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Episode 49

Honey.

Honey.

Mrs. Lee.

You came to pay my mother a visit?

Yes, I...

Mother.

It's not so bad being hospitalized.

I can get used to being pampered.

It's not as if I've never given you a massage.

What was up with Mrs. Lee?

Who knows? Hello.

You didn't have to come.

What kind of sons would be if we didn't come to see you?

My Mal-soon...

Hey. I'll tell Dong-dong on you.

My wife will come by after work.

Let's not make such a fuss over this.

I'm already embarrassed that Mrs. Lee came to see me.

I just ran into her.

She seemed a little dismayed.

She's probably never seen a woman in her fifties pregnant.

That figures.

Here, Mother.

What's this?

Your loving son bought a book for you.

I picked it out.

Who cares?

This book is a must-read for business people.

I found it on the internet.

Can't you just let your younger brother win some points?

I can't.

Mother, this book will help all your dreams come true.

If that were the case, I'd have to get pregnant again.

Sorry?

My dream is to have triplets.

What a strange dream.

She's kidding.

She gets a kick out of teasing you.

I was being serious.

Mother, please calm down.

It's probably not what you think.

You're telling me to calm down after what we've seen?

He was with some young wench at the ob-gyn's.

Please take this medicine.

No, I don't need it.

I have to die.

That's the only way to knock some sense into him.

No, he'll be overjoyed to marry that wench as soon as I die.

You know Father better than that.

Please take the medicine.

Please, Mother.

My life's been a failure.

I can't believe I trusted that jerk all my life.

Father wouldn't cheat on you.

I'm sure it wasn't what it seemed.

Men are all the same!

Once they feel settled, they start chasing younger girls.

- Dan-ah. - Yes, Mother.

Don't trust Gang-suk too much.

What are you saying, Mother?

He's head-over-heels for you now,

but that won't last too long.

Mother!

You know the saying, like father, like son.

His dad took him to a hostess bar

to celebrate his college entrance.

Mother, are you trying to get us into a fight?

I'll divorce him.

I'll go to court and strip him of every single penny he owns!

Just watch me!

Yes.

Please lie down, Mother.

Men aren't to be trusted, okay?

Don't you trust men.

You've seen how I was betrayed and left to suffer.

Let my life be a lesson for you.

What was that about, Father?

Did your mom collapse?

Answer me first.

Nothing at all. It's not how it seemed.

Then come home and explain it to her.

I'm scared to death.

- Where are you? - I'm outside.

Sorry?

Why are you hiding?

How's your mom doing?

What do you think?

How could we have run into each other there of all places?

Were you still seeing her?

Even after I went to the hotel to cut her off for you?

I wasn't seeing her.

I just ran into her two days ago.

Then why were you with her at the ob-gyn's?

Well...

My biggest weakness is my soft-heartedness.

Hey.

I can't do this.

I'll come back after your mom settles down.

Just tell her the truth.

Would she believe me?

What should I do if she doesn't?

Were you lying to me?

I wasn't.

How can he betray me like this?

Has he forgotten how many fried eggs and how much soup

I snuck out for him when I was a housekeeper back in the days?

I'm a fool for trusting him.

Father's home, Mother.

What did you say?

How dare he set foot in this house!

Honey.

Mother, listen to his side of the story.

It's not what you think.

Father.

It's not like I have a disease.

You didn't have to come.

Mother, listen to these songs when you're bored.

Hey, that's...

That's the MP3 player I bought for her.

Hey, don't tell me you kept the songs I saved.

There you go again.

Would Dong-dong approve of your speech?

Honey, did you delete the songs I saved?

I did.

Thanks to you, I won't be too bored in here.

Mother, my wife will bring some delicious food for you soon.

Soo-young's become so childish since he got married.

Can't you just let my wife win some points?

I can't.

I'm not lying, honey.

I went to a hostess bar with Chairman Park,

and ran into her by coincidence.

She was crying outside the bathroom.

So I asked her what was wrong.

She kept crying and told me her story.

She has uterine cancer, Mother.

Right, I forget what stage.

She said she was afraid and couldn't afford the treatment.

What about the money she made from working at the bars?

There was a heartbreaking story about that too.

So her pimp robbed her of all the money.

He even took her rent deposit,

so now she has no place to live.

Isn't her story heart-wrenching?

- It is. - No, it isn't!

You know I'm soft-hearted.

- Dan-ah. - Yes.

You remember how I changed after a talk with your father?

Doesn't that tell you I'm a sentimental person?

Yes.

Are you trying to get them on your side?

No, anyway, I was just trying to help her.

She was afraid to go to the hospital alone,

so I took her there she could get properly diagnosed.

That's when you saw me there.

Please believe me.

Is that the best excuse you could come up with?

It's not an excuse.

My love for you has never changed.

My heart and innocence are yours.

You know that's the truth.

I don't buy it.

You just made up that whole story!

Why would I see her after he dealt with her at the hotel?

- Father. - What hotel?

You've been going to hotels with her?

That's not what I meant.

Let me explain this clearly.

Get out!

I'm sick of both of you!

Why'd you have to mention the hotel incident?

I'm losing my mind from fear.

I said, get out!

Okay.

Honey...

Are you serious?

Yes.

You did it, Mal-soon!

What are you so happy about?

Grandmother. Mal-soon's pregnant.

Really?

It's what you call a honeymoon baby.

What's that?

It's nothing.

Congratulations, Sister.

Thank you.

You should get a check-up too.

You never know.

Right.

Six weeks?

You don't have morning sickness?

I started morning sickness five weeks into my pregnancy.

I don't feel anything just yet.

I suppose it's different for every woman.

The Chairman will be happy to hear this good news.

I hope you'll hear some good news soon as well.

You should get a check-up, Jin-ah.

There's no rush.

The honeymoon's over once you're pregnant.

- Mal-soon. - Yes?

Is our honeymoon over then?

Go on in first.

What's up?

We're going to take a stroll.

Let's go in and have a drink.

I'll pass.

I want to take a walk with her.

It's about that time that cherry blossoms bloom.

Shall we go on a trip then?

I can't leave when Mother and Sister are pregnant.

What are you doing?

I want to give you a piggyback ride.

Don't.

Come on, I really want to try this.

You said you'd help me to do the things I never got to try.

I'm sad that you're so light.

Honey.

Yes?

To me, you're my wife, my sister, and my child.

So I'll walk carefully,

carrying you on my back like this,

feeling sorry that you're not any heavier.

It's the same for me.

To me, you're my husband, my brother, and my baby.

You're everything to me.

Then we're happy, right?

We have nothing to be jealous of.

Right.

Honeymoon baby!

Right on!

Aren't you happy, Brother?

Mal-soon.

Yes, Grandfather.

You're with child now.

So please take good care of yourself.

A pregnant lady should watch her every step.

Avoid anything that isn't proper,

and wait for the child in hopeful anticipation.

I understand.

Too bad for you, Dong-dong.

What do you mean, Grandma?

You'll become jealous of your sibling.

But I'm different from kids nowadays.

I know what it means to be a member of a noble family.

As expected of my son.

Don't take the credit. I take after Grandpa.

You always have a way of trumping your dad.

We're so immature.

What?

We didn't consider Dong-dong's feelings.

You heard him bragging about how different he was.

But he's still a child.

Don't boast about my pregnancy, okay?

I've seen how loving Mother is to Soo-young, Dan-ah, and you.

And I'll treat Dong-dong just the same.

I won't love him any less than my own child.

Mal-soon.

I can see why we're a match made in heaven.

That's enough.

Why'd you mention the hotel incident?

Go get some rest.

Try begging again, Father.

Your mom won't trust me until she talks to that girl.

Father, please go rest in our room.

We can sleep here.

I can't.

If she were to see me sleeping in your room,

she'd blow up on me and for not being remorseful.

Don't mind me. Go to your room.

Go to sleep.

Now you know the secret behind the hotel incident.

That's what I meant by "the shame of the family."

What's with that look?

As Mother said, like father, like son.

But for Father, going to hostess bars is just a hobby.

So you'll do the same when you're older?

Like the celebration of your college entrance

at the hostess bar?

How did it end up like this?

I told you I'd never go to a hostess bar again.

Then go sleep next to Father and work on that resolution.

See what he's going through, and let him be a lesson to you.

Why do I have to sleep next to Father instead of my wife?

Are you protesting?

You're being unreasonable.

What did I do to deserve this?

This is for going to hostess bars in your college years.

You're ridiculous.

What's going on?

Thanks to Father, I got kicked out.

What are you doing here?

This is all your fault.

What'd I do?

Dan-ah's punishing me for going to hostess bars with you.

She's no different than other women.

I didn't figure her as the jealous type.

- You seem happy. - Keep me company.

Let's have a drink.

What would Mother think of you drinking?

Good point.

Settle down then.

You ruined my night, Father.

Stop grumbling.

Dan-ah sent you down out of consideration for me.

Just be grateful that you have a thoughtful wife.

I want to sleep next to my beautiful wife!

Quit bragging.

You're not the only one with a wife.

I want to make an embroidered keychain.

But I don't know how.

It's actually easy.

I've never tried it.

You make a cross-stitch like this.

- I see. - Try it.

- Like this? - Yes.

You got it.

Whom are you making it for?

A meaningful gift like this is sure to make anyone happy.

You won't let Gang-suk sleep upstairs?

I think Father could use some company.

We can badmouth Gang-suk all we want.

Let's.

And why would you be so mean?

What are you doing up here?

I came to get my blanket.

You kicked me out with only a pillow.

Take it and leave us alone.

We have a lot to talk about.

- Sister. - Yes.

You know, Gang-suk's scared of cockroaches.

Hye-joo!

Back in high school, he fainted after he saw one.

Stop it.

He fainted because of a roach?

I didn't faint. I just had my eyes closed.

He fainted.

And you call yourself a man?

So all your charisma was just a show.

But cockroaches are scary!

The stars are glittering.

It'll be a sunny day tomorrow, my lady.

I was afraid it would rain on your wedding day.

My lady, people say your groom is a very handsome man.

Grandma, what are you doing?

Who might you be?

That's a good one, Grandma.

I guess old people really don't sleep well.

But try to get some sleep.

I wonder who that was, my lady.

You're already up?

Did you sleep well, Mother?

Not really.

What's Gang-suk doing here?

He slept here because he was worried about Father.

Sure.

It's more like you sent him down here.

Let's have some coffee.

That was quite a scene, wasn't it?

No, Mother.

This sort of a thing wouldn't happen in your family.

We're not classy like your folks.

No, to be honest...

Go on.

I felt envious.

Feel envious of what?

My father and mother were very reserved.

I hardly saw them look one another in the eyes.

Why's that?

They married at a young age,

and they weren't really comfortable with each other.

That figures.

I want to live like you and Father,

to quarrel over little things

and punish Gang-suk the way you do to Father.

Do you mean that?

Yes, Mother.

Pardon me if I'm out of line,

but I want a fun marriage like yours.

What would I have done?

Sorry?

If I hadn't accept you in.

If I forced Gang-suk to marry some snobby girl,

I would've never heard something like that.

She would've just looked down on our background,

and say we're only as good as our wealth.

What a terrible thought.

What's terrible is my sore back from sleeping on the couch.

So why are you walking around?

I couldn't sleep because of my sore back.

You know something?

Gang-suk was a bed-wetter even in elementary school.

Mother!

I wonder why such a smart boy soiled himself so often.

What's wrong with all of you?

Don't tell her my secrets.

She has a right to know.

So I'm a bed-wetter.

Are you happy?

Not so charismatic anymore, are you?

No wonder you're such a crybaby.

Keep it up and I'll run away from home.

Look out!

A cockroach.

I got you.

Stop teasing me already.

Give me some fish.

Here.

What a baby.

Don't be jealous.

- Mal-soon. - Yes.

You're eating fish?

I thought pregnant ladies were sensitive.

It doesn't bother me.

Why are you eating out here?

Let me do what I want while Young-in's not home.

Why aren't you eating?

I don't have an appetite.

Are you pregnant too?

That would make two honeymoon babies.

- I'm not. - Get a check-up.

- Soo-young. - Yes, Grandfather.

Can I see you outside later on today?

Are you going somewhere?

Yes.

Are you ready to go?

Yes.

Honey, are you sure about bringing her along?

I couldn't get a good look at her!

You'd remember her face if you saw her, right?

You might bring someone else to trick me.

Have some faith in me.

I can't!

What's this about?

Go home.

- Is that her? - Yes.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Lee.

Let me ask you one thing.

What is your relationship with my husband?

We're nothing.

The Chairman was trying to help me out of sympathy.

We're not what you think.

Tell me the truth.

I'm not lying.

He didn't fall for my advances...

Tell me everything.

He's never even held my hand once.

And he's always said you're the only woman in his life.

So you're in the third stage of uterine cancer.

Yes.

Don't worry about the fee.

Thank you, Mrs. Lee.

Do you trust me now?

Don't ever see her again.

I'll see to it that she's taken care of, okay?

Sure thing. I won't see her again.

How did such a young girl get cancer?

- Mother. - Yes?

May I visit my mother since I'm here?

Right.

Pay her a visit,

then have dinner with Gang-suk before you come home.

No, I'll come home right after.

Treat him to a meal, so he stops sulking.

We'll eat outside too, so take her advice.

Okay.

Want to go shopping?

Don't touch me.

Did you hear?

Mal-soon's pregnant.

Really?

Yes, she had a check-up yesterday.

That's great.

It's your turn.

But we just got married.

You and Gang-suk are in your 30's.

There's no time to waste.

It's more urgent for Jin-ah than it is for us.

That'll make Grandfather very happy.

I know it's still early in your marriage,

but you'll have to adopt a child eventually.

- Soo-young. - Yes, Grandfather.

Be aware that the head housewife must be protected

in all circumstances.

If the head housewife falls apart, so will the family.

The lie you told me for Jin-ah's sake...

Yes.

Let's say that's the truth.

Grandfather.

I think that's the best choice.

You can protect your wife.

And I can protect the head housewife.

Your mother would agree with us.

Let's keep it a secret from your father.

Thank you, Grandfather.

Let's have dinner outside.

Listen to your husband.

See you later.

You're going on a date?

Got a problem with that?

What married couple goes on a date?

We do.

You'll make Mal-soon jealous again.

Jin-ah needs some time off from housework.

Then I'll call out Mal-soon for dinner.

One of them has to be home to do the housework.

Do me a favor.

Pay me then.

- Lee Hye-joo. - Hello.

Long time no see.

You came back to school?

Yes.

This is my first day at school since finishing my army duty.

I see.

I wrote to you, but you didn't write back.

You haven't changed at all.

You're so shy.

See you.

I don't seem sincere, do I?

But I am.

See you around, Hye-joo.

- Who is he? - Sorry?

That guy.

He's my upperclassman.

He just got back from his army duty.

Why did he pat you on the head?

He's always like that.

Always?

He's always joking around with me.

What a weirdo.

He can't just go around patting you on the head.

He's just like that.

And you just let him?

Sorry?

You've never asked him to stop?

You could've told him not to do that.

But he's my upperclassman.

You're a weird one too.

Mother's so fickle.

Are you sad?

I know you're hurt.

What do you mean?

Your parents love me more than you.

So you're jealous.

I'm jealous that they love you more than their own son.

Are you happy?

It hurts your pride too.

I'm so good at everything, even at playing go-stop.

I know you're jealous of me for being perfect.

Keep bragging.

What can I say to egg you on some more?

I can kill cockroaches with my hand,

and I was never a bed-wetter.

I'm done.

You lost your appetite just because I made fun of you?

I can't eat after I hear the word "cockroach," okay?

My wife can kill a roach with her bare hand.

I'm so proud of her.

We can have coffee at home.

I'm used to being your coffee servant.

Honey.

You need to relax.

I can't let my guard down until he's caught.

Don't worry.

We'll be just fine.

If anything bad ever happens to us again,

we'll overcome it together.

Keep your hand on the wheel.

But I don't want to let go of your hand.

I wonder.

About what?

How long you'll keep this up.

You got the hots for me pretty quickly.

So you might fizzle out just as fast.

Let go of my hand. I can't focus on the road.

Then just live long enough to find out.

I told you so.

Are you all right?

I'm not afraid anymore.

I have nothing to fear with you by my side.

I'll keep my hands on the wheel.

I'm glad you're not afraid anymore,

but I'm getting scared.

I never imagined I'd overcome it.

My fear of the car coming to a sudden stop.

It's amazing that I'm cured now.

You told me once that I needed an antidote.

I suppose I've finally found it.

Thank you for curing me.

This is for bothering me while I'm driving.

This is getting old.

Tell Hyun-ji to stop beating you.

It wasn't Hyun-ji.

It wasn't?

It was Seo-hyun.

What's with girls punching you?

She didn't mean to hit me.

Seo-hyun's really bold.

Hyun-ji asked me to choose between her and Seo-hyun.

So you chose Seo-hyun?

I didn't want to hurt Hyun-ji's feelings.

Not because you were scared of a beating?

That too.

What a sissy.

Then why did Seo-hyun punch you?

I hesitated, so Hyun-ji was about to punch me.

But Seo-hyun stood up to protect me.

They were fighting over you?

I guess I'm popular.

And how did you get punched?

I was trying to stop them, and I got in the way.

And Seo-hyun punched me by accident.

What a violent love triangle.

Blame me for being popular.

I guess he takes after me.

- Not entirely. - Sorry?

I was quite popular myself when I was a young man.

Have you gone senile, Brother?

That's what I decided with Grandfather.

So don't say otherwise from this day on.

I have a problem.

Just believe that as the truth.

And promise me...

...that you'll only cry before me and no one else.

The head housewife has to be strong.

I'll try not to cry before you anymore.

That hurts my feelings.

I'm the Ha family's head housewife.

Can we meet tomorrow?

Yes, I'll tell them I need to exchange clothes.

Can't we just tell them we're dating?

We used that excuse for too long.

But a relationship's best kept secret.

Right.

There's more thrill in a secret relationship.

- Jo-man. - Yes.

You and I are really a good match.

We are.

Always with the interruptions.

Our love is so tragic.

What are you doing, Jo-man?

I just ran into her here.

Good night, Jo-man.

You're dating him?

An innocent girl like me date?

Who are you trying to fool?

Nothing ever goes right.

Grandma.

Why are you undoing the seams?

So I can wash it, why else?

You just washed it yesterday.

- I did? - Yes.

My lady, something's wrong with me.

I think my time has come.

We have potato soup for breakfast.

That's Gang-suk's favorite.

Dan-ah made it for his sake.

Let's try some.

That's the best potato soup I've ever had.

I've never had any better potato soup.

But it's not as good as Mother's.

Right.

It's not quite as good as your mom's potato soup.

Exactly.

You need more practice.

Ask Mother for her special recipe.

You need more practice too.

Sorry?

Your acting is just terrible.

Practice some more.

But I mean it...

I couldn't agree with her more.

That's just bad acting.

What happened to all the practice we had before?

Stop nagging me.

Don't even start if you can't do it right.

I tried my best.

Have a nice day, Mr. Good-for-nothing.

I was Mr. Smooth until you showed up.

Is that why you couldn't even win a stuffed animal?

Let's go to the amusement park today.

No, I'm going shopping with Mother.

Bad news.

What's wrong?

She shops for at least ten hours.

Ten hours?

I was always envious of ladies shopping with their daughters.

But Hye-joo's not into shopping.

I'm glad you're willing to come with me.

Let's go shopping every week.

Yes. Mother.

Don't you need a break?

No, I never get tired of shopping.

Let's find some clothes for you.

Okay.

You're so pretty.

She'd look good in anything because of her figure.

You're right. She's stylish.

We'll take that too.

Mother.

That's enough for me.

Try this on too.

That dress becomes you.

She's so beautiful.

Here.

Great.

Try this on.

Okay.

- Hello? - Still shopping?

- Yes. - You sound tired.

- Are you all right? - I'm okay.

Ask Mother to call it a day.

I have to change. Bye.

Poor Dan-ah.

It's Gang-suk.

Hey.

You've been shopping for too long.

It's only been a few hours.

Shouldn't you be working?

She's not much of a shopper.

Give her a break.

He's such a meddler.

- Are you tired? - I'm okay.

We have to go to Insadong. See you at home.

We're going to Insadong?

I have to pick up some tea.

Let's stop by a few places there.

Okay.

Let's have tea and shop some more.

Okay.

Mrs. Lee.

Mrs. Choi.

Is she your daughter-in-law?

Yes.

I'm hurt that you didn't invite us to your wedding.

Have a seat.

Professor.

- Professor Ha Dan-ah? - Yes.

Didn't we meet at the Jeju seminar?

Nice to see you again. Have a seat.

Are you two acquainted?

Yes, she's a history professor as well.

Hello.

How lucky for you.

She's an upcoming star in the history department.

She was invited for a history lecture.

I brought my daughter-in-law along.

I see.

I was impressed with your thesis.

You're putting the pressure on us old professors.

I'm flattered.

My daughter-in-law works hard on everything she does.

You must be proud of her.

I can't compliment her enough.

She's just so good with housework as well as anything.

Mother.

She's just proud of you.

Then why didn't you announce her wedding to the public?

It's not like you had anything to hide.

I wonder why you kept the wedding so secretive.

You want more tea, Mom?

Sure.

Can we have more tea?

She studied abroad, so she's really friendly with me.

She calls me "Mom." It's so cute.

I don't want to treat Mom with fake respect.

I guess that's just how I am.

Your daughter-in-law's very informal.

That's the manner of speech young people use nowadays.

I'm rather fond of the way she talks.

You like studying history?

Sorry?

Yes.

Maybe it's because I studied abroad,

but I feel frustrated with Korean history.

In what ways?

Homer's Iliad and the Odyssey are very impressive.

I wonder why Korean historical novels lack such epic scale.

Even our myths don't quite live up to those of the West.

Do you feel the same way?

Have you heard of Princess Bari?

Princess Bari?

Please take the time to read it.

It's just as well-written as the Iliad and the Odyssey.

I suppose your history club hasn't covered that yet.

That was a priceless moment right there!

You should've seen the sour look on their faces.

That's what she gets for not letting you into their group.

I don't care for their stupid group anymore.

You gave your mother wings to fly.

I brought her just for Mother's sake.

You just never get tired of bragging.

You should've asked her to take a break.

That's enough.

But it's swollen.

I'm fine.

What?

You don't have to be embarrassed.

I'm not.

What then?

I don't want us to become too comfortable just yet.

Then I can't fart with you around?

You'd do that?

Should I hold it in then?

I'd go to the restroom.

Just to fart?

What a tiresome person.

Where are you going?

To fart in the bathroom.

Let's go home.

We're just getting into it.

You're a good drinker, Grandma.

It's just that I don't have a drinking buddy.

But I like drinking.

I'll come by often and be your drinking buddy.

That sounds great.

You know about Chairman Ha's family...

I'm his sister's high school friend.

Who?

His sister was clueless about her family secrets.

Chairman Ha couldn't possibly have a sister.

Sorry?

That's just impossible.

What do you mean?

Then I guess that rumor is true.

I heard his family had adopted an orphan.

Maybe she's mistaken. She's had a lot to drink.

She might've confused something.

Don't worry, Joo-jeong.

You're home.

Why are you so late?

Grandma.

Am I my brother's sister?

What do you mean?

Am I his sister?

Am I really from this family?

Joo-jeong.

I'm adopted, aren't I?

How did you...

You look cooler than before.

Did you hear that?

I think he's interested in Hye-joo.

Watch how you behave.

Can we go upstairs?

That's your fault for playing hard to get.

I wish I could see Father just once.

You were a great joy to Father and Mother.

I found a hefty sum of money in here.

Dan-ah didn't do that.

Fishy.

What do I do? I'm craving sour food.

I can't keep my promise to live longer than you.

I wouldn't be able to live without you by my side.

TO BE CONTINUED...