01x08 - Episode 8

[bunniefuu]

You threw away my ring, didn't you?

So that ring matters more than me?

You fell for your mother's trick.

This was your plan, wasn't it?

I'd never scheme against you.

You're so full of it!

- Huh?
- That's enough. Mom! Stop it!

I'm Gingkamol, Runchlaphat's mother.
A show, you say?

I just want her to know that

loving someone

shouldn't come at the cost of breaking

a mother's heart.

Guys, have you seen
Real Talk With Moms yet?

Oh. I only saw bits of it.

Our boss's mother was on it, right?

Yeah. I tell you, this is a big deal.

Hey. I think what she said
was great, though.

She seemed like a very open-minded mother.

That's why it's shady.

Smart people imply things
instead of being direct,

leaving the audience to figure it out.

"Some people use love to gain control,

not to understand."

Our boss's mother said it herself.

Who does that remind you of?

You don't have to answer that.

But just look at the comments.

The whole country knows.

It's their family's business, though.

You could say that.

But for someone like her,
it stops being a private matter.

Our boss chose her wife

and let her mother go on the show and cry.

If it were me,
of course I'd choose my mother.

You only have one mother, after all.

Am I right?

Runch!

Morning.

I took a beach trip,
so I bought you some desserts.

I'll leave them in the coffee room

so everyone can enjoy them.

Runch, wait.

You shouldn't go in there yet.

Why not?

Some people, huh? When they're in love,

they forget everything else,

even those who raised them.

What?

I just feel bad for her mother.

A good person like her is hurt

because her daughter
chose the wrong person.

Are you done, Utt?

You don't know me

or the relationship I have with my mother.

You have no right to criticize me
over my private life.

Why not, Boss?

I'm just repeating what I heard.

Your mother said it herself.

Everybody who heard her could tell

that you chose your wife over your mother.

Or did I get it wrong?

If you say another word,

I'll sue you for defamation.

It's time to work.

I hope you can do your job as well

as you gossip.

Next time,

if you want to talk about me,

why don't you say it to my face?

Runch, Are you okay?

I'm okay.

What's wrong with Utt?

He's acted this way many times.

He doesn't seem to like you very much,

even though you're his boss.

I never cared to find out why.

He's nobody important to me.

Whatever he thinks, says, or does,

let's just let him be.

Hey, Utt. Calm down. Don't be so mad.

- I hate her.
- You're doing too much.

I'm not. I don't like her.

I haven't for a while now.
I just can't stand her.

What's wrong with you?

She never did anything to you.
You always started it.

Mind your own business!

Hey, Utt. If you keep taking it out on me,
I'm done talking to you.

You freaks… One day I'll get you back.

Sorry,

Ms. Peeracha isn't available
for an interview.

If you have any concerns,
please send us an email.

Yes. But we'd rather not comment on that.

Thank you.

Sorry,

Ms. Peeracha has no plans
to speak to the media.

What happened?
Why are they calling us nonstop?

It's the press, Ms. Neen. Reporters
and online content creators.

From so many agencies too.

The media?

But why?

Well…

It's about Mrs. Gingkamol
being on that show.

They wanted to interview you about…

your family's relationship.

Are you okay, Neen?

I'm okay.

It's chaos over here, though.

The press won't stop calling.

They're calling you?

Yeah. They want to interview me
about your mother being on that show.

I didn't think

this would cause so much trouble for you.

It's a really big deal, though.

It's like everybody's so ready to judge us

without knowing the full story.

I'm really upset about what she did.

No matter how hurt or sad she is,

she has no right to tell anyone
about our private matters

and cause you trouble as a result.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I'm happy to hear
that you're siding with me.

Well, I'm not happy at all.

Oh, Runch.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

I would've made you dinner.

Why did you do it?

What did I do?

You went on that show
and said all those things.

I didn't do anything, Runch.

They wanted me on the show
for an interview, so I said yes.

It's not like I begged them to go.

Didn't you think there'd be consequences?

I simply said how I felt.

I didn't slander your wife.

I didn't even mention her name once.

People just took it the wrong way.

Well, your words

made the whole country see it that way.

See what?

That Neen's the one
who took me away from you.

- Or will you deny it?
- I never said that.

But you knew full well

how the viewers would think.

Runch. I'm a mother.

I have the right to express
my feelings as a mother.

I was hurt. I was sad.

So I gave them my side of the story.

What about Neen's side?

Neen never said anything.

She never defended herself.

But today, she has to face it all

just because of your words.

Would things have ended up like this

if she'd stayed out of our lives?

Mom!

Her coming into my life

doesn't mean she took anything from you.

It means I chose her.

And you saying all of that

didn't help protect your daughter at all.

Instead, it hurt the person
your daughter loves.

If you choose to keep this up,

I'll have to decide

who I'm going to defend.

Runch, Runch!

Runch! Runch!

Runch…

Neen,

Did you see the news about
your mother-in-law on TV?

It's becoming a big deal.

I saw that it's trending.

It's not just trending.

The news has reached the food industry
and investors too.

I'm worried it'll affect your reputation.

And the restaurant you're opening

will be affected too.

As your brother,

I'll be honest with you.
You need to do something.

But if I say anything now,
it'll only look like I'm making excuses.

But if you stay quiet,

it'll seem like
you're admitting it's true.

I get it, but this kind of story
only stays trending

when people get emotional.

The more I respond,
the more it'll spread like wildfire.

People won't listen to reason.

They'll only side with
whoever seems more like the victim.

So, I figured I'd just stay quiet
until the news

eventually dies down.

I understand where you're coming from.

But I have to protect
our family's business too.

I understand.

Fine. If something happens,
I'll take responsibility for it.

You sure you can do that?

Yeah. I am.

I have news about Peeracha the socialite
and her wife.

Surely this story
will get your show's rating

even higher than
that "Selfless Mother" video.

Sorry I'm late.

Let's get started, Mrs. Piyarat.

You said your son and your daughter-in-law

kicked you out of the house?

Yes.

I never thought

that my own son would do that to me.

He and his wife asked me
to transfer my house to them.

He promised he'd take care of me
and never leave me.

And I believed him.

Once the house was in his name,

everything changed.

He told me it's his house,

and I could stay

only if I followed his rules.

In the end,

he kicked me out of there.

When you signed the house over,
did you make any other agreements?

For example, a right to live there
or any conditions regarding your care?

Not at all.

I only signed it over

because I trusted
he'd be good to his mother.

You know, some people even think

that surely,
I pressured my own son somehow,

so much so he kicked me out.

But nobody asked me how I felt.

This isn't your fault, ma'am.

And your son and his wife
can't treat you however they want

just because you trust him.

We'll do our best to provide you
with legal support

and make sure you regain your rights.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Can I talk to you for a moment?

It's about your case.

Sure.

She wants a different lawyer?

But I was just talking to Mrs. Piyarat.

Things were going so well.

I'm sure there's been a misunderstanding.

There hasn't.

She had Mr. Utt call me just a moment ago.

Mr. Utt?

Mrs. Piyarat

wants Mr. Utt to handle this case
in your place.

May I ask why?

It's because of the news about you.

Mrs. Piyarat is scared

that you'll side with her son
and daughter-in-law,

and lose her the case.

Even though I always took her side

for this case?

I know.

And I trust your professionalism.

But some clients

just want to be very sure.

What about the company?

Are you sure about me?

If I wasn't,

I wouldn't be speaking to you directly.

Understood.

I'll follow the procedure
and transfer the case to Mr. Utt.

I'm sorry

that your private life
is affecting your work.

I'm not sorry.

I'm just a bit disappointed

that rumors hold more weight than facts.

Here are all the files for the case.

Please do your best in this case.

Save Mrs. Piyarat.

Got it. I'll do my best.

I'm sorry, Boss.

For what?

I'm feeling as if

I'm taking your work away from you.

There's no need to apologize.

It's up to the client to decide
who they're comfortable with.

A lawyer's job is to build
the strongest case,

not to keep all the work for themselves.

I hope you won't disappoint the client.

Here.

Did you order anything yet?

I was waiting for you to do it.

Sure.

Can we get a menu?

Isn't that the girl in the news?

Yeah. She chose her wife over her mom.

There's been a new update. Apparently,

it's because her wife is richer.

So she's a gold-digger.

Neen.

No.

Leave them be. Let's eat somewhere else.

Fine.

‪Let's go.

Look. They must feel embarrassed.
That's why they're leaving.

- Famous people, huh?
- Hey, just eat.

Excuse me.

If you keep talking that way,

then let me make this clear.

You can expect a court summons
for defamation.

I'm sorry I k*lled the vibe.

We went from a nice restaurant
to instant noodles at home.

It's okay. The noodles are great too.

Hey,

you were a total badass, by the way.

How so?

Well, it was when you said,

"Keep talking and expect a court summons."

You're still in the mood to laugh?

Of course.

It's just gossip.

I don't let it get to me.

It's nonsense.

But I don't think…

- Yeah?
- …we should let it slide,

especially now that there are
lots of malicious people

who spread fake news about us.

So what are you going to do, Runch?

I don't want to respond emotionally.

I don't want you
to explain yourself either.

And I definitely won't let anyone
twist the facts about our family

and use them against us.

- You want more?
- No.

YOU CAN EARN M POINTS - SCAN YOUR RECEIPTS
OR TELL THE CASHIER YOUR M CARD NUMBER

- Are you ready?
- Yes.

I was never angry
or hateful toward anyone.

I just want her to know that

loving someone

shouldn't come at the cost

of breaking…

a mother's heart.

What we saw was part
of Mrs. Gingkamol's interview.

Today, we'd like to hear
Ms. Runchlaphat's side of the story

as a daughter

and a wife.

Sure.

My mother is a strong woman.

And I'm her daughter.

I grew up under a lot of expectations.

I kept hearing, "You must be great."

"You must be capable."

"You must not let your mother down."

That very strength

has made me who I am today,

and I never denied that fact.

All my life, I've been trying
to overcome the expectations,

to overcome the fear

that if one day,
I decide to choose my own life,

I'll become a bad daughter.

Today, I've decided to choose love.

I know full well I must prove,
more than anyone,

that I don't love her
because of her money.

And I must prove

that I haven't left anyone behind.

My wife and I

have chosen to build a life together

based on honesty

and mutual responsibility.

I came here to say this today
not to win against anyone,

but to stand firm in my own truth.

Runch!

You never told me
you were going on that show.

I just wanted to handle it myself.

You know, Runch,

you couldn't have said it better
for us both.

I was just telling the truth.

I'm so proud of you.

From now on, no matter what happens,

I won't let you face it alone.

Same here.

From now on, no matter what we face,
we won't let go of each other's hands.

I have a reward for you.

Right now?

I guarantee you, it'll be yummy.

Yummy, you say?

Come on.

This is what you meant by yummy?

Yes.

It looks really good. Don't you want it?

- So good.
- Yeah.

So yummy.

This is the first time
it truly feels like we're on vacation.

It's the first time
I don't have to feel guilty

about not answering any calls.

No checking the news, turning on the TV,
or going on social media.

Just us spending time together.

This house used to feel
like a b*ttlefield, didn't it?

Yeah.

But today, I want it
to really feel like our home.

Then, let's not compete with anyone today.

There's no need to compete with anyone
or prove anything.

All we do is rest.

All done!

So hot.

- Looks pretty clean to me.
- Yeah.

Where's Runch?

Go get her for me now!

What is it, Mom?

You turned off your phone.
Didn't want me to call you or what?

We need to talk.

Runch and I.

Just the two of us.

You think what you did was right?

You went on that show and spoke on TV.

You made it seem like I hurt others,

and I'm the only one who's at fault.

Well, you went on that show earlier too.

That's different. I was there as a mother.

I have the right to express my feelings.
I didn't mention any names.

People just took it the wrong way.

Sure.

They took it the wrong way,

as you said.

Are you talking back to me?

I'm not.

I'm just giving you
a taste of your own medicine.

What are you talking about?

You made the whole country
feel sorry for you.

What about me? Who am I?

Now I'm the cruel mother,
the selfish mother.

I've become a villain
in my daughter's life!

When you gave the interview, you knew
exactly how the viewers would think.

You just chose not to take responsibility.

I'm not taking responsibility
for anything!

I'm a mother. I can get hurt.

I can get sad. Can't I say anything?

You can.

But Neen paid the price, not you.

Our lives were ruined
because of that woman.

Before, I never
had to give any interviews.

I never had to feel embarrassed
or cry on TV for anyone's entertainment.

Don't let her hear that.

What, are you afraid she'll be upset?
What about me, then?

Can I be upset?

Can I feel hurt?

Or do I have to be the only one
who's understanding?

Don't forget.

You started it.

So don't blame me.

So you really chose her.

You really chose her over me.

I chose my own life.

And I won't let anyone
hurt the one I love.

No one.

So from now on,

what am I to you?

Am I…

not the one you love anymore?

You're still my mother.

I love you, Mom.

But there should be boundaries

in our relationship,

like we're two adults
who respect each other's privacy.

Boundaries? Don't sugarcoat it.

In reality, what you're trying to say is…

"From now on,

stay the hell out of my life."

Isn't that right?

Well, if it's not really necessary

or a matter of life and death,

then there's no need for you to see me.

You don't have to say anything.
I heard everything.

We're alone together now.

You don't have to try to be strong.

Yeah?

I wasn't dragged into this.

I chose this.

I chose you. I chose us.

If today was tiring,

we can be tired together.

It's okay to win at nothing for one day.

I feel so lucky…

to have you by my side.

Then how about you let me
stay by your side forever?

Did you get any sleep last night?

I did.

I did because you were there by my side.

Penny for your thoughts?

I'm deciding

whether we should leave
what happened as a wound

or change it to something better.

I want to start a small project.
Something low-key.

It doesn't have to be a big deal.

Maybe a foundation for children

or women

who are rejected by their families

just for being themselves

or because of their gender.

I don't want anyone to feel
like their love is a crime.

That way, our love
won't stay just between us,

but we'll get to give our love
to others too.

I don't know how well I'll do it.

I just know I don't want to do it alone.

Well, have I ever let you?

If the world is cruel to us,

we just have to be kind in return.
That's all.

How about this? We'll ask Nai for advice

about the foundation.

Sounds good.

I'm sure he'd be a big help.

Absolutely.

Our company already owns
a foundation for children in need.

We already have
the infrastructure in place,

and our operations are transparent.

Some of the families we've worked with
faced the same issue.

Some children don't lack money.

They lack a place where they belong.

If you want to start a foundation,

it could be a safe space for them.

A place where no one judges them.

Yeah.

I don't want anyone to feel

like they don't belong anywhere.

I want to make sure
everything's done properly.

I don't want anyone to get hurt,

including their families.

My thoughts exactly.

- Hello.
- Hello, ma'am.

You work here, right?

Yes.

You're my boss's mother, right?

I work for her.

You recognize me?

Of course I do.

I just watched the show
where you gave the interview.

I'm on your side, by the way.

Really? That's good to hear.

Oh, right.
I bought some food for everyone,

but I don't want to bother Runch.

Can you hand it out for me?

Sure.

And please don't tell Runch I came here.

Why not?

I just don't want her
to feel uncomfortable.

It's because of the interview
my boss recently gave, right?

That's why you don't want anyone
to know you're here.

It's alright.

I never thought

my daughter could be so mad at me.

She's always taking her wife's side,

like I'm not her mother anymore.

Like I'm an outsider
in my own daughter's life.

It hurts me so bad.

It really does.

Everything I did

was for my daughter.

Never for myself.

I understand.

To a mother, this is something
that hurts deeply.

I just didn't want her
to have a difficult life,

but in the end,
I'm the one who's at fault.

I've known her for so long.

She only changed when this person
came into her life.

Let me know
if I can help you with anything.

I'm on your side.

In that case,

can I get your number?

Of course.

I'm Utt, by the way.

I really appreciate it, Utt.

At least some people still listen to me.

What about you, Ms. Runchlaphat?

What do you like about Ms. Peeracha?



She's very… truthful.

She stays true to her feelings,

to others…

and also to the feeling of love.

At work,

I've met people who are eloquent,

people who are confident,

and lots of people who are skilled.

But Neen is the only one

who's not afraid to say,
"I can't take it."

And she doesn't say it
to ask for anything.

She only says it
to let me know she really can't take it.

I like how she doesn't

try to beat anyone,

but rather, she tries
to be honest with herself.

And so, she taught me that

love isn't about arguments

or proving who's right.

It's about choosing.

Choosing to stay by each other's side,

even when nothing is clear.

That's why I chose Neen.

Not because you are perfect,

but because

you are the truth

I want to protect for the rest of my life.

I did everything for you.

But in the end, I wasn't the one you chose
to stand by.

Runch is done with you.

If she's really
going to let her wife bully me,

then so be it.

To our family. To us.

Crazy b*tch!

- You b*tch, how dare you!
- Stop it!

You had no right to do this to me!