Episode 4
Are you lecturing me right now?
Fine then, let's call it all off.
Let's just forget about it!
Excuse me, Director.
Excuse me, you're Patient Oh Mi Ran's daughter-in-law, right?
Ah, yes.
I'm glad you're here. This is the social worker in charge of your case.
You haven't scheduled the donor screening interview yet, right?
How about we do the interview now since you're here?
Right... Right now?
Yes.
I came to interview someone else, but this is good. It would've been a hassle for you to schedule it for another day.
Yes, why don't you do that?
You made such a tough decision for your mother-in-law,
I'm sorry for putting you through such a cumbersome process.
There can be illegal fake marriages especially when the situation is urgent.
I see you two registered your marriage all of a sudden.
Given that, we have no choice but to investigate the matter.
Can you answer a few questions?
Yes. Of course.
Kang Hye Soo, you said you work as a chef.
Do you know when she received her chef license?
It was probably two years ago.
Around the time we started dating, she got her Western cuisine license.
Honey, you got your Korean cuisine license before that, right?
- Yeah. - Wow.
Your memory is excellent.
It's because I was so proud of her getting licensed as a chef.
Then, where did you go on your most recent vacation together?
We went to Yong Pyong to ski.
When?
On December 25th to 26th for two nights and three days.
Should I provide the accommodation paperwork?
If you could, that would be great. Was it just you two on vacation?
You guys seem to have a child. What about the child?
She went with us too since it was a winter school break.
You must get along with her well.
Of course, we're close.
What's the child's name?
Eun Sung. Cha Eun Sung.
As if I wouldn't know that.
Yeah, right.
It must be nice for Eun Sung because now she has such a handsome father.
You flatter me.
The call could not be connected—
She doesn't pick up her calls, nor is she here...
Give it to me! That's my mommy's photo!
It definitely isn't!
You saw wrong. It's a photo little kids mustn't see.
Hey, this is not for the underaged to view.
It surely looked like mommy and that ahjussi.
Are you sure it's not?
That man? Whom?
Is it an ahjussi you know?
Aunt, is my mommy by any chance getting married?
Eun Sung, you're saying all sorts of things now.
Why would she marry someone and leave you here?
She really isn't, right?
You've submitted the receipts for the gifts you got each other while you were dating.
There are even testimonies from people around you,
but we didn't receive any testimonies from the donor's side.
Ah, I'll submit it soon.
Is there a problem?
Please bring additional documents that we can submit to the higher office.
This seems a little lacking.
We need more evidence that you two have been in a relationship and dating all this time.
Okay.
Okay. For now, we'll end it here today.
Let's meet again when you have submitted additional documents.
Ah, right. The child's name was...
Eun Sung.
Cha Eun Sung.
Would it be okay if I meet with Eun Sung?
Eun Sung?
Yes.
Social Welfare Room
Okay, then.
Why does he even need to meet with the kid?
He must have nothing better to do.
Your daughter is smart, right? Let's go and work on her.
I'm sorry but
I can't do that. I don't feel confident.
No matter what, making a child put on an act is too much, don't you think?
I've hurt Eun Sung a lot in my life.
I can't do that.
Then what should we do? Shouldn't we at least try our best?
Is the child's pain that important right now? What do you think you can do with this little determination?
You work lunch tomorrow, right?
That's good. Tomorrow, let's have dinner together.
I have to get close with your kid first.
Okay, you go first. Please try and persuade your kid.
What's this? Did you get engaged?
How did you find that?
That's not what's important. Who is this? What happened?
Did Eun Sung see this too?
I handled things with Eun Sung as much as I could
What happened?! Who is this?
How did you get engaged without me even knowing?
Give it to me. I'll explain later.
Later when?!
Eun Sung's going to hear you!
I'll explain it all to you later.
I also have a favor to ask of you.
If Eun Sung goes to the day care center, I'll go to the shop and explain everything. Go now, go.
Eun Sung! What are you up to?
I'm reading.
You're reading?
Want to read with me?
No, it's okay.
It's okay? Did you play well with aunt?
Yeah. But mom...
Hmm?
I'm very busy with reading right now.
Oh, okay. I'll let you read then.
Mumbles to self
The Promise
I heard you went to meet Aunt.
Yeah.
Please be understanding. She's someone who's still living with Hyung's picture.
Mother seems to have aged a lot. Be good to her, and don't do things that disappoint her.
When have I disappointed her?
I've long started living a new life with determination.
I got a couple days off. My friend got a new store,
and he asked me to help.
If business goes well, I'll help pay off your debt.
Thanks, but I have no more debt. I told you I paid it all back.
Who would believe that? Just trust me.
Seung Joo...
Hye Soo, come see me for a minute.
What are you doing over there?
Ta-dah!
- Manager, what's all this? - Oh this?
The director sent all this.
I heard you're having lunch with Eun Sung later.
He said it's a present for Eun Sung.
Won't she be happy if she got a new dad?
She's so sharp, she can do well, I think.
One, two, three!
What's all this?
A friend send it to me as a gift.
Wow. It's so pretty. Can I try it on?
Of course.
Who's the friend?
Are there other friends beside Aunt Joo Yeon that I don't know about?
Wear this first, and I'll tell you on our way.
Where are we going?
Here, come here.
Eung Sung, you draw so well.
This is your appetizer. What would you like?
Whoa. Is today a special day?
What should we eat? Um.. give us the chocolate one. Thank you.
Should we eat this? Wow, it looks delicious!
Truthfully, Eun Sung, mom has a boyfriend now.
Boyfriend? You mean someone you're dating?
Yes, that's right.
So I wanted to introduce you to him today.
Who is it?
He is... The thing is.. Um.
Eun Sung, you're already here. I guess I'm late.
Is this man your boyfriend?
Yes.
Wow, your shoes and dress look really good on you!
Later, I'll give you toys, too. I have a whole bunch in my car.
You know, I was too shy to tell you all this time.
You must be surprised right, Eun Sun?
It's Eun Sung!
Ah... Yes, Eun Sung.
So should we start eating now? Eun Sung, what do you like? Pizza? Pasta?
Over here!
Okay, Hye Soo, what would you like?
Oh, me? I'll pick something for Eun Sung, okay?
What's the matter Eun Sung? You need to go to the bathroom?
Eun Song, what are you doing?
Eun Sung! Eun Sung!
Eun Sung, wait, wait a second!
Let's go inside first. We'll talk inside.
I really don't like that man! He's horrible!
- This isn't going to work today. Let's talk later. Eun Sung! - Eun Sung...
What kind of a brat is she?
Yes.
Hello, I'm calling from the hospital. Is this Han Ji Hoon?
Yes, and?
Well... your mother is saying she will not have the transplant surgery.
I am going home.
I told you we have already started the process. We can't cancel it now.
I don't want to! I don't want to save my life by selling my son.
How can you gamble so dangerously with someone you hardly know?
Go get the money back from that girl and cancel everything!
It's too late. We've already finished the marriage registration.
What... You even registered the marriage?!
Then what did you think it meant, your "daughter-in-law" will undergo surgery for you?
Ji Hoon..
Why am I trying so hard to save your life?
Yes.
Do I really have to say it myself? It's embarrassing for me.
Because we're family. Because you're my only family. Is that enough?
Don't say anything, just act the part of a mother-in-law well.
I know you gave up acting without even trying.
Try your best to at least pretend so we don't get caught by the hospital.
Oh, you are here? I'll carry it, I'll carry it.
Oh my, oh my.
Aunt, do you really not want to see Eun Sung?
Do you really not want to see her? She looks exactly like Seok Hoon.
What a total doppelgänger. If you saw her, you'd be shocked.
Can you stop being so stubborn and soften up?
Someone so kind and great like you. How come you're so cold to Noona Hye Soo?
I know what you're up to. Don't try to build me up.
What do you mean I'm building you up? It's all true.
When I was dumped with no where to go,
you took in this distant nephew who shares no blood of yours. Is that something anyone can do?
Is there another angel like you in this world?
An angel without wings, am I right?
Oh, listen to this smooth talker.
I have no regret bigger than taking you in and raising you.
I get that though. Acknowledged!
Let it go. It's not all Hye Soo's fault that he died.
I mean honestly, when Hye Soo was young, you doted on her so much.
Just remember that, okay?
Where are you going in the middle of the night?
To meet a friend.
You're not causing trouble these days, are you?
You worry too much.
Why that... that... that.
Why do you keep cancelling and making me look bad?
I was busy.
Who doesn't know you're busy?
It's not like I'm telling you to get married this instant. Just meet her once.
Don't push him too much. Ji Hoon says he's not interested in marriage yet.
It's not too late if we work on it slowly after Jung Hoon's wedding's done.
I'm saying this because it's hard to find a good bride-candidate like her.
She's so meticulous you'd fall for her too, if you met her.
I don't trust the type you like.
Do you have a woman you can't forget perhaps?
What a random thing to say.
Let's go golfing with Na Yoon when the weather lets up.
When would it work? Saturday?
Sunday?
I quit golfing. Take Mother with you.
So you're really working hard now, aren't you?
I'm sorry, Father. I don't think I'm ready to meet that person's daughter.
Please push it back a little.
Yes.
Ji Hoon, can we meet briefly this evening?
Is something the matter?
We don't have to have a reason to meet, right? Will you buy me a drink?
I'm sorry, but I'd rather we didn't meet separately.
Why? Because I'm your brother's woman?
Is it so hard to buy me a drink?
Yeah, it's hard.
Isn't that the least you can do for me?
Ji Hoon...
Let's hang up now.
Director!
Why are you just standing there?
Tell Kang Hye Soo to come up to my room.
Why that... the way he talks...
You called for me?
Oh my gosh, fire!
That was real close. How did the fire get started?
This person's face...
Here.
It must be the girlfriend you met while studying abroad.
Are you always so meddlesome?
Stop worrying about other people's business.
I don't want to, but you let me in on your private life which I didn't even want to know about.
You just have to have the last word, don't you?
What about the kid? Did you persuade her?
No, not yet.
Then what are we going to do? Just let her meet the service worker like this?
As a mother, how can you not control her feelings?
Children are the same as adults. Children can't be controlled so easily.
You're lecturing me again. Then you should do whatever you can to persuade her!
Sorry, Director. But you're the one who made this mess.
Eun Sung needs time, too.
Suddenly, her mom has a new boyfriend and she has a new dad. How can you expect her to accept that overnight?
I understand.
I'll try to persuade her.
Here...
Eun Sung.
Do you want to try an end part?
Hey, what's wrong with the queen of the end parts?
I'm going to eat it then. I actually am!
It's so good!
Hey Cha Eun Sung. Don't pretend to not like it when you really do.
I don't like the amusement park. I'm not going.
Hey, what's wrong? You've been talking nonstop about going when I got a day off.
When did I do that?
Hi Eun Sung! I'm a bear.
Your mom really wants to go to the amusement park.
Could I please go with Eun Sung?
Eun Sung.
It's tasty right? Tell me it's the best. Hm?
- Yes. - Thank you.
The new menu this time...
Doesn't seem to be getting a very good response.
Hello.
I know.
Looks like we'll have come up with a new plan.
Hye Soo went to the amusement park with her kid today.
The amusement park?
Shouldn't you follow them and take some pictures? Aren't you supposed to submit more proof?
Looks like you have a mountain after mountain to climb.
The kid seems like something else. What's going to happen if she spills everything, Ji Hoon?
What would she spill? What does the kid know?
"My mom definitely isn't close with him."
"He's a stranger." If she says something like that...
Wow, we're flying.
Mommy, it's sparkling!
Eun Sung, a horse.
Mommy, let's come here every single day!
Promise!
Pinky promise.
Promise me.
- Promise!- Promise!
Promise! Mommy will keep that promise!
Okay! Want some ice cream, Eun Sung?
Eun Sung.
I have something to tell you today.
What is it?
It's that... What it is, is...
Are you going to talk about that ahjussi again?
Eun Sung!
Mommy, I want to do that too!
Okay, one second.
Its eyes are as pretty as yours.
- This leaf. - You can't reach it?
He's eating so well!
Eun Sung!
- Now you know it's very simple right?- Wow, it's a zebra right?
It's really huge!
Coming up are giraffes.
From the time they're born,
Mommy, what are you looking at?
- Mommy.- Should we feed it?
Isn't it eating so well? It's so pretty.
The person in the suit, I'll give you one to feed it, too.
Looks like it's tasty.
Eun Sung, want to eat lunch? I'll buy you something delicious.
Oh, what's this? Looks like rice rolls!
I really like rice rolls.
- Want to eat rice rolls? - Let's eat rice rolls!- Let's eat rice rolls.
So hungry! Seat here Eun Sung.
Before we eat, should we take a picture?
Okay, cheese! Kimchi!
Eun Sung.
Mommy, did you tell him to come?
It's not that, I just...
Eun Sung! Eun Sung!
- Wait.- Why did you come here?
I'm not comfortable either so don't give me a hard time.
Wait here, I'll go get her.
Eun Sung!
Here. Want some ice cream?
Want to have some? I really like ice cream.
Come on.
It's delicious.
Goodness, your dad's arm's going to fall off.
Eun Sung, ice cream.
Oh, wait.
- Help me! Help me!- Eun Sung!
Eun Sung!
Mom.
Eun Sung!
Mommy, don't go. You can't go to this man.
Eun Sung, don't you want some ice cr...
Go! Go away! She's my mom!
I don't think it'll work today, please just go.
Mommy, don't go.
Stop this now. You can't be like this.
Mommy, don't go. You can't leave me and go!
Why would I leave you and go somewhere?
Let's go.
I don't like him. I really don't like that ahjussi!
You can't be like that...
Why would I leave you behind?
Don't cry. I was wrong, don't cry.
Let's go home.
Mommy's leaving now.
Listen to your father, and don't fight with your brother.
Ji Hoon
Mom's leaving now.
I said I'm leaving!
Ji Hoon.
How can a mother leave her child and not call once?
He eats bad things all day, he sleeps wherever he wants.
She must not have taught him even the most basic habits.
Where do I start?
Han Sung Kook
- What's going on? - Apparently, she cut her wrist in the tub...
- But why? - Was probably caught cheating.
Was she a mistress? Not a widow raising a child alone?
You didn't know? She sent the child to his father already.
Mom. Mom. Mom.
Eun Sung, that ahjussi and I can't like each other?
No, you can't.
You haven't eaten a single thing.
You need to get strong to have your surgery.
How nice it must be! You can't find a daughter-in-law like that these days.
Yes.
Why is your voice so exhausted? Are you sick?
It's because of a cold. Why did you call?
You need to convince Ji Hoon. He said he won't marry.
Do you know how many match-dates he's blown off so far?
No matter how I think about it, I feel like it's because of you, so you're going to have to step in.
Why is that my fault?
He must feel his mother not being a legitimate wife is his Achilles heel.
He doesn't feel proud so he's not meeting or marrying any woman.
There isn't anyone who can step in except you. Smooth things over and convince him
and tell him to get married. He can't miss this good opportunity.
Why are you making me convince him? That's your problem.
Stop telling me what to do.
When his own father can't convince him, how can I?
My cold is severe, so I don't think I can stay on the phone. I'll be hanging up now.
Eun Sung. I have something to tell you.
No! I don't want to hear it. It's probably about that ahjussi.
Wrong! That's not it. I want you to come here and fold this.
You're all grown up. You're an unnie. You need to know how to fold these.
I'm so tired. When can I fold all of these?
It'd be nice if Eun Sung just helped me with this one.
I'd be happy if she helped with folding just one.
Are you coming to help? What a good girl.
Thank you.
Are you folding just like me?
You're a total star, you're better than me!
I know how to do it all.
Great! Then fold these pants, however you want.
From now on, even when I'm not home, you need to know how to do things on your own.
You need to know how to fold the laundry, prepare your food, and put your clothes on yourself.
You need to know how to do all of those, okay?
Why? So you can marry?
So you can marry him and go really far away?
Aunt Jo Yeon told me that if you go really far away,
I would have to live with her.
She said that to tease you. Why would I go far away without you?
That's not what I meant when I said you have to know how to do things on your own.
I said it because I'm busy. It meant that you should do things that you can do on your own.
We can't live together forever. I'm old so,
I can't live forever. So...
So then what?
So let's learn how to do things on your own one by one! Brushing your teeth alone,
eating food alone, taking a bath alone, all of it alone!
What about marrying? You aren't going to do it, right?
You aren't, right?
How to—
How to make a kid like me
Response to Mr. Frustrated.
Listening to the child attentively with empathy is the first step...
That's obvious! Who doesn't know that?
More than anything, just spending a lot of time with the child is important.
What's that?
It's going to rain tomorrow, so I wanted to bring the bike inside.
Does she know how to ride a bike?
We got it from the person at our last house so she's slowly learning.
Tell her to come out. I'll teach her how to ride it.
At this time? She's sleeping right now.
Is this a time to be sleeping?
They said it's important for me to spend as much time with her as possible.
Who said that?
Uh... just someone.
You saw how you were treated today. I think it would be better not to spend time together for now.
She's saying she doesn't like you.
Am I doing this because I like it?
It's not that...
It isn't something you can force.
When are you going to try and convince her? Is it okay for it to all end here? Will you pay me all the money back?
Pardon?
I'm doing this because I'm frustrated, too. I'm going crazy because there's no other way!
This is an issue with someone's life on the line. Get a hold of yourself!
Things seven year old girls like.
Leon Art Hall
When did you get here?
Why don't you answer your phone?
I always turn my phone off when I practice.
It's not like you practice day and night.
I can't just wait for you to call me.
I don't stay in contact with anyone when a concert is coming up since I want to concentrate.
I have to finish practicing. I'll contact you later.
Hold on. Can't you get a cup of tea?
An engagement ceremony date has been set, you did hear that, didn't you?
Jung Hoon.
What?
About us being together, how about we postpone it?
Let's push back the engagement for now, too. Let's start over from the beginning.
What does that mean?
Are you saying your mind has changed?
Do you perhaps have someone else you like?
Yes.
I'm sorry. I'll tell our parents about this.
Are you in the right state of mind?
How can you cause such a problem without being crazy?
I'm sorry Joo Yeon.
I thought I just had to get the surgery done.
I didn't know I needed a witness as well.
I don't have any siblings or family.
You are the only one that can help me.
So? I should say,
"Yes, my friend is dating that man."
"So take my friend's liver and put it in his mother." You want me to say that?
- Joo Yeon. - I can't do that.
I'll never do that.
Do you understand what you're doing?
You're selling your liver. Next time you don't have money what are you going to sell?
Sell your kidneys, too. Why go around carrying two of them?
I know this isn't something that I should be proud of.
You know that and your still doing this?
Hey Kang Hye Soo. You're having a hard time, I know that.
But is it just one or two people that are going through a hard time?
Do all those people do things like this?
Wow, Kang Hye Soo. I thought you were a clear thinker.
Maybe I thought wrong. I'm sorry. I can't write this for you.
It's not that I can't write this for you. I just won't.
Because I don't know the Kang Hye Soo that's in front of me.
Just a minute, Joo Yeon.
If you get caught, you'll go to jail! You'll be in handcuffs.
When that happens what are you going to do with Eun Sung?
That little thing all alone, what are you going to do?
That's why... That's why I can't just stay like this.
I tried to do everything that I could.
I've carried Eun Sung for the last 7 years and tried everything.
But I couldn't even move a step forward. No.
Nothing improved, and instead, things have become worse for me.
I'm doing this to protect our Eun Sung.
I will do anything in order to protect my Eun Sung.
Not only a liver but I can even take my heart out.
Joo Yeon.
It's okay if you curse at me.
I'll even take a hit if you hit me but this once.
I only have you to ask of this.
You've really gone crazy.
You've really gone crazy girl.
Ugh, seriously. I...
Madame are you going somewhere?
I'm going to go out for a little bit.
No, you can't. Where do you think you're going in your state?
It's okay. I'm just going to take a slow walk around for exercise.
Don't tell the hospital. I will be back soon.
Madame.
Good bye.
The spring rain is coming down so nicely.
Mother! What are you doing here at this hour?
Is Ji Hoon in?
What?
Did you tell the hospital you were coming here?
Is it okay to be out like this, Mother?
Is Ji Hoon not here today?
Ah.
I'm sorry.
He's at Headquarters. He didn't come here today.
Is there something urgent?
It'll be a big problem if you go overboard, Mother.
You...
You work here?
What in the world.
You're a girl that worked here? Let me see you.
Yes.
Really... You live a hopeless life, don't you?
I don't know what your situation is, but how did you end up like this?
It's a good thing that we've meet today. Come with me.
To where?
To meet a lawyer.
Pardon?
Let's go and get the marriage annulled.
- Mother.- Go change your clothes.
Go, leave.
The ink isn't dry yet on the marriage registration. There's probably still a way.
I'll discuss it with the Director first.
You don't have anything to talk to him about. You just need to come with me.
Mother. Wait here for a second and catch your breath.
Catch your breath and talk about it slowly.
Hye Soo, go up and bring some honey tea down.
Aigoo. Mother you even got wet from the rain.
You're going to get sick like this.
A towel, a towel.
You know the Director's mother?
Yes, a little.
You sure get around.
You're close with Seung Jae, too. You really get around.
Ah! This Ji Hoon doesn't answer!
What are you doing here?
Tea.
Is the tea finished?
Yes, here.
Agh, I'm going crazy.
Where did she go?
That person left a bit ago.
What?
Where could she be? Hye Soo go in, I'll get the car.
No, I'll go.
Agh, really.
Why is he not picking up the phone?
Oh.
This is the organ transplant center of Seungjin Hospital.
We've contacted you for an additional interview per your request, but we have not received your reply.
Please contact us.
Oh, Ho Joon.
Hey, there's a big problem.
What?
There was no call?
She doesn't even pick up your calls, right?
Call the police for me.
Hey, take the umbrella.
Madam!
Let go.
- Please don't do this.- Let go of me, please.
Let me go so I can die. I don't want to live.
- You can't do this. - Let go!
I've only done my son wrong his whole life!
I don't want to become more pathetic by committing a crime!
I can't do it. I can't do it anymore.
You have to remain calm, Madam.
Let go! Let go of me. Who do you think you are?
Madam! Madam!
Madam, are you alright?
- Are you alright? - Let go.
Madam, Madam.
Let go of me. Let go.
Madam!
Let go!
Then I'll go with you. I'll die with you.
If you die, I will die too.
If you die, then I die too.
Madam, you have to live for me to live.
I want to keep living like crazy. I really want to live like crazy.
So please, let's live together.
Still, isn't it better to live? Even if it's pathetic, isn't it better to live?
Madam, I'm begging you.
Madam, please.
Madam.
Madam, Madam please.
I beg you, Madam.
What are we to do?
I told her not to go out.
Can you bring the doctor?
Yes.
Please leave. I want to be alone.
I said get out.
How's your mo...
I'll be going.
I'm late for picking up Eun Sung.
Wait a minute.
Put this on.
No, I'm alright.
Go in and take care of your mother.
Kang Hye Soo.
Please get in.
I said get in.
If you catch a cold, you can't have the surgery.
Where is the day care center?
It's okay. Please let me off near my house.
You said...
You said you were late.
I'll take care of the Eun Sung issue myself. If she really doesn't like it we'll find another solution.
Han Ji Hoon.
I found it.
Eun Sung, you must be hungry. Let's have some food.
What would you like to eat...
Where are you going?
- To the playground. - The playground? Alone?
Don't follow me. I can go on my own.
You said to do everything on my own.
Eun Sung.
What are you doing?
Where are you going?
Go away! Don't follow me.
I'm not following you. We're just going in the same direction.
Go your own way. I'll go my own way.
I don't like you, ahjussi.
- I don't like you. - I know.
- You can't have my mommy.- I know that, too.
My mom said she only loved me and my dad.
There isn't anyone besides me and my dad.
Kid. People usually change.
No, they don't.
Eung Sung, Eun Sung.
Ji Hoon.
♪ Will you be my sunshine? ♪
♪ Will you always shine on me? ♪
♪ In the warm sunshine, my heart is melting ♪
♪ Can I hug you? ♪
Marriage Contract~ Preview ~♪ Then I will become your sunshine ♪
- Do you always stay out this late? - I have a lot on my mind. ♪ Then I will become your sunshine ♪
Ahjussi, do you love my mommy? Then, you can't leave like my daddy.♪ I will always shine on you ♪
Ji Hoon, don't you have any more feelings for me? Can't we not start again?
Sorry I didn't introduce you sooner. This person is my girlfriend Kang Hye Soo. We're engaged. ♪ Hold my hands once more ♪
Don't do anything you'll regret later. Everything is only for that moment.
Why are you living this way like a fool?
He was a good person. I only always received from him.
I'll divorce you quickly, so please meet a good person next time.
Do you understand?