Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 143 > Say yes! Get out of our house!
You jerk. What the heck are you doing?!
What's going on here?
What's gotten into you now? How dare you yell at her like that.
Why do you want her out?
Explain what you mean. Why should she leave?
Answer me!
She's been coming home late. I asked her where she took Hwee-sung.
She just came in with Hwee-sung?
Where did you go? Why did you stay out so late?
It's obvious.
I bet she just picked him up after a long day at work.
Let's go inside.
- Oh, and... - No, sir.
I wasn't at work.
I don't work at the salon anymore.
You don't work there anymore? Since when?
A few days ago. I was going to tell you this evening.
But you've been out from morning till evening these past few days.
What have you been up to?
Handing in resumes.
Why don't you work there anymore? You liked that salon.
I... got fired.
Fired? Why?
The owner doesn't like me, so...
OK. You should've told us.
That's that.
Tae-wan.
Don't yell at her like that again.
I know you're not always polite, but I won't tolerate yelling, OK?
OK.
Let's go inside.
Welcome home.
Hello, sir, ma'am.
Are you hungry?
- Dinner's ready. - We've already eaten.
You have?
What about you?
I've eaten too.
With him.
- Him? Who? - Him.
Him?
Go get changed. Hwee-sung needs a shower too.
OK.
Go with mommy.
You're not changing?
About Geum-soon...
What about her?
Nothing.
Come on. What?
Go on. Finish what you wanted to say.
It's OK.
Father.
Mom.
You still have something left to say?
No.
OK.
Let me ask you anyway.
Why the heck did you do it?
Did you think we'd forgive you...
once you'd gotten married? Did you?
You did, didn't you?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
I really am.
What about her son? Did you think we wouldn't mind?
No, that's not it.
I didn't know what to think either.
Sung-ran said her son was in Beijing.
I didn't think it would be a problem.
I didn't think this would happen either.
You idiot, you moron!
You married his mother! How could it not be a problem?!
You...
You really went to that top college? You moron!
I'm sorry.
You think saying that will cut it?
I thought about divorcing her.
We hadn't reported our marriage anyway.
And you two hate her so much...
and I couldn't handle the pressure.
I thought splitting up would make it go away.
But if I did that, I could never forgive myself.
I lied to force Sung-ran into a marriage she didn't want.
I dragged her into this.
If I leave her because of her son...
Mom.
What if I weren't your son? Would you ever forgive...
such irresponsibility?
Mom, father, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for causing you such pain.
But I can't let her go. I couldn't forgive myself.
And above all, I love her too much.
Idiot.
You're beyond forgiving.
Mom.
You jerk. You jerk.
I'm home. You stayed in all day?
Mom.
What's this? What's this?!
What's wrong?
''What's wrong?''
Are you spending time with her son too?!
You thought I was joking about marrying her?
I will, so I have to meet her son too.
He'll be my responsibility soon.
I was really scared at first too.
But it went away the minute I saw him.
I can bring him up as my own.
He's so cute.
Now I know why people say little children are like angels.
You'd change your mind if you met him too.
Mom.
Please say yes.
You'll understand how I feel if you meet Hwee-sung.
Please?
Mom!
Oh no.
What should I do?
Here.
I could do with a snack.
I don't want any beer.
Why not?
It makes me gain weight.
OK.
You are a bit on the big side.
It's out of control already.
Don't say that.
She'll gain even more weight. She has to, it's natural.
Ma'am.
What do you mean?
Nothing, she's just trying to tease me.
Try not to gain any more weight.
You used to look like a string of sausages.
Now you're just one huge sausage.
Don't say that. You should look after her, not tease her.
Ma'am.
How strange. What's going on?
Nothing, honey.
She's pregnant.
She's going to have a baby.
- Honey. - Mom.
Is that true? You're pregnant?
Is that true? You're having a baby?
I'm so proud of you, darling.
See, I said he'd be happy.
But Geum-ah seems to be in shock.
Geum-ah, I might not have it.
Careful.
Don't say that, the baby will hear you.
It's an unexpected but great gift, don't you think?
What's wrong? You're not happy?
I am, but... mom's too old for this.
The heavens wouldn't have gotten her pregnant if she couldn't manage.
Exactly, it's meant to be.
I think this is a bit too much news for poor Geum-ah.
You two can go to bed now. Don't you have some celebrating to do?
Of course we do.
Come on.
Careful, careful. Slowly...
Be careful.
Excuse us then, ma'am.
Geum-ah, I'll clean up in the morning. Leave everything by the kitchen sink.
Good night.
My pretty wife...
Geum-ah.
It's all natural. Such is life.
Can't you accept it and smile about it?
OK...
Is this when you say it's ''frigging embarrassing''?
It's not that. I'm shocked that mom and dad...
I know what you mean. It was a huge shock for me too.
So how about...
we lonely ladies hold hands in bed and keep each other company tonight?
Stop laughing, it's embarrassing.
Why is it embarrassing?
You want to have it? We have huge debts.
I'll work even harder.
I'll apply for a job down south for some extra pay.
And stay away again?
It's too tough, living on your own.
It's OK. What can't I do for our child?
I suddenly found my purpose of life.
Until now I lived to pay off our debts.
But now I suddenly have this hope.
Well, yeah...
Working to pay off our debts was beginning to get to me too.
I knew it. So we're having the baby, OK?
Don't...
Ma'am.
Sung-ran boiled some rice crust, especially for you, ma'am.
Sir.
Enjoy, ma'am.
Thank you.
- Let's eat. - OK.
Oh, and Sung-ran.
Yes, sir.
You can bring your son.
His name is Woo-joo?
Yes, sir, it's Woo-joo.
Seeing he needs a place to stay and this is what you want so much...
and Shi-wan doesn't object.
You can bring him over.
You should.
Sir.
Ma'am.
But...
you're still moving out.
It's the best for everyone.
Including Woo-joo.
OK, sir.
Thank you, ma'am. Thank you.
Everything OK now? Let's eat.
I love the stew. Who made it?
Sung-ran did.
No, Geum-soon did.
I just put in what she told me to.
Really?
Honey, have some. It's really good.
Mom.
Thank you.
Ma'am.
Thank you so much.
It was hard, huh?
Thanks.
You'll stay at home all day?
That's why I applied for leave. See you.
It's nice to have you see me off.
I don't mind doing it either.
How about doing it more often?
We'll see.
Tae-wan.
Shi-wan and Sung-ran are in the clear, so I'll come clean this evening.
Sorry.
OK, please leave, miss.
Tae-wan.
Please leave. I'm done talking.
See you.
Bye-bye.
(Goo Jae-hee)
Hello?
So, why are you so upset?
Don't you know?
I do. You're in shock. And you're disappointed in mom and dad.
I just can't face mom. Or dad.
How can you not face them when you live under their roof?
How could she smile like nothing's wrong when she abandoned her firstborn?
How could she?
Eun-joo, can I treat her like a sister?
Of course. She is your sister.
Do you know anything about her?
I'm curious.
I feel sorry for her.
Did you have a chat with Eun-jin?
Yes. Just leave her alone for now.
She's still in shock, but it's nothing time can't heal.
Don't worry too much. She's fine at school.
She is? That's what I was worried about.
Look after her instead of us for now.
OK. But she...
Why don't you come down the minute we call you?
What does your daughter do?
She's 23? Does she go to college?
No.
Then what?
Eat first. I'll tell you later.
No thanks. Give me her number and I'll contact her.
Pregnant at her age? How far along is she?
Go ahead.
Gosh... You can't have coffee, right?
It's OK, I can drink coffee.
- Still, you're pregnant... - It's OK, it's OK!
I really don't mind.
Excuse us.
Sure.
Um...
Here.
What's this?
It's the money you told Geum-soon to give us.
You're returning it already?
We managed to earn enough to do so.
Thank you so much.
I'll never forget your generosity.
I should thank YOU. I didn't think you'd return it so soon.
Could I... ask for a favor?
Don't tell anyone we met at the clinic.
OK... Not even Geum-soon?
I mean anyone including her.
Sure.
How many months pregnant are you?
8 weeks.
I see. You're in the early stages.
Check my tie for me.
It's OK.
You could at least pretend to give it a tweak.
I've never touched a necktie before.
You're really blunt, you know? Try to act cuter.
You grumble, you know? Grouchy Smurf.
What?
You didn't tell her anything, right?
Of course not, I just gave her the money.
OK.
- Granny. - Gosh.
- Who's this? - Hello.
How are you, Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Ahn?
We're all doing fine. Come on inside.
Auntie.
Hello. Sit down.
Come, sit, sit.
(80-9, Jinnae, Na Geum-soon)
Really? She paid us back already?
Yes. I was really surprised.
We thought they might never pay us back.
I know.
It's good news. It means they're better-off now.
Of course, I feel so happy.
Ma'am, sir, you have a visitor.
Hello.
Hello. May I help you...?
Sorry, but does Na Geum-soon live here?
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
Don't suffer alone