EPISODE - 2
After breakfast, the air still warm with laughter and teasing
KIM SEOK JIN
(Wipes Sobin’s mouth gently)
KIM SOBIN
(While the little boy finishes the last bite of his pancake)
KIM SEOK JIN
(smiling)
Sobin baby, don’t you have to go to school today?
KIM SOBIN
(Smile fades. His bright eyes slowly fall to his little hands clutching the edge of the table. The sparkle disappears from his face)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(noticing instantly, his tone softening)
Sobin? What happened?
KIM SOBIN
(His tiny legs swinging off the chair. He presses his lips into a pout, then mumbles with a trembling voice)
KIM SOBIN
Me… me no want go school…
Everyone at the table falls into silence. The clinking of utensils stops
KIM SEOK JIN
(Gently lifts Sobin from Taehyung’s lap and sits him on his own, arms wrapping protectively around the small boy)
KIM SEOK JIN
(stroking Sobin’s soft curls)
Why, baby? Why don’t you want to go?
KIM SOBIN
(Sniffles, eyes glistening but he doesn’t cry. He tries to be brave like his dady)
KIM SOBIN
(voice tiny)
Sobin… no have mama… nobody talks me… no one play wif me… me hate school. So… so Sobin no wanna go…
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Heart clenches)
KIM NAMJOON
(Lowers his eyes)
KIM SEOK JIN
(Looks at his grandson, heart breaking, then leans in with a wide, exaggerated smile and a playful twinkle in his eye)
KIM SEOK JIN
(cheerfully, gently bouncing Sobin):
Don’t worry baby. Grandma will bring beautiful and loveable mama for Sobin, hmm?
KIM SOBIN
(Lifts his head, surprised)
KIM SOBIN
Really (eyes wide, hopeful)
KIM SEOK JIN
(nodding with a wink)
Really really
KIM SOBIN
(Claps his tiny hands in delight, the sadness vanishing instantly)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(clears his throat)
Mom…
KIM SEOK JIN
(Stops smiling and slowly turns his head toward Taehyung. His eyes are gentle, but there's a glint of steel in them)
KIM SEOK JIN
(sharp, sweet)
Taehyung
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Shuts his mouth instantly, glancing away)
KIM SEOK JIN
(Smiles again and speaks to Sobin lovingly)
KIM SEOK JIN
Baby, go to baby and grandpa Joon for a bit, okay? Grandma needs to talk to your daddy
KIM SOBIN
(Hops off Jin’s lap and runs to Mr. Kim)
KIM SEOK JIN
(firmly to Taehyung)To the study room
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Doesn't speak. He simply nods once and follows behind him)
KIM NAMJOON
(chuckles under his breath)
KIM NAMJOON
Here we go again. How will you say no now?
MR. KIM
(grinning) He’s gone. Done for
KIM NAMJOON
(shaking his head) I know…
KIM SEOK JIN
(Pauses and turns to them with a sweet smile that somehow sends chills down their spines)
KIM SEOK JIN
(tilting head):
What’s so funny, hmm? Can I know too?
KIM NAMJOON
(Straightens up)
KIM NAMJOON
No-nothing, Honey. Nothing at all
MR. KIM
(Mumbles) Why my son-in-law so scary…?
Well-decorated space with a clean desk, books neatly arranged
KIM SEOK JIN
(Walks to the window, then turns to Taehyung who stands silently like a scolded schoolboy)
KIM SEOK JIN
(gently) You want to marry, Taehyung?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(shaking his head) No, Mom. I don’t want to marry anyone
KIM SEOK JIN
(calm, but firm) I thought so
KIM TAEHYUNG
(voice low, eyes distant)
I... I’ve been through that once already. I gave everything. And look what happened. I lost her. I lost myself. I only have Sobin now. That’s enough
KIM SEOK JIN
(softens) I know you’re scared. I know you don’t trust this... this idea. But Taehyung, this isn’t about you anymore
KIM SEOK JIN
It’s about Sobin. He’s four. He needs a mother. He’s sweet, gentle… but already lonely. Do you want that loneliness to grow with him?
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Clenches his fists. His voice shakes)
KIM TAEHYUNG
But… will this person you choose really love him, Mom? Will she love my Sobin?
KIM SEOK JIN
(stepping closer, placing a hand over his heart)
KIM SEOK JIN
Yes. She’s kind. She understands children. She’s been through her own pain too. I wouldn’t bring anyone into your life if I didn’t believe in her
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Stares at the wooden floor for a long time. His jaw tightens. Then, he sighs — long and weary)
KIM SEOK JIN
(smiles faintly)
KIM SEOK JIN
I’ll arrange the wedding next week. Just think about your grandpa too. He may not say it, but he’s waiting to see you settled before… before anything happens
KIM TAEHYUNG
(his voice cracks just slightly) Don’t say that
KIM SEOK JIN
(placing a hand on his cheek)
You won’t regret this, my son. Sometimes happiness comes after the storm
KIM TAEHYUNG
(nods slowly):
I’m doing this… for Sobin
As Taehyung walks out of the study room, he sees Sobin sitting on Mr. Kim’s lap, talking animatedly about how his will be with him
KIM SOBIN
An’ mama will read bookie at night and kiss Sobin forehead! Like in dwama
KIM TAEHYUNG
(Watches quietly, his heart aching and warm all at once)
KIM TAEHYUNG
(to himself) Even if I don’t have anyone… even if I stay alone forever… as long as Sobin smiles… it’s worth it
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