Episode 63
Is this the kind of proof you're
talking about?
Speak up.
What did you mean?
What exactly did you mean?
Bom, I...
Mom, why is my bracelet there?
If you're going to lie again, just be quiet.
I don't want any more of your blatant lies.
Mom,
please let me explain.
It's a misunderstanding.
What's a misunderstanding?
That you sneaked into the development room
and broke the sample?
Or that you put your sister in trouble,
which eventually led to the accident?
Or that you were going
to cover up what you did with another lie?
What have I misunderstood?
Mom, it was a mistake.
Bom, I'm sorry.
It was all my fault.
Do you think I would've done it on purpose?
So, why...
I won't let you off the hook this time.
You'll have to suffer the consequences.
Mom.
I shouldn't have let you in here or at home.
But I was gracious enough,
so you should've just kept to yourself.
Why are you
blaming me for your mistake?
I spent months on
the launch event for the restored wine.
But you stole my thunder.
How could I just watch you
accompanying the president and
showing off with the brief I prepared?
Ms. Choi, you know you messed up, don't you?
You're blaming me, panicking over
a mess that's now
beyond your control.
I'm embarrassed for you.
What?
Who are you to lecture me?
Reflect on
what you've done.
Who do you think you are?
Bom really grows on you as time passes.
She's sweet, cute, and modest.
Please let Bom know
what I just said, okay?
I will.
Did Ms. Oh go somewhere?
She stepped out.
Hey, Oh Bom.
I would like Ms. Oh Bom to do
the annual division business presentation
for the Development Support Team.
But...
Isn't the head of the team supposed to do it?
I don't want you on any official business or
special event duties for the time being.
I find this unfair.
I'm sure you know why I'm doing this.
Ms. Bae.
Wow, what's going on here?
Is the Punggildang succession scale
tipping in favor of Ms. Oh over Ms. Choi?
Mom,
how could you do that in front of the staff?
You're a disgrace to yourself before all else.
Are you going to forsake me like this?
Now that you've found Bom,
you no longer need a daughter like me?
You know very well that it is loneliness
that has made me like this.
Stop whining.
Be that as it may, you had it easier than
Bom, who was raised by an adoptive mother.
Apart from material wealth,
how was I better off than her?
You were no better than her adoptive mother.
You have no shame.
Get out.
If you keep being like this to me,
I won't take it anymore.
Aran.
Why are you going astray?
It will be sore for a few days.
Do light stretches at home,
and put a heat pack on it.
Thank you.
Does it hurt?
Are you okay?
It's reassuring
having you here.
You got hurt trying to help me,
so I'll deal with the discharge process.
What's this?
Remember the guy you saw at the pub?
The man with the yellow hair.
I ran into him here two days ago.
He wrote that.
He said it was spell for a fast recovery.
Maybe this is why I'm doing okay.
Maru, that man...
Why has this been thrown out again?
Why are you keeping all this junk?
It's bad enough we have to keep you around.
If you don't toss these,
I'm taking them out when
you're not around.
I can't stand to look at you.
How can you bear to stick around
when you have no family relations here?
Preserve the ambience and traditions of the pub
Ms. Lee here has built.
Please just revamp the sign, tables, and chair,
and upgrade the heater for
the room over there.
Yes, sir.
- Thank you. / - Sure thing.
Hey mister, what do you think you're doing?
This pub isn't yours to do as you will.
I have no desire or the money to
redo this place.
Don't worry about the money.
I think this place can do with a little investment
to make it look nicer.
You're a great cook
and very outgoing,
so the remodeling can up your sales.
I'd like to invest in this pub's
vision and potential.
Invest?
What are you talking about?
It looks like you're trying to take over the place
by bringing in a few new tables.
But I spent 20 years
making this place what it is.
Then forget the investment.
Let me work here.
What will you do?
Have you ever worked at a restaurant?
Your brother's always playing hooky,
leaving you to do everything around here.
I can do anything that requires
heavy lifting and manual labor.
Hello.
You're out of your sling.
Yes.
I should close this business.
I get more loiterers than paying patrons.
I'll help you move anything heavy.
I don't know if you're just nice or stupid.
Do you like me that much?
Of course. That goes without saying.
Wait a minute.
You two look alike.
What are you talking about?
He's much better looking than me.
No. There's definitely a resemblance.
Your eyes and nose are similar,
and you both like staying
in this tiny room no one else likes.
If I tidy up here
and even clean the bathroom,
could you put me up for the night?
They kicked you out, didn't they?
It's not that.
Oh, come on.
It's obvious you got kicked out.
No, I didn't.
Can you hold your liquor?
Your father should've taught you how.
I'm not a big drinker, but
my mom told me to drink only until I felt good.
So I always keep that in mind.
Oh, really?
Is that what she told you?
What does this mean?
It looks like Spanish.
I left Korea and did business
in South America for a long time.
It's a phrase I picked up there.
It...
It means...
It means "my beloved son."
Pardon? What did you say?
Would you pour me a glass?
Sure.
Okay.
My goodness.
I'm sorry about this.
I'm a bit of a snorer.
Don't mind me and sleep well.
Let's get your coat off.
Thank you.
Now that I think about it,
my dad might worry,
so I should go home.
Really?
Thank you for the drinks.
What's all this?
Oh, those...
What is this?
Maru.
Maru, I...
I'm your father.
Maru.
Don't lie to me.
Maru, I'm sorry.
Stop lying to me.
Excuse me.
I saw your picture in Hyeonsuk's photo album,
but I couldn't ask her.
I merely suspected you were Maru's father.
I see.
I recently found out Maru was staying with you.
After Hyeonsuk and I divorced,
I led a hectic life.
I heard about her accident belatedly
and rushed back to Korea.
I heard you were being a father to Maru
even after Hyeonsuk's accident.
Being a father to Maru?
But I am Maru's father.
I'm sorry if I offended you.
I've come to get Maru.
You've come to get Maru?
Although I'm a bad father,
I can't just leave my son
in someone else's care.
He's not a child.
He's an adult.
It's not up to you whether or not
you are to take him.
Maru.
I met your father.
He seems to have missed you a lot.
Don't talk to me about him.
He left my mother.
Marital problems can be hard to explain.
I'm sure your father had his reasons.
So he abandoned his child?
I didn't even know what he looked like.
I don't know why he's come
after all this time.
What's with you two?
Did you have another spat?
Gaeul, tell your uncle
not to leave his dirty socks inside out.
Don't leave your dirty socks inside out.
Tell your aunt to
fold her own underwear I washed yesterday.
Fold your own underwear.
Tell your uncle he's a petty man.
You're a petty...
I know, I know, I know.
Tell her to stop comparing me
to Chisaem's father and
threatening to leave me.
I'm no pushover.
I was driven to do it.
You should be looking after me
and comforting me,
not chastising me after
making me suffer.
Uncle Baedal! Aunt Jeongmi!
Get a hold of yourselves.
Don't you ever think about Chisaem?
Think about how
nervous and upset she must be.
Darn it.
Honey,
I know I have nothing to be proud of.
But you know my situation.
I'm doing my best to cope
with Midal's badgering.
And I'm wracking my brain thinking about
how I can take care
of you, Chisaem, and Peanut.
And this is the best you can do?
How much longer must we
live without hope, freeloading off Midal?
So are you going to leave me?
When did I say that?
Think about it.
Look at my belly.
Peanut's growing by the day.
Won't he be disappointed
with his jobless dad once he is born?
How much longer will you live like a loser,
making a few bucks here and there?
A loser?
Fine. I'm a loser.
My ears.
If you're going to keep fighting,
just split up.
I can't stand hearing you argue all the time.
Midal, how can you be so harsh?
You should stop us from arguing,
not telling us to split up.
Were you jealous of Baedal and me
being lovey-dovey?
Are you serious, Jeongmi?
Do you two want to get kicked out?
Good grief...
Jeongmi, I didn't...
Why is she sprawled out here like this?
Chisaem...
You're burning up.
Sweetheart. Chisaem. Sweetheart.
Mom. Mom.
This won't do.
You'll only get worse.
Sweetheart, get on my back.
My goodness.
Mom. Mom.
How can you be this sick
when you're not even mine?
Mom.
Yes. Mommy's right here.
Stay alert, okay?
The poor thing's suffering because
her parents keep fighting.
Chisaem.
Chisaem. What happened, Chisaem?
What's wrong with her?
What happened to her?
If you're that worried about her,
you should've taken better care of her.
What's the matter with you two?
You two were busy fighting while
she was burning up.
I'm sorry, Midal.
If it hadn't been for you...
Raise her right if you brought her to my home.
And Baedal, don't you ever forget
that you're now her father
for the rest of your life.
I'm sorry, Midal, and thank you.
Mom, where were you?
I'm sorry.
Chisaem, my baby.
I'm sorry, Chisaem.
I'm so sorry.
Good grief.
Why are you calling, Bom?
Mom,
I want to stop by before work.
Yes.
You said you had no work clothes,
so I got you a vest.
I'll be right over.
See you soon, mom.
Bom, are you going to Ms. Lee's?
Yes, for a quick visit.
You said you had to do work in the morning.
I won't be there long.
I'll get going then.
Okay.
Bom, Bom.
Bom.
What is it?
I... I...
Are you not feeling well?
Oh, right.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
Then let's go in so you can lie down.
Mom, are you unwell?
Is it because of me?
I'm sorry.
I apologize once again.
Should I call Dr. Kim?
Don't make a fuss.
I'm okay, so please let me be.
Bom, you go to work.
I'll stay with mom.
No. I want Bom to stay.
You go ahead, Aran.
Let's go,
so your mom can rest.
I'll go and get you water.
It's okay. Stay.
Don't go anywhere.
Just stay by my side.
Bom,
I want you to feel comfortable around me.
I'd like you to whine and
gripe to me from time to time.
I thought I had lost Bom after
what I went through to raise her,
but my efforts weren't in vain.
She said she had gotten me a vest,
but where is this girl?
Ms. Lee,
how have you been?
What brings you here, Mr. An?
This is Punggildang's senior attorney.
We're here to discuss
a legal matter with you.
This is from Ms. Bae Gukhui of Punggildang.
You raised Ms. Oh Bom for 20 years,
so Ms. Bae would like to
offer you $300,000
in addition to the $200,000 you suggested.
$500,000?
So if I affix my seal here,
I'll get $500,000 for having
raised Bom?
Yes.
But Ms. Bae has conditions.
Conditions?
Bom only just reunited with her birth parents,
so Ms. Bae needs your help.
Yes.
Of course I'll help.
She asks that you not see Bom again.
Not see my daughter again?
Until Bom acclimates, you are
not to see for at least 3 years.
What's wrong with you people?
What kind of nonsense is that?
Why can't I see my own daughter?
Get out. Get out.
Get out of my house.
Please calm down and think about it.
We all want what's best for Bom.
We'll await your call.
So long then.
But...
Let's go.
I don't believe this.
They won't let me see Bom?
Do they think money is everything?
Do only rich people get to be parents?
Where is Ms. Bae?
You can speak to me instead.
Your wife told me not to see or
talk to Bom again.
I'm sorry, but I agree with my wife.
What?
If you really cared about Bom as her mother,
shouldn't you help us get her
acclimated here?
Why should I help you?
It was more than enough giving her up.
What else do you want from me?
Do you think my heart's made of steel?
I'm suffering enough as it is
from having lost my daughter.
How can you do this to me?
Mom.
Stay here.
This is for your own good.
I can't help it even if
you accuse me of being heartless.
I have to protect you.
I'm scared I'll lose you again.
I'm terrified.
How can you do this?
She's my mom.
I'm your mom too.
I spent 20 years
in agony after losing you.
And now that I've found you
and you're by my side,
I'm agonizing over how
I can win you over.
This is ridiculous.
I just got my nails done.
Why are you grumbling
over a little cleaning?
Look.
It's so dusty here.
Vacuuming alone won't do any good.
Get a wet rag and
wipe the floor squeaky clean.
Geez.
There's no dust.
I'm very sensitive to dust.
I have an allergy
and develop a rash.
Why not live every day as best you can?
Yes, of course.
Good grief.
Darn it.
Why am I putting up with that old hag
when she isn't even my mother-in-law?
I need something cold and refreshing.
Why don't we make ice cold
sweet rice punch?
Who makes rice punch?
They sell it at the store across the street.
Homemade rice punch is so much better.
It's best to prepare the malt by hand,
steam the rice, and...
Okay, okay. Fine.
How hard can it be?
We'll make it.
Good.
You and I need to work as a team
to get your son together with our Bom.
If you can help make that happen,
I won't just stop at rice punch.
I'll make you any food
or drink you crave.
Who are you, ma'am?
Huh?
You must be the youngest.
Say hello, Suho.
This is Ms. Bae's mother-in-law.
Nice to meet you.
The elder son takes after his father
and is tall and handsome,
but he must
take after the mother's side.
He looks like trouble.
Ma'am, I find that offensive.
He was a great student until middle school,
coming in first or second in his class.
Never mind then.
What's with her?
I don't know.
Grandma,
how could you leave me all alone
in that brutal house?
The second floor's a ticking time bomb
after Bom moved in.
Alright.
How many points is this?
Oh, my goodness.
5 points.
I say "go."
Oh, my.
If you took all that,
I'll use this.
I'm taking this, and...
You're done for, grandma.
What are you talking about?
I'll take care of this mess.
I'll take this, and...
You can't do that, grandma.
I saw you.
I saw you pull it out from under your butt.
Really?
Yes.
You can't do that, ma'am.
That makes you a fraud.
How dare you call me a fraud!
If someone much older uses an extra card,
you should consider her resourceful.
Darn it.
- Grandma! / - Ma'am!
Ma'am,
are you leaving?
I'm not going anywhere.
I'm worked up.
Bring me a bowl of
rice punch with ice.
Rice punch takes a while to make.
It's not ready yet.
Like making rice punch is that hard.
Listen, Ms. Yun,
you must bring your elders
what they want in a timely fashion
if you want your kids to do the same for you.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll go make it right now,
so please wait.
Aran,
I've been in an emotional turmoil myself.
But I'm going to take some time to think quietly.
Until you're ready to move on,
I won't pursue Bom.
What's gotten into you?
What are you plotting?
I'm not plotting anything.
We've known each other for a long time,
so I felt comfortable around you
and didn't consider how you'd feel.
I wanted to apologize before it got too late
and do this right.
It is too late.
You've hurt me already.
Aran.
Forget about it.
I don't have time to worry about you.
I don't have the energy to discuss love.
About the business proposal presentation...
Why don't we invite
not only the board but also
the press and make it a launch event
for the restored wine as well?
Ms. Choi,
what did I say?
I want you to step back for the time being.
Ms. Bae, it's not a bad idea.
Bom will be doing the presentation.
You're excused.
Mom.
Are you mixing emotions with business?
That's how you ruined the launch event.
I've been by your side all this time.
I've had no life of my own,
dedicating it entirely to Punggildang.
So how can you be like this to me
over a single mistake?
Get Bom prepped, Mr. An.
Yes, Ms. Bae.
Mom.
Why won't you leave me alone?
Our phone conversations didn't
seem to be getting through to you.
After much thought,
I decided I was underpaid.
I paid you the agreed upon amount.
So you're done with me?
Fine.
I'll go talk to Ms. Bae Gukhui then.
Let's talk.
Why?
You said we were done.
That man...
We need to talk.
What were you two discussing?
Were you plotting something again?
Watch what you say, Oh Bom.
Or did he blackmail you?
Is he blackmailing you
over what you did to me?
Don't get cheeky with me.
(Unknown)
Ms. Choi Aran,
do as I say or you'll make
the newspaper headlines tomorrow
for stealing the restored wine recipes.
Understood?
Excuse me.
Where are you?
Although I was framed for
leaking the restored wine file,
it doesn't matter anymore.
So stop harassing Ms. Choi Aran.
Set it up so that it appears Oh Bom
sold the restored wine file I stole.
Leave photographic evidence
of money being handed to Oh Bom.
I don't care if you two settled your differences.
I'm still owed money.
Ms. Choi won't let the likes of you get the better
of her, so stop threatening her.
You have no idea who you're messing with.
Mr. Jang,
did Ms. Oh go out?
I'm not sure.
She didn't say.
Who does she think she is, playing hooky?
I told you to wait until I called.
Ms. Choi Aran,
do you know who I'm with?
Shall I take care of her for you?
Why did Bom go to him alone?
What are you doing?
Don't come any closer.
Where's your cockiness now?
Why are you so scared?
Come on. Come.
Help!
Get in!
Help!
Get in. Get in.
Bom!
Bom.
Ms. Choi.
Don't touch my sister.