(Home for Summer)
(Episode 60)
What do you mean?
We won't be able to adopt Yeo Reum?
We're also very sad we have to tell you this.
Why?
Why can't we adopt Yeo Reum?
Why?
Yeo Reum.
Mom.
I can't let this happen. I won't.
I can't give up on Yeo Reum.
So please leave.
You can't solve it by getting upset like this.
Please calm down and have a seat.
Yeo Reum will get shocked, Ms. Wang.
Give me a minute.
I'll take Yeo Reum to his daycare center.
I don't want to go.
Do you not want to go, Yeo Reum?
No, I want to be with you, Mom.
Then why don't you go in your room and draw a picture?
I'll talk to these teachers and join you soon.
It's okay. I'm at home.
- Go on. - Okay.
Okay, go ahead.
Why can't we adopt Yeo Reum?
I heard you're getting a divorce.
We have no choice but to disqualify you for adoption in this case.
I told you that isn't true.
We've confirmed that it's a lie.
You've confirmed?
How did you confirm it?
We heard the other woman is pregnant.
It isn't too late to tell us the truth.
Only then will we be able to stand up for you.
Ms. Wang.
Ms. Nam, please give me a chance.
It's true we're getting a divorce.
I'm really sorry I lied,
but I did that because I can raise Yeo Reum well on my own.
I feel bad for you,
but your condition has totally changed now.
You even lied,
so it is disadvantageous for you.
I only did that so I could adopt Yeo Reum.
You're right. This is my fault.
I was wrong, so please...
Could you give me one more chance?
I found a job to raise Yeo Reum by myself...
and my parents and siblings promised to support me.
You've met my family.
You must know that they are good people.
Where would you find a better environment for Yeo Reum...
than my family and me raising him?
Don't you agree, Ms. Nam?
I understand,
but this isn't something we can do by following our emotions.
We'll discuss it at today's meeting and let you know the result.
- The meeting will determine it? - Yes.
Please let me attend the meeting.
I'll be there and tell everyone my situation.
I'll represent you the best I can.
I'll contact you as soon as we have a decision.
Ms. Nam, Ms. Nam.
(Sang Won)
So what happened? You can't adopt Yeo Reum?
It'll be decided at the meeting today.
- At today's meeting? - Yes.
I want to attend the meeting and beg for approval,
but they say I can't. What should I do?
You can't give up like this.
I'll go with you.
Let's go and explain to them about your situation.
I'll go to your house right now.
Dad.
Can you come over and babysit Yeo Reum right now?
Mom.
Yeo Reum, it's okay.
Nothing bad will happen.
I'm scared, Mom.
Don't be scared.
Nothing bad will happen.
Yeo Reum.
I have to go out for a while.
Can you play with Grandpa?
He's coming over.
I want to go with you, Mom.
It's somewhere you can't go. I'm sorry.
Yeo Reum.
Then will you come home early?
Of course.
I'll come early so I don't keep you waiting.
Where are you going so early, Dad?
Ask your mom.
- See you. - See you.
Did something happen?
Geum Hui might not be able to adopt Yeo Reum. What should we do?
Why can't she adopt Yeo Reum?
They found out she's getting a divorce.
How did that happen?
Has it been decided that she can't adopt Yeo Reum?
No, but it'll be decided at a meeting today.
Geum Hui and Mr. Ju is going to ask for a chance.
Then we should go too.
Wouldn't it be better for more people to be there?
We'll show them we can raise Yeo Reum well together.
- Would that be better? - Of course.
Wait. I'll call Geum Hui.
Geum Hui, if you haven't left yet, Mom and I will go with you.
Okay.
They haven't left yet.
- Let's go, Mom. - Okay.
- Excuse me. - How can I help you?
Could I meet the director?
- What is this about? - I'm Seo Yeo Reum's mom.
I heard a meeting will be held to determine his adoption.
I was hoping we could talk to her before the meeting.
I'm sorry, but she just left for the meeting.
Already?
Where is the meeting?
It's at the meeting room on the third floor.
Excuse me.
Are you the director of the adoption center?
Yes. What is it?
I'm Wang Geum Hui and I'll adopt Seo Yeo Reum.
I heard a meeting will be held regarding his adoption.
Yes. So?
Could we talk to you for a minute before the meeting?
We won't take much of your time.
Please give us at least five minutes.
I have some time.
Why don't we go to my office?
- Yes. Thank you. - Thank you.
- Mom. - Yes.
I'd like to apologize first.
I lied because my eagerness got ahead of me.
I shouldn't have, but I heard...
I wouldn't be able to adopt him if I got divorced.
Yes, I heard about it.
But...
that was because I knew I could raise Yeo Reum on my own.
I only lied because I really wanted to adopt him.
Do you understand how I feel at all?
Well...
I work with Geum Hui.
As someone who knows her and Yeo Reum well,
I can tell you she's imperative to him.
That's right. I know Geum Hui better than anyone...
and I know she'll raise Yeo Reum very well even on her own.
And we'll all support her.
Yes. Could you please understand...
and let my sister adopt Yeo Reum?
I fully understand how you must feel,
but this isn't something I can decide by myself.
I can't assure you anything right now.
Please go home for now. We'll discuss it thoroughly,
and notify you of our decision.
Then goodbye. I'm late for the meeting.
Please... Please help me...
adopt Yeo Reum, ma'am.
Geum Hui, she should go to the meeting now.
Let's trust her and wait at home.
Good day.
It's so cute.
Your mom is here.
Mom.
Did you have fun with your grandpa?
Yes.
How did it go?
I'm not sure.
Why?
The director said she couldn't make the decision on her own,
so she'll let me know after the meeting.
Is that so?
By the way, shouldn't you go to work?
Sang Won gave me a day off to spend some time with Yeo Reum.
My goodness. That's so thoughtful of him.
I can't thank him enough.
When everything is sorted out well,
I'm going to return more than I received.
Then shall I go help him out instead of you?
You will?
I think I can wait tables.
Do you think he wouldn't like it because I'm too old?
I don't know.
Anyway, since you're home, I'll get going now.
Yeo Reum, I'll be off.
- Goodbye, Grandpa. - See you later.
- Go home safely, Dad. - Okay.
Oh, dear.
Of course, we should disqualify the couple...
from adopting the child, don't you think?
They can't adopt him since their marriage has failed.
Besides, seeing that they lied, their morality is doubtful.
But they had no choice but to lie in order to adopt Yeo Reum.
I believe that Ms. Wang is more qualified than anyone else...
to be Yeo Reum's mom.
I also could see that she dedicates herself to the child...
and loves him sincerely more than anyone could do.
And Yeo Reum seems very affectionate for her too.
I bet he acts that way because he's afraid of being abandoned.
Ma'am, what's your opinion?
Ms. Wang came to see me with her acquaintances earlier.
She seemed to want to adopt Yeo Reum desperately.
Just as Ms. Nam said,
it's probably hard to find a better person for Yeo Reum.
If I may, ma'am,
you talked to her only for a few minutes, not even hours.
Wouldn't that be a snap judgement?
You may be right.
It seems that our opinions are divided.
Then let's discuss more on this case.
Okay. Let's do that.
Hasn't the meeting ended yet? Why hasn't she called yet?
Shall I call the adoption center?
No.
What if we get on the wrong side of them by rushing them?
Welcome...
- Hello. - Hi.
- Please wait for a second. - Okay.
Here's your food. Enjoy.
Thank you.
Please have a seat here.
I don't think I should sit down.
Well... I came here to thank you...
for being considerate of Geum Hui.
That's not necessary. It was the least I could do...
since it's regarding Yeo Reum's adoption.
Having said that,
I'd like to help you out instead of Geum Hui.
You will?
It's not a good idea because I'm too old, right?
Not at all. That's not how I think.
But wouldn't it be too hard for you?
Gosh, no. Even if it's hard, since I'm doing it instead of my daughter,
I'll do my best despite any difficulty as long as you let me.
I'd appreciate it very much if you could help me.
- Then would you give it a try? - Thank you.
Welcome. Please sit here.
- The weather is so hot, right? - Indeed.
Shall I turn up the air conditioner for you?
No. That's okay.
We'd like to order.
You'd like to order? Just a moment, please.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Here you go.
All the dishes here are good. You won't be disappointed.
What would you like?
Take your time.
- Seafood soybean paste risotto? - Yes.
Oh, my. He's still sleeping.
Hey, Seok Ho.
Why are you still sleeping? What did you do last night?
Wake up, Seok Ho. Come on.
Seok Ho.
Why?
What time did you come home last night?
I think it was around 2am.
2am, my foot.
I saw you weren't home when the sun was rising.
Was it that late?
Whom were you with to make you lose track of time?
Were you with a woman, by any chance?
Is that why you slept out?
Gosh, no. I'm not that thoughtless.
Goodness, you. It's normal for a man around your age.
Why would you get riled up?
It only makes you look more suspicious.
Anyway, it's not like that. So don't get the wrong idea.
So you were with a woman, right?
It looks like you actually were with a woman.
Are you seeing anyone?
Let's keep our relationship a secret for a while.
I guess I'm right. You have a girlfriend.
Who is she?
Do I know her too?
Well... No.
So do I not know her?
No, I'm saying that I'm not seeing anyone.
Stop playing dumb. I can tell just by looking at you.
Marry her if she doesn't have a serious problem.
I won't be against her unless she has a serious problem.
By the way, are you going somewhere?
Well, I just have a lot on my mind.
I'll go out for a walk.
Okay. See you later.
- Did you sleep well? - Yes.
What about you, my brother-in-law?
You really should stop calling me that now...
since we'll no longer be in-laws.
Then what should I call you?
"Mr. Seo"?
Gosh. No, not "Mr. Seo".
I think you can just call me "Sweetie".
"Sweetie"?
Try calling me that.
But it's embarrassing.
Come on. Just try it.
Sweetie.
I can't hear you. Say it louder.
I said loudly enough.
Sweetie.
- I said, say it louder. - Darn. You're teasing me, right?
All right. Have you eaten lunch?
No. I just woke up.
Then did you call me as soon as you woke up to hear my voice?
I'll hang up if you keep teasing me.
All right. I'll stop it.
Do you want to eat lunch with me?
I can't. I have a shoot today.
What scene are you going to film today?
The scene where Yang Hae runs carrying me on his back.
That's dangerous.
What do you mean?
You tend to be attracted to a man's back easily.
Isn't that why you fell in love with me?
I'm hanging up now.
Don't get hurt during the shoot.
When you got hurt last time,
my heart ached.
Okay.
Then I'll see you later, sweetie.
Okay, Bye.
I'm so embarrassed.
I think Yeo Reum's adoption will be decided today.
What do you mean by that?
Yeo Reum's adoption will be decided today?
They found out that we're going to get divorced,
so they're having a meeting at the adoption center.
The court will make the final decision,
but considering the situation,
the center's decision will practically be the final decision.
So how was the atmosphere at the center?
I'm not sure.
I went all the way there to implore them to help us.
But I'm not sure if it helped.
I see. Anyway, I'll go home early.
Okay.
Jun Ho, aren't you leaving for the day?
I will.
Did something happen? Why do you look upset?
Yeo Reum's adoption will be decided today.
Already?
You said it was in a few months.
They found out Geum Hui and I are getting divorced.
So an emergency meeting is being held.
That doesn't sound good.
Will this make it hard for her to adopt Yeo Reum?
Geum Hui went to the center to ask for understanding.
We'll have to wait and see what they say.
Is that so?
She went all the way there?
Yes.
Then there might be a chance for her to adopt Yeo Reum, right?
I guess so.
Geum Hui must be very worried.
That's why I wanted to tell you I'm going home early today.
Of course. Go ahead.
Thank you for understanding.
I understand that much.
It's me.
Go to Seoul Adoption Center immediately...
and tell me what the result for Yeo Reum's adoption is.
You said you're having dinner with Dr. Han. Why are you home?
Did he find out you had a miscarriage?
Mom.
It's a relief if he didn't.
Why the long face then?
I think this might not go as I planned.
What do you mean?
It won't go as you planned?
Why? Will they be able to adopt the child?
It hasn't been decided yet,
but there is some possibility.
How did that happen?
You said the adoption will fall through...
if they find out about the divorce.
Yes, but Geum Hui went there and begged for a chance.
Gosh, that can't change their minds.
They're only human.
Who knows what will happen if she appeals to emotion?
Then do you have to push the wedding back again?
I can't let that happen.
No one can stop you.
Do as you please. I give up.
I'll see you tomorrow.
- Bye. - See you tomorrow.
- Bye. - Bye.
Holding another meeting tomorrow won't change a thing.
It's 3 on 3.
You're right.
How could they approve the adoption when she's getting divorced?
If we don't come to a decision,
the director's recommendation...
might be taken to the court.
That's what will happen if we can't make a decision.
Were there any problems...
ever since Yeo Reum went to that foster home?
If there were any issues,
the adoption would be denied without further discussion.
Yes.
Will it be decided tomorrow?
If no one budges, the director will have the final say.
What does that mean?
She believes you're qualified as Yeo Reum's parent.
Thank you, Ms. Nam.
Please call me tomorrow as soon as you have the result.
Bye.
Yes, Mom.
Why haven't they called yet?
They're holding another meeting tomorrow.
They are?
I have hope because we went today.
If the opinions are divided in half tomorrow,
the director has the final say.
She's on our side.
Going and talking to her...
must have played a big part in changing her mind.
Really?
We should thank Mr. Ju for this.
You're right.
It wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for Sang Won.
Anyway, I'm glad.
Hearing what you said, I don't think we have to worry.
Don't worry and get a good night's sleep.
Okay?
Okay. Good night, Mom.
What wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for Sang Won?
Well...
Going to the center to ask for understanding today.
Sang Won said we should go and I think it worked.
Really?
Don't ask if you're going to be so sarcastic about it.
That jerk gets on my nerves.
You know it's weird for you to get affected by it.
Why that...
Thank you for your help today.
I didn't help you for this.
I know,
but take it. It's for your help.
Goodness.
Are you sure it's okay for me to take it?
Of course.
Thank you so much.
You didn't have to pay me.
I should thank you.
I had a good time today thanks to you.
Then should I come and help you every now and then?
- Whenever Geum Hui can't. - I'd love that.
Then call me whenever you need help.
I'll do that, Mr. Wang.
My goodness.
- My goodness. - Why are you moaning like that?
And why are you dressed like this?
I worked at the restaurant in Geum Hui's place.
Why? Did Geum Hui ask you to work instead of her?
Do you think Geum Hui would do that?
- Then you volunteered? - Of course.
Don't do that.
Don't do what?
Mr. Ju is too nice to turn you down,
but it must've been uncomfortable to have you there...
when his customers are all young.
Don't worry.
No one felt uncomfortable.
Don't stop me.
It feels refreshing to work for a change and make money.
I hit two birds with one stone.
You don't know how others feel.
Why is Yong Soon so quiet?
Do you think she's sleeping?
She went out to get some air with Su Cheol.
Why?
Are you bored without her here?
No.
I like how quiet it is.
Wait. If Jun Ho moves in...
and the baby is born, there will be too many people.
Should I have Yong Soon and Su Cheol move out?
Then who will do housekeeping?
You can hire someone.
I don't want to hire a stranger.
It's not like our house is too small.
Let's just live with them.
I didn't expect that.
You're always picking on Yong Soon.
When did I do that?
Yong Soon is always picking on me.
When did I do that?
When did I pick on you?
You always talk back and patronize me.
Didn't you?
Would you like it if I ignored you and didn't answer you?
Could you do that?
I'd feel more comfortable that way.
How could she?
A family should answer and talk to each other.
You must not think of us as family.
That's a misunderstanding, Yong Soon.
She was bored to death without you here.
When did I say that?
You just said that. Why are you pretending you didn't?
Don't spread lies, honey.
Gosh.
Did she really say that?
She was bored without me here?
She actually likes you quite a lot.
I like Gyeong Ae, too.
Let's go in, Su Cheol.
- Good night. - Good night.
Good night.
Gosh.
(Adoption Center)
The meeting is already over?
- Yes. - How is it already over?
You said it started less than 30 minutes ago.
You could say my surveillance on Geum Hui...
paid off.
Tell me so I can understand.
I tipped them off with crucial information.
Crucial information?
Hello?
Was a decision...
made?
Yes.
What happened?
We came to the decision that you can't adopt Yeo Reum.
The court will notify you of your disqualification soon.
What?
(Home for Summer)
You must take Yeo Reum back to the orphanage by next weekend.
What should I do?
I don't think I can go on with my life without Yeo Reum.
Who gave such a tip-off?
All they know is that it was a young man.
She might have put him up to it.
Sang Mi wouldn't do that.
- Was it you, Sang Mi? - I've had my share of losing too.
Geum Hui, I have something to tell you.
I'm in front of your house. Come out now.