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(Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station)

(Episode 79)

(Kim Cheong Ah)

Officer Kim Cheong Ah.

- Yes. - Come in.

Why is that my fault?

Why is it my fault that Cheong Ah is suffering?

Did I tell Cheong Ah to die?

Did I tell her to kill herself?

Dad.

What that woman said...

Hae Rang!

(Disciplinary Committee)

Have a seat.

(Disciplinary Committee)

(Officer in Question)

Are you Officer Kim Cheong Ah...

of the Yeouido Patrol Division?

- Yes. - Officer Kim.

According to Article 3, Clause 1...

of the Act on the Performance of Duties by Police Officers,

what is the mission of the police force?

Sorry?

Right.

A police officer must serve its nation and people...

with loyalty and respect.

It should protect the people's lives and assets...

and the peace and order...

of the public.

A police officer who should protect the people...

did what now?

I'm sorry.

I have truly been repenting.

Who cares if you're sorry?

It wasn't just you.

You conspired with another to commit suicide and that boy died.

A police officer should save people.

How can we have an officer who tried to commit suicide?

Korea has the highest suicide rate among all OECD countries.

She played a part in that.

Those were the actions of a police officer.

Do you know why people are furious?

Because their taxes only brought on more cause for fury, not hope.

Yeouido Patrol Division, was it?

What goes through your head...

every time you pass Mapo Bridge?

Officer Kim, please answer us.

This is your chance to explain yourself.

I wish to save people...

even if that only means one.

That day,

I failed to save my friend...

when he saved me and died.

Ever since then,

I promised myself to become someone who saves others.

I was going to live my life on his behalf too...

and so I decided to become the best police officer.

That is why I retook the exam after failing it 14 times...

to join the police force.

(Committee Head)

Your chance of being a good officer is already long gone.

Have you not see the people's reaction?

We are receiving hate comments...

and many have signed the Blue House petition.

Don't disrupt the police force anymore.

Why don't you just resign quietly?

Things might quiet down that way.

I'm going to die!

I don't want to live.

Mister.

Mister.

I know you wouldn't believe this,

but I'm so glad you're alive.

I know you wouldn't believe this either,

but I'll think about you tomorrow and the day after.

Drink this.

What is this?

I'm Mun Jun Ik, Head of Patrol of Yeouido Patrol Division.

Sir.

Kim Cheong Ah...

is a good police officer.

She's always desperate...

not to lose...

people who try to give up on their lives.

She holds the hands of those who try to jump off a bridge.

She doesn't let go...

of their hands until the end and saves them.

She offers them a warm cup of tea. That's who she is.

She takes it when drunk people hit her.

When they throw up, she wipes it with her clothes.

To an old woman with dementia, she offers her jacket...

and talks to her for hours.

She's a warm-hearted officer.

After saving people who attempt suicide,

we just have to send them home.

We don't know how they live after that...

or if they try to kill themselves again.

It's just left on our records...

that we've saved someone.

Why do you criticize her only...

without asking her anything?

Why she had to make such a choice.

How she has lived.

How painful it has been.

Please ask her.

How lonely that 19-year-old girl was.

And even now, we are lashing out at someone...

together. All of us.

I wish we don't lose...

a decent police officer because of public opinion.

Officer Kim doesn't work for this disciplinary committee.

She works for the citizens.

Send her back to the citizens.

Please.

(Disciplinary Committee)

She told me never to come.

You should go instead and bring her home when it's over.

You didn't tell me anything.

I was surprised.

I should've taken something to calm me down.

My heart was racing so fast.

It was dreadful, and I was struck blind.

I came to my senses when I heard your voice.

You look like a different person in uniform.

I didn't know you'd be this cool.

Wear it to the patrol division from time to time.

You look like a real head inspector.

Why didn't you tell me?

Pardon?

What Hae Rang did to you.

I heard she did it.

My daughter was the one who did this to you.

How did you know? Did she tell you?

I don't know...

from what point and how I should ask for forgiveness.

I'm not even sure if I could be forgiven with a few words.

I want to go down on my knees if that could do.

I'll take the apology from Hae Rang.

It's hard even to face each other now,

but one day if we both try,

that day might come.

I did what I could to raise her,

but I did something wrong. I was completely oblivious.

I had no idea my daughter would do this.

I feel like my world is crumbling.

I broke...

my parents' hearts many times too.

Even now.

I'm so sorry.

This sin. What should I do to...

Can't I visit your parents...

and apologize on my knees?

Don't do that. Why would you?

I don't want my parents to go down on their knees because of me.

It'd be the same for Hae Rang.

And she and I will deal with this.

For sure.

Thank you...

for telling me so.

Sir.

This place is so scary for me.

Couldn't we leave now?

(Disciplinary Committee)

The committee will have to punish you...

because of public sentiment.

If people...

keep swarming in like now,

the punishment could be a bit severe.

Yes, I'm prepared for it.

But you won't be forced to resign.

I'll stop that from happening with my position on the line.

So don't be swayed.

Keep waiting undauntedly.

Okay, thank you.

Let's go.

Seol Ah.

What are you doing here?

You did well, Cheong Ah.

You must've been shocked, Mr. Mun.

I'm sorry you had to find it out this way.

I'm glad I found out this way at least.

I'm truly sorry. To your family too.

Thank you for coming today.

Please keep taking good care of my sister.

Sure. I'll be off then.

Sir.

Salute.

Please.

I'm feeling really anxious.

Let's take one each.

Okay.

Did you know about Cheong Ah?

Yes.

We've always stuck together for years.

Even on the day of the police employment exam,

she tried to help an old man who collapsed,

so she couldn't take the exam.

And there was a guy who couldn't pay the rent at her studio.

Cheong Ah gave him her monthly pay.

She's just a kind and good-natured girl.

People are really scary.

Why would they punish her when they know nothing about her?

She deserves an award if anything.

What did you just say?

What?

I said she deserves an award, not punishment.

An award.

That's right.

Why?

Where are you going?

Mr. Gu.

- Hello. - What brings you here?

I just got a call from her. She'll be home soon.

Is something wrong?

Mother, where are...

Cheong Ah's award certificates like the Righteous Person Award?

Her award certificates? Why?

I must show them what kind of person Cheong Ah is.

Please tell me...

about the awards Cheong Ah has won and the people she's helped.

There are some people. The owner of the cleaners...

and the old man she saved on the day of the exam.

There are also people who can give testimony.

Instead of can't just sitting back and becoming victims,

I'll try to turn the media tide.

Okay. Let's go upstairs and find the certificates.

- There should be more. - Okay.

- Jun Hwi. - Seol Ah.

What are you doing here?

You're back.

What are you doing here at this hour?

What about your work?

Aren't you busy?

You might get fired before I do.

What if both of us get fired?

I'm so busy that I can't stay, Seol Ah.

I don't want to, but I should get going...

if I don't want to get fired.

- I'll see you later. - What?

Aren't you going to say goodbye to me?

I haven't seen you in uniform for a long time.

I'm Officer Kim Cheong Ah from Yeouido Patrol Division.

Can I have your name?

You must come with me...

if you refuse to answer.

You look great in your uniform.

Don't ever think of taking it off.

He told you to keep it on. Did you hear that?

You're home.

Are you all right? Did you answer the questions well?

Yes. I did it well.

Inspector Mun was there to support me.

I'm glad to hear that. It must've been hard.

What was Jun Hwi doing here?

He was here to take the award certificates...

Cheong Ah has won over the years.

He said he'd try to turn the media tide with them.

What?

Oh, right. It might work.

- The receiver cannot be reached. - Darn it!

She's not coming to work nor answering my calls.

What? Is she off the grid?

Darn it.

Will you please knock?

Did you fight with Secretary Mun?

You can't ask me questions without context like that.

There's no way I can understand it.

And why would I fight with her?

She's absent without taking leave, and I can't even reach her.

There can be no other reason than you.

She's absent?

Well, I don't know anything about it.

Will you please leave me alone?

I have no time to fight with Secretary Mun.

There might have been an accident or something.

Did the committee go well?

I don't know.

We will have to wait and see.

But they seem insistent.

What do we do about Hae Rang?

Whenever parents of school bullies...

came and asked for favorable arrangements...

saying their kids were good kids,

I answered like this all the time.

"School violence is also a crime."

Hae Rang doesn't seem to know that.

At first, I thought she was pretending not to know.

But she can't even imagine what Officer Kim had to go through.

Is it because of her emotional scars from her childhood?

She seems to think that she's always a victim.

I mean, she was abandoned by her parents.

Her adoptive parents gave her back three times.

That young child must've been so hurt.

I still remember that she followed me around...

calling me Brother as soon as she got here.

You're right.

She did it even before she called me Dad.

But, Dad,

I can't help...

but hate her.

I don't want to see her face.

I'm upset when she calls me her brother.

Being her brother is too hard.

But you can't let go of her hand too.

Didn't she call you?

No. She didn't go to work either.

Where on earth is she?

She just left without her bag and phone.

Dad.

What that woman said...

Dad.

Who do you want to see? What's your name?

Who are you?

Hey.

Hey!

My goodness.

Who are you?

It's you. The girl stuck to the chairwoman like gum.

What are you doing in this neighborhood?

Is there still more to dig?

You want to know about me that much?

Okay. Come with me. I'll tell you everything.

So are you actually afraid of me?

Then why keep coming at me?

One avoids turds because they're gross, not out of fear.

What? Turd?

You called me chewing gum first.

Why stop someone on the road and annoy them?

You're right, why did I stop you...

and annoy a piece of gum?

I should've stepped on you and made myself feel better.

You got the wrong idea. This is my neighborhood.

What? You live here too?

You don't have a handbag.

You wouldn't follow me on foot.

There's gum on your coat.

Not on the front, on the back.

Here, right there.

That sounded like a bike revving up.

Wait, Mr. Kang.

What is it now? What?

Lend me 50 dollars.

Just 10 if you don't have that much.

Did the chairwoman kick you out?

You said you live near here.

Go home and ask your family for money.

How dare you try to take money from me?

It's because I'm hungry. That's really all it is.

I have no money and I don't want to go home.

Here.

Your bills look just like you.

Crumpled up and twisted.

Give it back then.

Hae Rang. Mun Hae Rang.

Tae Rang.

What are you doing here? I was looking for you.

I waited for you all day.

Who's this? Someone you know?

We're strangers.

He's a nobody.

Let's go home.

You too?

Why come here during work? I told you not to.

"You too"?

Who else was here?

My gosh.

I got a whole lot of people worried.

What happened?

Are you fired? Will they fire you? Will there be a penalty?

What are the results?

I don't know yet. It takes a few days.

A few days?

Why do those jerks need to think for days?

That's suffocating.

It's as if they're testing you.

Kang Si Wol, there's something that makes even you nervous?

Hey. Do you think I'm always so brave?

Sometimes I'm gutsy and sometimes I'm timid, okay?

You had me worried. It's as if you fear nothing.

Don't worry about my guts and...

Can't you worry about my heart too?

It's killing me these days.

This just blows. I hate it.

Never mind.

I'm worried for you.

There's no proof. Just our statements.

How many are on the committee?

Give me their names.

They'd better not discipline you.

I'll visit each of them and chew them out.

They don't care at all about the truth...

and only about public opinion.

They're such cowards.

What? Do you think I can't do it?

I'm afraid you can and will do it.

I'm afraid you might get me called to another hearing.

Why are you more upset than me?

Can't I get upset?

I could do with someone in my corner.

Even if others mock me,

it helps to have a cop with me.

You.

Officer Kim.

You'll be fine. Don't worry.

(Brave Citizen Award)

(Righteous Person Award)

Have someone write about these. Just focus on the facts.

I contacted someone Cheong Ah saved.

Schedule an interview too.

If I were to meet with a journalist,

I'd have to say who I am.

Then the media will focus on my mom.

And that could get Jun Gyeom in the papers.

So I'm asking you.

You did the right thing.

I didn't think of this. I only tried to stop the press.

Jun Gyeom... I had no idea.

When did you find out?

I went to London after leaving the army.

I found a letter he'd sent me.

It was more like a will than a letter.

You found out 10 years ago?

Yes. Nine years to be exact.

You're so cruel.

How could you hide it?

I should've noticed sooner.

That morning, he'd dropped a hint.

He wanted to play basketball.

It was his last wish.

"Tomorrow is not an option for us."

That's what he said.

That was him asking me to stop him.

I didn't notice.

I wouldn't have either.

No one would have. Who'd have imagined this?

You should've told me at least.

Those nine years must've been hard on you.

I didn't know why.

I still don't know why.

Your mom.

Does she not know why he killed himself?

No. I don't think so.

(Supreme Court Justice Hong Yu Ra)

The car Jun Gyeom drove. Whose car was it?

How did you happen to pass by and become the first informant?

So what did you witness?

Did you see me hit someone?

(New Chief Justice Candidates To Be Announced This Week.)

(Park Sung Hoon and Hong Yu Ra)

Who is it?

(Episode 80)

(New Chief Justice Candidates To Be Announced This Week.)

(Park Sung Hoon and Hong Yu Ra)

Who is it?

It's me. Why are you so jumpy today?

Aren't judges supposed to be calm?

What are you doing here at this hour?

A disciplinary committee was held for that little minx.

So what?

I had lunch with the people on the committee.

Why are you complicating things?

Don't worry. I did no such thing.

All we had was a spicy blowfish stew.

Blowfish is known for its poison, so they should be careful...

since it could take their lives.

That's all I said. I swear.

How is that nothing? You overtly pressured them.

I asked you to sit still and do nothing.

Why on earth are you making things worse?

Since I can't have her dead, I should get her fired at least.

In any way I can,

I'll make sure to bury her for good.

She's a murderer who took Jun Gyeom from us.

You should work on your poker face.

Words are written all over it.

"I'm hiding something."

"I am a Chief Justice candidate with a secret."

Also, stop meeting that Kang Si Wol.

You should be careful with everything at the moment.

Just sit here elegantly...

and prepare to be appointed as Chief Justice. Okay?

Let me deal with that ex-con myself.

Compared to ruining a police officer's career,

messing that punk up is a piece of cake.

I'll take care of him quietly, so don't you worry.

Where were you?

You shouldn't bother to know.

If you do, you'll only end up slapping me again.

I won't apologize for that.

You will be disciplined if that's what you deserve.

This is my business,

so you and Tae Rang can stay out of it.

I'm sick and tired of this all.

I can barely breathe in this household.

Bullying is a crime...

and you're a criminal.

Punishing criminals for their cruel acts...

is what I do.

If my daughter committed a crime,

then it'll be my job to put her in handcuffs.

I believe that to be a way...

to save you and protect this family.

Are you saying...

that you'll put me in handcuffs?

I'll at least hear you out first.

What was the reason?

Why did you bully her?

Tell me!

Must I put these handcuffs on you?

Tell me. I'll hear your side of the story...

and then decide whether to take these off or take you in.

Tae Rang, what now?

Shouldn't we stop him?

Let Dad do this.

What if he really takes her into the precinct?

That won't happen.

He's only trying to teach her that what she did was wrong.

For no reason,

I just started to dislike her.

I hated her guts and she made me feel queasy.

I even hated to see her laugh.

I especially couldn't stand...

the fried chicken smell coming from her.

Why?

I smelled like the hospital,

but she always smelled of fried chicken.

My mom was dying in a hospital,

but her mom roamed around the neighborhood...

delivering fried chicken.

Every day, I worried...

about my mom dying,

but she always smiled...

as if she didn't have a care in the world.

That's why you bullied her?

For two years?

How did you bully her?

Tell me everything.

I ripped her school uniform,

tossed away her shoes,

took my friends to beat her,

stole her money, dumped water on her,

and scribbled "Just die already" on her textbook.

Should I continue?

Should I?

What is it? Are you embarrassed by me?

Are you worried that your colleagues would find out?

You're all telling me to apologize,

but who's going to apologize to me?

My first parents, who abandoned me?

My second parents or those after that?

I was beaten, left to starve, and suffered immensely,

but I still lived my life.

Dad, what are you doing? Get this off me!

It kills me too.

We're tied together now.

So don't you go anywhere.

It'll hurt you as much as it'll hurt me.

We'll receive the punishment together.

You and me.

I'll receive the punishment with you.

I don't want to stay here anymore.

I want to move out.

I'm done living up to the expectations of others!

What's wrong with you? Are you crazy?

Come to your senses.

Don't do this. No, please.

Let go of me. Just let me go, Pa Rang.

I'm tired.

Dad is crying.

We shouldn't do this to Dad.

When you got into the accident,

we were so anxious in case we would lose you.

We prayed every day to get you back.

You shouldn't do this.

You can't.

Consider I wasn't born.

Or that I died.

What?

Go.

We'll consider you dead.

Don't ever think about coming back.

Hae Rang.

Hae Rang!

What? You don't come to work as you please.

You don't call me all day today.

So what are you doing here?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

What's this luggage?

You aren't a teenager.

You ran away from home because you fought with your family?

And even if you did,

you should've come to work.

Couldn't you give me a call with someone else's phone, at least?

I'm sorry.

I thought it was right that I told you in person.

If I ask you what the fight was about,

will you answer me?

Is it because of Kim Seol Ah?

No, ma'am.

So what is your plan?

Can you assist me properly in this situation?

I'm going to find a place near the company.

I'll stay in the night-duty room until then.

I'll have no problem working.

Drop that nonsense.

Stay here from now on.

Pardon?

It'd be convenient for me and you as well.

You don't have to travel back and forth to escort me.

- But... - Why?

Because of Jin U?

It'll be better this way.

If you stay under the same roof,

you will grow affectionate whether from hatred or love.

He'll get to see new sides of you too.

Who knows?

He might be reminded of old times and change his mind.

Don't say anything, and even if your family issue is solved,

stay in this house for the time being.

Unpack your stuff now.

I'm home.

Stay. I'll go out.

You're here.

What are you doing here at this hour?

What's with that apron?

She's staying in our house as of today.

What?

Forget the details.

Just consider that I did it for my convenience's sake.

Please try to make some sense.

Your convenience has nothing to do...

with Ms. Mun staying here.

- Go home already. - Ms. Mun.

Heat the bath for Jin U.

Yes, ma'am.

Are you really going to be like this?

What are you trying to pull?

Pull what?

I told you. It's for my convenience's sake.

I can't accept this. Send her out immediately.

Or I'll move out.

- Go ahead. - Mom.

This is my house. I don't need your permission...

to take my person in.

So this is how it's going to be?

Fine.

Bring it on.

Jin U.

Hey, what are you doing?

Where are you going with that?

This isn't my house.

I don't need your permission to move out.

Are you insane? You aren't going anywhere.

You clearly said earlier,

"Go ahead."

If you move out now, you'll never be able to come back.

I'm not joking.

I'll remove you from the vice chairman position too.

Go ahead.

Take good care of the chairwoman, Ms. Mun.

- Bye. - Hey. Hey!

Why you...

What do we do?

- I should... - No.

Forget it.

Just do as I say.

Still, we shouldn't let Jin U go like that.

He can run, but he can't hide.

I bet he'll go to a hotel.

It'll be too uncomfortable to stay for a long time.

You know as well...

that he needs someone to take care of him by his side.

It will last three days at most.

He will crawl back in with his head down.

Don't be weak-hearted.

Hang in there persistently, okay?

Okay.

Honey, come out.

Seol Ah, come downstairs.

I'm sorry for coming at this late hour.

What brings you here?

What's with that luggage?

Well...

What? Why are you here again?

Do you know what time it is?

Wait.

Let's hear from him out first.

Tell us what's going on, Jin U.

I came on my business trip.

You came? Not went?

Let me sleep here just for tonight.

What?

What are you talking about? You'll sleep where?

- Get out right now. Now! - Wait.

Actually,

I moved out of house.

What? You moved out?

Are you saying you ran away from home?

Well, things happened that way.

Whatever it is, it's none of our business.

- Just go to a hotel. - I did,

but I kept hearing some weird noise in the bathroom.

Is that what you call an excuse?

Seol Ah, please. Just tonight.

- Just for tonight. - Look.

I get that you've gotten comfortable with this house,

but this isn't right.

I don't know about your situation but go back.

Are you sure it's just for one day?

Honey.

- Dad! - Yes, Father.

Just one day.

Fine. We don't have a room for you to stay comfortably.

Whether it's the 1st floor, 2nd floor, or living room,

is it okay to sleep rough?

Well... Of course, Father.

I'm good even with the foyer.

Dad, stop.

Seol Ah. Honey. You guys shouldn't be like this.

It was just yesterday...

when you begged him to help Cheong Ah.

It was just yesterday when you were so grateful to him.

He says just one day.

You'd be impersonal if you can't do this much.

It's been decided.

Honey, get him some blankets.

Thank you, Father.

Thank you, Mother.

Is the electric heating pad working well?

Yes.

This is an old building, so there's quite a draft.

Make sure to keep it warm.

Are you worried about me?

No, I'm not.

Gosh, I shouldn't be like this.

But my heart is fluttering.

What? How could you say that at a time like this?

I can't believe this.

Just remember that it's just one day.

I know I should.

Why do you sound ambiguous like that?

Are you saying there might be another night?

No, I didn't say that.

I'm sure you had a fight with your mom.

And that's not my business.

Don't even dream of planting yourself here.

I'm grateful that you helped Cheong Ah.

But that's that, and this is this.

That just sounds like you, Seol Ah.

Do you really have to be so straightforward and prickly?

That's it. We don't even...

need to talk about it. Just go to sleep.

I want you to be gone when I wake up in the morning.

Mom, what's going on? Did Jin U spend the night here?

It just happened.

I can't believe this. Did he sleep with Seol Ah?

Don't be ridiculous. Just move the plates.

What's all this? Is it a buffet or what?

Kim Yeon Ah.

Okay. I get it, Mom.

- Let's eat. - Okay.

It's not much, but I hope you like it.

Thank you, Mother.

As far as I remember, we've never had breakfast like this before.

Love for the son-in-law comes from his mother-in-law, you know.

Dad.

I'm sorry for causing you all the trouble, Mother.

If you feel sorry, just finish your meal and leave.

Cheong Ah, you must've had a hard time yesterday.

What? Well... Yes.

I tried hard to stop the articles.

I'm sorry.

It's okay. Thank you for your help.

Why are you talking about that now?

Just finish your meal and go.

Father, do you like to play janggi?

What? Janggi?

Yes, I do. But I have no one to play it with.

I just do it on the computer.

Why? Do you like to play janggi?

I'm a great janggi player.

Oh, really?

Shall we play janggi together after breakfast?

Sure.

Why don't we play it for stakes?

The loser will grant the winner's wish.

Okay. Deal.

It sounds like fun. I'll be the judge.

Are you crazy? Why would you play janggi?

All right then.

We will play it just once.

And we have to grant the other's wish no matter what.

You can't change your word later on.

Sure.

Let's eat.

All right. I think you should give up now.

Hang on, Father.

Give me just one minute.

What should I wish for?

Gosh, I have too many wishes that I can't pick one.

Dad, ask him to open a mala soup restaurant.

No, you should ask him to make you a building owner.

That sounds good.

It's your turn.

Okay. There was nothing you could do...

What?

Why? What's wrong?

Wait. How did it...

It was a checkmate move. How did he...

- What just happened? - What's checkmate?

Did you lose?

Isn't it over yet?

It's just finished.

Seol Ah, I think Dad lost.

If you're done, get up.

I should go out.

Father, can I make a wish now?

Go ahead and say it.

Well...

I'd like to stay here for a while.

What?

What did you say?

No, Dad.

I know it was for a bet, but you can't let him stay.

What can I do?

I promised to grand him a wish whatever it is.

- Dad. - What?

What is Jin U talking about?

Did you tell him to stay here for a while?

It just happened that way.

He's not a stranger. He's our ex-son-in-law.

And he's not staying here forever.

He said he'd be here for a while.

Dad, did you lose the game on purpose?

You knew Jin U would make that wish.

Why would I lose the game on purpose?

And how would I know what his wish was?

You can't just make the decision easily like that.

Seol Ah really hates it.

I'll just wait and see for a couple of days...

and ask him to leave.

And you know what? After having some time together,

you might change your mind.

It might be a good chance for you to look into his heart.

Dad!

Gosh.

You said you were going out. Aren't you late?

If you're going out now, I can come with you.

Okay, I'll go on ahead.

Oh, right. I haven't said this in such a long time.

Honey.

I'll see you after work.

Just get out.

I canceled all my appointments to come home early tonight.

Do you want me to buy anything on my way home?

Hello?

I have something to tell you. May I see you for a moment?

Go ahead and say it on the phone.

No. It's not something I can say on the phone.

Would you come down? Or I can go up to your office.

I'll be there.

What is it about?

What are you talking about?

The chairwoman spread articles about Cheong Ah?

I believe I guessed it right.

Do you have any evidence?

I read a text message on Hae Rang's phone.

A reporter from Hangang Daily...

asked if she wanted more articles posted about Cheong Ah.

I don't think...

Hae Rang did the whole thing by herself.

What was that? Can't you knock?

I heard you spread the articles about Cheong Ah.

- Who said that? - Isn't it true?

Do you want to call Secretary Mun and discuss it in person?

Did Secretary Mun say it was me?

Mom!

Yes. I did it.

What are you going to do about it?

It's not like I made things up.

The articles are about the truth. What's wrong with that?

You even ordered...

to have the comments fabricated.

They just did that on their own.

It's not even newsworthy, but you just exaggerate it...

to ruin a person's life.

Do you think it's what a chairwoman of a big conglomerate should do?

What? What did you say?

I get that you hate Seol Ah.

But how could you mess with even her sister?

How can I even face Seol Ah now?

How could you mess with Cheong Ah to ruin the whole family?

I'm glad to hear that since now we won't have to see Seol Ah anymore.

- Mom. - Do you think...

I did it because of Seol Ah?

If that's not the case, why would you do that to Cheong Ah?

Forget it. I don't want to talk about it.

You stopped it with good stories about Cheong Ah anyway.

Isn't that enough for you?

You better stop testing my patience to the limit.

I might really end up cutting ties with you, okay?

What? How dare you talk like that?

Hey, Do Jin U!

How dare you say you'll cut ties?

This is so infuriating.

Those two sisters. Why won't they just do what I want them to?

Why not? Why? Darn it.

Dad. Mom. Seol Ah. I found a new article.

What does it say this time?

This time it says she's the best officer.

What do you mean?

It's a positive article about how Cheong Ah saved people.

Is it really? Read it aloud.

"The female officer being criticized for abetting a suicide"...

"turned out to have done many good deeds."

"The stories are truly heartwarming."

- Is it the story Jun Hwi asked for? - I think so.

Go on and read the rest, quickly.

"Out of guilt for not being able to save her friend,"

"Officer A decided to join the police"...

"to save as many people as she could."

"She passed the qualification exam after 14 tries..."

"and saved a man who tried to kill himself."

"She received over 10 Righteous Person Awards."

So...

So what do the comments say?

"Officers like these make Korea a beautiful place."

"Wow, she's all about serving and protecting."

"Don't you fire her or I'll come for you!"

It worked. It's okay now.

The committee members will read this too.

Of course, they will.

Jun Hwi was a huge help.

What is Cheong Ah doing?

(Mr. Mun)

Hello?

The committee made a ruling.

Did they?

What did they say?

One month suspension.

What? Really?

I'm really only suspended for one month?

You expected that much, right?

Yes, of course.

Thank you. Thank you, sir.

(Yeouido Patrol Division)

Don't you complain and clean it up.

You know I have a weak stomach.

- Mine is weaker. - Come on.

Officer Kim.

Why are you here during suspension?

Take a break.

I wanted to do something.

You both have weak stomachs and can't stand gross stuff.

Officer Kim.

I'm sorry.

I'm glad the penalty wasn't too serious.

Thank you.

I'm older than you,

but I'm a terrible judge of character.

I'm really sorry.

Don't say that.

I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.

You know I didn't mean it, right?

Of course.

(Yeouido Patrol Division)

What are you doing here?

Let me clean this up first.

- We didn't make her do it. - We didn't make her do it.

- Officer Kim. - Say something.

- Oh, no. - Officer Kim!

(Senior Manager Gu Jun Hwi)

Good job, running all over the place...

trying to make your girlfriend a national hero.

How many heart emoticons are there?

1, 2, 3...

Seven?

Why didn't she send 10?

Hand over three more hearts.

Doesn't your boyfriend deserve at least 10?

Yes, you're right.

(Ms. Kim Cheong Ah)

(New text message)

I'm Park Kkeut Sun's caregiver.

Her ashes are at Hoje Charnel House.

I finish work at 10pm.

Call me then.

(Senior Manager Gu Jun Hwi)

I remember her grandson visiting.

I thought she had no living family,

but one day, I found a boy in a school uniform...

sitting by her bed crying his eyes out.