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(All names, places, and organizations are imaginary.)

(Filmed under youth protection guidelines)

(Deceased Jang Mi Hyang)

Let's have dinner.

(Episode 7)

Have dinner.

I finally opened the box you gave me.

I'd thought she might have passed away,

but maybe I was afraid to check.

I don't feel like eating.

Just leave me alone for today.

Dad will worry about you.

At least pretend to eat.

I have to go buy a phone.

I must've lost mine in the ER.

I lost one photo too.

Everything is a mess.

Did you cancel the service?

Data leaks are serious these days.

- Right. - Cancel it first.

Let's go somewhere after dinner.

We can also get your phone.

Go where?

(Senior Lee Gang Se)

The number you have dialed is not in service.

Please check the number and try again.

Where should I go?

I don't know his address or if he's working today.

I don't know anything.

Hankuk University Hospital Emergency Room.

Hello, is Dr. Lee Gang Se on duty today?

Dr. Lee Gang Se finished his ER rotation.

How can I help you?

I see. Thank you.

Where are we?

How did you find this place?

It's me, brother.

Hey.

Let's play a game.

You think you can handle me?

Let's go.

- Yes! - No.

No way.

Wait.

This is...

I can't.

What the...

You went to the States to study basketball?

I can't do this, seriously.

When your mind is a mess, you should move your body.

Do you feel a bit better now?

Don't worry.

I'm coming to terms with my mom's death.

Why do you keep bottling it all up and suffering alone?

Because it's my problem.

When I was in New York, I worried about you the most.

I thought you'd be like a silent monk without me.

It's not that bad.

It seems like it.

You're getting along with Dad these days.

It's still a bit uncertain, but you've got a girlfriend.

Right.

It's no use playing with you using my whole body.

One word, "Girlfriend," and it's game over?

It's not like that.

No way.

Is she pretty?

She's amazing, really.

Her smiling eyes look like crescents.

Should we go buy that phone now?

Are any shops still open?

I'll get this.

Marie!

Are you okay?

Dad, are you okay?

Yes.

I'm okay.

Why did he come?

He was meeting Ki Bun alone?

Gosh. The smell of medicated patches.

Are you mummifying yourself with those?

Honey, help me stick one here.

How badly did you fall, anyway?

You're covered in patches.

Don't even ask.

In front of everyone, I was totally...

It hurts.

You know Si Ra's husband, right?

Husband? What ancient gossip is that?

She's been bragging about getting married so often,

I can't even tell whether it's 1, 2, or 3.

Who knows?

Didn't you say he was your teacher in high school?

An art teacher.

Mr. Kang?

Why bring that up now?

He came to the hospital today.

It seemed he came to see Mother.

Mr. Kang came?

Why? Was Si Ra with him?

No, that's impossible.

Then what?

What did he want?

I shouldn't have brought it up.

Why would he go see my mom?

- Exactly. - How did he look?

- Well... - Did he look sick?

Did you see?

How was it?

I'm off.

Wait.

Look at this.

See that wrinkle.

Stop frowning.

You're almost 50, already.

Dad.

She's the youngest daughter of the family living next to Mr. Park.

She missed her chance to marry by studying too much.

She's a full-time faculty member now.

You'll get a call, so answer it.

Her name is Lee Hye Ran.

It hasn't even been a week since I started my new job.

A day or two pile up into a year, and a year turns into ten.

What did you say before you went to the States?

You said just three years.

Then, it turned into 15.

How can I believe you?

I'm giving you three months.

Marry within that time,

or at least, get engaged.

If not, I'm leaving this house for good.

Still with the runaway threats?

Why? You scared?

You don't want people saying...

that you kicked out your retired old man with nowhere to go, right?

Get used to her face.

What the...

I've been great.

The facility is comfortable, and the food is good.

Of course, it costs a fortune.

Thank you, Marie.

I sent something to your home address.

Abalone.

Not farmed, the real thing.

Grill it and eat it with your family.

You really didn't have to.

I wanted to.

Take care.

Bye.

Stay healthy, and grow up well.

We'll be going now.

It seems a little off.

What do you mean?

At first, I thought he had become a grandfather.

Anyway, they're not a normal couple.

Right?

What a nuisance.

After all that trouble,

she ends by acting generous.

She specifically asked for Kang Marie upon discharge...

to tell her something.

Abalone?

Eat a lot, Marie.

Anyway, did you get in touch with Gang Se?

No.

Look at the time.

I've got to go.

Slow down, or you'll trip!

Gang Se, her dad, and part-time job...

(Hematology Department, Dr. Lee Poong Ju)

Come in.

Nice to meet...

Hello.

This is Kang Marie.

When were you supposed to be here?

Ten o'clock.

Isn't it better to arrive early to get ready?

You will see missing records on the laptop.

Copy every single word from the log sheet exactly as it is.

Just the ones over there for today.

Yes.

Seriously. I was so worried.

It's me.

I'll come by Eom Hospital around lunchtime.

You don't have any plans, do you?

I am off today.

Are you seeing my face for the first time?

What?

Did something good happen?

Not really.

Why are you asking?

You look the happiest to see me today.

Am I imagining things?

Yes, you are.

I didn't stay in touch for a whole day.

Weren't you even curious?

Really?

I was too busy to notice.

What would I even expect from you, Marie?

By the way, what happened with your phone?

I heard it was out of service.

How did you call with that number?

So, you tried calling?

You used to call and text all the time.

Of course, I would be worried.

Even if Jaerong went missing, I would worry.

Jaerong?

Who's Jaerong?

My neighbor's dog.

Jaerong is a dog?

So basically, I'm on the same level as a dog now.

Stop joking around.

I really was worried, you know?

You ignored my texts,

your phone was off,

and then it said your number no longer existed.

Maybe I should go off the grid sometimes.

Not without saying anything.

If you do that again, you're out.

All right.

Did you worry a lot?

Not that much.

Was something wrong?

I thought maybe your father was actually sick this time,

or that you fell down the stairs or something.

I imagined all kinds of things.

Because you were always around, and you suddenly disappeared.

Like Jaerong?

Yes, like Jaerong.

Honestly, the last two days were tough.

I moved into the house I live in now when I was ten.

My mom sent me to my dad.

I'm his child out of wedlock.

Recently, I heard news about my mom.

She passed away.

Without even a word to me.

But strangely enough,

I was okay.

I didn't even cry.

And that felt even sadder.

Don't look at me like that.

I never knew what minimum wage was, never worked a part-time job,

and went to every academy I wanted.

Isn't that a pretty good life?

You lived well.

Right?

I think so too.

You must have been lonely.

I thought you had everything you wanted.

This place still serves the best steak.

It's on me, so eat as much as you want.

What's the occasion?

Sometimes, you have to indulge a little.

That's what makes you keep going.

Eat up, Si Ra.

This hardly counts as indulgence.

But it is good.

All right.

Eat up.

You need strength if you're going to fight.

Fight? With whom?

Don't you know Dr. Kang is back?

I know.

Have you met him?

Whether he comes or not, who cares?

But why do you assume I'm going to fight?

Because the moment anyone mentions Dr. Kang,

you turn all combative.

It feels like you would tear him apart if he were standing right here.

That's all in the past.

Really?

What happened to you?

Is Dr. Kang sick or something?

Mom said he visited.

I thought he must be ill.

What was he doing there?

He came to the hospital?

I'll look into it.

How does he even have the nerve to show his face?

I need the restroom.

Right.

See that?

There's definitely something going on.

There's always something, according to you.

Aren't you curious why Si Ra got divorced?

They got married right after graduation, had a baby right away,

and were so lovey-dovey it made everyone sick.

Even if every couple divorced,

they were the ones that would last forever.

True, that is strange.

It's weird that she tells you everything except anything about Dr. Kang.

Hello.

What did he say?

What are you talking about out of nowhere?

I heard Kang Min Bo went to see you.

Is he going to take Marie?

Is he taking her to America?

What did he say exactly?

You didn't agree to anything, did you?

Marie is my daughter.

What are all of you doing, taking turns like this?

Fine, you said it yourself.

Marie is your daughter, and it's your problem.

This kind of call is inappropriate.

You can't talk to me like that.

What did you just say?

If that man shows up again, turn him away at the door.

Unbelievable. You have absolutely no manners.

Hello? Si Ra?

They're taking this too far.

(Congratulations! Ms. Kang Marie has passed the Medical Licensing Exam.)

Yes.

Yes? Come in.

Chief, what brings you here in person?

Please order the medication again.

By the way,

since when have you been managing the drug inventory?

Dr. Song resigned,

so the position is currently vacant.

I'm filling in temporarily.

Is there a problem?

One of the departments refused the medication.

Please make a decision quickly.

We need to process the payment.

Who refused it?

Please take care of it.

It's not going to be easy.

When do you start seeing patients?

Next week.

That explains the missed approval, then.

Approve this.

It was not a mistake. It was a refusal.

Why?

There's a new drug that improves gastrointestinal side effects.

Why would we still use this one?

You must not know how things work yet,

but there are customs we follow here.

And customs outweigh patient safety?

What did you say?

Here, the approval is done.

For stomach issues,

you can just prescribe a separate protector.

We will stick with the usual medication.

Did you take a rebate?

What did you just say?

You punk.

Watch your mouth before I sue you for defamation.

And stop overstepping your place.

Wait. Kang Min Bo?

Do you know me?

You're Marie's father, right?

Yes.

My apologies for the late introduction.

I'm Eon Kyung's husband.

Director Eom Ki Bun's son-in-law.

I suppose that's easier.

I see.

Were you on your way back from meeting the Director?

She wasn't in her office, so I was just about to leave.

Then...

If you have some time, have tea with me in my office.

I have plans.

Also,

I don't really have anything to talk about with the Director's son-in-law.

That's a shame.

I wanted to talk to you about Marie.

About Marie?

What did you want to talk about?

She made it through med school even though things were really tough.

I'm so proud of her.

I helped her as best as I could in my own way.

I was going to give myself some credit.

You didn't have to be so cold about it.

You helped Marie?

Do you know she's the breadwinner of her family?

You might not.

Having a kid doesn't automatically make you a dad.

I apologize.

That was out of line.

You seem busy. Excuse me.

Let's grab a drink sometime...

as dads.

We could bond over drinks.

She guaranteed she could support her study abroad.

(To Eom Hospital Director)

I'm outside. Come on out.

What brings you here?

I was in the area making deliveries.

I brought some for you too.

Did you come all the way to give me this?

I told you I was making deliveries here.

I thought I'd pop by.

I'm doing okay.

I know.

That must be why you told me.

If you were really struggling, you wouldn't even be able to talk.

Are you still...

having a hard time?

What?

On the day of the graduation party, Soo Sun said...

that you shouldn't drink every time you're upset.

It's about my family.

My grandma, my mom, and recently, my dad.

It's not because I'm ignoring you.

It's embarrassing for me.

Okay. I won't ask more.

You should go back in. I'm going to go.

I have some time. I'll walk you home.

That's okay.

It's okay with me too.

It could be a good exercise.

Let's go.

By the way,

you came because you missed me, right?

I was just passing by.

Is it that hard to say you missed me?

Thanks. I got home safely thanks to you.

Safely?

You were hanging onto me on the back of my bike.

Let me know before you come next time.

I'll borrow my brother's car.

I like it better this way.

Aren't you late?

Well, I have a night shift.

I was worried I'd sleep through my shift, so I was just there early.

You're done with the emergency room.

Where do you do rounds now?

Psychiatric ward.

It's easier because there are no urgent cases.

I only have a few days left, though.

Have you decided on your specialty?

OB-GYN.

I'll apply for Eom Hospital, not our school hospital.

Eom Hospital is well-known for its OB-GYN department.

Their infertility clinic is also famous.

Their sperm center is pretty good too.

Speaking of which,

why don't you do your internship at Eom Hospital?

At Eom Hospital?

Yes.

You've worked there a lot part-time,

so you know the place well.

And most importantly, I'll be there.

Of course, you need to get accepted first.

I'll think about it.

The deadline is coming up soon.

I know.

I'm going to go.

I thought she was too shy to date,

but she knows how to make things happen.

Where did she find that pretty boy?

What are you mumbling to yourself about?

- You're home. - I'm back.

I had dinner.

I'm sure you did.

It's pretty late.

Who did you have dinner with?

That's a bit nosy.

It's late. Wash up and go to bed.

I ate with Soo Sun at the hospital.

I ate a lot.

Good night.

Why is she explaining herself?

We didn't say anything.

I haven't seen her glowing like that in ages.

Glowing? Who?

You're a mom.

No.

Today, Marie is indeed Si Ra's daughter.

Right!

Of course, Marie is my daughter.

Did he say she was his daughter again?

Hey, Kang Marie!

Hey.

- Go back into your room. - What?

Seriously. Wait.

Go to sleep.

(Senior Lee Gang Se)

Good night.

You too.

Is it too much?

"You too."

What? That's it?

Goodness.

I sent that by mistake!

Look at you, Marie.

(Marie and Her Three Daddies)

Do you have work tomorrow?

I have something to give you,

something to tell you,

and something for us to do.

You don't get a chance like this every day.

Her dad really wants to help her study abroad.

Are you guys in this together?

Why is everyone trying to send her away?

I'm going to marry up.

"Marry up."

Are you really going to marry Mr. Hong?

Should we move in together first?

What did I tell you?

He seemed suspicious.

I need to take care of this before my dad finds out.

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)