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(Lovers in Bloom)
(Episode 80)
Great. Please slice it like that.
Hello, is there a lady named Jin Bo Ra here by any chance?
No, Ms. Jin was here a few days ago.
When was that?
I don't remember exactly.
She said she wouldn't be able to visit us as she's going away.
And you don't know where she went?
No, I don't.
It's red ginseng. You should drink it.
Gosh, just be good to my dad. You don't need to do this for me.
Do I have to ask you before going out from now on?
Come on. Please don't put me on the spot like that.
Just continue living the way you've been living,
but make sure you stay out of trouble.
- Was it you? - What are you talking about?
Did you send guys to my daughter's restaurant?
Yes, it was me.
You know that I can't stand it when people try to take what's mine.
I figured I should at least do something like that...
if I wanted to scare you.
So, let's not get on each other's nerves and live peacefully.
Let me say something too.
Do not bother my children ever again.
Like you said,
it was my mistake this time, so I'll let it slide.
But if you do anything to my children again...
What are you going to do?
Like you said, your dad can't live without me.
If I put my life on the line and leave him,
your life will get quite complicated too.
I won't make a mistake like that ever again,
so you should not repeat your mistake either.
For the next little while,
do not touch your real estate.
There better not be any changes.
Even if you want to give them to your children, hold yourself back.
Dad is on edge these days. You know that, right?
(Chamsu-Ri Substation)
Hey, it's me.
I'm going to send you a video. See if you can identify them.
Yes, I found the jerks that vandalized my sister's restaurant.
Did Mr. Cha pull another all-nighter?
He's really something.
How many days has it been? 1, 2...
Three days in a row.
Thugs caused a scene at his sister's restaurant.
Knowing him, he obviously won't let it slide.
After his shift, he went around the area to interview residents...
and even analyzed footage from every security camera.
He also collected and analyzed dash cam footage...
from all the cars that were parked nearby the restaurant that day.
He's so determined to find those guys.
It's only a matter of time. I'm sure he'll catch them.
Now, I understand why people are so impressed by Mr. Cha.
He solved that drug case because he can be that determined.
To be honest, I think he's too good to stay here, don't you think?
He'll probably transfer to the headquarter soon, right?
I'm not sure.
Higher-ups favor those who know when not to go by the book.
Then why is it that you haven't gotten promoted?
When it comes to such an attitude, no one can beat you.
Chief, please.
Women find hard-working men attractive.
I work very hard.
Let's be honest here. You look nothing like him.
You can't even write reports properly.
Everyone needs practice!
What's with you? Have you forgotten that I have seniority over you?
Anyway, he sure is the best of the bunch.
Him staying here is such a waste of talent.
Are you implying that the rest of us are stupid?
Look at yourselves. You guys are two peas in a pod.
- Gosh, Chief. Please. - I'm speechless.
Stop grunting, please. Try to learn from him instead.
You guys just watch. He'll be sure to track down those guys.
Wait, how can you put me on par with this guy?
Gosh, I can't believe this.
I should start pulling all-nighters with this coffee cup in my hand.
It's not like everyone can investigate.
Did you stay up all night again?
Yes.
Did you find something?
I have a rough idea of who they might be.
You found out who they are? Who are they?
Will you know if I tell you?
Gosh, you're underestimating your partner again.
I'll tell you after I confirm.
Let's meet up later today.
- Why? - "Why?"
Where did your discipline go?
You don't have other plans, do you?
Don't you know that there's a security camera here?
We're just talking.
Why? Are you worried that I might do something?
Were you expecting something else?
I'm speechless.
You'll make time for me, right?
Mr. Cha.
We love each other.
I guess you can pause, but I can't.
So make time for me no matter what.
Hey, Tae Jin.
Hey, you didn't even come home for a few days.
I told you that you don't have to try so hard to find them.
I'm fine.
You don't seem fine at all. You've even lost weight.
Grandmother has been worried, but I can't even tell her the truth.
I can go home today, so don't worry.
- Why? Did you find something? - Yes.
Seriously? Who are they?
I think they work for loan sharks.
What? We have nothing to do with loan sharks.
Yes, we've never borrowed money from such people.
Did you borrow money behind my back?
Gosh, no! You know that I can't do anything behind your back.
I don't even own a credit card.
They don't loan money to anyone.
So you've never taken out any sort of private loans, right?
- No. - Never.
All right, then. I should get going.
I just stopped by while patrolling.
Thanks for everything, Tae Jin.
Make sure you come home today, okay?
Okay, I will.
Did you borrow money to pay Hae Chan's tutor?
I'd rather get cash advance on a credit card. Do you think I'm crazy?
That's so odd.
I know, right?
How are you holding up?
Did you clean up the mess in your restaurant?
Of course we did. We cleaned all up perfectly.
Please don't worry.
That's a relief.
So did you find out who did it?
It looks like Tae Jin found that out somehow.
Tae Jin found out who did it?
Yes.
However, he said they're working for a loan shark. It's weird.
We never took out a personal loan.
I have no idea what's going on.
Okay. I see.
I'll visit you soon. Don't worry too much, okay?
Gosh. Seriously.
Darn it!
Her phone is always switched off.
The apartment manager says she's not home whenever I call.
I can't believe this.
Could it be that something bad happened to her?
Nothing happened to her.
Bo Ra is on a trip now.
Why can't she answer her phone even if she's on a trip?
It's not like she's in the wild in Africa.
Get me a flight ticket right now.
I should go see her by myself. I'm worried.
Fine. I'll bring her back right now.
I'll leave all the work regarding the hotel behind,
bring Bo Ra here, and tie her up beside you.
I didn't tell you to do that!
The flight time to New York alone is 14 hours.
You can't even bear with it even in the first class seat.
So I'm going there.
I just want her to answer her phone!
Is it that hard to let me hear her voice once?
What are you going to do now?
I should wait and see.
She won't be able to act thoughtlessly for a while.
Will you let her give her building in Ilsan to her children?
Why would I?
I told her not to do anything with it. She won't do that.
Hey. I was still impressed by Ms. Heo.
She threatened that she won't let it slide if I bother her children.
- If Cha Tae Jin finds out... - I know.
If he finds out that his mom is my dad's mistress...
I want to see his face though.
I wonder how he would react.
Didn't Inspector Cha's dad quit his job here because of this too?
I guess so.
Dad already knew about him.
Cha Tae Jin could've been your little brother.
Is that funny?
You're here.
Mom. What brings you here?
I asked her to come...
and take you home so you can get some sleep.
- Thank you. - Please don't say that.
Why did you come here?
Come here and sit.
How did it go?
Have you not found anything about her whereabouts?
No, I haven't.
I went to places we went together and where she did volunteer works.
I searched everywhere, but she was nowhere to be found.
Why on earth would she do that?
It's all my fault.
What do you mean?
She asked me to see her before she left.
Why?
She asked me to marry her.
So what did you say to her?
What else would I have said? I told her that I don't love her.
After that, she said she will never show up again.
She said she'll be out of my hair.
So you're worried something bad might've happened,
and can't even sleep like this?
Are you in that much pain?
Yes.
I'm in pain.
I didn't know it would be this hard.
It's so hard that I feel like I'm going to die.
How could you say that in front of your own mom?
I'm sorry.
However, I hurt her feelings too much.
I said unbearably harsh things too.
I didn't even know that she made such a decision like this.
I was whining and mad, saying I'm the only one having a hard time.
Mom, nothing bad happened to her, right?
I'm sure nothing happened to her.
She's probably clearing her mind because she's distressed.
If you like her that much...
I know.
I guess I was mean to her because I like her too much.
I thought I could never let her go once I hold her hand.
(Chamsu-Ri Substation)
Tae Jin!
How could you even think of coming here?
Let me talk to you for a minute.
I said I have nothing to talk about with you!
Give me just a minute. Please.
Isn't seeing Hee Jin enough for you?
I think that's more than you deserve.
- Why did she come here? - What?
Did she come because of Bo Ra?
Whom are you talking about?
The lady you just met in front of the substation.
- She's Bo Ra's mother. - What did you say?
I told you before...
that I saved Mr. Jin when he was assaulted on the street.
She's the one who came to the hospital to see him.
She's Mr. Jin's mother.
Did she say something to you?
Mr. Cha.
Grandma, I know you're disappointed in me.
But she's my mom after all.
At first, I only resented her.
However, when I heard what happened to her, I came to understand her.
You understand her?
Years have passed. It's time for you to forgive her.
Grandma.
Can you try to understand me?
I want to feel comfortable too.
To be honest, when Mom said she'll help me out,
I was very happy.
Even though I work hard to sell fried chicken all day,
I barely manage to pay Hae Chan's lesson fees.
So move out and live your life.
I won't stop you.
Grandma, please.
Hee Jin, how did that happen?
- What do you mean? - Thugs went to the restaurant...
- and caused a commotion. - What did you just say?
I also heard that Tae Jin responded too.
What is she talking about?
No, it's not like that.
Don't talk about that.
We just had an argument with our customers.
It's nothing serious. It's true.
I'm so relieved.
I heard the neighbours say that it was a big commotion.
Are you doing this on purpose, or are you just insensitive?
What? Hee Jin, why would you say that?
I didn't tell Grandma because I didn't want to make her worry.
If you tell her like this, it makes it look like I lied to her.
Why can't you be more thoughtful?
I was just so surprised.
You really got home early.
Is Dad not home yet?
He's meeting someone after work today.
- Why do you ask? - It's nothing.
- Can we talk for a minute? - Me?
What's going on? What's the matter?
What is it? Why can't you just say it?
- That woman... - That woman?
You mean Mom?
What about Mom?
Do you know with whom she's living?
- Why do you ask? - Just answer my question.
No, I don't know any details.
All I know is that he's a businessman.
It sounded like he's very rich.
He treats Mom really well.
She didn't tell you what he does for a living?
No.
Why do you ask?
Why is he asking about Mom out of the blue?
"Hey, kid. Shall we do a race and see who wins?"
"Sure! Let's bet."
"If you lose, you better not cry."
Gosh, it's no fun to play all by myself.
Mr. Tall isn't even visiting me.
Woo Ri, why are you pouting your lips like that?
It's because I'm bored.
I'll go wash up quickly and play with you.
Where's Grandma?
She's not feeling well.
How are you feeling? Do you have a cold?
Shall I pick up some medicine for you?
Just leave it.
What are you talking about? The cold that's going around is so brutal.
What should we do about Su Hyuk?
What about him?
Ju Young called and said he's back, so I went to see him,
but he looks...
There's not much we can do.
Apparently, Bo Ra proposed to him.
- What? - Before she left,
she went to see him and asked him to marry her.
She told him that she'd never show up before him if he rejects her.
What if she hurts herself or...
She won't do that, Mom.
You know that Bo Ra would never do such a thing.
I don't think she'd do something like that,
but it's already been days.
Don't worry too much. We'll hear from her soon.
We should.
I'll be worried even if she comes back.
I mean, the two of them love each other so much.
Her family will go all crazy if they find out about this.
We still need to find her first.
Yes, we should.
We have to find her.
This is killing Su Hyuk.
You're back.
Yes, why are you out here?
There's something I want to ask you.
- What is it? - Dad, did you know?
That woman...
The woman who gave birth to me.
She's living with Chairman Jin.
How did you find that out?
Tae Jin!
Yes, Mr. Jin.
You have her location?
- Where is she now? - I think she's in Gangwon Province.
I'm so glad you were able to track her location.
I called to ask you for a favor.
Can you come with me?
Bo Ra disappeared like that,
so it won't be easy to persuade her to come back.
It'd be amazing if you can come with me and help me persuade her.
Please do it for me.
Well, I can tell my brother about this, right?
He's been so worried about her.
Sure, that's fine. I'll come pick you up now.
(Moo Goong Hwa)
(Love Welfare Center)
- Excuse me. Where's Bo Ra now? - Pardon me?
Sorry? How can I help you?
Ms. Jin Bo Ra is here, isn't she?
No, there's no one here by that name.
She's not here?
I'm Officer Moo Goong Hwa from Chamsu-Ri Substation.
We tracked her location, and we know that she used her cell phone here.
Well, I'm sorry. I'm not sure what happened.
I guess she stopped by earlier in the day.
We had an event in the afternoon.
Your family must be very worried about her.
Your mother came by the substation earlier because she's been worried.
You mean Ms. Heo?
What did she say?
I think she sat down with Mr. Cha and asked him some questions.
I don't know the details,
but she must've stopped by to speak with him about Bo Ra.
Is that right?
I guess you're not too fond of your stepmother.
Well, I've never thought of her...
as my mother.
She used to be like Ms. Lee.
Skinny, decisive,
and warm-hearted.
Could that have been why I was so fond of Ms. Lee?
When did your mother pass away?
When Bo Ra was seven.
I was 12 years old then.
My mom was pregnant with her third child.
She talked about abdominal pain from that morning.
Then as soon as Dad left for work,
she collapsed, and I was so scared.
That's how my mom passed away. Right in front of me.
What? Do you pity me all of a sudden?
Well, I'm happy if it makes you look at me like that.
It must be Su Hyuk.
Mr. Cha.
I'll be outside.
- Where are you? - I'm home.
Can you meet me outside?
Not right now.
I need you now.
It sounds like you've been drinking.
Yes, a little.
Did something happen?
No, just because. I miss you so much all of a sudden.
I'm sorry. I really don't think I can step out tonight.
Let's talk tomorrow.
But Chairman Jin's wife is the one to watch out for.
I think she's worse than him. She's really no better than him.
I heard they met while lending money to vendors at markets.
She even has a criminal record. It sounds like she's really something.
She doesn't hesitate to use any means if there's money involved.
I heard that she has even sent a few people to jail.
Why did you get up? You should get back to sleep.
How can I sleep when you can't fall asleep?
What is it? What's wrong?
You promised me you'll tell me everything.
Tae Jin...
What about him?
In fact,
the kids' mom lives with...
the owner of the company I worked at before.
What did you say?
Hang on a second.
Is he the chairman you said you were going to meet?
It looks like Tae Jin found out about that.
When did you learn that?
When I was working there.
No wonder. It was so weird that you quit your job all of a sudden.
I wonder...
how much Tae Jin knows.
Why?
Is there anything else?
- I'm okay. - Please don't be like that.
You're making me embarrassed.
A man should act manly at times like this.
It's so hot.
What did Mr. Cha say?
He would be furious if he knows that you're with me.
Do you think it's funny?
It's not funny, but it feels good.
I want to make him really angry.
You're just so mean.
You know I'm mean.
At least you know that.
I think I asked you to buy iced coffee for me.
Drinking something cold at night hurts your stomach.
My mom said things like that often.
"If you eat cold food at night, you'll have a stomachache."
Why do care about me and look at me like that?
What would you do if I get deluded,
and think you like me?
Mr. Jin.
Gosh. I wish the rain was pouring down,
or I got a flat tire or something.
Should I just flatten my tire myself?
You should go now.
Thank you.
I thought you would refuse it, but you went there with me.
I wonder where she is.
Me too.
I hope she'll be back safely.
Why doesn't she call me at least? I'm so upset.
Still, we found a trace of her.
If we follow the trace,
we'll find her soon.
Don't worry too much.
I'm sure that Bo Ra will be back safe and sound.
Oh, I almost forgot.
(Lovers in Bloom)
I went to Gangwon Province...
- with Mr. Jin. - How understanding should I be?
Do you want me to watch you all day long?
I can never give up on you.
You'll fall in love with me eventually.
Let's reconsider our relationship.
I'm not sure he'll give up on you easily.
When I came in, I saw him pass out in the rest area.
I think Bo Ra is acting like this because of that guy, Moo Su Hyuk.
Bo Ra!
I should kill that jerk. I won't let it slide.
What were you thinking? Why did you come here?