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THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION. ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ACTUAL PERSONS, PLACES,

ORGANIZATIONS, OR EVENTS IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL.

PRODUCTION GUIDELINES WERE FOLLOWED WHEN FILMING CHILDREN AND ANIMALS.

Sister.

Still sane enough to visit exhibitions?

You're holding up better than expected.

No matter where we meet, people would talk.

At least here's quiet.

And

we're not blood-related, so don't call me 'sister.'

Come on, it's out of gratitude.

I got out of prison thanks to you, right?

Then we should settle accounts properly.

I heard Hwa Jin is here.

Well.

Why did you call Choi Myeong Ju?

Wasn't it just so someone could run and tattle, 'Lee Hwa Jin is here'?

As expected, you and I are totally in sync.

Why are you keeping her?

I heard you have been desperately looking for her.

From whom?

He discharged Lee Hwa Jin

and Sister was searching for her?

Why?

There must be a reason, right?

Where's the patient from Room 501?

- I thought something was off about that. - It's urgent.

Later, the on-duty doctor who saw the blood test reacted even more strangely.

Are you sure?

So I rechecked the blood tests,

and I thought it was strange too.

Why? What's strange?

Look at the blood test results.

LEE HWA JIN BLOOD TEST REPORT

Here.

Lee Hwa Jin

is very much likely pregnant.

Pregnant?

I mean, Lee Hwa Jin.

When I first saw her, I thought, 'What is this?'

But after cleaning up and polishing her,

I realized, oh, she's the real deal.

Your husband's

got an eye for people.

Is it really his child?

You know I hate spoilers.

Answer me.

Go check yourself.

She's waiting.

Sister, you know what?

266 days.

It takes exactly 266 days for a baby to be born.

That's 6,384 hours.

I did the math myself.

It's incredible.

What are you waiting for?

I never understood

why you and your husband keep talking about

'saving one person, ' like someone has to change.

But 266 days.

6,384 hours.

When people say 'one person is a whole world, '

it's true.

Now I get it.

Hey, two ahead. You go in first.

- Going. - Yeah, go.

What?

What are you doing?

Follow me.

Seon Woo Young.

Seon Woo Young.

Seon Woo Young.

Seon Woo Young.

Stop right there, punk!

Hey, what's going on?

Stop!

Move.

Stay still.

Let go of me, seriously.

Mr. Seon Woo Young, you're under arrest for theft.

You may appoint a lawyer and refuse self-incriminating statements.

I really didn't do anything.

I don't know anything.

Ah, seriously.

- Woo Young. - No, no.

This is some mistake.

- Woo Young. - I'm innocent. Don't worry.

What's this about? What did my brother do wrong?

Come to Haseong Police Station.

You'll get details at the station.

Sir!

Interfering will get you arrested too.

Soo Mi, go home first.

I'll clear this up quickly.

Let's go, detective.

Woo Young, Woo Young.

Let go.

I'm afraid I can't let you go until we get instructions from the chairman.

I said I'll be right back.

That's not allowed!

Ah.

These clothes?

Is that it?

Fine, I'll take it off then. Problem solved?

Jeez.

Yes, Soo Mi, Woo Young's at Haseong Station, right?

Yeah, I'll be right there. Wait.

Stop her.

- Move. - Can't let you through.

Won't move?

Don't let her pass!

I'll be back in a minute!

Let me go!

Let go! Let go!

Huh? What's happening?

What's wrong?

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

What happened to her?

Darn it.

Hey.

Hey, hey!

Hey, what's wrong with her?

We didn't do anything.

We just held her back when she tried to leave. Then she collapsed.

Sis, what should we do?

Sister.

Is she dead?

Is she alive?

EPISODE 7

What are you doing?

Stay put.

Madam.

You need to rest for now.

Just lie down.

I have to go. Someone's waiting for me.

You're not alone anymore.

You're carrying a child.

How do you know that, Madam?

I told you to rest.

Please help me, Madam.

Help get Woo Young out of the police station.

Tell them Woo Young is innocent.

Please tell them the necklace was a gift.

Necklace?

I'm totally doomed.

I'm doomed. What do I do? Seriously.

MARCH 5, 2027

Is Soo Mi really done for?

I knew it from the moment she overreacted.

God, what am I gonna do?

Can you sell this for me?

Where'd you get this?

- Wait, did you... - Don't ask.

Just sell this quietly for me.

Got it.

But how much do you think this would go for?

Just enough to cover what Soo Mi lost.

There's this guy I knew from juvie.

He's deep into this stuff. I'll check with him.

I'm sorry.

For what?

You went to juvie

because of me.

It's thanks to you.

If it weren't for you, I'd never have experienced that.

If I hadn't met you,

my life would've been so boring.

Ji Yoo was right.

Ji Yoo said

you'd be the one who stole that necklace.

She saw you rummaging through the dressing room in the dark on election day.

That's not true.

I did steal the necklace, but not that day.

Then when did you steal it?

Why did you steal it?

And why that necklace?

Because I saw Ji Yoo and you wearing it.

I figured it must be valuable.

I didn't plan to steal from the start.

I just

wanted to try it too.

Like Ji Yoo did.

I wanted to try it once.

FEBRUARY 8, 2027

20 years old?

Yeah.

What? That's impossible.

Hyun Ji Yoo, 20?

3 years will fly by.

So until then, please keep it safe.

Okay. I'll take good care of it until then.

Wait, hold on.

Let me see it one more time.

There.

It suits you well.

Congratulations on your admission, my daughter.

Thanks.

Yeah, I'm home now.

Forgot there's a dress code.

I'll just grab a tie and head out.

But then Mr. Hyun suddenly walked in.

I panicked, flailed around, then blacked out. Just like today.

Like today?

Yes, like today.

Hwa Jin!

Are you okay?

But I couldn't answer.

I lost consciousness again.

- Hwa Jin. - It's not always like this,

but it happens occasionally.

It's like being drunk with sleep

when no matter how hard you try to wake up, you can't.

It felt exactly like that moment.

Hwa Jin.

Hwa Jin.

I saw everything.

What you two were doing.

- It's not like that. - Then what is it?

It's not what you're thinking.

There was an accident that day,

and I was worried about her...

I told you I saw everything.

I saw it.

So Ji Yoo misunderstood

after seeing that scene.

Misunderstood?

What about?

No.

You were wearing the necklace when he came in,

and you lost consciousness?

Yes.

Then what happened?

What happened after that?

Hwa Jin, are you okay?

Sir.

Can you stand up?

I didn't steal it.

I just thought any excuse would sound like a lie.

- So I said 'I took it for now.' - Drink some water.

'I planned to return it later.'

Let's go to the hospital first.

No, I'm fine.

I'm really okay.

It happens whenever I start to forget.

The hospital said it's nothing serious.

It's called vasovagal syncope.

The name sounds complicated, but it's just a fainting condition.

Are you sure you're okay?

I'm fully recovered now.

I went back to the dressing room on election day,

pretending I'd left my phone,

just to put the necklace back where it belonged.

It's true.

You expect me to believe that?

It's true. Please believe me.

But you told Ji Yoo you went back to look for the lost pendant.

That was just an excuse.

I asked for the pendant back, but Ji Yoo refused.

You tried to force it from her and caused that accident.

Then what was that conversation when you got the pendant back in the parking lot?

The parking lot?

He returned the pendant to you there.

It wasn't Mr. Hyun, but Secretary Shin who returned it.

What? Secretary Shin?

This.

I forgot to return this.

They asked me to return this.

Ah.

You want me to take you home?

Yes. I'll just change clothes and come back.

Tell me your address.

It's nearby.

Urban Tree Building A, 82 Gyojung-ro, Haseong-gu.

So it was Secretary Shin who handed you the pendant.

I misunderstood.

I thought it was you.

Pardon?

You asked your friend to sell that necklace?

I'm sorry.

I suddenly needed money.

You are asking me to release your friend who got arrested for selling that necklace?

Yeah, you just have to say one thing.

Just say it was a gift. That's all you need to say.

Why should I?

Why should I lie to help you?

I'll repay you.

I'll repay you somehow.

How will you repay?

Do you have money?

Not now, but I'll find a way.

I'll do anything you ask.

Anything?

If it's something you ask, I'll do anything.

So

please make sure Woo Young gets released.

You said you're pregnant?

Yes.

Why bring that up?

Who's the father?

Who's the baby's father?

I go to work early.

It's going to rain today.

Make sure you take an umbrella.

Today it's your favorite authentic Indian curry, Kang Myeong.

Don't order delivery like last time.

Heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Then take it out and stir it once.

Heat it for another minute. It'll cook evenly and taste better.

Don't forget to eat properly.

Or else they will get upset.

You haven't eaten dinner yet, have you?

I was just about to eat.

I was just about to heat up the curry.

No, no. Don't eat that.

Why?

Wait a minute. Let's eat together.

Go wash up first.

Why are you not eating?

Is it someone's birthday today?

Birthday?

Why?

Don't you think this is a bit excessive?

What's excessive about it?

If I weren't so busy,

I could've made an 8-course or 12-course meal.

Look at this now.

I whipped this up in no time.

How is it? Tasty?

Yeah, it's good.

But it's definitely too much.

Look at this.

I'm getting lost at this dining table.

Ahn Kang Myeong, you sweet-talker.

But only do that to me.

You know what'll happen if you do it to other girls?

What's that mean?

What's that mean?

Don't.

Fine, I said it because you're cute.

Got it.

Now eat this mackerel you like.

I just ate it.

Hear that? The sound of turning into a pig?

Dad used to say that all the time.

You remember?

Yeah.

I remember all the things Dad used to say

and all the pranks he pulled on me,

even up to when I was 7.

Don't forget me, either.

What are you talking about all of a sudden?

I'm jealous. Why?

You only remember Dad. What if you forget me?

That won't happen.

Mom, drink some beer.

- Is that okay? - They say alcohol cures jealousy.

Our Kang Myeong knows everything.

Wait.

Thank you.

AIDE LIM HYUN GYO

Hello?

Why are you calling so late?

I'm having dinner with my son.

Not today. Let's meet later.

Later.

We'll talk another time.

Ah, this is nice.

Is it because my son poured this beer?

Are you sure you don't need to go?

The beer you poured tastes this good.

How good would it be to drink with you?

I can't wait.

You told me not to grow up too fast.

But just by being cute,

you've already been the perfect son.

So quickly turn 20,

drink beer, have a girlfriend,

and do everything you want as an adult.

Why are you being so wishy-washy?

I almost forgot.

I made japchae and didn't even serve it.

Hold on.

Take your time eating.

Mom, text message.

AIDE LIM HYUN GYO

I'm coming over. Just a minute.

Hold on.

Crap.

I feel like my whole body weighs a ton.

Why are you coming all the way to my house when we can just meet later?

What's so urgent?

I heard you quit.

I was going to suggest we outcasts have a drink.

What does that even mean?

I got totally

blindsided by Cha Su Yeon.

What do you mean by that?

Speak so I can understand.

Cha Su Yeon asked me to reverse our party stance to block the Special Act,

so I took responsibility.

Don't judge me.

I've lived in the shadows my whole life.

Wanted to step into the light for once.

What did you demand in exchange?

If I had demanded something, I wouldn't feel wronged.

By reversing the stance, I proved my influence.

I was thinking I could use that leverage to get a few legislators

elected in the general election.

But she picked on that and took me down in one go.

Jeez.

From the next general election to the presidential election.

You really planned too big.

Oh, my.

If I return, all I'll feel is frustration.

I want to repay them in kind.

What's your plan?

Since you came to me, I assume you have a plan.

Cha Su Yeon currently holds compromising info

on a large number of our party's legislators.

This is like Chairman Cha's legacy.

All we need is that blackmail material.

Why do you think I'd help you?

Huh?

You got fired too, didn't you?

If you got axed right before taking office, you'd be resentful too.

You must want something in return.

Use this opportunity to join our party with that material.

Let's team up and reshuffle the game.

Can we pass the Special Act if we only turn those legislators around

with the blackmail material?

The Do Tae Hoon Special Act?

Can we sway the party's stance again?

What?

You wanted the Special Act too?

Why?

Wasn't that what the president-elect wanted?

That's why I proposed shifting the party's position to the president-elect.

But he just dragged his feet the whole time.

You made the offer, but he rejected it?

So I ended up being left out in the cold.

In that urgent, time-critical situation, he hesitated too long,

so I got blindsided by Cha Su Yeon.

So the president-elect truly rejected it?

Exactly.

That person's sense of timing

is utterly hopeless.

Useless. Useless.

So all we need is the blackmail material?

Reversing our party stance is easy with that.

But there's one more thing to consider.

What is it?

Cha Su Yeon's been

rallying your party's legislators to her side for days.

Think about it.

Even if we shift our stance,

Participatory National's Party legislators might pull out.

That really could happen, you know?

I'll handle it.

I'll secure our legislators' votes and obtain the material.

Really?

Secretary Shin, it's great to see you in combat mode. So bold.

Goodness.

FAKE SHAMAN

Wait a second.

Hello?

Have you reached Lee Hwa Jin?

Secretary Shin, I need your help.

Please help my brother.

BUILDING A SAFE AND CRIME-FREE COMMUNITY TOGETHER, HASEONG POLICE STATION

Let's sort this out.

You can't remember where the necklace came from.

Are you listening to me?

You sold a necklace of unknown origin to Jang Hong Seok for 3 million won.

I haven't gotten the money yet.

Well, he said he'd sell it and give it to me...

It's stolen goods, and he said he'd give it to you if he sells it, right?

Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Let's forget everything said so far and start fresh.

From now on, I decide what gets discussed.

You only speak when I say so.

Are you his lawyer?

Yes, I am.

I'm the legal representative for Seon Woo Young,

Attorney Kang Seon Ho.

It's not the 'kind' Seon, but the 'venomous' Seon.

ATTORNEY KANG SEON HO

Oh, you're that lawyer from TV. Right?

Cha Su Yeon's divorce lawyer.

Yes, that's correct.

But here, I'm Mr. Seon Woo Young's attorney.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Being a famous lawyer isn't helpful to the client,

but I happened to become well-known.

But you just said you didn't even need a public defender a minute ago?

I don't need a lawyer.

But Ms. Seon Soo Mi already submitted the lawyer appointment form.

I said I don't need one.

- Listen, Seon Woo Young. - Ah, I don't want a lawyer.

I'm allergic to lawyers.

Detective.

Please give me 10 minutes alone with him.

That's enough, so leave.

Hwa Jin asked me to come.

Just 10 minutes.

I'll briefly explain his legal rights.

What a waste of a day's effort.

Alright, Mr. Kang.

I'll be back in 10 minutes.

Make sure you explain those rights thoroughly.

Hello?

Yes, this is Kang Seon Ho, whom you met at the hospital a moment ago.

As you said, when I told him I'm a real lawyer,

he was absolutely horrified, Hwa Jin.

The hospital? Why? Is Hwa Jin sick?

Did she collapse again?

Yes, I'll put him on, so talk to him.

Hey, Hwa Jin, are you hurt?

Why the hospital? Did you collapse again?

Woo Young.

Hey, are you hurt anywhere? Are you in pain anywhere?

Stop worrying about me. Just do what the lawyer says.

I told you, I don't need a lawyer.

Just do exactly what that lawyer tells you.

Then you can get out.

Hwa Jin.

Do as I say.

Please let me speak to the lawyer.

Yes.

He'll listen now.

Please make sure Woo Young gets out.

Yes, I'll do my best.

Mr. Seon Woo Young, we talked earlier, right?

From now on, keep your mouth shut unless I tell you to open it.

Understood?

HASEONG HOSPITAL

There, all done now.

Fortunately, the wound has healed well.

Even though the stitches were removed late, there's no inflammation.

I'm sorry.

I've been distracted.

I understand.

Just in case, I'll prescribe antibiotics.

If there's inflammation or discharge,

come in immediately this time.

I will.

By the way,

Ms. Lee Hwa Jin came back to the hospital.

Ah, I wanted to ask about her symptoms.

She said she suddenly loses consciousness.

Yes, it's vasovagal syncope.

If that's considered a disease, then yes.

No warning signs at all?

That's what makes it tough.

There's no specific treatment.

It's often hereditary.

If the mother has it, the daughter usually does too.

I heard she was hospitalized.

Any issues other than the fainting?

No issues.

We're trying to fix the problem.

SPECIAL ACT FOR THE H CHEMICAL FIRE INVESTIGATION AND BUILDING A SAFE SOCIETY

Between Su Yeon and the Special Act, you can't protect both.

Choose one or the other.

If you were me, what would you do?

Who would you choose?

I've already made my choice.

MY DAUGHTER

Hello?

Is it okay to talk?

Yeah.

I heard you decided not to study abroad.

You thought it through and decided, right?

I trust you, but...

I worry school is hard for you.

Nothing else is wrong, right?

Dad, just...

Do you really have to divorce?

Do you remember how much I loved my tricycle when I was little?

Yeah.

I remember.

Even though Mom said not to,

you insisted on keeping it in your room.

Every time, you'd get scolded.

Do you remember what I said each time?

I was too young to remember,

but you both teased me about it.

What did you say?

I said our family was like a tricycle.

There are three of us.

And it has three wheels.

You said it's just like us.

So whenever I saw a tricycle,

you'd tease me about it.

Not teasing,

but being proud.

So can't we

just stay a tricycle forever?

- Ji Yoo. - I just

want things to go back to

before all that happened.

That's why I called. Bye.

Hello?

Oh, you answered fast.

Were you waiting?

Did you find something?

I met First Lady's secretary.

She met Madam at your house 5 years ago.

She kept a detailed diary with meticulous notes.

The date was definitely January 10th.

After meeting Madam that day,

in the car on the way back,

they said they overheard the president.

and First Lady debating whether to meet you

- Me? - Yeah.

The president wanted to meet,

but First Lady opposed it, saying, 'Do you think Cha Su Yeon will just stand by?'

They say the way the two handle things is always like that.

When their opinions clash, First Lady always gets her way.

Just as I suspected,

it was around that time when I planted the bug on you.

I thoroughly combed through the records of incoming and outgoing funds from that time.

Purchasing an old-model wiretap,

there was a record of the payment transfer.

Then she started wiretapping.

So, that's when the deal with the president started.

Did you assign me this task knowing all that from the beginning?

No.

Planting a wiretap usually indicates there's trouble.

Suspicions of infidelity or actual affairs.

There were no such issues.

Then,

could there have been complications in dealing with the president?

It wasn't about distrusting my husband.

It was about distrusting Hyun Min Cheol the politician.

I wasn't monitoring my husband.

I was watching those reaching out

to influence Hyun Min Cheol the politician.

I wanted to protect him from them.

My husband is a politician,

and I'm both his wife and political partner.

Was she not eavesdropping on me,

but rather monitoring the president or First Lady who were trying to approach me?

According to her,

it was to protect me from them?

I asked Secretary Bang for the diary.

I said if not the original, then at least a copy.

Reviewing it should give us clearer leads.

Tell her I'll buy it.

I need to see that diary immediately.

When will they release Woo Young?

Wait a little longer.

I'll fulfill your request,

so keep your promise too.

Your vow to obey my instructions unconditionally.

Understood. I'll keep it.

Stay at the hospital for now,

and I can call a caretaker if you need one.

No, I don't need one.

I'm not here because I'm sick.

Fine.

Madam.

May I ask one thing?

What's it like to become a mother?

Can someone like me even be a mother?

Am I allowed to be a mother?

I have no possessions like you do,

no education.

Do I qualify to be a mother?

There's no such thing as 'qualification.'

And you can't really learn it from anyone.

But one thing is certain.

If you plan to have a child,

don't doubt yourself like that.

Imagine how insecure the child would feel.

If you're going to give birth,

don't make the child anxious.

Thank you.

Ah, honey, that tickles.

Stop it, it tickles.

Who told you to grow your hair?

Who said you should grow it out?

Ah, seriously, it's so ticklish.

Get out, get out.

Do I really have to do the NBS interview tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

Wasn't it the 17th?

Tomorrow is the 17th.

Tomorrow's the 17th?

Not the 7th?

Goodness, Madam.

Mixing up dates by ten days is serious.

PREGNANCY TEST STICK

What?

Why have you been acting strange?

What's going on?

Could someone like me

become a mother?

I'm the reason my mother died.

How could I deserve this?

If she hadn't given birth to me,

she wouldn't have been shamed for having an illegitimate child.

She might not have died that way.

How could I possibly become a mother

when I'm like this...

What are you talking about?

You're more than qualified to be a mom.

Always nagging, 'Do this, don't do that, '

always worrying, 'Have you eaten? Are you dressed warmly?'

Isn't that what being a mom is?

You always do that for me.

It's what you're best at.

You're more than qualified to be a mom.

So stop worrying.

Thank you.

Oh dear, what should we do?

It's late, so let us at least grab a bite to eat.

I'm a bit peckish myself. My stomach keeps growling.

Is this how you intend to do it?

Pardon?

Let's do that.

Jeez.

You're doing great. You're doing really great.

We're starting to sync up again.

How much longer do we have to keep this up?

I'll explain it in simple terms.

What are the police?

They're the dealers. Then what are we?

Tankers!

The police will keep hitting us, and we just have to hold on.

So until when?

An order will come from above soon.

From above?

Who?

Cha Su Yeon?

Yes, why?

I just have a strong feeling.

Working with Cha Su Yeon tends to complicate things.

By the way,

why do you hate lawyers so much?

Even when you went to juvie,

as a first-time juvenile offender,

you had grounds for leniency, yet you refused a lawyer till the end.

Why was that?

No.

Get up, huh?

Snap out of it.

Can you get up?

You okay? Coming around?

The motorcycle.

Let's say I stole it

and drove it.

Why?

You keep passing out. Do you think you can handle juvenile detention?

I'll take care of it.

Woo Young.

Why did you refuse a lawyer?

There must be a reason.

I want to do that.

Legal defense rights.

What's that about?

I don't want to talk about it.

Enough, alright?

Can't force you if you don't want to.

What do you want to eat?

Korean? Chinese?

Something filling.

Then Chinese it is.

Double jajangmyeon? Double jjamppong?

Darn it.

This always trips me up.

What should I eat?

Ah, Secretary Shin.

How did it go?

It went well.

Madam sent a lawyer.

A lawyer?

Yes.

Oh!

That person over there.

How did it go?

Will my brother be released?

Not yet.

We just had dinner.

The investigation isn't finished yet,

so let's talk again later.

More importantly,

what brings you here?

I called for help before contacting the lawyer.

So we meet here.

Attorney Kang Seon Ho.

You know me?

Secretary Shin Hae Rin.

You know me too, Attorney.

Indeed.

Meeting at a police station before facing each other in court.

Procedurally flawless, isn't it?

Shall we talk for a moment?

10 minutes okay?

Plenty.

Wait a second.

Hello?

Madam came to the transition office.

She's with the president-elect now.

I was actually going to see you. There's something I'm curious about.

What is it?

You first. You came all the way here.

Lee Hwa Jin.

She's pregnant.

What would happen

if the news came out that the child is yours?

Of course you'll deny it.

But Lee Hwa Jin will come forward herself

claiming she's carrying the president-elect's child.

That the child in her womb

is your illegitimate child.

You...

People remember the person they first saw in the news.

Just like they remember you as the survivor of the fire incident.

The way they remember me is

the news about being an illegitimate child when I was 7.

The illegitimate child of Candidate Cha Jin Taek's mistress.

My mother committed suicide,

and I was only adopted by my father after her death.

A seed of misfortune.

That's people's first memory of me.

But someone like me became First Lady,

and the husband who became President has an illegitimate child.

What a cruel fate, right?

Stop it.

The dirty blood that can never escape misfortune

is what flows through me.

What do you want?

I want things to go back.

To before

you proposed the Special Act.

Are you determined to block it until the end?

You've done enough.

So stop here.

Is that what you want?

For that reason,

you're dredging up those painful memories that tormented you all this time,

even bringing up the illegitimate child?

Answer me.

Yes.

Let's go back as if nothing ever happened

because nothing has happened.

There's another way to get Woo Young out.

I've seen it.

In the safe, in the dressing room.

If I slip up even once, Hyun Min Cheol, you'll be finished in an instant.

Like my wife, I'll use this to twist the lawmakers' arms

and force them to vote in favor.

Stop here.

The person blocking the investigation is the culprit.

What truth scares you more than the illegitimate child?

It doesn't matter.

As long as I can stop the Special Act.