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

Open the door, Semi.

Haesu.

What happened to her?

Did my father do this? Let's lay her down first.

Haesu...

What happened?

She got hit and passed out. Did my father hit her?

No, he didn't.

Don't get up.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I must have passed out.

Ow, my head.

Why did you have to be so reckless?

Where's Semi's father?

I think he left. Are you sure?

I'm scared.

What if dad comes back again? Seho, pack your things.

We need to get out of here.

What are you doing, Semi?

Our dad may have left for today,

but this can happen again.

If we leave,

he won't come back here.

Don't be ridiculous.

I can't have you guys suffer because of us.

Don't go, Semi.

Have you forgotten what I said?

We're a family.

You don't run away when things get tough.

That's right, Semi. Don't go. How can I stay when

everyone's suffering because of me?

Even if your father returns, Semi,

there are plenty of grownups here, so don't worry.

If my dad returns,

he will cause your family grief, too.

You're underage. Grownups have the duty to protect minors.

Dr. Jeong.

Make an icepack for Haesu's forehead.

It will get swollen.

Has the kids' father left?

He must have been rattled, too.

He just disappeared.

Some parents are worse than strangers.

Why else would the kids have left him?

Did you know they weren't related? Yes. They told me.

They said they were siblings,

so I naturally assumed they were family. They are family, perhaps even more

closely knit than most blood-related families.

Grandpa, that Haesu girl's way too nosy.

Why did she have to take random kids

under her wings and cause this mess?

You shouldn't speak like that.

The parents are to blame for forsaking their kids.

Why blame her for taking care of them?

Because they're causing trouble here.

We have enough trouble as it is.

We don't need troublemaking tenants. Why does this have to happen to us?

All I ask is that you stay out of trouble.

Is Ms. Lee okay? She passed out, but she's woken up.

I should go talk to her.

Mom, just let her be for tonight.

The kids are scared as it is.

Don't stop me. Just kick them out.

I'm coming in.

Sit.

Sit. / - Yes, Ms. Bok.

I never wanted to say this to you again, but here we are. I'm so sorry.

We'll leave if you want us to.

If you give us a little bit of time...

You have a knack for assuming the worst of me. Would I kick you out under the circumstances?

So...

How is your head?

It's okay. Let me see.

Ow. / - Goodness me.

It's swollen here.

It'll be fine after a good night's sleep. You must take better care of yourself.

You're not a human shield.

I couldn't help it.

Your dad must have scared you.

He's not a bad person

when he doesn't drink.

Alcohol brings out the worst in people.

It must have been tough on you.

Don't cry.

Despite the hardships,

you're all positive and do well in school.

And I'm grateful that you are.

For the sake of Haesu, who takes care of you, don't lose hope and

and keep up the good work, okay?

Yes, Ms. Bok.

Thank you so much. We'll work even harder.

Don't worry about being evicted

and think of us as your family. And let me know if you need my help,

okay?

Yes, Ms. Bok.

Don't put yourself out there all the time. It's good that you're a tough cookie,

but you have to act fragile so

someone protects you.

Look at me.

I take care of everything,

so my family thinks I'm a wonder woman.

Mom,

you weren't a wonder woman?

Be quiet.

Go take care of Ms. Lee's forehead.

What if she gets a scar on her pretty face?

I thought you were the only pretty face here.

Stop being silly.

He always makes fun of me, saying I'm ugly.

He does?

Let me know if he does that again.

I will. / - Good grief.

Why did you want to see me?

Please sit down.

Ujin's father returned

the money you gave his family.

What?

What am I supposed to do with this? Return it to the company coffers.

I'll let it slide just this once.

And

don't ever do something like this again. It made me look very bad.

I did it for you.

You're really going to end it with Seunghyeon?

It's already over.

Why shun your good fortune?

How is that my good fortune?

Yewon.

Stop meddling in my affairs.

Otherwise, I'll end up wondering if you might

have an ulterior motive for being so insistent.

An ulterior motive?

I don't want to think that you want me

to marry into the Sangmi Group family

so that Jiwon can have One's Food.

How can you say that?

I'm just concerned about your future.

That really hurts.

If you're really concerned about my future,

please respect my wishes.

That's all I have to say.

No matter what you say, you can never have One's Food.

My son isn't a dummy.

This is so upsetting.

There has to be a way.

Who are you to butt in, twerp?

I'm

her brother.

My brother?

I like it.

Can I see you for a second?

How's your forehead?

It's a bit swollen, but it's okay.

Do you feel dizzy or nauseous?

I'm fine.

You're a tough cookie.

Sit.

This will bring the swelling down.

Do you have any painkillers?

No, I don't.

Don't you buy anything other than food?

You have kids under your care. You need to have some first-aid medicine.

What if someone gets sick?

There's a talented doctor in the house.

I just have to pop over next door

and ask the good doctor next door.

I have nothing to worry about.

I'm not your primary care physician.

I won't run over at your beckoning.

A good doctor does just that for patients.

Good grief.

Don't smile, or I'll grow attached. What's wrong with growing attached?

You must have the last word, don't you? About Semi's father...

Shouldn't something be done about him?

He's fine as long as he doesn't drink.

Drunken violence is a serious crime punishable

up to 2 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.

So you're going to file a police report?

But he's Semi's father.

I'll look into a rehab center for alcoholics.

Really? Otherwise, the kids will keep living in fear.

Thank you. I didn't even think about a rehab center.

I'll look into that tomorrow.

Let me see your forehead.

What are you doing?

Have you fallen for me?

How could you? You have a girlfriend.

What did I do?

Thank you for the ointment.

Good night. Hey miss,

you should take the ointment.

Ms. Lee, bring your siblings over for breakfast.

Pardon? Breakfast?

Yes. You made me porridge

when I wasn't feeling well.

I'm returning the favor, so come and eat. Bring the kids, so we can all eat together.

Okay.

There's nothing special, but eat your fill.

Thank you.

Thank you for the lovely meal.