Episode 26
Come out bastard!
Me?
Not you.
Good evening.
Good evening? You think it's good evening, bastard?
How dare you make a move on my daughter!
You think she's any daughter? She's a drama writer! A drama writer!
A writer daughter! A writer!
Nothing.
Tell Jade. Business is business and she doesn't need to accompany him everywhere.
They looked like a couple.
Good evening!
Where's Prince?
A neighbor's house.
Have some dumplings.
Huh?
Oh, did he buy dumplings for you?
There's no one like a husband as a woman gets old.
Look at him. He served your favorite right up.
Tell me.
Whom is Jade dating with?
I'm not sure yet.
She's smart enough not to date anyone.
Don't assume and put a web blanket on her.
Leave me alone.
Huh?
She looks awesome.
How did you arrive so early?
The traffic is goon on Sunday.
You look good.
I'm enjoying. If I can't avoid, I'd rather enjoy.
Did you dye your hair?
Yes.
Have a drink.
I can't. I have to drive.
Just one glass.
Ok.
Is it your car?
Because I need it for work. I paid $2,000.
Go ahead.
Ok.
How's Goodsoon doing?
She's doing ok these days.
But she made a big trouble the other day.
How come?
She's learned a lesson though.
That little brat... she won't be under anyone's thumb.
Your mom says she's exactly me.
That's true.
Is something wrong with the company?
No.
It's about your mom.
What about her?
She's diagnosed with an Alzheimer.
What?
It can't be. Maybe something's wrong.
But she shows the symptoms of the disease.
Like what?
According to the maid, she frequently forgets entire conversations,
and shows no response.
Everyone in her age becomes forgetful.
And we miss hearing people when focused on other things.
A few days ago, she wore Goodsoon's wool cap and went to bed,
saying her head smarted.
I thought her behavior a bit strange but I didn't take it seriously.
But now the diagnosis explained why.
I got a call from her the other day.
She sounded pretty normal.
How come? I didn't tell her your number.
Did you save my number in your phone?
Yes.
Then she can know by searching through the numbers.
What did she say?
I was busy so we didn't talk much.
I told her that I would call her back but she said it's ok,
since you'd come home soon.
Was she diagnosed at Ilwon Hospital?
Yes.
We need to have a second opinion.
It could be a misdiagnosis.
It's not. I verified her brain pictures.
Does she know?
The doctor informed her.
She must have gotten a big shock.
Fortunately she's in early stage, so we can try everything to prevent further aggravation.
She'll start taking a piano lesson from coming Monday.
Is it curable?
Some dementia is, with removal of pathogenesis.
But Alzheimer is quite incurable.
What they can do is to delay the aggravation.
Well, that's a medical opinion, but...
There's miracle. I won't give up.
What should I do?
Come back home and look after her. She needs caring love of family.
We decided to send Goodsoon out, for the sake of her study.
Don't put the eggplants in the fridge before steaming, or it won't get soft enough.
Ok.
What's wrong with you? Did you get hurt?
No... I did a sport.
What sport?
Riding.
Riding?
Yeah... I went to horse riding with my friend.
I'll stop by home after dinner.
Ok.
But please think again about sending Goodsoon out.
Your mom wants it.
She feels it's more exhausting to hide her disease from Goodsoon.
I got a guardian to be trusted.
A woman?
Yes.
It won't be easy to take control over Goodsoon.
She's gentle in appearance but sturdy in spirit. She did martial arts.
If she has a boyfriend, she might try some goof-off time, and...
She has no boyfriend. I did a thorough background check.
And there will be a maid watching over her.
Don't worry.
The ghost is telling me, "They are in love with each other." Ok?
It depends on you. Hold onto him, and you'll gain wealth.
If you play tough to get, you'll make him leave.
It'll be too late then.
I can't stall for time anymore.
I have to make up my mind so that I can focus on writing.
Eggplant!
Mom, did you see Eggplant?
No.
Mom, why are you wearing that?
What?
Dad doesn't like you wearing pants, and so do you.
But it's comfortable.
Where did you get this?
It's the maid's.
Why are you wearing her clothes?
Why not?
Hello?
Ok.
Dad is home. Hurry and change clothes.
Huh?
You're making a noise. Stop nagging me. Shush!
Where's your mom?
Right there.
Where have you been all day long?
It's not all day long.
She's exaggerating everything.
Did you enjoy riding?
Yes.
Tell the maid to set the dinner table.
Well, there's a good news for you.
What?
I told Younggook to move back home.
Really?
Yes.
You're not joking, right?
Of course not.
Did you meet him?
Yes.
Why did you meet him out instead calling him here?
He had an appointment. He'll stop by later this evening.
Honey, you're so sweet to decide that. Come here.
What are you doing?
I kissed my beloved husband, so what?
Didn't you feel down or depressed?
I did. But seeing you cheered me up.
Really? I thought I was always the second to the children.
I'm not the first either. Younggook is her most favorite.
No.
Doesn't she look strange?
What? Her clothes?
You don't like her wearing pants.
I'm ok.
You don't like it, not your dad.
Right. I like you dressed up pretty.
Go and change now.
No.
You talk like a child these days.
Go upstairs and have fun with your kitty.
Eggplant...Eggplant!
Where are you?
Did you take the subway?
Yes. Not so jammed here. Maybe because it's Sunday.
Here's always crowded with people on weekdays.
Is Kyle home?
No.
May I order for you?
Please.
She'll have a filet mignon, and I'll have a rib eye.
How would you like your steak?
Medium, please.
Me too.
What can I get you for a drink?
You decide.
How about a house wine?
Two glasses of house wine please.
Ok.
Did your business go well?
Yes.
How's Sung-lan's wedding preparation going?
Not knowing anything, she asked me to receive her wedding bouquet.
Are you going to attend her wedding?
I'm thinking. I'd go if Dr. Yoo weren't her groom.
If she finds you hid the truth about him, she could feel bitter against you.
Don't attend.
Ok.
I know you're writing on computer but... it's a pen.
Oh, a pen is a writer's necessity. It's a must-have.
I need it to bring everywhere to take a note with.
My, this is expensive.
I engraved your name on it.
I like it.
Thank you.
I like that you like it.
How did you prepare this when you're so busy?
I can make time.
It writes so smoothly.
Yes.
Your mom is going through a menopause and extremely sensitive. Don't complain to her.
Let her live in peace.
She's not like other housewives. She can adorn herself.
The clothes she puts on is the maid's. Can you believe it?
How would the maid think of Mom? She'll look down on her inside.
She might take her humble and simple.
She's not a young lady any more.
My friends would take her a poor old lady if she shows up in that attire.
Just leave her alone, ok? Please.
How come you are so generous to her while you find fault with everything I do?
Because she's my wife. That's what a husband is for.
Your daughter needs your affections, too.
I got you an apartment near your school because I love you.
Well, that's because you want me to study hard and go to college.
What do I get when you go to college? I have to pay your tuition.
And the degree you'll get has nothing to do with me, ok?
Don't snap at her even though you don't like the way she does.
In a week, you will not see her often.
Ok...
Poor girl...
Goong grandma doesn't show up at all these days.
She's sick.
Where? Is it serious?
Back pain.
She moved a soy sauce jar, as big as this, twice a day, following the sunlight.
No wonder she fell ill.
It must be very heavy.
I know. But she doesn't listen to anyone.
Joe grandma spares herself too much,
and Goong grandma bursts herself too much.
I wish the two exchange their traits half and half.
But both of them still have a clear mind, despite their age.
I'm thankful for that.
My previous coworker had a grandma with a dementia.
She said it was a big burden to her whole family members.
Ever since her grandma got that disease, laughter in her house stopped, she said.
What are the symptoms?
In the early stage, she didn't recognize her family members and became suspicious.
She had problems with keeping track of things then suspected people around her.
It's not just her own misery but it also brought pains to the entire family.
I'll ask my grandmas to play pokers.
It can prevent the disease.
Can I get you more bread?
No thanks.
Should I tell him now?
No. Later. It'll be more natural to talk on the way home.
Why isn't Younggook coming?
He said he'd stop by around 9.
I'm sorry that I can't accompany you home.
Why?
I need to stop by my parents'.
Oh.
I should tell him now.
It's my treat.
No. I told you I would treat you.
I feel sorry to let you go home alone.
Don't worry. The subway is safe and not that jammed at this hour.
He probably gives them money for living.
Any good news from Coral and his wife?
Oh no. There shouldn't be yet.
Why "shouldn't be"?
No no. This is not a good time.
He needs to at least graduate before he has a child.
Do you like children?
Are there people who don't?
There are.
But still, they will love their own child.
I think so.
Remember the seafood pancake house we went to?
Yes.
Do you remember that I said that I was attracted by a reliable man?
Sure.
I asked you whether I should catch him by all means if I find one,
and you said I should.
I want to catch you.
I don't know anything about you, like your family background.
But somehow I think you are reliable and I can trust you.
We agreed to date and...
We are dating, right?
Yes.
I like to keep going in this relationship but with a certain premise.
Actually my position now is...
My siblings picked up on our relationship.
My mom knows, too.
I have to make a decision either way.
Did I make you feel burdened?
No.
I feel really thankful and grateful.
I'll talk about myself tomorrow after I come back from visiting my parents.
Ok.
I should have initiated this talk.
Sorry that I brought up this topic too early and pushed you.
Not at all. Thank you so much and...
I am so happy.
What did your mother say? She's not for us, was she?
She's not against either, since she trusts me.
I trust that my feelings for you are as strong as yours, if not more.
The parking lot is on the other side.
Let me see you to the subway station.
It's not that far. Just go.
This is an unforgettable day.
I'll tell my mother all about you.
Are you going home empty handed? You might want to buy something sweet.
Like what?
Why ask me? You know what your parents like.
Mo mother likes flower.
There's a flower shop near the subway station.
There's one too.
Oh...
There is nothing like roses, right?
Absolutely.
Who's calling at this hour?
It's Ruby.
Hello?
You want roses?
Yes.
Get me two bunches, wrapped pretty.
How much is it?
Don't be too late.
Ok.
I wonder how my kitty is doing.
Well, she's only a baby...
I can't understand why she sneaked away.
To find her mommy, maybe.
As I watch TV, it's always deserted children that look for their parents.
I think the deserting parents couldn't do it because of guilty feelings.
I can't imagine myself deserting my own child.
Me neither.
Those who desert their children are likely to desert their parents.
That comment pricks me.
Oh... I told you, your situation was different.
It's not a bad idea to live separately if the conflict reaches its boiling point.
It's Mr. Hong.
Hello? Yes.
Thank you.
Bye.
I'll think about it. Yes.
Oh...
I didn't bring up the topic to have you buy me flowers.
I initiated the flower talk.
I received too many wonderful presents from you.
Thank you.
Thank you for the wonderful dinner.
I wanted to...
Sorry, I can't find words.
Isn't your jacket a bit light?
I feel warmed up after a wine.
I hope this winter isn't too cold.
Why?
We start filming at the end of this month.
Oh...
Is the casting done?
Still ongoing.
Is Woobin in?
Yes. Now you can go.
Let's talk a bit more.
We can continue tomorrow.
I'll see you to the ticket booth.
Can a writer and an actor fall in love?
Never heard of it.
Don't get attached to him.
Woobin oppa and I, we are not anything.
Stop calling him oppa.
Ok. Not anymore.
Even in front of him.
It's awkward to change addressing all of sudden.
So what? That's the right way a writer calls an actor.
And it sounds more professional.
Flowers are not as beautiful as you are.
Sorry that I can't go with you.
Don't worry. I can take a shuttle to home.
Are you gonna sleep over there?
No.
You can. It's Sunday tomorrow.
We'll see. Be careful.
Bye.
Am I too jealous?
You can be more jealous.
Jade told me not to call you oppa. I got a scolding yesterday.
Then what did she ask you to call me?
Darling or "honey."
I prefer "honey."
What about me?
What do you like me to call you?
Well...
Just don't call me misses.
Why not? That's a proper title of someone' wife.
Maybe in the past. We don't say much misses these days.
Take a shower before you sleep.
Let me take a short break.
Isn't it hard to keep studying?
It is.
Lie down.
Don't you miss your parents?
It hasn't been long.
Try to go see them every day.
I can't since I am married.
Do you call them to say hello every day?
Not today.
Go home tomorrow and spend time there as much as you like. I'll take care of here.
Alone?
I want to visit them but you know my situation.
If I fail the exam, everybody will blame you.
I know.
Then I'm not going either.
Please listen to your "honey", ok?
It hurts.
Babe, it's my brother!
It's him.
Oh.
Mom, hurry! Your beloved son is home!
Younggook!
Is that for me?
For mom. You know she likes flowers.
I heard you made a big trouble.
Not anymore.
Where is Mother?
In the restroom.
Do you raise a cat?
Isn't she cute?
You don't like a cat.
She said she couldn't focus on study without the cat.
Give me her.
She looks exactly the same.
Her name is Eggplant.
'Cause her previous owner's name is Zucchini.
What a name.
So, did you taste the bitters of life per Dad's wish?
Yep.
What about money?
Money what?
How much did you make?
Here.
Is this for me?
Yep.
Oh! Never have I dreamed to receive an allowance from you.
I love money.
You have enough money, don't you?
The more, the better.
Stop scratching your head. Looks filthy.
It itches.
Then go wash your hair.
I was about to shampoo when he arrived.
What is it?
Mother?
You were impatient to see him...
Did you miss me?
Mother.
Honey, he's Younggook, our son.
One minute.
Why not say anything? He ran here only to see you.
You like flowers.
Yes, Terry loves rose.
Yes, you are Terry, I am Rome, and what's his name?
Mother...
Mom!
I have many things to tell you about.
Terry has to take a medicine.
Oh, medicine...
You need to lie in bed first.
Give me now.
Did you brush your teeth?
I don't know.
Aren't you glad to see your son?
You didn't even ask me "did you have a dinner?"
Honey, say something.
Terry is healthy. Terry is not sick.
Right. You're healthy. And beautiful.
I'm going to sleep.
Are you sleepy?
Yes.
Let's sleep.
She was not that bad, but she seemed severe especially today.
You must be shocked.
My heart hurts.
Be strong. We shouldn't be vulnerable at this.
Goodsoon will find it out sooner or later.
She'll move out this Saturday.
Mom is not old to have gotten a dementia... She's still young.
They say there're many Alzheimer patients in their 50's.
When will you move in?
You didn't buy that for yourself.
Nope.
We have another vase, right?
Why didn't you come home together?
He needed to stop by his parents.
At this hour?
I think he went to give them money for living.
Where's his home?
I didn't ask.
Why? I can't really understand you.
He'll tell me everything tomorrow.
Did he say that?
Yes.
Did you tell him about your feeling?
Yes.
What did he say? Did he look happy?
He said "thanks" and that he should have brought up the topic.
Look at this.
Is that his present?
Yes.
He bought this expensive pen?
He engraved my name here.
Bucking for currying favor with you.
It's not like that.
It's a symbolic present in celebration of my new profession as a full-time writer.
Are you the Jade that I've known? You've changed a lot.
But in positive way.
Are you that happy?
You should meet the right person for you, not weighing what he has.
I fear to hear how he'll talk about himself tomorrow.
Frankly, I was nervous, but not anymore.
Why?
He didn't look diffident.
He could have been embarrassed if he wasn't sure of himself, but
his reaction was of gratitude and joy.
That's good.
But don't expect too much of him. Your disappointment could be as much.
Tomorrow will tell.
Didn't you fall off from a horse?
You should ride a horse. That's a real good exercise.
You walk as if you just got circumcised.
Right. Actually I didn't get that treatment.
You can get it later.
I'm embarrassed to get it at my age.
Mom should have done it to me when I was a baby.
You can live as you are.
I can't.
You have no problem with passing water.
Urg, what do you want to hear from me? You're so mean.
I'm leaving.
Younggook, tell me. What did you do for living?
Later. I'll tell you later.
Go to bed. It's midnight.
Did you hear that I'll live independently?
Independently means you don't rely on the parents financially.
Whatever.
Can you give her to me?
Why?
I'll buy you a pedigreed cat.
Sorry, I'm already attached to her.
Do you want me to pack some food for you?
No thanks. I'll move in tomorrow.
Good night.
Now I am ready for everything.
I promise that I'll make you proud of me.
Let's just do our best in our own position,
sharing all the tastes of life and going through everything.
Promise me that you won't let go of me in all cases.
Hold onto me.
Can you promise?
Ever since her grandma got a dementia, laughter in her house stopped.
It's not just her own misery but it also brought pains to the entire family.
Short of miracle, my mother is sure to get worse and worse.
Then Jade can hardly be happy.
It'll be painful to let her go, but I have to for her sake.
I should not take my lover to the rough and thorny path.
She has had enough trouble because of her parents.
If I marry and make her look after my mother,
I will be torturing her instead loving her.
Will you go with the wind?
What are you talking about?
Disappear without saying goodbye.
Good bye.
Be a good writer and stay healthy.
He must be home.
Why?
To prepare the breakfast.
You are still sick.
I'm ok now.
Please go in your room. You might get worse.
I am hungry.
Have I missed feeding you?
I can't wait until the mid day.
Eight in the morning is not the mid day.
I'll do it so please go in and rest.
Please!
Why?
To prepare the breakfast.
It's Gangji's turn today.
Did you set the days of duty?
Yes. Gangji's on Sunday thru Tuesday.
I'm on Wednesdays thru Friday.
What about Saturday?
Depending on the circumstances...
Then I'll do on Saturdays.
You don't have to. You work full time at hospital.
This is the benefit of having a sister-in-law.
You sure will go out with him today.
Yes.
Don't sigh.
Honey, honey.
Yes.
Time to eat breakfast.
I'm not eating.
Why?
I'm sleepy.
You want me to bring the breakfast here?
No, you go ahead and eat.
I don't have an appetite if not with you.
Can you taste my stew?
Stew?
How is it?
A bit salty.
What should I do? Add more water?
Yes.
Caring too much often makes us goof up.
Maybe.
But delicious.
Seems both didn't come home last night.
I don't see their shoes.
Jedoug might have slept over.
Oppa, where did you sleep over?
I didn't sleep. I looked after my mentor.
But there are others to do that.
His condition got worse.
You're like a nagging wife.
What's wrong to ask him since we've lived under one house?
Keep it open for fresh air.
Ok.
Did you send him out at last?
No.
Then how come there's no his personal stuff in the room?
His backpack has disappeared.
And the new jacket is gone too.
What happened?
Call him.
Are you sure nothing has happened?
Didn't he leave a letter or something?
A letter?
He can't leave without getting his security deposit back.
Doesn't answer?
Maybe he's gone for a trip.
Didn't she lend him money by any chance?
No.
Then why is she so shocked like that?
She must have lent him a big money.
I'll follow her.
Stay.
Where are you going?
To the restaurant.
When did you see him last?
Yesterday afternoon.
Nothing happened?
No.
I am sorry.