Two Mothers
What? Surrogate mother?
Is that true, Byeongguk?
Are you really going through with this?
That's so ridiculous. I'm speechless.
I'm the one who wanted it.
Byeongguk was staunchly opposed
but I convinced him, mom.
She threatened to have you two divorced
but that was just a ploy to hire a surrogate.
I'm sorry, mother-in-law.
So you've agreed to this?
I don't know what to say, sir.
The various circumstances...
I don't need an excuse.
Just tell me if you're onboard or not.
Yes, that's what we've decided.
Dad, don't blame him. I was...
Just stay put.
Get divorced.
I don't want you to do this to my daughter.
Dad, no. I refuse.
Yeonhui.
I want a child.
I want my own baby.
Get a grip. A surrogate?
Do you know what you're asking for?
I'm sorry, father-in-law.
If you're against this,
then I'll forget about it.
No, I'm doing this.
I told you this is what I wanted.
Why isn't anyone taking my side?
What's wrong with you?
Byeongguk.
Just get divorced like my parents asked.
Then you can choose a girl your mother likes
and you can have a son.
And my sister can start a new life.
Episode 4
What a cruel woman.
She should give me two months
for me to get money and a new place.
And this house isn't even all that great.
I don't even want to live here anymore.
Don't forget about the $10,000 you owe me.
Do you want to die?
How long have you been crashing with us?
Stop being so petty.
Fine, leave.
Get out now.
I'm getting kicked out in two weeks
so stop worrying.
Hwayeong says she's resigning
and the landlady is telling us to leave.
They're back.
What's wrong with your face?
Did you fall down?
I was in a traffic accident.
- What? / - Where?
Why'd you come home? You need a doctor.
Yeah. You could have serious injuries.
How could you come home?
You should be lying in the hospital
squeezing out every last cent you can.
If you act all healthy,
who's going to compensate you?
You're such an idiot. A moron.
So how much money did you get?
How much?
You didn't get any money?
You should've gotten money for bandages
we're going to need that money later.
Don't you have a brain?
So did you get their contact information?
Did you get it or not? Tell me!
Get up now.
Get up!
Please!
Please! Please!
Honey.
Huh? Why aren't you sleeping?
You're up drinking?
Is it because of Yeonhui?
Honey...
What goes around comes around.
After seeing Yeonhui,
that's what I keep feeling.
Because of my decisions as a father,
my daughter is suffering so.
My daughter is paying for my sins.
You did it for her own good.
You didn't do anything wrong.
If I hadn't forced her to come home...
You should go to bed first.
I'll be there soon.
I'll wait for you.
A surrogate?
I wonder if Yeonhui
will be able to handle it.
Here it is.
What are you doing, Chuja?
Shh!
What is it?
The phone number of
the person who hit Hwayeong.
Gwak Huija.
Gwak Huija
Thank you, Mr. Yu.
My head hurts.
Don't go clubbing all the time.
The clubs aren't giving me headaches.
They clear my head.
Really?
Then maybe you should go more often.
Yeonhui's breaking my heart.
Yeonhui?
Infertility isn't grounds for divorce.
Does that still happen these days?
What do you mean?
Yeonhui's mother-in-law says a surrogate...
Surrogate? What do you mean?
It's nothing.
This coffee's great.
Hello?
Hi Yeonhui, it's me.
How are you?
Fine, how are you?
Is everything okay?
Did you call to ask if everything was okay?
Same old same old.
Could we meet up?
Yeonhui.
Seongbin.
Mother is calling for me so I have to go.
Let's talk next time.
Just come out for a second.
I heard from Junhui
about the surrogate.
Are you really going to do it?
Seongbin, I don't want to...
If you don't want it,
no one can force you to do it.
I've made my decision.
I don't want to talk about it anymore.
I know how you feel but...
What's wrong with you?
Why are you so interested?
Just leave me alone.
I'm sorry.
I'm just irritable these days.
Byeongguk won't say it but I know
how much he wants a child.
But Yeonhui.
This isn't right.
No, it might just be an excuse.
But I want to hold my own baby in my arms.
After I was treated for cancer,
this might be my only chance.
Hwayeong. Where are you going?
I'm going to work.
Work?
Chuja, Chuja!
I'm not deaf.
Hwayeong is going to work.
You're going to work after the accident?
You said you were quitting.
But you're going to work?
Hey.
I'm taking you to the hospital.
Why?
You don't know?
You have to get treated and...
I'm fine.
I don't need insurance money or compensation.
Why are you twisted about everything?
It's not just about money.
Your mom is worried.
Lee Hwayeong?
Chansik, let her be.
It's better than quitting.
She's just such a drama queen.
Chansik, let's call her.
Now?
Hello?
How do you do?
I'm Lee Hwayeong's mother.
Who?
Oh, you were in a car accident.
I'm the victim's mother.
You'll get a cramp in your neck.
Can't you show some elegance?
What's wrong with how I look?
You're one to talk.
Ginseng tea for me.
No, black herbal tea.
Let me see.
Why? I want black herbal tea.
Let's order when the lady comes.
We'll order later.
Yes, sir.
- Gosh. / - It's expensive.
Hello?
We're already here.
Are you the one who called?
Yes, that was me.
I'm Lee Hwayeong's mom.
And this is my brother.
How do you do? I'm Bae Chansik.
Would you like something to drink?
What would you like?
I'll have herbal black tea.
Me, too.
I'll have iced tea.
No ice and hold the sugar.
Yes.
You said over the phone that
Lee Hwayeong needs to be hospitalized?
Yes, I had her hospitalized near our home
before I came here.
Is she seriously injured?
She seemed okay yesterday.
Yes, the aftereffects of an accident
will get worse as time goes on.
According to former legal cases,
aftereffects that occur after ten years
must also be compensated, I think.
You think?
You may not like to hear that
but according to case law...
I'm sorry but please tell me what you want.
What I'm trying to say is...
She didn't realize it yesterday
but today, she's aching all over.
So I had her hospitalized today.
I'm sorry.
I'll call my insurance company
and take necessary measures.
Then I must get going.
Wait.
Of course, that's one way to solve the issue.
But it's one that lacks humanity.
So what should I say?
Humanity?
Are you talking about compensation?
Are you asking me for money?
So how much do you want?
So you'll give it to us?
Whether I do or not, I'll listen first.
It was my mistake.
And regardless of insurance,
I do feel responsible.
Tell me.
I think we need at least one large one.
One large one?
Yes, one large one.
No, we should get at least two large ones.
My heart breaks when I see
Hwayeong's pretty face all scratched up.
How do you think she feels?
She can't go to work and she's in the hospital.
We're going to need at least two large ones.
I know it seems like we're pushing it
but even if the insurance covers it,
what about bus fare and stuff?
She's going to have a lot to pay for.
$2,000 is a steal.
- $2,000? / - Yes.
Fine, you can have it.
Give me your banking information.
I'll wire it to you within the hour.
Is that all?
I'll be going now.
Goodbye then.
Ma'am?
Your no ice iced tea is here.
Hey!
It's hot!
What's wrong with you?
One large, really?
So we got two large.
To be honest, it's fraud and blackmail.
We could've been arrested.
I should've asked for $5,000.
I'm sorry.
Because your credit rating is so low,
you can't take out any more loans.
But I've been with this bank for a long time.
Isn't there something you can do?
I'm sorry.
I'll be getting my paycheck soon.
I'll set up a new account here, so...
Because you took out multiple loans,
your credit score has dropped.
I've been with this bank for a long time.
I can't even get a $10,000...no wait
$5,000 loan? Are you serious?
I'm sorry.
Hey, Hwayeong?
I didn't recognize you at first.
You look so different now.
It feels like yesterday you were in high school.
Come on, that was forever ago.
You're right. That was ages ago.
How is your mother? Still the same?
Yeah.
After Donghyeon died,
your mother must've been heartbroken.
That guy.
If he were still alive,
we would've had our coats on
and been walking the halls as doctors.
I think of Donghyeon from time to time.
He was a great guy.
How have you been?
Which hospital are you working at?
Oh. Hold on.
I'm at Hankook Hospital.
I'm pretty good at what I do.
There we go.
That smile takes me back.
I would crash at your place
and ask you for instant noodles.
I drove you nuts.
Your instant noodles were the best.
You were mad sexy then.
You were pretty fine back then.
You're a pervert.
Calling a high school girl sexy.
So the noodles were just an excuse?
Yeah. I guess so.
Now that I think about it,
I owe you a lot.
You're right. Pay me back.
I'm sorry.
After Donghyeon died,
I should've been like a brother to you.
Hey, Lee Hwayeong.
Call me anytime you like.
I'll help you in any way that I can.
Really?
Just don't ask me to marry you.
I'm already married.
I have to get back to the hospital.
Okay.
Any other night, I'd ask you out for drinks.
Anyways, give me call.
I'll call you right back.
Thank you.
Enjoy your meal.
Welcome.
Oh, how do you do?
You weren't hospitalized?
I can't believe it.
What?
It's nothing.
How are you? Are you hurt anywhere?
No. I'm fine.
You don't have to go to the hospital?
No, ma'am.
I miss you.
Jinsuk, I miss you.
Oh, he's such a dork.
He went to the seminar in France
so why'd he send me this text?
Focus on the seminar, dork.
Seduce a French broad and have a great time.
Hi Huija.
I can't believe it.
Why? What happened?
I just met Hwayeong's mother and uncle.
They asked for compensation.
They said Hwayeong was hospitalized.
What? Hospitalized?
The girl seems so sweet.
But her mother is...
I gave them $2,000.
I can't believe it.
I don't know if they're innocent or stupid.
At first, I was nervous because I thought
they were going to rob me blind.
But all they asked for was $2000.
I thought it was her doing, but it wasn't.
How'd a mom like that get a kid like her?
Hwayeong isn't like that.
Right?
Do you think there's more girls like that?
Her physique, looks and personality.
I'm a big fan of all of it.
Huija, forget about it.
That won't ever work.
You should look for someone else.
It's just one obstacle after the next.
I persuaded Byeongguk
but now I can't find the right person.
It's not like I can place an ad either.
It's not urgent so let's take our time.
What are you talking about? It's urgent to me.
Each day feels like a year.
Where are you going?
Do I need your permission
to go to the restroom?
I need time to get the money.
If you evict us now, where will we go?
My sister's still a child.
I'll get you the money so please...
Hello?
Ma'am? Ma'am?
Mom, it's me.
I talked to the landlady.
She said no way.
How can I get money?
What do you want me to do?
We're already in debt!
I don't know. Who decided to gamble?
You want me to sell my body?
Yeah, just sell my body.
Sell my body!
Drink up. It's refreshing.
Yes, ma'am.
Are you sure you're feeling alright?
What?
Yes.
May I ask you why you were crying earlier?
Is it because you need money?
No.
Don't take this the wrong way.
But I heard what you said on the phone.
I met your uncle and mother earlier.
What?
How did you?
They found my phone number
and set up a meeting.
They said you were hospitalized.
They asked for compensation.
I'm sorry.
They asked for $2,000 so I gave it to them.
I thought you had a right to know.
I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.
No, it's a price I'm willing to pay.
I owe you at least that much.
Oh no. I'm so sorry.
You seem like you're having financial troubles.
Is there any way I can help you out?
What?
I don't know how much you need
but I think I can lend it to you.
No wait.
Not lend, I could just give it to you.
But there is one condition.
I'd need you to work for ten months
as a surrogate mother.
It's not easy for me to ask you this.
I'm sure you know that.
If you don't like my proposal,
just think of it as the ramblings
from an old woman.
I know better than anyone else
how dark of a proposal this is.
Hello?
It's me.
What? Surrogate mother?
Shh!
Did you just say surrogate? Did you?
My goodness.
That lady must be going senile.
How could she ask that of an unmarried girl?
How could she say that?
And she was being totally serious.
It's so infuriating.
You must feel insulted, Hwayeong.
Nope.
I was actually grateful.
What? You were grateful?
Are you crazy?
You know what? I need money.
At this point,
I'd be willing to sell my body.
Hey, Lee Hwayeong.
If you say that again, I'll kill you.
Got it?
Gosh.
I'm totally out of it.
So she'll do it?
After I told her, I felt my face turn red.
I felt so terrible.
See? What did I tell you?
Even if she needs the money,
it's not an easy decision.
I think I jumped the gun on this one.
I think I insulted that sweet girl.
But where else can we find someone?
Where?
I heard you can find them on the internet.
How can we trust those people?
Mother, I'm home.
Good work today. Welcome home.
Did you stay home all day today?
Go out. Meet your friends and stuff.
Don't worry.
There's so much to do at home.
It's because you don't look well.
Wait, let's eat out tomorrow.
Where would be good?
Tell me where you want to go.
It's okay. You're so busy these days.
Tell me.
It's been a long time since we ate out.
Okay then.
I'll go where you want to go.
Okay.
But...
You look extra pretty today.
Stop it. You're not fooling anyone.
Just a bit more.
If it hurts, you're allowed to scream.
Yes, that's it.
One more. The baby's almost out.
Are you okay?
Are you up?
Look at all the sweat on your face.
Put that away.
Hwayeong, have some water.
See what I mean?
You're not okay after all.
You got a bad fever.
Did the landlady call?
She did.
She's giving us two weeks.
She's an evil witch.
We always paid our rent on time
but she's still kicking us out.
She's going to get it one day.
Mom, give me the money you got.
Money? What money?
What money?
You got $2,000.
Did that woman call you?
She made a big deal over $2000 dollars?
The rich are cheaper than we are.
What a petty old witch!
Enjoy your rich life!
Mom, what's wrong with you?
A person should have honor.
I did this because I'm honorable.
Otherwise, I would've sued her.
Look what she did to you.
She owes you for medical care.
Was I wrong?
Just give me the money.
- I don't have money / - Mom!
We're about to be kicked out.
We need every dollar we can...
No, every cent that we have.
We need a new place.
I'll keep this short. Give it.
Right now!
Fine, whatever.
You're such a dang drama queen.
You're probably the only person
who turns down free money.
So annoying.
I took $100.
What?
I had dinner with your uncle.
And I bought Sora shoes.
Where does Korea keep its money?
It's my dream to get killed by a pile of cash.
Oh, my good girl.
You're so mean to her,
but she's always looking out for you.
Sora's got it tough too.
She got the wrong mother.
I got the wrong mother too.
Fine. It's all my fault.
It's my fault. Feel better?
Mother, I have a date with my wife
so we'll be quite late.
You have to look your very best
since it's our first date in a while.
She's already gorgeous.
What more can you ask for?
Stop worrying and get to work.
Yes, ma'am. I'll see you later.
See you later.
See you.
The VIP room has a reservation for 7.
Yes, ma'am.
They're very special guests
so please prepare rosemary scented candles
and our special red wine.
Understood.
Okay? Cheese.
Whiskey.
- Ma'am? / - Huh?
I have something to tell you.
This is the money we received from your sister.
I wanted to give it to her in person,
but because of my shift...
If you could please give it to her in my stead.
Please forgive my mother.
She's such a simpleton.
I'm sorry. I'll apologize on her behalf.
Lee Hwayeong.
Do you have anything else to say to me?
Please tell Ms. Gwak that
I'm turning down her proposal.
You're right Hwayeong, that's not the answer.
A surrogate mother?
No matter how broke I am,
I can't let myself go that low.
You did the right thing.
I've been looking all over,
but there's no place we can move to.
If Donghyeon were alive,
we wouldn't be living like this.
No, not like this.
You're here? Isn't it hot?
I was just an expensive toy to you.
Today's the anniversary of when we first met.
Do you like it?
Have we met before?
I'm not sure, ma'am.
I'm going to make you suffer
the same way we did.