The child... is Na Jin-sun's daughter's baby?
That's what I said, didn't I?
She's a nurse or something.
She thinks the kid's dead.
Geez, what a coldhearted mother. Right?
Are you absolutely certain?
How many times I gotta repeat myself?
When did you adopt Bi-an?
Since he's seven now... I guess six years ago?
It was sometime in the winter. I don't remember the exact date.
This is seriously all I know. So don't come looking for me again.
Then again, I'll be leaving Seoul soon enough.
You listenin'?
Uh, right.
<$10,000>
Wha...? What's this for?
Always keep in contact with me.
You're really giving all of this to me?
On the condition that you never tell anyone else about Bi-an.
That's it? Piece of cake.
No asking for this check back.
Of course.
Hello?
May I speak with Seo Eun-young?
This is she. Who's this?
Do you know a Hwang Bi-an?
Who's this?
The name's Hwang Jeong-gu. I'm Bi-an's father.
I've been looking for you.
Can we meet?
First I have a question.
Go ahead.
Are you Bi-an's birthmother?
Or am I wrong? I'm sorry to have bothered you.
Yes, that's right. I'm his birthmother.
You're really his mother?
Yes, I am Bi-an's mother.
We need to meet. Let's talk face-to-face.
I'm a little busy these days. I'll call you when I'm free.
Hello? Hello?
Please leave a message...
- You'll need to change your number. - Yes, sir.
Here to meet Mother, right?
I have something to ask you.
Our baby... the one that died six years ago.
Is the baby really dead?
What are you talking about?
You told me... there was a car accident six years ago.
The baby died while you lived.
Why are you asking about that?
Answer me.
Is the baby... really dead?
Did you verify its death yourself?
Did you already forget going to the lake with me?
Right. The lake.
We went there.
- You said the baby was there. - So why do you ask?
Just 'cause.
I was suddenly curious.
If it had lived, what would it look like?
- Who would it take after? - I'm gonna forget it all.
Both you and the baby. All of it.
I erased it all completely. You should do the same.
I'm going in.
I need your opinion on something.
- You do? - Yes.
I'm gonna schedule hospital visits again.
Hospital visits?
To have a baby.
I want to give it another try.
I thought it was impossible. Isn't it?
Don't expect anything.
I won't. What's important is that you're going to try.
You made the right decision.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, right?
We have enough money.
It's not that simple, actually.
Creating a new life can't be too easy, right?
But it's such a noble cause.
So I need your help.
Sure, anything at all.
Jeong-woo is against it.
He is? Why?
I'm not sure. Maybe he's given up. He knows how hard it will be.
Don't you worry. He doesn't mean it. He's just still upset with you.
He doesn't look it, but he bears grudges.
Trust me, I'll take care of him. You take care of yourself.
I will.
I know that man.
How?
Sir?
Huh?
- You're here early. - Did you pull an all-nighter?
Yeah, I had a ton of work.
I'm going home.
If anything important comes up, tell Manager Han.
Yes, sir.
I was at work. Sorry I didn't call.
I guessed so much.
Where's Mother?
In her room. She was really worried.
You stayed out all night?
I did. I was swamped.
What's with you these days?
- What? - Learn a little moderation.
What are you gonna do if Na-kyeong really gets mad and wants a divorce?
She knows I had work.
Think I'm a fool, huh?
Your eyes are colder when you look at her.
Don't push it. She's a rare one, you know it.
You're not mad at her anymore?
When was I ever mad at her?
Jeong-woo, do as she says.
The artificial insemination, I mean. I hear you don't have to do much.
I understand you wanna teach her a lesson.
But I think she's been punished enough. Time to cut her some slack.
- The doctors say it's near impossible. - They're not all-knowing.
This is Na-kyeong's one wish. The one thing she absolutely wants.
I'm gonna go wash up. Get some rest.
Jeong-woo? Jeong-woo!
This is not good.
Goodbye.
I'm very sorry, ma'am.
Please don't be. I put you in a difficult position.
I'm fine.
I'm always grateful for everything you do.
If you ever need anything, feel free to ask me.
I'll keep that in mind.
Why haven't you left yet?
Goodbye.
Don't associate privately with the company employees.
Yes, ma'am.
So, is he all right?
Who?
Bi-an. He had quite a fright last time.
He's fine. Thank you for asking.
That's good to hear.
Bring me my tea.
Sure thing, Mother.
Bi-an, I'll bring something tasty later. Have fun at home.
- Okay. - Grandpa's off, too.
Bye-bye.
Have a good day at work.
You, too.
Pooky, we should come up with a nickname for our baby.
- A nickname? - Yeah.
Parents use nicknames to address their babies while they're still unborn.
Like "Love" or "Star."
That's immature. How's "Nonsense"?
Jerk! Our baby can hear everything.
Don't like "Nonsense"?
How's "Thunderbolt"? I like it!
- "Thunderbolt"? - Perfect, huh?
He'll bring us good fortune suddenly, like a thunderbolt.
That's a good enough meaning but it doesn't roll off the tongue.
It's one of a kind.
It's unique, I give you that.
Thunderbolt, that's your nickname.
Like it? Do you?
Have fun with Thunderbolt. I'm gonna get a little more shut-eye.
Good fortune, my butt.
More like Zeus's punishment to me.
Pooky bear?
Don't go all NC-17 on me with that kid outside.
Don't you wanna hear Thunderbolt's voice?
- His voice? - Yeah. Wanna hear?
What are you doing?
Tada!
What's that?
What the...!
- What's wrong? - I don't wanna hear it.
Listen to it already. This is the proof that he's alive in there.
I don't wanna!
- Don't be such a poophead... - You listen to it all you want!
- Sweetums? - My stomach...
- It hurts. - Your stomach? It hurts?
What's wrong?
Sweetums, you'll be alright. Sweetums!
- Sir! My wife's dying! - What's going on?
- Get in the car. - Okay.
Thank you, sir.
Careful.
- There. - I'll drive.
Thank you.
Hello, mister.
Hi.
Sir, we need to hurry.
Bi-an, get in.
Let's go. Thank you so much, sir.
- My stomach... - I got you.
- Go in. I'll watch Bi-an. - Okay.
I'll call you, sir. Thank you!
I know you.
Yeah, I know you, too.
You hungry? Wanna grab a bite?
I ate breakfast already.
Right.
How about ice cream?
It's too cold.
It is, isn't it?
Do I get another toy if I eat another burger?
Probably. Want another one?
No, thank you.
- What's your full name? - Hwang Bi-an.
- How old are you? - Seven.
Seven, huh?
You're very handsome.
You are, too.
You wanna eat anything else?
- Some chicken? - I get itchy when I eat chicken.
So do I.
I get itchy all over, too.
Sweetums..? Sweetums! You okay?
Thunderbolt... sweetums...
This is all my fault. I did this to Thunderbolt.
I deserve to die. I do. I should go die.
I'll die. That's what I deserve.
Thunderbolt, I don't expect you to forgive me.
Pooky.
Our Thunderbolt's a strong one.
Wha..?
He's alive and well.
He is?
- You okay? - I'm fine.
Careful. Watch your step.
Thank you, sir...
For, um, everything.
Don't mention it. I'm glad you're okay.
You're our savior.
You saved my wife and my kid.
I just happened to be there. It was good luck.
I'll come to work after I drop my wife off.
Actually, I have some private business to attend to.
You can have the day off.
Thank you.
Bye-bye, mister.
How'd it go?
I met Hwang Jeong-gu.
You did? Tell me everything.
Go on.
He and Eun-young have never met.
- You positive? - I am.
I nearly made a rash mistake. Anything else?
First, let me ask you something.
Ask.
Are you seriously considering letting them adopt Bi-an?
What do you mean?
I thought that might be why you wanted me to look up his father.
- Why do you want to know? - Because it's about Hyeong-woo.
I haven't decided anything. Tell me what you found.
Adoption is absolutely out of the question.
Hwang Jeong-gu is a bad man. Period.
I expected so much. He did abandon his son.
He's much worse than that.
Three counts of fraud, two counts of assault.
He is and acts like the kind of scum that you wouldn't dare associate with.
Is that so?
You can't let Hyeong-woo adopt a boy born and raised by that man.
Children don't always take after their parents.
But I'm living proof.
You always tell me the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
That Hwang guy left quite an impression on you.
I'll keep your advice in mind.
Good work, Min-je.
That was delivered earlier.
I'm starved. Can you get me a sandwich?
Geez, you're a nuisance.
You should've picked one up or ate while you were out.
Why? When I have you?
You just had to fire your new assistant and dump everything on me, eh?
Quit complaining and run along.
Darn you.
Fine. I'm going. Jerk.
I'll be back.
- Hello? - Be at the office by ten tomorrow.
What the...?
Who's this?
- You're rehiring me? - Don't be late.
H... hello?
What the... Awfully curt, isn't he?
Did you talk to Mother?
About what?
About having a child. She fully supports it.
I said no.
And I said yes.
Then do it alone if you can.
- You know I can't do that. - Enough already!
- Sweetie? - Why all of a sudden?
The doctors say it's impossible. I say I don't want a kid.
Just leave me be. Leave me alone, please.
I heard...! What's going on?
Why do I hear yelling?
Hey! What...?
What's going on? What's with him?
I think he had a bad day.
Geez, Na-kyeong. You gotta learn to read his moods better.
Fruit? So late in the evening?
Have a seat, Shin-woo.
By the way, how's the kid doing?
Bi-an, I mean. He's not gonna come over anymore?
Bi-an will come over again.
He should come and play with Hyeong-woo.
Maybe. Some other time.
Bring him over sometime.
I feel uneasy about last time.
Tomorrow is good for me.
Sure, Mother.
What brings you here?
To see you before I start work today.
- Need some allowance? - No, thank you.
I work, too, now.
Come work for the company.
Don't work for strangers.
I politely decline. You and I get along pretty well.
And that's because I don't care about this company.
Come anytime when you start to care.
I came to talk about Hyeong-woo.
What about him?
As you already heard, Eun-young wants to adopt.
So you're not in the yes camp.
I think it's ridiculous.
At first I thought it was another one of Eun-young's ploys.
These days sometimes it really seems as if she truly likes Hyeong-woo.
So?
If that's the case...
I'm thinking of helping her.
Enough of this nonsense. I'm busy.
She must be considering adoption because she's not gonna leave him.
Adoption is still out of the question.
You've fallen under her spell, too?
Do you know how much Hyeong-woo has changed?
I'm not asking for your help. Just don't interfere.
Shin-woo.
I want Hyeong-woo to be happy.
It was too early for this. Sorry.
Hello?
This is the DNA test center. We have your results.
The results show a 99.9% chance that Kang Jeong-woo is Hwang Bi-an's father.
Therefore, they are father and son.
I'll pick Bi-an up right now.
Let's talk when I get there. You're at the spa, right?
See you soon.
What are you doing here?
What's the big idea?
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