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(Sweet Home, Sweet Honey)
(Episode 115)
Ms Bae.
Mr An.
What brings you here?
Ms Bae.
Well, I was just...
My friend is hospitalised here.
By the way, why are you here?
I came here...
to run an errand.
Are you really...
An Gil Soo. Does he know?
No, that's impossible.
If he had found out, he'd be exhilarated and laughing hard now.
Ms Bae Gook Hee, your cancer is progressing quickly.
You need to speak to your family...
and start chemotherapy as soon as possible.
She really has cancer?
How could this happen to her?
No.
If it's true, how could she be so calm?
(Geonbaeju for Tasting)
This is not the wine I tasted earlier.
Other researchers also said that Mum's wine turned out well.
Those who had already tasted it were so excited about it.
What about this one?
That one hasn't been fermented yet. It wouldn't taste like anything.
Forget it.
Hold on. Give it to me.
This tastes much better than the one at the tasting.
Yes, this one. This is it.
This one was supposed to be at the tasting earlier.
Then, why does it say "unfermented" here?
Someone must've switched these two on purpose.
This is not Mum's mistake. Someone did this on purpose.
I already told you...
to watch your back.
But, that's not all.
You had better watch out for what's in front of you, too.
What are you doing here?
I have something to discuss with you.
I see.
I'd like to talk about the wine your mother made.
Do you know why she served the wine that's not ready to drink?
I have no idea. I found the wine for tasting in her laboratory.
Didn't you switch the wine?
Gosh.
Why would I do that?
What I'm asking is why she served...
the wine that's not ready to drink instead of a good one.
And, she couldn't even explain herself.
That's...
It's her health condition.
It seems that Ms Bae has a problem with her sense of taste.
That can't be true.
You know that she has a great sense of taste.
Forget it. You can leave now.
Mum.
Your wine was switched with the unfermented wine.
Is that true?
But, I'm sure that I wrote it on the jars.
Bom and other staff members just confirmed it.
I can't believe I served the unfermented wine.
You always do final checks before the evaluation.
It seems that Ms Bae has a problem with her sense of taste.
Mum, did you serve the wrong wine by mistake?
What do you mean?
Mr An thinks that you have a problem with your sense of taste.
That's not true.
He must have said that to kick me out.
I don't have any problems. Don't worry.
Mr An, I have something to ask of you.
Please arrange another evaluation of Geonbaeju.
What are you talking about?
We've confirmed that the wine for tasting had been switched.
All the staff in the laboratory agreed on another evaluation.
You can't guarantee that Ms Bae won't make another mistake.
That kind of mistake isn't acceptable for a true expert.
Then, please find out who sneaked into the laboratory...
and switched the fermented wine.
- If you tried to sabotage my mum... - Bom.
Do you realise how rude you are right now?
How dare you accuse me of something like that?
Bom.
Ms Bae, you had better educate your daughter well.
How much longer should I keep such a thoughtless employee like her?
I heard that your wine had been switched with the unfermented one.
How did you let that happen?
You should have focused on your work to avoid making such a mistake.
I won't let it happen again.
I know you're pressured to make Geonbaeju.
But if you can't handle the pressure,
you'd better stop working here.
Did you find out what I asked you about?
She has terminal cancer.
Are you... Are you sure it's Bae Gook Hee?
She needs to tell her family as soon as possible.
She's the president you used to assist, isn't she?
I'm telling you this only because it's urgent.
I see.
Thank you.
I will tell...
her family.
Is she really terminally ill?
Is she in a bad condition?
I can't tell you the details.
But, it's not good.
I see.
Thank you for telling me this.
You're home.
- You're home. - Welcome home.
Ah Ran, did you...
Gosh.
Honey.
Ah Ran, did you do something to make him upset?
Mother.
You know that he trusts Ah Ran more than me.
Stop it. There's no point in asking you two.
Gil Soo. Gil Soo.
Try not to get attached to Ah Ran too much.
She's Ms Bae's daughter after all.
She's in love with Tae Ho so much...
that she's doing everything she can to help you.
But if she breaks up with Tae Ho,
she could betray you.
Is there anything else you need?
Ah Ran.
I'm grateful to you for helping me, and know how much you care about us.
However, Ms Bae is your mother, isn't she?
Like you did on your grandmother's birthday,
visit your parents sometimes.
Pardon?
Oh, I will. Thank you for your consideration.
Gil Soo, why would you care about that?
You must feel like your parents will be around you forever.
But, that's not how life goes.
What has gotten into you?
Ah Ran, don't mind him. You can go now.
Okay. Thank you, Gil Soo.
Gil Soo, do you have an agenda?
What is it? Are you planning to kick her out?
What are you talking about?
Stop thinking of cheap tricks!
Oh, my. Gil Soo, where are you going?
Gil Soo.
What is the problem with him?
Why did I come here?
- Stop it. - Try it.
Mum, give it a try.
Dad, please.
Here we go. Yes! I did it.
I was really good at dancing when I was young.
My hips were so flexible. I was good at disco dance.
But, this isn't easy.
You don't just spin it around your waist.
You have to bounce your hips like this.
Wow, my wife is good at everything.
I bought this for you, Mum.
You're too busy to exercise.
Just by laughing while hula hooping, you can relieve your stress.
She's right. Give it a try, Gook Hee.
I haven't tried this before.
Ms Bae, it's not hard.
Just spin it like this.
Wow, my husband is good at everything, as well.
Mum, come on.
They're laughing happily.
They have no idea of Bae Gook Hee's condition.
You're good at this.
Ms Bae, until when will you keep hiding the secret...
from your family?
Mr Kang and Mi Dal, breakfast is ready.
What a surprise. You made breakfast even without being asked.
We're having gimbap for breakfast again?
I made new types of gimbap this morning.
We have squid gimbap, bean sprout gimbap and barbecued gimbap.
Please enjoy the different flavours harmonised with dried laver.
You made us gimbap for all three meals yesterday.
You've been making gimbap for every meal.
That's why we prepared something else.
To add more flavour,
enjoy doenjang soup with gimbap.
If you pay 50 cents extra,
you can have doenjang soup with gimbap as a meal.
With or without soup, I can't eat any more gimbap.
- Wait. - No.
Bae Dal, even a good song can become boring...
if you repeat it too many times.
You get sick of sweet candies if you eat them too much, too.
Wait... Ga Eul! Mr Kang!
Try a piece before you leave.
You're pushing away your future investor.
Mi Dal...
Just give up and come to the bar to have breakfast.
You don't eat gimbap every day just because you sell gimbap.
Okay. Suit yourselves.
What's wrong?
Won't Bae Dal and Jung Mi come?
I guess not.
They said they won't eat other food until they secure an investment.
They will only focus on gimbap.
Focusing on it doesn't mean that they can succeed.
Mr Kang... No. Father is such a stingy...
Well, he's a smart investor.
Ga Eul, you know me well.
Let me tell you.
I never invest even a dime of my money in unprofitable businesses.
This means that I invested in your hairstyling education...
because I think that...
you can become a successful hairstylist.
Do your best, okay?
Of course.
(Hunger Strike, Day One)
Gosh, you two.
What are you doing right now?
Goodness. Are you two protesting now?
Mi Dal! Mr Kang!
With all due respect,
we must let you know that we will be on a hunger strike...
until you decide to invest in our first store...
to show you how serious we are about this business plan!
Gosh, do you think this will work?
We're not approaching it just as a business.
Our dream, future and hope depends on gimbap.
Moreover, it's our vision upon which our kids' future depends on, too.
So, you'll starve unless we give you money to start your business?
Sure. Do whatever you want.
My goodness.
If that's the case...
Then, how about you invest in their business...
- and also give me an allowance? - Hey, Ga Eul.
Do you think your allowance is as important as this?
My future depends on this matter.
Well, Jung Mi.
How could you go on a hunger strike when you're pregnant?
Please eat first.
Let's take our time and think about the investment issue, okay?
You fools. Stop being ridiculous and just eat your food, all right?
Bae Dal, you were so happy about getting the award from your work.
Why in the world are you saying that you want to start a business?
Wake up. This won't work. This will never work, okay?
We won't even swallow a sip of water until you decide to invest in us!
That's right! Eating is of no use when we've lost all hope!
Darling, you should eat for our baby.
Eat this.
How could I eat this alone?
But, I'm actually getting sick of gimbap.
Give me some.
- Hi, Jenny. - I heard that you wanted to see me,
so I almost had a heart attack.
I was worried that you might have something else to dump on me.
I guess I've done some things that disappointed you.
You dealt with them diplomatically, so they didn't become troublesome.
Then, you know that you owe me big time.
Yes, I owe you.
I'll be sure to return your favour to you.
By the way, why did you want to see me?
I'm wondering if your father, Doctor Song, can put me in touch with...
the medical team at the cancer centre at the hospital.
I know that he's currently in the States,
but he must know a lot more...
about the hospital than people like us.
Sure. But, are you having health issues?
No, it's not for me.
One of my acquaintances has some health problems.
I see. Is it something serious?
Sure. My dad does anything and everything for me.
That won't be a problem at all.
I'll talk to him.
Great. Thanks.
I owe you for this one, too.
Did you get the photo I sent?
Can you please stop doing such immature things?
What is your motive?
You didn't reply, so I thought you didn't get it. But I guess you saw.
I don't have any specific motive.
I sent the photo because I thought that Ma Ru looked so cute asleep.
Ma Ru and I are married.
Nothing you do will shake our marriage.
Don't try to ruin someone else's family and just live your own life.
She's such a stuck up.
Watch me. Your marriage doesn't mean that I have to give up Ma Ru.
When I lay my eyes on a guy, I always make him mine...
even if I end up dumping him later.
Gosh, It's so cold. Going to watch the flowers only gave me a cold.
You should've listened to me.
I told you to wear an additional jacket because it's still chilly.
Goodness.
Of course, you'll catch a cold if you try to be fashionable in March.
Gosh, stop it. My head is pounding, so stop nagging me.
Goodness. I should really lie down.
Hey, you guys.
I'll watch the bar, so you should go home now.
A newly wed couple should be having fun.
You guys shouldn't be stuck here right now.
There's nothing fun about being a newly wed.
Every night, she opens her book and studies about traditional wines.
She doesn't even look at me.
Honey.
Mum is feeling unwell, so you should go take care of her.
We'll stay at the bar.
I can't let you two do all the work here.
Hello, yes.
Right, we were supposed to talk about the yeast research lab.
Gosh, I'm sorry. I forgot.
Yes, I'll leave right now.
Bom, do you want to come with me?
You can tell them the situation Poongildang is in right now.
But, what about the bar?
How about you go with Mr Kang?
Ma Ru knows more about the company's current situation.
Is that right?
Then, would you like to accompany me to the meeting today?
I'll do anything to help you establish the yeast research lab.
Mi Dal is so lucky.
She caught a cold from being out to see flowers with Mr Kang,
and Mr Kang is taking such good care of her.
I saw it, too. My goodness.
"Gosh, I'm sick. Don't touch me!"
She was acting all coy and being a total baby.
What an eyesore. I couldn't even watch them.
Is Ms Lee feeling unwell?
Catching a cold wouldn't be bad if you can be treated like that.
Being sick has given her even more power.
You're right. It looks like Bom will end up doing all the work.
She'll have to work at the bar after work.
You know what Mi Dal said to Bom?
She wants Bom to make breakfast starting tomorrow, too.
Are you saying that Bom is working at the bar until this late hour?
Yes! Bom works so hard at her job, and Mi Dal is making her...
work at the bar after work because she can't stand losing sales.
Mi Dal is really a piece of work.
Her nasty habit as a step mother has come back.
Totally.
Her husband has a lot of money,
so she can afford to close the bar for one evening.
Well, Bom is the one doing the work, so why should she care?
I just need to step out. I'll be back soon.
Hello!
Oh, Mum.
What are you doing here?
Mother is sick with the flu.
Still, you're doing this here after working all day?
Forget it. Just close the bar now and go home.
But, where's Ma Ru? Why are you doing all the work alone?
He went to a meeting with Mr Kang. It's for your research lab...
I know that Ms Lee has always treated you horribly,
but this is way out of line.
Stop now.
I'll do it.
Well, Mum. I already seasoned it.
Is that right?
Is there really a problem with your sense of taste?
You made a mistake at the tasting for Geonbaeju, too.
It's just because I've been feeling under the weather.
Don't worry. It'll definitely be recovered with time.
Ms Lee, are you home?
Gosh, Tae Joon.
Ms Lee.
We used to fake being sick to eat canned peaches when we were kids.
Don't you remember?
- Okay, let me feed you, Mi Dal. - Sure.
Tae Joon, you should have some, too.
Oh, right. I'm sorry for sulking earlier.
Don't even apologise.
I understand that you're on edge because you're sick.
Ms Lee.
Tae Joon, let me feed you now.
Here, feed me.
Gosh...
- Ms Bae! - Gosh.
Hello, Ms Bae.
Ms Bae.
I apologise.
I knocked, but you didn't hear.
Gosh...
By the way, what brings you here?
Well...
I heard that you're feeling unwell.
But, it looks like your cold is already gone.
I still have it, but I took medicine and slept, so I feel better now.
This will sound rude, but I have to say this to you.
Please don't make Bom work at your bar...
from now on.
Ms Bae, I didn't...
I didn't make her work at my bar that often.
Watching Bom working hard all day long,
and then working at your bar...
struggling with her legs swollen breaks my heart.
That's not what happened.
We suggested we close the bar for today, but...
Ms Bae, you're so harsh to put it like that.
It's not like I shoved her around all day long.
I asked her to watch my bar for a while. Is that too much?
If you need any help, please let me do the work...
instead of asking Bom.
My goodness.
How can she just leave right after saying what she wanted to say?
This is ridiculous.
Gosh.
All the other people are laughing and crying,
feeling happy and sad...
and fighting and making up while going on with their lives.
But why...
Why should my life be over?
Gook Hee.
Hey.
- You worked late. - Were you waiting for me?
Do you know what this is?
Let's go inside.
Let's go.
When we were dating, we used to go to a cinema in Myeong-dong...
and eat Chungmu gimbap.
Then, we would eat spicy naengmyeon with wasabi...
before we went home separately.
She looked so adorable when she was eating.
Just like how Bom looks the loveliest to me when she eats?
Ma Ru, stop it. Let's try this.
It's deliciously spicy.
Mum, try this.
Since it's spicy, it will help you regain your appetite.
Try it, Gook Hee.
See if it tastes the same as the one we used to eat.
It really does.
It tastes just like...
what we used to eat.
- Mum. - Ms Bae.
What's wrong?
Why did you want to see me?
You don't look well.
Why don't you take some days off?
You can take a whole month or two.
Don't worry about the Geonbaeju project.
Get some fresh air and take a good rest.
That's okay.
Thank you for your consideration, but I don't have time to rest now.
But...
You've worked hard. You deserve to rest now.
Making Geonbaeju isn't a big deal. Please take a rest.
Please stop it.
Mr An.
You can't kick me out of the company no matter how hard you try.
I won't stop protecting Poongildang.
I will successfully make a great Geonbaeju...
and make you regret...
becoming the president.
What is she talking about?
Why is she trying so hard without taking care of herself?
Gosh.
You want to test Ms Bae? What do you mean?
All of you tasted her wine at the evaluation.
I'm glad you brought that up.
I heard that her wine had been switched that day.
The researchers originally gave her great reviews on her wine.
Shouldn't we straighten out that matter first?
- We should find out who switched... - We have already started...
to look into that matter.
Whether the wine was switched or not isn't the problem.
What worries me is that Ms Bae wasn't sure about what she tasted.
So...
I'm suggesting we verify her ability to handle this project.
What do you say?
I'll be honest with you.
It is true...
that I don't have...
a good sense of taste like I used to.
Mum, what are you saying?
The doctor said it's a temporary inability caused by stress.
I don't think I'm fit for a big project like developing Geonbaeju.
Mr An seems to have noticed it, too.
That's why I'm asking you a favour.
Please help Bom take this job on behalf of me...
No, you have to finish this project by yourself.
If you can't keep your job here,
how do you think Bom will survive?
Since the symptom is only temporary,
Bom and I will assist you until you regain your sense of taste.
You can just continue your work pretending you have no problem.
Bom will be your hands and tongue.
And, I will protect you secretly.
For testing Ms Bae's ability,
we'll use raw rice wine on different stages of fermentation.
As the adviser of Poongildang, she should be able to tell them apart.
But this is...
All right.
If it's fair and open to everyone, Ms Bae wouldn't refuse it.
If she passes the test, I won't consider anything else...
to fully invest in the yeast research laboratory.
I will appoint Ms Bae as the director of the laboratory.
I agree.
People always talk about how Winemaking masters...
lose their senses of taste as they grow old.
We will feel reassured if she proves her ability.
But, I'm afraid that testing Ms Bae like this might be offensive.
That's right. People might criticise us for treating her...
- without respect. - That's enough.
We'll start preparing for the test.
Okay.
We feel sorry for having to do this,
but we all agreed on the need of an open test.
And you gave your consent to the test, too.
I understand. Let's begin.
I have to tell the stage of fermentation, right?
That's correct.
What do you think, Ms Bae?
Please tell us.
This is...
raw rice wine that has been fermented once...
at 21°C, lower than the normal process.
That's correct.
Please move onto the next one.
At Poongildang, we usually...
add rice to the wine after fermenting it for five days at 28°C.
But, this raw rice wine has been over fermented for one more day.
That's correct. It's been over fermented for 24 hours.
And the wrong amount of water was used to make this.
I assume that it's what's left after they threw away poor quality wine...
from the bad tank at the factory in Gangneung.
Mr An, when I stepped down, I told you that you should...
fix the tank as soon as possible numerous times.
I guess you haven't fixed the problem yet.
Ms Bae, this test is...
All right.
We will finish the test now.
Mum, how did you... Are you recovered now?
I didn't know you were such an incredible Winemaking master.
Good job.
- Good job. - I told you so.
Good job.
I did nothing.
How did she do that?
Has she regained her sense of taste?
No, that can't be.
I'm so glad.
I was worried that Ms Bae might have lost her sense of taste.
You fool.
You did a great job.
I'm so relieved.
I was worried that Mum might make a mistake.
Mum will never make a mistake.
You got your super sensitive palate from her.
I know. But, she's been feeling under the weather.
Her condition has recovered.
Let's do it together.
It's okay...
What? Ah Ran.
(25°C, Fermented for six days)
- This is... - Keep it down.
I did it.
This is the only thing I can do to help her now.
We have to help her first.
I really can't taste the difference.
How could I brew wine in this state?
No.
How could I live like this?
Ms Bae.
Please stop now.
What do you mean?
What are you talking about now?
I know everything.
I heard it all.
Mum has to recover her health...
and regain her sense of taste before Mr An finds out.
What in the world are you talking about?
No. That is not true.
Denying it will not make the disease go away!
Please take a break from work and go through chemotherapy.
You need to live!
Mum.