Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 100 >
Hi.
Remember me?
I met your mother here once.
Oh, hello. You used to work at a diner with her.
Yes.
Are you a college student?
No, I graduated.
You're so pretty.
Is your mother in?
She should be.
Can you... call her out? I must talk to her.
- Come inside then. - No, I can't do that.
Tell her we must talk.
That I'll wait for her here. Tell her to please come out.
OK then. I'll be right back.
Who?
The lady we met at the gate. Your friend from work.
I don't know who you're talking about.
The lady I said that looked rich.
She wants to see you. She's waiting outside.
What is it now?
Thanks for coming out. We must talk.
There's a cafe down the road. Spare me some time.
Why are you bothering me? I have nothing to hear or say.
I'm sorry. I won't come by again.
Just tell me here.
It won't take long. Mrs. Kim might see us together.
And I'm too weak to stand and talk.
You left early. Why did you leave without saying goodbye?
What's wrong?
You didn't say you'd meet a guy.
He's just a friend. I said I'd meet someone.
You didn't tell him you got married.
I didn't have time to. He arrived yesterday.
He wanted to meet up...
and we'd just started talking.
I didn't get the chance to tell him.
You think you're making sense?
Am I not?
What?
Think about it.
I meet a woman without telling you, and she doesn't know I'm married.
How would you feel?
I wouldn't mind if you explained. I'd think nothing of it.
Because I trust you.
So... you don't trust me.
It's not about trust.
Then what is it about?
You're doubting me.
You're afraid I'd fool around, pretending I'm still single.
- Am I wrong? - You are.
- Then what is it? - Still. I'm offended.
What am I to you?
You don't take me seriously.
Or trust me either.
What's wrong? Are you really angry?
Does ''marriage'' mean anything to you?
Do you even care?
I doubt that. I really do.
Why are you out here?
Hi.
- You put makeup on? - You noticed? I had a photo shoot.
It was such short notice. I guessed they needed a replacement.
Still, it could be my big break.
I stood by a stove in a fur coat, pretending to be really happy.
- Hard work, huh? - It was.
I need a cool shower.
- Rest up. - I will.
How is everyone? Doing well?
Kind of. What is this about?
How is Geum-soon doing?
Didn't your husband tell you?
He said she's a college student. Is she doing well?
Yes. What do you...?
I'm very sick.
My condition worsened recently. I never know if I'll live another day.
I don't think I have long to live.
I abandoned my child. I deserve to be punished.
Take that.
What is it?
Spend it on Geum-soon's wedding later.
Half of it is for you, to thank you.
Mrs. Kim brought Geum-soon up.
But I know you're the one who made it possible.
I'm sorry this is all I can do for you.
This is all I can do, but I really do thank you.
No thanks. I can't accept this.
I know what I did is wrong.
I can't be forgiven. I don't dare ask for forgiveness.
I just want to do something for her.
Because of the guilt of not being there for her.
That's what it's for. Please accept it.
I've never forgotten her. How could I?
I gave birth to her. She's a part of me.
Why didn't you hang in there?
Mrs. Kim was hard on you...
but she would've let it go in due time.
By the time I'd gotten back to my senses...
I was already in America.
I really wanted to come back...
No... I won't make any excuses.
Please.
When she gets married...
Please make sure my absence doesn't affect her in any way.
Please... do that for me.
My goodness...
You're a fool, Jae-hee.
Geum-soon?
Strange taste in women.
Eun-joo.
Mrs. Oh.
What are you doing in the dark?
Mrs. Oh.
What?
Do you know Jae-hee has strange taste?
He does have his own sense of fashion.
But he carries it off.
Did you fight while shopping for clothes?
Yes.
Why are you still here?
Hello.
I give up. I'll do as you wish.
Thanks a lot.
Young-ok's blood pressure has fallen. We have to rush the transplant.
Or it might be too late.
OK, thanks.
I should meet the donor and run some tests.
Sure. I'll call her tomorrow.
- Son. - Hi. You're late.
Jae-hee.
I haven't been able to sleep at all.
I feel so tense and worked up. You want to go to the sauna?
No.
You're so inconsiderate. You didn't even think before saying no.
Well, you asked me out of the blue.
If you can't sleep, visit our sleep clinic.
Psychiatry opened one recently.
Why you... Sleep clinic? In Psychiatry?
You need an appointment?
You jerk.
Ow. What?
No wonder Eun-joo's upset.
She's the one with strange taste, not you.
Falling for such a jerk.
Forget it! You don't care about me at all.
Poor me.
Did I say something wrong?
What else can I say to someone who can't sleep?
Why did she avoid me?
And does she live in that neighborhood?
How old are you?
I'm between 23 and 24.
Could she be...?
No, it can't be.
You can't sleep?
- Why are YOU still awake? - You keep waking me up.
You used to be able to sleep through anything.
You're too angry to sleep?
No, it's the heartache.
What? About Geum-soon?
What did she say?
Nothing.
She told me she's fine, that I shouldn't worry.
I'd rather she complain why I said her mom was dead.
I'd feel more comfortable that way.
But you were relieved when she said she wouldn't see her mom.
You're crazy.
Ma'am.
How dare you say that.
The poor thing won't see the mom she thought was dead.
How do you think she feels?
My heart aches so much, I can't even sleep at night.
And you're saying I'm relieved?
But you'd be upset if she said she was happy.
Right?
Your heart's aching only because she said she wouldn't...
- Dang. - Where are you going?
That temper of hers...
Phew... What should I do?
I still can't bring myself to tell her about the transplant.
And now Young-ok brings this...
Why is everything giving me a hard time?
I can't handle all the stress...
Hello, Geum-soon? It's me.
Granny. Why are you still up?
It's so hot, I can't sleep. Why aren't you in bed?
But it's so late.
Geum-soon...
Did you have dinner yet?
It's bedtime. Of course I did.
You're worried about me?
You are. Don't worry.
I had a good day today.
I'm your granddaughter.
OK then. I'm fine if you are.
Good night. You have to work tomorrow.
Sleep tight.
You can't be fine. But it's good to hear your voice.
Things will get better. I can do this.
Hwee-sung, mommy will be strong.
- Put it over there. - Here.
Here.
Let's eat.
- Bon appetit. - There's so much to eat.
The butterfish? They're fresh. Enjoy.
Thanks.
Geum-soon. We found a nice preschool.
- You did? - Yes.
A neighbor recommended the place.
It's nice and clean and the kids are Hwee-sung's age.
There's an all-day class, but let's send him to the morning class.
I'd like that. I start getting paid this week.
Hwee-sung can start tomorrow.
Sure. He was a bit shy, but he seemed to like it there.
You were shy?
That's a relief. Most kids can't settle in.
Geum-soon. Go and try their lunch and snacks.
Oh... Sure.
You'd make a great mom when you have a kid.
She's smart, so she'll be a great mom.
Both parents are smart, so they won't need a tutor.
Poor Hwee-sung will need a few then.
What do you mean?
Can you earn enough?
I pity Hwee-sung.
Hwee-sung will be fine. Kids need love.
A not-that-smart but loving person...
makes a better mom than a smart person with no heart.
OK, Shi-wan.
You heard that?
I don't think that was meant for Geum-soon.
(What's wrong?)
(I don't know.)
Mr. Noh. We need to talk.
How about lunch or dinner? What do you prefer?
I don't know.
What's wrong with you?! Let's talk!
Let's talk things out!
I'm not programmed for patience. I can't stand such situations.
When are you free?
What situations? Everything's fine.
Shi-wan!
You were like this yesterday.
Bye.
Move.
He has a thick collarbone.
Stick it in lower than usual.
OK.
Who's the other patient?
She came in with a stomachache. Tests show...
- Hello, all. - Hi.
Hello?
Hello.
How are you? Are you busy?
Good.
The date for... the surgery has been set.
When...?
I see.
It should be fine.
Not today. I'll come by tomorrow.
OK. Goodbye.