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THE EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

Hello?

Hello?

Ah-reum. Where are you?

You miss me, right?

What's going on?

CALL HISTORY YOON AH-REUM

The phone you called is turned off. You'll be directed to voicemail.

After…

Something happened. I'm sure of it.

What?

Choi Hyun-tae is missing.

Mr. Koo. I'll send you a license plate number.

Please put out an APB on it.

GU9985.

YOON AH-REUM'S LOCATION

YOON AH-REUM'S LOCATION

We have Ah-reum's location.

Darn it. What was that?

-Are you okay? -Yes. Let's go.

He didn't get too far.

We'll catch up soon.

He got us.

He's on the no-fly list. He wouldn't go to the airport.

If he isn't running, he'll hide. But where would he hide?

I'm sure he has a hideout. We must find it.

A hideout?

Ms. Son. Please look into Choi Hyun-tae's

card usage details for the past three months.

Mom.

Mom!

Hey, you're up.

Okay.

They checked his credit card usage,

and it looks like he was always around Ah-reum.

Wait.

Choi Hyun-tae's car was caught on the CCTV around Ah-reum's house.

Then he must be somewhere around here.

Yes.

Whenever I went out, he somehow knew and chased me around.

He's been following her.

-That's Ah-reum's place, right? -Pardon? Yes.

Today is our first day living together.

You have no idea how long I've waited for this.

The owner of unit 401 is Choi Jin-suk.

I looked it up, and it's Hyun-tae's father.

Mom?

-Mom? -Mom?

She's no longer around.

In order to live with you alone,

I've sent her far away.

-Mom! -No.

-Mom! -Don't cry.

It's such a happy day. Why are you crying?

Stop.

Daddy is…

You have no idea how happy I am.

The police will be here in ten minutes--

I'll be responsible, so just open it.

Don't come near me. I'll kill all of you!

-Where is Ah-reum? -Don't.

Why are you looking for Ah-reum?

Where is she?

Dr. Yeo! I'm in here!

-You crazy bastard! -Stay back! Put it down.

Why do you keep getting in my way?

If it weren't for you, I'd be happy with Ah-reum!

Stop with the nonsense.

I became a prosecutor to catch people like you.

You will never get to see Ah-reum again.

I'll kill you!

Ms. Ma!

You bastard!

-You jerk! -Ah-reum!

Ms. Ma!

You jerk, keep it down! Ms. Ma!

You got to stay with us. Wake up.

Wake-- She's okay, right?

Be careful. Ms. Ma.

I told you we should wait.

-I'll be just behind you. -Do what you want.

EMERGENCY SERVICE

I'll see you later.

You told me the other day

that you'd succeed although you failed five years ago.

I'll say the same thing right back at you.

You received a ridiculous sentence five years ago,

but this time, you'll rot for 20 years.

It won't go your way.

Attempted murder, kidnapping and holding a minor captive.

We have enough evidence.

And I have no intention of going easy on you.

You can look forward to it.

See how many years I'll get you.

-You bastard! -Take him away.

Mom.

Mom?

Mom.

They caught him.

Dr. Yeo got him.

We don't have to run away anymore.

Thanks to the prosecutors who willingly risked their lives to investigate,

we were able to catch the horrible criminal,

which I'm very glad to announce.

We at Crimes Against Women and Children Unit believe

that we must focus on the lesson we can learn from this case.

The assailant only served a five-year sentence for raping a child,

and after his release from prison,

he went on to commit the same crime again.

The child victim was still a minor after the five years,

so she was easily exposed to the retaliatory offense.

I hope we can take this opportunity

to strengthen the sentencing guidelines against child sexual offenses

in order to avoid future retaliatory offenses.

Meanwhile, the approval rating of Kim Moon-sung, the Yongpa mayoral candidate,

has dropped in the aftermath of this incident.

Jo Gab-soo who has second-highest approval rating

narrowed the gap to 1.7 percent.

I never thought I'd find Min Ji-sook helpful.

According to internal research, we're ahead by one percent.

Should I call a meeting? We'll find a way to secure your rising popularity.

I already know someone who can do that.

CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN UNIT

BRIEFS ON CHOI HYUN-TAE CASE

JO GAB-SOO, KIM MOON-SUNG

I did all the work, and he gets the prize.

You will never get to see Ah-reum again.

I'll kill you!

NO!

DISTANCE TIME

CRYING

I'M SORRY, MR. YEO

LAUGHING

SCREAMING

NO!

You jerk!

-No. -Stay still!

Why did I have to trip on my own foot?

It hurts.

It hurts.

-Are you feeling better? -Yes.

It's a small gift.

Must I be in your campaign for getting a tip-off?

It doesn't seem fair.

The article will praise you saying you're a just and brave prosecutor.

It'll be beneficial for you too.

Ms. Ma, may I ask how you two know each other?

Is there any connection between you?

No, there is no such thing.

I only came to cheer her on.

There are a lot of worries

about the increased crimes against children and women.

I feel reassured thanks to a prosecutor like her.

I, Jo Gab-soo, will try my best

to create a world where citizens can feel safe

by coming up with effective policies and systems.

What is Ms. Ma's room number?

-It's 7101. -7101.

We must create policies for such cases.

Yes, sir.

You guys go ahead.

Okay.

Ms. Min.

I'm glad we meet here again.

What brings you here?

You have such an excellent junior prosecutor.

It was nice to meet her.

Well, then.

She didn't get stabbed for you to benefit from it.

Her job is to catch people like you who live well

even after committing crimes.

Why don't you go ahead?

Let's not be so perverse.

You'd better not do anything rash

because I'm watching you.

Why don't you stop barking and try to bite me now?

If you don't dare, why do you keep barking?

No one cares about a barking dog.

Sir.

What?

KIM MOON-SUNG SUGGESTS HEO JUNG-YUP TO JOIN HANDS

Ms. Ma, how are you feeling?

Does it hurt a lot?

I'm not sure. I feel dizzy and sluggish.

It must be the aftereffect of the surgery.

You didn't even get stitches.

The doctor said the knife just scraped you.

Mr. Yeo, you shouldn't belittle it like that.

It's true that she's hurt by a knife.

Exactly.

On top of that, she was trying to save you.

-Ms. Ma was? -She was?

Yes.

Of course.

A junior prosecutor was in danger.

Of course, I should protect him as a senior prosecutor.

Are you sure you didn't trip while trying to run?

Hello, ma'am.

Were you that upset that I did the briefing?

Pardon?

You interviewed without reporting to me,

with a politician running for mayor at that?

They said it wouldn't take long, so--

I'll let it slide just this once.

If you get involved with them again, you'll be in for it.

Yes, I'll remember that.

How is your cut?

Mr. Heo.

Why don't we become friends?

What did you say?

You're interested in the energy industry.

I'll guarantee you a position at my party's energy industry committee.

I know you're pushing for a regulation-free zone

for your father-in-law's Taeyang Corporation to be built in Yongpa.

I'll make sure to include that pledge in mine.

I think I deserve to become your friend.

How can I become friends with someone so lowly?

I cannot become friends with a former detective

who used to sexually torture women.

What's so funny?

Let me give you a piece of advice.

You shouldn't make an enemy of me.

Let's be friends while I'm still offering.

That would be a lot better

for your well-being.

Are you there, Mr. Kim?

Yes, sir.

Get Mr. Baek

on the phone right away.

Yes, Mr. Jo.

Make a round of calls

to the men.

It's time to collect the investment.

Excuse me. Did you get those

from the hospital?

No, I brought them from home.

Home…

Yes, Ms. Ma.

Go buy some slippers for me.

Pardon?

I didn't know because it's my first time being hospitalized,

but you need a lot of stuff in the hospital.

And?

What do you mean, "And"?

I got stabbed for you and am bedridden.

Why are you acting like a bystander?

You came empty handed last time too.

All right. Is there anything else you need?

How disgusting.

I'll submit the report on Mr. Na's case to Ms. Min tomorrow,

so can you review these documents?

Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel, and skincare products.

I need all the toiletries.

This is the subway sexual harassment case…

Products for dry skin.

As for the subway sexual harassment case--

The CCTV footage was collected.

And I'll meet the victim, Ms. Choi tomorrow.

Do you think you'll get the arrest warrant?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Yeo, a phone charger too.

Also, some hair ties. Black color.

Goodness.

MA I-DEUM

I need wet wipes and facial tissues.

Oh, right. And do you know any funny videos?

MA I-DEUM

What is this? Why aren't you replying? Mr. Yeo?

Mr. Yeo! Are you ignoring me?

What is it now? What?

What?

This was cooked perfectly.

It was seasoned well too.

This is how a meal should taste.

Hospital food is too healthy. It's not for me.

You're not in the hospital to eat.

Of course, I am. I haven't had time off in ages.

Is this everything?

Yes, this is everything.

How sad.

Alcohol too?

This isn't alcohol. It's to help me digest.

A patient shouldn't drink.

One can is fine.

You'll get an infection.

-I said one is okay. -No.

-I said no! -I said it's okay!

I'm telling you, one can is fine.

Let's go.

Anyway,

how many years did Choi Hyun-tae get?

Eighteen years.

Eighteen years? Then Ah-reum will be 37 when he gets out.

She's gotten so much more optimistic. She says she wants to be a cop.

So that she can shoot Choi Hyun-tae.

It's to protect other kids suffering like she did.

Ms. Ma.

Thank you.

I mean it.

-Aren't you going? -Yes.

Keep that on. It's cold. You might catch a cold.

If you insist,

thank you.

Go in.

Ms. Ma.

Well--

I am thankful. I am. But starting tomorrow,

please cut back on the texts.

If you have to text, combine them into one.

I can't focus on work because of your texts.

Got it.

-I'll get going. -Yes.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

Why did you call me here with the perpetrator?

What happened to Young-woong makes me sick,

yet you want me to sit face-to-face with him?

I'm sorry,

but I called both of you here to show you something.

His hand was really rough.

I felt a sting in my leg.

He smelled a lot like alcohol.

What about it?

Just a minute.

Would you please show us your hands?

Your previous job was to inspect chemicals, correct?

You touched so many strong chemicals that your fingerprints are almost gone, right?

Yes.

And two years ago, you had surgery for liver cancer.

Your colleagues say you've never had a sip of alcohol ever since then.

That's right.

To tell you the truth,

when the kid was crying because his pants were wet,

I felt so bad for him,

and

he reminded me of my grandson,

so I couldn't just ignore it.

That's why I changed his clothes.

I'm sorry.

Oh, no.

Ma'am.

I have two children around Young-woong's age,

so I know them well.

Most people think children are incapable of lying,

but they often lie or exaggerate with the slightest bit of attention.

I'm sorry.

You think sorry will cut it?

You nearly sent an innocent man to prison.

-Ms. Seo. -Yes?

Repent, okay?

Okay.

Everyone does that in the beginning.

So consider it a step to becoming stronger.

-Well-- -Mr. Koo!

Gosh.

There's no need to--

I really wanted to do well.

I know. I do. But if you do this, I--

Oh, my gosh. What's going on here?

Darn it!

It's nothing like that!

What does he mean by that?

I'm not sure.

-Eat this. -Oh, this is good.

What's gotten into you?

You've done a lot.

-That feels nice. -Does it?

-Hello? -Send me some cases.

Why are you doing this?

I have a pile of documents to get approved today.

I'm busy, so let's talk later.

I may die.

What's wrong? What is it?

I'm bored to death.

I mean,

I watched all the movies and dramas you sent.

I played games for two hours,

but I still have too much time, so I feel empty.

And it makes me think all sort of stupid things.

So I think working will be better.

If you feel so empty, I suggest you read.

Read--

Yes. Read?

Books that shaped my view of life are there.

Please bring them carefully.

THE QUEEN'S KNIGHT

Her view of life?

Mom.

Mom…

-Take out the carrots. -You're so picky.

Gosh. You're still a kid.

A baby. Here.

My mom made really good gimbap too.

Chew well.

Honey!

-Me? -What took you so long?

I've been waiting long, honey.

What are you talking about?

Your husband is so handsome.

-He is tall too. -And I heard you are a prosecutor.

I'm so jealous.

I stay with him because I'm so nice.

Are we even married now?

Sorry. Let's stay married for just 20 minutes.

Twenty minutes?

-Do you have any kids? -Sorry?

-You don't have any yet? -We'll try soon. Right?

Try?

Good. I'm sure you'll get one soon.

You're newlyweds.

Mom. Stop that.

I'm so embarrassed. Stop that.

What? "Try"?

Try?

You're married, and now you're having kids?

What? Don't you need a mother-in-law too?

Mother-in-law?

I heard you got hurt to save Jin-wook. I was grateful and worried.

Don't mention it. I did what I should do as a senior prosecutor.

She wanted to thank you in person.

It was nothing. You didn't have to.

Your mom must've been pretty scared.

Yes, well, she must be.

I'd like to meet her while I'm here. Did she step out?

-Yes, well-- -Mom.

You said you brought food. Where is it?

Sure. Here.

Here. Take them out.

I'll pick that up.

MISSING

Doctor!

I have to see my I-deum. I'm not crazy! I mean it!

You know that too.

Please let me out.

I really have to go.

My daughter is waiting.

My poor I-deum--

I'm the only one I-deum has!

Doctor!

Please let me out.

We know you're hiding from your creditors.

If you take good care

of Kim Mi-jung,

we'll protect you.

Here.

Thanks.

Please transfer her to as quiet a place as possible.

I will.

Are you tired?

No.

Jin-wook, is there.

There's nothing going on with you and her, right?

What? Do you hope there's something?

If not, that's fine.

You should go back in.

Get back safely.

It's been a while, Doctor.

Your son won't find out

what happened 14 years ago, will he?

That would put you in a bad spot as well.

What do you mean?

Nothing happened 14 years ago.

That's all I know.

I'm sure

you'll need to reach me.

BAEK SANG-HO

It's okay.

I can go home now.

Okay.

Thank you for everything. I won't bug you anymore.

Sure.

That's good.

MS. SEO MS. SON

You couldn't drink them last time.

Drink slowly.

Okay. I'm ready now.

Ready for what?

I'm ready to accept your feelings for me.

What do you mean?

Must I really say that myself?

You must know better than anyone about how you feel about me.

Don't tell me

I'm supposed to tell you that I love you.

I don't know about love.

To be honest,

it was really tiresome trying to pretend

not to know you liked me all this time.

I don't want to play games anymore,

so let's come clean today.

Hold on.

I have so many things to rebut right now,

but let's start with the "you liked me" part.

What on earth made you get the wrong idea?

Fine. Then first,

why did you take such good care of me at the hospital?

You even brought me well-done short ribs.

You made me do it, and you specifically demanded well-done ribs.

You said you'd get sick if you ate under-cooked ones.

Why did your mom come then?

She came because you told her

that you like me.

To see the woman her son likes.

My mom likes to visit people in hospitals.

There was no ulterior motive.

I don't think so. Oh, right.

That night.

The night you let me sleep at your place.

You came in the middle of the night

and stroked my face like this.

Mom.

Mom.

You were trying to kiss me but holding back then, right?

Well, that was--

I'm right.

-You are not. -I am too.

You're not.

What the--

Was she just drunk?

ONLINE COUNSELING FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

I was sexually assaulted.

What is that?

You should forget everything you see from now on.

We'll wire you 100 million won by tomorrow.

The confidentiality agreement about this place is included.

I understand.

-Hi. Let me explain what happened-- -Quiet, Min-ho.

Isn't he Hyungjae Group's youngest son?

And you're Mr. Baek's younger brother, right?

Yes.

He hit a lady, and she was badly injured.

No. I didn't hit her.

But why did you call me, of all people?

I mean, he's notorious for this kind of thing,

so the group even has a lawyer just for him.

Tae-kyoo lied to the lady and said that he was Min-ho.

He's smart.

Why did you bring a lawyer?

It's just assault, and it's not that serious.

Even if she sues us, 500 million will do.

Nice. New girl.

Get it together.

You just deliver my uncle's bags. How dare you?

-Hey. -That's right.

You're my friend's brother, right?

I forgot.

Sang-ho. Are you okay?

He must be wasted.

It happens when guys drink.

But Min-ho.

Don't come here again. If Mr. Jo finds out,

you and Tae-kyoo will both be hurt.

Okay.

Please take care of this well.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

Hey.

Good morning, Ms. Ma.

Did you sleep well?

Probably not.

-What-- -You must've been too excited.

After all, your crush said she'd give you a chance.

Ms. Ma?

-Let me speak too. -Sure. Go ahead.

I slept well. And I never had a crush on anyone.

I never said I liked you either.

Then why did you accept my kiss if you didn't even have a crush on me?

-I acknowledge the kiss. -Exactly.

I acknowledge only that.

What was that?

Is he saying he likes me or not?

Is he playing hard-to-get?

Mr. Yeo.

REQUEST FOR NO PUNISHMENT

I didn't know things would get so out of hand.

I'd like to take back what I said.

You don't want him to be punished?

But you told the police you'd been sexually assaulted.

I did that because I was mad at my boyfriend after a fight.

I love him.

Did he threaten or hit you to make you settle--

No. Not at all.

Like I said, we love each other.

-Have a nice day. -You too.

My goodness.

What a melodramatic lovers' quarrel.

Let's close the case.

Ms. Jin Yeon-hee?

The money should be in your account by now.

You're pretty good.

Or are you experienced?

Pardon?

Don't say anything stupid to other people later.

Don't worry.

If you run your mouth thoughtlessly,

you'll regret it.

Sure.

Yeon-hee.

Where did you park?

I took the subway today.

-Then I'll take it too. -Hey, I-deum.

Oh, my goodness. Hey, Yoo-mi.

You'll burn a hole through him. Stop staring.

What do you mean? This is just how I look at people.

She and I have been close since we lived in Janghyeon-dong.

I pretty much raised her.

You didn't visit me at all at the hospital.

Friday and Saturday are the busiest days. I barely made time to come today.

So why did it have to be today?

I'm so glad I came today.

You really can't drink at all, Jin-wook?

No, he can't. Not at all. He's weak like that.

Right. Didn't you say you were taking tonics?

Let's take a picture.

I want to commemorate meeting a cute prosecutor.

Take a picture of us.

You're making him feel uncomfortable. That's enough.

I don't think he does.

I won't leave until you take it.

Fine.

Okay. This way.

Okay.

One, two…

Here.

It came out nicely.

Do you want to see something cool?

Look.

Isn't it awesome?

Don't you think we look so good together?

I'm going to post this.

Hashtag, my ideal type.

FIRST

I'll send you the photo. Give me your number.

FIRST TIME WE MET

Yes.

I received the 200 million won.

But if you help me out with another 300 million,

I'll make sure that…

So you bought off my driver and got the dashcam footage?

Should I dig up dirt on you too?

How about your purse, Hyungjae Group?

I invited another friend.

Please have a seat, sir.

Sure.

It's nice to meet you. I'm Oh Soo-chul, an assistant chief prosecutor

I think he took about 200 million illegally.

How many years do you think he'll get?

If it's 200 million won, he'll get at least ten years.

And he'll lose the right to run for election.

Now, am I qualified to be

your friend?

Is Janghyeon-dong like your hometown?

Pretty much.

I was born in Yongpa,

but I started to live in Janghyeon-dong when I was one.

Have you heard of it? Have you ever been there?

Yes. I went there once when I was a senior in high school.

When you were a senior? Why?

I had to find someone.

Some lady asked me to find her family for her.

Who?

It's a long story.

She ran a noodle soup restaurant

and was looking for her daughter.

Hold on.

You met who?

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE 3. HEO JUNG-YUP

So…

I, Heo Jung-yup, wish to withdraw

my candidacy for Yongpa

mayoral election.

Candidate Heo Jung-yup announced his withdrawal today.

As a result, the focus is now on which candidate

the 8.5 percent that supported him will choose to support.

What's going on?

What's happening?

From this day forth,

I support Jo Gab-soo in the race.

Thank you.

I'm candidate number 1,

Jo Gab-soo.

You met who?

That lady who ran a noodles place in Janghyeon-dong--

was her name by chance--

No.

I'm sure it's her. I'm positive.

What's wrong? Are you okay?

The lady that you met--

She's my mom. She went missing 20 years ago.

It sounds so similar to my mom.

This was not the face.

There's a way to find Kim Mi-jung.

Mr. Koo. I'll send you a registration number.

Please run an identity check.

-How did it go? -I took care of it.

This is a human rights violation and defamation.

Just as expected.

Come with me.

He's a new attorney.

Why do they sell their bodies, not caring that they're hurting themselves?

Adults who buy kids with money are the problem.

About Kim Mi-jung, whom we mentioned before.

Don't you have something to say to me?