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We need more people on the hoses!

How long until the fire's out?

We'll have it out shortly. The firefighters are preparing to enter.

Search from the left.

-Search the central stairs too. -Yes, sir!

What the hell is this?

It's dark in here. It's much darker inside, so…

What the heck?

Captain! We've found a survivor in the second-floor stairway!

What's their status?

I saw him move. I think he's alive!

Excuse me, sir. Can you hear me?

A survivor in the second-floor stairway! Requesting backup!

-Sir, hang in there. -Coming through!

Hang in there. We're almost there.

-What's his condition? -He's a burn victim.

-His oxygen levels? -Eighty.

-His blood pressure? -100 over 70.

-One second. -One, two, three!

-Does he have a contact? -His identity is unknown.

What happened?

A fire in a derelict building in Guhoe.

This was the biggest hospital nearby.

-I need morphine. -Yes, sir.

Wait. We can't give him morphine.

He could go into shock.

The pain will be unbearable.

Sir, we're going to treat you now.

It's going to hurt, but you need to stay with us.

Don't hold it in. Scream if you need to, okay?

-Cut the clothes first. -Okay.

-Please hold him down here. -Got it.

Here's some saline.

-I'll cut the sleeve. -Yes.

I'll get the dressings for sterilization.

KARMA

Yes, Lee Ju-yeon speaking.

You've already exceeded your daily dose.

I told you, I'm in so much pain!

Throwing a tantrum like this changes nothing.

Damn it!

You're a doctor, aren't you? How can you ignore your patient's wishes?

It looks like you're in a lot of pain, sir.

Is this where it hurts? Or here?

Stop!

You shouldn't throw things like cups because you're angry that you're in pain.

All right. You should apologize.

I'm sorry.

Politely, please.

I apologize.

You must've been in a lot of pain.

It's great that you apologized. How nice was that?

If we keep giving you opioid painkillers,

we can't help you if the pain gets worse later on.

It hasn't been long since your surgery. The pain should ease in a few days.

And you, sir.

-Yes. -You can't do that to a patient.

Considering the pain he is experiencing, it's completely understandable.

Right, but… right here, Doctor.

Dr. Lee!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Excuse me, Dr. Lee?

It's nothing important.

Since I meet a lot of people, I can notice certain things.

Your face is full of worry, Dr. Lee Ju-yeon.

If you ever have a concern or a problem that needs solving,

or if you need to find someone, please give me a call.

Then I will… I'm sorry, one moment.

This is the Harmless Agency, harmless to everyone.

Hwang Cheol-mok speaking. How may I help you?

Give me a call.

Yes.

Yes, hello, sir.

Right, I was going to send you an update.

JEONG-MIN: ARE YOU COMING?

We did our very best,

but we couldn't perfectly reconstruct your skin.

We struggled more than we expected with the wounds on the face.

You inhaled a lot of smoke, so your airways are damaged too.

Your voice won't sound like it used to.

Let's see.

Wait, there's no name here.

They rushed him in as an emergency case.

I see.

I'm Park Jae-yeong.

Have you contacted your family?

I have no family.

Please take good care of Mr. Park.

Yes, sir.

What's up?

Let's go.

PARK JAE-YEONG

You saved my life.

Thank you.

Apply wrap dressings to Mr. Park and let me know.

Yes, sir. Will do.

Should we go ahead and put him on oxygen?

Put in an order and monitor him.

Yes, sir.

Hey, Ju-yeon. Why are you so spaced out today?

I'm sorry, sir.

Dr. Yoon, keep an eye on Park Jae-yeong.

Yes, sir.

What's with you today? Is something up?

It's nothing.

There's clearly something.

I told you, it's nothing.

Don't be like that. Just tell me.

I'm tired.

I'm heading out.

Hey, Ju-yeon.

I'm Park Jae-yeong.

CHAPTER FOUR THE WOMAN TRAPPED IN THE PAST

SUNGSIM GENERAL HOSPITAL PATIENT DATABASE

PARK JAE-YEONG INPATIENT, M, ROOM 402

PRINT PATIENT RECORD

Why are you in the professor's office at this hour?

This is Park Jae-yeong's chart.

What do you want with this?

I had to check something.

Could've asked me. Do you know him?

It's really nothing. Don't worry.

Hey, don't give me that. How could I not worry?

One second.

Hello?

Right now?

No, I'll leave now.

Okay.

From now on, just talk to me first, whatever the problem is. Okay?

I have to go.

Remember I told you I have something tonight?

All right, bye.

ADMITTED: NOVEMBER 19, 2023

NAME: PARK JAE-YEONG ID UNVERIFIED

HARMLESS AGENCY WE SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS

CEO HWANG CHEOL-MOK

HARMLESS AGENCY WE SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS

PRIVATE INVESTIGATION ASSOCIATION

How could we take photos inside the hotel room?

We can track them and collect security footage along the way.

That should more than suffice as evidence.

Right.

Of course I know.

In fact, I know better than anyone how you feel.

I was gonna drown myself in the Han River when I found out my wife was cheating.

Right.

Exactly, ma'am.

At times like this,

it's important to stay calm, or things could backfire.

Anyway, we are doing things step by step, so please trust us and be patient.

We'll be in touch as soon as there's an update.

Yes, of course. You can put your worries to rest.

My gosh.

You managed to find my office.

The building is a little creepy, isn't it?

There used to be other agencies in this building,

but they all shut down due to the economy.

Hard work isn't enough to succeed in this business.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

You need sources and connections, whether they're academic or regional.

So you used to be a cop.

Yes, I was a police detective for many years.

I really don't mean to brag,

but when clients see that, they know they're in good hands.

Would you like me to explain more about what we do here?

This is the amount you mentioned.

Gosh, it's the full amount, not just the retainer.

All right, very well.

How would you like me to help you, Doctor?

I need you to find the people here.

I want to know where they are and how they're doing.

Is that all?

Is there a problem?

I feel bad for charging you five million for such a simple investigation.

I just need you to find out exactly where they live now

and how they're doing.

We're back.

We're back.

So, how is she doing?

She's distraught.

We passed on the condolence money in your name.

How could she be okay when her husband died like that?

By the way, is the woman who just left a new client?

She is, but you guys don't need to worry about it.

I'll handle it myself.

Sure.

Hey, Detective Kang. It's been a while.

Have you eaten?

You had a burger?

Well, I'm just calling because…

I'm looking for someone.

Sir!

How's the derelict building case going?

The survivor's still in bad shape, so we haven't interviewed him yet.

The bodies believed to belong to the suspects were completely charred,

so forensics are taking a while.

Sorry I called when you're so busy.

Come on, it's your livelihood. Of course I should help.

You were once my supervisor.

Thanks. I'll buy you a drink next time.

No need for a drink.

Visit the precinct.

Why do we have to meet in secret, like you're some criminal?

Forget it. How could a cop fired for bribery show up there?

We both know your boys took bribes, and you just took the fall.

-Enough. Let's drop it. -God, you're so cranky.

I'm off.

Wait! By the way,

why are you suddenly looking for those rapists?

What do you mean?

Didn't you know?

The case shook the entire city of Guhoe many years ago.

Well, I put a copy of the case report in the envelope, so have a read.

I'm working late again today, so I have to go. Sir!

HARMLESS AGENCY

CASE REPORT GUHOE HIGH SCHOOL GANG RAPE

DECEMBER 17, 2005 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION THIRD UNIT

ASSAILANT DETAILS

"Park Jae-yeong, Yoo Tae-jun."

Who was the victim?

VICTIM DETAILS NAME: LEE JU-YEON

"Lee Ju-yeon."

Man, it really hurts.

I'm in so much pain.

VICTIM STATEMENT, LEE JU-YEON IN THE CASE AGAINST PARK JAE-YEONG…

I AGREED TO A BLIND DATE WITH PARK JAE-YEONG, A SENIOR

ON DECEMBER 10TH AT A CAFÉ CALLED DANDELION TERRITORY

DANDELION TERRITORY

Sorry.

I'm late, aren't I?

I was preparing something with my friends, and it took longer than expected.

It's okay.

Thanks to you, I got to read and relax.

But I asked to meet you.

Thanks a lot for sticking around and waiting for me.

You have calluses on your hand.

Probably because I work out with my friends every day.

It's hard to get rid of them.

My dad's hands were like that too.

Does this remind you of your late father?

Your hands suddenly reminded me of him.

Wait, how did you know that my dad passed away?

I heard it from your friends.

To tell you the truth,

I've been quite interested in you for a while.

-It must be past 10:00 p.m. Let's hurry. -Sure.

What's that?

INTERROGATION IN PROGRESS

Get in.

Stand over there.

Yes, sir.

You punks. Stand up straight.

Hey, the camera.

-Is it filming? -This is fucked up.

This is fucking cool.

They're the suspects.

I know it's hard, but please tell us everything you remember.

Okay?

We'll get out soon anyway.

You, get in.

I fucking bolted, but fuck…

Why is Jae-yeong there?

He's a victim, just like me.

That punk, Park Jae-yeong, is the one behind everything.

Just shut the fuck up.

It hurts so bad.

HARMLESS AGENCY

Dr. Lee.

I've looked into all of them.

Okay.

First off, Yoo Tae-jun. After the incident--

Gosh, I'm sorry. I can't help but bring up that incident.

No, it's okay. Go ahead.

All right.

After the incident, Yoo Tae-jun kept going in and out of jail

for offenses like robbery and sexual assault.

He died three years ago behind bars.

I think he had a hard time in jail

after the other inmates found out he had raped a minor.

As for Yang Yong-seon,

he had quite a lot of drug-related priors,

but he died last year of a methamphetamine overdose.

I never believed in karma,

but this makes me think it might really exist.

And Park Jae-yeong?

Park Jae-yeong is the only one who's still alive.

It looks like he's been living a quiet life since then.

He's been wandering around without a job

and now lives in Paju.

Would you like his address?

I'll call you back.

This is Lee Ju-yeon.

The patient in room 402 needs a hydromorphone injection.

Shit.

Damn it.

Hey, Detective Kang.

Sir, it's almost noon. Were you still sleeping?

You know we detectives work at night.

Anyway, what's up?

What's going on?

Park Jae-yeong's one of the guys you were looking for, right?

ASSAILANT PROFILE

Yeah, Park Jae-yeong.

What about him?

Well, it turns out that Park Jae-yeong was that guy.

"That guy"?

Where have you been?

You didn't even call me.

I told you the other day.

My relative wanted to be examined by me, so I had to go to Namyangju.

Why do you ask?

Hey, no funny business.

What do you mean, funny business?

It's just a side hustle.

For things to work out with you,

I should at least own a house.

Shall we have a drink tonight?

I'd love that.

Anything you want to eat?

I'll be right back.

I actually meant to call you.

Hello, Dr. Lee.

I'm calling because I was mistaken about something.

How should I say this?

Park Jae-yeong isn't in Paju right now.

What are you saying?

Well, I'm very sorry.

Just tell me.

Park Jae-yeong is literally right next to you.

-You mean, in the hospital? -How did you know?

He's an inpatient at the hospital now, in room 402.

That recent fire in a derelict building.

The sole survivor was Park Jae-yeong, the guy you were looking for.

PARK JAE-YEONG, M, 36

Excuse me, Doctor.

We're Guhoe Police.

We need to ask Mr. Park some questions regarding the fire in Guhoe.

May we go in?

Sure.

Hello.

Your doctor said you're allowed visitors, so here we are.

I'm Detective Kang Yeong-sik from Guhoe Police.

Yes, hello.

It's still hard for me to speak.

You're the only one who can give us a statement regarding the case,

so we have a few simple questions.

We'll be recording this.

Why did you go to that derelict building?

I never went there.

I was abducted.

Oh boy.

And then?

Well, when I woke up and finally came to,

I was inside that building.

Where were you exactly?

I was tied to a chair.

Could you describe the situation in detail?

Two men were fighting.

What is this? What the hell is going on?

Fighting about what?

I'm not sure.

I guess… they were fighting about whether they should kill me.

Thank you.

Then,

one of the men started pouring gasoline.

All over the place.

Hold up, wait! What are you doing?

Wait!

Stop!

Wait! Why are you doing this?

I don't remember what happened after that.

This must be hard, so thank you.

Since this is a criminal case,

standard procedure requires us to confirm the victim's identity.

We'll be taking your fingerprints.

But I…

Do you think that will be possible?

What do you think?

Well, we'll find a way.

Okay, I'm sorry I couldn't be of much help.

And one more thing.

Your aunt contacted us, Mr. Park.

She must have known you'd be alone.

She wanted to come to the hospital, so we gave her the details.

I see.

-Thank you. -All right, then.

Yes.

Could you please ask my doctor to come to my room?

Doctor, you're here.

Why did you show up?

-Sorry? -After everything I did to forget you…

Why the hell did you show up?

I didn't know you'd be here either.

You're a doctor now, Ju-yeon.

You've made it.

It's been about 20 years, hasn't it?

What are you doing?

Come sit here.

We should catch up on each other's lives.

You'll find it fucking amusing when I tell you how I ended up here.

What the hell?

I've dreamed of doing this countless times.

Stabbing you in the neck.

Ju-yeon.

Here, I got these for everyone on your team.

You've taken such good care of me.

You shouldn't have. Thank you for these.

I heard you were really worried about me last night.

Thank you for everything. Take care.

-Have a good day. -Get home safe.

What happened?

Sorry?

Oh, Mr. Park?

He's going home today.

We told him we couldn't discharge him yet, but he insisted.

He's going home?

He told Professor Lee he wanted to be treated as an outpatient.

I heard he got over a month's supply of pain meds.

He must really hate hospitals.

Excuse me, nurse.

My husband is going home today, but his clothes are gone.

Sorry?

His clothes are gone?

Doctor.

Don't you remember me?

What… do you mean?

You really don't remember me?

You?

Park Jae-yeong.

How can you not remember me?

How?

Get in.

Don't act like you don't recognize me.

I, for one, know exactly who you are.

Don't grimace, and take a good look.

So?

Do you recognize me?

I bet you don't.

You've never seen this face before.

Listen carefully.

The Park Jae-yeong you remember doesn't exist anymore.

If you don't even have the guts to fucking look at me…

don't act like you know me.

Where to, sir?

-Let's go to Paju. -Sure.

Whoa!

What the fuck?

Hey! What the heck are you doing?

You play pretty rough for a doctor.

Do you still have more to say?

Well, do you?!

I still have trouble sleeping…

because of you.

Okay, so?

Even if it's just one night…

I want to sleep well, like others.

Without any dreams.

Fuck, this bitch is crazy.

Then again, of course you'd be clueless.

-Let's go. -Sorry?

I said, let's go!

Okay, sure.

But you know what?

I think I'll be able to now.

Because…

I am going to kill you.

Subtitle translation by: Jimin Choi