[Episode 24]
I came back to Seoul this morning.
I've been fired,
so I'll have to find another source of income.
Okay.
Mom, stay right here.
I need to sign some things.
Can you stay here alone?
Don't worry about me and go.
I'm not a patient anymore.
Right.
You're no longer a patient.
Hyun-ah.
Hyun-ah?
Hyun-ah!
Hyun-ah! Hyun-ah!
Did you see my daughter pass here just now?
I didn't see her.
She passed in front of you just moments ago!
Get away from me!
I didn't see anyone!
You do know that you're being watched?
My Hyun-ah, she's disappeared!
Find Hyun-ah for me!
Mom.
Yea, Song-ah!
Hyun-ah just passed by here. Go find her now!
It's not Hyun-ah!
Calm down.
What do you mean it's not her?
I told you that she's away on business.
Why did you leave the director alone?
There could've been an accident!
Why are you looking at me like that?
No, it's nothing.
Oh, fancy seeing you here.
Detective Kim, what brings you here?
I'm here to visit a friend in the hospital.
But a lot seems to have happened while I was overseas.
Director, how do you do?
Who are you?
I'm Jin Hyun-ah's...
Detective Kim!
I'll give you a call later.
One moment!
How do you know my Hyun-ah?
My mom's being released from the hospital.
I'll see you next time. Se-na, see you later.
Mom, let's go.
Why did you show up again?
After leaving the country,
I've lost my job.
A detective like you should've already been fired.
What's wrong with you?
You should be thanking me...
for undermining Jin Hyun-ah's investigation...
You're ridiculing me instead?
That's disappointing.
But we're on the same team, aren't we?
Watch your mouth!
Don't compare me with someone like you!
Kang Se-na, you should be the one to watch your mouth.
What do you mean by that?
Shouldn't you watch what you say in front of me?
Our deal is over!
Don't show up here again!
Don't brush me off because I've lost my badge.
I'm going to be focusing on...
Jin Hyun-ah's investigation from now on.
What do you want from me?
What else?
You're my number one customer.
That'll be it for today.
Let's see each other again soon.
I need some time to think about this, too.
That blood-sucking leech!
Hello.
How have you been, Manager Kang?
How are you, Madam?
I see that you remember my voice.
Is everything going well with Kang-mo?
Kang-mo was scolded by the chairman?
Okay.
Thanks for letting me know.
I'll see you again soon.
I'm home.
Yea...
And your brother?
He left before I did.
I heard that he was scolded by the chairman today!
How bad was it?
How did you find out about that?
I just spoke with Manager Kang.
Even a porcupine loves their first-born,
so what's the matter with your father?
Why, that selfish old...!
What is it!
Why don't you tell us that you're home!
Must I announce that I've arrived at my own home?
Are you trying to talk behind my back?
Why?
Do you feel guilty about something?
Listen, business and family are different.
I can't help that he completely ruined Manager Kang's proposal!
How can you say such a thing?
Kang-mo's not capable of ruining anything!
Doing well in school isn't the only measure of a man!
My philosophy has always been that school doesn't determine capability!
Father.
You were too hard on him earlier.
And Manager Kang was there,
so imagine how he must've felt.
You lectured him in front of Manager Kang?
Why are you so concerned with Manager Kang lately?
Kang-mo's not a child anymore,
so consider his reputation!
I'm tired of this conversation.
Get dinner ready.
I'm your wife, not your maid!
End of discussion!
If you drag this on,
I'll take away your allowance!
That old fogey is concerned only about money!
Calm down, Mom.
Anyways, where is Kang-mo right now?
Is there anything else you need?
I can't go to sleep.
This home seems so unfamiliar.
It's the same house.
The interior's a bit different,
but you'll get used to it in a few days.
Why is it unfamiliar?
Sis and I are here with you.
Do we still seem unfamiliar, too?
No, it's not like that.
I wish Se-na's mother was here right now...
You miss Se-na's mother?
Yea, I miss her.
How is she living now?
The lady passed away.
Oh, my, how did that happen?
That's a shame...
But you're still good friends with Se-na?
They're best friends.
Mom, aren't you tired?
Oh, do you want me to rub your shoulders?
Thanks, Son.
It's good to have you back home, Mom.
Sir.
We're closed now.
Sir?
Please wake up, sir.
[Manager Kang Se-na]
Hello.
The chief has passed out drunk?
Where is his location?
Chief.
Jin Song-ah?
Song-ah...
Do you know how happy I am...
that we've reunited?
Even in America,
I've thought about you constantly.
But you don't know how I feel.
Jin Song-ah again?
He's not getting his phone.
If we can't get a hold of him at 2am,
where could he be?
I'm going to end up sick because of that boy!
Why did he have to discourage his son...
when Kang-mo's trying to turn his life around?
If he's trying to turn his life around,
he should be prepared for criticism!
Why aren't the two of you in bed yet?
You're wasting electricity!
How can you go to sleep when your son is missing?
It's not like he's a child!
Must I worry about him when he should be a father himself?
You're the reason that he ended up the way that he did!
I get that you don't care about him, but stop blaming me!
Yes, Manager Kang.
My brother has passed out drunk?
I understand. I'll be there soon.
Go and get him right away.
Yea, I'll be back.
I'm burning up inside!
Get me a glass of cold water!
I'm the one who needs a glass of cold water!
Bro, bro!
How much did he drink to end up like this?
Thank you, Manager Kang.
Don't mention it.
It's fortunate that I gave him a call.
The world's a scary place these days.
What made you call him?
I spoke with the madam earlier today.
I heard that he didn't go home,
and then I began to worry about what happened this afternoon.
The chairman was much too hard on him.
Now that I see it,
you've got a warm heart.
It's probably why you were friends with Hyun-ah.
Bro, try to get up.
Bro!
Se-na.
Did you give up on your diet?
I like the seasoned fish. It's really good, Aunt.
I haven't seen you enjoy a meal like this...
since you've arrived in Seoul.
Do you have an appetite all of a sudden?
It's a good thing that I've returned.
I'll be achieving what I want soon.
Are things working out with Cha Gun-woo again?
Is it, Se-na?
Why do you have a hard time understanding this?
How many times have I told you now?
I told you not to associate me with Cha Gun-woo ever again!
Do you think that I, Kang Se-na, would be satisfied with a man like that?
Then why are you holding onto a picture of him?
Han Ra-bong!
Did you go through my things?
Mommy...
Why can't you stay out of my things?
Se-na, must you put it that way?
Ra-bong never stole anything from you!
All she did was touch a few of your bags.
I can't have a conversation with the two of you!
Don't ever touch my things again.
You understand me?
That girl and that temper of hers...
My sister used to eat a lot of porridge...
when Se-na was in her womb,
and now she's got a temper hot enough to bring porridge to a boil!
Mom, what did you eat when I was in your womb?
You should be lucky that you didn't starve inside!
I nearly starved, up until the last month...
I was so worried because everyone told me I should eat all sorts of things...
if I were to have a healthy child.
Luckily, you didn't come out cross-eyed.
But your brain...
If I don't get into college, it's going to be your fault!
Eat your food.
Eat your meal.
Eating is how you get ahead.
Eat, eat.
Get up.
Stop acting like you're asleep!
Stop putting on a show!
You're past the age to be acting sick!
I said get up!
Get up, get up!
Mom.
Do you know how old I am?
You should be a father by now!
Drink it up and go to work.
Working won't ever pay off for me.
So why should I slave away working?
We're all eventually going to die,
so why do we live?
Don't you understand your father by now?
Just listen in one ear and let it flow out the other.
Just know that I've been putting up with your father...
for your sake.
Stop burdening me!
There are three men in my life,
and the first will always be you, Kang-mo.
Do you understand how I feel?
Seriously! Stop being awkward!
You worthless little...!
Get up already!
And your brother?
After hearing a mouthful from me,
he's probably going to sleep in today.
I thought he was going to change his ways,
but now he's going back to his old ways.
Old habits are hard to break.
Are you headed to work?
Of course I'm going to work. Where else would I go?
Aren't we leaving?
Huh?
Please enjoy.
Don't worry about me and make sure you feed yourselves.
Um, when are your father and Hyun-ah arriving?
Can't we give them a call?
It's so frustrating not knowing how they're doing.
Can we try giving them a call?
They're too busy to talk to us.
They'll be back soon, so wait a little while longer.
I guess his work ethic hasn't changed at all.
Are you sure I can leave you and go to work?
I'm really going to be okay.
Don't worry about me and go about your businesses.
Don't stay out of the house for very long.
And don't pick up any phone calls.
It's going to remain a secret...
that you've been released from the hospital.
Can you promise me that?
You've told me a hundred times already.
I'll be back as soon as I'm off.
I'll be back as soon as class ends, too.
See you later.
Yes.
Let's go.
Song-ah.
You're back to work already?
Are you sure the director will be okay alone?
The maid will look after her, so she'll be okay.
Still, it might be safer to stay with her for a couple of more days.
Thanks for being concerned.
You're back to work?
Chief, were you working?
What about the director?
She's been released.
That's good to hear.
Congratulations, Jin Song-ah.
Thank you.
But why didn't you tell me that she was awake?
Did you have your reasons why?
Okay. Forget it.
Start by organizing this.
Okay.
But do you think...
Jin Song-ah and Cha Gun-woo will get married?
You never know until the knot is actually tied.
I'll feel so bad for Jin Song-ah if the wedding is cancelled.
I know...
You're never working when I'm not around!
Don't you feel guilty that you're paid on salary?
I want your reports on all ongoing projects.
Jin Song-ah?
Song-ah...
Do you know how happy I am...
that we've reunited?
Koo Kang-mo has feelings for Song-ah?
But she's going to fall from grace soon.
Will he still have feelings for her?
Gun-woo, I never thought you'd deceive me.
I thought you were no different than my own son,
but you seem to think differently.
I'm sorry, Chairman.
Do you really think I'd accept your apology?
I'm a businessman.
I don't work with anyone...
unless I can benefit from it.
Do you understand that?
I know you better than anyone else.
Then why did you betray me!
Were you planning on never dealing with me again?
No, Chairman.
How can I make this up to you?
I want you to retrieve the secret information...
that Director Hong has on me.
Sir?
This is your last opportunity.
What's going on?
I'm worried about Detective Kim.
I think he has something on us.
Maybe he knows that you're living in fear.
Until he makes a move,
I don't want you to react to him.
Stop acting like this doesn't concern you.
If I'm in danger, so are you.
Aren't we done talking to Detective Kim?
How long must I associate with you?
Then you're still going for Jin Song-ah?
Does she still seem like a golden parachute for you?
I thought you were smart,
but you're rather foolish.
Choose wisely!
The dice have already been tossed,
and you're at a disadvantage.
Watch your mouth.
The director won't lose so easily.
Do you really think so?
I'll prove that you're falling back on a faulty parachute.
Kang Se-na!
Stay away from the director.
You're making me cry.
You're such a nice son-in-law,
going out of your way for your disabled mother-in-law.
Is this the Hangang Times?
I have a tip for you.
Is there anything else you'll need?
No, I'm fine.
You can get back to work.
Um, may I go and visit my daughter...
in the care center?
Don't worry about me and go on.
But your daughter insisted that I never leave you alone.
Will it be okay?
I'll be here at home,
so don't worry and come back.
Then please don't go anywhere.
Hello.
Madam, this is Se-na.
Oh, Se-na.
The phone kept ringing,
and I'm glad it was you.
Song-ah won't allow you to get the phone, either?
It must be frustrating.
It's good that you called me.
There's something I wanted to ask you.
Really?
I'm in your neighborhood.
Would you like to go out for a walk with me?
No.
Song-ah told me not to leave.
Madam...
We're not strangers, are we?
Song-ah will be fine if you're with me.
Madam.
Yea, Se-na.
Why don't we talk while we take a walk in the nearby park?
Yea, okay...
Should we?
Um...
Song-ah won't tell me specifics,
but seeing how Gun-woo called me “Director,”
was I employed at the company?
I want you to tell me the truth.
It's not hard to tell you the truth.
But can you keep it a secret from Song-ah...
that I was the one to tell you?
Of course.
Don't worry about that.
Madam, you were a director at the JH Group.
I was a director at the JH Group?
Is that true?
Yes, what's going on?
Did something happen?
What am I going to do...?
I left for only a moment,
and the madam has disappeared!
What?
How can you leave her alone and go somewhere?
Start by looking for her around the house.
What's going on?
Um...
Is something going on at home?
I'm sorry, but I think I'll have to leave for the day.
I'll explain everything later.
I forgot that I had a meeting to attend today.
I have to get back now.
I'm sorry, but I don't have the time to escort you back home.
It's fine.
The house is nearby,
so I can find my way back alone.
I'm so sorry. It's a really important meeting.
Yea. Go on now.
I'll see you again soon.
How are you doing?
Aren't you Director Hong?
Director, I'm Reporter Park from the Hangang Times.
Don't you recognize me?
You've got the wrong person.
Mom.
Mom!
Where am I right now?
Things have changed so much!
Director Hong! Director Hong!
Who are you?
What do you think you're doing?
Who do you think you are?
None of your business,
and stop taking these useless photos!
Look here!
I'm a reporter from the Hangang Times!
You can't take her pictures without proper consent!
Do you want her to press charges for invasion of privacy?
Director Hong.
Who might you be?
Director Hong, I'm Kang-mo.
Kang-mo?
You're Kang-mo?
That means you're Hwa-kyung's son!
When did you grow up like this?
It seems like only yesterday...
you were playing house with Song-ah.
You seem ready to get married now.
Mom!
Mom! Mom?
Mom!
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
My goal is at the very top of this company!
You just watch, this company will be mine.
I heard that you drew a female.
Who's the girl in your picture?
The only time you draw women is when...
Mom, Mom.
Can you leave?
I told you to stay away from Song-ah.
Why are you getting closer to her?
Stop overreacting.
You're not her husband, are you?
Koo Kang-mo!
There's no way to let the shareholders know about her condition.
No, there is a way.
It's a method that you're familiar with, Chairman.
There's an article about my mom?
What did you say?