(Episode 122) What are you talking about?
- Dad. / - Dad.
What did you just say?
Mom has cancer.
Your mom has cancer?
How can that be?
I checked at the hospital.
Why are you being ridiculous?
Your mom's anemic.
She gets dizzy.
She's been taking anemia medication.
That's right, Bom.
Mom took anemia medication.
I saw her getting it at the pharmacy.
That's a painkiller.
That's crazy.
First, you talked back to me and
now this?
Dad...
No. Where did you hear such nonsense?
Gukhui, where are you?
Dad, calm down.
The three of us should talk, dad.
What's there to talk to you girls about?
I can ask your mom and
get to the bottom of this.
Gukhui. Gukhui.
Yes, dad's right.
You must be mistaken.
Aran...
Such utter nonsense...
What is it?
Tell me the truth.
Do you really...
Stop it, dad.
What's with all of you?
Mom, do you...
You're not hiding anything from me, right?
What would I hide from you?
See?
Your mom's not hiding anything.
She's fine.
That's right, Bom. You're mistaken.
It just can't be.
Tell us the truth, mom,
about your illness...
Bom...
Please.
Hiding it won't make it go away.
Yes.
I am sick...
It's anemia...
I have cancer.
Liver cancer.
No. Why would you...
No.
If it's true, why didn't you tell us?
Sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Mom, you're doing this to punish me, right?
Why would you get such an illness?
That's impossible!
You're lying to me, right?
Because I've caused you so much grief,
you're doing this as payback, right?
Tell me it's not true.
Aran, stop it.
I do have cancer.
Let's go to the hospital.
They'll tell us it was a misdiagnosis.
Denying it won't change anything.
Why are you doing this to me?
How can you do this to me?
Why would you get sick?
I deserve the punishment.
I should be the one
to get sick and suffer the pain.
Why you?
Mom. Mom.
Why's everyone being like this?
Mom will get better.
She'll get healthy with treatment,
so why are you being like this?
Mom.
Gukhui.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Gukhui.
You're right. Why did I have to get sick
and cause our family so much pain?
I'll save you.
I'll make sure you recover.
Don't worry.
I'll give you my all.
I'll tear out my heart for you,
so don't worry.
What am I going to do?
I'm so scared.
It's okay. It's okay.
You have me.
It's okay.
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner.
I was too scared.
I couldn't get myself
to say mom has cancer.
It's okay. I'm here.
Don't worry.
I'm sorry.
I should've sensed it,
but I was inattentive.
It must've been so hard.
I'm a bad son-in-law.
I'm sorry.
Now you can tell me everything, okay?
I'll take care of everything.
What will we do about mom?
What will we do about her?
We'll find a way.
It'll be okay.
Yes, doctor.
She has liver cancer.
Could you recommend a good doctor?
Yes.
Taeho.
I'll call you back.
Yes?
Don't make a fuss.
Mother.
Thanks for looking out for us.
I'm sorry.
I'm worrying everyone.
You two should go home.
Mom, let's go to the hospital tomorrow...
It's okay. I'm...
You can't do as you wish anymore.
Please do as we say!
This is why your dad says you take after me.
She should've started treatment a while back.
The cancer's progressed a lot
without the patient's awareness.
She was always healthy.
She kept a regular schedule,
never over-ate, and
had worked out regular until recently.
But there are treatment options, right?
My friend's father got surgery for
liver cancer and made a full recovery.
It says on the internet that
liver cancer can be beaten these days.
But given Ms. Bae's condition,
neither chemo nor regular surgery
will be of much help.
One possible option is...
What option?
We can't guarantee its success,
but a liver transplant is a possibility.
So a transplant will save her, right?
But that's...
We'll do that.
I told you there was a way, didn't I?
You'll be fine if you get surgery.
We're okay.
Yes. Mom can recover.
Thank you.
Take care.
Goodbye.
Darn it.
Why is there so much interest in
a toasting wine that hasn't even been released?
The pre-order amounts to over $2 million.
At this rate, the toasting wine could
become a top seller rivaling our cheongchunju.
I know that.
But it's ridiculous that
these orders are being placed
based on Bae Gukhui's name alone.
That's not true. It was lauded at
the industry insiders' tasting as
a wine that lives up to mother's reputation.
Why are you upset over a boost in company sales?
You'll never understand me.
How would you know
the precariousness of my standing here
and the intense pressure I've been under since
your mother-in-law became vice president?
An overseas importer even asked
about an exclusive distribution deal.
People will start wanting you to be CEO again.
Don't say that.
I just want the toasting wine to be well-received.
Mom.
Good job to you too on
your assistance on the toasting wine.
A mother-daughter winemaking duo is rare.
It's wonderful.
Thank you.
The doctor said
you needed to get some rest.
He said to rest and eat well,
so why are you at work?
I'm doing fine.
It's not good to be in bed all day.
One must move around and work
to feel energized.
Isn't the peach aroma too strong?
Smell it.
My senses of smell and taste are returning.
I can kind of taste the tannins
and the sour.
Kang Taejun is buying up more shares?
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Okay.
He should be struggling to pay for the leaven lab.
What does this guy do?
The leaven lab just broke ground,
and now more shares?
Is he trying to drive me out like this?
I doubt that.
We can't let our guard down.
The board is gaga over
your mom's toasting wine,
and the company builds her a leaven lab.
And your mom's biggest supporter Kang Taejun
is snapping up all our shares!
It's a matter of time before they make her CEO.
It's nerve-racking.
I won't let that happen to you.
I'll keep you safe.
You know your mother's ill, right?
Yes.
Good grief.
I don't get why she's so
hung up on the company in her state.
She should stay home and rest.
This won't do.
We should officially announce your mom's cancer
to undermine everyone's confidence in her.
Father.
Father's going to use mom's cancer to
keep her from working.
Mom does need rest.
But she'll suffer more if
her cancer is
used against her like this.
Even the doctor said
stability and positive thinking are key.
Taeho, say something, please!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I called an emergency board meeting
on such short notice.
Okay. Let's get on with this.
Of course.
The thing is, I have my doubts
that Ms. Bae can
fulfill her duties as vice president.
What do you mean?
I recognize her past accomplishments.
But now...
President An.
What is it, Mr. An?
Please watch what you say.
What are you doing?
If you discuss mother's health,
I'll disclose the video.
I'm sorry.
We'll postpone today's meeting.
I apologize.
What is this?
Mr. Choi!
You despicable, base scoundrel.
Threatening your own father?
How else can I stop someone who
continues to be so brutal and cruel?
What?
What you just did was morally reprehensible.
How dare you?
Come back.
Enough is enough!
You're hopeless!
You're not my son.
You should be helping me,
not attacking me out of pity
for your mother-in-law.
Dad, don't you know what I really want?
No matter what you do,
even if you kill someone,
I'll take you back if
you sincerely apologize and come back to
being the man I used to respect.
Taeho...
You just won't...
Pathetic fool.
We're here.
What are you doing?
Oh...
Your mom has no appetite,
so I'm making chicken porridge.
Here. I'll do it.
No.
I'm taking care of your mom from now on.
I'll cook all her food and
take care of everything she needs.
This is a little too late.
Do you know how much mom suffered
after you left her for another woman?
It's all your fault that mom's sick.
Stop it, Aran.
This won't help mom recover.
I'm sorry.
What I did is unforgivable.
But you're somewhat to blame for
your mom's condition.
How could you betray your own parent?
Nothing could've been more agonizing for her.
Why are you being like this?
We all regret what we've done wrong.
You're right.
I'd like to say it wasn't my fault,
so I blamed you,
but mom's sick because of me.
I'm sorry.
I want to say it's not my fault either,
but I know I'm to blame.
The distress my affair
caused her has made her ill.
It developed into her cancer.
I was stupid and got lost...
This is all because I had to go missing.
Mom suffered for decades because of me.
Stop it.
You two did nothing wrong.
You're both such sweet daughters.
Don't cry, okay?
It's all my fault.
I can't give her my liver?
But I haven't even gotten tested.
Unfortunately, your blood types are different,
so you can't be a donor.
(Highly Effective Cancer Treatment)
(Miracle Cancer Cure!)
I'm going to the office to check on the wine.
Let Bom do that and
get some rest.
What's that?
This is supposed to cure cancer.
I met someone at
the seminar who took this
and was cured...
Jeonggi.
There's no such cure.
This is fake.
What are you talking about?
I got this because of the testimonials.
Stop it, Jeonggi. Please!
You must keep your head on straight.
When I start getting worse, you must
pull the family together.
You must keep others from
being stupid like this.
Right, I should.
But I had to do something for you.
Even if everyone says this is stupid,
I thought it'd work on you.
You're a good person.
How can the heavens forsake you?
1, 2, 3, stop.
1, 2, 3, spin.
Why didn't I know about
this sooner?
1, 2, 3.
What are you doing?
I'm glad you're here.
You must do something with me.
Just hold my hand and do as I say,
okay?
What is this about?
Hold still.
Okay.
1, 2, 3, stop.
Good grief.
Shouldn't you be more nimble at your age?
Geez.
1, 2, 3, stop.
Good grief!
If I step out, you must come in.
My goodness.
1, 2, 3.
Geez. When I spin, you spin too.
Did you catch the dancing bug?
What are you doing, mother?
What are you doing, mom?
Gaeul is so young, and yet
I doubt she's ever been to a club.
I wanted her to help me
loosen my joints.
Oh, really?
Then, madame,
allow me.
Okay.
1, 2, 3, stop.
Spin, spin.
One more.
Oh, wow. You're good.
If prayers could cure the disease,
I'd shave my head and pray.
Jeonggi, give me some money.
It costs money to exercise my joints with
my friends at the senior citizens' center.
Mom, there's a lot we need money for.
I'm a bit strapped...
Do I ask you for much?
Give me your wallet.
You just wait.
This spell will prove very effective.
It will stifle Gukhui's energy
and bring you lots of money.
What are you talking about?
This sucks your wife's energy
and feeds it to you.
Mom, what have you done?
Why are you doing this?
What is the matter with you?
Good grief.
What's with you?
All I did was get a spell written for my son.
What's the big deal?
Fine.
Let your wife wear the pants forever!
Hon, did you get everything?
I feel bad though.
Our family gave us money.
Should we be doing this?
Yes, yes.
Half of these are just sitting around,
and these are
close to expiration.
But we haven't asked Midal...
She wants to help us, right?
Let's go.
My goodness. What are you doing?
Midal...
What is this?
You're robbing me
after you guys were robbed?
We're not robbing you.
This is sharing.
You have to help us,
so we can pay you back quickly.
Are you my brother or my enemy?
Come with me. Come on.
Midal, the thing is...
Come on out.
Everyone, please.
Midal.
Midal, we're sorry.
Midal, what is it?
Let's get some sleep, okay?
Don't you know old people sleep early?
I just can't take it anymore.
What did you pledge on our agreement?
Why aren't you giving me
two massages a week?
Geez. You woke me up over that measly thing?
I'm busy these days with Gukhui's
leaven lab.
Wow. So I've been pushed aside for
Gukhui's sake?
I thought something was wrong.
Since I'm up,
can I borrow your floral-print outfit?
Ms. Kim,
stop going into my room as you please!
Oh, come on, Midal.
Family goes easy on each other.
You're thieves, who were caught red-handed.
You agreed to move out in a year,
and I've given you ample time.
Move out by the month's end.
That's not fair.
You must babysit Peanut
until he's potty trained.
My goodness. What did you say?
Why would I babysit your child?
Do I laze around all day?
I run a business.
Midal, it's not a real business.
It's just a hobby for you now.
My goodness.
Mom, my spending money.
Wow. How can every single person
do such an about-face?
No one's honoring the agreement.
The same goes for Maru and Bom.
After a few greetings,
they never come by anymore.
And they're not spending the weekends
with us as they promised.
This won't do.
(Individual Warnings on the Agreement)
- Midal. / - This is absurd.
Midal!
You each get a warning for
violating the agreement.
If you get five warnings,
you're out of the house. Out.
I only went into your room as it was necessary.
That's no reason for a blood-red stamp.
I was fired unfairly.
Can't you give me an allowance?
Mother and Gaeul deserve their warnings.
But Jeongmi and I don't deserve ours.
We're to move out in a year,
so why a warning already?
I know you call all the shots,
but you should be fair.
That's right.
This is unfair.
Unfair?
Unjust?
Why won't you honor
the agreement you signed?
Baedal and Jeongmi,
do you want me to turn a blind eye
for stealing from me in order
to save up to move out?
Do you want another stamp
for stealing from me when
you first started your roll business?
Baedal,
you must go through the proper steps
to become a successful businessman.
You're not qualified to say such things.
It's worrisome that you're already
breaking your promises to me.
Midal, I'm sorry.
Then what about Bom and Maru?
They don't
live here.
How will you kick them out?
That's right, Midal.
This agreement is inherently unfair.
Instead of kicking them out,
I'll refuse to serve them a single meal.
But that'll be harder on you than them.
What are you talking about?
Wait. They're not coming by today, either?
Bom, let me look at you.
Smile.
Let's not worry mother.
Maru,
I'm giving mom my liver.
I read that transplants
have saved some late-stage cancer patients.
Let's give that some more and...
What are you talking about?
A liver transplant?
Tell us.
What were you talking about?
Mom...
What about your mom?
Is she sick?
She wants your liver?
Mom,
mother has cancer. Liver cancer.
Oh, no. How terrible.
That's why I want to give her my liver.
If that can save her...
No. Never.
I don't want you undergoing such a surgery.
After what I went through
to raise you...
Mom...
You can beg all you want,
but no way.
I won't let you.
I know that
a liver transplant
doesn't save everyone.
How can you say that?
I'll protect my daughter.
I won't see you again
if you go through with it.
I heard.
You're unwell.
Yes.
Don't say I'm callous for what I'm about to say.
If my daughter, no, my daughter-in-law
offers you her liver for a transplant,
please say no.
A transplant?
That won't happen.
I'm sorry.
You must live.
You must fight the cancer.
But I don't want Bom undergoing surgery.
She's been through so much.
She's had it so tough
because she had me as a stepmom.
I thought she'd live it up
after finding her rich mother,
but she's living in squalor
after you went bankrupt.
Then I thought she'd be happy
with the love of her life...
I can't let her suffer anymore.
No, of course not.
She should be enjoying her life.
Thank you
for not taking it the wrong way.
Um...
I'll give you mine if it's a match.
It's better to live together, right?
That's okay, but thank you.
And thank you for looking out for Bom.
What?
Gukhui has liver cancer.
Come on. No way.
You don't say.
Why is this happening to her?
Are you serious?
This is all my fault.
I caused her so much grief.
When we got kicked out,
I lost our lease money
because of the accident.
And with the wine bar franchise...
Baedal, don't think like that.
That doesn't give someone cancer.
This is all because of that scumbag, An Gilsu,
who abandoned Bom
and drove Gukhui out of Punggildang.
My poor sister-in-law.
And poor Jeonggi too.
This isn't the time for blame games.
Let's find a way to get her treated.
I liked Ms. Bae because she's
so elegant and graceful.
Let's stop crying.
Someone who's sick
needs strong and positive energy.
I can't let Gukhui go like this.
I'll make sure she gets well somehow.
Yes.
We all worry and care so much about her.
She'll recover.
But watch yourselves in front of Ms. Kim.
That's right.
My mom can't find out.
She may seem mean,
but she thinks the world of Gukhui.
She'll pass out if she finds out.
Gukhui's clothes are too demure that
I'm not sure they're for me.
She doesn't even have a red skirt.
Hello? Hello?
Oh, you were home.
My goodness.
Are you here to stir trouble again?
You're hurting my feelings.
Please sit.
Um...
This is a sedative.
You're in for a shock,
so take this
and brace yourself, okay?
Where's your daughter-in-law?
I thought she'd be in bed.
Why am I in for a shock?
Mom.
What are you doing here?
Why else but to
visit sick Gukhui...
Geez! Stop your nonsense and get out!
Right now!
How rude.
I'm here to share the pain...
Good grief. Please leave.
- Out! / - My goodness.
Geez.
What a piece of work.
Say, Jeongmi,
is something wrong and I don't know about it?
Huh? Of course not.
That woman's just trying to stir trouble.
Nothing's wrong.
What brings you here?
You should be home
taking care of yourself.
Anyway, since you must tie up loose ends,
I'm here to tell you how best to
make the final arrangements without
causing President An grief.
Mother.
Your mom's gravely ill, and yet you're just
flitting about the office with papers?
Please cut to the chase.
Sure.
You don't have much time left with your kids,
so take Aran and spend some quality time with her
instead of coming to work.
Mother!
How dare you yell at me!
I'm telling you to spend time with your mom.
Shouldn't you be thanking me?
Gukhui, this is how rude she is.
Good grief.
Mother, you're a bad person.
What gives you the right to say that?
You're the one who
betrayed and ousted your mother.
Geez.
I'm sorry, mom.
I'm worried.
How am I to let you keep living with her?
Aran.
I'm giving mom my liver.
I need your consent.
Aran, I'll get tested first.
I have the same blood type as mother.
I'll do it if it's possible, Aran.
No.
I can't burden you like that.
How is that a burden?
It has to me. I must do it.
Try to be understanding.
Have you discussed the transplant with your family?
But there's no guarantee that
I'll recover after the transplant.
But a transplant is your only option.
Bom.
Are you here to get tested?
You too?
I told the doctor I'd be
the donor if I'm a match.
No, Bom.
I'll do it.
Aran. Bom.
- Mom. / - Mom.
Don't bother.
I'm not getting a transplant.