Original subtitles

(All names, places, and organizations are imaginary.)

(Filmed under youth protection guidelines)

(Episode 4)

Mom?

Tell me now.

What's all that now? I have to go.

What for? The flight is about to arrive?

No, you can't go.

I'll never let you see your dad.

Gosh.

Come on.

"Have soup to ease your stomach, I'll ease my mind."

Are you reading...

something about azoospermia?

Azoospermia, right?

Yes.

I'm Kang Min Bo.

I work as a painter in New York.

I'm interested in that field too.

If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to talk with you.

Enough trouble already.

- Excuse me? - I'm not interested in you.

I want to finish reading this.

Oh, right.

I apologize.

Sometimes,

relationships can be...

more important than a single line in a paper.

Just saying.

Finish reading.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we're approaching Incheon International Airport.

(Arrivals)

Sorry.

I'll do it.

Dad?

So this is how we meet.

Save the reunion for later,

just give me that first.

I'm sorry.

The order got all messed up.

The order?

Why don't you be careful?

Give that to me.

I'll get the order.

Forget it.

I don't like anyone touching my things.

Oh yeah?

Then why didn't you pick it up yourself?

I hate crouching down even more.

It's my fault.

How can I make it up to you?

You don't have to. I'm not even bothered.

Can I go now?

What a...

Nice to see you, Marie.

Are you feeling okay?

Do you remember what happened yesterday?

So, they don't know I'm back, right?

No, not yet.

It must have been hard to say.

I understand.

Thank you for the painting.

Seeing you in person,

you look even more like your mother.

Will you meet Mom?

I need to discuss your future plans with her.

What do you have in mind?

I want you to do...

a residency in the U.S.

I thought that was just a joke.

At first, it was just a wish,

but iI came to think it could actually happen.

You said you also want to go to the U.S., you're not joking, right?

I thought there was no chance of it happening.

Then that's enough.

I'll take your answer as yes.

So you came to talk about this.

Can you give me your mom's number?

If I hadn't contacted you first,

we'd still be in the dark, right?

I really appreciated it.

Thank you for how well you grew up,

for finding me first,

and for treating me as your father.

Half of that gratitude should go to my mom.

She raised me, after all.

Your personality isn't like your mom's at all.

Then I must've got that from you.

You're too dressed up to come to clean.

That's why you're late.

I'll change into cleaning clothes anyway,

and I'm not late.

Are you meeting that guy today?

Is it that obvious?

It's fine to meet, but as they say, you're not that young for that...

whether it's flirting or fighting.

He's the one who's more desperate.

I'll take my time and sort everything out.

What if he proposes marriage?

Don't you think it's too early?

You said he's in a hurry.

I could tantalize him a bit more,

then I can do it when it feels right.

As if it's someone else's business.

The butterflies are already enough for him.

Oh, my.

What a waste of a good-looking face.

Hi.

Doctor.

Yes.

Buy a bottle of wine on your way home today.

Why wine all of a sudden?

You seem to have been clashing with the Director quite often lately.

Even for you, Secretary Kim, that sounds a bit out of line.

This feels like a family matter.

With the new Hematology Department, there will be a restructuring.

The position of Vice Director will be reinstated,

and the Vice Director will oversee the Sperm Center.

The Sperm Center?

You are among the candidates for Vice Director.

The board meeting is only a formality.

The final decision will be entirely up to the Director.

That is all I can tell you for now.

See you tomorrow.

Let's go.

Nice to see you, Marie.

Did it go well? Daddy?

Yes. It's still a bit awkward, though.

Of course it is.

Anyone would feel that way.

It will get easier with time.

Good luck.

Right. It's been so many years.

Maybe I expected too much.

Yes, Soo Sun. What?

Did you meet him?

How was it?

Were you nervous?

Did all those deep emotions come flooding back?

It just felt like the person from the photo suddenly came to life.

That's all.

He's your dad, though.

How can it feel so dull?

I know.

Strangely, I didn't feel anything at all.

Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow.

Hold on.

What?

You really don't remember anything from last night?

Last night?

Right. How did I get home?

Did you take me?

You seriously don't remember?

I was with Gang Se,

and I think I said something, maybe.

What is it?

Did I say something wrong?

Nothing.

You fell asleep quietly, and I brought you home safely.

Thank goodness.

For you, yes.

Gang Se called me at two in the morning,

asking if you got home safely.

What do you think it is?

What could that mean?

He did?

My instincts are tingling, Kang Marie.

Why has she not read it yet?

The person you're calling is on another call.

What?

So, she has time to talk to someone else?

Guess I'm the only one losing my mind here.

Welcome home.

Come here. Let me give you a hug.

Here's a little something.

Oh, my.

This is quite rare.

How did you know this was my favorite?

You mentioned it the last time you attended the conference.

You remembered that?

Even Lee Poong Ju is finally showing signs of age.

Sorry?

To think you would actually bring something like this.

Do you know you rank among the top five most uptight students I've ever had?

When did you return to Korea?

Today.

You must have been in quite a rush.

Come on, let's have a drink together, shall we?

Mother, shall we have a glass of wine?

Lee Poong Ju.

It's been a long time.

I brought some wine to share with the family,

did you call him?

What does it matter?

Let's just go with this one for now.

Come in.

You really nailed my taste.

What's all this?

A delivery arrived this morning.

It looks like it's Poong Ju's stuff.

Where is he?

If his things are here, he'll show up soon enough.

He might literally show up out of nowhere.

Why is the front gate open?

Good grief.

I almost dropped dead.

Brother.

Come out here, let me give you a bow.

Bow? So, you really are trying to send me to my grave.

Father.

Okay, then.

Our esteemed eldest son, who returns after 15 years.

Let's see that grand bow.

Come on out.

I came by last year too, you know. He hasn't changed a bit.

But this is your first full return in 15 years.

I missed you, brother.

Nice to see you too.

What's this?

So, this thing. You know, that carrot or something?

A whole 0.5 carat, I tell you.

That's not the point. This is far too sudden.

I have lived most of my life already, and there is not much left ahead of me.

Not for me.

People live to 100 these days,

and I haven't even reached halfway there.

Right. So, honey.

You have a daughter, right?

Marie?

I heard she is a doctor, is that right?

She just got her license.

She still has an internship, residency,

and years before being a real doctor.

Then, I suppose I should rent it out again.

What?

I cleared out an entire floor of my Gangnam building, you see.

Just in case.

When she finishes that resi something,

just say the word.

Are you talking about opening a clinic?

Exactly! Meeting like this must be fate.

Would I take the rent for that year?

Starting a hospital costs a fortune,

so I could even lend her some money, interest-free, of course.

Oh, interest-free?

Take it.

It's an unknown number.

"This is Kang Min Bo. Answer the call."

There are too many spam calls these days.

Now, where were we?

Right about here.

Out of respect for your sincerity, I'll accept it for now,

but it's far too soon to put it on.

There is no rush.

Let's just catch up.

Go ahead. I can listen while I tidy up.

How is your internship going?

Have you chosen a specialty?

And what about a girlfriend?

You have grown impatient.

Which question should I answer first?

In order.

I have been on duty three times this week,

and I'm on the night shift tonight.

I have not decided on a specialty yet,

and as for a girlfriend,

it's still a bit unclear.

You like her, but she hasn't given you an answer yet, has she?

How did you know?

Why are you not answering?

Never mind.

There are times when I don't answer either.

So, that's your unclear friend.

You even know how to play hard to get, it makes me curious about her.

Hey, stop wasting time and make your father proud.

You getting married would make him even prouder.

I need a sister-in-law, and I'm curious about my future niece or nephew too.

They must be adorable.

You becoming a father might be quicker.

This is no time for jokes, brother.

Dad will pressure you to have blind meetings every week.

He's been waiting for that.

You'd better brace yourself.

Lee Gang Se.

What?

I get nervous when you call my name like that.

Open it when you're alone.

Now you're old enough...

to know and accept this.

It must be about Mom.

I've known about this for like two years.

I kept thinking about when to give it to you.

You were too busy to even visit Korea often.

When did you find the time to do this?

I didn't do it.

Money did.

What do you think you're doing?

I'm just getting rid of some garbage.

Anything wrong with that?

Are you saying you've given me garbage?

I didn't know it was garbage.

If I had known, I wouldn't have spent so much money on it.

I wish I had asked Poong Ju first.

Right?

What are you doing?

What are you doing holding the wine?

Well...

I was reflecting on myself.

Poong Ju is a guest.

He just came to say hello.

I got this wine...

since it's acidic,

and it's good for your heart and slows aging.

I thought more about your health than your taste.

I guess wine should suit your taste.

If you keep saying that, it'll make me feel worse.

Thank you, Ki Sik.

She's not aware of it,

but it's true.

You know I'm a super fan of Mother.

Are you?

Yes.

A super fan of Mother?

Can I get going now?

It was then!

He kept bothering me the whole flight, and just look what happened.

He sat next to me.

Our suitcases got switched.

Did you get a call from him too?

Then he'll call me soon.

Okay. Thanks.

He wouldn't want to see me,

but I guess I'll see him again.

"You're not picking up."

"I was swamped today."

"I didn't do anything stupid last night, did I?"

"I'll be working my part-time job until late, so call me anytime."

That's strange.

Look at this!

What is with this?

Should I try again?

Look at that!

What is going on?

Is there something here?

I have something to tell you, but you're still not picking up.

I'm staying at Plus Hotel, room 1718.

What?

Is he here?

So what? You're asking me to come?

I got a call from Marie.

What about her?

What did she say?

She's working her part-time job all night today.

By the way...

What is this?

Mom, did you take your blood pressure medicine today?

Is it something shocking?

Don't worry. I took it.

- Mom! - Hey.

Let go of me.

How dare he ask you...

to come to his hotel without even flinching?

I can just ignore it.

You said he's in touch with Marie.

How can you ignore that?

Still, we can't just barge in there.

Do you have the guts to face him?

Why would I be scared?

- My head. - My goodness.

You said you took your blood pressure medicine.

What are you going to do from now on?

I don't know.

What do I do?

- Why didn't you take the medicine? - Let go of this.

Don't forget to take your medicine.

One vape, please.

- It's an e-cigarette. - Okay.

It's 95 dollars.

Hey!

Stop right there!

- Give it back! - Get off me!

- Gosh! - No way!

Give that to me!

Let it go!

Give it back.

- Let go of it! - Give me!

Let it go!

I won't.

Give it back!

What is this?

I won't let go of this!

No!

My gosh!

(Marie and Her Three Daddies)

I came to take Marie with me.

Did she say she would?

Don't be ridiculous! Why are you listening to him?

My name is Lee Poong Ju.

Ki Sik will assist you well.

I have high expectations for you.

Assist him?

I'm not a backup.

I have to have part-time jobs.

Can you tell me why you have to do that?

I want to be the person closest to you.

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)