Thank you so much for the recap. Soo Jin is guilty of kidnapping and still under probation without jail time. Technically, she cannot come and see Yoon Book because probably that's the condition of her sentencing. I am hoping the two grandmothers can adopt Yoon Bok temporarily. Heck at this point, I don't care about plot relevance. I just want a happy ending for both Soo Jin and Yoon Bok.

I agree about the odd defense mechanism of Yoon Bok. She must have suffered more abuse than she is willing to talk about in the courts. It is really disturbing in a lot of ways.

Thank you for the recap!
It was very sad to see that after everything that happened in the courtrooms, Soo Jin had to come home to an empty and dark house. I know everyone else is taking care of Madam Cha, but it really emphasized the emptiness and loneliness she must feel right now. I just really want her to reunite with Yoon Bok! (and is it selfish to say that I also want to see more moments with Dr Jin too?)

I wondered too why nothing was said about Soo Jin visiting/not visiting Yoon-Bok, but also assumed it is forbidden by the courts and possibly by the psychologists. Typically (in adult cases anyway) the patients are not allowed any outside visitors for a length of time. And I also became much more uneasy about the state of Yoon-Bok's mental health than in any other episodes with her behavior in this week's episodes. Soo-Jin's letter to her seemed to be an instruction manual on how to fool everyone...which also made me uneasy, especially when I saw how meticulously Yoon-Bok embraced it. I found it refreshingly relieving that the woman in charge of the children's home does not seem to be fooled. Another instance of attention to detail in this drama that I appreciate. How Yoon-Bok could Not be damaged would be too unreal, but I still want my fairytale-ish ending with those 2 together. I have been thinking though that we won't exactly see that and a more open ending will be the end we will have.

Okay. I think it's time to watch this.

I havent ugy cried this much since Jang Nara had to say bye to her mom in Go Back Couple. oh god this series is tough

Legally, Soo Jin has been convicted of kidnapping (or something in that neighborhood) and Yoon Bok is considered her victim. Conditions of Probation would include no contact, direct or indirect, with the victim.

Having worked in Social Services, but not Abuse Neglect, I find Yoon Bok's portrayal true to the nature of what she has/is experiencing. We did have to have a training in being able to detect Child Abuse, and the actions/abilities/fronts she is able to go through are true to this. They have learned through their experiences how to protect themselves, and disconnect from what their world is. It is in reality a very frighting thing, as you would not 'normally' expect any child of her age (or any age) to be able to adapt to and act as needed in the situations presented. This is the effect of the life that they/she has had to live to this point, and sadly her normal. She will need stability/love and consistent effective counseling to be able to over come what she has experienced to this point in her life. In all probabilities, Soo Jin's probation is no contact, as the reality is she is no blood relationship, and 'took' her to begin with.

I had hoped to a small degree (dreaming?) that the tooth situation could/would turn into a DNA aspect. We would find that 'real mom' was not even that, and that somehow she took her herself, which would allow Soo Jin to work the system to adopt her. Seeing that 'real mom' got time, in all probabilities she is now a ward of and in the system, which I think is another slap in the face (figuratively, not the real one we see in the drama's) the world has given her.

the revealed it's Hyena's mother who is the bad one instead of her boyfriend is a nice twist IMO. Her oppa is the one who warn her, Hyena would died if she kept Hyena outside on the trash bin. She is the one who doesn't care to her own child. That's why Hyena is still safe despite being kidnapped by him. I geniunely though it's just her in her denial state don't want to looking her oppa dark side. But it makes her become total bitch with little redeeming quality. She blame it all on society without look at herself. I really appreciate though Go Seung Hee makes her character at least is still feel human and not carricature, and the script is called for that carricature potrayal.But she is adding depth. She is showing spark.

Finally I had time to catch up to this episodes. I had a good cry yesterday evening, it's a satisfying cry. It hurts but also feels really good..

Congrats Mother, you are the best 💕

Sobbing mess throughout ep14. While it seems fast the trials of both mother I am glad Yoon bok had Su jin's letter and the bag. Glad she got some of her spirit back.But we can see she has more problems in her and I do hope somehow she and Su jin able to somehow be together.

Awaiting the finale.Mothers really are wonderful fascinating people.Not everyone is cut out for it but those who chose this path make many different decisions that leads to many different consequences.

This is an amazing drama from the acting to the writing to the directing! I watched the finale of the original and I though the little girl in the Jdrama was not as natural, a bit self conscious but the child actress who plays Yoon Bok is incredible! Kudos to the PDnim for bringing out the best in all his actresses/actors. Even the supporting cast that I've seen in other dramas are so much better here. The actress who plays Su Jin's real mom, was in Another Miss Oh as Eric Mun's mum. Totally unrecognisable here and her acting which I thought was so so before is so good here. Just like the detective. Takes a special drama to bring out the best in its cast! The best drama I've watched in my last 3 years of drama watching!

Every time I try to write about this show, everything I think to say seems totally inadequate. But I'll try anyway:

This show is so good at not only portraying what it means to choose motherhood, but to choose it, regret it and/or fail miserably--in part because the conditions that exist for mothers who make the choice to do it alone are often harsh and unforgiving. The only single mother in the show who didn't endure the same struggles as the others was a rich, famous actor whose money and access undoubtedly allowed her to avoid the slim pickings of terrible partners the other mothers relied on for romantic love and financial support.

You give up a lot to become a single mom because that's necessary to properly care for a child and because society demands it. Society also judges and neglects you for trying to create balance and relieve the stress that motherhood can bring. Too many of us disregard the resentment that can crop up from feeling like your life revolves around people taking and demanding and taking more. This show reminded me to be mindful of that.

I have cried literally every week since this show started, which is a testament to the writing and to the performances by Lee Bo Young, Nam Ki Ae, and Heo Yool. I would give this show all the awards if I could, and I'll genuinely be sad to see the ending, even if it means I stop ugly crying at my laptop week after week.

God the ending of episode 14 had me sobbing I couldn't hold it in after she asked her to kidnap her again T-T. I am getting prepared for the ending since I don't know what direction it will take, will it follow the original one or will it be different?
I just want to say that while I do want a happy ending I am also thinking if that would be possible and if it will be realistic. When LBY did an interview she said she picked this show because she wanted to bring to light the reality of abused children, and while the show did that I also feel that it also brought light to the laws and their flaws. From the cops not being able to do anything because parents have the power, to not being able to remove a child from a home even with evidence because a child denies it. I feel that realistically a person who has been accused of abduction would not be able to adopt or remain in contact with the "victim" which is why giving this show a bitter sweet ending at least for me would be the ideal way to go. This would shed light at the injustice and again at the flawed laws. I have seen the original ending I won't spoil but I have to say that sadly it was very realistic.

I know I'm late to this weecap, but I just want to share some afterthoughts on ep.14

The execution of the kidnaping, the motives, and implications were done so brilliantly...that this whole getting caught business felt almost lacking in comparison.

Maybe because it was only one episode and felt hurried, but mostly because I couldn't really understand Soojin's passive attitude. It was so at odds with the sentiments of the letter she wrote to Yoon Bok (be strong, I'll find you, etc.)... and also to the fierce person that she is. How did she except to see her child again if she did nothing?

On the other hand, I'm a bit glad and relieved that it indeed was only one episode bc I didn't want that angst to drag. We really don't need that in this story.

I'm being really nitpicky here and only  mentioning this, bc I think a lot of excellent stories falter a little in this stage. They present a beautiful arc and make you hold your breath for that one THING to happen, but when it does happen they give it so little time it leaves you feeling like "oh wait...that's it?"

Nevertheless, this was a fantastic episode with one hell of an emotional punch. I always cry in every episode... but this time I was SOBBING, heaving breaths and all. Among other things, Kang Soojin's final statement in court broke me. That was such a perfect portrayal of the pure and unconditional love of a mother... I almost couldn't listen.

Still looking for the weecap of the final two episodes.

Soo Jin not being allowed to have contact with Hye Na during her probation was implied in these episodes, but in I think the very beginning of 15 (when they do a little recap of what happened last), they do explicitly say that as well. It's part of her probation terms (and I think it's obvious from the way Hye Na is calling secretly in the middle of the night that it isn't supposed to happen).

Having watched the entire show now, w.o.w. From the scriptwriter to the directing and filming to the soundtrack to the absolutely brilliant performances from every person in this drama, just wow. I saw that this was one of only ten series worldwide nominated to the Cannes series festival, and that honor is SO well deserved. This is one of the best dramas I have EVER seen, on every level. Heo Yool is an actress to watch--HOW can a 9YO pull off that kind of performance?! And this has to be a lifetime performance for Lee Bo Young. This drama left me in tears most times I was watching. I really hope it goes to every part of the globe and wakens conversations about both child abuse and how to stop it, and also the importance and value that good mothers have (no matter how you come by that role). I am driving people crazy by trying to convince them to watch this drama. It was so, so, so good.