Our girls face a very adorable — and very bewildering — problem this week, in the form of an unexpected addition to the household. With that comes lots of hilarity, as well as a poignant message. More often than not, all we need is someone to stay by our side and offer a listening ear.
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Most effective of all is Origami Guy, who’s an expert at babysitting thanks to his experience taking care of his younger brother. In no time at all, the baby falls asleep peacefully in his arms. Hilariously, neither So-hee nor Ji-yeon believe that there’s nothing going on between the two, despite Ji-goo’s protests. (Ji-yeon: “You don’t need to come up with an Alibaba!” Ji-goo: “Alibi.”)
That night, the baby’s mother KANG YE-JIN (Kim Do-kyung) finally returns, but it’s not to take her baby back. Instead, she begs our trio to keep the baby — she can’t handle the heavy responsibility of raising a child any longer. Not only did her husband walk out on their family, but she also dearly misses the peace and freedom that is no longer within her grasp.
Our girls quickly recognize the root of the problem — Ye-jin doesn’t need someone to take her baby away from her, she needs someone to be her friend. They pour soju for her, chat with her, and play games through the night. The porridge cooked by Ji-goo’s mother ends up becoming the baby’s favorite dish, and Ji-yeon teaches Ye-jin how to take care of both her mind and body through a yoga session.
The next morning, Ye-jin wakes up to a home-cooked meal courtesy of our girls, alongside a note welcoming her to return any time she desires companionship. Their kindness moves Ye-jin to tears, and it’s clear that she’s ready to be a responsible and loving mother from now on. Sometimes, all we need is a compassionate reminder that we’re not alone.
