(The World of the Married)
Was it just...
...a familiar habit?
Or was it a gesture of reconciliation...
...induced by sympathy?
Was it an apology for tearing each other apart?
Was it repentance for all the wrong choices we made?
Or...
Did I just succumb to the lust...
...because I was lonely?
(Episode 13)
You should get going now.
You don't have to...
...leave this place in a hurry.
What I mean is….
...think carefully before you decide.
Find a good offer...
...that commensurates with your experience.
Don't rush yourself into a bad deal.
You didn't sleep yet?
Jenny got a fever.
Jenny.
How bad is it?
I gave her medicine, but her fever won't go down.
Why didn't you answer your phone?
Where have you been?
I was having drink with Jehyuk.
Sorry. I didn't know you called.
Let's take her to the doctor first thing in the morning.
I'll go get a wet towel.
I'm sorry, Jenny.
Daddy's sorry.
Let's pretend...
...this never happened.
Forget about it.
I'll do the same.
We both made a mistake.
This must not happen again.
I know.
I agree.
I'm sorry to trouble you with such a request, Dr. Ma.
You don't have to be sorry.
But I wasn't expecting this.
Can you tell me why?
Dr. Ji.
Is there something wrong?
I'm just sick of Gosan, that's all.
So? Can you find a position for me?
I'm sure a lot of places would want to have you.
Give me some time. I'll ask around.
Do you have any place in mind?
I don't care where it is as long as it isn't Gosan.
Yes, Dr. Ma.
I'll wait for your call.
Joonyoung...
I told you not to accept minors at night.
- I'm sorry. - Are you trying to get me in trouble?
What if the police come for an inspection?
I'm sorry. I'll kick him out now.
What?
Hey.
Aren't you going to work?
What?
Jenny needs to go to the hospital,
and Joonyoung needs to go to school.
Yes.
That's right.
Are you all set?
Yeah.
What about Joonyoung?
Joonyoung, are you ready for school?
I'll give you a ride today.
Have you seen Joonyoung?
He's not in his room?
No.
Where have you been, Joonyoung?
I stepped out for a minute.
You're going to be late for school.
Hurry up. I'll give you a ride today.
Joonyoung.
Have you been smoking?
No.
Okay.
I'm glad you don't.
I trust you.
What was that about?
He smelled of cigarettes.
Didn't you smell it?
Did you have to ask when he's about to go to school?
I'm his guardian too.
He wouldn't even tell us where he went this morning.
I had to ask since I could smell it.
Let me take a look at your ear.
Good girl.
Yes, that's it.
- When did she take the fever medicine? - Two hours ago.
Her fever went up to 38 degrees last night.
Oh dear.
Open wide. That's it. Good girl.
Okay, done.
Make sure it doesn't turn into pneumonia.
Make sure the air doesn't get dry in your house.
Yes, Doctor.
- Thank you. - Have a nice day.
Joonyoung.
A flu is going around these days.
Be careful not to catch it.
Winer break starts soon, right?
Will you give me visit some time?
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Hey.
- What's up? - Hey.
-It's nothing. - Let's go to the snack bar.
(Doctor Ji Sunwoo, General Practitioner)
(Lee Taeoh)
What is it?
Did you get to work okay?
You called me to ask that?
No.
I was just wondering if Joonyoung...
He doesn't smoke, does he?
What are you talking about? He's still a kid.
If he does, then I would know.
Right.
I'm sure he doesn't.
I just...
...wanted to be sure.
Don't mind what I said.
Okay. You should go back to work.
You need to approve this by today.
You don't have any more patients for today, Dr. Ji.
Thank you, Nurse Ahn.
There's a position available in Busan.
What do you think?
I will send you the details by e-mail.
Take a look and let me know.
(Job Opening : Medical Professor)
Busan?
No, I mean...
Isn't Busan too far?
It's not a bad offer.
I want you to bring Joonyoung to meet me.
He should have time tomorrow since it's the school holidays.
He won't answer my calls nor return them.
Okay.
I'll talk to him.
We'll see you tomorrow then.
Okay.
Bye.
But...
If Joonyoung's not okay with it,
will you reconsider?
I'm talking about you leaving the city.
Of course.
His opinion is all that matters to me.
It's been a while...
...since you got flowers for me.
When Jenny gets sick, you suffer too.
I'm sorry.
And thank you.
Whatever reason is, I'm happy.
She's having fun.
I'm glad it's not serious.
She still has to take medicine for a week.
Aren't you hungry? I'll make dinner.
Is Joonyoung not home yet?
He called me and said he'll have dinner with his friends.
By the way,
about that thing you said this morning...
Joonyoung doesn't smoke.
I think you were mistaken.
He may be grumpy,
but he's not a bad kid.
I believed him when he said no.
Even if he is smoking, we can just reason with him.
He's an adolescent.
Thank you.
You should show him some support.
We need to make dinner now.
Okay.
Hey Jenny.
Were you sick a lot?
To the front.
-This pisses me off. -Take out the guy in the front!
Come on, run.
Hey!
What are you doing?
-You need to practice. -No I don't.
To the front.
- There it is! - I don't think so.
-Go back! -Go to the middle.
Raise your gun first.
Shoot first.
Okay, that's it.
- Come on, get inside. - Hurry up.
Gosh, will you listen to me?
Just throw it!
Let me show you.
You're late.
I was just...
...hanging out with my friends.
School holidays start tomorrow, right?
Let's go see your mom in the evening.
Your mom has something to tell you.
About what?
She's wans to leave town.
She wants to discuss it over with you.
I'll bring Joonyoung over tomorrow.
What's wrong?
Does it taste bad?
I copied the recipe just as it is.
No.
It tastes okay.
Did you buy that shirt recently?
It's pretty.
Money well spent.
That color always suited you.
It's too late.
It's over between us.
I bought this three years ago.
I'm not falling for it again.
I won't make a fool out of myself.
Enough with the game, okay?
I know it's too late.
I missed a lot of things in the past.
But...
I don't want it to end like this.
We got married, went through divorce...
...but we never dated.
Our marriage was arranged by our parents.
So we skipped the dating part...
...and decided to go along with it.
That's where it all went wrong.
Although the order got mixed up,
I want to do all the things we never got to do together.
We can call it quits after we give it a try.
Okay?
I didn't know you were a clingy type of guy.
- Am I putting you off? - You're not going to win this one.
All this time I thought...
...making money for you was enough.
I never cleaned...
...or cooked for you.
I didn't know before,
but I now I do.
You've always been a supportive wife...
...who did everything to take care of me.
That's how you sustained our marriage.
It's not about winning.
I neglected you all those time...
...because I was an idiot.
So I want to do everything...
...that I never got to do for you.
You don't have to give anything in return.
Think of it as getting back...
...all the mileage you've earned.
Why are you hesitating?
What have you got to lose?
Done.
Why?
You don't want to?
I don't know.
All of a sudden, he's a different man.
It's scaring me a bit.
Holding onto a broken relationship seems like...
...a waste of time.
I can tell you're still hung up on him.
But I know how it will end.
You have to try everything you want before you die.
So there will be no regret.
Give him a chance.
I think he's matured now.
How's my health?
My test results last year were fine.
You said you have severe cramps, right?
I think it's adenomyosis.
A biopsy wouldn't be necessary.
It's not serious.
It's common at our age.
I thought it was due to stress.
I'm not that healthy after all.
I feel depressed because I feel like I'm getting old.
Everyone gets old.
Let's see how it goes as you take your medicine.
We can just leave it unless it gets bigger.
It's almost time for lunch, right?
- Have a nice day. - Thank you.
Sunwoo.
What brings you here?
She's here to see you.
Is your morning shift over?
Let's have lunch together.
I want to talk to you about something.
You seem to be in a good mood.
It must be good news.
Perfect timing.
I just happened to have something...
...to tell you guys.
Have you decided?
I guess.
Is there something I don't know about?
Did you...
...get a boyfriend too?
Are you dating?
Don't be silly.
Let's go.
I'll tell you at lunch.
Shall we?
(Joonyoung's Teacher)
Hello?
Hello, how have you been?
Joonyoung did what?
Okay.
I'll be on my way.
I'm sorry. Let's talk next time.
That's not important. Go now.
Wait.
I can't inform Dr. Gong because he's not here.
- Can you tell him. - Okay, I'll tell him.
Don't worry. Go take care of Joonyoung.
Although we parted,
we're called in at the same time when it's regarding our child.
What are we?
The conjugal tie we once had...
When will it end?
I heard you two are divorced.
Which one of you is living with him?
I'm sorry if my question made you uncomfortable,
But I want to take take an objective view on Joonyoung's situation.
He's staying with me at the moment.
I heard...
...he fought with Haekang.
Is he hurt badly?
Joonyoung only got some minor scrapes,
but Haekang looked much worse.
His parents took him home earlier.
I believe...
...Joonyoung gave him...
...a one-sided beating.
One-sided?
-Are you sure? -I'd like to hear...
...Joonyoung's side of the story first.
The other kids said Joonyoung threw the first punch.
Since it happened at the basketball court after school...
...a lot of kids saw what happened as they were leaving school.
There's even a video taken by the kids.
Can I please see Joonyoung?
It's true.
I threw the first punch.
Why did you do that?
You must've had a reason.
Aren't you going to tell me?
You have to tell us, Joonyoung.
Taeoh...
Did Haekang talk about your mom again?
Is that why you hit him?
Tell me.
What did he say?
I stole a bag of chips.
At the Internet cafe.
Haekang saw me.
He said he was going to tell the other kids.
So I told him to have it his way.
What are you, trash?
You need to grow up.
What did you say?
What the heck?
Hey stop!
Stop it!
-What are you guys doing? -Stop it.
He acts like he's better than me. It's so annoying.
I must've it heard it wrong.
You stole what?
So that explains why you hit Haekang.
You were angry.
But why did you steal?
Why would you do something like that?
I made a mistake.
You guys make mistakes, too.
Right?
Whether it was intentional or not, what you did was wrong.
You have to rectify your mistake before it's too late.
How do you rectify a mistake?
Isn't it too late for that?
You have to sincerely apologize...
...to Haekang and the Internet cafe owner.
Let's stay calm,
and take care of things one by one.
According to the principal,
they want to take this to the school violence committee.
We should give a visit to Haekang's parents first.
You two make it sound so easy.
Does everything go away if you apologize?
Is that how it is for grown-ups?
Lee Joonyoung.
What are you talking about?
We have to stop the violence committee.
Let them be.
- I don't care. - Lee Joonyoung!
I'm not going to school.
I'll just drop out!
What's with that attitude?
How could you say you'll drop out?
I'm not saying that you should apologize unconditionally.
First, I need to know why you did it...
...and what you're going to do about it.
Let's talk it over first, okay?
Let's go to your mom's place...
...to talk.
Why would I go there?
You can go if that's what you want.
You don't want to go to my house?
No.
I have nothing to say to you.
What was that talk about him smoking?
I wasn't paying attention when you told me.
Did something happen?
Actually, Dakyung...
She said Joonyoung smelled of cigarettes.
It must be the Internet cafe.
The smell clings to you if you stay there too long.
Maybe he feels uncomfortable in that house.
He wasn't like this when he was with me.
The worst he did was skipping cram school.
Now he's acting like a different person.
Are you saying that it's my fault?
Is there something I don't know?
How would I know when he won't talk?
Damn...
What is it?
It's Docheol.
Haekang's been hospitalized.
They will get a medical certificate...
...and take this matter to the school violence committee.
What do we do?
Of course I should know.
How's Haekang?
I can only imagine your shock.
Thank you for calling me, madam.
Yes.
Okay, bye.
(Councilor Cha's Wife)
You're late.
He got into a fight so I scolded him.
I heard he hit Haekang.
I have to talk it out with his parents.
Don't worry.
I'll sort it out.
You can try to reconcile, but that won't solve the problem.
It's not going to end even if he avoids committee hearing.
What about him stealing stuffs?
Is he even sorry for what he did?
So?
What do you want to do?
Do you want to punish him?
It's going to hurt,
but maybe it's better for Joonyoung to receive proper punishment.
- Don't you agree? - He's an adolescent.
Boys at his age make mistakes. It's not like he committed...
...a serious crime.
I'm trying to make him understand.
He regrets what he did.
Do you think what he did was a troubled adolescent acting out?
I'll make sure this doesn't happen again, okay?
How's Haekang?
Can I go in there and...
...see how serious his injury is?
For what?
I want to apologize to Haekang first.
And to you, madam.
I'm so sorry.
Do you think it was just a little fight between the kids...
...that the adults can come to terms about?
I'll bring Joonyoung here soon so he can apologize.
I thought I should do what's right and apologize.
I'm so sorry.
Hey.
Do you think I'm using the kids for a personal vendetta?
What do you take me for?
I didn't mean it like that.
What my son did was unforgivable.
No compensation will be enough when you're son got hurt.
But it's only right that I...
...take care of the medical bills and give you all the compensation you want.
Do I look like a beggar? How annoying.
They've been friends since they were little.
What happened between them...
...really breaks my heart.
Madam.
Please forgive Joonyoung just this once.
I give you my word that this won’t happen again.
Joonyoung's not a bad kid.
You know that.
"He's not a bad kid"?
Well...
Some parents are in delusion that they know everything about their kids.
Did he tell you why he hit him?
My son...
...got hit for giving your son an advice.
Yes.
I heard.
I've taught him wrong.
Some things just can't be taught.
You don't think that was the first time he stole, do you?
Do you know that some stuffs went missing in their classroom lately?
You're a doctor, so you should know.
Kleptomania requires treatment.
Maybe you should take him to the hospital.
Do you have proof?
The whole class think Joonyoung did it.
They're almost convinced that he did it.
It's so sad how you don't know a thing about your son.
I apologize for him hitting your son,
but don't frame him for the things he didn't do.
We're not going to take that from you.
And if you don't?
If you don't, then what?
What are you going to do?
You're threatening me when you came here to apologize?
We will not settle.
Don't even dream about it.
We will let the committee handle it.
You and your son...
...better brace yourselves.
You don't think this was the first time he stole, do you?
It's so sad how you don't know a thing about your son.
Are you sick?
You can just take English and math, okay?
Good night, son.
What about me?
Why do I have to live like this?
It wasn't my fault.
Pardon?
Can you say that again?
Well...
It's not like that bag of chips is worth a fortune.
You don't have to give me compensation.
Just make sure your boy doesn't sleep out.
I know you have to make money,
but I'm a parent too.
I let all the minors out after 10:00 PM,
but my staff must've forgotten that day.
Your son rushed out in the morning.
Kid.
See how your father is apologizing?
Behave yourself, okay?
And don't forget we have surveillance camera here, okay?
Goodness.
I'm sorry.
Was it that day?
So, you didn't...
...went out to get some air that morning.
Did you spend the night there?
I fell asleep.
It wasn't on purpose.
Why did you go out at night without telling me?
I heard you two talk...
...about sending me abroad to study.
I went out because I didn't want to hear it.
I didn't want to be in that house.
We won't sent you against your will.
I don't want to send you away either.
It's not like Dakyung...
...hand an ulterior motive either.
She was just looking out for you. Don't get upset.
Okay?
Let's not...
...tell your mom about this.
She will worry.
Are you worried...
...that Mom would worry?
That day...
Why did you hit her?
It's over between you two.
You put each other through hell.
So why are you seeing her again?
Why is your life so complicated?
You two have nothing to do with each other.
Even though we're divorced,
you're still our son.
A couple can give up on marriage, but not their children.
I know we put you through a lot,
but we're the ones who love you the most.
You're using me as an excuse again?
Don't you think that's cowardly?
The first thing I saw in Joonyoung was hatred.
He was scratching Chairman Yeo's car.
So the cause to all his problems is...
...the divorce?
You won't find an answer from the past.
If you want a solution,
you should focus on the present.
The committee hearing date has been set.
It's better if you settle before then.
Have you met with Haekang's family?
We're going to see Haekang at the hospital tomorrow. Don't be late.
Hello, madam.
It's Yeo Dakyung.
How's Haekang?
That's great.
Yes.
I wanted to talk to you about that.
Maybe it's better if you stay outside.
You're not in good terms with Haekang's mother.
That's why I should mend fences with her.
Don't worry, Joonyoung.
I'll take care of this, okay?
We're here, madam.
Thank you so much for your time.
I'm sorry, Docheol.
It's my fault for not teaching my son properly.
You know how boys are. They fight all the time.
Honey.
Is that all you can say after the doctor told us...
...that Haekang could've suffered a fractured facial bone?
I'm sorry.
I'll discipline Joonyoung...
...so he doesn't do something like this again.
You should.
I'm so worried about him as a parent myself.
If discipline actually works,
then why would we need judges...
...and the police?
I'm sorry, madam.
Joonyoung.
We'd like to hear your side of the story.
I'm sorry.
I won't hit you again.
Whatever.
You should apologize for treating me like a nut-job.
You were always kind of stuck-up,
but you were never reckless.
Sleeping outside and stealing stuffs?
That's not like you.
I told you to get your act together because I was worried about you.
But you called me a liar...
...and denied everything.
You treated me like an idiot.
Say you're sorry.
I guess he's not ready to apologize.
Please leave.
I'm sorry, Haekang.
Can you please forgive him just this once...
...for my sake?
Councilor Cha, Madam...
I'm so sorry.
What are you doing? You're making us uncomfortable.
- You should get up now. - I'll make sure...
...Joonyoung doesn't act out again.
I apologize from the bottom of my heart.
Hello, madam.
Hello, Councilor Cha.
My goodness. Hello, Dakyung.
Haekang seemed to enjoy this last time.
You didn't have to come all the way here.
You really didn't have to.
It's nothing compared to the pain you've felt.
Haekang.
Have you talked with Joonyoung?
I'm so sorry.
Ms. Ji?
Would you please leave?
You're making everyone uncomfortable.
People might think we're pulling a power trip on you.
Please just go.
When someone feels really sorry,
they're at a loss for words.
Joonyoung feels really bad about what he did to you.
Isn't that right, Joonyoung?
What happened is mostly my fault.
I thought it would be a good idea if we send Joonyoung abroad to study.
I guess that upset him a lot.
Joonyoung had a hard time because of my carelessness.
And if he goes to the committee hearing because of what happened...
...I'd feel to guilty to see him again.
And to Taeoh.
Please forgive Joonyoung for my sake.
Taeoh and I will teach him properly so he doesn't do this again.
It's not something you should apologize for.
My parents also feel bad about what Joonyoung did.
Also,
they're concerned about...
...you and your husband.
I don't think this is all necessary...
...over a fight between kids.
You and I go way back.
Thank you.
It all went well thanks to you.
Joonyoung.
I'm a pretty good listener.
You can always talk to me if you're upset about something.
Like a friend.
You need to be happy for us to be happy.
The results will be out in a few days.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
Take care.
- Thank you, Doctor. - You're welcome.
How many more patients do we have left?
We have two more.
It must be exhausting to treat patients after such a long time.
I'm not tired.
I have an appointment, but this place is falling apart.
I'm stumped.
- Is it golf? - A meeting between hospital directors.
You mean golf.
Did Dr. Ji say how long she'll be out?
Just for today.
Give her a break. It's about her son's future.
I didn't say anything.
- Send in the next patient. - Yes, Dr. Gong.
I thought you took the day off.
Why are you here?
I'm sorry for the inconvenience, Dr. Gong.
I'll take all the patient appointments for this afternoon.
All right then.
Go ahead.
Don't worry. I explained everything to Dr. Gong.
Thank you.
I heard Dakyung sorted things out.
You know how Councilor Cha's wife can't shut her mouth.
The word got around.
Dr. Ji.
Can you take a patient right away?
Okay.
Let's talk later.
How does it look, Doctor?
When did you start getting stomachaches?
It started a while ago, but it seems to be getting worse.
And you feel gassy, right?
Yes. Actually, I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome before.
Do you think it relapsed?
You get constipation and diarrhea frequently.
It does look like irritable bowel syndrome.
Take the medicines I prescribed for you,
and come see me again if it doesn't improve.
Is there any chance that you're pregnant?
No.
I do have an irregular cycle though.
That would be all. Take your prescription.
Thank you.
Do something about your menstrual irregularity.
I suggest you go see the gynecologist.
Yes Doctor. Thank you.
Doctor.
We have quite a number of patients lined up.
Can you work overtime today?
We can reschedule them tomorrow if you're too tired.
All right. I need to make up for the time I missed.
But give me 10 minutes.
Yes, Dr. Ji.
Are you sure?
You could be mistaken.
I'm sure.
Ji Sunwoo probably knows too.
That's why she got on her knees in front of Councilor Cha's wife.
I talked to Haekang's family and they agreed not to bring it up again.
But...
We need to keep an eye on Joonyoung.
I feel...
...so ashamed.
I would feel bad too if something happens to Joonyoung.
I feel responsible too.
I can only hold my head up by raising Joonyoung well.
Right?
Thanks.
But Dakyung...
I'll bear the guilt alone.
I don't want you to feel guilty.
Then...
...I would feel bad.
I prepared myself when we brought him here.
So...
Let me handle Joonyoung's problems from now on.
Okay.
Thank you.
- Here. - Yes, Doctor.
I'm sick of complications and troubles.
Things would be much simpler if you leave.
And that would be best for Dad too.
You should leave now.
Go wherever you want.
I'll be fine.
(Ji Sunwoo)
Aren't you going?
Yes, I should.
It seems like Yerim and Jehyuk are getting back together.
He's pretty serious this time.
He's a different man now.
I thought as much.
That's great.
We should be happy for the, right?
What about you?
What about me?
You said you wanted to tell us something.
Yerim seemed to have an idea.
What is it?
I'm...
...thinking to leave Gosan.
What?
I will tell Dr. Gong when the time is right.
I'll make sure the transition goes smoothly,
so the hospital won't be affected.
That's not what I'm worried about.
What about you?
Are you sure you can live apart from Joonyoung?
Joonyoung wants me to leave.
Goodness...
Why?
I don't know why he's pushing me away.
What was it like for you after your parents got divorced?
I don't know.
I was angry at both of them.
I wondered what the deal was with grown-ups.
I didn't understand what was going on.
You know what's funny?
I would get angry if they didn't keep in touch,
and when they did get in touch, that made me angry too.
You were angry at both of them...
...because it was confusing and complicated.
Okay.
If that's the case,
I should be out of his life.
Sorry.
I'll get going now.
(Lee Taeoh)
(Ji Sunwoo)
Hey.
Let's meet right now.
I need to talk to you.
Before I leave...
...I need to tell you something.
I already know.
That wasn't the first time...
...Joonyoung stole something.
You know?
How?
Dakyung told me.
She had a talk with Councilor Cha's wife.
Don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
How will you take care of it?
I'll reason with him.
After everything we put him through,
we should try to be understanding.
Kleptomania...
...is not that simple.
I know what you're nervous about.
But you can count on me.
I'll do my best...
...to raise him.
So he becomes a strong, responsible man.
I'll raise him to be...
...a happy young man.
Are you sure you can raise him without me around?
Yes.
What was that about Joonyoung spending the night out?
Is it true what Haekang said?
It was that day.
The day when I was with you.
You two make it sound so easy.
Does everything go away if you apologize?
Is that how it is for grown-ups?
It's over between you two.
You put each other through hell.
So why are you seeing her again?
Why is your life so complicated?
You two have nothing to do with each other.
You're using me as an excuse again?
Don't you think that's cowardly?
Do you think...?
Could he...
No. No way.
Where's Joonyoung right now?
Go ahead.
What do you want to talk about?
When you...
...slept over at the Internet cafe...
What about it?
By any chance,
did you come to my place that day?
Did you?
Yes.
(The World of the Married)
Dr. Ji Sunwoo disappeared?
You had a hard time due to the wrongdoings of the adults.
I'm responsible for half of that.
Can we give him some time...
...so he can breathe?
Let's trust him and wait.
Aren't you sick of this?
No.
I'm happy.
We're a real family now.
Do you get what I mean?
What's making you so nervous?
What I can't stand...
...is that my son hates me.
Whether it's hate or resentment,
you should respect Joonyoung's feelings.
Did something happen to Sunwoo?
Where's Sunwoo?