Protect The Family (Save The Family / 가족을 지켜라 / Gajokeul Jikyeora)

This was your mother's address,

but I don't know if she's still here.

I'm sorry, Haesu.

Life's been so hectic for me

that I had forgotten about your mother.

But now that you're of marrying age,

I imagine you think about her a lot.

Am I right?

I'm thinking of looking for her.

What do you think?

Haesu.

I don't need this, so you keep it.

What's wrong?

Why did you give that to me now?

What do you want me to do?

You said you missed her.

You should've given it to me 20 years ago.

Why did you wait until now?

She's your mother, Haesu.

She was my mom 20 years ago,

and she was my mom 10 years ago.

When I said I wanted to see her,

you told me not to look for her anymore

and broke my heart.

So why give that to me now? Why?

I'm sorry.

Back then, I thought if I raised you well,

you'd forget your mom.

I was wrong.

It's me who can't forgive her.

But to you, she's your one and only mom.

I was selfish.

No. I don't need it.

Haesu.

When I needed you two,

you only thought about yourselves.

For over 20 years, my feelings

weren't your concern.

And now you want me to see mom

because you changed your mind?

No.

I'll make that decision now.

Please, Haesu.

Haesu?

Hello.

Why are you on your father's case?

What's going on?

I did something wrong.

Why do you always

walk on eggshells around her?

We couldn't renew our contract because of her.

Why bring up what's said and done?

I said I'd take care of the restaurant.

Starting our own restaurant isn't easy.

9 out of 10 restaurants go out of business.

Despite that,

we put you first,

so you should be thankful.

Mom, leave Haesu alone.

Just go, Haesu.

Okay.

I'm sorry to bother you.

Hey.

It's me, Jiwon.

I'm in Korea.

Why are you so surprised?

I'm serious.

I had no qualms leaving the US.

I want to do what I enjoy from now on.

Let's meet and catch up.

I'll come to where you are.

See you in a bit.

Okay.

Mom, why isn't dad coming?

He must be busy.

So when is he coming?

You must be hungry.

I am.

Let's meet dad next time.

Let's go home and eat.

But dad said he was coming.

He can't come if he's really busy.

I'll make sure you get to meet him,

so don't worry, okay?

But I want to see him.

I want to introduce you to someone.

It's someone you must meet.

Hi.

Are you on your way?

Mom.

Mom?

Yes?

I'd like ice cream.

Hang on.

Did I mishear?

No. She definitely said "mom."

She never said she was married.

Mom!

Oh, geez!

Hello, pumpkin.

You're home early today.

Does that make you happy?

Yes. / - My cutie pie.

Since you're home early,

should we order something?

You must not want to cook.

It's just that you can get

tired of home-cooked meals.

Why order food?

We have rice and sides.

All you have to is set the table.

You know that's not all there is to it.

Then, make a simple meal.

Should we have cold noodles then?

Cold noodles aren't simple to make.

Why don't you make it then?

I'll lend you my apron.

Dad, I want sweet and sour pork.

I want black bean noodles.

It's my treat then.

Do you have a lot of money saved up?

You said you'd pay me your father's interest.

Stop wasting your money.

I have enough to get Subin Chinese food.

Fine. Order it.

Yippee!

Subin, I'll go and get changed.

Okay.

Hurry back down.

Yunjeong.

You were home?

Did you think about what I said?

About what?

About putting Mina

on a variety show.

Why are you so interested in her?

Are you sure you're not trying to hit on her?

Yunjeong,

there's no one beside Huijin in my heart.

Then, why keep bringing up Mina?

I should tell Huijin.

I talked to my producer friend,

and he wants to meet her.

Really? / - Yes.

But she's not married, is she?

Who? Mina?

Of course not.

And she doesn't have kids, right?

No, of course not.

Are you sure?

Why can't you take my word for it?

I have to be sure to make this introduction.

Don't worry.

She's a hardworking woman

who wants to make it big in Korea.

So who was that kid?

What?

Huh? Nothing. Nothing at all.

Go downstairs.

Taejin's ordering Chinese food.

Harder. You're merely tickling me.

Hold still, Ongsim.

It's not going in.

Harder. Get that out

instead of just tickling me.

I can hurt your ear if I force it out.

I have to be gentle.

Are you happy that I'm cleaning your ears?

Of course I am.

Oh, my. You have a had tenant in your ear.

Given how big my real estate is,

I said it could stay for a bit.

They say big ears mean you'll live a long life.

You'll live very long.

Don't be envious.

You'll live even longer.

How do you know that?

They say people who cause others grief live long.

You've caused many people a lot of grief,

so you'll live a long, healthy life.

Hey, now.

The only thing I'll cause now is a dance frenzy.

We'll see about that.

Old habits die hard.

My goodness. Do they?

Live long so you can see

how much your husband changes.

Fine.

I look forward to hearing with my clean ears

how much you've changed.

I feel much better.

Why are you all smiles?

Shh.

Why? What is it?

Dad was cleaning mom's ears.

What about it?

It's wonderful seeing how in love they are.

Father hasn't been himself.

He gave you allowance

and gave Huijin his blessing.