Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
You're late.
< Episode 90 > Yes. Did you have dinner?
Of course.
I ate after work.
It's so strange.
I knew Sang-do had an eye for it, but how did he guess the exact size?
I didn't feel like wearing it.
But Sang-do kept telling me to, so I wore it to work today.
Everyone wished their husbands got them one too.
Where's Geum-ah?
I don't know. She's been out all day.
Neither Geum-ah nor Geum-soon is answering their phone.
Have you noticed a change in Geum-ah?
What?
Sang-do thinks she has a boyfriend.
- Really? - Yes.
She can't afford to see anyone now.
I was so happy yesterday, I didn't get to ask her.
Sang-do told me to talk some sense into her.
What sense? She's old enough to date.
She graduated early, but she's only 23.
Don't say that. You got pregnant at that age.
Don't compare her to me. Times have changed.
Times may change, but some things never do.
Like what?
Like mother, like daughter.
You've forgotten?
You came and called at his window when Sang-do was a law student.
You've got it all wrong.
Sang-do begged me to date him.
And I rarely called at his window.
Come on.
Someone came by and made all these fake birdcalls.
Where did those birds come from then?
How would I know?
What?
I happened to find out your wife is Geum-soon's mother.
And I know what you're trying to do.
I know how much you love Mrs. Kim.
But you mustn't do this.
- Mrs. Kim... - Who told you?
Who told you?
I overheard what Geum-soon's brother-in-law said.
I'm sorry.
You're excused. Go.
- Sir. - I said go.
Take it back.
You can't do this.
Mrs. Kim wouldn't want this either.
You...!
Shut up. You have no right to say that.
This isn't any of your business.
I'm in love with Geum-soon.
What?
I love her.
You denied it back then.
I did.
But?
You fool.
I respect you.
You were like a father to me.
You made me want to be a surgeon and professor.
When the doctors went on strike, I didn't, because I trusted you.
Because you said we're doctors before being professors.
But...
I'm not with you on this.
Give up.
You must.
- Only then... - Shut up!
You know nothing. You don't know how I feel.
Go.
- Sir. - I said go. Go!
I'm sorry.
If you won't give in...
I'll tell Mrs. Kim...
Are you threatening me?
As much as you care for your wife...
I care for Geum-soon.
I'm sorry.
I mean it.
You can't do this.
Go. Get lost!
Stop sighing. It's not nice to hear.
I feel so sorry for poor Geum-soon.
I know.
I feel so sorry for her. Poor thing.
It's heartbreaking.
They're so evil. How could they show up now?
You said that dozens of times.
I know.
What if she says yes?
She shouldn't.
She mustn't, but it's a tough call. Her mother's life is at stake.
She'll miss her so much.
She'll be angry, sad...
and very shocked...
- But if she misses her... - I'm home.
- Pretend you don't know. - OK.
- I'm home. - Hi, Geum-soon.
- Hi. - Hi.
Sorry I'm late.
You're not that late.
Sung-ran's not even home yet.
Were you upset I said that?
That's not what I meant. Did you have dinner?
Did you?
Not yet. I'm not hungry.
Sir, where's Hwee-sung?
He just had a bath. He's sleeping in your room.
Thank you, sir. You must be so tired.
I'm used to it.
You should have dinner.
- I'm really not hungry. - You still have to eat.
Come and eat.
I'll eat something later.
I'm home.
- Hello. - Hi.
Hi.
- Hello, sir. - Welcome home.
Geum-soon, I called out your name. You didn't hear me?
You did? I didn't hear you.
Ma'am, are you upset about lunch?
I'm not. Have you eaten dinner?
Of course, it's late.
It's just you, Geum-soon. Come here.
Have a bite when she's volunteering to set the table.
OK.
- Let me do it. - No, sit down.
Then I'll get the rice.
We didn't get to have lunch.
I know, I heard.
What did she say? Is she angry?
No, she's not.
- You sure? - Yes.
She's the one who suggested you leave.
You think she's that narrow-minded?
No. But I felt so bad.
I regretted calling her out for nothing.
Don't worry. Go and wash up.
OK.
Is something wrong? I think something's not right.
And you look distracted.
Shi-wan.
- Where are you? - Nearly home.
Yeah, I'm done.
The settlement?
I don't know.
You don't? No, dad wants to know.
She's home.
She thinks we don't know, so I can't ask.
OK, tell me when you find out. Bye.
He'll ask around.
Why do you want to know?
Let's find out the amount first.
Tae-wan!
Geum-ah.
I meant to call you.
Geum-soon told me to call.
I've been busy with auditions.
I just had one today.
You did? How did it go?
Not bad. But I should wait and see if they call me back.
How are you doing?
I got a job. Didn't Geum-soon tell you?
You got a job? That's great. What kind?
A small company. I'll be doing PR.
That's what you wanted to do.
- Yes. - That's great.
Congratulations. You should be busy.
When do you start work?
Next week.
Then you'll be busy getting ready.
I'll be busy too.
We'll both need some time. To start our new lives.
Let's meet up when we're free. I'll call you, OK?
Oh, right.
I have to go somewhere.
I have a question.
How much is your father in for?
$70,000.
That's it? Geum-soon said it's more than that.
It was, but now it's $70,000.
OK.
Congratulations again on your new job.
Bye. See you.
You jerk!
It was my first kiss.
It was my first kiss...
Geum-ah.
Geum-ah. Geum-ah.
Geum-ah.
He can't be in surgery. Why won't he answer?
I wonder how Mrs. Kim is.
Eun-joo, it's me.
Hello.
No, not yet.
She fainted again today.
Yes. Thank you.
She'll be fine.
I'll call you when she wakes up.
Bye.
Mom.
Wake up.
I'm not that worried. You'll wake up like you always do.
But I feel so alone.
Mom.
Jae-hee's acting strange. I'm so worried.
He won't answer his phone.
He came to the salon...
but it wasn't to see me or Mrs. Oh.
He was looking at someone. I can't forget the look on his face.
He'd never looked at me like that before.
Mom.
Why am I so worried and scared?
Gosh.
I feel terrible.
She'd lost so much weight. I bet she was shocked.
The fact that her mom's alive is shocking enough.
Not to mention the money they offered.
Wait. Why isn't this girl home yet?
Her phone's off.
Something's fishy.
You weren't asleep?
I nearly was until you started mumbling.
What were you mumbling about? Like a lonely old lady.
Do lonely old ladies mumble?
You didn't know?
They talk to spoons, brooms, even old pans.
They talk to anything they see.
I guess you're right. Why do they mumble anyway?
It's because there's no one to talk to.
Not even their family wants to talk to them.
All they have to talk to is the furniture.
I should call Geum-soon again. Why won't she answer her phone?
What the...
She turned it off?
Yes. What's the use of having a cell phone?
I know. I just called Geum-ah, and hers is off too.
Something really is fishy.
I'm sure she's seeing someone.
Like mother, like daughter.
Don't say that. It wasn't just me and Sang-do.
Sang-do's elder brother, Geum-soon's father started the trend.
We're following his lead.
What?
Ma'am.
It's late, and Geum-ah's not home, so I'll ask you right now.
Did you hate Young-ok that much?
She was a widow with a kid, living with her scary mother-in-law.
Didn't you feel sorry for her at all?
You're human. A normal person would feel sorry for her.
It wasn't her fault Geum-soon's father died.
It wasn't Young-ok's fault at all.
Is it Geum-soon's faultJung-wan died?
You think differently about Geum-soon.
So?
So? Why are you bringing that up now? Huh?
I just wanted to ask...
How dare you compare Geum-soon to that witch.
Did Geum-soon desert her child?
Huh?
Say something. Did Geum-soon run away?
No... I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Don't stare. You'll hurt your eyes.
I just thought of her and...
Ma'am.
I'll forgive you this once. This is your last warning.
I only have one life. I won't mention her again. I won't.
Do you want some water?
This is where I live.
This is it?
Thanks for walking me home.
Go inside.
You go first.
OK. I'll call you.
Are you asleep?
I can't sleep.
So that's why she made kimbap and said that yesterday.
The time she spent alone came back to haunt her.
I'm not surprised.
Tae-wan said her uncle's in for $70,000.
Really? So?
Why don't we help them out?
We can't pretend we don't know.
He was like a father to her. She must feel so bad.
What if she donates her kidney to help him?
No way, that's nonsense. She shouldn't.
She can't do that, not even for her uncle.
That'll be like selling her kidney.
We have to make sure she won't do that.
She can't give her kidney. Why think about it?
That's why we have to help. He was her father figure, right?
I know what you mean.
But... we don't have the money.
We do. My severance pay and...
Honey.
How aboutjust $50,000?
Shi-wan thinks that'll do. If he promises to repay the rest.
Shi-wan has $20,000.
- He does? - Yes.
We can manage $30,000. What do you think?
When did you talk about that? No way, we don't have the money.
We can't afford it.
She told me she'd rather die than track you down now.
If her condition continues to worsen...
then it'll be too late for a transplant.
Please save her. Only you can do that.
I'm begging you.
Grandma...