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(Shin's Project)

(Production Sponsors)

(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children were filmed under production guidelines.)

(Previously)

Why did you call me, Mr. Kim?

So, what's the mediation case this time?

The one who made the malicious post about the Community Service Center.

He keeps repeating the phrase, "You must pay for your sins."

I deserve to die for what I've done.

Isn't that Hwang Seong Sik, the mayor of Yongdan City?

What happens when you mix ammonium nitrate with diesel fuel?

An ammonium nitrate bomb.

Well, I just need to talk to Mr. Lee about something.

I just can't get a hold of him.

We found the IP address that uploaded the video!

It's ringing, but they're not picking up.

This is really urgent, so please, just try one more time.

Okay, I will.

(Yongdan Complex Fertilizer Plant)

I said, who are you?

(15 years ago)

Hey!

Hey!

- Hey! Yun Dong Hee! - Jay...

Answer me, you scum!

- Jay. - Let go.

Let me go!

- Jay! - I said answer me, you jerk!

- Jay, please. - Why did you do it?

- Jay. - Why did you do it, you jerk?

- Let go of me! - Stop, Jay!

Why did you do it?

Why did you do it?

Why?

Why did you do it?

Why did you do it?

Jay.

Shin Jay?

What's he like?

Mr. Shin, I mean.

Why do you ask?

Is Mr. Shin giving you a hard time?

- No, it's nothing like that. - Then what is it?

He's not your average chicken restaurant owner,

handling mediations so easily.

He's no lawyer, but he knows the law well.

He breaks it all the time.

And he doesn't seem to feel the least bit guilty about it.

He's totally unpredictable, and trouble follows him everywhere.

I can't figure out what he's up to.

I need to know that to figure out why you sent me to him.

I bet even he doesn't know.

- Pardon? - Mr. Shin doesn't make a move.

He's the one who makes his opponent make a move.

I don't understand what that means.

Answer it.

- Hello? - Hey, Pillip. Where are you?

I'm with Judge Kim right now...

After we hang up, if I don't call back within five minutes,

call 112 and give them the address I'm sending you now.

And Pillip, you get over there too.

- Wait, where is that? - It's urgent! Hurry!

Wait, Mr. Shin!

I have to go.

- Okay, go on. I'm busy too. - Okay.

And...

if you're curious about something, find it out for yourself.

Understood.

If I were going to tell you everything,

why would I have sent you there?

It's because of your brother, right?

The one who died of lung cancer three years ago.

No, that's...

Let's talk this over inside.

Pretend you didn't see anything and just go.

It's a little late for that. How can I pretend I didn't see you?

Your mother must be worried.

I saw your mother this morning.

Luckily, she doesn't know anything yet.

If I press this, it'll go off regardless of the timer.

And this whole building will be blown too.

All right. I get it. No one's arguing.

Let me just go inside.

About deleting that comment.

I have to confirm it's been deleted with my own eyes.

Come on, Weed.

Just think about it for a second. I found this place pretty quickly,

do you really think the cops won't find this place?

I really didn't want to have to say this.

Team up with me.

You'll get a real advantage with me. A much better shot at winning.

You've got nothing to lose, right?

If you don't like how things go, you've still got that remote, right?

Just... Boom!

And why would I do that?

Why? Are you kidding me?

Because in this situation,

I'm the only one who can help you.

(Shin's Project)

If you want to get the hostage out alive,

then negotiate with me, starting now.

Mr. Shin!

Let him in.

What are you talking about?

It's just as I said.

To save the hostage, you deal with me.

Here are the terms. We meet here once an hour...

to exchange demands.

- So, that gives us about ten hours. - What's the hostage's condition?

He's hungry. He hasn't eaten in over 24 hours.

What kind of bomb is it?

What happens when you mix ammonium nitrate with diesel fuel?

An ammonium nitrate bomb.

That's right. Enough to blow this whole building up,

and another remote can detonate it, regardless of the timer.

And Lee Sang Hyeon has the remote.

- So, what does the kidnapper want? - His first demand is...

three bowls of ox head soup within thirty minutes.

For now, that's it. Lee Sang Hyeon clammed up after that,

so I couldn't get anything else.

He's not talking?

Even if he's not talking now, he might talk while eating, right?

So just get us the food.

How do we get in touch?

- What's his number? - I have it.

- And you are? - I'm...

I work for Mr. Shin.

What is this? You expect us to eat out of this?

- The earthenware pots are a risk. - A risk? What kind of risk?

Afraid we'll get burned by the soup? Or get hurt if the pot breaks?

Hey, Jang. There's a bomb in here.

Is a pot more dangerous than a bomb?

If that bomb goes off in nine hours,

this could be our last meal.

We're not asking for the world.

I'm just asking for a little basic respect.

Yeong Su.

Jang Yeong Su.

Yes, sir.

Did I...

teach you to act like this?

Take it back. The deal's off!

Hey! What about all this plastic? Isn't ruining the planet a risk?

Get three new orders of the soup.

And serve them in earthenware pots with care.

Gosh, Mayor Hwang.

Try not to spill soup on your vest while you eat.

Is it going to go off?

It's homemade and a little unstable. What if it shorts out?

It doesn't hurt to be careful.

Mr. Lee, come on, let's eat.

Anyone watching would think you're the hostage here.

What's wrong? Don't you like ox head soup?

Want me to ask for something else?

How can I eat in a situation like this?

That's all the more reason to eat.

A full stomach helps you keep your nerve.

Here.

Don't be like that. Hurry up and eat.

I even asked for dessert.

A latte for me. And what about you, Mayor Hwang?

- Iced Americano. - What was that?

- Iced Americano. - Ice cream? Sounds good.

He'll have the one without juice. And you, Weed?

I'm good.

Come on. Have something to drink.

A little caffeine will clear your head.

Excuse me, I'm going to order.

- Fried dumpling for you. - Thanks!

Just a second.

(Mr. Shin, Master Shin, Jun's father)

My youngest loves the ox bone soup.

I can't stand the smell from my job,

but he says he likes it because it smells like me.

He's such a good son. He's my one and only.

There you go again, only doting on your youngest.

You're going to hurt your other kids' feelings.

He's my only one now.

My oldest passed from lung cancer three years ago.

Oh, my. Listen to me, rambling on to a stranger.

I guess I just have that effect on people.

I make them want to confide in me, even if we've just met.

All right, now that we've all eaten and had some caffeine,

let's all talk openly.

Mr. Lee.

What is it that you want, exactly?

- Mayor. How did you wrong him? - Excuse me?

I have no idea...

So, we just wait to go "boom" and die together?

I just ate on the house, so I have to earn my keep, right?

And let me be clear, I'm not walking out of here alone.

You're not leaving alone, Weed. As for me, I have...

no one waiting for me at home. But you two do, don't you?

Gosh, this is so frustrating.

This frustration is going to kill me before the bomb ever does.

Hey, Mayor Hwang.

Mayor Hwang. Did you ruin this man's life?

Or what?

Did you mess with his brother?

No.

I'd never do something like that. I don't even know who they are.

My brother is dead!

The plant's toxic waste killed him. And it wasn't just my brother.

Three other neighborhood elders died too.

"One. The company and the government..."

"must admit to these facts and properly compensate the victims."

"Two. Severely punish those who made the bereaved families suffer twice."

"Three. Release all case details to the media." That's all.

If these demands are not met,

he says he'll live-stream the bomb as it goes off on the internet.

I'll confirm the facts and discuss this with the agencies.

Hurry up, Jang. We don't have time to negotiate.

We can't possibly admit to that!

Here, take a look.

I did the epidemiological survey near the plant.

Water and soil quality were normal.

I get that the survey came back normal,

but there are over ten cancer cases near the plant.

And eight of them died. Did you offer them a settlement?

Yes, we did.

The survey results were clear, but the locals didn't believe them.

So the mayor told the plant to take moral responsibility.

What about Lee Sang Hyeon's brother? Why wasn't he compensated?

He lived more than a kilometer away.

At that rate,

we'd have to compensate everyone with cancer in the city.

Don't you agree?

The man is just throwing a tantrum!

Mr. Lee claims besides his brother, three others in his town also died.

They passed away from old age and pre-existing conditions.

- How would they know that? - It says so right here.

I heard you were Master Shin's assistant,

but you're nothing like him.

I'm his employee, not an assistant.

And look, the autopsy report says there's no direct link.

Can't you read?

It says "no direct link." So there might be an indirect one.

You have to read between the lines.

The three elders who died in town were cremated without an autopsy.

Their children were paid off for that condition.

And to keep their mouths shut.

But Lee Sang Hyeon had an autopsy done...

and worked hard to find the cause.

He did it secretly to spare his mother.

He did it himself, secretly.

But he found nothing. Water and soil tests came up empty.

Gosh. Some investigation that was.

Here, take this.

That investigation. It was all fabricated.

They only investigated long after people got cancer and complained.

The factory was busy "cleaning up," in the meantime, right?

They were in on it together.

Building that factory there was wrong.

A protected water area is downstream,

so how could they build a factory upstream from it?

Why don't you tell him? You're the one who approved it.

I thought it was built ten years ago.

Were you the mayor back then?

No, not back then.

He was in the Construction Division of Yongdan City.

He illegally approved the factory.

And this warehouse here? He built it for "small businesses,"

but he let the factory use it free. They abandoned it for a bigger one.

So that's why you came here? To expose everything?

Yes. You see,

no matter what I do,

no one's going to listen.

When you're against people with power...

and money, they can just bury it.

Even though people are dying, they still side with the factory.

I told you, I did it by the book! Do you have any proof?

My brother is dead! What more proof do you need?

Gosh, come on! Mayor Hwang, you're not helping.

- Okay? - Excuse me?

Can't you read the room?

Just keep your mouth shut and stay put.

Who gave you the right to talk back? I'm trying to save your skin here,

so just be quiet.

(Chicken Center, Take-out and delivery)

Mr. Shin gave you this, right?

Yes, he did. Why are you taking it?

Why do you think?

I'll make a delivery.

A delivery? To whom?

Hey, I'm coming with you!

Are they keeping me out of the loop?

- Who is it? - I'm here to see Madam Joo.

Mr. Shin sent me.

Did Mr. Shin really send you?

- Yes. - Did something happen?

I don't know about that,

but he just said it was urgent.

Oh, right.

This too.

I can't make heads or tails of it, though.

(Secret, Madam Joo, Document delivery, Catherine, Tonight)

Just a moment.

When I last saw my brother on leave from the army, his weight...

was down to just 40kg.

He was 180cm tall,

but he was nothing but skin and bones.

I barely recognized his face.

Even now that he's gone, I see that face in my dreams,

and he cries. Imagine how wronged he must have felt.

Still, besides the bomb,

you had other options, didn't you?

Like what?

(Take responsibility for my brother's death!)

(Don't play dumb!)

It's no use.

I heard they're suing for defamation.

The law couldn't even punish them.

Mr. Mayor!

People are dying out there! What are you doing, Mr. Mayor?

Sir, you can't do this.

- If the truth is revealed... - Even using force didn't work.

I'm doing this because I have no other choice.

So you're just going to take everyone down with you?

This is our retribution.

Him and me too.

Then what about your mother?

What sin did your mother commit...

to deserve the horrific punishment of losing both of her children?

Every time she opens her eyes, with every breath she takes,

she'll be drowning in the guilt of failing to protect her children.

She will spend the rest of her life in absolute agony,

remembering her youngest son and his brother.

Mom.

My mom has done nothing wrong.

But when parents have to bury their own child,

they are the ones who feel like criminals.

With no hope of being forgiven.

So, do you still think you have to die?

(Seobu Substation)

(Jun's father)

This is my last request.

Dohun. This is urgent. I need your help.

So that's why you came all the way to Financial Supervisory Service.

It's kind of a long story.

- Okay, listen up. - Okay.

Could you please check the files I sent over?

Okay, got it. Let's take a look.

So, this guy's info... Right. Here it is.

Yes!

What's the situation in there?

Well, that depends on your answer, Jang.

So, I looked into it.

It looks like Lee Sang Hyeon has suffered a great injustice.

"Express empathy for the hostage-taker."

Okay, I'll pass that on. Now, what's the bottom line?

There are no legal grounds to link the plant to the patients' cancer.

So they won't admit to the facts?

It's also legally difficult to punish anyone involved.

What about the development act they violated to build the plant?

And what about the bribery charges?

The statute of limitations has expired.

My gosh. For those rich, powerful jerks,

the law sure is convenient.

Listen, what if we offer to pay instead?

The Deputy Mayor and the plant's CEO...

want to pay Lee Sang Hyeon in person.

And they'll apologize, if he wants.

Apologize for what? You said they did nothing wrong legally.

As a moral gesture.

If we're going to negotiate, we have to offer something.

Who said anything about money?

If you committed a crime and killed someone,

you have to be punished!

He refuses. Mayor Hwang said the same thing.

He said he just did everything by the book.

And that he's sorry that his brother died.

Goodness.

What if...

we ask his mother to talk to him?

Come on, Jang. Don't be such an amateur.

Leave his mother out of this. The second she knows, he'll snap.

But we have to save the hostage.

Of course we do. I'm doing my best, so you better...

figure something out.

And...

he's about to start a livestream.

He's mad that his demands aren't being met.

We'll need to beef up security.

Hurry. And don't let Lee Sang Hyeon notice.

- Talk to you in an hour. - Right.

All personnel around the warehouse, fall back 50m.

Roger that!

The dates, the times. They all line up perfectly.

Well, what do you know. You're pretty sharp as an assistant.

I'm his employee, not an assistant.

You're skilled, Manager Kim.

You could be a hacker when you retire.

What's that supposed to mean?

Didn't Master Shin tell you about me?

In his text earlier,

he just said, "Manager Kim from the Community Service Center."

Come on, we've known each other for over 15 years, you know?

And the number of cases we've solved together...

Forget it, I'm leaving.

What kind of cases did you two solve together?

We persuaded a Saudi prince to merge with a US energy company.

And pulled off the M and A. It was a huge deal!

I'm telling you, Master Shin's connections are insane.

Really?

Hey, this is more legendary.

Before the Iraq War ended, two US officers were taken as POWs.

We'll trade you 5 Iraqi soldiers for the 2 US officers.

Master Shin went there himself and brought them back.

What, you really didn't know?

Goodness.

He's the negotiator our government went to great lengths to recruit.

Then why is he running a fried chicken place?

Gosh, look at the time. It's gotten really late.

We'll talk later.

- But... - We'll talk later.

The second this goes live online, it's over.

It'll likely go off before then.

Instead of just talking,

let's use a drone to check the warehouse.

If the back's clear, we move in.

That'll just make things worse. Their negotiator told me...

Who is this guy you keep telling us to blindly trust?

Like I said, he's a capable negotiator.

He's still on their side.

Why would you trust a guy who undermines his own team?

Because he's never failed. Not once. Not in his countless missions.

He saves everyone,

including hostages and the hostage-takers too.

- We're lucky he's on this, okay? - Okay, I get it. Keep talking.

He said to cut the net and stream so Lee Sang Hyeon won't find out.

That's why I took preemptive measures.

Right now, all internet access within a 10km radius is blocked.

- Cell tower 5 is down. - Cell tower 11 is down.

Cell tower shutdown is complete.

Team Leader.

All right, move out!

- A is clear. - B is clear.

- C is clear. - D is clear.

But if we cut the internet, won't Lee Sang Hyeon find out?

That's why we're using a fake tower. He shouldn't notice right away.

- We need to have a talk. - Regardless,

we cannot accept his demands.

Deputy Mayor.

There are no absolutes when a life is on the line!

That bomb goes off in two hours! The mayor's life is on the line!

Say you'll review what went wrong. That you'll investigate.

Is that really so hard? What are you so afraid to find?

- Team Leader. - Yes?

Excuse me.

- Hey, who are you? - He's...

I'm an employee of Lee Sang Hyeon's negotiator.

I need to speak with you for a moment.

Mr. Lee Sang Hyeon. I told you I'm here to help.

Negotiation is all about give-and-take.

When did I ask you to save my life?

Come on. Just listen to what I'm trying to...

Just let go of me! Darn it!

What is wrong with you?

Are you trying to get us killed?

What are you doing here?

He's your temporary assistant negotiator.

- You got another new job? - Hey, that's not important now.

Listen to this. Five years ago,

a fertilizer CEO wired US dollars to a flower shop in California.

The manager of that shop is a Korean mom with a kid at school.

Her husband is with Yongdan Health. He ran the contamination tests.

Also, the researcher's mother-in-law landed a public project in Yongdan.

Exactly three months after the environmental report came out.

- Apparently a psychic knew the bid. - What?

And that bidding price was known only to three people,

the mayor, the deputy mayor, and the section chief.

- Just those three. - Hold on.

So you're saying, Yongdan City faked the environmental report,

took a bribe from the fertilizer plant,

and the mayor covered the whole thing up?

Exactly.

You figured all this out yourself? In half a day?

Yes. More or less.

I had help from my friend at the FSS and Manager Kim.

If we can prove the bribery, the environmental report is invalid.

Plus, the statute of limitations hasn't expired for these two cases.

Jang, let me talk to you.

Lee Sang Hyeon has clammed up.

- Why? - Me leaking that info to you.

I think he's caught on.

What about the fake cell tower?

Not yet.

But it's only a matter of time.

If you tell him what we just heard, won't he soften up?

No. He'll just think I'm lying.

That's too risky.

Can you really pull that off?

If I fail,

what's the worst that could happen, me dying?

- Mr. Shin! - What is it? I'm busy.

I believe in you, Mr. Shin.

Don't give up.

You're rooting for me, right?

You're not just messing with me, are you?

Why isn't he coming out?

Let's go.

How can we just leave? Mr. Shin is still in there!

If I don't come out for the last negotiation,

cut the power, no questions asked.

Cut the power in five minutes.

Wait.

He's coming out.

No bomb.

Go get him!

- Medics! - Mr. Mayor!

Mr. Mayor, are you okay?

Let's move him.

- Mr. Shin, are you okay? - What about Lee Sang Hyun?

The negotiation failed.

But he's not coming out.

Get a drone up now! Yes, sir.

This isn't working. I'll go back in and get him myself.

Sir, no! It's too dangerous.

- Mr. Shin! - Man, it's too dangerous!

All right, secure the scene.

Copy that.

Check for hotspots.

The guilty party walks away unscathed,

but Lee Sang Hyun, who tried to expose him...

It's infuriating. It's just not right.

I'm fine.

Pillip. Still think the law's always right?

That's all the more reason to set things right.

By the book.

Mayor Hwang will be indicted soon, too.

Right.

We'll see about that.

Are you okay?

At least you saved the hostage.

Yeong Su, I'm sorry.

You went through a lot today.

Temporary Assistant Negotiator.

Take good care of Mr. Shin for me.

You two make a good team.

Yes.

- So he's the legendary negotiator? - One of the best.

Too bad he tarnished his perfect record today.

I heard he'd always saved everyone. But he couldn't save Lee Sang Hyun.

Apparently, chemical drums were there. He burned up,

leaving no trace.

What will they tell his family? Not even a bone fragment left.

They won't even believe he's dead.

Last night, a warehouse caught fire on the outskirts of Yongdan City.

A man in his 20s died in the fire.

Police suspect the man started the fire himself...

What a shame. He had such a bright future.

It's just heartbreaking.

...Reportedly having difficulty determining the cause of the fire.

Why are you always watching such grim stuff?

Aren't your trot shows on?

Of course I do! It's my "Chance."

- What happened to your face? - It's nothing. Just a scratch.

Honestly.

So what's this "Chance" thing? Here you go.

My "Lee Chan Won Chance"!

You don't get it? You really don't get it.

So uncool.

I don't know about all that. The only "chance" I need is you.

Here, this is my "Chance Service."

- Listen to Chan Won's song. - All right.

You're going to love it!

- Thanks. - Go on.

Yes.

Number 37. Number 37, report to 2.

Na Young.

If the Team Leader is looking for me,

tell him that I'm out handling a nasty complaint.

(Number 37)

Yongdan City is in a total uproar.

I hear the cops are tearing the place apart.

This is all thanks to you and your assistant.

Be straight with me.

You knew from the start, didn't you? The hate comments were an excuse?

What kind of nonsense is that?

How was I supposed to know that kid...

would strap a bomb to May Hwang?

You were working with Lee Sang Hyun from the start, weren't you?

No, it's not like that.

Besides, you're fine, aren't you?

"Fine?" What do you mean, "fine?"

Can't you see this? This? This?

I couldn't open my restaurant. I was stuck in that warehouse all day.

Have you ever tried eating lunch next to a bomb?

Is that really what you're worried about?

(From Mr. Shin: To Madam Joo, Document Delivery by Pillip)

(Overseas wire transfer records)

Hello?

Come on. If you'd just listen to me...

Come on!

Please, just listen to me.

Are you really going to kill us all?

Your mother is waiting outside.

This guy is unbelievable. He just won't listen to reason.

I found proof of a fixed assessment. Mayor Hwang will pay for this.

Go out the back door. I'll take care of everything.

Okay, fine. Fine.

Press it! Go on, press it! Let's all die together!

I thought we were on the same side.

This is for your expenses. Stay at the safe house, then leave.

Son. This is me, but the name is wrong.

Look. Your son has a new name, too.

It's a chance to leave it all behind and start a new life.

Good job.

- Are you crying? - Of course not.

I'm just thinking about what a mess yesterday was.

Who else could've solved something like that in just half a day?

- Only you could do it, Mr. Shin. - Don't ever call me again.

All right.

You call me if you ever need anything.

I won't.

For the record, this repays my debt. That means we're even.

Fine.

Just call.

A city official is being investigated...

for corruption tied to the rescue.

The late Mr. Lee was right. It all came to light because of him.

That's why we're handling it quietly.

Have you met with the family?

I heard it's just his mother, right?

She didn't come home last night. And she didn't show up for work.

Her phone is off, too.

Could she have done something rash?

We're still trying to reach his family.

What's for lunch today?

I've prepared spicy beef soup for today.

It's spicy beef soup.

Look at them.

Sir, where are you going? It's not time for patrol yet.

Just running an errand. When I first got here, I wanted out.

But it's different now I'm leaving. I've got a few goodbyes to say.

I'll be back.

Sir. I plan to apply to the Detective Task Force if I can.

- Really? - Yes.

Okay. You'll be a better detective than I ever was.

You got this! I'll be back. See you later.

Take care, sir.

(Hujin Arcade)

What are you doing?

What does it look like I'm doing?

Cleaning.

Decided to drop the formalities?

You speak informally, so I am too. You told me I could.

I'm not complaining.

- Where's Mr. Shin? - Hasn't come in yet.

Why'd you call me over?

Right.

I wanted to give this to you.

It's for you.

Are you an idiot?

Is that any way to talk to your teacher?

(Professor Geom's Guide to Acing Korean History)

Classes are on weekends. Saturday and Sunday, two hours each.

On weekdays, you'll work on the assigned problem sets.

Deal.

After class on Sunday, let's go for a ride.

I'll teach you for exactly 30 minutes.

I'm out.

Yesterday, for those two people, we only had their photos and info.

I heard nothing about new passports and putting them on a plane.

So how did you know?

I saw the text. Catherine. Tonight.

Fifteen years ago, my Ji Woo...

also got a new passport under the name Catherine...

and I sent her to a private school in the Philippines.

So Kim Yong Woo could never find her.

Bring me Kim Yong Woo!

Get over here! Get over here.

Excuse me.

- Ma'am, you can't. - It's dangerous.

Ji Woo! Please, let me through!

Right now, this man is terrified.

He has no intention of harming the child,

and he's not the one calling the shots.

There are two SWAT teams outside right now.

The second that door opens, they'll open fire.

An MP5K. It fires 900 rounds per minute.

Shut up! Bring me what Kim Yong Woo stole.

Or I'll shoot this child.

If you let the child go now, I will take her and leave.

And the SWAT teams will leave with me.

When you walk out of here, no one will be around.

The debt collectors will be gone. You can just go home, like normal.

- Just like nothing happened. - Bring me the item first!

But if...

I have to walk out of here alone,

then you won't have any more choices.

You will never make it out of here alive,

and of course, you won't get the item you want.

Shut up! I said bring me the item!

Since you were cowardly enough to kidnap a child,

they'll kill your family even more brutally.

Your parents, your siblings.

First, they'll be told what you did.

Before they die, they at least deserve to know why,

don't you think?

What are you? Are you a soldier?

A cop?

- I'm neither. - Then what the heck are you?

I'm just going to take this call.

I'm busy. I'm hanging up.

I'm not here to kill you.

I'm here to save that child. Kim Ji Woo.

All you have to do is let her go.

(Incoming Call)

All right, think about it. The child hasn't seen your face.

And I'll forget you ever existed.

This whole situation right now...

I can make it all go away.

Or...

you can die right here.

The choice is yours.

I...

I mean... I...

(Jeong Ji In)

I'm listening. Go on.

The number you dialled is not available now.

- I'm telling you, it wasn't me! - Please leave a message...

I'll kill him! Get away from me!

Please, let him go.

- Please, let my son go. Let Jun go! - Mom.

Take me instead.

Take me instead.

Out of the way! Move! Let me through! Let me through!

Are you his guardian? Get her back. Back, move back.

Jun, that's my boy. That's my baby.

Hey, Yun Dong Hee! Drop the knife!

Get away from me! It wasn't me!

That bastard... How high is he?

Dong Hee!

Just let the kid go.

Get lost! Get out!

- Mom. - Oh, kiddo.

Hey, little guy. Don't cry.

- Look at me, okay? - Mommy...

I'm going to get you out of here.

It's okay. It's okay.

What do you mean, 'it's okay'? What about me?

I'm not crazy!

Hey, stop all that yelling. You're scaring the kid.

Hey, that's enough, man. I told you, I'll hear you out.

Who said you were crazy? You're not crazy.

I know you're not crazy, all right? So while I'm still asking nicely...

put down the knife and let the kid go.

Do that, and we can go talk this out.

Let him go, now.

Let him go!

Oh, Jun!

Jun!

- The hostage has been rescued. - Finally, he's coming out.

Ji Woo.

Ji Woo.

She's safe.

Mommy's here.

You're going to be okay.

Madam Joo.

Is Ji Woo all right?

Thank you so much for saving my Ji Woo.

I'll never forget this.

Well, more importantly... He kept asking for Kim Yong Woo.

We're divorced. I haven't seen him since.

Whatever he may have stolen,

I honestly have no idea.

Listen, until they find what they're looking for,

- Ji Woo won't be safe. - Then what am I supposed to do?

Jay!

Jay, why didn't you answer your phone?

- What are you doing here? - Why didn't you answer, you idiot!

My phone? I was in the middle of working...

It's Jun.

What?

It's about Jun...

What? What happened to Jun?

Get out!

Where have you been!

Jun was crying...

and calling for you over and over.

Why didn't you answer your phone? You were supposed to save him!

How can you even call yourself his father?

You killed him.

You.

You killed him!

You killed our son!

This is my final request.

I have to save him.

There are all kinds of ways to be punished.

Hey, I'll finish up here,

so you can just head home early.

No, it's fine. I'll take out the trash.

Just go when I tell you to. Or do you want to work overtime?

I have to prep tomorrow's tutoring.

Pillip.

You must really like Si On, huh?

- What? - Giving her free lessons...

all day long and saying "tutoring, tutoring, tutoring."

When have I ever done that?

Should I roll the CCTV footage? And check it by the book?

I'll get going, then.

Take care!

(Practice Questions From Top Scorers)

That kid.

I left it behind.

(Chicken Center)

It's second best on the menu, right after the fried chicken.

So, how'd you find this place?

I saw your staff's delivery video. It was all over the comments.

That kid...

We closed the Lee Sang Hyun case today.

Hey.

You're the one who used to say...

that it's better to use an opponent than to make them an enemy.

Is that what you did this time, too?

Gosh.

Lee Sang Hyun and his mother,

we have them on CCTV at the departure gate.

So how long have you been playing me?

I'm sorry, Yeong Su.

That's why I even made you that coffee.

The Commissioner chewed me out. You used me to shut down...

cell towers and secure their escape route, didn't you?

You lied to police to get him out. Even if he was framed, it's too far.

It wasn't for Lee Sang Hyun.

It was for his mother.

She already lost her eldest son.

What if she lost her youngest just three years later?

Yeong Su...

A crime is erased once the statute of limitations is up.

But for a parent who's lost a child,

there's no statute of limitations.

The pain never goes away.

No matter how much time passes.

(Chicken Center)

So I guess you were right about negotiations.

Better to use an opponent than make an enemy.

You really hold a grudge, you know that?

- Tracking me all the way down here. - Be glad I'm not arresting you.

Besides, it's not as if you have proof it was me.

But Yeong Su.

There's something more important than using your opponent.

It's more rewarding to understand them.

Right. Another lesson from the master.

Not thinking of returning to the field?

No. This is my field now.

I'll have to order some chicken sometime.

Take care.

Bye.

(Chicken Center)

(Shin's Project)

The culprit is Nick...

And here I thought we were on the same side.

What are you scheming now?

Just go already.

If that guy messes with Si On, you call me immediately.

- What's this? - What do you think? A delivery.

They're a surprisingly good match.

That guy is a complete punk and a psycho.

He's nothing but trouble, so just stay away from him.

More people don't value human life than you'd think.

No!

There's someone in there!

Pillip!