Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 150 >
Here, sir, ma'am.
Thanks.
What's up? This is a surprise.
I have something to say.
OK then. Go on.
I was so tense, I forgot to apologize last time.
I apologize for my mother's intrusion and rudeness.
I'm very sorry.
I didn't expect that.
I wanted to apologize as soon as I'd heard what she'd done.
But I was afraid it would upset you even more.
It's in the past.
Say what you want to say.
Sure.
If you'll let me, I'd like to call you ''father'' and ''mother.''
No...
No thanks. We're not Geum-soon's parents.
Don't.
OK.
Get to the point. You're boring me.
I've been thinking all night.
About why you're worried.
You must doubt whether I'll be a good father.
That's my guess, and you have a right to doubt me.
And you'll also be worried about...
what'll happen if we have a child together.
So...
If you'll trust me with Hwee-sung...
I promise we won't have a baby until he enters elementary school.
I'll spend those 5 years on loving and caring for him...
so we can become like father and son.
I believe 5 years is enough time to accomplish that.
It's true.
You don't know me well enough to believe me...
No. I get what you mean.
It couldn't have been an easy decision.
It proves how much you love Geum-soon.
But...
like I said, he's staying with us.
He's part of our family.
Sir.
Do you want your son to have a different surname from his dad?
Do you want him to live his life...
wondering who he is and have an identity crisis?
That's...
You won't have to worry.
I looked into that already.
The law will change in 2008, and I can change his surname to Goo.
I know you won't be happy...
but I believe that's the best for Hwee-sung.
That's why I'm trying to rush our marriage.
I don't want him...
to have an identity crisis either, so I want to...
treat him as my own son.
I want him to believe I'm his father.
That's why I want us...
to become a family before Hwee-sung realizes...
There's no need.
Who says he needs a father?
How dare you think of changing his surname!
Was it your idea?
Did you say he could just go and change Hwee-sung's surname?!
No. She didn't know until...
Whatever.
Get going.
Get going!
How dare you think of changing his surname!
Leave.
And don't bring this up again.
I'll say this one more time.
You're not taking Hwee-sung.
Jeez...
What the heck have you done now?!
Go home.
And you?
I should do the same.
My in-laws are angry.
I made things worse.
Though I didn't mean to.
I know.
I'm registered as my uncle's son, so it made me think.
So I checked.
I don't have a father, so I wanted to become Hwee-sung's.
I know.
I know what you meant.
I really do.
And...
thank you.
For caring for...
Hwee-sung and me so much.
But it didn't work out well.
What the heck have I done?
Let's send her away.
Give her the $50,000.
Her rich mom can get her a place to stay.
Give her the money. We never wanted it back.
She'll need it to cover expenses.
Where are your parents?
I'll get that, you go in.
OK.
Sir, it's me.
Why do you keep disappointing me?
I told you he's staying with us.
Why did you call him to fight for you?
How dare he demand custody!
How dare he say he can change his surname!
Scumbag.
He's Jung-wan's son...
What? ''The law will change''?
How long have you been planning this?
Since when did you start...
looking into all this and teach Hwee-sung to call him ''dad''?!
Sir.
Get out of this house.
Find a place to stay as soon as possible.
You have no reason to live here any longer.
Sir.
Geum-soon's grandmother's here.
Get going. And...
like I said, find a place to stay as soon as possible.
Your grandmother's here. Go.
Ma'am.
What's taking her so long?
- Granny. - Geum-soon.
Granny.
What's wrong? What is it?
You poor thing.
What's going on? What's wrong?
My in-laws won't let me take Hwee-sung.
Gosh.
They want me to leave him if I want to get married.
What should I do? What now?
This is terrible. What should we do now?
Enjoy.
Eat up.
The more you're troubled, the more you have to eat.
OK.
You too.
I'm fine.
I just had a meal, so you eat up.
Eat up.
Geum-soon.
They...
They don't mean it.
They just feel terrible because they have to let you go.
You should understand.
Remember they gave you $50,000 before your surgery?
Would such generous people say such nonsense like that?
Would they be so mean as to try to keep you with them forever?
You think so?
I do. They're just... angry with you.
They're upset and sorry to let you go.
And they miss Jung-wan.
They met Jae-hee too.
No wonder they're upset.
You think? You think so too?
Yes, of course I do.
So don't rush it. Wait.
OK.
Granny.
I told them I wanted to marry Jae-hee...
because I didn't want to deceive them any longer.
I don't want to rush anything.
I know that.
Jae-hee took us to a family restaurant once.
Hwee-sung loved it there.
It was his first time.
To be honest...
I wanted to get married soon.
But granny...
It hurts to think I have to leave my in-laws.
I guess I really love them.
Granny.
Is it just me?
Do you think they'll let me take Hwee-sung with me?
They will. They'll know how you feel about them.
You love them so much. Why wouldn't they love you back?
You worked so hard, right?
You tried hard to put up with them for Hwee-sung's sake.
Of course they know that.
You're right.
So don't worry and eat up. Eat.
Oh no, oh no...
What should we do...?
What's this noise?
Is our house haunted now?
Soon-ja. Soon-ja?
Soon-ja.
When did you come home?
What's going on? Do I have to put up with ghost noises now too?
You can be so witty.
Classical music is good for the baby.
It nurtures the sensitive side and you can develop musical talents.
You're crazy.
Ma'am.
You don't have to go to such silly extremes.
Just let time take over and you'll have a perfectly fine baby.
Is your baby so special? What's all this nonsense about?
Did you get any bad news?
I did. Goodness...
Geum-soon's in-laws told her to leave Hwee-sung with them.
My goodness.
I told you so. Didn't I say they would?
Hwee-sung is all they have left.
I didn't think much of it, but I guess you were right after all.
What should we do?
So you just met Geum-soon?
Yes. She looked terrible. I think she lost half her weight.
She's tiny as she is. She must really look terrible now.
What?
What did she say? What'll she do?
It's obvious. She has to keep asking.
But would they let her take their dead son's only son?
I'm so worried, that's all.
Do you think she can still get married?
I'm worried.
I said that because I know she'll never leave without her son.
Worry all you want, but keep quiet.
The more you talk, the deeper you dig yourself, so hush.
- I'm home. - So am I.
It's Sang-do and Geum-ah.
You're home early.
- Darling? - Yes?
Had a nice day today?
Of course. I focused on the baby.
Well done.
Where's granny?
Look around.
Well? Which do you like the best?
I think the other apartment is better.
Really? I liked it too. Let's sign the contract right away.
OK.
Shall we have dinner together?
Today?
Not today. I think we should watch it.
Right, we should get home early. Your parents weren't happy.
Why?
Make sure he's warm. The breeze is getting cooler.
Grandpa's going to buy you some clothes and a nice dinner.
- Happy? - Yes.
- Let's go. - Come on.
- This way. - We're home.
- You're early. - Yes.
- Hwee-sung. - Wait.
Shall we go on a family outing?
Sure. Hwee-sung would love that.
- You're going out? - Yes.
We're going out with Hwee-sung. Join us.
We'll buy him some clothes and have dinner.
Tae-wan!
Come downstairs!
Great timing. We could do with Sung-ran's keen eye.
I want to get her an apartment.
What do you think?
I'm all for it. I'd love to help her out. It's a great chance.
Mrs. Oh won't let them get married yet, but she has to move out anyway.
Can I go ahead then?
Yes, start looking. Don't worry about the money.
OK.
My teacher wants to see you. Come if you want.
Eun-jin. Where are your manners?
Eun-jin.
Can't you smile at least once before I leave?
I'm leaving soon.
Leaving, Eun-joo?
- Back to London? - Yes.
I told dad yesterday. I'll leave sometime next week.
I quit the salon, so I'm free to go now.
Eun-joo.
- Hello? - It's Jae-hee.
How have you been?
I'd like to meet up with you.
We have to talk. It's about Geum-soon.
The sooner the better.
Please call me then.
Hello?
Geum-soon.
It's me. Can you guess?
Yes. How are you?
I'm not so well.
Can we meet up tomorrow?
I'll make some time.
See you tomorrow then.
Bye.
My father-in-law came for him?
Yes.
OK.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
I'm home.
Sir, ma'am, I'm home.
Hwee-sung.
Where is everyone?
Maybe they went for a walk.
I should cook dinner.
Where are they? Even Tae-wan's out.
The time...?
It's almost 8. Maybe they didn't go for a walk.
- Chew it well. - OK.
Chew. Good boy.
- Hwee-sung. - Yes?
- Are you happy? - Yes.
I wish Geum-soon were here too.
Yeah. We should've called her.
Yes, father. Geum-soon.
Let's have a drink. I have something to say.
Cheers.
Here.
Shi-wan, Sung-ran, listen carefully.
I want you to show more love for Hwee-sung now.
Geum-soon will move out as soon as she finds an apartment.
Hwee-sung will miss her for some time.
Sung-ran, make sure he doesn't suffer much.
You're a mother, so you'll know what to do.
Father. Did Geum-soon agree to this?
She has to. Why should she stay any longer?
- But sir... - Enough.
That's all. Let's enjoy our meal.
- Eat up. - OK.
Good boy.
(Darling Geum-soon)
Where is everyone?
It's way past 9.
Sir?
You all met on the way home?
Geum-soon...
We went out for dinner.
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