Once Again (I Have Been There Once / Han Bun Danyeowasseubmida / 한 번 다녀왔습니다)

Why did you keep accepting the drinks?

You should've declined.

But he kept offering.

Still, it's been a while since I got to enjoy Mother's cooking.

The food was tasty.

However, I threw up all of it once I got home.

Hold on. I'll be there any moment.

What's with that lady? Is she out of her mind?

Mother?

Sir, can you pull over?

Mother?

Mother, what's wrong?

Are you all right?

Come on.

Mother, are you all right?

What's wrong?

Mother?

My home...

Do you know where I live?

What?

Mother...

I can't seem to remember where I live.

Where is it?

That's odd.

Mother, why are you acting this way? Please snap out of it, Mother!

Mother?

It's nothing.

For a second there,

I had this splitting headache.

I wasn't feeling good since this morning,

so maybe I shouldn't have wandered around like this.

Mother, wait.

Are you sure you'll be okay?

Can you make it home by yourself?

Yes, of course.

My house is just two blocks over,

so why wouldn't I find it?

I got confused for a second because I don't take this street often.

Anyway, go about your way.

We're not really in a situation to chit-chat on the street.

What...

What's wrong with me?

How can I forget the street I always take?

No way.

It's just because I've been drinking too much.

That's why.

Thanks to me, the boys have it easier with Dad now.

Mom seems less against the idea too.

I call that a win. Nicely done.

Am I the best brother on earth or what?

Look at me being this supportive of my younger sisters.

They owe me big time.

Not seeing them for a day...

made me miss my wife and girls too much.

Hyun Gyung, here I come.

Honey, I'm home. Girls, it's me!

Dad, hush.

- Hush. - Why?

Why? What is it?

Must you ask? Where did you spend the night yesterday?

Why weren't you answering your phone?

I stayed at Grandpa's.

I see you called.

Gosh. She called me seven times.

I must've been too drunk to realize it.

Why? Did something happen at home?

Unbelievable. Are you seriously asking...

when you stayed the night out without telling Mom?

She's super angry.

She's super angry!

But I let her know yesterday.

Before going to Grandpa's, I texted her.

Hold on.

Are you talking about this?

What?

What's this? Is this what I texted?

Yes, who else could it be?

After sending her some indecipherable code,

you didn't pick up when she called.

Mom wasn't able to sleep all night!

Hyun Gyung, good morning... I mean, good afternoon.

I see you're home, Mr. Song.

Hyun Gyung, please hear me out. What happened is that...

Just so you know, I slept at Dad's house last night.

And the text? Let me tell you what this means.

"My dead..." No, my dad's house.

This is meant to be "drinks."

"I'm off to dad's house for some drinks."

There. Perfect, right?

I should get my homework done.

Right.

Where are you going?

Girls?

Can't you keep me company?

So, why were you at Father's house?

You see,

Gyu Jin and his brother wouldn't let me go home.

What could I do?

Instead of going to another bar,

I thought it'd be best to go to Dad's place.

I was hoping to make the most of it and let them benefit...

from the situation.

Hyun Gyung, I'm sorry.

I was too wasted...

and did the unthinkable by not coming home last night.

I'll never do that again.

Hyun Gyung...

Hyun Gyung!

What now?

I'm in the doghouse because of them.

Hyun Gyung!

My gosh, slow down.

I thought Na Hee brought over some porridge.

Did she only bring some for Gyu Jin?

Of course, she bought me some too.

But I couldn't eat.

Gyu Jin felt too sick to stomach anything.

I see.

Even though you drank the same amount,

you seem to be handling it better.

I knew it. Being younger must mean a healthier liver.

Right?

Compared to Gyu Jin, I'm definitely fitter.

Eat up then.

Here.

I should be seeing this at my dining room table.

When will we be able to get married though?

Didn't your family say anything after I left?

How about that I'm charming or full of wit?

Didn't they think that I'm reliable?

Just eat up.

Sure.

Why don't we just move in together?

Why bother getting our parents' approval?

Just eat up.

Sure thing.

Your hands always provide the best cure ever.

Do you remember that one time?

Gosh, this brings back a lot of memories.

When I had that awful headache, I asked you to look after me.

But you said, as a med student, I should stick to taking pills.

Still, you stayed by my side for hours...

and held my hand.

That I did. It feels like a lifetime ago.

Did you know that I faked the pain a few times...

just so that I can be with you?

I fell for it knowing all that.

I see.

You know me like the back of your hand.

By the way, did your mom say anything after we left?

Whatever.

We still managed to win over your brother and father.

That's more than enough. We gained two major allies.

Right?

Gyu Jin...

Yes?

It's about your mom.

Has she been receiving regular checkups?

That's out of the blue.

I've been booking her one every year.

Last year, she put it off because of her vacation,

so I guess she hasn't had one in two years.

Why?

You see...

It's nothing.

I know that she's constantly on your mind.

I'm thinking about...

a good way to bury the hatchet with her,

so give me a little time.

My...

home...

Do you know where I live?

It's about your former mother-in-law.

She didn't seem well.

She mostly drinks all day and skips meals occasionally.

That must be why she keeps forgetting things.

Maybe you can tell Gyu Jin to be more attentive.

No way...

Hello, it's me. How have you been?

Can I talk to you for a moment?

I'd like to ask you about something.

Hyun Gyung, I think I'll get off work before six.

I'll go home right away. Will you go grocery shopping with me?

Whatever.

Okay. I'll make it quick...

Hello? Hyun Gyung?

It's not going well.

I tried to help them, but I might end up getting divorced again.

What's wrong? Is your wife upset?

Isn't it obvious?

She's mad at him because he slept out.

Hey, what do you know?

I'm just doing this for the peace of my family.

I'm pretending to walk on eggshells and letting her get her own way.

That's my special method of keeping my family happy.

What do you know about marriage?

We don't know anything.

We've never been married.

I know. You haven't.

Anyway, this is it. Let's wrap things up.