Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
I met with Sung-ran.
< Episode 138 > I told her to get a divorce.
Why you...
That's too harsh.
Yes, it IS too harsh.
She didn't lie or anything.
It was all Shi-wan, not her.
Don't say that. She wants to bring up her son.
Had I known she was a divorcee...
then there's no way I would've let them get married.
But they are married now.
Shi-wan loves her so much.
And Sung-ran loves Shi-wan a lot too.
So he has to bring up her son, even though they lied to get married?
Why should he?
Still, how could you say that to her?
It's not that black and white.
I thought long and hard too.
What did she say?
She'll think about it.
- She'll talk with Shi-wan. - Good.
I was afraid she'd just say yes. Still, you went too far, mom.
You did.
Don't worry. There won't be any record.
You know they haven't registered their marriage, right?
I sure do.
They haven't registered yet?
They haven't.
It's either pure luck or it was meant to happen.
Why didn't they register? They've been married for months.
Jeez...
(Sung-ran)
What if she doesn't bring up her son?
We can't split them up now. Unless they decide to do so.
She wants to do this.
What if she doesn't?
Even then.
- But honey... - It's over now.
I'm sure she'll say she'll divorce Shi-wan.
All she can think about now is how to get her son back.
She hasn't come home yet.
I see.
Then please give this to her. They're fresh mushrooms.
Sure.
Mom.
How dare you smile like that.
Then what? Shall I cry?
I'm sorry. I really am. I just couldn't bear it.
You know I have a temper.
I won't do it again. I'm sorry.
- OK. Move. - Mom.
Geum-soon...
Say yes.
I'm sorry to let you down.
I really am.
I'm really sorry.
But I can't help it.
I tried not to see her, to forget her, but I just couldn't do it.
Who told her you were hurt? Was it Mrs. Kim?
- I called her. - I'm sick of hearing that.
Just this once.
It's the first time I've ever let you down.
Mom. Give in just this once.
Move. Move!
Mom.
If you don't say yes, I'll just knock her up.
What?
You idiot.
I'm a patient.
Mom!
Mom.
Are you going home? Have you eaten yet?
You haven't, right? Let's have dinner at the cafeteria.
No. You think I'd want to eat with you?
Who else would you eat with other than your loving son?
Hah.
Mom.
I was never ashamed of you.
I just didn't like you being unhappy.
I'm only happy when you are, and you never looked very happy.
Don't skip dinner.
I love you.
Dinner, ma'am?
I'll cook something myself. You can leave, thank you.
OK. Dr. Jang's wife left this for you.
- Mrs. Kim? - Yes.
- Have a seat, Mrs. Oh. - No thanks.
You left this for me.
Please don't bring anything from now on. Do you understand?
I should go.
Please sit down.
We have to talk.
I don't think we have to.
Mrs. Oh. Just for 1 0 minutes.
Would you like some tea?
No thanks. Just say what you must.
OK.
You know Geum-soon's my daughter, right?
Yes. I was too shocked to believe it.
How could you...? You're full of surprises.
I'm sorry for surprising you.
Yes.
You should be sorry.
It was you, wasn't it?
The one who told Geum-soon about Jae-hee.
Didn't you help them get back together?
Let me make this clear.
I cannot accept their relationship.
I don't need to tell you why, right?
So from now on, please...
don't even think of talking about it.
I'm having a hard time as it is. Bye.
Mrs. Oh.
It's all my fault. It's my fault.
I know I'm asking for too much, but can you please...
let them stay together?
I promise I'll make it up to you.
No, you don't have to.
She's having a hard life...
entirely because of me.
She's living like that because I abandoned her. It's not her fault.
Mrs. Kim.
She wouldn't be like that had I brought her with me.
She'd have had an education, and she wouldn't be a widowed mother.
She would've become a smart, beautiful lady.
I should go. Goodbye.
When did you come home?
What was that about?
She told us to split up.
When?
Earlier today.
So what did you say? Did you go and say you'd do it?
I couldn't do that.
I said I'd talk with you.
It's unfair.
It's all about my being a divorced mother.
About trying to be happy again by marrying a bachelor.
I don't agree, but so what, if that's it?
Don't ask me. The ball's in your court.
What now? She'd made up her mind.
OK. I'll talk to her.
She might let it go if I say we won't bring up Woo-joo.
Shi-wan.
I really... can't do that?
No? It's just for a year.
You don't have to do anything.
Can't you just live with him for a year?
I might be asking for too much, but please say yes.
When visiting Africa, you know it'll be hot.
When going to Alaska, you know it'll be freezing.
Meaning?
I thought you'd expect this much when you proposed to me.
You can't expect my mom to understand everything.
It's just not possible.
OK.
I understand.
Then...
Let's split up.
I want to do this. I can't sacrifice him for my sake.
Like your mother said, I'll be better off living alone.
Yeah.
Let's split up.
- Hello. - Hi, Geum-soon.
- Are you practicing? - Yes.
They're in bed?
Yes, I think so.
Sung-ran. I called you earlier.
You did? What for?
Good night.
- Good night. - Good night.
You met up with Mrs. Sohn?
How did you know?
She told us.
You mustn't do as she told you.
She said that because she's upset. She'll get over it soon.
She gave me a hard time too when I first got married...
but now she's really good to me.
- I'm not as strong as you. - Sung-ran.
And I don't have the will to fight.
I can be mean.
I keep thinking I deserve better than this.
It's not about that. You love Shi-wan.
Fight for his sake.
Don't you?
Don't you love Shi-wan?
Maybe.
Good night.
The pay is better, so it's worth it.
Don't take that job. We only lived together for a few months.
She's right. Living alone won't do your health any good.
What do you think?
- Huh? - You're asleep?
What's wrong? You spaced out.
Nothing, I was just thinking.
What's wrong? You've been like this since yesterday.
No, nothing's wrong. Eat up.
Are you sure you're OK?
Let's leave together. You should see a doctor.
It's just indigestion.
You've been like this for days.
When I have indigestion, it usually goes for...
Go see a doctor.
I will later. None of the clinics will be open yet.
What should I do?
This can't be happening, not at my age.
What should I do? Oh gosh, oh gosh...
Let's go.
- Go where? - To see a doctor.
It's OK, I'm fine. I told you it's indigestion.
You diagnosed it yourself?
Of course. Indigestion is common.
Tell me the truth. You know what you have?
What...?
A baby?
No way.
No way. How... Stop talking about that.
OK then. Let's go and ask a specialist.
How dare you lie to me.
It's a baby, right?
- No, it's not. - OK then.
Come clean.
How'd you know?
It's true?
What should I do? I'm pregnant.
My goodness. Good heavens...
So that dream was meant for you? Geum-ah dreamt of her sibling?
Don't say that. It's killing me too.
You do have a hidden talent after all. How far along are you?
2 to 3 months.
I'm not sure. I just checked whether I was pregnant or not.
3 months? Still a while to go.
But you're so big.
Ma'am.
So you abandoned her to marry dad?
That was...
mostly my fault.
I promised I'd bring Geum... your sister home soon.
After mom abandoned her.
You kept this a secret all along?
Then you asked for her kidney?
How...?
Eun-jin.
What's wrong?
She knows now.
Eun-jin.
Mrs. Oh.
You're so shameless. Why are you here? You're fired.
I know that.
Mrs. Oh.
What are you doing? Did I tell you to kneel down?
Is there nothing I can do to gain your approval?
Obviously!
Don't you know your place?
I do. I know I'm not good enough.
And I'm sorry that...
Then don't date him! Why do you keep saying you're sorry?
Where's your conscience?
You shouldn't be doing this. You two are from different worlds.
And you're a mother.
If you really love Jae-hee, shouldn't you let him go?!
Mrs. Oh.
Can't I work to make it happen?
I'll improve myself...
and become good enough for him.
Let's say you do that. What about your son?
You want him to be proud of you?
How will you do that when you're kneeling and begging...
hoping I'll accept you?
I told you men proposed, but I lived my whole life without a man.
I heard about it too.
Why do you think your mom left you to get married?
Wake up. Face the reality!
Why aren't you in uniform yet?
I just got fired.
Geum-soon.
Sorry, Ms. Yoon. I really wanted to work with you.
What happened? What's wrong?
I don't know.
Can I still call you whenever I have any questions?
I can apply to these salons online...
Let's try Park Mimi's salon.
Mister.
I'm leaving the hospital now. Where are you?
Huh?
Hi, handsome.
Hey. Did I make you wait?
Yes.
Time crawls when we're apart.
Is something wrong?
No. Just trying out a new line.
- What's this? - It's for Hwee-sung.
I want to meet him.
OK.
Wait here, I'll go get him.
OK.
This is Hwee-sung.
You're Mini-Crazyhair.
Hi there.
I'm...
Mr. Goo. You're Noh Hwee-sung?
Hwee-sung.
Say hello.
Hello.
He can talk?
Hi. Do you want these? They're for you.
Yes.
Thank you.
Can I... give him a hug?
Hwee-sung, do you mind if he gives you a hug?
No.
Yes, sir.
Yes. Not yet.
OK, I'll be right there.
Bye.
Sorry. I have to go.
OK. Go ahead.
Sorry.
Don't be. Get going.
OK.
See you again, Hwee-sung.
It was great meeting you.
Bye.