When'd you get in?
I came straight from the airport.
Have a seat.
You should've called ahead. Why the sudden visit?
I have to see about some new bid. And to congratulate you in person
on your recent success.
It wasn't a big deal.
Don't be so modest.
People have nothing but praise for you after your success with Dodo Corp..
Thank you, sir.
Na-kyeong's pretty thrilled.
She's not a very expressive person, having grown up with a father like me.
But inwardly she was probably overjoyed at your success.
I know.
Did my buying the high-priced gift certificates help you out some?
It did. Thank you, sir.
Don't even mention it. After all, I'm your father-in-law.
Family takes care of family.
I'm sure you're busy right now, so how about drinks after work?
I'm sorry. I have a prior engagement with an important buyer from Japan.
Can't be helped. Work comes first.
I'll be around for the next few days. We'll meet up when you're free.
Without a doubt.
Endure the tickling a little longer. Can't get water into the wound.
Almost done.
Hold on.
- Hi, mom. - Hey.
Did you tell Hyeong-woo's mother about the divorce?
I told you, now's not the time.
What are you thinking?
Mom, I'm a little busy right now. I'll call you later.
Give me your hand.
All clean!
- All clean. - Yup.
Chairman Hong is in Korea?
Yes, he arrived this morning.
He should be busy with a new bid, so his arrival is very out of the blue.
That so?
An error of judgment on Na-kyeong's part. A clear mistake.
Do you wish to meet with him?
He'll call if he wants to meet.
He has much to take care of while he's here.
Still holding out on what your new job is, huh?
But I can locate you with an app.
Eh? Why's he at the dept. store?
That good-for-nothin'...!
Why aren't you ready yet?
I'm feeling kinda tired...
You're barely a month pregnant.
- Did you sell the car? - Car? What car?
That shiny money guzzler of yours.
Let's just keep it. I'll need it when I grow bigger.
Then keep it.
You two will be on your own soon. It's not my business if you have a car.
- Why are we on our own? - Then?
You gonna leech off of us even after your sister's divorced?
We really gonna leave this house?
How many times do I have to tell you yes?
So get dressed. We need to make more money at the sauna while we can.
Darnit.
Our first lunch together as co-workers, and you're paying?
Then dinner's on me.
No need. I'm getting reimbursed by the company.
I see. That's good.
So where's the welcome party? Shouldn't we have dinner at least?
You're not an official part of our office yet.
Right.
You know you're too reserved with me.
Just pretend I'm not part of the president's family.
It's not such a big deal, you know.
Feel free to confide in me if you need anything.
There's no need...
Bo-young... sweetums...
This where you work?
Hello, you must be Mr. Ju's wife.
How'd you...?
The thing is... I can explain...
So your new job is being the chauffeur for Eun-young's brother-in-law?
I'm his bodyguard, not his chauffeur.
And don't tell Eun-young.
- Why? - He doesn't want her to know.
They don't really get along.
So why'd he hire you?
How could he not? With my looks?
So keep this information on the down-low.
That's the least of our worries.
I just sold our car.
- Why'd you sell my baby? - We can't handle it once we move out.
Move out? So she's really getting divorced?
Dunno. Mom's all for it.
Geez, your family needs a better grasp on reality.
Don't badmouth my family!
Uh... I'm just sayin'... They lead simple lives.
Like the monk Seong-cheol who advocated nonpossession.
Idiot, that would be the monk Beob-jeong.
Ugh, you're such a show-off.
Same difference! They were, uh, best buds, you know!
Idiot.
What's this smell? Is that fermented soybean stew?
I know you don't like it much but my father asked me to make it.
Your father? He's here in Korea?
Yes. He's coming over for dinner.
Why the sudden visit?
He's here on business.
I thought about dining out, but I wanted to cook something homemade for him.
Of course you should. Did you tell Jeong-woo?
Speaking of which, I have a favor to ask.
Go on.
That's the final list of candidates to send abroad.
Their resumes are attached.
Isn't Mr. Yu too inexperienced?
Well, he has a stellar work performance.
And he studied abroad in Japan so he knows the trends there.
- He'll do fine. - If you say so.
Jeong-woo, you holding up alright?
Learn a little tact and pretend nothing happened.
Sorry.
I'm fine, thanks for asking.
- You're excused. - Okay.
Hello, mother.
You busy much?
I can talk. Go ahead.
A migraine's been plaguing me all day.
Can you pick up some medicine and come home early?
Didn't you go to the hospital? Where's Na-kyeong?
I dunno what's wrong, but she refuses to leave her room.
Okay, I'll try to get done early.
I should've offered to buy dinner, but I missed having homemade meals.
So please excuse me.
Please don't worry about it.
Of course you should have some of Na-kyeong's cooking.
You're as elegant and beautiful as ever.
Thank you.
No one thinks she's my mother-in-law if we go out together.
Don't exaggerate. Your father will believe you.
I'm sure she's just telling the truth. Soon people might think you're older.
Please, you're embarrassing me.
Welcome home.
Jeong-woo, don't just stand there. Pay your respects.
No need. We already met this morning.
Your work ended earlier than expected?
Yes, sir.
Dinner's ready. Go wash up.
Okay. I'll be right out.
Excuse me for a moment.
Jeong-woo, what's with you? That's your father-in-law out there.
- Why'd you lie? - Huh?
Well... Na-kyeong was worried you wouldn't come.
He's not just anyone. He's the reason you've succeeded...
I know. Let me get changed.
This is an emergency situation. It's time for a temporary truce.
Whatever it is between you and her, put it aside for later.
I'll let you change. Don't forget to smile, alright?
How's the food? Just how you like it?
Yes. It's much better than anything I've eated in the US.
Was that exaggerated praise for my dauther?
Not an exaggeration at all. Not many can cook as well as she can.
What isn't she good at?
She's amiable and smart. She doesn't have a single flaw.
You're just too gracious when she's all too lacking.
Oh no, I never say what I don't mean.
I happen to think that I got a pretty great son-in-law as well.
I wish I could take him back with me and make him my heir.
It's so unfortunate that he doesn't want to take over my business.
Father, the food's getting cold.
Right, let's eat.
(Smile.)
Here we are. Green tea for dad.
Coffee for mom.
- What's Bi-an up to? - Bi-an?
He's watching cartoons in my room. By the way, is it okay to leave him as is?
He doesn't even know how to read. Shouldn't we send him to kindergarten?
Maybe after he gets better.
Teach him to read a little when you have some spare time.
Will do.
So you never found out where Hong-jin works?
Huh? I'm sure it's a respectable place.
After all, he's a father now.
- Hey, pooky. - Hey.
- I'm back from working hard all day. - Welcome home.
Um, I actually have something to say.
What's with the determined look? Going off to war or something?
I will formally adopt Bi-an.
Pooky!
Hong-jin...
I'm grateful for the offer, but it's not so simple anymore.
After all, Bo-young's pregnant, too, now.
We have to keep Eun-young from divorcing.
I thought you were totally against adopting Bi-an.
I came to the conclusion that I can't bear to lose this house and the sauna.
Gee, how selfless you are.
You're such an idiot.
What did I say?
You should wait until your hand's all better.
I promised Bi-an.
- So this is Bi-an? - Yes.
Eun-young, take a look at this. He's drawing Bi-an.
Yes. He promised Bi-an he'd draw his portrait.
It's so amazing to see him open up to someone like this.
Bring him over more often.
I will.
Let me pour you a drink.
Thank you, sir.
You found out about Na-kyeong's past?
That's between her and me. Please leave it to us.
She wanted to tell you from the start but I wouldn't let her.
We were tricked into that marriage. The jerk had another woman.
Is that why you had us go to England as soon as we got married?
That's not the reason.
Chairwoman Shin was of the opinion that you'd need some time away.
We held the wedding, sure, but they broke up 2 days into the honeymoon.
I'm sure you had other women before you two got married.
Na-kyeong seemed to be a chaste and nearly flawless woman.
That's why this whole thing is so unnerving.
If we're gonna talk about skeletons, your family's got a full closet.
Sir.
I'll be forthright. Did Chairwoman Shin give you the seat of presidency?
She wanted you nowhere near the company.
And her mind hasn't changed.
Is that a threat?
Boy are you overly sensitive. I'm asking you to go easy on Na-kyeong.
Not like you two will ever divorce.
It's sufficient grounds for divorce.
Perhaps, but you'll never divorce her.
I'm also a man. I see your ambition as clear as day.
Enough of that.
Drink this and let it go.
Let this one go, and I'll be forever indebted to you.
What are you...?
What a stupid mistake for such a smart person to make.
You should've just given me time.
Or cried and begged me for forgiveness.
After all, making yourself out to be the victim is a specialty of yours.
Calm down, please. What did he say to you?
To shut my mouth and turn a blind eye.
That's what I should do, considering all he's done for me.
On top of that...
he practically offered to make it up to me once this was all blown over.
What will my rich father-in-law do for me this time?
Think he'd go as far as to offer me his company?
I'm really sorry, sweetie. I'll apologize in his stead.
Don't react so emotionally...
What will mother think?
She doesn't know anything.
I'm sure you'll think of something. You're good at that.
- I'll leave that up to you. - You...
Are you seriously considering a divorce?
You all ask the same question.
You, your father... and Hyeong-woo's mother.
I'll need to think it over carefully.
Jeong-woo, what's with the suitcase?
Going on a business trip?
The Dodo contract will have me working overtime.
I'll be staying near the office for the time being.
You think I'm that dense?
As if your father-in-law's sudden visit wasn't strange enough.
What is it? Is Na-kyeong cheating on you?
That's ridiculous.
So why'd you pack your bags?
Are you gonna pull another disappearing act like last time?
I'm telling you the truth. I'm really staying out for work.
It won't take long.
What president works around the clock like you do?
Father used to stay out at least once or twice a week.
- Don't you remember? - That's true...
I'm off then.
Wait... this is not... Jeong-woo. Jeong-woo?
- Mother... - What's going on?
Why'd he pack up and leave?
It's for work.
Already matched stories, huh? You both think I'm an idiot?
It's the truth. Like we'd collaborate if we got into a fight.
You telling the truth?
Of course I am.
If I find out you tricked me, I'm really gonna be mad.
I understand.
Fine.
Father, what in the world did you say to him?
Why'd you do that? Did you honestly think that'll work?
No, don't do anything. I'll take care of it.
Goodbye.
Come in.
What's this?
I heard you didn't have breakfast.
Your wife asked me to buy this. She was worried about you.
Did you have breakfast?
- No, I don't usually eat breakfast. - Don't you know...
eating breakfast is essential?
- You can eat this. - But your wife...
I have an upset stomach. I'll tell her I ate it.
Yes, sir.
You need to get better soon so you'll stop acting like a baby.
I am not a baby. I am an adult.
My mistake. You are an adult.
Time to wash the soap off. Use your good hand...
- My eyes are stinging. - Close them tight.
Go on then.
Like this. Good. Oh, don't get your other hand wet!
Good.
- Hello? - It was a stupid thing to do.
Didn't I tell you to do nothing?
No, you'll only make things worse.
Bye.
Come in.
- What is it? - May I go out for a bit?
To do what?
I need to take Bi-an to the hospital.
- Is he sick again? - No.
He visits the hospital regularly. This time I want to talk to his doctor.
You were a nurse. It makes sense for you to go.
- You can go. - Thank you.
Eun-young?
Remember, it's time to let go of your baby.
After the hospital visits, no more.
You being so nice to Bi-an could end up hurting him in the long run.
That child hungers for love.
I understand.
The house-tree-person test can tell us what he's really feeling inside.
I know of the test.
- Who is this supposed to be? - Most likely his father.
He's venting his anger.
I'm afraid Bi-an's scars are much deeper than I originally thought.
The problem is his thoughts and emotions are displayed so clearly in his drawings.
I don't quite follow.
Because of his painful past, he believes that he doesn't deserve to be loved.
But he's been doing so much better. He smiles more and he seems brighter.
See how he didn't draw a front door?
Means he's feeling insecure and pressured by his environment.
It'll come and go fleetingly.
His fear of abuse is already deep-rooted.
Placed in another terrifying situation, the fear will resurface yet again.
What can I do?
I asked him to draw a woman as well.
In contrast to the man, this drawing's normal and pretty.
I thought he was drawing the mother who raised him.
But he had almost no memories of her.
- Then who's this...? - He said it was you.
I don't know why you didn't raise him.
But you need to set things right for him before it's too late.
Your absence is like telling him to die.
You gonna just sit there or tell us what's on your mind?
I'm going to adopt Bi-an.
That's... impossible.
That's my decision.
Don't even dignify that with an answer.
I'm not saying this on a whim. I've thought about it long and hard.
- Fine, adopt him. - Honey!
But first, get permission from your mother-in-law.
I had a child of a wedlock. Please accept him as your grandson.
I can just see her reaction now.
- Mom... - That's enough.
I've sinned enough already. Don't add onto the list.
You did what you had to do, all for me.
I have to do what I can for my child.
So get a divorce. Leave that family behind for your son!
Hyeong-woo can't live without me. He can't handle it.
Please, father.
I'll make it up to everyone by taking care of them for the rest of my life.
You foolish child. You think too highly of yourself.
Hyeong-woo will be fine without you. Can't tell them the truth? I'll do it.
- Mom, please... - Both of you, enough!
Tomorrow I'm going to submit the official papers to make Bi-an my son.
End of discussion. Go home.
He's my son.
You have no right to do that.
So you're gonna go against us and do what you want?
Yes.
Ho-gu!
You'll do as you please since he's your son?
You think it's that simple?
Fine, give it your best shot.
Do what you please with your son!
How could he...!
He shouldn't use violence! Especially against his grown daughter.
You fool.
Why do you insist on doing the impossible?
You knew your father wouldn't agree!
It's not impossible. I'll make it happen.
- Come again? - I...
I'm gonna stay by his side and raise Bi-an as my son.
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