Divorce Attorney Shin (신성한, 이혼)

DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN

DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN

ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS

DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS

EPISODE 4

Hey.

Ms. Lee.

Why are you here so early?

SHIN SUNG-HAN LAW OFFICE

I was just passing by.

And I wanted to tell you something.

Are you usually the first one to arrive?

Not really.

Just today.

You should get started with work.

I came to say…

I'm sorry.

What?

It felt like everyone recognized me.

I couldn't stop thinking about that,

so I couldn't get a part-time job.

But I still shouldn't have shown up here with my résumé.

I got impatient and I couldn't think straight.

I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable.

I'm here to get my résumé back.

It's fine if you threw it out.

Your résumé is with…

Mr. Jang right now.

And I understand that you were acting out of desperation.

Also,

I doubt that every single person

recognizes you.

About that door.

How did you fix it so easily that day?

That was really surprising.

I surprise myself sometimes.

I'm good at everything.

Attorney Shin really is here early.

He called me at 6:30 a.m. telling me to get coffee and sandwiches.

He's becoming high-maintenance.

I mean, how is he going to live without…

- First day? - Thanks for the tea.

Do you have my résumé?

You should stay and eat. He got two servings.

Of course!

I knew you'd be coming, so I bought two cups of coffee.

You haven't eaten, right?

- Their sandwiches are amazing. - Yes, it's good.

No, thanks. You should have them.

I don't eat flour.

Attorney Shin, Mr. Jang.

What is it, Ms. Yu? Is something wrong?

- Is this a line? - Yes, I've been waiting for a bit.

Hey, it's Lee Seo-jin.

- Why would she be here? - It's her.

- What's going on? - What do we do?

What do you mean? You're the paralegal.

- This is your job. - I've never done this before.

- If you'll excuse me… - Where are you going?

- I have a job interview. - What job?

You can't…

Your clients are waiting.

What?

- What? - What?

I knew you two would make a great team.

Please get to work right away.

I have an appointment with a client.

- I'll be going now. - Where are you…

We should get to work, right?

Let's do this.

See? It is Lee Seo-jin.

Yes, it's me.

I'll be helping you.

Please take a seat in the order of your arrival.

She's amazing.

SAEAN BUILDING

I wonder.

Who is this Shin Sung-han and why is Park Yu-seok out to get him?

Is he a tough one?

Goodness, I'm sorry!

- Hurry. - Watch where you're going!

Goodness, I'm sorry.

- One second. - Yes?

Are you Mr. Shin Sung-han?

Mr. Competent, actually.

No way.

Piano Man?

YEONGEUN DAILY

Goodness, Attorney Shin.

Hello.

You must be getting a lot of business.

I know, it's weird.

I've been meaning to visit you.

Really?

I don't think we can talk in the office right now.

Should we go out for a cup of tea?

I have to finish my work.

What work? These railings are squeaky clean.

- Let's go get a cup of morning coffee. - But…

- Come on. - Okay.

All right.

Attorney Shin Sung-han.

Things just got really interesting.

A cleaning lady?

Yes, her name is Ms. Park Ae-ran.

- Get ready for your first case. - Pardon?

You're done with your internship. We should get you started.

How about a divorce case?

A divorce case?

It's nice and familiar, don't you think?

You can defend Park Ae-ran's husband.

Will I be up against Attorney Shin Sung-han then?

You seem excited.

I should get ready.

But where's our client?

Just wait. I'll bring him to you.

Yes, sir. Understood.

Hey, I'll give you an address.

Find the husband of Park Ae-ran, a cleaner of that building.

So?

Have you looked for them?

I did try to look for them…

but then…

Why were you in there?

I was trying to see if your mother had any anxiety medication.

Why?

I couldn't sleep, so I was wondering if she had any.

But you're already seeing a doctor.

You knew I was getting treated for depression?

And you pretended not to know?

Go downstairs and get some rest.

You know what irritates me the most?

That mouth.

That mouth of yours that has never taken my side.

That's what I hate the most.

What am I supposed to do?

You didn't see

how much Mother has suffered since she was younger.

I saw everything! I grew up seeing her suffer!

I'm her only child. Can't you just…

That old woman…

- She doesn't have much longer to live. - Seo Byeong-cheol!

How old do you think I am?

How old do you think your wife is right now?

I slave away from morning to night at my age

because of my mother-in-law.

Can't you see that?

What you're looking for

isn't here.

So please.

Stop wasting your energy

and go downstairs.

I think he already caught on and hid them from me.

How am I going to find things that he's so determined to hide?

So have you had any other issues with your husband

besides your mother-in-law?

Honestly, he's a good man.

That's why he remembers all the suffering his mother went through

and always lets her have her way.

He's great to the kids too.

We'd have no reason to argue if it weren't for her.

She's going to sue me.

She got a diagnosis.

Goodness, she's making a bold move.

I don't know what to do. My heart is racing.

Even my depression medication hasn't been working.

Depression?

Are you seeing a doctor?

Yes, for about three years now.

Goodness.

That is quite a sad yet precious piece of information.

I wish you'd told me sooner.

Goodness. Let's see…

Let's see. A lawsuit…

We'll file a countersuit.

What?

Listen carefully, Ms. Park.

From this point on,

you really need to brace yourself.

You have to do exactly as I say.

Okay.

What should I do?

We're going to sue her for defamation.

I'm going to sue her?

Yes.

Can we sue her for defamation

- just because she insulted me? - No.

Listen, Ms. Park.

You have never hit your mother-in-law.

What?

But my husband and kids saw--

No, your children weren't there.

Your mother-in-law couldn't contain her anger and pushed you.

But she wasn't strong enough, so she fell backward on her own.

But your neighbors will hear a rumor

that you hit your mother-in-law.

And we'll file a countersuit against her for defamation.

Do you understand?

But that would be lying.

Ms. Park.