Final Episode 16
Dad, hold on just a little longer!
You're being transformed into a princess right now!
Oh, really?
Year 2020 - Aigoo!
Our Eun Ae was turning me into a princess, huh?
Yeah!
How do I look? Am I pretty?
- Yeah! Really pretty! - Wow!
Our Eun Ae looks like a princess today, too!
Are you Cinderella or Snow White today?
I'm Princess Aurora!
Princess Aurora?
People say that the difficulties in life are in the choices we make.
To be more precise, the difficulties are in the big and small opportunities
that find their way continuously into our lives which we have to choose.
Cha Jeong Han.
Four years ago, an opportunity came to me that could change my life.
I guess you're really ready to be a parent now.
You look so serious.
You're not going to be a bachelor anymore on paper. Are you sure you won't regret it?
To be honest, while raising Eun Ae,
I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel burdened sometimes.
But my sister taught me that once the child is yours, she becomes a gift, not a burden.
When I've received such a beautiful gift, why would I regret it?
Right, Eun Ae?
Now I'll become your dad instead of your uncle and protect you till the end.
Let's live well.
Yes, Jang Hoon. What's going on?
What? From Singapore?
Yes. Remember you applied for the Interpol investigator position four years ago?
The list has come up, and you're the prime candidate!
Congratulations, Sunbaenim!
It's something you've been waiting a while for.
I think you'll be flying out soon!
- What's wrong? - I think I might be leaving to work as an Interpol investigator...
Becoming an Interpol investigator was an opportunity that I'd been waiting a while for,
and people told me to take that opportunity
for my own benefit and leave Eun Ae for a short time.
But it didn't take long for me to realize one important fact.
I could choose to work for the Interpol or not,
but leaving Eun Ae was a choice I didn't have.
And like that, I became Eun Ae's real dad.
Family
- Eun Ae. - Ap-pa (dad)
Did you just say dad?
Hye, Min! Min! Hurry up and come out for a second!
- Hey! Eun Ae called me dad! - Aigoo.
Have you been making stuff up with Eun Ae's gibberish again?
No, she really said dad this time!
Watch. Eun Ae, say dad. Dad! Dad!
- Pa. - See?!
You heard that, right? You heard her say dad, right?
Wow! She seriously... didn't say dad.
I think she said up-puh (turn over).
Are you getting jealous right now?
Eun Ae, say uncle as late as possible.
About when you're 32.
Who is it?
Ah, seriously that kid...
- We're here, Detective Cha! - We're here!
Oh, what brings you by?
We came to congratulate you on officially becoming a dad.
Please sit down. Sit down.
How does it feel to go from being a bachelor to becoming a dad overnight?
It must feel a little different than when you were going out of your mind trying to raise her.
It still hasn't quite set in yet.
Of course.
I carried my baby in my stomach for 10 months,
but being called a mom was so foreign to me that it took a month before I called myself that.
Then was Hyungnim just born to be a dad?
He says dad at least a hundred times a day!
I've heard it so much, it's embedded in my ears.
I'll clear those ears out for you,
- so hurry up and bring some coffee. - Three Americanos,
and how about some refreshing orange juice as a pregnancy special?
Since a refreshing cafe owner is giving it to me, anything is okay with me!
You have such good sense!
Just as expected, Beom Soo noonim's judge of character is on another level.
Eun Ae, how does it feel to have a dad? Do you love it?
She'd be so much happier if she had a mom, too. Don't you think?
Right! When are you getting married? You have to give Eun Ae a mom!
If you're going to get married, do it after I give birth and fully recover.
Since I'm delivering at an old age,
a proper postnatal care should take about...three months.
Why are you being like this?
Talking about marriage is still...
If you can't ask yourself, do you want me to check and see if she's thinking about marriage?
Well, if Ms. Jo wants to check and see, I won't stop you.
You can never get married!
That bastard,
he can't even take care of himself, so why did he adopt her?
Ye Seul, raising someone's niece
and someone's child are completely different.
We live in a world where when you say that you're a stepmother,
people already look at you with daggers in their eyes.
How could I bear to see you being treated that way?
Why are you talking about marriage all of a sudden?
Jeong Han and I are not at that stage yet, so stop pointlessly worrying.
But you will get to that level in the end, so how is this a pointless worry?!
Even if you make your own life choices,
I'm your parent.
My child diving into hell,
I won't just standby and watch!
Year 2020 - Oh, how scary!
Yeah, you go check the master bedroom, and you go check the bathroom.
Yes.
Kidnapping a baby in broad daylight...
There are no ill-relationships and no money-related matters either.
Based on the circumstances, it looks to be just a random kidnapping case. Where's the baby mom?
Ah, she arrived at the hospital, but she's still unconscious.
Since the baby was kidnapped while she was sleeping, I'm sure the shock was unimaginable.
We can't waste one single minute.
We only know that the baby is about 7 or 8 months old, right?
Should I call the hospital one more time?
Hold on.
The poop is very watery. And seeing how it smells medicinal,
I'm sure the baby was given medicine because of symptoms from intestinal inflammation.
If the baby continues to cry and has diarrhea,
the criminal will have no choice but to take the baby to the hospital.
Of course.
Notify all the pediatric ERs in Seoul.
7 to 8 months old with symptoms of intestinal inflammation.
Also, the baby is wearing a top with penguins on it.
Sunbaenim, how would you know what the baby is wearing?
Everything in the closet was a set.
- It's the baby's mom's style. - Wow, you're something.
You guys try raising a baby. This is just basic knowledge.
Ah, our Eun Ae is almost done at daycare.
- Wow, you look so cool today! - Ah, yes. Hello.
Wow, Eun Ae's dad looks great in a uniform!
You said that was over the top when the school pictures were being taken and ran away like your bottom was going to fall out.
But you look the best you've ever looked!
Ah, it's because Eun Ae asked me to wear this today.
What choice do I have? I have to do what my daughter says.
In the end, you're a girl's daddy, too.
Yoon Ji's dad looks at me indifferently,
but his eyes are full of love when it comes to Yoon Ji.
Ah, the hospital must have told you the sex of your baby! A daughter? A son?
Ta-da! It's a daughter! I'll have to stop having babies after this one.
- Of course. - Daddy!
- Ah! - Oh, Beom Soo!
My princess is here.
How do I look today? Cool?
Yeah! You're really cool!
You look like a prince!
Here.
Huh? Where did you get that candy? Did your teacher give it to you?
- Beom Soo gave it to me as a present. - Beom Soo?
Our Beom Soo gave Eun Ae the candy he doesn't even give his dongseng.
Now that I think about it, he's always next to Eun Ae in the newsletter photos.
- Beom Soo must like our Eun Ae a lot, huh? - Yes!
Ah, and you answer with so much energy.
Beom Soo, can you read and write now? Eun Ae can even speak a little English, too.
Ah, of course he can.
Beom Soo, read Ahjussi's name here.
- Here. - Ja Jeon Guh
His name' is ja-jeon-guh (bicycle)!
No, it's not, Ja Jeon Guh.
Cha Jeong Han. Cha, like car.
Cha Jeon Guh!
He's not smart but seems good-natured.
Beom Soo's mom isn't the type to be hard on her daughter-in-law either.
I should keep an eye on him for now.
But where's Ha Eun's mom?
We have to get there before the opening of the exhibition.
Being a popular educational consultant, she has no time. Her husband will probably come instead.
I am fully booked with lectures until next month! Do your job properly!
Oh, I'm sorry. I'll be right out with Chan Yool. Just wait a little bit.
I'm sorry! Just a second!
Woah, what a driven mom.
Most working moms use nannies, but she does everything herself.
Ah, with her personality, she wouldn't be able to leave her child in someone else's care.
Let's go ahead and wait at the parking lot.
Here.
Try it. We got some new beans in, and the response has been pretty good.
It smells really good, and it has a clean aftertaste, too.
No wonder your coffee is famous.
You keep opening up new branches, but I guess no girlfriend yet?
If it's because you're busy with work, do you want me to introduce you to someone?
Just a sec.
Hi sweetie, I was about to call you.
Of course, I miss you.
Okay, I'll be right there. Wait just a little bit.
What? You had a girlfriend?
Dating someone without our permission is totally illegal!
When are you going to introduce her to us?
It's hard enough just getting to see her myself, so why would I introduce her to you guys?
I have to go see my baby, so you take your time. I'll be going.
Oh, Chan Yool! Look! You look so handsome!
♫ Always tired, how I must have looked ♫
Eun Ae, which picture do you like the best?
I like this one.
I like this one!
Huh?
♫ While looking at you, I changed ♫
I like that one the best, too.
Congratulations on the photo exhibition, Hyungnim.
- You came? - Uncle!
Aigoo, our Eun Ae. You missed your uncle that much?
I didn't see you for a whole week.
- I even bought a new outfit so I'd look good for you. How is it? Do you like it? - Yeah!
You look like a prince. You're the coolest in this whole world!
Hey, Eun Ae! You told me that I looked like a prince before!
Who's cooler between your dad and your uncle?
Uncle is! Dad, I'm going to marry Uncle.
Ah, you can't. When you're old enough to get married,
Uncle will be a total grandpa. A grandpa! He'll probably be really ugly, too!
But I still like Uncle. Uncle, you can't get a girlfriend, okay?
I got it. Until you grow up, I will quietly wait for you.
Hey! Give me Eun Ae. You're busy, right? Hurry up and leave.
- Come on, Eun Ae wants to marry me. - Ah!
Year 2016
♫ Where could you be?
♫ Can you hear hear my story?
♫ Give me just her—
What? Eun Ae, what's wrong? You don't like the song? Should I sing something else?
It's a really good song, though. ♫ Give me just her—
Ah, be quiet! Seriously!
Do I need to register you for singing classes for housewives?
- Why are you belting it out in broad daylight when you haven't even had a drink? - You heard me from outside?
From the building entrance, I could hear it clearly like surround sound.
I think it's time.
- What time? - Time to propose to Ye Seul.
I'm going to sing for her at a cafe that has a stage and give her roses and a ring.
What do you think? She'll say "yes" a hundred percent, right?
It's a guaranteed rejection. That's the kind of proposal women hate the most!
I'll pick out some romantic restaurants for you, so—
Huh? But have you convinced Hoon Goo's grandfather?
Even just yesterday he was saying, "Until the soil gets in my eyes (being buried)"
He was going around shouting about being opposed to this marriage.
Even if I have to throw the soil into his eyes, I won't give up this time.
♫ Please give me permission.
Oh, my back. I can't even sit properly now that I'm near the end of my pregnancy.
It wasn't like this when I was pregnant with Beom Soo.
I know. Your stomach is really big, even for the end of your pregnancy. Are you sure you're not having twins?
They told me the baby is a bit big.
- I think my bottom could really fall out while giving birth to this one. - Where are you doing your postnatal care?
Where we went last time. I'm lonely going without my community members.
We'll be coming by for a visit every day, so why would you be lonely? Oh,
I guess Ha Eun's mom can't because of the academy. You can't even attend our meetings these days.
Sorry. I'm fully booked with consulting sessions that I don't even get a chance to readjust my butt (sitting posture).
Then how about scheduling an evening meeting?
Thanks to Ha Eun's mom, we have a lot more students these days. It'll be my treat!
I'm up for it anytime as long as you don't get drunk. You're not a strong drinker, but you act out pretty strong when you're drunk.
Oh, just a minute.
Yes, honey. Are you at the market? I gave you the grocery list.
Lunch box kim (seaweed)? That's for making kimbap.
You know those individually packaged ones that are already cut up—
The A4 sized ones, you have cut them up! Not those, the other—
Never mind. I'll buy the kim, so get the other things on the list.
Ah, he can't do anything right when I ask him!
He has this much trouble just buying groceries.
I don't even dare teach him how to take care of our household!
Don't even.
I can't tell whether it's all for show or he really can't do it. My husband,
he stands there for an hour with the water running when it takes 5 minutes to wash the dishes.
That's why they say men are like children. Not even that old either. Maybe at the level of a 5-year-old?
Compared to that, Detective Cha is commendable.
He takes care of the baby on his own, and he does all the household chores by himself.
Whoever marries Detective Cha is really lucky. Don't you think?
- Yes. That's probably true. - Hoon Goo's mom, stop playing hard—
Ah, I think my bottom is falling out.
What's the matter? Did your donut cushion give out?
No, it's not that! Ah, I think my bottom is really falling out!
- Is it time? She's coming out? Let's go to the hospital!
You were all here.
Detective Cha, hurry up. She's going to have a baby!
- What? - Hurry, pick her up! Detective Cha, you pick her up!
But... I don't think I can by myself.
If not, you'll have to catch the baby right here!
Maybe we should let her give birth right here since Detective Cha has experience.
You can't give her a piggyback because of her belly. What if we carry her?
Yeah, let's carry her. Carry her! Detective Cha, you get her legs!
Legs? Oh, okay. Okay! One,
two, three! No, no.
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Ma-Ri-Be (play on "My Little Baby") Obstetrics and Gynecology
If it wasn't for you, she would have been in big trouble. I'm glad she got here on time.
I know. If we were a little too late, I might have had to catch the baby again.
Should we give her a delivery present together? How about getting her a hundred donut cushions in all different colors?
Oh, that's a good idea.
Actually, I was going to give you a call.
I wanted to ask you to dinner. I have something to give you, too.
- I went ahead and made a reservation. You're free, right? - Yeah.
It's So Yoon. Just a second.
Yeah, So Yoon. What's wrong? No.
Hoon Goo's not with me. What are you talking about all of a sudden?
What do I do? I let him go out to play in the playground with his friend,
but I can't find him anywhere!
What?
Unnie, he's not at the daycare center either?
He didn't go there, and no one has seen him.
Where did he go? He's never done this before!
Did you look for him at the playground? Did you try calling his friends' houses?
Yeah. Sorry...
He'll be okay. Maybe he went off with a new friend he made.
First, let's call the police.
Ye Seul!
I found out who took Hoon Goo.
About an hour ago, Hyeon Joo's mom saw a man taking Hoon Goo with him.
A man? Hoon Goo's not the type to follow strangers.
It's not that, he called him "dad".
Hoon Goo's dad? Why without saying a word...
Unnie, wait for me!
Y-Ye Seul!
I think it's better that you don't go.
Now that we've had food—
Mom told me not to drink cola.
Hoon Goo, why don't you live with me from now on?
I'll buy you lots of good food like today. Mom only nags at you.
Still, I like living with mom more. I want to go to mom now.
I talked to mom on the phone earlier. She said you can stay with me today.
- You can eat lots of good food and— - Hoon Goo's dad.
Mom!
I'll be back after I talk to dad for a little bit,
so you go home with your aunt, okay?
Hoon Goo, let's go home and do some puzzles together!
- Okay. - Let's go.
Hoon Goo!
What do you think you're doing? How can you take him without telling me?
He's my child. Why do I need your permission?
When he wanted to see you, you were nowhere to be found. Why now?
Never mind. I'm going to raise Hoon Goo from now on so just know that.
What? Have you forgotten that I was awarded custody during the divorce?
I'm looking for a lawyer. Someone who specializes in child custody cases.
Hey! Kim Min Joon!
Ah! What's with your temper! Hey! Shouldn't you be grateful to me?!
Isn't it better if Hoon Goo isn't around since you're going to live with some other bastard anyway?
If you want a baby, then have that punk's baby!
This piece of trash!
Hey! Y-You. Have you gone nuts?
How can you do that to your child? Huh?
Hey, hey, wait.
Even though she was caught in the act, she has no prior record and it was a simple assault. A holding cell is just too much.
He won't settle. Isn't there another way?
Okay. I'm asking you. Yeah.
Ye Seul! Ye Seul, Ye Seul! What happened?
Aigoo, I raised you so preciously. How could you be locked up in there?
Jeong Han, you're a detective. Can't you get her out of there?
She won't end up in jail, right?
Don't worry, Father. I'll get her out within the day and get him to settle.
Let's please settle this. I'm asking you.
She's a mother. You're also at fault for taking the child without saying a word.
- Also, please don't file for custody. Hoon Goo is better being raised by his mom— - Aigoo!
You sure don't stop, Officer.
These days, do police officers get involved in child custody matters, too?
I'm not talking to you as a an officer, but—
Then what right do you have to be so demanding, huh?
I don't care whether you marry or date my wife,
so stop minding other people's business, okay?!
- Oh, Hyungnim! - Huh? Chil Bong!
How have you been?
It's been a little over a year since I got out of jail.
Hey, you're keeping your hands clean this time, right?
Of course! If you hadn't arrested me,
I'd still be fighting, wielding knives, and living like a piece of trash.
That's right. From now on, keep on the straight and narrow.
Oh, just someone I know. Go sit over there. I'll buy a round of drinks later.
Hello.
Aish.
Sorry about that. Where were we?
Ah, yes. I-I think I said some wrong things before.
That is... I will agree to settle and withdraw my complaint.
You didn't really mean it when you said that you wanted to raise Hoon Goo, right?
I know that you only said it because of your ill-will towards Ye Seul.
A child is not an object for a parent to use as he sees fit.
S-Sorry.
And... about getting custody, I'm going to forget about that, too.
Please have a drink. Yes.
Chil Bong, thanks for your help. Be good from now on.
I'll buy you soju sometime. Okay.
Thank you, thank you.
Ye Seul, you went through a lot.
Oh...I'm okay. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be going home. Thanks so much.
Jeong Han, let me talk to you for a moment.
- You, seeing what you did today, I think I can trust you with my daughter. - Pardon?
It's not that I'm completely happy with you,
but anyway, she must be hungry, so get her something to eat before coming home.
I was going to give you my card... but it's not here.
I'll take care of it. Thank you, Father.
Oh, you will?
Then, I'll go home first.
- Get home safe. - Alright.
What did he say to you?
It's nothing. First, let's go prevent bad luck after being locked up in that holding cell.
I thought we were going to prevent bad luck.
Here's your order.
Take a big bite.
Okay.
What is this?
Min told me never to do something like this,
but I thought you might be down, so I wanted to put a smile on your face.
I want to protect you and Hoon Goo.
Not as a boyfriend, but as a married couple, as your family.
Like kids say these days, even if it's not in an expensive foreign car,
I will drive you, Hoon Goo, and Eun Ae to the end, whether it's uphill or over muddy roads.
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Year 2020
Mom!
Oh, Eun Ae!
You said you'd be late, but you're right on time.
Hyungsoonim (brother's wife), you came?
I thought you'd be busy, Min, but I guess you had time. Oh, my daughter.
Did you have fun at the daycare center? You got along with all your friends?
Yes. I went on a slide, and Beom Soo gave me candy, too.
- Omo, you must have been so happy. - Oh,
I thought you were having a get-together with all the teachers. Did you cancel it?
I have to go. I stopped by just for a moment.
Then what about Hoon Goo? You were going to pick him up.
That's right, Hoon Goo! I came in a hurry so I forgot.
- How could you forget about him? Did you drive here? - No, taxi.
Then let's take my car. Min, watch Eun Ae for us.
Come on. Come on.
Eun Ae, are they always so scatterbrained?
Yeah. They're always like that.
Do you want some kimchi?
Eat slowly.
Hoon Goo, why are you picking out all the beans? If you're a picky eater, you won't grow tall.
If you don't eat the beans, I'm canceling the trip to the baseball field on Children's Day.
Mom, you're coming to the PTA meeting today, right?
That was today?
But it was on the memo!
You're the only mom that hasn't shown up out of all the moms!
What do I do? I'm giving a special class at the culture center today so I can't come.
You can't go?
I'm on a stakeout from today. Our team was assigned to it.
Hoon Goo, sorry. I'll come to the next one. Please be understanding, just this once.
I'm late. I'll leave first. Take care of the kids.
Okay, okay.
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- Even if you doze off, you have to take turns. Here. - Yes.
Hyungnim, when do you think he'll show up to this woman's house?
She's someone he's only known for a month. He won't know that we know anything about her.
It's a public phone. Who is this?
- Hello? - Dad.
Hoon Goo! Why are you crying? Did you get into a fight?
Dad, can't you come here?
Yeong Cheol keeps making fun of me and saying that I'm an orphan!
Because you and mom never show up. Dad, can't you come?
Is everyone here then? Let's start discussing today's item.
Oh, I'm a little late.
You came instead of Hoon Goo's mom, Detective Cha?
Oh, something came up. Why don't you have some cold drinks before we begin?
But... who's Yeong Cheol's mom...?
That's me. But since this is for official business, please call me president.
The PTA president.
Ah, President, I'm Cha Hoon Goo's dad. Please take good care of him. Here, this.
Thank you. I'll enjoy it.
Oh, please take one each.
Thank you, Detective Cha. We'll enjoy it.
I'd rather go on a stakeout and lose sleep for four days and three nights. That made me sweat.
It's hard, right? You have the same expression from when you came into the mom community for the very first time.
It's no joke dealing with other parents. But for your kids' sake, you can't easily ignore it.
If you had to look after three kids, the bottom you didn't even have will fall out.
You have to use your sense in that group. If you stick out too much, you'll be marked.
But what made you go to the PTA meeting, Detective?
Hoon Goo called me crying, so what else could I do? And that president's son seems to be bulling our Hoon Goo.
Yeong Cheol is famous for that. He acts up because of his mom's position. He's really irritating.
That's why I became a board member of the PTA so that my Ha Eun won't feel insecure.
Does being a board member of the PTA have something to do with our kids' confidence?
Until the kids get to the upper grades of elementary school, a mom's rank is her child's rank.
That's why working moms have a hard time. Their kids can become an outcast from the mothers not showing up.
It's that serious?
I participated in the PTA committee meeting before since both Beom Soo and Beom Oh went to daycare,
and I found out that you do need to participate in it somewhat.
These days, as soon as your child starts going to school, you go back to school, too.
- It's getting harder and harder to be a parent. - You can't do much once they're in middle or high school, but you should do what you can while they're in elementary school.
Come on children, you can cross now!
Yes.
Hello. Se Ah's mother.
That's Cha Hoon Goo's dad, right?
- He's famous. - He's taken a paternity leave and is influential among the "Green Mothers" and the PTA.
People say that excessive parenting by dads can be scarier than an average mom's excessive parenting.
Dad!
Oh, Hoon Goo!
My dad is a detective. And he's really high up at school, too. Right, Dad?
-Of course. Don't fight with Hoon Goo and get along nicely.-Yes!
Go on inside.
Let's go.
Yes, Director. Of course I can be there for the operating committee meeting.
Ah, yes. I'll see you later.
Someone once said that while raising children, you cry nine times and laugh once.
Four years ago, when I couldn't even imagine what it meant to be a parent,
I somehow became a dad.
Everything about raising a child was clumsy, overwhelming, and difficult.
So I cried nine times, and cried once more.
Oh, that's old.
We are all prepared.
Mom, did you pack the lunches?
Of course! Let's get going before the traffic gets backed up.
Let's go!
Now, let's go.
Let's go!
Now four years have passed, and although I've become a parent of two children,
everything is still clumsy, overwhelming, and difficult.
If anything has improved, it's that now I cry nine times
and am able to laugh once.
Put that on.
Hold this, and when the ball comes flying over, BAM, you hit it.
My son, go for it!
Oppa, you've got this!
- You can do it!- Go for it!
Wow!
Oppa, you did great!
Still, the reason I don't regret becoming a parent or a dad is because
that one laughter wipes away the tears from the nine times of crying.
Let's rest a little before going further. Family
Really? Why, why?Family
- My stomach.- Your stomach?
- What, what, what, what?- My stomach!
Oh, what is it? Is the baby coming? Now?
Just kidding.
I scared you, didn't I?
There's something I want to tell those precious children later who make me laugh.
That I'm thankful and happy that they allowed me to be their parent.
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