Aran. Bom.
(Episode 123)
- Mom. / - Mom.
Don't bother.
I'm not getting a transplant.
Mom, don't be like this.
You have a shot,
so why won't you give it a go?
Let's not discuss this anymore.
Please.
I said, enough.
- Mom. / - Mom.
Aran, go home.
If you're here,
who'll take care of Taeho?
How can Taeho and I
pretend you're not sick?
You don't have to pretend.
But you two must carry on.
You must work and live.
You can't stay here and whine forever.
Mom, you're so selfish.
Is it okay
to stop us from doing anything
for your peace of mind?
Yes, I'm doing this for my peace of mind.
Can't I do that?
Why can't I
do as I wish for
my peace of mind, too?
You can't.
You have family.
We won't let you do as you wish.
Once the test results come,
I'm giving you my liver.
But you might not be a match.
You have two daughters, so
there will be a match.
I'll be the donor, not Bom.
I'll make sure you recover.
Why are you so immature?
My cancer isn't important.
Your lives come first.
You're the one who's immature.
Nothing's more important to us than your health.
Don't yell at the kids over this.
Why are you being like this too?
I couldn't even get tested.
I have a different blood type.
I know it's a huge burden on the kids,
but if anyone's a match,
we're saving you.
That's that.
Don't be ridiculous.
Aran, go home.
I'm done discussing this.
I got tested.
Mom doesn't want a transplant,
but we'll convince her
once the result comes out.
I told you I'd do it.
You've been stressed and
barely eating.
A transplant would be too much.
Why should you do it?
Even if you insisted,
mother and father won't let you.
Hey, you two...
What does that matter
if I can save mother.
I looked into it too.
A healthy person does
just fine after a liver donation.
I'm the paragon of good health.
What are you talking about?
Liver donation?
Mother.
Mom.
Did you wheedle him into
giving your mom his liver?
Stop it.
That's not true.
Of course it is.
She's more than capable of it.
You'd damage your
husband's health to save your mom.
I'd never do that to him.
I said I'd do it.
You'll give your mom your liver?
Yes.
I already got tested.
Then get divorced first.
Mom!
You can't go under the knife when
I'm desperate for a grandchild.
That doesn't affect pregnancies.
We can still have a baby
even if Aran gives her liver.
How can you guarantee that?
There's been no good news even
when she's perfectly healthy.
Then I'll get divorced.
Aran!
All she had to do was
apologize for being so thoughtless,
but she's enraged.
I'm so sick and tired of her.
Hon, hon.
Did you hear?
Aran wants to give her liver to her mom.
She thinks she's a devoted daughter.
Is this her way of making amends
for driving her family to ruin?
If that's the only option, not even
a wayward daughter wouldn't
sit back with her arms folded.
I told her to get divorced if she'll do that.
What?
It's for the best.
And it's just another excuse to split them up.
Stop it, will you?
What's the matter with you?
My goodness.
Why raise your voice?
Be honest with me. I'm your wife.
Aren't you thinking what I'm thinking?
You don't want Aran
donating her liver either.
And you don't want
Ms. Bae to recover either.
I told you to stop it.
A person's life is at stake.
I may be a deplorable scoundrel,
but I served Bae Gukhui for decades.
I may not want to give her my liver, but
why would I keep her from saving herself?
So don't stop Taeho and Aran.
Understood?
(Dr. Lee Jaeman reaffirms
his commitment to Hanguk University Hospital)
He operated on my friend's father.
I looked him up after Bom told me.
He's a renowned liver expert
in Korea, no, the world.
Oh, wow. Look.
He saved someone an overseas hospital gave up on.
But there's
a two-year waiting list.
That's absurd.
Gukhui doesn't have much time left.
Two years?
We'll have a funeral...
What's wrong with me?
I'm sorry, Bom and Maru.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
We'll have to beg and plead with him.
Dr. Lee.
We implore you again.
Couldn't you just examine my mother?
We beg you, sir.
Good grief.
You can't be unreasonable like this.
I see my patients in order.
Please go.
Please examine my mother
and just tell us how
she can recover, Dr. Lee.
Good grief.
Dr. Lee.
- Dr. Lee. / - Dr. Lee.
Bom, I'll come back tomorrow.
Being too insistent may backfire.
The kids are late.
I grilled sausages for them.
It's okay.
I'll do it.
I'll get used to all this pampering.
What's wrong with that?
Nothing came of it.
What will mom do?
I'm sure there's another way.
Let's hang in there.
Hi.
Let's eat.
Come and eat.
You're eating late.
You weren't waiting for us, right?
We were going to enjoy a dinner date,
but you guys ruined it.
Really?
You should have texted us.
Very well then.
We'll eat quietly
and quickly and
get out of your hair.
Chew well but quickly
and then excuse yourselves.
This is my favorite
among mom's dishes.
This is my favorite
among all your dishes, too.
You'll make it for us every year, right?
Of course.
Enjoy.
Look, miss.
Why are you doing this?
Good morning.
What did I say?
There's a waiting list.
I can't make an exception when
there are other patients who've been waiting.
I know.
That's why I'm shamelessly begging you.
My mom's very ill.
Her condition has advanced significantly.
We can't just wait and waste time.
Just 10 minutes...
No, just 5 minutes of your time, please.
If you'd just see her...
That's not how cancer is cured.
Just seeing me won't cure your mother.
Good grief.
Dr. Lee, please.
I'm begging you.
Dr. Lee.
Just 5 minutes, Dr. Lee.
Dr. Lee. Dr. Lee.
I beg you.
Dr. Lee.
My goodness.
Please go.
There are many great doctors out there.
Your mom might already be getting the best care.
It's not that I don't trust other doctors.
But I thought maybe there was a way we could
cure my mom but they've missed it.
I don't want any regrets.
Get up.
Good grief.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
What's that?
Nothing.
Let's go catch a movie.
Jeonggi...
The flowers these days are so-so.
None of them rivals your beauty.
Let's go.
It's starting soon.
Where did you get the car?
From a friend.
Where are we going?
To meet a friend.
Where at?
A friend's house.
What are you doing?
Why are you still up?
Bom likes this so much that
I'm making it for her before I...
Don't say that.
Stop it.
She'll make it if she likes it so much.
She doesn't know how.
It's very complicated.
You need green plum juice...
I told you stop it.
She'll be fine
without this.
Don't strain yourself like this.
You must stop.
I'll just finish this up.
Where is Bom when her mom is
working so hard?
Bom.
Bom!
Where are you, Bom?
Bom.
Dad.
Why are you sleeping already?
You should be helping
your mom in the kitchen.
I'm sorry.
I got so tired.
Why are you tired at your age?
You say you worry about mom,
but what good is empty talk?
What's wrong with you?
Bom had a long day.
She had to work,
check on the wine at the workshop...
Stop it.
Don't baby the kids.
Just focus on your health.
They haven't helped you at all.
Geez.
Hello?
I'm Bae Gukhui.
But I never made an appointment.
Your daughter wore me out
by coming to my house
every morning and evening
for days on end.
I see.
I apologize if my daughter
imposed on you.
She must've done it out of desperation.
Why didn't you tell me?
Thanks, Bom,
for getting this appointment.
All I ever do is thank you, Bom.
I'm sorry.
So what about my mom?
I'll be honest.
As you probably know,
a transplant is the only option
you have.
And you have to act fast,
or you'll miss the window of opportunity.
How about chemo or radiation?
They can actually backfire.
So a transplant is the only option.
Hello?
Pardon? Ms. Kim Kkonnim?
There's no one by that name.
No...
You have the wrong number.
Oh, my goodness.
Hello?
Kim Kkonnim speaking.
See you later, Gukhui.
1, 2, 3, stop. 1, 2...
I'm glad I ran into you.
Are you going to work?
- Yes. / - I see.
Are you going somewhere nice?
Of course not.
I'll just keep this short.
Buy me a mobile phone.
A mobile phone?
What for?
When I offered, you said
you didn't need it.
That's when I had nothing to do.
But my schedule's packed now.
Mom, we're a bit strapped...
A phone doesn't cost a fortune.
I'm the only one among my friends without a phone.
When my boyfriend...
I mean, when my friends call,
I can never speak in private.
Never mind.
Just get me a phone this evening.
How can you be so selfish, mom?
I have so much to worry about and
all you care about is a stupid phone!
Geez.
Never mind then!
What's gotten into him?
There isn't any medicine for male menopause.
Is that what he has?
Sorry I'm late.
I came as soon my shift ended.
Baedal, there are deliveries for
the apartment and the realtor.
And call home and
tell mom I need her help.
No one's picking up.
Aunt Jeongmi, one wasabi roll
and spicy noodles.
Okay.
I can't get myself to call Bom or Maru.
Given Gukhui's state,
how can I ask them
for their help?
Thinking about Gukhui makes me well up.
Hon, focus on the rolls.
I'll bring mother on my way back.
If mom's not home,
ask Midal.
Peanut.
I'm sorry.
Gukhui,
is mother here?
No.
Where can she be then?
Take it easy.
Is something wrong?
It's so busy at the restaurant
that we need mother's help.
Would you like me to come?
No, no.
Never.
Let's go.
I took a few days off, and
I'm starting to get bored.
Enjoy.
Gukhui, you should go now.
But it's so busy here.
More pickled radish?
Yes, please.
I'll do it.
I'm back.
Gukhui.
You're so stubborn.
Baedal, take her home.
I'm really okay, Baedal.
Jeongmi, have you seen Gukhui?
What are you doing here?
It was so busy here.
I don't believe this.
Jeongmi! Baedal!
No matter how short-staffed you are,
how can you ask her to help out?
How can you guys be so selfish?
You see...
No, Jeonggi.
We didn't ask her.
I volunteered.
I was bored.
Never mind.
You'll get it from me
if this happens again.
Got it?
Come on, Gukhui.
Here's the money, Jeongmi.
Okay.
Why did you have to lash out at them?
I know how they are.
Jeongmi has no shame.
She probably pleaded with you.
Until I get back from work,
don't get funny ideas
and just rest.
And pick up when I call.
Were you in the middle of your shift?
So don't alarm me again and
rest up at home, okay?
Get some rest.
Ow, my legs and back.
I'm sore all over.
Is anyone home?
You were here.
My goodness.
Looks like you can come and go as you please
now that you're vice president.
You're living it up while
your husband's working away
in his security guard uniform.
Have you had dinner?
Don't worry about that for now.
Massage my legs, will you?
I've done so much 1-2-3
that I'm sore all over.
1-2-3?
Why are you so ignorant?
Never mind.
Put some back into it.
Okay.
You're as strong as an ox
when you're making your wines,
but why are your hands
so limp now?
Do a better job.
Okay.
Is this better?
Never mind.
Go grill a piece of mackerel.
I haven't had much of an appetite,
but I'm craving mackerel.
Make sure to grill it on a brazier.
Okay.
Mom.
Aran's here.
Oh, hi.
I brought Ichon-dong red bean porridge,
your favorite.
It's almost dinnertime.
You shouldn't have.
A square meal is all I need.
What are you doing?
Grandma wants grilled mackerel.
Go on in.
I'll do it.
Grandma's too much.
Why is she making you cook this smelly thing?
She hasn't changed one bit.
No. She's only
gotten nastier toward mom.
I'll do it, mom.
It's okay.
Oh. Hi, girls.
Perfect timing.
Grandma,
stop bossing mom around.
Mom's not young anymore.
Must she cook this and that for you?
Good grief.
What's gotten into you?
Can't I even ask for a piece of grilled mackerel?
Aran,
what's the matter with you?
Why are you so rude to grandma?
Let me know if there's something
you're craving.
Mom's very tired these days.
Don't be like this, Bom.
I'm sorry, mother.
Wretched things...
You cherish your mother
but your grandma means nothing to you?
I can't even ask for a piece of fish anymore.
Woe is me. Woe is me.
It's not far-fetched to say Ms. Bae's
toasting wine is a mega hit, right?
It's been chosen for a VIP event,
and all those US pre-orders...
There are requests to enter the toasting wine
in the World Wine Expo.
This should justify her return to presidency.
What are you talking about?
We have a president.
Has President An done
anything since assuming office?
He hasn't accomplished anything,
and our finances and image have worsened.
That's right.
And rumors abound that
Ms. Bae will soon resume power.
That's right.
That's what I'm hoping for.
Are you all
that displeased with me?
President An, it's that not...
Everyone's rooting for
Vice President Bae because
of the toasting wine and the leaven lab,
but I'll give you a piece of advice.
You'll regret clinging onto a lifeline
that is rotting away.
President An, that was out of line.
Oh, my.
I didn't know Vice President Bae's
son-in-law was here.
That was uncalled for.
Rotting away?
Mr. Kang,
is that what I said?
I only said that out of my concern for
Vice President Bae's failing health.
President An!
Ms. Bae won't succumb that easily.
She has her family
and staff who support her.
Won't that give her strength?
Darn it.
That Kang Taejun is driving me mad!
Gilsu.
How do I look?
I stopped by before
the women's club meeting.
Don't I look great today?
Why would you go to
a silly women's meeting
just to gossip?
How is it silly?
We don't just sit around and gab.
We do volunteer work.
organize bazaars...
Mother.
The toasting wine prototype is ready.
Toasting wine?
Is this it?
What is this?
Bae Gukhui's Toasting Wine?
Why is her name on the bottle?
What about your name?
Enough.
It just happened.
Oh, my...
How can it just happen?
These will have to be replaced in a few months.
With marketing and production,
it'll be a waste to
release it like this.
Mom, what are you saying?
Am I wrong?
Once your mother-in-law passes,
the name will have to be changed.
That was out of line, mother.
Enough with your nonsense
and go.
Please go.
Hello?
Okay, wait.
So the paper company has been set up.
Now there won't be any legal issues with
the company money you embezzled.
Use this to buy newly issued shares.
Every single one.
Yes, sir.
Punggil.
President An,
could you sign this petition?
It confirms our commitment to being green.
Really?
You're doing good work.
Punggil.
Hello, President An.
Director.
I called you several times about
Punggildang stocks.
Oh, really?
I actually wanted to talk to you
about additional issues.
Then should we discuss it over lunch?
- Sure. / - Let's go.
Wait!
What a scatterbrain.
I should just rip it up.
Uncle Baedal.
Good timing.
Your father-in-law left this.
Give it to him.
I don't even want to talk to him.
- Okay. / - Thanks.
What is this?
Has he been embezzling from the company?
How could he...
Security! Um...
Did you
see a large envelope
I left here?
I gave it to Ms. Choi Aran.
You did?
Okay.
President An.
Here you are.
That's mine.
You left it in the lobby,
so I brought it here.
I see.
Did you look inside?
No.
I can review it
if you'd like.
No.
Thanks.
You're excused.
Okay.
That was close.
Why is this out here?
No.
I can review it
if you'd like.
Aran...
Why did you say you didn't look inside?
Are you deceiving me?
Bom,
think about our happiest times.
What are you doing?
Come eat.
Okay.
Isn't it nice that we're all together?
Yes.
Let's have dinner together
once a week from now on.
Why so often?
Relationships sour
if you see too much of each other.
You must keep a comfortable distance.
It's nice for family to talk
and share good food.
Bom and I will cook next week then.
I'm sorry, but Aran
and I'd like to do it.
Then Taeho and Maru can cook.
Won't we all go hungry then?
Bom, you hurt my feelings.
Yes. Don't look down on Taeho and me.
Right.
I'd love a meal prepared by my sons-in-law.
How many more dinners like this will we have?
I was thinking the same.
I'm so sad all of a sudden.
Come on, Aunt Jeongmi.
Stop it.
Look at these three saps.
Why's everyone crying in the middle of dinner?
Something's up.
We have no more money to lose...
Did you get fired from your job?
It's not that.
You should eat.
The soup is very good.
Eat, mother.
Let's eat.
Aran's up to something.
She's never lied to me before,
so why the sudden change?
What could it be?
What am I doing?
I'm doubting the only person
who's stuck by me.
Geez.
Gilsu.
Get me the nail clipper from the kids' room.
I'm not your errand boy.
Fine.
Why is this drawer locked?
Why is it locked?
Father.
I'll look out for you from now on.
How about a sensory test?
We'll publicly humiliate her to keep her
from ever setting foot in Punggildang again.
Destroy her.
Do whatever it takes
to drive her out of Punggildang.
Aran, you're the one who's been blackmailing me.
How dare you?
Why are you so late?
We had dinner at Aran's parents'.
Will going there often
cure your mother?
Where's father?
Dad.
Father.
Aran.