Jin-ho: “My mom didn’t leave because of anger issues. She left because she said I looked too much like my father. He hit her. She couldn’t look at me without seeing him.” Ha-eun: “That’s not your fault.” Jin-ho: “I know. But knowing doesn’t fix anything.”
Ha-eun is buying cheap ramyeon and tofu. Her card is declined. She counts coins. Not enough. She starts putting items back, embarrassed. family by choice episode 2
The three sit on the apartment rooftop. Min-seok brought cheap chimek (chicken and beer – soda for Ha-eun). For the first time, Jin-ho speaks more than three words. Jin-ho: “My mom didn’t leave because of anger issues
The next morning. Ha-eun wakes up early to cook again. She opens the front door to throw out trash and finds a small envelope taped to the door. Inside: 50,000 won and a note in messy handwriting. She couldn’t look at me without seeing him