Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Well done, Geum-soon. You did the right thing.
Well done. You pulled through.
It's over now.
< Episode 92 >
Tae-wan, it's me. Where are you?
In my room. I'm about to leave. Where are you?
Isn't it your day off today?
Not really.
Where?
Mr. Noh quit his job, so he'll be home.
See you.
Hello.
It's you, the handsome Tae-wan.
You're visiting my parents?
No, I was in the neighborhood.
Are your parents both doing well?
Yes, they're both in. Come on inside.
No, I'm just passing by.
I heard your father retired.
It's a pity. You're unemployed too.
Too bad.
Your mother must be stressed out.
Putting up with two unemployed men.
I'm auditioning to sign up with an agency.
I don't have a clue what you mean, but an able man mustn't laze around.
A person is supposed to work.
OK.
I'm here because I'm worried. Is something up with Geum-soon?
Tell me or I'll ask your grandmother.
Don't. You can't go to her.
She won't call, she won't answer her phone or come by.
Has something happened?
Not at all.
Just tell me what happened.
She would at least call once a week.
I've been having nightmares, so I came here to see for myself.
She really is fine.
She's been very busy since she passed the perm test.
She leaves for work at dawn, so I don't see much of her either.
It's her day off, but she went out.
She's fine.
I see. Are you sure?
Yes, I am.
And she can't answer her phone at work.
That must be why.
I'm sure she can't, not at work.
That's why she hasn't called.
Old people have too many worries.
That's why she hasn't called.
Gosh, it's so hot.
Still, couldn't she call at least once?
I got worried over nothing.
- Hi, granny. - Hi.
- I'm going out. - OK.
- To see your dad? - No.
To buy clothes for work.
I see, go ahead. But do you have any money?
I saved some up, and mom gave me some too.
- Bye. - Wait, Geum-ah.
You're really not seeing anyone?
You look prettier.
Just tell me. I won't tell your mom.
I'm not.
You're not? You're not seeing anyone?
But you look so pretty.
Just like when your mom was fooling around with your dad.
She what?
You didn't know?
Everyone in the neighborhood talked about her.
My mom?
You didn't know?
Your mom is so huge, she looks like a hippo...
but if she sets her mind to it, she can change just like that.
I can't badmouth your mom.
But a lot happened that summer between Na Sang-do and Ahn Soon-ja.
Tell me, granny.
I can't. You ask your mother.
That's not what I wanted to talk about.
- Geum-ah. - Yes?
I'm only worried about one thing.
I don't care whether you date someone or not.
But don't cross the line.
It's in your blood.
That's how both Geum-soon and Hwee-sung were born.
Everyone in the Na clan gets pregnant or gets someone pregnant.
I've been to hell and back twice.
You know what Geum-soon went through, don't you?
It caused so much heartache.
Yeah.
You get my point?
Whatever happens, don't ever cross the line.
OK.
OK, good.
You haven't gotten that far yet, right?
Of course not.
You ARE seeing someone, aren't you?
No, I'm not.
It's OK, tell me. What does he do?
I have to go, see you.
OK, bye. Just don't cross the line.
Is this yours? You want to play? How old are you?
You're 4? And you're so handsome?
Look at me.
Funny?
Where's your mommy?
There she is. Go play with her.
- That was quick. - Where've you been?
I had something to do. But don't ask what.
I just met...
Never mind. Where do you want to go?
Somewhere I can scream and have fun.
OK, let's go.
You know where to go?
Yup, I do.
It all turned out well.
It was a bit unpleasant, but her seeing me work actually helped.
That's why my dad took her there.
He thought it would smooth things over.
She said she was jealous of me.
She said that?
She rarely says things like that.
That means she accepted you. So you treat her with respect too.
OK.
Sung-ran.
I have something to say.
What is it?
It's about Geum-soon.
I see.
That's why she made kimbap.
That's why she was sitting outside the gate.
I wonder how she's coping.
I bet it's painful. Her world turned upside-down.
The fact that her dead mother is actually alive is shocking enough.
My father wants to help her out.
I'll chip in, by giving her $ 2 0,000.
Sorry for not telling you in advance. But I hope you understand.
She means a lot to me, more so because of Jung-wan.
Sung-ran.
You're spending your own money. I can't stop you from doing that.
But it doesn't feel nice.
We both have our own income, but...
I'm sorry.
You don't have to be sorry.
Let's clear things up while we're at it.
I want us to continue to keep separate bank accounts.
We can take care of our own income.
We contribute an equal amount towards living expenses...
unless there's a special occasion, OK?
Well...
I'd like that. Let's do it.
OK. I'll think about it.
Where's Geum-soon? Should I call her?
Let her do what she wants. She said she wouldn't be late.
Shi-wan heard her cry last night.
I heard her too.
I came out for some water and heard her cry in her room.
She called for her grandmother.
Kids cry for their mom, but she cried for her grandmother.
Could it be because her grandmother brought her up?
Let's help her out.
I know it's a huge amount, I know that.
But Geum-soon's a good, hard-working girl.
She must've been so lonely, but she never complained once.
She looked after Hwee-sung, and put up with us for 3 full years.
Gosh, I forgot about the laundry.
It's not done yet.
Stop avoiding me.
We're family. We should help when someone's in need.
I know you mean well, but we can't afford it.
You think you'll be able to get another job?
We both can't earn a single penny.
We should use what we have wisely.
If we spend all that now, we'll have nothing to live on later.
You want the kids to support you?
We're just helping her...
Help as much as we can afford to.
We can't blow our life savings just to help someone else.
She's family, not just someone else.
Is that what you think of her?
Lend them the money.
They'll pay us back. You're afraid they won't?
Come on, let's.
Of course they should repay us. No, what am I talking about?
Hwee-sung's awake.
Good work.
We'll review it tomorrow. Let's call it a day.
OK, thank you.
Hi, Eun-joo.
Your mother's here.
No, not yet.
She got dialyzed.
Her blood pressure's back to normal.
I told her not to, but she insisted.
- Here. - OK.
Hello.
I thought you'd be busy. Are you done?
Good. Buy Eun-joo dinner.
She skipped lunch too. She lost her appetite.
She looks tired. Buy her something nice.
Don't say no. You have to eat dinner anyway.
Yes. I'm meeting someone for dinner.
OK, bye.
Meet him in the parking lot.
He'll think I made you say that.
Who cares?
Jae-hee won't ever get married unless I do something.
Please, Eun-joo.
I don't care what you do, just marry Jae-hee.
Please.
Mrs. Oh...
You look tired.
I am, a bit.
Are you hungry?
I've been trying to call you. You wouldn't answer your phone.
Really? I don't take my phone with me.
Are you hungry?
What was that about?
I want to know what you're thinking.
I'm so upset, I'm about to burst.
I know you like me. I know for sure.
Eun-joo.
I wouldn't still be sitting here if you didn't like me.
You'd have thrown me out the window already.
Get out.
Dinner's off.
Get out.
I won't see you if you act like this.
You thought... I was really over you?
You didn't. You knew I wasn't over you.
I don't want you to date me yet.
I'm keeping my distance.
Isn't it enough?
You know now.
You know how much it hurts to love someone.
You can't control your feelings.
It drives you crazy, but you can't help it.
I'll wait for you.
Don't forget that.
And I'm sorry.
For kissing you like that.
Cheers.
It's bitter.
Eat up.
Ah.
Feed me.
You're drunk already?
Yes.
Here, this too.
I'm the baby bird and you're my mom.
Fine, eat your fill. I'll pay.
Eat up.
And drink up. But not too fast.
No worries, kiddo.
What?
I'll let you off this once.
I'd never been to a ballpark before.
It's best you sing at a karaoke, and watch baseball at a ballpark.
It was so much fun.
You didn't know that?
I told you I'd never been to a ballpark before.
Where are your manners?
Sorry.
You're over the shock now?
Don't mention that here.
Tae-wan, is this alcohol?
Why is it sweet?
That's not good.
Nah, drink up. I'll carry you home if I must.
Tae-wan.
What?
Tae-wan.
Am I... pretty?
Do you think I'm pretty?
Don't you have a mirror?
That's why I'm asking.
I don't think I'm pretty, so I'm wondering what others think.
Mirrors don't lie.
How strange.
She's really pretty.
I'll pretend nothing happened.
I didn't hear a thing.
I was fine without her until now.
They can't do this with my life.
You're right. You're doing the right thing.
I know I am.
Tae-wan.
You know that TV show where they find long-lost relatives?
They meet their mom after all those years...
With tears streaming down, they say, ''Mom, I missed you.''
Do you know why they do that?
Of course not. It's all for show.
Isn't it? It's nonsense.
What a relief. I thought I was being evil.
You're not, you're the normal one.
People who pretend are being hypocrites.
Exactly. I wanted to say that.
I don't mind the kids. The mothers are worse.
Where do they get the guts to show up?
Some even dare to ask for forgiveness.
I just don't understand them. They're so shameless, they make me mad.
You disagree?
No, I agree 1 00%.
You made the right decision.
This is the smartest thing you've ever done.
I'm a smart person.
I didn't say so, but I was afraid you'd donate your kidney.
I won't have to now.
I'm a smart person.
I just don't go around saying so. I have an IQ of 113, you know.
Really? That makes you smart?
You are if it's over 110.
OK, whatever. It doesn't change anything.
It's true. What's your IQ?
Me?
I'm dumb. My IQ's just 145 .
I'm the lowest in my family.
Shi-wan and Jung-wan's IQs are over 150.
Drink up.
Whatever.
It's not about my uncle.
I just can't let her die.
I know how she feels.
I know, but what should I do now?
Is she having the surgery tomorrow?