All About Eve 'Uncut' � The Cold War
by AAEfanatic
Episode 13A
SCENE: Outside Young-Mi's apartment, night
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
SCENE: Outside Young-Mi apartment building, night
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
SCENE: On the street outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
SCENE: In Woo-Jin's bedroom, night
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
SCENE: Eve's Morning studio, morning
SCENE: Eve's Morning studio, morning
Act 5
SCENE: Outside Young-Mi's apartment, night
Hyung-Chul sits in his car, parked outside Young-Mi�s apartment building, thinking about his date with Young-Mi.
Young-Mi.......... (voiceover) Director Yoon, I mean it with all my heart. My feelings, what happened today � Don�t forget them, OK?
He recalls his dream about Young-Mi replacing Sun-Mi, and wonders if this day is what it had portended...
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FLASHBACK [From Episode 11A]
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Young-Mi.......... (voiceover) So if Sun-Mi is with Woo-Jin, where does that leave you... and me?
He looks up at Young-Mi's window again, and ponders what to do...
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
Outside Hyung-Chul's villa, Sun-Mi is still waiting for his return, thinking about what she had learned from Cho-Jeh...
Cho-Jeh............ (voiceover) They went to the game together, and were even holding hands...
She can't help but wonder what Hyung-Chul might be doing with Young-M at this moment...
She checks the time on her watch, and reminds herself of the reality of the situation, and indulges in her worst fears...
But she steels herself with her mother's wisdom...
Gwi-Sung.......... (voiceover) �If you truly love someone, it�s never too late...�
Sun-Mi.............. Senior is not naive as Woo-Jin was; he'll see through Young-Mi's schemes. He'll come back, I know he will...
SCENE: Outside Young-Mi apartment building, night
Rain washes over the windshield as Hyung-Chul takes out his cigarette case and starts to light up...
This reminds him of what had happened the night before, at the party...
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FLASHBACK [From the previous night, at the party in his home]
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He inhales a deep draw as he glances up at the window of Young-Mi�s apartment again.
The woman is standing now, silhouetted in the light; he can clearly make out the feminine curves of her figure.
As he exhales a long, blue stream, a picture burned into his memory, comes back...
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FLASHBACK [From Episode 12A ‑ In Hyung-Chul�s villa apartment, after Young-Mi collapses]
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Hyung-Chul stubs out the cigarette and turns off the engine. He reaches for the door handle, but the lighter is still in his hand.
Returning the lighter to his jacket, he feels a card in the pocket; he takes it out.
It is the remembrance card from his mother's funeral. He looks at his mother's picture, and thinks of Joo-Hee's admonition...
Joo-Hee............ (voiceover) To the last moment, your Mother never gave up hope...
He ponders his decision for only a few seconds... then restarts the engine and drives off.
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
Sun-Mi looks checks her watch again. It is now well after midnight, and the downpour is finally easing up to a moderate drizzle.
Sun-Mi.............. (aloud, to herself) He can date anyone he chooses... Why am I still standing here, like a fool?
She takes a deep breath, grits her teeth, and steps into the rain.
By the time she reaches the street, her hair and dress are soaked, but the chill in her body less than in her heart.
She hugs herself for consolation as much as warmth. The closest busy street, where she can more easily get a taxi, is a long walk.
But by chance a taxi approaches on the road. Sun-Mi waves her hand to attract attention, and the car slows...
SCENE: On the street outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
The wipers of Hyung-Chul�s car sweep the last spray of raindrops off the windshield as he approaches his villa complex.
Turning into the parking lot, the car�s headlights flash on a taxi beside the curb, where a woman is about to get in.
Something about the woman seems familiar. Then he realizes... It's Sun-Mi ?!
He immediately parks the car and runs back to the street, just as the taxi drives by.
Disappointed, he watches it off, then turns to go back to his apartment.
Sun-Mi.............. (O.S.) Senior?
Hyung-Chul looks around, to see Sun-Mi walking toward him.
Hyung-Chul....... Sun-Mi?... But I thought you got in the taxi.
Sun-Mi.............. I was going to, when I thought I saw your car.
Hyung-Chul....... I'm sorry I was out. Did you wait long? Why did you come?
Sun-Mi.............. Er... I just happened to come by. I was out, too.
Hyung-Chul....... I know. I called your home, and spoke to your father. He said you were with Woo-Jin tonight.
Sun-Mi looks away...
Sun-Mi.............. I heard you went to the ball game with Young-Mi this afternoon.
Hyung-Chul....... Does it matter to you?
Sun-Mi.............. I'm not sure we're close enough now for that. How about you? Does it matter to you?
Hyung-Chul....... What matters to me is that you got yourself soaked. Why not call before you come?
Sun-Mi.............. Because I needed to speak with you, in person...
Hyung-Chul....... (tiredly) What is so important that it couldn�t wait until tomorrow?
Sun-Mi.............. Do you remember, a long time ago, outside your other apartment, another night like tonight?
Instantly, memories of that night flash back into Hyung-Chul's mind...
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FLASHBACK [Scene from Episode 10, outside Hyung-Chul�s former residence]
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Sun-Mi.............. I don�t need it! I�m not here for some tea! ... Goodbye!....
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He looks at her, wondering why she is bringing up old, and bad memories...
Hyung-Chul....... (unhappily) I remember. What about it?
Sun-Mi.............. I said things then, which I've come to regret.
Hyung-Chul....... (hopefully) I said things too, that I wish I could go back and change. Do you think that is possible?
She looks at him, her eyes serious...
Sun-Mi.............. Words like those, once spoken, are immutable. It's impossible to go back and change what is done.
Hearing this, Hyung-Chul�s heart drops into a black pit, thinking that for sure, she's implying that their relationship is what is done...
Hyung-Chul....... Then what do you want from me?
Sun-Mi.............. To ask a question...
SCENE: In Woo-Jin's bedroom, night
Jin-Suk helps a drunken Woo-Jin into his room and onto his bed.
Jin-Suk............. Be careful, lie down now.
She starts to take off his jacket. He sits up.
Jin-Suk............. Stay still.
He falls back on the bed.
Jin-Suk............. Why did you drink?
She takes off his jacket from his arm.
Jin-Suk looks at her unconscious son and touches his cheek with her hand, then leaves the room.
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul�s villa, night
Hyung-Chul and Sun-Mi are on the sidewalk outside his villa complex.
The rain has stopped, for now, but the occasional drop sends the warning that it could resume at any time.
Sun-Mi.............. (solemnly) I hope you'll give me your sincere answer...
Her somberness is making Hyung-Chul nervous, wondering if she is about to break off all contact with him again.
Hyung-Chul....... Er... What is the question about?
Sun-Mi.............. Tea.
He lets off a spontaneous chuckle of relief.
Hyung-Chul....... You came all the way here, and waited all night in the rain, just to ask about... tea?
Thinking he is making fun of her for being foolish, Sun-Mi turns away, disheartened...
Sun-Mi.............. I see... I�m sorry to be a bother... it won�t happen again.
She is about to take a step to leave, but he puts a hand on her shoulder.
Hyung-Chul....... Sun-Mi, look at me...
She looks back, and sees he is serious now.
Hyung-Chul....... Go on, ask. I promise, I'll listen carefully.
Now given the chance, Sun-Mi suddenly has cold feet, and she hesitates...
Gwi-Sung.......... (voiceover) �True love has no fear...�
The thought gives Sun-Mi courage...
Sun-Mi.............. Perhaps it�s presumptuous, to ask this after so long... but has that offer, to come up for tea... expired?
She waits for his reply anxiously, preparing herself for disappointment.
Hyung-Chul....... (smiling) Don't you know, that kind of offer will never expire, not in a thousand years... because it�s you.
His comforting words settle Sun-Mi's pent up anxiety, and she lets out a long breath of relief.
Sun-Mi.............. (emotionally) Senior, I missed you so much... I was so afraid...
A sudden lump in her throat prevents Sun-Mi from saying anything more, but her eyes shine with heartfelt joy.
Likewise, Hyung-Chul's heart feels ready to burst with happiness.
Hyung-Chul....... You never have to be afraid again, Sun-Mi...
He holds out his arms wide and she melts gratefully into his embrace, hiding her face so he can�t see her cry.
Her tears soak his shirt as he gently smooths her rain-sodden hair.
Hyung-Chul....... (murmuring) Everything will be all right now.
After a time, Sun-Mi looks up with teary, but hopeful, eyes.
Sun-Mi.............. I've so much to say to you, that I don�t know what to say... or where to begin...
Hyung-Chul....... (grinning broadly) Shall we begin, over some tea?
Sun-Mi nods.
Hyung-Chul releases her from his embrace, and lovingly gazes at Sun-Mi.
Self-conscious, she puts a hand up to hide her face.
Sun-Mi.............. Are you taking a picture of me with your eyes?
Hyung-Chul....... Of course.
Sun-Mi.............. (annoyed sigh) How could you, when I'm such a mess? Can't you see I'm totally soaked!
Hyung-Chul....... (jokingly) What to do? Call a taxi and send you home? We could have our tea another time...
In response, Sun-Mi pushes her lower lip out petulantly.
Hyung-Chul....... How about, instead, some dry towels and a warm, cozy robe, to go with that tea?
Sun-Mi.............. (smiling contentedly) That�s much better....
As they start walking back to his apartment, Hyung-Chul puts his arm protectively around Sun-Mi�s shoulders.
Despite the chilly rain, Sun-Mi's heart is warm...
Sun-Mi.............. (voiceover) Troubles either deepen love, or end it. We can choose to face the difficulties, or run away from them.
....................... Senior, I don't want to walk away from you, ever again...
Postlog
SCENE: Eve's Morning studio, morning
A live audience is watching the Eve�s Morning broadcast in the MBS studio.
Young-Mi.......... What did you do over the weekend? In this weather you could ask Sun-Mi for information on recent cultural events.
She glances over at Sun-Mi.
Sun-Mi nods to Young-Mi, then turns to face the camera.
Young-Mi.......... Jin Sun-Mi?
Sun-Mi.............. Good morning. I�m Jin Sun-Mi. This is the Arts and Entertainment corner today ...
SCENE: MBS corridor, morning
Elevator doors open. Hyung-Chul and his assistant get off the elevator and walk past a TV monitor.
Sun-Mi is on the monitor, giving her corner...
Sun-Mi.............. Seoul gets busy with various theater plays and musicals ...
Hyung-Chul stops, then turns back to the monitor to watch Sun-Mi.
Sun-Mi.............. First, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra will visit Seoul ...
Hyung-Chul smiles as he watches, then turns to his assistant.
Sun-Mi.............. It�s been three years since they last performed here in 1997 ...
Hyung-Chul....... You go first.
Assistant........... Okay.
The assistant bows and walks away, heading back to the office.
Sun-Mi.............. They will play at Se-Jong Cultural Center on Saturday and Sunday.
Hyung-Chul immediately goes off in the direction of the broadcast studios.
SCENE: Eve's Morning studio, morning
Sun-Mi is presenting her Eve�s Morning corner...
Sun-Mi.............. �Alibabah and the 40 Thieves.� Why don�t you bring your kids to the new musical presented by the Blue Theater...
Hyung-Chul enters the studio and stands behind Camera 3. He greets the cameraman, then looks at Sun-Mi.
Sun-Mi.............. To watch the show together?...
Her smile brightens as she sees Hyung-Chul beside the camera, and she secretly sends a message specifically for him.
Sun-Mi.............. Some have said a smile is the most precious fortune in this world. We should give our best smile to our beloved...
Hyung-Chul gets the message, and then looks around the anchor desk.
Young-Mi sees him and nods.
Hyung-Chul acknowledges her, then turns his attention back to Sun-Mi, as Young-Mi jealously watches from the corner of her eye.
Sun-Mi.............. (smiling brightly) Are you watching?
Sun-Mi.............. I hope my information was helpful for couples planning their weekend. You should make reservations for the shows!
She finishes with another big smile.
Hyung-Chul grins and nods back to Sun-Mi... Now he knows how to plan for their next date!
Afterword
"It takes an entire life to love just one person, your whole life to understand and get to know one person." � Jin Sun-Mi
Misunderstanding and miscommunication happens with the best of intentions. When mixed in with the presumptions, doubts, and insecurities of two people still learning what life and love is all about, it takes humility and faith � and sometimes the intervention of a miracle � to believe in the possibility of reconciliation, overcome a chasm of uncertainty and hurt, and resume a mutual journey of discovery into the costs and rewards of True Love.
Although the outcome was never in doubt, I hope this continuation of the All ABout Eve story added some interesting chapters to the rollercoaster relationship between Sun-Mi and Hyung-Chul. There are many more chapters yet to write before the life and love story of Hyung-Chul and Sun-Mi is completed.
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