I bought a cake before the results were even out
While waiting for her son's audition results, her husband set a date to celebrate first.
While waiting for her son's audition results, her husband prepares a family celebration first, leaving his mother caught between her son and her husband, unable to speak.
Jina is waiting for her son Minho's audition results. Her husband Taesu shares the news with relatives and prepares to celebrate, even though Minho doesn't want him to. Faced with this repeated behavior, Jina brings up the scene for the first time in counseling.
When Words Get Stuck While Waiting for Results
When we separate who is expecting something and who is waiting for the chance to speak, the scene we were trying to untangle all at once becomes a little clearer.
Who is the first to fall silent while waiting for the results?
The scene where they chose a day to celebrate before the results were even out stays with me. The family was waiting for one result, but I felt Jina had taken on the burden alone of waiting with Minho until he was ready to speak. If you're going through something similar, please tell me about that day too. Tonight, I keep thinking about the cake on the table.
Scenes
- 01 · The Celebration Date — Without asking Minho, Taesu posts a Saturday celebration plan in the family group chat. Taesu: I said we'd all have dinner together on Saturday when the results come out. Jina: Did you ask Minho?
- 02 · The Request Not to Tell Anyone — Jina tells Minho that his dad announced a celebration plan to the family. Minho asks her not to tell anyone. Minho: The results aren't even out yet. Please don't tell anyone. Jina: Okay. I'll talk to him again.
- 03 · The Cake Box — Two days later, while waiting for the results, Taesu brings home a cake and sets it in the center of the table. Taesu: I had to buy it ahead of time so we wouldn't be late on Saturday. Jina: Minho asked you not to tell anyone.
- 04 · The Scene Brought Out — Jina brings out all at once the two scenes that kept coming back while she waited for the results. Cheongun points to the blank notes for writing down her husband's words and Minho's request separately. Jina: While waiting for the results, I couldn't say anything between the two of them. Cheongun: Shall we separate them one sheet at a time, starting with the words you heard first?
Stories by Cheongun
- Cheongun
- When childhood comes up, we say less as we each search for an answer.
- On my birthday morning, the talk turns to caring for my parents again
- When someone believes you’re in pain
- I came home without apologizing to my child.
- Different standards for tidiness, choosing dinner at the convenience store
- In the waiting room, before deciding who should apologize
- I’m not sure how much to tell my spouse about the get-together with my friends.
- When I bring up the money I lent, our walk comes to a stop.