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Sometime in our lives, we've been hit by this sickness.

A major mental health crisis

causing insanity,

madness,

recklessness,

and stupidity.

I invented a scientific name for this:

Interpersonal Imprinting Affective Disorder.

Or simply put,

falling in love.

And unless Cupid took chemistry--

No.

This wasn't his idea.

Because this crazy little thing called love,

it's all chemical.

Hello, Dr. Castrances.

Come.

First,

the girl releases pheromones

that make men weak.

And then, men release testosterone

that drives women wild.

This is the desire stage.

When your heart beats faster than usual,

when your bodies are close together?

That's your brain releasing norepinephrine.

Now, this is the attraction stage.

And then of course,

we release oxytocin

and vasopressin,

which I like to call the cuddle chemical and the monogamy molecule.

These hormones give us a sense of stability and security,

so we keep coming back to a certain person.

Until eventually,

you're already exclusive.

This is the attachment stage.

Where the illusions of love

become a reality.

But to most people,

this illusion stays an illusion.

Because no matter what they do,

even if they teach Cupid chemistry,

sometimes,

you really can't fight destiny.

If it's not for you,

it's not for you.

Like this one...

That was Arkisha.

My ex.

Miss, are you okay?

- I'm fine. No, it's okay. - No, I can help you.

I can handle it.

Look, I'm a doctor. I can help you.

Doctor?

Aren't you a batch ahead of me?

Well, I am...

I'm soon to be a doctor.

Soon-to-be doctor?

Well, me too.

Soon-to-be doctor.

Does that line always work?

So, does it really hurt or are you just trying to get my attention?

It does hurt, but I can handle it.

- Oh, you can handle it? - Yeah.

So you don't need my help then?

Okay. If you can get up by yourself,

then I'll just go on my way.

Just...

a little bit of help, please.

- You need my help, huh? - A little bit.

A little...

Slowly.

I'm Adam, by the way.

I'm Arki.

- Arki, soon-to-be doctor. - Arki, soon-to-be doctor.

Okay, so let me get this straight.

- I'm in first year and you're in fourth year. - Yes.

If you're 25 and in fourth year, then that means you always fail.

'Cause you're supposed to be a graduate by now.

Wow! You're just really nice, huh?

First, you say I'm old.

Second, I'm stupid.

I didn't say stupid. Just a repeater.

I can't argue because it's somewhat true.

I failed my Revalida and I'm gonna take it again

at the end of the year.

That's why I'm sitting in your class.

I'm lucky to have a second chance.

But as for you,

I don't think you have a second chance with me.

Nope. No thanks.

Is that so?

Maybe.

Excuse me.

Yes?

This is a school clinic, not a motel.

She's ready to have her foot amputated.

Is she really injured or are you just flirting?

Go somewhere else.

What?

Let me find a tough one.

Here. Cardiac features.

The coronary sulcus is located where?

Between the atria and the ventricles nearly vertically behind the sternum.

How arrogant.

Alright, how about this one? The anterior interventricular--

Babe,

we've reviewed that already.

We've got this.

You've got this. Me? Nothing's entering my head.

It's just like--

So why don't we just pause from all the reviewing and...

let's do something fun.

Fun?

Babe,

what are you doing?

Can you not? Can you stop that?

Hey!

We just had "duty"!

Okay, first of all, can we stop calling it "duty" and just call it sex?

Sex. We just had sex.

Yes, we just had sex for five minutes.

Five very good minutes.

Babe, I'm sorry, it's just...

I'm under a lot of pressure.

I really need to pass the Revalida.

This exam will determine whether or not I become a doctor and save lives.

Save lives?

I thought you wanted to be a sports doctor.

It's not like you're gonna cure cancer.

That was below the belt.

I didn't mean it that way, okay?

I'm sorry.

Yeah, okay.

Do you know how it feels to be an athlete that can't play the sport that he loves?

No.

And if I did, I would have never said that.

An athlete's sport is his life.

He works hard for it.

That's why if I can become a sports doctor, the best there is,

I can give these broken athletes their life back.

Yes, it's not saving lives in the literal sense, but...

I think it's just as amazing, don't you think?

Fine. Let's review then, Mr. Athlete.

In the event that a ventricular septal defect

produces a serious right-to-left shunt

with Blue Baby Syndrome,

the large VSD is the principal factor

in which congenital heart disease?

Anyone?

Mr. Castrances.

You've been a sit-in for a while now.

Let's see if you're ready for your Revalida.

Yes, ma'am.

Tetralogy of Fallot?

Correct.

His girlfriend coaches him,

that's why he knows everything.

He's lucky.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

If not for Arki, he can't answer the question.

Right?

That's gluttony.

I could eat this all day.

I can see that.

It was said in class,

a woman in heat gives off a certain scent.

I smell something.

Must be Arki.

Hey guys, it's Adam!

Come on, give me a kiss.

If only we're as good-looking as Adam,

Arki could help us in our oral recitation.

And in other kinds of "oral."

Can you stop being rude?

- Babe! Stop it. - What did you said?

- I got this. - Just let it go.

Did you just call us rude?

It's "what did you say," not "what did you said."

How'd you get into med school with a second grade grammar?

Grammar Nazi.

Babe, please don't mind them.

I bet you correct your girlfriend's grammar while she's...

Moaning!

What did you say?

- I said-- - What?

Babe!

Adam, stop!

Sir, they were disrespecting my girlfriend.

What should I do?

Just let them disrespect her?

Sir, you once told me

to stand up for what is right.

Then obviously--

So it's right to hit people when you lose your temper?

No, sir.

I lost my temper, and I apologize for that.

But sir, they've got the bigger fault.

Mr. Castrances, you threw the first punch!

I'm sorry.

University policy dictates

that I should suspend you indefinitely starting next week.

As soon as the case is filed

and while we wait for a resolution!

Sir, wait.

What about my Revalida next week?

Sir, please reconsider.

I can't fail again.

Sir, this is my last chance. Please.

Don't do this.

Maybe you're not meant to be a doctor.

You might want to consider other options.

What happened?

Adam, what happened?

- Adam, talk to me. - What?!

What do you want?!

Okay, I was suspended for defending you!

Because I got into a fight!

Wait. If you got suspended, then that means--

That means I can't take my Revalida. Okay?

Six months! I have to wait six months before I can take the exam again!

My studies! Six months of my life!

Wasted because of you!

You're being unfair!

How unfair of you to blame this on me!

Arki, can you just please stop it, okay?

I'm sorry. This isn't your fault.

But how can I take that shit?!

Just give me some space. Let me be alone.

One more, please.

- Adam, come on. Let's go. - Just what I need.

Can we have the bill, please?

Didn't I tell you, I just wanna be alone?

Okay? So could you please give me that?

Adam, we need to go home. You're drunk.

- Please, let's just-- - So what if I'm drunk?!

This is what I want!

Are you doing this on purpose? My life is a mess!

I told you, please leave me alone.

So class, review chapter five.

Review, review, review.

Good luck with your Revalida.

That will be all for today.

Thank you, sir!

Mr. Castrances.

Yes, sir?

One moment, please.

I was thinking it over last night,

I guess I was too hard on you.

This is supposed to be the second time you're taking the Revalida.

Correct?

Yes, sir.

Well...

Good luck then.

Don't make me change my mind.

Sir, thank you so much.

You don't know how much this means to me. Thank you, sir.

Hello?

Babe.

I didn't see you in class today. Where are you?

Why aren't you replying to my messages?

And babe, I have...

I have some good news for you.

The dean lifted my suspension.

Babe, about the other day...

I'm really, really sorry, okay?

I hope you forgive me.

I love you.

Oh, come on.

Arki!

The exam is about to start.

Ma'am, can I just have two minutes?

No!

Arki, wait! Please!

Ma'am, just two minutes. Please.

When the exam starts, no one will be allowed to enter.

And that was the last time I ever saw her.

Bro, the one that got away, literally.

So that's it?

You didn't see her after that?

No official breakup, no closure.

She just...

disappeared.

You didn't chase after her?

Bro, I did.

The weird thing is,

she suddenly changed her number.

I went to their house and her dad told me

she went back to the province.

I did everything I could, trust me.

But...

It's hard to chase someone who doesn't want to be chased.

Dude, that only means one thing.

She no longer loves you.

That's it.

We're about to start.

Wish me luck, doc.

No need.

Go get them.

Let's go! Let's go! It's game time.

Let's go!

You're leaving?

What's the rush?

I have other stuff to do.

Stuff to do?

What? Like another doctor?

To endorse your product?

What's with the attitude?

I got your endorsement and you got what you wanted.

That was the deal.

Yes, I know.

But I was hoping that this could be a start.

And then I can take you out on a date.

And then let's see what will happen from there.

I'm not ready to be in a relationship with you or with anybody.

Simple as that.

Now, this was fun.

But with you and me, that's all it's ever gonna be.

Bye, doc.

So, call me.

Coach?

What happened?

I'm on my way.

- Shit, doc! It hurts! - Drew, relax. Okay?

We're almost at the hospital.

Will I ever get to play again?

Just trust me, okay?

We need to take some tests, we need an MRI--

Doc, will I ever get to play again?

Drew, you're in good hands. Okay?

Trust me, man.

Alright? Just relax.

Shit!

So, doc...

What are we going to say when someone has an infection?

Here's Zenthromax. It's really effective.

Very good! Very good!

Okay, then. I have to go.

You're leaving?

Sorry. I'm just too busy.

Seems like I'm not your favorite anymore.

Me? Have another favorite doctor?

You're my only favorite!

Now again, what do we say?

Zenthromax!

Very good!

What? That simple?

It's that easy.

But for the record, not all doctors are like that.

There are a lot of decent ones too.

But some are just... how do I put it?

Assholes? Douchebags? Jerks? Is that it?

I wouldn't go that far.

A piece of advice,

you gave three boxes of samples earlier.

Actually, one will do.

They'll just sample one box and sell the rest.

Wow! Really?

Anything else?

For female doctors, golden rule:

"Do unto others what you want others to do unto you."

And the men?

Find out first if they're gay or straight.

If he's gay, dress nicely.

Like a designer dress, so you'll have a conversation starter.

That's your icebreaker.

But for the straight ones...

But again, not all doctors are like that.

Most look at product quality before they endorse it.

I don't think I can do it.

Unless...

It's Dr. Adam Castrances. Oh, Lord!

We can make our own version of 50 Shades of Grey!

His abs must be rock-hard.

And his... whew!

I bet he's amazing in bed!

For sure! Just the way he looks at you!

He's my ex.

Hey.

So you're famous now?

Not really.

Who are you with?

Just me.

You need company?

Actually, Scarlet, I'm about to go home.

Just having a nightcap.

I didn't mean...

here in the bar.

Look.

You and I, we want different things.

You're looking for a relationship. Me, well...

you know...

I'm not ready.

That one time, it was a lot of fun, but...

Trust me, it can't happen again.

Look, I just wanna be fair to you.

Okay?

Did you see my post-op on the child with the cleft palate?

What about it?

Perfect!

Good.

I impressed the American doctors in Operation Smile.

They said it was close to impossible.

Wow!

Scarlet, how's the sponsorship for my medical mission?

I'll follow up on it.

Come on, Scarlet.

I gave you the letter a long time ago.

When you ask me to follow up an endorsement, I do it right away.

Please have some sense of urgency.

Well, she's not a doctor

so she doesn't have the urgency to help save lives.

The Operation Smile benefit dinner is near.

Who will be your date?

What?

Uhm...

It's Dr. Adam Castrances.

Wow! Good job, my dear.

If you can't be a doctor, date one.

You're silly.

The pain you feel is your body's way of telling you that something isn't right.

And there is something that needs healing.

That you're overdoing something or even not doing something enough.

Or even a message from your heart saying

one of your relationships needs attention.

And like that famous line from that famous movie goes...

"Pain demands to be felt."

So you can suppress it with painkillers,

you can try not to think about it,

but all those are just temporary fixes.

The only way for it to go away is to befriend it.

Because if not,

then no matter how hard we try,

that pain will keep demanding to be felt.

But for the moment,

here are some remedies that are Castran-Says recommended.

Son, are you there? Hello?

Can you hear me?

Yes, Mom. I can hear you.

This is a video chat, so look into the camera.

Oh, I see.

There you go.

Oh, Adam. How are you?

I'm good.

So, anything new? Do you have a girlfriend yet?

We're not getting any younger.

We're waiting for a grandchild!

Mom, that's gonna take some time.

I want to focus on my career first.

Adam, you know we're both very proud of you and what you've accomplished.

But make sure you don't spend all your time making a living.

Don't forget to have a life.

Yeah, that's right.

You're 35 now and well,

you should maybe find somebody to be with.

That's right, you're 35.

It's been a while since you had a girlfriend.

I just need to find the right person.

Ma, Pa, I have to go.

I have some work to finish, okay?

Son, remember to eat on time,

and always take care.

Bye-bye.

- Bye. - We love you.

Take care, Adam.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Hey!

Arki!

Good thing you're already here.

- Come here. I have to tell you something. - Oh... Uh...

We have a new product that's just been approved by the health bureau.

We've got to sell this.

And since you're the Medical Representative of the Year,

the chairman chose you to handle the sale of this product.

Thank you very much, ma'am.

May I know what this drug is?

It's called Anthrotol.

It is a breakthrough painkiller with etoricoxib and mefenamic in one.

Ma'am, this is really heavy on the liver.

Of course not.

It's just as effective as synthetic drugs,

but it's herbal. No side effect.

I'm sorry. This can't be right.

When dealing with pain, there will always be side effects.

Arki, please.

Don't think like a doctor, think like a med rep!

Don't mind all that medical stuff.

Just think of how to sell this to doctors.

We've got to promote this product.

Okay, ma'am.

You want to be named Med Rep of the Year again, right?

Of course, ma'am.

Alright, then! You see?

That's all I wanted to hear from you.

And if you want to be named Med Rep of the Year,

we need the endorsement of the Doctor of the Year.

So your assignment is

to get Dr. Adam Castrances' endorsement, okay?

This is what you like.

Right?

Yes, ma'am.

Okay, that's good.

Hey, will you get out of there?!

You're overreacting!

I'm not overreacting, Gen!

I just don't know what to do.

How can you get the endorsement of someone

you've been hiding from for ten years now?

You mean to say, you two haven't had a proper closure since you broke up?

What's this, a "Gone Girl" remake?

He tried looking for me, but I avoided him.

I don't know how to face him.

I wasn't ready then, and I'm still not ready now.

But I don't think I can still avoid him now.

That's not true!

You can still back out.

You know I can't do that.

I'm the only one who provides for my family.

You know that.

Maybe you're just overthinking, girl.

After all, it's been ten years.

I'm sure he's already moved on. He probably even has a girlfriend now.

You know what? You're right!

I will get this done, and I will move on with my life.

This is just another duty.

That's the attitude!

Go girl!

- Good morning. - Good morning, Doc.

Adam? Adam!

How many times do I have to tell you? In here, it's Dr. Castrances?

Whatever!

Why didn't you endorse my product?!

And that's not all you did.

You even bad-mouthed it.

I already told you that I'm not that kind of doctor. Right?

If your product doesn't fit my standards, I won't endorse it.

Anyway, the arrangement is, I would write about your product,

but I never said I would write good things about your product.

So that's it?

After everything that happened?

You really hurt my sales, and I might lose my job!

Okay.

I know you're not that kind of doctor.

But I didn't know you were this kind of person.

Look, Scarlet, I'm sorry. If there's anything I can do, just let me know.

Excuse me.

Good morning, Marivic.

Good morning, Doc.

Let's give him a few minutes.

- Sir? - Yup?

Are you ready?

- Uh, yeah, sure. - Okay.

Ma'am, you can go in now.

Thank you.

Hi.

- Hi, Doc. - How are you?

- I'm good. Hi-- - Hi.

Uhm...

Oh...

Uhm...

Take a seat.

It's kinda weird, you calling me "Doc".

Just call me Adam.

We already know each other anyway, right?

Okay, Adam.

Wow, you look great.

It's like nothing's changed.

Thank you.

I'm sorry. It's just a little bit too much.

I didn't expect to see you again after the party.

Well, you know me, full of surprises.

That's true.

So, what can I do to help you?

Well, actually, I just...

I have this new product.

And I think you are the perfect doctor to prescribe it.

In other words, you need to make a sale.

Hey, I'm just kidding.

I'd love to hear about your product.

- Did you bring it with you? - Well, I have it right here.

It's called Anthrotol, and it's a breakthrough medication for pain management.

It's effective at killing pain.

But it has no side effects.

- And that's because my product is 100% herbal. - Wow!

- Pain reliever, huh? - Uh-huh.

I think I need this now.

Arki, what is it?

It's been... eight, nine years?

Ten, actually.

Ten? Wow!

Anyway, I just figured that since you're a bigtime doctor now,

you could, uhm...

maybe write about Anthrotol on your blog,

tweet about it, or post it on Facebook or Instagram.

It's really a good product.

I'm sure it is. Uhm...

Arki, I'm sorry but I have to ask you this.

What happened?

Why did you just get up and go?

Can we not talk about this now? Please?

I'm sorry. Yeah, you're right.

Look, I can't just endorse any drug without doing my research.

- I hope you understand. - Well, no need.

I have everything here.

All the questions? Answered right here.

That's complete.

Okay. I'll, uhm...

I'll go through these a little later.

And then, maybe we can discuss it over, uhm...

Dinner?

Dinner?

- That's enough. - Oh! I'm sorry, ma'am. Sorry.

Hey, Arks. I'm sorry, I'm late. I'm--

- Hi. - Hi.

- It's just traffic everywhere. - Don't worry about it. It's fine.

Did you order already?

No, I haven't yet.

Okay.

Uhm...

Sorry. Is it okay if I take this?

Sure.

Hello, Dee?

Dee, sorry. I'm in a meeting.

Have you eaten?

No, don't wait up for me.

I'll be back soon. Okay.

Okay. Bye.

Sorry.

It's alright. Everything okay?

Yeah, everything's fine.

Well, I'll have the truffle cream pasta and she will have...

Let me guess.

Pepperoni pizza, no crust.

Actually, I'll have a garden salad.

Okay, sir. I'll repeat your order, sir.

One truffle cream pasta and one garden salad.

- And... - Yes, ma'am?

And a pepperoni pizza. No crust.

- Okay. One pepperoni, ma'am. - Thank you.

So, I...

I read your research.

I must say, it's impressive.

So, did I convince you already?

Hmm...

No.

I don't understand.

What else do you want?

The research is quantifiable.

- Yes. - So, what more do you need?

Well, I have a responsibility to my patients and to the followers of my blog.

The product that I am endorsing right now, I know it works.

I don't know much about your product.

Arki, it's my duty to give my patients,

my followers, a product that I know works.

Please excuse me.

I'm just gonna go to the ladies' room.

- You okay? - Yeah.

Duty.

Duty.

So, Doc, you were saying?

Uh...

As I was saying, Ms. Aragon...

It's a med rep's duty...

...to convince me that their product is worth my endorsement.

Don't worry.

It's worth it.

Hey.

What's wrong?

Looking for this?

Oh...

Arki, why don't you just stay the night?

I can't.

Sorry.

Okay. I'll bring you home. then.

No, no, no!

I'll be fine. I'll take a cab.

But, I don't want you to take a cab.

So... That's it?

I did my duty, okay?

Cuddling is not included.

Duty?

That's all it is to you?

This is not a motel.

And I bet you don't have noodles, right?

Noodles?

Arki, what are you talking about?

Come on. Can you please just stay?

Doc?

Do we have an appointment? I didn't know you were coming.

Is that the reason why you're playing?

You know you're not allowed to.

You only told me

not to leave the wheelchair.

I'm still on it.

You're even answering sarcastically, huh?

Come on. Do you want to get better? Go inside now.

Doc, this is torture.

Listen.

Do you know the feeling

of losing the one thing that makes you happy?

Naturally, no matter how bad it is for you,

you will find a way to get it back.

You would rather get hurt than lose it forever.

Because it's better than nothing.

Okay, fine. Five minutes tops.

Nice one.

Hold on.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Hello, Adam?

I'd like to cash in my favor.

Are you going to the Operation Smile Benefit?

Uh... I have no plans, but--

Well, now you're going...

...as my date.

As your date?

Yes. So make sure your best suit is ready. Okay?

If you say so.

- Bye. - Bye.

Oh!

"If you say so."

Huh! Nice!

I like that, Doc.

Marivic, this is for you.

Oh! Thank you!

You're so pretty today.

I know. You can go in now. Doc Adam's inside.

- Really? - Yes.

Alright then. Thank you, beautiful.

Hey. How are you?

- Hey, I'm good. How are you? - Take a seat.

Good.

So, are you done with the blog post yet?

No, I'm not.

I'm sorry, Adam.

But I thought that after last night,

you'd actually be able to write the post already--

You know what, Ms. Aragon?

In here, please call me Dr. Castrances.

Okay. Fine.

Dr. Castrances,

I would like to follow up your endorsement of my product, please.

That's if it fits your standards, of course.

- My standards? Well... - Uh-huh.

I think I need a little bit more convincing.

Why? What's with that look on your face?

Okay, fine.

What kind of convincing do you need?

I don't know.

But...

Maybe we could talk about it.

Okay.

Text me when and where.

Sorry, I have to take this.

Hello, Dee?

Dee, are you in the hospital?

Yes, I'm here.

Okay.

Marivic, do you know any Dr. Dee here in the hospital?

I don't know any, Doc.

Your order, sir.

No problem.

Scarlet, wait.

What?

I don't think I can do this.

Huh?

Wait.

Just relax and let me help you.

I can't do this.

I can't do this.

I'm sorry.

Scarlet, I'm sorry. I just...

I just have so much on my plate right now.

It's not you, it's me.

"It's not you, it's me."

I wonder who invented that lame excuse.

That's bullshit.

Sorry.

I just feel like...

...no matter what I do, I'm always inadequate.

That I'm not good enough.

Not just in your eyes.

But in my family's too.

I feel like I'm failing in my career.

In everything.

Scarlet, I'm so sorry for adding to that. It's just...

I mean, if there's anything I can do, I--

Come on, Adam.

You're handsome...

Rich...

Successful...

What is your deal? How come you're still single?

Are you gay?

So that's why.

You know what, Adam? You can tell me.

I'm here, I'm listening.

For the record, no, I'm not gay.

I think I proved that to you the first time we...

Well, if it's not that,

then what?

That's personal.

Adam, you still did me wrong.

So, I can ask whatever I want.

So?

Scarlet, I'm single because...

I lost the only woman I ever loved.

She's so lucky.

I just hope she knows it.

Actually, I'm the lucky one.

But I'm also an idiot because...

just when I realized...

how lucky I was, I...

It was too late.

Adam, what are you doing to yourself?

I don't know.

Doesn't dwelling on the past hurt you?

I mean,

wouldn't it be just easier to move on?

Probably.

But before I can move on, I have to heal, right?

I just haven't healed yet.

But you know what? It's...

There's no regrets.

Whatever happened back then,

it led me to where I am now.

But, of course, if I was given the chance to...

...to make things right, I would.

Slowly, sir.

Okay, that's good, Drew.

Very good.

- All right. Slowly. - Slowly, sir.

- Okay, turn. - Okay, turn to your good side.

- You okay? - Yeah.

All right. Looking good, man.

Lots of improvement, but we still have a long way to go.

So please, don't be stubborn.

Follow my regimen.

I want you to take these new painkillers.

Heads up!

This is new.

I'll see you in a few days' time, okay?

Hold on! Doc!

Are you leaving?

Stay a while, please. Please.

I'm so bored. Let's chat a bit.

What's up with you?

Well, actually, I do need some advice.

Okay.

Do you remember Arki?

Hmm...

Your TOTGA.

What's TOTGA?

The One That Got Away, bro.

The one that got away.

Okay, I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that. But...

My TOTGA is back.

So? What now?

Are you back together?

No.

Not yet. But the important thing is she is... she's back.

She's a med rep. She gave me those painkillers.

Doc, come on.

We all know how stories about exes end.

Don't tell me you haven't done anything yet.

We... We have.

So what? Is that bad?

So bad, bro.

But it's so bad that it's so good!

Nice one! Nice one!

Nice!

Well, anyway, I need your advice.

What should I do?

Because I don't want us to have this kind of relationship.

I don't want her seeing me only when she needs something.

She wants your endorsement, right?

- Yeah. - See, that's a good thing.

The ball's in your court.

What do you mean, the ball's in my court?

You want to get her back, right?

So make her do girlfriend duties.

Watch movies.

Then get a massage together.

Then after that...

Well, you know.

Do the boom, boom, boom!

Bro, skip the dinner part. It's useless and generic.

I know you. You don't like generic.

- I'm not getting advice from you. - Doc, you know what to do.

You're my idol.

I thought we're having dinner?

Let's watch a movie instead.

Adam, I'm very busy.

- I have a lot of work-- - You want my endorsement, right?

Yes.

So?

So don't you think this is just a little bit unfair?

- Unfair? - Yeah.

How is this unfair?

It's my treat.

You know, I was really intrigued about the claims of your drug.

But if you're too busy,

and you say you have no time for this,

then maybe just drop me an e-mail. Yeah?

I'm gonna go enjoy my movie.

Wait!

Wait! Okay. Fine.

- Just for the movie. - Here.

Okay, so you know that when we talk about pain medication,

you always have to consider addiction.

The thing about our product is, you can't get addicted to it because it's 100% herbal.

- So I think that's something that-- - Shh!

As long as I have you,

I know I'm a good person.

Arki, if it makes you extra high, then it's habit-forming.

It doesn't make patients extra high. You just think it does.

If you're feeling pain and the pain suddenly goes away,

it feels good, right?

Here. I'll show you.

Ouch!

It's painful, right?

- Yeah, it is. - But when I stop...

- It feels good. - It feels good.

See?

Why am I explaining? You already know all this.

I know.

But you look cute when you're explaining.

This drug is very good. And I think that your patients would--

Arki, could you scrub a little lower? Like, right...

Right here?

Stop it!

To be completely honest with you,

I already wrote the abstract summary.

Oh! Finally. Thanks.

Relax. I said I just wrote it.

I won't publish it yet.

I have an idea.

What?

Remember back when we were still in med school?

You wanted me to do something, but I said no, right?

Mmm...

Wow! You're amazing.

You're, uh...

Just okay.

Come here. I'm just kidding.

You better be kidding 'cause I...

I have no more energy.

What's this? I thought...

...cuddling wasn't allowed.

I have a special offer today.

- A special offer? - Uh-huh.

I have a special offer too.

What is it?

Are you ready?

Yeah.

Hungry?

Hey, girl!

What is this I've been hearing?

About what?

Do you have a thing with Adam Castrances?

Well,

if booty calls count

and if our conversations are all about his inability to move on from his ex,

well, yeah.

We're dating.

His ex?

I know his ex.

Who?

Arkisha Aragon.

Who's that?

The top med rep of UPK Pharma.

Yes.

I heard something about her,

but I haven't confirmed this yet, okay?

It seems like...

They're seeing each other again.

- Her name is Arkisha? - Yeah.

Sounds like a fat woman's name.

Girl, she's actually not fat.

She's really pretty.

Look.

It's okay.

At least I know who Adam's date is for the Operation Smile Benefit.

So, Doc, how's the master plan?

Master plan? Really?

Well, it seems like it's working, bro.

The last time she spent the night, we...

We cuddled.

- Cuddled? - Yeah. It was nice.

But, uhm, unfortunately,

I think she's seeing somebody else.

- Why'd you say that, Doc? - Oh!

She's always on the phone

with some guy named Dee.

But it's not just that.

If there is someone else,

I don't want us to stay like this.

I don't want her to keep cheating on that someone with me.

And if there's nobody else,

then, I don't want us to just keep using each other.

Right? I want something...

Something real.

Something real?

Hang on.

Who am I talking to here?

Adam or Eve?

Bro...

You sound like a girl.

A girl?

Yes, Doc.

Really? Well, heads up!

Hey, I'm Adam.

I'm sleeping with a hot chick, but I like cuddling and love.

Come on, bro! That's not you!

Drew, you're just too young to understand.

You know, she's...

She's it.

She's my healing.

I don't want her to be just another painkiller.

By the way, I like those new painkillers.

Really?

I like its effect on me. It's just right.

What happened?

Nothing.

Why did you smile? What happened?

She approved my friend request on Facebook, bro.

Facebook?

I'm so happy for you.

Oh!

It's already out, the article.

Congratulations!

Thank you so much, ma'am.

Listen, Gen. You should follow her example.

You're glowing.

Why wouldn't I be? Our new drug has been endorsed.

That will earn us lots of money!

Is that all?

You're smiling like you finished a whole bottle of your samples.

Hey! It's pathetic to take your own samples.

Hmm...

Okay, then.

I've only got one explanation for that.

And that is?

It's possible that...

...you're in love.

Right?

- Don't deny it. - Oh, please.

You're only fooling yourself.

It's all in your head.

So defensive.

Oh! Her drug just texted.

Pft!

So, Doc, it has the same effectiveness when it comes to bringing down blood pressure.

But studies have shown that we have the least amount of harmful side effects.

Ms. Aragon, don't get me wrong.

Your presentation is very much impressive.

- Sorry, I... I cant do this. - What happened?

You didn't have any complaints before.

Well, things have changed.

What are you now? A nun?

A med rep!

I am a med rep!

I'm trying to show you a product that will help people.

And if that's not enough for me to get your endorsement,

then maybe your endorsement isn't worth it after all.

Have a good day, Doc!

Hey.

Hi. Are you busy?

Not really. What's up?

I just wanted to thank you again.

My boss was ecstatic with the endorsement.

I wouldn't have endorsed it if I didn't believe in the drug.

You should give yourself more credit. You're a good med rep.

Thank you so much again, Adam. I really appreciate it.

Are you going to the Operation Smile Benefit later?

Yeah, I kinda have to.

Yeah, me too.

I was just wondering, maybe you'd want to go together?

Arki, I kinda promised a friend I'd go with her.

Oh.

Okay.

I guess I'll just see you there.

Wait, wait.

Are you jealous?

Me, jealous? Hello! Of course not!

I just needed a ride. It's hard to drive in heels, you know.

Okay, I'll just-- I'll see you there.

- See you there. Bye. - Bye.

Doc, you're so handsome.

Thank you, dear. You're looking beautiful yourself.

You should dress like that more often.

- I can say the same for you. - Alright.

- Go ahead. - Thank you, sir.

- Hello, darling. - Hi, mom.

Excuse me, Doc.

- Hi, Dad. - Hi.

- Hi, Pete. - Hello.

Mom, Dad, this is Dr. Adam Castrances.

And Adam, this is my mom, Dr. Elenita Pedron.

- Pleased to meet you. - Same to you, Doctor.

- And my dad, Dr. Leo Pedron. - Sir.

- Thank you for supporting our event. - My pleasure.

This is my son-in-law, Pete.

- Hey. - Why don't you both go inside?

Yes. In a while. Right?

Yeah.

Arki...

Scarlet, Ma'am, Sir, I'll be back. Excuse me.

- Adam. - Okay.

Adam!

- Dear? - Where is he going?

Dad, maybe he's not feeling well.

So, that lady has the cure to his headache?

Excuse me.

Arki!

Arki! Hey!

Hold on! What's wrong?

Leave me alone, Adam! I'm fine!

Arki, come on! Hey! Talk to me. What's wrong?

Huh?

Hey.

I'm sorry.

I had something else in mind when you said "friend."

Hey. Wait.

Scarlet?

Scarlet is just a friend. I promise you.

Just a friend?!

She was almost undressing you at the party!

My God!

Are you jealous?

This is so stupid. Why do I even care?

Hey, are you jealous?

Huh?

Arki, she's just a friend--

Stop!

You don't need to explain, okay?

We're not an item. It's just a duty.

Duty?

Wow! You just love that word, huh?

Do you really think I'm numb?

That I don't get hurt

every time you use that stupid word?!

Huh, "duty"?!

You think I'm enjoying this ex-with-benefits bullshit?!

Arki, I'm having a hard time! I'm so confused!

I'm only keeping this up because at least I can see you!

At least I can be with you, I can talk to you, I can hold you!

I'm settling with this placebo effect, because it's better than nothing!

So stop talking about duty!

You're so stupid to think we could make this work!

I'm stupid?!

- Adam, you and I are exes! - Yes, we are!

We can't be friends or even casual with each other.

Because no matter what we tell ourselves,

there will always be something between us.

One of us will always get hurt.

So, please...

Let's just forget each other again.

Walk away.

That's what you're good at!

Walk away!

Goddamn it!

Arki, I still love you!

Okay, I love you!

Can't you see that?

Look at me.

Arki, please look at me.

Look at me.

Look at me!

You can close your eyes to the things you don't want to see.

But, Arki, please.

You can't close this.

You can't close your heart from what it truly feels.

Look at me.

Please look at me.

What do you want me to say?

That I still love you?

Then yes! I still love you!

I never stopped loving you.

I'm just scared because I don't want to get hurt again.

I'm so sorry for hurting you. I promise, I'll never hurt you again.

Hey.

Arki, you're the only girl that makes me nervous, tense, anxious...

But you know...

Everyday I wish...

that I'm lying next to you.

I can go on and on.

Arki, please be with me.

No matter what you do, I'll keep coming back to you...

- Like... - Like fungi?

Yes, just like fungi.

I can't believe you're comparing me to fungi.

I'm sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

- I love you. - I love you.

Do you love me enough to kiss?

Fungi?

So...

It's still early. Where to?

Well, it's still too early for duty.

Duty?

Look, it's never too early to make duty.

Number two, I thought you wanted to stop calling it that.

Okay, fine. I'll stop.

So, where are we going?

Do you want to have coffee? Do you want to eat? Or...

Or duty in the back seat?

Oh, could you please cut it out?

I have the perfect idea!

Okay. Where to?

This scares me.

- Come on! Let's go! - Wait, wait!

What?

I haven't been in a club in years.

You can do this.

- Are you ready? - No.

Okay, good! Let's go!

Arki, I don't dance!

What are you doing?

Scrub it. Yeah.

Hang it, hang it.

Driving.

Yeah. Run that. Run that.

Adjust the mirror.

Hey.

Good morning.

I never thought I'd get to wake up next to you again.

That's so sweet. Is that a pick-up line?

- Where did you get that? - The mood is gone.

Why did you have to destroy the moment, huh?

Making up? Trying to be sweet?

What are you thinking?

I love you.

I love you, too.

So this is where you moved.

Do you want to go in?

You could say hi.

I'd like that.

- Hey, Arki! - Hi!

Dee?

Arki.

Dee, do you remember Adam?

Oh, wait.

Adam was your ex-boyfriend, right?

Stop it.

Yes.

Sir, how are you?

Everything okay?

I'm okay.

I think it's best I should go so your dad can rest.

Okay, go.

- Okay. - Thank you.

Sir.

"Dee."

So, he's back in your life?

It's okay.

You can tell me anything.

You won't get mad?

Why would I get mad?

After seeing my baby's face light up again?

Yolly! Please bring me my medicine.

But Dee, what should I do?

What if I just get hurt again?

You know what happened before, right?

I'm not the only one who got hurt. You got hurt too.

You know, dear.

I haven't told you this.

But when your mother brought you into this world...

Thank you.

You didn't cry.

We all thought you wouldn't survive.

Even the doctor didn't know what to do.

Then one nurse picked you up,

carried you by your feet, and spanked you hard.

Nothing happened. But she kept spanking you and spanking you.

So I yelled at her, "Nurse! Stop hurting my daughter!"

She turned to me and said, "Sir..."

"she needs to feel pain, so she'd know she's alive."

Lo and behold, you started crying.

You were alive.

My dear...

We experience pain...

so we'd know we're still alive.

And we're not just pretending.

Dee, drink your medicine.

Yes, Ma'am.

My dear daughter...

When you were born, you didn't cry.

But now, you're a crybaby.

- Thank you. I'll expect it. - Okay. Bye.

You won't regret this. Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

You're never satisfied, aren't you?

Excuse me?

You're going to Dr. Joey's office.

You already stole Adam from me,

and now you're going to steal my client?

I didn't steal anything from you.

Stop acting like a saint.

I know how much you love shoving yourself down other people's throats.

Adam chose me.

And if this doctor chooses me,

then he just chose the better product represented by the better med rep.

It's nothing personal.

Just business.

Business?

I don't think that "business" you do is a med rep's business.

Why?

Don't tell me you thought you could keep this forever.

He'll know the truth eventually.

That you're a whore.

That you made it by selling your body, along with your meds.

Good luck!

Miss! Miss!

Scarlet, hi.

Have a seat.

It's okay.

- Marivic, take a break, please. - Yes, Doc.

Scarlet, I'm sorry.

I meant to call you.

I've just been really busy.

About the other night, I--

I didn't mean to leave you that way. I didn't mean to hurt you.

I know you must be upset. And I was hoping that you could forgive me.

Please Scarlet. I'm sorry, okay?

Me?

Upset?

Adam...

Actually, I'm disappointed.

I know. I know. And I'm sorry.

I'm sorry that you're shortchanging yourself.

Excuse me?

Arkisha Aragon. Seriously?

She's the girl you've been in love with all these years?

I mean, here I was, trying to get on your level.

Because I thought your standards were so high.

I never thought you would stoop so low.

Arkisha Aragon?

Look, Scarlet. I know you're upset and you have every right to be.

But please leave Arki out of this.

If you only knew the real Arkisha, Adam.

What do you mean?

She's famous, you know.

Buy one, get one.

Buy one product and get one night stand with Arkisha--

Stop it.

No wonder she's the top med rep of the year.

No wonder she sells so much.

Because even her body is for sale.

Do you actually believe I'll leave her if you tell me this bullshit--

Adam, this isn't bullshit. This is the truth--

So what if it is? That was before.

I love her! I don't care what people think!

And I definitely don't give a shit about what people will say.

So Scarlet, if you're concerned about me, thank you.

If you're angry, I'm sorry.

But I'm not sorry that I love her.

Ms. Pedron, if you're not here to present a drug,

I'd appreciate it if you get the fuck out of my office!

Adam!

Hey, Doc, what's up?

I heard you're dating Arki.

I'm sure you already getting steamy with her.

What do you mean?

Come on. Don't tell me you haven't done anything yet.

Did she do the ice cream technique?

You guys are disgusting.

- Have you heard the news? - He's Arki's new client.

He's lucky.

You will not believe the day I just had.

I hope yours is better than mine.

What's wrong, Arki?

Couldn't find a doctor to flirt with?

Huh?

What is up with you?

Do you sleep with all the doctors to get their endorsement?

Arki, is that what you did to me?

Did you just use me to get my endorsement?

Well, congratulations! You got it, right? You got my endorsement!

I guess now you can move on to your next duty.

Look, Arki, I'm sorry, but you know--

You men are all the same!

You only love us when we're whole and when everything is perfect.

But when we're broken, you give up and you let go.

Even if you're the ones who broke us in the first place.

I broke you?

I broke you?!

You wanna go down that road, huh?! Ten fucking years ago!

Yes, I've made mistakes!

But I'm working my ass off to make this fucking work!

I'm trying so hard to make things right.

I broke you? You broke me!

You left me, remember?

Without even saying anything!

And until this day, I don't know why you did it!

- You really want to know-- - Yes! I wanna fucking know!

Why I disappeared? Why I quit med school?!

How I became a slut?! Is that it?!

I never called you a slut.

I never called you a slut.

It's not like I did it for fun.

On the day of your exam, I wanted to quit it all.

Med school...

You...

When I decided, I broke down.

I wanted to just end it all. I couldn't take it anymore.

I didn't even think of my dad, or what he'd feel,

or what he'd do without me.

All I thought about was myself

and the sadness I felt.

One day,

his body gave up.

Dad?

Dad!

Arki! Arki!

Your father suffered a mild stroke.

That's why he's no longer fit to work.

Since then, we've been broke.

We lost everything.

So, I promised my dad that I won't let him suffer again.

I will do everything just to give him a good life.

I'm so sorry.

I will make it up to you.

I promise.

I will take care of everything.

Arki, look... I'm sorry, okay?

I don't know what to say.

I didn't know that our fight would drive you to that.

But you should have faced me and told me everything.

You shouldn't have run away.

It wasn't just because of our fight.

I ran away because I couldn't face you anymore.

I was so disgusted with myself.

Sir, please. Maybe there's something I can do.

Adam didn't mean it. He's a good person.

So you want me to help Adam?

Of course, I can help Adam.

Arki, why...

Why the fuck did you do this?!

Why do this? Why do this? I'm not worth it! Not me!

Arki, why?

I didn't think we would ever see each other again.

And yet here we are.

The person I broke myself for is the same person

who I thought was going to put me back together.

Arki, I can still do that.

I can still be that guy. Just give me a chance.

I'll make up for everything.

After everything I did?

All my mistakes?

My being a whore?

That I sold my body?!

Can you still love someone like me?

And if you were in my place,

would you do the same?

Adam, you can't avoid all pain.

But some people are worth the pain.

I have to decide if you still are.

Arki...

- Daddy! - Dad!

Daddy!

Daddy!

- Dad! - Daddy!

Dad!

Daddy!

Daddy!

What happened?!

Your daddy had a stroke.

- I'll go with him. - Okay.

Take care of the house, okay?

Arki.

Do you need anything?

Ma'am, I'm so sorry, but...

Please accept this as my month's notice.

I respectfully resign from my post.

Arki, let's talk about this.

I'm ashamed of a lot of things that I did.

And I think you know what I'm talking about.

I've heard such stories before.

You are not the first person who slept her way to the top.

Actors with their directors...

Secretaries with their bosses...

Clients with their lawyers...

It happens.

But it doesn't mean it's right.

Arki, to be honest,

I'm very disappointed.

You are much better than that.

Me?

I didn't have to touch a single doctor

to get to my position.

You think they didn't hit on me?

My body used to look like yours.

Well, it still does.

Don't laugh.

Arki, you can't undo your mistakes.

If you feel that you're not comfortable anymore,

then I'll still support you.

But you have to promise me

that you will act as a talented woman with integrity.

And I know you can.

Everybody deserves a second chance.

But this time, you have to make it right.

I will.

- Hi, Gen. - Doc?

Do you know where Arki is?

She's not answering my calls.

Haven't you heard?

What? What happened?

She's in the hospital.

Her father had another stroke.

I see. Thank you.

Hey.

- What are you doing here? - Hey.

Arki, I really wanted to see you.

How is he?

Hey.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Okay?

- I hope so. - No, trust so. He'll be fine.

All right?

Hey.

Adam...

I wanted to talk to you.

Me too, actually.

I realized now that...

...now that you're back, I can't let you go.

I know you...

...broke yourself for me,

even though I wasn't worth it.

But you did it because you love me.

So for me, Arki,

whatever you did--

- Adam, please. - Arki, listen.

You will always be worth it.

Adam, I'm not gonna be fair to you.

And I don't expect you to understand.

But please...

Adam, please...

Let me go.

Let you go?

Arki, I don't know where this is all coming from, but...

I'm sure we can talk about this--

Adam, for ten years,

I blamed you for something I chose to do.

And after that, I still blamed you

for all the shameful things I did.

I shouldn't have blamed you.

- It was all my fault. - No.

It was my choice.

And you know what? I don't regret it.

Because I loved you.

And up to now, I still do.

Babe, we've been given a second chance.

Okay?

This isn't about our second chance.

This is about my second chance for myself.

Adam...

Adam, I love you.

Adam, I love you.

Don't do this.

And I forgive you.

But I need to forgive myself.

For everything.

I've forgiven you,

but now, I think it's best if I just forget you.

No, Arki. We can rise above this, okay?

Let's work together.

Adam, you can't help me.

No. I can do this for you.

I need to change.

I can help you change. Please.

I'm sorry.

Arki, I can't lose you again!

- Adam... - Please.

If you love me,

just give me this.

Just let me go.

We can figure something out, Arki.

Arki, don't do this.

Don't do this.

Please, don't do this.

Please.

I love you.

I'm sorry.

Pain is my greatest enemy.

I have searched far and wide to find ways to kill it.

But eventually, I realized that pain is not the enemy.

- Clear! - It's a no-nonsense,

no bullshit,

honest friend.

One, two, three, clear!

Pain is a signal for you to heal.

It's a sign that there's something wrong.

And I'm not just talking about the physical.

It tells you if there's a relationship

that needs attending to.

It challenges your strength,

your faith, and your humility.

But painkillers?

They only hide the pain.

Wow!

But...

- Look. I passed! - Nice!

...they don't take it away.

The best way to recover from pain...

...is to endure it.

Then, and only then, can we heal.

Simply put,

there is no healing...

...if there is no pain.

- Good morning, sir. - Morning.

Dude, that was great!

Good morning, sir.

Sir, look at Drew. He plays so well.

Amazing.

- Go to your classes. - Yes, sir.

Good morning, sir.

- Morning, guys. - Good morning, sir.

Morning, guys.

Good morning, sir.

- Hi, sir! - Hi, sir!

Okay class, can anyone tell me why we need to be careful

in using painkillers?

Anybody?

Come on, guys. Anybody. Don't be shy.

Ms. Aragon.

When a person uses painkillers over a long period of time,

their body adapts to it.

It becomes dependent.

It doesn't get rid of the pain.

It just makes you forget that it's there.

But the pain is still there.

There are several things we can do to avoid pain.

It could be anything. It doesn't even have to be a drug.

It could be alcohol,

shopping...

Even sex.

These are all painkillers.

She's right.

Even though you won't find her answer in any medical book.

But you can find it in real life, sir.

It's our duty as future doctors

to expand our knowledge and thinking.

Right again, Ms. Aragon.

It is our duty.

Moving on...

Need help?

It's okay. I can handle it.

- Are you sure? - Thank you.

Okay, maybe just a little bit.

Here you go.

Thank you, sir.

Wow. "Sir"?

Okay, Ms. Aragon.

Call me Arki.

Don't you think this is all too familiar?

Ms. Arki, soon-to-be doctor.

Arki. Soon-to-be doctor.

- Let's go together. - Okay.

So, does this work on all your students?

No. But I'm hoping it will work on you.

You thought I'd disappear again for 10 years, huh?