[Episode 19]
[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 make 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?
That's odd...
I could've sworn that I heard a ring back here.
Mom.
I'm sorry that I left you alone.
Let me read some poems for you.
Don't cry.
All people experience loneliness.
Living life involves striving to endure loneliness.
Sometimes, even God sheds tears because of loneliness.
The birds perch on branches because of loneliness,
and you're sitting next to the stream because you are lonely.
The shadow of the mountain also gets lonely,
and sometimes it comes down over the village.
The bells get lonely as well, and they start ringing with sorrow.
Mom.
Mom!
Her condition is improving.
At this rate, she's recovering rapidly,
and she should be talking again soon.
Is that true, Doctor?
Thank you!
Thank you very much!
Mom, I'm so thankful to you!
I always knew that you'd wake up again.
There's still so much I have to tell you.
When did you arrive?
Oh, moments ago.
How is the director doing?
They tell me that she'll regain consciousness very soon.
Really?
That's great news.
I was really worried.
What a relief.
Do you think she can listen to what we say?
I don't think so. Not yet.
Then can she recognize us now?
I'm not sure.
Mom.
Mom, do you recognize who I am?
I'm your daughter, Song-ah.
It's okay, Mom. You've done well.
Take as much time as you'll need.
Mom, why are you looking at Se-na like that?
You don't remember your own daughter, but you remember Se-na?
Mom...
I'm starting to feel left out.
Mom, look at me.
Song-ah, I think I should head out now.
I have a meeting this afternoon.
Yea.
You've already spent too much time here.
Go on back.
I'll come by often.
Thanks, Se-na. Oh...
And this...
Thanks.
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!
I'd like to stay longer,
but there's an emergency at work that I have to take care of.
Go on ahead.
Song-ah.
Yea.
I thought you have to leave in a hurry?
Yea.
I'll be going.
I'll call you later.
Okay.
Mom, what should I do now?
Yes.
This is Manager Kang's product development proposal.
Is that so?
Laura Kang definitely lives up to her name.
I like her proposal, but more than that,
I like her boundless creativity.
After reviewing her proposal,
I realized that it was worth it to go out of our way to hire her.
Yea.
With you away from the company and away from home,
I was afraid you'd end up like your brother,
but I was wrong.
Good work, Manager Koo!
You're definitely my son.
It's not my proposal. The credit goes to Manager Kang.
Yes, but do you know the most important quality of a manager?
It's the ability to judge character,
and his ability to manage his employees.
Concerning those things, Kang-mo doesn't have a clue.
He told me that he didn't find Laura Kang very impressive.
He's got quite a ways to go.
Don't be quick to judge Brother.
Every person holds different standards towards people.
You're wrong.
When it comes to business, there is only one true standard.
Is the person capable or not?
Why can't he understand that?
Is there something on my face?
I've always been curious,
but why is it you hate Brother so much?
Why are we talking about this?
I can bite any one of my fingers,
and my hand will hurt the same.
It makes me uncomfortable to see the way you treat him sometimes.
He may not live up to your expectations,
but I wish you'd treat him better.
He's still your son, and my older brother.
Are you leaving for the day already?
You may be working so hard that you're losing track of time,
but it's now 6pm sharp.
I feel so stiff.
I liked the proposal you'd submitted to me.
You should improve it and submit it to Father.
That's why I'm leaving early.
What do you mean?
Shouldn't you be working late?
You should stop confining your ideas within the walls of the company.
I think much more clearly when I'm someplace else.
Where is that?
Hm...
Mom.
Do-joon.
It's true!
Mom has her eyes open now!
Thank you!
Thank you, Mom!
Sis, I thought Mom would never wake up again,
and it felt like my heart was shriveling up.
Apparently Mom didn't want you to suffer any more,
so she's making a speedy recovery.
God, Buddha, Allah, etc...
I sincerely thank all gods of the world.
Chief, you're here?
Did the director wake up?
She's not fully conscious yet,
but she's recovering quickly.
That's great news! Congratulations, Jin Song-ah!
I'm so relieved.
Chief, how did you end up here?
How else? I drove my car here.
What?
Wow.
My sister's really into that kind of bland humor.
Really?
Then you can look forward to more!
I'm confident that I'll make you laugh.
Honey, honey, honey!
Did you hear?
Jung-wook opened her eyes!
My goodness!
I'm so relieved to hear that at the very least,
she's opened her eyes!
I guess she'll be able to speak again soon?
How would I know? Do I look like a doctor?
Why are you asking me about Director Hong's condition?
Why are you lashing out in anger?
You look ridiculous when you get worked up over other's affairs.
Did you expect a pat on the back for what you've done?
Do you expect me to only talk about me and our family all the time?
We don't live alone in this world, do we?
Alright, okay.
But you always take it too far.
Whenever you start to overreact...
What's wrong with me overreacting?
Let's not talk about this.
You're the one who brought it up.
Do you really want to know?
I don't care if it causes me to explode,
I want to hear it.
What's wrong with me overreacting?
What isn't wrong about it?
Only idiots would behave like that!
What did you say?
Mom, you're getting wrinkles around your lips.
You should stop smiling now.
Do you think I care about wrinkles?
All I care about is the money coming in.
Do you know why money is money?
I've never given it much thought.
Because money makes the world go around!
Now that I see you,
I know that I get my love of money from you.
If you wanted to take after me,
why not take after my intellect?
Mom, do you really believe that you're a smart person?
Who do you think Se-na takes after?
She's smart because she takes after my side of the family.
But she's ignorant of that fact, and looks down on me.
That little...!
Se-na, you're home?
I'm going to get some rest.
Gosh... she's a complete ice princess.
Like we're a part of her kingdom in the winter...
She's not even fazed by the sight of cash.
I thought that if I show off some cash,
she'd put her tail between her legs.
For someone who's dumb,
you sure know when it's time to eat.
Hunger makes me forget that I'm sick of chicken.
You sound like a miserable brat.
When your mom was young,
we could only afford to have chicken once or twice a year!
It tasted so good,
and I told everyone that I'd sell chicken one day.
Then that means that you've achieved your dream!
So you need to have a bigger dream than me.
Don't even think about quitting school and running this place.
What's wrong with that?
Everything seems easier than studying to you, doesn't it?
Between dealing with the customers and working 365 days a year,
running a restaurant is the hardest way to make a living!
Hey!
What's the matter with you?
You startled me!
And now you've startled us!
I could've had a miscarriage!
I'm still in shock...
By any chance...?
What are you going to say this time?
You seem awfully jumpy lately, that's why!
Did you do something wrong?
I have to stop her.
Whatever it takes.
How is Director Hong doing?
Her eyes are open,
but she doesn't recognize anyone yet.
Is there any chance for her to recover?
The doctor is positive that she'll wake up soon.
Did you find out what Director Hong dug up on me?
Please give me more time.
I'm investigating as we speak.
Yea, okay. Find out as quickly as you can.
I understand.
I'm home.
Yea. Don't stay out so late.
Yes.
Then good night.
Good night, Chairman.
What did you discuss with Father?
If it wasn't private,
we wouldn't have discussed it at this hour.
Get some rest then.
Okay.
Are you aware of the director's improving condition?
You're coming from the hospital right now?
I wasn't keeping track of time.
Get some rest.
Do-joon left for class early this morning.
He's made it his mission to get into college this year.
You don't have to worry about him anymore.
I'm relieved to hear that.
Song-ah.
Se-na.
Why are you here so early?
I couldn't sleep because I was worried about you and the director.
But I feel better after seeing your face.
Thanks.
The director looks the same as she did yesterday.
Yea.
Don't worry.
The director will recover soon.
Of course. I'm not the least bit worried.
I believe that my mom will recover soon.
Chief.
You're here again?
Yesterday was yesterday, and today's today.
That's true, but...
Do you have some time?
I have some work that I have to discuss with you.
Here?
I don't care where.
Why don't you leave and discuss this?
I can keep an eye on the director for you.
Would that be okay?
I don't have to get back until later today.
Yea, okay. I'll be right back.
Here, try this.
Is this what you meant by discussing work?
My head feels like a light bulb lately.
It goes on and off...
I could've sworn I had something to discuss with you...
But I forgot when the food arrived.
Here, hurry up.
Are you really unaware?
Or are you acting like you're clueless?
Stop hurting Song-ah!
I won't let you get away with this!
It's confusing.
I'll ask you nicely.
For the sake of me, Kang Se-na,
I ask that you remain...
What are you doing?
Her bandages were coming loose.
She was fine when I saw her earlier.
Thanks.
I don't think I could manage this without you.
Gun-woo's been bothering me...
I don't know what to do anymore.
Why don't you ask him directly?
I know.
As a woman, it's a matter of pride.
And I'm sure it scares you, too.
If he does have another woman, what would you do...?
How do you know these things so well?
You don't think I know you?
I know what you're thinking just by looking at your eyes.
Yea?
Don't let this eat you up inside.
I'll try to find out for you.
I'll find out if Cha Gun-woo has another woman or not.
Would you do that for me?
Jin Song-ah, anything that has to do with you is my business as well.
We don't know when Director Hong will recover,
and we mustn't keep her seat vacant.
Please wait a little longer.
She'll be awake soon.
But it's adversely affecting operations at the company.
Aren't you being a bit too hasty?
It's only been a few days since she collapsed,
and you're not willing to give her more time?
Director Oh, you're taking it the wrong way.
The company's number one priority is to the shareholders.
We'll continue to monitor Director Hong's condition,
but we mustn't allow damage to the company in doing so.
We'll hold an emergency shareholder's meeting,
and ask for their opinion on the matter.
Yes, Chairman.
This won't do...
I'm going to meet with this Cha Gun-woo.
Se-na isn't going to be happy with that.
She told me never to bring him up in front of her again.
So what's she going to do about it?
I'm like Se-na's mother, and I'm definitely her guardian.
She's still a part of the family,
and I'm not going to let some man ruin her personality.
What will you say to him?
I'll have to discover what kind of guy he is first.
I'm not going to give Se-na up to some penniless guy.
Se-na's my retirement insurance.
I knew it.
You carry a black heart.
I'm being realistic.
You either have to push a man and a woman together,
or you'll have to break them apart, and keep things simple.
What are you watching, Manager Kang?
I was watching something personal.
I've submitted your proposal to the chairman.
What did he have to say?
He was very impressed.
That's a relief.
Where did he go this time?
Who is this woman?
Huh?
Oh, um...
I was bored...
I haven't drawn anything in a while, so I gave it a try.
Wow, not bad!
You're not rusty at all.
But who is she?
This woman in your heart?
I said it's not like that!
You don't think I know you?
I know that when you develop feelings for someone,
you start by drawing their face.
I do?
You didn't know that?
I don't know who she is, but...
You've got it all wrong.
She's like a little sister to me.
But what brings you here?
Ah...
Are you done with your proposal yet?
I finished it last night.
Once you put your mind to it, you're fast.
Let me see it. I'll hand it over to Father.
Where did I put it...?
Oh.
Yes, Chief.
You've dropped your proposal here?
I think I left it in the restaurant this morning.
Really?
I'll look for it and bring it to you at the company.
Will that be okay?
I have to go into a meeting soon,
so I don't have the time.
Do-joon's here, so it's fine. Don't worry about it.
Yes, okay.
Do you mind if I step outside for a little while?
Of course not. Take your time.
Look after Mom.
Were there any documents...
left on a chair or a table this morning?
I didn't find anything.
What should I do?
Have you seen any documents lying around?
I'm not sure.
Um, when did you lose it?
It was in the morning.
Then it was probably thrown away when they cleaned the place earlier.
What?
[Product Development Proposal]
If we get caught by Se-na, she'll scream at us again!
Don't be afraid of her!
I didn't close the store and come here for nothing!
It's because I'm worried about Se-na.
I'm worried like a mother would be.
I thought she's your retirement insurance.
That's between us!
A woman has to meet the right man.
If you meet the wrong guy,
it's the moment your life begins to spiral downward.
Ra-bong, you better keep that in mind.
Song-ah.
What brings you here?
I have some documents for Chief Koo.
We're here to meet with Cha Gun-woo.
Can you tell me the department he's with?
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
Jin Song-ah,
do you think this is a picture of you?
You must think you're pretty like the girl in this picture.
If it isn't me, then that's that!
Did you tell Manager Kang that I went to Sokcho?
Manager Kang told me that she heard it from you.
No, I never told her that.
Why don't you understand how I feel about you?
Jin Song-ah, you're the only woman for me.
Jin Song-ah's the only woman for you?
I'll make you regret that you ever said that!
Are you trying to bring me down?
Go and follow your husband in peace!
Don't force me to hurt you as well!