Back to 1989 (2016) s01e32 Episode Script

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She's brave,
but even a brave person
has her fragile side.
When she's going through a rough time,
please stay by her side for me.
We're best friends.
We'd always be there for each other.
But don't stay away too long.
We're good friends.
Really good friends.
But I can never replace you.
Wait.
Can I keep this?
I want to be able to hear you sing
when I miss you
so I'll feel like
you're always with me.
What is this?
I wrote you a card.
Don't read it now.
Wait till we dig up the time capsule
together in the future.
-Why the suspense? I'm about to leave.
-Something to propel you, I guess.
We'll look at it together
after 20 odd years.
I'll come here every year
and tie a yellow ribbon on the tree.
After I tie the 26th ribbon,
it'll be the time
I get to see you again.
This is for you.
What's this?
A promise necklace.
I have one, too.
Look.
One more thing.
That one is me?
This is me.
They'll keep you company
until the day we meet again.
Hi, Chen Che.
Hi, Ye Zhen-zhen.
Look at you. You clean up nice.
Do you like it?
I have to wear a uniform in high school.
When do I get to wear a suit?
You know nothing.
Every man needs to have a decent suit.
Like Che. Look at how handsome he is,
how broad his shoulders are,
when he wears my suit.
Is that so?
Is this more like him?
Not at all.
Besides wearing a suit,
there are a lot you can learn
from Chen Che.
You really have a lot
to thank Che for.
He helped you with stuff
that might be in the test.
That was the only reason
you got into high school.
Correction.
I got into a public school.
As long as you know.
Make sure to thank him properly.
I will. Thanks, Dad.
Ye Qing-xiong!
A customer needs his measurements taken!
Coming.
Guo-an.
With a suit on, you're a man.
Che, I have to tell you something.
I've known for a long time
that my dad made this suit last year.
He hid it all this time.
Thankfully,
I passed the exam this year.
Otherwise,
how long is he gonna keep it?
You little punk. You have no idea
how lucky you are.
You'll be an adult soon.
There are many things
you won't be sure of in your life.
If you ever get lost in the future,
remember,
you have the best example.
It's your dad. Understand?
Mr. Ye is the best dad I've ever met.
Really? You're not picky at all.
Candlelight dinner?
This is very romantic.
Che, tell me the truth.
Did my sister make you propose to her?
There are five sets on the table.
Is this the legendary
Feast at Hongmen?
Let me guess. You're pregnant
and plan to get married in secret
and then tell dad and mom.
Am I right?
Shut up. You better watch your mouth.
Cover me, Che.
A shop around the block is for sale.
If we have some money, we can take over.
It beats paying rent every month.
I'd like that, too. But we can't even
afford the down payment.
-Go away.
-Don't try to run.
Dad, Mom, help!
Wow, what a feast.
What's this for?
Dad, Mom. Che wants to celebrate
Guo-an getting into a public high school,
so he got steak for all of us
for dinner.
So, this is all for me?
Che, you're the best.
It looks beautiful.
What a set-up.
It's like a five-star restaurant.
I'm going to dig in.
Uncle Ye, I know a magazine editor.
I told him about your business
and your idea of lifetime warranty.
He said he's interested.
I've made the arrangement.
-He's going to interview you.
-Really? That's great.
Also, Guo-an,
when you go to college,
take some marketing classes.
One day you can help your dad
with brand management.
I'm sure it would help the business.
Chen Che,
I like everything you just said.
But I'm just curious.
Why did you bring up all these today?
Dad.
It's because Chen Che is
I'm going back to the U.S.
You're going back to the U.S.?
Why?
I thought you were dating my sister.
You can't just leave.
But
I have to go back.
But if you leave,
my sister would be so heartbroken.
And my parents.
They're used to having you around.
And what about me?
You're the brother I never had.
Since you got here, we played video games.
You taught me guitar playing.
Who's gonna do these things with me
if you leave?
I know she eats too much.
She can't clean and she can't cook.
But she really loves you.
And don't worry,
she comes with a dowry.
She can't bankrupt you.
And there's me.
I'm gonna make a lot of money,
and I'll get you a housekeeper.
I know she seems
really stupid sometimes,
but it's because she likes
to keep things simple.
She's pure and optimistic.
I'm sure you'd be very happy together.
Che, please.
Don't go back.
I must go back.
I promise you
we'll see each other again.
It's late, and the street is empty.
Where are you taking me?
It's beautiful.
So, we can row the boat here?
Of course.
Tonight, I'm gonna cross off as many items
on your bucket list as possible.
But there are rules to this game.
What rules?
Smile.
We're gonna smile widely
all night tonight.
If I knew you get motion sickness,
I wouldn't let you get on this boat.
But this is our first time
rowing a boat together.
I'm not going to miss this.
And I'm glad I felt dizzy.
When I'm dizzy,
it's hard to remember
that today is your last day here.
Yes.
I know.
Don't break the rules.
Just smile tonight.
And stop thinking, right?
A smile is contagious.
If you're happy,
then I'm happy as well.
Don't worry about me.
From now on, when I think of you,
I'll smile.
We haven't wasted any time
since the day we decided
we'll let ourselves fall in love.
Whenever I think about
all that we've done,
there are only good memories.
So
I know I'll keep on smiling
all the way to your 2016.
You're probably feeling nauseated.
Let's go.
Let's head back to the shore.
I'm hungry.
Let me see what you've prepared.
What's this?
Did he make me a bento box?
This is his first time
making it for me
and also the last time.
No, Ye Zhen-zhen.
Stop thinking.
You promised.
Just smile tonight.
No crying.
Remember to smile.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
Remember to smile.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
You have some wonderful years
ahead of you.
Why spend those years
waiting for someone
who won't show up
for 20 something years?
You're such a fool.
Why don't you turn around?
Let me face it alone
You try to show no signs
as you tell me all about love
You'll go the distance
because you think we're worth it
Finally this season
We have something to look back on
Is the world
gonna be a better place?
Yes and no.
But no matter how it'll be,
it's worth experiencing for yourself.
Zhen-zhen.
To me,
1989 to 2016
will only be a blink of an eye.
But for you,
it's more than two long decades.
In that span of time,
you'll meet someone better than me.
You'll meet
the one who'll stay by your side,
love you
and talk to you.
If, by chance,
you meet someone
who'll make you happy,
please go for it.
I don't want you to be alone.
Why are you saying all this?
I want to make you happy.
But if you decide
that someone else can do that,
that's fine with me.
I'll understand,
and I'll be happy for you.
Like what you once said
even if she lost me,
I still hope she finds happiness.
To be all alone in this world
as a testament to your love is overrated.
You're perfect.
Even if I try,
I can't fall in love again.
For the longest time,
I thought I was a douche magnet.
I attracted all kinds of bad luck.
But now I realize
just how fair God is.
He used up all my good luck
so I could meet you.
So
I don't expect to meet another guy
as perfect as you are.
I'd be too greedy.
Promise me
you'll think of me
but never worry about me.
I'll be right here
enjoying the company
of my family and friends
until 2016 comes.
Chen Che.
Good morning.
Good morning.
I'm ready to go back to 2016.
Morning.
-Morning.
-Morning.
Come here. Take a seat.
Have some breakfast.
-What do you want? A bun?
-Yes. Thanks, Mom.
-What about you, Che? Bread pocket.
-Sounds good.
Chen Che, I thought this has holes.
Why are you wearing it?
My mom gave it to me. I want her
to see me wear it when I go back.
You're leaving today?
Che, bring back
a bottle of Taiwanese water.
When you arrive in the U.S.,
mix it with the water over there.
It'll help you acclimate better.
Yes. Remember when you just got here?
You had asthma and fever.
I'm worried that you don't have anyone
looking after you over there.
By the way,
I got you some gifts.
Thank you.
-You didn't have to.
-Look.
-Guo-an.
-Thank you.
Such fancy gift wrapper.
It's an iron.
Thank you.
So thoughtful of you.
I can see so well.
Looks good on you.
Che, how did you know
this is what I like?
Especially this.
Super cool.
Thank you, Chen Che.
I should be the one thanking you.
In the last few months
that I've been here,
you treated me like family.
Thank you for all your care.
Hello.
-Hello, Ya-juan.
-Zhen-zhen.
How are you feeling?
Any pain or discomfort?
I'm okay.
It's still more than a month away.
Why are the godparents
more nervous than I am?
Can we come by right now?
You want to come by now?
Sure, I'll see you in a bit.
Bye.
Is he really gonna be born today?
Chen Ya-juan, you have a package.
Thank you.
Chen Juan.
This name belongs to you and me only.
That's why I like calling you
by this name.
When you receive this letter,
I'm probably already on the plane.
My doctoral advisor is working on a study
with a laboratory in Germany.
He hopes I can accompany him
to Germany as an assistant.
If the research goes well, I'll probably
stay and continue my studies there.
You're very stingy.
Everyone got a gift except for me.
Except for you?
I gave you a necklace.
Did you forget it's around your neck?
Also, the candies
and Tiger Team's photo collection.
Okay. I got some gifts.
What about little turtle?
Why nothing for little turtle?
He's your son.
Of course he has something, too.
I'm giving him what I cherish the most,
what I don't want to leave behind.
Which is what?
Why can't I figure this out?
It's you, silly.
Time to go.
I know you've always hoped
that I'd forget about you,
always hoped that I'd find happiness.
I thought I could, too.
But what you thought
to be a relationship
was actually my whole life.
You simply turned around
and walked away,
but it might take the rest of my life
to forget my Chen Juan.
I'll use the rest of my life
to prove my love to you.
When the day
that you're finally ready comes,
I'll return to your side at once.
Jin-qin.
How should I make you understand
that I feel exactly the same?
Wait for me.
Even if it's just for one more look.
My belly.
Ya-juan.
Ya-juan, what's going on?
-My belly.
-Are you okay?
Ya-juan.
Is she undergoing labor right now?
So you were right.
It hurts.
Watch her. I'll flag down a car.
It's too late. Jin-qin's plane
His plane is taking off.
So,
I came into this world early
because Li Jin-qin left.
It hurts.
Miss, hang in there
just a little bit longer.
We're almost there.
Family members
need to wait outside, please.
Chen Che.
Don't be scared.
I'm not leaving.
I'm just gonna be in another form.
It hurts.
Ye Zhen-zhen.
I hear old people say,
a husband and a wife
become a husband and wife again
to repay the debt they owed each other
in the previous life.
So, what's about to happen
is my debt to you.
When we see each other again,
make me pay it back, okay?
Okay, I'll remember.
Last time
I thought you were gonna
disappear forever.
And this time,
you'll be born.
It's a very magical feeling
to watch your own boyfriend be born.
I might be the only in this world
who get to experience this.
When I'm born,
make sure you treat
your future husband well.
Don't worry.
I'll teach you well.
Make sure you'll be nice to me.
Make sure you'll learn to protect me.
Also,
I'll make you sing for me.
If you don't behave,
I'll spank your little butt.
Chen Che.
When you return to 2016,
come look for me at once.
Because by that time,
I've been waiting for you
for a very long time.
At that time,
promise you won't leave me
because I'm old and ugly.
You must stay true to me.
Silly you.
When we see each other again
let's never be apart again.
Deal?
Deal.
Chen Ya-juan's family?
Yes.
I'm Chen Ya-juan's friend.
Congratulations. It's a healthy boy.
Do you want to hold him?
Yes.
Chen Che.
Is this really you?
Do you remember me?
I remember you said
you want to make a lot of money
and buy a shop for your dad.
I hope this sum of money
can help your dream come true.
The housing prices will fall.
When the market hits bottom in 2002,
it'll be a good time to expand.
You were still thinking
about my dreams
when you were about to leave?
Chen Che.
Chen Che.
Chen Che.
He woke up.
I'll get the doctor.
Are you okay?
You should've been careful. Do you know
how nervous I was when the police called?
Ya-juan?
Chen Che.
Mom.
Do you have any pain anywhere?
I'll tell the doctor.
What's going on?
Where are my clothes?
My suit?
I put it in the closet.
Give it to me.
Give it to me now.
Okay, hang on.
Here.
The suit has holes
in the same place.
You fell off.
Of course your clothes have holes.
What time is it?
Did time stop?
What's the date today?
What time is it?
You had an accident
and were in coma for two days.
You worried me to death,
and you ask what day it is?
Did you have a nightmare
when you were in coma?
Nightmare.
Was it a dream?
Was it just a dream
that I returned to 1989?
His vitals look good.
Are you feeling any discomfort,
dizziness or pain anywhere?
I'm okay.
I'm gonna look for Zhen-zhen.
-She's waiting.
-Who did you say you'll look for?
-Give me her number. I'll dial it.
-She's been waiting for 26 years.
I have to go find her.
-Not like this.
-Sir.
You can't be excited right now. Calm down.
Don't be like this.
She's waiting for me.
I need to look for her.
No. I'm gonna look for her.
You can't be agitated
in your condition.
He's very agitated right now.
I gave him some sedative so he can rest.
I'll run tests tomorrow to see
if there's head damage.
Thank you.
I'm gonna find Zhen-zhen.
I'm gonna find her.
Where is this place?
Zhen-zhen.
Two people can be so close
despite being 27 years apart.