Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 108 > She'll get dialyzed soon.
The line is busy. Please leave a message...
OK. Thank you.
I'm at work now.
OK. Wait.
Any dinner plans? Let's meet up.
Not this evening. I'm busy.
Yes.
Bye.
Try some.
You didn't have much for lunch, so I made some porridge.
I'm not hungry.
Eat some, I made it for you. I'm afraid you'll become sick.
I can't eat. I lost my appetite.
Why?
You can relax now. It's all over.
Young-ok said she'd leave the country.
I won't believe her until I'm sure she left for good.
You know she's not such a bad person.
I don't agree.
She abandoned her child. If that's not bad, then what is?
I guess you're right.
I wouldn't mind if she were doing well. She had to become ill and cause trouble.
I can't even imagine what Geum-soon went through.
I wondered what all those nightmares were about.
I thought my time was up.
It wasn't. It was because of that witch.
The poor thing had no one to talk to.
She must've felt so angry and bitter.
It hurts to think how...
I'm home.
You're home early. Come and have some porridge.
OK.
Honey, you know how Sung-ran...
Books make me fall asleep.
What about Sung-ran?
Quit studying and find a hobby.
Why torture yourself?
Leave it to me.
Taking it out on me...
- We're home. - We're home.
- Hi. - Welcome home.
Come over here, let's talk.
Over here.
Sung-ran has some news too.
Mom, you go first.
No, let Sung-ran go first.
Tell them.
A friend of mine is in construction and he's starting a new project.
He's looking for someone to oversee the site.
I thought of you.
It's not a big project...
and the pay is less than what you're used to.
I don't care a bit about that.
What I need is a job.
Who cares about the pay?
Having a workplace to go to is what counts.
You'll take the job?
Sung-ran already told her friend about you.
Of course I'll take the job.
- He'd love that. - Thanks, Sung-ran.
I'm glad to see you so happy.
Thanks.
You have so many good and talented friends.
Now it's your turn.
It's nothing really.
I don't want to upset you...
but why are you putting off having a child? Why wait?
I'm wondering too.
I want to wait at least a year.
I know you want to enjoy life as a couple.
But you're not exactly young.
Yes, Sung-ran.
I'd rather you not put it off.
The earlier you have your first child...
the safer it'll be for you and your baby.
An article I read said infertility is on the rise because...
couples choose to start having children later.
It'll be your first birth, so why wait until you're older?
Do you get our point? Sung-ran?
Yes. I do...
You're early. My parents raided the living room.
Please leave.
Go.
Shi-wan and I have to talk.
Yeah, sorry.
OK.
What was he talking about?
He... doesn't know?
You didn't tell him?
Shi-wan.
No. He doesn't know.
What?
Sorry.
Sung-ran.
Sorry. Excuse us.
Eat.
Thanks.
You look tense. Are you feeling anxious?
Yes. A bit... What is it about?
Relax. There's nothing to worry about.
I just wanted to have a chat.
Sure.
I take my time when judging a character.
So I wasn't sure what to make of you.
But you work so hard, you're always smiling...
and you're talented too.
So I've grown to like you.
Enough to want to make you a stylist.
Why, you're surprised?
I have been a bit nasty, right?
No. I messed up so many times.
I'm your manager, so I had to be harsh on you.
But I know life isn't easy on you.
It must be tough.
Working full-time and looking after a child.
You hate me, don't you?
No. I know where you're coming from.
We understand each other then.
Let's eat.
Sure.
Your son is 3?
Yes.
He must be so cute.
Let's talk about something fun, so we don't ruin our appetites.
We should talk about guys then.
Do you have a boyfriend?
No.
You don't?
Someone you're into or you love?
No one.
I think you do.
I really don't.
I guess you don't have the time to date.
So you don't want to remarry?
I've never even thought about it.
How long were you with your husband?
Oh, sorry.
I shouldn't have gone there.
Sorry.
We talked about you. You want to hear my story?
Sure.
Do you think I have a boyfriend?
I don't know.
I guess you don't care.
I'm in love with someone.
I see. What's he like?
You know him too.
Sorry.
Hi, dad.
What?
The ICU?
She's unconscious again?
Eun-jin? I'll go straight home.
Yes. Don't worry.
OK.
Bye.
Sorry to ruin our dinner.
I have to go. Something urgent came up.
I don't mind. You should go.
I'm sorry. Let's go.
Sure.
Crazyhair!
What are you doing here?
Come on, tell me.
You're going home? Bye.
I asked you a question. Why are you here?
I heard she's in the ICU...
Is she?
Who told you?
Is she?
Yes.
She's unconscious again?
Yes.
Let's go.
Go. There's nothing you can do.
It's no use.
The ICU has a set visiting schedule.
You can't go in.
Go home. I'll tell you when she wakes up.
You can let me in.
No.
Please.
No.
What for?
It'll only upset you.
That'll make you think you can help her.
Forget it.
I don't care about anything else.
I only care about you.
Forget what you think about me.
Call me a selfish jerk if you want.
But I only protect what I must.
I only look after those I must.
So give up and go home.
You want me to ask Dr. Jang?
Shall I?
OK.
Hey!
You meanie! Do you have to do this to me?!
OK! Stop right there!
It's not that.
I want to see her when she's unconscious, so she won't notice.
I'll just...
look at her for a moment.
OK.
Come.
Eun-jin.
Stop crying.
She'll wake up soon. It's happened before.
Stop crying, OK?
You know she hates to see you cry.
I feel so sorry for her.
Don't cry. Stop it.
Let's go.
Stop it, Eun-jin.
I'll walk you to the car.
Let's go.
Follow me.
You abandoned me so you could suffer?
So you could come back a total wreck?
Look at you. You should be enjoying life.
Not bowing to the daughter you deserted years ago.
Darling...
Crazyhair!
The cell phone has been turned off. Please leave a message...
Hello? Where are you?
Were you waiting for me to call? You sound so excited, son.
I'm at home. Where are you?
Son. Jae-hee.
Mom.
At work.
I have a seminar to prepare for.
I might not come home.
Don't torture yourself.
Come home and get some sleep. You need to get some rest.
How can I not worry?
OK. Mom, I have to go.
Yes. OK, bye.
Excuse me. Is Dr. Jang's wife here?
Yes. She just regained consciousness.
I see. Thank you.