I want to adopt Bi-an.
I'm asking for your permission.
I'm not quite sure I'm following you.
I want to adopt Bi-an as Hyeong-woo and my son.
No. Absolutely not.
At least consider it, please.
Let me ask you something.
Did you let Hyeong-woo meet him with the intention to adopt him from the start?
No, I didn't.
I thought you liked him. And you offered to be his sponsor.
Do you know how many children I sponsor?
The number is in the hundreds.
But I wouldn't adopt any of them.
- Bi-an's different. - I know.
I know he's special to you.
I will promise this.
I'll support him until he's old enough to be self-reliant.
And I don't mind him coming over.
But...
That's where I draw the line. Don't ask for more.
I want to give Bi-an a warm family, not financial support.
Then what about Hyeong-woo?
You're never going to have his child?
I didn't say that.
If you're willing to someday, I'm fine with taking things slow.
You can always adopt afterwards.
But Mother... but we still...
You what? You still sleep separately?
Um... you see...
Start sleeping in the same bed. Couples need that kind of affection.
Mother... he and I are both adults.
And you're married. Hence, I insist on the same bed.
Don't think I'm any different from other mothers, 'cause I'm not.
My son comes first, like all mothers.
- Mother... - You're excused.
Then good night.
Why are you so late?
- Welcome home. - You really bundled him up, didn't you?
We got on the wrong bus and made a full circle around Seoul.
- C'mere. - Should've taken the subway.
We need to pinch and save every penny.
And you sold the car. If we had it, we could've picked them up.
No need for that.
Don't forget what I told you.
No more going to that house, even if Eun-young invites you.
Tell her, "No, I don't wanna." Got it?
I like... visiting that house.
Why are you so stubborn? I told you no!
Geez, you can't just tell him no without explaining why.
He won't understand at all.
You two keep an eye on Bi-an.
I'd like a word with you.
Help him take off his jacket.
How'd it go? Did you tell her mother-in-law?
No, she wasn't home.
She's still not thinking straight. She still wants to adopt Bi-an.
She's completely lost it.
You should've beat the crap out of her if you were gonna hit her at all.
Let her alone for now.
You lost it, too? I can't do that.
I love her and all, but some things I can't let her do.
Adopting someone isn't so easy.
Firstly, Hyeong-woo isn't father material.
And you think his mother will let her adopt some random kid?
Her son will always come first.
So you want me to let her be because it won't happen anyway?
That's right. This way she'd have tried at least.
So let's step back and watch.
- But she'll insist... - Shush.
There's no chance in hell she can adopt Bi-an.
There's definitely something they're not telling me.
Jeong-woo?
Hello, Mother. Have you eaten?
I couldn't swallow a bite!
Please don't skip your meals.
Where are you? Not coming home tonight either?
Not tonight. It'll take some time for my work to settle.
Go to bed.
Hold on, I'll put Na-kyeong on.
Later. I'll call again.
Hello? Jeong-woo!
Was that Jeong-woo?
It was. He hung up when I offered to put you on.
Maybe something came up. Watch your shows.
What?
Can't you come home already? You're freaking Mother out.
Make up an excuse.
What if she finds out I'm lying?
Since when were you afraid of lying?
Sweetie, I'm sorry I kept secrets from you.
- Let's talk face to face and... - I'm busy.
Let's talk later.
Secrets?
What secrets did she keep from Jeong-woo?
Is she... cheating?
Mother.
Where are you going at this hour?
To Jeong-woo. I want to see how he's doing.
- That really where you're going? - Of course.
Do you... by any chance...
Never mind. We'll talk later.
I won't be long.
Sleep in the bed, okay?
I am a bad husband if I let you sleep on the floor.
You're very stubborn, you know that?
Dunno.
Good night.
Mother.
- Hyeong-woo, get in the bed. - Husbands sleep on the floor.
You're married to Eun-young, right?
Yes, we are happily married.
Married couples sleep in the same bed, not separately like this.
Mother, please...
Don't tell me I'm pushing it. You forced me to do this.
Listen to me. Sleep in the bed.
Okay.
Good boy. Sweet dreams.
You, too.
Hyeong-woo, just sleep in the bed. I'll sleep on the floor.
Not gonna close the door on me, are you?
I need to go to bed.
It won't take long.
Go ahead, as long as it's not I'm sorry" or "Come home."
This what you want?
Or is it a threat?
Neither.
I don't want to divorce you.
I love you.
To be completely honest...
I don't want to fail again in marriage.
Not if that bastard's the reason again. I've been humiliated enough by him.
Then shouldn't you quietly sit at home and wait for things to tide over?
That's what I was gonna do, but I started feeling sorry for myself.
For the past six years, I've lived with the guilt of having lied to you and Mother.
It has tormented me.
Living in fear that you'd find out. I think I've been punished enough.
I want to be free of the fear.
You make the choice.
Don't wanna be punished anymore? So hurry up and make a decision?
I'll do that. It won't take long.
I have a favor to ask.
If you choose to divorce...
Don't tell Mother about my past.
I really do love her.
Whether you believe me or not.
I'm done. Good night.
Bye.
Why are you still up?
So, did you meet Jeong-woo?
I did. He seemed really busy.
Think I'm an idiot, don't you?
No, mother.
Are you having an affair?
What in the world...?
What else would make him so mad he'd leave like that?
He's not mad at me.
Fine, let me rephrase my question.
What secret did you keep from Jeong-woo?
- I have no idea what... - Na-kyeong!
You have another secret other than the fact that you're infertile?
I don't have any more secrets. I swear. Please believe me.
I heard you tell Jeong-woo that you're sorry for keeping secrets.
Or is it that Jeong-woo didn't know about your infertility either?
Mother... the thing is...
So that's it, huh?
If he had known from the start, he would've never kept it from me.
So you and sis conspired and tricked Jeong-woo and me, right?
No, Mother, you've got it all wrong.
I don't want to hear it. You're just going to lie again.
I can't believe a word that comes out of your mouth.
Mother, please...
Good morning, Mother. Breakfast is ready.
You feel like eating after forcing your husband to leave?
Go ahead, take it.
Yes, sir.
- Hey, sweetums. - We have to go to the hospital later.
You called me during work to tell me that?
I'm not the one pregnant. I don't need to see the obstretrician.
I didn't make this baby alone.
I'm busy today.
Hyeong-woo's brother with you, right? I'll ask him for permission.
Or should I go ask in person?
Stop kidding around. Why would you meet President Kang?
The appointment's at 11. Come late and you die.
Geez, she really pushes my buttons.
I'm sorry. My wife's a bit immature.
Did you tell Eun-young that you work for me?
No, she doesn't know.
My wife and I know how to keep secrets.
Drop me off and go to the obstretrician.
Huh? Really? Thank you, sir.
So I need to find his legal guardian before I can adopt him.
He needs to sign release papers and be there when you sign your papers.
The thing is, I have no idea where he is.
As long as he's not homeless, you must find him.
The guardian abandoned the child. Does that change matters?
Even so, he hasn't forfeited his parental rights yet.
Thank you for the information. Goodbye.
Come in.
I want you to find out about the boy in the pictures.
The boy staying with Eun-young's family?
That's right.
Yes, ma'am.
- What of Jeong-woo? - He hasn't checked out of the hotel.
He hasn't?
You're excused.
- Hello? - It's me.
Yes, what is it?
What's with the attitude? Still mad at me?
I asked, what is it?
I understand how you're feeling, but stop. It was Jeong-woo's decision to marry.
Is that what you called to say?
I want to talk to Na-kyeong.
And why do you want to talk to my daughter-in-law?
Enough. You may be mad, but don't cross the line.
Always yelling and ordering me around. I'm not one of your hired help.
Goodbye.
Don't take any calls from sis. And don't go to her house either.
Okay.
- Hello? - Put her back on the line.
Um, we have a bit of a situation here. I'll explain everything later.
Goodbye.
As you can see, the womb is clean, and the baby is in a good position.
Has it now? So where is it exactly?
Here. Right here.
Isn't the baby adorable?
Sure, why not?
It's only 4 to 6 millimeters long. We can't distinguish its looks yet.
Oh, but as the mother I can already see.
You're six weeks pregnant. You can probably hear its heartbeat.
- Wanna give it a listen? - Heck no.
Of course we do.
Wait, is that the baby's heartbeat?
Yes. First-time fathers are always amazed.
Has it finally hit you?
- Pooky, isn't our baby gorgeous? - Huh?
Sure, if you say so.
Oh, I need to make a bathroom run.
Again? You pig.
Hold on a sec here.
Where in the heck is the baby?
Ah! Sweetie, it hurts!
Pooky? Wait up!
Hyeong-woo, whatcha doing?
Reading the newspaper.
I'm upset at you these days.
It's so hard to see your face unless I come up, you know that?
Dunno.
Brat. Eat your snack.
Thank you.
Here, let me take that.
- Would you like some tea? - Sit down for a sec.
Sure.
How about you and Hyeong-woo go see a doctor?
A doctor?
There are artificial means available, I hear.
Getting pregnant right now is impossible. You know that.
What's so impossible? Isn't it that you're unwilling?
This matter has already been dealt with.
Please reconsider adopting Bi-an.
Hyeong-woo is not lacking in that department.
You avoid the subject of getting pregnant yet you suddenly want to adopt Bi-an.
Besides, it won't be easy raising a stranger's kid as your own.
Explain to me, why adoption?
I want you to try.
I'll consider adoption if you really try to get pregnant to no avail.
I'll find you a good doctor.
Hello.
We met out front.
We'll talk in my room. Don't bring us any tea.
Okay.
- Hello. - Hi.
Are you sick? You don't look well.
I'm fine.
- I'll talk to you later. - Okay.
What's that? She thinks that Jeong-woo didn't know you were infertile?
She jumped to conclusions. And I couldn't tell her about my divorce.
You're making mistakes right and left. Pull yourself together.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
Don't tell me you didn't expect this when you first told your lies.
And your father?
He went back to the US.
Calling in your father was the first slip-up. You know how Jeong-woo is.
Please help me.
Fine, I'll help.
But I'll need you to promise that you'll do what I say and not act rashly.
I promise.
- Where's Hyeong-woo? - Listening to music.
He treats you well like always? Only has eyes for you.
Sometimes I really envy you.
- Hey, Shin-woo. Long time no see. - Welcome home.
Something wrong?
I thought you two were opposites, but you're actually quite alike.
Is that why you're close?
Are you jealous because we're close?
I gotta hand it to you.
You still have that smile on your face when Jeong-woo moved out 'cause of you.
Not even gonna ask me to sit?
Please sit.
Ignored my request and still haven't gone home?
Was that a request? I didn't realize.
You want your mother to find out? Is this how you want to end things?
I'll take care of it.
Look, I'm sorry. I am.
Back then I did what I thought was best for you and the company.
Let's be honest. You used me to get Chairman Hong.
You needed his help to kick out my father and take over the company.
I won't deny it.
But it seems to me...
You and I are not very different.
Six years ago you begged me on your knees.
You wanted to marry Na-kyeong. And it wasn't because you loved her.
You had...
ambitions for the company, suspicions about your father's death.
You wanted to use them to get to me.
The same way I did.
But there is a difference between us. Know what it is?
I've heard enough.
I can survive without Chairman Hong. You're still a ways to go.
Ma'am.
You didn't take over the company nor did you find out about your father's death.
I trust you'll make the wise decision, my son.
Go back to work.
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