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(Lovers in Bloom)
(Episode 68)
Go ahead. What is it that you want to say?
Tae Jin.
You must've...
resented me a lot all these years.
What are you doing now?
I'm sorry.
Forgive me, please.
It's all my fault.
But...
I had a reason why I had to do it.
Can you try to understand me?
There's nothing to understand or forgive.
I've completely erased you from my mind.
I know I left like that,
but I've never forgotten about you even for a second.
Can't you please give me a chance?
With both you and Hee Jin,
I want to do everything I haven't been able to do for you two.
Just keep living your life.
- It looks like you're doing well. - Tae Jin.
I don't know why you're doing this now after all those years,
but don't bother with the old memories and go on with your life...
like when you abandoned your children. That's more like you.
Tae Jin.
Don't show up like this or call me ever again.
I don't want anything to do with you, no matter what happens.
Let go of me.
You're already dead to me.
So don't even think of doing anything as my mom.
I can never forgive you.
What's the matter?
What do you mean?
Did something happen?
Nothing happened.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I'm sure something happened.
Whom did you meet?
I said it was nothing.
- This one too. - Yes, sir.
I heard they'll do a corroborative investigation on that case.
Is that true?
Didn't they conclude it as a gang fight?
It turned out that there was a complicated situation.
- What situation? - I don't know the details.
I guess that's what they have to find out through the investigation.
That sounds like trouble.
I hope it'll be resolved soon.
If the residents find out about this, it'll cause a mess.
They're already asking for more patrols.
Of course they are. A murder happened in their neighborhood.
Even though they hear about murders on the news every day,
it's a different story if a murder happens in their neighborhood.
They must be terrified and worried that their house prices might drop.
We'll double check the street lights,
and see if there are any locations to add security cameras.
Okay.
- Officer Moo. - Yes.
- We'll get going. - See you later.
- See you later. - See you later.
I'll go finish this.
It doesn't seem like it's going to be resolved that easily.
That might upset your stomach.
I don't know what's going on, but you have a stomach problem.
Dad worries about you a lot.
You must be tired. Go get some rest.
She drank a whole glass of this?
I have to admit that Ms. Heo can drink a lot.
By the way, why did she drink in the daytime?
You're already dead to me.
So don't even think of doing anything as my mom.
I can never forgive you.
Who is it?
Oh, my.
Hello.
How have you been?
Not so good, as you must know.
I'm sure that it's the same for your family.
Actually, I brought this.
I made some side dishes for Ju Young yesterday.
I called him, but he said he was busy.
So I came here just to drop this off.
Oh, gosh. I said you didn't have to do this.
It's just some side dishes and fruits.
Then I'll get going now.
Please wait.
Please come in.
Go ahead, please.
Thank you.
Your family must be a mess...
because of my daughter.
No, we're fine.
I can tell by looking at your face.
Please tell me honestly.
My mother-in-law is...
unbelievably affectionate for her grandson.
She must be. Why wouldn't she be?
Besides, Tae Jin is such a good man.
He's kind, attentive, and earnest.
He's also very handsome.
In fact, this morning,
I said that Officer Moo was a nice person.
I got scolded harshly for saying so by my mother-in-law.
What should we do?
I don't think it'll be easy.
There's nothing we can do about it.
If it's not going to happen, so be it.
Your family members must've been shocked,
but I don't want to send my daughter off to your family either.
He's the eldest son of the eldest son's family,
and four generations live together in the same house.
Gosh. It could be on the front page.
Still, the two of them...
seem to like each other very much.
Not every couple gets married just because they're in love.
Anyway, you must be having a hard time too.
- Pardon? - I mean,
why did you get into such a family?
You must be going through so much trouble at your age.
I'm not having much trouble myself.
Woo Ri!
Oh, Mr. Tall!
Have you been well?
You ride a bike so well now.
I practiced a lot.
Well done.
Why didn't you come to see me?
I waited for you every day.
Did you wait for me?
I would've come earlier if I had known that.
Do you like your bike?
Yes, I love it.
It was a gift from Mr. Santa.
- Mr. Santa? - Yes.
He works at my mom's substation.
Gosh.
I meant to keep it a secret, but I don't think I can do that.
Woo Ri, I'm the one who bought this bike for you.
Really?
That's weird.
Mr. Santa said he would buy me a bike.
No. I'm the one who bought this bike for you.
So you can thank me from now on. Do you understand?
No one else would've chosen a bike this pretty.
I'm sure this is the prettiest one in the whole neighborhood.
You're right.
High five!
Ta-da.
Let's see.
What do you think? Do you like it?
This is so cool.
Cool? Don't you mean delicious?
Yes. Look at this.
It's cooler than the ones from a store.
You're so adorable.
Mr. Tall, can you come every day from today?
I'm sorry. I'm very busy lately.
Instead, I promise I'll come to see you once a week.
- It's a promise. - Okay.
- Sign. - Sign.
- Copy. - Copy.
Look. It's so pretty.
Woo Ri, go home.
- Mom. - I said, go home.
Why would you yell at her?
Woo Ri, let's go.
I'll put this in here for you.
Friend, I'll see you soon.
Bye, Mr. Tall.
It's been a while.
What brings you here?
I was supposed to meet up with my friend.
Didn't she tell you? We're friends now.
What are you doing right now?
It looks like you get angry whenever you see me.
But I'm still happy to see you.
I'm glad to see you still look healthy.
Your family members seem to be doing well too.
Now, I can put my worries to rest.
I'll see you around.
What was that about?
Hey.
How do you know Bo Ra's brother?
I don't know him.
I saw you talking to him.
Gosh, it was nothing.
Tell me. How do you know him?
Mom, seriously.
He helped me when Woo Ri fainted.
What?
Then why are you so cold to him?
What about it?
Hey.
Goodness.
Is he the Mr. Tall you've been talking about?
Yes. He's so tall, isn't he?
Woo Ri, don't meet him ever again. Got it?
No.
If you see him again, I'll scold you. You got that?
I hate you. I won't play with you!
What is all this?
Can't you tell? It's our all-purpose cooker.
Give them to your students.
For free?
What are you talking about? I'm investing.
They'll need to try it to be able to review it properly.
If that's the case...
I shouldn't charge you for the class.
What? Were you planning to make me pay then?
You have no plans today, right?
- Why do you ask? - You asked me to help you.
They say you should strike while the iron is hot.
I want to set you up with someone.
I'll text you the address as soon as I know where we're meeting.
I'll meet you there later, okay?
Sure.
Who else is coming?
Just wait.
Someone is coming.
I'm a little late, aren't I? I'm sorry.
Gosh, don't worry. We were just getting started.
You know Ms. Jin, right?
Yes.
Have you been well, Ju Young?
Hi, Bo Ra.
It's been a while, Su Hyuk.
Yes, it's been a while indeed.
By the way, what brings you here?
What do you think? I asked her to join us.
I thought it'd be nice for all of us to have a drink together.
Have a seat. Sit here.
There's nothing like fried chicken and beer in summer, don't you think?
Excuse me. Can we get fried chicken and beer to start?
One beer for each person, please.
My, look at the time.
I should get going.
Goodbye.
Mr. Son, let's go.
Pardon?
There's something I want to talk to you about.
- We should leave together. - Gosh, no.
You two should have another drink and try to come up with ideas...
to better promote Stove Corporation.
We need an amazing advertisement that will set things in motion...
as soon as possible.
Sure, we'll do that.
Get up. Let's go.
- I want to have another drink. - Come on.
Let's go. Bye, guys.
Where are you going? Let's go.
I heard...
that you're working with Ms. Koo now.
Yes.
I want to try whatever comes my way while helping her out.
- What's new with you? - I'm...
planning on starting another youth class.
That sounds like you.
Of course. I should be myself...
although I was lost for a little while.
Do you work at her office?
Yes.
I'm happy to see you,
but you seem uncomfortable.
No, I'm fine.
You look so uncomfortable right now.
Don't be like that.
We'll have to see each other often now since you work with Ms. Koo.
You're making me uncomfortable.
I'm the one who got dumped.
What are you talking about?
It is true that you dumped me.
All right. Let's just say that.
This tastes so good.
Is it because I'm with an old friend of mine?
The beer tastes even better.
Slow down.
Why? Are you worried that I might go on a drunken rampage again?
Don't you worry. I can drink a lot now.
I can tell.
It's all in the past, you know.
Let's not bring out old problems at times like this.
You're right. We shouldn't.
I know that our first project failed,
but let's make sure that this project becomes a success.
We used to be good working partners, you know.
Aren't I right?
Let's get up now.
All right.
I'll use the washroom quickly.
Okay.
Bo Ra, you're doing well.
You cannot show it. Never.
I'm such an idiot. He'll figure it out if I'm not careful.
I need to calm down.
Cha Sang Chul submitted a letter of resignation.
I bet he felt uncomfortable about staying.
Well, I put on that show to make him feel that way.
Right.
Why are you so down?
You said you'd meet him. Did you actually see him?
Yes, I did.
I guess you feel bad about his getting fired like that.
No, it's not that.
My patience has limits too.
Are you going to keep getting moody because of that family?
I'm just tired.
- Stop it, please. - Stop what?
I can be understanding about your spending time with your children,
but I'm not okay with you...
getting all stressed out after meeting your ex-husband.
Don't cross the line.
Hey, did something good happen?
You seem to be in a great mood.
Yes, I had drinks with good people.
- Whom? - What?
Well... My new students.
You're this happy because you drank with a bunch of old ladies?
What are you talking about? We really click.
So? What did you and your mom friends talk about?
Loving with all of our hearts.
What?
From now on, I'll give all my heart to everything I do.
No matter if it's work or love.
I realized that ever since...
I was bullied in high school for having a loan shark father,
I've never really given my heart to anyone.
You're going to give everything you've got? You might lose it all.
I should fully open my heart,
so he can see how I feel.
Here you go. Drink this. It's honey tea.
Thank you.
It's refreshing.
Did you drink alone?
No, I drank with Bo Ra.
You came clean so fast.
I'm sure that that slacker already told you,
and you made honey tea for me to ask me about it.
I heard you're going to work with her.
Ju Young said that Bo Ra seemed to have changed.
That's right.
She looked like the way she was when I first met her.
She didn't stop chatting.
I worried about her a lot, but when I saw that she was doing okay...
You were disappointed, right?
I'm relieved.
She seemed to have become stronger.
You don't look relieved. You look like you're going to cry.
You're acting up again.
By the way, Mom looked a little upset.
Did something happen?
It's because of me.
You just worry about yourself. I'll take care of Mom.
Did Ju Young's mom come here to talk to you?
She brought some side dishes and fruits for Ju Young.
I asked her some questions to see how their family was doing.
She went on about how worried her mother-in-law was.
She was so annoying.
So I said I felt bad that she married into such a family.
Gosh, Mom.
I'm not being like this because I don't like Tae Jin.
I want you to marry him when I think of him alone.
I wish I could...
make you live with him alone without meeting his family.
But marriage doesn't work like that.
Mom.
No matter how hard he tries to be nice to Woo Ri,
he won't be able to replace her dad.
Therefore, he will be even more distressed,
and you'll be anxious to watch him like that.
There won't be a single day you feel comfortable.
To be honest, even if they accept you,
I don't want to send Woo Ri off to live with them.
I'm tired.
I heard...
you met Mom.
- I guess she tells you everything. - Tae Jin.
Don't talk about her in front of me.
Mom regrets a lot.
She cried while talking about you.
I found out that she had her own reasons to leave us.
Stop it.
In fact, I saw Mom in front of our house in spring.
I wasn't sure at first, but it was her.
At first, I was angry and didn't want to forgive or see her either.
But I realized when I met her...
that she had been much more distressed and heartbroken than us.
So don't just push her away.
I said, that's enough!
I won't stop you from seeing her.
But I don't want to see her.
So don't ever bring her up in front of me.
I don't want to hear or know about her.
She begged me to give her another chance...
to make it up for us.
How? With her money?
I don't want her money. Take it if you want.
Tae Jin.
Are you saying that I'm doing this to get her money?
Fine. I think I shouldn't have talked about this.
I came here because I was worried when I heard you met Mom.
Fine.
Why are you drinking by yourself?
You must crave alcohol so much.
Is it hard to be with your family?
No.
You're lying.
It's written on your face.
I don't know what I should say.
I know you're having a hard time because of me.
I can't just tell you to cheer up.
It's not because of you.
So you can just be with me like now.
What are you doing?
What do you think?
I drank instead to prevent you from getting yourself in trouble.
From this moment, I'll drink everything poured in this glass.
I wouldn't have called you over if I knew you'd be this annoying.
What if you have an allergic reaction like last time?
It made you look really ugly.
You're the one who'll see that ugly face, not me.
Whatever.
I don't care. How worse can it get?
Call an ambulance if I pass out.
All right.
Let's go. I'll walk you home.
I'm sorry to Woo Ri.
I keep calling you out like this.
I know.
I'm going to be a bad mom.
Let's just stay like this for a moment.
Hae Chan, do you want some more soup?
No, I'm good.
Son, why are you eating so little?
You should eat well to grow taller.
Uncle, give me a ride on your way to work.
Sure. I'll do that.
Your uncle is busy. Don't bother him.
Uncle said it's okay. Why would you make a fuss?
Make a fuss?
How could you be so disrespectful to me?
Stop it. Your elders are here too.
Hae Chan, I'll give you a ride.
Forget it. I'll just take a bus.
Right. He's a student. He can take a bus to school.
I don't like how kids go to school by car.
When we were young, we walked miles to go to school.
It's different now.
He should be studying instead of walking that far.
He shouldn't waste his time for no reason.
You're right.
Mom, I'm...
thinking of moving to another company.
Why do you want to do that all of a sudden?
Well, I just found a position with better pay.
Oh, my. You didn't tell me anything about that.
It just happened.
Why don't you quit your job...
and use this opportunity to find an easier job?
I'm not that old.
I can still handle it. Don't worry about me.
Your dad...
is right about that.
You need a job to stay young.
Father, you're just so competent.
These days, even young people have difficulties finding a job.
You're amazing. You're moving to another company so easily.
What is it? Are you worried about my moving to another company?
Don't worry. I won't starve you.
I'm not worried.
If you can't find a job, I can get a job instead.
That makes me feel relieved.
Actually, I went to see Ju Young yesterday,
and I met Officer Moo's mom.
Her family is also against...
her getting married into our family.
You know how things are in this day and age.
Everyone wants to be comfortable.
If she marries Tae Jin, she'd have a grandmother-in-law,
a stepmother-in-law, and a sister-in-law.
What mom would want that for her daughter?
And our entire family lives together too.
All moms would be against it.
That's why Mother says Tae Jin should move out after his wedding.
Why are you getting mad at me?
I'm not mad.
Raising my voice doesn't mean I'm mad.
I'm glad to hear that her family is against it too.
It looks like you get angry whenever you see me.
It's really odd.
Mr. Jin has been coming to this neighborhood so often.
It could be because of Su Hyuk,
but I don't really get why she's so cold to the guy who saved Woo Ri.
I really can't understand.
I've been curious about many things.
Thanks for calling me.
I thought you'd want to know. That's why I called.
I see.
Ask me anything. I'll tell you whatever you'd like to know.
My daughter...
How do you know Goong Hwa?
I...
like her.
(Lovers in Bloom)
Jae Hee told me that he saw her coming out of a law firm.
How about you meet your mother and talk to her in person?
Don't think that all mothers are the same.
A few words won't change the situation.
Who is that?
I'm always dying to see her.
I want to be by her side. I want to marry her.
- Tae Jin proposed to her. - What did you say?
Why are you always in such a rush?
Nobody wants that.
Are you saying you don't want the same thing? Goong Hwa.