Come in.
- Mother. - What are you looking at?
- When'd you get home? - Just now.
- Did you have fun? - Yes.
Who's this child?
- That is Bi-an. - Bi-an?
Your sister's son?
No, he's a distant relative.
I heard he was bored at home so we brought him along.
- That so? - Yes.
Hyeong-woo is an adult Bi-an is a kid.
Adults are small and weak. Adults must take care of them.
Seems Hyeong-woo likes this child.
His name is Bi-an, not "child."
Alright.
You must be tired. Get some rest.
Yes, mother.
- Why are you so late, mother? - Oh, we went shopping afterwards.
If you had told me I would have bought them for you.
Did you pay a lot for these?
I'm not a pauper. I have money enough for this.
Right.
By the way, who's that woman from earlier?
Who?
The woman at the fitness center. She looked pretty wealthy.
Is she in the construction business like your father?
The adults know each other, but I don't know the details.
That so? She made it sound like she knew you quite well.
- Did she say something? - Nothing of importance.
Ow, I think I'll go soak in the tub.
I'm wiped from being out all day.
I'll ready the bath for you.
- Will you? - Of course.
Ha! Where'd her stuck-up attitude go?
What the...!
Oh, it's you. You gave me quite a shock.
- I'm the one who's shocked! - I guess so.
You expect anything otherwise with you looking like that?
Oh, the masks?
The harsh winter wind is really doing a number on my skin.
The balance in moisture is off. Wanna join me?
Bo-young!
- What is it? - Take him into your room.
I nearly jumped out of my skin with him looking like a pale ghost.
I'm not sharing a room with him.
Then both of you get out!
C'mon.
You're the best. Thank you so much.
Sweetums!
Of all the men in the world, that one became my son-in-law...
Look at my boy eat.
Yeah, these days he's eating more and behaving so well.
That's my grandson.
That's enough. Eat.
I came in so late last night I didn't get to see your cute face.
- Did you have fun yesterday? - Yup.
- We saw a super duper big fish. - Did you now?
I've never seen you answer so brightly. You must be in a real good mood.
Look, look at him. Pretending not to smile.
- What's wrong? You sick? - No, not sick.
I have an upset stomach. And the food tastes weird.
Don't force yourself to eat.
It's not that I don't wanna... I just...
Even your wife with morning sickness is eating with no complaints.
I'm not complaining... ugh...
What's this? Don't wanna listen to my nagging?
That's not it at all...
You're working a lot these days.
Time to decide: study more or work at the department store.
Where's option C? I told you I got a job already.
- Well, I'm off. Watch after Hyeong-woo. - I will, mother. Have a good day.
Shin-woo, you got a job? Congratulations.
That happens to be none of your business.
Shin-woo.
I expect a certain level of respect from you.
No more being so curt or rude. I'm your sister-in-law.
I think it's about time, don't you?
And if I refuse?
Shin-woo.
Don't like it? Then be rude yourself. I really don't care.
Kang Shin-woo.
Don't look at me like that. You don't want to be a family.
I have no reason to treat you with respect when you refuse to do the same.
Now you show your true colors.
- Do whatever you want. - I don't care if you're rude to me.
But don't look down on your brother.
Watch it. I do no such thing.
Oh, but you do.
- How dare you...! - If not...
You couldn't be so disrespectful to me, his wife.
Rather than getting angry, think about what I said carefully.
You out of your mind?
A gift certificate worth tens of thousands? In this depression?
You plan something so big and aren't even sure of the target group?
It's too early to pass judgment.
The deadline's already passed for the first trial, hasn't it?
- Did you call for me? - Sit.
Did you know about the plans for the high-priced gift certificates?
Of course. I agreed to it.
We already have to cut our budget with the economy as it is.
Yet you say you agreed to it?
It was a solid plan with a lot of benefits. I gave the project a lot of merit.
Think you're above me because you pulled off the Dodo collaboration?
Of course not.
We have time until the 3rd trial ends. I say we leave it in Manager Han's hands.
Fine, I'll trust you.
But if I don't see real results, you'll both be held responsible.
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, father, it's me. Have you been well?
Have you decided on the employee gifts for your company's anniversary this year?
No, I'm not asking a favor as your son-in-law.
I'm recommending a good idea as president of Dream In.
We meet again.
Ah, yes. Hello.
Your daughter-in-law isn't with you today?
She's not feeling too good.
That's unfortunate.
She's a tough girl so she doesn't get sick easily.
You speak of her like you know her well.
I do. We went to art exhibits together and even went on trips together.
People often mistook us to be mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Oh, I see.
She is, after all, the affectionate type.
Oh right, I forgot to ask for her number yesterday.
Can I get it from you?
Sure, why not?
Pass, pass the ball.
Pass it already.
- Pass me the ball! Pass! - You want to join them?
- Alright! - Pass it to me.
It's cold. You gonna be okay?
Pass! Pass!
Stay on the playground. I'm going to go put away the ice cream.
- Okay. - Go on then. Play.
Go on.
Pass! Pass it to me!
Pass me the ball!
- Pass it here! Here! - Pass! Pass me the ball!
- Over here! Pass! - No, here. I'm open.
- Hey, pass the ball here. - C'mon already.
Hey, kick us the ball, will ya?
You deaf?
- I asked you to pass us the ball. - Maybe he can't talk.
Can you talk?
You ignoring me?
- Dude, he wet his pants! - He totally did!
You big baby! You're a baby! Baby, big fat baby!
Big, fat baby. Big, fat baby.
What is it? What's going on?
Bi-an, what's wrong? What happened to you?
Which one of you brats did this to him?
Answer me or you'll really get in trouble!
He pushed him.
What are you, a bully? Why would you push him?
He wouldn't kick the ball back to us...
Then you should've gotten it yourself!
Why are you crying? Huh?
- You think you did nothing wrong? Huh? - Hey! Who made my grandson cry?
- Grandma! - My baby.
Oh, he's your grandson?
Teach him some manners, will ya? He's a bully, pushing around kids.
How dare you?
Don't you dare yell at my grandson. You just deal with your dirty little kid.
What did you say? How dare you, you hag!
That's it, you're going down!
- Leggo! You better leggo! - Who's gonna make me? Huh?
- How dare you hit my grandson! - You little...!
- Leggo! - Heck no!
That a catfight? How embarrassing...
Is that my mother-in-law?
Hey!
What are you doing? Stop it! Stop!
- And who the hell are you? C'mere! - Ow, ow, my hair! Please stop!
We'll cook something simple today. Ramen noodles.
What do you when you're home alone and you're very hungry?
Lady!
What if she's not home either?
Even men can cook ramen noodles.
Men can cook ramen noodles.
Yes, they can. C'mere.
Follow me.
First you boil water in a pot.
Then you should halve the noodles for easy eating later on.
Wanna give it a go? Here, go ahead.
- Halve it. - That was very good.
When the water starts to boil, you put in the powdered soup.
Then the halved noodles, and finally the sliced green onions.
And remember, the pot is super hot so be extra careful, okay?
Too hard.
It's not. You just have to try. We'll do it together.
One sec.
Hey, Bo-young. What's up?
What about Bi-an?
I'm on my way.
Hyeong-woo, let's continue the cooking lesson later.
I'll tell the lady to come home now. You go paint or something in our room.
Is something wrong? I didn't finish grocery shopping yet.
Something urgent came up.
Hyeong-woo's alone. I'll leave him in your car.
- Where are you going? - I'll call you later.
Eun-young? Eun-young!
Geez.
Seems like a big emergency.
It is hot!
Hot.
Hyeong-woo, what's wrong?
I spilled the water for the ramen.
You what? Quick, come here.
Oh no.
- Keep your hand here, okay? - Okay.
Of all the...
How could she just leave him like this?
Oh no. I can't believe this...
Things with Dodo Corp. are going well.
Their team will be coming next week. We're currently picking ours.
It's moving along quite nicely.
It is.
What is it?
Ma'am, it's an emergency! Hyeong-woo spilt hot water on his hands!
He what?
What happened? How did that happen?
Ow!
- Ow! - Seriously.
- I didn't even touch it. - Gently, please.
My skin is super sensitive.
Geez, those old ladies pulled out half of my hair.
Who told you to stick your nose into that fight?
Like I had a choice. I saved your mother's life.
That stupid hag was ridiculously strong. Ugh, I couldn't believe it.
Hey, Eun-young.
- Where's Bi-an? - In the master bedroom.
He seems really shocked.
Oh man, I can't believe her. Didn't even glance at my scars.
- Bi-an... - How did you...?
What's wrong with him?
We took him to the hospital and got him some medicine.
He'll be fine. Don't you worry.
Bi-an, were you scared?
- La..dy.... - I'm here. There, there.
Everything's gonna be fine. I'm right here. I'm here for you.
How is he?
He fell asleep.
So what? He'll wake up again... in ten... minutes...
He's too high-strung to sleep deeply. Where's mom?
Dunno. She went out without saying anything.
What in the world happened?
I don't know the details.
Some kids got a little rough on the playground.
And Bi-an wet his pants.
Mom was so mad she yelled at the kid responsible.
Then that kid's grandmother came. The kids' fight became an adults' fight.
It made me think. His life must've been real terrible for him to be so shaken up
over something so trivial.
The poor thing.
How's he gonna last in kindergarten?
He'll get better once he makes friends.
Kids these days talk to each other in English.
Think he'll make friends when he doesn't even know how to write in Korean?
He doesn't know how to write?
You didn't know?
Mom bought him a storybook and he just looked at the pictures.
How could his family do this to him?
It's not too late for him to learn to write.
Where did you go?
I had a tonic brewed for Bi-an. You're still here?
I'll leave once he's calmed down.
It's kinda cool. He wakes up every ten minutes and looks for sis.
He recognizes his mom.
Bite that tongue.
- Welcome home. - We're back.
- Hyeong-woo, you okay? - No, I am not.
What did the doctor say?
With the right treatment, the scars will fade. We'll see.
- Eun-young hasn't called? - Not yet.
Like she'll call after deliberately leaving her phone behind.
She's up to something.
Go upstairs with your brother.
Alright. Let's go, bro.
Hello?
Eun-young? Why didn't you call sooner?
It's me.
Hello, mother. Is everything fine at home?
Everything's fine. Where are you?
Um, I... I'm at my parents' house.
I'm really sorry, but could I spend the night here and go home tomorrow?
Why?
Something happened. I'll go home early in the morning.
I expect you to sleep at home. Come home, even if it's late. Bye.
- Hello? - It's me.
- How did you get my number? - Like that's no hard to find out.
Have you talked with your father yet?
You're severely mistaken right now. My husband knew from the start.
Check with him if you'd like.
Go ahead, do your worst.
- How'd you guys come home together? - Mother called me for a ride.
That's good. It's too cold these days.
Na-kyeong, why did you lie to me?
Lie? I never.
You said you didn't know that woman from the fitness center very well.
That's right.
But you've gone to art exhibits and gone on trips together.
She got on my nerves. Bragging like you're her daughter-in-law.
What woman from the fitness center?
- Na-kyeong knew her from way before... - Mother.
You should get changed. That woman's not so important.
She may be not so important, but I still felt insulted.
You've never gone for a drive with me, let alone go on a trip.
We'll start now.
I'm not gonna force you.
Guess you like that stranger more than you like me.
Go wash up. Dinner's almost ready.
Alright.
Do you know how late it is?
Go home. We have to go to bed.
I'll go soon.
Don't worry. He'll be fine without you.
Keep an eye on him. He might have convulsions again.
Alright, I'll stay up all night.
Thank you.
Bi-an? Bi-an!
Everything's fine. It's gonna be all right.
Bi-an? My baby, my baby.
There, there. I'm right here. Everything will be just fine.
Everything's just fine. Sleep. That's a good boy.
Oh no. One of the fishies died.
It must've been really sick. It's not your fault.
The other fish will be sad to see him. We should let him go.
- No letting go. - I'll buy you a prettier one tomorrow.
I do not want... to let go.
Please let me go, Hyeong-woo.
What did you say?
Did Eun-young say that?
Will you... please let me go, Hyeong-woo?
Mom.
I do not want to let her go.
No... she wouldn't say that.
You heard wrong.
Eun-young's not going anywhere.
I won't let her.
Bi-an. There, there.
Come here. There, there.
I got you. I got you right here.
Rock-a-bye baby on the treetop.
Rock-a-bye Bi-an on the treetop.
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.
Rock-a-bye Bi-an on the treetop.
Are you sleeping?
There's no reason to be afraid.
I will protect you.
Don't you worry.
She won't leave until you tell her to go.
I won't let her.
Did Eun-young get permission to stay?
She's still here?
Goodness.
If she gets kicked out, that's all her doing.
Geez.
Did his fever drop?
It did.
That's good to hear. We'll take it from here. Go home.
I have something to say.
Mom. Dad.
Yeah?
I want to live with Bi-an.
Say what?
- This isn't working. - What about Hyeong-woo?
You gonna let go of his hand?
He has a mother, brother, sister... plenty of family to look after him.
The same goes for Bi-an. He has more than enough people here.
Enough with the nonsense and go home.
But he needs his mother.
Eun-young.
I may be a foolish mother who didn't even know her son was alive.
But he's still my baby.
Dad.
Please let me live with him.
Eun-young.
Well, in the end, it's your decision to make.
Think it over carefully.
I can't believe him!
You don't mean it, right? You're just saying it out of frustration.
I'm going straight home and telling the chairwoman.
No matter what you say, I won't leave Bi-an's side.
I have something to say.
Mother.
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