Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 69> Tell me, what is it?
What's bothering you?
Why is it you don't want Geum-soon to visit the doctor?
I just talked to Geum-soon. She gave him the vegetables.
OK.
She met him already. Now tell me what's wrong.
If you won't tell me, I'll go ask the doctor.
You step outside. Now!
OK.
What is it you don't want her to hear?
Start talking before I scream!
OK, I'll tell you, so don't shout.
Actually...
Yes?
He's a well-known womanizer.
What?
Everyone at the hospital knows of it.
He cheated on his wife and even moved in with someone.
And he's a cradle snatcher.
What's that? He robs houses?
No, it means he fools around with much younger women.
You sure?
He once fell for a girl, a nurse half his own age.
He showered her with presents until she finally moved in with him.
I heard he let her mom get a free physical checkup too.
Goodness, is that true?
His wife's so young and pretty because she's his 2nd wife.
Oh no... My goodness...
Are you saying he's going after Geum-soon?
Yes.
That's why he gave me that free checkup?
Yes.
Good heavens...
It can't be...
You can't be too careful.
Make sure to stop Geum-soon from visiting him.
She mustn't see him, even if he calls her.
He shouldn't do that. A decent person shouldn't...
Answer me. You get my point, right?
Yes, I do. I'll talk to her, don't worry.
Don't worry.
But still...
He looked like a proper gentleman.
How could he?
I warned you.
If Geum-soon or I see you again...
I'll sue you.
I'll tell your colleagues and staff...
and go visit some reporters too.
I'll tell them what you did.
Yes?
Mrs. Oh Soo-mi's in shock.
OK.
- Go up this lane. - Thanks.
I'm off to work.
- Are you going out? - For a walk.
The poor thing hates being cooped up.
He just wants to go outside.
It'll get even worse. He'll soon be too much to handle.
They grow stronger every day.
- Why insist on baby-sitting... - Not again. That's enough.
- See you. - Have a nice day.
We're done.
You cutie pie, just look at you.
Hey, want to go see mommy at work?
Let's walk there today.
1, 2, 1, 2. That's it, good boy. 1, 2, 1, 2.
1, 2, 1, 2. Let's lock the gate.
1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2.
Gosh, you want to run now?
Jae-hee's home? His car's outside.
- Yes, he just went to bed. - I guess he stayed up all night.
Mom.
You weren't asleep?
I can't sleep.
Why are you home already?
I don't have to stay all day. Eun-joo does well without me.
You can't sleep?
It's terrible. I'm dead tired, but I just can't sleep.
You can't? Shall we go somewhere you're bound to fall asleep?
What's the matter? It's a great place for a nap.
But it's too crowded.
Don't you worry. You'll be asleep in no time.
I love it.
I've always wanted to come to a sauna with you.
Jae-hee.
You must eat a hard-boiled egg.
Mom!
It hurt?
You're really strange today.
How far have you gone with that girl you like?
#1.
#2.
#3?
Which one?
Don'tjust smile, answer me.
Or I'll hit you again.
#4, neither of the above.
What? You're not dating her?
Not yet. I'm working on it.
Eun-joo says you're in love.
But I don't know what she thinks of me.
What does she do?
I'll tell you later, when we're closer.
Later when? You're not getting any younger.
What's that? Another sauna?
You're changing the topic again.
Don't worry, just go for it.
Guys like you are irresistible.
I know that. But what if it doesn't work out?
Why you... You really ARE into her.
Don't think about her when I'm around, OK?
Where are you going?
To work of course.
What?
Sung-ran thinks I still work. I have to put on a show.
Or she'll find out you lied and it'll ruin your pride.
Bye.
It's his fault, not mine. I can't say her father-in-law quit.
- It's been a while. - Hello.
The soles are fresh today. Your husband likes them.
- They look nice. - Yes.
4 soles and a rockfish, for spicy soup.
A rockfish?
Sure.
- Hello, Mrs. Sohn. - Hello.
It's been a while. You're doing OK?
Yes.
Of course you're not.
How's your husband? Still looking for a job?
Tell him to give up.
Even men in their 40s can't get a job.
He's way too old.
He wants to work with me, but I can't help him either.
I might get fired soon too.
But I felt bad I couldn't do anything.
Tell him to call me. I'll buy him a drink instead.
- I have to go. Bye. - Bye.
With your soft, white hands
You tied my necktie for me
It's coming back to me
Honey, do you remember?
Time has passed since then
Where's dad?
He was at home when I left.
But he was getting ready to go out.
To the library again? How's mom?
Just the same. I didn't think she'd be so cruel.
Do all women think we're just working robots?
That's not what she thinks.
Then why else would she abuse a poor man who just retired?
She can't accept it. She doesn't want to.
Why not? Dad's old enough to retire.
But mom thinks he's unemployed.
All this made me think.
I have to become famous and make dad feel better.
That's good news. But how exactly?
Come on, Shi-wan.
Now I know marriage needs commitment.
Look at mom. Love, trust, it all went out the window.
You called her too?
Yes. She called just as I was leaving work.
You should've asked me first. Must we have lunch together too?
I was looking forward to a brotherly chat.
Sorry, I didn't think... But you don't have to sulk.
- Hi. - Hello, Tae-wan.
Hello.
We're done.
Would you like tea or coffee?
- Coffee, please. - Sure.
Do you see mommy? Wave to her.
Wave hello.
Give me a kiss.
Why are you here?
He doesn't like staying at home.
We're strolling around. I brought some kimbap.
You should've called. I'm busy.
Don't worry.
I just wanted to show him where you work.
Let's go.
There's a playground nearby. We can play there.
Don't worry. We didn't come to bother you.
Go on and get back to work.
We should go now.
- Let's go. - Granny.
It's nearly lunchtime. I'll ask for a break.
I can spare about 20 minutes.
See you at the playground. I'll be right there.
You don't have to do that.
She'll say yes. It's about my son.
I'll be right there, OK?
- Tighten it up. - Sure.
Ms. Yoon.
My son's here. Can I take a 20-minute break?
Do you have to?
We're busy, and people notice if you're not around.
Go if you must, but get back in time.
I will.
See that flying bird?
- Granny! Hwee-sung! - Who's that?
Hello.
- My baby... - You made it.
I only have 20 minutes. Let's take some pictures.
OK, let's.
Look at him.
It can't be.
I don't believe it either.
But your aunt insists everyone at the hospital knows.
No way.
I said I don't believe it either.
But your aunt says everyone is talking about it.
I don't know what to believe.
That's nonsense.
I know it is, but you never know.
Even still.
I agree, but you should be careful.
- Granny. - Yes?
Hwee-sung's missing.
What?
Hwee-sung.
He's not here.
What should we do? What should we do?
Where is he?
- Where on earth did he go? - Hwee-sung!
- Granny.
You go that way, I'll go this way.
- OK. - Hwee-sung!
- This is the 2nd time.
- Hwee-sung! - Hwee-sung!
Hwee-sung!
Have you seen...?
You haven't? Oh dear. Hwee-sung.
Hwee-sung!
- Hwee-sung. - Hwee-sung.
- Granny. - Geum-soon.
Still missing?
Yes. You couldn't find him?
I couldn't.
Let's go that way.
OK.
Hwee-sung!
Ms. Yoon.
A client's waiting. Wash her hair first.
I will.
Hye-mi, you wash her hair.
Shouldn't Geum-soon be back by now?
Get to work.
It's her kid, right? I saw her hug him.
Why do you favor her?
Hye-mi.
What was that? Miss Na has a kid?
She's married? Tell me.
- Hye-mi? - She is.
- Hwee-sung. - Hwee-sung!
Hwee-sung.
- Hwee-sung! - Gosh...
Hwee-sung! My goodness...
Thank heavens, thank you...
I warned you already. Don't go anywhere alone.
You deserve a beating!
Why did you leave the playground?!
You bad boy, you deserve this!
Stop that. You're scaring him.
What are you crying about?
Say you're sorry right now!
Don't hit the poor thing. He didn't mean any harm.
Don't hit him, it'll hurt you even more.
It's my fault, I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have brought you here. We shouldn't have come here.
I should've thought twice. I'm sorry.
Excuse me. Hello, miss.
Yes?
- You live here? - Yes.
Many people live here?
A few families do.
I see. Does an old lady live here with her granddaughter?
Yes. With her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law's daughter.
Isn't there another girl? The daughter-in-law's niece.
There's only one girl and she calls the daughter-in-law, ''mom.''
-Just the 3 of them. - I see. Thank you.
You found out, but kept it from us?
Yes.
I told her to keep it from you.
People can be prejudicial, and it has nothing to do with work.
It does. She's been away for over an hour.
I'm really sorry.
Miss Na.
You're fired.
As of this minute.
We'll hire someone next week.
Hye-mi, bear with it until then.
Ms. Jang, what's this about?
Why am I fired?
You're married, with a kid.
Don't look at me. I didn't tell her.
Yes. I have a son.
What's wrong with that? You can't fire me over that.
I can. You lied on your resume.
But that's not why I'm firing you.
This was your 3rd strike.
Mrs. Oh told you about our 3-strikes-out rule.
You apologized then, but you left for over an hour today.
My son went missing.
I had no choice but to look for him.
So what?
Do we have to put up with all this?
You work here.
We pay you and we expect you to work for it.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. You can change and go home.
Please forgive me. Forgive me, just this once.
My son went missing.
It won't happen again.
You're right, everything is my fault.
I know it's my fault.
If it happens again, I'll quit myself.
Forgive me just this once.
Please leave.
Ms. Jang.
Get going.
Ms. Jang, please.
I can sue you for obstructing our business.
Don't look back, don't stop
Believe in yourself
It's tough, but you can survive
Tomorrow might bejust the same
But things will turn around
I will wait till it's my time to shine
Don't look back, don't stop
Believe in yourself
It's tough, but you can survive