Flames of Desire (Flames of Ambition / Yokmangeui Bulkkot / 욕망의 불꽃)

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 12

Even when those thugs were beating me to a pulp,

I didn't let them violate me until the very end.

And you know why?

Because I trusted you.

Because I was afraid that if they raped me, I'd be abandoned.

I touched the bottom of the barrel and got back on my feet.

I fell into the pits of hell and came back.

So you really think I would be afraid of anything?

Nayoung.

Think I called you because I had anything in mind?

It's just the memories coming back...

Thank you for what you did.

I won some points with my in-laws thanks to you.

So keep helping me, will you?

It's better for the both of us.

Aigoo...

When will our boy grow up?!

Honey!

When did you get here?

Did you come out looking for me?

I was told you came outside a moment,

so I thought we could go have a cup of tea together.

Really?

I need to talk to you, so all the better.

Let's go.

I guess I got a little too excited.

Didn't even realize the tea was hot and went straight for it.

Honey.

What's with the serious look, want to ruin the mood?

Do you even know how long it's been since the last time we had tea together?

Wait, I guess it's the first time, after all?!

Sorry for suspecting you.

Ahh.... That?

- An old friend of mine paid me a visit, so... - Actually...

Back in the States.

Back in the States, what?

After Minjae was born, I had a vasectomy done on me.

Sorry.

The doctor said you might have a miscarriage if you ever got pregnant, so...

What's that supposed to mean?

- When you fell down the stairs... - You did what?

Did you hate me that much?

- Honey... - Was that your way of getting revenge?

You went around looking for me?

Come sit here.

I guess you really are an angel of some sorts.

Honey...

- Let me explain. - I went to the hospital, too.

Thought I had a bloody flux, but the doctor didn't say a thing,

and thinking the shock of falling down the stairs might have caused it,

I went to the hospital right as we made it back to Seoul.

What did they say?

That I wasn't pregnant.

That it was probably just an aftershock of falling down the stairs.

I told you I can't have children.

Wait...

Did I tell you that?!

Why did you even tell me?

You didn't get a vasectomy out of spite.

It was for Minjae's sake.

You were afraid that if I got pregnant again, I'd neglect Minjae,

so that's why you did it.

Honey.

What would have happened to us if it weren't for Minjae?

If it was just the two of us...

We became a family thanks to Minjae.

He built that fence surrounding us.

Keeping Minjae, you and me together.

Even if I could have given birth and you didn't have that vasectomy,

I still wouldn't have done it.

For Minjae's sake.

That old fart, really...

And I thought things had quieted down a little, but here he goes again.

Don't go grumbling at him, you've got nothing to gain from that.

Is he going to call us every morning at this hour, now?

What are you waiting for?

Go ahead first.

I'll have a smoke before I come in.

- Go ahead. - I ought to...

Try to smoke behind my back, and I'll divorce you.

Ahh... Then hand me my cigarettes, darling!

If you really want it so bad, just say the word.

I'll sign those papers before you can even name the conditions.

What are you doing, these days?

I started a little business.

What kind?

Are you going to come in?

Go ahead first.

See what happens if I catch you smoking...

Can you spare a cigarette?

I don't smoke.

What's with you, really?

Why do you keep prancing around giving everyone that sulky look?

It's not like I have any reason to smile...

Let's go in.

Wait.

What kind of business?

It's golf-related, doing pretty well so far.

I also opened an English hakwon.

English education?!

Doesn't everyone send their kids overseas for that?

You know that they say it takes kids three years to learn English.

I've developed a way for kids to learn English here,

and reach native-level fluency in just three years.

Now that's more like it.

That suits you a lot better.

Let's go, come on.

Youngjun, you're early.

Yes.

Did Dad wake up?

He went out for a walk.

Wow... So he's fully recovered.

Thanks to you, we're as good as dead now?!

Come inside!

Stop chitchatting out there by yourselves.

Yes, Mother.

Hey... Seems like she's in a good mood.

Listen to her, chirping like an oriole.

What are you waiting for? The chairman will be home any minute.

It's almost ready.

Did you boil the pumpkin gruel well?

- Want to taste it out, Mother? - Yeah.

How is it?

It's good.

If only I'd acted so servile with her like Nayoung did,

I'd be sitting here as her favorite daughter-in-law by now.

Was that directed at me?

Why would it be?

Ever since I got married, you took care of the chores here.

What's so great about that, to be arguing over it?

You just keep your mouth shut.

It's none of your business.

I guess I'm too ignorant to have a clue about that?!

You what?

Think my mother could have taught me the finer points...

of family etiquette while selling drinks?

Agasshi...

One wrong word, and you could kiss your department store goodbye.

Listen.

I'm not dead yet.

Guess you're still alive and well, since you sit there.

What is all this ruckus?

The chairman invites the entire family for a change, and you...

Mother.

So he's gathering us all just for today?

He wants to have breakfast together every morning.

You can stay home if you want.

Why is he so late?

Did he go all the way to the summit or something?

Lawyer Hong is with him.

Don't worry, Mother.

Chairman!

Let's take our time. You shouldn't push it.

Body strength is the marrow of the land.

Remember back in the day, when you'd read that on every street corner?

And what does that mean?

Doesn't it suggest that you should be healthy and work hard?

These days people are too spoiled, they've become lazy.

Chairman, let's take it easy...

At this rate, I won't be able to keep up with you.

When it comes to kissing up, you never run out of breath, do you?

Chairman...

And you are?

Isn't he your youngest?

Ohh...

So why are you standing out here?

Come on in.

Is everyone here?

What are you doing there? Come sit with us.

Yes, Father.

Father? Yeah, right...

What's with you now?

Didn't you talk of "family"?

Lawyer Hong, what are you doing? Come here with us.

I don't eat breakfast, Sir.

You're family, too. Come on.

Have a seat.

Yes, Father.

Ohh... Have a seat.

It's a nice sight,

seeing all the family reunited for breakfast.

- Darling. - Yes.

Tell Minjae to come join us, too.

I'll bring him breakfast later, Father. We're all adults here.

We all live under the same roof, what difference would it make?

Just tell him to join us.

Yes, Father.

Call Minjae. See how head over heels he is about him?

Yes, in a moment.

Ohh Ohh! I said go call him.

Minjae is still sleeping, Father...

You go ahead first.

Where are you going?

Have you seen the time? I'll go wake him up.

Let me do it, Father.

Father...

When did he start caring so much about his grandchildren?

Guess I'm screwed, then.