[Episode 49]
'Queen Hotel, 6pm table in my name.'
'See u. No need to drive.'
I noticed that photo.
Of me?
Yes.
On the dresser.
When the light fixture fell.
Mm.
When was it taken?
Isn't it gorgeous?
In my youth.
Your youth?
May I ask who took it?
You're curious?
I couldn't help but think you're as lovely as a flower.
A friend.
Not a boyfriend?
What did I need with a boyfriend?
Let's eat.
You busy tonight?
Yes.
Why?
I'm craving Queen Hotel's steamed shrimplings.
Tomorrow... Oh, the weekend.
How about next week?
You like shrimplings?
What are they?
Shrimp dumplings. You've never had them?
Mm.
Your brothers never got them?
They're awfully busy.
It's still quite odd.
This is good.
Tea makes everything better.
I can't enjoy myself.
How can I get Nadan back on track?
Rehearsals start next week.
Her face needs attention.
You aren't paid enough.
I'm fine.
Not at all. A little something extra every month.
Take it.
Thank you.
You find me a stylist?
Hm. I got you On Taemin.
No.
They call him the Style King.
Why?
He lives and dies for style.
He'll take care of my little girl.
You're not seeing anyone?
Yes.
Never?
I have hopes.
Someone in your life?
Not sure yet.
I want details.
When I'm sure.
I bet she got herself pregnant.
You need to get back?
I'm free this afternoon.
You should text Sonjung's sister Sonji.
Why? She should text me.
Whatever for?
She's waiting on you.
You're a big TV star. She's just an apprentice.
Whatever. She's too cocky.
She'll grow on you.
The three of you will have fun.
Have you heard of Yuk Sonjung?
I daresay.
She's the same age, 25.
I met his new assistant.
A widow.
Why? He should hire someone young.
A friend of the family.
You made her a widow.
You did it...
Here. It's a shame to waste it.
Pardon me.
Yes.
Are you done?
Uh-huh.
A box.
Ma’am.
This cold is miserable.
I like winter.
Why?
Winter landscapes have their charm.
You go on. I'll stay with Mom.
Hm.
You had your cake.
And tea. I need the restroom.
Is Nadan there?
He didn't come in.
How long will he dodge you?
Thank you.
Uh-huh.
See you next week.
Mister.
Yes.
Cake and cookies.
Thank you.
If you please.
A widow?
I don't get Yaya.
They buy her nice coats and no shrimplings? Seriously?
I know.
How much was it?
$500.
$350 before, now $500, $850 total.
It's for you.
What was that about, the whole nausea thing?
I know.
Who knows?
Maybe like on TV?
Never.
We don't have time for strangers anyway.
Shall I do the crying routine?
No, better if you collapse.
I saw it on TV, it never fails.
Like I'm an actress? Come on now.
Close your eyes, fall on sofa, poof.
Then we'll have Nadan where we want him.
What is it?
Got to change.
Oh, wrap these up, nice and pretty.
Oh. Quick.
What is it?
Undernothings.
For whom?
Mrs. and Nana Jang.
You're going?
Uh-huh. To see Junso.
They're alone, Hyogyong and your brother?
Why?
Why else?
The zipper.
Hyogyong's coming too.
Ah, well then.
She's says meet her.
Don't leave them alone.
Don't get any ideas.
Such a gutter-brain.
Try to be sweet.
What do you know?
That old women should be nice.
This.
A present?
No. For my son.
I thought you were single.
My room was fine?
Spic and span. Did you do it?
Yaya.
I see.
Wait.
Ma’am?
No need to carry Junso on your back.
You'll get stooped.
Ma’am.
I wish she'd meet the Silver Star boy.
He's quite a catch.
I know. But marriage is tricky.
It has to be just right.
Yaya is so sweet and smart.
But her life has been so hard.
But never a word of complaint from her.
So positive, that one.
True. She always lands on her feet.
Exactly.
Yaya?
Yes.
I told her to have Hyogyong and her friend over.
I see.
Yaya getting married, can you imagine?
She's just a baby.
What would she do without us?
You know?
Speak up next time.
She should be thirty at least.
We switched the dubbing to 10am.
Hm.
Here you go.
Something for your trouble.
If Mrs. Jang...
I got one too.
Oh my.
It's for helping with the baby.
Dear me.
What's that?
Oh, a present. For Nana.
And you?
For Junso.
Welcome.
Hello.
My friend Sonji.
We've heard so much.
It's an honor.
He's in here.
Go say hello.
Nana.
My friend.
Mm.
If I may?
Oh now...
Yuk Sonji at your service.
Hello. Sit.
Here.
For the cold winter nights.
Undergarments.
You shouldn't have.
It's nothing, truly.
Your ladyship should keep warm.
For outings.
Thank you.
Informal, your grace.
Oh my.
I love it.
But so expensive.
My brother honors me with a salary.
Isn't he something?
Yes.
I don't know how to thank you.
He's like a grandson to us.
Junso.
May I?
Junso...
It's auntie.
Waking up, sweetie?
Get dressed up. For your son.
Sorry. I don't know what's...
I'd cry too.
Welcome.
A bouquet.
Yes, sir.
Make it special.
Of course.
You have a reservation?
Yes. Jo Nadan.
This way.
You needn't bother.
Your mother took me to lunch with Jia.
And gave me money.
This is on me.
Are you ready?
Yes.
I haven't touched a drop, totally sober.
Not that it matters, I'm still walking on air.
It's the day after that stinks.
You've been drunk?
Of course, at school.
I still shudder.
American students don't drink that much.
But there's he drugs.
I've seen that in movies.
But not you?
Nah. Once and you're addicted.
'Total Geek,' as they say.
You hate that?
If that's what you like.
You saying you don't?
What?
Don't be a tease. Spit it out.
Don't you know a joke when you hear one?
If it's funny.
Such a tease.
Muom saw us last night.
Outside the cafe.
He asked why?
Yes. I ended up dodging.
What did you eat?
Fish.
Say what's on your mind.
I'll listen.
There's no lying in this light.
Lying, huh?
Is that what you think of me?
Am I such a loser?
It's my nature to doubt everything.
'Nothing ambiguous,' you said.
'This way or that.'
I've heard feelings are like water.
Once flowing, they never stop.
Haven't you felt it? I'm flowing to you.
Or I would, deep and deeper, if you let me.
You know nothing about me.
I'm all ears.
What matters to you, no chit-chat.
What will you tell your family?
The truth.
Like on TV, is that it?
You scared?
Your mother won't have it.
I'll get an ear full.
Your father?
They stick together.
It will be hard at first but I feel that they'll come around.
I feel like we're meant to be.
I've learned about myself.
I've been tired, miserable.
And terribly lonely.
With you I'm happy and at peace.
But I won't force it.
I'll bow out if you like.
Bow out.
Wimps do nothing for me.
That's not what...
You said it yourself.
That's always been your problem.
This is different.
How?
What's different now?
I meant I won't force my attentions.
That's creepy and wrong.
That's what I meant.
You invite me out, we go out.
Dinner, we eat. A walk, we walk.
Did you force me?
I could have said no.
Sorry.
I have an inferiority complex. I need a man who hangs on to me.
So I can be cocky.
If you can't do that, drink your wine and go.
Okay. I'll hang on to you. I won't give up.
This isn't frivolous for me.
I mean it.
I'm talking marriage someday.
You holding nothing back, me holding nothing back.
There's nothing we can't do together.
Tall and proud, the both of us.
That'll be my happiness.
I won't ask what's next.
You handle it.
But are you sure about me?
Mm.
Some people like a Lenz.
Some like a BMX.
They choose by performance and specs.
To each his own, we're all different.
We're creatures of emotion.
And finding what we love isn't easy.
Not even when we're looking.
Some people never find it.
I'm lucky. I found us.
When shall we tell your family?
I should pay my respects.
I'm ready now.
Just my family?
Leave my family to me.
My mom is a force to reckon with.
But she won't put out the flame in our hearts.
Okay?
She won't. Not while memory remains.
That's that then.
Well?
Flour is good, but steak, well.
Melts in your mouth.
To this moment.
You're a better man than I expected.
Oh?
Much.
Oh, read my palm.
You're thoughtful.
How can you tell?
The fine lines.
And deep feelings.
This is your emotion line.
You're lucky.
With no break.
A professional could tell you more.
Fair enough, but I still owe you.
How much?
I mean it, you gave me a reading. Well?
Eat.
Now I'll serve you.
It tastes better that way.
Well? Am I right?
You are.
What did you do today?
Think about you.
Oh, you.
We should meet somewhere.
I'll be done in an hour or so.
You know Sorae Sweets?
Uh-huh.
There's a cafe opposite.
Got it.
Okay.
Did you end it with Misol?
She's in New Delhi.
If my mom doesn't tell her, I'll do it myself.
When she gets back.
Your mother passed when you were six?
Hm.
And after that?
They worked at the same hospital.
She was a nurse.
They worked together when your mother was alive?
Mm.
Did she linger?
A little, I think.
Try to remember.
I don't remember much.
Heart failure.
I can't help but think they developed feelings when your mother was alive.
It's possible.
My friends moms say a woman can tell when a man's eye wanders.
Your mother must have known?
How terrible that must have been for her.
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]