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(Final episode)

Who were you talking to on the phone?

What? Well...

Am I invading your privacy?

All right then. Forget that I asked.

It was Dr. Do In Beom.

He's a cousin from my mother's side.

His mom is my aunt.

President Yeo.

Sir...

He's fighting the ventilator, which is what's setting off the alarm.

Let me wean him off the machine.

(Weaning: the decrease of ventilator support)

- Ms. Oh. - Yes?

Please give him an ampul of dexamethasone.

Yes, Master Kim.

President Yeo, I'll now remove the tube.

Suction.

All right. I'll now extubate.

(Extubate: to remove an inserted tube)

Syringe.

President Yeo,

go ahead and take a deep breath for me.

Slowly inhale.

Now exhale.

How do you feel?

How's your breathing?

Good.

Thank goodness.

I'm truly sorry, sir.

I did not...

keep the promise I made to you.

I was wondering if something had happened, you know.

I reached out to Chairwoman Shin numerous times,

but she didn't once answer me back.

Things have been hectic with his inheritance issue.

Most of it has been sorted out now, so I'm sure...

she'll address your request as soon as she's back in office.

I hear you visited Doldam Hospital recently.

How did you know?

I doubt Master Kim told you.

There are a few people there who act as my eyes...

and ears.

It seems like...

Master Kim is still getting on your nerves.

Nonsense.

I only want an inspection of Doldam Hospital's operations.

Now that Chairman Shin Myung Ho has passed away,

Boo Yong Joo is a kite flying without strings.

He's no longer a match for me.

Actually, he's a match for you.

His strings...

are still well attached.

Oddball Project?

It's a funny name for a project. What's it about?

Master Kim gave me homework.

Homework?

Mun Jung's father stopped by.

You should've seen the way they stared at each other.

Do they not have a close relationship?

Isn't that none of your business?

Mun Jung's the type of person who gets along with everyone.

He's like a perfectly round stone.

He's sweet, considerate, generous, and gentle.

I had a major crush on him in medical school.

I even joined the Bone Club...

just to catch extra glimpses of him.

Is that so?

This one time,

after hearing how he only drank espressos,

I forced myself to drink them too.

They were so bitter...

that I avoid them like the plague now. Funny, right?

Why are you looking at me like that?

I hate it, you know.

- Hate what? - Black coffee.

I thought you should know.

So is this where you've been hiding out?

I wasn't hiding.

I just didn't keep in touch.

Are you...

still miserable because of your divorce?

Only you...

bring misery into my life.

You know that.

A year of this is more than enough.

Stop being so stubborn and come back home.

I don't intend to leave any time soon.

Don't get your hopes up.

You put yourself through medical school...

just to end up at a tacky hospital?

My life carries more meaning here...

compared to when I was an object of your bragging.

You're still here. I heard your father came by.

Well, he can't stay long.

Are you...

Dr. Seo Woo Jin?

Yes, I am.

We should live our lives by lending others what we have,

not borrowing what we don't have.

You're still young, so don't follow your old man's footsteps.

Sorry?

Just know that you owe my son...

big time.

That's enough!

What is he talking about?

I don't get it. He said he only drank black coffee.

Why did he have to lie about it?

Do you want it first?

No, I only drink black coffee.

You forgot your coffee.

I pressed the wrong button.

You have it instead.

Wait. Was it so that I could drink it first?

No way. I highly doubt that.

You're being silly.

(Dr. Oh)

Eun Jae, it's been a while. How have you been?

Extremely well, sir. What about you?

I'm busy with work, of course.

It's why I called. You should return to Geodae.

- Sorry? - I heard you overcame your nausea.

Master Kim already called me.

He did?

To be honest, I gave up on you...

as a surgeon,

but Master Kim sure does wonders.

I can't believe he fixed your condition.

Why did Master Kim tell Dr. Oh?

How do you know the name of that loan shark company?

The man you met...

is the one in charge.

But you introduced him as your father.

That's right. He's my father.

He's the dark shadow of Myeong-dong...

and the president of the loan shark company...

that your father borrowed money from.

Why...

do things like this...

keep happening?

Anyway, you're expected back next week.

I'll let Master Kim know myself. Got it?

Why won't life...

just let us be?

(Chapter 16: Koi's Law)

Good morning.

Ms. Jung, tardiness isn't appreciated.

Ms. Joo.

What's going on between Dr. Yun and Mr. Park?

See? I was right.

Right about what?

She's been two-timing him.

Mr. Park must've found out.

She's approaching him!

Mr. Park?

Yes, Dr. Yun.

Are you good?

What do you mean?

Well, there's President Yeo...

He's conscious which is a good sign.

Right.

What about us then?

Are we good?

President Yeo.

How are you feeling?

What...

are all these things?

TPN, dopamine, dobutamine,

mucolytics, and antibiotics.

That's...

a lot you're giving me.

It's time...

you took me off them.

But sir...

We live the life we're given...

and die as we are supposed to.

Just like you honored my beating heart,

please honor...

my wish to die on my own terms.

Dr. Park?

(Letter of Resignation)

Yes?

Chairman Do.

You're here.

I'm here to see Dr. Park.

He hasn't come in yet, sir.

Please have a seat...

and I'll call Dr. Park.

The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after the beep.

The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after the beep.

You can't reach him?

He didn't come to work today...

and his phone has been turned off.

I found this on his desk.

(Letter of Resignation)

President Yeo wanted what?

An honorable death?

Yes.

That's what he told Master Kim.

Is Master Kim seriously considering this?

If that's what President Yeo truly wants,

then we have no choice but to honor his wishes.

Come in.

What brings you by?

Actually,

I received a call from Dr. Oh last night.

He requested me back at Geodae.

Good for you.

Is it?

You always wanted to go back there,

so I'm guessing it is.

Do you not need me here?

I mean, I believe I proved myself worthy.

Didn't I?

Are you hoping...

that I tell you to stay? No.

That will never happen.

Is it because you don't need me here?

This decision will define your medical career...

and my opinion shouldn't get in the way of it.

You could still offer me some advice.

Have a seat.

Well,

let's say you stayed here.

You'll be in for a tough time...

and might be forced to sacrifice your dream.

The stream of patients...

will have you running to the OR all the time...

and the constant flood of patients...

might suck the life out of you.

However,

it's a job that must be done.

The burden of responsibility...

could crumble you,

but the patients you save daily...

will help feed your pride as a doctor.

Now, let's consider your life back at Geodae.

What if I head back there?

You'll have the opportunity to build a career...

at a much nicer facility...

with a generous amount in research funding.

You'll also be able to build more meaningful connections...

which will lead you to many more opportunities...

down the road.

The experience you gain and the talent you show...

will be compensated monetarily.

Still, Master Kim...

Which path will lead you to be a better doctor?

Which could benefit your life more?

Don't turn to me for advice...

on what will lead to a more meaningful life...

because that's a question I could never answer.

One's life?

It's never about comparing yours with that of others.

It's about the choice you make.

What I know for sure...

is that you'll thrive wherever you are.

No matter which path you take or which choice you make,

don't doubt yourself anymore.

Got it?

Dr. Seo.

Dr. Seo.

Dr. Seo!

Do you have something to say to me?

We should at least talk.

I'm sorry,

but I haven't wrapped my mind around this yet.

I'm furious,

but I don't know who to point that anger at.

To consider it a done deal...

and forget about our parents' deal?

Well, I'm in too much dismay for that.

But still,

none of this is your fault.

Will it help...

if I leave this hospital?

I'm used to this situation by now anyway.

I lost my friends this way...

and even those I love and care for.

This is where I came...

to avoid any more heartbreaks,

but...

life sure works in mysterious ways.

What's up with you?

Did Master Kim scold you?

Actually, Woo Jin...

What is it?

I'm being called back.

Dr. Oh requested me back at Geodae.

When?

Next week.

Good for you.

Congratulations.

Please give Dr. Park another chance.

If you do, I'll make sure it's worth it.

What's your name, doctor?

It's Yang Ho Jun.

I worked under Dr. Park for 10 years...

and I'm ready to do anything for him.

I await your orders.

You tell me then.

How far are you willing to go for Dr. Park?

(Letter of Resignation)

(Park Min Guk)

I wonder if Dr. Seo made any progress on his homework.

Beats me.

I bet he's struggling though.

It's not the easiest diagnosis for a second-year fellow to make.

Do you know what...

Master Kim is suffering from?

I'm heading out.

That must mean he knows something.

Hold up.

Dr. Bae!

Hey, wait.

Woo Jin, did you hear the news?

Eun Jae was requested back at Geodae.

Yes, I know.

We were talking about a farewell party.

Right. Ms. Uhm, you can be in charge of organizing it.

Sure thing.

Can we have it somewhere other than On Your Way?

Like I said, there's no place like On Your Way.

And like I said, that place is getting old.

Tell me about the patient.

He has acute appendicitis.

A portion of his lungs was cut off before,

probably from a left lower lobectomy.

Is that effusion I see?

He seems fine to me.

After a lobectomy, early onset pneumonia...

can be misread as reactive fluid.

This patient seems fine though.

Really? Okay, thanks.

- Anything else? - No, I'm good.

Fine then.

Sure.

What's with those two?

Beats me.

Is it already over between them?

- What? - What?

Were they seeing each other?

Weren't they? That's what I assumed.

Even when a neighbor's dog leaves for another home,

he would jerk more tears.

It's not just anyone but me who's leaving.

How can he not care?

Can you believe it?

She's required to be back at Geodae next week...

but she just dropped that bombshell on me...

without even asking how I feel first?

Him asking me to stay won't change my decision but...

It's not like...

I'd ask her to stay or anything but...

Still, this isn't something he should brush off either.

Still, couldn't she have been more considerate?

Please say something.

Oh, right. I was getting a grip on the situation.

I thought you were furious with me,

but you barged in here...

to confide in me.

Am I making you uncomfortable?

No, of course not. I'm good.

I mean, if you're comfortable, then I am too.

Mun Jung.

Why did you want to escape your father?

Didn't I tell you about how I got divorced...

a month into my marriage?

You didn't.

She was the daughter of an assemblyman...

whom my father sponsored.

Apparently, she married me for my father's money.

My father believed he could buy everything with money...

and he even bought himself a daughter-in-law.

She was someone I truly fell for.

I no longer wanted to be his puppet.

It seems like...

you had a crappy life too.

It doesn't compare to yours though.

What do I do about Eun Jae?

Just tell him how you feel.

How can I?

We're colleagues who work at the same hospital.

Who will deal with the aftermath if we break up?

Isn't it silly to worry about breaking up...

when you haven't even started to date?

I don't think I can hold a successful relationship...

while being the best doctor I can be.

Then be less perfect in both fields.

Why stress out about being the best all the time?

I envy you.

You always have an easy view on life.

Hasn't it occurred to you that you overthink everything?

You have Dr. Seo, you're a specialist, and you're tall.

From where I stand, you have everything.

She's right.

Why do I overthink and complicate everything?

Are you heading home?

Yes, I'm heading home.

Actually, I want to ask you something.

What is it?

Why haven't you asked me to stay?

Do I not...

mean anything to you anymore?

I'm scared.

I didn't want to cross the line...

and lose you too.

You idiot.

I'm the one who just crossed that line.

Didn't you notice?

But you wanted to go back to Geodae.

That's why you won't ask me to stay?

What if you regret this decision?

Well...

Then I'll do that thing you taught me.

What I taught you?

Reset.

Sorry about that.

I shouldn't have ambushed you like that.

I'm normally a fast learner but...

(Doctor's Office)

Dr. Bae.

Are you going home?

Yes, Dr. Yang. You're here until late.

Well, yes. Dr. Park didn't come to work,

so I should be here instead.

By the way, does Master Kim have another illness...

other than CTS?

What do you mean?

It's just that I heard a rumor about it.

I'm not sure. I don't know what you're talking about.

Oh, really?

I see.

Okay then.

I'll see you.

Starting today,

we're going to respect President Yeo's decision...

and stop giving him life-prolonging treatment.

Those who wish...

to say goodbye to him...

for the very last time,

you may do so.

Master Kim sounded a lot calmer than expected...

as he announced the last farewell.

And...

our last goodbyes...

weren't as serious as I thought they'd be.

If I fail to pass my board exam,

will I be able to work here at Doldam Hospital?

- Dr. Jung. - Yes?

What do you think?

I think she's worried for nothing.

That's enough. Just make sure you pass.

People who are smart tend to worry all the time.

I really hope you're right, Ms. Joo.

Ms. Uhm.

I'm sorry. I really didn't want to cry.

Don't cry.

It's sad that we have to say goodbye.

But in a way,

dying...

might not be as sad as we think.

Sir, would you like to hear me sing?

Ah Reum, I don't think that's necessary.

I don't think you're that good.

Will you do me the honor and sing for me, Dr. Yun?

Okay. I'll sing my favorite children's song for you.

Why are you going to sing a children's song?

It can bloom wherever

It can bloom without a name

It can bloom however it wants

In the end, they're all flowers

It's a flower even if it blooms in the mountains

It's a flower even if it blooms in the garden

It's a flower even if it blooms out in the street

In the end, they're all flowers

It can bloom wherever

It can bloom however it wants

It can bloom without a name

In the end, they're all flowers

Come in.

Master Kim.

President Yeo is waiting.

Okay.

Let's go.

Ms. Oh, please mix 100ml of pathidine...

into his IV bag.

Okay.

Let's remove the TPN,

dopamine, and dobutamine.

Okay.

I'll do it.

President Yeo.

We got rid of everything that's been keeping you alive.

There's nothing more we can do.

Thank you.

I'm sorry we have to say goodbye like this.

But personally,

this is a very grateful...

and blissful way to say goodbye.

I wish you...

all the best.

And Master Kim.

Yes, go ahead.

I hope you succeed...

in establishing a trauma center.

Okay.

I promise...

that I'll make it happen.

I'll see you again, sir.

Any type of farewell...

leaves a scar on people's hearts.

People normally feel pain,

hurt,

sad,

or lonely.

So I don't want...

to have to say goodbye to anyone anymore.

(We think of our patients like family.)

But...

Do you need something?

I brought the answer...

to the homework you gave me.

(Oddball Project)

What should I do?

I can't find any hints.

Why don't you narrow things down first?

How?

Don't you remember what Master Kim said?

I don't think it requires a general surgeon's opinion.

Let's get rid of General Surgery.

His other symptoms have nothing to do with Orthopedics,

so let's get rid of it as well.

What about Cardiac Surgery?

I don't think it has anything to do with cardiology either...

based on the symptoms he told me.

Then let's get rid of it as well.

The only one that's left is...

(Oddball Project)

The only one that's left is emergency medicine.

Then among all our emergency cases,

we just need to find the ones that didn't require trauma surgery.

I started adding medical cases...

to the project about two years ago.

But Dr. Yoon gathered most of the cases and organized them.

Is there anyone who knows about this project as well as Dr. Yoon?

Yes, I participated in the project from the very beginning.

But why do you ask?

Master Kim gave him some homework.

And he won't receive surgery for his CTS...

until Dr. Seo finds the answer.

Tell me the symptoms. I'll help you find what it is.

(NU: Neurology)

(Medical record)

(The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis)

You're my doctor, so you can discuss things with Orthopedics...

and fix a date for my surgery.

Okay?

Okay.

This spot right here has...

the best view of the lake.

I was always so busy...

that I never made time to see this beautiful view.

Why did you want to see me?

Today, I'm getting CTS surgery on my right wrist.

And?

For about three weeks after the surgery,

I won't be able to perform any surgeries in the OR.

And?

During that time,

I'd like you to take my place...

and operate instead.

I don't understand.

Why are you asking me to do that?

You're still the president of Doldam Hospital.

I'm sorry, but I already resigned.

So this has nothing to do with me.

Ask someone else.

Are you running away again?

If you keep running away like that,

you'll never be able to escape from anything.

You must've gotten used to acting like a mentor...

and leader among a bunch of losers.

Look at you trying to lecture me as well.

I don't appreciate how you think I'm no different...

from those losers.

They're not losers.

They're just people with scars.

And everyone, including both of us,

has their own scars.

It's for just three weeks.

I'm not asking you to do this for anyone.

At least consider doing it as a fellow doctor.

Dr. Park.

You're here.

I couldn't get a hold of you, and you didn't even come to work.

You have no idea how worried I've been.

Did you take my resignation letter?

Yes.

Bring it back.

I threw it away.

Who told you to do such a thing?

I'm sorry.

But you can't just resign like that...

without even telling me.

Do you have any idea...

how much time and effort I invested in you?

- What? - Listen.

I bet everything on you, sir.

So you can't just give up like this.

You can't give up at a hospital in the countryside...

just because of an absurd doctor.

Listen to me, Dr. Yang.

I won't acknowledge...

your resignation letter.

Up until now, you always did everything your way.

You made decisions based on what you wanted to do.

But I won't let you do that...

with your resignation letter.

Do you understand?

You're being pathetic.

You can call me pathetic.

You can call me an idiot.

And you can call me a jerk.

All I'm asking you to do is to stay where you belong.

Are you crazy?

When you decided to come down here,

I followed you without a single complaint.

I kept you company when you wanted to drink, drove you home,

and did all sorts of other stuff for you.

I never once complained.

Do you know why?

It's because I wanted to succeed.

Okay?

I wanted to be on your side because you're famous and competent.

I wanted to be among the successful.

But if you just give up like this,

what am I supposed to do?

Your life will be completely fine.

But what about me?

You can still go back to the main hospital.

I'll make sure they take you back.

I don't mind being a minion.

But I don't want to be a loser.

I've been loyal to you for the past 10 years.

So it's time for you to take responsibility.

Don't run away and stay.

Stay there and take responsibility for my past 10 years.

Okay then. Let's get going.

You didn't have to wait here.

Okay, let's go.

What are you all doing here?

Thank you all in advance for everything.

- Let's go. - Master Kim.

They're here to greet you as well.

My goodness, Mr. Koo.

Now,

I'm going to ask you one last question.

Why did you give me this homework?

You told me that you need competence and luck.

You're right. It's important for surgeons like us...

to have competence and luck.

But in order to have that much competence and luck,

you also need to put in a lot of effort...

and go through tons of experience.

That file consists...

of all the cases of trauma surgery that I've performed...

and the emergency treatments that I've given...

ever since the moment I came to Doldam Hospital.

The surgeons that took part in the project...

went over each medical case over and over again...

from at least five to dozens of times at most.

We tried so many different simulations.

There are times when we succeeded.

And there are times when we failed.

But we always searched for the best method possible...

and tried to find a way to minimize the damage...

for all our patients.

Incoming!

The intercostal vessel.

The reason I was able to find the pneumothorax...

and the intercostal vessel...

wasn't because I was merely competent and lucky.

There's only one way to decrease your chance of making mistakes.

It's to have a lot of firsthand experience.

So we're gathering all our medical cases...

to create a new protocol.

And that's what the Oddball Project is all about.

I'm sure it took you a long time to gather all this information.

So why did you share it with me?

Because you're also one of the oddballs.

Does that...

answer your question?

Senn retractor.

One more.

Ms. Joo, focus the light, please.

Okay.

How is it, Dr. Bae?

Self-retaining retractor.

There. We see the transverse carpal ligament.

(Transverse carpal ligament: Near the wrist on the palm side.)

It's badly inflamed.

It is.

And he did all the surgery in this condition.

Now we just have to take out the tenosynovium.

(President Park Min Guk)

(Letter of Resignation)

We'll move the patient. 1, 2, 3!

We'll remove the flap. 1, 2, 3.

Sir, do you have any chronic illnesses?

Were you diagnosed or are you taking any medications?

No, not at all.

But my stomach hurts so bad.

Vitals?

120 over 70, 110bpm.

I'll press your stomach.

This is the liver.

Set up an IV line and run the operation laboratory tests.

Give him nasal oxygen.

A dose of tramadol as well.

Yes, doctor.

Once the IV's in, we'll do CTs and X-rays.

- Dr. Yun. - Yes?

I'll give the orders.

Before the CT, check the FAST.

Yes, doctor.

Sir, I'll check with an ultrasound first.

What?

What's this?

Go ahead. They're almost done here.

Okay.

(Professor Oh)

Yes, professor.

What? Situs inversus?

Where the organs are reversed?

I think all his organs are reversed.

That makes it situs inversus totalis.

Have you seen it before?

No. I read about it but I've never seen a case before.

The contrast medium's leaking.

I think a mesentery vessel ruptured.

I don't think the spleen tore due to trauma.

It looks like he has multiple spleens.

Situs inversus is caused by malrotation.

Some malrotation patients have multiple spleens.

(Malrotation: When fetal organs fail to rotate.)

He needs surgery. What should we do?

Master Kim's unavailable.

Dr. Park. Just a moment.

We have a traffic accident victim.

He has situs inversus.

Situs inversus totalis...

and multiple spleens.

He requires surgery for abdominal bleeding,

but I've never done it before.

Please help.

Are you running away again?

If you keep running away like that,

you'll never be able to escape from anything.

I'm not asking you to do this for anyone.

At least consider doing it as a fellow doctor.

Dr. Park.

- Where's the patient? - In the hybrid room.

How is he?

FAST.

Boo Yong Joo, this fool.

He kept this a secret?

Will that...

be enough to oust Master Kim from Doldam Hospital?

It depends on how we make it look.

You did a great deal.

You accomplished something even Park Min Guk couldn't.

What's your name?

Yang Ho Jun, sir.

From now on,

I will remember your name.

Dr. Yang Ho Jun.

(Operating Room)

What are you doing? Waiting for me?

Shall we have a coffee?

It tastes good.

Talk to me. You have something to say.

What?

Do you read minds now?

I've known you since medical school.

Just a look at your face...

and I can tell if you're in a good mood or bad.

I can tell if you're suffering or embarrassed.

Or if you have something to say.

I can tell that much.

The truth is,

Professor Oh called.

Some urgent cases came in,

and he has three overlapping operations.

He asked if I could help with just those.

It'll take 2 or 3 days.

So you're going to Geodae Medical Center?

How can I say no to my professor?

Can I go for a few days?

Yes. You can.

(Doldam Hospital)

(Post)

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Hi. Sleepy morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, Dr. Yun.

How did your exam go?

When are the results out?

Who wants coffee?

Me.

What are you doing alone?

Thinking of how I can hide from everyone.

Don't worry when you don't even know what the results are.

Everyone at Doldam Hospital...

seem to be geniuses.

Why am I such a dunce?

You're a genius too.

- I am? - Yes.

Your smiles are genius.

You're back to being...

the Mr. Park that I like.

You were so stiff for a while that I was afraid of you.

I wasn't being stiff.

I was being silly.

The truth is, when I heard that you...

and Dr. Do were related,

I felt this weird gap or distance between us.

It's true that In Beom comes from a great family,

but my family's just ordinary.

My dad teaches elementary students at school.

Aunt and Uncle were always busy,

so In Beom used to hang out at ours.

I started to bug him after starting medical school.

Why do you like me, Ah Reum?

You're good-looking.

You have a good-looking face, a good-looking mind,

and a good-looking heart.

From now on,

I'll try to be an even better looking boyfriend.

Okay.

Let's take a look.

Let's see.

- How does it feel? - Good.

The chronic pain that bothered me is gone,

and I can move my wrist much easier.

At this rate, I could start operating even today.

You can't.

Avoid surgery as well as any strenuous activities.

Don't worry, doctor.

With this wrist,

I can work for another 30 years with no problem.

Keep taking your medications. Starting next week,

we'll begin rehab.

And do as you're told this time.

I will, Bone Doctor.

Master Kim!

It has come at last. Look.

Later.

Let's talk about it later.

Oh, okay. I understand.

We don't have to worry.

The surgery went really well and he's recovering fast.

It looks like he's being very careful too.

Okay. That's fine.

What about Eun Jae?

She still hasn't called?

- 2 days? - 2 to 3 days.

Two days.

Okay. Two days.

I'll come for you if you don't return.

Mister.

The person I care for the most is right here.

How could I not return?

Right?

Drive safely. Okay?

Okay.

That's what she said.

But it's been a week. No, not a week.

For almost 10 days, she hasn't called or come back.

Professor Oh got her good.

He's famous for having a thing for talent.

If someone's just a bit good,

he wants that person to work for him.

He's known for managing his own people.

You won't eat your ramyeon?

- It's getting cold. - Right.

Anyway,

I think that Eun Jae...

She won't come back, Woo Jin.

Suction, please.

Suction.

Suture.

- Cut. - Cut.

What happened to you...

at Doldam in the past two months?

I owe all this to Master Kim.

I learned so much.

Since you're already here,

take the lobectomy case too.

I already did three more operations than we agreed on.

With your skills, after just a year or two here,

you could rule the whole department.

Why go back to a hospital in the outback?

Stay with me and you could gain wings.

I'll make sure you fly high.

Why didn't you say that sooner?

When I was lost and a mess,

when I dozed off or passed out in the OR,

you could've believed in me and taught me then too.

Back then, you were a dreadful mess.

Do you know Koi's Law?

What's that?

Depending on the fish tank or pond they're kept in,

the koi grows to be a certain size.

What does that have to do with you?

I'm sorry but...

I believe that...

the aquarium you can provide for me...

is a little too small.

I'll get going.

My gosh.

Master Kim said this.

People do as well as they're trusted to.

They become as strong as they're care for,

and grow as much as they're acknowledged.

The surroundings and mindset that I choose...

bring upon a huge difference in result.

I heard you operated 15 times in the last week.

The staff praised you...

for your prowess in the OR.

You're such a great emergency surgeon.

How did you manage to operate only on cancer patients?

I told you all along, from the start that...

I like routine.

Stable situations that follow a pattern.

Situations that I can control.

Shall I make a bet?

You fall exactly in my category.

You used me as an excuse,

but you were drawn here.

I was not. You're mistaken.

Let's just work together.

Twisted surgeons like you and I...

don't suit working with VIPs.

Rather than work in Seoul,

we're better off saving people in the countryside.

That suits us much better.

Don't you think so?

So stop running away.

If I agree to remain here,

it'll be much more of a hassle for you.

An adequate amount of anxiety...

isn't always a bad thing.

I can't work with this kind of system.

Do you have any ideas?

If I'm to remain here,

within three years,

I want to open government-funded regional trauma center.

A trauma center is something I want more than anything.

That means getting involved with lots of politics.

Can you handle that?

Deal. Let's do it.

Okay?

Guess what?

Master Kim.

You're a real lunatic.

Hi.

Get the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Assistant Secretary Lee.

Just like that, Master Kim started to put...

Doldam Hospital's dreams slowly into place.

(Exam Results)

At last.

Drumroll, please.

Drumroll.

Oh?

Oh.

What is it?

What's wrong?

Did I fail?

It's okay.

I'll study hard...

and take the exam again next year.

For the future I dream of in 20 years' time,

I can sacrifice a year.

You passed.

What?

For real? I really passed?

Of course, you passed. 96 percent of the applicants did.

Let me see.

It's here.

My name is here.

I can't believe I passed!

- Congratulations. - Congratulations.

- Congratulations. - Buy us dinner.

What do you want to be in 20 years' time?

Oh, that?

In 20 years,

I want to be the next Master Kim of Doldam.

That's different.

Hang on. In 20 years, I will be...

68 years old.

Then I'll be Doldam's next head nurse.

That would be amazing!

The future Master Kim and head nurse.

I'd like that.

Master Kim and you, Ms. Oh should work harder.

So they don't catch up.

If it's to these two, I'm more than willing...

to make way at any time.

- Don't you think? - I totally agree.

You two have been agreeing on things...

very naturally these days.

- Let's get back to work. - Back to work.

How dare you?

- You're a specialist now. - What will you buy us?

Hey!

I'll expose you for dating.

What brought you here again?

It's obvious why I'd come to see you.

One, I want to get rid of you from this hospital.

What's the other reason?

I want to get rid of this hospital too.

Chairman Do. You're so very consistent.

I commend you for that much.

You have multiple sclerosis.

So what?

You dropped a tool in the OR.

You even had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Your wrist is damaged,

and your nerves will slowly deteriorate.

Do you still think you can operate?

Why can't I?

The CTS surgery went well and I'm recovering just fine.

The multiple sclerosis isn't serious,

and I'm controlling it with medication. So what?

The thing is,

multiple sclerosis...

can become a huge issue if we want it to be.

That's true.

If you make an issue out of a non-issue,

then it becomes an issue.

That's why...

the board of Geodae Foundation...

is considering your dismissal seriously.

Why would you be doing that here?

Don't you know?

Geodae Foundation has full control over...

Geodae Medical Center and Doldam Hospital's...

personnel matters.

Manager Jang!

Yes?

Give me that envelope.

How beautiful.

(Medical Corporation Permit)

This just happened to arrive today.

(Doldam Medical Foundation, Representative: Boo Yong Joo)

- What's this? - You didn't know?

Now Doldam Hospital...

has nothing to do with Geodae Medical Center.

It's an independent medical foundation.

What?

Geodae Foundation pays us four million dollars each year,

but management and administration...

are kept completely separate.

That's according to the will of the late Chairman Shin Myung Ho.

Things have been hectic with his inheritance issue.

Actually, he's a match for you.

His strings...

are still well attached.

(Chairman Do Yun Wan)

Hello, Chairman Do. It has been a long time.

Yes, that. That's true.

It's in my father's will.

Dealing with that is what delayed the inheritance issues.

I had no choice.

He said I wouldn't get anything...

unless I keep Doldam Hospital open.

That's why I did that, so don't be too upset.

By the way.

Master Kim. How is he?

No one is on my side! No one!

Chairman Do.

I have no one. No one!

- Chairman Do! - Don't ever come here again.

Shut up!

Don't come after us!

And stay out of our business.

Don't twist facts and turn them into nonsense...

that you think looks believable.

People who don't know the truth will actually believe it!

You scumbag. Boo Yong Joo!

Let go!

- Hey. - Let go.

It has creases because of you.

Can you stop causing a ruckus and please leave?

Move.

Step aside.

Don't you know who I am, you fool?

I'm the chairman of the foundation.

Mr. Koo!

Please leave.

Sir.

Master Kim! Bad news.

What is it?

A fire broke out in a sauna.

How many were injured?

24 dead and wounded so far.

Seven of them are critical.

- Did you all hear that? - Yes.

It's currently 24, but that number can go up.

- Ms. Oh! - Yes?

Have someone on site separate them by severity.

Send the minor cases to local hospitals...

and critical patients are to be sent straight to us.

Okay.

Woo Jin, Bone Doctor, Mr. Park.

With Dr. Jung, check the incoming patients.

- Okay. - Hurry.

Let's go.

- Manager Jang. - Yes, Master Kim.

Call President Park and say...

I'm here.

Why are you just standing there? You won't get to work?

No, I will.

I'll get changed real quick.

How about we go and prepare the ORs?

I said I'd play video games with my son today.

Did you see that?

That's what doctors do.

The law of romantic conservation.

Most people know they exist,

but believe they don't.

Yet they still hope that someone preserves them.

Those beautiful values.

Living means taking a new path every day.

Whether you want it or not,

you face the reality that comes at you each day.

Incoming!

- Dr. Jung. Bed 1. - Okay. Bed 1!

To the hybrid room.

Bed 2.

Come this way.

- 2, 3. - We'll remove this. Step aside.

Both sides.

We can't get things right all the time,

but Master Kim always said this.

Don't give up asking...

why we live and what we live for.

The moment you do that,

our romance ends as well.

Do you get that?

That's what he said.

Kim Do Yeol's family?

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(Doldam Hospital)

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