Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Look at you, turning against me.
I'm not turning against you. I'm just talking.
< Episode 88 >
Sung-ran's not home yet.
She never calls to say she'll be late.
But she never gets in trouble for that.
You never ask if she forgot how to use a phone.
Why is it always me?
What?
Why can't you baby-sit? Hwee-sung's your grandson.
He's notjust my son.
Even Tae-wan's at home. Why can't he help sometimes?
- Geum-soon. - I'm tired.
I'm barely managing because you baby-sit.
I've been getting up at dawn to cook breakfast.
I run uphill with Hwee-sung to my grandmother's.
And then I have to work on my feet all day.
Sometimes I'm so tired, I see double.
But I still feel bad because I work, yet I don't earn anything.
I feel bad for troubling my grandmother.
Even worse because my aunt puts up with it.
I tried so hard.
I really did. I tried so, so hard.
I never complained once.
When I'm lonely, I think of Jung-wan and thank heavens that I'm alive.
I feel bad Hwee-sung has no father.
And I'm sorry to put you through this.
So I worked really hard to make up for everything.
I really tried...
So what...? I didn't mean to upset you.
OK, don't call, even if you'll be late.
We get what you mean. Go to your room and rest.
Yes, you look tired.
Sit down.
Is something up with Geum-soon?
Why else would she be so upset?
You're saying she can talk back and cry if she's upset?
Do you know how bad I feel?
As if I'm the villain.
It's not the first time.
She did that before once and shocked us all.
Yes, she did. Is her grandmother sick again?
Look at you...
You don't care how your wife feels.
I'm just saying...
You don't treat me with respect.
That's why Sung-ran and Geum-soon are like that.
Jeez...
Yes?
Busy?
Not at all. Have a seat.
Why aren't you in bed?
It's affecting us all now. Is there nothing you can do?
What do you mean?
We went to Sung-ran's office earlier today.
Ah...
I was just about to fall asleep. Why are you so late?
Good night.
You woke me. Did you have dinner?
Why that...
Jae-hee. Do you think you're all that?
Everyone gets dumped once or twice in their life.
I'm practically talking to myself.
The cell phone has been turned off...
How strange.
If she's too busy to come, she'd at least call me.
Good morning.
Hey, Geum-soon. Geum-soon.
What are you doing? What's all this?
Oh...
I made it this morning.
No one's going on a picnic. Why did you make this?
I just wanted to have some. And I couldn't sleep.
Still, why did you make so much?
I love kimbap. I didn't get to eat it much.
My grandmother was always so busy.
This is the first thing I learned how to make.
So I could go on school picnics.
Ma'am.
Are you upset?
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have talked back.
I'm glad you know.
I'm sorry.
What happened? Why did you talk back?
I was so upset.
Why?
I'd been thinking.
I had to run home in the rain because no one came to pick me up.
I couldn't bring kimbap to school picnics.
And I came home to an empty house.
What are you talking about?
I don't know either.
It looks good.
Ma'am, try some.
You want me to have the end piece?
These taste the best.
Then you eat it.
What made you think of your mother?
Is it her memorial anniversary?
You really are smart.
But no.
Doesn't it taste good?
We can't finish it all.
Geum-soon will take some to work.
Good idea.
Ma'am.
I'd like to buy you lunch. Are you free?
Forget it. You're busy this week.
You came by my office.
Why didn't you come in? We'd just gone out for dinner.
Do come by. I'll make time to treat you.
It's OK, don't.
Come by.
Don't you want to see my office?
I'd love to show you around.
Do as she says.
Don't you dare cheat on me.
Huh?
I'm trying my best to get along with your mother.
Don't you dare cheat on me.
I won't.
Tae-wan.
- Are you busy? - No.
I'm unemployed. You want a lift?
No. Give Geum-ah a call.
I met her yesterday. She told me to ask you to call her.
I heard you're friends.
She's your cousin.
I see.
Bye.
Are you OK?
You look much better today.
I think so too.
I'm warning you. Don't do anything silly.
See you.
Eat up, Geum-ah. You're our lifesaver.
- You're embarrassing me. - I still can't believe it.
Where did you get the guts to do that?
It's because of the money. He still can't forgive dad.
But he wants his money back.
Of course he does.
But you promised him 2 years' worth of your salary.
I don't care. Dad can come home earlier.
Will you forgive me for giving up on becoming a teacher now?
Not yet. But I'm proud of what you did.
Eat up and go to work.
So I can clean up and go see Geum-soon.
What for?
To see how she's doing of course.
She hasn't visited or called recently. Something must be up.
She'll be fine...
She did look a bit strange yesterday.
She did?
I need to see her. Eat up.
Ma'am, why don't we go see Sang-do?
I can make it to work on time if we leave right after breakfast.
Shall we?
Let's. I'm sure Geum-soon's fine. You can call her later.
We have to tell Sang-do the good news.
Shall we do that? Go see Sang-do first?
Crazyhair.
Did you sleep well?
I couldn't, because of you.
But you look refreshed.
Stop coming into my heart.
You show up just when I barely manage to get over you.
You make me worry about you.
You make me angry, then you make me miss you.
You're driving me insane.
The cell phone has been turned off...
You're tired?
Yes. It must be the weather. I'm not feeling well.
You look terrible.
Cheer up. You'll feel better after you get dialyzed.
I hope so.
Your wife is Geum-soon's mother.
Hello.
Good morning. Is your mother well?
Yes.
Get ready to go on our rounds.
Sure.
What?
I wonder why she loves him so much.
Who, Eun-joo? She's not over him yet?
I told you, remember? Let's go.
- You're OK? - Yes.
Hi.
Good morning.
Are you feeling better?
You look well today.
I'm fine now.
Good. Make me some herbal tea then.
Sure.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Dad?
What? Mom?
She fainted again?
- She's unconscious? - Yes.
OK, where is she now?
See you there. Call me if anything happens.
Bye.
- She fainted again? - Yes.
She looked terrible this morning.
Geum-soon.
A client's waiting.
OK.
Let's go.
She had a resection 5 days ago.
She's on a special diet.
What's her count?
Right 150, left 100.
Let's wait and see. Biopsy results?
They're out. It's spread to the tissue.
8 out of the 15 lymph nodes came back positive.
Shi-wan says you like Korean and Chinese food.
This is a famous place.
It looks expensive.
Thanks for coming out in the hot weather.
Some people work in this weather all day.
I have air conditioning.
It's not hot.
Aren't you glad you have a dishwasher now?
We tested it after installing it, but I haven't used it yet.
You and Geum-soon wanted it.
You're unhappy because I'm never around, right?
Sometimes.
What aren't you happy about? Tell me. I'll try to work on it.
I'm saying this only because you asked.
Don't be so rude to Tae-wan.
You'll understand when you become a mother.
No mother likes it when someone else yells at her child.
Regardless of who's in the wrong.
I was standing right there.
You shouldn't have done that, not in front of your mother-in-law.
I shouldn't have. I'm sorry.
I'm not saying Tae-wan didn't deserve it.
Shi-wan already talked to me about that.
He says I'm so decisive, I sometimes upset other people.
I said I'd try to change.
Sorry, it's about work. Excuse me.
Hello?
No, it should be 12.5 ft.
No way. It has to be 12.5 ft.
I said no. It's non-negotiable.
You know we have to stand our ground.
Fine, I'll take responsibility. Bye.
I'm sorry, we're very busy.
Where were we?
Answer it.
Sorry, it's urgent.
Sung-ran speaking.
I heard, Mr. Yang. I can't do that.
I confirmed the length at least 3 times.
I know what you mean, but please...
How can you not care? My employees' livelihood is at stake.
Try your best first, and then...
OK. Call me back.
Let's go, you're too busy.
It's OK, I can spare an hour.
But we'll be disturbed by the phone calls.
I don't like it and neither will you.
I'm not angry with you. Let's just go.
- What about your lunch? - I can eat at home.
- What about you? - I'll grab a sandwich.
OK, you do that. Let's go.
Sorry, we'll come again next time.
Your mom will be having something nice.
I said I'd treat you too.
I have to baby-sit.
I can't do a thing these days.
We should send him to preschool.
You like it, Hwee-sung?
- Father. - Yes?
About Geum-soon.
Sung-ran thinks...
it might've been her mother's memorial anniversary.
Really?
- Yes. Sung-ran thinks... - It wasn't.
It wasn't. She's still alive.
She's not dead. She's alive.
What... are you talking about?
What do you mean?
Geum-soon swore me to secrecy.
But I think you should know.
There's a reason she acted strange.