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(Lovers in Bloom)
I'm Inspector Cha Tae Jin from Chamsu-ri Substation.
We need to do a quick inspection. Please cooperate.
What is it about?
Has a woman with a bob cut been here by any chance?
A bob?
We get so many customers.
I don't really remember.
I see.
I don't think she's here. What should we do?
Yes, Inspector Han. She's not here.
Try to track her down again.
Her phone is off?
Where was she last seen?
Okay.
What did he say? Is she nearby?
Let's try to look for her more.
Give up.
She turned her phone off after Jamsil Bridge.
She obviously doesn't want to come back.
Can you please ask him to try locating her once again?
Give up now.
You've done enough.
No, you've already done more than enough.
But still, she might change her mind if we persuade her in person.
She was playing computer games after abandoning her baby.
Have you ever wanted to run away...
because you were terrified?
I have felt that way so many times.
I was able to get through each time because of my beloved family,
but I heard that Seo Hyun is an orphan.
Her adoptive parents gave her up.
Not everyone in such a situation makes that kind of choice.
Mr. Cha.
She's not ready, and she can't even afford it. Don't force her.
What if she leaves when her child is older?
That might leave a deeper scar.
Just let her do whatever she wants with her life!
Okay.
I'll figure out what to do from here on,
so you don't need to worry about it.
How will you figure it out?
Who do you think you are? Are you her guardian or what?
You can't take responsibility for someone else's life!
That's not what I'm trying to do.
I just want to help her...
because I know how scary and painful it is!
That woman is a criminal who abandoned her baby.
We'll need to arrest her if we find her.
Stay out of this now.
I've clearly warned you.
Well... I understand how you feel,
but you should try to let it go first.
Why did you provoke her knowing she always win?
She'd never try to make up with you first. You know that.
The longer you let it drag on, the harder it'll be to make up.
Why do I always have to beg her?
I said what I wanted to say, and I've done enough.
You took it all out on Tae Jin. You must be feeling uneasy now.
Hey, how will this make me look?
I'm already uncomfortable as it is.
Whatever. My head is hurting.
- Get out. - What?
- Get out already! - Gosh, fine. I'll leave you alone.
For goodness' sake.
Oh, gosh.
Is Ms. Cha still upset?
Yes, it looks like it'll last for quite a while this time.
Aren't you also out here because you don't want to aggravate Grandmother?
That's what happens when you don't have your own home.
I'm in the same situation. How sad is this?
An innocent bystander can get hurt in a fight.
Look at me. This fight is affecting me so much.
Well, may I ask you about Ms. Cha's mother?
I don't know much either.
I've never met my mother-in-law.
I thought she passed away.
That would have been better.
Well, she got herself in huge trouble.
Father almost had to leave the police because of it. And...
Anyway, some other things also happened, and they got divorced.
Father has been alone since Tae Jin was 11 years old.
I feel really bad for Father.
You're home.
Why are you out here?
I'm just stepping out to the corner store.
Please go in, Father.
Bye.
- Baek Ho. - Great. I needed a drinking buddy.
- Let's go in. - Okay.
Go ahead. Oh, thanks.
Tae Jin, I must say...
I feel bad for Hee Jin.
I understand her. She's her mom, you know.
Don't be too harsh on her.
Missing your mom isn't something to be scolded for.
I wish I had a mom even if I resent her.
Hee Jin...
cried a lot when she gave birth to Hae Chan,
saying her mom must've felt the same way when she was born.
I guess things are different for women.
They tend to think about their moms more as they get older.
That woman didn't even try to find us even though she had us like that.
She doesn't deserve to be missed.
Yes, you are right.
Dad, Uncle.
- I'm home. - I'm so glad you're home now.
- Why? - You can make your mom feel better.
Let's go in.
Tae Jin, take your time and finish up. We'll head in first.
- All right. - Let's go in.
Let's go in.
I'm not saying I'll take responsibility for her life.
I just want to help her...
because I know how scary and painful it is!
My goodness. So what happened?
We went to the place, but she wasn't there.
Gosh. She's too young to give birth all alone.
- What kind of man is the dad? - I know.
The baby's dad must be around the mother's age.
He's probably in his early 20s. It must be scary to be a dad.
It should be a lot of pressure, to be honest.
He should've thought of that before he made it happen.
How immature they are.
Oh, well. Maybe...
it's better for the baby to be adopted.
It's so hard even for mom and dad to raise a baby together.
She's so young and all alone.
How can she raise her baby alone?
Goodness.
Still, a mom can't be separated from her baby.
You gave birth to Woo Ri and raised her alone at that age.
I'm your brother, but I can say that you're amazing.
She's different.
I wouldn't have been able to raise her without you and Mom.
Just thought of that scares me.
I feel pity for people without a mom the most.
Of course, they're pitiful.
Poor her. I'm worried about her.
It made me realize how grateful I should be for you and Mom.
You should be nicer to us.
Don't kick me just because I drank your water.
Her baby reminded me of Woo Ri when she was a baby.
I feel terrible.
Mr. Cha doesn't know anything.
Why? What did he say?
Nothing.
I want to see my daughter.
Woo Ri. Woo Ri.
Mom, I heard you're working.
I'm doing what I've been doing my whole life.
Don't try to stop me. You can't change my mind.
Mom, I know it's hard, but please wait a little longer.
I'll make it up to you.
Okay.
Don't worry about me.
Make sure you don't skip a meal.
Thanks to my new friend, I eat well lately.
Please don't worry.
Their daughter appears to be so cheery,
but I can see her gloomy side.
Whom are you talking about?
The daughter of the family I'm working for.
It seems like her mom is actually a stepmom.
- Do Hyun, help me. - Dad!
- Oh, my. Dad, Dad. - What's the matter with him?
He's very drunk.
He shouldn't have drunk so much.
Let go of me. You little...
You brat. How impressive. Look at him.
He's acting like a good son.
Gosh. I...
I feel like my life has been a waste.
I started off on the wrong foot with my life,
then, everything went wrong to this day.
I tried to make my life better.
Why am I still feeling so empty?
That's enough. If you go any further, Bo Ra will start crying.
Do you want to make her cry?
Oh, gosh. Poor me.
I'm to blame for causing all this.
Dad, please stand up.
Dad, please. Please stand up.
Why did you drink so much?
- Take his jacket off. - Okay.
- Dad, please lie down. - Be careful.
- Be careful. - Gosh.
The old man is not as strong as he used to be.
He used to drink a whole bottle of whiskey.
He got knocked down after a few bottles of soju.
Dad, lie on your back.
You said your shoulders always hurt.
- Good night, Dad. - All right.
(26 missed calls from Husband)
Mom.
- You must've worried about me. - Why didn't you text me at least?
I'm sorry. I was too distressed to think of that.
Let's go in.
I'll make a fabulous lunch for you.
Okay.
- Hey. - What?
- Let's go. - Okay.
Hey...
Who is she?
She looks rich and elegant.
Mom, have a cup of coffee.
Oh, no. I'm so full.
There's no space left for this.
Then, just enjoy the scent.
How sweet. You're the best.
Mom.
You traitor.
I'm sorry.
I had no choice.
You know him.
Please forgive me. Please.
Won't you say hi to me?
All right. What I did was unforgivable.
What did you do wrong?
I'm responsible for my son's wrongdoing.
I understand how you feel, but...
Honey, please.
Can you really not trust me?
That's ridiculous.
Why do you think I don't trust you?
You're afraid I might waste your fortune.
That's why you haven't registered our marriage yet.
I thought we already agreed on that matter.
We did.
I wouldn't let you even if you want to do that.
Maybe this is how getting older is.
It's getting harder to control my feelings.
I could understand Do Hyun because he's young and immature,
but when I saw you smiling at me with a bunch of flowers,
it felt like you look down on me like Do Hyun.
I never look down on you.
I'm so afraid of you I'm shaking.
What's this?
It's nothing special.
It's just a four-story arcade in Ilsan.
You want to use my name to buy a property.
No, that's not it.
I'm offering you a bribe.
Do Hyun will think that I put on an act for this.
Please just take this.
This is how much I love you.
You always make me look bad. Do you know that?
I know. It's all my fault.
What am I going to do?
I'm too ashamed to tell you this,
but please forgive me.
If you don't forgive me, how can I go on?
Honey, please.
Turn this on often and sing along.
I heard it's good for preventing Alzheimer's disease.
That's great.
I used to take singing classes before I got injured.
Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with my age?
Hello? Oh, Ms. Cha.
Okay. Yes.
No problem. I just need to rinse it and turn on the rice cooker.
Yes, don't worry. All right.
What did Hee Jin say?
She can't come home in time because the restaurant is too busy.
She asked me to make rice.
She probably doesn't want to come home.
Are you sure she can't come?
Don't worry about it. I heard caregivers don't do such things.
My last caregiver quit immediately after I asked her...
to take care of house chores.
It's just making rice, and it's not like I'm asked to do it every day.
She must've asked you because Sang Chul will be home soon.
It's really okay.
She's asleep.
I see.
You should have dinner.
Please go ahead.
You should eat too.
I'll eat when Ms. Noh wakes up.
My gosh, this is...
I made malatang with things I found in the fridge.
You like spicy food.
I'm sure I'll enjoy it.
- Did you have a good trip? - Yes.
I guess you went to a hot spring.
You're looking great.
It must be because I got some fresh air. I do feel much better.
I'm glad to hear that.
You little...
Let's go in. You must be tired.
Gosh, that...
- Here. - Gosh, it's okay.
Well... You're not mad at me anymore, right?
Why are you walking on eggshells?
You're making me feel like I have to walk on eggshells around you.
So? Where did you go?
Why do you want to know that?
My wife slept elsewhere. Of course I'm curious.
Did you really go to a hot spring?
I stayed at a hotel and went to a spa there.
Do Hyun was right.
Oh, I was just saying... Do Hyun told me...
not to worry because you'd be getting a massage at a hotel.
That's what he said.
It looks like he knows me better than you do.
Where would I even go?
Right? You'd never go anywhere far.
I'm stuck with you.
Dad must be in a great mood.
- Are you happy? - I sure am.
Forget it.
I can't talk to you because you're too pure-minded.
Is there something else that's bothering you?
Why do you ask?
You look very angry.
What's wrong? What is it? Tell me.
Who knows? I might be able to help you resolve it.
Hey, you know I can't stand things that are unfair, right?
Of course. Even though you make others feel that way all the time.
You brat.
What is it? Tell me.
Gosh, forget it.
I don't know what it is, but it must be driving you crazy.
- Then go say it. - Say what?
That you think it's extremely unfair.
Be very honest.
It's about a girl, isn't it?
- That's what my gut is telling me. - What do you even know?
Those who have never dated are better-versed in theories.
Is it something to brag about?
And I have dated guys.
So many guys had a crush on me.
It doesn't matter even if we're talking a truckload of guys.
You've never been in a relationship.
How can you say such a thing to your sister?
I'm worried you might end up falling for some jerk.
You already worry me because you have no sense of reality.
Don't worry about me. Worry about yourself first.
I know I'm going to be in a very romantic love.
Goodness. Romantic love?
Sure, go ahead and dream all you want.
I hope that dream doesn't get shattered.
- Like this. - Gosh, do you want a lesson?
Why can't I be honest with my feelings?
Come on. Let's go.
You should've gotten more sleep.
I can take Woo Ri.
It's okay, Mom.
I should do it when I have night shifts.
I'll go with Mom today, Grandma.
They say that raising children who aren't your own is never rewarding.
This proves it.
You have me, Mom.
Sure.
Will you come back right away?
No, I have to take care of something.
I should probably go straight to work afterward.
You must be tired. You should get some rest.
Working at night is very exhausting.
I'm fine.
I'll see you later!
Let's go.
Let's go, Daughter.
- Be careful with cars. - Okay.
Why are you asking us about that girl?
She cut ties with us a long time ago.
She was such a troublemaker.
I guess she ended up getting pregnant.
I don't even want to think about her.
I told the detectives everything. Why are you here again?
Please do not come here again to ask about her.
I don't even want to see her face ever again.
A penny for your thoughts?
What?
What were you thinking about? You didn't even hear me coming in.
What brings you here?
I want to make you feel better.
Let's grab a drink together after work.
I must've treated you unfairly many times.
What are you talking about?
I must say, you're so patient.
I can't take this though.
Have a drink and let it all go.
I'd love to,
but drinks won't solve this problem.
This is Jin Do Hyun.
Yes. What are you calling about?
Let's meet up.
What is this about?
You can go to a police station nearby if it's about an accident.
That day, why did you look at me like that?
Pardon me?
I'm talking about when that wench slapped me in the face.
The way you looked at me kept bothering me.
I can't stand it when people wrongly accuse me.
Well... I was just...
What?
Did you think a womanizer got what he deserves?
To be honest, it looked that way.
If you were going to look at me like a criminal,
you should've checked if it's true.
I met that wench in the club for the first time.
I went out with her a few times,
but all she wanted was my money, so I left her giving her my wallet.
That day, I saw her entering with an old man,
so I told her to come to her senses. That's all.
You looked at me like I'm a worm.
What did I do so wrong?
What did I do to deserve those criticizing eyes?
I didn't know you were such a hypocrite.
- You crossed the line. - I crossed the line?
Think of how you insulted me.
What did you tell me the other day?
You asked if I haven't done anything wrong.
You asked if you're once a sinner, you're always a sinner.
You said not to talk thoughtlessly without knowing others' situations.
Honestly, I was touched by what you said.
I was really grateful that you saved my life.
However, I'm so disappointed in you.
You shouldn't have tried to look cool.
You're nothing like what you think you are.
I wonder if the mother is eating well.
- Where could she be now? - It's obvious.
She must be in an internet cafe or sauna.
She has no money. She didn't go home.
You know there's a place for people who ran away from home.
Do you think she got a part-time job?
She's not in a condition for that.
She just had a baby.
It must be hard enough to take care of herself.
She's going through a hard time mentally and physically.
She's too young to have a baby.
Please excuse me.
You shouldn't waste food.
Is Mr. Cha feeling unwell?
He's been in a bad mood all day long.
Did you make him worry again?
Mr. Cha is the one that makes me worry.
You must feel sympathetic for her.
You raised your child by yourself.
That's right.
I saw Woo Ri's photo. She's adorable.
She'll be as pretty as Officer Moo when she grows up.
Right? She talks so nicely to others too.
Come to think of it, you're really amazing, Officer Moo.
I'm not. All mothers do the same.
It's a problem that there are more mothers who don't.
Both babies and their mothers are pitiful.
Life is so bittersweet.
Why didn't he help me all the way once he started?
Hello? This is Officer Moo Goong Hwa speaking.
I was wondering if the baby is doing well.
Sorry? The baby will be sent to an orphanage tomorrow?
I see. Okay. Bye.
We might get a flat tire.
You sighed so deeply the tire might blow out.
Wait.
Mr. Cha, pull over.
Why?
Pull over right now.
- Welcome. - Do you have an empty seat?
Let me check.
You can sit in number 13.
- Thanks. - Seo Hyun.
Let go of me. I said, let go!
Let's go to the hospital.
Do you think I'm crazy? Why would I go back there?
Your baby is waiting for you.
I abandoned my baby. I abandoned him!
You shouldn't say such a thing that easily.
Other people abandon their babies easily too.
Both my birth mom and stepmom abandoned me.
Why can't I abandon my baby?
I'll abandon my baby too.
I don't care about the baby.
So you should do the same!
Send him overseas or to an orphanage in Korea!
Or put him in that box for abandoned babies!
(Lovers in Bloom)
My friend has feelings for a guy,
but the guy wants to be friends with her.
- Your friend must be ugly. - Mr. Jin.
This is Officer Moo Goong Hwa.
I'm hoping to see you today.
I'm about to turn the tables.
- How did it go? - She'll go to prison with her son?
I'm a mother of a child.
What did you say?
I have a child.