Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 51 >
- Going home? - Yes.
Shall we take a taxi home?
No way, ma'am.
If she insists. Let's take the car.
It's a pity we have to part.
You'll visit us at home soon?
Of course.
- Then we should go. - Yes.
I'm so happy for you.
You're part of our family now.
Thank you for marrying Shi-wan.
I second that.
Stand still, ma'am.
I remember our times together
Just thinking of you
Makes me happy
I close my eyes
I can feel you
When you're sad
Come back to me
(Dr. Jang Gi-joong)
Yes?
- Hi there. - Hello.
Let's go.
Let's eat.
How's Mr. Kim Ho-myung doing?
He's recovering. The swelling's gone down.
Check his condition every now and then.
Sure.
Eun-joo came looking for you. Your phone was off?
Yes.
I pretended not to notice you were dating her.
But she told me she wants to marry you.
She said she proposed and that you said you'd think about it.
Did you?
Yes.
Are you still thinking, or have you made up your mind?
I told Eun-joo yesterday. That I don't want to get married.
Then I won't have to say this. But I will, since we're at it.
I was against you seeing her, because...
you're both so similar.
Don't get me wrong.
Eun-joo went through a lot since I married Young-ok.
Animals that have...
had a hard life are vicious, aggressive and always on guard.
People are the same.
So I want her to marry...
a warm-hearted gentleman with no such scars.
Someone who will love and heal her pains.
I've known you for some time, and you're always on guard.
You're meticulous, and pretend to be strong.
But you look sad and lonely.
Maybe that's why I kept you closer.
Then one day you told me you were born out of wedlock.
It all made sense.
Of course, I'd love it if my daughter married my pupil.
But you two are too alike.
So each time she mentioned you, I tried to ignore her completely.
I didn't like you because you'd stolen her heart too.
But I was going to think things through.
Since she loves you and wants it that much...
I was hoping I was wrong.
I was going to stop acting like an overprotective father...
and give you my blessing.
But... you don't want to marry her?
Then why did you date her? Why did you?
I'm sure you felt something for her.
I'm sorry.
Is that all you can say? What does that mean?
If you're sorry, keep quiet. Don't say a thing.
You're smarter than that.
If that's what you say, then let me just say this.
Start acting like a man.
Take responsibility.
Don't do anything to hurt her.
She's been through enough.
That's a request from your professor and a warning from her father.
Let's eat.
Granny, Hwee-sung's here.
- Hi there. - Auntie, hello.
Come on up here, Hwee-sung.
Hello.
Come here.
- Is it your day off? - Afternoon shift.
- Hi, Geum-soon. - You're home.
Go back inside and study.
You heard me. Go back inside!
Yelling at her won't help.
- She has to want to... - Ma'am.
You should get going now.
If you're not back before I leave, Hwee-sung's going back home.
You're partly responsible for this.
You kept bringing Hwee-sung over and made Geum-ah baby-sit.
No wonder she's bored of studying.
Aren't you going...?
Geum-soon, stop asking her to baby-sit.
You leave your son with us for your career's sake.
Shouldn't you think of Geum-ah's too?
Don't you have a conscience?
Sorry, auntie.
Is something wrong?
OK then, I'll get back as soon as I can.
Please don't give Hwee-sung a hard time.
I warned you.
Come back before I leave, or Hwee-sung's going home.
We won't be long, auntie.
Hwee-sung, be a good boy.
She's giving up? Why? But she majored in Education.
That's why your aunt is so upset.
Even Geum-ah's too scared to do or say anything.
What got into her? I thought she wanted to be a teacher.
We all thought so.
It's not good.
Goodness knows what'll happen if Geum-ah doesn't give in.
Let's go, we don't have much time.
Soon-ja's upset. She'll yell at me next.
OK. We should hurry up then.
Are you sure it's just my blood pressure?
No other tests?
Jeez.
A taxi's waiting.
I know. I'm off to the hospital.
I'll be back before dinner. Don't be on the Internet too long.
OK. You've swollen up.
I know, I have to get dialyzed. See you.
Mom.
I smell a bit.
You don't. And who cares if you do.
Good luck, and don't faint.
I won't. I was fine the last 2 times.
The driver's waiting. See you later.
See, it was just your blood pressure.
- Yeah. - Ms. Kim Jum-soon?
Yes?
- You know what to do? - Yes.
You can pay and come back a month later.
OK. Thank you, bye.
- I'll pay here, you sit over there. - OK.
- What? - There it is.
I need to go pee. Meet you here later.
OK then, I'll go and pay.
Ma'am.
You witch. Who are you calling ma'am?
Wake up.
Careful...
Move! Move!
Quick.
Granny.
Why are you here? I've been looking for you.
You're done?
We just need to go to the pharmacy.
Let's go.
What's the rush? You're worried about Hwee-sung?
Where is she?
Ma-ri, where are you? You're late.
OK. Hurry up.
Whose number is this?
(Call history)
Quite a few calls.
Wait... That witch dared to use my phone?
Hello? Geum-soon?
It's not your mommy. She'd ask for you if it were.
It's not mommy.
It really isn't your mommy. Hwee-sung's a good boy.
Sit down here, beside me.
Hello? Hello?
Who's this?
(Let's do it, Hwee-sung)
Who is it?
None of your business.
What?
She has a kid?
So that's why she wanted to talk to Ms. Yoon in private.
My goodness...
Geum-soon, you...
What happened? She fainted before dialysis?
Yes.
In the hospital lobby.
Is she upset or something?
I don't think so. I'm not sure.
She fainted already...
She has to get dialyzed.
We're home, auntie. Are we late?
No. Hwee-sung's asleep in Geum-ah's room.
Why? Your blood pressure's that high?
No. She was fine right after the test.
I told her she'd be fine, but I guess she was tense.
Take this medicine once a day.
After breakfast or dinner, you choose.
- Hi, granny. - Hi.
Geum-soon, you should take Hwee-sung home.
It's OK, I can stay longer.
No, you can take him home.
It's your day off, so go rest.
I'm tired too, so go home.
I have to go too. Let's go.
Go back to your room!
If I see you went out, I'll beat you to a pulp!
We're home. Did you have a good time?
Hwee-sung's wearing the top you got him.
He looks so nice in it.
Give granny a kiss.
Cutie pie.
Stay still for a bit.
Geum-soon, go get a needle.
Tae-wan can't seem to find one.
Sure. You have indigestion?
No, but he insists on pricking my finger.
He's coming.
You ate that much?
No, I didn't. I had just enough.
You ate a lot.
Don't move.
You finished everything on your plate.
How did it go?
We met before, so we just talked.
But still, it was quite exciting.
You're going to prick me with that?!
- Of course. The bigger the better. - No way, get a smaller needle.
Don't make such a fuss. Give me your hand.
You can't use such a huge needle.
OK then, I'll use a smaller one.
Geum-soon, give me a smaller one.
Here, sir.
Sanitize it first.
Done.
That's gross. Do it properly.
Jeez... You're making a fuss because you're scared.
Stay still, it'll be over soon.
Don't do it, I'll be fine.
Come on.
You're worse than the kids. Even Hwee-sung's laughing at you.
Don't look at me. Tell Geum-soon about lunch.
I'd love to know what you talked about.
Nothing much, really.
Wait, Tae-wan, you go get...
Gosh, that hurts... My goodness...
See all the dark blood?
- That hurts... - Mom's worse than any kid.
I'm serious, he practically stabbed me.
Ow... It hurts...
The blood's pouring out.
That's just a trickle.
Give me your other hand. You need another prick.
- No, forget it... No way. - You need it.
Do you want me to do it?
Look at that evil smile...
It's me, where are you?
Oh. Not really.
I'm free then. See you there.
You know.
(Goo Jae-hee)
Eun-joo.
Mrs. Oh.
What are you doing?
Looking around. What about you?
Buying Jae-hee some clothes.
Don't you like this? Isn't that why you're looking at it?
Yes, I think he'll look good in it.
You think so too?
He looks better in casual clothes, doesn't he?
I'd like to buy it for him. Can I?
As a present?
Have some plum tea. Do you feel better now, ma'am?
Yes. I lost a bucket of blood.
You're quite a drama queen.
Where's yours?
Ma'am.
Dinner's ready, Tae-wan's out, and Hwee-sung's asleep.
Can I practice at the salon?
Sure, you can...
Go ahead.
I don't feel like eating, so I'll set the table instead.
- Thank you. - But don't be too late.
You should spend some time with Hwee-sung.
He needs all the love he can get.
OK.
If it weren't for today's lunch, we could have gone on a picnic.
The flowers are beautiful in April.
Should we have gone earlier?
- Why didn't you bring it up earlier? - Lunch ended too late.
When's your next day off? Let's go then.
OK.
Thank you so much.
I never even thought of that. I guess I'm not a good mom.
You're too busy, that's why.
We'll get another chance. You should go now.
OK.
Hwee-sung.
Before I had you...
I told Mr. Noh I might not be a good mom, but I'd play with you.
But I haven't been keeping my promise.
I'm sorry.
I'm always saying I'm sorry.
(Crazyhair)
Hey.
Jeez...
- You scared me. - What are you doing?
What about you?
You never answer my questions.
I came to see if the digital cameras are any cheaper.
You don't have one?
I don't.
Mister.
Do you like that one?
It's an old model...
but it's cute, affordable, and quite small.
I can afford that in 1, 2, 3, 4 months.
I hope the price goes down by then.
Do you think it will?
How do I know?
Why are you here?
Huh?
To buy some batteries.
But this shop is too small.
What's the camera for?
What else would I do? Eat it?
I'll take pictures, of course.
My seniors use them to take pictures of hairstyles they like.
If that's what it's for, I can give you my old one.
It's quite bulky, but it still works. Want it?
For free?
That's why I said, ''give.'' I didn't say, ''sell.''
Why are you giving it to me?
Forget it then. I just offered to give you something I don't need.
- Bye then. - I'll have it.
If you really don't mind.
OK.
Come by to pick it up.
I will, straight after work. When are you free?
I'll tell you over dinner. Let's go.
I'm really hungry.
I have to go practice at the salon.
You're cruel.
You never say yes. You never even think about it.
You must never stone a hungry person.
Is that a proverb?
I meant...
Come get the camera tomorrow.
OK then... Let's go. But I don't have any money.
Just eat with me. I hate eating alone more than anything.
Let's go.
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
Someone who loves you