All About Eve 'Uncut' -- A Spring Apart
by AAEfanatic
Episode 16B
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul's villa
SCENE: Inside Hyung-Chul's villa, night
SCENE: Outside Ms. Song's convenience store, night
SCENE: Inside Ms. Song's convenience store, night
SCENE: Convenience store washroom, night
SCENE: Outside Ms. Song's convenience store, night
SCENE: Hyung-Chul's office, morning
SCENE: MBS Announcer 1 Team office, morning
SCENE: MBS Announcer 1 Team office, morning
INTERCUT SCENES: Announcer's office / Seoul prison, morning
SCENE: MBS corridor, late morning
SCENE: Street outside MBS, noon
SCENE: MBS corridor, late morning
SCENE: Car repair shop, afternoon
SCENE: Announcer 1 Team office, evening
SCENE: Fashion boutique, evening
SCENE: Boutique Fitting Room, evening
Act 3 - Part 1
Joo-Hee and Sun-Mi are riding together in the back seat of a taxi after leaving the club ...
Joo-Hee looks over at Sun-Mi, whose attention is focused outside on the passing streetscape.
Joo-Hee............ Sun-Mi, are you all right? You've spoken hardly a word since we came out.
Sun-Mi turns toward Joo-Hee.
Sun-Mi.............. Sorry, I had a lot to think about tonight, Senior.
Joo-Hee............ You had a lot to drink tonight, too. I can send you first, to be sure you get home safely.
Sun-Mi smiles to soften her irritation at being patronized ...
Sun-Mi.............. There's no need. I'm not that drunk! I'll be fine. Besides, we're almost to your place.
Backing off, Joo-Hee is apologetic.
Joo-Hee............ Of course.
Driver............... Excuse me, ladies. Which way now?
Joo-Hee............ (to the driver) Turn left at the next street, then to the third house on the right.
Driver............... Got it.
Joo-Hee............ Sun-Mi, do consider what I said seriously. I don't want you to be hurt.
Sun-Mi.............. Until I know differently, I'm going to trust Senior. I owe him at least that.
....................... I can't be suspicious every time he's with an attractive woman.
Joo-Hee nods.
Joo-Hee............ I can understand. I just hope history doesn't repeat itself.
The driver slows the taxi and stops.
Joo-Hee opens her door.
Joo-Hee............ I'll see you tomorrow at the office.
Sun-Mi.............. Yes. Good night.
Joo-Hee alights from the taxi and shuts the door, and the car starts moving again.
Soon Sun-Mi returns to her pensive thoughts ...
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode 16, at the Han River]
Hyung-Chul. Help Woo-Jin. If you're the only one who can, do it.
Hyung-Chul. If you marry him, then I'll stop waiting for you. But until then, I'll wait ... I promise ...
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Sun-Mi.............. (quietly to herself) But did that promise cover Park Su-Jin coming back?
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode 16, at the MBS building main entrance]
Su-Jin............... Fate has brought us back together again, after so many years.
Su-Jin............... What does the 'Goddess of Love' think? Is True Love fated, Miss Jin?
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Sun-Mi.............. And have things already gone too far with Woo-Jin, to go back to Senior?
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode 16, in Woo-Jin's bedroom]
Sun-Mi.............. Tell me ... how far do I have to go, before you accept me as a woman?
Woo-Jin............ If I see you as a woman, then I'll want you to always stay beside me.
Sun-Mi.............. Don't you love Young-Mi?
Woo-Jin............ Being with Young-Mi is more like obsession than love. It's you who I'm drinking to forget ...
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Sun-Mi.............. And tomorrow, I'm supposed to choose my wedding dress!
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode 16, in Woo-Jin's house]
Jin-Suk............. It's time that you and Woo-Jin got married. ... I've already picked the date ...
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Sun-Mi.............. How can I marry Woo-Jin with a clear conscience, unless I settle things first with Senior?
....................... I'll always be wondering 'what if' otherwise ...
She opens her bag and takes out her mobile. Flipping it open, she hesitates before making the call.
Sun-Mi.............. What if he's still out with Park Su-Jin? ... or upset from what I said ...
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FLASHBACK [Previous scene from Episode16, on the MBS rooftop]
Sun-Mi.............. From now on, ignore me ... don't speak to me, or call me, or leave me cards ...
Sun-Mi.............. Don't even look at me, and ... please erase all the pictures you've taken of me with your eyes ...
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Sun-Mi.............. If I go to his place, he'll have to talk to me then ... won't he?
She puts the phone back into her bag. Leaning forward, she speaks to the driver ...
Sun-Mi.............. Sir? I've changed my mind. Take me to Bundang instead.
Driver............... Yes.
Hyung-Chul is driving back to his villa with Su-Jin after leaving the restaurant.
Su-Jin............... I hope I didn't offend you tonight.
Hyung-Chul....... No need to apologize for expressing your feelings. It's better that everything is in the open.
Su-Jin............... Yes, but where to go from here?
Hyung-Chul....... It's simple. We agree to disagree about a closer relationship.
Su-Jin............... When you say it like that, it seems like smooth sailing up here ...
She taps her temple with her finger.
Su-Jin............... But in here ...
She rests her hand over her heart.
Su-Jin............... The weather isn't quite so predictable.
[ Beeping sounds ]
Hyung-Chul looks at the speaker phone display. The incoming call is from 'Chairman Yoon'.
He looks over at Su-Jin apologetically.
She nods for him to pick up.
Hyung-Chul presses the answer button ...
Hyung-Chul....... Yes, Father?
Hoe-Jang.......... Why haven't you returned my calls?
Hyung-Chul....... I had a busy day. Can't this wait until tomorrow?
Hoe-Jang.......... Tomorrow it will be public. I wanted to give you a heads up.
Hyung-Chul....... Go on.
Hoe-Jang.......... The Yoos have decided to withhold their support for you as CEO. I don't know what happened.
....................... Director Yoo hasn't returned my calls. Perhaps you could speak to Joo-Hee?
Hyung-Chul....... Sure. I'll do that tomorrow.
Hoe-Jang.......... That's all. Good night.
Hyung-Chul puts on the signal and slows the BMW Z3 to turn into the drive of his villa complex.
Su-Jin............... Does this means you will lose to Director Kim?
Hyung-Chul....... We still might be able to sway some Board members, but it's not likely.
He pulls into a parking space and turns off the engine.
They both open their doors to get out of the car.
SCENE: Outside Hyung-Chul's villa
A taxi slows and stops by the entrance to Hyung-Chul's villa complex.
The rear passenger door opens, and Sun-Mi alights. She closes the car door, and the taxi drives off.
Walking toward the entrance, Sun-Mi sees Hyung-Chul and Su-Jin get out of the BMW.
She decides to wait and watch, remaining by the gate house.
Hyung-Chul waits by the car while Su-Jin comes around to the driver's side.
Hyung-Chul....... Here.
He hands her the car keys.
Hyung-Chul....... This was fun. Thanks for the chance to drive.
Su-Jin............... Sure. Any time.
Hyung-Chul....... I hope everything works out as you settle matters regarding your father.
Su-Jin............... Thank you.
Hyung-Chul....... Then, good bye.
He starts to turn away to go inside.
But she isn't ready to call it a night yet ...
Su-Jin............... Wait ...
Hyung-Chul stops to listen.
Su-Jin............... Regarding those matters ... there's something you should know.
Hyung-Chul....... Yes?
Su-Jin............... My father instructed the estate trustee to vote against you, out of revenge.
Hyung-Chul....... I don't blame you. It's out of your hands.
Su-Jin............... Except ... there's a way around that. If we marry, control of the Trust immediately transfers to me.
Hyung-Chul....... What you're saying is ...
Su-Jin............... Even without the Yoo's vote, with my support you can be the next President of MBS.
Hyung-Chul....... Why didn't you tell me this before?
Su-Jin............... I hoped you'd love me for myself -- isn't that what every woman wants?
....................... But business is business, and love is love ...
She reaches out and takes his hand in hers.
Su-Jin............... Together, we can save your family legacy ... What do you say? ... Will you marry me?
He looks at her, considering her offer, pondering his options ... then decides there is no harm in keeping the door open.
Hyung-Chul....... Why not come up for a cup of tea, and we'll talk about it?
She nods, and they walk toward the building's entrance.
Looking on, Sun-Mi is shocked with disbelief as she remembers another night, and another invitation ...
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FLASHBACK [Scene from Episode13, outside Hyung-Chul's villa]
Hyung-Chul....... You came all the way here, getting soaked in the rain, just to ask a question?
Sun-Mi.............. Perhaps it's presumptuous, after so long ... but has that offer, to come up for tea ... expired?
Hyung-Chul....... Don't you know, that offer will never expire, not for a thousand years ...
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Watching them go inside, Sun-Mi remarks sarcastically to herself ...
Sun-Mi.............. So, Director Yoon, about your offer 'good for one thousand years' ...
Tears smart in her eyes as she vents her anger ...
Sun-Mi.............. You forgot to mention that it's also 'good for one thousand women' ...
Turning abruptly on her heels, she hurriedly strides back toward the street.
SCENE: Inside Hyung-Chul's villa, night
Su-Jin is sitting on the couch, looking around the studio apartment.
Coming from the kitchen, Hyung-Chul carries two cups of tea.
He has doffed his jacket and tie for a casual sweater.
Hyung-Chul....... Here.
Su-Jin............... Thanks.
He places the cups on the coffee table, as he sits down on the chair opposite Su-Jin.
Su-Jin............... Your place in London was bigger than this.
Hyung-Chul....... It's just a temporary bachelor's pad. I don't need much.
Su-Jin............... Temporary? Then you are already considering getting married? That's a switch. Who is it?
Hyung-Chul....... Actually, she's that 'perfect woman' I told you about.
Su-Jin............... The one who hasn't accepted you yet? Does she have a name?
He doesn't answer.
Su-Jin............... I get it. You don't have to say.
Leaning forward, she picks up her cup to take a sip.
Su-Jin............... As I said earlier, you have a choice ... to marry for business, your family legacy ... or for love.
Hyung-Chul....... I want to find out why the Yoo's changed their vote, before I decide anything.
She nods.
Su-Jin............... Fair enough. I'll wait for your answer.
Hyung-Chul....... And until then?
Su-Jin............... I don't see how this changes anything. I hope we can continue as friends, agreeing to disagree.
Hyung-Chul....... (doubtfully) You're good with that?
She smiles.
Su-Jin............... Now that I'm alone in this world, I want to keep every friend I have.
SCENE: Outside Ms. Song's convenience store, night
A taxi stops outside Jin-Suk's L-25 convenience store.
The rear passenger-side door opens, and Sun-Mi alights.
Turning toward the store, she walks unsteadily, weaving her way toward the entrance.
SCENE: Inside Ms. Song's convenience store, night
Jin-Suk is working the checkout when Sun-Mi staggers into the convenience store.
Jin-Suk looks up, surprised to see Sun-Mi.
Jin-Suk............. Sun-Mi. What are you doing here?
Sun-Mi leans against the counter to keep her balance.
Sun-Mi.............. Aunty, can we talk?
Jin-Suk smells the alcohol on her breath.
Jin-Suk............. Tsk, tsk! How much did you have to drink!
Giggling tipsily, Sun-Mi raises her hand, holding thumb and forefinger a few centimeters apart.
Sun-Mi.............. Just a little ... it was only introduc ... Urp!
Heaving, she covers her mouth with her hand.
Sun-Mi.............. Urp ...
Jin-Suk quickly comes out from behind the counter, and takes Sun-Mi by the arm.
Jin-Suk............. Come on, let's get you to the Washroom ... now!
SCENE: Convenience store washroom, night
[ retching sounds ]
Jin-Suk............. (O.S.) Sun-Mi, are you all right?
[ toilet flushing sounds ]
Sun-Mi.............. (weakly) Aunty ... I'm fine ... urp ...
[ retching sounds ]
SCENE: Outside Ms. Song's convenience store, night
Sun-Mi is sitting at an umbrella table outside the L-25.
With her elbows perched on the tabletop, she rests her head in her hands.
Jin-Suk comes out, carrying a cup of medicine, which she places on the table in front of Sun-Mi.
Jin-Suk............. This will help you feel better.
Sun-Mi raises her head and looks up at Jin-Suk.
Sun-Mi.............. Thanks.
She picks up the cup and takes a sip, making a face.
Jin-Suk............. Drink more.
Sun-Mi sips again, and sets the cup down.
Jin-Suk sits down on the chair next to Sun-Mi.
Jin-Suk............. Why drink so much? This isn't like you, Sun-Mi. What is it?
Sun-Mi lowers her eyes, gazing into her coffee cup.
Sun-Mi.............. Tomorrow I'm choosing my wedding dress. I've hoped for this day most of my life.
She clutches her hand over her heart, as tears roll in her eyes.
Sun-Mi.............. I should be happy, but feel sad, and tears keep welling up ... Aunty, what is wrong with me?
Jin-Suk looks at Sun-Mi with empathy ...
Jin-Suk............. Getting married is a big change. You're facing new concerns and uncertainties.
She takes Sun-Mi's hand in hers and squeezes it encouragingly.
Jin-Suk............. There's nothing wrong about feeling strong emotions at this time.
Sun-Mi.............. (nods) Yes.
Jin-Suk............. Let me take you home. You'll be fine after a good night's sleep. Things will look better tomorrow.
Sun-Mi looks up at Jin-Suk expectantly.
Sun-Mi.............. Aunty, may I stay with you tonight? Daddy is away on business. I don't want to be alone.
Jin-Suk............. Of course you can.
She stands and helps Sun-Mi up onto her feet.
Sun-Mi.............. I remember when I was little, and felt sad because of my mum.
She smiles tepidly through her tears ...
Sun-Mi.............. You'd stay by my bed, holding my hand, and tell me tomorrow will be better, until I fell asleep.
Recalling those times brings tears to Jin-Suk's eyes, too.
Sun-Mi.............. You did so much for me. I'll never forget that.
Jin-Suk............. (affectionately) Sun-Mi ...
Sun-Mi.............. Aunty ...
They both reach out and embrace together.
Joo-Hee is in the cafeteria, eating breakfast alone.
Reminiscing, she recalls the fateful day in London, when her hopes for Hyung-Chul died ...
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FLASHBACK [Inside Hyung-Chul's London flat -- Summer, 1994]
Hyung-Chul....... This is Park Su-Jin. She's living with me ...
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[Buzz ... buzz]
Joo-Hee's mobile rings, interrupting her brooding.
She picks up the phone and opens it. Seeing the caller ID, she snaps it shut and removes the battery.
SCENE: Hyung-Chul's office, morning
Hyung-Chul is at his desk, watching Eve's Morning live on a TV monitor.
Sun-Mi.............. (on the TV) This weekend, a new show is opening at the Seoul ...
Using the remote, he mutes the TV.
He taps a number on his desk phone's keypad, and waits for the call to go through ...
Female voice..... The number you are trying to reach is unavailable. Please try again later. Goodbye.
He puts the phone handset back down on the cradle.
Hyung-Chul....... (musing to himself) Why are you avoiding me, Joo-Hee?
SCENE: MBS Announcer 1 Team office, morning
Sun-Mi is working on her computer when Young-Mi walks in the office.
She notices Sun-Mi at her desk as she goes to the copy machine.
Young-Mi.......... What are you looking at?
Sun-Mi.............. Joo-Hee Senior's magazine article draft.
Young-Mi.......... You're friendly with her lately.
Sun-Mi.............. Does it look like that?
Sun-Mi puts the laptop screen down and picks up some papers, then leaves the office.
Young-Mi waits until she is sure Sun-Mi won't return, then goes over to Sun-Mi's computer and removes the floppy disk.
She holds it for a moment, pondering what she can do to mess with Sun-Mi and Joo-Hee's relationship.
Young-Mi goes to her desk, inserts the diskette into her computer.
She finds the file with Joo-Hee's article and opens it.
The article is titled: "Power Woman -- Living as a 9 O'clock News Anchor"
She deletes the file.
Removing the diskette, Young-Mi closes her computer and stands up.
SCENE: MBS Announcer 1 Team office, morning
LATER THAT MORNING ...
Joo-Hee is reading a paper while Sun-Mi works at her desk. She looks over at Sun-Mi with a tired expression.
Joo-Hee............ Sun-Mi.
Sun-Mi.............. Yes?
Joo-Hee............ You didn't check carefully for mistakes, right? Come over here.
Joo-Hee gestures to Sun-Mi, and Sun-Mi gets up and walks over to Joo-Hee, leaning over her desk for a closer look.
Joo-Hee............ Look here, what's this? 'Morning Program' is written as 'Mourning Program'.
Sun-Mi.............. I'm really sorry, Senior.
Sun-Mi picks up the papers as Joo-Hee lectures her ...
Joo-Hee............ You're not good at doing things right in one shot. (sighs) That's why you're always in trouble ...
Sun-Mi presses her lips tightly together as she accepts the scolding.
Joo-Hee............ ... And people telling you that you have no skills.
Young-Mi enters the office holding some papers, and sees Sun-Mi at Joo-Hee's desk, looking chagrined.
Joo-Hee............ Why are you so clumsy?
Immediately, Young-Mi jumps in ...
Young-Mi.......... Sun-Mi, you should take better care of your discs.
Sun-Mi looks up at Young-Mi with a puzzled expression, wondering what she is talking about.
Young-Mi.......... The draft Joo-Hee wrote is gone?
Young-Mi.......... (to Joo-Hee) Do you have a back up?
Joo-Hee's eyes widen and she looks over at Sun-Mi, who is staring at Young-Mi.
Young-Mi sighs and points to Sun-Mi's computer.
Young-Mi.......... Is this the disc?
Young-Mi sits down at Sun-Mi's computer.
Sun-Mi and Joo-Hee wonder what she is doing.
Young-Mi sighs again...
Young-Mi.......... There aren't any text files or anything.
She looks at Sun-Mi and Joo-Hee.
Young-Mi.......... It's completely gone now.
Upset, Joo-Hee stands at her desk.
Joo-Hee............ What are you saying?
A startled look crosses Young-Mi's face.
Young-Mi.......... Excuse me?
Joo-Hee............ How do you know this file was gone?
Young-Mi.......... Oh umm ... Well ... Since Sun-Mi was being punished, I thought it was because a file was lost.
Joo-Hee............ Yeah. How do you know that?!
Young-Mi stares blankly at her.
Joo-Hee............ You weren't here when I asked Sun-Mi to edit my draft.
Young-Mi is unnerved as she realizes her scheme has backfired.
Young-Mi.......... Uh ... Senior, what are you talking about?
Joo-Hee............ You weren't!
Sun-Mi looks from Young-Mi to Joo-Hee.
Joo-Hee............ (angrily) Sun-Mi's the only one who knows that the draft was on this disc.
....................... How do you know that it's gone?! We didn't know it either.
Sun-Mi looks back at Young-Mi.
Young-Mi.......... (shouting) Then are you saying that I deleted it?!
Joo-Hee............ Huh Young-Mi, lower your voice.
Young-Mi.......... You're suspecting me right now!
Joo-Hee............ (quietly) Yes. You'd know that better, right?
Young-Mi stares at Joo-Hee as she walks out of the room.
Sun-Mi gives Young-Mi a look of disgust, then walks out also.
INTERCUT SCENES: Announcer's office / Seoul prison, morning
MBS Announcer 1 Team office
After Joo-Hee and Sun-Mi leave the office, Young-Mi remains at her desk pondering what to do next, when her cell phone rings.
She picks up and quickly answers ...
Young-Mi.......... Yes?
In-Su's voice echoes over the phone ...
In-Su................ Young-Mi, it's me. Wow, they're even letting me make a phone call.
Seoul prison
In-Su is making the phone call in front of two officers seated at a table.
In-Su................ I was wondering who I should call. I'm going to be out soon.
He laughs evilly.
In-Su................ But until then, have as much fun as you can. I'm hanging up.
MBS Announcer 1 Team office
After In-Su hangs up, Young-Mi sits at her desk, shocked and frightened, uncertain of what to do ...
SCENE: MBS corridor, late morning
Joo-Hee is on her way back to the Announcer 1 Team office, when she sees Su-Jin standing in the corridor.
As she comes closer Su-Jin turns to face her.
Su-Jin............... Anchor Yoo Joo-Hee, may I have a word?
Joo-Hee............ (icily) I have nothing to say to you.
Su-Jin............... But I have something to say to you. Do you prefer here, or somewhere less conspicuous?
Reluctantly, Joo-Hee agrees.
Joo-Hee............ Whatever suits you.
Su-Jin............... Coffee?
SCENE: Street outside MBS, noon
Slowing for a traffic light, Young-M's car erratically brakes to a stop with a loud screech.
A man in the crosswalk pounds on the hood of her car.
Man................. Hey, idiot! Drive properly! Concentrate on the road!
He points at Young-Mi as others walk by in the crosswalk shouting at her, too.
Man................. This girl... I'm telling you she can't concentrate.
Young-Mi breaths deeply, relieved that she had barely avoided a near accident.
Su-Jin and Joo-Hee enter the canteen near the Announcer's office.
Su-Jin............... How do you like yours?
Joo-Hee............ Let's skip the preliminaries, and go directly to business.
Su-Jin............... It's your choice.
They sit down at a table near the window wall.
Joo-Hee............ (coldly) What did you want to say?
Su-Jin............... I know what you think, but Hyung-Chul didn't break off with you because of me.
....................... It was because his parents were trying to control him through you.
Joo-Hee............ Whatever ... I've no interest in rehashing the past with you.
Su-Jin............... Then let's talk about today ...
She pauses for a moment to scrutinize her opponent.
Su-Jin............... Do you think by withholding your vote you can control Hyung-Chul now?
Joo-Hee............ (sharply) That's none of your business!
Su-Jin............... It will be, when Hyung-Chul and I marry.
Hearing this, Joo-Hee scoffs ...
Joo-Hee............ Then you're a fool! Hyung-Chul doesn't love you, and won't marry you. He's using you.
....................... And when you're of no more use, he'll dump you. Like before.
Su-Jin............... Do you think so? But the situation is different this time -- it's not just him and you and me.
....................... There's another party involved.
Joo-Hee............ You mean Jin Sun-Mi? She's not involved ... leave her out of this!
Having so easily gotten the information she wanted from Joo-Hee, Jin-Suk prods her further ...
Su-Jin............... Are you writing a new style love triangle, one where you protect your rival?
....................... Or have you already lost out to her, and indulging an unrequited love?
The accusation touches Joo-Hee's sore nerve regarding Hyung-Chul ...
Joo-Hee............ I think we're finished.
She stands up to leave.
Su-Jin stands too, facing off against Joo-Hee.
Su-Jin............... I'll do whatever I have to do!
Joo-Hee............ Is that a threat?
Su-Jin............... Consider it as you wish ...
She smiles confidently.
Su-Jin............... Have a good day, Anchor Yoo Joo-Hee. I'll be seeing you.
SCENE: MBS corridor, late morning
After leaving the canteen, Su-Jin mulls over the exchange she'd witnessed between Sun-Mi, Woo-Jin, and Hyung-Chul ...
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FLASHBACK [ Previous scene from Episode 16 -- at the MBS main entrance ]
Sun-Mi.............. Don't you know? When we're apart, how much I long to be in your arms.
Sun-Mi.............. That�s for being you ... the person I can always trust to be in the right place, at the right time.
Hyung-Chul....... Jin Sun-Mi is one of our announcers. We first met when she came to London, in 1995.
Sun-Mi.............. Woo-Jin Oppa and I go back a long way, too. So much that some see us as more than friends.
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Su-Jin............... So 'that woman' is Jin Sun-Mi? Perhaps it's time for another 'woman-to-woman' chat.
SCENE: Car repair shop, afternoon
Young-Mi's car is in a repair shop with the hood up. A mechanic is looking in the engine compartment.
Mechanic.......... Let's see here ... your brake oil is used up.
Young-Mi.......... What does that mean?
The mechanic looks at Young-Mi patronizingly ...
Mechanic.......... It happens sometimes to many woman drivers. If you're almost out of oil a light comes on.
....................... But woman drivers don't see it all the time. This is so dangerous and it happens all too often.
Hearing this, Young-Mi starts to concoct another scheme ...
SCENE: Announcer 1 Team office, evening
Joo-Hee is at her desk, typing on her computer when Sun-Mi enters the office, carrying a stack of papers.
Sun-Mi.............. I'm back, Senior.
Joo-Hee............ Did you finish taping your program?
Sun-Mi.............. Yes.
Joo-Hee............ Good.
She starts typing again as Sun-Mi walks to her desk, puts down the papers, and picks up her bag from the floor.
Joo-Hee............ (sighs) Finally!
Hearing Joo-Hee's exclamation, Sun-Mi looks over at her.
Sun-Mi.............. What is it, Senior?
Joo-Hee............ I finished rewriting my paper. Can you check it again for me?
She ejects a diskette from her computer.
Sun-Mi.............. Of course. (joking) This time, I'll guard it with my life!
They both laugh.
Sun-Mi.............. You aren't going to do anything about what happened with Young-Mi?
Joo-Hee............ It doesn't matter. Just forget it.
Sun-Mi frowns, not so willing to 'forgive and forget' ...
Sun-Mi.............. But Young-Mi was trying to cause trouble between us!
Joo-Hee............ Rivalries are part of life in any station. Sometimes people go too far ...
She stands up from her desk, picking up the diskette and some papers as she prepares to leave.
Joo-Hee............ If you let them get to you, it will affect your emotions, and hurt your performance.
....................... Then they will have succeeded. So it's best to put things behind you.
Sun-Mi.............. (nods) You're right, Senior.
Joo-Hee approaches Sun-Mi.
Joo-Hee............ I have to see the writer about tonight's script.
Joo-Hee hands her the diskette.
Joo-Hee............ You don't need to do this now. Go home.
Sun-Mi.............. Actually, I have an appointment soon. I'll make a backup before I leave.
Joo-Hee............ Good idea. I'm going first.
Sun-Mi dips her head respectfully
Sun-Mi.............. Good night, Senior.
She sits down and inserts the diskette into her computer, and begins copying the file to her computer for a backup.
Young-Mi walks into the office, pauses when she sees Sun-Mi, then goes to her desk.
Sun-Mi ejects the diskette and inserts another for the backup.
Sun-Mi.............. Back from the News?
Young-Mi.......... Yes.
Sun-Mi.............. I know you deleted Joo-Hee's file, out of jealousy, but I've decided to forget it.
Young-Mi.......... I don't know what you're talking about.
Sun-Mi ejects the second disk, and looks across the desks at Young-Mi.
Sun-Mi.............. You really haven't changed at all, have you, with your childish schemes?
....................... Whether destroying my three-minute speech, or planting my mobile in the studio.
....................... I pity you, so afraid that you can't compete against me in a fair contest.
Young-Mi.......... Tsst! ... Is a fair contest even possible, given your skill level?
Ignoring the insult, Sun-Mi closes her computer, and stands up.
Sun-Mi.............. Just so you know ... Joo-Hee has decided that I be prepared to follow her on the News.
Young-Mi stares at Sun-Mi, shocked.
Young-Mi.......... She ... she said that to you?
Sun-Mi.............. Ask her if you don't believe me. And then ask yourself, why would she say that?
She smiles smugly.
Sun-Mi.............. Maybe the rumors are true, that next season's News lineup will be changed.
Picking up her bag, she starts off ...
Sun-Mi.............. I have to go out now. Have a nice evening.
After Sun-Mi leaves, Young-Mi leans back in her chair, crossing her arms defiantly as she answers Sun-Mi's challenge ...
Young-Mi.......... So you think you can compete with me for the next season, Jin Sun-Mi?
A contemptuous smile twists her mouth.
Young-Mi.......... But who is ready to replace Yoo Joo-Hee ... tomorrow?
After the Seven O'clock News, Young-Mi puts her scheme into action ...
She descends the stairwell to the parking garage, furtively looking over her shoulder to see if anyone is watching.
SCENE: Fashion boutique, evening
Hyung-Chul walks into the fashion boutique.
[sound of a door chime]
The proprietor, Madame Kim, sees him enter and steps up to greet him.
Madame Kim..... Good evening, Director Yoon.
Hyung-Chul....... I'm here to meet ...
She interrupts him with a smile.
Madame Kim..... The young lady has already arrived. Come with me to the fitting room ...
They walk together a few steps to a closed door.
Madame Kim..... Please wait, while I check inside.
Hyung-Chul....... Of course.
Madame Kim opens the door, and steps inside.
A few seconds later, she invites Hyung-Chul to enter ...
Madame Kim..... (O.S.) You may come in now.
SCENE: Boutique Fitting Room, evening
Hyung-Chul steps inside the fitting room.
The dividing curtain is closed, cued to pique his anticipation to the fullest.
As it dramatically begins to part, Madame Kim enthusiastically pitches the sale ...
Madame Kim..... Isn't she beautiful? ... You're a fortunate man, Director Yoon. Congratulations!
But instead of Young-Mi as he expected, Hyung-Chul is surprised to see it is Sun-Mi -- resplendent in a wedding dress.
Stunned by their unexpected encounter, they just stare at each other, dumbfounded ...
To Be Continued...