01x01 - Episode 1

[bunniefuu]

THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL

AND IS NOT RELATED TO ACTUAL PLACES,

PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS,

SETTINGS AND EVENTS

ALL CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED

IN A SAFE ENVIRONMEN

Call me if you feel upset

after reading this.

I feel the same.

Things like this don't hurt.

Don't get hurt anymore.

Take care of yourself.

I wanted to do

something for you.

I've only received from you.

Everything started

with the incident that summer.

EPISODE 1

Let's go!

That summer,

I was the first Korean

to receive the Rosaline Literary Award.

-

Thank you so much.

I've attended many events,

but I've never seen such a large turnout

at a book signing event

for a writer who isn't a celebrity.

Please give Eun Soohyun,

the author of Love in Time

and the first Korean to win

the Rosaline Literary Award,

a round of applause.

Congratulations.

After four miscarriages,

I held my miracle baby in my arms.

- I thought

-

I would never hope

for more happiness than this.

- Yes, that's good.

- Thank you.

I would never get greedy

for any kind of fortune.

I'm a huge fan of yours.

- The joy of glory

- Smile.

and emotional tears

would just be fleeting moments.

The eternal relationships

- that would be with me forever

- Mom!

- would be my family.

-

Congrats on the award, Author Eun Soohyun!

Congrats, Mom!

- Thanks so much, baby!

-

Mom, hurry!

- Okay.

- Here.

It's all cooked. Here I come!

- I'm going to take it. Say cheese.

- Cheese!

One, two, three!

- Yay!

- It's cold!

It's w*r!

It's w*r!

Take that!

- I give up!

- We did it!

- We won!

- Help me!

Shut your eyes.

Now, open your eyes.

Congratulations.

Wow.

It's beautiful.

- Do you like it?

- Absolutely.

Try it on.

- Well?

- You look beautiful.

Is Gunwoo sleeping?

I had thought

that day was so perfect that

not a single impure thought could seep in.

- You're going alone?

- Yes, you can just go.

Why? Why can't I go?

Go and rest. Or go on a date.

What? I don't even have anyone

to go on a date with.

Besides, I like working more.

I'm coming with you.

What

You had a hard time with the schedule too.

Still.

Listen to me, Ms. Manager.

Then

Once you arrive, a Bilton Hotel employee

will meet you at 3:00, so rest until then.

There's a book donation event for patients

with incurable diseases at 5:00. No.

Just call me as soon as you get there.

Okay, Soohyun?

Is this what you call rest?

Don't answer your phone

or call me after I leave.

You're so stubborn.

I can never win against you.

Whatever. I got it, Professor Eun Soohyun.

Whatever.

Don't forget to take what's in the trunk.

- What is it?

- You said you're going to a wedding.

Wear it.

I can just wear anything.

Why would you waste your money?

Money spent on you isn't a waste.

Make sure you look pretty,

but don't outshine the bride.

What? Why?

How did I ever meet someone like you?

- I'm so lucky!

- Yes, you are.

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Be safe!

Recently, there have been

drug-related cases

What's with all these views?

He's Eun Soohyun's husband!

Is HMC a broadcasting station?

Never heard of them.

- Who watches this?

- My dog.

That's harsh.

- This person was fired from ABS

- I saw him there.

Kang Suho.

Stop right there!

It took me a year to get it to the desk!

- You know that.

I do.

You suddenly want me

to cover international competitions? Why?

This is what you call press suppression!

You want me to stay quiet

and not provoke Kim Joon, isn't that it?

This is for your benefit.

Do you think he became mayor by chance?

He's en route to become president.

He won't let anyone get in his way.

That's why we need to expose him!

Right?

Hey. Why are you all so quiet?

You call yourselves reporters?

You all wanted to take Kim Joon down.

I guess you're afraid of him.

Wasting tax-payers' precious money

on the Buyeongdong development.

Only trying to fill his pockets.

Things like this Isn't it our job

to expose dirty deeds like this?

That's enough.

You could lose everything over this.

We'll reject any interference or pressure,

internal or external,

from individuals or groups,

including power and financial influences,

that threaten the freedom of press!

You said reporters should be the ears

of the people.

You used to shout and live by

the journalist's code yourself.

- You're not qualified anymore.

- What?

Are you done?

I'll save you the trouble.

I quit.

Hey, Kang Suho!

PROFESSOR EUN SOOHYUN'S FAN SIGNING EVEN

Please give Eun Soohyun,

a round of applause.

- Dad!

- Yes?

My son.

Wow, it's Mom! It's my mom!

Isn't your mom so cool and pretty?

Yes, I want to see you too, Dad.

Me?

Mine's boring.

I want to see you too!

Okay. Wait for a second.

Shall we see this?

Wow, it's you!

It's my dad!

You're so cool.

- Do you like me that much?

- Yes, you're the best! The best!

Gunwoo's the best to me. The best.

Hmm?

- Wait.

- Huh?

What is it?

Come here.

Hmm?

MY HUBBY

- Hey, honey.

- Babe.

You're not on the plane yet, are you?

Not yet. Why?

I can't find Gunwoo's fever medicine.

- Does he have a fever?

- His head felt warm.

So I took his temperature

and he has a slight fever.

But his temperature keeps going up.

Do you remember when we didn't do anything

because it was just a mild fever

and we ended up taking him to the ER?

Yes

Open the bottom drawer in the kitchen.

- His medicine is there.

- Wait.

Yes, I found it.

Today's Sunday,

- so the hospitals are closed.

- I'll give him some medicine first.

He'll be fine. Don't worry.

Yes, call me when you get there. Okay?

How's Gunwoo's fever?

SOOHYUN

- Welcome.

- Can we order?

Coming!

- Here you go.

- Some more side dishes, please.

Sure.

- Check please.

- Okay.

- More side dishes for table seven.

- Okay.

- Soohyun?

- Don't answer your phone.

But his temperature keeps going up.

I'm so sorry, Director.

You set everything up for me,

but I'm so worried about my son.

Yes, okay.

Take me to Seokgwandong.

How is it going?

Well, we have him.

Everyone's been so much help.

That's good.

We're progressing well

thanks to you, Congressman.

What is it?

I'm busy right now.

Let's talk later if it's not urgent

Okay.

I'm leaving right now.

There you go.

Hold your balance. Slowly.

Go slow.

- Hello!

- Hi, Heejae.

Heejae, shall we try turning now?

There you go.

Happy, go and fetch.

Gunwoo!

Mom!

I heard you had a fever.

I was worried, so I came right back.

Yes, dad touched my head

earlier like this.

But it doesn't hurt anymore.

I took my medicine all at once.

Let me see.

You're right.

You don't even like taking medicine!

Yes, but if I'm sick,

we can't have your birthday party.

We can't go on picnics either.

- Is that why you took it?

- Yes!

Will we be able to go on a picnic

in two days?

- Of course.

- I'm so excited!

Mom, take a picture with this.

- What are you going to do?

- I'm going to sing you a song

for your birthday present.

Here.

- What?

- You can't see it now.

- Even if I do this?

- No way!

Go inside.

You can't!

Okay.

You're so cute.

Don't stay out for too long. Okay?

Where are you?

I'm in the kitchen.

What are you doing here?

Didn't you get on the plane?

No. I was worried about Gunwoo's fever.

It was just momentary.

He got better after he took his medicine.

I shouldn't have called you.

Yes, I guess so.

You should've picked up.

You called? I didn't get a call.

Wait.

Things were so hectic because of Gunwoo.

My gosh. What about you?

Is it okay if you don't go?

- You said it was important.

- My son's sick, so they understood.

What a relief.

Are you glad I'm back?

Can I tell you the truth?

Hmm.

It feels like I got an unexpected gift.

Have you seen a gift this beautiful?

Every day when I open my eyes.

Goodness.

By the way, Suho?

- What was that?

- It's nothing.

What is it?

- It's nothing.

- Let me see it.

It's nothing.

Since when?

Well back then. Ever since I quit ABS.

Don't worry. I mean it.

It's gotten much better.

I'm sorry.

You've been taking it for so long.

How could I not have known that?

- I'm so embarrassed.

- What are you saying?

I'm more embarrassed and ashamed.

I only wanted to show you my best side.

But things won't go my way.

I feel so pathetic.

- Suho.

- Yes?

It's okay.

You were right.

I respect the decision you made back then.

You were more righteous

than any other journalist.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Why is the dog barking?

Gunwoo?

Let's go inside.

Kang Gunwoo?

Hmm?

Gunwoo?

Gunwoo?

Honey, what's wrong?

Honey?

Honey!

Honey!

Honey?

- Gunwoo!

- Honey?

- Gunwoo?

- What?

Where's Gunwoo?

He's not here.

What?

I'm sure he's around here somewhere.

Wait here. I'll find him.

Gunwoo!

- Gunwoo?

- Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

- Ouch!

- Sorry about that. I'm sorry.

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Can I help you?

Oh, actually

I was just looking for my son.

He's wearing yellow shorts. He's six.

- Did you see him?

- No, sorry.

Gunwoo?

Gunwoo

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo?

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

- Gunwoo?

- Gunwoo!

Honey.

I can't find him.

I went to the main road. He's not there.

I'll go over there.

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo.

Gunwoo.

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo

Gunwoo?

Suho.

Did you find him?

Why haven't the police called yet?

Hey, excuse me?

My son came here often to buy snacks.

By chance, did you see him today?

- No, not today.

- He's just

He's not even in elementary school yet.

He's about this tall.

No, I haven't.

Gunwoo!

- That poor child.

- No pictures, please.

Whose child is this?

- My goodness!

- Step back.

- That poor kid.

- Please don't push.

Where's the mother?

Goodness.

- He's hurt badly.

- Please, step back.

Step back.

My gosh.

- This is so bad. Goodness.

- Look at all that blood.

No, no

No! No!

No!

IN SURGERY

OPERATING ROOM

Gunwoo.

I'm right here.

I'm not going anywhere.

I'll be right here.

Gunwoo.

I'll be right here.

PURENEBOM

- Boo!

- You scared me!

You startled me!

Why did you make so much?

It's Soohyun's birthday.

I wrapped this too, so take it with you.

I told you to not to make so much.

You have bad wrists.

Why would I do that?

It's for my babies.

You don't think about

how sad we'll be later, do you?

What?

After you're gone,

seeing large amounts of food like this

will make us cry.

Silly. Why would you cry?

I'm going to live

right by your sides forever.

That's what I'll do.

Okay!

- Take it over there?

- Yes.

- Be careful. It's hot.

- Okay. I'm getting a call.

My phone.

Soohyun!

I'm at mom's restaurant.

Did you land safely

Soohyun?

Did something happen?

Sit down. You'll pass out like this.

It's all my fault.

If only I had closed the gate

when I came in.

Gunwoo

If only I hadn't left him alone.

Someone else is at fault here.

Why would you blame yourself?

You didn't do anything wrong.

Okay?

Soohyun.

What do we do?

Why are you all crying?

Mom.

Mom, don't cry.

Come on.

- Mom.

- Goodness.

Gunwoo will make it through this.

Don't cry.

- Kang Gunwoo's guardian?

- Yes, Doctor?

How is he?

Your son is in critical condition.

You need to prepare yourself

for the worst.

Mom! Mom!

Ah

Doctor, please! Save our son.

- Please, save him. Please.

- If he got to the hospital sooner

I'm very sorry.

What do we do?

Gunwoo

INTENSIVE CARE UNI

WAITING ROOM

Soohyun.

Why are you sitting here like this?

Mom.

The doctor

told me

to prepare for the worst.

But what am I supposed to prepare for?

Mom.

What can I do?

How can I give up on my child?

No, no. This is wrong.

I can't say goodbye to him like this.

I'll find another hospital

that can save Gunwoo.

Don't do this.

It'll only get harder for Gunwoo

if you act like this.

Let's

say goodbye to Gunwoo.

Why are you being like this, Mom?

Mom?

Our Gunwoo

can't go to sleep at night without me.

He can't even go to the bathroom.

How can I let him go?

- How? Where will he go?

- That's your greed.

Did you see him?

His entire body is covered in needles.

That small child can't speak

or open his eyes.

He's in pain but holding it in

so that you can

say goodbye.

Don't make him suffer anymore.

No more.

Say goodbye.

Mom.

Yes.

You're so cute.

Huh?

My goodness!

Gunwoo, you're the best!

You stood up!

You stood on your own!

You're the best in the world!

Great job, son!

Yes, it's alright.

- One, two.

- Aah!

- You said you'd pull it after three.

- I'm sorry. Did it hurt?

Happy birthday to you ♪

Happy birthday, dear Gunwoo ♪

Happy birthday to you ♪

Nurse?

All done.

Gunwoo?

Let's go home now.

Let's take out all these painful needles.

Let's go home.

We're supposed to go on a picnic.

It's too cold here.

My baby.

You get cold so easily.

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo!

That tickles!

This is nice.

I love that you smell like sweet powder.

I like your scent too.

Really? What do I smell like?

You smell pretty.

Also, like stars.

Do you like stars

that much, Gunwoo?

Yes, I'm going to be a star

when I grow up.

- Why?

- So I can shine.

I don't like that.

Why not?

It would be so sad

with me here and you all the way there.

Don't worry. I'll fly you up there.

Really?

Then will I fly in the sky with you?

Yes! I'll hold your hand.

- Like this?

- Like this.

You can't let go. Never!

Okay, I'll never let go.

Never.

Here lies the late Kang Gunwoo.

Gunwoo, you poor thing.

Gunwoo!

Gunwoo.

Honey.

Honey, let's say goodbye to Gunwoo. Okay?

Gunwoo, you poor thing.

- Gunwoo!

- Our poor baby.

GUNWOO

My poor child

Eun Soohyun, the first Korean to receive

the Rosaline Literary Award, lost her son

- in a car accident

- The child

who died in a school zone turned out

- to be Professor Eun Soohyun's son.

- The assailant

put the victim in his car, fled,

and later abandoned him,

- missing his golden hour

I'm sorry.

which led to his death.

Enforce harsher punishments

for child-related accidents.

Enforce it!

Gunwoo can't be found

in this world.

- Enforce it!

- But the media

is filled with Gunwoo.

- Enforce it!

- Enforce it!

Enforce harsher punishments

for child-related accidents.

Still, there was

one reason to survive

Enforce harsher punishments

for child-related accidents.

and endure this.

The m*rder*r should repent!

- Repent! Repent!

- The m*rder*r should repent!

Prosecutor, question the witness.

What state was the patient in

when he was transferred?

His CT results showed he had bleeding

in his brain and some time had passed.

His brain was very swollen

and he needed emergency surgery.

If the patient had been taken

to the hospital right after the accident,

would there have been a different outcome?

A cerebral hemorrhage is critical

and requires immediate attention.

If he had arrived without delay,

he would've had a good chance to live.

If the defendant hadn't

abandoned the child after the hit-and-run,

- the child could've been saved.

- Objection.

The defendant

put the child in the car

to bring him to the hospital

as soon as possible.

But the child stopped breathing,

and the defendant made a mistake

out of extreme fear.

Please take into consideration

that the defendant

turned himself in

after realizing his wrongdoings.

Your Honor.

To confirm the facts

from the day of the accident,

I'd like to request the victim's mother,

Eun Soohyun,

to take the witness stand today.

Ms. Eun Soohyun, do you accept?

Yes.

I solemnly,

sincerely and truly declare and affirm

that I will tell the truth,

the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth.

The victim had a fever that day,

is that correct?

- Yes.

- But you still went on your business trip.

He was fine before my trip.

I see.

On the day of the victim's accident,

where were you?

I was at home.

- And the victim?

- He was in the garden.

So you left a child with a fever

alone outside?

He wanted to do something alone,

so I was waiting for him.

- It wasn't neglect.

- Then

- how does the child normally go outside?

- I open the door for him.

Were you the last person

to come home that day?

- Yes.

- As you went inside,

are you sure you closed the door?

Take me to Seokgwandong.

- Hello!

- Hi, Heejae.

Answer the question.

I don't

remember.

So you had no idea

that your son left the garden.

You were his mother, but you were at home

and left your sick child outside.

The fact that a mother's

misguided confidence

that her child

would never do something impulsive

was the starting point of this accident.

- It's quite unfortunate.

- Objection!

The defense attorney's question

is unrelated to this case.

He's forcing the victim's mother

to answer.

Sustained.

Counsel,

refrain from making incendiary remarks.

Continue to question the witness.

That's all.

Prosecutor, you may cross-examine.

I was a sinner.

I couldn't protect my child.

I want to register a birth.

- Please fill it out.

- I fell apart more and more.

DEATH DECLARATION

KANG

It was

the same for him too.

When I opened my eyes, I was back in hell.

I prayed every single day.

I prayed time would take me to death.

GRANDMA'S STOVE

FINAL TRIAL

I will deliver the verdict

for case 2015-1426.

Due to the lack of evidence

to the charges of violating

the Road Traffic Act

and the Act on Special Cases Concerning

the Settlement of Traffic Accidents,

the defendant is found not guilty.

- Not guilty?

- What are you saying?

Silence!

Combining various evidence,

including witness statements,

the defendant's charges are admitted

to violations related to a hit-and-run

and the Act on Aggravated Punishment

of Specific Crimes.

In terms of sentencing,

it cannot be taken lightly,

especially given that the victim died

in this case.

However, the defendant confessed

to his crimes and expressed remorse.

The defendant was shocked

due to the gravity of the situation,

and the fact that this was

an accidental crime

were all taken into consideration.

As a result,

the defendant will be sentenced

to two years and six months.

However,

the sentence will be suspended

for four years from the final hearing.

No way.

Does that make sense?

You k*lled a six-year-old boy!

Not guilty? Suspend his sentence?

Does that make sense?

You call that a verdict?

My son died because of you

Bring my son back, you b*stard!

- Calm down!

- Bring my son back, you b*stard!

Let go of me!

- I'm very sorry!

- You

I'll repent up until my dying day.

I'm very sorry!

- I'll repent!

- Shut your mouth, you b*stard!

- I'm very sorry!

- That's enough. Calm down!

I'm sorry!

Let go of me!

Let go!

HANSANG

SEOUL, MAHO-GU, YEONNA-DONG 34-9

Yes, it's me, Congressman.

As you said, my sentence was suspended.

Thank you.

No need to thank me.

We're going out to sea together.

The captain should take care of the people

on his boat.

It's fine. Forget it.

Okay.

Currently,

suspicions are pouring into the media

over this case.

I believe the result from today

can be an answer

Ma'am?

I'd like to pay

the deepest condolences

to the deceased and the family.

I'll see you next time.

Come again.

Let's go.

Hey, honey.

No, I'm near the house.

I'll be there soon.

Okay.

I told you.

Nothing would happen.

It's a good day. Why would you bring up

that dead kid?

Do I have time to care about that kid?

Don't say ridiculous things.

What brings you here?

Are you here to see me?

Apologize.

Just earlier today

I was punished for my crimes in court.

No.

Apologize to my son.

When I think about it,

you didn't apologize to him at all.

You almost had me there.

Okay. Deal.

But

how much?

Just so you know,

I'm not responsible for this anymore.

But I'd like to offer some

to show my sense of duty.

You're lucky to have met someone like me.

Here you go.

Take it.

Once you're ready,

you can call me.

You scared me.

What do you think you're doing right now?

Apologize.

You ruined my child's life.

So apologize properly!

Look here, lady. That's enough.

I won't be considerate anymore.

Apologize!

What the hell? Seriously?

Damn it.

Mister

Mister!

No, sir!

Please! Please, apologize.

Please, apologize to him.

You know this isn't right.

My son is dead

and no longer in this world.

You can't go on living

as if nothing happened!

Then what about my poor boy?

- Mister!

- God

Hey, do you know how many businesses

I'm involved in right now?

Do you know how many deals I've lost

because of your kid?

He could've died anywhere else!

Why did he have to get hit by my car?

Hey.

Let's not make a big fuss over this.

What's done is done.

Shouldn't the living continue to live?

Don't you think so?

You can call me.

Damn it.

If I believed that my answer

would be to someone

who would ever return to earth,

this flame would move no more.

But because no one

has ever returned alive from this gulf,

if what I hear is true,

I can reply

with no fear or infamy.

This

is my answer.

I think

what happened was wrong.

What would happen

if Eun Soohyun saw this?

Could she endure it?

I'm a m*rder*r.

I never wanted

to know the person.

Can you help him

put that great pain

behind him?

I think it would make Gunwoo sad

if he were to see you.