Episode 24
This is only the beginning. I'm ready to do my best.
Let's toast again!
Cheers!
One shot!
Don't drink too much.
It's good that we came back early.
Yes.
Why?
How about taking a bath together?
You're embarrassing me.
Go away.
What?
Don't you think they lied that they came back because of double-booking?
I don't think so.
It can't be possible.
It can happen.
But there are other hotels there.
They said they missed home and wanted to save money.
They must have fought, and probably making an excuse now.
Didn't you see they look closer than ever?
Cheers!
Tastes good.
What a beautiful night.
It's been a long time since I feel this happy.
I think Jade inherited my artistic gene.
You are not artistic at all.
You know I am sensitive.
Come on, you're not artistically sensitive.
Then who else would she take after?
My father.
Father-in-law? No way.
He was such a talented man. He played the guitar and the harmonica.
And he was such a good writer that my mom was taken into him by his love letters.
Doesn't matter whom Jade took after. Me, you or your father... who cares?
What counts is that Jade becomes a popular writer, making good money.
Sure.
Finally, every cloud has a silver lining.
Let's dance after finishing this glass.
Sounds good!
Oh my...
Why did you come back? I thought you would sleep in the temple.
What are you doing?
Because we are so happy.
You're making a noise! Neighbors will complain.
Mother, please sit and listen to me.
Gees, you smell of alcohol.
I asked you, why did you come back?
I forgot to cover the soy sauce jar.
Is it that important?
Traditionally, Korean women should care for sauces and condiments.
You're so old-fashioned. We can buy them at the market.
What? Did you say I was old-fashioned?
You eat my say sauces, too.
Oh mother, don't get bristled.
Oh my... stop talking gibberish and clear the table.
Mom, you clean out your ears. I have something to tell you.
What? What is it?
Now. I wrote a pledge to hear the good news.
Good news?
Yeah! My heart is too full for words!
As full as your $6,000 boobs?
Oh mother, please stop bringing up that issue.
Will you hear or not?
Do Ruby and Kyle go out?
No.
Then?
Now, can you see why I was dancing out of joy? I'm so happy.
Why yes, of course. Oh, thank God.
Wait, aren't you talking deliriously due to alcohol?
What? What time is it?
Call Jade.
Wait...
Right. Check with Jade.
Ok.
It's true, grandma.
My my... Oh thank God, thank you, thank you.
Jade, I've prayed day after day at temple.
I've prayed for your guys' success. Yes.
Yes!
Ok, good night.
Dream about me.
Oh, thank God...
Give me that.
Mother, how do you feel?
Can't be better.
Hey, fill my glass.
Ok, ok.
Mother.
Here.
That's why...
That's why we were dancing.
We couldn't stay calm when we're this happy.
See mother, that's why we were dancing!
Right. You can dance. Do dance.
Honey, turn on the music.
Yes, ma'am.
Move your body like this.
Mom...
Why are you wearing that?
My head is "cold".
Cold?
Yes.
Come on. The heater is on in the house.
It smarts!
Were you still up?
Isn't that Goodsoon's cap?
Yes.
Why are you wearing that?
My head is cold.
You got a headache?
I said it's cold.
How come you feel cold in the warm house?
I don't know.
You don't have a fever.
Let me sleep.
Ok. You're so cute like a little girl.
What will do you when you make money?
I'll give it all to my parents.
Did you sleep in my cap?
I did.
Her head was all in sweat in the morning, so I took it off from her.
That's a symptom of menopause.
Does the result come out today?
Yes.
What result?
She asked me to take counseling in prevention of menopausal depression.
I saw a doctor and took an MRI.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
It's only a medical examination.
What time is the appointment?
9: 30 in the morning.
I'll go with you.
You have a meeting this morning.
I can put it off.
Ms. Terry Suh.
Yes.
Would you please come in with your husband?
Why are they asking you to come in too?
Let's go.
Is a tumor found?
No. There's no tumor.
You blood is normal, but the size of the brain became smaller.
As you see here, there are dead brain cells due to a lack of oxygen supply.
Then is it cerebral infarction?
No. I transferred your record to Dr. Lee, a specialist in this field.
He'll explain to you in details.
The MRI result and other symptoms indicate that...
...you are in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease.
Did you say Alzheimer?
Yes.
Wasn't the President Reagan smitten by that?
Yes.
It means I got senile dementia.
Fortunately, you're in the early stage.
Does she have to take other close examinations?
She'll go through a genetic factor examination.
Is there anyone in your family who suffered this disease?
No, there's none.
Where's Misook's mom?
Went to the pharmacy.
Is she sick again?
She felt sores in her mouth.
I'll be back.
Will you be ok?
Of course.
I'm just concerned it's too far.
Taking medicine will help you from getting worse.
I'll prescribe you a medicine so take it before you go to bed. Not right after the dinner.
Ok, just before I sleep, right?
Yes. Medicine will make you sleepy. So sleep after taking it.
You could feel dizzy when you get up.
Make it slow or hold something when you get up.
Don't worry. You'll be fine.
Then can I maintain my current condition?
It'll slow down relapse.
We'll check your condition in two weeks and adjust your dosage accordingly.
I see.
Mom! Your back can go out.
Did you already forget how severe it was last time?
I have to expose this to sunlight.
It's already exposed to it.
But the sun will move.
Are you gonna repeat this every day?
I have to.
You're making me crazy.
Don't worry. Just get ready for work.
You'll be whining your back pains, won't you?
No. Didn't you see me dance last night?
You'll be 80 soon.
I'm healthy enough.
Gosh... Just leave it here.
It won't go bad.
Ok.
No one can stop you.
This way.
This is the room.
Watch your step.
Ok.
Where do I put this?
Inside.
Hello.
Hi, this is Jade.
Yes, I'm in the lobby.
Thank you.
How long will it take?
If it's urgent, I'll try my best to revise as quickly as possible.
It's urgent.
Give me two days.
Let me take you to the department chief.
Sir, Goong is here.
Oh! Have a seat please.
Would like something to drink?
No thank you.
I read your script. Very fresh and funny.
As you might already know, the previous project was involved with plagiarism.
I may be worrying unnecessarily, but you didn't refer to others' work, did you?
No, not that I'm aware of. Mine is completely original.
I've referred this to Mr. Choi after your resume, and he praised you a lot.
Thank you.
We'll send you a contract paper.
Where there is a will, there is a way!
What should I do, honey?
I'm here for you. I won't let you get worse.
I'm totally blank. What if I become worse and don't recognize even my family?
I'd better die.
Don't say like that! You're in the early stage, and you'll be healed.
Read books and play the piano.
They say that using hands is good for brain activity.
What if I don't get better?
What if I get worse?
President Reagan went worse and worse to death after all.
It's case by case.
If I get worse, Goodsoon will find out, and she wouldn't be able to concentrate on study.
Actually the maid told me several times that I was too forgetful.
Now I see why.
But the problem is there are not many reliable men.
I rarely found them.
What if you find one?
What do you think I should do? Catch him by all means?
I think you should.
It's pretty good.
If I were him, I would put a bed in.
Where are they?
Aren't you hungry?
I had a light snack on the way.
I'll sign up the contract paper this week.
Really? As an independent contractor?
Yes.
And they offered me to make another script of mine into miniseries.
That's wonderful!
You know I spent all my saving for Coral's marriage.
But once I get paid, we can pay off the mortgage loan.
I'm speechless. How could this good thing happen to us?
Though I believed in you, I didn't expect you'd make it this early.
I know.
As I'm looking back, I think I have to give credit to Mom and Dad.
No way. What credit?
If I didn't know the taste of hardship, I wouldn't have become a writer.
But you might have been happier.
Not all rich people are happy, are they?
When I left the department chief's office...
Wow! Did you even meet the department chief?
Yes.
I was so excited and happy.
There are people who do not know what they're passionate about, but
I know what my passion is.
Moreover, I can make money doing what I like. I'm blessed!
That's right.
I will never complain about my job.
I will put my passion in every single word I write, with thanksgiving.
You earned the blessing. And you deserve it.
After I pay off the mortgage loan, let's celebrate.
I'll buy you a nice dinner at a five start restaurant.
Ok. It's like a dream.
Hello.
Where are you?
I just came back.
So everything is ok, no change, right?
No. I'll tell you later.
Ok.
How's the business?
The same.
Ok.
What are you gonna do with him?
I think I must hold onto him.
To think logically, you're right that he was poor and maybe not helpful in our situation.
But he is really a good man whom I can't let go.
I can trust him.
It's because you're familiar with him.
Please trust me just as you've trusted me until now.
I'm begging you as your sister.
He is kind of guy to leave me if any of my family member hurts his self-esteem.
Please. Don't hurt him.
But you have to focus on writing. You just grabbed the opportunity.
I was able to start writing thanks to him.
He always encourages me and supports me to develop myself.
With him, I'm sure I can do everything better.
So, are you gonna marry him?
Doesn't matter when we'll get married.
I'm happy enough as we are now.
If Kyle didn't find about our relationship...
Well, I don't need to hide it. We are not doing anything wrong.
I can't let you suffer.
Send him away and find a better guy.
Or just live as single.
Isn't your priority work instead of love?
It was.
But things in life do not always go as I planned.
I realized it again this time.
Jade, please... go back to your old self.
You don't want me to be happy?
Happiness at the expense of suffering is not a true happiness!
What are you doing?
I'm going to tell Mom.
It's my life. Please....
You just got out of the dark tunnel.
Why him? Were you that starved for love?
But I'm so sure.
I need him.
Do you know his parents? Do you know his background?
What do you know about him?
Nothing! Then how come you t hink of marriage with him?
Ask people. Everybody will say you're crazy.
There are things that do not need explanations.
Like that?
Heart toward each other.
I know he's faithful and kind-hearted.
He's never exaggerated about himself.
I did want to know more about him but I was unable to ask anything.
Because just like us, or maybe he's more desperate than we are,
he could feel embarrassed by my questions.
But he's always confident.
He smiles even when washing dirty mops.
That smile, and that confidence in him touched me.
How come you're taken in... like a fool!
I'm not a fool. On the contrary, I'm too shrewd.
Time will tell the truth.
You'll find my choice is right.
You're crazy. You're not yourself.
Do you like him more than us? Is he more precious than us?
Please don't judge people by appearance.
You know we should not.
You know we're the victims of those judgments.
I'm not making groundless judgment.
And it's about your life.
You just came out of a dark tunnel,
and now you're going into the darker and longer tunnel of life.
I can't sit back and watch you do that. You want me to do that?
You're making me crazy!
I'm sorry. I have no other words than "please understand me."
Does that mean you are determined no matter what?
Yes.
I can't believe this!
How come you say...
You're crazy...
Mom, when Jade becomes popular and rich,
she'll send me a cruise, won't she?
What's that?
Traveling on a superliner.
What a wonderful world, if you have money.
What will you have her get for me?
What do you want?
I want a full set of highest quality silk Hanbok and a jade ring.
Jade will be happy to buy you a jade ring.
I wish a Mr. Right finds her!
Though we're poor, she's pretty, smart... and now she's a drama writer!
A rich guy can take her as a wife.
She's not interested in a man.
She'll be very successful.
But it's better to be both successful and married, right?
Mom, I think women don't necessarily have to get married.
The world has changed, and Jade can live as a single, a successful and gorgeous single.
But still, don't say that to her.
Ok. People do ballroom dancing on a cruise.
What do you think if I learn dancing?
Don't. It can make you go wild.
Did you already forget that Sangsik troubled you while he was doing that?
Wake up!
How are you?
Any bad news at work?
Nothing.
You said you had a dog, right? Is it female or male?
Female.
Give me one of her puppies when she bears.
Well, I got her fixed.
Why?
Otherwise she'll annoy me.
How?
She would get extremely sensitive around the mating season.
Really? A dog gets sensitive?
Yeah. It's worse than a human. So annoying.
Oh, I didn't know that.
Do you want to raise a dog?
Yes. My children love it.
I was going to get them one to make up for my past wrongdoing.
Like what?
Well, we once had a dog.
My kids loved it so much.
Then it grew healthy and... looked good for my stamina. So I ate it.
Are you serious?
Yes.
Oh no... you shouldn't have done that.
I know. I think I was out of my mind at that time.
That's a sin.
It's not, man.
How can that be sin...
Are you going to work?
Yes. I need to talk to you.
Go ahead.
Are you sure?
Yes. What do you think?
That's impossible.
She doesn't listen to me no matter how serious I am.
I knew it.
I really want be harsh on him and just kick him out,
but thinking of Jade, I just can't.
Tell Mom. That's the best way.
You think so too, huh?
Yes. I'm sorry for him, but Mom will send him away by all means.
Out of sight, out of mind.
I'll tell her tomorrow.
Actually, she is to blame.
Had she not been in debt, and had she not rent the room, this wouldn't happen.
But thanks to Jedoug, Jade was able to resume writing.
He took care of her business and enabled her to write and get a job.
Well, her talent earned it.
Suppose she worked at the restaurant all alone. She wouldn't be able to get the TV job.
We should give him credit.
Do you want me to investigate his background?
We better not do that, or we'll play cheap and nasty.
The problem is Jade doesn't care of his background at all.
Our family has a series of trials.
We can deal and get over it as we've always done in the past.
It was Mom and Dad who used to cause troubles, but now, it's Jade.
I know. Never have I imagined this.
Go to work.
Don't worry. How about taking a walk?
Where there is a will, there is a way. You're young and only in an early stage.
That makes me feel more miserable. Younggook is still single.
Who will marry him if she knows I have Alzheimer's?
We're not gonna live with them.
But still.
I'm afraid I might bring shame on me.
I'm scared, honey.
Don't take me to a couple meetings for a while, ok?
What is it?
Just a family affair.
Are you excluding me from the family affair?
Huh?
I'm now a member of your family. What is it?
It's about Jade. Stop quibbling over every little detail!
Did you hear?
Yes.
He's not the right person for you.
What did I say when Mom was opposed to your marriage?
I was on your side for your happiness, even if she slapped me.
But this is different. You know nothing about him.
Do you know his family? Or his background?
He might not be educated, or maybe dropped out of school.
You like him blindly, not knowing anything about him.
I have to finish this.
I've been in Greenland a few years ago and I made a dog sled trip.
Doesn't it sound romantic to ride a dog sleigh on a vast snowfield?
Yes.
Dogs paired up in column usually draw a sledge, but mine was drawn by dogs in line.
Standing abreast?
Yes. And their tails were curled up.
Guess what I must have seen.
Keester?
Yes.
I had to see them all the way.
What was worse, they farted and dumped.
While running?
Yes.
It was disgusting at that time, but now it's a memory.
I've been Paris and Rome but never been there.
When I get recovered, I'll travel remote areas of the world.
Traveling alone is not bad,
but I think traveling with friends leaves much more memories.
I wish that we three travel together.
Can't you give up becoming a monk? Please?
Why did you come at night?
To help you.
There's nothing to help me with. I'm done.
Did the part-timer call it a night already?
I prefer wrapping up alone. Have a seat.
Let's have some tea together.
Let me treat you this weekend.
Ok. I'm happy to be treated by a successful writer.
It's good that I listened to you.
Thank you.
If you really thank me... then keep listening to me.
When I say "take a rest", take a rest,
and when I say "Let's go to Youngdok", come with me.
But Youngdok is too far.
But Kyle and I already made an arrangement.
The traffic on weekend highways is terrible.
That's the problem in Korea.
Think about what you need.
I'll return your favor with a gift.
To me, a good memory is more valuable than a gift.
We make good memories together.
I wish that too but...
Look at us. We're too busy to date.
Should I change the job?
Like what?
What are the professions who can work with a drama writer?
No. 1. An assistant writer, No. 2, a drama PD, No. 3, an actor.
No. 1.
Then I have to pay you. Go with No. 3.
Am I that handsome?
Not that handsome, but you look manly.
By "manly", do you mean a character actor?
That's not nice.
What's wrong with them?
They are more attractive in a way.
I didn't know you're attracted by a macho man.
Bingo.
All right, then.
Actually I'm a tough guy.
Jade. Choose one. Diamond or jade?
Diamond.
You don't know the value. I like jade.
It's Woobin oppa.
Stop calling him oppa.
Hello.
Hi, it's me.
Aren't you drinking now?
Yep. I heard the news from Mr. Hong.
I called you but your manager answered the phone.
I know. Come. Let me celebrate your debut.
Where are you?
The Barn behind the Chongdam gas station.
Sorry, my brother's coming back from honeymoon today.
Have fun. I'll buy you a dinner when I'm paid.
Ok, then.
Call me anytime.
Ok, talk to you later.
Don't attend where people gather to drink.
I don't like drinking either.
You can work without socializing over a drink, right?
Yes.
Be careful of men.
I heard some guys mix alcohol with drugs. So be careful.
It tastes strange.
Give me that. I'll drink it up and knock out.
You're nagging as if you're my own brother.
I'm not nagging. I'm concerned about you.
I know.
Tastes good.
Do you know you were tough to deal with?
So now you're telling the truth.
No despises but I was just afraid of you.
I'm home.
Hi.
There are rice cakes for you.
Do we still have it?
Sure.
We always have your favorite.
You must be tired.
Yeah. I hate that I was born in Korea.
A nation of horrible examination.
I wish I can take it on your behalf.
Thank you for saying that.
What did they say?
The early stage of depression.
They gave me medicines.
Mom, everything is about how we look at things.
Why worry? Dad will love you no matter how old you get.
Am I right, Dad?
Sure.
Ok. It's up to me.
Eggplant, you want some?
Sorry, this is not for you.
Look here, one, two, three.
Sleep.
You don't sleep?
I'll check the door.
Would you like some tea?
No thank you.
I need to talk to you.
Ok.
Is my wife getting forgetful these days?
Yes.
For example?
She forgets what she asked me to buy, or...
She asked me to buy blue crab so I bought some and asked her...
...what I should make with them.
And she asked me back "what crabs?"
Also she would sit in the couch for a couple of hours, saying nothing. I told this to Goodsoon.
It was in the midnight two times.
But she didn't remember the next morning.
Well, she suffers from depression and I got her medicine.
I see.
It can cause side effects, so please take extra care of her when I'm not around.
And try to get her to talk, please.
Yes, sir.
I'll learn hard and show her how good I am.
Mom!
Yes.
Are you sick?
I just feel stiff.
Where?
I'll be ok.
Your back hurts?
Yes.
Did it go out?
Just a mere stiffness.
Sit up.
Why? Leave me alone!
What did I tell you? Didn't I tell you you'd get sick if you kept moving the jar?
I just feel stiff because I'm old. Get me a night stool.
Oh my...
I'll be ok in two days.
Why do you have to be always so stubborn?
Get me a night stool and...
Prepare a meal. I'm hungry.
Urg...
I don't see it.
How come?
How do I know?
Did I throw it away?
Gosh, I'm getting forgetful as getting old.
I hate this.
Be careful...
Jade has to finish revision by tomorrow.
Put off your plan to talk to Mom.
Ok.
Can't you sit up?
Mom, we have to listen to parents when little, listen to a spouse when married,
and listen to children when we are old.
Look what happened to you when you didn't listen to me.
It's not because of the soy sauce jar.
Then what?
It's because I'm old. You'll know when you're old.
It's useless to talk with you.
Hey, leave the lid of the jar open.
That darn soy sauce jar!
I'll scoop up the sauce then shatter the jar.
Do it if you want to see me die.
Open the door.
Where's Prince?
Sleeping.
What?
Mom drives me crazy.
Why?
She's moved around a soy sauce jar every day and night only to throw off her back.
Disc?
Yes.
She doesn't listen to anyone.
She always does whatever she likes to do.
But not getting sick, please.
She tires herself and people around her!
Imagine whose burden it would be when she's sick.
It's on us!
I think we must have sinned against our mothers in our previous lives.
They're now paying us back.
You should see her a while ago.
She crawled on her knees to the restroom, whining like
Oh, mother...
Ouch, mother!
I'm going crazy.
Forget about her. It'll only make you feel worse.
I'll ask Ruby to measure my blood pressure. Gosh.
So stressful.
It's 120. Quite normal.
Huh? Didn't you take wrong measurement?
This can't be wrong.
So what's wrong with grandma?
She can't move because of back pain.
I think I'll be going crazy because of her.
Now you can understand us, Dad?
Hey, I didn't at least lie in sickbed after ignoring your advice, right?
She is workaholic.
That's her. You should live with her.
Then you'll know how stressful it is to see her working, and then whining in a sickbed.
Welcome home, sir.
How's Terry?
She said she felt dizzy.
Do you feel dizzy?
Just a little.
Why don't you stay in bed?
I have to stay in my senses.
She was ugly when little.
My children are growing, while I'm getting old.
You didn't get old. You'll be the same in beauty and health even when you turn to 80.
Honey, send Goodsoon out.
What do you mean?
If she finds me acting weirdly, she'll be really shocked. Don't you think so?
She's very perceptive.
Put a 24 hour available guardian on her. And a maid....
I'll think about it.
Please do so until she becomes a college student.
I feel more exhausted pretending in her presence.
But how can we explain it?
We can make an excuse. Like she needs to live closer to school
There's an apartment not very far from her school.
You're not gonna let her see you at all?
She can stop by when I'm in good condition.
Then she'll not know about me.
You will miss her, won't you?
But I have to endure.
Put this on the lunch table.
Isn't it spicy and sour squid?
Taste it. I think it's a bit too sweet.
I like sweet food.
But my children don't.
I think it's moderately sweet.
You sure?
Yes.
I think you have knack for cooking.
Jade inherited that gift.
She went to the TV station.
Did she? I feel so happy these days!
Can't be better. Isn't it, mother?
Sure.
I'm happy too.
Hey, wretch, what brought you here?
You didn't come here to apologize to me, huh?
I have a business.
Now that you've quit, you regret and miss us, huh?
Yes. I missed so much.
Curb your temper. There're countless writers better than you.
Now you regret you didn't please me?
Well? Now you see the reality? You see how great mistake you made?
You can treat me.
Then I'll be generous and think over.
What the...
Hey!
Get off me.
An audacious wretch like you should...
What is it?
Just go. Ok? Get off my sight. You bring a bad luck.
The same to you.
She once worked with me. But she doesn't pay respect to...
She'll work with me for a project.
What project?
New Year special drama.
New Year special....drama?
Yes. Let's go.
See you later.
Can't believe this. So she became a drama writer?
We don't usually pay a special project bonus to newbie writers but,
we'll treat you special this time.
In fact, Mr. Choi spoke about you in the highest terms.
Thank you.
May I show you a casting list?
Sure. Start hunting and filming at the end of this month at the latest.
Ok.