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Episode 46

What happens if it's the accelerated phase?

Once it becomes accelerated, it's only a matter of time before it becomes blastic.

We'll put you in a clinical trial, but it's not likely it will work.

You'll eventually need a bone marrow transplant.

I see.

For a transplant, I'd need to find matching bone marrow, right?

Isn't Ki your brother?

He is. But he's not my birth brother.

You have a sister....

She isn't either. I have no birth siblings.

Then we have to look for donors through the transplant center.

Doctor. Is it likely that I'm in the blastic phase? Please be honest.

Under circumstances, it is.

It's ok. Go.

It's not certain. Until the test.

I know. I'm worried about the test because it hurts.

I'll go. I'll go home and rest.

Why?

Why?

Why? Why? Why?

Why?

What did I do so wrong?

Why?

- She said that? - Yes, she did.

So I asked Tae-Il to give up custody.

You idiot. What if he just agrees and remarries?

Aunt. Didn't you hear me? I gave up on him.

She said, 'we don't have to talk about it. We'll talk after the paternity test.'

How can I expect anything when she was like that?

You fool.

What's wrong?

It's my mother in-law.

Hello? Hi, mother.

What?

Ok. I'll go out now.

She's at the gate.

The gate?

Mother.

I stopped by. Did you ask Tae-Il for custody?

It's cold. Let's go somewhere. There's a coffee shop.

Just answer. Did you?

Yes. Because you told me you'd take the baby...

I thought you meant it.

What's wrong with you? Why do you keep shocking me with your nonsense?

I can't believe you were my daughter in-law once.

You're already talking about the custody of an unborn child?

Are you gonna hold on to him like that?

Mother. I told you I have no such intentions.

Shut up!

Just listen. How dare you talk back?

I still shudder to think what you did to me for the past 7 years.

- I can't believe this. - Listen carefully. No matter...

Look, ma'am. You shouldn't talk like that.

- Aunt! - Be quiet.

I put up with it for you, but I can't any more.

There are many ways to communicate.

Was Hwang the only one who deceived you about Hyo-Eun?

Aunt.

- Look. - Strictly speaking...

...the one who planned and executed it is your son.

He convinced the reluctant Hwang to marry...

...and he was the one who orchestrated it.

The only mistake she did was being soft-minded and dragged along.

Aunt...

- Look! - What for?

And why would she lie about the baby's father?

You should know better than that.

How can you say that to her when she's pregnant?

Aunt!

Is she the only one who cheated? Why do you keep taking it out on her?

She isn't your daughter in-law anymore !

She doesn't want to get back together either.

It was us who were trying to persuade her for the sake of the baby.

And you think she's clinging?

Are you crazy?

Even animals take care of their kids!

Tae-Il is unbelievable, fooling around while he has an unborn child.

But you're just as bad.

If you keep at it like that, we'll think otherwise.

We'll just forget about him and raise the baby ourselves.

So accept that or tell Tae-Il to come back to Hwang. Your choice. Okay?

You, come in right now.

- Aunt! - Come on!

Aunt! Are you out of your mind?

What?

You said you gave up on him. Then why are you holding back?

If you're gonna sever ties, you better let them have it!

What do you mean?

Her mother in-law came over, so I gave her a lecture.

She was accusing Hwang, and I couldn't stand it.

Alright, sorry! You know I'm nasty.

Forget it.

Yeah, well said. I actually feel better.

But you shouldn't give up on getting back together.

Why did you ask him to give up custody?

What are you talking about? What do you mean?

She told me she'd take the baby after a paternity test.

So I told him to give me custody.

How could you say that?

You should bring him back, but you're pushing him away.

You should get him back.

Mom. It's impossible. Mother in-law will never let it happen.

Hello?

Tae-Il? This is Hwang's mother.

Excuse me.

Is Ki Lee in the cast?

Ki Lee? He isn't here.

He isn't?

He's not in it. He quit.

Why?

He was fired. He isn't here.

The teacher who fired you will surely regret it later.

For her incapability to see your potential.

It must be over by now.

I wonder how it went.

Terrible of course. You weren't there.

Jus t one more round, ok?

Ok. Mope around only today, and start over tomorrow, ok?

Ok.

I'm sorry to bother you.

Have you been well?

Yes.

You?

No, I haven't. There's not a day of peace in our household.

You know Hwang is pregnant, don't you?

Yes.

I bet you were shocked.

Yes. I was.

Of course.

The paperwork is done, you even started dating, and she got pregnant.

You must've felt totally caught off guard.

You wouldn't feel it because the baby isn't born yet...

...but in a few months your child will be born.

Are you sure you'll be ok?

I heard men don't really feel anything while it's not born.

I came here to ask for a favor.

To beg you to start again with Hwang.

You loved each other when you were together.

One night's mistake led you to this. But the child will be born soon.

You two will make great parents.

I still can't believe that it's over.

I don't know about you, but she still likes you a lot.

I know it.

Please seriously consider it.

I know you feel trapped, but that's what kids are supposed to do.

It's not just you. All parents would.

But living being trapped by kids isn't that bad.

That's all I ask.

Please consider getting back together one more time.

Will you?

Ok. Alright. I'll think about it.

Thank you. Thank you.

Are you seeing Joon-Ho?

Yeah. To forget you.

Geum.

- Good, huh? - It's sweet.

- I'm back. - Hi.

- You're late. Have some sweet potatoes. - Yea, come and sit.

It's ok. I'll go up.

How was the check up?

- Yeah, how was it? - Um...

I'm back.

You came early. I thought you'd be late.

How was the show?

Good, of course. The senior members were good.

We should've gone then. It was the first performance.

Where were you?

You know it was his first show.

Didn't you hear me?

Where else? I came back from the after party.

What after party?

You got fired and didn't even do the show.

What do you mean? He got fired?

Yes. Everything he said was a lie. He was fired long ago.

His name wasn't on the roster.

Ki. Is this true?

Ki.

How did you find out? Did you go to the theater?

Yes. You were so confident, so I went there to see, but you weren't even there.

Is this what you quit your internship for?

How long were you gonna lie to us?

You should've told us you were fired.

You said you gave up on me. So I didn't tell you.

So why this sudden interest?

Ki. What right have you to...

What right? I never said anything like that.

Yes. I was kicked out. Maybe you are right. Maybe I have no talent.

But did you have to announce it like that?

Do you have to crush my pride in front of everyone?

Hey!

Yes, I was fired! Are you happy?

Like you said, I'm only good enough for auditions.

Like you said, I only have great aspirations but no talent .

But don't be so happy.

Everyone goes through this when they start.

Everyone fails several times before they reach top.

So if you expect me to sway or quit, throw that expectation away.

Even if I starve to death doing this, I won't go back to the hospital.

You weren't sleeping?

I thought you were sleeping because you didn't come down. Did you hear?

Ki was fired.

Why do you look so bad? So pale.

Soo-Kyung. I have to take the bone marrow test tomorrow.

Why?

My white blood cell count is up. It's likely that I'm in the accelerated phase.

Then what happens?

If it's accelerated, it's only a matter of time before the blastic phase.

Then I have to get a transplant.

I'm scared to go alone tomorrow. Will you go with me?

I'll tell them after the results come out.

Ok. I'll get a leave.

Don't look at me like that. Don't.

I'm more scared of fear than of a mutated gene.

Do you know the chances of success in a transplant?

Only 50%.

I have no relatives. It won't be easy to find a donor.

But I'm persevering. Because if I get afraid, it'll be unbearable.

Because I'd die of fear before the disease gets me.

I'm sorry.

You're right. The results aren't out yet.

Geum. You'll be fine. You will.

Thank you.

You should've asked me to go too.

I wanted to, but I didn't because he told me not to.

What a jerk. Did he get fired because of me? Why taking it out on me?

But you humiliated him. He has pride.

No one told him to do that.

He should try to listen when everyone is trying to stop him.

But he never did. He only does what he wants.

Then he should at least do well. He couldn't even make it to the theater.

How dare he shout at me?

What now? You keep tossing and turning.

I can't sleep. Go back to sleep.

Why? Did something happen?

Nothing.

I just can't sleep. Go back to sleep.

No.

If I tell him she's pregnant, he'll try to bring them back together.

I'm so mad. So mad...

Geum Lee.

Yes.

We'll draw the marrow now.

Hi. Sit.

You're here.

Hi.

How are the results?

You're in the blastic phase.

The white cell count is at 20% and quickly progressing.

We'll try clinical trials and if that doesn't work, we'll prepare a transplant.

A transplant is a last resort and also the best for your condition.

We have to do it as soon as possible for best chances of success.

Let's start HLA testing among your family to find a matching donor.

Geum?

Yes?

You gotta stay positive.

Yes.

But examining my family won't help much.

But we have to try. I asked the transplant center to find a matching donor quickly.

Thank you.

Geum. I'll take the test first.

Me too.

Thank you.

I still can't feel it.

I braced myself, but I guess I was hopeful.

But I gotta get myself together at times like this.

You're only human.

What should I do first?

I should tell my parents.

You want me to go with you?

No. I'll do it alone.

You have something to tell us?

What is it? Tell us.

Okay.

My condition got worse. The results of my bone marrow test aren't good.

I'll take clinical trials and if it doesn't work, I'll have to get transplant.

What do you mean?

Why didn't you tell us sooner?

How much did the white cell count go up?

Up to 20%.

Then are there mutated genes?

Yes. And the progression is very fast.

What do you mean? Please explain.

It means it's turning from chronic to blastic.

Oh, no...

So what should we do now?

Yeah. Tell us.

She'll switch to other medicine and if it doesn't work, she'll get a transplant.

It's a last resort, but if it works, she'll be cured completely.

If she's cured, isn't it better?

But mom. It won't be easy to find a matching donor.

Why are you so negative? Nothing's easy.

The new medicine might work, too.

That's not likely.

Why are you so negative? What's wrong with you?

And the transplant is awfully expensive.

Don't worry about it.

Mom. It's ten thousands of dollars.

I'll sell this house if I have to!

Don't worry about it. That's not our concern.

What matters now is finding a matching donor.

Why do you doubt? Of course there is!

Yes. What matters is finding a donor.

Soo-Kyung and I'll take the HLA test tomorrow.

I'll do it too. You'll do it, right?

You're too old to be eligible.

Why would they have an age limit? Nonsense.

Joon-Ho volunteered too.

Ok, good.

Wait. I have to check...

Mom.

No. I shouldn't be like this.

I shouldn't. I have to be alert to save my daughter. I have to...

You haven't drunk in a while.

Do you want me to find a good woman?

Will you?

Sure.

Are you really serious?

Take it easy. You're too heavy to carry.

Hello?

I'm at the gate. Come out.

It's too late. Go.

Just come out!

It's late. Go. I'm hanging up.

Hello?

Geum. Come out!

Hey Geum! Come out!

Geum! Come out!

Hey Geum! I said, come out!

Geum. Go out.

You've missed him so much.

Hey, Geum!

Come out!

Geum!

What are you doing at this hour?

Why didn't you pick up?

What for?

Aren't we over?

I'm not.

I couldn't. How could I?

What's wrong with you? Pull yourself together!

You're not gonna tell me you still love me, are you?

Why do you do this to me?

There is only one reason when people break up. They only loved enough to part.

That's why we parted and that's where we are.

Is something wrong? There is, isn't there?

Or you wouldn't do this.

Is that what you think? Then suit yourself.

- Hey, Geum! - So annoying!

I want to have peace of mind.

Not with the short-tempered you, but with the compassionate Joon-Ho!

Go, if you understood.

What's wrong? Let go.

Something happened, right? There is something!

Believe whatever you want.

Do you really wanna know why?

I'm always faithful to my current boyfriend. And that's Joon-Ho.

More than anything, he's too good to give up.

I guess I'm paying the price.

I deluded myself into thinking I could bear what's unbearable.

Thinking I could bear just because you're in the same city.

Good that you know.

Bye.

You're not sleeping?

Was it Kyung-Woo?

Yes.

I turned him away. Go sleep.

Geum.

Date him if you want.

What do you mean?

See him if you want.

Are you listening to yourself?

Do you think he's recyclable?

I can't pick him up again because I need him.

I won't see him again. I can't and I won't.

So don't have false hope.

Honey, what are you doing?

Honey. What should I do? What'll happen to Geum?

What's wrong? Don't do this. You said she'll be fine.

She will. Just like you said.

I did it. It's because I separated them.

Honey.

She wouldn't have gotten this bad otherwise. I killed my own child.

What should I do?

What should I do? What should I do, honey?

Stop it! The new medicine might work.

Don't do this. You shouldn't.

What should I do?

'Can pregnant women donate bone marrow?'

Soo-Kyung, let's go to the hospital.

Ok.

I'll tell you just in case.

Don't tell Kyung-Woo about my condition.

Especially mom and father.

If you tell him about my condition, I'll be extremely disappointed.

Alright. I didn't mean to.

Ok. I'm sorry. Just in case.

I have something to tell you, too.

I took the intern exam. I passed it.

I'm considering going back to the hospital.

Goodness. That's great. That's the first good news in a while.

Yeah. What good news indeed.

Was it because of Geum?

Is it really?

It is, but there are many other reasons. Do you mind?

Of course not.

That's good. I'm proud of you.

When did you take the exam?

I promised father.

He stayed out again.

I'm sorry I haven't called sooner.

I was swamped with work this month. I called as soon as I had time.

I was too rude asking questions, wasn't I?

No.

Honestly I was curious why you got divorced.

I guess I expected an understandable excuse.

I was surprised to hear the reason.

But I realized there's no good excuse in divorce.

I guess not.

I appreciate your honesty.

I'm sorry to disappoint you.

I bought you a tie. Your ties were all bland, so I bought something brighter.

Can I open it?

Yes.

Wow.

Do you like it?

Of course. Thank you.

When we first met in the elevator...

It could have been dangerous...

...but somehow I felt safe with you.

I wanna trust my feelings.

If you don't mind, I'd like to get to know you seriously.

Thank you. I'll call you.

Bye.

It's going well, huh?

How is she able to lounge around like that?

None of your business.

Never married?

Why are you interested?

I'm not.

Just one thing.

Does she know that I'm pregnant?

Shouldn't she know that the guy she's dating will be a father in a few months?

You should tell her. If you're serious about her.

Otherwise I'd feel I am your accomplice.

- Mom, I'll take it out. - It's ok.

I'll do it. I feel stuffy staying home all day.

Geum!

Geum!

Geum, wake up! What should I do?

Geum! Geum!

Man-Sook, come out!

- Goodness, what happened? - Oh, no! Blood! Oh, no! oh, no!

Sis, wake up. Sis!

Oh, no...

Mom, get the car keys. We have to go!

Soo-Kyung, it's in the drawer. Hurry!

Oh, no. Geum! Oh, no! Oh, no...

Hi, bro.

You asked me to keep you posted on Geum Lee, right?

Yeah. Did something happen to her?

She's in the blastic phase and getting worse rapidly.

Since when? How bad?

Okay. Thanks.

Cancel all my appointments.

What are you doing here?

I wanna ask you one last time.

Are you gonna keep the baby no matter what?

Yes. I already told you.

It will be hard. You already have Hyo-Eun.

Will you be ok?

I already made up my mind.

Ok. Get back to work.

We have the blood test result. The clinical trial didn't work.

Get ready for a transplant.

Okay.

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