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OPERATION TIME

Can't we change the angle and do the tracheotomy?

No.

The baby can die from hemorrhaging.

Dr. Kim!

We're out of time. She's bleeding out.

It's straining her heart. We have to remove the baby and close her up.

Professor.

You did as much as you could.

You have to give up on the baby.

OPERATION TIME

No. We must save them both.

They both have a 50-50 chance of survival.

They both have hope.

So, we must save them both.

Otherwise, the person who lives will be sad, very sad.

-We'll do the tracheotomy from the side. -You can't.

-The anatomical structure has shifted. -You may damage nearby nerves.

It's the only way to save him.

-Then use an ultrasound guide-- -We have no time.

Si-on, tell me where to perform the tracheotomy.

Feel the throat and refer to the previous MRI.

There's no way he can find it by touch!

Please, trust me.

Scalpel.

Si-on, hurry!

Here.

Right here.

The second and third tracheal rings are right here.

INCOMPLETE RINGS OF CARTILAGE FORMING THE SKELETON OF THE TRACHEA

OPERATION TIME

The 1.5 tube. Hurry!

Okay.

-You can cut the umbilical cord now. -Okay.

Clamp.

Another.

Line is secured. Nerve monitor is installed.

We'll remove the lymphangioma now.

Yes, sir.

Scalpel.

We removed the cyst.

Dr. Cha, finish up and take him to NICU.

Yes, sir. Great work.

Did you call?

The mother and baby

both had a 50-50 chance, right?

Yes, sir.

I thought they both had 100% chance of dying.

A surgeon must take that 100% chance of dying

and reduce it as much as possible.

Once reduced,

the result becomes the final probability.

When you said 50-50,

it wasn't a calculated probability, but your mere wish.

Don't ever make assumptions about people's lives again.

Got it?

Yes, sir.

You may go.

Si-on.

Good work today.

I'm sorry.

For what?

For scolding you for asking silly questions at the meeting.

It's okay.

I was so sleepy, I don't even remember getting scolded.

Regardless, all the variables you questioned actually happened.

Oh, come on. That was nothing.

Are you showing off now?

I am not.

Hey. You're starting to get annoying.

What's with that look?

How annoying.

Good for you!

Aren't you going to the on-call room? It's that way.

Are you walking me out?

No.

You're worried I'd be scared walking alone in the dark?

No. That's not it.

I'm going to the convenience store to get some snacks.

I have some in my drawer. Have that.

Actually, I don't need snacks.

I'm going to charge my cell phone.

I have a charger in my drawer too.

Hammer! I'm going to buy a hammer.

A hammer?

Convenience stores sell hammers?

Yes, they do.

Let's go.

Dr. Kim.

Get in. I'll drive you home.

There's no need. It's so close.

It's on the way.

Get your hammer.

See you tomorrow.

Wow.

It's so pretty.

Dr. Cha.

-Spit it out! -Have you eaten?

So, did you work things out with Ms. Yoo?

What if you end up getting dumped?

Then I get dumped.

And then what? You'll take your stress out on us?

I used to love Chae-gyeong a lot, didn't I?

You were so sweet, it was sickening.

Even thinking about it now,

it's making me cringe.

I don't know why I'm forgetting everything now.

I feel like I'm surrounded by curtains.

I don't know how I've lived

or how I should live.

I wonder what I did all day, too.

It's because you have so much on your mind.

Sorry for being such a downer.

It's okay.

I'm sorry I can't relieve you of all your burdens.

What a good girl.

You know all about my burdens.

I should go in.

Okay, good job today.

Good night.

Wow, convenience stores really do sell hammers?

Yes, it was under the light bulbs.

TAEYANG HARDWARE 7,000 WON

It was 7,000 won?

"Taeyang Hardware."

There's a convenience store called "Taeyang Hardware"?

Really?

You look terrible

in the few days I haven't seen you.

I've had a lot of surgeries.

Still, you have to take care of yourself since I can't take care of you.

You haven't changed your mind about your plan, right?

Fine.

Do-han.

Do I make you that uncomfortable?

It's not you, but what you're trying to do.

How did we end up like this?

Taking a break is supposed to be very sad.

We should both be upset but we're apathetic,

both you and I.

I think that's even sadder than taking a break.

Are you here to see a baby?

Yes.

What's the baby's name?

I don't think he has a name yet.

The mother's name is Lee Su-jin.

The surgery went well and he's recovering well.

Have you seen your wife yet?

She's the one having the hardest time right now.

But there's no one by her side.

Do you know what makes Su-jin so amazing?

Because she doesn't resent anyone.

It's not because she's a fool or too nice.

That's just how she loves her family.

Su-jin is strong...

and she'll become the best mother.

That's all you were able to say?

What is that?

"Have you eaten?"

My goodness.

The words wouldn't come out.

You can't express your feelings or tell her how you feel.

I've wasted my time on you.

I now know how my teachers felt

when they gave up on me.

Does she treat you like a child?

Then it can be hard to tell her.

Whether or not she's old,

if she sees you as a child,

it's hard.

Give me her name and birthday.

I'll predict whether or not you'll end up together.

-You will? -Yes.

I just need her name and birthday.

-Really? -Of course.

I did it for all my friends who ended up together.

-The name is... -The name is?

Prin.

Prin.

-Cess. -Cess?

That's an unusual name.

-And? -Snow.

Forget it! I don't want to know.

She looks like Snow White to me.

Did you talk to your husband?

He texted me, saying he's sorry he couldn't come.

I'm sure it's hard for him, too.

People call him a mama's boy, but his mother's too strong-willed.

Anyone would do the same in his situation.

I want to see my baby,

but I can't, since I'm not well enough.

Just a minute.

I took some photos.

He's beautiful.

Honey.

I'm sorry...

I wasn't with you...

through these hard times.

And thank you...

for protecting our baby.

Why are you thanking me?

I'm his mom.

Once you're discharged,

let's take our baby and move to the States.

Honey.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

-I said not to be late for your test. -I'm sorry.

I was cleaning wounds and removing stitches.

When I ask a question, respond right away.

If you don't answer in five seconds, it'll count as a wrong.

Ready?

Yes, sir.

A child is vomiting.

If it's not indigestion or enteritis, what could it be?

Start with two categories.

Differentiate between biliary and non-biliary vomit.

If it's biliary?

Midgut volvulus, introsusception, ileus and incarcerated hernia are suspected.

-If it's non-biliary? -Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

Or if there is gastro-oesophageal reflux, spasms, lethargy or hypotension,

it can be a congenital metabolic disease.

There's an acorn-sized lump below the right rib.

The child vomits and becomes lethargic.

-What's the cause? -Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.

-The surgery method? -Ramstedt's pyloromyotomy

to remove the thickened pylorus.

An experienced pediatric surgeon must operate,

to minimize the risk of fatal complications.

Next question.

A newborn has a swollen abdomen and delayed mucous discharge.

Microcolon is visible in the colon study.

Total colonic aganglionosis, small bowel obstruction

and meconium ileus are suspected.

Okay. That's all for today.

You got all everything right today. You may go.

Okay.

Thank you.

How did the test go?

He got all 12 questions right.

Wow, he's a monster.

Were they of the highest difficulty?

Yes.

But he got the third one right, too.

-What was it? -Pediatric stomach fever.

It's from Eastern medicine. Even I didn't know it.

How's Jun-yeong? The doctor didn't say anything?

Just stay there. There's no need to come to Korea.

I'll call you back.

You have two days to leave.

I know.

You can leave sooner, too.

I'll take care of it.

I trust you'll settle everything.

Dr. Choi.

You should've held onto me.

Dr. Park is doing so well.

Really. He did something huge yesterday.

It's because you're all leading him well.

Not at all.

He works very hard.

Thinking of Si-on as a child,

this feels like a dream.

He couldn't even speak well.

I worried about his future.

I considered dying with him several times a day.

It's all my fault.

I'm a terrible mother.

Not at all.

Why do you say that?

But

you still don't know where his father is?

No.

I haven't seen him since I left home.

I know I've sinned,

but Si-on got worse because of his dad.

Si-on and I...

got beat up a lot.

Si-on got beat up because he was different

and I got beat up for having him.

I know I shouldn't say this,

but I hope he never shows up in front of Si-on.

The marketing department contacted you, right?

There are plenty of departments to do a documentary on.

No, Sungwon's Pediatric Surgery is famous.

It sounds good. Why don't you let them do it?

Should I change out of my scrubs?

It's completely dirty.

No, just be yourself.

What are you doing, Dr. Park?

-Since I'll be on TV-- -Si-on.

What time is Min-su's surgery?

It's at 3:30 p.m.

Okay, go prep for it.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Please confirm this patient's NPO order.

What should we do?

Dr. Park.

Look at the baby.

Dr. Park, stop looking.

Shall we try again?

Why do you keep looking at the camera?

I do that whenever I see a TV camera.

Even when the camera's far away,

I run over and stick my face up to it.

Do you want to become a celebrity?

I do not.

It's in case my mom or dad sees my face.

I heard moms and dads recognize their kids even when they have grown up.

If they see me on TV,

I hope they'll recognize me.

Hey. You didn't see my interview, right?

They said I was the best.

True. Il-gyu's got the looks.

You punk. Watch what you say.

But did the professor and Dr. Cha leave?

Yes, they left together earlier.

They left together?

Yes.

Where were they going?

I don't know.

But you know,

is the professor and Ms. Yoo having problems?

She doesn't come by anymore.

They probably meet outside.

People like her always start rumors.

Excuse me.

Are Professor Kim and Ms. Yoo dating?

What? They're engaged.

They are?

Wow.

Hello.

Hello.

You came to see me?

Yes.

Where are you taking me?

You'll see, so don't ask.

Am I being abducted?

Why can't you tell me where we're going?

After 12 years, I want to do something as your senior.

You never did anything for 12 years. Why start now?

You're always talking back.

That's not true!

I talk back every few times.

Why did you bring me here?

Pick something out.

I have a lot of clothes.

You complained about always wearing your dirty lab coat.

That's the lab coat.

And I don't wear expensive clothes like these.

Just do as I say. Pick something.

Just get something for Ms. Yoo. I'll help you pick it out.

You have ten minutes.

To do what?

Shoot.

There's someone that I like

and I have to tell her how I feel.

Pardon?

But I don't know how to tell her.

So I was wondering how Dr. Kim asked you out.

He's really, really cool.

I bet he was cool when he asked you out.

Then why didn't you ask him yourself?

If I ask him,

he'd say just one thing.

What?

"Si-on, get out!

Go home!"

Please tell me.

Please.

Sorry, but I asked him out first.

I see.

Then he never told you how he felt?

He did, but that was later.

What did he say?

What did he say?

I don't know.

I can't remember.

I'm sure it was touching and sweet.

But why can't I remember it?

It is possible

to forget.

I can't remember my mom.

I'm sure we had good memories,

but I can't remember them.

But when I think hard about it,

I think I don't want to remember.

Because it was so hard and painful when I was young,

I wanted to erase all my memories from then.

And I think I erased my mom and dad as well.

I wanted to erase the bad stuff,

but I ended up erasing all the good stuff, too.

Still. How can four people share just one bottle?

-I drink two on my own. -Hey.

We won't get caught. We came this far from the hospital on purpose.

No. There may be an emergency later, so just have a taste.

What's wrong?

I'll be right back.

He'll be back. Let's eat.

Hello.

Hello.

In-yeong.

How did you find me?

I was passing by and I saw you come in.

You should have kept on walking. Why did you come in?

Isn't it amusing to see me like this?

This is how I live.

Someone like you could never understand a life like this.

Did I say anything?

"Your life is amusing.

A life like this is all new to me."

Did I say that?

When I saw you, I thought like a doctor.

"She's working hard to make money for In-hae's surgery.

She's sick because she works late through the night."

Anyhow, I'm sorry

for upsetting you.

I'm sure you won't,

but please don't tell In-hae.

Why are you out here?

I was just hot.

Did you go somewhere?

Yes, somewhere.

I bought a new outfit. It's been so long since my last one.

I see.

Did you want to talk to me?

No, I don't.

Good night. I'll go back to the hospital now.

What a good girl.

You know all about my burdens.

SUNGWON FOUNDATION

I think the rumor about our hospital being acquired

and turning for-profit is true.

I heard Mr. Kang

submitted such a proposal to the director.

He did?

I don't know which company it is,

but I think he's affiliated with them.

I heard he approached Dr. Kim Do-han, too.

He did?

He needed Dr. Choi and Dr. Kim.

To maintain the hospital's value.

What is it?

The banks have requested repayment of the loans.

What?

My goodness.

What if you fell?

I won't. I'm not a little kid.

What is it? Do you need more intel on my sister?

Good morning.

Hello.

Dr. Park.

Yes?

Are you upset at me?

No.

Then why have you been so crabby?

I am not. I'm fine.

Si-on.

Follow me.

You still look nervous during surgery.

Your hands were shaking when you assisted.

You're lucky Dr. Cha saved you.

You excel at memorizing and combining information,

but you'll never become a surgeon this way.

You must be able to control yourself completely.

To overcome yourself, you must withstand the worst situations.

-Understood? -Yes, sir.

You have the power to visualize anything in your mind.

So visualize everything I say and you'll take lead.

-Sorry? -Let's begin.

There's a newborn born from premature amniorrhexis.

He has acute metabolic acidosis, low platelet count,

severe abdominal swelling and is blue.

What does he have?

Meconium peritonitis.

Using what you know, operate on that baby.

Any delay, and the baby dies.

Start.

What are you doing?

Scalpel.

This is an emergency surgery!

Yes, sir.

You cut that deep and you'll cut the liver!

-Retractor. -Retractor.

Forceps.

Mixter.

Bovie.

Forceps.

It's bleeding wherever we conduct adhesiolysis.

First find the bowel perforation site.

Yes, sir.

His temperature's dropping. Why are you so slow?

He's losing blood, and his pulse is dropping. Cardiac arrest!

The baby is dead.

It's just a visualization, and you can't do that?

You'll never operate at this rate.

You'll be a bogus surgeon who only flaps his lips!

Do you want to become a bogus surgeon?

-No. -Don't think,

"This is how I am, but I'm much better."

In my eyes, you haven't changed at all.

Good work.

Did you see me?

No, I couldn't. I had to see a patient.

Don't take it too seriously. Just think of it as practice.

The professor said the patient died.

He said that to keep you on your toes.

Don't be too rash.

Take it slowly.

There's plenty of time.

His training is more intense than I had imagined.

It is, but he has to withstand that much.

He'll be more sensitive to the psychological pressure,

more so than others with autism.

Si-on

was traumatized from childhood because of his dad.

His dad?

A long time ago, if I wasn't good at something,

I figured it was because I'm not as good as other people.

But lately, I get embarrassed. It upsets me.

Of course.

Who can be proud of being bad at something?

I don't want to be embarrassed in front of people.

But I can't help it. There's still too much I can't do.

I'm a bogus surgeon.

Don't say such stupid things.

Who's bogus?

Isn't it that you don't want to be embarrassed

in front of her?

How did you know about Si-on's past?

Well...

I heard from Dr. Choi.

I can't go easy on him because of that.

He was exempted from everything in his whole life.

He's used to pity and compassion.

But we have to break that, no matter how painful it is.

Please come out. It's starting.

The pediatric surgeons

of Sungwon University Hospital

work hard to protect the future of our children.

They are working hard even today.

Shall we hear their stories?

Children are our dream.

Children are our hope.

What the heck? People will think we're all like him.

And what's wrong with that?

Il-gyu, watch what you say.

Yes, sir.

The pediatric surgeons and nurses never stop working.

Hey.

Give me another bottle of soju!

Enough already. You'll just put it on your tab again.

Will you bring it,

or must I break everything here?

Fine, I'll give it to you. Just to shut you up.

My dream is a country without sick children.

We must treat sick children quickly.

Come to the hospital anytime.

Si-on.

Follow me.

What? You don't want to do it?

You won't do it?

I'll do it.

A ten-year-old boy with trauma from a fall and abdominal bleeding is before you.

Bleeding is suspected in the spleen and liver.

He has a large laceration from a tree branch.

Operate step by step in your head.

You can't let the child die again.

Got it?

Yes, sir.

Scalpel.

His breathing has become unstable already.

What should you do now?

-Check for pneumothorax or hemothorax. -Hurry. The saturation is dropping!

-Chest tube. -Cardiac arrest!

Defibrillator. No, atropine!

Asystole.

Defibrillator!

He's dead.

You lost control even before asystole. The defibrillator would've been useless.

You haven't improved at all!

-I'll stop for today. -That's not your call to make. Go again.

-I'll practice alone first. -How would that help?

You never give up easily.

I just can't do it!

Then quit.

If you keep this up, you're not a surgeon who fixes people with a scalpel,

but a murderer with a knife.

It's okay. You just need to practice.

Why did you come watch?

-To see if you were doing well. -But...

I didn't do well.

I made a mistake again.

Si-on. Do you want to get a yummy snack?

Or do you want to get a drink?

No.

Eating won't make me feel better.

And I'm not a kid who only likes food.

Si-on!

Si-on! I've been following you for ten minutes!

Say something!

I know you're upset.

Don't be so hard on yourself!

Si-on.

-Dr. Kim is trying to toughen-- -I know.

I know why he's doing this!

Then what is it?

It's because I'm embarrassed.

I'm too embarrassed to face you!

You are? Why?

I wasn't like this before.

But now I get embarrassed.

Why is that?

Because...

I like you!

Because every time I see you, I get the hiccups and my heart races.

I don't want to look stupid in front of someone I like.

I want to do well, and show off.

But I can't.

Si-on!

Hey!

You should apologize for bumping into us.

I'm sorry.

Hey!

Say it like you mean it.

I'm sorry.

-Is he messing with us? -I think he is.

I am not.

I'm genuinely apologizing.

Why are you talking like that?

You're not normal, are you?

I am, too. Please don't say that.

Are you trying to start a fight?

I don't like people picking a fight. Please stop.

Why, you punk! How dare you lecture us?

You jerk.

Hey, stand up.

You want to die?

Hey.

Hey.

Stand up.

Get up. Stop acting, and get up.

What's your problem?

You want to die?

Do you?

No, we were walking and he hit us.

I get it, so give me your identification numbers.

No, you don't!

-He's right. -We didn't do it.

Whatever! Give me your identification numbers.

I told you, he hit us first!

But you ganged up on the guy sitting next to him!

That's a lie. Can't you tell he's stupid?

What did you just say?

I said he's stupid. So what?

Stupid?

Stupid?

-Hey. -Hey, stop it.

-Hit me! -Stop it.

Let go!

-Hit me. -What?

Stupid?

How did you know we were here?

They called the hospital to verify your details.

Why were you getting hit like an idiot?

You should've held on to one and beaten him!

I can't hit people.

So you'll keep getting beaten up all your life?

Hearing punks like that calling you stupid?

I'm not stupid.

Then prove it.

If you act like you did in the OR, this will be your life forever.

Dr. Kim!

Si-on, remember what you said earlier?

I'm sorry.

No. It's nothing to apologize for.

There are so many qualifications in the world.

The qualification to become a student, a doctor,

or to become a man,

and...

the qualification to like or love someone.

I still have many qualifications to obtain.

Without qualifications,

I can't do anything.

I...

I would like to walk alone.

I used to hate walking alone.

But I want to walk alone today.

Sure.

Okay.

Surpass me.

I'm telling you how you can remain in this hospital.

I guess his pride was hurt yesterday.

I've never seen him like that before.

It's a relief, actually. You need pride to have persistence.

But...

But what?

Nothing.

I'll do it again. I won't give up like yesterday.

Can I trust you?

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry to interrupt, but Si-on,

you have a guest.

Si-on.

Park Si-on!

You haven't changed one bit, you brat.

You stupid fool!

You stupid fool!

Why were you born?

Die! Go die with your mom! Die!

You stupid fool! Die!

Hey, Si-on. What's wrong?

It's Dad.

Your dad's here!

Get over here!