Doctor Shin (닥터신)

(All characters, places, and organizations are fictional.)

(Children were filmed under production guidelines.)

Is he busy?

Or does he just not care at all?

I was rushed to the ER after that.

The person you're calling is unavailable.

Please leave a message after the tone.

Maybe he uses two phones like I do.

Be well.

I'll be back soon.

Are you hungry?

I'm okay.

Did you have bibimbap or the Western meal on the plane?

I slept the whole way. I just had cup noodles before we landed.

Did you go to any Korean restaurants?

No.

You said you craved the gimbap James made when you were abroad,

so I made some for you.

You shouldn't have.

It was no trouble at all.

Were you okay while I was gone?

- Aren't you going to change? - After I shower.

You said gimbap is best on its own,

so I didn't make any soup.

It's delicious. Thank you.

- Aren't you having any? - I ate the end pieces while making it.

Did you text Mr. Ha?

I'll stop by later. He knows I'm back.

How's Pickles?

She had some diarrhea, but she's fine since I changed her food.

Hello?

Hello.

I'll take a taxi.

I can just drop you off on my way.

It's seasoned even better than when James makes it.

That's a relief.

His cooking is getting saltier with his age.

- Are you done eating? - No.

- I hope you like it. - Goodness.

But you bought me that necklace last time.

It's not designer.

When have I ever cared about designer brands?

It would've been nice if you could've come with me.

- Were there a lot of high-tech gadgets? - Yes.

The jet lag must be tough for the next few days.

It's not as bad on the way back, flying west from the east.

Anything happen while I was gone?

I learned to drive and shopped with Momo.

She's all better now?

She says she still gets a little dizzy.

It's really lingering.

Thank you.

You can relax and let me drive now.

My instructor showered me with praise. He said I was ready to hit the road.

- I'll leave the keys for you. - No, this car is too much for me.

I'm getting a call.

It's been a while.

Yes, I got your message.

I'll come up for a bit.

Bottled water or barley tea?

Either is fine. The barley tea.

Just pretend it's champagne and drink up.

Let's set a wedding date.

I've been thinking,

and...

I think it'd be best if we stopped seeing each other for a few months.

To me, you've always been

that little kid I first met.

I need to get past that image of you.

Do you understand?

It's just,

so I can think of you only as you are now.

I need some time.

Because I keep

feeling like I'm doing something wrong.

Don't think that.

You don't have to think that way.

Aren't you

repulsed by me?

Am I a burden to you?

It's different from burden.

Let's completely erase our past feelings and start over.

It won't even take a year. Please, trust me and wait a little.

Okay?

I need time.

You must be a little confused too, right?

Can't you

just accept it?

Is the past more important than the present?

First impressions last a lifetime.

Not once have I ever looked at you

with any ill intentions.

Was what we did that night

wrong?

A little impulsive.

I'm sorry. It's my fault.

No, I'm the one who should've known better.

Anyway, we're getting married.

We are, but what I'm saying is that I need a little time.

How should I put this...

My feelings for you have only grown deeper.

We can text every now and then.

- I'll leave the car. - No, don't.

Please, don't get the wrong idea.

It might not even take as long as you think.

Going down to the first floor. The doors are closing.

Hello?

Yong Joong.

Yes.

Thank you.

To be honest, I felt a little weird about it too.

Let's just forget it ever happened.

We're only human. We all make mistakes.

We just made the same mistake.

We were drinking that night, too.

Are you listening?

Yes.

If we don't see each other for a few months,

it still might be impossible to go back to how we were.

Then we just shouldn't see each other.

- And just act like we never met. - Is that even possible?

And if it's not?

People date, break up, get divorced...

Why should we be any different?

That's all just a part of life.

I'll just

think of all of this as a memory.

That's what I'll do.

Just give me time.

It'll be even more awkward if we see each other in a month or two.

Then I'll take back what I said yesterday.

No.

Your decision is the right one.

- I would've done the same... - Are you home?

Let's meet and talk.

Don't worry about me.

Geum Ba Ra...

We're going back to how things were before the interview.

- How can I live without you? - I'll be just fine without you.

- I hate feeling stuck in limbo like this. - Just one month.

I promise I'll come around.

Forcing it won't feel natural.

It's pointless to force things.

It's pointless...

But, I...

No, this is wrong. It can't end like this.

I'm going to go to Boston for a while.

For how long?

I'll see when I get there.

Remember I told you about the missionary in Boston?

Yes. I remember.

You really don't have to worry.

Then...

If anything happens, call me right away.

Okay.

Promise.

I promise.

You hang up first.

I'm at a loss for words.

That won't solve anything.

Whether it's Boston or anywhere else,

you need to recover first before you go.

I'm fine now.

I guess I just got a little worked up.

That's what you're telling yourself, but your heart hasn't accepted it yet.

I'll go grab you something. Are you craving anything?

Don't you feel betrayed?

More than betrayal,

I don't think I can treat psychiatric patients anymore.

I never would have guessed or could have imagined it.

I couldn't bring myself

to express it and say it out loud.

You held it together well on your own.

If you hadn't let it all out like this, you would've gotten sicker.

He must have seen my missed call.

Is he sick or something?

Madam, just three kilograms.

All right.

Your brother stopped by. He left this since you were in a fitting.

I don't need things.

But when he travels, he has to buy me something.

Even if it's just for a couple of days.

- You won't find another brother like him. - Tell me about it.

Is it toner? Or cologne?

I can't get discharged because I don't have my phone on me.

Could you cover the hospital bill for now?

Go on up and wait.

Are you really planning to never see Yong Joong again?

Yes.

How can you do that?

Then you don't really have to leave.

I want to clear my head.

To sort out my feelings.

- You need to recover first. - He could call me,

or come looking for me.

Then just stay here.

I only come up for a few hours of sleep anyway.

If that makes you uncomfortable, I can just stay at my parents' house.

What if I end up losing them both?

I can't let that happen.