Sorah came downstairs to sleep... She went to the bedroom and heard someone sobbing. She stepped into the room and saw that her mom was still awake and crying silently. She went to her mom and hugged her very tightly...
Sorah: Mom, what happened to you? Why are you crying? I told you to sleep.
(Sorah sees that her mom is holding the wedding photo frame of her and Dad (Mr. Park).)
Her mom realizes that Sorah has caught sight of that photo frame... She quickly tries to hide it from her to avoid her anger about her dad.
Sorah: Mom, what is this? Are you crying because of this?
Mom: No, no. I just saw this photo frame here, so I was going to keep it inside. Why would I cry because of this picture?
Sorah: Don't hide anything from me, Mom. I know everything. I know you still miss Dad.
Mom: (controlling her tears) Heyy... n-no. W-why would I still miss your dad? Am I crazy? I don't miss that rude man anymore. Why would I, huh?
Sorah: Mom, I told you not to hide anything from me. I can see everything clearly in your eyes. I still see your love for that man in your eyes even after he betrayed you. Mom, why can't you just be cold-hearted like other people? Why are you still stuck in your past? I am trying every time to make you happy and make you feel better, but you just start missing Dad and start crying. Mom, I don't want you to cry for that man who doesn't even know how to treat women. He never respected you, never loved you, nor me.
Mom: (can't control her tears. She gets out of control, starts crying loudly, starts having a panic attack, and starts slapping herself.)
It's not his fault... It's not his fault that he doesn't love me... It's all my fault. I knew he loved someone else, but still I fell for him. Still I fell in love with him. Still I wanted to marry him. He always loved Seon Hee. I came between them... You don't know anything... It's all my fault... It's all my fault.
(She starts to cry even more, has a panic attack, and starts slapping herself.)
Sorah: Mom! Mom! What's happening to you? Please calm down. Don't cry, Mom. Please, Mom.
(Mr. and Mrs. Jeon come to the house because of her loud crying.)
Mrs. Jeon: See, Mom is having a panic attack again... She is not listening to me.
Mrs. Jeon: Heyy, Mrs. Kim... What happened to you?
(Tells her husband to call the doctor.)
Mrs. Kim, please calm down. Just take deep breaths. Don't be scared about anything, okay? We all are here.
Hey, Sorah, bring some water.
Jae: You stay. I will bring it.
(Jae goes to bring water.)
Sorah goes close to her mom, holds her hand, and says:
Mom, I am sorry. You did nothing wrong. Nothing is your fault, Mom. Please don't think like that. It's all my fault that I can't keep you happy.
(Sorah starts crying.)
Mrs. Jeon: Hey, Sorah, don't cry, girl. She will be okay soon. Don't worry. We have called the doctor. He will treat her. Don't cry, okay?
Hey, Jae, take her to your room.
Sorah, you go with him. I am here with your mom. Don't worry. Go with him and don't think about anything. I'll handle it, okay?
Jae holds her hand and takes her to his home.
Sorah is still crying...
Jae: Hey, Soree... Please don't cry. Auntie will be okay soon. Don't worry.
Sorah: How can I not worry? I thought she was slowly recovering, but she is still stuck in her past, and I don't know what she was talking about earlier. She thinks it's all her fault. It's her fault that she fell in love with Dad, and she thinks that she came between them. I don't know what happened to her. Why does she think that it's her fault?
Jae: Don't worry, Soree... We all are with her. We will make her happy again. She will forget every sad thing from the past, and she will recover soon.
Sorah: Yeah, I wish she recovers very soon... But I don't know why, but I am feeling so weird, like she is hiding something from me about her past. Something must have happened that she has not told me.
Jae: Why do you think that she is hiding something from you?
Sorah: I feel that because whatever she said earlier, she never said that before. She said that Dad always loved Aunt Seon Hee and that she came between them. I know that my mom and Aunt Seon Hee were best friends since their school days. She was living abroad and shifted here in the last 2–3 years. I know they were classmates, but I don't know anything more than this.
Also, last time when I went to the city, I saw a girl who was calling my dad (Mr. Park) "Dad." I couldn't see her face, but I was thinking Aunt Hee isn't married, but that girl must be her daughter, and I guess she is my age. I didn't tell Mom about my stepsister, but there is something that my mom didn't tell me yet.
Jae: Ahh... So that's why you think that Aunt Kim is hiding something... Now I think you are right. But she is already in pain, so don't ask her about this. When she feels better, you should ask if there is anything that she has not told you.
Sorah: Yeah, I will ask her about this when the time is right.
(Both hear the sound of conversation from Sorah's house.)
Jae: The doctor must have come there. Let's see what the doctor says.
(Both went to Sorah's house.)
Doctor: I gave her an injection. She will sleep now. And the medicines I gave you, please give them to her on time. But you need to think seriously about whatever I told you, okay?
Mrs. Jeon: Yes, Doctor. We will start her treatment soon.
Sorah: (Concern in her eyes.) Doctor, what happened? How is she now? You told me last time that she would recover soon, but her situation is still the same. She is still having panic attacks and fighting depression and anxiety.
Doctor: I know I told you that she was recovering, and I saw that she was. I thought slowly, slowly she would get over her past, but it won't happen if she keeps thinking about it all the time and keeps taking stress.
Sorah: She can't stop taking stress. How will she get well then? We can't stop her from thinking.
Doctor: Yeah, but I think she should start treatment with a proper psychologist. She really needs therapy. You must start her treatment soon. It will be better for her the sooner you start it.
Sorah: Yes, Doctor, I understand. I will start her treatment as soon as possible. If she starts her treatment, she will get well soon, right?
Doctor: Yeah, it would be better for her mental health. I will give you the address of the City Hospital. It's in Seoul. I think you need to stay there in the city for her treatment because she needs routine checkups and has to visit the doctor almost every day. She needs to be under the observation of the doctors, so therapy is really necessary for her.
Sorah: Whatever it takes to make her feel better, I will do it, Doctor. I just want to see her well. Please let me know the address of the psychologist. I am ready to shift to the city until her treatment ends.
Doctor: Sure. I will send you the address tomorrow.
Sorah: Thank you, Doctor.
(The doctor goes back.)
Mrs. Jeon: Sorah, the doctor said that you will have to shift there for her treatment. I know her treatment is really important, but where are you going to live there alone in the city?
Sorah: Don't worry, Auntie. I will manage this, and I am not going to be there alone. Mom will be with me, so don't worry. I have to do this for Mom's health.
Mrs. Jeon: (Concern in her eyes.) Sorah, how are you going to live there, huh? Let's do one thing. I will also come there with you to take care of Mrs. Kim, okay? How will you find a flat on rent? How will you prepare food? You also need to visit the hospital, so I will come with you to take care of her.
Sorah: No need, Auntie. I know you are concerned about us, but trust me, I can handle this. And don't worry about the flat and rent. There is already a house that Mom owns. My dad's mom, my grandma, gifted that house to Mom. We used to rent it out, but it has been empty since last month. So don't worry about where we will live. I will manage everything and also take care of Mom. You need to be here with your family, so don't worry, okay?
Mrs. Jeon: How can I not worry, huh? You are also my family, aren't you? I know you are a very strong girl, but it will be tough for you alone, so let me come with you. How can I let you go alone?
Sorah (with tears in her eyes, holds Mrs. Jeon's hand and says): I know, Auntie. You have always considered us family. I know you are worried, but trust me, I will do it. And I am gonna live there just for a few days until her treatment ends. Okay? Please just trust me and don't worry.
Mrs. Jeon gets emotional and says: Yeah, I know you are a very strong girl. But please take care of yourself and Mom.
Mr. Jeon: We know you can do this, but whenever you need any help, just give me one call, okay? Don't worry about Mom. She will feel better soon once she starts her treatment.
Sorah: Yes, Mr. Jeon. Thank you so much. You have always been with us whenever we needed any help.
Mr. Jeon: Hey, you silly girl. Does anybody say thanks to their family? Don't say thanks. Just take care of Mom.
Sorah: Yeah, I will.
Mr. Jeon: I think within the week you have to go there because the doctor told you to start the treatment as soon as possible.
Sorah: Yeah, she needs treatment very soon. We will shift there within the week.
Jae (tries to control his tears) and says: So are you really leaving within the week? I thought you'll always be with me as my bodyguard, but now you are leaving.
Sorah: Heyy, you crazy guy... I am not gonna go there forever. Just for a few days or maybe a month. I don't know how much time her treatment will take, but I have to be there until she feels better again.
Jae: Then I will also come with you. When Auntie Jennie goes, who will feed me when my mom beats me, huh? And who will teach me if you go? And what about your tuition classes?
Sorah: Heyy, look here. Are you crying? Like a baby? Awww! Seriously?! Look here. Let me see you crying.
Jae: Don't make fun of me. You are leaving me.
Sorah: Heyy, I said I will come back soon, okay? And I will bring something special for you when I come back, okay? So don't be sad.
Jae: I will miss you.
Sorah: Aww! You giraffe. I can't even wipe your tears. You are that much taller than me. Don't cry like a baby now. I said I will be back soon, okay? Don't be sad.
Jae: Yeah, go. I am letting you go just for Auntie's treatment.
Sorah: Okay, my boss. Thanks for your permission.
Mr. Jeon: Kids, it's too late now. Let's go to sleep.
Mrs. Jeon: You and Jae go to sleep. I will sleep here today. I need to look after Mrs. Kim.
Jae: Mom, I will also sleep here today.
Sorah: Okay then, let me grab some blankets from the cupboard.
Mr. Jeon: If all my family members are here, then how can I sleep there alone, huh? Let me lock the gate, and I will come back. I will also sleep here today.
Mrs. Jeon: Okay, lock the gate and come back.
Mr. Jeon: Okay. Jae and I will sleep in the hall, and you and Sorah sleep in the bedroom near Sister Jennie.
Mrs. Jeon: Okay.
(All the family members decide to sleep together in one home.)
Sometimes the bonds of the heart are deeper than the bonds of blood, and this is what we call a real family....