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Mom has passed away.

I said mom has passed away...

Mom...

Hi.

What brings you here?

You shouldn't be here.

That's right.

I'm sorry.

I am.

Is... There something wrong?

No.

It's nothing. I'm sorry.

Did you tell him?

Yes, I did. I told him!

I told him clearly so he would understand that mom passed away.

But he ignored me again.

I told him his mom died. The one who gave birth to him!

But he didn't ask me a single thing!

Are you laying out the blankets?

Not yet. Are you tired?

No. I'm just asking because you're wiping up.

I should ask Taebeom to look into it...

To see if it's the same Kim Hong.

- Does it bother you? - I have a bad feeling.

If it is him, why our farm of all farms?

It means he planned to buy ours.

That's wrong. She can't do that to us.

If she's back in Korea and wants to meet Taehui...

Don't be silly.

She deserted her son. She doesn't have the right.

Can you go and check in on mother?

She always gets upset this time of year.

Are you still up?

It's not time to sleep yet.

Changsik...

You want me to look into Kim Hong, right?

I just called Taebeom.

- It bothers me too. - Does it?

The floor's starting to get warm.

I'll go buy some sticky rice cakes if you're not tired.

No, I don't feel like anything sweet.

Your brother passed away around this time of year.

Yes, it was around now.

I saw him in a dream a few nights ago.

Why doesn't he visit me?

What did he ask?

If Taehui had grown up well and if you're healthy.

How did he look?

Just as handsome as he did before the accident.

He seemed at ease.

That's good.

Yes, he should be at ease.

He went before his parents. He should feel at ease now.

It was 26 years ago, but it feels like yesterday.

Parents are buried in graves, children in the heart...

I guess that expression isn't always right.

Children cannot be buried. It doesn't seem possible.

Yeoul and your brother work so hard.

She went out early today to distribute leaflets.

That's good. My brother must be excited too.

Did Taesik tell Yejin about his son?

- Yes, he did. - He must tell her.

They say that a badly arranged marriage brings shame to the mediator.

Your father-in-law could've been shamed severely.

- He told her. - Make sure he's honest.

It's not just about Hyeonjae. Yejin's life depends on it.

Mother, he told her.

Do you want me to call him so you can confirm it?

How is the steak?

The meat's a little tough.

Of course it is. It's sirloin, not tenderloin.

Suyeong, how is yours?

- Suyeong. - Yes?

Dad, happy birthday.

The steak's good today.

Don't worry about me. Have some wine.

You already did...

What's the matter?

Why are you so absent-minded?

It's nothing. I was thinking about a news idea.

Is the new department head giving you too much work?

You're pregnant. Don't overdo it.

I won't. Don't worry. Let's just eat.

There's something wrong with those two.

You saw Suyeong's face, didn't you?

Nothing's wrong. She's just tired.

She wouldn't be frowning on your birthday because she's tired.

She didn't speak to Taebeom once during dinner.

They must've had a fight.

So what? They'll make up after tonight.

They're newlyweds.

I think he slept in the study last night.

The blankets are still here.

As of now, our boiler is broken on the ground floor.

You go and sleep at their house tonight.

What?

Hyeryeong...

Who could that be?

- Father. - Dad.

The boiler's broken downstairs. I need to sleep here tonight.

Your mom's in Yeoul's room and I can't sleep there.

- Is the study empty? - Excuse me?

Yes, that's fine.

You can use it. I insist.

Thanks.

I want to watch TV. Don't worry about me.

You two go and sleep.

Go inside. Hurry up.

You have to go to bed early. You have work tomorrow.

Yes, let's go inside.

Okay... Dad, goodnight.

- Goodnight, father. - Yes, sleep tight.

I sent them to their room. Are you happy now?

Good. Stay in the living room until 2 in the morning, alright?

Do I have to do this? You're a little extreme...

Are you alright?

Their boiler's broken. What can we do?

It's okay.

Are you going to sleep on the bed?

Should I sleep on the floor?

I'm just checking out the mattress.

It's nice because it's new.

I can do that.

Put another one on if you get cold.

Yes, okay.

I'm tired. I need to sleep. Can you turn the light off?

Okay. Goodnight.

You're not tired, are you? It's because of me, isn't it?

A little...

Do you want to talk? This feels like a camp.

Tell me about your first love.

Why do you want to know?

People talk about that on camps.

How did you meet her? Han Hyeryeong?

Is it too painful for you to speak about?

That's almost a threat.

You're going to think that way if I don't tell you, right?

I met her on the bus.

On the last bus going home after I finished my shift.

We were the last two left on the bus.

She slept the whole way. Rocking her head back and forth.

Then she wakes up close to the last stop and panics.

She must've missed her stop.

Suddenly she comes towards me. Do you know what she said?

You said it was the last bus. "Lend me some money for cab fare?"

- You must have experience. - No comment.

- What did she say? - "Why didn't you wake me?"

She had her eyes on you.

I had my eyes on her too. I watched her the whole way.

I see. You both fell in love at first sight.

Then you loved her for 10 years?

I guess...

What did you like about her?

That's enough. I'm not going to answer any more.

How would you feel if you met her again?

You know... She could return.

I've never thought about it. I shouldn't either.

She's already married.

Married? She's married?

Yes. And I'm married too.

- Are we really married? - Of course.

I'm your security, aren't I?

I'm sleepy now. Goodnight, my security.

Nothing's happened yet.

Don't think ahead and get worried.

Cha Suyeong, worry about each day as it comes.

What's wrong? You didn't look happy at dinner.

I don't know what it is, but if you're worried...

Or if something's wrong, you can use me.

I may prove to be useful once you try me out.

And like father said, don't work too hard.

You could just give up your title if you have to.

It may not feel like we're looking at each other...

But turn your head and I'll be by your side.

Go to sleep now. Close your eyes.

Goodnight.

Taesik, what do you intend to do?

What can I do? I'll just live this way.

Yejin didn't call you after that?

- I called, but there's no answer. - You didn't go to see her?

Would you meet me if you were in her shoes?

You won't know that if you don't try.

Whose fault is this anyway? Just let me live like this.

- Why aren't they coming? - We're here.

Sit down.

I'm here. It's me, Taebeom.

- What brings you here? - Taebeom.

Grandma, dad, mom. How have you been?

- Hello. - Hi. What brings you here?

Guksu, say hello. It's your eldest uncle.

- Hello, I'm Guksu. - Hi, Guksu. Nice to meet you.

You're so handsome. Just like your dad.

What are you doing here?

I have to see dad and I wanted to eat mom's food.

Wow! Curled mallow soup?

No wonder I felt like making this today.

You could run away from home but you can't run from mom's cooking.

Goodness. Grandma hasn't started eating yet.

Goodness, looks like you'd swallow your spoon.

- Let's all eat. - Thank you for the food.

Doesn't Suyeong ever cook at home?

Didn't you hear her last time? She doesn't even know how.

It's not like that. She heats up instant rice for me sometimes.

She's the master of instant food.

Mom, there's such a wide variety of instant food.

It's fun choosing. There's a huge variety.

I don't want to hear it.

It just makes me mad. Just be quiet and eat.

She may not respect you, but she should feed you.

Respect? You don't know what it's like these days.

Women have all the power.

Be quiet. Just keep your mouth closed and eat.

Oh, mom. How can I eat if I keep my mouth closed?

You're so pitiful.

I didn't know you would live that way.

Did you look into it?

Yes... Isn't Taehui around?

He's been undercover for the last few days.

It's okay. Just tell us. Grandma knows.

Okay...

I looked into it.

You were right, dad. It's the same Kim Hong.

- What? - They're in Korea?

The entire family returned earlier this year.

What?

- You paid off the debts? - Yes.

I paid off the $80,000. Don't worry about it anymore.

This is the rest of the money from the contract sum.

Take this money and be on your way.

Don't say that. It's upsetting.

Do you think I stay with you just for the money?

Besides using it to find dad when I receive the full amount,

I'm going to pay off all of dad's debts.

What? Are you crazy?

I don't want other people to get hurt by dad's wrong deeds.

I'm going to pay off the most urgent debts first.

Don't you know that I'm still legally your mother?

I have a right to the money from the farm sale.

I'm not the old Baek Jaeun.

I worked hard on the farm, toiling land, raising ducks...

I stayed up a whole week to fight a pear plague.

So don't expect more from me. Just leave.

Mother, are you alright?

Changsik, take me to Jaeun.

- Why do you want to see her? - Why do you think?

I want to get the money back and return it to them.

It's useless.

They knew it was us. They won't take it back.

They're not human if they don't take it back.

How dare they try to set foot on our farm?

Whose fault is it that my son died so young?

Whose fault is it Taehui grew up without his parents?

Mother, Changsik said he will take you.

He's getting changed. Just wait for him.

You walk so fast! You could live well beyond 100 years.

Mother, wait for me.

Jaeun!

Jaeun, you're here!

What are you doing here?

I came to dig out my birch tree.

I'm glad you're here.

Let's go inside. Come inside.

No, grandma. I only came to get my birch tree.

Stop it!

- Mother, are you alright? - Yes.

Don't be so impolite to your elders!

No, I rushed her.

Sorry. It's because I'm impatient.

I was on my way to meet you.

I have something desperate to ask of you.

- Me? - Yes.

It's the plea of a woman who will pass away soon.

Come inside for a minute.

Come on.

Jaeun, you know the money my son transferred to you?

Give that money back to me.

So I can tell the film company we're not selling to them.

Don't sell it to them. The farm will sell in no time.

So please listen to my plea.

I had another son. Taehui's real father.

My precious second son...

Taehui is the only child of that son.

Changsik is Taehui's uncle. He adopted and raised him.

When Taehui was 4, my son got into an accident and died.

Then his wife left us.

She didn't even last 2 years before she got remarried.

She went to the States and returned this year.

The first thing she did was buy your farm.

The owner of the film company is her second husband.

Jaeun, you can sell it to anyone else but not them.

Not that family.

Please grant this wish.

Think about how my son died.

Whose fault is it that Taehui grew up without his parents?

Why did his aunt and uncle take care of him?

Mother.

I don't have any money. I don't have long to live.

I don't know how to repay you. But I won't ever forget this.

I don't have long left to live.

It's been 26 years since my son passed away.

This is the earnest plea from a shameless old woman.

Don't do that to Jaeun. It's useless.

Jaeun.

Don't be so stubborn. That won't solve anything.

What's the point of seeking out Taehui's mother...

Don't call her his mother!

How dare you?

My precious son... My one and only second son.

Why is it that he died at such a young age?

He never even got to hug his own son.

He never got to call his name.

Inserting fakes with genuine exports...

There must be a limit to how much they can avoid customs.

Yes, you're right.

Wake up!

You're the only one here who's abnormal.

I think I could die right now.

Why do you not sleep? It's been 3 days already.

Don't you know that Han Jeongtae's a lizard?

Are you just going to cut his tail, let him run and wait around?

We've started investigating. We should see some results!

Yes, you're right.

There must be some corruption going on.

Investigate the port again.

Hey! Wake up already!

What?

What is it? Tell me.

You should sleep a little. Why stay up for 3 nights?

Look how pale your face is.

What is it? Spit it out.

Well...

Your mother... My aunt...

She's back in Korea.

The whole family came back earlier this year.

Dad told me not to tell you, but I think you should know.

I think you should meet her.

I haven't told you, have I?

Why I took your university enrolment fee and ran off.

What are you talking about?

You couldn't go to university because of me.

Grandma insisted that I had to go on English camp.

I went abroad to study English.

That was ages ago.

I knew back then.

That I was the only one who could win against grandma.

I should've gone on a hunger strike to stop her.

But I ignored it and hid behind her.

I thought it was the only way I could meet her.

She lived in Washington DC at the time.

Your mother?

Why didn't you say so?

So? Did you meet her?

I did see her.

To be precise, it was just me that saw...

She didn't recognize me though I recognized her at once.

She just went past me.

I waited 3 hours for her.

I went all the way there after taking your enrolment fee.

I stood right in front of her in case she didn't recognize me.

But I was just a stranger.

She glanced at me and just went right past me.

Shouldn't she have recognized her own son?

Don't you agree?

I made a vow that day. That if she were to ever return...

I would ruthlessly pay her back for what she did.

I would show her.

"I'm sorry, but who are you?"

But she's here now?

Has that moment come?

Yes, she'll come to see me.

I'm her son. If she's human, she will come.

Don't you agree?

Yes, I guess so.

I guess so.

I'm glad I hung in there.

I waited 15 years.

Now the moment of my revenge has come.

I'm looking forward to it.

- Do you need a larger size? - I'll try something else.

This one's a little bigger. Please try it on.

The color's a little... It's a little tight.

- Really? - Let me try that red one.

The red one? Just a minute.

Try this one on.

What do you think?

This one's better. I'll try another one too.

Yes, alright.

It's too dark. Another one.

What's this? It's too small.

Give me a bigger size.

Here.

I don't like this either.

The shoulders don't fit.

Let me try the first one again.

Excuse me?

- Bye. - Thank you. Goodbye.

See? I made my first sale.

- Congratulations, boss. - Great work.

I'm so excited. I can't believe it!

Suyeong, do you want to have lunch today?

No!

What are you doing?

Nothing. I didn't do anything.

Let's go eat.

Okay. Just let me send an email.

I'll wait outside.

What is this?

Let's eat.

- Okay. - Yes.

I'm so hungry. What should we have?

- What's it going to be? - How about spicy sausage stew?

- Okay! - Good. Let's go.

What's the department head doing?

You have such strong arms.

- You must work out. - People tell me I'm strong.

He was famous in college.

You won the national arm wrestling contest, right?

Really?

How immature. Arm wrestling?

Get ready...

And...

- Relax a little. - Come on.

Why are you so tense?

Relax, again...

Get ready!

Start!

- Gong Jihwan! - Hwang Taebeom!

You're the best!

You're so good!

You know that it's always best of 3 in Korea, right?

Okay. Let's make it fun. Loser buys lunch.

That sounds good!

- The menu? - Rib eye!

- Rib eye! - Okay, good.

It's too expensive.

Okay then.

Get ready.

Wait a minute.

Get ready.

Start!

Hwang Taebeom!

- Hwang Taebeom! - Gong Jihwan!

Knock him over.

- Hwang Taebeom! - Gong Jihwan!

Have some water...

Now the final round to determine the winner.

Rib eye's at stake here.

Okay... Get ready.

Start!

Gong Jihwan!

Don't throw your wallet like that.

Thanks for lunch.

Did you spend a lot?

Our department head's good at everything.

Even arm wrestling...

What was that for?

Yes, this is Hwang Taebeom.

- Hello? - I have something to report.

It's about the CEO of Daeeon Group, Yeom Seungmun.

Yeom Seungmun, the CEO of Daeeon Group?

Yeom Seungmun?

Congratulations on your first sale.

Cheers! Thanks, Taepil.

I wish Yujeong could've joined us.

- Drink as much as you like. - Yes.

You'll wear out the receipt. Are you that happy?

Yes, I'm happy. I'm so happy!

I never imagined I could sell something to anyone.

I never imagined people listening to me or trusting me.

I get conned so often... You don't know how nervous I've been.

I was scared that I would end up going back to the States.

But I did it.

I've only sold one item, but it's a big deal for me.

Yes, it's a big deal.

Not everyone can make a sale.

I think all that study did have some effect.

I'm going to study for 3 hours before bed every night.

You shouldn't overdo it at your age.

Who was that man from a few days ago?

The music here's wonderful.

Wow! Encore!

Phil?

You're Phil, aren't you?

Phil! When did you come back to Korea?

Have you finished your MBA already?

Why didn't you call me, Phil?

Hey, the thing is...

Let's go out. We should have a party to celebrate.

Phil...

I'm here with my girlfriend.

Phil, you don't mean it, right? You don't fool me.

- Phil... - It's true!

She's my girlfriend...

You don't mean that old lady, do you?

Taepil!

Taepil, thank you!

Is she really your girlfriend?

Do you still want to know about the woman in the photo?

Yes. Who is she?

She...

She's the one who gave birth to me. The woman in the photo.

Mister...

I'm here.

Are you alright?

Let's talk.

Can I ask why you came to see me the other day?

Move.

I heard.

I heard your real mother is back in Korea.

You heard about her, didn't you?

That's why...

Who told you? Who told you such rubbish?

Was it Kim Jeha?

No. It wasn't him.

Grandma told me.

She said Mrs. Hwang is your aunt.

Why are you looking at me that way?

Are you scared of me?

You should be scared. They call me "Taehui the Dog" around here.

You told me to ignore you if I saw you.

You said you didn't want to see me.

So I did that. Why are you here?

Is this a joke? Are you trying to fool around?

Should I toy with you then?

Don't think you're above me, Baek Jaeun.

I'm more of an adult and a man than you think I am.

How dare you come here and get me worked up?

Meet her.

Shut your mouth.

Feelings like that don't just disappear overnight.

You can't control it or hold it back.

You can't replace that person with anyone else.

It doesn't disappear no matter how hard you try to ignore it.

Even if you can't forgive them, and hate them for ages...

You miss them and want to see them.

I said to shut your mouth.

She gave birth to you.

Baek Jaeun!

Yes, that's right.

The groundbreaking ceremony's at the end of the month.

I'm going to take a look around the farm today.

Don't you want to see it too, dad?

Yes, I'll call you.

- Hello. - You came early.

Do you think you can focus today?

- Thank you for the other day. - Sit down.

We don't have much time. Let's focus and discuss it.

- Can I ask one thing? - Just one?

Is Mr. Kim Hong the owner of Good Films?

Did your company buy Ojakgyo Farm?

That's right. Our company bought the farm.

How did you know?

Are you really going to build a theme park there?

Ojakgyo Farm's the setting for "Oduck Family."

I lived there for a while.

Really? That farm's the setting for "Oduck Family?"

That's amazing. What a coincidence.

Maybe it's fate.

So you're interested in the theme park.

The blueprints should be here somewhere...

Here they are.

What do you think? Isn't it great?

Guksu!

Hello.

Why are you outside? The weather's cold.

I'm waiting for dad.

- Dad? - I want to go to dad.

No, Guksu. He's working at the hospital.

Let's go there. I want to see dad.

What are you doing here?

Sorry to disturb you while you're eating.

I was passing by and wanted to see the farm.

Sorry to intrude like this.

- Who's he? - Well...

- Who is it? - It's...

Kim Hong's son.

What? Kim Hong's son?

I'm Kim Jeha.

Who sent you here? Was it your mother or your father?

Mom, calm down.

How dare you come here? Get out of here!

- Mother... - Let go!

Get out! Get out of here!

Get out of our house right now!

Let's talk outside.

I'm not here to speak to you, Lieutenant Hwang.

- I'm here to see the farm. - Kim Jeha!

How do you know him, Taehui?

How do you know him?

Taehui... Did you meet her?

Did you already meet her without telling me?

Is that it?

Answer me. Did you meet your mother?

I'll visit again next time.

Why do you hate me meeting my own mother so much?

- What? - Why do you hate it?

Of course a 6-year-old would want to see his mother.

It would be abnormal not to miss her after she left.

So did you meet her?

"Where did she go? Why doesn't she come to see me?"

If I'd asked such things, it wouldn't have ended up like this.

Why didn't you even let me ask?

Answer me. Did you meet her?

I haven't met her yet but I want to.

I want to meet her so much. Can't I, grandma?

You can't.

Taehui.

Why not? Why can't I?

No matter what, you can't.

Not until I die!

I won't have to wait long then.

I doubt you'll live till you're 100.

What? What did you say?

Say it again. What did you say?

Don't worry, grandma. It won't happen.

She's already dead.

She's dead.