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Mom...

She'll get to use Taesan Funeral Home at least.

Dr. Choi.

I think this will take long.

Why don't you declare the time of death and remove the bed?

No, Doctor.

Hurry.

Tae Soo.

A little more...

Dr. Park.

Dr. Park.

A lot of time...

has passed.

Doctor.

Mom.

You've suffered so much.

Don't worry about my brother and me

and take a rest now.

We'll do our best.

Until when do I have to take charge?

I'm sorry.

I should've looked in advance.

Chairman.

We haven't had a director of the hospital

for more than a year already.

So?

Since we haven't had one in a long time, people are talking.

And you have to take care of

small things like this yourself...

Are you telling me to elect a director?

I wouldn't dare...

That's not exactly what I meant, but...

in order for you to worry a little less,

someone who works just the way you like

should become the director.

I won't let you down

and work really hard...

I mean really hard...

Dr. Son! How dare you come in here...

I had no idea I'd end up here while working

as a doctor at Taesan for 20 years.

What are you saying now...

- Dr. Lee, that's okay. - Yes.

So, did you declare the time of death?

Did you really have to go that far?

Go that far?

Healthcare is a type of service.

Isn't it natural for someone

wealthy and powerful to get good service?

It will be difficult to find patients that only

take up space at Taesan anymore.

Chairman!

If you don't like that, you should leave.

I'm preparing for the next patient as if nothing happened.

I hate myself for that.

You've been saying the word 'hate' for several years now.

I have to say stuff like that to endure working here.

Right...

You're accustomed to your work,

but you didn't become insensitive.

I thought I became a bit blasé,

but today is...

really unbearable.

Let me know if you can't take it.

Don't just hold it in.

What?

I'll help you.

CS department's Chief Koo Hee Dong.

I'm disappointed in you.

- What now?- What does a chief do?

You're the chief of the department. A leader.

I'm tormented too.

I was told the CS department is a mess.

My pride has been destroyed.

Why did you try to do something and stop earlier?

I thought you were going to confront Chairman earlier.

Is that why you pushed me? Your weak father.

Then what? Should I have stopped you?

Of course not.

You need to become a doctor.

Hurry up and become a doctor.

I'll confront Chairman and leave then.

Oh, really?

Do you think I follow him around because I want to?

Is that so?

I'll be sure to become a doctor on my own someday.

- You go ahead and confront him now.- Seriously...

Do you think I'm fine with it?

I'm sure you aren't.

You lost a patient right in front of you.

You told me once...

that I should remember the patients I lost more than the ones I saved.

Did I?

Yes...

you did.

Cheer up...

Chief Koo.

I'll get going now.

That bastard...

They told us to send her to

a nursing home when Jin Woo comes tomorrow.

She'll get to use Taesan Funeral Home at least.

The Taesan you dreamed of

doesn't exist anymore, Dad.

Taesan really needed you.

To get you operated on,

Hyungnim manipulated Dr. Choi's daughter's test results.

Dad.

Why did you do that...

to Dr. Choi?

Although it's considered part of the CS,

lungs are completely different from hearts.

Hearts can improve dramatically,

but lungs tend to become chronic diseases.

That's why I always tell the patients

and their families not to get worn out.

"This disease takes time."

"You need to be patient with this disease."

I know you're doing your best, Doctor.

In the end, I'm saying that to myself.

They manage to survive while holding onto

a respirator for several months.

And he's telling me

I won't see those patients at Taesan anymore?

We'll make sure that won't happen.

Why aren't you saying anything, Dr. Choi?

Do you really agree with Chairman?

Everyone said you changed,

but I could understand you.

Because I know how you survived at Taean.

But still, this isn't right. Don't you think?

Dr. Son.

How long do you think you could survive like that?

What?

You said you'd rather stay at the hospital after surgery

since you feel anxious going home.

You said you don't remember the last time you slept well.

Whenever your phone rings,

you get scared wondering if something went wrong with your patient.

Jin Woo's mother...

was an impossible case from the beginning.

Doctor.

Everyone suffers the moment you operate on a patient like that.

We're already understaffed.

Don't you feel bad when young doctors get worn out

because of patients like that?

- That's enough, Doctor. - Am I wrong?

Choi Seok Han.

You...

really changed.

If you don't change,

you can't acquire anything.

I think I was...

completely wrong about you.

Dr. Park.

I'll get going now.

Doctor.

Doctor!

Is this the Taesan you want?

Yes.

This is the Taesan I want.

If then, I will...

no longer wait for you, Doctor.

[ Heart Surgeons ]

There are eight beds...

There are eight beds...

Three teams of nurses

take a turn to take care of patients for 24 hours.

Three teams of nurses

take a turn to take care of patients for 24 hours.

Let's go to the ORs now.

Let's go to the ORs now.

Who did he bring from where this time?

I think Chairman wants to start a heart center in Russia.

Thank you. (Sounds like f*** in Korean)

Were you talking to me?

I know, it's Russian.

Dr. Choi's operating on a Russain patient, right?

Yeah.

He wouldn't take other patients these days.

How cosmopolitan of him.

It's more profitable that way.

Should we try being cosmopolitan too?

How?

The Arab countries. There are lots of rich people there.

This way.

Hey.

Let's leave. Let's not get yelled at.

My dad avoids Chairman too these days.

What was your first impression?

What was your first impression?

We're satisfied since you seem to have

good facilities and system.

They're satisfied since you seem to have good facilities and system.

The heart center in Russia will be...

Yes?

Dr. Choi.

This is Dr. Choi Seok Han, the star surgeon of Taesan.

This is Dr. Choi Seok Han, the star surgeon of Taesan.

Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

Geez, I can't even look at Dr. Choi anymore

since he's way too high up.

He rarely does rounds anymore. He only goes to the VIP ward.

He doesn't do surgeries for regular patients anymore.

He's too busy to operate on Chairman's patients too.

He used to be scary in ORs. But he's scarier these days.

I feel like I'll get kicked out if I make a mistake.

He's awkward with Dr. Son too, right?

They used to be so close.

Dr. Son must be very disappointed.

Dr. Son has been downcast since that day.

I feel bad for him too.

By the way, why are you so quiet, Ms. Kang?

What do you want me to say?

Well, I was wondering if you'd take Dr. Choi's side again.

What's the point of taking someone's side?

Everyone should go about their business.

See? See?

She never criticizes Dr. Choi.

What's the point of criticizing?

Everyone lives according to their values.

I really hate the atmosphere at the hospital these days.

I decided to start a heart center in Russia.

Since it's a big country,

the amount of support is quite large.

The problems on our end

will be taken care of when Candidate Han Min Shik wins.

If it works out,

there will be a lot for you to take care of.

Yes.

That Park Tae Soo.

It doesn't seem like he's being tamed. What's your plan?

He's only interested in patients.

He'll be useful someday.

You know what to do if

he can't be on board with us, right?

Yes.

How are you managing the people on the transplant waitlist?

- I have my eyes on them.- That's not enough.

There shouldn't be an unexpected competitor when it's our time.

Do you understand?

Yes.

We don't have much time left.

It's Russia this time.

The first hospital he started abroad was in Africa.

Supposedly for a good cause, but it was actually for a slush fund.

The hospital in Russia must be for the same purpose.

He only goes for what's profitable.

So...

what are you planning to do?

What do you think I should do?

He's not an easy person to deal with.

Candidate Han Min Shik...

needs to get a heart transplant soon, right?

It'd be difficult to get a heart when he wants it.

I'm sure...

they'll do something.

Do you think...

that something could make Uncle leave Taesan?

Maybe.

Patient Lee Yoon Seo.

- Patient Lee Yoon Seo?- Doctor, over here.

Aigoo, sorry to keep you waiting.

How can I help Yoon Seo today?

Mother? Yoon Seo's mother?

- Oh...- Yes, hello.

[ My Yoon Seo has a fever ]

My mom can't talk.

I see.

The doctor in my neighborhood said I had a cold.

I got a shot and took medicine too.

But I kept having a fever. That's why we're here.

Is that so? Good.

Okay then. I'll have a look.

Yoon Seo, I'll have a look.

- Please measure the temperature again.- Yes.

How long have you had a cold?

More than a week.

Aigoo, a week? It must've been tough.

Mom feels sad if I suffer.

I'm okay.

It's 38 degrees.

It's kind of high.

I'll examine with a stethoscope.

Let's see...

The heart is beating kind of fast.

Do you have any other symptoms besides coughs and fever?

No.

Do you eat well? Same amount as usual?

I usually don't eat a lot.

You should eat a lot so you don't catch a cold.

We need to run tests first.

Ma'am, so...

We'll do a blood test,

a urine test,

and take an X-ray.

Ma'am.

Don't worry.

Doctor.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

- Thanks for the coffee. - Oh, no...

Isn't that my card?

Yes, why?

And you act as if you're treating...

How are you doing these days, Dr. Son?

What do you mean?

You barged into Chairman's office

and said you'd leave Taesan or something.

I'll leave if he wants me to.

I'm not willing to crouch down.

Really?

When?

- Pardon?- Dad, are you...

I should see him become an attending physician.

But there isn't a spot...

I'll leave now then.

No, no, no!

I'm just kidding, okay? Aigoo...

You're pulmonary and he's in the CS. I was just kidding.

Aigoo, seriously...

Geez!

Doctor, I'll apologize on his behalf.

No, it's okay.

This is suits Chief Koo.

- Don't you think? - Calling me chief...

Aigoo...

[ Minseng Party's Candidate Han Min Shik is leading the primary ]He has a 60% approval rating?

Wow, I guess he might really win...

Who is it?

Don't you know Han Min Shik?

What is it that you know?

Do I have to know everyone?

Aigoo...

Do you know Koo Hee Dong then?

Woo Jin.

Only Park Tae Soo saves the day.

- Thanks for coming, Dr. Soo Yeon.- Of course.

A few days ago, a little girl brought her mom here.

- Was her mom sick? - No, she was sick.

The neighborhood doc said she had a cold,

but she brought her mom because her fever won't go down.

She must've been in pain.

Yes, I was worried so I asked the pediatrics.

[ Acute myocarditis: sudden inflammation on the heart muscle ]She has acute myocarditis.

Acute myocarditis?

[ Coxsackievirus: a critical virus for children ]Yes, Coxsackievirus.

It's Coxsackievirus?

Yes, she's been hospitalized, but it bothers me.

Coxsackievirus is dangerous, right?

Healthy children can get over with it like a cold.

I hope she gets better. I'm worried.

Both of her parents are deaf.

They can't speak either.

Aigoo...

She explains everything to her mom using sign language.

She was comforting her too.

Her mother must be so frustrated too.

I should've learned sign language.

- Dr. Woo Jin!- Yes.

Why don't we get going too?

Doctor.

Yoo Bin had...

acute myocarditis...

caused by Coxsackievirus.

I'm sorry.

Doctor.

Where's the pediatrics ward?

You came all the way here by yourself?

Yes, I was walking around.

Doctor!

Hello.

Well...

Intern.

Yes, Doctor.

Please take her to the pediatrics ward.

Yes, Doctor.

Thank you.

Sure.

Let's go.

- I'll take you there.- Yes.

- Hi.- Hello.

How did you end up all the way here?

I was bored.

But I don't know how to get back.

I know.

They should've designed the building better.

I still get lost sometimes.

They built this place like a maze.

Of course, you're confused on your first time. Right, baby?

Did you get scared?

No.

She's better than you.

By the way, I'm not a baby.

What's your Yeonse? (means age when speaking to an elder)

- I'm 10. - You know the word Yeonse too?

You're almost an adult... Do you have a boyfriend?

Yes, I do. How about you?

I'm looking...

I can manage.

Do you want another shot?

Doctor, don't make her talk.

Let's go. Your mom must be worried.

I don't have Mom.

What?

She's at work.

I see.

Is that so?

That's why she's not here, right?

- Seriously...- You little...

- Are you here by yourself?- Yes.

Do you want to see doctors' rooms then?

Yes.

- Please close the door.- Yes.

Who's this?

A 10-year-old guest who has a boyfriend.

What?

Hello.

She's hospitalized at the pediatrics.

She ended up here while being bored.

Intern Lee Hye Rin went to the pediatric station to ask

if we could keep her here for a bit.

- What's your name? - Lee Yoon Seo.

Your names are kind of similar. Yoon Soo Yeon. Yoon Seo.

- It's not similar at all.- You little...

What's your condition?

I don't know either. It's a difficult word.

So cute.

[ Mom ]

[ Where are you, Yoon Seo? ]

I'm playing with the doctors.

[ Have you eaten? ]

Don't worry.

[ Are you okay? ]

I'm okay.

See you later, Mom.

My mom will be late.

She has to work late.

Oh, I see.

Yoon Seo, do you want some snacks?

Yes.

Yoon Seo, you're not fasting, are you?

No, I'm not.

I know that much.

Is that so? You're so smart.

Yoon Seo.

Do you want to stay here until Mom comes then?

- With us?- Yes.

Okay. Have a seat, Yoon Seo.

- Ji Na.- Hey, you're here.

She's Yoon Seo's doctor.

I'm Lee Eun Sung.

We've met several times.

Yes, I'm Yoon Soo Yeon.

After she was diagnosed with acute myocarditis, she had heart failure too.

She's on medication right now.

She's on heart stimulant too.

I hope she gets better. But we should wait and see.

They caught the disease early on.

And thankfully, she came to a big hospital where she can get treated.

She'll be cured.

Don't worry so much.

It's a difficult disease, as you know.

Yes.

If she doesn't get better by chance...

[ ECMO: extracorporeal cardiac support machine ]We should try the ECMO treatment.

If that doesn't work, she needs a transplant.

I put her on the waitlist.

Already?

Children have to wait a long time

and her heart is in a bad condition as well.

I'd like to help too.

I've treated myocarditis in adults before,

but children's heart is a totally different game.

I know how you feel.

By the way,

I heard Yoon Seo's parents can't speak.

No.

But they know exactly what's going on with Yoon Seo.

I want to be a doctor too.

A doctor?

What kind of doctor?

A veterinarian.

Do you have a dog?

No.

Why do you want to be a veterinarian?

Because animals can't tell you

where it hurts.

So cute.

Yoon Seo, your mother's here.

Mom!

Aigoo...

Woo Jin, how did you bring her here?

I ran into her in front of the elevator.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Sure.

My mom wants to thank you for taking care of me.

Feel free to come by anytime when Mom's not around, okay?

I hope you get a girlfriend soon.

So you want to get a shot before you leave?

Did you want to see me?

Did you hear the news?

About what...

I think Han Min Shik has a competitor.