Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 157 > My Geum-soon...
I often wondered why I was born.
When kids teased me for being an orphan.
When I let myself in to an empty house coming back from school.
When I cooked and played alone.
And when I did my homework alone.
Even when Jung-wan died...
just days after our wedding.
When my mom showed up and asked for my kidney...
I wondered the same.
Then I met you and realized...
I was born to meet you.
I hope to be born rich in my next life.
I'll go to a good college, I'll study very hard...
and I won't date any other guys before I meet you.
So I won't have a child...
or any in-laws either of course.
I'll wait for you.
OK.
You do that.
OK.
Do it.
OK.
I'm off.
OK.
I'm home.
Why are you so late?
And you think you can raise Hwee-sung all alone like this?
No, I don't think I can. That's why I won't move out.
You won't move out?
No.
Ma'am.
Tae-wan.
I won't leave. I won't get married.
What are you talking about?
I'll stay with you and raise Hwee-sung.
I broke up with Jae-hee today.
What?
Is this a joke?
It's not.
Would I joke about something like this?
You really broke up? It's over?
Yes.
So ma'am...
I'm your responsibility now.
I'll stay until you get sick of me and kick me out.
I should go and check on my son now.
Good night, ma'am, Tae-wan.
Have you lost your mind?
I told you.
Leave with Hwee-sung whatever they say.
They'll come to terms with it in time.
You thought I was joking?
This is insane.
Can't you see you're making us look really bad?
Why did you break up with him?
Forget your dead husband and in-laws.
Don't say that, Tae-wan.
Go. Get back together again.
You think you'll ever find such a great guy again?
Not many fools really love his girlfriend's child.
Come on. You're getting back together.
Tae-wan.
Don't do this. I'm really tired.
Don't. It's just too hard on me.
Jae-hee and I made... a very tough decision.
Just... let me be.
I don't want him to suffer anymore.
You're up early.
Honey.
Geum-soon broke up with him.
What are you talking about?
She told me last night.
That she'll stay here with us and not get married.
Really? So she's not moving out?
She's not.
She said she's our responsibility, that she'll stay till we kick her out.
I think they broke up because of us.
She can neither take Hwee-sung nor leave him...
It can't be because of us.
Then why else? They really love each other.
Still... No, it can't be...
- Are you awake? - Yes.
- You're up early. - Yes.
He's still asleep. Even when he went to bed early.
Did you really break up with him?
Yes.
Why?
Is it...
really because of us?
No.
His mother's against us too.
Silly thing.
When did we tell you to break up?
You're driving me crazy.
I said you could leave.
We just wanted Hwee-sung to stay with us right up to the wedding.
Did you expect us to just let him go?
It's not that, ma'am.
It's not about you or Mr. Noh.
Jae-hee's mother doesn't want Hwee-sung.
It's not about you or Mr. Noh.
It's about me.
I told you.
I really loved you.
You don't know, do you?
You don't know how much I loved you.
Nothing's working out.
You, Mr. Noh, Jae-hee's mother...
My grandma said...
I shouldn't separate families just to get married.
That she understands how you feel.
She told me to break up, so I did.
Ma'am.
OK, I get it.
Yes, I cried.
How can I not after breaking up?
Hwee-sung, not with your hands.
- Sir, stop him. - Hwee-sung, it's dirty.
Did you sleep well?
Well, yes.
I heard everything. Is it true?
Yes.
That's it?
Yes.
It feels like something's missing. I miss Shi-wan and Sung-ran.
Me too. Eat up.
- OK. Let's start eating. - Sure.
Woo-joo arrived yesterday?
- Yes. - I see...
I'd love to see him. He's Hwee-sung's cousin.
Your eyes are red. Did you catch a cold?
No.
Jae-hee...
I've been wondering whether to tell you or not...
but I think I should.
(Dr. Kim Il-woo of Ori Island)
Do you know him?
Yes, I do.
How? You've never seen him before.
I have.
Auntie told me about him, so I went to see him once.
Really? I see.
Why are you talking about him now? You never mentioned him before.
Well, yeah...
He came by yesterday. He wants to meet you.
Auntie told him about you before she emigrated.
He wanted to see you right away, but he wasn't sure if he should.
His wife died 3 years ago...
and he lives alone on that island now.
Now...
he thinks he can meet you.
He wants to meet you.
No.
I don't want to see him.
What's the point?
I actually met him a few days ago.
In Dr. Jang's room.
I was standing right there...
and he had no clue.
It must be because he only saw me once before.
Anyway I don't want to see him. You go ahead if you want to.
He doesn't want to see you.
OK.
I understand.
I wouldn't if I were him either.
I understand.
I should... get going.
You didn't ask...
why I didn't tell you about him.
I thought you'd demand an explanation or ask why I kept it a secret from you.
I'm the bad guy... I couldn't do that.
Your sister told me he grew up to be a decent man.
Thanks so much. It must've been so hard.
When are you returning?
This evening.
OK.
Can you...
visit me on the island someday?
Or is it too late?
You must...
hate and blame me for everything.
I can't say I don't.
But...
you had no choice.
You once told me...
it's easier to give up what you want than to discard something you can't.
Yes. I did. I'm so sorry.
No.
I must apologize to your late wife too.
Thanks for visiting me.
Thank YOU for everything.
Next time...
let's get together earlier. Before anyone gets married.
Hello, I'm Geum-soon, the new trainee.
Tell me if you feel uncomfortable or if I pull too hard.
I'll begin then.
Geum-soon and Jae-hee broke up, granny.
What was that?
Tae-wan just called.
Geum-soon said they broke up and that she'll stay with her in-laws.
They must've broken up over Hwee-sung.
You knew already?
What's going on? What happened? It's about Hwee-sung, right?
Is it, granny? That's nonsense.
Tell her to move out with him. They can't stop her from doing that.
(But it's nonsense.)
- Want some more soup? - No.
Let's eat, then visit your new school.
Then we'll go shopping for clothes... and stationery.
Dad said you work. Don't you have to go to work?
Not for now.
She took a few months off for you.
Why?
I wanted a break and I want to be home when you come home from school.
You don't have to.
I don't need new clothes either.
And I won't know what I'll need until I start school.
Right.
You have a point.
Today, we'll just walk around the school.
Still, we can eat up and leave together.
Let's do that.
What's so funny?
He's your archnemesis.
- Having fun? - Yes, actually.
Shi-wan.
There you go again.
Take your time.
He's a boy. Give him some time to settle in.
You say that because he isn't your son.
No.
I'm actually growing to like him.
My own business? I'm not so sure yet.
Will you support me?
It's an investment. You have to be the breadwinner.
- Goodness... - Think about it.
Thanks, Eun-joo.
For what?
Everything.
For staying, for accepting Geum-soon and Jae-hee...
and for looking after Eun-jin.
No worries. You just focus on getting better.
OK. When I'm better, I'll focus on being a good dad.
Will you stop saying that?
You fed me, clothed me, educated me and cared for me.
Don't most dads do that?
What's wrong with the weather today...?
Let's get it out of the way.
What on earth were you thinking?
It didn't bother you?
It's because she's not your daughter.
Or you wouldn't have done it, right?
Talk to me. Why won't you answer me?
What can I say? It'll all sound like an excuse.
Yes.
I knew it was bad. I did.
I was afraid people would hear of it.
But that was all I could think of.
See?
I said it'll sound like an excuse.
I'm sorry.
What do you want me to say?
Get changed. We're going for a walk.
I'll look after you now.
(House of Remembrance)
Jung-wan, it's me. Your mom.
It's been a while, right?
Jung-wan.
I'm here to say...
something really upsetting.
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