(Episode 26)
Here you are.
Please eat first.
I...
Samgye jeonbok juk is the best for taking care of your health.
Gosh, you didn't have to do this.
You've worked hard all day long.
Thank you so much. I was actually a bit hungry.
Let's see...
We are closed.
Are you closed already?
I was thinking to spend some money here.
Can I not order anything now?
- Why are you here? - What do you mean?
I was just curious about how my old colleagues are doing.
And I know what you guys are going through, so I wanted to eat and pay.
But you say you're already closed. What should I do?
I'll just do my thing and leave.
We haven't got your letter of resignation yet.
And the note for confidentiality.
- I was told I'd be reinstated. - Sign the resignation first.
We'll do that when things are settled.
You don't have to write down the whole thing.
I printed it out with the legal department.
Just sign here.
How's business? My goodness.
You look prettier than before.
By the way, where's Han Sang Jin?
I just can't reach him.
What are you doing? Aren't you signing it?
Don't sign it.
You can't do this. Don't sign the paper.
Get out.
What? You already took the money.
- Do you want to hold out? - Were Se Young and I not enough?
Why are you doing this again?
Did you not see the news?
That's not what Jong Won and my brother brought in.
That's weird. Was that a false report?
I don't think so. I guess you're mistaken.
- Get out. Just get out of here. - Hey, Moon Jong Won!
I'll see you later.
Make sure to bring Han Sang Jin with you, okay?
I'll give you a call later. I'll see you then.
You must be tired. Go get some rest.
It's been so long since we sat quietly together in a car like this.
And in the middle of the night.
I know.
Why are you staring at me like that?
Are you sure you're a mother? You're too pretty to be a mother.
About entering the military before So Myung's birth.
I guess I should reconsider it.
Why all of a sudden?
Guys would hit on you without knowing that you're a mother.
That's dangerous.
People would believe that only when you're with the baby.
Am I wrong?
Will they think the baby is your nephew or niece?
Hey, get off the car.
You two. What were you doing?
You scared Jung Hyo.
You two scared the life out of me.
Go home.
I needed to talk with Dad alone anyway.
- Goodnight. - Hey.
Gosh, my daughter is such a strong mother.
Is anything wrong?
- No. - What's wrong?
- What happened? Did Min Soo... - I'm okay.
And things worked out with Min Soo.
I know you guys are young,
but you're not supposed to do this in front of your elders.
Why are you telling me that?
You don't deserve to say that.
- Why not? - You're the only one...
- who is against So Myung. - Are you thinking about...
Tell me before I beat you up.
- I want to get over it. - Get over what?
Get over the trauma I have.
Stop beating around the bush.
I've always been trying to run away.
I've never tried to stand against you and Mom.
I couldn't say that it was your fault.
And I couldn't tell Mom not to live like that.
I just accepted it.
I accepted the whole situation.
Are you out of your mind?
So I was afraid...
of the fact that I had to accept the life I didn't want.
Stop being so complicated.
No matter what you say, I just don't get it.
I'm just telling you that you shouldn't run away either.
You brat. How dare you say that to your father?
Just do what Mom tells you to do. About Yoo Yeon.
Don't be a coward and run away from Ms. Kim either.
I'll stop avoiding it and take responsibility.
I hope you'll do the same thing.
And resolve the misunderstanding that happened with your work.
I think I'll be able to respect you only then.
Do you think I didn't want to take good care of Yoo Yeon?
It's your mother who didn't give her the money.
And I didn't quit my job.
I'm taking a leave of absence.
That's why Mom let you go.
And even if you get fired, you have to tell them the truth.
So I can admire you again.
Just like when you became a captain.
Are you telling me...
that even you are blaming me?
No.
It's because I don't want to hate you.
What you're doing to me now is...
I worked my socks off to raise you, but...
Please accept the reality.
The divorce, Ms. Kim, and Yoo Yeon.
That's the least you can do to the people you've hurt.
Hey, Min Soo. Han Min Soo!
There are...
so many things that I regret.
Are you writing a letter?
- What? - I'm sorry.
I saw that before.
I think it's time to say it.
Do you want to drink with me?
Don't drink too much so you don't get sick.
Okay. You too.
I've talked with Jung Hyo.
And I'll start working at my aunt's restaurant tomorrow.
I'll take you to the hospital before going to work.
You need to have your kidney checked.
Why are you staring at me like that?
Well, I was just surprised.
Why did you suddenly change your mind?
- I was jealous. - Jealous? Of whom?
I was jealous that you were acting...
like Jung Hyo's best friend.
I'm the only man whom Jung Hyo can share her secrets with,
hold hands with, and kiss naturally.
And I made a new life with her.
I'm the person who is the closest with her,
so I should be taking care of her.
Please drink it up, and let me fill you another glass.
Okay.
- Can't you fall asleep? - No.
Let me do this.
It'll make you feel sleepy.
This is nice.
Why did you not tell me...
about the toxemia?
It didn't feel good to hear that from your father.
I was disappointed.
I was afraid you'd oppose me.
I wanted to oppose you when I heard it.
I'm worried.
I knew it.
You'll never change your mind, will you?
No.
Why not?
I want to show my mother,
who abandoned me,
that I overcame it...
and...
that I didn't abandon my child...
just because of some ordeals.
It'll be harder than what you can imagine.
I didn't go through it,
but I gave birth to a baby.
However, I heard that toxemia is much more painful...
than a regular delivery.
Would it be more painful than the morning sickness?
Morning sickness is just the beginning.
People say the pain of delivery is the hardest to bear,
but they're wrong.
Mastitis is as painful as delivery,
and going to the toilet becomes difficult too.
Why?
A woman feels most shameful ever since she was born...
when she delivers a baby.
Her body part is torn and sewn back,
but even going to the bathroom becomes hard for her.
Should I say that's a rather fortunate case?
What's more shameful than that?
If you don't get an enema properly before delivery,
you might empty your bowels...
in front of many people.
However,
mental traumas and physical pains much more serious than that...
come from toxemia.
Do you think you can endure that?
Talking with you...
make me realize such things so vividly.
Dad or anyone else...
didn't give me such a detailed explanation.
They don't know how shameful it is.
They just learn...
that giving birth is a beautiful and noble thing.
If we say it's not a noble delivery but a shocking shamefulness,
everyone would blame us for lacking maternal love.
I suppose so.
Do you think you'll be all right?
How was it for you, Mom?
I was so embarrassed and ashamed.
My enema wasn't done properly.
But...
I didn't just think of it as something hard and shameful only.
Min Soo was covered with slimy amniotic fluid...
and came into my arms.
My flesh was torn apart and sewn back without anesthetics,
but I didn't feel any pain.
It's a good memory.
Come to think of it,
doctors seem to deliberately let moms hold babies in their arms...
because they know that such a moment of joy...
takes away all the pain.
Just listening to you makes me worried.
But more than that,
I look forward to the moment So Myung will come to my arms.
I want to feel it too.
I want to feel the joy you told me.
My daughter is really strong.
Please accept the reality.
The divorce, Ms. Kim, and Yoo Yeon.
That's the least you can do to the people you've hurt.
I'll stop avoiding it and take responsibility.
I hope you'll do the same thing.
And resolve the misunderstanding that happened with your work.
I think I'll be able to respect you only then.
Just settle down in one place now, okay?
That's the only way for you to not commit any more sins.
Mom.
I'm depending on you.
Don't worry,
and take care.
- Hello. - This is Se Young.
Wait a minute.
Go ahead.
Haven't you changed your mind yet?
I've changed my mind.
I don't think we need to talk with each other anymore.
You must still spare me some time no matter what.
What do you want to say?
You have to nothing to do with me anyway.
And Mom said she would get a divorce.
Do you think divorce can settle things?
What more do you want?
I don't want anything.
I just need to clear up things regarding our relationship.
It has nothing to do with me.
Don't bother my mom anymore, and stop it now.
Why does it have nothing to do with you?
You're Sang Jin's son,
and your mom lived with Sang Jin.
You're so stubborn.
Stop provoking me. I won't just stand by.
You won't be able to stand by.
I'm going to the airlines and settle Sang Jin's incident,
and you and your mom will need to indicate your stance.
I'll be waiting.
I put some money in your bag, so grab a taxi to the terminal.
And buy something delicious for Young Hee and Jung Hyo.
At least you shouldn't treat me like a criminal, Mom.
I've been through enough pain myself.
Are you drinking?
Please come in.
Where's Min Soo?
He went out to answer his phone.
I'd like to have some too.
I hope it can be settled all right.
To be honest, I have similar experience.
What do you mean?
I couldn't understand why Jung Hyo's mom wanted a divorce.
It's a different situation from yours, but it's similar in a way.
I thought I should only work hard to make money as a breadwinner.
Why did you get a divorce, Su Cheol?
I didn't know how much my wife was in pain.
Still, you didn't have to get a divorce...
- Sang Jin. - Yes.
Let her go.
Young Hee would feel less pain only then.
To some people,
divorce might be the only breakthrough.
Here you go.
You should drink slowly.
What?
You brat.
Is there something going on?
Dad.
- What? - She called me.
Don't get her involved with Mom anymore.
Take responsibility yourself at least for the last time.
What did she say?
Ask her yourself.
Don't be a coward who hides.
What's going on?
Hear me out even if you don't want to.
Sit down.
I'm tired. Make it short.
If...
I return to work,
would it change your mind?
- Never. - Can't you endure it?
Can't we just stay this way?
How unfortunate do you want us to become?
- Once I return to work... - Me or Min Soo...
On top of that, there's Yoo Yeon and Kim Se Young.
Haven't you realized how much trouble you've caused?
I have, but...
if we divorce,
there's nothing more I can do for you.
I know you gave everything...
because you felt guilty.
You don't need to do that anymore.
Young Hee.
Think about it once more...
Stop.
Be bold. You have to.
Blaming you and hating you.
I want you to let me stop that.
Be respected by others now.
Don't let other people look down on you.
- Young Hee. - You know what?
Divorce was so painful.
So I locked up myself...
and never let it go.
So why would you want to do something so painful...
However,
it's not painful anymore.
Now,
I can accept this farewell.
Without tears or regret.
And...
I think I can...
even let go of that farewell...
like it's nothing.
(Resignation)
Don't ever sign it.
- What else? - Anyway,
don't stamp it.
Have you forgotten how they kicked me out?
It's exactly the same.
They told me to wait until they called me back, but...
Okay.
You're right. I'm sorry...
for reminding you of the past.
Whatever.
How about we go out for refreshment?
To where?
Hold on.
Captain Han.
- Where are you? - At Hee Jin's store.
I was worried that you might be crying alone.
I guess not.
Why did you call me now?
- Were you waiting? - Of course I was.
Every day.
I guess I wasn't a bad boss at least.
I tried to set you free.
You need me, don't you?
No. It is easier without you.
Will you come pick me up?
Sure. I will go right now.
Where do you think I am?
I do know.
What do I not know about you?
Okay.
I will wait for you.
- Are you sleeping? - No.
Are you going out at this hour?
I thought I should say goodbye. Jong Won's on his way.
- I'm leaving. - My gosh.
I'll make sure to set things right.
Tell Mom goodbye.
Then I will get going now.
Okay.
Let's see.
Dad.
It's so awkward of you to see me going out.
Say bye to Mom.
No.
I don't want her to see this.
This might be the real end.
Still...
He's here.
My goodness.
- Hello. - What took you so long?
Do you know how dangerous it is to drive at night?
We flew planes even in the middle of the night.
Don't start nagging me. We haven't met for a long time.
Here. Give that to me.
I'm leaving.
Look at you. You were coming after me earlier.
Take care.
Don't worry. I will take care of everything.
- By the way, Su Cheol. - Yes.
Please give him moral education.
Jung Hyo and he...
Come on. Go.
Okay. Okay.
I'll get going.
I will see you after everything is settled.
Shall we set off?
Hurry up.
It's getting hard for me.
He doesn't have to leave now.
Why would he rush things like that?