Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 68>
I need her address.
- Kim Jum-soon? - Yes.
Just a moment.
- Good boy... - Hwee-sung.
- Look who's here. - Hwee-sung.
- Mommy's here. - Were you a good boy?
Mommy missed you so much.
Give me a kiss.
It's like you've been apart for years.
Auntie and Geum-ah are out? I bought auntie's favorite melons.
Did you? She called to say she's on her way.
Did she?
Sorry, but my mother-in-law can't baby-sit Hwee-sung.
Too bad. Don't worry, I'll help you.
He'll tire you out. And auntie won't be happy.
You can't make everyone happy all the time.
Don't worry.
- Still... - I said don't worry.
Your aunt's at work most of the time.
And Geum-ah quit studying. I told you.
Your aunt can't complain. You got her that great job.
It's you I'm more worried about.
You have hypertension. Baby-sitting's not an easy job.
I'll be fine.
It's not like I'm not used to working.
I'd rather baby-sit than work, so don't worry a bit.
Then baby-sit him for just a few months.
I'll send him to preschool when I start getting paid.
I won't bother you.
I said I'll be fine. Stop talking about that.
- Granny. - What?
What's up now?
What would I do without you?
I'm so sorry.
When can I pay you back?
You don't have to.
Oh, right, before I forget.
I handpicked the best veggies I could find.
Take it to the doctor.
I'm busy. I don't have time this week.
You don't?
Don't worry. I'll pop in on my way to work.
If he's not in, I'll leave it with the nurse.
You do that. Your aunt just won't do as I say.
Hi, auntie.
- Hi, Geum-ah. - Hi.
- Hello, granny. - Hello.
- Hi.
I bought your favorite melons.
Forget the melons.
I can put up with Hwee-sung during the day...
but I don't want him here at night.
I want to rest too, you know.
Sure...
You should come for him, however tired you are.
I'm not a deep sleeper.
I couldn't sleep at all last night.
Fat people like me need to sleep well in the summer.
I'm sorry.
Soon-ja. You got paid, right?
Didn't you?
No, not yet.
What? It's been over a month.
I know. I can't wait to get paid either.
You need the money?
No. Tell me when you get paid.
I should get going.
It's late and auntie needs some rest.
You should go. Hwee-sung doesn't need baby-sitting, right?
Don't worry. Her mother-in-law will baby-sit.
You should get going.
OK.
Found it already?
Yes. I could've given it to you then and there.
It didn't take long to find her record.
I should go.
Sure. Thank you.
Thank YOU for asking for a favor.
- My husband... - I won't tell him.
Goodbye.
(530-28 Jinnae, Kim Jum-soon)
You were in there?
Everyone's out?
You've eaten?
I haven't eaten yet.
Where were you all day?
You want to know?
I was at the library.
The library?
Yes, the one on the main road.
It's nice there, quite clean too.
What do you do all day?
I study. To become a real estate broker.
You?
Yes.
Set the table, I'm hungry.
You think you can pass the test?
People half your age fail most of the time.
I can at least try. If I don't pass, so be it.
So why did you quit work? You could've stayed for 2 more years.
It's already in the past.
Not for me.
I found out 3 days ago.
You had over a month to let it sink in...
but I'm still so upset, I wake up at night to pinch myself.
How could you do this without even telling me?
How could you mess up our future without telling anyone?
So what now?
I quit already. I can't help it now.
Why did you?! You have nothing to fall back on.
Can't you stop it?!
Don't yell at me!
What have you done for me?! You've done nothing for me!
Fine.
I've done absolutely nothing for you.
So what?
What do you want me to do now?!
Until when must you complain every time you see me?!
What CAN you do now?
Wh... what?
What is there you can do for me now?!
Nothing! So don't even say that!
Mom, you went too far!
Stay out of it!
- Mom... - You too.
You knew he quit.
How could you side with him and deceive me?
I bet you were too happy to even care.
You're talking nonsense.
Could you have come clean?
- You be quiet! - Sorry, but I can't.
How could you say that to him?
You should never hurt a guy's pride, whatever happens.
If I were him, I wouldn't put up with you.
Tae-wan...
Go away!
I will, to look for dad!
You really let me down. I'm disappointed in you!
That jerk...
I'll be with my father. You stay with her.
Sure.
Some tissue.
Why are YOU crying?
No reason.
Do you want some soju?
No, not on an empty stomach.
You haven't eaten? I'll go set the table.
Don't, I'm not hungry. Aren't you hungry?
You go and eat.
But...
I said no!
Tell Sung-ran I'm in bed. Go away.
You have to eat.
Didn't you hear me say no?!
Am I a kid?
You think I'm 3 years old?
I'll eat when I want to, so just leave me alone!
OK.
Drink up.
Where should we go after this?
Shi-wan, you're paying. Let's go to the best place in town.
It's his money, not yours.
Who cares whose money it is?
Don't be silly.
If you want to cheer me up...
spend some of your money, and I'll be over the moon.
Slow down.
We should drink together.
You know mom didn't really mean it.
I know, but... she's too hysteric this time.
That's because she's older now.
Yeah, I know.
I had a month to get over it, but it was out of the blue for her.
She'll be feeling lost.
Less income, people asking, then there's her pride.
I'm not too old, but I'm not young either.
I'm not ready to leave work, but I got pushed aside.
However I'm too old to start afresh.
Let's drink.
Sure.
Hello. You're late.
A bit. Everyone's in bed?
No, everyone's out. Mrs. Sohn's in bed.
I see.
Shi-wan said he'd be home early.
Hello, sir.
Hi. You just got home?
Yes. You had a drink?
Yes, just a few.
It's late, go to bed.
- Sure. Good night. - Good night.
Good night, sir.
Is something wrong?
No.
- Something's wrong. - Nah. When did you get home?
Just now.
You don't smell.
I didn't drink much. You're earlier than I thought.
I was afraid you'd kick me out if I were late.
It's good to see you again.
Me too.
- How was your day? - Not bad. Yours?
- So cool. - So cool?
Gosh.
You'll break the table. What's up with you today?
You don't know? Why are you baby-sitting again?
It's just during the daytime.
You leave for work soon.
And Geum-ah quit studying so I don't have to worry about her.
What do you mean, Geum-ah quit studying?
You think she'll hit her books again?
Wake up. Don't you know she's looking for a job?
Geum-ah! Geum-ah!
Ow... You'll shatter the windows.
Sit down.
I told you to rest for 2 weeks.
Just rest so you can start studying again.
You remember that?
Answer me! Do you remember?!
Sorry, mom.
I thought about it, but I reached the same conclusion.
I'll get a job.
I'm sorry I can't make your dream come true.
Just beat me.
You can beat me all you want. As long as you say yes.
OK. You... Fine...
You said it... Where's the broom?
- The broom... - Stop it. Don't do this.
- Beating her won't help. - Let go of me.
Ma'am. What did you do with the box that was over there?
What do you think? I told Geum-soon to give it to Dr. Jang.
What?
When I told you time and again not to do that?
I told her to because you wouldn't. So what?
What the heck is wrong with you?
Huh?
My mind's gone blank.
Call Geum-soon on her cell phone.
Come on, call her right now!
What's going on? What's wrong?
She's not picking up?
Not yet.
Something's not right.
Tell me, what is it? Tell me!
It went over to her voicemail.
Soon-ja, tell me.
Hello.
Sorry, but please do me a favor.
Can you give this to Dr. Jang Gi-joong?
- Thank you. - Geum-soon?
Hello, sir. How are you?
I'm fine. Why are you here?
This is for you. Some vegetables from my grandma.
She wants to thank you for everything.
Thanks.
Tell her I appreciate it.
Sure.
Sorry, but I'm a bit busy.
Don't worry, I have to go straight to work too.
I see. I'll call you. Let's meet up.
Sure. I should go. Goodbye.
Bye.
Jae-hee.
Yes, sir.
Crazyhair. Crazyhair.
Hello.
I've been meaning to call you.
How do you know Dr. Jang?
Oh, you saw us.
He's an acquaintance. He helped me out once.
Are you angry about what I did?
Wouldn't you be if someone just left you on the street?
Come on.
I was really busy that day. I couldn't help it.
I was so busy, I nearly died.
What is it you wanted to say?
I told you it'd take some time.
Is it about that girl?
Yes. You said you'd help.
It's not working out? She's blowing you off?
So I need your help.
You look really frustrated.
I'm busy this week. How about next week?
Don't be absurd. Today...
No, I'm on duty today. Tomorrow evening.
I have to practice tomorrow. I have another test next week.
You still have to eat. Talk over dinner.
I'm busy too.
OK then. See you tomorrow.
I'm busy, can I go?
Yes, go.
Bye.
What?
Well...
Is something wrong?
No one's been talking since yesterday.
No, everything's fine.
I see.
Geum-soon doesn't stay for breakfast?
She usually does, but maybe she's busy.
(Just eat.)
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- Hello everyone.
Don't miss a spot.
The hotter it is, the cleaner it should be, OK?
Yes.
- Good morning. - Hello.
Good morning, Ms. Yoon.
You did great yesterday.
It's all thanks to you.
- Good morning. - Hello.
Here are my reports.
This is on the autumn/winter trends.
This is on Ms. Yoon and Ms. Park's profits.
Ms. Yoon's profit is decreasing and Ms. Park's is increasing.
Really? Why's that? Ms. Yoon does a better job.
It's all in the report for you to read.
This is on a rival salon that's growing very rapidly.
Great job. When did you write all these?
You stayed up all night?
We have a show in the afternoon.
(Kim Jum-soon)