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You're driving alone at night

You're driving alone at night

Deep in the silence But it doesn't mean you're lost

And I'll tell you what

We're on the train

I promise I'll be where you are

If any thought is against you

With you, I am starting over

We're learning to walk again

OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL

If writing a petition is too much trouble,

you can just sign the form and…

No, I'm not trying to force you.

Yes, I'm sorry.

Thank you for your…

I got rejected again.

Why is it that the more I try, the worse I do?

Is it obvious that I've never worked in the real world?

I can't even persuade people over the phone…

Stop. Of course you can persuade people.

You even managed to convince Ms. Sang-wol.

That's already in the past. Maybe I've lost my touch now.

Mi-ji, that's not something that just anyone can do.

Everything you've accomplished is still a part of you.

This was just a simple rejection.

Don't doubt yourself.

Yes, wise one.

Jeez…

I got an email.

Is there…

anything you want to do after all this is over?

What? That's a random question.

We didn't even get to celebrate your birthday properly.

Should we go somewhere? Or is there something you want?

If I had to pick something…

It does feel a bit empty here.

Is it your bangs?

Jeez.

Forget it.

A today that's a little better than yesterday.

Those todays build the promise of a tomorrow.

The promise to be together tomorrow too…

I'm here to buy rings for my girlfriend and me.

This is her ring size.

…when things will be even better than today.

RING

Hello.

It is arrogant…

Hello?

…to promise a tomorrow together…

…when I don't even know…

what will happen to me today.

Hello?

EPISODE 11 AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE

ROSA RESTAURANT SELF-LIT SIGN

ROSE ACRYLIC BOX? NEON SIGN?

I didn't realize you meant you would draw these by hand.

No.

I just wanted to give you a general idea before we send it to the sign shop.

Which one is your favorite?

Let me think about it.

Okay.

By the way, why are you here alone? Where's Ho-su?

Someone he knew passed away. Remember?

He'll be back tomorrow after the funeral.

He's coming back tomorrow? He's been gone for a while.

Was he very close to them?

I didn't get the chance to ask him about it.

He seemed too distracted to even talk on the phone.

Gosh…

I was going to give him some marinated raw crabs.

What? Marinated raw crabs?

What about me?

I gave you your share yesterday.

But I've almost finished it.

Come on! I even drew some sign designs for you.

I figured that Ho-su would end up sharing them with you anyway,

so I made enough for two people.

Yes!

This is heavy, though. Should I wait until Ho-su comes back?

No, I can take it.

I'll drop it off at his place on my way home.

Make sure you put it in the fridge.

Don't eat it all by yourself.

Yes, ma'am.

- The person you're… - Why isn't he picking up?

What?

Ho-su.

When did you get back? You said you were coming back tomorrow.

Things wrapped up earlier than planned.

Hey! You should've called me then!

I called you and you didn't even pick up.

Also, did you change your passcode?

What is it?

Is someone inside?

No, nobody's inside.

It's just that today is…

You're sick again, aren't you?

No, it's not that.

Don't lie to me.

Your face is telling me a different story.

Who passed away? It seems like you've worn yourself out.

Did you take any medication?

Let me see if you have a fever.

I'm just a bit tired.

Let's meet up tomorrow.

Okay.

All right, then…

But this…

What in the world?

Fine. I'm just going to eat this all by myself.

I…

need to take this call real quick.

Okay.

Sir, please take me to HNU Hospital.

This taxi is Incheon-bound.

HNU Hospital, please.

I just told you that this taxi is heading to Incheon.

I'm not headed in that direction.

Please just get out.

Heart.

Human.

Ocean.

INTRATYMPANIC STEROID INJECTION HIGH-DOSE TREATMENT

Mr. Lee Ho-su.

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT

Is there a Mr. Lee Ho-su here?

- Are you Mr. Lee Ho-su? - Yes.

You have sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

For now, let's try injecting steroids into the eardrum for the next few days.

If there's any improvement, we can reassess.

For sudden hearing loss, the prognosis generally falls into three categories.

Your hearing might get better, stay as it is, or be lost for good.

But as you can see here,

you're not doing too great.

Given the higher dose of the injection,

I was hoping at least 80% of your hearing would've returned.

Then…

of the three possible outcomes…

It's hard to tell if your hearing will remain the same

or get worse at this point.

There's a chance it could improve miraculously,

but your hearing is down across all frequencies.

So a full recovery is unlikely.

Then…

what should I do now?

Well,

you've regained at least some hearing,

so let's continue the outpatient visits and monitor your progress for now.

You're telling me to do nothing

when we don't know the cause or whether it'll get better or worse?

What if I completely lose hearing in this ear as well?

Well, hearing aids or a cochlear implant could be considered,

but that's only if things get a lot worse.

You mean there's nothing I can do…

until things get worse?

HIGH-DOSE STEROID INJECTION

What's more important than medications or injections is…

remaining calm and mentally stable.

You need to brace yourself and prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Ho-su.

When did you get back? You said you were coming back tomorrow.

Things wrapped up earlier than planned.

Hey! You should've called me then!

I called you and you didn't even pick up.

I'm just a bit tired.

Let's meet up tomorrow.

But this…

Tae-i, do you have the documents I asked for?

- I really need them now. - I'm doing them in order.

But…

What in the world?

Where is Mr. Shin Gyeong-min?

Over here. Who are you?

We're from the Fair Trade Commission.

We're investigating the Sihan Construction case, so please cooperate.

Pardon?

Go this way, and get the computer too.

INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS OF ANTITRUST AND FAIR TRADE LAWS

Wait. Don't touch that. Hold on. That's…

Stop. Hold on.

KFMC'S ALLEGED PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OF SIHAN CONSTRUCTION

SHIN GYEONG-MIN

You've stirred up all this noise because you couldn't buy one restaurant.

What are you going to do now? They've even released an article.

I'll contact the press and have them correct--

What's the point? The damage is done!

This is why I specifically asked you to handle this as quietly as possible!

I'm sorry, sir.

But it's just one article so far.

If we manage the press--

Last time,

you said it was just one anonymous post, so you'd handle it.

How will you take responsibility for this? Are you even capable of doing that?

My gosh.

Gosh, why weren't you picking up?

Have you seen the article? It's on the main page.

I was in a meeting.

Yes, I read it on my way to work.

Now that the article's out,

there's no way they can just cover this up now.

Thank you.

For what? I didn't write it.

You introduced me to the reporter and gave me advice on everything.

I couldn't have done this by myself.

You were doing just fine on your own too.

I just sped things up

so my business partner can come back here sooner.

I didn't do anything.

That's not true. Thank you. I mean it.

Enough of that.

Anyway, what about the FTC? Shouldn't they start investigating soon?

It looks like they're here.

The FTC was your doing, right?

Yes.

Why did you go to HR earlier?

Did they summon you because they know you reported them?

No.

I had a meeting regarding workplace bullying.

I thought it'd be better to do it before I quit.

You're leaving?

Why…

The hard part is almost done now, though.

Don't you feel like it'd be a waste to quit now after everything?

You should stick around to see them get punished.

I don't really see the point in that.

Honestly, I've just been hanging on because I didn't want to lose.

I wanted to stand my ground and prove to them I wasn't at fault.

I'm sure seeing them punished would bring some relief.

But sticking around just to see that

doesn't feel like it's in my best interest.

My heart still pounds anxiously every time I come to work.

It's not exactly a satisfying ending, is it?

But how you feel is what matters the most.

I pushed you into doing this with me,

but I ended up making you do it all by yourself, just like you said.

That's not true.

I'm going to leave you with the task I dreaded the most.

I want you to stay here for me and keep an eye on things.

See how this all ends,

and then tell me everything later.

Ho-su, are you busy these days?

The teachers at our school must have read the articles about you.

They're asking if you could come and be a guest lecturer for a day.

The person you're trying…

SON

I've got a lot of work right now, so I can't come for a while.

Of course, work comes first.

No matter how busy you are, make sure you take care of yourself.

What brings you here?

You said you'd never come see me again.

Are you still upset with me?

Am I upset?

Why would I feel anything towards you?

Get to the point.

I'm a busy person. Why did you want to see me?

I came to ask a favor.

We're not exactly on good enough terms to be asking for favors, are we?

I'd like you to take on a case for me.

You know my classmate, Yu Mi-rae, right?

The sexual harassment case that was dropped before.

She has officially filed a report this time.

You're the one who caused this mess, so you should be the one to fix it.

Why don't you handle it yourself? Why are you asking me?

Didn't you leave because you didn't want to be a lawyer like me?

I know…

you would've handled the recent case the same way,

whether your opponent was me or someone else.

You're someone who wins by any means necessary.

Someone who will make the bully suffer many times over.

I want her to have a lawyer like that in my place.

And that's you.

I get why you're asking me.

But why do you think I'd do this favor for you?

Because you like me.

What?

You never waste your time on something you're not interested in.

You wouldn't meet just anyone who came looking for you.

You're busy with big cases,

but you still took the Rosa Restaurant case.

Wasn't that because you feel a certain way towards me,

whether that's hating me or something else?

Wouldn't most people see that as bullying?

You're not like most people, though.

Please, sir.

You still haven't told me why you're not taking this case.

What's going on?

It's just…

a personal reason.

So it's none of my business?

You told me that my weakness makes me stronger and more special.

And yet you seem to have no intention of showing your weakness.

Or…

maybe that's your weakness.

Thank you.

We're done with the guardian registration.

You won't have to worry about your identity or inheritance anymore.

Is there anything else you need, or do you have any questions?

Please take a look at this for me.

ROSA RESTAURANT

Mi-ji drew these. Which one do you think looks best?

ROSA RESTAURANT ONLY THE CHICKEN AND ROSA WILL BE LIT UP

This one looks most like a real restaurant sign, doesn't it?

They all look great.

I can't believe I'm worrying about such trivial matters now.

Ma'am.

If you need any help with the adult adoption we discussed,

or if you need any legal assistance…

HWANG JI-SU

…you can contact this person from now on.

I've already spoken to her, so she'll gladly help you if you call.

I must have taken up a lot of your time, considering how busy you are.

I asked you to help me with everything because I can't do anything by myself.

No, it's not that.

It's just that I won't be able to see you for a while.

Why? Did something happen?

It's just a personal…

To be honest…

I'm a little sick.

You're sick? Where? How?

It's not very serious. It's just…

What is it? Just tell me.

Are you very sick?

You…

don't have cancer, do you?

Why aren't you saying anything? Is it cancer?

It's nothing serious.

I just have a problem with my ear.

Your ear?

You told me that your hearing isn't great in one ear.

Has it gotten worse?

My hearing in the other ear has become worse.

Phone calls are difficult for me right now.

That's why I told you to contact her.

You haven't taken up my time at all.

Have you told Mi-ji?

No.

I haven't decided yet.

Decided what?

You haven't decided whether to tell her or not?

I don't know…

what would be better for Mi-ji.

Regardless of what would be better, you can't hide this from her.

It's not like you'll never see her again.

I haven't decided…

what to do about that either.

Is…

your condition that serious?

No, it's not.

Anyway, don't worry too much if you can't get a hold of me.

And please…

…don't tell Mi-ji.

If you were able to tell me, why are you hiding it from her?

Mi-ji would never change her mind about you just because you're sick.

That's exactly why.

As you already know…

it's not easy to be there for someone who's sick.

Mi-ji is just starting to spread her wings again.

I don't want to hold her back.

So this is about how you feel,

not how Mi-ji feels.

GWANGHWAMUN

It's not like he's even healthy.

You'll have to take care of him his whole life.

Why take on that burden?

Are you still sick?

No.

Be honest while you still have the chance. I don't want us fighting again.

I'm really okay.

You're okay?

Then you deserve a punch.

Do you know how upset I was yesterday?

You seemed mad that I went to your place without telling you.

And then you didn't even call me after that.

I'm sorry.

Jeez.

If we keep going straight like this and then make a slight right turn…

It's…

Ah, I found another good restaurant nearby.

Let's go there.

I'm okay. Let's just stick to where we were going.

It's not that. I'm suddenly craving something greasy.

I mean it.

Hold on. I'm going to go check where we're going. I'll be right back.

It's, uh…

I wonder if ghosts appear at night at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

It was built a long time ago,

so tons of people must've died there over the years.

Some were executed by poison.

No, wait. Was the poison delivered to their homes?

Anyway, I'm so excited.

Ta-da.

Pardon me.

I don't think we ordered this.

We ran out of ingredients, so earlier,

you said it was okay to switch to this dish.

You're right. Yes, that's right.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thank you.

You weren't listening earlier, were you?

I was wondering why you ordered this when you don't even like clams that much.

No, just eat what you ordered. It's okay.

No, I like this too.

Let's eat quickly and go, so we're not late for the entry time.

This looks delicious.

Did you know that the palace isn't always open at night?

Tickets were sold out when I tried to book them,

so I kept checking all night

and I finally managed to get some canceled tickets.

Hey.

Are you really okay? You don't look too good.

Should we go another day?

No, really, I'm fine.

No, let's just cancel. We can always go another day.

I told you, I'm fine.

We can just book tickets again.

I know how to book them now, so…

- Mi-ji. - Yes?

Let's stop seeing each other.

Jeez.

What are you talking about?

Do you really mean what you just said?

I've been thinking about it for a while.

I feel like we're just too different.

You knew we were different.

Dating's about two different people adjusting to each other…

You can only adjust so much, though.

The way we live and think will keep changing more and more.

Before it gets too hard--

Do you really expect me to believe you right now?

Did you really think I'd say, "Gosh. Yes, we're too different"?

You told me to stop doubting myself.

Did you think I would fall for this when you told me that over and over?

Tell me. What's going on?

You would never do something like this out of the blue.

I…

I'm having issues with this ear too.

- What? - They said I have sudden hearing loss.

I don't know if my hearing will get better or worse.

When did it start?

Don't tell me it was that time you said someone died…

It's been bad since then, so I've been getting treated.

But even if it gets better, my hearing won't be the same anymore.

If I'm unlucky…

I may lose my hearing completely.

So?

What does that have to do with us breaking up right now?

You think I'll change because you can't hear anymore?

I'll change.

I'll have trouble talking on the phone.

At some point, we may not even be able to talk like we do now.

Then I can adjust to that.

I'll do whatever I can. I'll learn sign language if I have to.

I'll talk to you all day just like we do now.

That's why I'm doing this.

You've been compromising for me all this time.

I don't want you to have to do that anymore.

Hey! I want to do that, though.

I'm doing it because I want to. Why do you care?

Mi-ji.

You know…

how I feel, though.

You went through it, so you know.

Now I get why you acted out.

Being pitied…

feels like crap.

I guess I haven't matured much over the years.

I don't want you to see me getting worse.

I'm already overwhelmed, so I don't think I'll be able to handle

seeing you have a hard time because of me.

I know it's stupid to think that, but that's just how I feel.

Let's just end things here.

Ho-su.

Ho-su, your life isn't over just because you can't hear anymore.

Just because you can't run anymore, your life is over?

It's true, isn't it?

You never paid any attention to me before I started running.

I can't run anymore.

My ankle's wrecked, and my life's ruined.

I know.

That's why I'm saying that we should end things.

No, we don't know for sure yet.

Your hearing could get better.

Even the doctor said it's unlikely. That's what he told me.

You'll get better.

Are you a doctor? How am I ever supposed to get better?

I'm really glad…

that I got to know you, Mi-ji.

Take care.

Where are you going? I refuse to end things like this.

We can get through it together. Ho-su, I'll help you.

We've been doing great together. So we can keep--

So keep ignoring me.

I'm just sitting here, dead quiet.

So please leave me alone!

We're done here, right?

Wha…

You're back earlier than I expected.

Is everything okay with Ho-su?

He told me he'd introduce me to another lawyer out of nowhere.

Did something happen?

We broke up.

What?

What? Why? Did Ho-su break up with you?

Are you okay?

I should've stopped him.

But I couldn't.

I get why he's doing this, but…

I really…

get why, but…

But I didn't know what to say to change his mind.

So…

I couldn't stop him.

I let him go.

I couldn't stop him, and I let him go.

What am I going to do?

Damn it.

Would you ever come?

Hey, Mi-rae.

You still have time, right? Eat something before you go.

Why are you up at this hour?

You're turning in your resignation today.

I figured you should have a good breakfast.

I'm sorry that I've been moping around the past few days.

Why are you apologizing for that?

It's annoying to be around someone who's all sad and depressed.

I know you already have a lot to worry about.

It's way better than seeing you pretend to be all cheerful.

Hey.

It's a rabbit.

Jeez.

Ho-su's not answering my calls. Have you tried calling him?

No.

What do you plan on doing now?

I got this apartment with a company loan, so I need to move out as soon as I quit.

If you're going to stay in Seoul, you'll have to look for a place to stay.

Are you going to stay in Seoul?

I'll think about it.

After I clear out my desk, I'm going to Duson-ri tomorrow. Do you want to come?

No, it's okay. Why would I go when you're going to go talk to Mom?

When I go home,

do you want me to fix it?

Your doorknob.

It's okay. I'll take care of it later.

Who is it?

Hey! Gyeong-gu!

There's no time to explain.

Put on as many layers as you can and then come out.

Go!

You should've told me that you two switched back.

I had no idea, so I contacted Mi-rae.

Do you know how awkward it was?

There are even more people here now.

Are you happy?

Do you really want to stand in line in this weather just to buy shoes?

They're not just sneakers.

They're limited edition.

When are we going in?

Want to know something shocking?

We're in line to get into another line right now.

Unbelievable. I'm leaving.

No, you can't.

It's limited to one pair per person. I have to get one in every color.

I knew it.

I thought it was strange that you'd come all this way just to see me.

Jeez, I'm just killing two birds with one stone.

Hey, what's Ho-su doing? Tell him to come here if he's not busy.

Why do you want him to come?

Just multitasking, you know?

Call him so I can buy three pairs. Come on!

Get lost.

Look at you, being all protective of your boyfriend.

Hey, in a winter as cold as this,

you need to get out and face the cold. It's better for your health.

Don't do it.

Let me see that handsome face of his.

I'll be the unhappy third wheel, not you.

I said, don't!

Why are you yelling?

Did something happen between you two?

What is up with Ho-su?

Does he think he's that great?

Why did he mess around with someone who's never dated before?

Come on.

I told you that we both agreed to break up.

You agreed?

Are you sure about that? Your eyes are full of longing right now.

You were obviously dumped.

What did he say? Did he say you're too stupid for him

or you're pathetic because you're unemployed?

He said you turned out to be a bit annoying, right?

Hey, that's a bit harsh.

You went through all that drama,

but you didn't even last a year. What was the point of dating, then?

Why did he come and stir things up when you were doing fine on your own?

Yu Candy looks totally messed up right now.

Hey, let's just ambush him tonight.

I'll lure Ho-su. You attack him from the back.

So I'm the one who's supposed to hit him, not you?

Jeez.

This is why first loves should just be kept as memories.

You regret it too, don't you? You wish you hadn't dated him, right?

No.

I don't regret it.

I'm glad I dated Ho-su.

"No, I don't regret it."

Can you repeat what you said, starting from that line?

You showed great emotion just now.

Action!

Jeez! Do you seriously have a death wish?

- Just once. - This is insured, right?

I'm breaking it.

Even cringey moments are a part of your history. We need to document this.

I can't believe I waited with you in the cold.

- Jeez. - Hey, watch the shoes!

My shoes!

Hello?

I'm calling from the hospital.

Are you Ms. Kang Wol-sun's daughter?

Yes. Is there a problem?

I'm sorry. Hold on. Be careful. Sorry!

Gosh, Ms. Kim. Don't run in front of the children…

Where are you going?

- Honey! - It's okay, ma'am.

- Ma'am, it's okay. - Stop! Honey!

- Honey! - It's okay.

Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom!

Honey…

What's wrong with my mom?

She's had diarrhea for the past few days.

I think she's delirious from sodium deficiency.

Fortunately, it's not an infection.

It's because she hasn't been eating as much lately.

So she'll get a little better once she gets a sodium infusion.

She's blabbering nonsense, though. Do you think an IV will be enough?

For delirium, the most important thing is to keep the patient calm and stable.

You should hold her hand and keep talking to her.

Mom.

- Mom. - Why would you hit her?

Hit me! Why would you hit our kid?

Why are you hitting Ok-hui?

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

I'm Ok-hui. I'm here, Mom.

You shouldn't do that either, Mother.

Our child did nothing wrong. My poor baby.

My baby.

HIDDEN TRUTHS ABOUT HEARING LOSS

HOW TO RESET TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS

I wonder if this is the moment Dad was talking about.

Ho-su.

Doesn't your neck hurt?

I guess this attitude is typical of an eighth grader.

You're not even responding. I'm going to tell your mom later.

Which mom?

Ho-su.

Someday, you're going to make someone miserable too.

There will definitely be a moment

when you force the person by your side to lose.

But you know, Ho-su…

Love isn't about winning or losing. It's about--

I wonder what Dad was going to say after that.

His ominous prediction came true.

He never got to finish his sentence.

I'll never know…

the end of that sentence…

or love itself.

Wow!

It's beautiful.

Okay, selfie time.

What?

Is this your first time seeing the Hangang River or something?

Nothing beats chicken and beer by the Hangang River, right?

You always want to do what everyone else is doing.

Do you really want to eat chicken and beer outside in this weather?

The colder it is, the better it tastes. You act as if you're not gonna have some.

I'm not eating.

Fine, don't eat.

A broken heart is great for dieting.

Hey.

Stop moping around.

Eat this and come back home with me.

No, thanks.

What do you mean?

You said that you can't even live with Mi-rae.

In Seoul, just breathing costs money.

Don't waste money and just come back with me.

Go back by yourself. I'm going to stay here.

You've always liked Seoul since we were in high school. Why is that?

If you're gonna mope around, do it back home.

You'll at least have your family and me.

If you mope around here, you'll shut yourself away again…

Damn it.

Who's going to pull you back out if you do?

I refuse to stand by and watch you die alone in Seoul.

Why are you making that face?

I've been thinking about something the past few days.

If I could go back in time,

what would I have to say

to convince myself to leave the room?

But I don't know what I would say.

I thought about it,

and I realized that I didn't leave of my own accord.

I stayed in that room,

thinking I was the only one going through a hard time.

I never thought about what it must've been like

for those watching me from outside.

I wonder what was going through my mom's mind when she broke my doorknob.

Just how much do you have to love someone to say it's all okay

despite everything, like my grandma did?

Mi-rae couldn't even talk about her own struggles.

She must've been so lonely.

And what is Gyeong-gu thinking

as he sits and eats chicken here at this hour

while facing this strong wind?

Jeez.

I managed to leave my room, thanks to all of you who cared about me.

So I can't possibly go back in there.

No matter how small I feel or how hard things get,

I'll do whatever I can here.

I want to do all I can.…

to become the kind of person who's always there for others too.

Well, dating a lawyer has certainly improved your way with words.

You just low-key wiped your hand here, didn't you?

Of course not.

You did!

- I didn't. - Jeez.

Why did you wipe it on me?

You're supposed to eat chicken with your hands.

You're so annoying.

She's finally leaving.

Look at her just walking away by herself after throwing a grenade.

Tell them to get rid of that desk.

There's no one here to sit there anymore.

Please give this to Su-yeon.

It was you, wasn't it?

You're the only one who'd do something like this.

Do you really think I'm the only one?

You think it'll all go your way?

You dragged the FTC into this. How are you going to handle the fallout?

I'm not the one who has to deal with the fallout.

Do you think it'll all be over if you leave like this?

I'll make sure that you never step foot in this field again.

You'll probably join some lame company and cause the same kind of issues there.

You'll always be the same wherever you go.

I guess that's what scares you the most.

What?

Goodbye.

Good luck with the investigation.

Ms. Yu.

Ms. Yu!

Mi-rae!

I think you left this behind…

Oh… thank you.

I…

I'm sorry that I just sat back and did nothing all this time.

In today's meeting, I'm going to tell them everything.

I'm glad it's nothing serious.

Is your mother doing better?

Yes, it got bad last night.

But she's blabbering less than before.

We didn't force her to eat to avoid upsetting her stomach,

but it actually made things worse.

You didn't do it on purpose.

Are you okay?

I heard delirium is tougher on the loved ones than the patient.

She keeps talking about the past.

Thanks to her, I'm reliving the past too.

Anyway, I don't think I'll be able to work until my mom gets better.

Work is not important right now.

I'll take care of it, so just focus on her for now.

Okay, talk to you later.

HNU ENT

Hello?

Doctor, I wasn't expecting a call from you.

Ho-su's phone is turned off?

He probably had his regular checkup over the summer, though.

What are you talking about?

Please explain so I can understand.

Mom.

Who am I?

Ok-hui.

Why are you so skinny?

Don't you know old folks die if they stop eating?

Were you seriously trying to die?

Don't you even feel bad for the girls?

Mom.

Who am I?

I asked you who I am.

Stop asking me.

Jeez…

I guess you're finally back.

Did Dad hit me?

You were saying that all night.

Is that why you left the house?

Then why did you say Dad mistreated you?

You said you were kicked out for having a girl.

I was afraid…

that you'd go back to that house.

Then why were you so mean to me?

I thought you got kicked out because of me,

so I thought that you resented me for it.

My whole life, I…

I was afraid that you'd live like me.

I wanted you to live a good life on your own.

How was I supposed to do that by myself?

I've spent all this time thinking I destroyed your life.

So how was I supposed to live a good life?

If you left for my sake, then you should've told me.

Was it really that hard for you to tell me?

Why keep it a secret for so long?

Look at us now.

It's too late now.

Ok-hui.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

Are you gonna leave us now that you're at peace?

Don't even think about it.

I haven't forgiven you yet.

I'm… sorry.

I told you not to apologize.

I told you to stop. Why do you keep apologizing?

What's going on?

So you were inside.

He's your son, right?

I was asleep and I didn't know my phone was off.

You didn't have to call the police.

How long have you been like this?

I've been too busy to clean, so it's a mess.

Why didn't you go to the hospital?

I already know everything.

Get dressed. We're going to the hospital.

I'll go on my own later.

You'll manage on your own? Is that what you've been doing?

Mom.

You don't have a terminal disease.

It's sudden hearing loss.

This is urgent. Why aren't you doing anything?

Do you think anything will change if you hide away by yourself?

You shouldn't avoid the problem. You should take care of it.

Avoid it?

Me?

Mom, I can't avoid it.

I'm here like this because I can't avoid it.

I already went to the hospital.

They said there's nothing they can do.

They said all I can do is wait.

I'm not avoiding anything.

If there's a way to avoid it,

I would love to know it too, Mom.

Why did you let it get this bad without telling me?

You should've told me, of all people.

You should've asked for my help.

What are we?

What?

You've already done more than enough by raising me all this time.

You should stop worrying about me, and you should live your own life now.

What? I did more than enough?

So you're telling me to get lost now that you don't need me anymore?

You've gone beyond proving that you loved Dad.

I'm not even your blood. You can stop carrying this burden now.

You mean brat.

How could you say that to me?

"What are we?" Are you seriously asking me that?

You brat.

You mean brat.

What do you know? Do you know how I feel?

You can't say those things when you don't even know how I feel!

I know you resent me too!

I know you secretly resent me for being the reason Dad died.

And you've had to raise this mean brat as your own for Dad's sake.

You can't even admit

that you've resented me all this time even though you do.

You're right.

I did resent you.

You, for being stubborn, and your dad, for leaving us like he did.

I resented the guy who got drunk and died before he was even punished.

You think that's all?

I even resented your mom for dying that day of all days.

I also resented myself for letting you two go that day.

I resented everything in the world.

I didn't even want to go on living.

But…

you saved me that day.

Mom.

Oh! Ho-su!

Mom.

My gosh. Ho-su.

Ho-su.

You were on the brink of death,

but you opened your eyes.

And you called me "Mom."

That's why you've been stuck with me all this time.

No, you held on to me.

You held on to me and made sure I didn't wash away.

I'm alive

because you held on to me.

Your dad brought us together so that we could hold on to each other.

Ho-su.

My love for your dad is a memory,

but my love for you is my reason to live.

You're the one keeping me alive. If that's not family, then what is?

What are we?

You're my son, and I'm your mom.

If you let go of my hand, then how am I supposed to go on?

So Ho-su, don't let go.

Hold on to everything you can, okay?

- Mom, how's Grandma? - Gosh.

- She just fell asleep. - What?

- What is this? Give it to me. - No, no.

Give it to me. Let's sit for a bit and then go.

Gosh, what's all this?

Why didn't you let us know that Grandma's not doing well?

Why would I tell you two when it's not even good news?

She's okay now.

It's a weekday. Why'd you come here?

What about work?

About that…

What? Did something happen?

Today…

I quit my job.

What?

Is it because of what happened when you and Mi-ji switched?

No, it's not because of that.

Then what is it?

Why did you suddenly quit when you were doing so well?

The thing is…

I wasn't doing so well.

I was struggling a little.

That's why Mi-ji switched places with me.

I'm glad you quit, then.

There are plenty of other companies.

I'm sorry.

For what?

I feel like I keep disappointing you.

You believed in me and supported me.

I gave up on the exam too.

I haven't seen anything through to the end.

I stayed by your grandma's side all night,

but the only thing I could do

was hold her hand and pray.

That reminded me of the past.

When you were hospitalized as a baby,

you were so young, but you were hooked up to so many needles and machines.

I prayed, "Please just let her live one more day."

The next time you were hospitalized,

I prayed, "Please just get better this time."

Those prayers kept getting answered,

so I guess I got greedy.

You're exactly…

what I prayed you would be,

so don't say that you disappointed me.

Just do whatever you want to do.

CLOTHES

Gosh.

INVESTMENT WORLD'S RISING STAR HAN SE-JIN

You're not tired of looking at that?

Are you packing up that house too?

I'm just organizing my grandfather's things for now.

If I find a replacement, then they may want to live there.

Did you decide on a replacement?

It seems like no one is up for the challenge of farming new varieties.

More importantly, you're here now.

So that means you quit.

And if you quit,

that must mean you're ready to respond to my offer.

Am I right?

To be honest, your offer was a dream come true for me.

You even offered me a place to stay in the States.

Honestly, the offer is more than generous.

Gosh, it's not more than generous.

You'll just be an intern. The rest is up to how you do.

Okay, let's cut to the chase.

What have you decided to do, Mi-rae?

I decline.

Why? No, I won't accept that.

You should come with me.

Is it because it's an internship? But it's your dream.

This is a really great offer.

I know. That's why I'm declining.

I don't think I'm ready yet.

You don't need any preparation.

I'm not hiring you for personal reasons.

I've watched you here all this time.

I made that offer because I have faith that you'd do really well.

It's because I'm still not sure about myself.

If I go feeling like this, then, no matter what I accomplish,

I'll think that it's all thanks to you, Se-jin.

You're such a straight arrow.

You really are just like my grandfather.

So what are you going to do now?

I want to see things through to the very end here.

See what through?

Please let me take care of the farm.

I'll be your replacement.

You're choosing strawberries over my offer?

When I take a test,

there's nothing worse than picking

what seems like the right answer over what I actually felt was right

and then getting the question wrong.

It makes me think that I got it wrong because I didn't trust myself.

I think the right answer is to go to the States,

but for some strange reason, staying here feels more right to me.

Will you be okay? Aren't you scared?

Of course I am.

But for once in my life, I want to do what my heart tells me to do.

Even if it's wrong.

Let's go, so I can hand things over.

PROPOSED SIGN DESIGN ROSA RESTAURANT

Oh, is this what it would look like?

What do you mean? It looks just like what I drew.

My gosh!

Anyway, they said the sign will take a few days.

Let me go through the mail in the meantime.

That's just an ad.

This is a notice about hygiene training.

It says you can do it online,

so I'll explain this later.

Oh! This is from the court.

What?

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT FAMILY COURT

APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY LEE HO-SU

It's a court decision letter.

The correction request we…

The correction request for the registry…

It's the request… we made last time.

It's been approved.

Are you okay?

Why are you suddenly emotional?

It's just that, all of a sudden, my throat…

Is there some bad news written there?

No.

It's just that…

seeing Ho-su's name here made me a little…

Gosh, what's wrong with me? I'm so sorry.

Did you two break up?

What? How did you even know we were dating when we never told you?

Gosh, you really are sharper than you look, Ms. Sang-wol.

Why did he break up with you?

It just happened.

He's busy right now, and I also have a lot to do.

Talk to Ho-su again.

It's not my place to tell you,

but he has a bit of a situation.

He's trying…

not to burden you…

I know, ma'am.

I know everything.

You do?

You know everything, but you still broke up with him?

Yes.

Why?

It seems like you still like him.

Even when I threw salt at you,

you kept knocking on my door until I opened it.

Given your personality, I thought you'd be protesting outside his apartment.

Why aren't you?

Because I know how he feels.

I was like that too.

I was so miserable being me…

that I couldn't even step outside of my room for a few years.

Well…

Then you should know better since you overcame that yourself.

I never did…

overcome it.

I only left my room because my grandma collapsed.

It's not like I made it out on my own.

You made it out, so you overcame it.

I may be here physically,

but I'm still holed up.

You know…

I still can't close my bedroom door when I'm alone.

I'm afraid that I won't be able to make it out like I did before.

It's ridiculous, right? Why can't I just close the door?

I don't know why I'm so scared.

After all of that drama,

you'd think that I would've gotten become a little stronger.

But I couldn't even do that.

I felt so pathetic and stupid for being like that…

so I pretended I was okay, afraid someone might see through it.

What can I possibly say to Ho-su when I'm like this?

What can I…

possibly do for Ho-su…

when I'm like this?

Can you only be there for him if you can do something major?

Can't you just stay by his side

and do what you can for him?

Mi-ji.

Do what you're good at.

Knocking on people's hearts.

"I'm here."

"If you open the door, I'll be right outside."

You can keep knocking and telling him that.

Do you remember what you told me before?

You held onto my hands like this,

and you said that you never know what might happen.

You didn't know anything back then either.

You didn't know the answer,

but you still stayed by my side.

SEOUL DUSON

CT SCAN APPOINTMENT SLIP EEG APPOINTMENT SLIP

Next time,

when you go for your CT and your EEG,

tell them, "I did the hearing test last time."

Don't forget your appointment date. They'll text you the day before.

If I'm not busy, I'll come to Seoul too.

Why are you smiling?

It just feels like before.

I thought I was done causing you trouble…

…but I'm back to square one.

That's ridiculous.

You can't compare back then to now.

Do you know how much paperwork I go through every day?

This is no trouble at all.

Why did you go through that alone?

Were you that scared that you'd never hear again?

If I'm alone,

I would just be scared, and that would be it.

But if I have someone by my side,

I feel like I'd make them miserable too.

You're just like your dad.

Like father, like son. You speak just like him.

My dad?

Before we got married,

your dad broke up with me once.

He kept saying that he was making me miserable.

He said that if I stayed with him, I'd end up losing.

He said that with the exact expression you're making right now.

I got so angry that I told him…

that people can't win all the time.

I said, "Someday, there will be a day when you will have to lose for me too."

Ho-su.

Someday, you're going to make someone miserable too.

There will definitely be a moment

when you force the person by your side to lose.

But you know, Ho-su…

- Love isn't about… - "Love isn't about…"

…winning or losing. It's about…

"…remaining on the same team

until the very end even if you lose."

Love is about staying together…

even if you lose a hundred or a thousand times.

Ho-su.

Love isn't about…

Hi.

…winning or losing.

It's about remaining on the same team until the very end even if you lose.

We should still do everything we can--

You don't have to pretend we're family when nobody is around.

Love is about staying together

even if you lose a hundred or a thousand times.

I…

I still can't close my bedroom door when I'm alone.

I'm afraid that I won't be able to make it out like I did before.

What can I…

possibly do for Ho-su…

when I'm like this?

Can't you just stay by his side

and do what you can for him?

Do what you're good at. Knocking on people's hearts.

"I'm here."

"If you open the door, I'll be right outside."

You can keep knocking and telling him that.

Do you remember what you told me before?

You said that you never know what might happen.

You didn't know the answer,

but you still stayed by my side.

I'm going to make it out for real this time.

Everyone…

is waiting outside.

If you open the door, I'll be right outside.

So you can just…

open the door at any time.

Mi-ji.

Open the door. Mi-ji!

Mi-ji, Grandma's coming in.

It's okay, my dear.

Let's brush it off and get back up.

I just need to open the door.

Just open the door…

Ho-su!

What are you doing here?

I was just about to come to you…

I'm sorry, Mi-ji.

I was an idiot. I shouldn't have done that to you.

No.

I wanted to go to you earlier, but…

Please stay by my side, Mi-ji.

Please stay with me.

The promise of a tomorrow

is not born from hope, but from resolve.

Looking back, the path I've walked is full of regrets.

And the road ahead is veiled in fear.

Ms. Yu left the company today.

She asked me to give this to you.

Even when you weren't by my side, you were always with me in spirit.

So please be gentle and forgiving with yourself.

Be kind to yourself

as you were to me.

You're driving alone at night…

We found the resolve to walk this uncertain path together.

without knowing what lies ahead.

Even if all that awaits us is a pitiful ending,

we will walk this path together

until the very end.

When you're feeling all alone

When you're staying up all night

We're on the train

YU MI-JI

If you use these, it won't be organic.

I'm not doing organic farming.

How about this? I invest the initial capital and take eight.

She's not interested in dating.

What's going on between you two?

Do you know Ho-su isn't well?

I want to try everything I can. Meds, treatments, anything.

Have you ever thought about working with me?

Hi, Mom. What's wrong with Grandma?

Mi-ji.

Let's go.

Let's go home, Grandma.

Subtitle translation by Jane Jung

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