Episode 44
You know our cat....
Yes.
She didn't sneak away on her own.
Then?
Why are you looking at him?
Isn't there anything you wanna say?
Nothing?
Did you find it?
I did.
How?
Truth speaks for itself.
Did you take her away?
Yes....
Really?
He gave it to Goodsoon.
So you lied with a poker face? Oh, boy!
Writing invitations?
Yes.
Isn't it too much to handwrite every message?
Not really. I'm inviting only a few close friends.
You could have planned a long honeymoon had your mother been healthy.
Long enough for us.
That's what you think.
Jade doesn't like being idle rich. She feels uncomfortable.
By the way, find a new place, either a house or an apartment.
For Jade and me?
No, for her family.
You don't need to.
Yes, I need to.
Jade could feel sorry to her family to leave them behind in that community.
I'll think about it.
But I think she'll feel uncomfortable with your favor.
You think so?
Yes.
Just tap her opinion though.
Gosh...! Turn off the light.
Why are you sleeping here?
I'll tell you why. Just turn it off.
The heat didn't come to my room.
You are a public nuisance....
Hi, good morning!
Aren't you disappointed with me?
Why?
The cat.
The cat?
Didn't Jade tell you?
She asked if Eggplant was a gift from you.
So I said "yes."
Good.
Wait....
You didn't buy her for me, did you?
Spare me nothing.
No.
Then?
I hate a liar.
It was Jade's cat.
She and your brother brought in the stray kitten.
Can't believe this.
Did you get her consent?
She wouldn't have asked me yesterday had you gotten her consent.
I didn't tell anything.
They thought the cat sneaked out.
Don't try to talk to me for a week.
Forgive me.
I'm thinking about looking after Jade's mother-in-law.
What?
So Jade can live her own married life.
Is that Mr. Suh's idea?
No. But I think we can take care of her better than a caregiver if he pays us.
Looking after a dotard is not a joke.
So it's too much for Jade.
She can have a caregiver look after her mother-in-law.
She doesn't turn a blind eye to the needy.
You know Jade, a perfectionist.
I can't do that. Maybe your mother-in-law can.
What do you think is a good wedding gift? Money gift doesn't seem right.
We're making rice cake for the reception.
You think it'll be enough?
This is good, but I like to get the waist line distinctive....
Do you like the dress?
I do, though it needs to be modified.
I shouldn't gain even a half inch around the wait.
I'm not gonna eat lunch.
I'll buy you food which you won't gain an inch from.
What kind of food?
Why couldn't I think of it earlier?
Don't eat the fatty part. Just try the tripe.
Are you sure it's not fattening?
If you gain weight, I'll give you $1,000.
I don't want money.
Then a car? Get a driver's license first.
If I gain a half inch after eating this, call me Your Highness.
Ok.
What if you eat fatty food at home?
I'm not a psycho to eat fatty food now.
Why?
I didn't know you can use such violent language.
You already saw me use violence.
When?
At Woobin's house, against Kim PD.
Oh...
You know what? Words feel stronger than actions.
I think you could faint if I swear.
Try this.
How's it?
Not bad. It's chewy.
I'll take you to your home.
Sunmi.
Yes.
Bring her food and stuff.
Prince, Prince!
Hey, did you see the bidet?
Yes.
Isn't it awesome?
Yes.
It's warm, hygiene... right? I feel refreshed.
Be careful in using it. If you break it down, you should pay for it.
To whom?
Me.
Gees.... Prince, tell your dad to stop make a fuss.
He's getting childish as he gets aging.
Come on out with me. I'll explain how to use it.
I was already told, and I already used it.
Don't push the buttons too hard. It could break it down.
Please, act to your age. You'll have a son-in-law soon.
Younggook already knows everything about me.
Remember he chased after me on the day Kyle fainted from fright?
I was grabbed by the collar.
By whom? Younggook?
Yes.
My goodness! And you're laughing?
We'll smile at that kind of memory in future.
Mom and Dad, please keep up your dignity. I beg you.
Don't worry. I've changed. Don't worry.
I'm really concerned about you, since you're so childish.
They say men have boys in them even at 100.
Oh, don't justify yourself.
Oh, so cute.
What's its name?
Eggplant.
Eggplant....Prince, her name is Eggplant.
Prince, call "Eggplant."
See you later.
See you.
Wait. You can keep her. You must be attached to her.
No thank you. I'm not a fence.
Hey, watch your language.
What?
You've deceived your family and me.
Right. You are to blame.
Don't come out.
Sunmi is waiting for me.
I'll see you to the car only.
Did you see her temper in her eyes?
Yes.
Amber must marry a gentle girl, not Goodsoon.
She will put him under her thumb.
We suspected Dad, not for a second doubted Amber.
How could you suspect that I might have eaten your pet? You made me sad.
You once ate our puppy.
Shush!
I don't suffer neuralgia, and I don't need to eat a cat.
Sorry.
Do you think Kyle plays Hwatu?
I think he can play poker.
When do you want me to teach you?
We're too busy.
Oh, teach me on our honeymoon.
Please take off your jacket.
Why?
I need to measure your waist.
Do you have a yard tape?
I don't need one. I can measure by myself.
Hey, you can't get off.
Oh, forget it.
What if you blame me tomorrow that you gain weight?
I won't.
It won't take long. Just once.
Easy, relax. Come here.
Good evening!
I don't think you're being molested....
How are you?
Oh hi, how are you?
I heard about your wedding. Congrats.
Oh... thanks.
You two look so loving. I envy you.
Look at her face.
Take her back to Goodsoon. I'm ok.
I think that little brat has a temper.
Mom, she'll be our in-law. Address her properly.
Kyle, may I come in?
What is it?
Have you used the bidet?
Are you giving a lot of self-credit for that?
Come on. Doesn't it feel good?
When I was trained in a temple, I used to use a conventional type of restroom.
I don't feel good about it.
The bidet prevents us from having piles.
I don't have piles. Maybe you have it.
I heard you suffering whenever you do number two.
Gosh, lower your voice.
Why?
You're mean.
I know you got it installed for your own needs.
What the...that's not right!
Did you say "what the..."?
I mean, that's just not right.
What?
To see you home.
Never mind! Sunmi is waiting for me.
If you were me, would you forgive him?
He's still a boy.
He's not. He's almost 20 years old.
What is learned in the cradles is carried to the tomb.
That's true.
How could he lie that he bought it when he stole it from his sis?
Are you gonna be through with him?
If I can't forgive him.
Hi, open the gate please.
Hello?
Hi, it's me.
Hi, Goodsoon.
Winter's over. I want a new duvet. The current one is too heavy.
Early February is still winter. And spring frost will come too.
Whatever. I want a new one in bright color.
What color? You name it.
Well....How about pink? No. Could be ugly.
You want a patterned one?
You choose for me. I'm sick of white though.
Ok.
Bracelet....
Is Mom home?
Is she back?
Yes. I heard her voice.
Then why didn't they tell you?
They know you're looking forward to your mom.
I think Mom is against this marriage.
That's why she went to Hawaii after getting sick of Younggook.
They've kept it a secret from me, since they knew Mom would stand for me.
Take me to my home.
I knew it's fishy.
It didn't make sense that she didn't return from Hawaii...
...ahead of her son's wedding, right?
Right....
Mom's had a high expectation from my brother.
And Jade falls short of her standard. I got them.
...and the story will be remembered forever.
Mother.
Let's trim anchovy with me.
Yes, madam. You need to move your hands.
I'll take care of her. You can take a break.
Thanks.
Watch your step.
Do you know if Mr. Suh comes home early?
I'll ask him.
Hello?
Father, it's me.
Hi.
Do you have a dinner meeting tonight? Actually, I'm home with Mother.
Oh you are?
I have a meeting but... I can skip it. I'm coming home, sweetie.
Ok.
Mother, Father is coming home.
I'll show you.
First take off the head, and then...
Mother, don't hate me to have you do things like this.
This is all for you.
Yes.
Who is it?
I'm Sunmi Myong, Goodsoon's guardian.
You can go now.
You want me to come to pick you up?
Mr. Hwang will give me a ride to home.
Who is it?
Sunmi Myong.
Why did she come at this hour? Does she have a problem with Goodsoon?
Hi....Where's Sunmi?
She's gone.
Mom's back, right?
How could you keep it a secret from me?
You are the same. What the heck are you up to?
Mom!
I need to talk to you.
Bracelet!
Hold on....
Let go!
Why are you doing this?
Mom!
Bracelet, sit.
Mom, why not welcome me?
Goodsoon, let me talk to you first.
What happened?
Mom! How come you don't say "hi" to me?
Get off. I hate to see you.
Me? You hate to see me?
Mom, don't you know who I am?
Put Blacky out.
Blacky? Me?
I hate to see her.
What happened to her? What on earth is wrong with her?
Come.
Auntie....
It's a show, isn't it?
Madam, you know your daughter, Goodsoon.
She's Blacky. I hate to see her.
Why am I Blacky? Why?
You gave it to my aunt.
Who's Blacky?
A dog we raised in the past.
Madam, you mean the puppy, right?
Mom, look at me. Look at me!
Look at me. Who am I?
Who am I?
Madam, no. Please don't.
Calm down madam. Please.
Are you ok? Oh, madam...
Did she...
Did she become a fool?
Did she?
Bracelet....
Yes.
Try to remember, Mother.
What happened to her? Did she have a car accident?
No.
Then what is it? Tell me!
She has Alzheimer. You heard of it, right?
I feel blank. Sounds familiar though.
What's that?
A former U.S. president died of this disease. Kind of dementia.
That's impossible.
She only suffers depression, not dementia!
We lied to you because we were worried you might get shocked.
It took a serious turn from a few months ago.
We've tried everything but it's of no use.
She got even worse after having her appendix removed last month.
I know how you'd feel but you have to live your life.
Don't let your heart weakened because of her.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
I didn't know she could get worse this fast.
I'm concerned about you.
Blacky....Mom disliked it because it always made troubles.
And she called me...Blacky.
Good evening, sir.
Hi.
Hi....
Mom called me...Blacky.
Remember the puppy we had?
The black poodle?
Yes.
Honey, she's Goodsoon, your daughter.
Get off!
Doesn't she recognize you either?
She does.
Go away!
Bracelet.
Yes, Mother.
I'm hungry.
We'll have dinner soon.
Please, give me a few seconds.
Mom....
Mom.
It's me, Goodsoon, not Blacky.
You bore me. How could you forget that?
I'm the last person you can forget.
I missed you so much.
You sent me out. Look at me.
Mom, don't you see my tears?
Call my name.
She'll remember you little by little.
Can't believe this....I can't believe this....
What should I do?
Oh no....
It can't be possible.
Can't happen to her!
Can't happen to us!
Please, it doesn't help her.
Why didn't you tell me earlier? Why?
Were you waiting till she completely forgets me?
Did you want her to forget me and love your fiancee instead?
Stop. You'll only aggravate the situation.
Are you blaming me again?
You wanna say it's all my fault that she became like that?
No one's fault. She's just unlucky, ok?
She called me....she called me Blacky.
How could she see me as a dog?
It's not because she thought you're a dog. She only associated its name.
This is impossible!
Leave her alone!
Mom. Mom!
Don't you see my tears? I'm crying.
It doesn't hurt you?
You don't feel anything?
Try to remember. Who am I?
How could you forget me while you remember Blacky? Mom?
Goodsoon....
How can you favor her and give cold shoulders to your own daughter?
Am I not as important as her to you? Am I?
Tell me!
Blacky is black. Doesn't even need to wash.
Mom....
Maybe she wants to see me die...
Steel your heart.
It's still fortunate that she doesn't feel any pains.
What if she forgets me forever?
What if she can't call my name again?
What should I do?
What should I do....what should I do....
This is impossible!
They looked so intimate to me feel envious. We used to be that close in the past.
I've never seen her laughing like that.
Anything you want to have?
Nothing.
Don't you think Sunmi making move on Kyle with an excuse of learning English?
I don't know.
Kyle is naive. He could be taken in.
You think they're a good match?
You never know what will happen between a man and a woman.
And in these days, women dash to men, not vice versa.
So you want someone to dash you?
I'm already your man.
I've once seen the wife of Dr. Park.
I heard she's not very good to look at.
Sick! I got visually assaulted by her ugly face.
Nevertheless, Dr. Park adores her so much, so his friend Dr. Hwang asked him,
"You know, they say your wife is not a good match to you.
Don't you mind accompanying her everywhere?"
Then Dr. Park answered that he thought his wife was the most beautiful in the world.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I was concerned she might not recognize Younggook and Jade either.
She could be also unaware of her grandchild in future.
So I decided to have them marry as soon as possible.
There are people who are more miserable than us.
So, was it a lie that she went to ski?
No. She went to a ski resort with him and Jade.
Do I mean nothing to her?
On the contrary. You know that.
That's why her food tasted weird.
And I was mean to her.
I'm regretting for all.
Maybe I was too stubborn and made her feel stressed immensely.
I regret too.
Isn't it curable at all?
No.
I pray she doesn't get worse but...
Dad...how could you bear this?
Watching her changing like that...
how could you endure all this?
Dad....
Dad.
Dad.....
Dad...
And fold it like this.
There you go.
Good job. You're good at everything.
Terry is smart.
Yes, you are smart.
Don't you think so?
Yes, she's smart.
Mom.
You want to try another?
Yes. It's fun.
Mom....
Though you don't recognize me, I'm your daughter.
You've changed but I love you. I love you more than ever.
You should remember your family even if you forget everything else.
You should feel my love even if you don't recognize me.
I wish it's a dream. How could this happen to me....
You look happy though.
Yes, Terry is happy.
Mom...Mom.....
My heart is breaking.
I thought it's just an expression but now I know what it is like.
Mom....
Who is it?
Hello?
It's me.
Hi.
Are you busy?
Just watching TV. Why?
Do you have a patch?
Yes.
Bring it to me.
Did you get hurt?
No... a minor back pain.
Please wash this.
Why should I?
Just wash it.
What the...who does he think he is?
You work too much.
Not from work, but from my age.
I'm as old as you are.
But you don't even do house chores.
Where is it? I'll do it for you.
Where?
Yes.
You honor me only by words? Can't you even wash it for me?
Why do you try to shove your work on me?
That's not right.
It's cold. Close the door.
I have something to show you.
Darn! Did you take this while not sleeping?
Wouldn't Ruby get shocked by this?
Come on, that's a bad taste.
Let go.
I'll wash the floorcloth. Just give me that.
Why?
I'll wash it. Just delete it. Now.
Why should I delete?
It makes laugh every time.
Bro! Bro!
Go wash it.
Ok.
Darn....he's a devil.
I will never support Buddhism.
Yes.
Hey, come on out.
Why?
You should have washed it thoroughly. Not just soap it, ok?
Did you inspect it by putting it again in water?
Because it was still dirty.
Surely you should become a monk.
I think not a single woman would want to live with you.
Wash it again and hang it out.
Darn, were it not for Ruby....Gosh, you scared me!
Do it right even if it's a minor thing.
I'm a good doctor though.
And?
Goodsoon cried out in tears.
No wonder. It's her mom.
Didn't she go off fainting?
No....
Don't you think she'd stop studying and everything?
I hope not.
Did you cheer her up?
When you're in a great shock, you don't hear anything.
Why her?
It's beyond our control.
We never know what will happen to us.
If I have a dementia, will you look after me like Mrs. Nancy Reagan?
Did you love and cherish your wife as the President Reagan did?
Of course. I didn't' divorce you because I loved you.
So that's why you brought in a secret son?
Answer me. Will you?
Stop. I'm not in the mood to joke.
I'm serious.
I'll take care of you with all my heart.
Only when the kids are around? And starving me when no one's around?
You don't do that to me. I'm a warm-hearted man.
Full of love and humanity.
I just shared a portion of my love, since you were overwhelmed by my love.
Is that what you can say in front of our kids?
Also, I didn't say your love was overwhelming.
Wait. Are you gonna fight again?
No.
Yes.
It's me. Are you home?
Yes.
I heard from Jade. Don't be so sad. I'm here for you.
My, I forgot. The stew might go bad.
Wait, she looks ok.
I'm sleepy.
Are you gonna leave?
Of course.
You can sleep here.
It's a lie that you got a back pain, isn't it?
No. You know I got a patch.
I lied because you didn't want to be alone, right?
You want me to move in here?
You can't sleep without me?
Wake up.
Just kidding.
Take care.
I can stay if you say this.
"I'm nothing without you. Joe is the joy of my life."
Give me a break. Are you getting senile?
Just kidding.
Myongja....
don't pass away before I do.
Let's get along well and then die together on the same date, same hour.
What's wrong with you?
We're not a devoted couple to promise to die on the same day.
Compared to Goodsoon, we are blessed.
Though we're poor, our parents are healthy.
Right.
Live in peace with Mom after I leave you all.
Ok.
I regret so many things.
Don't. You've done your best. Can't do any better.
I pushed them to live away home for several months.
We didn't push them out to the street. They lived with their mothers.
They had opportunity to think over things. It was good for all of us.
Jade, don't you think Woobin tried to bluff us that he bought a house in Swiss?
Why do you think so?
I saw on the travel channel that it's not easy for foreigners to buy a house in Switzerland.
It takes several months to get a permit.
He didn't have enough time to find a house and follow the red tape, right?
I don't think he lied though.
He can poke steak even if he can't eat it. Is this an appropriate analogy?
Anyway, as a last shot.
Then he must be very leery.
Doesn't Goodsoon's family have any vacation home abroad?
Your situation is better than mine.
You can see your mom whenever you want, and you can be good to her.
It depends on how you look at things.
Easy to say.
Poor people suffer more when they have an Alzheimer patient in their family.
Everybody has to go out to work to make money.
Since no one can look after the sick, they were sent to a poor nursing house.
Never have I imagined that this could happen to me.
You miss the days when your mom was healthy, right?
You didn't know it was happiness at that time.
Just like that, this very moment could be remembered as happy days in future.
What are you doing?
Looking for my cell phone? To delete the photo?
No, I'm just....
Don't even think about it.
Are you visiting the parents on the Lunar New Year day?
No. They'll come to my house.
Does your family make rice cake?
We bought them. What about you?
You know, my in-law is a director of Korean Traditional Rice Cake Institute.
She never misses sending us rice cake in season. I can share it with you.
Thanks.
Hey, doesn't my nose look like having frostbite?
Isn't it red?
Not at all. Only to your eyes.
Ms. Goong!
What brought you here? You must be very busy with wedding preparation.
I was called in.
Did your drama get scheduled?
Long time ago.
Seems you're not busy.
Because two other directors and I shoot it in turns.
Do you have a time for coffee?
How's your fiance?
Good. He's waiting outside.
He must be deeply in love with you.
I was very well treated by him the other day.
He's such a nice guy.
Thanks.
Do you think you can keep writing after a marriage?
Sure. I already had 6 episodes ready.
So you can just keep on the track, huh?
Yes.
What an able woman.
I wish your sitcom will receive two-digit viewers rating.
Man, I wish too. I'm stressed out.
Please monitor my program.
I can but what good would that do.
Just check whether you think it's on the right track.
You can participate in the scenario job.
I don't have a knack for a sitcom.
I see....
By the way, when will you give me a wedding invitation?
I don't want to bother your busy schedules.
Even if I'm too busy to eat, I should attend your wedding.
We're going to invite only families and close friends.
Am I not your close friend?
A friend? He's rather an enemy.
And he sprinkled compliment to you?
He sure did.
That's the benefit of having a husband. He won't belittle you again.
You're not my husband yet.
But a husband-to-be..
Send him an invitation. He's eager to attend our wedding.
Hwangdoh Sol is coming?
Yep.
My son said Hwangdoh asked him for some kimchi.
I invited him since he wanted to treat Hwangdoh.
That's good. You need my hands?
Please set the table.
Oh, they're here.
Sangsik?
Yes.
Hi. Come on in. Come on in. This is Hwangdoh.
Oh, so it was you.
How have you been?
Do you remember us?
Of course. You paid my lunch the other day.
Sorry that I didn't know you're Sangsik's mother. I think I was rude the other day.
Not at all. We had a fun.
Did you?
That's the bathroom. Let's wash the hands.
Ok.
My, my, I'm so happy.
It might taste a bit bland to you. It's Seoulin style.
I'm almost a Seoulin.
How do you like it?
Spicy and fantastic! I love it.
Help yourself.
Thanks.
Where in Kyungsangdo?
Pusan.
Oh....
Please introduce me a nice lady if you know any.
I've heard you're interested in a rich lady, not a nice one, right?
I won't refuse a nice lady who's rich.
Oh, he's sneaky.
I'm not. I'm pure and naive.
Undoh Sol?
Yes.
Have some fruits.
Isn't he attractive?
His song or himself?
Both. I like a man singing well, because I'm tone-deaf.
You want me to see if he has a fan club?
You must be a good cook when you've lived alone, huh?
No one can make tofu stew as tasty as I do.
First, fry chopped onions and.... Give me that.
Do you even peel an apple?
Of course. I can make any woman happy if she becomes my wife.
Money is the only thing that I'm lack of. Singing has been my only pleasure.
But singers like Elvis Presley were rich while they've gone crazy for singing.
I'm a mere imitation singer.
Don't you have fans?
Countless fans of housewives. But no one deserted her husband for my sake.
Gees.... You're talking bad.
So you don't care about women's ages?
We're living in the 21st century.
If we can afford a Botox, we'll be able to look 20 years younger.
Just like ironing out the creases, they can smooth out wrinkles on our faces.
Even those on my face?
Of course!
Your grand-daughter marries to a rich guy. Wouldn't she get you a face job?
Just kidding.
Do you know any woman a match for me?
Please, Mother.
But she's old.
How old?
Seventy.
But she looks only like in her 60's.
Is she pretty?
Beautiful.
She's also rich. She bought a car for my daughter.
I think she must be my ideal type of woman.
But she seems uninterested in a man.
Come on. I am a vigorous, healthy man.
Please arrange our meeting. Then I can take care of the rest.
Mother, I got New Year rice cake ready to send you.
Really? Not sliced yet, right?
No. We will after it gets solid.
Then send the chunk as it is. It won't taste good when sliced by machine.
Ok. We'll be there and slice it with you.
Sure you have to.
Right.
Just kidding. You don't have to come.
Are you sure?
Just come the day before the Lunar New Year day, and help me with making food.
Ok. Thank you.
Ok, bye.
Didn't she ask us to come?
No.
I'm leaving.
Going to Ms. Boss?
To teach English.
Where do you teach English?
At a restaurant for today. I'm gonna teach her a restaurant conversation.
When you order steak, they'll ask you how you like your steak.
That expression in English is....
This is for you.
Thank you.
Thanks for teaching English.
What is it?
It's nothing.
Wow....
Hope it fits you. I sized it with my eye measurement.
You knitted this?
Yes.
I'm sorry winter is almost over.
Not yet. Weather's cold even in March.
Hope it keeps you warm, oppa.
Thank you!
Would it be the maid?
Oh, hi!
Just to change your bed clothes.
How do you like the color? We've tried to pick a good one for you.
Not bad.
I washed it.
Ok.
You want a cat?
It's ok.
The auntie went to grocery shopping.
How are you?
Hi.
What are you doing?
Drinking coffee.
Hey, a new look!
Guess how much it is.
Is it wool?
Sure it is. You have eyes.
$150?
It'd value more than $500 if I had to pay.
You got it for free?
Sunmi made this for me. Isn't she amazing?
Man, she certainly has the biggest crush on you!
This is just a present for my teaching.
Are you naive or pretending to be?
Sunmi knitted this for him.
Really?
Yes.
That's good.