Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 141 >
Who is he?
Geum-soon.
He's...
How long has it been?
What have you been up to?
He's a friend of mine. Turns out he's Geum-soon's colleague.
- Really? - Yes.
So I asked him to take good care of her for me.
Say hello to my father.
Hello.
Hi. So you're a trainee too.
Well, yes.
OK then, see you around.
- Let's go. - OK.
See you.
Come on, Geum-soon.
We're home.
You all met up?
Down the road. Did you have dinner yet?
Yes, with Hwee-sung.
He's in bed after a bath.
Wasn't it hard giving him a bath?
He's become stronger and he fights back during baths these days.
Go get changed.
Sleep well.
- Good night. - Good night.
Tae-wan.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't keep the promise I made.
I couldn't stop.
I'm sorry.
So?
So what do you want me to do?!
Cover up for you again?
So you can go on seeing him?
No way.
I covered up for you because my parents have enough worries as it is.
It wasn't for you.
I know.
You do? So, what?
I was going to tell you soon.
After everything had died down.
What? Tell us what?
Are you going to marry him or something?
Where'd you get that ring?
He proposed?
You said yes already?
Get out.
Get out of Jung-wan's house as soon as possible.
Right now, I want you... out of my room.
How pretty.
- I saw... - You saw what?
Nothing.
What did you see? Why won't you finish the sentence?
It's not important. I saw a new restaurant. Want to try it out?
No.
- Where were you last night? - At the office.
And you didn't let me in?
I meant it when I said I'd divorce you.
Don't I have a say?
I thought your silence meant yes.
Why did you change your mind?
I met your father today.
You said you'd take Woo-joo in?
Yes.
Why?
It can't be because you feel any love for him.
Because I love you. I don't want to lose you.
Biting the bullet?
Why do you always...?
I understand why you're angry, but couldn't you have given me some time?
I can't reach conclusions as easily as you.
I need time for things to sink in. Did it upset you that much?
Did you have to say you'd leave me before hearing my reply?
You think that's why I'm upset?
I know you can't accept Woo-joo. I'd feel the same way too.
What upset me...
was the fact that you sided with them to gang up on me.
- I did not. - You did.
You complained...
because I said I had no choice but to look after Woo-joo.
You sided with your parents and turned a blind eye...
when they berated me.
Yes, I complained. I felt like it.
Wouldn't you if I wanted to look after my son when things were this bad?
But you can't say I turned a blind eye.
I didn't. Why would I have married you then?
I didn't. You're wrong.
I wasn't ready to be a dad.
You think it's an easy decision to make?
I've never met him before.
Sung-ran, I'm...
I'm an average guy.
An average guy who's trying to be a more decent person.
Circumstances call for a hero, but I'm not cool enough.
I was distant because I was struggling against my average self.
Sorry if that hurt you.
Sung-ran.
Bring Woo-joo over.
I'll try hard. Parenting needs practice too.
Who knows, I might make a good dad.
I promise.
I'll try hard.
I guess I should admit to it.
What you said moved me to tears.
I guess all this really IS my fault.
I'm causing you all this hurt.
Thank you.
I'll beg for your parents' forgiveness.
OK.
- Sung-ran. - Geum-soon.
Were you worried?
Yes. I was worried to death.
Welcome home. I'm so glad to see you.
I was worried because you didn't come home or answer your phone.
You were? I'm sorry.
It feels so nice.
To have someone welcome me home.
- Feeling better? - Yes. So much better.
It's not just me. Hwee-sung asked for you too.
He did?
Let's go in.
What's going on?
Good morning.
Why are you here? What are you doing?
I apologize for everything. It won't happen again.
Please give me your permission.
It's just for a year.
I know I don't deserve this.
But I have no choice.
So get out.
Split up and do whatever you want. Must you torment me like this?
Ma'am.
Shi-wan loves and respects you.
And I feel so bad he's turning against you because of me.
Then split up.
Ma'am.
Please forgive me just this once.
I'll make it up to you.
I will, ma'am.
I'll try to meet your expectations.
I even got 4 days off work.
I'll do all the housework.
I'll work hard, ma'am.
Forget it. You're too smart for all this.
Why are you doing this? Why are you down on your knees?
Forgive her this once.
She didn't want to deceive you.
And she can't ignore her son when he has nowhere to go.
What? You better keep quiet.
Get up. Right now.
Ma'am.
Didn't you hear me? Get up!
Mom.
Please forgive us.
I know we shouldn't do this. But...
I can't leave her. Let us look after her son for a year.
He doesn't have a place to stay.
Please forgive me just this once.
Mom.
Give in this once.
You...
I don't like Sung-ran either. But you can't split them up.
He's right.
What's wrong with you all?!
Get out, all of you!
You met up with Young-ok, didn't you?
Yes.
So you're forgiving her?
You did the right thing. There's no point in tormenting yourself.
But...
You asked about the money. Did you...?
Yes. I asked if I could borrow it from her.
I did.
In exchange for forgiving her.
Can't she do that much for a child she abandoned?
I didn't complain. Did she say yes?
Yes. So the minute she wires it...
one of us has to go and repay Geum-soon's in-laws.
Why the rush...?
Does Geum-soon want to get remarried?
- To the doctor? - No, not yet.
But we have to repay the money anyway.
She wants to get remarried, doesn't she?
I said no.
Anyway when will you tell Sang-do?
You're up to something. You don't want anyone to know.
I'll tell Sang-do and Geum-ah later.
No, you can't. You promised me.
You're up to something.
Why else would you want to keep it a secret from them?
Are you thinking of doing something you shouldn't?
I can't have a baby at my age.
Sang-do, get up right now!
- Sang-do... - Ma'am, no...
Get off me. Your hands are dirty.
You shoved soil in my mouth.
Sorry. I'm sorry, ma'am.
Huh? You're wiping that hand on your clothes now?
Anyway you should be a wrestler.
I thought you'd kill me.
I can't believe you got pregnant.
What's up?
Nothing. She thought you'd be late for work.
Want some fruit? It'll help you wake up.
OK.
I peeled some apples already.
Mom.
How's your back?
It's fine.
She hurt her back?
You hurt your back?
No, I thought I had, but...
Honey.
Here...
No thanks.
You can have some.
Eun-jin, come have breakfast.
No thanks.
Come and sit at the table. You skipped dinner last night.
Eun-jin.
- Eun-jin. Eun-jin! - Leave her.
I think that's best for now.
I'll take her out for a chat later.
That's a good idea. She doesn't want to...
see or talk to either of us.
Yelling at her will just make it worse.
- Let Eun-joo talk to her. - Yes.
I'll talk to her. To find out what she's thinking.
OK then.
Eat up.
- Hello? - It's Geum-soon.
Geum-soon.
Hang on.
I can talk now.
I had some missed calls. What did you call me for?
Yes, I'm free tomorrow.
OK then.
Bye.
- Make it look nice, please. - Sure.
Congratulations.
You're 8 weeks pregnant and everything looks fine.
Get a blood test and...
As you can see, I'm quite old and fat.
I haven't decided whether I'll have the baby or not.
I'll come back for the test later.
Oh, hello.
He... Hello.
Why are you...? I came for a checkup.
I see, so did I...
How are you?
I'm fine. How are you?
Good. I have to hurry back.
Sure.
Mrs. Ahn.
Your prenatal diary.
Oh...
Hi.
Sorry I couldn't pick you up.
How do I look?
You know her already...
It's my first visit as your girlfriend.
Not bad. Compared to your usual look.
She doesn't know, right?
Yeah, I didn't tell her in case she'd just leave.
Come in.
OK.
Mrs. Oh.
You...
I called her over. For a formal introduction.
Mom.
What are you doing?
Please say yes. I want to marry her.
Mom.
Please say yes.
I'll make it up to you. I will.
We'll make it up to you. I won't let you down.
What can you do to impress me?
What, make radish noodles?
Mom.
Yes.
I'll make you radish noodles.
Geum-soon!
Even my helper can make that. What else can you do?
I'll be frank.
Can you accompany Jae-hee to formal occasions?
Can you take on his well-educated friends and their spouses?
Mom.
Let me finish.
This is reality.
I can accompany him.
I might not follow all the conversations...
but I can ask.
And if they're base enough to belittle me, I'll just ignore them.
That's what you say. True, you can ask.
What is a ''surgeon''?
An ''emergency''? A ''fellow''?
Mom!
You don't know, huh?
His friends use these words every day.
Will you interrupt every second and ask what each word means?
- Mom. - Keep quiet!
This is her reality!
And you're...
a mother. A single mother.
How dare you barge in like this!
Get up.
Mister.
Get up!
Don't you know?
We're old enough to get married without your permission.
Mister.
So?
If you won't give in, I'll run away and get married, OK?
Is that how you want to lose your only son?
What?
Do what you want. I don't care!
Let's go.
Let go.
You're terrible. How could you yell at her?
I couldn't bear it. She can yell at me, but I won't let her yell at you!
Did you think she'd give her permission just like that?
A ''surgeon'' is a doctor, right?
Yes.
And ''emergency'' means it's urgent.
Yes. That's when we say that.
You know every word. Why didn't you speak up?
My mind just went blank.
What's a ''fellow''?
Not many people know. Residents graduate to become fellows.
Oh... It's nothing special. I wish I'd known that one too.
The weather's great. It really is autumn now.
Geum-soon.
You can take it out on me.
I'm fine.
I feel bad for Mrs. Oh. I wish I had more credentials.
I'm happiest when I'm walking with you
I want to keep you with me always
Now I can tell you I love you
I love you
I'm happiest when I'm walking with you
I want to keep you with me always
Now I can tell you I love you