Two Mothers
A surrogate mother?
Are you being serious?
I'm so mad right now, don't say anything else.
Calm down and sit.
There's nothing more to discuss!
Honey, listen to what she has to say.
You don't have to think
that there's any shame in using a surrogate.
By using your sperm and Yeonhui's egg,
you'd just be borrowing
the surrogate mother's womb.
No matter what anyone says,
that child would be yours.
It'd be part of the Jeong family bloodline.
Forget about what auntie said.
You don't have to think about it.
Hurry up or you'll be late.
Episode 3
Yeonhui hasn't called yet?
No.
Mom, please tell her
to just pack up and move out.
Hey, do what dad says and watch your tongue.
It's not like your sister and her husband
are on bad terms.
I know. That's what makes it so weird.
They're crazy in love,
but there's all this fuss over a baby.
Were they only after our family's wealth?
Baek Junhui, don't say that.
It's none of your business.
That family is really annoying.
So annoying.
Where are you going?
Mother.
Mother, come down to eat.
Go eat without me.
Don't be like that, just come down.
I don't want to.
Mother.
I'm willing to have a baby.
Auntie told me about it yesterday.
If that's what you want,
I'll do as you ask.
What did you just say?
So...
You'll hire a surrogate mother to have baby?
Yes, mother.
Yes, you made the right choice.
I know what you're going through.
But what choice do we have?
This is all for our own good.
Even if Byeongguk is hell-bent against the idea,
so long as you stand firm,
the family's bloodline will continue.
What are you talking about?
Are you crazy? Are you out of your mind?
- Honey. - Come with me.
Mom, we don't need a child.
So please stop.
Honey, don't do this.
Listen to what she says.
I said no.
Are we animals? Are we beasts?
Yes, I'm glad you brought it up.
Your mother is a beast alright.
A beast, a beast!
Mom.
A beast wants to have her own child.
Even the basest of creatures
wish to have their own offspring.
As a human being, is it so wrong to want
to have a grandson that takes after you?
Ask anyone on the street.
What's going on this time?
Mom.
It's not that I don't understand you.
But this isn't the right option.
Then what other options do we have?
Tell me.
What's your great plan?
If you have one, tell me now.
I'm not bringing in another woman
and we're not taking someone else's genes.
We're using your genetics to have a child.
This isn't just about me.
It's for your own good.
You got along great without a child
but how long do you think that'll last?
Children bind couples together.
Without them,
you never know when you'll split apart.
You didn't know?
Let us deal with our relationship.
It's none of your business.
Why not?
You're my son and my bloodline!
Mom!
Byeongguk, stop this and leave.
Cool off and talk about it later.
Huija, Huija.
You ungrateful brat!
You should be taking the lead.
You should've brought in a concubine,
and had three or four children.
Do you only see your wife's pain?
Do you not see your mother's?
Mother, please calm down.
He's just frustrated is all.
Please calm down and...
Be quiet!
Fine then.
Did I ever get to do what I wanted?
I only ever did as you asked.
Fine, let's do that!
I'll find a concubine and have four kids!
I'll do everything you ask!
But don't regret it later!
- Let's go. - Honey!
- Huija. - My chest.
Lie down.
What's the matter with you all?
Not a single peaceful day.
Huija...
Honey.
What's wrong with you? I said no.
Don't do this.
There's no other way now.
I don't need children.
All that matters is that we're happy.
I need it!
I want my own baby!
You know there's no other way now.
Even if we give up,
your mother can never give up.
If we keep stalling for time,
it'll only force us all to suffer even more.
I want my own child too.
I want a son who takes after you
and I want to be a mother.
So don't fight with mother.
It's not her fault, it's mine.
Even if I can't get pregnant,
the baby will have our genes.
We're just borrowing the surrogate's womb.
I've looked into it.
So don't worry.
Let's just do as mother says.
It'd be our baby.
A child that you and I made.
I want to stay as your wife,
and for us to be happy for a long, long time.
If a baby will make me,
you and mother happy,
I think that'd be a blessing.
So let's have a baby.
Huh? Honey?
Honey.
Nasty skanks.
They assaulted me over a few bucks?
I think I hurt myself real bad
while I was running away.
Chansik, can you rub my back?
I think I hurt my back.
Let me see.
Go easy on me.
Does it feel good?
Yes.
That feels great.
Yikes!
But Chansik?
Do you know what's going on?
What do you mean?
Why did Hwayeong tell us
that she was going to resign?
How would I know? I think she has a plan.
Why don't you use this smart brain?
Can't you make a decent hypothesis?
If I had to make a hypothesis,
I'd say she got a better job offer.
Right?
Of course. Otherwise, why would
she quit after just a few days of work?
Of course, of course.
- Chuja. - What?
Can you lend me ten bucks?
Hey, ten bucks?
Hey!
Instead of trying to make money,
why are you always scraping it off me?
Don't you have any shame?
I'll pay you back, okay?
You're breaking my heart.
Hey, there's no money around here
and my own brother is begging me for change.
Ow, my stomach.
If you were a stupid kid, I wouldn't complain.
But you were a whiz kid in school.
I hoped you'd be a big time judge by this age.
But just look at yourself.
Genius?
Where did you go?
Get out of my way.
Good grief.
What's this?
After she goes clubbing,
she always leaves three bucks in her wallet.
Good grief.
Oh man.
This is the right place, right?
Hey, Bae Chuja.
She's going that way.
Stop!
What's going on?
Where are you hiding?
Here you are. Get out.
- Come on out. - No!
What are you ladies doing?
Let her go.
Let's talk this out.
I'm happy I ran into you.
I'm going to kill you.
What's wrong with you?
Do you want me to call the cops?
Why are you resorting to violence?
Let go of me!
For the sake of reviewing the new menu
proposed by Lastar's U.S. division,
I've asked each branch to bring their ideas.
I'm grateful for
all the great ideas brought up here today.
The new menu will affect our revenue,
so we had to try our best.
I hope to see great results.
It's a little too early to tell,
but we're likely to get a positive response.
Thank you for all your time.
They worked so hard on our new menu.
I like all of our branch managers.
I'm in a great mood today.
Are you mad at me too?
No, auntie.
Right?
Your mom is not getting gentler with age.
How can she slap
her fully grown, married son?
Do you think my brother had it easy
living with your mom?
What did your wife say?
Have you ever seen her speak her mind?
Well, when you got slapped, your wife
must've felt so bad about it.
She might have even felt like
she was getting kicked out of the house.
Anyways, Byeongguk,
you should call your mom first.
After that fiasco, how do you think she feels?
It's not like she can apologize to you first.
You know how stubborn she is.
But even if she throws a tantrum,
if you say no, what can she do?
Ultimately, it's your decision.
But Byeongguk...
Auntie.
Are there really people who use surrogates?
Huh?
Sure, of course.
A lot of people do that these days.
Not only in Korea.
Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson's kids were from a surrogate.
Didn't you read that in the papers?
Your mom wants it so badly,
so try and change your position,
instead of being so hell-bent against it.
Huh? Byeongguk?
President Jeong, let's be more flexible.
Hello?
Huija, it's me.
What did you dream about last night?
Jinsuk, my head feels like it's going to explode.
I'm hanging up if you're going to be frivolous.
Hang on. Hang on.
Did you have a dream about a dragon or a pig?
What?
Well maybe not then.
Jinsuk, stop fooling around.
Please act like an adult.
You're still upset.
Jinsuk!
I have amazing news!
Byeongguk is willing to listen.
What do you mean?
I was just at the main office.
Byeongguk and I were talking over tea.
I think he's tired of the fighting.
If it's what you want,
he says he's willing to listen.
What?
My goodness.
Is that true?
Byeongguk just told me himself.
That's great!
Jinsuk, thank you.
Ever since he was young,
he always listened to you.
In any case,
I think you owe his wife your thanks.
So please try and comfort Yeonhui.
I know she's made up her mind,
but she probably still feels uneasy about it.
Well of course. I already know that much.
Jinsuk, I'll meet you at the restaurant later.
Let's discuss matters further
and get more detailed information.
Bye.
But then again, who wouldn't
want to have kids of their own?
Mother.
Thank you.
Jinsuk just met Byeongguk.
He says he'll do what I asked.
I see.
I know you persuaded Byeongguk.
Thank you for understanding.
No, mother.
I knew how you felt for a while.
I'm sorry I didn't make a decision sooner.
Once you hold your son in your arms,
you'll forget about all the hardship
you've endured for so long.
It was a tough time for me,
but I'm sure it was worse for you.
You must've suffered the most.
Forget about everything.
And let's bring a new heir into this family.
Yes, I took things too far.
In time,
we'll look back, smile and laugh about it.
You didn't do anything wrong.
I shouldn't have to do this.
Regardless of your age,
if you get hired first,
you should be treated as a senior officer.
The worst kind of people
are even worse than military officers, right?
Captain Lee?
What's wrong with her? Is she ignoring me?
Is she deaf or mute?
What? You're resigning?
You're completely insane.
Do you know how hard it was to hire you?
Fine. So what's the reason?
Just tell me that.
Because...
Why?
Did you get a better offer somewhere?
It's not that.
I'm sorry.
Then what is it? What? What?
For three months...
No, for at least six months, you can't quit.
I vouched for you.
It's fine. He didn't even recognize me.
So why should I quit?
I need money. I need to survive.
Lee Hwayeong, just swallow your pride.
Hello?
Hwayeong.
- Sora? - Hwayeong.
Is something wrong? Why are you crying?
Sora!
What are you going to do now?
Are you going to pay me back or not?
I told you already, I'm broke.
I'll make money and pay you back.
Just give me one chance.
You lied to us so many times.
We won't let you slip away this time!
So why did you lend her money?
What did you say?
Look here.
Breaking and entering, assault and battery...
It seems like you know a lot about the law.
Did you live next door to a courthouse?
In any case, assault and battery
can be used as grounds for a serious...
Don't you think the fist is above the law?
Huh?
If it doesn't concern you, back off.
Lady.
At least sell the house to settle this peacefully.
I'm a working man too.
Forcing these ladies
to come back and forth for this is a disgrace.
What are you doing?
Search the house for the deed.
Lady, wait.
We don't own the house.
No? Then you're renting it?
Where's the contract?
Where is it?
I just took out a fly.
Come on. Wait.
It's inside.
The second drawer of the dresser.
Okay then.
I took this bat from a baseball game
and it's pretty useful.
I even caught a fly.
What is this?
You're paying monthly rent?
What? Monthly rent?
I put money down for a deposit.
Chuja, what's going on?
I put money in for the deposit.
So you used up my money too?
In any case, give me this deposit at least.
You can't, that's my money.
Hey, what's wrong with you?
Hwayeong!
What are you doing?
Welcome.
Excuse me.
Hwayeong said she'd be here in an hour.
It's already been two hours.
Can you try calling her?
Yes, just one moment.
Come on.
Did she really decide to resign?
I'm losing my mind.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
I'll pay you back in time.
How can I take your word for it?
Let's solve this once and for all.
You can give us the $30,000-deposit.
What's so hard about that?
Miss, the remaining $10,000,
you can pay us back in $1000 installments.
Isn't that a great deal?
If you take the deposit,
what are we supposed to do?
Where can we go?
That's your problem.
Lady, stamp your fingerprint.
Contract
You should help her.
This isn't legally binding at all.
I will make it legally binding.
If it doesn't concern you, back off.
Lady, you take a copy.
And let's go.
Once they take out their deposit,
I'll take care of the rest.
So just sit back and take it easy.
Let's go.
Okay.
Get it together.
Why are you crying? It's your fault.
Fine, it all worked out.
It's great.
I'll use this chance to move out.
You can live the way you want to,
and I'll live the way I want to.
Uncle, you can go up the mountain
and study for the bar exam or whatever.
Hwayeong.
How can you tell your family to...?
Family?
You call this a family?
I'd rather not be related to this.
Then you wouldn't do this to me.
Come on.
You're just like mom.
How long are you going to freeload off of us?
Aren't you being too harsh?
I'm a victim too.
$10,000 of the $30,000 belongs to me.
I was fooled too.
Didn't your mom tell you?
I was fooled too.
I thought the total deposit was $90,000.
I'm sorry.
Forget it.
I'm sick of you. Don't say a word.
I didn't mean for this to happen.
I told you not to say a word!
Hey!
Come here.
Why can't I talk?
Is my mouth sewed shut?
Hey! Your mouth came out of my body.
Don't tell me to shut up.
You're just so great, aren't you?
You don't even make that much money.
So you think I'm a joke?
If it weren't for me,
you wouldn't even be here.
No matter how terrible I am, I'm your mother.
You think it's okay for you to disrespect me?
Did I ask you to give birth to me?
Did I?
Do you call this living?
I'd rather die than live like this.
I'd rather die!
That ungrateful little brat!
- Hey! - Hwayeong!
You think you can say anything you want?
Hey!
- Enjoy your food. - Miss.
Miss, sit down.
Miss, just have one drink.
Drink up.
Love shot.
What's wrong with you?
Are you crazy?
- Hey. - Let go of me.
How much money will it take?
Hey, hey!
Here.
Okay, one bill at a time.
Great, great.
It's here!
- Hwayeong. - Mom!
Come out!
Hey, just go.
Why'd you flip the cards?
Yes, doctor?
Can't you look into it?
I know it'll be difficult.
Okay.
I'll come visit you in person to discuss it.
Goodbye.
Look here, miss.
Someone call "911!"
- Miss. - Oh. I think there's been an accident.
Call for help. Call for help.
- Miss, please get up. - Is this 911?
Is Hwayeong's absence acceptable to you?
I'm sorry.
You said she was trustworthy.
And you said she seemed kind as well.
But what's this?
Does this mean she's quitting?
I'm sorry.
Jinsuk.
There's been an incident.
I'm at the hospital. I was in an accident.
An accident?
Huija, what happened?
You're not hurt?
I'm fine.
I thought you were hurt.
Did you call the kids?
I'm not sending them bad news.
Byeongguk's busy working.
It's fine.
I'm fully insured so it'll all work out.
You must've been so scared.
Miss, are you alright?
Huh? Lee Hwayeong?
What are you doing here?
Do you know her?
She works at our restaurant.
Ms. Jeong.
Just stay in bed.
How do you feel?
Are you hurt anywhere?
I'm sorry.
What did the doctor say?
She doesn't have any major injuries,
but the doctor wants to run some tests.
No, I'm fine. I'm totally fine.
Just do what the doctor says.
You might feel fine now,
but later you might have some serious injuries.
But don't you need to call your family?
Oh, gosh.
Sora, let's eat.
Chuja, get up and come have a bite.
Just eat a little for my sake.
Mom, don't cry.
If we get kicked out, where will we go?
We're completely broke.
Why are you crying?
I'm the one who should be crying.
Sora, come eat.
Why would you be crying?
What gives you the right?
I lost my money. What's wrong with you?
Sora, eat with me.
If mom won't eat, I won't either.
Mom, let's eat, okay?
Okay, let's eat.
My darling baby.
You're all I have, Sora.
Mom, don't cry.
Okay.
This is bringing tears to my eyes.
She's such a filial daughter.
Compared to Hwayeong,
Sora is a saint.
Don't be mean to Hwayeong.
To be honest, you shouldn't be mad at her.
She kept you afloat for all this time.
To be honest,
Hwayeong's the one I feel sorry for.
Why are you sorry?
You should be feeling sorry for me.
She was back talking her own mother.
Over a few bucks,
she kicked me to the curb.
And you.
How long are you going to live like this?
It'd take you less time to win the lottery
than it would for you to pass the bar.
I should've just shut my mouth.
My mouth is giving me grief.
Let's eat, Sora.
That was really something.
Jisuk, I guess I'm getting old.
That was my very first car accident.
You have to be on your toes at all times.
You gave me quite a scare as well.
Where did Yeonhui go?
She's going to have dinner with her parents.
Her parents have a right to know, too.
But I'm not sure
if that girl should've left the hospital.
She could've been seriously injured.
Well, she wanted to leave,
what else could we have done?
She'll be fine.
She had a calm and pretty face
and she seemed like a sweet girl.
She only just started, so I'm not totally sure,
but she's a good kid. She works hard.
It'd be great if a girl like that
could give birth to my grandson.
Huija, come on.
Goodness.
Everyone else is living just fine.
Why do I have to live like this? Why?
I hate it. I'm sick of it.
It's horrible.
I'd rather die.
Get divorced.
I don't want to, dad.
Yeonhui.
Get a grip.
I want to have a child, too.
I want my own child.
What goes around comes around.
My daughter is paying
for my sins.
Because you took out multiple loans,
your credit score has dropped.
So I can't even get $5,000?
You seem like you're having financial troubles.
Is there any way I can help you out?
What?
I'd need you to work for ten months
as a surrogate mother.