(Episode 18)
Did he really take off?
Is that his daughter?
How dare she show up here!
That girl is dad's daughter?
Jia's wallet is here?
What are you talking about?
Okay. I'll go get it.
Then should I wait here?
No. You go on home.
I'll take the wallet to Jia.
This neighborhood looks familiar.
Who is she to
come to our house to find dad?
Hey.
Why are you here?
Excuse me? Let go.
So you're my dad's daughter?
What is this about?
How dare you try to steal my dad!
Let go.
Leave. Get lost.
What is the meaning of this?
I won't let you have him.
Wait.
What is this about?
I have nothing more to say to you.
I heard you met Jia.
Why didn't you tell me?
I knew you were irresponsible and inept,
but you really are hopeless.
Why can't you
take better care of your child?
Did something happen to Jia?
Why are you asking me?
Go see for yourself.
Take care of your daughter.
What happened to Jia?
Why do you live like this?
Why can't you look after your own child?
Please go.
I'll be back soon.
Don't go.
Aran.
I don't want you going to a girl like that.
I'm sorry, but something came up...
If you leave now,
I'll refuse to see you again.
I won't see you until I die.
I won't even go to your funeral.
Choi Aran, that's enough.
So, don't go!
Why did she have to show up here?
What I said wasn't out of line.
Why are you so upset?
I have nothing to say, so get out.
Get lost, okay?
Why did you push me?
Thank you for your help yesterday.
Wait.
Isn't she the one who threw a fit,
begging us to hire her?
It was long hours of tough work.
Why does she keep showing up,
throwing a wrench in everything?
Why?
What in the world was that about?
Why did she say I was her dad's daughter?
Things always go awry whenever I run into her.
I'm dumbfounded.
I'll deal with Aran.
You should go.
But if I leave,
Aran said she won't see me again.
You left her when she was little.
Why can't you do it now?
Gukhui,
how can I leave my child?
Having to leave her broke my heart.
When I left...
Don't say anything and just go.
Just live as you have.
Pretend we don't exist.
But Aran wants me to stay.
My daughter is begging me to stay.
So what do you want to do?
I don't know.
I can't leave Aran, but
I can't forsake Jia and Maru either.
What should I do?
So why did you live the way you have?
Why bite off more than you could chew?
You're right. I made a mistake.
I made a terrible mistake.
When Paran went missing,
it was hard on the both of us.
But you chose to run away.
What did I tell you back then?
To wait for her together.
To persevere together.
I was stupid.
I was a fool.
I'm sorry, Gukhui.
You should've at least done well
to have made your leaving worthwhile.
Sit.
Don't ignore what your old mother has to say.
There is an order to everything.
For your survival,
you must first comfort Aran
and win over Gukhui.
I have to step out.
Sit down.
I told you to first comfort Aran.
Only then can you bring Jia here.
Mom, please stop.
Aran's not my only child.
I have Jia and Maru.
Grow up, will you?
If you continue to be stubborn,
you'll lose all your children
and we'll end up on the streets.
What about my kids then?
Do I have to teach my middle-aged son
how to make his way through life?
I can't say this enough.
You must have the means to take care
of your children, so let's find a way.
First off,
until Aran calms down,
Jeongmi and I will look after Jia,
so you just focus on Aran.
And Jia also has
that pasty brother of hers, doesn't she?
Maru, I couldn't get a hold of you.
I'm sorry.
I was working during the day.
I'm sorry.
All I do is cause you grief.
Why are you saying that again?
Maru.
Is something wrong?
No.
How's Jia?
Her cold's gotten better.
Bom has been taking good care of her.
I'm ashamed to even say that's a relief.
Are you sure everything's okay?
Yes. I'm fine.
I cause you nothing but misery.
I've done you two wrong.
Maru, take good care of Jia.
Dad.
It's just bewildering.
Hey. Why are you still up?
I don't know.
I used to sleep like a baby after
just a game of hoops,
but now I can't sleep even after
a grueling day of work.
Don't think too much.
As we get through life,
we see hope on some days
and hit rock bottom on others.
But won't we end up getting somewhere
if we keep trudging along?
Will we?
I'm doing odd jobs to pay off a debt,
and you're living in a tiny storage room.
But all we can do right now
is not lose hope.
I can't help but be hopeful when I see you.
Is something wrong?
You look down.
No. Nothing's wrong.
Did you get into a brawl?
Nothing happened.
Don't forget about our job tomorrow.
Don't you dare bail on me again.
I wouldn't dare.
Why is it so hot in here?
Hi. What about my wallet?
I'm sorry. I couldn't find the house.
See? I should've gone.
I know. Let's talk tomorrow.
Go back to sleep.
Thanks, Bom.
My dad's left me, but you...
Let's get some sleep.
Bom keeps sleeping in and
neglecting her breakfast duties.
How do I teach her a lesson?
Wake up.
What did I tell you? Diligence is
the only way for the poor to get by.
We barely get by even if
we start the day earlier than others.
Geez, mom.
All I did was sleep in a little bit.
This is technically abuse, mom.
Should I take my grievance online?
Fine. Rat your own mother out online.
Hey.
Why are you here?
Bom.
I had her sleep here
because you got her sick.
Is our storage room not good enough for you?
Even hobos must choose the right house
to go begging for scraps.
How dare you slither into
my daughters' room!
I'm sorry.
You're so mean.
- Wait, Jia. / - Hey.
Don't give her hope
with your pathetic sympathy.
Don't meddle and
give her hope when you can't deliver.
Dad's over there when
we've been reduced to this?
Darn it.
So it was your plan to move in here without us?
Now that mom's dead,
you leave us to live with your rich ex-wife?
Fine, dad. Have a great life.
Have a long, happy life.
Here.
Here's a gift from the daughter you forsook.
Enjoy.
What psycho would
dump trash here?
That's Jia.
Jia! Choi Jia!
Mom, mom.
What are we going to do, mom?
Simmer down.
My head's pounding as it is
because of your brother.
This isn't the time
to idly wipe the floor.
That brat, Jia...
Did she come again?
Yes. But that's not all.
She just dumped
a load of trash at the front gate.
What are you talking about?
She dumped trash?
My goodness.
What a nasty way to throw a tantrum.
What did I tell you?
We can't leave those kids in that moldy room.
What are we going to do now?
If Jia gets any angrier and barges in here,
there will be war.
Forget about Jeonggi settling in here.
We'll all get kicked out and
never get to come back.
So what should we do?
But that tiny thing
won't do such a thing, will she?
Mom, you know how hot-tempered she is.
She was declaring war by dumping
trash out front.
Why is everything going awry?
The older daughter is throwing a fit,
clinging on to Jeonggi for dear life,
and the younger one's basically
throwing trash at her father's face.
Ow, my head.
My head's throbbing.
Aran should be
thanking me profusely for
the herbal tonic,
but she still hasn't called.
I told you not to get the tonic
just to be thanked.
But still...
She should express
her appreciation to her future mother-in-law.
I'm not asking for much.
Don't bug Aran by acting like you care for her.
And there is an elder with them,
so don't go there unless you're invited.
She's no elder that commands respect.
That old hag is a nobody there.
How can the mother
of a cheating husband have any say?
That's enough.
I size people up to see if they're worth my time.
Gukhui's the only one there
worth our time and effort.
Aran will be our daughter-in-law
once Taeho marries her,
and then Taeho will become
Punggildang's second-in-command.
That's enough!
You'll end up paying dearly
for spewing nonsense.
Why are you yelling at me?
Who else can I talk to about this?
Why can't you just let
your wife vent to you?
Good grief.
Why are you wearing that tie?
Mr. Jeong,
it's true that Ms. Choi was reckless,
but she was trying to make up for
last quarter's losses.
Listen, Mr. An.
Let it go or we can hold you liable too.
Goodbye.
Mr. Jeong...
(List of Punggildang Executives)
Word is going around that
Ms. Choi tendered her resignation.
What?
So she's stepping up and
holding herself accountable?
How should I know?
But you know everything.
You should've gotten more rest.
How can I when I caused
this mess?
Don't think like that.
Like I said, many staffers support you.
Thanks for saying that.
Until my resignation is accepted,
I still head this Punggildang division.
I should do my job in the meantime.
Lee Baedal, this is the final warning.
If you goof off during work hours again,
I'll strip you down
to your underwear and chase you out again.
Midal,
do you really think you can get rid of me?
I own $1,300 worth of shares
of Chowon Pub.
That $1,300 again?
You're always droning on about that.
Why did you slither back in
after storming off like that?
I'm going to work hard from now on.
What is she saying?
I want to stay if you can give me
room and board.
What's gotten into you?
Live here?
I let you stay here temporarily.
I never said you could live here.
I have nowhere to go,
and my dad's not coming back.
Your dad's not coming back?
He ran away.
Ran way? What do you mean?
He abandoned us to save himself.
Speak clearly.
What happened exactly?
Did your father really abandon you
and take off?
We have a big problem.
Midal, look what you did by trying to
save on personnel expenses.
Tell me what's going on!
Stop asking me about it.
Oh, my!
I'm sorry.
It won't happen again.
What's the matter with you?
Hey,
where did
your father run off to?
Is he being pursued by creditors?
It's not that.
Don't lie to me.
He went AWOL a few days ago.
So it's true. He's done a runner.
He left you two here and
ran away.
Something came up.
He should be back by tomorrow.
Stop lying to my face.
Look, look.
Now that she has nowhere to go,
she's doing whatever it takes
to stay here.
I swear to you.
My dad said he'd be back.
What did I do so wrong to be stuck
with so many freeloaders?
This is crazy.
Dad's never coming back.
Can't you see?
Dad never planned to stay
in this tiny dingy room with us.
There's something urgent he has to tend to.
Why are you being so ridiculous?
Do you really believe that?
Don't you know what dad's like?
He's never
worked a day in his life.
Now that mom's dead,
do you think he'll stick by us here?
But he's our dad.
I looked into it already.
It was always his plan to move back there.
Grandma and Aunt Jeongmi are already there.
You and I were duped by dad.
He never intended to take care of us.
Jia.
No. That can't be.
It's now just the two of us.
We must focus and
figure out a way to stay here, okay?
I don't think this will work out.
Get out right now!
Ms. Lee.
What are you talking about?
Get out!
I don't want to waste my breath, so scram!
Please, Ms. Lee.
I'll work hard, Ms. Lee.
Just forget about it. Out. Out.
I don't care about the rent, so just leave.
I'll work really hard.
I won't goof off anymore.
Can't you let us stay until our dad gets back?
No.
I'm not taking care of any more orphans.
Go. Get lost.
Ms. Lee, I'll work during the day
and help out here at night...
Stop clinging.
What are you doing, mom?
Why did you have to drag these
sorry mooches into my life?
Stop it, mom.
It turns out these kids, like you, are...
Now that their father's gone,
they're latching onto me
and won't let go.
If you let us stay until Jia's cold goes away,
I'll pay the rent we owe you.
Do you have money?
Yes. I beg you.
I'm sorry about my mom.
But she was cool about it when
I said I'd pay rent.
She's my mom,
but she is a handful.
After chewing you out like that,
she demanded that you pay for
the room up front starting tomorrow.
We used to stay at a motel,
and rooms are always
paid for up front.
You have to understand.
My mom's a nice person,
but she's stressed about our debt.
I know.
In any case, we didn't get evicted.
And we get to keep doing
this Punggildang cleaning gig.
I'll go and clean that room.
I'll see you later at the rooftop.
Okay.
They're suffering because
Jeonggi's an incompetent father.
Maru and Jia will either freeze or
starve to death in the meantime.
They might even end up on the streets.
I don't want you going to a girl like that.
I'm sorry, but something came up...
If you leave now,
I'll refuse to see you again.
I won't see you until I die.
I won't even go to your funeral.
How many people
have to suffer because of you?
You're really...
I don't know.
I can't leave Aran, but
I can't forsake Jia and Maru either.
What should I do?
So why did you live the way you have?
Why bite off more than you could chew?
You're right. I made a mistake.
I made a terrible mistake.
Are you okay?
How did you get in here?
Maintenance told me to start with this room.
I see.
It'll be fine if you cool it under
cold water and apply ointment.
Thank you.
I'm fine, so get back to your work.
Huh? Mr. An.
Oh?
What are you doing here?
I'm here to clean again.
Oh, really?
How did that other job work out?
Um... It was great. Thank you.
You just keep plugging along.
Here.
Thank you for getting me that job.
It's okay.
You need it to keep you going.
Let me know if there's more high-paying work.
- Bom. / - Take it.
I took your bribe, so
I'm now obliged to find you something.
Please.
Thank you.
Who was that? Someone you know?
He's the one who got me that wine bar gig.
Why were you so friendly with him?
He might hook me up
with more high-paying work.
We can find
plenty of work without his help.
It's nice to have options though.
Here.
I'm all set.
Aren't you hungry?
I'm all set, okay?
Hey, Kang Maru.
What's gotten into him?
(Choi Jia)
Hello?
Jia?
Who's this?
It's me.
Are you feeling better?
Why did you call me?
If you called about the wallet,
you can toss it out or burn it.
Why do you want to see me?
Will you pay me for
stealing my dad?
Forget about it.
Darn it.
Why were you so rude on the phone?
Is someone paying you for
taking your father away from you?
You don't know anything, so be quiet.
Who is she to
call me by my name like she knows me?
She has nothing left but that temper of hers.
Hello?
Yes.
She threw her phone here
and stormed out.
I don't know who you are,
but do something about her.
Her father left her and her brother here
and took off.
This is just absurd.
I'm no saint either,
but he's turned these kids into orphans.
It breaks my heart.
I see. I'm sorry.
I apologize.
You said you had a cold and
sweat all over this comforter.
Wash it and dry it perfectly
so that you don't spread your cold germs.
Okay.
Once you're done with this, come back
to the pub and do the dishes and wipe the floor.
Okay.
Oh, come on, mom.
She's not a maid.
Be quiet.
They owe me a fortune
not just for the room but also
for food, water, and electricity.
I'm actually going easy on you.
Harder.
Okay.
Your father used to do this,
so this is your job now, okay?
I want it spotless and shiny, okay?
Why? Are you ticked off?
Then just move out.
I'll do it. I'm doing it right now.
You do know there's more work, right?
We'll see how long you last.
Can't you see me, mom?
Can't you see how I'm living?
When you were alive,
I never even had to clean
my own room, but look at me now.
I'm at some pub cleaning the floor.
Mom, I didn't know how miserable
it would be to not have a mother.
This is what it's like to be motherless.
Jia.
Dad's completely oblivious,
living it up with his ex-wife.
He abandoned me.
I didn't know
how miserable it would be without a mother.
This is what it's like to be motherless.
Why is Maru upset at me?
What did I do?
Geez.
- Bom. / - Hey.
Mom's so cruel.
She has Jia in our yard
washing futons with cold water.
Go and talk some sense into mom.
I feel so sorry for Jia.
So mom's at it again.
I'll be home late as I have a class.
Okay. See you later.
Good grief.
What's wrong with your hands?
Why can't you wipe harder?
I'll do better.
Welcome.
Come on. Let's go.
No.
Let's go.
Why? Who are you to me anyway?
I'm...
I'm your mother.
You should have let Jia go so that
Jia could have a better future.
Just because you're unrelated,
you'll have Jia suffer here?
So she's a big shot.
That's why she came to get me.
I can't. No, I won't put up with it.
- Who do you think you are? / - Excuse me?
Who is this bum?
Bum?
I'm here to see the president.
Let go.
Can't you at least block disciplinary action?
I've decided to honor the board's decision.
They're taking this very seriously.
I can't accept the decision.
Ms. Choi,
you should show remorse,
not lecture us.
You're fired.
I have something to tell you.
Taeho.
I issued the production order
without telling Ms. Choi.
Isn't this me when I was little?
Who's the girl next to me?
How should I know?
She's taller,
so she must be older than me.