[Episode 62]
If your stepmother won't come...
your late mother will be there in her place.
Don't force her.
There's no need.
Speak with your father.
I think it's for the best.
Her stand against us. and the things she's said...
How will we face each other?
They say spirits exist. Your real mother will be there.
Leave a chair for her, next to your father.
So she will be relieved.
All right.
How could they cremate her?
No place to visit, to pay our respects.
What day did she pass?
March 30.
The day after Jia's 100-Day Celebration.
No.
How can she rest easy?
Your mother's memorial, we can observe it from now on.
I'll pay her proper respect.
To think she's never had a single offering.
Speak with your father.
Your stepmother doesn't need to attend.
We only invited our closest friends anyway.
Say it was her flight, or her appendix.
Any excuse will do.
Mm.
It's impossible to treat you well.
You're ignorant and rude to your elders.
I suppose I am.
I had no parents.
Are you proud of that?
How could I be?
You'll never marry my son, not in this life.
Not ever.
You expect us to beg, grovel, fly over and bring you back?
Forget it. Not in this life.
What's the point of having a dismissed mother in the pictures?
It will be embarrassing to the children later.
I talked to Nadan.
Just let it go and get on the plane.
I'm too depressed.
All I do is cry.
You see a doctor?
Mm. He prescribed me some medication.
I want to be home. There's so much to do.
But when I think about those two...
Just thinking about them gets me rattled.
I'll return when I get better.
I understand.
I'm sorry, darling.
To see all our hopes shattered this way.
I don't have it in me.
You have me.
Just focus on us.
There's still Jia.
I'll see her marry into the Daehae Group.
Thank you.
How many more fittings?
Two at least.
Pardon me.
Mind of I try that dress on?
Which one? This?
Of course. Go ahead.
Good idea, you should find one for you.
Perfect. Just right.
Now. About me.
Quit working for Sonjung first.
Quit?
Come be a set designer for HBN.
From there, it's all on you.
Can you get me on?
I'll talk to the Jangs.
They offered me the job earlier.
Hee-hee!
Ugh. The nag.
What?
Where are you?
Do you have dementia?
I told you I was going to look at dresses with Yaya in the morning.
Does that take all day?
There's work to do.
I'm going.
Um, Are all women like Sonji?
How?
Her mouth.
It doesn't take a single second to tick me off.
Some women tend to be talkers.
Especially Sonji.
Who'll take her?
She will meet a good husband.
She's smart.
Stupid you mean.
I do not.
Are you taking a picture of me?
Is that a first? Of you working, I mean.
You never know when it will come in handy, so I'll take one for you.
You need to get out of the studio.
When's the step-unit get here?
Who knows? Doesn't matter either way.
How can it not?
I just need the groom for the ceremony.
Her heart should be in it.
If it isn't, what's the point of her being there?
People will talk.
Will they live our life for us?
If you're happy, I'm happy.
Ugh.
I'm just taking a picture.
What's the need?
You never know.
Keep working.
Then you take mine.
So quiet and deep.
One more.
Now that's art.
I'll print it up.
It's embarrassing.
I'm a mess. We'll take mine next time.
What is it?
My heart hurts just thinking about Junso leaving.
She said they'd visit.
'Said.' First it's once a week.
Then once a month, then every few months.
If Hwaom marries in the fall we'll have grandchildren by spring.
If only.
Seeing Yaya live happily ever after should give him ideas.
No invitations yet?
No.
What's keeping them?
They need to be sent out.
Give it a few days.
What about her parents' names?
They were never actually married.
Good memory.
That's hard to forget. Mr. Baek mentioned it.
Their names will be listed anyway.
But there's the groom's family register.
Won't he care?
What will it matter?
They had the same surname.
Yaya's father would be so proud.
Such a fine groom.
True.
Delicious.
Fathers love their daughters-in-law.
Do you think he'll treat you well from now on?
He and I have no problem.
Let me know before it runs out.
Janghun...
Dr. Jo is fond of Andong rice punch.
Okay.
It's been, what, two months? Since his wife went to the States?
Yes.
To what end? Where's she staying?
Not in a hotel, not for this long.
She has a lot of acquaintances. A close friend's.
She's not kidding.
You'll have to go and beg her to come back.
I suppose.
I know.
She wants to make you both pay.
Invite Dr. Jang over.
The help lacking a bit in her cooking skills.
Should I?
Okay.
This weekend.
Anytime is fine.
I'm the hostess with the most-est.
Nana says there is no blessing equal to food offerings.
What's that?
Andong rice punch.
Jia?
Come and gone.
Egged fish fillets?
Yes.
They were salty before.
Oh?
Dr. Jo doesn't like that.
What's for tomorrow?
Oh, stir fried pork?
Heavy meats hinder sleep at night.
Without meat, bibimbap with eggs instead.
Okay.
Turn it off. It's noisy.
Leave then. Who told you to watch?
Nothing fun is on today.
I was watching that.
You'll get yours.
Bring it.
Hush up and eat.
Find a new assistant. I'm quitting.
Uh-huh.
Yuh-huh.
Quitting?
I thinking about starting a business.
What business?
How about some money?
Like that's gonna happen.
Anyway, I'm leaving, so find a replacement quickly.
To do what?
Work.
Yaya's putting me in as a set designer at HBN.
That's our Yaya.
I'm working until this week.
You kidding?
Give me a month warning at least.
You said they're lining up.
And it's not like it's hard work.
Anyone will do.
Hire someone you like.
Especially with the way you fuss at me.
I should double my salary.
Comes with a vision.
Sure.
Eat this apple. It's sweet as honey.
I want you to fill in till then.
No way. Want all you want, bub.
Bub?
Expression.
Mom, get my fave melons tomorrow.
Uh-huh. Anything else?
Strawberries are out.
I'm not craving winter strawberries.
No chance of crab?
Why not? I can steam it right up.
Tomorrow it's my little girl's favorite steamed king crab.
Woohoo!
'Father, for tomorrow.'
Have you been drinking?
Why aren't you sleeping?
Just.
...just...
Did something bad happen?
Want some honey water?
You okay?
You shouldn't have drank so much.
Shall I pat your back?
I don't know what's wrong with me.
There's no one else I'm interested in.
Or want to spend time with.
The more I think of your wedding, I don't like it.
As before, I want to stop it.
I contemplate multiple times everyday.
I'm so confused with myself.
I wish...
It doesn't matter, so long as you're happy.
Later, you'll understand.
What?
What do I need to understand?
Later.
Later what?
You crying?
Why are you crying?
I'm not sure.
What can I do?
How can I...?
Don't cry.
Uh-huh.
At least look at me.
Please.
Yaya.
Okay.
So I'm just a brother to you?
Is that right?
That's my question.
Shouldn't we...
...have said this before now?
I won't let anyone hurt you.
Not Nadan, not anyone.
Go.
Look at me.
Open up.
Go away.
Just for a second.
Yaya.
Even now...
...even now...
...all I want...is you.
Your happiness.
If you're unhappy, come back to me anytime.
I'm sending you because you said you'll be happy.
Are you listening?
Uh-huh.
Do you go somewhere?
I would with you.
The sea, the mountains.
Me too.
Night.
Don't open it... you can't...
When you cry, what can I...?
What should we do for Junso's 100-Day Celebration?
We'll give Yaya some money.
As if. It should be thoughtful, meaningful.
What about a bracelet? A thick one.
Yongjun, today was Junso's 100 Days Celebration.
If only you were here.
Yaya and I cried so hard in the restroom.
Mom?
You hardly pick up anymore.
Busy?
Always.
Acting lessons and all.
And working out on weekends.
But that's restful.
Oh. They canceled the miniseries.
Why?
Who knows?
Just as well, it wasn't that good.
I got a weekend show that starts in the summer.
Good for you.
Has Nadan mentioned coming here?
He's busy with the wedding.
I hardly ever see him.
And meals?
Yaya sends things over.
And we have the help.
We're good.
Yaya comes over every day to keep an eye on things.
Not quite what I'd hoped.
No help today?
No. Something came up.
No fun for you.
I'm good.
Think about your mother.
Taken so young from her children.
It's her right, to be there as the groom's mother.
If only in spirit, how would she feel.
It's just as well your stepmother is in America.
When are you going to the States?
The wedding is coming up.
Your mother has to get ready.
Maybe she shouldn't come.
What's that?
I'd prefer that seat be vacant.
Why?
For my late mother.
It's her right, to be there as the groom's mother.
Is this Yaya's idea?
Is it?
I've been thinking about it.
Tell her to stay as long as she likes.
You can tell her nicely.
We'll be living together here.
You should let the pain go, and have a proper wedding.
Rather than for appearances,
I wouldn't hurt my late mother's soul.
If her soul lingers, that is where she will be.
I can make the call if you like.
No.
Hello.
It's me.
Hey.
Monday at four.
Art director meeting.
'Kay.
Call me from the lobby.
'Kay.
See you then.
I'm hungry.
Yuk Sonji's coming to our company.
Set designer.
Must be nice.
What?
Whatever.
Look at this spread.
Just a few things.
The table may collapse.
I made rice cake soup.
I like it with ox bone, you know me.
Yes. Before it gets cold.
Thank you.
Mm.
Is this squid?
Baby octopus noodles.
There's so much I don't know where to start.
Take your time.
Try the soup first.
Very good.
Jia is signing with a sponsor?
We'll have to see first.
Pretty soon you won't be Dr. Jo, you'll be 'Jia's Dad.'
Sure, I don't mind.
We love when our kids do well.
She's a set designer with HBN.
Good for you.
Beans?
Boiled almonds.
Almonds as a side dish?
Hm. It's quite good.
And good for you.
This airline nut scandal.
Isn't it better in a bag than a plate anyway?
Of course.
No waste that way.
Save some for later, nice and fresh.
Exactly.
We get peanuts.
First class gets macadamias.
Business gets nuts.
For a bag that costs $1.20 more, if that.
All the same, I'm thinking they're worth it.
You've had them?
Just thinking.
These two put their lives on the line for food.
They say it's unlucky to pick at your food.
My mother used to say that.
So true.
Yaya loves her food and she got you.
You're next.
Mm-hm.
Should I give Yaya away?
At the wedding.
I suppose.
At least to let them know that she's not alone.
We should have had another child.
I regret that we didn't.
A good daughter-in-law is like a daughter.
If we get along. She may not.
Why, if you're both...
They hate the very idea of a mother-in-law.
You'll be blessed.
You've been so good to my mother.
We have two fine boys to carry on the company.
That's thanks to your management skills.
Oh.
It's me.
Shouldn't you be sleeping?
I can't sleep.
When is Nadan coming?
Is he busy?
Ah, well.
If you don't want to, you can stay there longer?
Why?
I shouldn't come?
Did Nadan say that?
[Subtitles provided by MBC Translated by D. Bannon]