01x05 - Episode 5

[bunniefuu]

Lately, Runch and the new girl

seem awfully close.

Maylin!

Today, you made me feel

like you have a secret life
I don't know about.

Runch has been having problems
with her wife. They're about to break up.

- You're so full of it.
- It's because of you

that Runch is rebelling against me.

I won't let anyone
hurt my wife's feelings.

No one.

Not even you, Mom.

I'm sorry

about what my mom said

and about what happened.

I feel really bad.

She shouldn't have done that.

She really shouldn't have.

Neen.

What's wrong?

Are you still mad at me?

No.

But what happened today

has shown me

that you'd choose to protect me.

Still, it wasn't quick enough.

Or good enough.

I should've stood up for you
as soon as Mom uttered a word

and not let her
hurt your feelings like she did.

Runch.

You already protected me.

You did it in front of your mom
and everyone.

I saw everything.

It made me so happy I was speechless.

Neen…

I was so afraid

that you'd be upset.

That you'd think

I'd choose Mom over you.

But today,

I chose you.

I chose our family.

You are my home, Neen.

You are my home too, Runch.

Natee.

I'm ready. Tell me everything.

I don't think I want a divorce anymore.

What?

What was that?

Hold on.

Didn't you just call me last month
and make a big fuss

about wanting to leave her
because you felt hopeless?

I did.

That was really stupid of me. But today,

I realized it wouldn't be wise
to leave such a good woman.

I love Neen so much

that I'm scared I'll make her sad again,

or my mom will make her cry again.

Runch.

Love isn't measured
by whether you've done nothing wrong,

but by whether you'd dare to fix
this problem between her and your mom,

and choose the one
who matters most to you.

Today, you chose Neen.
That already answers everything.

I just realized today

that my life is better
because I have Neen by my side.

Thanks to her,

I wanted to protect someone
for the first time in my life.

I've decided.

I won't divorce her. I won't go anywhere.

I'll keep staying with her
until she chases me away herself.

Good.

And if you make your wife sad again,

I'll fly back to Bangkok
just to smack you.

How cruel.

It was the first time
she protected me, like,

seriously protected me,
in front of her mom.

- This situation made me realize that…
- What?

when I said I'd divorce her…

I was being snarky.

You just realized that?

- We realized that long ago.
- Yeah.

What?

You've always been the type
to say one thing but mean another.

I just realized that about myself.

It's good that you won't divorce her.

Yeah. Because if you do,

you know who'd be the happiest?

Who?

Your mother-in-law.

Look, Neen. Don't give anyone
the satisfaction of hurting you.

Yeah. Plus,

Runch clearly chose you.

That means you've got
your happy ending now, right?

Oh, Runch!

I'm so happy you came to see me.
I was just thinking of you.

I thought you'd be so mad at me
you'd never come see me again.

I wasn't mad at you, Mom.

I kind of figured.
You'd never be mad at me.

Have you recovered from that bad fall?

I'm doing better now.

If it weren't for Maylin taking me
to the hospital yesterday,

I'd be doing way worse.

You know, Maylin's such a sweet girl.

She was so eager to help me.

She looked after me and cared about me.
She's just so good to me.

Yes, Mom.

I know she's very sweet.

You can feel it too?

Well, so do I.

In that case, should we
invite her over for dinner

to thank her for taking me
to the hospital yesterday?

How about today?

Mom.

You still don't get it, do you?

"Get it"? Get what?

What I said yesterday.

Don't you remember?

You have no right
to set me up with someone else.

You have no right to replace Neen
with someone else.

And you have no right
to make her feel less than.

I married her.

She is my family.

You have to respect my decision.

What did I do wrong?

I'm only doing this for you, Runch.

I want you to divorce that girl.

Don't you sigh at me.

Your wife is so jealous
that she lashed out at everyone.

You know the truth.
Don't you blame her for it.

- Runch!
- Can you stop trying to destroy my family?

So your wife slanders me,
and you believe her?

Who would want to destroy
their own child's family?

If you had a good wife,

would I want you to get a divorce?

If Neen wasn't good enough,
I'd be the one to decide.

Mind your own business.

What did you just say to me?

Leave me be.

You love your wife so much
that you'd disrespect your mom

who's always given
her all for you. How nice!

Thank you for taking care of me
all this time.

I never forgot that it was your support
that got me where I am today.

From here on out,

I'm happy to take care of you and Dad
to show you my gratitude.

But please,

don't destroy our family.

Don't hurt Neen,

either with your words or your actions.

If I had known

that you'd be like this
after marrying her,

I would've done everything to stop you!

I love Neen.

- We love each other.
- But I hate her!

We've talked.

We've had a proper conversation.

We've compromised.

- So if you keep this up--
- What will you do?

Will you leave your own mom

to be with your wife?

Just wait and see
how long she'll really stick with you.

I'm telling you one last time.

You'd better stop whatever it is
you're about to think or do.

Stop putting someone
in between our relationship.

Stay out of my family's business.

You're pretty c*ck for someone so stupid.

Keep letting that family

keep you down
for the rest of your life, then.

Runch.

Dad.

Done talking to your mom?

Yes.

I don't know
if that's the end of it, though.

She'll never change.

Don't expect her to change.

She's a lost cause.

I know what to do.

I just don't want to do it.

If you want to live your own life,

there's only one way.

Mom used to be my childhood hero.

She used to be
someone I loved and respected.

But today,

that's no longer my impression of her.

Neen really loves you.

She's the life partner that you chose.

No matter what you do, speak, or decide,

remember to really think of her.

As for your mom,

you just talked to her.

I take it you can decide
what to do now, right?

It's time you made
a firm decision for your wife.

Yes, Dad.

Our daughter became so different
because of that girl.

She's all grown now, honey.
She has her own family.

Family? What family?

She's my daughter. I raised her myself.

But today, she talked back to me.

She defended that girl in front of me.

Do you know how hurt I was?

You know,

you never asked our daughter

how uncomfortable your actions made her.

You're siding with that girl?

I'm siding with what's right.

You've got to stop.

Not everything will go your way.

So you don't understand me either, do you?

I do understand you.

But I don't agree with you.

And I won't let you hurt our daughter
just because you don't want to lose her.

It's okay. Come here.

It's okay.

RUNCH'S HOME

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Good job, honey.

Are you hungry?

Want some?

Okay.

Watch. Do it like so.

- Thanks.
- Okay!

There's our last one.

Our last one.

Your change is five baht.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

- Hey, honey. Are you tired?
- Hi.

I missed you. Let me carry your bag.

- Thank you.
- Okay.

Help me sell these, will you?

- Help you?
- There. That one, honey.

Your change is five baht.

Got a lot of homework today?

- There's kind of a lot.
- I missed you.

I won't leave you.

I'll always love you
more than anyone. I promise.

Then today,

why are you choosing someone else over me?

Runch…

Runch.

May I speak to you for a moment?

Of course. Please, have a seat.

About everything that happened,

at first I didn't know

that Aunt Ging was trying
to set me up with you.

I swear I had no idea,

and I feel very bad

about inconveniencing you.

And Ms. Peeracha too.

Thank you for letting me know.

I want to apologize, Runch.

If me working closely with you
and my ignorance

caused you
to have problems with your wife,

I'd rather

we stay just coworkers.

Thank you for understanding

and having the courage to speak up.

I don't want anyone
to be in this kind of situation.

Especially not you, Maylin.
It's really unfair.

I understand.

I respect your relationship.

Ever since the day
I found out you were married,

I've never dared cross the line.

Then let's work hard together
since you're on my team.

Thank you, Runch.

Thank you for allowing me
to speak with you.

I didn't want to make excuses or anything.

I just wanted to make things clear.

I think of Runch as a friend.

Nothing more.

I have no intention of stealing anyone
or getting in between any couple.

I respect every relationship.

Plus, I'm well aware that no one
should meddle in anyone's marriage.

Not even if they mean well.

I came here today

not so you would believe me.

But it's so you could rest easy

that at least I won't be the one
to put your relationship

in jeopardy.

I hope you understand.

Yes.

Thank you for letting me know.

It shows that you're sincere.

- Hello.
- Hello, honey.

Sorry for being late, Auntie.

I was stuck in traffic.

It's okay. I just got here too.
Have a seat.

I'm really sorry about the other day.

I didn't think it'd turn into such a mess.
I don't want you to feel bad.

No worries, Auntie.

I understand. It was an awkward situation.

Maylin, can I be honest with you?

I really adore you.

And I want you to marry my daughter
more than anyone.

- Can I be honest with you too?
- Of course.

I like people who are straightforward.

I don't want to be anyone's tool.

And I don't want to
steal anyone's wife, either.

I respect Runch's marriage

and Runch's decisions.

With everything that happened,
I want to end it here.

Thank you for inviting me
for dinner, Auntie.

But I have to go meet someone,
so if you'll excuse me.

See you later.

I don't want to be anyone's tool.

And I don't want to
steal anyone's wife, either.

I respect Runch's marriage

and Runch's decisions.

With everything that happened,
I want to end it here.

- I love Neen. We love each other.
- But I hate her!

We've talked.
We've had a proper conversation.

We've compromised.

- So if you keep this up--
- What will you do?

Will you leave your own mom

to be with your wife?

I'm telling you one last time.

You'd better stop whatever it is
you're about to think

or do.

Stop putting someone
in between our relationship.

Stay out of my family's business.

I gave her one last warning

to stop messing with our family.

And if she still does,

I'll get out of her life myself.

Runch!

Neen, do you remember?

A long time ago, you asked me

who I'd choose, between you

and my mom.

Will you stay by my side?

So we're not getting
divorced anymore, right?

No, we're not.

We've been through a lot.

We've given each other a chance.

We've expected things and been let down

over and over.

I hope this was the last time.

I really want us to be happy together.

I want us to be happy together too.

How are you so pretty
even when you're asleep?

I heard that.

Well, do you like what you heard?

Of course.

I like it when you compliment me.

You're the prettiest.

How sweet.

Since I'm being sweet,
do you have a reward for me?

Satisfied?

No.

What are you doing, Runch?

It's morning time, you know.

Why?

Who says we can't do this in the morning?

Yes, Dad?

What? Mom ran away from home?

- She won't pick up?
- Yeah.

I'll go see if she's
at her best friend's house.

I'll come with you.

Mom!

Runch.

I don't want to go home.

What happened, Mom?

Last night, I spent all night thinking

that maybe I really am
the troublemaker of this family.

Please don't say that, honey.

Don't start it that way.
I don't want to fight.

You don't want to fight,
yet you said it as if I was selfish.

As if I should get out
of my daughter's life.

- That's not what I said.
- But it's what you think.

You sided with her.
You sided with that girl.

What about me? Who am I in this family?

You're my wife
and the mother of our child.

But you don't own anyone's life.

So I don't matter, then?

I'm just taking up space in this house.

You're taking it too far.

Or do you want me to leave?

Say it. Say it loud and clear.

"Leave the house."

You're trying
to start a fight, aren't you?

I'm just wondering

if there's still a place for me
in this house.

If you want to stay, stop hurting others.

But if you can't stop, then leave
and compose yourself for a bit.

Good.

You finally said it.

I'm not kicking you out, Ging.

I don't need your excuses. I don't.

I heard you loud and clear. Pong!

Pong!

Pong, why'd you kick me out?

What?

Your dad kicked me out.

He said I'm a troublemaker.

All I do is cause trouble for others.

‪Mom, maybe you got him wrong.

He wouldn't say something like that.
He's not a heartless man.

You always side with your dad.

How come you never believe what I say?

I'm the one who's hurt,
the one who got kicked out.

Yet no one's siding with me.

Well, so far, we can't trust
anything you said.

I've got no one left.

I can't even go home
because my husband doesn't want me.

I don't know where to go anymore.

Can I stay here a while?

At least just temporarily.

I just need a roof over my head.

No.

You have your own place.

If you have a problem with Dad,
you should go home and talk it out.

You can't fix the problem
by moving to someone else's house.

I'll call Dad and tell him
to pick you up now.

Married couples should talk
when there's a problem.

You shouldn't be coming to other couples.

- Runch, Runch!
- Please calm down.

Neen, please calm down.

I am.

And I'm being reasonable, not emotional.

Ging, please come home with me.

I shouldn't have said it.
I didn't mean to kick you out.

Don't apologize.

Everything you said is true.

You don't want me anymore.

- It's not that. It's just that--
- Enough.

Like I said, I'm not going back
to that house.

Mom.

You have to go home.

I'll give you a ride.

Dad's already here,
so this should settle it.

Let's go.

Neen!

- Mom!
- Ging!

- What are you doing?
- Mom.

Neen.

Neen.

I'm sorry, honey.

It was my fault.

I treated you so badly.

I tried to set Runch up with another woman
without caring about your feelings.

I was selfish.
I only thought about myself.

I was so scared I'd lose my daughter
that I forgot

you're her wife.

Please. I beg of you.

Let me stay here.

I won't be a burden.

Please? I don't want to go home yet.

- Please, Neen. I don't want to go home.
- Mom.

- Please get up.
- Honey.

- Runch!
- Please don't do this.

- Please get up.
- Come on.

- Please get up, Mom.
- I don't want to go home.

Neen,

if you're still mad at me,

I don't see any reason to get up.

- Mom.
- Mom!

This isn't right, Mom. Please get up.

- Neen. Neen.
- Mom!

Please listen to me.

I really am sorry.

I'll treat you better.

I'll stay out of your business.

- I won't hurt you anymore. I just need…
- No…

…a roof over my head!

- Please, Neen!
- Mom, Mom!

Please, Neen.

- Mom.
- Neen.

- Please get up.
- Get up.

- Honey. What? Honey!
- Mom!

- Ging!
- Mom!

- Honey!
- Mom!

Honey!

Honey!

Neen.

We'll have to let her stay for a bit.

Apparently, yeah.

I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?

You didn't do anything wrong.

Look,

I only gave up because I saw
that she really felt guilty.

But all I ask

is that she was being genuine.

Because otherwise,

I'll have to ask you
to take her home, Dad.

Yeah, I understand.

Sorry if I made you two uncomfortable

because of the issue between me and her.

Thank you, Dad. I really don't want
anyone to feel uncomfortable.

I just want our privacy to be respected,
no matter what.

Yad, please open the door.

You won't open it? Then I will.

I don't think

that was a ghost.

It sounded like a real knock on our door.

Runch. Runch.

- It's a ghost!
- It's a ghost!

Why are you yelling?

Hey, it's just me.
What do you mean, "a ghost"?

See? It's just me.

Mom, you scared us.

Is something wrong, Mom?

I couldn't sleep.
I'm not used to this place.

There isn't a TV in my room, either.

I'm scared. Can you sleep with me, Runch?

She's asleep already?

- This brat!
- Got a problem?

Shut up!

She's sleep-talking?

You underestimated me.

I'm not one…

to get fooled so easily.

You think you're tough? What a loser.

You think you can fool me
by pretending to be nice?

I'm talking to you.
Why are you quiet? How shameless.

You're so shameless
that you deserve an award for it.

Finally, that old loudmouth's
moved in with me.

Wait. She really did?

What? Neen, how come you're giving in?

- This is so unlike you.
- I'm not giving in.

I'm just monitoring her.

She obviously faked it.

She was way too nice.
She apologized too easily.

It's like she took ten acting classes.

Well,

does Runch believe her mom?

She does wholeheartedly.

I knew it. Told you.

She believes her mom feels guilty.

And that's just how she is.

When she believes something,
she believes it so, so strongly.

Then what do you do now
since you're the only one who sees it?

Yeah.

I'll have to show Runch
her mom's true colors.

Oops.

This isn't just family drama anymore.

This is a w*r between a wife
and her mother-in-law.

Yeah.

And I must win this w*r.

Hello, Runch? I'm at the beach,
but I don't see you.

I see it.

Neen, follow the trail of seashells.

Follow the trail of rocks.
Don't be afraid. Just keep walking, Neen.

What are you trying to do, Runch?

You know…

Ever since the day I decided
to love a woman,

I've known my life wouldn't be easy.

And if it weren't for you,

I wouldn't want to keep moving on.

I may not be a perfect woman…

I have responsibilities.

I have my own world

that can feel heavy at times.

But if you accept,

I want you to be there by my side,
in my world, on every good day

and every difficult day.

Will you marry me?

Will you be my wife

and my family?

Runch.

Well…

I…

Yes, I will.

We agreed to stay married.

I'll make sure
you get out of Runch's life.

A tamarind tree
to ward off evil spirits.

Get all those trees out of here.
I don't like them.

Please listen to me, Neen!

Stop bullshitting me! Stop it!

Neen, that's enough!