
Patience and Love
Watch Full DramaA mentally disabled mother regains her mind—only to face betrayal, estrangement, and the painful choice between truth and silence.
10 episodes
Characters
Sophie Turner
Their 7yearold daughter; deeply ashamed of Rachel's condition; idolizes Veronica and rejects Rachel as 'not her real mom'.
Rachel Powell
Formerly intelligent and loving mother; survived trafficking but suffered traumatic brain injury causing childlike cognition for five years; secretly regains full mental capacity.
Veronica
Ambitious artist and Graham's new partner; manipulates perception to position herself as Sophie's ideal maternal figure.
Linda
The Turners' compassionate housekeeper; the only one who treats Rachel with consistent kindness and dignity.
Graham Turner
Rachel's husband; devoted caregiver turned emotionally exhausted; torn between duty, guilt, and new romantic interest Veronica.
Episode 1(2:51)
Today is the opening ceremony for Blossom Nursery's Family Sports Day. Now please join me in wishing everyone success in today's sports day! Sobbing. Hey, look everyone, Sylvie's mom is so weird. Is she a dummy or what? Sylvie's mom is really dumb. How embarrassing! We shouldn't play with her. anymore. Sophie... Sophie, please don't cry; mommy's here. Get away from her. My name is Rachel Powell I used to be a regular person In the past, I had a husband who loved me and a lovely daughter. But five years ago, human traffickers tortured me while I was trying to save my daughter, leaving me mentally disabled. I won't let anyone hurt my child! You just had to ruin our plans, bitch. Now you can go to hell! ああ。 The doctor said that my mental capacity became that of a three year old, that I'd never be normal again, not ever, not unless there was a miracle. My husband, Graham Turner, has looked after me without complaint for the past five years. It wasn't easy looking after someone with the IQ of a three year old He's constantly had to clean up after me Rachel Honestly, he was really committed at first. Enough! But anyone would lose their patience after five years. What the hell's wrong with her. pretty bold of her to show me. Brian? Here, huh? I wish you'd just died when those thugs beat you. up after being mentally disabled for five years, it was then that I came back to my senses. Graham, I'm sorry. Your hair. Rachel, do you really have to embarrass me like this?
Episode 2(1:49)
No, it's not what you think. I... wait, I'm better now. I really hate you! Why did you have to show up here? Why did you ruin my sports day! Sophie, she's still your mom She risked her life to save. you No I don't care She isn't my mom anymore Everyone's laughing at us because of her I hate you! Sophie, calm down now. I can't believe the daughter I risked my life for is so disgusted with me she isn't even willing to look at me. Sophie, I... Graham, Sophie? My apologies, we caused so much trouble today, the Turner Group will make sure you're all compensated for this. Sophie, let's not make a fuss. I've just spoken with the principal; the nursery will host another sports day. No one will laugh at you in the next one. You're the best, Veronica! Can you be my mommy instead? Sophie, just stop it. It's all right. The kid has gone through a lot today. It's normal for her to be. upset. Sophie, let's go home. You must be bored playing all by yourself. There are lots of kids at Sophie's Nursery, and there's a lot of snacks there as well. How about I take you there? Okay, sure! I can have sweets with Sophie. So that's what happened, Veronica brought me here on purpose, she just used me to make herself look sensible and smart, my dear daughter, if only you knew that the mom you say you always wanted has ulterior motives.
Episode 3(3:05)
Oh my God, Graham! Graham, we can't keep doing this Let's send her to a home I won't. Do you really want to waste your whole life on her? You've looked after her for five years. You've already repaid the debt you owed her. Rachel stabbed you today because you snapped at her. What will you do if she kills someone? Have you even thought about what this could do to Sophie? It's only. right. What about me Where do I stand in your heart? Can. you really stand and watch as I marry someone else? My parents want me to get married, but all these years I pushed back for your sake... it's just too much for me. I'm exhausted. give me a little more time. my husband. Seeing someone else turns out that during the past five years, the place that should have been mine was already taken by someone else. Oh no, look, Ram, the cut's pretty deep, we should go to the hospital to get it treated. Graham, I want to go too. We'll go together Rachel has her regular checkup today, so we won't need to go again. Rachel, you go on ahead, I'll come back for you once I'm done. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Grimm. Rachel, I'm the one who should be sorry. I shouldn't have lost my temper today. Graham, you should stop frowning. Frowning makes you look ugly. Graham, come on, it's just one game. There'll be many more in the future. Graham, stop frowning, frowning makes you look ugly. Rachel... Graham, your appointment, we should go.
Episode 4(1:34)
Even if I made a fool of myself at the school, my husband Graham was still kind enough to bring me home. The three of them look like a real family, and I'm just someone who doesn't belong here. But is this really my home, why does this place look so different from five years ago? No, my leather sofa. That sofa's genuine leather, you're ruining it. Linda, bring the medkit. Rachel, do you always have to make me worry? Don't assume I'll feel bad because you got hurt. I'll forget it. Why am I saying this to you? You won't understand anyway. That's not true, Bram. I understand. I'm not stupid. I can do it myself. What are you doing? I can tie the bandage. Rachel, you can't touch it. Let go. I'll be the one to take care of that, Rachel! Graham, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Haven't you done enough? We're in this situation because of you. Do you really like missing me off?
Episode 5(2:52)
I never expected that Linda would be the person who cares about me the most in this family. but I can't tell her the truth. Rachel's hungry, anything's good when Rachel's hungry. Rachel's so unlucky, I thought that she was better, I'll go now and make you something delicious to eat. Where did Graham put my ID and passport, they've got to be in here. This is a divorce certificate. Veronica, did I ask for a divorce? Whoever gave you the right! Graham, you have to think about Sophie. If people find out she has a mom who can't take care of herself, what are those people going to think about her? That's our problem, not yours. It's not your concern. You think I wanted to do this? I'm doing this for you! She was willing to sacrifice herself for Sophie, so what if she has to sacrifice a bit more? I'm sorry. He gave in after all Am I that heavy of. a burden Or. is it that deep down he's too embarrassed? Maybe it's a bit of both, that must be it Rachel Powell. Why are you crying over this, you should have known this would happen. He took care of you because it was his duty. He doesn't have feelings for you anymore, it's normal. For him to want a. divorce. Oh no, I don't have any cash on me and I don't know where my phone is either How will I leave without any cash?
Episode 6(2:40)
Dr. Miles, it's been a while. Mrs. Turner, your memory is back? Here. have a seat. I really don't believe it. Okay. let me check on you. A patient who's been mentally disabled for five years can recover, I don't believe it, this is a miracle! All right, Ben Graham owes me, he's got to take me out for dinner. Dr. Miles, I hope you can keep this a secret for now. I want to surprise Graham and Sophie; it's his birthday in a couple of days. I want to tell him the good news myself. Sure, I understand. Little do they know the biggest surprise will be me leaving them. So, I'll give them a proper goodbye today. What were you thinking I'm paying you a fortune and you all can't even keep your eyes on a dummy? Graham, Rachel doesn't always behave. you can't blame them for. letting her slip away. to let her go where she wants, maybe it's a good thing. Sophie, you might not like her, but she's still your mother... How can you say something like that? Rachel's got my mommy. G. raham. what do you think you're doing. she's just a child. You hit me because of her, if you bring her back then I'll leave this place for good. Sophie! Soph. ie. Rachel, you're back. Rachel. you remember the way home, do you remember everything?
Episode 7(1:39)
Are you trying to steal something? I'm sorry. you're a loser, you can't do anything right, you even broke my birthday cake. My dad and realocator just for me, are you gonna pay for it? Veronica, you care about her, do you really like her that much, I'm supposed to be your mom, how could you? I. carried you for 40 weeks, lost my mind for five years. Don't forget all those years I was there for you, Sophie. I don't understand how you can hate me so much! Just because you're just a big dooby, I hate you. And Veronica's a famous artist. Veronica can paint. The house is filled with the paintings she gave me. As for you, you can't do anything right. You just ruin everything. If it weren't for you, Rachel, Dad, Veronica and I would be a lot happier, that's for sure. Tell me why I was mentally gone for five years, but that doesn't mean I was dead. Why. why is it that there's only space for Veronica now? It's like I never even existed. Tell me why! Let go of Veronica's painting, were you trying to ruin this painting too? Let go of it!
Episode 8(3:21)
He finally noticed that something's not right, but I am only here today to say goodbye, I just need to keep pretending that I'm still the dumb woman he thinks I am. Sophie's upset. I bought this cake for her; she'll forget she's upset when she eats it. Hey. it's from Sweet Embrace Bakery, our favorite next to the hospital. The owner probably dropped her off. Makes sense? The doctor said it'd take a miracle, what was I even hoping for? Sophie, cake. You left us, why did you have to come back here. Sophie. hear me go again. Come on. Rachel How long do you plan to keep on doing this Isn't it enough that things are this messed up? Sophie I'm sorry I shouldn't have hit you. All right, a father and daughter shouldn't be holding grudges Okay then. I forgive you, daddy. Today's the last day of my exhibit It'll be another year till I hold the next one Will you come with me next year. But the exhibit isn't over yet. Why wait until then I can't just keep standing you up, can I. do you mean. why don't we head over now? Okay. let's go to Veronica's art exhibit. You look。 I just wanted to give them a proper goodbye, but it seems you won't even give me that chance. Why did you have to show up here? Why did you have to ruin my sports? Stop, don't eat that, it's dirty Rachel. あっ。 Oh... Rachel. Are you hungry, is that it? I have an idea. I can make some food. Would you like that? Rachel, ever since you lost your memory, you've really hated anything sweet, you remember now, don't you, don't you?
Episode 9(2:32)
Now you broke my panic too. I hate you! The daughter that I always loved now only cares about someone else, so was all my effort in the past for nothing? Sophie. Rachel, I won't let you pick on her, just deal with me instead. That emo girl is scaring me, she was trying to kill me just now. Sophie, what are you talking about? Rachel, what the hell's wrong with you? Let's go treat your wound How long are you going to put up with this She's bullying her own child! Rachel. how could you be stupid enough to hurt your own child? Do you really want me to send you away? Let me go. how did this dummy get in here, do you know where you are. get lost. you think I'm a dummy, but I'm not, I'm looking for Graham. you don't want to leave, you're asking for it. Oh my. Huh, ด้วยRachel. this woman's my wife, she's not a dummy. Mr Turner, I'm sorry, I didn't know. I had no idea, don't bother coming in tomorrow. get lost. My wife is not a dummy She saved countless children If I see any of you bullying her again, I'll make sure you have no place in Seaside City. The one who used to protect me Is now calling me a dummy just like everyone else Maybe it's because he's convinced to him like everyone is It seems that all the love that was left has been worn away. Whatever remains between us is probably a twisted kind of hate. I'm not a dummy, I'll just leave on my own.
Episode 10(3:36)
Rachel. would you stop playing games five years I can't count how many times you've said that this time I hope you do it just this one time. Does it hurt No. I'm okay. Sophie, it's just a painting. I'll just paint another one for you. Veronica, Daddy, can we go to the theme park like before? Maybe this weekend. And can we wear matching outfits like last time? Veronica, can you paint another family portrait for us? Sure, no problem. How about I go wherever you go from now on? Let's go, Sophie. I can't keep wasting my time here, even if I have no money, I have to find a way out of here. Rachel, where are you going? Is Graham's birthday? I'm going to buy him a present. You're becoming more and more thoughtful, you're even thinking of Mr. Turner's gift, but Mr. Turner said that you can't go out alone, so I'll go with you. Linda, I think I lost my scarf. Oh no, I might catch a cold now. Oh poor thing! We might have left the scarf in the car. I'll go get it for you. Can you wait here for me? Sir, I'd like to pawn. something, have a seat. Sir, how much can I get for this bracelet? This is Imperial Green Jadeite, it looks quite old, huh? The color's exceptional. Now, are you sure that you want to pawn it? Rachel, this bracelet was something my mother left to me. Think of it as my mother accepting you as daughterinlaw. From now on, I'll be by your side until my last breath. We'll never be apart again. Yes, also I never want to see it again.