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(Lee Na Young)

(Jung Eun Chae)

(Lee Chung Ah)

(Honour)

(Supported by the Culture Ministry and Korea's Creative Content Agency)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)

Are you coming to your senses?

You remember this place, don't you?

This used to be your favourite spot.

Because no one would come even if you beat someone.

Min Seo, what's gotten into you?

What are you doing?

You know, right?

And no one's coming today either.

Min Seo.

Min Seo.

Please.

You're not like this. You're a good kid, right?

How could you do this to your own mother?

Min Seo, please.

Please.

Please.

Please, Min Seo.

Sweet dreams,

Mom.

(Episode 7)

Min Seo, I'm here.

- Min Seo? - Yes, Attorney.

Can you come out for a second? I have a few questions for you.

- Min Seo. - I'll be right out.

What? Lee Seon Hwa's missing?

I waited a long time for her at our meeting place,

- but now I can't get ahold of her. - Find her. Whatever it takes.

Now!

I know you're awake.

The number you have dialled is not available. After the beep...

She's not picking up my calls either.

Is there anyone else we can call? Family, friends?

As for a place she might've gone,

there is one place that comes to mind.

So this is the place you meant, Min Seo?

- We came here often as a kid. - I see, but...

I doubt she'd come here now.

She wouldn't have any money, and she'd need to stay hidden.

This is the safest place that Lee Seon Hwa knows.

Aren't you going in?

Looks like kids still come here.

I really don't think she's here.

Watch your step.

Thanks.

Should we get going?

Let me try calling one more time, just in case.

(Lee Seon Hwa)

Min Seo, are you all right?

Hang on a second. I'm calling it in first.

(Investigation in progress)

How did you know her?

She was a witness in our case.

We haven't been able to reach her since yesterday.

What's the cause of death? An overdose, you think?

That's what it looks like at first glance.

- Do you see this? - Are those ligature marks?

Min Seo.

We'll have to see if this was an accident or a homicide.

A laptop is missing.

- A laptop? - It had critical information on it,

but it went missing from our office yesterday.

Right after Lee Seon Hwa visited. But...

I don't see it anywhere around here.

What kind of data was on it?

That's complicated.

How did you know she'd be here?

She and Min Seo knew each other.

So...

you're the one who told her about this place?

- Excuse me, Detective Kim. - Seung Jin.

This isn't indoors.

Detective Gu!

There's no CCTV around here. It's too secluded.

But there's a car parked on the road up ahead,

and I've secured its dashcam footage.

- Let me see. - Yes, sir.

Do you mind if I take a look?

Excuse me.

Could I bum a cigarette?

Are you nuts?

What? It's not like we're strangers.

- What is it? - What? Nothing.

That's him, right?

The same culprit from Hyeon Jin's case.

Detective Gu brought this photo. Find out who it is.

- First, canvass the neighbourhood. - Yes, sir.

Ra Young. Hold on a second.

Are you out of your mind? You got a death wish or something?

I'm pissed enough as it is with this being messed up.

Give me the cigarette.

I dropped it.

What?

Who did this? Was it Prosecutor Park Je Yeol?

Why would he go this far? And what was on that laptop?

If you need me for more questioning, you can call me.

Why are you going to such lengths to hide this?

What if this puts Hyeon Jin in danger again?

They have an accomplice. Someone inside the police force.

What did you just say?

I'm sorry. I'm just on edge.

I understand. We'll talk later.

It's a shame we met like this.

I didn't even get to congratulate you on the baby.

I guess you haven't heard yet.

Sorry?

You should head in, then.

That brat...

I'll kill her with my own two hands.

Seung Jin!

Gosh, where did he run off to?

Seung Jin! What are you doing?

Hey.

The cigarette butt.

You're the one who told me to take care of it, right?

Is the lawyer gone?

All right.

Let's go.

You're not feeling great, are you?

If I still can't bring myself to forgive them,

does that mean something's wrong with me?

Sometimes, forgiveness isn't the right answer.

Then...

what am I supposed to do in a situation like this?

You just...

have to take it one day at a time.

Some days, you'll hate them, and other days, you'll be in agony.

Then one day, you'll suddenly look back,

and see just how far you've come, carrying that memory with you.

And when you do,

it'll feel a little better.

Even if the wound never fully heals,

you'll find that even with your scars,

you can still keep moving forward.

It's okay if you can't forgive. And it's okay if you can't forget.

Just try to get through each day.

Just like I did.

I'm mean and selfish.

I've been a total mess lately.

But still, she didn't deserve this.

They're going to pay the price.

Every last person involved with Connect.

I assume they're the ones...

who took the laptop?

It's okay to tell him.

- What? - What happened with Park Je Yeol.

If you've been holding back from telling Seon Kyu because of me,

it's okay to tell him now.

I'm against it.

At least, not until this case is completely over.

That's for Hyeon Jin to decide now.

If Connect infiltrated the police, we might need Seon Kyu's help.

I might...

end up divorcing him.

What?

The baby might not be his.

What on earth are you talking about? Then whose...

Don't tell me...

Is it Reporter Lee's?

- They said it's a possibility. - Hwang Hyeon Jin!

I regret it so much, it's driving me crazy.

I feel so bad for Seon Kyu, I could just die.

If I could turn back time, I would!

But what am I supposed to do? It already happened,

and I'm the one who did it.

Get up. Let's go get something to eat.

Use this. Get something nice and expensive.

You're not coming with us?

I have plans.

It's one thing to make mistakes, hurt people, and do wrong,

but you have to clean up your own mess.

If you act like a coward at our age, there's no coming back from it.

Where are you going? What plans?

I'm going to marry CEO Baek.

Are you serious?

Why do you always announce your marriage like that?

It's not like you're ordering food.

I'm going to be late.

Haeil won't push us around anymore. Just hang in there a little longer.

All that talk about justice, and this is what you do in the end.

- Where's CEO Baek? - He's waiting inside.

Why aren't you asking me this time?

Why I chose CEO Baek.

For your first marriage, and your second,

you fought me on every single little thing.

You must have figured he'd be easy to control.

He doesn't have a powerful family backing him up.

Men like that are a dime a dozen.

Then why him?

You two are cut from the same cloth.

There may not be love, but he'll be able to understand you.

That's the impression I got.

As for Jung Hyeon.

If you're really that uncomfortable seeing him,

I'll have him reassigned.

After the wedding.

That won't be necessary.

You don't need to do that anymore.

The press release is already out,

so we're thinking of skipping the engagement ceremony.

That must have been her idea. She always finds them a hassle.

Well, moving up the wedding isn't a bad idea either.

The two of you can decide on a date.

Picking an auspicious date, following all the traditions...

I can't stand all that nonsense either.

I'll discuss it with Shin Jae.

I didn't take you for the type, but it's always "Shin Jae."

So you're the doting-husband type, CEO Baek? Is that what you are?

I'll do everything in my power for her...

if it's what Shin Jae wants.

My daughter is so lucky.

LnJ is leaving Haeil.

It's going independent...

along with my marriage.

I'm supposed to get it as a wedding gift.

A non-profit foundation.

It's what Shin Jae wants.

I'm sure you know what it really means to start one.

It means Shin Jae has no intention of inheriting Haeil, right?

- And you're okay with that? - If Shin Jae is okay with it,

then I'm okay with it too.

I...

didn't raise my daughter just to be some chaebol's wife.

That's a big reason why she's been divorced twice.

It doesn't matter to me what Shin Jae becomes or doesn't.

She should be the one to decide what she wants and do it.

Whatever she decides,

I'll be right by her side to support her.

So you'll take the axe I gave you...

and strike me with it?

It's my life, isn't it?

I'm the one in the driver's seat now, Mom.

You really have no concept of money.

Throwing up all that expensive food.

Honey?

You're home late.

You should've told me you were coming.

No, it's just... I get nauseous on an empty stomach,

but then I feel sick when I actually eat something.

You can do that later. Come sit down.

What are you doing?

Sit.

I still have some shame.

I'm not so shameless that I can eat the food...

you made for me right now.

And you have to be this clueless too?

Eat.

It's not the baby's fault.

The green hoodie who attacked you killed Lee Seon Hwa.

You already know that, right? I'm sure Ra Young already told you.

Yes.

I want to hear it.

Everything that happened to you.

If this is because you still don't trust me...

That's not it.

It wasn't because I didn't trust you.

It's because I didn't go through it alone.

Even though we're husband and wife,

speaking recklessly about a pain that isn't mine to share...

I didn't believe it was my place to do so.

And...

I didn't want to burden you.

I knew you would have been torn.

Between being a detective and being my husband.

This is going to be a long story.

And there are parts that will be painful...

for you to hear.

I'm prepared for that.

So, how does it feel to declare your independence?

Liberating?

I doubt this is the end of it.

My mother has never once...

backed down in her life.

Do you know what's so scary about that?

It means she doesn't know how to give up.

And here I was thinking that went well comparatively.

The calm before the storm? Or are we in the eye of the storm?

Does that scare you?

- How about one more drink? - I'd like that.

At my place.

You know what the difference is between my mother and me?

I've been knocked down more times than I can count.

And I've come back fighting every single time.

I'm going to see this through to the end.

Whatever storm comes,

I'll fight my way through it.

A woman in her 20s was found dead in an abandoned building in Seoul.

A blood test revealed a lethal dose of a drug,

and police have requested an autopsy after finding evidence of foul play.

Sang A.

Dad, I'm late. Hurry up.

- What's with Sang A? - I don't know.

Maybe you should ask yourself that.

What's wrong, sweetie? Did something happen?

Mom...

I thought her treatment was over.

Your mom let you down again, didn't she?

You and I always try so hard,

so why does your mom always have to make us so sad?

(Mujin National Forensic Service)

Ms. Hong Yeon Hee.

I need a word with you.

- I'm running late. - It'll only take a minute.

Why haven't you called?

I understand you're nervous, and I know why you're hesitating.

- But... - Let me make one thing clear.

I want nothing to do with any of this.

- Ms. Hong. - I hope we don't meet again.

Yesterday, a body was brought in, right?

Cause of death, drug overdose. A woman in her 20s.

Park Je Yeol killed her.

- What are you talking about? - The reason I asked you...

to cloning his phone...

was because of an app.

A prostitution app.

(Prosecutor's Office)

I'm disappointed our agreement wasn't properly honoured.

There's no cause for concern.

That's what you said when that reporter died.

And yet, where is that reporter's laptop now?

You still haven't identified who took the laptop.

We're still looking for it.

You promised us the highest level of security and safety.

You'd do well to remember how someone like you...

got to where you are today.

(Lee Da Eun)

I looked into her.

Park Je Yeol gave her a suspension of indictment a while back.

Suspended for aggravated assault. Smells fishy, doesn't it?

Her only family is a younger sibling, a minor.

Like you said, it seems he targets vulnerable young people.

There's also what happened with Yoo Jeong.

Lee Seon Hwa was murdered even though she gave us intel.

The other victims could be in danger too.

Got it. I'll start by finding Lee Da Eun.

(Lee Da Eun)

- Hey, rookie. - Yes?

Where'd Detective Kim go?

Detective Kim? He said he was just stepping out for a moment.

- All right. I'm heading out. - Yes, sir.

(Seoul Mujin Police Station)

- Are you sure? - Yes.

On the syringe from the scene,

- we found a fingerprint. - What about inside the department?

No one at the station knows yet. I acted on my own.

Was this all you?

I thought I could use you as a double agent,

but you wouldn't follow a single one of our orders.

I figured you'd completely thrown in your lot with LnJ.

But that wasn't it either.

You were hiding your own agenda all along.

Who are you, really?

Where's the laptop?

I don't know.

Really?

Then I'll help you remember.

You're going to regret everything.

Even the day you were born.

- Shall we begin? - Yes.

Park Je Yeol killed her.

Ma'am, are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

Now you see, don't you? Why that USB is so necessary.

But...

I meant it when I said I wanted to get you out.

Why would you?

Because maybe...

if I'd been less fortunate,

I could have been in your shoes.

Living under the same roof as someone who might kill me,

and desperately trying to save my child...

from that same fate.

(The late Lee Seong Hyeok, the late Park Jeong Yeon)

(The late Lee Ga On)

(The late Lee Seong Hyeok, the late Park Jeong Yeon)

(The late Lee Ga On)

(The late Lee Ga On)

I didn't mention it on purpose, but you all came anyway.

Hey.

Did you really think we'd forget this day?

What do you think? For this year's birthday,

I picked something a little more colourful.

(The late Lee Seong Hyeok, the late Park Jeong Yeon)

(The late Lee Ga On)

Would things have been different?

If that incident hadn't happened when I was in my 20s,

but a little later in life...

If I...

had been a stronger person.

And if I hadn't put my child up for adoption...

and had made a different choice.

I wonder if maybe...

Would everything have been different?

At no age are you strong enough to handle that.

You had the right to choose...

how you wanted to live your own life.

No one has the right to judge your choice.

(The late Park Jeong Yeon, the late Lee Ga On)

Do you really think so?

You've never regretted it?

That day,

you guys coming to save me.

If we hadn't gone, you could have died.

Of course, it would've been better if it never happened at all.

Then Shin Jae would've taken over her mom's company quietly,

and I wouldn't have the nightmare of waking up in prison,

haunting me for the rest of my life.

A lawyer for sexual assault survivors.

My foot. I'd own three buildings by now.

You know? Cleaning up after rich scumbags.

She'd be on TV, you know? Arguing against you on a panel.

And as for you, you'd still be smiling now,

like you were before it happened, without a care in the world.

But even if I could turn back time,

I'd do the same thing and go save you.

For you, of course.

But that's not the only reason.

And for all the people we've been able to help since then.

I'd do it all over again for them too.

I would do the same.

(The late Lee Seong Hyeok, the late Park Jeong Yeon)

When I wake up in the morning,

I still find myself wondering.

What if all of this...

is just a terrible dream?

If it's a bad dream, let's keep dreaming it together.

We'll be right there with you.

In this nightmare.

Well?

You still don't get it?

I don't know.

Don't worry.

I'm just getting started.

I was going to leave your face alone,

but you've left me no choice.

Maybe if I carve something into your skin,

you'll finally learn a lesson.

Right?

How about it?

Still nothing?

I don't know about the laptop.

But I do know your wife teamed up with them...

to mess you up.

Please. Whatever tricks they're up to...

Do you really think it will matter?

Yoon Ra Young told her to clone your phone.

I overheard their call.

For all you know, LnJ might already have it.

The proof that you're Connect.

What should I do with her?

Let her go for now.

If she just disappears, they'll start causing trouble.

You guys heading to the office?

- I have to finish my statement. - Me too.

Okay, I'll see you at our spot later.

I'm heading straight there.

Goodness.

It's Ms. Hong Yeon Hee.

(Hong Yeon Hee)

- Hello? - I'll accept your offer, Ms. Yoon.

But in return, you have to help me.

Understood.

- What? What'd she say? - I'll call you later.

(Husband)

I'm here. I'll be waiting.

Mom, what are you doing?

Just the essentials.

Pack only the absolute essentials. Hurry.

- What's going on? - We're getting out of here.

What are you talking about?

From now on, it's just going to be the two of us.

If you want to go, go by yourself.

Sang A.

Sang A.

I know this must be hard for you to accept.

But, Sang A, I have my reasons for this.

Even if you don't understand,

- please, just trust me... - Trust you?

You?

You said you'd quit. You promised.

Sang A, this is...

I know exactly what's been going on in this house.

Every time it happens, I get scared you're going to die.

Do you have any idea how scared I've been?

And do you have any idea how hard I'm trying?

Thinking that if I did well,

if Dad was in a good mood,

I thought he wouldn't treat you like that.

But Mom, what is this?

- Sang A. - If you do this, what can I do?

Sang A.

Sang A.

(Where are you? What are you up to?)

(I ran away. Fought with my mom.)

(Want to meet up?)

(Yes)

I'm sorry. My meeting ran a little late.

What a charming hobby.

- Did you make all this yourself? - Yes.

(CEO Baek Tae Joo)

Making these helps calm my mind.

How should I put it?

You see, even this tiny world has its own balance and order.

Is this one not finished yet?

This one ran into a bit of a problem.

It's infested. If I leave it, it will contaminate the whole thing.

So, you use pesticides?

Rather than that,

this method is a bit more...

effective.

The pests...

take the bait without ever knowing it's a trap.

Yes, we're about to head out now.

- What? - We found a Connect victim.

She's a suspect in a case of Park Je Yeol's.

She's been unreachable for three days.

Her last known activity was a social media post from yesterday.

So where is she now?

Magan Hotel. Seon Kyu tracked her phone,

- and the victim's there now. - Wait, I'm on my way.

No, that'll take too long.

What if it's an emergency? I'll call you.

Sorry, Tae Joo. Something's come up. We'll have to do this another time.

Is something wrong?

Magan Hotel. I saw it in The Prime's portfolio.

That hotel's management system runs on The Prime's solution, right?

I'm Hwang Hyeon Jin, LnJ attorney. I need to speak with the manager.

(Magan)

This is an urgent matter, and I require your cooperation.

I'd like to do a wellness check on one of the guests staying here.

An urgent matter? What kind of...

I'm concerned for the safety of my client, one of your guests.

May I have the guest's name?

Lee Da Eun. Born in 2006.

(Staff Only)

Check the guest registry and the status of the room.

- The name is Lee Da Eun. - Yes, sir.

(Connect In)

(Yoon Ra Young, Age 42)

(Kang Shin Jae, Age 42)

(Hwang Hyeon Jin, Age 42)

(Attorney Hwang Hyeon Jin)

(Reservation Search: Lee Da Eun)

(Reservation Date)

(Room: 1908)

Room 1908.

(Lee Da Eun)

(I think Tae Joo can help. Tell me Lee Da Eun's room number.)

(Room 1908)

(Got it. Making an emergency call.)

Thank you for your patience.

Regarding the safety of the guest you mentioned,

we've confirmed that there are no issues.

Did you check the room and see the guest in person?

Due to guest privacy, I can't provide more details.

If law enforcement makes an official request,

we will fully cooperate at that time.

Okay, hold on. Just one more thing.

Each room has an emergency button, right?

Yes, that's correct.

So if the emergency alarm in a room is triggered,

what is the protocol?

Protocol requires a staff member to check the room for safety.

Right.

I see.

Then let's go have a look.

- Excuse me? - The alarm. It should've gone off.

(Emergency call alert: Room 1908)

I'll take full responsibility if the hotel gives you any trouble.

You're the one who said the victim might be in danger.

If you're right, Shin Jae, the hotel won't want trouble either.

Thank you.

(Emergency call alert: Room 1908)

(Staff only)

This alarm is for Room 1908, right?

- Is that right? - Yes, the call came from Room 1908.

Then why are you just standing here?

I'm sorry, but...

Only hotel staff are allowed up to the guest rooms.

- Unless you're with the police... - Here comes a detective now.

Lee Da Eun's family just filed a missing person report.

Take us to her room.

I guess we can go check on her now?

Shall we?

(Front desk)

(VIP list)

(VIP 38)

(Emergency alert)

(VIP 38 emergency alert, Critical security threat detected)

My husband's home.

Just wait a little longer.

- Where's Sang A? - She went to meet a friend.

Tell her not to be too late.

Can't you put your work away while we eat?

Why aren't you eating?

I was just thinking.

About what?

Was it the side dishes, the soup, or the rice?

Or maybe the water?

What was?

Where you slipped the drug.

And after that, were you planning to steal the data?

Or have you already stolen it?

I doubt it's been passed to Yoon Ra Young yet.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be this quiet.

What on earth are you talking about?

Ma'am, this is an employee from the Magan Hotel.

We're here in response to your emergency call.

If you're in there, please respond.

(My husband is home. Just wait a little longer.)

Nothing's wrong, is it?

(Hong Yeon Hee)

Help me.

Ma'am?

(Where are you?)

(I'm almost there.)

(I'm almost there.)

Ms. Hong Yeon Hee.

Ms. Hong Yeon Hee.

I've been waiting for you.

Ra Young.

(Honour)

I gave you plenty of chances. Let's see you break.

What have you done?

What room is the patient, Lee Da Eun, in?

How dare you hide my daughter from me?

Unless you make them suffer more, it's meaningless to me.

You can fool me once, but you can't fool me twice.

This should be enough evidence to put Park Je Yeol away.

There's a sex trafficking app, and a prosecutor is involved.