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

A blind date?

You went on a blind date without my knowing?

You're laughing?

How can you be laughing?

This is no joke.

Why did you even go?

It was fun.

This is why people say you should

date a lot of men before you get married.

What?

It was my first blind date.

It was a bit scary and nerve-racking

but also exhilarating.

Now, you're trying to make me mad.

How did you know I was on a blind date?

I have you in the palm of my hand, missy.

Ow.

You're no saint, either.

I'm not joking.

I get very scary when I become angry.

Okay, fine.

You can chew me out later.

I'd like to eat first.

I didn't even have lunch today.

Why did you skip lunch?

Were you waiting for

a nice, big dinner your date was buying?

You know me so well.

So what were you going to have?

I'll get you something way better,

so tell me.

He's a chef.

so he said he'd cook for me.

That's so lame.

Don't you dare go on another blind date again.

Come on.

Haesu's very late.

I told you they'd hit it off.

Do you really think so?

Haesu may be from a humble background,

but she's sweet,

she's quite pretty,

and she has a job.

She's not a bad catch.

I hope it goes well.

I have the top success rate

as a matchmaker at Ga-in,

and I say if the date's still going on,

they have a 99% of chance of success.

Why is it 1% short of 100%?

To account for extenuating circumstances.

So it will go well, right?

Do what you can to push this through.

Why are you so keen on getting Haesu married?

Focus on my nuptials instead.

You said the meeting of the families is all set.

Getting married takes a lot more than just that.

After the parents formally meet,

that's when the hard work begins.

We have to set a wedding date,

reserve a wedding hall,

and get the dowry.

But you know more about all that than me.

Nevertheless, you're my mother.

You're more interested in Haesu amid all this.

One would mistake her as your daughter.

Then, don't call Jeongsuk "mother" just yet.

Are you jealous?

I don't know.

Daughters are useless.

Wait and see

who the most devoted child turns out to be.

She must be here.

Wow. I'm almost upset at how excited

she is over Haesu's date.

Was it you who just came in?

Why the unusually warm welcome?

It wasn't for you.

She was waiting for our tenant, Haesu.

I may not enjoy my former stature here

after my retirement,

but even Haesu outranks me?

Where are you coming from?

You were home earlier on.

See? You didn't even know I was out.

I told you I was stepping out for a bit.

What's this?

It's dad's herbal tonic.

I had put in the order

and just went

to pick it up.

What is it for?

It's called "chongmyeongtang."

It boosts your focus and thinking.

Why did you get it for father?

It's supposed to very good for people his age.

Shouldn't you take that yourself?

You keep getting swindled by Uncle Hojae.

You should have some so that you can think better.

Fine. You get me some then.

I'll take it with gusto.

Okay, dad.

I'll get you a box before I get married,

so don't fall for Uncle Hojae's ruse again.

Okay?

Okay.

I'm dying inside,

yet all he cares about is his parents.

Why isn't she back yet?

Subong,

put some back into it.

Mom.

What's that?

This?

It boosts

energy and memory.

Here. It's for dad.

Herbal tonics?

Delivering parcels in the summer heat

seems to have drained you.

But you don't have a lot of money.

I got spending money from you.

And it was not a dime but in $1 bills.

That was just chump change.

And yet he repays us with this generous gift.

Don't say that.

You have to take a packet each

within 30 minutes after breakfast and dinner.

Okay.

Thanks for being so considerate.

I'll make sure he takes it on time.

You should have it, too, mom.

Of course.

Whatever.

Have you forgotten that

I even massaged your legs?

No one has a better husband than you.

Regardless, my eldest son is my favorite.

Stop it, mom.

What's Hojae up to these days that

he doesn't even come by to eat?

No news is good news.

Maybe it's because Aeran

can't climb up and down all those stairs.

Hojae and Aeran are doing well,

and I'll go see them whenever I can.

Don't worry, mom.

Okay, Manjae.

Goodness me.

I'm so tired.

You're drenched in sweat.

Shouldn't we get you some herbal tonic?

Hard work at a young age is priceless experience.

We can't waste money on herbal tonics.

You think you're still young,

but you're not.

You're in your 50s, entering the twilight years.

Hon, hon, how about

we order supplements for you

when we get paid?

The mom has to be strong

for the baby to be strong.

Huh? Blood.

Why? Are you bleeding?

Are you bleeding down there?

No. You have a nosebleed.

What? Me?

Where?

Huh? I have a nosebleed.

Oh, no. Oh, no.

Hang on.

Put something in here.

Oh, no.

I'm sorry, Hojae.

You were delivering charcoal

and scrubbing grill pans,

and all I thought about was Teunteun.

No, no, no, no.

Think about it.

This nosebleed may be a sign from Teunteun.

What sign?

I don't even feel Teunteun kicking.

No.

Since I'm bleeding from both nostrils,

maybe we have twins.

Hojae.

No.

Hon, look at your belly.

One Teunteun here, another one here.

I think it's a possibility.

I don't think so.

It's just fat.

Fat?

I'm still bleeding.

Go in first.

You do this every time we get here.

We won't worry about this.

Let's just go in.

No.

I don't feel comfortable.