(Episode 2)
I see that your contract ends next month.
Yes, Sir.
You've done a stellar job.
I've seen many contract workers before,
but none as dedicated as you.
Thank you, Sir.
I hope you keep it up at your new job.
Sorry?
I think I was clear.
Your contract won't be renewed.
Sir?
Didn't you say that I'd get promoted this time?
Circumstances change, Mo Ah.
I have a meeting, so I'll leave you to it then.
Sir.
Let go. You're ruining my suit.
Sir.
I've never missed a day at work before.
I was always first to come and last to leave.
I did whatever task that was thrown at me.
So how could you fire me like this?
You're not being fired. Your contract just wasn't renewed.
That's how it is for contract workers.
If you want stability, apply for a regular job here.
Sir.
Let's not get emotional here.
Clean the cups as you leave, please.
Are we really going to move out?
Didn't Mo Ah tell you?
Yes, she did.
It's just sudden, that's all.
If it's possible, can you find a place nearby so that...
you can help out with deliveries?
Of course.
Don't be ridiculous. You have no obligation.
Now can you head out and open up the restaurant?
Sure.
This was the last service, so I better help out.
Sook Ja,
don't even think about stopping them from leaving.
You took them in for 10 years and that's more than enough.
Also, I say this out of concern.
Don't give them any money.
It's not a shame to start small and gradually move into...
a bigger place.
Grandma.
Kids these days start off in two-bedroom apartments.
That's only if their parents can afford it.
It's not their fault they're orphans.
Besides, Mo Ah has suffered enough.
Grandma, I think Mom's upset.
Well, she's not the only one with a temper.
She should not give them any money.
Mo Ah, I'll be back for you soon.
Of course. Don't worry about us.
How many nights would I have to wait?
It won't be long.
Sooner if you be a good boy...
and later if you cry like you are doing now.
Mo Hyuk, you heard Auntie.
Now stop crying.
Auntie, you should get going.
We'll behave like you told us to.
Mo Ah.
Take this...
and buy yourselves some snacks.
Thank you.
It's all right.
Hi, Honey.
Me? I'm meeting with the investors.
Right now?
All right. I'll make time for you no matter how busy I am.
Sure, I'll see you there.
What took you so long?
I had to take my car to the shop.
I could always buy one for you.
Who do you take me for?
I'm sorry if I upset you.
Anyway,
I have prepared something for you.
What is it?
It's for out one-month anniversary.
Don't say that you won't accept this too.
Oh, boy.
Fine. I'll take it since it's a gift.
How much was it?
Not much. Just 30,000 dollars.
What is it? Don't you like it?
No, I just like how affordable it is.
We should go out and celebrate over dinner.
I'm actually quite tired.
Can I rest my eyes for a bit upstairs?
Upstairs?
Isn't it too early for that? Let's get some fresh air.
Just stop.
I've had it with you.
We're done.
Seung Mi.
Let's drink some wine up at the sky lounge...
and discuss our future together.
Our future?
Fine. That doesn't sound so bad.
Lady.
Get off.
- But... - Get off.
It stinks in here.
Can't I ride up together?
The staff's is under maintenance.
I also have bad knees.
That's your problem, not mine.
Get off.
She says she has bad knees.
Which floor?
Thank you. It's the seventh.
Nam Koo, you're too kind for your own good.
Gosh, it stinks.
My clothes!
Why didn't you make room for me to walk by?
I'm sorry.
- I'm so sorry. - Move!
Get your dirty hands off me.
That's it. I want to speak to your manager.
That's enough.
What? But you saw what happened!
Do those eyes of yours not work?
You should've walked around her, not into her.
- Nam Koo. - Don't you have a mom?
Where are your manners?
Ma'am, you should go.
- Are you insane? - Yes, I am.
I would've been harsher had you been my sister.
Don't contact me ever again. I've been disgusted enough.
Nam Koo.
Kang Nam Koo!
I'm an idiot. I'm an imbecile.
Why couldn't I hold back?
The fish was nearly in the net...
and it was one expensive fish.
Where's the bus?
It's freezing.
Where did Nam Koo run off to this time?
Soo Bok.
What brings you here at this hour?
Here.
Is this shampoo?
I'm sharing what the lady gave me.
I bet it's not for free.
You never miss a hint.
Can you help me tomorrow with the CEO's son's birthday meal?
- Has it been a year already? - It has.
I don't understand why I have to do it every year.
Why cook a birthday dinner for a lost son?
Don't you say that.
They must be grief-stricken.
I have a lot to cover including grocery shopping,
so please lend me a hand.
I will.
That's odd. Delivery requests have been short today.
Maybe it's because of the wallet incident.
Do you want me to hand out flyers?
Don't bother. It's too cold outside.
It isn't like you turn down his offer to hand out flyers.
Didn't Mo Ah say she'd house hunt today?
I'm sorry, but I have to work overtime.
(Delivery Request)
(Accept)
Here's your pay for the day.
Thank you.
I heard that you asked Nam at the agency for a day job.
What about your current one?
I was let go,
so I'll need a new job starting next month.
I see.
Would you like to wear something other than that apron?
Just try three months waiting tables.
You're too pretty to not offer the job.
I'm good. I feel more comfortable in this apron.
But it'll get you nowhere.
Rather than making chump change,
you should dream big this once.
I don't have a big dream.
I only want to live just like others.
Living like others? That's actually most difficult.
I'll get changed and go home then.
Jang Mi!
I'm here, so let's go for round two.
Round two, Jang Mi. Let's go.
Jang Mi, there you are.
What took you so long?
Do you know how long I've been waiting for you?
Sir, you have the wrong person.
Jang Mi already went home.
Really? Then, what's your name?
You're very pretty.
Let go of me.
How dare you!
You'll pay for that.
- Let go, you jerk. - Come with me.
- Come on. - Let go!
Sir. Oh my goodness.
- What? - This is highly inappropriate.
Jang Mi was sick, so she went home early.
Is that so?
Who is she then?
She works in our kitchen.
Girls here are all the same no matter where they work.
Anyway, Jang Mi will be in tomorrow.
Every day, it's one pig after the next.
Mr. Cho is absolutely the worst.
- It's 25 dollars, right? - Yes.
Here you go.
So how can I persuade Mo Ah?
She's perfect for the job.
You've been here before, so why are you staring?
I'm fascinated every time.
You're being ridiculous. Let's head inside.
Ma'am, please. Let me do it.
It's my son's birthday, so I should make the soup.
Hello, Ma'am.
It's been a while, hasn't it?
I called you since my husband loved your short ribs and japchae,
so help us out.
Of course.
Min Joon especially liked citrus flavor,
so add lemon juice to the salad dressing.
Of course. I've got this, so please relax.
Thank you so much.
I can't believe she still sees him as a little boy.
How old would he be?
He was 3 when they lost him, so he'd be 30.
Anyway, this is still unusual.
That's how it feels to lose a child.
Ma'am, this is a gift certificate for rice.
It can be delivered to your house.
How on earth can I pay with a piece of paper?
Stop making fun of me and give me a sack.
It's too heavy for you to carry home.
Fine. Why don't I deliver it to your doorstep then?
I thought you'd never ask.
On your way, can you buy me some pumpkin porridge?
- I will. Have a safe walk home. - Thanks.
Mr. Kong, where's the money from the borough office?
I used it for client service and welfare.
What? Client welfare?
That money was for our employees' overseas workshop.
Don't you remember?
You signed the papers.
Besides, we can go overseas some other time.
It's winter now, so the money should be spent on those in need.
I never told you not to.
You know what?
Why don't you help them with money from your own pocket?
I don't have any.
Civil servants don't make much.
I've heard enough. Now I want the money back.
Just so you know, what you did is embezzlement.
Mom, wake up.
What's wrong?
Did Sook Ja say something?
Why is that the first thing on your mind?
Mom, do you have some money?
Money? Of course I do.
Really? How much?
Let me see.
Here. Is this enough?
Is that not enough? Hang on a second then.
I think I have some coins here somewhere.
Mom, I didn't mean pocket money like this.
I'm doomed.
I might be fired if I don't get the money.
What?
What did you do to get fired?
Something just happened.
You can't get fired.
Oh no.
Don't worry. I'll bring you the money.
How? It's not like you have a way.
Don't speak of this to Man Soo or Sook Ja, okay?
They'll kick me out if they find out.
Sure.
Oh no. What's going to happen to him?
Goodness.
Let's eat.
It's delicious. Who cooked the seaweed soup?
It was all Ms. Hong.
How is it?
It's tasty. You did a good job.
Thanks.
I thought you'd be angry about the birthday meal.
Had I known you wouldn't be, I would've bought a cake too.
Should I get one right now?
No, it's fine.
Min Joon would be 30 by now.
He'd be just as tall and handsome as you.
We lost him too long ago and...
now I don't know what he even likes.
Honey, why don't we just eat?
What if...
What if he's not eating properly?
Honey, no one starves these days.
If he's alive,
I'm sure he'd be doing well.
Of course. He'd be a fine man just like his father.
What's with all the food?
It's the CEO's son's birthday.
I can't believe you lent them a hand again.
I feel bad for them.
It's been years, but still they celebrate his birthday.
I know. He's one unlucky guy.
I still don't get how he could've let go of his silver spoon.
Anyway, there's no need to feel bad for them though.
Parents all think alike regardless of their wealth.
Mom, I don't think Nam Koo has an appetite.
He doesn't? That's strange.
So where are the short ribs?
Oh my. I must've left them at the house.
How could you forget about the most important dish?
Here it is!
Did you just prank me?
You are great at that.
Let's eat.
Nam Koo, here you go.
Careful, it's hot.
Short ribs are best this way.
It's so good.
Tae Hak, we should look for Min Joon again.
It's not that I don't want to.
But we only attracted frauds...
and that put a dent on the company's image.
Is our image what's most important to you?
(American Adoptions)
Hello?
Yes, this is she.
I lost him in Hannam-dong when he was three.
When can I receive the DNA result?
Of course. I'll look forward to it.
They found him.
I think they found Min Joon.
What are you talking about?
Calm down and explain the call.
I hired an adoption agency to find Min Joon...
and they have a possible match.
They'll send us the DNA result as soon as it's ready.
I could always head out there.
Don't bother.
I'd rather have you focus on the new product launch.
Don't get your hopes up too high.
It'll only hurt more once proven otherwise.
Honey, how could you say that?
Myung Sook, the search finally paid off.
What did I tell you? I said that I'd find him.
I played with Jae Min and took him home.
I'm not worried about him.
You're right. We're the problem.
It's you, not us.
Your late-night delivery job.
How long have you been doing it?
I could ask you the same thing.
You've been lying about working late.
You made a mockery out of me.
Do you want to see me go crazy?
Our home.
I wanted a place to call our home.
Like everyone else,
I wanted to be together...
to laugh, cry, and chat...
without paying attention to others.
I wanted to eat ramyeon with you at any time...
and wake up next to you in the morning.
I only wanted...
a normal life.
We should get a place then.
We'll get one right away.
I'll work construction sites if that's what it takes.
Why does it matter who earns the money?
Is that your way of saying that you won't quit?
No, I already resigned.
You should do the same.
I bought some bread...
in case you get hungry later.
Do Hoon,
I've been let off at work too.
I'm sorry for not telling you.
Wouldn't that be worth something?
They're all fake.
Don't be ridiculous. Your grandfather said they were real.
Look at this.
There's another letter after 24K.
Engravings like that...
or no engravings at all mean that they're fake.
He'll pay for this when I meet him in the afterlife.
Grandma, can I have this?
- This one's real. - You!
Squeeze blood from a turnip, why don't you?
How can I raise the money I need then?
Hang on.
How does Mo Ah expect to find a house?
Didn't you know? She has some savings.
Savings?
I'm home.
Mo Ah, you're home!
Jae Min's asleep in my room.
I'm sorry. I'll move him right away.
That's all right.
It's the least I can do for you.
Mo Ah,
have you already found a place to stay?
No, not yet.
Of course. I knew it.
You should look for a place when the weather's warmer.
Sorry?
I'm just so sad to see you go.
Besides, I'm worried about Jae Min.
Don't you need someone to look after him?
I was thinking about sending him to a daycare center.
Really? Well...
Forget about it.
You must be tired. Get some rest.
Sure.
Oh, boy.
Why couldn't I have been nicer to her and Do Hoon?
I just had to be mean, didn't I?
Why are you home late?
Everyone's on edge at the center.
Is it because of you?
I don't know.
Whatever. I'll just quit.
Don't you say that.
Hold on tight. I'll find you the money.
Really?
Don't tell me you told Sook Ja.
Of course not. You know how she'd react.
I asked a friend of mine for help,
so don't worry and get some rest.
I've been saved.
Mom, thank you so much. Good night.
- Wait. Let me give you a kiss. - Sure.
- Good night. - You too.
Goodness.
Where on earth can I get the money?
Gosh.
What's taking them so long?
You didn't have to come by.
We've been tricked more than once.
I was too anxious to wait at home.
It's the DNA test from the States.
What does it say?
I'm sure it's Min Joon.
Tae Jin.
It's...
It's not him.
No way.
No way. This can't be.
Are you all right?
I'm good. Just take her home.
I'd like some fresh air.
This can't be.
I'm going to the States to see for myself.
Please calm down.
How could I possibly calm down?
Find him.
Find him and bring him to me.
Listen up, Park Do Hoon.
It's not like I have nowhere else to go.
What if I don't?
Hello, Sir.
You must be one of my employees.
Yes, Sir.
I'll get going then.
Sir.
Sir?
What's wrong?
Somebody please help.
Sir? Oh, no.
Help!
It's time for my break.
Why aren't you looking after Jae Min?
He might catch a cold at that rate.
Let him sleep for crying out loud.
Gosh.
Good job.
You should take Jae Min home.
I'll take him home and come back out.
Jae Min, let's sleep at home.
Jae Min. Jae Min?
What's wrong?
He's sweating. Is he sick?
Jae Min, wake up.
Jae Min. Jae Min!
Hurry and take him to a hospital.
Here you go. Run!
- Oh, no. - Jae Min.
- Dad, what can we do now? - You should've looked after him.
Goodness.
(Hankuk Hospital)
Yes, Sir.
I'm at the hospital.
Of course.
Where's the emergency room?
Pediatrics is that way.
Jae Min, are you all right?
(I Am Sorry, but I Love You)
You'll come back to me, won't you?
Tae Jin will take care of the company.
The company is Min Joon's.
Min Joon will be your successor.
I'm Park Do Hoon, a new recruit applicant of TMO's.
You should've said so.
This won't give you extra points.
I guess I overstepped.
Are you waiting for the notification?
- I didn't pass. - It's all right.
There are plenty of other jobs.
"Nam Hui, how about a coffee some time?"
I'll make sure she finds someone worthy.
Will you take care of her forever?
Yes, I'll take care of both you and her.
Would it be silly of me to find my own son?
We can't die until we see our son again.