(Episode 74)
The watch is soaked too.
We'll just change with our backs turned.
Don't sneak a peek.
I won't.
Ms. Bae.
What are you two doing?
I don't want any misunderstandings...
What were you thinking?
You...
This isn't what it seems.
Our clothes got wet while
we were working in the greenhouse.
You call that an excuse?
Bom, what's the matter with you?
I'm disappointed in you both.
Come on. Let's go.
I didn't do anything to be ashamed of.
Let's go.
We swear.
Please believe us.
I can't leave like this.
I bet Maru finds this unfair too.
Even if you've come for work,
you should've been more mindful of your actions.
How could you?
We couldn't help that we got wet.
We were just getting changed.
That's not what I'm talking about.
Why did you come here with Maru
after what I had said to you?
I'm sorry.
Because I love Bom,
I'd never do anything inappropriate.
After what we asked of you...
We'll talk later.
Get in, Bom.
Maru, I'm sorry.
How could you in front of my parents?
I'm disappointed in you too.
How could you with my little sister?
This isn't fair.
I told you on our way back.
We went to get yeast,
and we were changing out
of our wet clothes.
That's when you walked in.
Oh, my goodness.
So you were buck naked with that kid?
I didn't know you were such a hussy.
It wasn't like that.
Stop it, mom.
You never should've gone there with Maru.
You should've let me come with you.
Ms. Bae and dad,
please let me explain.
How can you call me "dad" and yet
do such a thing to Bom?
You have it completely wrong.
We were there for work,
and what you saw really was nothing.
You shouldn't have fallen for Bom.
I really love Bom.
Please give us your blessing.
Why won't it get through your thick skulls?
This is all your fault.
If you had led an upright life,
this never would've happened.
Even if you don't approve,
I can't leave Bom.
What? What did you say?
I can't leave Bom.
You pathetic fool!
Dad...
Maru.
Why are you being like this?
I thought the world of you.
How can you disappoint me like this?
Get out! Get out right now!
Good heavens. What is this mess?
Stop it.
You're all being so unfair.
I'll be good to Bom.
I won't disappoint either of you.
I don't want to hear that from you.
I'm disappointed that
you insist on being with Bom despite
my pleas otherwise.
Then what can I do
to make you two happy?
If you can't break up with Bom,
we must reassess your post at Punggildang.
Ms. Bae!
I can't help it if you think I'm being selfish.
I feel differently now that
I know Bom is my daughter.
But a parent can't help but be protective.
For our old time's sake as father and son,
I really hope you break it off.
She looks like Sleeping Beauty.
See you in a bit.
So Gaeul,
offer us your room
and ask your aunt to move back in.
Uncle Baedal,
how can you
ask that of your niece?
This is why
Aunt Jeongmi thinks so little of you.
She doesn't think little of me.
Huh?
Mr. Kang,
why are you coming from there?
Oh, uh... Um...
Where did you go at the crack of dawn?
I had a question,
but no one was in.
My mom should be inside.
Mom!
I'll ask her another time.
Mr. Kang.
Wh-what?
How...
How much is my sister
paying you monthly?
Oh, geez.
Is that all?
$520.
$520?
That's a lot.
Let's go.
You need to go to the States.
The States?
I won't go if you're trying to
keep me away from Bom.
I'll be honest.
It is partly because of that, too.
But you're in charge
of the US export deal.
It'll be better for you to be there.
The US branch
will help you with the visa and such.
You should hurry and
get to the airport.
This is so sudden.
The company can't work around your schedule.
We have no choice as Mr. Kim wants you
to handle the operations.
Make sure there are no slip-ups.
Okay.
But I want you to know
this won't change
my feelings for Bom.
You must have a lot on your mind because of Bom.
Yes.
Now that we've found her,
there's a lot more to worry about.
How about having Bom study abroad?
You wanted her away from Maru for the time being.
But we only just found her.
Seeing her every day
still isn't enough to make up for lost time.
I got another strange call.
We might have to contact the police.
But won't that only lead to unsavory rumors
and unnecessary commotion?
I'm worried as he keeps mentioning Bom.
But contacting the police requires caution.
I'm sure he's just after money
after seeing
the missing-person banner for Bom.
Don't worry about it.
But this one's a bit different.
He knew about
my notebook that went missing too.
Many people know about that.
Why have Bom relive
the painful past
by launching a police investigation?
Ms. Choi really is a doting elder sister.
Do you remember how you went missing?
If I did, I would've found
mom and dad a long time ago.
But about Ms. Bae's notebook...
Why must you keep bringing that up?
Fine. I'll tell you if you really want to know.
I got it from the man who wanted
to blackmail you and mom.
I don't know how he got a hold of it,
but he wants to use mom's research notes
to paint her as
a work-obsessed,
negligent mother.
What do you mean?
It's not entirely false though.
Mom sometimes had me babysit you
while she worked all night at the lab.
She's obsessed with you because
she thinks it was her fault you went missing.
So if you care about mom,
just keep your mouth shut.
Don't mention that notebook
and stir up trouble.
Got it?
Bom doesn't remember how she went missing.
And I took care of that notebook.
So it's over now?
What then?
Will you tell mom and Bom
that your father abandoned Bom
in the course of trying to
sell my mom's recipe notebook?
I'll talk to my father again and
say he must pay for what he did.
Don't be stupid, Taeho.
I'm covering this up.
I'm covering this up for you.
And if there are consequences,
I'll shoulder them alone.
That will do, right?
Who's there?
What? Was someone there?
No. There was no one.
(One month later)
Hey, Kang Maru!
Deputy Manager Kang.
What are you doing here?
We came to
congratulate you on
your promotion and also to play hooky.
I wanted to warn you
that I still outrank you
despite your promotion.
But of course.
I'll always look up to you.
So long as you know.
Say, Mr. Kang,
Punggildang's in party mode because of
the additional exports to the US.
You're so good at what you do!
Is it because of my mentoring?
Of course.
But...
Bom?
You see...
Let's talk about that in the car.
Let's go.
HQ lady,
why torture yourself
in this warehouse for a whole month?
You should go.
Look at you.
You're too pretty to be covered in dust.
This isn't torture.
I'm learning so much.
I don't know what you're thinking.
I'm here to work without
thinking about anything
so that I can pass out at night.
Let go.
No.
Maru.
What are you doing here?
But you weren't due back until later.
I missed you so much that
I worked nonstop
to get back three days sooner.
I heard you've been working
at the warehouse since I left for the States.
This is the best place to gauge consumer response.
Are you here to avoid Ms. Bae at HQ because of me?
No.
If things were bad between my parents and me,
I would have quit.
Let me give you a hug.
One month away from you felt like 100 years.
We spoke
and texted every day.
Why didn't you tell me you were
doing backbreaking warehouse work?
It's been tiring, but it helped
the time pass by quickly.
Anyway, I'm back.
It's so good to see you again.
Bom.
Maru!
What are you two doing?
I'm sorry.
I just returned today from my US business trip.
Gukhui sent you away for you two
to end your relationship,
but you've been in touch?
Let's go inside, Bom.
Dad.
- Bom. / - Come.
We thought she had moved on
while Maru was away,
but that wasn't the case.
What's wrong?
She was at the front gate with Maru...
My feelings for Maru
haven't changed since a month ago.
And they never will.
You two...
I gave Maru a chance to focus on work
and for you two to end your relationship.
You said your life goal was to be a good winemaker.
So how can you
disappoint us over some guy?
I don't know how I'm disappointing
the two of you by seeing Maru.
If you keep this up,
I won't just sit back.
I'm disappointed in you and dad too.
Bom.
Where is Maru's father right now?
Tilt your head back.
It doesn't hurt.
Why do you get nosebleeds so often?
I don't know.
I guess I'm no spring chicken anymore.
I'm sorry to worry you.
Good grief.
Stop it.
You're not feeling
well enough to get frisky.
Oh, my goodness.
What brings the royal couple of
Punggildang to my humble pub?
Long time no see.
I'm Maru's father.
I heard a lot about you.
Thanks for taking good care of Maru.
We won't mince words.
You know Maru's dating Bom, right?
We're here to say that we find it unacceptable.
I just don't get it.
Two young people are in love.
I don't get why
the parents have to butt in like this.
Anyway, I'm displeased to hear that
you don't think my son's good enough.
Listen, Ms. Bae and Mr. Choi,
if I handed Bom over to you,
you should've kept her in check.
Why are you asking
him to break them up?
Plus, those two always had chemistry.
You should've kept an eye on them.
This is uncomfortable.
Maru's the one who can't move on.
He's keeping Bom in the relationship.
In any case,
I'm against their relationship too,
so go and tell Bom
to come to her senses.
At least we're on the same page.
Very well then.
I don't know where I stand,
but I'll tell Maru to reconsider being in
a relationship of which you disapprove.
We'll count on you then.
Okay.
Maru and Bom make a nice couple.
Why are you so shortsighted?
Why can't you make head or tail
of a clear-cut problem?
What if Maru and Bom end up getting married?
So what?
That'd be great.
Then what about us?
Do I have to spell it out for you?
What is it, Midal?
Please explain it
to me more clearly.
Good grief.
I'm back.
Hi.
How was the business trip?
You and Ms. Lee have been well, right?
But of course.
I was very busy, so I only got you
eye cream and lipstick at the airport.
I hope you like them.
Pink looks good on Midal.
Try it on.
I'll try it on later.
You must have bonded over the past month.
It's so nice to see.
(No Caller ID)
Hello?
Ms. Oh Bom?
Yes, this is.
Who's calling?
I know how you came to be
separated from your parents
20 years ago.
Aren't you curious?
Who are you
to tell me this?
Mr. An,
I got the same strange call
Ms. Bae got a while back.
A strange call?
That nutcase
called you too?
What did he say?
I'm on my way to see him.
To see him?
But you don't know who he is.
I'll go and tell him off.
Tell me where he asked to see you.
That's okay.
I'll go see him myself.
We're meeting in a public place.
It'll be fine.
Bom, why are you being so stubborn?
Don't go.
I'll meet with him.
I have something to ask him.
Bom.
Mr. An.
Yes?
I'd like to discuss tomorrow's board meeting.
I'll get back to you on that.
Mr. Kim,
there's a problem with the vent
on the 7th floor.
I'll send someone over.
It's urgent.
You go.
Hurry. Hurry. Go.
(Location: New Wing - Central)
(New Wing - Central)
(Manual Control)
Didn't I warn you
not to be so stubborn?
Hello?
The elevator's stopped.
Anyone there?
Hello?
There's someone in here.
Is anyone out there?
Maru,
I'm stuck in the elevator.
It suddenly stopped.
It must be broken.
Mr. An, why are you...
Bom's stuck in the elevator.
Oh, really?
I actually came to check on the elevator myself,
but no one's here.
Where is everyone?
There should be a control button for the elevators.
Please move aside.
No, no.
You shouldn't touch anything.
You wait outside.
I'll let the staff know.
Mr. An, the 7th-floor vent is fine.
Oh, really?
There's a problem with the elevator.
There's someone inside.
Pardon?
It was fine just a few moments ago.
I wonder what happened.
Hang on.
Maru.
Are you okay, Bom?
I was so scared.
How could this have happened?
It's okay.
You're fine, so it's okay.
It's okay.
Did you do it, Mr. An?
Why did you lock Bom in the elevator?
What are you saying?
It was you who manually stopped
the elevator from the control room.
Don't try to lie to me.
Listen, Mr. Kang Maru,
how can you accuse me
of such a thing?
If you're lashing out at Bom
over your son's marriage prospects,
it's very immature of you.
You're out of control.
How can you even think that?
Mr. An, the board meeting...
Is something wrong?
No, Ms. Bae.
Mr. Kang seems confused about something.
Maru, apologize to Mr. An.
Mr. An isn't someone you can slight.
You're being very disrespectful.
Hon, how's the spicy rice cakes?
You said you were craving it,
so I bolted out and got this for you.
It's not that good.
Being pregnant doesn't make you a queen.
Why are you snacking right before dinner?
It's not me.
It's Peanut who wants it.
Good grief.
Hasn't Gukhui been giving you signs?
What do you mean?
For instance, has she put her hand on your thigh?
Good grief, mom.
I spent a fortune,
but why is there no news?
Oh, my.
Did you really put that in Gukhui's room?
What if you Gukhui catches you?
What are you chatting about?
This fell out of your sheets in the laundry room.
Huh? Good grief.
What is that?
Why is this here?
It's nothing.
You need not concern yourself with it.
You should help your parents get back together,
not be a tattletale.
A tattletale?
Are you an idiot?
I put this talisman under your mom's sheets
to get your dad back in your mom's bed.
That's just superstition, grandma.
What's it to you whether
I bow to Buddha 108 times or
perform a prayer in the mountains?
You're chasing
all the good fortune out of this household.
Good grief.
Oh, my.
As a dancer, shouldn't you
be minding your weight?
Leave her alone.
It's better than when she goes on
a diet and has nothing but salad.
You don't seem well,
so why do you keep eating?
Mind your own business.
What do you care?
That nasty temper of hers...
Wait a minute...
Stupid Suho...
Just because I pushed him away,
how can he not even text me for a whole month?
What a jerk.
Something's wrong with me.
I might be pregnant.
Oh, my goodness.
What did you just say, Choi Jia?
Why you! Oh, my!
Did Suho knock you up?
No, it's not that.
Yes, it is.
You're showing all telltale signs.
My goodness. What were you thinking?
Geez. Why are you so worked up?
What's it to you whether or not I'm pregnant?
What was it that I just heard?
Excuse me.
We're here for a pregnancy test.
Hey, miss.
It's for an unwed young lady,
so please be discreet.
I'm not pregnant, grandma.
I'm really not.
Be quiet.
Zip it.
You keep your sorry mouth shut.
Geez.
Thank you for your help.
Fancy running into you here.
Why are you at an ob-gyn?
You're too old to bear children.
I'm here for my regular checkup.
Is it just you two?
I thought I saw someone else.
What are you talking about?
Do you mean the baby in my womb?
That's odd.
I would've blow-dried my hair
if I had known we were coming to a fancy place.
You're beautiful just as you are.
Oh, my.
Why is everything so expensive?
It'll probably be a tiny sliver of meat,
and they're charging $150?
Oh, my goodness.
What do they put in their ice cream that
they'd charge $17 for it?
Good grief.
Excuse me.
For appetizer,
lobster salad with rose dressing
and steamed vegetables.
For the entree,
dry-aged beef steak,
medium well done.
We'll have creme brulee
for dessert,
and as for the wine,
Chateau Haut-Brion, please.
Yes, sir.
Excellent choice.
Look at you order.
Were you a hotel bellboy?
You were so eloquent.
I did some studying
to impress you.
If you hadn't insisted,
I never would've come here.
With this kind of money, we could have
gotten enough hairtail for two families.
You're very eloquent yourself.
Very well.
Next time, we'll get hairtail for
our two families to feast on.
It's been so long since
I came to a nice restaurant to
have a meal someone else made for me.
Really?
Let's go somewhere else.
It looks very pricey.
But I made
this reservation two months ago.
Don't be silly.
Let's go in.
Here. Try this.
There are especially
tasty parts of a steak.
Ah!
I'm okay, though...
Um... Midal...
What are they doing here?
Huh? Mom.
Dad.
Bom.
What are you guys doing here?
Bom.
You two must have warmed up to each other.
You used to bicker all the time.
Don't be silly.
That's right.
Your mom's a very nice person.
You two aren't here on a date, right?
You're just here together as friends, right?
We told you we were
seeing each other.
What are you saying?
What did I tell you?
You two can't be together.
Your birth parents are adamantly opposed.
What do you think you're doing?
That's enough.
This is a happy occasion.
On a day like today,
we should just eat.
Cheers. Sorry it's my left hand.
Cheers, Midal.
Thank you.
You sure spoiled
Lee Midal of Chowon Pub.
Midal,
I really want to make you happy.
I don't want to sneak into
your room like a thief in the night.
I know...
It embarrasses me
to be discussing this.
Should we stop seeing each other?
Midal,
that's not what I mean!
Let's be together.
Let's get married.
I want us to be consumed by the flames of love.
Who knew I could feel this way at my age?
You put a spell on me.
I don't know what to do with you.
This is my mom's ring.
Maru.
Let's get married as soon as possible.
Let me protect you from now on.
But we're still...
I don't know if we should do this.
Why not?
What's the problem?
Dad.
Mom.