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Episode 39

Mom?

Did you wake up? Then get up and wash.

Let's go to the hospital after breakfast.

Why so early?

When did you come? You didn't sleep at all?

Of course not. When does the hospital open?

All you have to do is control the white blood cell count with medication.

5 to 10% of patients show resistance and they may turn acute on rare occasions...

...but over 90% lead a normal life.

Many patients and their families are shocked and scared at first like you.

But as time passes and they understand this disease...

...they accept it and become more positive about life than before.

I see...

Then how much medication is it?

Once a day. It depends on the patient.

She's currently taking 6 pills.

Can she keep a physically demanding job like being a track coach?

If she's fine with it, it's ok.

I see.

What about food?

Any balanced diet will do.

So in short...

...you can't cure it with the medication but you can maintain a normal state...

...and most of patients lead a normal life, huh?

Yes.

Mom, father. Are you relieved now?

You didn't pay yet, did you? Go with Ki. We'll sit over there.

Okay. Let's go.

Poor girl. How unlucky can she get?

On top of being an orphan, she's sick.

I didn't even know my daughter was sick...

Stop crying.

You heard the doctor. She's fine.

She has to take medicine all her life. And there's still a 5 to 10% chance...

Don't say that.

He said over 90% live a normal life. Why so pessimistic?

If you think about it, it's the same as everything else.

You never know what'll happen tomorrow.

Good medicine is being developed.

Medicine that can cure this will come out in a few years.

So don't cry any more.

How heartbroken would she be if she saw this?

Alright.

Sure. Geum's fine.

I gotta get a hold of myself at times like this.

I gotta boil beef soup.

It must be ready.

Let's go.

Honey. She'll be fine.

Just think of it like having high blood pressure.

Look at her. How brave is she?

Ok. Yes, I should.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Good job, Mi-Ja. Let's eat.

Thanks for the meal.

The soup is good, mom.

Yeah? I put a lot of bone and it turned out well. Eat a lot.

Sure.

How can you get energy from only vegetables?

Take some ribs.

Take this fish, too.

It's half dried, so it's very good.

You should jus t eat well. They say eating well is the best medicine.

He's right.

- Thanks. - Eat a lot.

- Water... - Water? Stay.

It's ok, Soo-Kyung.

Take some oyster cakes, too. They're good in the winter.

Why aren't you eating?

- We are. - Let's eat.

- Mom, this is good. - Thanks.

You don't have to do this. You guys are making me uncomfortable.

Yeah, you're all overreacting. Even I'm uncomfortable.

Yes. Just behave as you have. Nothing is different.

Why don't we go to karaoke after dinner? It's been a while since we ate together.

Ditto.

- Huh? - Me too.

As long as I don't have to sing.

What does that mean?

It means she agrees.

Then me too.

Me too.

Let's go to karaoke afterwards. My treat.

You're awesome, grandpa!

Ki, you're awesome!

Very good.

Are you moping again?

I'm not.

I need to clean out this room, so I was just looking.

Good idea. Come down.

Honey.

Let Tae-Il come home. It feels emptier without him.

Okay. Do as you please.

I'm sorry for bothering you.

No. I was about to call you too.

Yeah? What is it? Tell me.

After you.

Here's the $10,000 I borrowed.

I used a little. I'll make sure to pay it all back soon.

You don't have to pay it back so soon.

I want to.

Now everyone knows Hyo-Eun isn't your daughter.

I have no reason to get your help...

...and I don't want to be involved with your family over Hyo-Eun.

So I won't accept child support either.

I wanna raise her on my own.

I'm gonna move into father's house. I need my family's help.

Good idea. Alright.

And...

Thanks.

For helping me get Hyo-Eun back.

Go ahead. What did you wanna say?

Um...

The lawyer called.

The deliberation period is over. We can confirm our separation at court.

Oh...

When?

Tomorrow.

Let's turn in the papers at the county office after confirming.

Then everything will be over.

Sure. Yeah. We should.

Of course we should.

What time?

Mom?

Where did you stay?

Kyung-Tae's.

Can't you forgive me now? I wanna eat what you cook.

There's a condition.

Marry soon.

Forget about training abroad and just get married.

Your brother will stay abroad another year. I can't live all by myself.

They'll stay another year?

Yeah.

What, you can't?

You can't even do that after what you did to me?

Alright. I'll stay.

My application was rejected anyway.

Get married too. I'll look for girls.

So give me cute grandchildren. I feel so empty.

You're the same, too.

You can forget soon only if you move on. Okay?

Yes. I'll think about it.

Father. I'm back.

I didn't wanna let you back in, but she insisted.

I know.

Welcome back.

Thanks.

I'll go up.

Are you done washing?

Father just called saying that he'd have a drink with Ki.

Sit.

Don't worry.

Don't worry about anything. I'm here.

I don't. As long as you don't.

I don't. You're so healthy. You should've still told me sooner.

Why did you struggle alone?

Didn't I hit you too much? You got bruises, right?

No. it wasn't that hard.

Nothing is really different. Nothing changed except my medication.

Good then.

I feel good.

Me too.

Me too.

Mom. Don't be so upset. I'm really fine.

Sure. I am not.

Father, drink.

Father. I agonized for a while when I heard she had CML.

Whether I should go back to the hospital.

So? Is this how it turned out?

Father. Just come and see me practice.

If you do, you'll see why I'm so confident and passionate about this.

Don't just disagree without seeing me.

If you're still dubious after seeing me perform...

...then I'll really reconsider.

Please.

Alright.

I'll go see, so you turn in the intern application.

I found out the deadline is the 25th.

Turn it in first. If you turn it in and do the interview, I'll go see you practice.

I'm not going back. So what's the use?

See? You already made up your mind.

Then why did you ask me to come see you?

Why did you say you'd reconsider?

You want me to turn in the application first.

You're the one who already made up your mind.

Then I wouldn't go see you practice, would I?

I said that just in case.

Forget it. I'm not gonna compromise.

Alright. Alright. I will.

I'll turn in the application and do the interview.

Please sit.

But you gotta keep your mind open.

Alright.

Promise?

If you keep an open mind, I'm sure you'll consent.

Father. How was I at karaoke? Wasn't I fantastic?

You want some tea? It's Darjeeling.

I'm fine.

I wasn't gonna marry without your consent until yesterday so I've been civil.

But I changed my mind.

I'll marry even if you oppose.

What do you mean?

I'll meet her parents soon.

If they agree, I'll marry without your consent.

Just letting you know.

Kyung-Woo.

No matter how hard I tried to understand, I couldn't.

She's someone your son chose. How could you...

She has difficulty getting pregnant because of medication, right?

What mother on earth would...

Then did you consent before?

It's no use. You have no excuse.

You should have tried to listen to me before you knew she was sick.

I won't try to get your consent or understand you anymore.

Do you know what you're saying?

Since I saw you try to kill yourself twice when I was 9, I still suffer insomnia.

Since then, I wanted to do anything to please you.

Whether it was studying or sports, I wanted to please and protect you.

I memorized jokes to make you laugh.

That's how hard I tried. To understand and please you.

Remember?

Yes. I was always proud of you.

I was lonely and missed father, but I never showed it.

It was from loyalty to you and my anger towards father.

When I was 8th grade, at grandma's funeral...

...I found out that you didn't let him see me, not that he left me.

Still I tried to understand you.

Because you were the victim of his betrayal.

I tried to understand you even in those difficult situations.

Why don't you try even once to understand me?

You really don't know? Because your future depends on it.

Your vanity and greed does.

I'll stop trying to understand you. I don't want to.

So you have to yield to me no matter what.

Or you'll lose a son.

'Employee records'

Mr. Jang. It's me. Be here at 2.

I stopped by to see you on the way to work.

Why were you so angry that day?

Why did you go to the director's office?

I asked first.

Joon-Ho Han came.

He told me what happened in the changing room.

I'll apologize on my mom's behalf.

Why did he...

I never imagined that he'd go see you.

It shouldn't happen again...

...but if it does, please tell me. I don't have to hear it from someone else.

Please.

If I hear it from someone else next time, I'll be really mad.

Alright.

You look mad now though.

I told my family about my CML.

I'm gonna tell them about you, too.

You've made a lot of progress.

Why did you go to the director's office? I'm worried.

To tell her I can't leave you. Why?

I taught you well.

Hey.

Hey.

Let's go.

We wanna turn in our divorce document.

I'll give you a ride.

No.

Come on.

I packed your and Hyo-Eun's stuff. You gotta take it.

Then you want some tea?

You don't have to give me a ride. Just give me the bag.

Now that paperwork is done, I feel strange.

You're going abroad soon, right?

- No. I decided not to. - I see.

I'll tell Hyo-Eun you did.

She hasn't asked for you yet, but she will soon.

So if she calls you, don't pick up.

I'll tell her the truth when she grows up, but she's too young now.

Sure.

And...

...for the record. Whether you believe it or not.

It was just once in Bangkok that I betrayed you.

Mother misunderstood what she saw. I didn't enter the hotel room for that.

If you won't believe me, that's fine.

Why would you lie now that all the paper work is done?

Okay. I'll believe you.

And I sincerely thank you.

For being a good father for 7 years.

It's good enough if she remembers those years fondly.

I won't be able to love anyone as much. That's how much I loved you.

What's left now is terrible fatigue.

I'm gonna forget everything. I wanna move on.

At first, I thought your betrayal was what hurt me.

But as time passed, I realized.

What really hurt me was that you only loved me that much.

Your love wasn't strong enough to overcome your anger.

It's all in the past.

It's been only 3 months, but it feels like 3 years. Right?

Yes, it does.

Take care. You'll be fine.

Thanks. You take care, too.

I'm back.

You came early. We're gonna eat shabu-shabu with your aunt.

Good.

Mom. I gave it some thought.

I'll do as you said.

My divorce was finalized today. I'll move on.

Sure. Good idea.

I'll look for a good woman.

Okay.

C'mon.

I haven't made up my mind yet.

You really hate him? Really?

Does he know you're sick?

Of course he does. How can I hide it from someone I'm gonna marry?

And he doesn't care?

Your father won't be easy. I mentioned him but was shut down.

What should I tell him? Just get out with it? Or...

He won't let him in if you tell him...

Just say you have someone you wanna introduce. I'll suggest meeting outside.

He won't get as mad with other people looking.

How come you still kept all Hwang's furniture?

Man-Seh. Put it there.

- Okay. - Yes.

There. Good.

Father. Come to the academy this evening.

Alright.

Father.

What? Say it.

Um... I met someone.

Yeah? When did you meet a guy?

She sure is capable. When did you find time?

Who is it? Is it someone we know?

He wants to see you. What should I do?

Alright. Bring him home.

Honey. Let's meet outside. Invite him later if you like him.

Yeah?

Sure. Find someplace nice.

Yes. How about today?

Why rush? What does he do? Give me some info.

Meet him. You'll see.

Okay. Let's do it. You're free too, right?

Yeah.

Let me ask one last thing. Why Geum of all people?

A guy with your background could have picked a better girl.

Why did you choose her?

I'm sorry.

I met her at my first blind date when she substituted for her cousin.

So she just happened to be there at the first blind date?

Why are you so nervous? He'll come.

How did you meet him? How long has it been?

Wait.

You're quiet. What happened? Do you know him?

Why can't you answer?

You know who he is, huh? Who is he?

Father. It's been a while.

Father. It's Kyung-Woo I wanted to introduce you to.

What do you mean? Why introduce this jerk to me?

We're dating again, father.

Who told you to? You don't know how he is?

Honey.

You...

Let him sit. People are looking.

I can't. Get up.

You, too.

Get up! You won't?

You'd know why I'm doing this better than anyone.

I won't let her, so don't ever see her again.

Father.

Honey.

Go for now.

Go.

I expected it. I did something terrible.

I'm fine. Go.

Ok. I'll call you.

Sit.

I said, sit!

When did you start seeing him again?

I'm very angry. Tell me the truth.

After we broke up, I consented to be filmed, and he was the program director.

That's how.

Then it was long ago. Why are you telling me now?

I started dating a while after that.

Father. We're thinking of getting married.

Thinking of what?

He's not like he was back then.

When did you find out?

Not too long ago. I accidentally saw them in front.

That's why you brought him up.

It's not that...

Listen carefully.

I forbid it.

I don't care what you thought or how much you like him.

Forget everything and don't see him again.

- Father. - Yes! I'm your father.

So keep that in mind. Don't ever see him again.

People don't change so easily. He betrayed you once and will do so again!

How could you do that? You only think of his background, not her future.

No, honey. How can you say that?

- He... - He what?

He knows about her illness. And he still doesn't care.

So? You'll let anyone take her because she's sick?

- Honey. - All the more reason.

We need a more trustworthy guy. How could you even consider him?

Did you forget what he did to her?

I scolded her, too.

But at that time they didn't love each other, but now they say they do.

Like mother, like daughter.

No!

It's nearby, so wait here.

Kyung-Ja Yoo?

It's you, huh?

Long time no see, Mi-Ja. Yes, it's me.

You recognized me immediately.

You're just the same. I could recognize you right away. Still thin as a stick.

So you live around here, huh?

You're the same. Still so sassy and quiet.

Alright then. I was on my way somewhere.

Where to, ma'am?

Ma'am?

Let's go home.

When did you come? I didn't hear you come in.

Your father went to a literature class, so I came alone.

Hey.

What's wrong? You look out of it.

Mom...

I met Kyung-Ja Yoo.

What?

When? Where?

Just now. In front of Song-Hee's.

What is she doing here? She didn't emigrate?

Who knows? Maybe she came back.

So did you recognize her right away? Did she?

Yeah. She got fat and changed a lot, but I could.

I called her name but she wasn't even surprised and said long time no see.

She said that I'm still thin as stick. Just as sassy and quiet.

And then she was driven away.

What an unforgivable woman.

So you just let her leave like that? You should've clawed her eyes out!

I should have.

I was so shocked my heart sank and I couldn't say anything out loud.

Why? She's the one to blame.

Who made you childless and raise another's children all your life?

Unforgivable.

How can we finish a poem by tomorrow?

Exactly. It's not like instant coffee, you know.

You're so literary. I was really impressed by your last poem.

You're flattering me.

Look at this phrase.

What am I doing? My son's future depends on this.

Mr. Jang. Get the car ready. I'm going there again.

3rd house from the corner...

I think this is it.

It's here.

Who is it?

Is this Coach Geum Lee's house?

Yes. Who are you?

Open the door, please. I came to see her parents.

Translated by Yunsun Jung Subtitles Edited by Soo Yun Kim Subtitles Provided by MBC America