All About Eve 'Uncut' -- A Spring Apart
by AAEfanatic
Episode 17A
SCENE: MBS Radio Studio 2, evening
SCENE: MBS Radio Studio 1, evening
SCENE: Inside Hyung-Chul's car, evening
SCENE: MBS news studio, evening
SCENE: Outside the hospital emergency room entrance, evening
SCENE: Inside the hospital emergency room entrance, evening
SCENE: MBS Radio Studio 1 control room, evening
INTERCUT SCENES: Construction site / Hospital, evening
SCENE: Hospital waiting room, night
Act 3 - Part 1
SCENE: MBS Radio Studio 2, evening
[ camera slowly pans across the radio sound studio ]
[ sounds of passionate making-out ]
Woo-Jin and Young-Mi are lying together on a couch, intimately engaged.
Young-Mi.......... Woo-Jin?
She lightly pushes him away to indicate she wants to talk.
Young-Mi.......... It's getting late ... almost time for the News ...
Young-Mi.......... I have to go soon.
She reaches up to caress Woo-Jin's cheek.
Young-Mi.......... (huskily) Why don't we meet up later, at my place?
Remembering he has a previous appointment, he shakes his head.
Woo-Jin............ I can't. I promised to send Sun-Mi home after her radio program.
She smiles seductively ...
Young-Mi.......... Why not come over afterward?
Their eyes meet for a moment, exchanging an intensity of mutual desire.
Young-Mi.......... Stay the night, too, huh?
Feelings of guilt make Woo-Jin look away, shamed for even entertaining the possibility.
Woo-Jin............ No ... I shouldn't. I shouldn't be here now, with you, either. It's wrong.
Young-Mi.......... But we love each other. How can love be wrong?
Woo-Jin............ It's just that ... Sun-Mi ...
She presses her index finger on his lips to Interrupt.
Young-Mi.......... Stop letting Sun-Mi confuse your mind! You and I belong together!
Woo-Jin............ But ...
Young-Mi.......... There's no 'but' about it, and I'll prove it to you, right now!
Woo-Jin............ Don't you have to go and do the News?
Moving her hand behind his neck, she pulls him closer, so their lips meet briefly, then part.
Young-Mi.......... There's still five minutes. That's all the time I need.
She covers his mouth with hers again, and kisses him greedily ...
Hyung-Chul runs down a corridor, headed for the studio where Sun-Mi does her radio broadcast.
Young-Mi sees him approaching and dips her head politely.
But Hyung-Chul rushes past Young-Mi without greeting her, leaving her wondering ...
Curious, she follows after him ...
SCENE: MBS Radio Studio 1, evening
Hyung-Chul bursts in the open doorway of radio Studio No.1.
He sees Sun-Mi lying unconscious on the couch, with the Producer and Assistant Producer worrying over her.
Producer........... Did you call the ambulance? Where is it?
Assistant........... I don't know.
The Assistant touches Sun-Mi's forehead.
Assistant........... Sun-Mi!
Hyung-Chul hurries over and effortlessly picks up Sun-Mi from the couch.
The Producer and Assistant watch in amazement as he carries Sun-Mi off in his arms.
Assistant........... Who was that?
Producer........... I think it's Director Yoon Hyung-Chul.
Assistant........... Didn't she call someone else?
Producer........... Yes. Kim Woo-Jin. A cameraman she knows.
Assistant........... Then, how would the Director know?
Heading for the hospital, Hyung-Chul's BWM is caught in heavy traffic.
[ sounds of car horns blaring ]
SCENE: Inside Hyung-Chul's car, evening
Hyung-Chul hunches forward in the driver's seat, like a jockey urging his steed forward, in a race he can't afford to lose.
But the traffic in front of him crawls, sporadically moving forward at a snail's pace.
[ sounds of car horn blaring ]
Frustrated, he checks his watch, then worriedly glances over at Sun-Mi ...
Seeing her unconscious and pale, he recalls the first time he had rushed Sun-Mi to the hospital, fearing for her life ...
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FLASHBACK [Scene from Episode 3, in London]
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He starts to regret his rash decision to send Sun-Mi to the hospital himself ...
Hyung-Chul....... (V.O.) The ambulance would've been faster. What if we're too late? I'll never forgive myself...
Then, amid the doubts and self-recriminations, a quiet reminder pops up to encourage him ...
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FLASHBACK [Scene from Episode 12]
Joo-Hee............ This is where your Mother found the strength to keep hope alive ...
Joo-Hee............ To� the end, she never gave up hope.
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Reaching for his wallet, he takes out the remembrance card that Joo-Hee gave him that day.
As he looks at his mother's photograph, he makes a desperate plea ...
Hyung-Chul....... I need your help, Mother. Please pray to God for me, to speed us on, that Sun-Mi will be all right.
Then doubt returns as he grumbles to himself ...
Hyung-Chul....... That was pointless. What can God do about this traffic?
Ahead, a traffic light unexpectedly changes to yellow and then immediately to red.
Distracted by his thoughts, Hyung-Chul reacts belatedly, slamming on the brakes.
The car abruptly skids to a jolting halt.
Seconds slowly tick by as Hyung-Chul frets, drumming his fingers on the steering wheel impatiently at this latest delay.
[ sound of a siren growing louder ]
An ambulance enters the intersection, crossing in front of his car.
Turning toward him, the ambulance speeds past.
[ sound of siren diminishing ]
Several seconds later, the light changes back to green.
Hyung-Chul starts the car moving. At the intersection he turns right, in the direction the ambulance came from.
Reassuringly, he sees the hospital sign, visible in the distance.
But more important, because the ambulance had blocked the intersection, the street ahead is clear of heavy traffic.
Whether just a coincidence or not, he sends up a quick word of gratitude ...
Hyung-Chul....... Mother, thank you. And thank God for me, too.
He floors the accelerator pedal, and the BMW speeds forward with a roar of power.
[ sounds of a car engine revving ]
SCENE: MBS news studio, evening
Young-Mi takes her seat behind the News desk next to Sun-Dal.
A tech assistant runs up to help put on her wire.
Sun-Dal............ It's late. Where were you?
Young-Mi.......... Sorry. I ...
She thinks quickly of a plausible excuse ...
Young-Mi.......... I was in the washroom. My stomach's a little upset.
He turns in his seat to scrutinize her closely.
Sun-Dal............ Oh? Your face is a bit flushed. Are you sure you're okay?
Young-Mi.......... (sheepishly) Yes.
Sun-Dal............ Is something going around? Sun-Mi seemed out-of-sorts today, too.
Young-Mi.......... That must be it.
PD................... (V.O.) Anchors? Ready ...
SCENE: Outside the hospital emergency room entrance, evening
[ sounds of a car engine and screeching brakes ]
Hyung-Chul's car stops beside an ambulance parked outside the hospital's emergency entrance.
[ faint sound of an ambulance siren ]
SCENE: Inside the hospital emergency room entrance, evening
Carrying Sun-Mi in his arms, Hyung-Chul hurries through the automatic sliding doors.
Inside, emergency room aides help him gently lay Sun-Mi onto a waiting gurney.
A doctor comes over and gives Sun-Mi an immediate assessment.
Doctor.............. Take her to Bed 4.
Hyung-Chul follows the gurney as the aides quickly roll Sun-Mi to an evaluation station ...
SCENE: MBS Radio Studio 1 control room, evening
The Producer and her Assistant are closing up the studio for the night.
Producer........... You worked hard. Have a good rest.
Assistant........... It's too bad about Sun-Mi.
The Producer shakes her head.
Producer........... She works too hard. Lately the announcers are under pressure to improve ratings.
Assistant........... I'm glad it's not me.
[ sound of footsteps approaching quickly in the corridor outside the studio ]
Woo-Jin appears in the control room doorway, breathing hard from running.
The Producer and Assistant turn to look.
Woo-Jin............ Excuse me, I'm looking for Jin Sun-Mi?
Producer........... She's not here. Who are you?
Woo-Jin............ Kim Woo-Jin. Sun-Mi left a message on my mobile, saying she felt ill.
Producer........... You're too late.
Woo-Jin looks down guiltily.
Woo-Jin............ Sorry. I just saw the message. Where is she? I'll go to her.
Producer........... It doesn't matter. Someone already came and took Sun-Mi to the hospital.
He looks up, surprised.
Woo-Jin............ Who?
Producer........... We think it was Director Yoon Hyung-Chul.
He nods thoughtfully, disappointed in himself, yet relieved for Sun-Mi.
Woo-Jin............ In that case, she's in good hands. Thank you ...
Dispirited, he turns and slowly walks off.
INTERCUT SCENES: Construction site / Hospital, evening
Hyung-Chul contacts Gwi-Sung to inform him of Sun-Mi's situation ...
Construction Site
Gwi-Sung.......... What should I do? Even if I disregard all of this. No matter how early I leave I'll get there in the morning.
Hospital
Hyung-Chul....... Don't worry about it. I will be with her tonight.
SCENE: Hospital waiting room, night
Impatient for word about Sun-Mi, Hyung-Chul anxiously paces the emergency room waiting area.
Guiltily, he regrets his cold attitude toward Sun-Mi earlier that day ...
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FLASHBACK [Scenes from Episode 17]
Hyung-Chul. What we do is make promises with the people. Someone who is late isn't needed ...
Hyung-Chul. That person is on our team and is a real disappointment to me.
Hyung-Chul. You think I was angry at you because of you and Woo-Jin? You're not thinking like that, right?
................. Of course not. Because we're not the only people who work here. Do your work properly, OK?
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[ sound of mobile phone buzzing ]
Breaking from his brooding thoughts, he retrieves the phone, flips it open, and puts it to his ear.
Hyung-Chul....... Yes?
Sun-Dal............ (V.O.) Anything new on Sun-Mi's condition?
Hyung-Chul....... Not yet. What about a substitute for Eve's Morning?
Sun-Dal............ For tomorrow, Young-Mi can pick up her corner. But, long term ...
Hyung-Chul....... No need to worry about that yet. I'll call as soon as I hear something.
Sun-Dal............ You're right. Good bye.
As Hyung-Chul puts his phone back, a man wearing a white doctor's lab coat and carrying a clipboard enters.
In his mid-fifties, he has a short, medium build and an authoritative demeanor.
He walks up to Hyung-Chul and introduces himself ...
Doctor.............. I'm Doctor Kim Bo-Man. Are you Miss Jin Sun-Mi's guardian?
Hyung-Chul....... Yes. Director Yoon Hyung-Chul, her employer. Until her father arrives, I have responsibility.
The doctor glances down at his clipboard, as if confirming Hyung-Chul's claims.
Bo-Man............. You were the one who brought her in?
Hyung-Chul....... Yes. Sun-Mi fainted at the station. How is she?
The doctor appears about to answer, then reconsiders ...
Bo-Man............. Come to my office, Director Yoon. We can talk there.
They stop at a door� with the nameplate, Kim Bo-Man, MD.
Bo-Man opens the door and goes to sit behind his desk, motioning for Hyung-Chul to also sit.
Following the doctor's directions, Hyung-Chul takes the side chair next to the desk as the doctor pivots to face him.
Hyung-Chul....... Doctor, have you determined the cause for Sun-Mi fainting?
Bo-Man............. Actually, she didn't faint. Miss Jin simply -- fell asleep.
Hyung-Chul....... What?
He looks at the doctor with disbelief and chagrin ... he had rushed Sun-Mi to the hospital just for that?
Bo-Man............. Miss Jin has bronchitis -- a chest cold -- and overdosed on dextromethorphan.
Hyung-Chul....... Dextromethorphan?
Bo-Man............. It's a common cough suppressant. Too much can make a person drowsy.
....................... From the capsules left in the bottle we found, she took about twice the recommended dosage.
Hyung-Chul....... Whatever was Sun-Mi thinking?
Bo-Man............. People often expect that taking more of a medicine helps alleviate the symptoms more.
Hyung-Chul....... Other than making her tired, are there any other negative effects?
Bo-Man............. For that dosage, no. She'll sleep until the medicine wears off, sometime tomorrow morning.
Hyung-Chul shakes his head and sighs ...
Hyung-Chul....... All this trouble over nothing?! I'm sorry for wasting your time tonight, Doctor.
Bo-Man............. On the contrary, Director Yoon. Miss Jin was fortunate that you brought her in.
....................... May I ask a few questions about her general health?
Hyung-Chul....... Certainly. What do you want to know?
Bo-Man............. Has Miss Jin shown any adverse health symptoms in the past several months?
Hyung-Chul....... Symptoms? Such as?
Bo-Man............. Nausea, vomiting, stomach / abdominal pain, or weight loss, for some.
Hyung-Chul....... Her managers reported that Sun-Mi had occasional nausea and stomach troubles.
The doctor nods thoughtfully ...
Bo-Man............. Did she seek any medical care for this? Or try self-medication, like today?
Hyung-Chul carefully thinks back before he answers ...
Hyung-Chul....... Neither, that I'm aware. She's usually quite healthy. Why are you asking this?
The doctor looks at Hyung-Chul solemnly.
Bo-Man............. We found symptoms that needs further investigation.
Hearing this, Hyung-Chul stares back at the doctor, stunned by the unexpected diagnosis ...
Hyung-Chul....... Doctor Kim, how sick is Sun-Mi?
Bo-Man............. We'll have a better assessment with more tests, after Miss Jin wakes up tomorrow.
....................... Since you're not family, I'm not at liberty to go into specifics.
Hyung-Chul....... I understand.
Bo-Man............. Have her father see me as soon as he arrives, so I can discuss the prognosis with him.
Hyung-Chul....... Yes.
Bo-Man............. That's all, Director Yoon. You may go now.
The doctor pivots away, and picks up a file from his desk.
Dismissed, Hyung-Chul stands up and walks stiffly toward the door, still in shock.
He stops in the doorway, turning back.
Hyung-Chul....... Doctor, is there anything you can tell me?
Bo-Man............. As you're her employer, I can inform you that she will likely need a few days leave from work.
Hyung-Chul....... For staffing reasons, I need to know ...
He pauses, as if reluctant to know the answer.
Hyung-Chul....... Is there is a possibility that Sun-Mi will not return to work soon?
The doctor puts down the folder, and ponders for a moment.
Bo-Nam............ Right now, that's hard to ascertain. But if her condition turns out to be serious, yes.
Staggered by the answer, Hyung-Chul puts a hand on the doorframe to steady himself.
Hyung-Chul....... Thank you, Doctor. I'll go to her room now.
To Be Continued...