[Episode 26]
You need two assistants.
How about Hyogyong? In my place?
Can she stay here till then?
I know it's a lot to ask.
But you'll be saving her.
Nowhere else will do.
At least until she's better.
You made it.
Hello.
Hey.
Dr. Ahn's girl.
Welcome.
A pleasure. Ahn Susannah.
Do as you're told.
I want you to pull yourself together first.
That's all.
I'll try.
Try to be happy.
So Yongjun can rest in peace.
You, too.
Don't worry about me.
Not peeled?
It's organic.
I can't eat it.
It's better for you.
Um, Yaya's sister-in-law will be staying at the studio.
Come again?
The owner is coming back from Canada.
Doesn't she have any money?
She needs a job but because of that accident, she can't just yet.
So...
So no money?
They're setting up a small shop.
With that and the salary she'll earn from Sonjung...
...they'll manage to get by.
No.
It's not like you're the only one there.
It's okay because I'll be there. He won't be alone with her.
Not just working, but living there too?
It wasn't her idea.
Yaya asked us. As a favor.
I swear.
We've done enough and then some.
Are they family?
We helped with the funeral, we made them soup and other foods...
We helped after she gave birth...
She wouldn't ask if things weren't desperate.
Does this make sense to you?
What did you say?
It's a special circumstance.
Still. Ask anyone on the street.
A widow living in an unmarried man's studio?
Yaya's like family.
Yaya, yes. But not her.
Yaya asked us especially.
There's such a thing as asking too much.
You're so stingy.
Maybe if you were married...
Well, not even then.
I never would have thought it of you.
If not for Yaya, I would've gone crazy because of those bullies.
I might've thought bad thoughts.
Now we turn our back on her?
Yaya went and scolded those bullies and cared for me.
In high school, she forced me to come to school when I was lovesick.
That guy, right?
Yeah.
I wouldn't have gotten into college if not for her.
People go in the restroom one way and come out another.
Grateful one day, turning on you the next.
That's not...
What's not what?
Listen.
It's his studio, his place.
If he says okay, what do you care?
Now listen here.
Worry when you should.
But Hyogyong's an angel.
She'd have to be, living with Yaya bullying her constantly.
Sweet, apologetic, and they never asked us for a thing.
Now you want to say no?
You said you only become an adult after you get married and have kids.
You're such an adult, huh?
You're crueler than me, who hasn't married or had kids yet.
Don't be snide.
I'm not. It's the truth.
She has her troubles, we have ours...
Nana always said treat others as you would your own.
Your mother-in-law.
Are you really an adult?
Do you want to be treated like one?
I'm not an adult, I'm a god.
Don't sigh.
It's just for a year.
Won't you hate it?
Not especially. I can always work upstairs.
A man and a woman in the same house.
Like he cares about girls?
You hush.
Yak-yak-yak, always yakking.
I wish I could. All this yakking is a pain.
You should have said okay to start with.
Though you're my daughter, I wonder if anyone will take you...
What's wrong with me?
I'm better than most of the riff-raff, so there.
Oh, you.
So it's okay?
Right?
Well?
I'm thinking.
What for?
I'll think for us.
Your youngest got all the way through college thanks to Yaya.
Without a single scratch.
Do you exercise outside of swimming?
Not really.
I'd love a pool at home.
We had one in America.
I haven't heard of anyone in Gangnam with one.
There's no need. Especially in light of the cost.
In Pangyo it seems alright. Right?
Yes, some of the homes have one.
Build one.
Yeah. It's not impossible. Build it.
How far is it for her?
Twenty minutes in good traffic.
Or worse if you get stuck.
Korea is perfect, great to live.
The problem is the traffic.
Everywhere has plusses and minuses.
Which do you prefer, Korea or America?
Listen to you, so polite. She's younger than you.
Korea.
I've been all over Europe.
But Korea is a little like kimchi.
Kimchi isn't the most aesthetically pleasing.
But after you've had a taste...
you never go back.
Korea's the same, once you've lived here.
It's true, no other nation has the charm and advantages of Korea.
You'll see.
Hello?
It's Georgia.
Oh.
Mom wants to meet you.
Come pick me up, and let's go to the gallery.
Okay. What time?
Three. I've got lessons at five.
Okay.
See you then.
Uh-huh.
It's chilly. Go back in.
I like it.
Come in a cab. Make him drive you home.
Too obvious.
Say your car broke down and is being fixed.
Okay.
Be clever. Nothing comes free.
I tell my staff you can't expect a man to do all the work.
If you want love, be lovable.
If you want to be treated well, treat him well.
In Korea they talk about "playing hard to get" a lot. It's true.
You have to set it up so that the man will chase you.
Don't drive to him. At least not every time.
Okay.
That was a long call.
Is there a problem?
No. He's just a talker.
Night.
Thank you for tonight.
Sure.
You weren't uncomfortable?
No.
Um...
Have you seen Big Woman?
It's in theaters already?
Last week. What do you say?
When?
Wednesday?
Sure.
I'll call you.
Okay.
Drive safe.
Night.
She had hearts in her eyes looking at you.
Hearts?
Would she ask to see your portfolio otherwise?
She's nice. Quite a girl.
You sent her off?
And asked her to a movie.
When?
Wednesday.
She's too scrawny. What about kids?
Slender women have babies just fine.
How would you know?
From what I've seen.
Dad.
Stop saying 'Dad, dad', it's disgusting.
Look at me.
Well?
What?
Notice anything?
Spit it out.
Don't I look great?
Close your eyes.
Why?
I'm trying to get rid of your wrinkles.
What's that?
Cream. BB cream.
For me?
You can't tell, right?
- Lots of men use it these days. - Out.
If you'd listen to me...!
If you listen, you'll look so cool, so young.
Forget it.
No one will know.
What will your mother say?
Other than you look good?
Your mom won't like it if I look good by myself.
She'll misunderstand.
I'll explain it to her.
Time to eat.
What?
Looking for money?
No. I'm trying to put some BB cream on Dad, but he thinks you'll misunderstand.
Don't spoil your dad.
Men look shabby as they grow older.
Do I?
Out.
Scoot.
She's grown up into a fine girl.
I've avoided thinking about you.
Don't contact me again.
Is Yongjun's phone gone?
Yes.
Not in his pockets?
I got it from the cafe.
Then lost it at the hospital.
I wish I still had it.
If she weren't so pretty I wouldn't worry.
Hwaom.
Did you talk to Georgia?
Yesterday.
I'm meeting her mother today.
You outside?
With Hyogyong.
Can we meet at five?
No. Georgia's got her health club.
So what?
I have to drive her.
Why? You haven't started yet.
Even so.
Six then. The cafe?
Sure.
See you there. Bye.
We're ready.
Muom?
He's out. On business.
Welcome.
Is the doctor in?
Yes.
Give him this.
From Oh Dallan. He knows me.
Sure. He's with a patient right now, so...
When he's done.
If you could put it in the fridge?
Yes, right away.
Thanks.
What does a little sister like?
Cash.
Lots of places to use it.
Going out with friends, clothes and stuff.
Couldn't he just buy it for you?
He's already plotting how he'll spoil me.
'I'm here.'
'Come in. It'll take me 10 minutes.'
'No problem. Take your time.'
- Thank you, doctor. - Of course.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
- Ten minute break. - Yes, sir.
Doctor.
An Oh Dallan brought this.
Andong rice punch.
I'm not sure if you still like it, but we make it often.
Try some. Dallan.
A bowl, please.
There's no scoop.
A cup is fine.
Doctor, the patients...
Thank you.
GPS?
Yeah.
The address is Chongdam...
Hold on.
Number 5.
I was up too late watching movies.
I'm going to take a nap, okay?
Sure.
Hello?
It's me.
Janghun.
You didn't have to.
We have it all the time, since it's healthy.
Yes, since it's fermented. It tastes good too.
I remembered you loved how Mom made it.
I tried to get it like hers.
You did.
Did I?
Yeah.
She taught me well.
No difference at all.
That's what I missed most in the States.
Even in Korea, I haven't been able to.
You should ask your wife to make you.
My wife isn't good at making such custom foods.
And it has to be made with love.
True.
How's your hand? Better?
Yes.
That's great.
Alright.
The punch.
In your car?
Uh-huh.
It's this one.
I'm getting sick of paintings.
I know, right?
Just right for our house.
Your husband doesn't care for paintings?
He leaves it to me.
He just looks at it and goes, 'It's nice.'
How gentle.
He's gotten more humble as he grows older.
Pardon the interruption.
Mother, I'll take Spiro 2.
Why?
A guest is interested.
Your son?
Yes.
Jo Nadan.
Look at you.
Very nice indeed.
Shall we?
Please.
How old?
My son? Thirty.
How old were you when you gave birth to him, then?
Actually, I'm his step-mom.
My husband is a widower.
Really? When?
I married when I was 27.
He's your first?
Yes.
Must be difficult, rearing another's child.
Not at all. They're both lovely children.
What's he do?
He has an architectural firm upstairs.
He majored in architecture?
Yes.
If you could sign here?
He studied in America?
Yes. In New York.
My youngest wanted to go to Russia.
But my husband said no.
He loves her too much.
You had a daughter?
Late in life. When I was forty.
Wow.
Is he seeing anyone?
No.
I like the look of him.
Shall we introduce them?
I should mention my little girl is tall.
How tall?
171cm.
And slender, I'm sure.
Men like the cute mascot types.
Not anymore.
The world favors the thin.
Mention it to him.
I will. I'll see he makes time.
But why did she want to go to Russia?
She does ballet.
She's a ballerina?
Yeah.
She's very pretty.
We're here.
Did I snore?
No.
I think she's with a guest.
Um...
Where's the restroom?
Near the elevators.
I'll be in the first floor gallery.
She won't know me.
See anything you like?
Jia. Something to drink?
I'm good.
The coffee is excellent.
Too late in the day for me.
Will she be long?
No. She's nearly done.
I'll text you.
Alright.
How much do you think this costs?
It's the most expensive one here.
Is Jia here?
Yes.
The photographer Lee Hyonhae took that.
Ever hear of him?
Yeah.
You have a boyfriend?
No.
Why? Not interested?
I'm too busy.
Jia.
This is Baek Ya.
Please.
Water crackers.
No trans-fat, no sugar. So you don't have to worry.
Is your name only one syllable?
Yes.
Who chose it for you?
Don't be so formal. She'll feel uncomfortable.
My mother and father chose it together.
I see.
Later. I just brushed.
Any siblings?
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]