing? - She's studying.
Granny.
You're not studying?
Your mom wants you to become a teacher.
I didn't come in here to nag.
How about some fresh air?
Do you need something?
Can you bring Hwee-sung over?
Geum-soon wants to visit the man who found him...
but her mother-in-law went out.
OK.
Not too loud.
If your mom finds out I sent you, she'll give me this horrible look.
OK. Do that horrible look once more.
You silly thing.
Is it good?
Wait!
Thank you.
Hello.
There's something here.
You bowed.
Why don't you bow back when people say hello?
You always ignore me when I say hello.
What's your problem? Did someone you know die saying hello?
This is my floor. Bye.
(Dr. Jang Gi-joong)
Yes?
Hello. I'm the person who called you...
Yes, I know.
I'm a bit early. If you're busy...
No, come on in.
- Sit down. - Thanks.
I can't love you
I can't hate you
I try to stay away
But I keep falling for you
We can't break up
I can't let you go
Tell me
Tell me if you can make it without me