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[ Episode 80 ]

[ Supreme Court Chief Justice Candidates - Park Sung Hoon, Hong Yoo Ra ]

Who is it?

It's me. It's me.

Why are you so startled?

It's not a good look for a Supreme Court judge.

What brings you here at this hour?

That girl.

Her disciplinary committee meeting was held today.

What about it?

I had lunch with the members of the disciplinary committee.

Why do you keep making the issue bigger?

Gosh, don't worry.

I quietly ate spicy pufferfish stew.

One should beware of poison when eating pufferfish.

That one might die while eating it.

That's all I said. I didn't say much.

How is that not much? You put pressure on them.

I asked you to stay put.

Why do you have to act out, too?

Gosh, I can't kill her,

so I better get her fired at least.

I am going to bury that girl

no matter what it takes.

To us,

she's a murderer who swallowed Joon Gyeom whole.

Be careful about how you look.

It's written all over your face.

"I am hiding something right now.

I am a Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate with a secret."

And stop meeting that punk, Kang Shi Wol.

You should beware of even falling foliage at this moment.

Sit here with your head up, and

prepare to become the chief justice.

And I'll take care of that ex-con.

It's nothing...

compared to getting rid of a cop.

I'll take care of it without a soul knowing, so don't worry.

Where were you?

It's none of your business.

If you make it your business,

you'll end up slapping me like earlier.

I don't intend to apologize.

I'll slap you again

if there's something to slap you about.

It's my business.

So please don't meddle, you and Tae Rang both.

I'm sick of it.

I'm sick and tired.

I can't breathe whenever I'm at home.

School violence is a crime.

And you're a criminal.

My job is making the guilty

pay for the sins they committed.

I believe that if my daughter committed a crime,

I should cuff her with my own two hands.

I'm certain that's the way to protect you

and protect our family.

So you're saying

you're going to cuff me right now?

Before that, let me hear why you did that.

What was the reason?

The reason you tortured Officer Kim.

Say it right now.

Must I really cuff you?

Say it.

Once I hear it,

I'll decide if I'll let you go or take you in.

Hyung, what should we do?

Shouldn't we go in and stop him?

Let Father do what he needs to do.

What if he really cuffs Noona and turns her over?

I'm sure that won't happen.

He's trying to let her acknowledge her wrongdoing.

For some reason,

I started hating her one day.

I hated the sight of her, and she made my skin crawl.

I hated seeing her smile,

and especially I couldn't bear

how she smelled like chicken.

Why?

I smelled like the hospital

when she always smelled like chicken.

My mom was dying at the hospital,

and her mom roamed the entire neighborhood

on her motorcycle delivering chicken.

I was so worried every day

that my mom was going to die,

and she was always so bright without a worry in the world.

That's why you tortured her?

A friend, for two whole years?

How did you torture her?

Tell me the truth.

Well, I tore her school uniform,

threw away her shoes,

went in mobs to beat her,

took her money, doused her with water,

doodled in her textbooks, telling her to die.

Shall I continue?

Should I?

Why?

Are you embarrassed of me?

Are you worried that people at your work will find out?

Everyone keeps telling me to apologize.

But who should apologize to me?

The first parents who abandoned me?

Or the second parents who abandoned me? Or the third?

I got...

beat up, starved, and suffered, too...

but I just go on.

What are you doing?

It hurts. Unlock this.

It hurts for me, too.

My wrist is thicker than yours.

So don't move.

You're hurting,

and I'm hurting, too.

Let's be punished together.

Let's be punished together, Hae Rang. With me.

I'm going to leave this house.

I want to become independent.

I want to live without constantly walking on eggshells.

What are you doing, Noona?

Are you crazy?

Get a hold of yourself!

Don't be like this. Please.

You can't, Noona. Please, Noona.

Let go of this.

Just let me go, Pa Rang.

I'm exhausted.

Dad's crying.

We can't do this to Dad.

When you got into the accident, we were all so worried.

That we'd lose you.

We prayed every single day. To get you back.

So how could you do this now?

You can't do this.

Then, pretend I never woke up.

Or pretend I died.

What?

Go.

I'll pretend you died.

Don't you dare think about ever coming back.

Noona.

Gosh, Noona!

What's this?

You didn't report to work on a whim

and was out of touch all day.

So what are you doing here right now?

I'm sorry, Chairwoman.

What's up with the suitcase?

You're not a teenager.

You ran away from home after arguing with your family?

Running away from home aside,

why didn't you report to work?

You couldn't borrow someone's phone to make a phone call?

I'm sorry.

I thought it'd be more appropriate to tell you in person.

Are you going to answer me if I ask you why

you fought with your family?

Was it because of Kim Seol Ah by chance?

It's not that, Chairwoman.

So, what are you going to do now?

How will you do your job as a secretary?

First, I'm going to rent a room near the office.

There won't be any issues with work if I stay in the

night-duty room until then, Chairwoman.

Stop with the nonsense

and stay here starting today.

Pardon?

That'd be more comfortable for you and me, too, Ms. Moon.

You won't have to come to get me every time.

- But... - Why?

Because of Jin Woo?

This is better.

Living in the same house,

you'll grow on each other in some way, shape, or form.

He'll get to see sides of you that he's not used to seeing.

Who knows?

He might become nostalgic and change his mind.

Anyway, even if your family issue is resolved,

stay in this house for the time being.

Start unpacking right now.

I'm home.

Leave it.

I'll go and see.

You're home.

What are you doing here at this hour?

And what's up with the apron?

Starting today, Ms. Moon will be staying at our house.

What?

You don't have to know the details.

It's for my comfort, that's all.

This doesn't make any sense.

What does your comfort have to do with Ms. Moon living here?

Go home already.

Ms. Moon.

Please draw a bath for Vice-chairman Do.

Yes.

Will you be like this?

What are you trying to pull?

Gosh, what do you mean?

I told you.

I want to be comfortable.

I don't agree with this. Send her away.

Or else, I'm leaving.

- Sure, go ahead. - Mom.

I don't need your permission to

let my people into my house.

So, this is how she's going to be?

All right.

Let's do this.

Jin Woo.

Hey. What are you doing?

Where are you going with this?

I don't need your permission to walk out of a house that's not even mine.

Are you insane?

Where do you think you're going?

Earlier, you said the following, Mom.

"Sure, go ahead."

If you leave like this, you're never coming back.

I'm not joking.

I'll throw out the vice-chairman position right away, too.

Sure, go ahead.

Take good care of the Chairwoman, Ms. Moon.

Bye.

Hey, hey, hey.

Look, look, look, look at him!

Gosh.

What do we do, Chairwoman?

- Should I leave now? - Leave it.

Leave it,

and just do what I say, Ms. Moon.

Still, we can't leave Jin Woo like that.

He can run, but he can't hide.

I bet he'll check into a hotel.

But it'll be too uncomfortable for him to stay too long.

You know it too, Ms. Moon.

He needs someone right next to him, taking care of everything.

It'll be two to three days at most.

He'll crawl back in, with his head hanging low.

Don't let your heart grow weak.

Stand your ground. Got it?

Yes.

Honey, come out.

Seol Ah, come downstairs.

I'm sorry to bother you at this late hour, Mother.

What's the matter?

And what's with the suitcase?

Oh, that is...

What's going on?

Why did you come here again?

Do you know what time it is?

Wait a second.

All right, let us hear your story.

Tell us, Jin Woo.

I'm here on a business trip.

Here, on a business trip?

Not going somewhere?

Mother, let me stay one night, please.

Pardon?

What are you saying?

Sleep where?

Leave right now.

- Come on. - Wait, wait.

Just a second.

To tell you the truth,

I left the house.

What? You left the house?

Are you saying you ran away from home?

Yes, well...

It worked out that way.

I don't care whether you ran away from home or what.

Then, go to a hotel.

I already did, but...

I kept hearing strange sounds in the bathroom.

Is that really your excuse?

Seol Ah, come on.

Just one night.

Really, just one night.

Excuse me.

You may have grown comfortable coming to this house,

but this isn't right.

I don't know the full story, but please go back.

Clearly..

you said only one night, right?

- Honey. - Dad.

Yes, Father.

Just one night.

All right.

We don't have a room for you to sleep in comfort.

Whether it be the first or second floor or the living room...

are you okay sleeping in the open?

Of course, Father.

I can even sleep in the entryway.

Dad, stop it.

Seol Ah...

Honey, don't be like this.

We begged Jin Woo to help us with Cheong Ah only yesterday.

We thanked him until we were out of breath only yesterday.

He says just one night.

We're not human if we can't let him have that much.

All right, it's settled then.

Honey, hurry and get some blankets for Jin Woo.

Thank you, Father.

Thank you, Mother.

Is the electric pad turning on all right?

Yes.

It's an old house, so there's a draft.

Raise the temperature before you go to sleep.

Are you...

worrying about me right now?

Worrying, my foot.

Gosh, I shouldn't feel this way.

I'm getting butterflies right now.

You're getting butterflies?

Butterflies in the midst of this?

I can't believe it...

It's really just this one night.

Gosh, that better be the case...

How come you're drawing out your thought?

Are you saying that might not be the case?

I never said that.

Needless to say, you left home after a fight with your mom.

That's none of my business.

Don't even think about settling in here.

I am thankful for your help on Cheong Ah's matter,

but that's that, and this is this.

Gosh, how Kim Seol Ah of you.

Must you stab into me with your words to feel good?

Whatever.

Talking to you further will only hurt you.

Go to bed already.

I hope I don't see your face when I wake up.

Mom, what's going on?

Jin Woo slept over last night?

It worked out that way.

Daebak.

So, he slept with Seol Ah?

Gosh, stop with the nonsense and bring out the side dishes.

Gosh, wow.

What is all this?

Are you preparing a buffet?

Kim Yeon Ah.

Gosh, I got it, I got it, Mom.

Gosh, really.

All right, let's dig in.

Yes.

I didn't prepare much, but please enjoy it.

Thank you, Mother.

I don't ever remember having a breakfast like this. Right?

Mothers-in-law are known for their love for their sons-in-law.

Dad.

I'm sorry you went through this for my sake.

If you know how hard my mom worked, eat up and leave.

Cheong Ah, you had a tough day yesterday, huh?

What?

Oh, yes.

I was trying to block the articles somehow.

I'm sorry.

No. Thank you so much for trying.

Why are you shifting the conversation that way?

Eat quickly and go.

Father, do you like playing Korean chess?

What? Korean chess?

Yes. I do.

But I don't have anyone to play with, so I play on the computer.

Why? Do you like Korean chess, too?

I'm quite something at Korean chess.

Oh, is that right?

Shall we play a game of Korean chess after we eat?

That sounds great.

While we're at it, how about a bet?

The loser shall grant a wish of the winner's.

Okay. Let's do it!

Sounds fun! I'll be the judge.

Are you crazy right now? What Korean chess?

All right, in that case, we'll only play one game.

It can be any wish, right?

You better not back out after you lose.

Of course not.

All right.

Let's see.

It might be better if you gave up right about now.

Just a moment, Father.

One minute. Just one minute, please.

Gosh. What wish shall I say?

Aigoo, I have so many wishes that I can't decide.

Dad, ask for a mala hotpot restaurant.

No, how about owning a building?

Shall we?

It's your turn, Father.

Why not?

I bet you didn't have any more moves...

Huh?

Why? What's wrong, Dad?

Wait a minute. What happened here?

I was about to checkmate him.

- What? - What's checkmate?

Did you lose, Dad?

Are you still not done?

Oh, it just ended.

Unni, I think Dad lost.

Get up if you're done.

I have to leave, too.

Father, would it be all right if I told you my wish now?

Get it over with already.

Well...

I'd like to stay at your place a while, Father.

What?

What did you say?

Gosh...

No, Dad.

I know it was a bet, but how could you tell him he can stay?

What am I suppose to do?

I told him I'd grant him any wish.

- Dad. - Wait...

What is Jin Woo talking about right now?

Did you tell him he can stay here for the time being?

That's how it worked out.

He's not a stranger. He's an ex-son-in-law.

He's not staying here forever. It's just for the time being.

Dad, are you sure you didn't let him win?

Knowing what Jin Woo would ask for.

Let him win? Why would I?

Hey, and how could I have known what he'd wish for?

We shouldn't be talking about this so casually.

Look how much Seol Ah hates it.

You know what, I'll watch him for two or three days,

then gently ask him to leave.

And plus,

spending time together like this

might change your mind, Seol Ah.

It'll be a chance for you to really look into Jin Woo's heart.

Gosh, Dad.

Geez...

I thought you were leaving, Honey.

Aren't you late?

If you're on your way out, let's leave together.

All right, I'll leave first.

Oh.

Wow, I haven't said this in so long.

Honey.

I'll see you after work.

Hurry up and leave.

I canceled all my drinking plans so I can come home early.

Should I pick up something tasty on my way home?

[ Inter Market ]

Hello?

I have something to tell you.

Can we meet?

Let's talk over the phone.

No.

It's not something I can tell you over the phone.

Why don't you come downstairs for a bit?

Or I can come up.

I'll come down.

What now?

What do you mean?

The Chairwoman posted the articles about Cheong Ah?

I bet I'm guessing correctly.

Do you have any grounds for this?

I saw a text Hae Rang received.

A Hangang Daily reporter asked if he should continue with the articles.

And I don't think Hae Rang acted independently on this.

What's with you? Not even knocking.

Articles about Kim Cheong Ah.

I hear you ordered them to release them.

- Who says? - Do you deny it?

Should I call Ms. Moon and have a confrontation?

Did Ms. Moon say so? That I ordered her?

- Mom! - Yes.

I told them to release them. Now what?

I didn't make up the story.

What's wrong with stating the existing facts?

I hear that you even told them to manipulate the comments.

They did that all on their own.

Blowing up something that's not even newsworthy

and ruining someone's life...

Should a corporate chairwoman pull that kind of stunt?

What? Pull a stunt?

Pull a stunt?

No matter how much you hate Seol Ah,

how could you mess with Cheong Ah?

How am I supposed to face Seol Ah now?

You've devastated her family by messing with Cheong Ah!

That's great.

So, you won't be seeing each other anymore?

Mom.

Do you think I did that because of Seol Ah?

Why else?

Why else would you mess with Cheong Ah?

Forget it. Let's stop here.

You blocked it with articles about her good deeds.

Isn't it all good?

Stop testing my patience, Mom.

Or else, I might want to cut ties with you.

Got it?

What? That bastard!

How dare he?

Hey, hey, Do Jin Woo!

How dare you say you'll cut ties with me?

I'm burning up inside. Burning up!

How come those kids, both the older one and the younger one,

are giving me so much trouble? Why?

Why? Gosh, seriously.

Dad.

Mom. Unni.

An article came out.

Gosh, what are they saying this time?

Now they're saying she's the cream of the crop.

What does that mean?

There's an article about her good deeds, how she rescued people.

Really? Read it already.

The good deeds of the policewoman who was

criticized for conspiring to commit suicide has been revealed,

warming the hearts of the people.

Did Joon Hwi publish this article?

That must be.

Hurry, keep reading.

From the guilt of not being able to stop her friend's death,

Officer A resolved to become a police officer to save at least one life.

After 14 attempts, she passed the police exam,

receiving more than ten certificates of heroic service

for saving someone from a suicide attempt, and more.

So...

what are people saying in the comments?

"Police officers like this make Korea beautiful."

"Wow, she's truly a protector of the people."

"They better not fire this cop. Or else!"

It worked.

The disciplinary committee members will see this article, too.

Of course, they will.

Joon Hwi did great work.

By the way,

what's Cheong Ah doing right now?

[ Captain ]

Yes, Captain.

Disciplinary action has been determined.

I see.

What did they determine?

One month suspension.

What? Really?

That's all? One month of suspension?

You were prepared for this much, right?

Of course, yes.

Thank you.

Thank you, Captain.

- Wait, wait. - Stop whining and clean it up already.

You know I'm squeamish.

- I'm more squeamish. - Just a second...

Officer Kim.

Why are you here during your suspension?

You should rest.

This is the least I can do.

You're both so squeamish. You're not good at this stuff.

Officer Kim.

I'm sorry.

I'm glad that it ended at that, Officer Kim.

Thank you.

I may have a few years behind me,

but I am a terrible judge of character.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

There's no need.

I'm sorry for misunderstanding this whole time.

You know it wasn't intentional, right?

Of course.

What are you doing here?

Let me clean this up first.

We didn't make her do it.

Officer Kim, say something.

- Officer Kim. - You punk!

Gosh...

[ Kim Cheong Ah ]

You worked so hard running around all day

turning your girlfriend into a national hero.

How many hearts are these?

One, two, three...

Seven?

How come it's not ten?

Spit out three more hearts.

Your boyfriend deserves at least ten.

Sure, sure.

This is Ms. Kkeut Soon's caregiver.

Apparently, she's enshrined at Hojae charnel house.

I get off from the hospital around ten, so call me then.

But I remember her grandson visiting.

I thought she didn't have any family or friends,

but one day, a boy in a school uniform was sobbing by her bedside.

♫ And that's why we are full of scars ♫

♫ It's because of you I behold ♫

♫ Because of that, my heart aches more ♫

♫ And that's why we are... ♫