[Episode 18]
Gun-woo, you're here?
Thanks, I know that you must be busy.
I'm supposed to be here.
But where have you been?
I prayed that my mom would wake up.
If I knew this would happen, I would've led a better life.
I thought I was living a good life,
but once I started thinking about it, I started having regrets.
Mom.
Mom!
What's the matter?
My mom just moved her fingers!
Sis, what are you talking about?
Are you sure?
Yea, Do-joon!
I think Mom's going to wake up soon.
Hurry, we need help!
My mom's about to wake up!
They must've been involuntary movements...
that have nothing to do with her recovery.
Thank you, Doctor.
Mom.
It's okay, Do-joon.
Mom will wake up soon enough.
Someone once told me that the idea of miracles...
wouldn't exist if they never happened.
Don't worry, Mom.
I'll do my best so that you can wake up again.
It's Detective Kim.
What is he telling you?
He says that he's taking time off,
and that he'll be overseas.
Really?
He's letting me know that the investigation will be on hold.
Can you believe it?
Detective Kim must feel uncomfortable in front of you.
In my opinion, Detective Kim hasn't been doing his job correctly.
Are you sure you're not the only one?
Detective Kim seemed hardworking to me.
Manager Koo, you must've loved Hyun-ah more than I could imagine.
I've heard that in the past, along with Jin Song-ah,
the three of you were called the female musketeers.
I envied the friendship between the three of you.
I thought friendship and loyalty only existed between men,
but I realized that the friendship of women also runs deep.
Hyun-ah's accident is unfortunate.
She had big dreams and she was ambitious,
so I was happy for her as her friend,
but I never dreamed that she'd be gone like this.
It's odd, isn't it?
I still can't accept that she's dead.
We couldn't find her body.
It feels like she'll return to me someday.
[Gun-woo]
Take the call.
I need to use the restroom.
Yea, it's me.
I think the director's going to wake up.
What did you say?
What were you saying?
What do you mean she's about to wake up?
Didn't the doctor say that her recovery was impossible?
He did, but now...
Gun-woo, can you hold my mom's hand for her?
Mom, it's your son-in-law.
Isn't he dependable?
You'll need to wake up to witness the life we're going to lead.
Gun-woo, you should say something to her, too.
I have a feeling that she's listening to us right now.
Hurry.
Director, Song-ah is worried sick about you.
If only for her sake, please wake up.
Did you ask the doctor about it?
Did he tell you that it was an involuntary reaction,
or if it's an indication of her recovery?
I couldn't ask him.
You should've asked him about it!
I was afraid.
I'm so afraid that the doctor will start treating the director's condition.
Gun-woo...
I didn't know that I was such a bad person.
I have nightmares every night of the director waking up.
I'm afraid to go to sleep.
This is all that I amount to.
You're not that bad of a person.
Anyone in this situation would feel the same way.
When it comes down to it,
the director has extremely bad luck.
I was only telling her the truth.
She's the one who created Pandora's box in the first place.
You're home?
Se-na, you're back?
I've been putting up with you, Se-na!
I don't know how high-and-mighty you are out there,
but in this house, you're my niece!
I come first in the pecking order, and you're second!
What are you trying to say?
I know that I look down on Ra-bong all the time,
but I'm not going to let you ignore my daughter!
Apologize to Ra-bong,
and promise her that you won't ever do it again.
You're unbelievable!
Se-na, if I never handed over my savings account to you,
you never would've attended college!
I worked hard in America to pay you back that money,
so I didn't have to hear this from you!
What about you, Aunt?
When I was surviving on one hamburger for three days,
did you send me a cent?
It's not like I had any money!
How can I worry about you when I was trying to stay alive myself?
Then let's just live separate lives!
Do you know how much money I've sent you over the years?
You even bought this chicken place with the money I gave you!
Hey, you've got it all wrong!
You didn't send me the money to buy this restaurant!
I bought this place with the money I've saved for my entire life!
Right, you're right!
I stand witness to that.
My mom slaved away at the market for years...
in order to buy this place!
You have no idea what it's like to work hard and save!
Bong, you don't have to talk about the past...
That, Se-na...!
There isn't a single considerate bone inside of her!
Stop it, Mom.
I feel bad for Se-na, too.
Why would you feel bad for her when she always looks down on you?
At least I have you, Mom.
She's alone.
If you know that, you should treat me better!
I'll be good.
That insolent...!
[Song-ah]
Yea, Song-ah.
Se-na, my mom started moving her fingers this evening.
Really?
That's great news.
The doctor tells us not to get our hopes up,
but I want to believe that she's getting better.
I wanted to tell you about it.
Yea.
I'm happy to know that the director's getting better.
I'll stop by the hospital tomorrow.
Thanks. I knew you'd be happy, too.
It's getting late... I'll see you tomorrow.
Jin Song-ah, how can you smile all the time?
I'll change your laughs into cries!
You're waking up now?
You were ignoring me earlier when I tried to wake you up.
Did you have fun golfing?
It was business-related.
Next time, you should be there, too.
I don't want to be the only one supporting Father.
Dude.
You're doing a great job, so what's the problem?
Yea.
That's great!
I'm sure you'll live to be a hundred.
You only ingest the very best things.
You should feel fortunate that your husband is as healthy as he is.
What if I went away?
You can't even feed yourself.
Yes, yes. Thank you very much.
But must you toot your own horn like that?
I'm only telling you the truth!
Did you sleep well?
Yea.
And starting today, I want Gun-woo to join us for meals.
Honey!
Once he's married, he'll be leaving us.
So why not cherish our limited time together as a family?
What's so hard about setting an extra plate at the table?
Let's go and eat.
Let's eat.
Doesn't your father know how hard it is...
to take care of his boarder?
He's always doing things his way!
Mom, relax.
I'm holding back because of you!
Gun-woo, shall we eat now?
Yes, sir.
What's going to happen with your wedding to Song-ah?
We'll decide after the director recovers.
Poor thing...
You've never had a mother,
so I had hoped that you'd be loved by your mother-in-law.
But seeing how things have turned out for you...
That'll be quite enough of that.
I just feel sorry for him.
Why would you feel sorry for him?
Gun-woo can always depend on me.
Honey.
What do you mean by that?
I'm saying that after 20 years of living together,
he's no different than family.
I want you to take care of Gun-woo from now on.
Here, Gun-woo.
Aren't you going a bit too far?
Why are you being confrontational so early in the morning?
You don't even take proper care of your two sons!
Why are you insisting on taking care of Gun-woo all of a sudden?
When have I ever neglected my sons?
Are you telling me that you've taken good care of Kang-mo?
What more do you expect me to do for him?
It's the very least you could've done!
I never bring it up, so you might not have a clue.
But you don't think I know that you've been neglecting Kang-mo?
What can I do when he decides to go off on his own?
That's why I want you to get him married,
so he'll grow up!
What did you say?
You're always accusing me of being biased.
Do you really think I want to hear this from you?
How is the director doing?
She'll get better soon.
The CD that my mom likes is...
What's this?
Are you feeling sick?
No, it's nothing like that.
Your face is pale, like it's been drained.
I'm not sick, so don't worry about me.
Sis.
You‘re going to be late for class. Get going.
Did you get in a fight with Gun-woo?
There's nothing to fight about.
Go on now. I don't want you running because you're late.
I'll be back as soon as I'm done.
Okay.
Were you against the wedding because of the pictures?
So you saw them?
I wanted to keep those from you.
Why didn't you tell me about it?
I should've stopped this wedding.
I've made a huge mistake.
I didn't even know!
Mom, I'm so sorry!
No...
I failed to protect you.
I'm sorry, my daughter.
Good morning.
Have you arrived?
Yes, get back to work.
Hello, Doctor Kim.
This is Laura Kang.
Have you been doing well?
Yes.
Someone I know has been in the hospital for three days now,
after collapsing due to high blood pressure.
What are the chances that she'll wake up again?
I see.
What are her chances of making a full recovery?
Really?
Yes, I understand.
I'll contact you again soon.
How are you, Manager Koo?
I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I overheard your conversation.
What was that about?
He's a doctor that I'm friends with.
I wanted to ask him about the director's condition.
I was afraid that she'd never wake up again.
I see that you care about Jin Song-ah very much.
Of course.
She's my friend.
It's going to be difficult for the director to make a full recovery.
It disheartens me.
Song-ah is like a real sister to me,
and the director has always been like my mother.
Let's try to stay positive.
Hyun-ah used to always tell me,
that things will happen the way you imagine them.
That's my own motto.
It seems that good friends also think alike.
Please take a moment to look over this.
Yes, I will.
These are the product development plans that I've prepared.
Please take a look at this.
I'll do that.
What do I do if the director wakes up?
It's Bach's unaccompanied cello piece, the one you love.
Can you hear it?
You told me that this piece helps you to relax,
and maybe it's because I'm your daughter,
but it seems to relax me, too.
Wait a bit longer.
I'm going to wake up soon.
Should I ask him for an explanation?
You're distraught over the photos, aren't you?
I'm scared, Mom.
It makes me angry to think that Gun-woo has another woman,
but it also scares me.
Song-ah.
As soon as I wake up, the first thing I'm going to do...
is take care of Attorney Cha and Kang Se-na.
You're here?
Did you have lunch?
A little.
I knew you'd be like this.
Here, I brought you your favorite, sushi.
The director wouldn't want you to starve yourself.
Thanks.
Even if you don't have an appetite, you should try to eat.
Yea.
I'll have to eat in order to live.
That way, I'll be able to take care of my mom.
But is something on your mind?
It's nothing...
Nothing happened.
The director isn't doing so well?
No, it's not about that.
I'm not worried about my mom.
I trust that she'll pull through this.
Yea.
Then what's the matter?
It's unlike you to have such a long face.
To tell you the truth...
If you can't talk to me about it, who else can to talk to?
I've been wondering if Gun-woo's seeing another woman.
Why would you suspect that all of a sudden?
Oh...
If it's true, it must eat you up inside.
Well, it's not for certain yet.
I couldn't tell by seeing that alone...
What did you see?
I found pictures of him with another woman.
What?
But I think it's suspicious that the woman's face is covered with mosaic.
Since she took the time to cover up her identity,
she might be trying to bring Gun-woo down.
Where did you see this?
I found them in my mom's drawer.
I think it's why she was against our marriage.
And I had no idea...
I know there isn't much I could say to comfort you,
but if you ever need to talk to someone,
you can always talk to me. I'll always be here to listen.
No, Song-ah!
You mustn't trust Se-na!
I thought you've decided to start focusing on work now.
I'm not playing right now.
Then what are you doing?
I'm thinking.
What's been on your mind?
This isn't very fun for me anymore.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Is there something on my face?
I'm starting to get suspicious...
What are you talking about now?
Do you have feelings for someone?
Hey! Are you kidding me?
When have you ever seen me worried because of a girl?
My philosophy is very simple.
I don't stop women that approach me,
nor do I stop them from leaving.
Sometimes, a woman that you like...
doesn't care to approach you.
You're an expert on having one-way crushes,
but you're not an expert on relationships.
I don't know about anything else,
but I know what it's like to have a crush on someone.
No, it's nothing like that!
But you should give it some thought.
Who do you think will continue to support you...
within the company?
For now, I want you to report to me on the director's condition.
We need to talk.
Later.
What I have to say concerns you.
Song-ah's starting to get suspicious.
Suspicious of what?
She's discovered that you have another woman.
What?
How did Song-ah find out about that?
Are you telling me that she's found out about us?
She found the hotel photographs in the director's drawer,
Not knowing that I'm the woman in the pictures,
she was telling me how it broke her heart.
You didn't tell her about the two of us, did you?
Make sure that you don't.
Song-ah might end up in shock and collapsing as well.
You always put Song-ah first!
I've had to hide my own feelings because you want to protect Song-ah!
What makes her so much better than me?
This really hurts my pride!
You and Song-ah are different.
Song-ah is as pure and delicate as clear glass.
Compared to her, you're ruthless and strong.
Yea.
I'm sure that I'm different than those who've lived a sheltered life.
Because I've been forced to survive on my strength alone!
This must belong to Se-na.
[Song-ah]
Why aren't you getting the call?
Because I don't feel like it.
Be good to Song-ah.
You and I are the only people she can depend on right now.
When I was suffering, Song-ah was nowhere to be seen!
We're responsible for Song-ah's misfortunes.
I'm disappointed in you.
When are you going to get a handle on yourself?
Now that we've come this far, it's time for you to mak a choice!
Kang Se-na or Jin Song-ah.
Who do you consider to be your woman?
Se-na.
Se-na, are you there?
Se-na
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
Did you find out what Director Hong dug up on me?
Please give me more time.
I'm investigating as we speak.
Her condition is improving.
At this rate, she's recovering rapidly,
and she should be talking again soon.
The director is awake now?
That's great news!
Congratulations, Jin Song-ah!
How did you end up here?
How else? I drove my car here.
What?
No, she mustn't wake up!
After what it took for me to get here...?
I've shed so many tears in order to become Laura Kang!