Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 46 >
Here.
Thank you.
I'll pay you back as soon as I can, but...
Take your time. I have enough to spend.
OK.
What's your number?
So I can call you.
In case you don't pay me back.
I'll save it for you.
I'll add a memo too.
''Crazyhair, 1,500.''
Add the $ sign. What if you forget what it means?
Do you know how lame you are?
Done.
Let's grab a bite. I didn't have breakfast.
- I'm late for work. - You're leaving?
Yes, I have to. The salon opens soon.
Just 10 minutes... will do.
Let's have a sandwich and milk.
I have to go. Sorry.
You don't have the right to play hard to get.
OK then, go.
Bye then.
Thank you.
What's wrong?
Why is she angry?
Why is she angry? What did I do?
Here's the money.
Write your name and sign beside it first.
Thank you so much.
It's against the rules, but I'll make an exception.
Work that much harder, OK?
Yes. Thank you. I'll work really hard.
It's so far up... What's wrong with me?
Granny.
You're here?
Come on in, Hwee-sung's asleep.
- Hi, Geum-soon. - Hi.
- Where's auntie? - There she is.
- Geum-soon. - Yes?
Didn't you hear me? I've been calling from behind you.
You have? Why didn't I hear you?
You got the money?
Yes.
Count the money. $1,500 in each envelope.
I'm sure you checked. I'm so grateful...
Is it $3,000?
Yes. Thank you so much, Geum-soon.
That was really quick. Your brother-in-law lent it to you?
- Yes. - He did us such a big favor.
Be sure to tell him how grateful we all are.
Sure.
So, what did you tell him?
Just that we needed some money.
You must have been so embarrassed.
Not at all.
He got me the money without asking any questions.
Don't lie to me.
I know how hard it is to ask your in-laws for money.
It wasn't like that. Don't worry.
Shi-wan's a really nice person.
Mr. Noh and Mrs. Sohn were there too, and even they didn't ask any questions.
They sent Shi-wan to get the money.
They did?
I'm home.
Hwee-sung.
Come down.
Is no one home?
Mommy's really tired, I need a nap.
Play with this for now.
Just for 30 minutes.
My goodness. What's all this?
- Hwee-sung. - Hwee-sung.
Geum-soon! Geum-soon!
You're in big trouble.
Geum-soon! Where is she?
Gosh, look at this mess.
Goodness...
This is unbelievable. What happened?
Move that out of the way.
Hello, ma'am.
- Hwee-sung, what have you done? - Where were you?
What were you doing while he made such a mess?
I was so tired, I had a nap.
You got rid of the cast. Congratulations. You must feel great.
That's not the point here. Don't you see this mess?
I do. I'll clean it up.
What a mess. And on my first day without the cast.
Tae-wan, take the flower pot outside.
No, get Hwee-sung out of the way.
Come with me.
Why are you so slow? Hurry up and get the broom.
OK.
What now? Why are you crying?
Why are you crying?
I didn't say anything. What's wrong?
Be nice.
All kids make messes.
Why yell at her over something everyone does as a child?
Why do you think I yelled at her?
It's not that, sir.
I just feel really sick. She didn't yell at me.
You feel sick? How sick?
I think I have a fever.
A fever?
You're boiling up.
What did you do to make a sick girl cry?
She didn't do anything. Honestly, she didn't.
You should've told me you were sick.
Go to your room, I'll clean this up.
- I'll help... - No, don't.
Not when you have a fever. Get some rest, I'll do it.
Yes, go in and rest.
Go inside!
OK.
I'll go inside then.
The poor flower... I'll take it outside.
I saw her crying and thought you...
I'm so cold...
(Ha Sung-ran)
It's me.
Let's meet up.
Say something. You called me out.
Will you date me? You're saying yes?
You just didn't want me to date someone else?
It's not that.
Then why didn't you tell me before?
I'd look like a loser.
I really hate that.
Who cares about that?
You're not that special.
I'm not that special either.
You say that because you're strong.
Not many would give it their all when they know they'll lose.
Most try to defend themselves.
To lessen the pain and save face.
Can you tell me everything?
About what?
When and how you got married...
what married life was like and why you got divorced.
And... what happened to your son.
OK, I'll tell you.
We met when I was a senior in college.
We started seeing each other after he got discharged from the army.
Around the time of my graduation, he decided to go abroad for a year.
We got married because I didn't want to be away from him.
Then we realized we'd made a mistake.
He wanted me to stay at home, but I wasn't cut out for it.
I'd planned to take a course, but ended up cooking and cleaning.
I drove him to and from school and made him snacks.
We fought a lot, and it all went downhill.
It got better when I got pregnant.
We returned, had the kid, he went on studying, and I got a job.
Then things got bad again.
Now that I was earning money, he got suspicious.
''Why are you late? Who did you meet?''
''Must you work when my parents will support us?''
''Woo-joo's still young, so stay at home with him.''
Woo-joo is my son's name.
I insisted on keeping my job, so... He started beating me.
So I asked for a divorce.
He made me leave my son behind.
At least he's a good dad.
I'm not the best mom ever.
But I gave it another shot because I just couldn't leave him.
Those few months were hell itself.
So I left.
I thought I'd die.
That's what divorces are like.
You feel like you'll die, so you divorce to survive.
I don't get to see my son.
I did until he was 4, but not since my ex remarried.
They live overseas.
Any questions?
No.
I'm sorry... for making you look back.
Yes.
You're right.
It's been a while... but it still hurts.
Did you drive here?
Do you want a lift?
Why won't you answer me?
It's so warm.
I must've been cold.
Mrs. Kim! Geum-ah, come out here!
Sit down. You too, Geum-ah.
I felt like having chicken drumsticks. They go really well with beer.
You're celebrating?
Of course. We paid off everything we owe the scumbags.
We don't have to put up with them anymore.
Have some.
No thanks.
You eat all you want. I don't feel like celebrating.
Why not? There's nothing to worry about.
Is it about Geum-soon?
Yes. At least you noticed.
I feel so sorry for the poor thing.
We made her beg and lose face for our sake.
Don't say that. I'll pay her back.
I'll pay her what she owes her brother-in-law.
Not to mention her 3 months' salary.
You should.
Then what's the problem?
Do you really not know or are you that greedy?
Why am I greedy?
Don't I have a right to ask for her help?
I brought her up.
My husband paid for everything she has.
My goodness, stop talking like you're a saint.
She's his only niece. He should do that much for her.
It's his duty.
- You're not eating? - I don't feel like it.
Try one, they look good. You didn't have much for dinner either.
No thanks.
What's wrong? She's been like that all evening.
Eat up. You made them because you wanted to eat them.
Yes. I'll eat them.
What's wrong? The worst is over.
Yes. Thanks to Geum-soon.
Yes.
I didn't mean for you to hear that. We just...
Granny. I'm useless.
Who said that? What are you talking about?
I'm useless. I couldn't do a thing.
I really felt bad for Geum-soon, but...
I couldn't think of a way to help get the money.
I couldn't even say we'd manage.
That's only because you're still studying for an exam.
Of course you couldn't help. Don't think of it that way.
OK?
Tae-wan, bring Hwee-sung out.
Geum-soon's still in bed?
You have dinner, I'll see how she's doing.
Geum-soon.
She's burning up.
Geum-soon, wake up. Geum-soon.
Ma'am.
Are you OK? You're boiling.
Really?
Let's go to the hospital. You need some help.
No, ma'am. Just let me sleep.
I'm really sleepy. I must be very tired.
I just need a good night's sleep.
Then have some medicine.
I already did.
Just let me sleep.
Geum-soon.
So, what is it you have to say?
I want to move out.
Get me an apartment. A studio apartment at least.
I need a place to stay.
I'll earn my own living.
Go upstairs.
I said go upstairs.
I'm already stressed as it is. Stop before I explode again.
I'm not joking. I thought about it...
And that's what you came up with?
I guess that's my limit.
I can't help having your genes.
Eun-joo.
Don't do this.
Get married instead. Then you'll have to move out anyway.
- She needs a guy then. - Don't be so stubborn.
Eun-joo. Marry Jae-hee.
I met up with Mrs. Oh to discuss your...
What are you talking about?
Didn't I say I don't like him?
No.
I meant no when I said so. Why do you keep undermining me?
What? You don't like Jae-hee?
No.
Why not?
He's an inhumane jerk, just like you.
You'll just ruin each other.
It's a no.
Jae-hee's too cold.
He doesn't know anything about generosity.
He'll torture his future wife.
Like you tortured mom before she died?
How amazing.
Is that what you think of Jae-hee?
Yet you made him your favorite pupil?
Be quiet.
That has nothing to do with this.
I'm talking about his nature.
What's wrong with it? He's more of a man than you are.
Eun-joo.
Why was she angry?
What did I do?
Is it because I call her Crazyhair?
She should be grateful I'm not charging her interest.
The tiny thing with crazy hair...
Stop staring at me.
Her fever's dropped.
You're still up?
I just dozed off. You'll stay with her?
Yes.
I'll make her something before I go to bed.
She can't get well on an empty stomach.
What?
Nothing.
- I'm off to bed then. - OK, good night.
Ma'am.
- You're up? - Yes.
I'm good at this. I knew you'd be up soon.
No, I'll do it.
How do you feel?
Your fever's gone down.
I feel much better.
Did you nurse me until now?
Who else is there?
It's 3 AM. You were here all night?
It's 3 already?
Yes.
Ma'am.
Here, have some porridge.
Get some more sleep.
You suffered from your fever until now.
It's gone now, so you'll get some good sleep.
Ma'am.
I'm here, stop calling me. I'm not going anywhere.
Eat up.
Thank you so much.
I'm a crybaby. I cry when I'm happy and when I'm sick also.
At least you know.
Here.
It's for Hwee-sung.
I saw it when I was shopping.
It's cute.
I love it.
You told me to take care of him. Why did you buy this?
Did it upset you that much?
Yes. I was really upset.
I knew you hated me...
but I hoped you'd still love Hwee-sung.
Your hair's falling down.
You have a nice forehead. You look nicer when you show it.
Of course I love you.
That's why I let you stay.
But every now and then you upset me.
When?
Tell me, I won't do it again.
You won't understand.
Even if I tell you...
you won't be able to understand every emotion I go through.
You will with time. As you bring up your son.
You'll feel and learn things as Hwee-sung grows older.
Then you'll realize what I meant.
Later on.
Eat up.
I know how hard the past month was on you.
Housework, the salon, going to and fro with Hwee-sung.
It was hard work. That's why you're sick.
Eat this and get some sleep.
Not every woman cooks for her daughter-in-law.
Go on. I said eat.
You never do as I say. You won't eat?
You want me to take it away?
No, I'll eat.
It tastes great.
Of course it does. I made it. So eat up.
Ma'am.
I'll be good to you.
I'll make up for what Jung-wan can't do for you.
You should. You weren't going to?
It's not that.
Ma'am.
Eat. Before it gets cold.
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
Don't worry, just smile
Look around you
You're surrounded by people
Who love you as you are
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone