(Episode 49)
Jae Min.
Jae Min, you can't eat like this.
Let him be. He's been starving all day.
I'll make it work, so let me handle him.
What's this smell?
He must have pooped on himself.
Wash him up and put him in fresh clothes.
- Are you asking me? - Is it too dirty for you?
I'll do it.
Jae Min, let's go.
No, his mom should do it.
Hurry up and take him upstairs.
No mother in this world would ignore her sick child.
Anyone can talk about being a mom,
but every mom on this earth...
earned that title by changing dirty diapers.
Did you think that it'd be easy to be a mom?
We can hire a help for this.
Why let others take care of your own?
How could you call yourself his mom?
You know, he see's everything.
He may have aphasia, but he sees it all.
Mother!
Fine, whatever. I'll take care of this.
Jae Min, let's go upstairs.
I wonder how Jae Min's doing.
I can't get him on the phone.
Isn't it obvious? They want us out of his life.
If it weren't for Jae Min,
I'd have that family erased from of my life.
Hello.
What brings you by?
I didn't attend the funeral...
since I thought it was inappropriate.
Then why are you here?
We have nothing to say. Leave.
I'd like you to come over to our house.
Stop wasting your time here and just take good care of Jae Min.
I'm here because of him.
He...
He has aphasia.
Aphasia?
Did you just say aphasia?
Yes.
I'd like you to follow me to our house.
Is this what you meant when you said you'd take good care of him?
I'm afraid he didn't take his mother's death that well.
Unbelievable.
How could she have told him so soon after the funeral?
I told him because I didn't want to lie to him.
You shouldn't have told him so soon.
The boy must've been in shock.
Mom, let's go.
He might snap out of it once he sees us.
Did Ms. Hong approve of this?
We don't need her approval.
Now let's get going.
Where did Young Hwa go off to?
Ms. Jung, what brings you by?
Jae Min.
Jae Min, it's your great aunt.
Can you really not talk? Please say something.
Jae Min, it's me, Shin Ae.
Your aunt who once changed your diapers.
How on earth could you let this happen?
You said you'd treat him well.
You promised me to give him a good life.
He's just in shock, so this is only temporary.
There's no need to worry. You can go home.
I can't.
What if he ends up worse?
Mom,
look at how gaunt Jae Min is.
He must not be eating properly either.
Jae Min, Jae Min.
It's all right now.
Shin Ae and I are here, so everything will be fine.
All right?
I was right to bring you over.
He never smiles like that with us.
What do you expect?
We changed his diapers and taught him how to walk.
Money can't buy you that.
How...
How could you invite them over?
You'd even suggested sending him over to their house.
I only said that out of anger since you couldn't care for him.
They're the ones who raised Jae Min,
so he is better off in their hands.
I know this is because you don't want to pick up after him.
The doctor said that...
being in an affectionate family is most important.
Jae Min's my one and only grandson,
and I'm worried as well.
It's settled, then.
If you want what's best for him, you'll let them stay here.
I'm sure you can do that.
I can't seem to find the salt.
It's no use.
He doesn't eat anything that you make.
We'll see about that.
Ma'am, I'm sorry,
but where's the salt?
It's probably around there somewhere.
I wouldn't be asking if it was easy to find.
Are you just going to stand there?
What exactly do you want me to do?
You talk as if he's a stranger.
If you're not going to help, you can leave us be.
You have some nerve calling yourself his grandma.
I've been doing what I can.
Fine, whatever. What do you need me to do?
Shin Ae, what do you need help with?
Can you help prepare the bean sprouts?
Bean sprouts?
Jae Min likes rice with bean sprout soup.
He'd better eat this.
Let's see if you have any luck with him.
Jae Min, here you go.
Come on, open up.
See? He's still not eating.
Mom, you're not doing it right.
Here.
That's disgusting! What do you think you're doing?
It's better than letting him starve.
Jae Min, open up.
- Good boy. - Gosh.
Yes, that's how Mo Ah used to feed him.
It's how her grandma fed her.
- Here. - That's disgusting!
A hearty meal will help you snap out of this in no time.
Aren't you glad that we came over?
Sure, I couldn't be more grateful.
I'm heading out.
Why are you leaving when you invited them over?
Why can't I...
when Jae Min's now eating?
You should do the same.
With us here, there's nothing for you to worry about.
I have work to do, but I won't be late.
Young Hwa, wait.
Young Hwa!
Nam Hui's childhood accident.
Aren't you going to tell Nam Koo about it?
No. It would only break his heart.
If he finds out that he was the cause,
he'd might never leave her out of his sight again.
He must still be angry at her.
He's only like that on the outside,
so don't mention the accident...
You should finish your sentence.
No, that's all right.
Can you call Nam Koo for dinner?
Me?
Nam Hui saved him from getting hit by a car,
but suffered a massive head injury.
She used to be really smart before that.
Nam Koo, dinner's ready.
Here you go. It's half-dried pollack.
I'm good. Have it yourself.
Come on. Braised half-dried pollack is delicious.
It's pollack, not half-dried pollack.
It's the same thing.
How is that the same?
Do you really not know the difference?
Nam Koo, don't be mean to her.
One can be easily mistaken for the other.
It's not a big deal.
I'm sorry. I'll memorize it.
Half-dried... No, just pollack.
Don't do it out aloud.
No one does that, you know.
I'll do better, so don't yell.
Stop spilling your food.
Only babies do that.
How do you expect to get a job like this?
You'd have to eat with others if you do,
and they'll be disgusted. Stop being such a fool.
I'm sorry. I won't spill my food from now on.
What's the big deal? I spill my food too.
Also, not knowing what fish is it as never hurt anyone.
Not for people like you.
But my sister can't afford to make mistakes.
People make fun of her, and...
- It's all right. - I'm sorry.
I get scared when Nam Koo yells.
The world is a lot scarier, so stay home if that's the case.
What's gotten into him?
You shouldn't have said that to your sister.
Every time I see her, I can't help but get angry.
Why? She's been like that for a long time.
There's no need to be angry.
I'm sorry, that's all.
Don't be. It's not your fault.
Now let's drink.
It is my fault.
What? What do you mean by that?
She got into an accident trying to save me...
and hurt her head.
Really?
That's insane.
Are you saying that this is your fault?
Are you okay with that?
Then you should be even nicer to her,
not the other way around.
I never thought too much of it.
But knowing the truth,
I can't bring myself to look at her anymore.
I need to be nicer to her,
but I just can't seem to.
I'm angry.
Not at her,
but at myself.
What should I do?
You're still...
better than most brothers that I know of.
- Hello? - Hello?
The Korea Volunteer Center?
TMO Group?
I never applied for a job there.
I applied for one at TMO Group.
Why is my resume there?
It should be at the volunteer center.
Sure, thank you.
What on earth is going on?
Aren't you...
You must be done with the protest.
Hold on.
Did I pick up his file instead?
TMO Group values humanity over law,
unlike someone I know.
Why won't you let me have my resume back?
I'm only following company policy.
- Can I still apply? - Sure.
Is this because I supported the protest?
Of course.
It all ended well though.
Yes, and thanks to you, I had to work overtime.
Anyway, you can always write another resume.
I need the certificate for my volunteer work back.
Can't I at least have that?
I'd love to help you out, but my hands are tied.
I'm sorry.
You've got to be kidding me!
Boy, am I glad to see you.
You heard him, right?
Just know that my life is ruined because of you.
Hold on a second.
(TMO Group Special Recruitment)
Sure.
Here.
You now have your certificate back.
She wouldn't hand it over when I yelled.
It's all in the attitude.
Yelling doesn't help, you know.
Unbelievable.
He's pretentious every time I see him.
Gosh, I'm late.
Don't tell me that you'll be back tomorrow.
Of course we're going to be.
He won't eat unless we're around.
Can you send someone to pick us up?
It's cold outside.
Don't be absurd.
I'd appreciate it if you soaked some rice in water.
Sure, I'll do that.
Jae Min, we'll be back tomorrow, all right?
Is Do Hoon always this late?
It's as if he doesn't care.
Aunt Sook Ja.
I see you came by.
We heard that Jae Min wasn't eating properly.
I'm afraid so. Were you able to get through to him?
Yes, he finished a generous portion.
Isn't that right?
Yes, he enjoyed his dinner.
If only he'd eat like that with us.
All that matters is that he ate today.
Thank you so much.
We were really worried about him.
It was our pleasure.
Do Hoon, you should take better care of him.
Why aren't you answering her?
Yes, of course.
You should go now.
You should've seen how Do Hoon was pouting.
He obviously hated that we were there.
Why?
- Did something happen? - Of course not.
How's Jae Min?
The poor thing looked devastated.
There's nothing we can do...
but blame Mo Ah for abandoning him.
This isn't her fault.
Yes, I blame Do Hoon and Cha Young Hwa.
You're right.
Where have you been all day?
Auntie, I said that it's my life.
Mo Hyuk!
Stop talking back to her.
If you can't study here, go to the library.
Sure. I'll go there starting tomorrow.
Hold on.
Since when did Uncle's words have so much sway on people?
Something's fishy.
That's enough.
He's going to the library, so let's leave it at that.
Keep using the library as your cover.
You'll need it when you get that job.
Thanks.
Your aunt might kick me out for this,
and I have nowhere to go.
Gosh.
What? Did you just say Hui Joo applied for a job?
Yes, she sent in her resume.
That's strange. The volunteer center must've rejected her.
This is great news.
I'll have her assigned wherever she wants.
Hui Joo.
Why did you send in a resume when you could just ask?
What are you talking about?
You applied for a job.
That was a mistake. Mine got mixed up...
with someone else's.
I knew it.
Anyway, just stay on board.
No. It's embarrassing to have everyone work at the family firm.
If only she was half as devoted as Do Hoon.
Unbelievable.
(Types of Pollack)
Pollack, half-dried pollack, dried pollack,
frozen pollack, and blackened pollack.
Blackened pollack?
Now I want a drink.
Gosh, this is confusing.
Don't memorize that. It's nothing you need to know.
No, I'm going to.
I've never seen Nam Koo that angry before,
so I'll memorize this and have him praise me.
Why do you need to do that?
Why?
It's always been that way.
He'll be proud once I learn these names.
Nam Hui, there's no need to do that.
It's not like you did anything wrong.
I'm the older sister, so it's my job to rise above.
Anyway, just let me study.
Pollack,
half-dried, dried, frozen, and blackened.
So Nam Hui got hurt after trying to save Nam Koo?
You need to stop this.
Your sister's at home learning the different types of pollack.
You, of all people, shouldn't treat her this way.
Why not?
Is it my fault she became disabled?
No, not exactly.
But what if it was?
Then I should die.
I should drop dead right now.
Nam Koo, I memorized it all. Listen to this.
There's dried pollack...
and half-dried pollack.
Also,
there's one that's been frozen and then melted.
How did I do?
You did great.
I'm sorry about everything.
It's all right. You did nothing wrong.
You know,
now that I'm not applying for a job,
can I sell sweet potatoes again?
We haven't sold the cart yet.
That's a great idea.
Can I?
- Don't. - Why not?
It's very easy, you know.
There's nothing complicated with the money exchange either.
I said no.
Please let me do this.
I'll give you everything I earn.
I never asked you for money!
I never told you to earn any for me.
Nam Koo.
I told you no that it's cold outside.
You can't stand the cold and will catch a cold.
If you do, I'll even feel sorrier.
Why won't you listen?
Why won't you?
Fine, I'll listen.
I won't do it, so don't be angry.
Nam Koo, why are you being this way?
What now? Go on. Say it.
Do you want to punch me?
Go ahead.
Set me straight before I lose it.
Don't you dare.
I'll do as he says, so don't hit him.
Nam Koo.
Why do you need a suit?
The TMO Group interview is today.
Will Do Hoon let you pass?
I don't think he would.
I'll ask his father then.
Oh, please. You'd never.
You're not one to even ask your family for favors.
Buy a suit with this.
I'll buy you one as a gift.
Thanks.
(Interviewer)
So is there anyone you like?
I don't know.
Not so far, I guess.
This isn't a regular recruitment,
so we shouldn't hope for many talents.
This candidate seems okay though.
He passed the preliminary bar exam.
(Candidate Interview)
Hello, I'm Jung Mo Hyuk.
It's him.
He's the one who passed the preliminary bar exam.
Did you fail the next part?
No, I gave up on it.
Why is that?
It wouldn't have been an easy decision.
Working here is more important to me than being a lawyer.
Why did you choose TMO of all places?
Because you're generous.
You are with your products and your employees.
You sure did your homework.
So what do you know about our products?
In terms of hair products, scalp and...
That's it. I've heard enough.
I'm impressed, so you can now leave.
He's worthy, isn't he?
I see you're not worthy of this position.
How could you let his file get through?
What's going on?
Why aren't you taking the bar exam?
I thought I'd earn money.
You're out of your mind. This is the bar exam.
Now forget about Mo Ah and study.
If it's too hard, attend law school instead.
I'll help you get in.
Without you and Mo Ah, nothing's motivating me.
Why TMO of all places then?
Is it to get back at me?
Don't be absurd. I chose TMO because you can help me.
I've never worked in a company before,
so I could use the help.
Your uncle was terrifying.
- Mo Hyuk. - Look who it is.
It's Mo Ah's brother.
- Hello, sir. - What brings you by?
You must be here to see Do Hoon.
No, I'm here for the job interview.
Really? I thought you were studying for the bar.
I don't think that I'll be able to pass.
It's nice to meet you anyway. Do Hoon, look out for him for me.
Sure.
I'm afraid I have an urgent meeting.
I'll catch you some other time.
I almost forgot. It's about Jae Min's aphasia.
I'm surprised that he has it,
and not you.
Anyway, I thank you in advance for the job.
She just fell asleep. Should I wake her?
It's all right.
Did you tell her about my doctor's appointment?
I'm sorry, but I let it slip.
It's all right. You should get back to work.
These infertility pills won't stress out your body so much.
You're back.
I heard you went to see a doctor.
I'm coming down with a cold.
So why are you here and not at home?
It's too loud with Jae Min's great aunt around.
Until when do they have to come?
Until Jae Min talks again.
What will you do if they threaten to take him?
I'm sure you won't let that happen.
Aren't I right?
You never listen, do you?
Once a stepmother, always a stepmother.
She's barely at home looking after him.
Don't say that in front of him.
Who cares if he hears it?
She wouldn't be like this if he was hers.
She called us...
because she was disgusted that he pooped on himself.
A real mom would never do that.
That's easier said than done.
It's not like Jae Min's her own.
The same goes for me, but I changed his diapers.
It's all comes down to where your heart lies.
Anyone can pretend to be a mom, you know.
If it were Mo Ah, she would've been in tears.
Devious is what I call her.
That's enough. Things will improve over time.
I feel so bad for him.
If only we could take him home with us.
Young Hwa.
At this rate, they might want to move in here soon.
Then I'd probably have to let them.
You're going home earlier than I expected.
He's eating fine now, and we have work at home.
Jae Min, I have to go home and make the deliveries.
We're not as well off as some people,
so we have to get back to the restaurant.
Why do you always have to talk like that?
Who cares?
This is probably my only chance to say so.
Jae Min, come here.
I'm always amazed at how honest children are.
Jae Min, come to me!
Why are you yelling at him?
Jae Min,
we'll be back here tomorrow, so don't you worry.
Now promise me that you'll eat well.
We'll get going, then.
- Let's go. - Take care.
You saw that.
At this rate, they'll even ask me to move out.
Where are my pills?
Jae Min, you can't do this.
Give them back.
Give them back!
Where are all the pills?
I can't believe you made him cry yet again.
You're giving his great aunt ammunition.
I'm sorry.
What are these?
Why would you yell at him over these?
They're nothing. Please give them back.
They're vitamins for Jae Min.
She was only trying to get him to take them.
Others easily make him eat dinner,
yet you can't even get him to take a pill.
I know how important these pills are,
but how could you yell at him?
My doctor said I should take it every day.
Now I get it.
Get what?
You say you adore Jae Min,
but having a baby of your own is more important.
What did you just say?
Am I wrong?
You asked his great aunt over so that she'd bathe him.
When she's not around,
it's my mom who does it.
Tell them not to come anymore.
Is it Jae Min or your baby?
It's time you make the choice.
(Test to Determine Intellectual Disability)
She can't be fixed.
This isn't something you can cure.
I don't care. Just fix her.
With hard work, there's room for improvement,
so just hang in there.
What do you think I've been doing for 30 years?
I'll pay you, so fix her.
Money can solve everything. How much will it cost?
Nam Koo, I solved the problem.
You got it wrong.
Now fix her!
At least have her admitted.
I'm sure that will help.
I got it wrong again.
Okay. What about this?
There's the option of a brain transplant.
That's not possible.
I see it on TV all the time.
You're famous for your work, so help my sister.
Please fix what's wrong with her.
Nam Koo.
I'll try harder,
so let's go.
Do you want to punch me?
Go ahead. Set me straight before I lose it.
Don't you dare. Don't hit him.
Where did he go after storming off like that?
Just wait till he gets back.
What is the matter with you?
Stop pestering me.
Get lost.
I don't want to hear it. Get lost.
Nam Koo, how could you be so cruel?
That's right. I'm a piece of trash.
I'm nothing but garbage on the side of the road.
So don't talk to me about my sister again.
I'm not intimidated by you.
Go ahead.
Nam Hui, Nam Hui, Nam Hui!
I know you adore your sister,
so you can't do this to her.
You're only hurting yourself by doing so.
Unbelievable.
You mentioned her name to me again.
I told you not to do so.
I told you not to talk to me about her again.
- You're driving me insane. - Good.
I'd rather see you go crazy.
That'd be much better.
And then what?
Who'd look after her then?
She has her mom and me.
But it's my fault.
Tell me.
It's my fault she hurt her head.
How can I afford to go crazy?
You knew?
My poor sister.
It's my fault she's always been single.
It's my fault she doesn't have a friend.
It's all...
It's all my fault.
Then why were you cruel to her?
Was it because...
you were angry at yourself?
My life is such a mess, and I'm an embarrassment.
(I Am Sorry, but I Love You)
We should hire Mo Hyuk.
No, this doesn't feel right.
I don't see Mo Hyuk's name.
I said no.
I'd like to offer you something.
Jung Mo Hyuk just met with your brother.
Where is he right now?