Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 137 >
Goodbye.
Bye.
Why'd you get changed?
Let's go out.
What? You're a terrible patient.
I'm no patient. I'm a doctor.
Let's go.
No way. What if your wrist doesn't heal?
I know what's good for me.
You said you'd do as I say.
Hello.
- Can I help you? - How much is this?
- It's a popular item. - Do you like it?
No way, it's too big.
This?
You... have bad taste.
- Why? It's pretty. - It is.
Treat your niece.
What's your problem?
- My hair. - Nice.
- Doesn't he look nice? - He does.
Not my style.
Man... He's weird.
Uncle!
Jae-soon.
What the...?
It's me.
Not that.
Hey.
Stop sulking.
Give up, we already bought it.
But this is so not cool.
I preferred the other one.
It's cute.
Stop complaining and look at it with love.
See, it's so cute.
Keep it on.
OK.
This is an issue of taste, not just preference.
Look at it with love.
Huh? What's that?
Hey.
Geum-soon.
I do like this.
Geum-soon.
Did you have to be so brutally honest?
You should've said no.
You should've said you wouldn't insist if they said no.
Even if it's just for now.
You think I want to go against them?
If they really do say no, then I have no choice but to give in.
What then?
Reality is, I'm the only one who can take my son in.
What if I say I'm against it too?
What if I say no?
OK, fine.
Now it's my turn to be brutally honest. I...
find it hard to accept that we have to take your son in.
I wouldn't have minded so much if you'd mentioned the possibility before.
But as I said yesterday, never once did you mention it.
And he's 9 years old.
How am I supposed to become a dad to a 9-year-old overnight?
I've never brought up a child, but I know that parenting means...
taking full responsibility of the child.
But...
I'm not ready for that yet.
I understand.
Then give up.
You'll only have him for a year, not forever.
Is it worth causing so much trouble?
OK, let me think.
Hello, ma'am.
Can you guess why I called you out?
You can't?
If you had to pick one, would you choose Shi-wan or your son?
You'd pick your son, of course.
Split up.
Ma'am.
Split up.
If you and Shi-wan had talked about it before...
then I wouldn't dare say this.
But even Shi-wan says this is news to him.
Yes.
Why does my son have to bring up your son?
Why should he?
I really can't forgive you.
How come... you're so righteous?
If I were you, I'd be feeling terrible about all this.
How come your head's still held up high?
Ma'am.
Split up.
If I'd known you had a son, this marriage wouldn't have happened.
I'd known the divorce rate is high...
but I thought all that had nothing to do with my family.
I never...
even thought of divorce as an option.
I thought marriage was for life.
Ma'am.
I went through hell back then.
So what? You won't split up?
Ma'am.
You're a mother too.
It's not forever.
It's just for a year.
I'm glad you said that.
You want to be a mother?
Split up with Shi-wan and be a proud mother.
Aren't you too smart to tolerate old-fashioned people like us?
Split up and do what you want.
You haven't reported your marriage.
You thought I didn't know?
So you can just pack up and leave, OK?
How can you say that?
You want to take your son in out of the blue.
How strange.
I thought you'd jump for joy if I told you to split up.
Ma'am.
I'll discuss it with Shi-wan.
OK.
Hello.
How much is a pregnancy test kit?
- $4. - OK.
Ma'am.
Ma'am?
Gosh.
Aren't I too old for this?
It can't be. Soon-ja, just take the test.
The apples are... Gosh.
What's wrong? Goodness...
- When did you get home? - Gosh.
Just now. You gave me a shock.
What's wrong? You look lost.
Where've you been?
I went... shopping, but I didn't get anything.
- Soon-ja. - Yes?
Nothing.
I have to go and...
- Soon-ja. - Yes?
Um...
You have that witch's number?
Whose...?
Who'd I call a witch other than Young-ok?
I don't have it, but I can find out.
I can ask my supervisor.
Why? You want her number?
No. Forget I asked.
Ma'am.
Forget it.
OK.
- I'm home. - Gosh.
- I'm home. - Jeez.
What's wrong with you? You're acting strange.
Here.
- Hi. - Hi.
Put it in the fridge for now.
OK.
It's so hot, granny.
I know. Hope you had a good day.
I washed some grapes over there.
OK.
You're working again?
Yes.
- Here. - Have some.
- Apples and grapes... - Yes.
You can get apples in the winter now.
- Yeah. - You can.
How sweet.
How long will that take?
You need some help?
Hello.
What's up?
Getting something for mom?
No, for you.
What?
For me?
I'm fine.
You should've told me.
I thought you needed help.
I want to get you something.
I've always been too busy.
I never took you anywhere to buy you anything.
Pick something you like.
What's up with you?
Does it feel awkward?
Of course. Let's go.
I'll come next time.
Sorry.
Why is your surname Goo? Your mother is Mrs. Oh Mi-ja.
Oh.
I took my uncle's surname.
Oh.
You've been wanting to ask that, huh?
Anything else? Ask away.
Mister.
I bet you were popular with girls.
Of course.
Of course. You would be.
You're so handsome.
How many girls fell for you?
Way too many.
Of course. You're so handsome.
Then how many of them did you date?
You must've dated at least one.
I think I should know.
There was someone recently.
I can't say we dated.
But then, I can't say we didn't either.
I've known her for years. It didn't really work out.
I unwittingly gave her a hard time.
And hurt her too.
I see.
That's about it.
OK then. Thanks.
Oh, mister.
Eun-joo is the one who told me you'd hurt your wrist.
Really?
Thanks for telling me.
Sure.
I promised your mother...
I wouldn't date you. Actually I swore on my son's name.
But...
I didn't keep the promise, so I'll come clean tomorrow.
No. I'll tell her tonight.
I want to. I should.
OK then.
Then you'll quit work?
Maybe.
I'm good, so I'll be able to find work somewhere else soon.
Geum-soon.
I want to meet Hwee-sung.
I want to meet him.
OK then.
I have to go.
Now?
Yes. I'd love to help you with dinner, but I have to pick up Hwee-sung.
I don't have anyone to baby-sit.
OK.
I'd have walked you home if I'd known.
You're the patient and I'm your guardian, OK?
Jae-hee.
Mom.
Why are you here?
I called her over. Don't blame her.
I told you so many times...
I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
For what? Why should you be sorry?
I called her.
I missed her so much, I called her.
Come out.
OK.
No. Where will you take her?
You can talk here.
I'll go outside with you.
Let me go.
Mister.
You...
I'm sorry, Mrs. Oh. I'm sorry.
You're sorry? For what? For what?!
You swore on your son's name that you wouldn't see Jae-hee again.
Didn't you?
You wouldn't betray me like this.
You just came to visit him. Didn't you?
Think about it. You just can't do this to me.
How can you stab me in the back?
Aren't I the one who hired you in the first place?
Who gave your job back after you got struck out?
You were a country bumpkin...
but I gave you a chance and taught you all you know, didn't I?
I did all that for you, didn't I?!
Mrs. Oh. I love Jae-hee.
What?
You've gone crazy.
Crazy.
What? You're a mother.
Wake up.
So what, if you love Jae-hee?
Please let me date him.
And then what? You'll be his girlfriend?
Go on then.
Won't you feel bad about your son?
Mrs. Oh.
You think I lived without a man all my life because no one proposed?
Outrageous.
This is why they say you should watch who you take in.
You've done a great job at betraying me.
I'll work hard.
What? How?!
I know you don't like everything about me...
Wait, stop, Geum-soon!
Slow down.
How do you think I made it when all I had was a pair of scissors?
You think you can take me on?!
(Goo Jae-hee)
I was just about to text you.
We just parted ways. I'm on my way home.
I'll come by early tomorrow with some kimbap.
- I'm home. - I'm home.
Hello. You're early.
Yes. You're feeling better?
How about you? I heard you went to the ER.
I'm fine. My fever's gone.
I'm sorry I didn't know you were sick.
- Did you have fun today? - Yes.
Did you say hello to granny?
Yes.
Good boy. How about a hug?
What's that?
- Ma'am. - Yes?
You're OK now?
Why shouldn't I be?
Wash up.
OK.
You go wash up with mommy while I cook.
Tada. Mrs. Sohn made a tofu casserole.
Smells great. Are you feeling better now?
She's smiling again, at last. Can we eat all this?
There's so much.
Mrs. Sohn made all this.
The steamed pollack is amazing.
It's great to see you smile. It's making me feel good too.
What's there to frown about?
- Eat. Eat up. - Bon appetit.
Nice.
It's all good to see you happy...
but how come you're so different from this morning?
Is something up?
I'll tell you after dinner.
Tell us now. Is something up?
I met with Sung-ran.
I told her to get a divorce.
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
Don't worry, just smile
Look around you
You're surrounded by people
Who love you as you are
When things get tough