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[♪ upbeat music plays]

DOCTOR ON THE EDGE

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[Jiui] Can I ask you something?

Mm-hmm.

Why did you go to Madeokdo…

with Dr. Hyeon Chiyeon?

We were supposed to go together.

Ah…

How could I have gone there with you?

It's not within walking distance.

It's over an hour away by boat.

Ah…

So you were looking out for me.

I didn't even realize that.

But I kind of regret it.

Maybe I shouldn't have looked out for you…

and just gone there with you.

[♪ gentle music plays]

Next time…

do you want to go with me?

Hmm?

[rain pouring]

Oh…

Rain… [gasps]

What are you doing? Run! [exclaims]

[♪romantic pop song plays]

[Hari screams]

[Hari giggles]

[Hari giggling]

-Wow, it's really pouring. -[giggles]

[both exclaim]

[Jiui] Watch your step.

-[Hari giggles] -[Jiui pants]

-[Jiui] Are you okay? -[Hari] Yes.

[Jiui] Which way? Left or right?

-[Hari] Right. No, left! -[Jiui] Left?

[Hari exclaims, giggles]

[song continues]

[song continues]

-[Jiui] Stop. Let's take a quick breather. -[pants]

Okay.

[both panting]

[Hari shrieks]

[both panting]

[giggles]

[giggles]

Shall we get going?

Right now?

-Should I go first? -How about on three?

One, two…

[laughs]

EPISODE 4 - A NOTORIOUS WOMAN, A PATHETIC MAN

Dr. Do. [grunts]

-Hi. -You're soaking wet.

Ah… [chuckles]

Yes.

This is nice.

Yeah.

-Dr. Do. -[sneezes]

[groans]

Yes?

-Oh, it's nothing. -Okay.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[hums]

[inhales sharply]

DR. DO JIUI: DID YOU GET HOME SAFELY?

PHOTOS

[Hari] I took a photo of you. It came out nice.

[giggles]

BATHROOM

[sighs]

[sighs]

[hums]

MS. YUK HARI

[chuckles]

[inhales sharply]

WOW, THE FIREFLIES REALLY…

[stifling sneeze]

[sneezes]

[groans]

Are you okay?

Yes.

Did you catch a cold because of the rain?

The rain makes the humidity go up. It's just allergies.

It's only in the morning.

Oh… Ah!

About the photos I took yesterday… [chuckles]

Here's another good one.

Did you do all this?

I shaved your jawline and gave you a nose job. Doesn't it look great?

[Jiui] It does.

I got the fireflies and a flattering shot of your face too. [chuckles]

[sighs]

-[sneezes] -What the…

This is driving me crazy. I'm so sorry.

How can a doctor be so bad at holding in a sneeze?

How are we supposed to hold in a sneeze? Doctors are human too.

Huh?

Didn't they teach you how in med school?

There's no such thing.

Oh… I guess they don't teach you.

All nurses learn how to do it.

We can't sneeze while we're looking for a vein or we're in the OR.

You're just pulling my leg.

I mean it. Have you ever seen a nurse sneeze in a hospital before?

[inhales sharply]

Want me to tell you how?

-Mm-hmm. -[chuckles]

Okay. Follow my lead.

First, press your tongue against the roof of your mouth.

No, further back in.

Next, close your mouth.

That's it.

Now, it's crucial that you really flare your nostrils.

For proper circulation.

No. Flare it more.

Just a little more…

-[sneezes] -[laughing]

What kind of doctor falls for such nonsense?

[coughs] I didn't fall for it.

-As if anyone would. [scoffs] -[phone buzzing]

[clears throat]

Hello?

Okay, I'll head over right away.

-Okay. -[line disconnects]

-Did something happen? -Oh…

Someone requested a home visit.

Someone called your personal phone to request a home visit?

Uh, yes. They're rather indisposed.

I'll be right back.

[sighs]

Ma'am.

-Are you okay? -Oh, gosh.

I'm sorry to call you out of the blue like that.

That's all right. Let me take a look at your wound.

[sighs, groans]

I came out of my room to take my meds

but I suddenly got dizzy and just collapsed.

Fortunately, it doesn't look deep. Let me take a look.

[Mija groans]

-Would you take a seat here for me? -Okay.

Nice and easy.

[groans]

-It hurts, doesn't it? -Yes.

[sniffles]

CHAVOXIFEN

Goodness. [chuckles]

Silly me.

I left this out in the open. [chuckles]

I'm guessing those meds are for you.

What?

Yes.

I'm a little unwell.

-[chuckles] -Hmm…

Taking painkillers day and night

makes my stomach turn.

So I stopped taking them, you see. [chuckles]

And look where that's gotten me.

Human bodies can be so miserable.

Don't you think so? [chuckles]

Please be sure to take them.

Painkillers are a necessary prescription for a patient.

Okay.

They may not cure your disease, but they'll let you forget for a moment.

Right. [chuckles]

You should probably adjust your prescription with your doctor.

I'll check at the center for any meds that might help.

Oh, no. Don't do that.

I don't want people to find out.

If people were to find out, they'd all treat me like a sick patient.

I want to live as Hari's grandma, Oh Mija,

not a patient.

The reason I told you to come here without letting Hari know

was because she makes such a fuss if I say I'm sick or hurting anywhere.

[inhales sharply, sighs]

[inhales sharply]

Don't worry about that.

Doctors have an obligation to respect their patients' secrets.

[chuckles]

But did you know this?

Patients also have an obligation to be entirely forthcoming to their doctors.

That's why you can tell me everything.

[chuckles]

Yes.

I understand, Doctor.

-Right. -[chuckles]

Ms. Yuk.

My grandma was the urgent patient?

[sighs]

Is my grandma okay? I'm going in.

Wait.

I don't think you should go in just yet.

[breathing shakily]

[Hari] I guess my grandma finds the doctor she met once

to be more reliable than her own granddaughter.

Then again, if I were her,

I wouldn't have told me either.

Because I'd cry more than my sick grandma.

And I keep trying to forget that she is sick.

Thinking about it is too scary.

I'm a coward, aren't I?

No.

To be honest, when I first met you…

I saw it in your suitcase.

The anti-cancer drug…

Chavoxifen.

Mmm…

[sniffles]

At first, I thought you were the one who was sick.

But I couldn't bring myself to ask you about it.

Even if I knew how much you were hurting…

it's not like I could have done anything about it.

And…

it was scary.

[sniffles, sighs]

-I'm sure it's not even close… -[sniffles]

…but I'm saying…

I kind of get how you feel.

You're not a coward.

Anyone would feel that way.

[♪ gentle music playing]

[chuckles]

[sniffles]

Ah… [chuckles, sniffles]

I think we've been away for too long.

Ah…

Shall we go?

Uh, sure.

[Jeongseon] Mom, why did you send so many side dishes?

I can't finish all this on my own.

[Jeongseon's mother] I packed enough to share with everyone.

You said the people there like you so much that the place couldn't run without you.

Okay. Bye.

-[line disconnects] -Goodness.

What's gotten into him now?

Sorry for stepping away.

It's fine. We didn't get that many patients.

Dr. Do.

We need to talk.

-What for? -Hurry…

What…

What is it?

This just isn't right.

What's this about?

You haven't seen the PH doc group chat?

They talk so much, so…

-[sighs] -Is something wrong?

I'm not comfortable saying it myself, so just check it out now.

Come on!

Okay.

JEONNAM PH DOC GROUP CHAT

[doctor] Stop everything. Major PSA.

Has a nurse recently joined any of your health centers?

Apparently, she's notorious for being a doctor hunter.

[doctor 2] I heard she only goes after doctors. Could she be doing it here too?

[Jucheon] It looks like they're talking about Ms. Yuk Hari, doesn't it?

Not at all.

Who else but Ms. Yuk could have transferred from Asong Hospital

to an island as a contract nurse?

And I got all my friends at Asong Hospital to do some digging for me.

Guess how many doctors Ms. Yuk got to.

Three.

T-Three?

[sighs]

Be honest with me.

You've also felt it, haven't you?

How Ms. Yuk has gotten her hooks in.

Whoa, I'm not…

She hasn't gotten her hooks in or anything like that.

I'm telling you,

-she's definitely gotten her hooks in! -[stammers]

Into Dr. Hyeon Chiyeon!

What?

Everyone knew those two were going out except us!

So you're saying Dr. Hyeon Chiyeon is going out with Ms. Yuk Hari, huh?

I saw it myself.

They were riding around on an ATV together.

If they shared an ATV ride, they're practically an item, no?

Practically an item indeed.

[gasps] Oh, my.

Gosh.

To be so young and in love again.

You know what the chief of Madeokdo said?

He said sparks were flying between those two.

And I heard there was only one available room that night.

No wonder you could see hearts in their eyes.

Hearts in their eyes?

Looks like we might be having a wedding on Pyeondongdo! [chuckles]

The ATV was because Dr. Hyeon came to pick us up.

And Madeokdo was because they missed the boat.

So let's not talk behind our coworkers' backs, okay?

-Wow. -So not cool.

It's time to head over to the health education session, right?

Yes.

[Ms. Hwang] If you use too much technical jargon to explain,

no one will understand, so when explaining…

[laughs]

Look at me running my mouth.

I'm sure you'll nail it without any instructions. [laughs]

-We'll be going now. -[Ms. Hwang chuckles]

I'll see you later.

[door opens]

-I'll see you later. -[Ms. Hwang] Good luck.

[sighs]

[Hari] I'm good.

-Let me carry it for you. -[Hari] No.

[Jucheon] I'm telling you, she's definitely gotten her hooks in!

Into Dr. Hyeon Chiyeon!

[sighs]

Ms. Hwang.

Any plans for the evening?

I just figured we might have dinner together.

What for? Any special occasion?

[exclaims]

My mom sent me a buttload of side dishes, so I thought we could…

Then just bring it over here tomorrow so we can have it together.

-Ah… [laughing] -[laughing]

-There's a solution. -Right.

Why didn't I think of that?

They were supposed to take that to the session!

They left it behind.

How careless. I'll take it to them.

[exclaims]

I…

I will go.

Was he listening in on us?

-Village Hall, right? -Right.

[Jiui] Mmm…

PYEONDONGDO VILLAGE HALL

[Hari] That's right.

Once you've called emergency services, you need to check for a response.

Watch me. Take your palms, and say…

"Sir, are you okay?"

He's not responding, right?

In that case, you have to check if they're breathing.

Place your hand on their chest,

listen for breaths with your ear,

and check to see whether their chest is rising and falling.

[whispers] Have you washed your hair?

You have to press down really hard.

So hard that it feels like the rib cage might collapse!

Oh, man. She brought him back to life!

[laughing]

-He really came back to life. -Wow, he came back!

Are you okay?

You two make a fantastic couple.

I can see you as a married couple.

-I know. -[Jangsu] And don't you try to deny it.

Even the pebbles have eyes here in Pyeondongdo.

Come on. It's not like that.

It's not.

[Mr. Park] What do you mean, no?

I heard young people nowadays start off by taking it slow with a situationship

before they make it official. That's what it is, right?

It's not…

That's enough.

Now, now. Stop teasing us.

We'll move on to hygiene training. Let's get ready. [chuckles]

-[Mr. Park] What? Hygiene training? -[Hari] Oh?

[Mr. Park] When are you gonna tell us about the ventilator?

Huh? The ventilator!

We came here to check this out. Remember? The ventilator!

What about this?

I'm done! No more!

[Hari] Oh…

[♪ melancholic music plays]

People here come up with totally baseless rumors.

Why didn't you say anything?

That's like adding fuel to the fire.

I just didn't think they were totally baseless.

What?

Does it bother you that much?

Rumors can be really powerful.

Once people get swept up by a rumor, they don't even care about the truth.

That's why I don't like rumors.

I understand.

I'll be careful.

[Jucheon] Bokdol. Boksun.

What do you guys think?

Should I tell him?

[inhales sharply] Or should I not?

Should I?

Or should I not?

Dr. Yong.

The herbs we ordered didn't arrive, so I'm going to order them again.

[sighs]

Okay.

Did you hear what I said? About ordering them again?

I did.

What are you doing right now during consultation hours?

All the elderly have gone to the session, so we have no patients.

[gasps]

What was that for?

I'm feeding them. Look at them eat.

These guys aren't meant to be raised like that!

You don't have any friends, do you?

-You have no one to hang out with, right? -What?

You pick on me all the time

because you're bored and have no friends, right?

I'm the one picking on you?

I'm wrestling with a serious dilemma right now, okay?

The prince is in a dilemma, huh?

You're probably just torn between two luxury choices!

Wrestle away, your highness!

[door slams]

The fate of our center hangs in the balance!

You have no idea, damn it.

Why'd she have to dump all that expensive food in there?

[sighs] I can't even get it out now.

[Hari] Dr. Do.

[chuckles]

Hi.

Are you here for beer?

That's great. I've been wanting to grab a beer with you.

Take your pick. Drinks are on me tonight since I owe you and all.

I don't actually feel like drinking beer today.

Really?

I didn't know that was possible.

[chuckles]

Oh, right. You came to the village hall today, right?

Yes. You had left something behind.

Why did you just leave? You could have stayed and helped.

You didn't have many patients today because of the session.

Well, you seemed to be doing fine with Dr. Chiyeon.

So I wasn't sure I should butt in.

Dr. Do.

Did I upset you in some way?

No, not at all.

Really?

Guess I'm just imagining it.

Then let's have a beer out by the beach.

The breeze is nice, and we've got plenty of snacks.

No, I don't want people to get the wrong idea about us.

What do you mean, the wrong idea?

I had no idea

that you and Dr. Chiyeon were, well…

Wait, you also believe those rumors?

Come on, that's just the village elders gossiping among themselves. [chuckles]

It didn't seem to be just a rumor. The two of you…

seemed really close.

[scoffs]

I don't know why I should have to defend myself about this.

But if being seen as close starts those rumors,

shouldn't there be more rumors about us?

We spent the night together,

drank together, and even got caught in the rain.

Doing things like that with just anyone is why

they're spreading rumors about you being a doctor hunter and a gold digger.

[♪ melancholic music plays]

I mean…

I see.

I thought you were acting a little strange today…

So you were scared that I'd get my hooks in?

No, that's not what I mean--

Don't be scared.

I have no intention of getting my hooks into you.

Ms. Yuk, I didn't mean it like…

[door opens, closes]

[groans]

[softly] You stupid idiot…

[sighs]

[beeping]

[automated voice] Setting timer for one minute.

[sighs]

Dr. Hyeon.

I need to tell you something.

But don't turn around.

I don't think I can tell you if I looked you in the eye.

I've given it a lot of thought,

and it feels like this is the right thing to do.

Listen closely to what I'm about to say.

[sighs]

Ms. Yuk Hari…

She's not going out with you because she actually likes you.

Ms. Yuk Hari is…

a doctor hunter!

Holy crap.

Are you in shock?

Dr. Hyeon?

Yes?

What is it?

Why would you wear those in the quarters?

Did you not hear anything I said just now?

The heck?

[microwave dings]

-[phone buzzing] -[Jucheon sighs]

Hello?

[Jeongseon] This is Eom Jeongseon.

I'm in the middle of something important, so call me again later.

I doubt it's more important than this.

Your phone is with me.

That's nonsense. I'm literally on the phone right now.

"Ninnyhammer"?

Who the heck is this Ninnyhammer?

-Hello? -You took my phone, and I took yours!

How did that happen?

How the heck should I know? Bring it over to me right now!

Me? Why should I?

Oh, my. I guess you don't want to go on leave anymore.

-What? -Right now.

[line disconnects]

Damn it!

[huffs]

[stammers]

Dr. Hyeon, do you know what "ninnyhammer" means?

Stupid…

-Idiot? -What?

[panting] Damn it.

Who does she think she is, telling me to come over?

[sighs]

[sighs]

Here.

-Be more careful from now on. -[scoffs]

Look who's talking. You're the one who took mine.

What the…

What's with the feast? Throwing a party or something?

What's it to you?

Seaweed soup and ribs.

Is it your birthday or something?

[♪ mischievous music plays]

It's your birthday?

Who eats by themselves on their birthday?

It's because I have no friends!

Just go!

[door locks, beeps]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[clears throat]

What?

I'll be your friend.

-What? -[chuckles]

What…

What are you doing?

Oh…

It looks so good.

Grab yourself a bowl of rice and sit.

I asked you what you're doing!

Ah…

Isn't it obvious?

I'm throwing you a birthday party.

Who eats by themselves on their birthday?

And just so you know, there are three essentials for a birthday.

A birthday feast, friends, and birthday drinks. [clicks tongue]

Do you have any alcohol?

-[chuckles] -[scoffs]

[blows] Okay.

One, two, three, four.

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday, de… ♪

[hums]

♪ Ms. Jeongseon ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

[cheers]

Blow them out.

[♪ playful music playing]

You're taking a lot of credit for a feast you didn't even prepare.

Happy birthday.

Oh, hold on,

I prepared something for you.

[Jucheon grunts]

Ta-da!

[goat bleating plays]

[chuckles]

[grunts]

Shall we toast?

I'm sorry.

[chuckles]

Cheers.

I wasn't expecting a prince like you to care so much

-about someone else's birthday. -Hmm.

I've always thought that birthdays should be lively, joyous occasions.

Of course you did. [chuckles]

Not that I ever got to enjoy that.

Ah.

The truth is that I kind of got picked on.

The son of a Korean Medicine clinic director in Seoul got picked on?

I know, right?

Isn't that really weird?

I don't get why someone would hate on a kid from a rich family

who's as adorable and nice as me.

[scoffs]

That's why I'm not a huge fan of people spending birthdays alone.

[♪ tender music playing]

So you won't be spending it by yourself today.

You'll be spending it with me.

Cheers!

[sighs]

[sighs]

[phone buzzing]

MS. YUK HARI

[clears throat, vocalizes]

Hello?

[Hari] Dr. Do, please come to the center right now.

-Hurry. -Huh? [stammers]

Okay. Let's apologize to her in person.

-[captain groans] -[Hari] Hmm?

Dr. Do.

What is it?

[captain groans, pants]

Hold on…

That's a fishhook. How did this happen?

During a meal, apparently.

I guess the fish still had a hook in it.

-The lidocaine, please. -Okay.

-You've gotten your tetanus shot, right? -Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh.

I'll remove it in no time.

This is going to sting.

[captain grunts]

[groans]

What happened?

He got a hook stuck in his tongue.

Hold on.

Fishhooks aren't like regular needles.

They have a barb at the tip,

so just pulling it could tear the tissue apart.

That'll cause way more damage.

Then what should we do?

[Hyeon sighs]

I've done it before, so I'll do it.

-Have you administered lidocaine? -[Hari] Yes.

-[captain groans] -[Hyeon] Can you feel this?

[captain groans]

[Hyeon] Okay, we're done.

[captain grunting]

[muffled] Thank you so much. Ow.

I'll prescribe some antibiotics,

-so be sure to take them. -[grunts]

[Hari] I'll help you with the rest outside. Watch your step.

You can head on up now.

I'm on call, so I'll write the prescription.

Okay.

[♪ playful music playing]

[sighs]

[groans]

[rooster crows]

Man, my head is killing me.

[sighs]

[♪ whimsical music playing]

[Jucheon] What the…

What the heck?

[gasps] No way.

[♪ tense music playing]

[sighs]

Why don't you get up now?

I know you're awake, so get up!

I can see you in the mirror!

I'm sorry.

-What? -I'm…

I'm not sure how this happened, but I'm really sorry.

[breathes shakily]

Well, whether you remember it or not,

or whether you're pretending not to remember,

I couldn't care less, so just do what you will.

What really matters to me right now is that no one sees you leaving my house.

If someone saw you sneaking out of here,

can you imagine the scandal that would cause?

That's right.

Which is why I'm going to leave right now,

and you should wait 20 minutes before you leave.

That's when the grannies gather at the village hall to play Go-Stop.

-[inhales deeply] -Mmm.

Let the center know you'll be late, okay?

Y-Yes. I-I'll call them. Okay.

[chuckles]

[♪ amusing music playing]

And about last night…

Last night…

-Let's just forget it ever happened. -[sighs]

Stick to the plan. Twenty minutes!

Right. Twenty minutes.

[groans]

I'm so screwed.

[groans]

[muffled] Damn it.

[softly] Damn it.

[clears throat]

-Oh, Dr. Yong! [groans] -[yelps]

-I just cleaned that area! -Oh, I'm sorry.

Why did you enter through that door?

[Jucheon] Sorry?

Well, I…

I was out on a walk.

Oh, you're late to work because you were exercising?

How admirable.

Thank you.

[phone ringing]

Mmm. Give it to me. [grunts]

Hello? This is the Public Health Center.

Huh? What?

[stammers] But why would someone like that come here…

[♪ dramatic music playing]

Mmm.

Yes, I understand.

-Hang up. Hang up. -Ms. Hwang, are you okay?

Goodness me, what a disaster.

What is it? What happened?

Choi Hyangmi, the Director of Public Health Care Services,

is coming to our center right now to give us an official warning.

Choi Hyangmi is coming in person to our center?

What's an official warning?

[♪ electronic dance music playing]

[Ms. Hwang] An official warning is a penalty that applies to civil servants,

and it can accumulate.

If a PH doc gets too many warnings, they can dock your pay,

restrict your leave, and in the worst-case scenario,

-even extend your mandatory service. -[phone buzzing]

Horrifying, if you ask me.

Yes, governor.

It's a little windy, but the ferry has departed.

I'll report to you once I return.

Okay.

Who was it?

Did any of you slip up while I wasn't looking?

Huh?

[Jucheon] Uh… [sighs]

By any chance…

ca-ca-can one's private life or… [breathes shakily] …rumors…

-be the cause of-- -Why would you bring that up now? Sheesh.

Calm down! Everyone, wear your gowns!

Get changed, pronto!

Wear your civil servant IDs.

-Ms. Hwang. Ms. Hwang. -What is it?

I'm sorry, but I haven't received my civil servant ID yet.

-I have applied for one, though. -[Ms. Hwang] What?

[shouting] Why are you telling me this now?

I actually kept telling you about it--

It's too late for that now, isn't it?

[gasps] Mr. Kim Dupal!

Yes, Mr. Kim Dupal, Mr. Kim Dupal.

Mr. Kim Dupal. He-Here it is.

-Oh, thank you. Oh, thank you so much. -Whoa.

-But this is a bit… -[Ms. Hwang] This should do.

Just flip it over! No one will notice.

Okay. What are you doing? Put your gowns on!

-Let's all stay calm now. -[Jiui] Uh, Kim Du… Kim Dupal…

How can she be so calm and composed?

Am I the only one losing my mind here?

[sighs] What is her deal?

[♪ playful music playing]

Dr. Yong.

I'll leave the mugwort and the cups in the therapy room.

Okay.

[sighs, panting]

I'm so scared.

[whimpers] She's here, she's here!

[♪ tense music playing]

Welcome, ma'am!

Hello.

-Is something going on? -[Jeongseon] Hello.

Oh, um, no. What brings you here?

Our baby's been sniffling for a few days, and her throat is raw.

Can the doctor of Korean medicine take a look?

Western medicine isn't helping at all.

-[Jucheon] Can you say "Ah" for me? -Ah.

[Jucheon] Hmm.

Oh. [sucks teeth]

Her throat's a bit swollen.

Were there any other symptoms?

Like breaking out in a cold sweat.

I don't think so.

Medicine works well for colds, but acupuncture can also help.

-Oh, I see. -Let's get you better with it.

No, I don't want it!

-It won't hurt at all. -[whispers] He said it's not gonna hurt.

-This is cool to the touch. -[whispers] Hang in there, okay?

It feels nice and refreshing when you put it on.

That's refreshing, right?

See? Nice and cool, right?

Oh, hold on. [sucks teeth]

I think there's something here.

It's an ant. Hold still.

Got it.

Ta-da. That didn't hurt at all, did it?

[♪ amusing music playing]

[crying]

-Grandma. -[softly] It's okay.

Does it hurt?

-Oh, dear. -It's okay.

Why are you crying? I know it doesn't hurt one bit.

-It does hurt! -Oh, dear.

Stop lying! If it really hurt, you would've cried earlier!

[crying continues]

Oh, dear.

-Deokhwa, it's okay. -It hurts!

Come on, why are you crying?

You liar.

I'm barely holding back my tears myself. Why are you crying?

[crying]

Dr. Yong.

Come outside. The director is here.

Oh, okay.

[mumbles]

Just a second, Deokhwa.

[sniffles]

[whimpers, breathes shakily]

[♪ dramatic, tense music playing]

Welcome, ma'am.

I came here today to issue an official warning.

Does anyone know what you did wrong?

Which one of you is Dr. Do Jiui?

[smacks lips] Th-That would be me.

How would you define a civil servant, Dr. Do?

Excuse me?

How can a civil servant managing provincial affairs

not even know the name of the person leading the organization?

That is a dereliction of your duty

and a direct challenge to authority.

Those were the words…

of Governor Ko Changmok.

Personally, I don't agree with him.

How should a doctor know what the governor's name is?

I've delivered the governor's words.

And you've received them, so that's that.

[Ms. Hwang chuckles]

[all chuckle]

[Ms. Hwang] Right. [chuckles]

Then, since you came all this way,

how would you like to take a look around?

-[chuckles] Sure. -[Ms. Hwang] Okay.

[parent] Deokhwa, don't run!

[♪ tense music playing]

-Deokhwa! -[yelps]

-[screams] Ow. -[parent] Deokhwa!

-Deokhwa! -[Hyangmi] Are you okay?

-[Ms. Hwang] Oh, dear. -[Hyeon] Come here.

Come here, Deokhwa.

-[Ms. Hwang] Are you all right? -Let me take a look. Excuse me.

-[parent] Are you okay? I'm sorry. -[Hyangmi grunts]

[Ms. Hwang] Oh, my gosh.

[♪ gentle music playing]

The location and depth of the wound don't suggest any nerve or muscle damage.

But since you fell, there may be a wrist fracture

or some foreign debris inside,

so I think it's best to get an X-ray.

Should I just dress the wound, or suture it?

That's for the attending physician to decide.

Why are you asking me?

I'll suture it.

Let's have you wear this.

POLYAMIDE SUTURE

Plastic surgeon?

Yes.

[chuckles] Then I'm in luck.

-[PA chimes] -[mic feedback]

[Mr. Park vocalizes] Attention, all residents.

Due to a sudden high seas and gale warning,

all passenger ferries and ship operations have been suspended.

Due to a sudden hazardous seas and gale warning,

all passenger ferries and ship operations have been suspended.

We can't have the ferries suspended.

[breathes shakily] That means the director is stuck with us.

Since the ferry's been suspended, let's go out for a team dinner.

What do you say?

Uh, wow. [cheering]

[staff cheering]

[♪ awkward, comical music playing]

[chuckles]

I know you're on-call, Dr. Do, but everyone else is good to drink, right?

-[Ms. Hwang] That's right. -Right.

-Director, I don't think you should… -Just one glass.

Okay everyone, let's all drink plenty but responsibly.

Here's to the Public Health Center!

[all] Cheers!

My, here's the good stuff.

Here's your wild flounder.

-Here you go. -[exclaims] The flounder's here.

Does the center have any issues?

[sighs] So many, like you wouldn't believe.

They shut down two clinics last year,

so it's absolute chaos every time the seasons change.

Ms. Yuk, you've had a decent number of relationships on the mainland, right?

A decent number, I guess.

So I'm curious.

Is it true that folks on the mainland don't get clingy and stuff

even after a one-night stand?

Huh?

Well, some people are like that, and others aren't.

It depends on the person.

But aren't most people like that? That's how it was on TV shows.

Uh, Ms. Eom… [stammers]

Yes?

It's nothing.

I'm going to step outside for some air.

-[Ms. Hwang] Oh, goodness. -[Hyangmi] Would you like another glass?

-[Ms. Hwang] Yes, please. -[Jeongseon sighs]

[glasses clink]

-[Ms. Hwang groans] Goodness, that burns. -[Hyangmi laughs]

[Ms. Hwang] Yes, yes.

[sighs]

CLIFFSIDE RAW FISH RESTAURANT

Can we talk?

[sighs]

I made a mistake--

You don't need to apologize.

Those rumors weren't false anyway.

[sighs]

If only dating doctors makes someone a doctor-hunter gold digger…

then I am a doctor-hunter gold digger as people say.

What are you…

I practically lived at the hospital, so the only guys around were doctors.

Naturally, I dated a few.

That's right.

So I am a doctor-hunter gold digger.

But I told you not to worry, didn't I?

I won't get my hooks into you.

Why not?

Huh?

Why wouldn't you?

I'm a doctor too.

[stammers]

[♪ romantic music playing]

-[rapid footsteps approaching] -Help!

Somebody, help!

-[Jiui] Huh? -[Hari] Huh?

-[parent whimpering] -Wait, hold on. Let me take her.

[♪ solemn music playing]

[Ms. Hwang] Huh? Oh, goodness. What happened?

[Jiui] Let's sit here.

-[groans, panting] -Deokhwa, can you tell me where it hurts?

-[groaning] -Just a moment.

Your throat?

[panting, mumbles indistinctly]

[Jiui] Her hoarse, muffled voice

while seated in a tripod position.

Chin lifted and mouth open to breathe better.

All classic signs of acute epiglottitis.

INFLAMMATION OF EPIGLOTTIS

Children have narrow airways,

so severe respiratory distress can become fatal

if they aren't rushed to a hospital immediately.

[Hyangmi] It's an emergency. Call a medical boat.

Get ready for an intubation and come to the port.

Okay.

INSERTION OF TUBE INTO BODY PASSAGE

[Hari] I'll go with him.

-[Hyangmi] Someone help me. -Yes, ma'am.

[♪ dramatic music playing]

PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

DISPENSARY

ADULT - PEDIATRIC

All set.

Why won't they pick up?

Hurry, hurry!

-Stethoscope. -Stethoscope.

Turn her for me.

Oh! The chief's boat is coming in.

-[boat horn honking] -This way!

[Jeongseon] Over here, over here!

-You get ready too, Dr. Do. -Me? No, I can't.

I'm not a pediatrician,

and I've never done this in a real case.

Get a hold of yourself, Dr. Do.

I have a hand injury,

and you're the only doctor who didn't drink.

PYEONDONGDO FISHING

I heard from the Coast Guard!

Don't worry, I'm certified for local emergencies!

I'm taking you out to meet their cutter, so hurry up and jump in!

Grab my hand.

-Hurry and climb on board. -[Mr. Park] My goodness.

-[Hyangmi] It's a race against the clock! -Come on, let's go.

[Ms. Hwang] Careful.

-[parent sobs] -[Ms. Hwang] It's going to be okay.

[sobbing] It's okay, Deokhwa.

-I'll get a blanket. -[Hari] Dr. Jiui!

-[high-pitched ringing] -[groans]

[pants]

Dr. Jiui.

[panting]

We agreed to go together, remember?

[♪ emotional music playing]

[Hyangmi] Put on your life jackets so we can go.

-[Hari] Okay. -[engine starting]

[♪ hopeful music playing]

Dr. Do, Deokhwa…

Deokhwa…

Dr. Do, get ready to intubate her.

[Hari whining] Deokhwa…

-Deokhwa, wake up. -Hurry!

-[Hari] Oh, Deokhwa… -Kill the engine!

[♪ tense music playing]

You have to do it, Dr. Do.

[breathes heavily]

[sobs]

[♪ emotional music playing]

Captain, he's going to die! Please go faster!

[sobbing] Seonu!

Seonu!

No, no, I can't do this.

She's already showing signs of cyanosis,

which means we will lose her soon.

Legally, you have a justifiable reason to refuse treatment,

and I can't force your hand if you absolutely won't do it.

But please save this child.

[♪ suspenseful music playing]

Dr. Do, I'll help you. Okay?

-Please. -[parent] Doctor, please save her.

Let's switch places.

-Okay. -[parent] Deokhwa…

Deokhwa, hang in there a little longer.

[Hyangmi] It's a cold intubation on a moving boat, so it won't be easy.

Get a clear view of the airway first.

Intubation isn't something you do by feel.

You have to have visual confirmation before you proceed.

I can see the epiglottis.

Can you see the vocal cords?

Uh…

If you drop it there, you'll hit the esophagus.

Use the laryngoscope blade to directly lift the epiglottis

so the larynx opens up.

[Hwayeong sobbing] Seonu!

Seonu!

[groans, breathes deeply]

Wh-Whoa. You can't just lift it like that.

If you lever it against the teeth, the blade will snap them right off.

Lift upward and forward.

Laryngeal edema is obstructing the view of the trachea.

I can't insert the tube.

[Hyangmi] How about now?

[air rushes]

-It's open. Give me the tube. -Yes, Doctor.

-The tube's in. Remove the stylet. -Yes, Doctor.

-Connect the Ambu bag right away. -Yes, Doctor.

MANUAL RESUSCITATOR

Stethoscope.

[Deokhwa panting]

Her cyanosis is gone.

That means her lungs are getting airflow. [chuckles]

[parent] Thank you, Doctor.

[Hari] Dr. Do, are you okay?

[Hwayeong sobbing] Seonu!

Seonu!

[Hari] Dr. Do!

[Jiui retches]

[Hwayeong sobbing] Seonu!

Seonu!

[♪ suspenseful music playing]

-Dr. Do! -Dr. Do Jiui!

What the…

[screams] Dr. Do!

[yelps, panting]

Dr. Do!

[romantic pop song plays]

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THAT

DOCTORS HAVE AN OBLIGATION

TO RESPECT THEIR PATIENTS' SECRETS

CHECKING THE PLAYBACK IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!

DOCTOR ON THE EDGE

[Jiui] Ms. Hari.

[Hari] What are you hesitating for?

Are you going?

[Ms. Hwang] He's way too conscious of her.

[person 1] So it was you, Ms. Yuk Hari.

[nurse] I guess the rumors are true.

That Ms. Yuk Hari is a doctor hunter.

[person 2] That woman… She's not really into you.

[Jiui] But you said we should give this a go.

[person 2] Hari.

I told you I'm not breaking up with you!

Why? Is it because of that PH doc you came here with?

[Hari] Dr. Do!

Translated by Yoon Hyuk Park