Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Tell me.
< Episode 153 > What is it?
Dad.
OK.
I had a physical.
They found a malignant tumor.
Dad.
The CT scan showed I have stomach cancer.
Luckily, it hasn't spread to the lymph nodes yet.
Then...?
My 5-year survival rate is 70-80%.
I'll be fine if the surgery goes well.
Why are you telling me this now?
I needed time to think.
But I'm fine now.
I'm so glad I found it when I did.
I'm really fine.
When's the surgery?
Soon.
Within the month, I think.
That's why I want you to stay.
I want you with me.
It'll take at least 3 months to recuperate from the surgery.
And I'll need cancer treatments.
You're sure?
I think.
I want you to support Eun-jin and your mom.
And me.
I'd like you...
to stay and support me too.
I'm sorry.
Don't tell the others until the surgery date is set.
Is mom all you care about?
After all you did to save your dying wife...
So that Mrs. Oh wouldn't be able to tell me to leave my child just like you did.
So that my in-laws wouldn't be able to say you got remarried fine without me.
Ironing clothes?
Why don't you get the helper to do that?
I can't sleep.
Are you going to bed? I'll take it outside.
It's OK, I'll take a shower.
What?
I told her to leave her son.
I told her I'd accept her if she leaves her son behind.
That's the best I can do.
That's it.
That's acceptance?
You call that permission?
You abused and insulted her because she has a son...
and now you'll accept her if she leaves him behind?
Why isn't that acceptance? I meant it.
Mom!
Do you know what she's going through?!
She's going through hell and you...!
This is insane... Totally insane.
Wait. What is she going through?
Where's mom?
I don't know.
Father.
Please hear me out here.
What?
I understand how you feel.
I don't want to let him go either.
Why would I when he's Jung-wan's son?
But the most important issue here...
is what's best for Hwee-sung.
What are you trying to say?
I think Mr. Goo will be a great father.
Why you...
I met him today.
He really means well.
Be quiet.
Father.
I said be quiet.
Let him go.
That's the best for Hwee-sung.
You don't care if they change his surname and cut all ties with us?
Cut what ties?
Geum-soon can bring him over.
You moron.
He'll grow up thinking the doctor is his father.
How will we introduce ourselves?
He'll never hear about his dead father.
How will we explain who we are?
I guess you're right.
I didn't think of that.
So keep quiet.
I won't ever let him go.
He's Jung-wan's son, right?
Father.
But if Geum-soon leaves with him without notice...
Why you...
Say he stays then.
What if he blames you for his not having a mother?
That's his fate.
It's not.
It's not his fate. It's...
your selfishness.
Let him go.
For his sake.
Do you want some beer, ma'am?
I'll open it for you.
It's a bit out of the blue, but...
Drink some. It'll make you feel better.
Hey.
You talk to Geum-soon.
Talk her into leaving Hwee-sung with us.
She won't listen to me.
Ma'am.
It's not you she won't listen to. She just can't do what you ask.
And ma'am. I think...
she's right. If I could, I'd try to persuade you and Mr. Noh.
There, you're aggravating me again.
Ma'am. You're a mother too, so...
Stop, stop right there.
Hey.
You left your son behind.
Why do you say she should take hers?
You learn the value of something once you lose it.
What?
She left before I even got started.
I have to tell her Woo-joo's coming...
You want some beer? Mrs. Sohn didn't touch it.
No thanks, Sung-ran.
It's better if you don't drink when you're too sad.
Mrs. Sohn...
cried in front of me.
Wondering what to do.
She can't live without Hwee-sung either.
I was afraid my heart would burst.
I really thought it was going to burst.
I've lived with her for 3 years.
But never once did she cry in front of me.
But you're fighting for your son.
Mister.
I'm at the park. Come outside.
I can't. It's too late and...
It's not too late. Go and see him.
Everyone's in their room. Go and see him.
When will you get another chance?
Why didn't you call me after seeing my mom?
I sent a text saying my battery was dead.
Then you should've called after you got home.
You're here to say that?
Forget what she said...
OK?
Forget it.
Got it?
Good.
Geum-soon.
Say you find...
a cockroach in your food. How many would scare you the most?
Half.
There's another one. Do you know Seo Taiji's song ''I know''?
Want me to sing it in 3 seconds?
OK.
I knew.
Yo Taiji. That was lame.
Boring, huh? I think so too.
This is my last straw.
Get on.
Piggyback rides are best for comforting kids.
Come on.
Get on.
Now.
Do you feel comfortable?
Don't nod, answer me.
How'd you know I nodded?
- The vibration. - I see...
Sleep if you want.
Cry if you want.
Do what you want there. That's your private seat.
No response. I meant to move you to tears.
You won't give Hwee-sung piggyback rides?
I don't need to mention him. You two come as a set.
No response again. I thought you'd love that line too.
They sound like pickup lines.
Who cares? You're the only one I'm picking up.
Actually...
I had a terrible day today.
All kinds of bad things keep happening to me.
Yeah.
I'd love to ask why to God's face.
Why he's giving you a hard time.
But here's another corny quote.
The night is darkest just before dawn.
It'll soon be dawn.
And this will all become a memory.
Breakfast is ready.
Here, sir.
Father, mom, we have some news.
Woo-joo will arrive next week.
You should've told us earlier.
We couldn't find the right time to.
Still, you should've told us.
Next week?
Yes.
OK. So before then...
Sung-ran's been looking at apartments.
We found one and signed the contract.
You did? You're so...
I know you can afford everything you want.
But you should've told us.
They were going to move out anyway.
You'll be busy moving then.
Yes. So I'll take a few months off.
Take a few months off?
I have something to say too.
What is it?
I'll start looking for a place too.
Shi-wan and Sung-ran are leaving... And so will Geum-soon...
The house will be empty.
Though it's not big anyway...
Maybe Geum-soon is...
really thinking of taking Hwee-sung from us.
She's going to look for a place.
I was going to call you.
I was afraid you'd be worried.
I was.
Are you going somewhere? I'd like to have a chat.
I'll talk to Mrs. Oh.
I'll do what I can to persuade her.
But I can't meet your in-laws since we've never met before.
What can I do...?
Keep talking to them. I'm sure they'll give in later.
It doesn't look like it though.
I'm standing up against my father-in-law.
I'll look for a place to rent.
I'm glad I came.
I'm looking for a small apartment for you.
You can't stay with them now.
So I asked for your grandmother's permission. You don't mind, do you?
She said yes?
An apartment's too big.
I was thinking of asking for your help, but...
an apartment's too big.
You have to let me do this much for you.
Ma'am.
Where have you been?
Sang-do, you haven't left for work yet?
I'm leaving now.
Any more cravings? Tell me what you want.
I'm fine now.
- Yeah? - I'll call you later.
OK then.
Bye, mother.
- Bye. - See you.
Ma'am.
Why are you so down? Is something wrong?
No... I just feel so empty.
I think it's the cold wind.
I feel so useless.
I wasted my long life.
Is the fall weather affecting you?
It can happen at your age too?
I need a rest.
Ma'am.
You're not sick, are you?
I can't believe the weather's affecting her.
What's wrong with me?
I should stop it. I gave my permission.
How are things with Hwee-sung?
Hi.
No, I can talk now.
What?
Are you sure?
OK, I'll run like the wind.
Bye.
What is it?
Geum-ah.
I got my big break.
What? Really?
- You're sure? - Yes.
I can't believe it either.
A commercial.
Tae-wan.
Jump.
Tae-wan.
Hello.
What is it? Geum-soon's not home.
I'm here to talk to you and Mr. Noh.
You still have something to say? We're done listening.
Come in.
Say what you have to say.
OK.
Father, mother.
I said don't call us that.
I don't have a father either.
So...
I feel for Hwee-sung.
I can feel what he feels, what he wants...
and what he needs.
Without him saying.
I promise to raise him well.
Trust me with him.
I want to make both Geum-soon and Hwee-sung happy.
Trust me with him, father.
Mother.
I'm home, sir.
I want to talk to you.