Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 115 >
How is she?
My wife?
She won't speak to me.
Her doctor says she's well enough to survive the surgery.
I see.
Like I told you before, I don't want Eun-joo to know.
I need more time.
Please wait until I'm good enough to work somewhere else.
I like working for Mrs. Oh. I like my supervisor too.
I want to stay until the year-end.
OK, I get your point. I'll tell Young-ok.
OK. Thank you. That's all I have to say.
Excuse me then.
The surgeons are the best there are.
I can't do much for you...
but I'll do all I can to make sure all goes well.
Thank you so much.
Hey.
Didn't I tell you to call when you got here?
Let's go.
Sit down.
Why?
Aren't you hungry?
I have to go.
Where to?
To see my grandma. She'll be worried.
No, have dinner first. We won't get another chance.
Sorry. I have to go.
You're too cruel.
I booked a table at a nice restaurant...
and even brought some firecrackers.
Can't you eat with me? Must you go?
I want to eat with my grandma.
OK. Whatever.
You're upset?
I can't eat with you, but let's see the firecrackers.
You don't want to? Whatever. Bye.
Hey...
Wait. I didn't say anything.
I really have no pride.
Well?
Do they have defects?
All 4 of them?
Maybe.
It's over.
Wow.
Granny.
Why are you here? You should go home and rest.
I came because I missed you so much.
Silly thing.
This is for you.
What's this?
Gosh, it's for me?
You like red clothes.
Actually I got my first paycheck.
It's been a while, but I was too busy to get you anything.
You got paid?
Yes. You like it?
I do, but isn't it too loud?
It's not. You'll look great in it.
You think? Should I just wear it?
Gosh, it's so pretty.
Granny...
You spent every penny you earned on me.
Granny.
I'm so, so sorry.
But I promise I'll be healthy.
I will be, for your sake.
Alright.
Granny.
There's something I never said to you before.
I just couldn't make myself say it.
Granny.
I love you.
Granny, you're my mom.
So you have to live much longer.
Till I can pay you back.
You're the reason I live.
You shouldn't cry before a huge operation.
And...
don't apologize to me.
There's a proverb.
Parents have a debt to pay their kids.
They became parents to pay for the evil deeds they did in their former lives.
You're a mom. You know kids break their parents' hearts.
But parents still smile and love their children dearly.
That's how I brought you up, and how you bring Hwee-sung up.
Hwee-sung will do the same too.
All you have to do is concentrate on the surgery and recovery, OK?
That's the best you can do for me.
OK.
So stop crying. It's OK, stop crying now.
You're a good girl.
My baby.
Granny...
Hello, come on in.
- Hello. - Hello, ma'am.
How are you? Sorry we're late.
Not at all. Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Ma'am, sir, Shi-wan, Sung-ran.
Hi.
How are you?
What do you think? The surgery's tomorrow.
Yeah. Mrs. Sohn's the best.
Shi-wan.
You look just fine. We have nothing to worry about.
Yeah. She's gained some weight too.
Sir, I'm starving.
Why, you skipped dinner? Who on earth stole your dinner?
She's not allowed to eat before surgery.
Is that why?
Yes, sir.
You two are so silly.
Dad, can I skip school tomorrow?
I want to cheer mom on.
Don't.
What's the use? Don't skip school.
I'll be late if I drop her off.
Don't rush. Come over when the surgery's supposed to end.
That sounds like a good idea.
Go home, it's late.
OK.
Everything will be fine. Get a good night's sleep.
I'm so glad you're getting another transplant.
Bye.
Geum-soon.
You can do it.
I can do it.
What are you looking at?
This feels so strange.
It's kind of fun.
But all the lights are making me dizzy.
You can see the ceiling.
Yes, that's all I can see.
This elevator's for us. Please take another one.
Don't, sir. I go straight into surgery.
Ma'am, see you later.
We'll be right here. See you.
Everything will go just fine.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Granny.
Good luck. You can do it.
- Exactly. You can do it. - I can do it.
Crazyhair, I'm right here.
I'm glad you look fine.
It'll be over soon.
I wish I could be there the minute you wake up.
Good luck.
I'll wait here until you come out.
Good luck. It'll go fine.
Na Geum-soon?
Yes.
It's time.
We'll take you inside.
Geum-soon. Time to get up.
OK, sir.
The air's so fresh after the rain.
- Isn't it, Shi-wan? - Sure is, father.
I should try to join you more often.
Geum-soon starts work tomorrow. We're done with this.
No way. We'll keep it up for a while.
I can't do this anymore. Look at my face.
I get all these pimples because I don't get enough sleep.
All you have to do is go to bed early.
I can't help being nocturnal.
My tostesteron or whatever.
I'm just too lively to sleep at night.
All this talking is increasing my adrenaline.
- What's wrong with you? - What?
You can't stop spitting when you talk.
Can't you talk with your mouth shut?
How can I? I'm not a ventriloquist.
Let him be. Don't make things worse.
Let's speed up. It's getting warmer.
OK. Hurry up, you slowpoke.
Let's go.
- Good boy, Hwee-sung. - He's good at this.
- Yes. 1, 2. - 1, 2.
- Look at him. - So handsome.
Let me enjoy it to the fullest.
I guess life is never always bad.
I get to boss you around...
and just stuff myself with everything you cook for me.
You sound like my boss.
- Hurry up, Sung-ran. - Coming.
Careful.
Geum-soon. Must you get back to work?
Take another week off.
I can't. I took an extra 2 weeks off.
I might really get fired.
And I'm fine. I really am.
OK then.
Promise you'll take time off whenever you feel tired.
- I will. - Let's eat.
Bon appetit.
What's this? Loach soup?
You don't want any?
I love it.
Geum-soon, this is good for you. Eat up.
All this eating and sleeping made me gain weight.
You could do with more weight.
No way, this is enough. My waist lost its curve.
Did you ever have a curve?
It wasn't that visible, but it did exist.
Liar. You never had one to begin with.
Sir, I'll be in the neighborhood. Are you free for lunch today?
Sure, I'd like that.
This is your favorite. Eat up.
Don't worry about me. You eat up too.
How about ginseng chicken soup for dinner?
Sounds great.
How about it, mother?
Don't ask me. She asked you.
How about it?
Ignore me as usual. It makes life easier.
You like ginseng chicken soup too, right?
Let's do that.
Sure, I'll get some good ginseng. Come home early.
I'm busy, don't make mine.
Really? OK.
Gosh, look at you sweat.
You need better nutrition. Will some medicine help?
It's because I'm eating hot food.
I like it.
You do?
I bought some quality beef. Have some more.
I was going to make you some.
Sit down and drink this.
Enjoy it to the fullest.
But it's back to normal tomorrow, or I'll beat you with this.
She's still in the hospital?
Yes, I think so.
She has to stay in a clean room for a month.
I'm not sure, I didn't visit.
You saved her life. Why don't you call her?
What, she doesn't want to stay in touch?
No. I don't know what she wants.
But I'm just not ready for that yet.
You can't forgive her?
I'm not surprised. No one can that easily.
It's not that...
I don't know.
I don't know how I feel.
I bet you don't.
I wanted to stop you from having the surgery.
But seeing you cope makes me think I'm glad I didn't.
I'm so proud of you.
You did a good thing.
And now you have a mother. Though you're not in touch yet.
Seeing you in pain for days made me hate her for everything.
But you recovered and you're healthy now.
I wonder how she managed to leave such a good girl like you.
Then again, I guess she was that desperate.
Ma'am.
Anyway I'm glad to see you're so healthy and bright.
My Geum-soon.
I'm proud of you.
I won't stop
I'll reach for the sky
I can make a change
Tomorrow's a new day
Some things just don't work out
But I won't give up