Karma (악연)

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Hey! We need more hands on the line!

How long will it take them to put out the fire?

Any moment. The firefighters are getting ready to enter the building.

Start left and search for survivors.

- Check the center stairwell too! - Yes, sir.

What happened here?

What's the status? Are there any people inside?

It's so dark in here. I can barely see anything.

Huh? Is that a…?

Captain! The stairway on the second floor. There's a survivor.

What happened?

I saw him move. I think he's alive!

Are you awake? Can you hear me?

A survivor on the second floor,

by the center stairwell.

A survivor by the center stairwell.

- Almost there. - Coming through!

Hang in there. We're almost there.

- What's wrong with him? - Badly burned.

- Vitals? - Heart rate at 80.

- His BP? - 100 over 70.

- Hold on. - One, two, three.

- Family? - Police haven't ID'd him.

- Okay. - What happened?

An abandoned building set fire. He was inside.

There are no big hospitals there, so we brought him here.

- I need morphine. - On it.

- Wait. Don't give him morphine. - Get a new oxygen cylinder.

He might go into shock.

He's in a lot of pain.

Listen, sir. This part is going to be painful.

But you have to push through it. Don't faint.

If you're in pain, don't hold it in.

Scream as loud as you need to. Do you understand?

- Cut the clothes off first. - Okay.

Can you hold him down? Hold here.

- On it. Here's saline. - The sleeve is off.

I'll get the dressings ready so we can disinfect his wounds.

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KARMA

This is Lee Ju-yeon.

You've already exceeded your daily dose.

I just told you, the pain is unbearable. Please!

I can't bend the rules because you're having a meltdown.

Damn it!

- - What's going on?

Call yourself a doctor? How can you ignore your patient like this?

Oh gosh. It looks like you're in a lot of pain, sir.

Where does it hurt? Is it here? Here?

Stop, stop!

You shouldn't throw a cup at someone just 'cause you're angry about your discomfort.

Now, apologize.

I… I'm sorry.

Nicer, okay?

Uh, I… I apologize, ma'am.

Great. Wow, the pain must be terrible, huh?

It's nice you apologized. That's better, right?

By taking narcotic analgesic medication now,

you reduce the ability for the meds to work later on.

Your pain is severe now, but will subside.

It's because the surgery was a few days ago.

- As for you, sir. - Yes.

Never do that to a patient again.

Considering the amount of pain he is in right now, lashing out is understandable.

Yes, doctor.

It's just… your face. Here.

Dr. Lee.

Are you all right?

It's okay.

Uh, Dr. Lee. Wait.

Uh, so, uh, I wanted to talk,

because I meet a lot of people and I sense certain things.

And you… you seem under duress, Dr. Lee Ju-yeon.

If you ever have a problem, or need to track anyone down,

I'm here if you're in any type of trouble.

- Don't hesitate to call. I can be-- -

I can be of service. Sorry, one moment.

Hello, Harmless to Everyone Agency.

Private Detective Hwang Cheol-mok speaking. How may I help you?

Give me a call.

Yes?

Oh, yes. Hello, sir.

- Yes. I was going to send you an update. -

ARE YOU COMING?

We did our very best, sir,

but the reconstruction of your skin wasn't perfect.

Unfortunately, we struggled more than we thought with the wounds on the face.

You inhaled a lot of smoke, which severely damaged your airways.

It won't be easy to vocalize like you did before.

Hang on a second. Hmm. His name isn't listed.

This was an emergency, he was rushed here.

Oh.

Park Jae-yeong is my name.

Have you contacted your family?

I… have no family.

Thank you, everyone. Please take good care of Mr. Park.

- Yes, sir. - Okay.

What are you doing?

Let's go.

PARK JAE-YEONG

You saved my life.

Thank you.

Apply wrap dressings on Mr. Park and keep me updated.

Yes, sir. Will do.

Professor, should we put him on oxygen?

Put in an order and see how it goes.

Okay.

Lee Ju-yeon. Why are you so unfocused?

I'm sorry.

Dr. Yoon, you're in charge of his care.

Yes, sir.

What's with you today?

Is something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

Something's bothering you.

I'm fine. It's nothing.

You know I'm here for you, come on.

I'm just tired.

I'm distracted.

Hey, Ju-yeon.

Park Jae-yeong is my name.

THE WOMAN TRAPPED IN THE PAST

SUNGSIM GENERAL HOSPITAL PATIENT DATABASE

PARK JAE-YEONG INPATIENT, M, ROOM 402

PRINT PATIENT RECORD

Why are you in Professor Lee's office with the light's off?

This is Park Jae-yeong's chart, Ju-yeon. Why'd you print it?

Uh, I wanted to look at his chart, that's all.

Do you two know each other or something?

It's really nothing. Don't worry about it.

Seriously? I mean, how could I not worry?

- - Just a minute.

Hello?

It's happening right now?

No, I'm on my way.

Okay.

Next time, talk to me first. I'm running lead on this. All right?

I have to go.

I have this thing I have to go to tonight.

See you later.

PATIENT RECORD

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

PARK JAE-YEONG ID UNVERIFIED

HARMLESS AGENCY WE SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS

CEO HWANG CHEOL-MOK

HARMLESS AGENCY WE SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS

That's what I've been trying to tell you.

We can't shoot inside a hotel room.

We can tail them and collect security footage along the way.

That should be all the evidence you need.

Right.

Yes, I know.

Yes, ma'am, I know what you're going through. It's upsetting.

When I found out my wife was cheating, I went to the Han river to take my life.

Right.

Y… Yes, exactly.

Uh, in situations like this, we have to stay calm and collected

because if you get emotional, it could backfire on us.

This is a process, so please trust us and be patient.

We'll contact you immediately as soon as we have any updates for you.

Yes.

You can put your worries to rest, ma'am. We're on it.

My gosh.

Did you have trouble finding my office?

Yes, well, the… the building is a bit spooky, isn't it?

There were a couple of detective agencies in the building years ago.

However, they went under when the economy tanked.

Hard work isn't enough to succeed when you're in this business.

Being well-connected is vital.

We have reliable sources, and I'm proud of that.

You were a cop before?

Yes, I was a detective for many years.

I don't like to brag, you know,

but it helps.

Clients trust me because I'm reliable.

Should I, uh, explain more about what we do here?

The payment we spoke about.

Oh, wow. Not just the retainer, but the full amount.

Thank you so much.