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[Good Partner]

[This drama is fiction.]

[Characters, places, agencies, events, organizations, and the setting have no connection to real life.]

[Child actors were filmed under safe conditions.]

Who is it?

Who is it?

Who are you-

Attorney Cha, have you gone mad? Let go!

Let go of me!

Answer me clearly.

Are you pregnant?

Can't I?

You two are pretty much divorced anyway.

Did you tell Jae Hee about this?

Did Jae Hee say I told her?

Answer me!

Did you tell her?

Jae Hee found out herself.

She said she saw the ultrasound picture at her dad's place.

It seems she saw an ultrasound picture at her dad's place.

Hey, how would you know that?

Did you meet my Jae Hee again?

Jae Hee contacted me first!

Honestly, Jae Hee also has the right to know.

That she has a younger sibling now.

- Crazy. - Let go of me.

You shouldn't have messed with my daughter.

- You shouldn't have messed with my daughter! - Let go of me!

- You want to die? - Let go!

- I'll kill you! - Let go of me!

- Let go! - Get over here!

Let me go!

She said she knew her dad had an affair with Auntie Sa Ra before her mom did.

Dad's affair... It was with Auntie Sa Ra, wasn't it?

Did you see it on the news?

By the way, I swear it's not Auntie Sa Ra.

I knew you'd deny it.

I'm saying that's not true.

Is lying easy when you become an adult?

[Case 09: Half-hearted apology]

- Thank you. - You're all ready.

All right. We'll start the shoot.

Okay...

[Episode 9] All right. Here's our next story.

"Hello. I've been pregnant for eight months now.

But it seems my husband is having an affair.

To expose him, I don't think I can handle it because I'm pregnant.

To look the other way, every day is hell for me."

That's what it reads.

Attorney Cha, are these instances common?

Yes, it's quite common.

Especially early or late in pregnancy,

the doctor usually recommends refraining from having intercourse.

So, people who lack self-discipline tend to commit adultery.

But their child will be soon born into this world.

How can it be possible?

It's also surprising that this is common.

Could you give advice to people who are going through this?

That this too shall pass.

Attorney Cha, people will see you.

Let's go to Yu Ri's place.

You did great. That was good.

I wasn't able to do that.

But you need to do that to relieve yourself.

What...

What do I do about my daughter?

Why?

Did she find out about everything?

She already knew everything.

Gosh, poor thing.

She's at a very sensitive age.

The fact she couldn't talk about such secrets even to her mom...

That's what I'm most sorry about.

I don't...

I don't think I deserve to be a mother.

That's nonsense! Don't say that.

The dad's the one who doesn't deserve to be a parent.

It's not the mom's fault.

You need to pull yourself together even more at times like this.

Don't waver.

I've got...

matters to tend to, so...

I see.

Thank you.

- Attorney Cha. - Yes?

What's certain is that they all pass.

I'd like to tell them to...

do whatever it takes to protect

people they cherish.

Yes. I believe the sender would've been...

That day, I didn't see Attorney Cha Eun Gyeong.

I saw my client, Jae Hee's mother, who's in an ongoing divorce suit.

I hoped the process of divorce wouldn't harm Attorney Cha Eun Gyeong.

I also sincerely rooted for...

Cha Eun Gyeong, the mom would become confident again.

That's daebak!

Jae Hee?

I'm on the phone.

Sorry.

Gosh, that's so cheesy!

Really? That's daebak.

So, what did you do?

You can't do that! You need to tell me.

It looks delicious!

Of course!

All right. Take a bite. The pork belly and soju here are the best.

The court date for Choi Sa Ra's adulterer compensation for damages hearing is coming up.

What do you plan to do?

Attorneys your age are dragged around by the law.

You become a real attorney if you use the law instead of getting pushed around by it.

I'm thinking about what Attorney Cha really wants

and how I can use the law without getting pushed around by it.

Not because she's my superior at work.

Because I want to give my client what she needs as an attorney.

You'll have to eat up, get strong, and fight to do that, Han Yu Ri.

I mean, she's not just a client. She's Cha Eun Gyeong.

But if you get Attorney Cha what she needs most,

that'd make you the top-tier attorney. Okay?

Thanks.

I thought Kim Ji Sang was at least a good dad to Jae Hee,

despite how much of a trash he is.

That's what I thought watching Jae Hee.

But I don't think that's the case.

What are you saying? Never.

An affair and a half-sibling.

This is a complete shit show.

Beyond betraying his spouse, he even betrayed his child.

He shouldn't have gone that far.

Cheers.

- Cheers. - Fighting.

It's not my fault.

I said the guy hit on me first.

If one should pay the alimony, the one who made the first move should pay!

Who wouldn't fall for it if he hits on you like that?

You're an adult with free will.

It's not like this is a case of kidnapping a minor.

"The guy hit on me first, so I'm not guilty."

Is that the claim you want me to make?

Yes! That's right. That's exactly it.

Regardless of who made the first move,

it's adultery if you dated a man who has a wife.

Gosh, Attorney. How did you pass the bar exam?

- Sorry? - Why can't you understand what I'm saying?

I said he deceived me into sex under false promises of marriage.

I'm the victim here!

Sex under false promises of marriage was taken down as a crime.

What you've committed is an illegal act.

You have a duty to pay alimony, Jang Seon Ah.

Why is that a crime?

Adultery was taken down, too!

Don't you know that?

She doesn't know having sex under false promises of marriage was taken down,

but she surely knows adultery was taken down.

That selective knowledge.

If you won't do as I say, why'd I pay for a lawyer?

Am I an object for you to buy?

I'm not for sale.

Whatever. I came to meet Attorney Cha Eun Gyeong.

Let me see Attorney Cha.

Gosh, she's so frustrating. Aigoo!

Are you the victim, Attorney Han?

Why are you all worked up again?

She won't admit her fault and keep doing that throughout the suit.

I think it'll be too hard for you to represent her.

She can't even understand her obligation to pay alimony.

This isn't the first time for us.

How many adulterers do you think are aware of their wrongdoings in this world?

You can still say that after dealing with Kim Hui Ra?

What about Choi Sa Ra?

Because you don't really need to take on this case.

You saw the fact-finding report, huh?

Yes.

You should just reject this one-

Start your own firm later if you want to be picky with cases.

This is the CEO's firm, not yours, right?

Will you really be okay, Attorney Cha?

I'm Cha Eun Gyeong.

I don't need your concern.

What do you feel is most unfair among the allegations in the plaint?

You can see it says I seduced him.

But it's not true.

He said he'll be divorcing soon.

You can be deceived if he sets out to lie.

Right, Attorney Cha?

The person who lied is the one at fault.

You were also deceived by your husband's lies.

But saying he'd get divorced soon and

saying he's not married are clearly different.

Because the former is established as adultery.

They're different.

If he said he'd divorce soon, it means he told you he was a married man.

So, it won't excuse you.

Are you on my side, attorneys?

Is it okay for attorneys to corner the victim like this?

You also deceived his wife, Jang Seon Ah.

Why do you think you're the only victim?

Let me tell you what happened.

First off, his wife provided the cause in the first place.

To be honest, it wasn't entirely his fault.

You provided him a reason.

How did you two meet?

When I went to get a new phone.

Can you just do it for me, please?

To open a line by proxy, I need your family member's I.D.

and family relationship certificate.

I'm sorry.

Ms. Sa Ra?

Hello, I'm Kim Ji Sang. I heard a lot about you.

Hello, I'm sorry to inconvenience you at our first meeting.

Not at all. I should actually apologize for my wife for putting you through this.

Here's the family relationship certificate.

That man was dead set on seducing me.

Oh, my. Director Kim!

Yes, Ms. Sa Ra. I figured Eun Gyeong was probably busy.

Y-Yes, Director Kim, go ahead.

What's wrong, Ms. Sa Ra? Are you sick?

Did my wife overwork you and make you get sick?

Stop by the hospital later. You must.

Okay.

You can tell from my story, right? How unfair this is for me.

So, he acted like he sent you a text by mistake, meant for someone else,

letting you know that he'll divorce soon, right?

[Director Kim, should I get a divorce?] Yes! You can easily think

his marriage is over, and he's pretty much single.

Director Kim, should I get a divorce?

[Manager Choi Sa Ra]

- Hello? - Director Kim!

Don't you agree?

Well, you must've gone to the motel that day since you were certain.

Yes. I didn't really fret since he said he'd divorce.

But he only took you to motels and never got a divorce, right?

He said they were discussing divorcing or that he might have to sue.

He was taking his sweet time!

From what I saw on social media, they were going on trips on the weekends.

Look here.

I guess he only needed you for sex.

Not at all!

That man really loved me a lot.

I'm sure he still does.

But he just can't get out because he's too scared of his wife.

Oh, that's what you think, huh?

So, are you upset that they aren't getting a divorce?

Of course, I'm upset!

I saw him because he said he'd divorce, and I loved him sincerely.

But he didn't divorce, which makes me the only victim!

That's your logic, huh?

You're the victim.

His wife is a complete maniac.

He can't possibly not cheat living with a woman like her.

I don't want to pay a penny, Attorney Cha.

I'm too upset to even pay alimony!

You'll make it happen, right?

If you didn't want to pay a single penny for alimony,

you shouldn't have done what you did.

You don't think your wrongdoing will go away just by hiring an attorney, right?

You're my attorney.

Isn't it wrong for you to say I'm the one at fault?

She's telling you...

it's legally impossible to pay nothing in alimony, as a matter of fact.

I really don't have any money!

So, I won't pay even if the verdict tells me to.

I can't pay! Tell them to stick it to me. I've got nothing.

The time's up.

Let's wrap things up here.

Come in.

Attorney Jung.

Yes. What's the matter, Attorney Han?

I think Attorney Cha is quite emotional right now.

She's a bit different from usual.

What can I do to calm down Attorney Cha as her representative?

I know just the answer to this.

Not because I've been an attorney longer than you.

Because I've known her for a long time.

What's the answer? Please tell me.

Tteokbokki.

Sorry? T-Tteokbokki?

You know this place, too, Attorney Han?

Just listen to her while eating tteokbokki.

Even if she's a bit lost, she'll get right back on track

on her own as if she's never been lost.

Did you get to talk with Jae Hee yesterday?

I guess she felt better after talking to someone.

She finally laughs and chats with her friends.

So, I couldn't bring that up again.

We need to reveal Choi Sa Ra's pregnancy in court.

There isn't enough objective evidence.

Should we request the court's permission to get

Choi Sa Ra's gynecology exam record based on Jae Hee's testimony?

Let's put it on hold for now.

How Jae Hee feels matters the most now.

How about you?

What would make you feel better?

Tell me how to win in a situation like this.

I'm your attorney, you know.

I'm not so sure.

If you want to get a lot of alimony,

I'll try negotiating with the defendant.

If you want to let the media know and ruin their reputation,

I'll meet with a reporter immediately.

As you said, I won't do things my way but my client's and adjust.

Thank you, Han Yu Ri.

I'll always think of the best solution for you.

It's to create a balance, as you said.

Let's eat.

Okay.

Hey, Choi Sa Ra!

Don't yell. Our baby is listening.

Did you think talking to Jae Hee would make her want to live with her mom?

Weren't you better than this?

You're right. I talked to her.

Because I'm also a mom who needs to protect my baby.

So, you thought you could've started a new family with just me?

Of course, we have to. You're the father.

Choi Sa Ra, I'm sorry, but things won't go the way you planned.

What will you do, then?

Will you give up on being a dad for both?

I don't think Jae Hee would want to live with you anymore.

Get lost.

What did you just say?

Don't ever show up in front of me from now on.

I told you! Our baby is listening!

Is there evidence it's mine?

Don't ever contact me again.

Isn't she Attorney Cha Eun Gyeong?

Jae Hee.

This is my mom.

I told you she's a lawyer.

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm Min Seo, Jae Hee's friend.

She told me a lot about you.

She said you're famous, and you're on TV.

I see.

- Let's go, guys. - Take care.

- Bye, Jae Hee. - I'll see you guys.

Mom!

Jae Hee, give it to me.

What are you doing?

I'll come whenever I can from now on.

Other moms give their kids snacks before they go to the next academy.

I'm all grown up now, but I wanted to try it.

It doesn't have to be often. Only once in a while.

I'll be a middle schooler soon.

You won't have to come as much anymore.

I heard you know everything.

This is how the adults are.

It was supposed to be a secret.

It must've been difficult for you.

I'm sorry. I won't see Auntie Sa Ra anymore.

Don't worry, and tell me everything from now on, okay?

By the way, if she has a baby,

will it legally be my younger sibling?

Ms. Choi Sa Ra? This is from the court.

[Court of the Republic of Korea, Electronic Litigation]

[Witness Summon]

Attorney, here's a letter from Ms. Jang Seon Ah's opposing party.

Oh, thank you.

[Written Testimony]

I was sure my husband was cheating,

but I was afraid to open Pandora's box because I was pregnant.

"Only focus on the baby.

- It can't be true." - "It can't be true."

I said that to myself and tried to avoid the truth.

Hey, you're back.

Gosh, you must be tired.

- You haven't eaten, right? - No.

Just one moment.

The water glass. Where is it?

- Aren't you going to answer? - What?

Who is it?

It's an annoying customer.

They always have to call at night.

I sensed that she was getting more involved in my husband's everyday life.

Did you get home safely?

Yes. That place we went to was so nice.

This is our first day as a couple, right?

The doctor wants to increase the insulin dose because my number is high.

Really?

Yeah.

I'm so tired today.

Aren't you always tired?

We haven't done it in over two weeks now.

I have gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.

How can you say that looking at my belly?

No one's as nice as me to their pregnant wives.

Who said that?

Never mind. Pregnancy doesn't make you powerful.

Unlike what he said, I became powerless with pregnancy.

But to focus on going through healthy labor,

I decided to find evidence or get a divorce after giving birth.

Then, this happened one day when I was almost due.

Honey, they say you can't do it during post-natal care.

We can do it today, right?

Can't you wait until I give birth?

We came all the way here.

Hold on. Please move your hands from my belly.

Sorry. Let me take this call.

Hello?

Yes, this is she.

Pardon? Who are you again?

Hey, who are you?

What? What?

Your...

Your girlfriend is apparently in the hotel lobby...

So Eun! S-So Eun, are you okay?

- My gosh... - So Eun.

He begged for forgiveness after I gave birth.

He asked me to fix things.

Because I couldn't have sex while I was pregnant,

he was so frustrated. That was why.

I visited the defendant because I wanted an apology,

but she said I was at fault for not caring for her husband.

She said she was the victim.

She's our client,

but this doesn't seem right.

Jang Seon Ah is really an evil woman.

She wanted an apology.

I heard she'll have a half-sibling.

How could she hide this from me?

She wanted an apology.

[Seoul Family Court]

Yes, come on in.

The defendant has two attorneys.

Didn't you hire an attorney, Plaintiff?

My husband makes a million or two a month because his shop isn't doing well.

We can't afford an attorney.

"We"? See? They're a scammer couple.

They might be doing this to screw me over.

To take my money.

Please be quiet.

Plaintiff, you must've gone through a lot.

It couldn't have been easy to come here. Tell me what condition you want.

Condition?

Would a fortune turn things back the way they were?

A fortune?

Wow, you're a couple of scammers.

You saw how greedy she was, right?

They're a scammer couple. I'm telling you.

She wants a fortune from me?

Gosh, I can't believe it.

Ms. Jang Seon Ah.

- Yes? - Can you do what I tell you to do?

I'm sorry my client caused a commotion.

The reason she's doing this is...

because the plaintiff's husband said he'd get divorced soon

and he's been deceiving her. She's angry about that.

She's completely aware of what she did.

I'm not sure.

I don't think I buy that.

Instead of being compensated,

how about you receive a sincere apology?

Right here.

She wanted an apology.

As you said, even if you were given a fortune,

you won't feel comforted. I'm sure of that.

So you should receive an apology, at least.

If only I could erase my memories...

I wish my baby could've had a happy mom,

not a mom who's fallen apart like this...

You know how I feel, right?

You're in the same situation.

I'm so sorry.

Do you mean it?

Yes, I did the wrong thing.

Ms. Jang, be regretful of what you did to Plaintiff and the baby for the rest of your life.

Your foolishness took away the child's right to be loved by both parents

and you traumatized the Plaintiff forever.

Don't ever forget that. Do you understand?

Yes.

I'm so sorry.

Attorney, you're seriously so clever.

- What do you mean? - You put on a show

in front of everyone so I don't have to pay. You're such a pro.

Don't get the wrong idea. I didn't put on a show.

I didn't pay alimony, and there's no sentencing, either.

This must be why you're so famous.

Someone from a drama said you shouldn't skimp on lawyers.

I totally agree.

Enough is enough.

What are you, a psychopath?

Okay, fine.

She's like my high school ethics teacher.

Do you think I didn't let you pay up because I'm good?

Didn't you?

You said you can do anything as long as you don't have to pay.

And the Plaintiff said she'd prefer a fake apology than accept money from you.

I just used that to reach an agreement.

So, there's no need to thank me.

I hope your apology had an ounce of sincerity.

You can leave.

Okay.

I don't understand Mr. Park Chan Seong's wife.

She went through so much while she was pregnant.

She ended up forgiving her husband

and didn't accept money from his mistress.

It's okay because she won.

Both parties were satisfied with the conclusion.

Let's say we both won.

I heard having a child is expensive.

I'd prefer money over a fake apology like that.

A fake apology might've been slightly better than dirty money.

- Yes. - Attorney,

a man named Park Chan Seong wants to talk to you.

Okay, put him through.

Okay, just one moment.

Yes, this is Han Yu Ri.

Hello, ma'am.

I heard she apologized to my wife.

Thank you.

You sound as if you had no fault in this along with her.

You speak as if you're a victim.

Ma'am, that is so unfair.

When I was sexually frustrated with my wife, that woman-

- She seduced you? - Yes.

You're two peas in a pod.

I'm telling you. She seduced me first.

You should give your wife a full apology, not a half-assed one. Please.

And raise the child well. I'm hanging up.

Raise the child well?

He wasn't even the plaintiff. You can't talk to a third party like that.

I just...

wanted him to regret a tiny bit

and finally started being good to his family.

Although I was a fool to wish that.

Why am I so foolish?

You're not a fool.

Pardon?

Maybe what you said...

was true.

What did I say?

Thank you for your hard work.

To be honest, I didn't want to receive money from her.

I knew that.

That woman... Jang Seon Ah.

What was she like with you?

- What do you mean? - Did she...

have no regrets at all?

That's not the case.

Everyone becomes defensive in the courtroom.

Please think of it that way.

- By the way... - Yes.

May I ask why you aren't getting divorced?

A sincere apology.

I want that from him.

I guess he hasn't given you one yet.

He did, but...

not the kind he gives to avoid becoming a divorcé and away from the baby.

I want a sincere apology.

I think I need that to go on.

I hope you get one, too.

Yes.

♫ I toss and turn all night, and I'm used to it now ♫

Maybe...

Maybe...

I also wanted their apology from the beginning.

Maybe that's why...

I hesitated to get divorced.

♫ Would I never break down? ♫

♫ If you call us your way ♫

♫ Don't be afraid, I'll send you the moonlight ♫

♫ Keeping talks with the moon ♫

♫ Did I wake up at the end of the dream? Still be ♫

- That was good. - It was tasty.

- Welcome. - Hello.

- You came, Attorney Jeon. - Yes.

Does she think she's still a 20-year-old?

Why drink so much when she can't handle it?

Attorney Jeon, could you take Attorney Han home?

Yes, of course.

Han Yu Ri. Han Yu Ri.

Wake up. Wake up. Let's go.

- Get up. Get up. - Huh? Why...

- We'll get going. - Get home safely.

Be careful. Be careful.

Gosh, why...

Geez...

We've worked together for decades, but you never invited me for a drink.

But you're asking for help because Attorney Han got drunk.

Thank you for coming.

Hyungnim, I'll take a glass.

Okay.

Drink this.

The perpetrator pretends to be a victim.

She didn't compensate her, either.

After giving a fake apology,

she fooled the court, the victim,

and she went on her way.

And why is Choi Sa Ra so proud she's pregnant?

She told the kid about it without any shame.

What a bunch of jerks.

Why are you invested in everything?

Look at you. Don't waste your energy.

Attorney Cha said earlier...

that she wanted an apology...

from Kim Ji Sang and Choi Sa Ra.

Apology?

That's the only thing the attorneys can't do.

I'm sorry.

I know you thought about this a lot.

I'm not sure if I'm...

doing a good job as a proxy.

How much of it is my responsibility?

You look drunk. Stop drinking now.

I do a lot of things I've never done these days.

I look after Han Yu Ri when she's drunk,

I got divorced,

and I make food for Jae Hee.

You have no idea how picky that little girl is about the omelet.

You know you're having a hard time, right?

Am I having a hard time?

Only you never notice that.

I never seem to notice anything.

I wanted to look cool getting divorced.

I promised to put on a divorce show.

What do I want, and what does Jae Hee want?

I knew nothing. Nothing at all.

Looking into your heart.

That's what you should've done first.

The divorce show? Company marketing?

You should quit now.

Only focus on yourself.

You know that'd be the best for Jae Hee, right?

Yes.

You're right.

I didn't even realize that.

Just a bit longer.

Hang in there just a bit longer, Cha Eun Gyeong.

What?

I'll get you a taxi, I said.

What time is it?

[Attorney Cha Eun Gyeong]

Attorney Cha, could you come out right now?

This is my breakfast.

Hello...

It's Choi Sa Ra.

Choi Sa... Sir, it's Choi Sa Ra.

Is she crazy?

Why is she here?

What's with her?

- What are you doing right now? - I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

What are you doing right now?

Get out immediately.

I've always wanted to apologize...

to you and Jae Hee.

I'm so sorry.

Why? Why?

Are you afraid of God now that you're a mother?

Or are you doing this to pay less for compensation?

It's not like that.

I wanted to apologize to live well with my child.

I see...

You're doing this so you feel better.

I have nothing to say to you.

Get out.

Did you plan that?

You said a fake apology...

might be better than dirty money.

So, did you tell her to apologize instead of compensating me?

No.

I didn't negotiate with her.

I just said what I needed to say

to Choi Sa Ra, the mother.

Not Choi Sa Ra, the woman.

Apologize to Attorney Cha.

Did you come here at this hour to tell me that?

If you want to qualify as the mother of your baby,

give a real apology, not a fake one.

Good job.

Thank you.

Hang in there just a bit longer.

You're almost there.

Even if it was a fake apology,

I could at least tell Jae Hee that I'm okay because I got an apology.

I can tell her not to worry about me...

and she can depend on me like a child.

I could at least tell her that.

Thank you.

When you did something wrong, you need to apologize

and ask for forgiveness. It's a simple truth.

But you forget that as you become an adult.

I really didn't have an affair.

But my wife has delusional jealousy.

We were sincere toward each other, so I'm not ashamed.

I'm going to take custody.

They say it takes one to know one. Do you have proof?

Why is that a crime? I'm the victim here!

Are you still mad like a child?

And everyone has a limited amount of time to apologize.

[Han Myeong Jong]

Did Dad actually...

want to apologize to us?

There's an eggshell in there.

Done.

Don't I look like a pro now?

You do.

Okay, let's see.

- Mom. - Yes?

I'm sorry.

Kids blame themselves for what others did

and adults blame someone else for what they did.

In adults' apologies, there are always conditions, and they're insincere.

No.

I'm sorry.

♫ Why am I like this? I ask you again ♫

♫ I don't want the sad days to last longer ♫

♫ 'Cause you're beautiful ♫

♫ A beautiful stranger ♫

♫ Dressed in an unfitting outfit ♫

♫ Because you're beautiful ♫

Even a half of an apology

can be a lifeline to someone desperate.

I came to learn that.

♫ It passes again after all ♫

♫ Brief comments ♫

♫ Each and every one of them are eating me up little by little ♫

♫ I'm curled up without a noise ♫

♫ My heart was worn out and used up ♫

♫ Is this who I am? ♫

[Good Partner]

She said she didn't want to see her father.

I don't need Dad anymore, either.

- You're despicable. - It's over. It's all over!

The fact that Jae Hee is losing her dad is more important than winning or losing.

You need to be punished if you did something wrong.

Jae Hee said she wants the case to be closed.

It'd be so nice if we could end things nicely.