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Let's go.

It's that way, Suyeong.

Taebeom...

I guess he was worried about Hyeryeong too.

Suyeong...

Pack your things today and get out of my house!

I don't want to face you. Get out of my house.

Alright, I'll do that.

Let's go.

Did you know?

My biological mother...

She passed away.

I had a feeling you knew.

Because you didn't ask.

Who did you hear it from?

- Kim Jeha? - Yes.

I heard something from him that I shouldn't have as well.

He made me realize how bad she was.

She had deeply wounded Kim Jeha, as well as me.

If she threw everything away and left like that,

she should've forgotten it all and lived happily...

Just as if the likes of me had never existed.

Kim Jeha told me this today...

He said she bought a new pair of shoes every year on my birthday

and left them in her wardrobe.

It's because she promised me on my 6th birthday right before she left...

That every year she'd buy me a new pair of shoes for my birthday.

Did she think she was keeping her promise by doing that?

She left to be happy. She should've been happy.

No memories or guilt hidden in her wardrobe...

She should've been happy.

That way I could hate her and blame her until the end.

Then I wouldn't have to forgive.

And in her last moments, she called her for abandoned son

in front of the son she'd raised...

If she was going to do that, she shouldn't have left.

If she was going to do that...

She should've come back at least once before she died,

and listened to how much I hated her.

Damn it.

She should've come back when she was alive.

At least once.

How can I help you?

I'm here to meet Dr. Hwang Taesik.

I'm his father.

Dr. Hwang? He resigned.

Didn't you know? It's been almost a month.

Don't fall for him over a basket of flowers.

Okay. You've told me several times already.

He's the deputy general manager? That's nothing.

I bet he doesn't get paid more than I do.

I think I'll be promoted to department head next year.

Men have to have a vision.

Dad...

What are you doing out here?

Hello? Why are you outside? It's really cold.

I'm getting some fresh air. Why are you coming together?

We met out front.

Yes, I picked him up.

- Misuk, go inside. - Okay...

I'll see you later then.

Let's go, dad.

Let's go out briefly and have a drink.

Come with me. Come on...

Alright.

Dad, is something wrong?

Why? Does something seem wrong?

Yes.

Seeing you ask me to drink with you all of a sudden like this...

Is everything okay with you?

Yes, everything's fine.

Good then. Let's drink.

Okay.

Slow down. Have some food.

You like sea eel.

Yes, okay.

Does Guksu enjoy school?

Yes, he likes it.

He got a 100% yesterday in his math test.

That's good.

Like grandma says, he must not be your son.

Yeah...

Don't you have any warmer clothes?

Why are you dressed so lightly?

You're getting old too. Think of your health.

You have a son to raise.

You have to get married later on too.

I know it must be hard.

You've become a dad overnight.

Yejin's left you too.

Your father scolds you all the time.

Don't say that, dad.

I'm harsh on you because you're the eldest.

I depended on you a lot and had high hopes for you.

So you were my target.

I scolded you a lot.

You must've felt angry at times.

I know that. I do...

It's okay, dad.

I'm sorry I didn't live up to your expectations.

I don't blame you.

I'm really sorry.

I haven't fulfilled my duties as the eldest son.

Don't say that. You're doing well.

I wouldn't have been able to accept Guksu that quickly.

You're doing a good job.

Do you really think so?

Have you ever seen me tell white lies?

No.

You never tell me white lies.

Thanks, dad.

I'll try harder.

Good. Drink up.

- Dress warm too. - I will.

Let me pour you a drink.

Cheers!

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Why isn't Taebeom home on a day like this?

Is he covering a story even today?

You still haven't made up?

Are you really going to get divorced?

Tell me it's not true.

Why did you get divorced?

- What? - You still can't tell me?

You were living well and suddenly got divorced.

There must've been a good enough reason.

Plus, you didn't mention it for a whole year.

Something must've happened.

But you never speak about it.

Do you know mom was ill for a month because of you?

I know. I feel terrible when I think of Yeogyeong.

I was really bad.

So why'd you do it? You should talk about it.

Later. Suyeong, I'll tell you some other time.

Alright then.

Anyway, don't get divorced.

You like Taebeom, don't you?

No, I don't like him.

You'll regret it if you lose the person you like.

That's the most foolish thing a person can do.

Think over it again.

I wish I wasn't pregnant, just for a day...

So I could get drunk.

Auntie, how's your store?

Is it making good sales?

What the...

I'm sorry.

What's happened to her?

She should call to say she's going to be late.

She wouldn't stay out without calling.

Goodness.

Are you waiting for Taehui?

No, Jaeun.

Jaeun? Isn't she home either?

Either? Who else isn't home?

Oh... Taehui.

Taehui must be at work. What's happened to her?

She's so late and she hasn't even called me.

I'm sure they're together.

- Please leave your message... - See? Hwang Taehui won't answer.

They shouldn't be doing this already.

He won't pick up.

This is terrible.

Please leave your message...

I could end up with 3 nephews in a year at this rate.

Far out.

What's wrong with my brothers?

Pick up!

Did you call mom?

No, I didn't know what to tell her.

She must be worried. It's past 2 a.m.

She's probably waiting.

At this hour? Wouldn't she have gone to bed?

I don't think so. Let's go inside.

- Together? - Oh, yeah...

Then you go inside. I'll wait 10 minutes.

Alright.

It was a long day today, wasn't it?

Goodnight, Mister.

It's just brief...

But it's cold outside.

It was a long day today.

Thanks.

Go inside.

Okay.

Mrs. Hwang, you're still up.

Where were you until now?

What were you doing out until this hour?

Why are you late? Answer me.

- Sorry. - Tell me why you're late.

If you're sorry, why didn't you call me earlier?

You should call to say why you'll be home late.

If a young girl comes home late without calling...

Don't you know how much the elders worry?

Why are you late? Tell me.

I went to the beach with my friends.

Who?

Who are your friends?

From school... Ara and Namsuk.

Why didn't you call and tell me that then?

Or at least answer when I call you.

Do you know how worried I was about you?

If you're going to just do whatever you want...

Pack your things and leave right now.

I don't need new feed or a farming assistant.

Just leave and live your life the way you want to.

I'm sorry. It was wrong of me.

I won't do it again.

Don't you know how scary the world is?

Look at the time!

I'm sorry.

Don't cry! Why are you crying?

You didn't do anything to deserve to cry.

I don't want to see you. Go upstairs and sleep.

Yes...

I wonder if she even had dinner.

Taehui, are you at work?

Oh, about Suyeong...

It's okay. I think things will work out.

Yes, I hope so.

Tell dad and mom not to worry about me.

Okay.

Taehui...

I need to ask a favor.

I need some money.

When is Taebeom going to move out?

I want to put the house up for rent next month.

Honey, don't push her.

Have you spoken to Taebeom about it?

Yes, we're going to get a divorce.

He moved out yesterday.

We're going to break up.

You really broke up?

Yes.

Good. It was the right choice.

I feel better now.

You can live your own life in confidence now.

Don't let that hopeless man drag you around.

Yes, I agree with you.

Good morning, Mrs. Hwang.

Pour the soup.

Why are you wearing that inside the house?

My throat hurt when I got up this morning.

Doesn't the color suit me? You have good taste.

I'm glad you know it.

- It's nice. - Yes, it's pretty.

I won't be late without calling again. I'm sorry.

Just pour the soup.

Grandma, good morning!

Oh, my goodness!

You shocked me to death!

- Let's eat. - Thank you for the meal.

Jaeun, you came home really late last night.

Oh... I was late because I went to the beach with my friends.

Really? Try to come home early.

All the men out there are wolves.

I went with my girlfriends.

Really? Did I say anything?

Anyway, all men are wolves. I'm the only exception.

What are you going on about?

I talked to Taebeom earlier. Everything's settled.

I think he made up with Suyeong and her parents are okay.

- Did Taebeom say that? - Did he mean it?

He sounded alright. You don't need to worry.

- That's good. - What a relief.

You don't need to go and grovel to them again.

Yes, mom. I was so upset.

I didn't mention it, but I was so worried.

I was scared that he'd be mistreated.

What do you mean by that?

Suyeong's mother is strange.

I've never met anyone like her before.

Yes, she's really strange. She's one of a kind.

Mother, I did something to please you.

I looked into a blind date for Taehui.

- You did? - Yes.

What's she like?

The village foreman's niece. She lives in Seoul.

She's an elementary school teacher.

Gosh! A teacher and the foreman's niece?

Yes, she's 26.

I have a photo of her.

Her face looks so pretty and feminine.

She does too. She looks so elegant and pretty.

Taehui, look at this.

Your mom's found you a great catch.

Look at it. Hurry up.

Look at it. She's pretty.

- She's pretty! - Let me see.

Wow, she's pretty.

Take a look. Here.

Grandma, I'm not going on a blind date.

Don't say that again. Why not?

Think of your age and my age too.

I'm busy these days. I have a new investigation.

Are you going to grow old as a workaholic?

You should at least get married before I die.

Grandma, I'm only 30.

You'll be 31 soon. Didn't you hear about Jongcheol?

He's getting married. He's going to be a dad.

Even if you don't marry, go on some dates.

Yes, go on a blind date.

Why not? It's not that hard.

Okay?

What's the use when I'm not going to keep seeing her?

That'd be impolite to the lady.

Later, grandma.

I'll go on a blind date when the time's right.

When is that time?

Taehui...

Did you cook this for me to die early?

What is this soup?

I'm leaving the hospital now.

But I think I need another day off tomorrow.

Can you meet Director Yang alone tomorrow?

Sure, I can do it.

- You just rest. - Thanks.

Can you come and take some documents for me?

Come to my house in an hour.

The vice-president is asleep.

Is he all better now?

Yes, but he can't overwork himself for a while.

I see. Here...

- Can I have the documents? - Sure.

Here you are.

Can I ask you a favor?

I have to go out for an hour.

I feel bad leaving him at home alone.

I don't think he'll wake up. Could you stay here?

Yes, alright. I'll stay.

Thank you.

- Time to draw straws. - Okay.

Hello?

Yes, I'm Hwang Taehui.

I'm Detective An from the Daejeon office.

You asked for the contact of the hit and run case detective.

Yes, that's right.

Detective Bong Manhui.

Did you find out?

Yes, tell me.

Hyoja-dong, Jongno-go, Seoul,

Bong Manhui rice soup restaurant?

Yes.

Yes, thank you.

Detective An, thank you.

- What is it? - Come on, let's go.

It was so long ago. Will you be able to catch them?

I think it's unlikely too.

But I should at least meet the detective.

Why are you investigating an old hit and run case?

The man who was killed in the accident was my father.

What? Hwang Changhun is Lieutenant Hwang's father?

What about Hwang Changsik?

His uncle?

Okay, thanks.

How could this be?

Goodness...

I thought he'd finally given up on the illicit admission.

Now he's involved in the case from 26 years ago?

It's me.

Find out if Lieutenant Hwang went to the Daejeon office.

Anyone here?

- No one's here. - Please leave your message...

- You don't have his number? - He won't pick up.

Let's leave a number and go.

Detective Jo, where are you?

- Hyeryeong, are you okay? - Yes.

I'm sorry to have troubled you.

I got better thanks to the department head and team leader.

Let's go.

Sorry about that.

I'm going now. Okay.

I'll be there in an hour.

Why are you alone? Where are the others?

They went out to cover a story.

Your team's busy these days. You're doing well.

Yes...

All that's left is for you to wake up to yourself.

Do I seem like I haven't woken up?

- Is that how I seem? - Yes, extremely.

You're not the old Cha Suyeong.

How was I in the past?

You were radiant. Always bright and shining.

You were always positive and passionate.

Confident and strong.

You were perfect.

You made people around you feel good too.

You were so pretty.

Was I like that?

So wake up to yourself, Cha Suyeong.

Live like Cha Suyeong.

- Yes. - Let's eat.

Guksu's good at Korean. Should I just buy for his age?

This morning...

After you left, grandma got irritated at Mrs. Hwang again.

Why?

Oh, the blind date...

Was she mean to mom?

Mister, should we just tell everyone?

It'll be for Mrs. Hwang. Since grandma keeps nagging her.

We can't.

Why not?

Grandma will tell us to get married then.

We can't.

How about this one?

I enjoyed this when I was little.

- How about this one? - I'm not sure.

You're better with books. Pick it out yourself.

I'm going to the art shop.

Okay, see you.

Are you not going to marry me then?

Are you not going to marry me?

It's not that...

Of course I'll marry you.

Then what's that about not being able to tell grandma?

That's because of you. You're still young.

Did you just propose to me?

No... I didn't!

No way. I just asked.

I think this book's good for Guksu.

It will develop his imagination.

The illustrations are really pretty too.

So pretty...

Do you want to go eat?

Don't you like sweet red bean porridge?

No. I don't really like sweet food.

- Why didn't you say so? - It's okay. You like it.

Do you...

Do you want to get married quickly?

I'm just asking too.

Yes... I did when I was young.

It was just my dad and me when I was little.

So I wanted to marry early and have a family.

I was always jealous of big families.

Like your house.

Did your mom pass away early?

Before I was 2.

I don't remember her at all.

It's okay. I don't remember, so I don't miss her.

At times, it was uncomfortable and a little hard.

Daughters need their moms quite often.

You didn't have any grandparents either?

No.

After the maid left at 3 o'clock,

I was always alone until dad came home from work.

But he'd often be late.

Most days, I was alone during the night.

So yesterday, I got in trouble for not calling and being late...

But that made me so happy.

It was like being scolded by my own mom.

I've always wanted to get into trouble from my mom.

I'm strange, aren't I?

So I wanted to marry early when I became an adult.

Have lots of babies and cook food all the time...

On Sundays, gather the family to go to the public baths.

Leave a light on even when it's late at night...

So the way home wouldn't be lonely.

On rainy days, all sit around and eat chopped noodles.

Make snowmen in winter.

Live with my dad and my parents-in-law...

Always live in a loud, crowded house.

That was what I wanted when I was little.

Then do you want to get married early?

I wanted to marry in around 3 years for you.

If you're okay with it, how about next year?

Well... Okay.

Okay.

I told my parents we're planning to get divorced.

You tell your parents.

You can decide on the right timing.

But the earlier the better.

Let me ask you one more time.

Do you really want to break up with me?

Do you really... Want to end our marriage?

Yes, I want to break up. I mean it.

I know you've been trying.

I'm grateful for that.

I'm sorry to end it like this, despite your efforts.

But...

This is best for me.

It's the only way I can protect myself from falling further.

I know it's selfish, but please accept it.

Let's live our own lives now.

You live your life too.

Don't try to change yourself.

Don't try to cater to me.

Marriage... It ends so easily.

I'm getting up now.

Love ends easily too.

You said you love me.

You don't love me anymore?

Then you've dumped me. That's clear.

Okay. Let's get divorced.

Let's break up cleanly.

I'm not holding on to you if you don't want me.

Let's stop here.

But I will continue to be the baby's father.

It's not just your child. It's mine too.

Alright, do that.

That's all I have to say.

Anything more to say to me?

Can I get up first?

Yes.

Let's do it.

Let's get married.

I'll take these once I find a house.

I've thought about it, Suyeong.

How about nicknaming the baby, "Cha Gom?"

I'll explain the meaning to you later.

I was so late in naming Cha Gom.

I'm sorry to the baby and you. I mean it.

I won't be late from now on.

Wait and see.

Cha Gom's daddy.

It's so loud.

Taehui!

He's in the shower.

Hello? He's...

You're looking for me regarding the old hit and run case?

This is detective Bong Manhui.

Detective Bong...

Have one, mother.

The strawberries are so sweet.

I don't want any.

Just have one. They're sweet.

They're really good. Grandma, have one.

I don't want any! What's wrong with you?

I don't want to eat a thing.

Don't worry about me. You just eat.

- It's good. - Yes, Guksu. Eat up.

Eat up.

Grandma, I have a girlfriend.

What did you just say?

- Really? - Yes, I do.

Gosh, Taehui.

Why didn't you say so?

Congratulations, man.

Congratulations.

Goodness... I don't believe this.

I feel like I've been brought back from the dead.

Yes, I feel that way too.

I have nothing more to wish for now.

You're worse than I am.

I should be saying that.

That's not important right now.

Yes, you're right.

What's she like?

I see.

That's why the case was closed so quickly.

Who owned the car? Who was the criminal?

The articles were lost so I can't be sure.

But I'm 99% sure that it was him.

Who was it?

I'll introduce her soon.

Okay, soon!

I've waited 30 years already. I can wait a little longer.

It's as sweet as honey!

Gosh, grandma...

The son of Jinsim Foods, Baek Inho.