01x09 - Episode 9

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From now on, no matter what happens,

I won't let you face it alone.

You really chose her over me.

I chose my own life.

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

I feel so lucky

to have you by my side.

I understand.

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

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

You seem to be really happy
without me, huh, Runch?

I did my best to raise you right.

I've done everything for you.

But in the end,

I wasn't the one you chose to stand by.

Great. Just great.

I took this picture
for you to see how she's doing.

Runch, if your happiness

comes at the cost of treating me horribly,

I won't back down.

There's no way
I'm losing you to that girl.

Our grand opening is just one day away.

There'll be lots of guests and press,

so there's no room for error.

For tomorrow's tasting,
please tell the kitchen

to try serving on our actual timeline.

It won't be just about the flavors.

As for the PR,
I want the key message to be clear,

because we don't just sell the food
but also the experience.

If you have any concerns
or think you can't make it in time,

please let me know now.

I don't want to solve problems on the day.

I assure you everything
will be ready in time, Ms. Peeracha.

Perfect.

When can we finalize the VIP guest list?

We should get it done by this evening.

Perfect.

I want every team

to send me an update by 3:00 p.m. today,

then we'll have a final meeting
tomorrow morning.

That's all. Thank you.

Excuse me. Someone sent you flowers.

Who was it?

Thanks for the flowers.

My pleasure.

I had them delivered to you.

Now Nat will never stop teasing me.

She'll keep teasing you,

no matter what I do.

Well, she likes you.

She even said she's jealous of me
for marrying you.

Yeah?

Anyway,

thanks again for the pretty flowers.

These pretty flowers

are perfect for a pretty girl like you.

You look so pretty today, Neen.

- You say that every day.
- Well,

that's just the truth.

You look pretty every day.

You're sweet-talking me.

Do you want something?

Can I tell you that tonight?

I guess I'll wait.

Right now,

I just want to kiss you.

I want to kiss you too.

You can do even more than that.

No. I have to get back to work.
Come on. Get up.

I'm too tired.

Come on. Get up.

Come in.

Boss, can I speak to you for a moment?

What is it?

I wanted to apologize to you

for everything I've done.

I'm sorry for my behavior,
for insulting you,

and for crossing the line.

I did some thinking and realized

all the things I've done
were unfair to you.

Sure.

Is there anything else?

I just wanted

to let you know
that I'm here if you need help

with anything.

I'd be happy to help.

Sure.

If there's anything, I'll let you know.

That's all I wanted to hear.

Alright.

Oh, Mrs. Ging. What a coincidence.

It seems all kinds of people
come to this coffee shop.

I think it's nice. This way,
you'll see different world views.

Some views aren't worth seeing, though.

If you don't want to see it, then don't.

The world has changed.
Even if you try to ignore it,

the Earth won't stop spinning.

You're as eloquent as always.

Not really.

I just never say things
I will regret later.

I hope this coffee

makes your day a little better.

You ran into Runch's mother?

Did she do something to you?

What could she possibly do to me?

I'm not that fragile.

What about you, though?

Did you do something to her?

When she saw me,
she just kept glaring at me.

She'll hate me no matter what I do.

I don't know why she doesn't love me.

I'm a very lovable person.

Oh, really?

Mom.

Seeing Mrs. Ging act that way

makes me feel so bad for Runch.

Yeah. I don't even want Runch
to have to choose.

I just don't want to feel like
I'm competing with anyone.

Hey, you're not competing with anyone.

If being in a relationship
feels like a competition,

that means someone isn't letting go.

Well,

aren't you mad at me
that things have come to this?

I'm more mad at the world

for turning love
into something you have to prove.

Don't worry, though.

The fact that we're getting along

means we're luckier than a lot of people.

I love you, Mom.

If you're this sweet, then I can't argue.

See?

Good girl.

I ran into Kaekai today.

She was so rude.

That woman has a mouth on her.

She had nothing to say

but snarky comments.

So that's where her daughter got it from.

She got it from her.

Those two

always act so holier-than-thou.

Well, did you say something

- to make her--
- Pong.

Are you saying it was my fault?

That's not it. I'm just…

Pong, you're taking her side too?

Why is no one ever on my side?

- I'm not--
- Not my husband, not my daughter!

I'm not taking anyone's side.
I just want you to calm down.

Calm down?
Do you have any idea how I feel?

I'm a mother.

I've done everything for my daughter.

But in the end,

nobody wants me.

No one said that. You're the one

who pushed everyone away.

I didn't. I just don't want to give up.

You don't have to win

to be the mother she wants.

You don't get me either.

What's that smell? Smells so good.

It's an aroma.

It's lavender.

You see, Nat told me

you're opening a restaurant.

This smell can help you de-stress,

making you feel calm, relaxed,

and at ease.

Wow. It does make me feel better.

But you know,

I don't need to look any further

for the aroma that helps the most.

It's your scent, of course.

It's so refreshing, honey.

You're in such a good mood.

Are you ready to hear my request?

What is it?

I'm willing to give you anything.

This is what you wanted?

I wanted to give you a massage

because I knew you'd be so tired

after working at your office all day.

Right there.

It's really sore.

You know me too well, Runch.

Anywhere else?

My cheeks.

I think using your lips

would work even better.

Anywhere else?

My lips.

Are all the tables ready?

Everything will be ready in ten minutes.

Then tell the kitchen to reheat the sauce,

but don't let it boil.

Okay.

When does the first set of guests arrive?

In 45 minutes.

Okay. We still have time.

Everyone, please pace yourselves.

No need to rush or panic.
Just stay focused

and do your best.

Yes, ma'am.

I'll go handle everything you asked for.

Go for it.

Oh, Runch!

When did you get here?

A while ago.

Well, why didn't you say anything, then?

Well, you were busy working.

I was going to ask if you needed a hand.

But apparently,

you don't need it.

Oh, actually, there's one thing.

What is it?

Can you stay and be my moral support?

Stay here and don't go anywhere.

Of course.

I wasn't planning to anyway.

YOU HAVE A NEW MESSAGE

Ma'am, Ms. Runch is taking
the afternoon off today

She's attending the grand opening
of Ms. Peeracha's restaurant.

Do you know where that is, Mr. Utt?

Neen sure did a great job organizing this.

The vibe here is laid-back,

warm, relaxed,

and not too formal.

It's like a family party.

I think so too.

But seeing Runch and Neen together

makes it look more like a wedding

than a restaurant grand opening.

I know, right?

Excuse me.
A reporter wants to interview you

as a family.

Sure.

Neen. Runch.

- Come here.
- Come on.

I'm so sorry,

but this event requires
an online invitation.

I can enter without one.

Sorry, ma'am,

I really can't let you in
without an invitation.

I'm Peeracha's mother-in-law. Got it?

Ma'am, please don't lie.
You? Peeracha's mother-in-law?

You're just trying to get in for free.

Idiot! I'm telling the truth.

I'm not lying, so move!

Excuse me! Ma'am?

- So you're refusing to leave?
- Move!

- Get out of my way! I said I'd--
- Please, ma'am.

- Ma'am, please leave.
- Guard!

- What?
- Sorry. We really can't let you in.

- Move!
- No!

- Please, ma'am.
- Ma'am, no!

Please leave.

Runch, come on.

You go ahead without me.

I can wait here.

No way.

You're my family, you know.

Neen, bring her over here.

Runch, come on.

Come on.

Today's event feels so warm

as if it was a family party.

It doesn't feel like
a restaurant's grand opening at all.

Actually, yes.

In a way, this is a family party.

I hope you don't mind
my daughter-in-law being here too.

She's like a daughter to us,

as if we were related by blood.

So it is a grand opening, after all.

Then, can I take some photos
of your family--

Oops! I mean,
your restaurant's grand opening?

Please look at the camera. This way.

This camera, please.

- This way.
- One, two, three.

A little closer, everyone.

One, two, three.

Where were you? Why are you back so late?

You weren't answering my calls either.

I was at the grand opening
of Peeracha's restaurant.

Did you cause any trouble there?

Why do you think so,

when I'm the one who's the victim here?

Guess what? Today,

our daughter became
part of another family.

She's not ours anymore.

She was standing next to another family.

Both Peeracha and her family

took Runch away from me.

They did it right in front of me,

and no one even noticed me.

Please just leave her alone
and learn to let it go.

Like hell I will! She's my daughter!

How could I just let it slide?

I didn't raise her
just so she'd choose some girl

over her own mother.

Who would be okay with that?!

Runch is avoiding you,
yet you still don't get it!

What else is there to get

other than the fact that she's stupid?

She doesn't know
her wife is manipulating her.

She's so well educated,

and we've spent so much money on her,

yet she acts like a brainless person.

Actually, trying to ruin
someone else's family

is what a brainless person would do.

- Pong!
- Stop acting like this!

One day, you'll be left all alone.

No.

Runch is just being led astray.

Soon, she'll realize
who really loves her the most.

There's no way I'm letting that brat win.

No matter what,
I need to get my daughter back.

Do whatever you want.

Fake being sick
or being dead, for all I care.

But let me warn you.

If you keep doing it,

one day, when you're really sick or dead,

no one will care for you.

And I don't mean just our daughter.

Even I, who you keep fooling,
won't care either.

And you'd better not forget

Neen's last name
or what family she's from.

You'd better watch your step.

And watch your mouth too.

You only got away with everything

because Runch has been protecting you.

But she's done with you now,

so that family doesn't have
to hold back anymore.

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

then so be it.

How dare you say that

when you're the one
who's been bullying her?

You and Runch are equally stupid!

Why do you care about that brat so much?

Go ahead. You can all walk away!

You don't have to care for me!

I won't beg you to forgive me.

Isn't my granddaughter just adorable?

She is. She looks exactly like you.

That's what they all say.

You know, at our age,

just hearing her call you "Grandma"

really warms your heart.

I guess you're right.

What about Runch?

When is she going to get married?

She's not young anymore.

She's not even dating anyone,

let alone getting married.

I'm so worried about her.

Mom.

What is it, honey?

I've got something to tell you.

What is it?

There's someone I'd like you to meet.

Is it your date?

Really?

We haven't known each other for long,

but I'm so in love with them, Mom.

They're so cute and bubbly.

I feel at home whenever I'm with them.

Look, Runch. No matter who you love,

I'll love them too.

Bring your date over sometime.
I want to meet him.

Sure, Mom.

Hello, Dad. Hello, Mom.

- Hello.
- Hello.

What are you looking for?

Your date, of course.

Why isn't he here yet?

Here she is.

Her name is Neen.

Honey?

This is so unexpected.

I can't believe
our daughter is into girls.

That's a normal thing these days.

As long as she's a good person
who truly loves our daughter,

isn't that all that matters?

No.

I won't allow it.

I don't believe
this kind of love can last.

It's just a phase.

Runch is probably just curious.

Once she gets bored, they'll break up.

You're belittling her feelings.

I'm not.

It's just that I know her well.

She's never acted this way before.

This is not her true self.

Maybe you just can't
accept her for being herself.

Either way, I really don't believe

that they'll last.

We're planning to get married.

I'm really happy for you both.

Keep your love strong
and always take care of each other, okay?

- Thank you.
- Thank you, Dad.

Have you thought this through?

Yes.

We both have.

That's right.

In fact, we've already
registered our marriage.

What?

Okay.

When's the wedding going to be?

We'll plan the wedding
as soon as our house is done.

House? What house?

My parents

bought us a house to move into
after getting married.

Does that mean you'll move out

once you get married, Runch?

Yes, Mom.

You'll be fine.

I know it's not easy,

but our daughter's all grown up now.
We have to let her live.

I can accept that she's into girls.

That's a normal thing these days.

I'm not that conservative.

I just don't want it to be that girl.

That girl's coming into my daughter's life

and taking her away from me.

She didn't take Runch.
Runch was the one who chose her.

Without Peeracha,

my daughter wouldn't have
considered marriage,

moving out, or walking out of my life.

I can accept anything,

except for the fact

that that woman

is taking my place in Runch's life.

Neen isn't taking anyone's place, Ging.

But my daughter chose her,

not me.

From this moment on,

there's no way

I'll ever see that woman in a good light.

So many positive comments!

"Every dish was great."
"Warm service, felt like home."

"The vibe there was so laid-back." Whoa!

Well, they like it
because you put your heart into it.

Look, look! Read this one.

"Ms. Peeracha's family
seems so sweet and warm."

"They seem so warm."

"Her parents seem very kind."

And this too.

"Ms. Peeracha's wife is stunning.

She looks elegant,
luxurious, yet so kind."

Wait a second.

They're only complimenting you.

What about me, the restaurant owner?

It's because you're obviously pretty.

There's no need for compliments.

Of course there is. That's not fair.

Now I'm starting to worry.

About what?

Well, the whole world
is falling in love with my wife.

I've got to do something about that.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to show the whole world

that you're mine,
and that I love you very much.

What if they already know?

I'll still do it
just so everything's clear.

- Stop. Stop it, Neen.
- No.

You sure you won't stop?

Yes, I am, gorgeous.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

You've really got me going now.

Hello?

Hello, ma'am.

I just read about the grand opening
of Ms. Peeracha's restaurant.

I found it very strange.

You weren't in any of the photos.

There was only Ms. Runch
and Ms. Peeracha's family.

That's so disrespectful to you.

No matter what,
you're still Ms. Runch's mother.

It's almost like

she's trying to cut you out.

Yesterday, I went to the restaurant.

They wouldn't let me in.

They told me to leave.

Whoa.

They'd really go that far?

If I were you, I wouldn't let it slide.

They humiliated you,

so you've got to do the same.

That type of person

needs to be taught a lesson

before they start to feel something.

I don't want you to be hurt.

I just hate seeing a good person like you

getting kicked when you're down.

If you do nothing,

people may think you've given up.

No matter what you decide to do,

I will support you.

Hi. I'd like to book a table
at your restaurant.

For two, please.
Around five in the evening.

Yes.

Under the name Runch, please.

Thank you.

Now's your chance to get revenge.

Ms. Runch is meeting with
Ms. Peeracha this evening at five.

As for the location, I'll tell you later.

Boss, I didn't drive here today.

Would you mind giving me a ride?

I have to go to Sukhumvit today.

I won't be driving home.

Oh, perfect, then.

That's where I need to be.

Would you mind giving me a ride?

Fine.

What a strange day, huh?

It feels like…

there's no need to rush

or beware of anything.

I feel it too.

It's like

we get to pace ourselves again.

If I told you

this was the best meal I've had in months,

would you believe me?

If you told me it's because of the food…

I wouldn't believe you.

But if you told me
it's because of the vibe,

then I would.

Cheers, then.

To our family. To us.

Cheers.

You know, I'm glad

to see you genuinely happy.

It's not the food that makes me happy.

It's having you by my side.

I used to think

happiness always came at a price.

But now, I'm starting to believe

that as long as we choose each other,

that's all that matters.

Where are you, ma'am?

Oh, you're almost here?

Excuse me, do you own a car
with the license plate YL7227?

- Yes.
- Could you check your car?

Someone said it was just hit.

- Really?
- Yes, ma'am.

I'll come with you.

That's fine. I can go on my own.

- Are you sure? Okay.
- Yeah.

I don't see any scratches.

Mom? How'd you get here?

Are you crazy?!

You're the crazy one here!

It's because of you that Runch hates me

and wants to ignore me!

It's because of you!

She hates you? How is that my fault?

Crazy b*tch!

Did you just push me?

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

You had no right to do this to me!

Like hell I'll stop!

This is nothing
compared to you taking my daughter!

You think you've won?

You think you finally
took Runch from me, huh?

What are you talking about? She chose me!

You're the one who can't let go!

Shut up already. Without you,

my daughter never
would've turned against me!

You shameless b*tch.
You always act all nice

and sweet, but you're just a selfish girl

who wants to steal everything from others!

If that's how you feel,
then that's your problem,

not mine. You crazy b*tch!

How dare you lecture me?

I've done everything to raise my daughter!

Crazy b*tch!

Stop it, Mom!

Mom!

That's enough, Mom! Stop!

What the hell are you doing?!

Neen.

Runch, Runch!

Didn't you see what she did to me?

What about you?

What the hell was that?

I did this for you!

- No, you didn't! You never do!
- She attacked me, I swear!

You never did any of this for me.

You did it for yourself.

For your own satisfaction

and your own self-importance.

This woman…

is the one I love.

She's my wife. So why do you treat her

like our enemy?

She took my daughter from me.

No one took me from you.

I left you.

Runch,

I didn't mean to.

Stop saying those things.

I'm a grown-up now.

I have my own life,

but you never accepted that.

I did my best to raise you right.

I've sacrificed everything for you!

Yeah, that's right!

That's exactly right!

You've sacrificed everything for me.

And you've been using that fact

to control me all my life.

I'm supposed to listen to you,

stay close to you,

and never love anyone more than you.

If I don't,

then suddenly I'm an ungrateful child.

No…

You know,

what you did today

just messed up my life.

Take your mom home.

Neen.

Take her, or I'll slap that old hag back.

Neen, don't solve problems with violence.

You're upset right now.

But once you've calmed down,

you'll regret what you did.

I won't regret it!

That old hag needs to learn

that she can't just slap anyone.

Come on, then, you little brat!

- That's enough, Mom!
- Come on.

Come on.

Don't!

Try me!

Mom, enough.

I'm taking her home.

I'll meet you later.

Let's go.

LAST YEAR

I'm so happy

our marriage is finally registered.

So am I.

Runch.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

You think your mom
will be okay with us getting married?

Of course.

And I'm sure my mom
will love you just like I do.

Okay.

I have a question to ask.

Go for it.

You said you wanted
to get married when you're 35,

but you're not 35 yet.

The earlier I get married,

the longer I'll have you as my wife.

We'll be together as wives,

and we'll grow old together.

Okay. Let's grow old together.

If I don't fight,
I'll be left with nothing.

From now on, I won't take responsibility
for your actions anymore.

Why wouldn't you sue?

I don't want to make her choose between

justice and being a good daughter.

- You're fired, Utt.
- You'll regret this.

I don't want my love
to keep hurting you anymore.

I'll give your mother what she wants.

You can go back to being her daughter now.

Let me do this one last thing for you.