[Episode 18]
Mother, I brought her with me since you might want to see her.
This is the woman I love.
I hope you like her too.
How old were you when you lost your mother?
It was when I was in the first grade. I was eight and she was 29.
I'm sorry she passed away too young.
I think I've felt very lonely since then.
My father remarried and I studied abroad alone for a long time.
I can understand how you felt.
I, too have been alone since I was left in an orphanage at eight.
Maybe the fate brought us together?
From now on, I hope you won't feel lonely because of me.
It's so beautiful.
Wait, this is...
This is a key to the house of happiness.
Let's go in there together.
Mr. Park.
As I lived a life, I resented my parents for giving birth to me.
But now I see...
...that probably, I was born to meet you.
This is the happiest day of my life.
Never again,
...never will I be unfortunate, lonely,
...or tearful.
Going to his hospital again?
Since you spend all your time on Jaejoon, I'm not happy to come home.
He leaves hospital today.
He has a mental struggle, so be attentive.
But must you take him abroad leaving me alone?
Honey, he is your son.
He's such a weakling.
People say they're envious of my two big boys, but they both give me headaches.
Why? Does Minjoon upset you again?
I don't know if it's for good or evil.
What's the matter?
I think he's seeing a woman.
Woman? Who?
Wait. It can't be Lena Jeong, right?
No. He said he finished with her.
Then who? I haven't taken a hint of it.
He doesn't tell me. Anyways, he's completely stuck on her.
Really? I wonder how amazing she is to grip his mind.
Let's find out after settling with Jaejoon. Bye.
Woman?
Good morning. Give it to me.
I am Kim from a beauty shop.
Did Mr. Minjoon Park send you?
Yes. Get in the car.
When I was 22...
I should do the right PR. It'll go well, right?
Well, do I have to follow you to your recording?
There's no one to carry my baggage.
Also, once you get to know broadcasting staff, it'll help our PR.
Okay.
Well, who knows? I might see Suzy.
Ugh, fine thing!
You might have to appear as a special guest,
...so be on standby. Don't go around, acting silly.
Really? Don't worry. Don't you know me?
Once I show up, a lot of women including emcees will be smitten.
'Today's guest is Korea's top plastic surgeon,
...Dr. Hyejin Choi of Myongjin Cosmetic Clinic. Come out.'
Oh, thank you.
Everybody will be very surprised. Not just anybody can have this van.
They'll gossip that I got ahead.
But I'm far short of the goal. It's only just the beginning.
Heeyon!
Dr. Choi!
Thank you for making a guest appearance when you're busy.
Not at all. It's me who should be thankful.
Please say a good word for my clinic.
This is my husband, Dr. Inchol Seo.
I'm your fan. You look more beautiful in real life.
Thank you. You are handsome too.
Am I?
What are you doing? I'm getting jealous.
I feel good about today's shooting. Let's go.
-Shall we? -Honey, let's go.
Mr. Jeong.
Are you okay?
How careless!
Who is she?
As in the script. She's Lena Jeong, the co-host of Healing Recipe.
Neither fish, flesh, nor fowl, she's a cuddle-bunny cook.
I wasn't sure but it's her who worked for TNC.
How do you know?
My in-law runs TNC.
Really?
She's terrible. She stops at nothing to gain her end.
Really? I heard she's very cunning.
Let's just ignore her and go in. She's a mere bird of passage.
Are you done yet?
Almost done.
What about other foods?
Done. Salad and drinks are already put in the car.
We're packing 50 pizzas.
Good. Make sure to keep them warm.
Yes, sir.
Hello! Welcome to Heeyon Jeong's Healing Recipe.
Doesn't the stage feel full today?
We have a new Healing Chef to assist me.
Hello!
I am Lena Jeong, the co-host as of today, thanks to your interest.
I hope to get a lot of love and attention from you.
Well, shall we have today's guest?
Yes. Please welcome Korea's top plastic surgeon,
...Dr. Hyejin Choi. Please come out.
Come out, please!
Welcome. Please have a seat.
Glad to meet you.
Wow, you are quite a beauty.
Haven't you had work done on your face?
Certainly not. No matter how skillful I am, I can't fix my own face.
Well, shall we have Dr. Choi's healing recipe first?
Yes. I married 22 years ago.
My husband and I majored in cosmetic surgery and we were kind of nerds.
But from the first time we met, we fell in love and got married.
We went to San Francisco for our honeymoon.
But from airsickness, I couldn't eat anything and stayed indoors for days.
One day, my husband brought clam chowder soup to me.
Thanks to the soup or his love, I picked up my strength.
I think your husband is really attentive.
He is.
He canceled his schedule and came with me today to root for me.
How I envy her!
A lonely bachelorette like me must say this.
She's rubbing salt in the wound.
Lena, can you make clam chowder?
Sure. I'll make delicious clam chowder.
Had they told me earlier, I would've gotten a haircut.
'How are you?' No. A little more pleasantly.
'How are you? I am Inchol Seo, a cosmetic surgeon.'
Thank you for telling us your love story.
Lena, is clam chowder ready?
Yes. I only need to put it in a bowl.
Dr. Choi, is there anyone you want do eat it with?
Of course with my wonderful husband.
I knew it, so I asked him to wait in the backstage.
-Oh, really? -Yes.
Could you come out?
How do you like him?
Isn't he handsome enough to brighten the studio?
Have a seat, please.
Could you introduce yourself to us?
I am Inchol Seo, the one with her in San Francisco. Glad to meet you.
Inchol Seo?
My! What are you doing?
I'm sorry, my hands slipped.
Cut! Are you okay? Aren't you hurt anywhere?
I'm okay.
Jeez, can't she do anything right?
I'm sorry.
It's strange. Why did she turn white as if she had seen a ghost?
I'm sure. It's him.
Inchol Seo. That Inchol Seo?
Lunch delivery service!
Mr. Park. What brings you here?
To feed you. You didn't eat anything from being nervous, right?
I handed food to staffs so feel free to eat.
But you are busy.
I heard you dropped dishes. Aren't you hurt anywhere?
I'm okay.
Why are you trembling?
Seems you got extremely nervous.
I'm worried you look pale.
Are you sure you can keep at it?
Let me ask you a question.
Whatever may happen, you won't change your mind, right?
What can happen to us?
You never know. Please answer.
You still don't know me? I will never change.
Everything will be fine. Don't worry about anything.
I think I have to get back to recording.
I have to get back for a meeting, as well.
Let's have dinner together. I'll call you.
Make sure to eat.
You look too pale.
Okay, I will.
Are you seeing Minjoon Park?
How do you know him?
Answer. Are you?
None of your business.
That wench.
You've changed a lot.
How did the orphan girl of oozing poverty become Lena Jeong?
You're known as a top chef with an American college degree.
You even changed your name. Did you launder your identity?
Get out. I don't even want to talk to you.
You think I want to?
Tell me. What's your relationship with Minjoon?
Why does it matter to you?
It's because! He has something to do with me.
What the heck do you have to do with him?
My family and...
Ms. Lena Jeong, we're resuming the shooting.
Yes, coming!
See me after the shooting. I'll let you know the place.
You better come. If you don't, you'll regret.
Look at you, Yura...
...cooking porridge to win a man's favor.
Yura! Super playgirl! Is the porridge ready?
It's almost time for Jaejoon to come.
-Yes. Grandmother -Yes?
Could you taste this?
Okay.
What's this?
You must've played hooky when you took cooking lessons. It's awful!
There's only one secret recipe you need to know.
This. Add this.
Grandmother, isn't it MSG?
Your mother-in-law always harps on about healthy meals,
...but you need to season food with this. Come on, add it.
Yes, good.
You're right.
Why take pains to cook when this makes everything perfect?
Exactly! You and I hit it off straight away, don't we?
I think so too. I don't feel a generation gap with you.
Exactly!
Don't you feel dizzy to get out in the air?
For now, forget about the engagement or whatever.
Your doctor told you to relax and rest, so think of your health only.
Don't worry.
Heera, you'll stop by at TNC, right?
Yes, let's stop by.
Your father had sleepless nights worrying about you.
Let's drop by at his office to say thank you.
I need to stop by the store.
I'm begging you.
Like you said, if you truly love Jaejoon,
...don't linger around him and just disappear from his sight!
Disappear from his sight, so you won't meet him even by accident! Please.
Hi, Mr. Kim.
Esol. What brings you here?
I came to see Mr. Park but he's not in.
This.
[Resignation]
Are you going to quit the company?
Thank you for everything. I'll pack up and leave today.
How sad. Mr. Park praised you a lot about your talent.
I'm sorry. Goodbye then.
Esol.
Wait, don't go.
Weren't you shocked that day?
I left hospital today.
I'm sorry to have ruined your engagement.
Are you going to work?
No. I came to pack up. I turned in my resignation.
If it's because of my mom...
It's not that. I just don't want to work here anymore.
Not being of help, I shouldn't at least cause a nuisance to others.
You don't. It was me who...
Right. Your feelings for me were a nuisance...
...at least to me.
I'm sorry.
Did you get another job?
You still don't get it? Your caring about me is a nuisance.
Stay out of my life and just go back where you belong.
Don't do this.
I know you say harshly to repel me, but you don't really mean it.
Yes, I do. I'm serious.
You weren't helpful to me.
I suffered insults and indignities.
We shouldn't have met. How I regret it.
So stop bothering me and go back to your place.
I'm so sick of you.
I have no more feelings for you.
So if we meet by accident, let's not say hi.
It'll be good for both of us. I mean, for everybody.
After all, we belong to different worlds.
Ms. Esol Kang.
I heard from Mr. Kim that you turned in your resignation.
Yes.
Thank you. And I'm sorry.
As a mother, I didn't want to hurt someone else's child.
If you had stopped when I told you,
...both of you wouldn't have been hurt.
I'm sorry.
I hope you mean it.
Perhaps you can't understand me, but you will when you grow old.
You and Jaejoon go different ways.
A good relationship brings benefits and improvement to each other,
...but you're not the right match for him.
On the contrary, you'll shake him up and drag him down.
There must be the right person for you.
Think you learned a valuable lesson and forget about him.
Even if you run into him, act as if you didn't know him.
Can you promise?
Yes. I promise.
Thank you. Goodbye.
Are you feeling okay now?
How come you're so weak in your prime? Stop disappointing me.
I'm sorry to have caused you much anxiety.
Your mom was really shocked.
She cherishes you above her life, so you can guess.
She said she'll put aside the hospital and the engagement to focus on your health.
Did she really say like that?
Yes.
So stop worrying her and do as your doctor advises.
Panic disorder is curable if you take medicine regularly and relax.
Honey.
Did you talk a lot with Jaejoon?
What can I say to the sickly boy? Go home and rest.
Did you give a thought to what I asked?
Must you go there? There are lots of skillful doctors here.
Honey.
I too care about my child, but what about me?
I'm not confident to live away from you.
What do you mean?
Your mom wants to stay at her aunt's house in Hawaii until you fully recover.
Mom.
Don't worry. I'll take you to a trouble-free place to heal you up.
We'll leave next week. Let's go.
Mom.
Hang it. He's such a weakling.
Mom, Hawaii? Your aunt's house in Hawaii?
Yes. We'll stay there for one or two years.
Let's get a good rest there until you recover.
There's no need. I can recover in Korea.
I already made a decision. We'll go to Hawaii.
This is really...
...really goodbye.
It's done just right.
Come on, eat.
It's yummy! Have some, Father.
Don't worry about me. You eat a lot.
Yangsoon and I eat a lot since we work here.
Right. Our boss earned a large profit this month,
...so he gave us bonus and invited you. Help yourself.
But I feel full already.
Huh?
Huh? That's strange.
You can finish three servings of meat in one seating.
Me too. I'm full. Oh, I'm full.
What's wrong with you? You're a meat killer.
I know. Let's take the leftover home.
Yes, that's a good idea. Let's take it home.
Oh, I got it.
It's because Esol and Dongu weigh on your mind, right?
Really? Don't worry.
You can have free refills here.
-Really? -Yes!
Why didn't you tell me that earlier?
Three more servings of beef, please!
Me too!
Eat slowly.
Although they're not related, they care about Esol so much.
Abandon their own kid? May God punish them.
Have a seat.
It's been exactly 22 years.
May I offer a celebratory drink?
What's your relationship with Minjoon Park?
Are you here to ask that? He's the eldest son of my soon-to-be in-laws.
Now you see why I called you out?
No matter how much you love each other, you can't marry him.
You're not that brazen-faced to run into me all your life, are you?
Of course not. Even this private meeting is displeasing.
So you give up.
What?
We'll marry soon. What should I be afraid of that I give up my marriage?
'What should I be afraid of?'
Look, once I open my mouth, you'll be done for.
Suppose his family knows about your past.
Would they allow this marriage?
You think so? Then be my guest.
Once you unveil my past, it'll be the end of you too.
What? Why me?
You are known as a perfect couple in love.
But what if the things you did to me in the past are known to the public?
Aren't you afraid of it?
Your wife frequently appears on TV, but you don't care about it?
You think I am who I used to be?
I was so naive that I was taken in by you at that time, but never again.
So do as you like if you can.
You crazy wench!
Surely, what is bred in the bone cannot be changed.
Yes, this is who you are.
For your own interest,
...you have no compunction about trampling on and ruining other people!
Enough. Get to the point.
So you'll marry Minjoon no matter what?
Of course. I should live happily at least once in my life like you.
Alright. Just promise this.
I'll bury it and keep quiet about your past,
...so you do the same. Can you do that?
Sure. It'll only ruin both of us so why would I reveal it?
Then let's give each other the cut direct when we meet.
In case we meet at Park's home by accident, behave naturally.
Just do well yourself.
I knew you were tough and at last, you made it.
You'd do anything to seduce a rich guy, and you finally caught the right one.
Yeah, good luck with Minjoon Park, Eunhye.
I mean, Lena Jeong.
Wait.
I think we're not done yet.
There's something we must talk about between us.
Tell me. How is she?
Who do you mean?
The baby.
My baby.
She must be 23 years old by now.
Did she grow up well? Is she doing okay?
How is she? Is she a college student?
Just tell me.
I won't meet her. I know I have no right to show up before her.
I just want to know if she is doing okay.
How is she doing?
Eunhye, in fact...
Go ahead.
Well, if you have her picture, let me take a look.
She's grown up into a pretty lady, right?
Is she doing well at school? Please tell me. How is she?
Tell me. I beg you.
She died.
She died!
In less than a month after I brought her home, she died from an illness.
So don't have lingering attachment to her and just go on your way.
That's a lie, right?
Are you telling me a lie since you're afraid I might see her?
I won't see her. I promise.
I will never show up before her. So please.
Are you an idiot? Why can't you get it?
You want to see my Family Relation Certificate?
She died! She died from an illness before I registered her birth!
So don't ever bring up that unfortunate girl.
Are you serious?
Is it true? Is it?
Who would joke around about such a thing?
It's true.
You bastard...
Bastard.
Why did you take her from me?
Why did you if you were to let her die like that?
That poor little girl wasn't even weaned.
Bastard. You bastard.
You promised to raise her well!
You said you won't make her an orphan and raise her well. But, how could you?
How could you! How could you!
You bastard. Bastard...How could you...
You can't swear at me.
You shouldn't have given birth to her when I told you not to.
We are both subhuman.
So get a grip.
Don't act as if you were conscientious by digging out the past.
Just keep the promise.
So that you can live happily at least once.
This is Minjoon Park. I can't get hold of Lena.
She said she had an engagement.
Engagement? Did she tell you who she's going to meet?
No. She only asked where the bar Chongyon is.
Chongyon?
You must be crazy. Aren't you? Are you bent on ruining me?
So marry me. Then everything will be okay. You said you'll marry me!
Look, that was just a sweet talk to sleep with you.
I have a fiancee. So please have an abortion!
Please. I will give you money for that.
Let's abort it, okay? Please.
Alright. If you want it so much, I'll do as you wish.
Instead, do it yourself.
Go ahead! It's your wish!
You're crazy.
You think I'll marry you if you act like this?
Give birth or not, do as you like!
Spiteful wench.
Maybe she took after you. She's smart, good-looking, and kind-hearted.
She's too good for me and she'll be on a par with anyone.
No, no.
It's better to give up the girl as dead.
If I look for her, and imagine Hyejin finds out.
To hell with it!
Was I bad to dump her? She was worse to give birth to a baby to stop me.
Give her to me.
You promised to give her to us.
If you raise her, she'll become like you.
Don't make her a fatherless child. Give her to me.
Let me breastfeed her for one last time.
What's the use when you can't raise her? Give her to me.
Wait, Mother. Please wait.
What are you doing? Take the baby.
I will raise her well. Don't worry.
Take this!
Go far away and start with a clean slate with it.
Please raise her well. Please!
Lena.
I couldn't get hold of you so I asked Ms. Kim.
Why are you alone here?
I'm sorry.
I said I won't cry again, but please let me today.
Is something wrong?
Tell me what's wrong.
You know, when I was six or seven years old,
...my mom took me by the hand and led me to the sea to die together.
Mom!
Soojeong, come with me. Let's go.
-Mom! -Let's die together.
When I was chin deep in the water, I ran away alone.
Mom, no! I don't want to die!
I will live. I will live well. No!
I will live. I will live well.
I want to live. I want to live well.
Yes.
I always wished to live well and happily.
And I still do.
Lena.
I don't want to live a miserable life again.
You reeked of liquor last night. Did you drink?
Well, just a little.
I drank alone.
Dad, why did you drink alone? You should've called me.
Be quiet!
What is it? What trouble are you in to drink alone?
Trouble, what trouble? I had a drink to celebrate the shooting.
It was my shooting not yours.
Why are you stammering? You're fishy.
If by any chance, you underwrite someone's debt, play poker,
...or or have an affair, you'll be dead in my hands.
What are you talking about? You are the only woman for me.
My first and last love.
I know.
Yura, get ready. We'll frequent Jaejoon's home until he gets well.
I won't go. I made porridge for him yesterday but Mrs. Park sent me back.
Why?
She thinks nothing of the Qingdao hospital or whatever.
She'll take Jaejoon to Hawaii without a promise of return.
What? With whose permission?
Mom, have you seen my trunk?
Are you going somewhere?
Huh? We are going to leave for Hawaii next Thursday.
She wants to fly business class to stretch her legs.
Mom, you think I'm going there for fun?
You scared me!
I'm going there to cure Jaejoon. Have you ever thought about how I feel?
Forget it.
Act your age! You're so frustrating!
Fine!
You go enjoy in Hawaii.
Heera. We need to talk.
Yura, go stay with Jaejoon.
Okay.
Go back. I have nothing to talk with you now.
It won't take long. We need to talk.
Drink some.
If it's regarding the Qingdao hospital...
Mr. Park said he will settle funds after the kids' engagement,
...but I checked and he didn't sign it yet.
So?
Do you know how much interest I pay per month?
I pour my entire income into it.
If things go on like this, I might go bankrupt.
So are you asking me to have him settle funds?
Yes.
It's nonsense that you go to Hawaii with Jaejoon at this critical moment.
You should persuade Mr. Park to...
Don't you know the situation I'm in?
My son collapsed. My precious one lost consciousness from stress.
Yet, should I use him to get money from my husband?
Sure, I stop at nothing to gain my end, however,
...my son comes first more than anything else!
That's why you need the Qingdao hospital.
Can you bear to see him fall behind the competition for successorship?
It's better to see him live as a patient.
Dongu, here are more.
Hey, take it easy. I'm worried you might be sick.
Distracting thoughts go away when I work hard.
Don't you regret that you quit TNC?
I told you. I couldn't continue work.
I'm looking for a job, so keep it a secret from my mom.
Jaejoon, have a meal.
Sorry but can you leave me alone? I need some time alone.
No. I read in a book that I shouldn't leave panic disorder patients alone.
They might attempt suicide from depression.
Just leave me alone!
Why are you taking it out on me? Your illness is not my fault.
You're so mean and petty to behave like this.
What?
Am I wrong? If you love Esol that much, you could elope with her.
Your wishy-washy attitude drains people around you.
Yura Seo.
I wasn't going to say this, but do you know what she suffered?
Your mom slapped her in the face and my mom threw money at her.
She's really tough. If I were her, I would've fainted, but she endured it.
So if you can't protect her, let her go in peace.
Is it true?
I might be a partier, but I don't lie.
So please get a grip and fish or cut bait.
There's a limit to my patience.
Man, summer is in the air.
Let's go hiking from tomorrow.
Like you said, distracting thoughts go away when we're busy.
I'll help you get over him.
Thanks.
Did you change your phone?
Huh? Yes.
It's to prevent me from calling him in spite of myself.
Esol.
Don't worry. I really broke up with him.
I ran into him the day I quit the company, and I gave him harsh words...
...to put him off me.
Good. If you are to let him go, it's better to put him off you.
But can I ever get over him?
I think of him several times a day. I want to call him and hear his voice...
...and I miss him. Frankly, I'm not sure if I can forget him.
It's natural for now, but you'll get over in time.
If it's really hard for you, rely on me.
I'm always by your side like I always have.
Okay. I'll completely forget about him and start over.
God, if you are really there, don't forgive me.
I haven't given birth to a child or lost her.
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I will take it slow, so don't push yourself.
Seeing you like this makes me feel bad and sorry to you.
Let's get married quickly.
So that no one can interrupt us.
Once you get to know me, I'm kind of charming.
I liked you. As a woman, for a long time.
Who would've known that you'd be his match?
Just call me Lena, Father.
It seems she sent loads of flowers to Minjoon to bring him back to her.
I received ten bouquets of flowers delivered from you.