Valid Love Episode 15
Is it day or night?
Day.
Morning or afternoon?
Morning.
What's the date?
Hee Tae, what's the date?
You didn't see the date today?
But...
why are you asking such obvious things?
I have to go to work.
Where do you work?
Mansukdong.
What's the name of your company?
Changsung Furniture.
Changsung Furniture...
is where I first met your mom.
We started dating there.
That company was in Mansukdong.
Sorry, unni.
I can't come often.
No one's home.
Do you know where they went?
I heard your stomach isn't feeling well.
Are you stressed?
Mrs. Ahn and Mrs. Park didn't say?
Did Brother-in-law pick up the prescriptions?
Hee Tae told them to be quiet in case you heard.
Is something going on?
Is treatment possible?
We can improve or delay symptoms.
Around 10%.
I see.
The family has to be healthy for Hee Soo's sake.
Your wife didn't come today?
There are treatments that can be done at home.
It'd be good if she heard this.
Yes.
Tell her to come inside.
No.
Tell me.
I'll do it.
[Episode 15: Hwatu]
Let's start.
Does it hurt anywhere?
Yeah.
Where? Your stomach?
No.
Down below?
No.
Your head?
No.
Are you itchy by chance?
I'm not itchy.
Does your heart hurt instead of your body?
You're quick to ask.
Because your situation is sad?
That's always there.
Then what else is there?
I...
want to stop living.
It'll be spring soon, unni.
There are many depressed patients because the days are short in winter.
Endure a little.
I'll take you to see flowers.
I feel mocked when flowers bloom.
Do you know?
Mom's sick, too.
I should disappear.
Thank goodness nothing's wrong.
It's so different going and coming from the doctor.
That's what I'm saying.
So Mom and Father, don't get sick, okay? You better not.
That's not polite to your kids.
What's the number one condition for a parent?
Being healthy.
Hey, you said money before.
That's number zero.
Anyway, let's live until we're 100, Jung Hee.
Do I have dementia?
You think I'm stupid?
If you're gonna act, start when you took me to the hospital.
You all looked like the sky was falling.
I followed you wondering why. Jeez.
Who has dementia? I'm fine!
Typically, she'll deny it initially.
Then she'll get angry.
And try to negotiate.
Then accept.
This is one of those cases of excessive examination and treatment.
Want me to show you how healthy I am?
If autumn comes to my life,
I have tales to ask myself.
Your mom liked to memorize poetry since her youth.
If autumn comes to my life,
I'll ask myself...
if I loved many people.
In order to answer with a light heart then,
now...
I must love many people.
For now, her memory will deteriorate.
It's common to forget recent events.
In contrast, she could show a remarkable memory for special memories or people.
It might be hard for her to differentiate between day or night or date.
Not being able to remember a word or develop time and place confusion.
The family understandably has the hardest time with personality change
and failure to recognize people.
In your mother's case, when she was working at the furniture company forty years ago...
She seemed inclined to keep returning to that time.
She met and dated my father at the company.
That's a relief. It was a happy time.
But why doesn't she recognize my father?
Shouldn't she remember him best?
I can only offer my subjective opinion, but...
there has to be a key reason.
One point for Mom.
My mom is such a chic person. How dare they?
I fell in love with her intelligence.
It's a misdiagnosis.
Don't worry about it.
I told you to drop me off at the shop. Why drag me home?
Rest for today. The manager can handle things.
Goodness, a store without an owner can't succeed.
Let's go in for now.
I'm tired. I'm going to take a nap.
It can't be.
We should accommodate Mom for now.
Let her go to the store.
I agree.
Me, too.
But Ki Tae, you go with her.
I agree. Me, too.
What? You want me to go to the store?
Then send her alone?
She'll try to drive, too.
I was going to focus on my business. Why tell me to go to the store?
I can't deal with customers standing up all day.
This isn't a matter of like or dislike.
Go with Mom starting tomorrow.
Yeah, listen to your brother.
Then pay me.
$50,000/year salary for being bodyguard and chauffeur.
You jerk, we feed and clothed you. You should bring in $50,000. I ought to...
Father...
You stay home, too.
I have appointments lined up starting tomorrow.
I canceled two just today.
It won't be easy to go out from now on. Slowly decrease it.
I have to go to work.
I'll drop by every night on my way home. I'll consider moving back in.
Why now when Il Ri isn't even here?
Thank goodness she's not.
What's wrong with Mom?
How is she sick?
Why aren't you telling me!
Do you have hwatu?
Hwatu?
Mom threw them away because Dad was gambling.
Why?
For now, I'll prescribe a medication to prevent blood clots.
Is there...
anything we can do at home?
Walking...
Walking's good.
Walk a lot, read a lot.
Anything stimulating the mind is good.
Go-Stop is good, too.
Go-Stop?
Wow...
Ugh, so many.
Are you running a gambling house at home?
Jeez, elder...
Go-Stop is good, too.
The red color on the back stimulates the mind.
Same with the pictures on the front.
Have her calculate points a lot.
She has to keep using her brain.
She has to think.
If she stops thinking, we're all done for.
This is how good and bad luck must come.
Like this guy who crept into my life and...
stabbed me in the back.
Hello.
We're meeting again after that time in the ER.
That's true.
You and I shouldn't meet often.
What is it today?
Unni seems depressed lately.
Is there anything that can be done?
Her mind is unaffected so depression is possible.
I think you know better what to do.
Actually...
I can't go see her often.
Do you want me to prescribe medication?
I wanted to ask if it's necessary.
Maybe if you brought her.
We can't know whether it's typical depression experienced by such patients
or if there's a special reason, right?
I can't prescribe casually.
Bring her with you.
I'll refer you to psychiatry.
Okay.
If my wife comes by or talk to her by phone,
please don't mention my mother.
Why not?
The whole family needs to join forces for this.
Well...
My wife needs to rest now.
Yes?
She's not sick.
She's not itchy.
She hates being itchy.
She said her heart hurts.
I don't know even after asking more than twenty questions.
Think in simple terms.
Your sister-in-law is human just like us.
Would it be similar?
What hurt you recently?
Because of me?
Then she's probably hurting over a man.
What do you mean over a man? She never meets men.
So maybe...
she wants to.
No way.
But where are we going?
You've never been skiing.
We're going skiing?
Mrs. Kim!
Aren't you gonna ride?
It's fun.
I'm not a kid.
Ride by yourself.
It's fun. Try it.
Should I do a fashion show in the snow?
You should've told me we were coming here.
You always do whatever you want.
Let's go now!
So fun!
Ugh, that ahjumma.
Why not stick to the main roads?
I should've known when you said you were taking a short cut.
Shine the light properly.
Are you annoyed at me?
There's enough coolant.
The jumper coils look fine.
The oil levels are normal, too.
How do you know without taking it out?
I checked yesterday.
Did you call emergency dispatch?
You saw earlier.
Aren't you hungry?
Guess!
Where are you going?
Maybe they can't find us. I'll go out to the main road.
I'll buy something if I see a store.
You're gonna leave me alone?
Wait...
Well...
No...
Just wait here.
Ugh, I'm afraid.
It's this way. Come here.
Hurry up!
- Where are you going? - It's cold.
Ugh!
Wait for me!
- I'm afraid! - Hurry up!
How can there not be any stores?
This is the country.
There are convenience stores in the country these days.
Not here, I guess.
[Bed and Breakfast]
It's a bed and breakfast not a restaurant.
Should we go somewhere else?
Don't talk. I want to kill you.
Really...
I'm so hungry.
We sell food.
Come in. We sell food.
[Bed and Breakfast]
That's what you call a meal.
Don't you have to call the emergency dispatch?
Oh, yeah.
Yes, I called about the broken down car earlier.
We called so long ago. Why aren't you coming?
Yes, hurry up and come.
Does that phone work when it's turned off?
Keep it where I can't see if you're trying to fool me.
It was under the table the whole time.
So clumsy.
How far did you go?
Did you look up this place?
No, I just stopped the car.
Just stop the car? Then what?
After that...
Then...
I figured something would happen.
Clumsy.
You're clumsy even when it comes to being naughty?
Who's the naughty one? You came in here first.
Wow, you're blaming me?
Forget it.
I just wanted to be with you all night.
I didn't expect anything else.
Let's go then.
We can just go.
You came in first.
Sit down.
It's cold outside.
The room will get chilly. Close the door.
[Valid Love]
Here I go.
Okay.
Three go.
Pibak, kwangbak and five in a row.
What a housewife gambler.
It's genetics. My mom's a good player.
I'm usually pretty good, too.
Ten hits should do it. Your hand.
I'm going easy on you.
What to do? Will you be okay?
Should I hit hard or soft?
I had fun today.
You know...
In dramas or movies, they take a boat to an island...
They miss the last boat out.
Or the last train.
Actually, I always wanted to do that.
You're naughty as expected.
I met Hee Tae again after seven years and got married in three months.
We never dated. I was busy preparing for the wedding.
After we got married...
I felt bad every time I thought of things
others did that I didn't get to.
Is there anything else you want to do?
Well...
I did a lot today.
I did a lot of new things today, too.
Liar.
I thought my head would explode trying to think of...
ways not to go home.
You just stopped the car.
Anyway, I succeeded.
Hey.
I gave in.
You didn't give in.
You're naughty.
You're right.
I'm naughty.
Mom, it's me.
You weren't sleeping yet?
I called to say goodnight.
It's been awhile since you called before bed.
Is that so?
I'll call everyday now.
Forget it. I'm fine.
It's not because of that.
Yes, it is.
I'm fine, so don't worry.
I won't go down that easily.
Of course not. You're my mom.
It's snowing outside.
Really?
Hey! It's snowing outside.
Really?
The snow fell that night.
It felt different though it was warm from the boiler.
My mom was sick, but I couldn't share it with my wife.
There were endless traces of my wife left.
Did she feel this way?
I felt like I was standing alone blindfolded in an unknown place.
My heart felt numb.
I couldn't even cry.
I always wanted to do this.
Sleeping with my boyfriend just holding hands.
I wanted to do this, too.
Waiting for someone.
What time was I born, Mom?
Between 1am and 3am.
The full moon was as big as a watermelon that night.
Then what was the name of my kindergarten?
Youngin Kindergarten.
Right.
Mom, do you remember someone scratching my face?
That kid's name was Hae Ran.
Huh? Wow...
Her name was Hae Ran?
You liked her.
But she got revenge after you pulled up her dress.
Mom, you're amazing. The best!
How long will you do this? I told you I'm fine.
Can't you tell looking at my fashion?
I know. Don't they ask you to be a model?
Don't you have a girlfriend?
No dates?
- Jeez. - Ugh.
Oh, Mrs. Han is here.
Was it a misdiagnosis?
Welcome, Mrs. Han. Long time no see.
You came last year when the magnolias bloomed.
They should bud soon.
I came last week.
Ah...
What?
Why?
Don't be shocked.
That doesn't make sense.
Your mother is such a sharp person.
She is.
No way. It doesn't make sense.
Ugh!
It's okay.
Treatment is possible. It's good as long as it doesn't get worse.
Of course. Of course she should.
And...
it varies on the person.
Don't worry too much.
She'll be fine soon.
How long can we take extended time off?
Wanna take time off?
Not right now.
The person in charge is Sun...
Here she comes.
What will you do?
Don't be wishy-washy. Be clear.
I will.
Where's my mom?
She went to have lunch.
What time is it?
She left her phone behind.
When did she leave?
It's been around three hours.
What?
After I was discharged from the Marines...
and returned to work at the same company...
your mother was in the administrative department.
Wow, she was so bright.
She memorized a thousand Chinese characters.
Her handwriting was so clear.
But that Mom...
My mom...
I only use my body.
So, I vowed to marry a smart woman. That's what I said.
Your mom was exactly that.
What's with our family, Dad?
How can this be?
I'm not worried.
She's not the type of woman to lose her mind.
What is it?
Home?
She didn't come home.
What time did she leave?
Don't panic. She might just be running late.
Okay, let's look around and wait.
Mr. Jang.
I saw you come in here last time.
Do you live here?
So, this is how you live, Mr. Jang.
But your home is...
a bit odd.
I guess I'm being rude. I'm sorry...
Hold on.
Is she back?
She's not around.
She's not back at the store either.
Shouldn't we call police, hyung?
Let's wait another hour.
She wouldn't deteriorate suddenly.
Ugh, okay. I'll keep looking.
Hello, Doctor Jang.
It's Kim Joon.
What is it?
Your mother is here.
Mother?
Your mother.
You know my mother?
Yes.
My mother's there?
Yes.
Oh, my! Hee Tae's here.
He's my eldest son.
I see.
Hee Tae, wait a bit. I'll be done soon.
Like this, right?
Yes, just keep repeating.
It's simple, but it's the most important work.
I see.
But...
you keep speaking formally. It's uncomfortable for me.
Just speak casually like normal, Mr. Jang.
What happened?
Why is my mother here?
I don't know either.
She just came in.
Just came in?
How does she know this place?
I don't know that.
How'd you know it was my mother?
I ran into her a few times in front of the market.
But Mr. Jang?
Who's that?
Huh?
My father.
Huh?
Mom.
Where have you been? We looked for a long time.
Ugh.
That old man is here again.
Isn't this too much?
Why are you so rude? You keep coming in someone else's house.
Oh, my.
When did you wear those clothes?
The food wasn't enough, now it's clothes?
Why are you doing this to me, honey?
Are you doing it on purpose?
Why don't you recognize me?
Hey, you jerk!
You evil bastard!
You cheated on your wife your whole life! She died from heartache early as a result.
You should be ashamed!
- What? - Hey!
Kids, kick him out quickly.
Let go. She's doing it on purpose!
No, she's knowingly doing it!
How dare you go in? Hey, Jang Ki Tae! Kick him out!
Bring the salt, Hee Tae. Hurry up and bring the salt to throw at him!
Salt!
What's wrong, Mom?
What's wrong?
She's doing it on purpose. I know it.
She's using her intelligence on that.
Ugh.
She's been suffocating me like that her whole life.
Stop it already!
She must have so much resentment all her life.
It's your fault. Take responsibility, Dad.
Hey, jerk. Who's the one who provided all this?
I took responsibility my whole life. What more?
Ugh, this darn family!
You jerk, come back here!
Ugh, really.
Ugh!
[Valid Love]
Thanks...
for taking care of her.
I had a similar experience.
Who are you?
Who are you...
that such a handsome young man...
is so good to me?
I'm Joon, Grandfather.
Joon?
Yes.
I'm Joon.
Call me Joon.
Oh...
Young man Joon...
You ate earlier so just eat a little. I'll give you more later.
But why does...
she think I'm Mr. Jang?
I want to ask you.
You don't look like my father at all.
You're the exact opposite.
Does Mrs. Kim...
know about this?
That's why I came back.
I don't want Il Ri to know.
Don't tell her.
She can't know.
Do you understand what I mean?
Yes.
Anyway, thanks for today.
Doctor Jang.
Be strong.
How cruel.
To get involved again like this,
it's mockery.
Heaven's mockery.
What did I do so wrong?
This really sucks.
I told you not to come in this cold weather.
What if no one was home when you came back after a battle? It's disappointing.
I guess.
It was a battle all right.
Making a living is so tough. Jeez.
Oh, yeah.
How long is your divorce consideration term with Hee Tae?
There's still some time left.
You better not go to court.
You have to go together, right?
Don't go and wait it out.
You never know if you drag it out. Hee Tae might have a change of heart.
Mom...
I told him I didn't want to.
Hee Tae wanted to make up, but I refused.
What are you doing?
How long?
Can't you give up?
Marriage...
is loyalty.
I never had a disloyal daughter.
Mom.
Don't go to work for the time being.
Rest at home, okay?
Did I do something strange today?
I feel weird.
My mind feels disjointed.
I feel sleepy and forgetful.
What did I do today?
By chance...
did I not recognize you?
No.
We're talking.
If I get worse,
will I not recognize you?
Is that what will happen?
No, it's not that. You have light dementia.
It's just forgetfulness.
No, something's strange. I feel bad.
What if...
What if I can't recognize my babies?
No, it's not that.
What if I can't recognize Hee Soo? I feel sorry for Hee Soo.
I can't leave Hee Soo and become like this.
What do I do? What do I do now?
I have to take care of my baby.
Hee Tae, do something.
Help me...
What's wrong with me? What do I do?
Do something, Hee Tae.
Mom, don't worry. I'm here.
You took care of me for over forty years.
So, I'll take care of you for the next forty.
I'll take care of Hee Soo, too.
I'm here. Ki Tae and Father are here, too.
Even if you don't recognize us, we recognize you.
That's enough.
It was...
a pitch black night.
White mint chocolate.
Okay.
What the?
What's with him?
Is he going to church?
Maybe he's going on a date.
Weren't you flirting with him?
Unni, if I went out with every guy I kissed, it'd be endless.
Hey...
did you rescue the universe in a past life?
Is the universe enough?
Fine.
Your legs are long.
Jeez.
What? Wanna say something?
Well...
Buy me a drink, noona.
Why? Do you have a problem?
Yes.
Okay, my treat. When?
I'm Jang Ki Tae, nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
No, no, I don't know this place.
No, you're the owner so you'll learn quickly.
No, I'm not.
I'm just the assistant manager. You're above me.
- No. - Huh? No.
Oh, okay.
There's a customer.
It's insight.
In some cases, they're self-aware.
It goes away if the situation worsens.
I see.
She recognized my father again this morning.
It comes and goes in the beginning.
There's no right answer with dementia. All cases vary.
Like I told you last time, it's subjective.
I don't understand why she mistakes him to be Father when he was young.
They're not alike at all.
He might be the style she desired.
Her imagination is that way.
Reality is the other way.
Think of it as puberty.
Puberty?
It can't be compared to real puberty.
But there's another change occurring.
Those around her need to accept the changes.
It's not a matter of understanding or acknowledgment.
Just accept it as is.
Are you paying me my daily rate?
Don't stiff me because we know each other.
Were you fooled all your life? I told you I'd pay for food, too.
Why is this so heavy? What's it called?
This is hard maple.
I'm so tired.
Aren't you working me too hard for the daily rate?
Give me a raise.
I'll give you a raise.
And add another job.
There's more left?
Ugh, I can't exert myself anymore today.
Oh, no.
It's really physical.
You're gonna pay me for this?
Yeah.
Forget it.
I'll just do it.
Really?
This is nothing.
I saved money.
Wash your hands and I'll apply it.
Okay.
I don't want Il Ri to know.
Don't tell her.
She can't know.
Everything became minor when I started focusing on Mom.
It didn't matter that I hadn't...
eaten all day.
90% of the things that torment and obsess us...
might really be nothing at all.
However...
there was one thing that couldn't be minor.
My wife.
I was kidding.
Why shampoo with toothpaste?
You said it was good.
It's invigorating for the scalp, prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth.
I kept using it to shampoo because it felt refreshing.
Are you stupid?
I was just kidding. How could you really shampoo with that?
You did it for a month?
Your hands aren't the issue.
What?
You can't joke around with someone who's sensitive to Kim Il Ri like me.
Each and every word of yours is so important.
It's because you always tease me.
What to do? Your scalp is probably flaky.
It's already flaky.
I think my head smells, too.
Smell?
Like bad breath.
I'm going to the doctor tomorrow.
The dentist.
What the heck?
Really!
Why would your head smell like bad breath?
Gimme.
Everything got clearer.
That I couldn't give my wife up to anyone.
Or I wasn't a man.
Kim Joon.
Send her home before the sun goes down.
Kim Il Ri!
Go home before the sun goes down!
Our consideration term isn't over.
I'm still legally her husband and I have rights.
So, send her home before sunset!
Kim Il Ri, you can't go around like this. You're in puberty.
It's like a turbulent whirlwind right now.
It's dangerous here. Go home.
Men are all wolves except for me. Do you know how dark he is inside?
Go home before the sun goes down.
Can't you hear me?
Hurry up and go home, Kim Il Ri!
Crazy bastard.
What can I do now?
My wife was beautiful.
She was curious...
...and surprised.
She frowned.
And giggled.
Like a young girl entering puberty.
Is she experiencing first love like my mom?
It's me.
Yes?
I forgot something.
Speak.
The chair you were making before...
What happened?
Can you still make it?
If you say so.
Complete it but don't ask why.
Okay.
I'll do that.
Are you together?
No.
You are, too!
Why are you lying!
Doctor Jang.
Doctor...
It's me.
Hurry up and come home, hyung.
Mom's looking for Sister-in-law. It's a mess.
Okay Mother, I'm on my way! I'm almost there!
Is that you, Il Ri?
Yes, Mother.
Hey, where have you been?
What are you doing lately, huh?
I've called so many times.
You're the only daughter-in-law who ignores her mother-in-law's calls.
Let's eat first.
I made your favorite bulgogi. Come in.
What's going on?
Ask hyung.
What's wrong...
...with Mother?
Huh?
Mom is...
...very sick.
Why aren't you coming in?
My wife...
...found out.
I'm sorry, Mother.
What's with her?
Hey, people will think I'm really scolding you.
What do you mean?
I've been sick with a cold and couldn't come.
I'm better now, so don't worry.
Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom.
Play with me. Where are you going?
I don't wanna!
No, I don't wanna!
Come in, Mom.
Please...
Let's go in.
Take care of your mother-in-law with dementia?
Even if men like Hee Tae came by the truckload, my daughter's more important to me.
You said you'd take responsibility for Il Ri, right?
Stand by your words.
Il Ri...
you take responsibility.
Meet a good person.
Like this...
It's no use even if you say I'm acting kind.
You know how I feel.
No.
Don't go.