Good Partner (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

1
(Good Partner)
(Divorce)
(In session)
(Plaintiff)
(Cha Eun Kyung)
(Han Yu Ri)
(Good Partner)
(All people, locations, organizations, )
(incidents, and backstories
in this drama are fictitious.)
(Staff ensured child actors'
safety in the filming of this drama.)
Once again, we are joined
by Attorney Cha Eun Kyung
who will provide us with
enlightening solutions
to the family matters of our listeners.
Hello, I'm Attorney Cha Eun
Kyung, your representative.
Ms. Cha,
in TV dramas,
we see many affairs caught first
not by the spouses, but
by those around them.
Is that often the case
in real-life situations?
(6 months ago)
(Letter of Appointment, Kim Ji Sang)
We appreciate you coming on board
despite your busy schedule.
We'll look forward to the
married couple's devotion
to our law firm.
You're too kind. I'm
the one who's grateful.
Medical disputes we take on at Daejeong
will be of even better quality.
(Episode 3)
Jae Hui, is there anything you need?
I only wanted some water.
Jae Hui.
- Isn't it delicious?
- Hey, Jae Hui.
- Hi.
- Hi, Jae Hui.
- It's been so long.
- Gosh.
- Goodness.
- You're a big girl now.
Jae Hui, we're celebrating
a big day for your dad,
so I hope you won't mind the loud chatter.
It's fine by me.
I'll head upstairs.
- Sure.
- Good night.
- Good night.
- How sweet of her.
- Isn't she a sweetheart?
- She's adorable.
As the newly appointed
in-house medical expert
of Law Firm Daejeong,
Director Kim should say a few words.
Right. Well,
I'm busy up to my neck
with the hospital and raising Jae Hui,
so I'm worried about
the added responsibility.
I'll do my best though.
- Gosh.
- Nice!
Congratulations. Let's
raise our glasses, then.
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations.
How did he get to join us as
an in-house medical expert?
Did you propose it?
Mr. Oh voiced his concern over
the quality of our medical cases.
I suggested bringing my
husband on board first
- and told him about it.
- I see.
That means
Director Kim now has two offices.
One at the law firm
and one at the hospital.
Working in close proximity will allow me
to see her at least once more.
- No way!
- My gosh.
Can you be more of a love whisperer?
You're being weird.
I see everyone's glasses are empty.
Would you all like another drink?
- Sure.
- Of course I'd like another.
We're out of booze though.
- Is it empty?
- It is.
Ma'am, could you check the fridge for me?
- Have a drink.
- Gosh, thanks.
There isn't any, but
I'll go out to get some.
Gosh, no. I'll go instead.
By yourself?
I doubt you know where the store is.
I'll get the drinks for us.
Sure, you should go instead.
- I'll be back in no time.
- Right.
Ms. Cha, allow me to pour you a glass.
It'll be a lot to carry by himself,
- so I'll help.
- What?
- I bet it was quite the hassle.
- Gosh, no.
You should try this.
Those still here should raise our glasses.
- Sounds good.
- Sure thing.
Yes, it happens on many occasions.
Even though the spouses
who are being cheated on
find something to be odd,
a defence mechanism kicks in
which tells them that it can't be true.
That's why those around
them figure it out first.
How do you feel about the car
now that it's been a few days?
I like how quiet it is.
I definitely prefer sedans to sports cars.
Of course. You're sensitive to sound.
Right.
Anyway, I need to study
up on all these features.
I like how wide the display is.
Right.
Hold on. Is this a featured option?
- What's this?
- Leave it!
Sender, Director Choi. "Where are you?"
"Where are you?" is the key phrase
that leads to spouses
discovering the affair.
"Where are you?" might seem
harmless and meaningless,
but it's an intimate phrase
only said between those
who share their everyday lives.
Who's that?
A director at my hospital, of course.
I should be back by now after lunch.
I see.
(Director Choi)
Sa Ra, why does it take you long
to get back to the office after
dropping by the courthouse?
I'm sorry.
There's always heavy
traffic on the way back,
so I just take the liberty
to grab my lunch
since I'm stuck between lunch hour anyway.
You're dismissed.
What if you have no definitive proof
of your spouse's affair?
Should you feign ignorance?
Yes. While you gather
the necessary evidence,
you must play dumb.
- Until you have absolute proof, - Hello.
Be patient.
Director Kim isn't here at the moment.
I'm here with documents
needed for his contract.
Could you pass these along?
But he'll be here in about ten minutes.
Is he on his lunch break?
Wait. Didn't you know?
He's only been seeing
patients in the afternoon lately.
Gosh, of course. It slipped my mind.
(Hanareum Family Medical Clinic)
(Kim Ji Sang, Kim Jin Heon)
(Jung Hye Won, Han Sang Tae, Kim Gyu Bi)
Wasn't there a Director Choi?
We don't have a director by that surname.
Why do you ask?
What? It's nothing.
You see cracks here and
there in your everyday lives.
Yes?
Do you have Jae Hui's phone?
Yes, she left it in my car
after the trip to the museum yesterday.
You should've given it back to her already.
That's rich coming from someone
who didn't even see her
all throughout this weekend.
I left it at the law firm this morning.
Maybe you can take it to her.
Fine.
(Kim Ji Sang)
(To Kim Ji Sang, Photo)
But then,
you're hit with a moment
when those cracks come
together like pieces of a puzzle.
Gosh, I just got goosebumps.
Can you inform our listeners
of what to do should that happen to them?
Stay rational.
And don't do anything
emotional which you'll regret.
(Consultant, Internist Kim Ji Sang)
Yes?
Did you bring Jae Hui's phone to her?
No, I'm too busy with consultations today.
You said you'd get it to her.
I'm busy.
For instance, grabbing the
cheating couple by the hair,
destroying valuables around the house,
or anything similar that
could be used against you.
I see. Listeners,
if you find yourself
in a similar situation,
please make sure to act rationally.
Do you have any last words?
An extramarital affair?
It can happen to anyone.
Please stay calm,
and escape from the tunnel of agony.
(Case 03: From Family to Non-family)
Ms. Cha,
you were aware of it all?
What are you playing at by
coming to my house at this hour?
Well
I thought you'd be clueless.
That's what you thought? Me?
Are you not
going to divorce him?
I'm not.
I won't divorce him, so save the drama.
How can you let them get away with it?
If it were me, I'd
immediately file for divorce
and tell everyone at the
office as well as the press.
What do I get out of it?
Can it be solved with a divorce,
a division of assets, and
an alimony of 20,000 dollars?
Adultery isn't punishable by law anymore,
so that's the only legal
action you can take.
I'm truly surprised
by your one-dimensional way of thinking.
She's a secretary
who I've been satisfied with for ten years,
and he's been caring
for my child for 13 years.
Should I instantly remove
them all from my life
and accept 20,000 dollars in alimony
which is less than what I make a month?
If that's all you can do right now,
that's the least you should do.
Lawyers your age let the
law sway your decisions.
To be a true lawyer or attorney,
one must use the law to
their advantage instead.
But you were betrayed by
the two people closest to you.
How can you not do anything?
An extramarital affair.
Is it an unlawful act?
It's not, so what about it?
Are you saying you're all right with this?
Things are running
smoothly at home and at work.
I need them.
I'm not talking about
your family or your job.
What about your own life?
My family and my job
are my life.
Are you really leaving?
I already told you.
This isn't to celebrate
our wedding anniversary.
I'm seeing her to negotiate our divorce.
How can I believe that
when marital spats never last long?
A marital spat?
How is it one when we're
done as a married couple?
You won't eat with her, will you?
Didn't you cook doenjang
stew with snails
so that I wouldn't have dinner with her?
Busted.
I'll call you.
Is it our 14th wedding anniversary?
I guess I should've been more
attentive about these things.
Why haven't you given me an answer?
- What answer?
- I texted you.
How will you proceed with our divorce?
I came today since I
knew you'd drag it out
if I didn't ask face to face.
Right, the divorce.
What's your reason for wanting one?
Telling you will only lead to a quarrel.
Let's stop going around in circles
and end the marriage amicably.
You're claiming spousal negligence
on my part.
Negligence would be a
waste of an expression.
I was in this marriage alone.
I don't want to keep talking
about this, so just agree to it.
I'll be more attentive to Jae Hui.
No couples will stay married
if they divorce for such a thing.
That's my reason for wanting a divorce.
What's been agonizing for me
is only a simple matter for
you that you can brush off.
How's that a reason for a divorce?
Should we go down this route
when the entire nation
will know about our divorce?
So that's what it is.
Even in this situation, you
worry more about saving face.
A divorce?
What big difference would that make?
Forget it. We're back to square one again.
Sit.
I'm not one of your subordinates.
You listen up.
There's only one thing
I want to talk about.
Which is?
The divorce, division of our
assets, and custody of Jae Hui.
You're the best at discussing them.
Get back to me with an offer.
What can I do to change your mind?
Should I quit my job and
be a stay-at-home mom?
Don't be melodramatic.
I never wanted that from you.
Then, tell me.
I'll do whatever you want.
You seem to have the wrong idea about this.
I no longer see you
as my wife, the woman I love,
or Jae Hui's mom.
Call me when you're ready.
(1st Wedding Anniversary)
I'll make a lot more money
and buy you the watch
I couldn't buy when we got married.
Spending time with you
like this is the best gift.
Ta-da.
You check the watch often.
Every time you check, you'll think of me.
(Law Firm Daejeong)
You all did great work this month.
- Great work, everyone.
- Great work, everyone.
Keep up the good work next month as well.
- Sure.
- Got it.
- Great work, everyone.
- Great work, everyone!
- Great work.
- Great work, everyone.
All right. Ms. Han, this is for you.
Will Ms. Han be interviewing
our new clients as well?
I've been worried with
all the new clients
that have been coming our way,
so welcome.
What Ms. Cha has been doing
alone will be divided among you three.
- Do you have the list?
- Of course.
I sorted everything out neatly
while also adding comments.
That reminds me.
Here you go, Ms. Han.
Thank you.
(List of clients to consult, March, 2024)
Ms. Han, come to me with questions
if you have any regarding your interviews.
There isn't anything different
with them being new clients,
so address them with confidence.
Yes. Thanks for that.
Ms. Han.
I bet you didn't know we
receive 300 dollars per hour.
- What? Really?
- Yes.
Me? I get 300 dollars?
It's what you're worth as an
attorney of a major law firm,
not what your time is actually worth.
Ms. Cha, we're already aware of that
without you striking us with the facts.
I'm also well aware
that the partners' time is
worth 500 dollars per hour.
Wait. What does PB stand for?
That's something I wrote down.
It means "pain in the butt."
Mr. Jun.
Isn't there a better
way of addressing them,
like "people who need
special attention and care"?
I'll keep that in mind next time.
Mr. Jun, what do you
categorize as "pain in the butt"?
What do I categorize as "pain in the butt"?
What does pain in the butt mean?
All right. Here we go.
Let's start with A.
(Those who are lonely)
They aren't interested in a divorce,
but they come to us out of loneliness.
And B.
There are people who
accuse us of robbing them dry
with our high retainer fees.
And C is this. The nitpickers.
They nitpick at everything we say
but don't fully understand our words.
Lastly, we have D. The indecisive.
It's hard to deal with
those who are indecisive.
Anyway, knowing this will help
you immensely down the road.
Also, it's company policy
to limit our consultations
to five sessions.
Please comply with that.
I see.
I didn't know there was
a limit to our sessions.
But isn't it up to the clients
to decide on the number
of sessions they need?
This is a law firm.
This isn't a consultation centre
where you pay by the hour.
The reason people get
more than five consultations
is usually because it's hard for
them to decide to get divorced.
There is also the goal of leaving
the decision to get
divorced with our clients,
though we legally
represent them as lawyers.
Why do you think we
hand over the list of clients
who are here for the fifth
time to the newcomers?
To wrap things up neatly?
We're asking you to send
them away in a kind manner.
Clients like that are highly likely
to change their minds repeatedly
even after they decide to sue.
Those kinds of cases are hard
for large law firms to handle.
I guess deciding to get married
is hard for everyone.
But
I can't understand the
limit of five consultations.
Ms. Han.
There's no need for you to understand.
You just have to follow the rules.
Could you help clean up?
- Yes.
- Yes. Bye.
Yes?
Ms. Cha. Someone is here
for their fifth consultation.
Ms. Han is going to meet with them.
Please escort them to her.
Yes, ma'am.
Is there anything else you need?
No.
I was just looking at you
because you looked pretty.
I see. Thank you.
Are you going on a date?
Yes, I have a date in the evening.
With my boyfriend.
You have a boyfriend?
I didn't know.
I see.
I'll introduce him to
you when I get a chance.
Okay. You can go now.
I no longer see you as
my wife, the woman I love,
or Jae Hui's mom.
Weren't we going to have a
consultation with Attorney Cha?
Since you've already had four
consultations with Attorney Cha,
it's better to get another
attorney's opinion.
- Is that so?
- Of course.
Attorneys have different
opinions, so it'll be more helpful.
Hello.
Hello, Attorney Han.
This is my fifth time here.
Today is the last time, right?
Yes, it's a firm policy.
I'm paying for the consultations,
so why can't I get more?
I agree. Come in.
A recording?
Yes. If you don't get a recording,
nobody will believe that your
father verbally abuses you
every time he gets drunk.
He's gentle when he's not drinking, right?
Gosh.
How can married couples
secretly record each other?
That's a bad thing.
I've come all the way here,
but I still don't know whether
divorce is the right thing.
If he doesn't drink, he's not
bad for a man of his generation
He is quite nice to me.
He doesn't plan to quit
drinking. That's the problem.
Please stop it, Mom.
You're taking medication
because you can't sleep
from too much stress.
Why are you still hesitating?
He's your dad.
He needs to walk you down
the aisle when you get married.
Stop saying it's because
of me! It's just an excuse!
If I get married, will you get a divorce?
There. Please calm down.
Ma'am. What exactly are you afraid of?
Your husband or divorce?
My daughter is getting married soon.
If her wedding is called
off because of my divorce,
I won't be able to stand it.
Also, I don't have so
many years to live anyway.
I don't know if it's worth it to be
labelled as a divorced woman.
Your daughter already
said she was okay with it.
And what do you mean?
"Labelled as a divorced woman?"
Nobody thinks like that these days.
People will accuse me of
throwing away my family
without knowing what's actually going on.
I feel so frustrated.
So you're saying
that you'll live in pain
for the next 30 years
for people who don't even
know what's going on, right?
I think he has a lot of money
because the few houses he owns
all rose in value,
but he won't tell me.
When I ask him about it,
he yells at me saying, "Why
do you need to know that?"
"Don't even think
about claiming any of it."
Gosh.
There is only fear left in your
marriage. You should end it.
I can live without him.
But without me,
he won't even be able to make rice.
Gosh.
He won't starve to death.
I'm sure he won't.
He'll die from disease after
eating too much cup ramyeon.
With division of assets,
you can get half of everything.
And because the person
who keeps swearing at you
and being condescending
to you will be gone,
you'll feel much more relaxed.
Will I
really feel like that?
Mom. Dad's not even human.
So please just live your life.
How long are you going
to live bound to Dad?
I'll help you work up the courage.
Here.
If you sign here, it's all over.
We'll take care of things from here.
Just follow my lead.
I told you to get rid of the
person who came for the fifth time,
and you still took on their case?
Yes.
The mother couldn't
decide so her daughter
Call her Ms. Park Jin Sook, not mother.
It's not as if you're her daughter.
It's good that you noticed
the daughter would pay for the legal fees.
Where the money will come from is key.
It wasn't about the money.
Her daughter was the key to her heart.
She felt guilty about
giving up on her family,
even after so much sacrifice.
Her daughter was the only person
who could free her of that feeling.
I'll tell Mr. Oh
that you got your first case.
You've earned your meal.
It's true that deciding to get
divorced is up to the person,
but I realized someone needed
to help them make that decision.
Help them, my foot.
She went ahead with the lawsuit
because she wouldn't have
anyone to whine to after
her last consultation
at our firm today.
This is why a company's
system is important.
Would anyone in the
world actually decide
to get a divorce because
of a company policy?
Yes, Ms. Park Jin Sook.
I bet she will drop the case down the line.
If I support her well, I'm
sure she will stay strong.
She can't go back to that miserable life.
Did you say "Just trust me" again?
Just follow my lead.
Are you some justice warrior?
Ms. Han. Please be honest.
You wanted to punish him.
He should be punished.
More than punishing him,
whether she can live on
her own is more important.
Not everyone can get divorced.
Are you saying there's a
qualification for divorce?
Of course, there is.
People like Ms. Park
won't be able to live alone
even if she gets millions
in the divorce because she's too weak.
Then how about you?
You're qualified to get divorced.
All of a sudden?
Is it also because of
society's judgment for you too?
Trash should go in the trash.
Your life is precious. You
should live each day well.
Even when throwing out the trash,
you have to put food
waste in the food waste bin
and usable items
in the recycling bin
after cleaning it well.
It's not that simple.
You've done recycling
on your own before, right?
Yes, I live on my own.
Is that so?
- Hello, Ms. Cha.
- Hi.
- Did you eat?
- Did you eat?
What did you eat? Are
you going to court today?
(Mom)
Yu Ri. Someone at my church
said they would introduce you
to a good guy. I'm going to set up a date.
Now that you've gotten a
job, you should start dating.
Gosh.
Did you have a nice lunch?
- Yes.
- Hello.
Ms. Han. Have you had coffee?
Yes, I have.
- Let's have one more.
- What?
- Out of the office.
- Why?
To digest our lunch and whatnot.
So did you take on the
case? What did Ms. Cha say?
She said, "Why did you do that?"
She's so mean.
Ms. Han. I'm so curious.
Can I ask you something?
Why do you hate doing
as you're told at work?
- Me?
- Yes.
Do you have unresolved feelings
of disobedience from your childhood?
No, not at all.
I'm just
living each moment by
my conscience as a lawyer.
Conscience?
I respect you. You make
life very hard on yourself.
Cha Eun Kyung is the one
who makes life hard on herself.
Why can't she just tell
me that I did a good job?
How is she any different
from Ms. Park Jin Sook?
Why? Is Ms. Cha not going to get a divorce?
She's not.
A divorce attorney will stay
with her cheating husband
because of society's
judgments. Can you believe that?
Gosh. Isn't she ashamed?
Ms. Cha isn't the type
to avoid getting a divorce
because of society's judgments.
Could it be because of her kid?
Did you also know that it was Ms. Cha?
Me? I had no idea.
I was leading the witness,
and you caught the bait.
I didn't know that happened to Ms. Cha.
If I had a wife like Ms. Cha,
I would treat her like a queen.
Mr. Jun
You'll keep this a secret, right?
Look. I'm an attorney too, you know.
Isn't confidentiality a legal duty?
- You will, right?
- I will.
Gosh.
You must sleep well even
after drinking two coffees.
I fall asleep as soon as I lie down.
Wait. How did you know
this was my second coffee?
Leading the witness.
Look at that.
I had a quick blind date
during my lunchtime.
You caught me. That's embarrassing.
Why didn't you do it in the evening?
I need to leave work
right on time in the evening and
have chicken and beer with you.
Mr. Jun. Do you really like me?
I really like you.
Love your colleagues,
love your country, right?
Let's work together for a long time.
Stop being clingy.
Why? Let's work together for
a long time. Don't leave, okay?
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
No, it's okay.
Do whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Ms. Han.
Without me,
he won't have anyone to
take care of him when he's old.
I don't know whether it's okay
for me to leave him like this.
Did you get married to take
care of him when he's old?
Didn't you get married to be happy?
My daughter is on my side,
so he'll be totally alone.
He caused that to happen.
But still.
I'm worried
who'll take care of him
when he's old and sick.
It's not just you
that has responsibility and duty.
Do you think the defendant will
take care of you when you're sick?
Gosh.
He made you sick.
Gosh.
If only I didn't tell him
that I met with you
A part of me feels it's
right to stop things now.
If you feel that nervous,
give my phone number to her husband.
Tell him to talk to you through me.
And just block his phone number.
Do it right now.
Is that really okay?
Of course.
(Husband)
I'm not going home.
From now on, contact me through my lawyer.
Gosh.
He'll go crazy if he can't
get in touch with me.
It's okay.
I told you to trust me
and to follow my lead.
Here are the records of Ms. Park
Jin Sook's previous consultations
that you asked for.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
Who is this?
Yes? Hello?
Hey.
Are you happy to make a
living by telling lies, you punk?
Who are you?
That
You basically wrote a novel
on that petition or whatever.
Look here. It's not a novel.
Those are the grudges in Ms. Park's heart.
Did you see me swear at my wife?
Do you have evidence?
All of my friends
beat their wives once in a while.
They don't even feel bad.
I even say sorry and buy her gifts!
Gosh. Do you want an appreciation plaque?
I'm going to sue you for false accusations!
How dare a woman
leave her house without
making food for her husband?
There's nobody in this
world who wants to cook
for someone like you. You
should've treated her better.
Tell Park Jin Sook to
go back home right now.
I won't let her do this.
Ms. Park
will never go back to your house.
I'm going to make sure of that.
Hey!
If you don't stop this right
away, I'm going to kill you!
You're going to kill me?
I'm going to kill you!
You
(Conference Room)
Mr. Jung.
Are you not leaving yet?
I have a lot of work left.
I heard you got a new case.
Good job. That's not easy.
Right
Ms. Cha told me I shouldn't
have taken the case.
Thank you.
Why can't people decide to get divorced
even in the most ridiculous situations?
Are people that cowardly?
It might not be about being
cowardly. They might be scared.
No matter how strong people are,
they fear being alone.
Gosh. You're so reliable.
You can do it.
Yes. Thank you.
- Work hard.
- Yes. Get home safely.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Yes. Yesterday
Yes. Please wrap it up like that.
Yes.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
- Are you done with your radio show?
Yes. Why?
Buy me a drink.
I can't believe Jung Woo
Jin asked me for a drink.
Gosh.
Back in the day, you'd bring me here
and buy me a drink
after scolding me, right?
Did you even listen to me
when I was scolding you?
You were the type to say yes
but not actually listen to me.
It was totally the opposite.
I acted as if I wasn't listening,
but I etched each of
your words into my heart.
Back then, I was just being a bit proud.
Now, you always nag at me.
And you tell me I have a bad personality.
I'm just telling you to be
gentle with the newbies.
What if they leave?
You'll be the one that Mr. Oh gets mad at.
Do you think I care about
what others think of me?
You do.
Did you know Han Yu
Ri accepted her first case?
Right.
I thought she'd leave soon.
She reminds me of someone's
beginning of her attorney career.
Me?
Me?
What are you talking
about? We're totally different.
Why did Director Kim
suddenly quit giving advice?
Is he not on good terms with you?
What are you talking about? He's just busy.
You barely express your feelings
at home or work, no?
What's the point?
It only burdens each other.
You should express
yourself in at least one place.
Living like that makes your life lonely.
You never got married before.
Married couples understand each other
more than colleagues and friends.
So sometimes you need
a spouse for that function
more than your emotions.
Because it's a long-term relationship.
But in the end, you're having a hard time.
Why am I having a hard time?
That's out of the blue.
Eun Kyung.
You know I want to be helpful, right?
What are you saying?
Mind your own business.
Darn. What on earth?
Does she
live here?
So she does live here.
Dang it.
- Seriously.
- Yu Ri.
You scared me.
- Mom.
- What?
You should've called.
I made some greens.
I barely eat at home.
You will if you have side dishes.
Your dad always told me
to feed you well.
That was my highest priority.
- Mom.
- Yes?
He brainwashed you.
Why is your highest priority feeding me?
You need to see it straight now.
See what straight? He was right.
My goodness.
Yet, he backstabbed
you. Don't you hate him?
I thought he only had a hard time
making ends meet for his family.
Now I'm glad he backstabbed me at least.
Do people go crazy when they get married?
What's wrong with me?
Come on.
- We met again.
- Hi.
Yes, we met again.
Ms. Han.
Hello. Mom?
We met the other day.
The last time I talked to her,
I realized you two work
for the same company.
- We're meant to be.
- I know.
Meant to be, my foot.
You're not with your boyfriend today?
He was tall and handsome.
You both looked like you
could live without the law.
They're not afraid of the law.
I think he's working overtime today.
I see.
I'm going to try your recipe today
and make beef brisket doenjang stew.
- Okay.
- I loved
your doenjang stew with snails.
I'm glad.
What?
- Go ahead.
- Thank you.
Get off your phone and come and eat.
- Mom.
- Yes?
Will you please stop
acting friendly to everyone?
What do you mean everyone?
She's your colleague and your neighbour.
Have you forgotten your
neighbour turned out
to have an affair with Dad?
It looks perfect.
You don't
pity Dad, do you?
You should pity yourself, not Dad.
You're the victim.
Victim and perpetrator.
Does everything look like a case to you?
Regardless, you're a
victim, and he's a perpetrator.
Oh, this is good.
Anyway, why didn't you
divorce Dad
when you realized he was cheating on you?
Just because.
Because of me?
I hesitated because
I'd disturb your studying.
And I tried to understand your dad.
- Mom. Look.
- Eat.
You got the cause and
effect relationship wrong.
I'm not the victim of Dad's affair,
but you because you
decided to get a divorce?
How can you come up with that thought?
Seriously, Mom. It's so frustrating.
My goodness.
Why does everyone
hesitate to get a divorce?
You're frustrating me more.
Wait until you have a child.
Did you study that hard
just to promote a divorce?
Are you saying a divorce is bad?
That it's social evils out of the blue?
Fine. Continue to live
in the Joseon Dynasty.
I can't live in the Joseon Dynasty.
I'm a divorcee from the modern time.
And why do you keep ignoring
my texts when you're a modern girl?
Because they're not worth my attention.
Do you want me to set the date?
Do you want me to change the password?
You got a job. Come on.
Okay! I get it!
Okay? You just said okay.
Seriously.
Try the rolled omelet.
Mom. One second.
Yes, Ms. Park Jin Sook.
What brings you to call me?
Ms. Han.
Are you sure
about continuing this?
- What?
- I mean,
he said he'd never drink again.
He's begging me to drop the case.
Do you trust him?
No, he was different this time.
He used to curse at me when he was drunk
then begged for my
forgiveness when he was sober.
But this time, he's begging
me even though he's drunk.
- What did he say
- What the?
This time?
He asked me to come and cook for him.
He promised to quit drinking.
So I was wondering if I should
make him hangover soup.
So you want to go back
just to cook for him?
Don't ever trust him.
He's only eaten my food until now.
I'm sick of it.
Don't make any decisions
for now. I'll see you tomorrow.
Seriously.
What is wrong with everyone?
Come and eat.
Ms. Park Jin Sook.
(Emergency Center)
I told you
he might die!
Mom!
It's not her fault.
She didn't force you to sue him.
I'm so sick of it.
Unfortunate women like
me can never get divorced.
I knew this would happen.
That's why I told you I
wanted to drop the suit!
Why are you being so unreasonable?
Ms. Han tried to help us.
Be quiet!
I can't stand you.
Get lost.
Leave!
Let go of me! I'm sick of this.
I'm sick and tired.
Are you back from the hospital?
How should I
handle the case now?
Let it sit for now.
If he dies, you'll have to handle
the succession of property.
If he lives,
drop the case if the client wants.
Have you been through this too?
Of course.
Lots of people
take their lives when
they're served papers.
But that's not on the attorney.
Is it not?
If they commit suicide
after getting served,
is it on the prosecutor?
If they commit suicide after
being urged to pay taxes,
is that on the tax collector?
It's not.
You had a hesitant client,
and with a misguided sense of
duty and poor sense of justice,
you made her sign the divorce papers.
You shouldn't have done that.
Do you also think I
goaded her to get divorced?
I didn't say that.
What are you saying I should've done?
Please tell my mom to get divorced.
I never say that.
A divorce attorney doesn't
decide who gets divorced.
Separate your personalities.
Han Yu Ri the attorney
and Han Yu Ri the person.
Han Yu Ri the attorney can't blurt out
what Han Yu Ri the person thinks.
Separate my personalities
Instead of starting with you,
you should've started with
the client's urge and wish
to punish her husband.
Ms. Han?
Yes?
That was me trying to console you.
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
(Attorney at law, Jun Eun Ho)
How will he react
when he gets the written complaint?
We'll have to see when he gets it.
How will he react if I move out?
What do you think?
He'll feel and realize
you're actually breaking up.
Can she go back for
the stuff she left behind?
Some will be cooperative.
It depends on the person.
That's enough for now.
What if the mother-in-law
finds out? Will she call?
What happens to the
rented water purifier
when we divide our assets?
Do I have to pay it off?
The mother-in-law might or might not call.
And the person who paid
the rental feel keeps paying it.
- Then
- Stop.
What if
you get divorced now? How much can you get?
How much can I get?
Zero.
I don't think there
are any assets to split.
I told you
my husband inherited three million dollars.
Listen carefully.
You said he received the
inheritance a month ago.
And you've been married for two years.
What if the court says
you've been married
for too short a time
so you don't get a cut?
What? Then he doesn't get a divorce.
Then you shouldn't get divorced.
Then what must I do
if I want to get at least half?
In that case
I'll see you in 20 years.
What? In 20 years?
What kind of rule is that?
If you have any more questions,
- call this number again.
- Okay.
I have another
consultation right after this.
I need you to leave. I'm sorry.
Did you have lunch?
I know a nice tteokbokki place nearby.
If you'd like that.
- What?
- If you have more questions,
- give me a call.
- Okay.
- Twenty years?
- Bye. Get back safely.
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
Let's get an ice cream.
What?
Let's get an ice cream.
An ice cream?
"What if?" "What then?"
I hated those phrases in
Korean and English classes.
- What did you do?
- The obvious.
Eye for an eye, tooth for a
tooth, what if for a what if.
I asked them questions in
the same manner. That's best.
I'm envious of you.
Why is it so hard for me?
That's because you're sympathetic.
You keep thinking about the other person.
It's tough, isn't it?
When he called to say he was going to die,
did I have to take action?
That's on the person who
threatened you with suicide.
Why should you take action?
What if
He won't die, will he?
Don't mind it too much.
People like that tend
to do things for show.
You seemed like an actual senior then.
That's a lot of strength.
(Park Jin Sook, client)
Open wide.
- Come on.
- No.
- Open up.
- I won't eat!
You must eat to go home.
Why should I even be here?
Why do you think you're here?
Darn it.
Just eat, you nuisance.
Whose fault could it be? It's yours!
- Why you
- Oh, gosh.
What are you doing?
Oh, hello, Ms. Han.
Goodness.
It's nothing. He's just being silly.
I just realized
I was worried for no reason.
- Darn it.
- Say you're sorry.
- That hurt!
- You troublemaker.
Ms. Han. Come with me.
(General Ward A)
The lawsuit.
I bet she will drop the case down the line.
I'll drop it.
It's my rotten luck.
Someone like me can never get divorced.
Why would you say that?
A divorce
is something for the rich and smart.
I really hope
this incident changes your husband.
Goodness.
Ms. Cha.
Here.
Why are you here?
You've been through a lot, Ms. Park.
What brought you all the way here?
Ms. Park
will drop the lawsuit.
Don't hope this incident
will change your husband.
After time, his old ways will set in.
What is she doing?
The darn fool.
Come back when you're
determined and convinced.
Regardless of how many
consultations you had,
we'll take on your case for you, okay?
Thank you, Ms. Cha.
You even gave me a refund.
How about you attend couple therapy?
We'll put you in touch with
an alcoholism specialist.
Pay for five sessions at once,
and you even get a discount.
I see.
- Thank you.
- Sure.
Then
Goodbye.
Bye.
Will you just eat?
Goodness.
(Seoun University Hospital)
You told me to let her go.
Why did you come to win her back?
Despite a massive incident
like an attempted suicide,
after a while, he'll go
back to his old ways.
That's when she'll make up her
mind and finally decide to leave him.
There comes a moment
where you just accept everything.
And care only of the future.
Your husband is having an affair.
I know.
Are you not going to divorce him?
What do I get out of it?
Things are running
smoothly at home and at work.
I need them.
He made you sick.
If only I didn't tell him
that I met with you
And I tried to understand your dad.
Ms. Cha.
What does it mean
to be married?
- Why you
- It's my rotten luck.
Someone like me can never get divorced.
How can you feed someone who tormented you?
My daughter is getting married soon.
I hesitated because
If her wedding is called
off because of my divorce,
I won't be able to stand it.
I'd disturb your studying.
How can you put up
with it for your children?
Strangers who have become family?
(Law Firm Daejeong)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
Hey.
What is it now?
I apologize, Ms. Cha.
I can no longer work on the divorce team.
What are you on about?
Is it because of the attempted suicide?
I don't want to
work at the expense of separating
Han Yu Ri the attorney
and Han Yu Ri the person.
Don't cling to what I said.
I think
I see the assailant and victim
way too clearly to be able
to work on divorce cases.
Are you angry you couldn't
get Ms. Park divorced,
or was your ego bruised
because your case went how I said it would?
It's neither.
I made the call because I don't see
my future.
Fine, then go. You never listen.
Leave.
- And Ms. Cha.
- What else is there?
Your husband goes to
Ms. Choi's place for dinner.
It could be that they live together.
How do you know that?
Ms. Choi lives in my building.
(Jung-gu Chungam-ro 214,
One Space Studio Apartment)
Ms. Cha.
The affair with Ms. Choi.
I wasn't being nosy.
I just wanted to be on your side.
You can go.
(Jung-gu Chungam-ro 214,
One Space Studio Apartment)
You're helpless.
Let me.
- I can manage.
- I'll do it.
- You're hurt?
- I got you.
You scared me.
Let me do the carrying.
- I'll help.
- Carry this, then.
Just this?
Were you going to carry that?
- You're all grown up.
- Goodness.
- It's fine.
- No, let me.
- Come along.
- My gosh. Let's go.
- What is it?
- Nothing.
There comes a moment where
you just accept everything.
And care only of the future.
Ms. Cha?
Your misguided sense of
duty and poor sense of justice.
I like it.
- What?
- You want to punish them, right?
I'll let you do that.
Did you actually drop
by the studio apartment?
I didn't accept your resignation.
I want you to take my case.
(Good Partner)
How long have you known?
Affair partners always ask that.
They must really want to know.
There's a rumour that Sa Ra
had an affair with a married man.
What will Mom and Dad do?
About the divorce.
I'll reveal how selfish you were
and what kind of mom you were.
Will you be okay with that?
Ms. Cha!
What I read in the tabloids. Is it true?