Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Get out of my house.
< Episode 147 >
Leave Hwee-sung and get out.
Ma'am.
Honey.
Stop. Where have you been all day?
Why are you here?
What's she doing here? Do you know?
- Honey. - Get out.
You want to get married, right? Then shouldn't you leave?
Ask your rich mom.
You can move in with her or ask her to rent you a place.
Can't you? Get out.
But not with Hwee-sung.
Leave him here.
You might want to take him away, but no way, I won't let you.
Honey.
Come and get some rest. I don't know where you've been...
but you're too upset. Come and rest.
Guess what I just saw.
That guy was with Hwee-sung at preschool!
What?
He was hugging Hwee-sung.
And smiling and talking to him.
What... What was he...
What was he doing with Jung-wan's son?
OK, honey.
Come inside, OK? Honey.
I'm going crazy, Geum-soon.
Shouldn't I be doing something to help?
Plum tea for Mr. Noh.
Citron tea for Mrs. Sohn, green tea for Shi-wan, juice for Tae-wan.
A different drink for everyone? I can't even remember them all.
I can repeat it.
I'll just let them take their pick.
Sung-ran.
Do you think Mrs. Sohn meant what she said?
No way.
Go get some rest, OK?
OK.
He must've been tired, he's fallen asleep.
Put him down and drink something.
Have you eaten?
Yes, have you?
Is she packing her things? Tell her to hurry up.
- Honey. - What?
Why should she stay in our house?
Mom.
Relax, OK? Relax. You were fine until Sung-ran came in.
And don't wake Hwee-sung. He looked scared earlier.
Give him to me. I'll take him to his room.
Didn't you hear me? Why should he sleep with her?
I'll look after him from now on. Go get his pillow and duvet.
Ma'am.
What?
Just go.
Where were you all day? With your phone off too.
At the river.
The river?
What did you do there?
I just stared at the water.
All day long?
So what did the river say to you?
Did it tell you what to do?
We have to let her go. Jung-wan's not with us now.
She lasted 3 long years anyway.
Many wives cheat on their husbands these days.
Who said I'm not letting her go?
I told her to go. You think I want to stop her?
He seems to be a great catch.
Tae-wan told me.
He's a doctor. Maybe single.
He's not a bad guy either. And he loves Geum-soon a lot.
Who cares?
But it's better than her marrying a loser.
How long have you known? You didn't tell us.
Not for a long time. They haven't been together for a long time either.
Though they'll have met a long time ago.
Just let her get married. People will think we're evil.
Keeping her captive or something.
Yes. I agree with him.
I said I'd let her go. Did I say I wouldn't?
You're really strange. Did I say I wouldn't?
She can go whenever she's ready to leave.
Why are you in the dark? I'll turn the light on.
Are you crying?
No.
Don't cry. It's not like you.
Hwee-sung fell asleep. Give me his pillow and duvet.
I'll go and get him.
Leave him there for tonight.
I think Mrs. Sohn got really upset from what she saw today.
OK.
I'll give you a thicker duvet.
Geum-soon.
Cheer up.
Wait.
Hello.
Let's talk.
I have nothing to say.
How is Geum-soon? Is she OK?
I met your mother earlier.
I was with Hwee-sung and I think she got upset.
I'm worried.
Then you shouldn't have gone there, don't you think?
I'll look after him.
I'll be a really good father.
Kids, especially boys, need a father figure.
I don't have a father either.
So I know what it's like not to have one.
I promise.
I promise. I'll be a good father.
Get lost.
What, you? Do you know your mother was here?
How dare she come here.
We're Geum-soon's in-laws, you know.
I'm sorry.
She shouldn't have come here.
I'm sorry.
Get lost.
What, you'll marry her?
How dare you talk about Hwee-sung when you can't even talk to your mom.
You have no right to do that.
You're late again. Did you have dinner?
Why won't you answer me?
Sorry for not answering you. I haven't eaten yet.
Hungry?
Not really. Just stay here.
Your visiting Geum-soon's in-laws really upset me.
It hurt even more to think that...
you were that base, that crude.
But...
I guess it shows just how you really...
don't like anything about Geum-soon.
Mom.
So I'm really sorry.
What's gotten into you?
I'm truly...
truly sorry for letting you down.
And for putting you through this.
That's enough. Get up right now.
Mom.
Get up. I said get up!
What can I do?
I just can't control myself.
I was really shocked to find out her past too.
So I really tried to get over her.
You know me.
You always tried to provide the best for me.
Yet I fell for a single mother...
and even said I want to marry her.
Jae-hee.
It's not my will.
It just happened over time.
I just can't live without her now.
You know what love is too, mom.
You've been in love too.
Yes. I've been in love too.
That's how I know it dies with time too.
You might think she's all you need now, but reality will hit you very soon.
The world's beautiful when it snows, right?
Try going out a few hours later.
There are messy footprints everywhere.
And if the day gets warm, it all turns to gray slush.
That's love for you.
You think it'll last forever...
So mom...
Did your love turn to slush and...
Mom... Do you regret having me?
Do you really?
If you do regret having me, then...
I'll leave Geum-soon.
I promise.
If you regret it...
I'll really leave her.
Do you...
really regret it?
Then pass by. Let's go.
Wait, please, Mrs. Sohn.
It's so good.
Eat all you want.
- Here. - Ah.
Chew it well.
You should've told me you wanted this earlier.
It was getting late.
It's so tasty.
- A pepper. - Huh? OK, here.
- Ah... - Ah.
- Good? - Yes.
Ah.
Gosh. I can't believe you two are doing this again.
What are you doing?
Aren't you both too old for this nonsense?
You hurt your hands, Soon-ja?
I didn't know you were still up.
She wanted Korean sausages. Have some, mom.
So you went out and bought some?
So the kid will have brains?
Well?
No. Have some.
And I thought you were embarrassed about this.
Eating walnuts and knitting as if you're the only pregnant woman around.
I knew I'd have a hard time, but isn't this just too much?
How old are you?
Take the chopsticks and eat it yourself.
You won't have to push for months, so your eating yourself is harmless.
The baby. I must love and understand her.
Have some. It's good, join us.
Have some, mom. Go on.
It looks nice.
Tasty.
Tastes just right.
No. What if my baby looks like her?
I must love her. I must. Doesn't she look lovely and charming?
Mom.
Why are you still up?
Something's happened to Geum-soon.
To Geum-soon? What?
I was worried, so I pretended to pass by their place.
And I met Mrs. Sohn.
Gosh, she was so cold, I nearly froze to death.
I just couldn't think of anything to say.
Geum-soon must've told them she wants to get remarried.
And they got upset about the money.
It's all for the better.
She can't stay with them forever.
She can't get married until the guy's mom gives in...
but she has to move out anyway.
Yes, you're right.
Then where will Geum-soon stay?
Here, of course.
I'll get transferred soon.
It's too cramped for...
What are you talking about?
I'll support Geum-soon until her wedding day, OK?
Ma'am. Will they let her take Hwee-sung?
Of course they will. They're very decent people.
You think they won't let her?
That's like telling her not to get married.
I hope you're right.
Don't even think about it.
Of course she's taking Hwee-sung.
Who are you trying to call?
Geum-soon. She won't answer her phone.
I hope nothing's wrong.
Like what?
This and that.
How things are with Jae-hee and her in-laws.
I forgot to ask him. I was too worried about his hand.
Oh yeah. How is it?
I'm not sure yet.
He might not be able to take this year's exam.
Eun-joo!
Hi there.
Are you doing well?
How's your hand?
It'll get better.
I've been meaning to call you for some time.
When are you free?
- Let's meet up. - Well...
Do we have to? Let's not.
Let's. Just to talk. When are you free?
Sit.
Sit down, Geum-soon.
Thanks. Bon appetit.
Sir.
- Here's some water. - OK.
Ma'am.
Mommy.
So, stay on granny's lap. Granny will feed you.
You have to go to preschool.
OK.
Isn't Yun-joo your best friend?
Yes.
- Eat up. - OK.
Chew slowly.
Ma'am.
I have to go out for an interview.
Whatever. It's none of my business.
Why don't you just move out?
I won't be away for a long time.
I'll drop Hwee-sung off at preschool on the way.
Don't bother. I'll take care of him.
Go. You can go now.
You heard me.
Ma'am.
Sir.
I'm sorry.
For betraying you both.
I know how selfish and cruel I'm being.
I know very well.
I do, sir.
You took me in and let me stay.
So I tried.
I really did my best...
not to let this happen.
I know it's just an excuse.
I wanted... to make Hwee-sung proud.
And I can't even imagine not living with you either.
So I even swore on Jung-wan's name.
But I couldn't stop.
Though I can't go back...
I did hold myself back for some time.
But I gave up when I heard he'd gotten hurt.
It all went wrong.
I knew I'd be betraying you, but...
I couldn't stop.
Sir.
Ma'am.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so very...
Ma'am.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Sir.
I'm sorry.
Hello. Hi, Hwee-sung.
- Say bye to mommy. - Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
Bye, Hwee-sung.
Bye.
I'm Na Geum-soon. Ms. Yoon sent me here.
Oh, hello.
Honey.
Yes, we should let her go.
You think?
Yes. We have to.
Yes.
She's too young.
We can't hold her back.
Honey.
I miss Jung-wan so much.
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