Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 47 >
You haven't had fruit since my condition worsened.
Thanks.
You must be upset. You didn't refuse.
Why can't you get along with Eun-joo?
I can't get along? She's the one who started it.
Not this time.
She wouldn't act like that if you hadn't slapped her that day.
What can I do?
She doesn't want to eat, and she doesn't want to talk.
Let her marry Jae-hee if he says yes.
She doesn't like this place.
She hates me, you, now even Eun-jin.
Why would she want to stay here?
Marry her off.
To the man she loves.
So she won't waste her life hating us.
So she can be happy and enjoy the rest of her life.
It's just her. Jae-hee isn't interested.
Then why would he be dating her?
I'm not sure if he's thinking about marrying her, but...
What's up with him? Why is he seeing her?
Let's just have her marry him if he says yes.
Don't stay up too late.
I was going to bring you a snack.
Sit, you can eat here.
Why did you go back upstairs?
I wish Eun-joo would act her age.
She's too old to talk back like that.
It's because she's...
I know where she's coming from. But she should be nice to you.
You brought her up. You're her mother too.
Now I get it.
Why she never once offered to donate her kidney to you.
I didn't know before.
Mom, I'll give you my kidney.
I heard you have to be over 15 .
I turn 15 when I enter high school.
We're both blood type B, so you can have my kidney.
I promise.
I'll make you well again. I will.
Thanks.
I have one very kind daughter.
Honey.
Shi-wan, Tae-wan.
- Let's go. - Mom, Geum-soon's sick?
- Sit down. - She's better now.
She ate a bit after her fever dropped.
Shouldn't we wake her up?
Leave her. She needs the rest.
I'm up.
- Good morning, sir. - Morning.
How are you feeling now?
- Feeling better now? - Yes, much better.
- Hwee-sung, come to mommy. - You're up too early.
No, I have to go to work.
Work? Can you manage?
Yes. I'm fine, thanks to you.
This is nice.
Breakfast is ready and the house is clean too.
I should get sick more often.
You must be feeling better.
Don't say that, it's bad luck.
OK, I'm sorry.
Let's eat.
- Enjoy. - Sure.
Who the heck...?
- Go answer it. - It's not mine.
Shi-wan?
No.
Whose is it? Yours?
It's mine.
Who is it, so early in the morning?
Sorry.
Hello?
It's me.
Hi, Crazyhair. It's Goo Jae-hee.
Hello.
Why did you call? Is something wrong?
I called to check if the number really is yours.
So early in the morning?
I'm busy, so I won't get another chance.
OK, now I know it works.
Bye.
Geum-soon, still on the phone?
I'll be right there.
Come and eat.
Who was it?
Someone I know from the salon.
So, you started working?
Yes, 2 days ago. But they won't pay in advance.
A part-timer asked for an advance on his second day at work?
I'm a special part-timer.
The floor manager has a direct impact on the profit.
It'll start soaring soon.
I should've demanded a customer headcount.
You...
- Honey. - Father...
Come on! Not on the head during a meal!
Cover your mouth.
Don't talk with your mouth full.
- Jeez... - This, this, and this.
Finish it up, you spit on it, OK?!
Dang...
There are some on my clothes too.
Really?
They went that way too?
Yes.
You heard what he said.
What part-timer dares to ask for an advance?
Where else did he spit, Geum-soon?
Shi-wan.
Yes?
What is it? You want to talk?
Yes. I have a huge favor to ask.
A huge favor? Tell me, what is it?
It's really huge.
That might be a problem.
What is it? Tell me.
You can just say no if you can't help.
OK, I'll say no if I can't help, just tell me first.
Can you... lend me some money?
$1,500, to be exact.
It's a lot, I know. Sorry.
OK.
I'll wire it to you ASAP.
Text me your account number.
Thank you so much.
Why won't you ask what it's for?
You want me to?
I'm late for work. Send me a text.
OK. Thanks so much.
What?
Really?
OK then. See you. Yes, bye.
What's wrong? Wasn't it Geum-soon?
It was.
Mrs. Sohn got rid of her cast, so she's going to baby-sit Hwee-sung.
Really?
That's great. You can relax now.
I'm glad her leg has healed, but it doesn't feel right.
We should do something to thank them for what they did.
What for?
It's not like we said we don't want to baby-sit anymore.
But Geum-soon will feel uncomfortable.
If we baby-sit, she can relax because we're at least doing something.
What if her in-laws think we'll just run off with the money?
But we won't. I'll start paying them back when I get my salary.
Did she have to tell the whole family?
She could've asked him in private.
Now we all look bad. And it won't do her good.
You know she's too honest.
She didn't have to lie, she could've beat around the bush.
I got the impression they don't want us to baby-sit now.
What do you mean?
They could be trying to cut us off from Geum-soon...
because they're afraid we'll keep asking for their help.
- No, it can't be. - But it might.
Mrs. Sohn never said she'd baby-sit.
Think of the time Geum-soon delivered health products.
She did her rounds with Hwee-sung every day.
But Mrs. Sohn didn't help out, even before she hurt her leg.
Would she want to baby-sit just because she can walk...
Why do you always think of the worst?
You heard Geum-soon yesterday.
They told her brother-in-law to help.
Do you have to upset everyone at the breakfast table?
OK then, eat up. Let's say you're right.
What are you doing here?
Have a seat.
What's wrong? Is it my wife?
You requested an HLA typing?
I got the results.
Is it about your wife?
Compatibility is high, at 7 0%.
Who is this Na Geum-soon?
You found a donor?
Not really.
Then why did you run the test?
Pretend you don't know anything for now.
I'll tell you later, if I can.
And don't tell my wife.
Don't. Promise me.
Her body won't reject it if the compatibility is 7 0%?
It lowers the possibility.
Compatibility among twins is around 90%.
Anything above 50% is good.
So 70% shows great promise.
Only siblings or immediate family show such compatibility.
Really?
That's why I'm even more curious.
Yes?
- The physical results are out. - Thank you.
She has high blood pressure.
- Any other problems? - No, sir.
Let's stop giving discounts.
It'll hurt our image if we drag it on.
OK.
What's this?
Miss Na got paid in advance?
- Mrs. Oh. - Yes?
Did you pay Miss Na in advance?
I've been meaning to tell you.
Yes, I did.
I know what you're thinking.
I heard you said no. You made the right call.
But she came by to my place and I felt sorry for her.
So I made an exception.
Let's help her, just this once.
- You paid her already. - Yes, I did.
OK.
But Mrs. Oh.
If it happens again, the staff won't listen to me.
OK.
It won't happen again.
Miss Na.
Yes?
Let's talk.
Sure, Ms. Jang.
Why don't you take me seriously?
Pardon?
I said I couldn't pay you in advance.
But you still went to see Mrs. Oh?
I...
I'm sorry. I needed the money.
Then shouldn't you have asked me again?
You ask me once then go straight to Mrs. Oh?
I was wrong. But I thought you'd say no again.
You're quite a character.
Screwing people over without showing it.
Answer it.
I'll remember this.
Hello?
It's Dr. Jang Gi-joong.
How've you been?
Your grandma's checkup results are out.
Can you come by?
I still think I should show how grateful we are.
Should I have bought some meat?
Lettuce and dried veggies aren't enough.
Gosh.
Hello.
Goodness, hello. It's been a long time.
How are you doing?
I'm fine, ma'am. You're well too?
Yes, thanks to you.
What... brought you here?
I'm here to see you.
I see.
Why didn't you call ahead?
I know. I'm so sorry.
I should've called ahead, but I realized I don't have your number.
I'm really sorry about this.
No, it's OK.
Come on in, please.
Thanks.
Oh... Where's Hwee-sung?
My son took him to the playground.
It must've been tiring, looking after him.
Thank you so much.
Not at all. He's such a good boy, he didn't cause any trouble.
I know you don't mean that.
I'm younger than you and he tires me easily.
Thank you for everything so far.
Oh no.
Oh, I nearly forgot.
It's not much.
I grew the lettuce in my garden...
and dried the veggies myself.
Gosh, thank you.
They look nice and fresh. You should sell these.
I'm sorry this is all I can give you.
It's nothing compared to what you've done for us.
Goodness knows how grateful we are.
For helping us without asking questions.
I just had to come by and tell you how thankful we are.
That's why we're human.
We have to show our gratitude if someone helps us.
We can't just ask for help and take it for granted.
I'm at a loss for words.
We didn't do anything.
Come on, don't say that.
I'm sure you helped us because you love Geum-soon...
and thought she could do with some help.
But I had to do something.
Your eldest son lent her that huge amount...
without asking any questions.
It shows just how generous he is.
I won't forget what you did until the day I die.
My son lent Geum-soon some money?
How much?
I see, I didn't know.
How much did she borrow?
Well, it...
Now that I know, you can tell me everything.
Rather than wait until he comes home.
I'm sorry, I thought you knew.
I should, but I didn't.
He did the right thing. We should help each other out.
How much...?
Anyway, I'll go on baby-sitting Hwee-sung.
It's too quiet and I feel lonely without him.
He'll be too much for you. You're weak as it is.
You can't juggle him and the housework.
Let me look after Hwee-sung.
It'll do the both of us a lot of good.
But I can't make you...
Oh no, it's OK. I told you that already.
Where is the playground?
Gosh, Hwee-sung's so energetic.
He just won't... Hello, I'm the younger son.
Hello, how have you been?
Goodness, you're so handsome.
Hwee-sung, I'm here.
Did you have fun?
Mom, I have to go.
I'm leaving too. I have to go now.
Let's go see Geum-ah.
Come here.
It'll be so much work... You don't have to...
No, it's OK.
Oh no, what now?
She didn't have a clue.
My big mouth, my big mouth...
I just ruined everything for her.
I just withdrew the money.
Thank you again.
I'll pay you back ASAP.
You're welcome. You can take your time.
It's always like that. You end up redoing the whole house.
- Mr. Han. - Yes?
I'll take things from here.
It's OK.
No, that's my job.
OK.
Thank you, Mr. Han.
What was that about? He's upset.
Just get the car door.
Why do you smile at all the guys?
What?
Goodness... Shi-wan.
I'm not as cool as you are. I get jealous.
I forbid you from smiling or being nice to other guys.
I'm not your wife.
- Why you... - Don't try to take control.
So, you don't like it?
I'll let you off today. Actually, I think it's cute.
But I might hate you if you keep it up.
Don't you get too carried away.
Who said I'd date you?
How childish. You're making me pay for dating a bachelor?
Can't you call it a day? I get off work soon.
I have to order material and attend a meeting.
Sung-ran.
Get out, I'll drive.
I'm going to my office.
I know, I'll drive you there.
I want to spend time with you, OK?
Get out.
Hey.
Did you fall asleep on the job?
No.
No? Check the surgery schedule!
Wasn't messing up a transfusion enough?!
Who is it?
You're in.
Hello.
You're here to see me?
Yes.
Here.
What's this?
The money you lent me.
I got it back earlier than I thought. Thank you.
Check the amount.
That was quick.
Check the amount.
No need to.
You must be busy. I won't bother you.
Bye.
Crazyhair.
I might be wrong here, but...
Are you angry with me?
Why are you angry?
Did I upset you?
No.
Then what is it?
I don't get it.
- I'm not showing off... - That's the thing.
I don't like borrowing money.
It's upsetting.
You think $1,500 is nothing.
Crazyhair.
I'm not saying I'm not grateful.
Part of me is really thankful.
But how could you just lend me so much...
What are you implying? That's insane.
Of course $1,500 is a huge amount.
It's a huge amount, even to me.
How dare you say that.
Money has the same value to every single person.
$1,500 is a lot to me, as it is to you.
Then... why did you lend it to me?
Now I really don't understand.
You don't even know me that well.
Are you... in love with me?
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
Now you have someone with you