Since they'd both moved on with their careers, Jan Di and Ga Eul hadn't seen their old boss in a while. So, they'd decided to go to the porridge shop to visit him. Ga Eul was now a kindergarten teacher at a local school, and she taught a pottery class on the side with Yi Jeong.

Their former master, Bom Choon-Sik, had been excited to see them. He'd missed his two favorite employees, despite being thrilled that Yi Jeong and Woo Bin had introduced him to two lovely new assistants, who he'd hired on to replace them. When Jan Di and Ga Eul walked in Choon-Sik had vivaciously shouted their names and brought them in for a tight group hug. Then he'd sat them down and demanded to hear everything that was going on in their lives.

"How's married life, Jan Di?" Master asked, scrunching his face in anticipation and resting his head eagerly in his hands.

"It's great," Jan Di said with a smile.

Master smiled. "Hmm, let me see…I sense something…"

"You sense something…about me…about my marriage?" Jan Di asked.

"Shhh," Master studied Jan Di's face and then he took her hands in his and closed his eyes.

"I see...happiness…for you Jan Di," Master said, his eyes tightly closed.

Jan Di and Ga Eul smiled at one another.

"Oh," his face suddenly wrinkled with concern. He clutched his forehead, as if he were getting one of his psychic visions. "…But I also see...sadness…and pain, deep pain…"

"Sadness? Deep pain?" Jan Di repeated and shivered lightly, unable to dismiss the ominous feeling that crept upon her. She looked at Ga Eul, who clutched her hand in support.

"Yes," Master tightened his mouth, his eyes still closed, "…There will be some pain and some darkness…but then there will be light again…like at the end of a tunnel…"

Jan Di and Ga Eul looked at each other curiously, with a hint of concern.

"He knows he's not really psychic, right?" Ga Eul whispered to Jan Di. Jan Di shrugged.

"I also see…," he raised a brow, his eyes still squeezed shut, "…Big news, Jan Di?"

"Big news?" she shook her head. "Oh! You're getting me confused with Ga Eul!"

"Hm?" Master woke from his trance.

"Ga Eul, tell him your big news!" Jan Di insisted.

Master looked to Ga Eul, and she smiled widely. "I'm engaged!" she shrieked and held out her hand and Master yelled out in excitement.

"That's great, Ga Eul!" Master took her hand and eagerly observed the ring. It was a beautiful white gold infinity band with a huge diamond in the center and clusters of diamonds down the side, and on the inside their initials and the word soulmates had been engraved.

"Ooo, it's beautiful, Ga Eul!" Master gushed, and he and Jan Di admired it. Jan Di gazed fondly at her own ring resting on her finger. She only wore it around her neck while working. She found hers to be very beautiful, too, and particularly special because it had belonged to Ji Hoo's mother and grandmother.

"So, how did he propose?" Master asked, resting his head on his fist against the table. Ga Eul told the story.

It had been their anniversary, and Yi Jeong had taken her out for a beautiful dinner. He'd lavished her with flowers and anniversary gifts and taken her back to his studio. He'd told her that he wanted to show her something that he was making and that he needed her help. He'd sat her down gently and brought over his partially finished creation. He'd nestled in behind her and placed his smooth, accomplished hands over her delicate, ivory ones, directing them into the clay.

Ga Eul had turned crimson at the feel of his hands upon hers and the closeness of their bodies. She had been relieved he couldn't see her face. He'd been so close to her that it was almost too much to handle… He'd instructed her to feel the clay, and she'd proceeded to do so while he guided her hands. Suddenly she'd felt something that didn't belong. "Oh, what's this?" She'd turned to him, and Yi Jeong revealed his flawless smile and suggested that she check it out. She'd pulled out a ring and gasped.

Then, Yi Jeong had taken the ring, wiped it thoroughly with his handkerchief, and gotten down on one knee. Before he could finish his speech, she'd thrown her arms around him and given him a very vibrant yes! He'd hugged her tightly, picked her up, and kissed her. Then he'd placed the ring on her finger and kissed her hand near the ring.

"Aww," Master said after hearing the story.

Jan Di smiled. She recalled telling Ji Hoo about it the day she found out.

"He actually put it in the clay?" Ji Hoo asked incredulously.

"You didn't know how he planned to do it?"

"No, guys don't talk about that stuff…" Ji Hoo gave a short chuckle and went back to what he was doing.

"I thought it was romantic…," Jan Di said.

"What about my proposal?"

"Well, of course yours was romantic, too! Everyone does it in their own way."

"Would you have rather I put the ring in some cake or something?" he asked.

Jan Di laughed, "No, because I might have swallowed it!"

They had a good laugh together over that.

Jan Di was enjoying her day with Ga Eul and Master, but she found herself wondering about how Ji Hoo was doing at the golf course. She hoped he was having a good time. Jan Di and Ga Eul looked through magazines and Ga Eul's wedding binder at the porridge shop. Then they moved on to look at dresses.

Ji Hoo had never considered himself a competitive man, aside from when Jan Di had been involved. He'd truly done his best that time he competed with Joon Pyo to prevent Jan Di from being kicked out of school. And he had immediately refused Dr. Jang's bet, but just the idea that Dr. Jang wanted to bet him for Jan Di made him want to destroy him on the golf course. He was beginning to understand the wave of testosterone that overtook professional athletes during sporting events. The problem was that Dr. Jang was quite familiar with the game, and he'd only golfed a couple times in his life at Joon Pyo's estate.

Dr. Jang had, of course, smirked and claimed to be joking after Ji Hoo refused the bet, but Ji Hoo wasn't convinced. It was clear that Dr. Jang knew that he and Jan Di had some kind of relationship beyond friendship and that he was trying to drag out a confession.

Dr. Jang suggested that Ji Hoo take a few practice . Ji Hoo was handed a wood by his assigned caddy, a gawky teenage boy, and he approached the pin. He exhaled and positioned himself. Hwang Si-Yeon bounded up to him and started giving him helpful tips. Ji Hoo flinched as if poked with a sharp stick when she started to put her arms around him to help with his technique. Ji Hoo quickly stepped aside and said as politely as he could muster, "It's OK, I got it."

This woman apparently has no shame…, he thought.

Ji Hoo positioned himself once more and took a shot. He cringed as he watched it sail a couple hundred yards and land in the rough. Si-Yeon clapped regardless.

"That's alright, Dr. Yoon. Try again," Director Hwang said.

After giving him a few pity practice , the group began the game. Ji Hoo made his best effort at golfing while enduring subtle taunting from Dr. Jang, fending off Hwang Si-Yeong's not-so-subtle flirtations, and making polite conversation with Director Hwang and Dr. Chu. Ji Hoo's game was slowly improving, and Director Hwang and Hwang Si-Yeon were complimentary toward his efforts.

Around the 9th hole Director Hwang pulled Ji Hoo aside. "I like you, Kid. I think you have a lot of potential."

"Thank you, Sir," Ji Hoo replied.

"You know, Dr. Yoon, I think you and my daughter would really hit it off… Are you a single man, Dr. Yoon?" Director Hwang asked.

Ji Hoo was caught off guard by the direct question. Ji Hoo felt Dr. Jang and Si-Yeon's eyes on him like hungry wolves on injured prey.

"Well, actually sir, I'm—"

"Director, you have a call," his assistant interrupted and handed the phone to him.

"Excuse me."

Ji Hoo met Dr. Jang's glance, and Dr. Jang raised a brow, as if he'd been very curious to hear the end of that sentence.

Director Hwang finished his call and returned to Ji Hoo. "What were we talking about again? …Oh yes, I was wondering if you would my daughter to the hospital benefit, Dr. Yoon, as a favor to me?"

Ji Hoo tightened his jaw. "…I'm sorry, sir, but I can't," he bowed in apology.

"You can't?" Director Hwang gaped at Ji Hoo. He, like his daughter, was clearly not used to being told no.

"No, I'm very sorry, but I have already invited a guest." Ji Hoo bowed deeply.

"Oh, well," Director Hwang rubbed his neck. "Well, I suppose it can't be helped then…"

"But, perhaps Dr. Jang would like to your lovely daughter to the benefit," Ji Hoo shot Dr. Jang a glance. Dr. Jang returned with a subtle sneer.

Dr. Jang approached the two. "So, who is this mystery date of yours, Dr. Yoon?"

"Her name is Geum Jan Di," Ji Hoo said unflinching.

"Geum Jan Di, hmmm, doesn't ring a bell," Director Hwang rubbed his chin.

"She's an intern, sir," Dr. Jang said.

"An intern, hmm?"

Another group had come up behind them and asked if they were nearly finished or if they could play through.

"We should continue," Dr. Chu suggested.

"Yes, let's," Director Hwang replied.

The group continued their game, and the conversation about the benefit was temporarily forgotten. Si-Yeon had overheard enough of the conversation to know that she'd been rejected, so she was alternating between pouting and strutting around Ji Hoo, as if to show him what he was missing out on. Dr. Jang's game had been decent and he'd since stepped it up, as had Ji Hoo. The men were clearly playing for a much greater prize than any trophy. Ji Hoo and Dr. Jang, by some miracle, tied. Dr. Jang called it Beginner's Luck.

After a torturous day on the links, a trip to the sauna, and a luncheon, Ji Hoo returned home in the early evening. Jan Di was home and greeted him.

Ji Hoo exhaled heavily. "Oh, you're a sight for sore eyes!" He closed the distance between them and took Jan Di tightly in his arms.

"Whoa? What's this for?" She stiffened then put her arms around him.

He held her tighter and rested his chin on her shoulder. "I just missed you…"

Jan Di gave a short laugh. "Was golf that bad?"

"Yes…Yes, it was."

He hesitantly released her, as if she were some beautiful illusion that he expected to vanish any moment. Then he moved to the couch and slumped onto it. She followed and sat beside him.

"What happened? You hit the ball, didn't you?" she chuckled and put a hand on his shoulder.

Ji Hoo shook his head and sighed. "Yes, I hit the ball. I have played a few times before, you know?"

He hunched his shoulders, and Jan Di began to rub them. "Did you lose?"

"No, I didn't lose. I actually tied for second place," he replied, surrendering to her touch.

"Well, that's really good! Who did you golf with?"

Ji Hoo sighed, as Jan Di continued to rub his tense shoulders.

"Well, I golfed with Dr. Chu, Director Hwang, the director's daughter…"

"The director's daughter was there?" Jan Di cut in. She ceased her massage and looked at him.

Ji Hoo nodded slowly. "And…Dr. Jang, too…"

"Dr. Jang was there?"

Ji Hoo nodded slowly again.

"Oh. So…what happened that made it so bad?"

Ji Hoo was way too mentally exhausted to go into the details, nor did he want to bother Jan Di with them, so he simply said, "It was just tedious socializing with that particular group. Nothing really happened."

"Oh. OK...," she replied, suddenly wishing she could have been a fly on the wall.

"Oh, how do you feel about going to the hospital benefit?" he asked.

Jan Di shrugged. "I suppose I can." She studied him.

Ji Hoo sighed and then smiled at her. "Anyway, enough about my day… How was your day?"

She pursed her lips. "Mine was good. Much better than yours from the sound of it."

Though she had to admit that she was still feeling weird about Master's obscure prediction…

"Ga Eul and I went to the porridge shop and visited Master. We looked at wedding magazines and her binder. She tried on dresses and found one. It's really beautiful! And then we looked at flowers."

Ji Hoo nodded, still appearing weary. "I'm glad you had a good day, sweetheart," he said.

Jan Di looked at him sympathetically and then kissed him on the cheek. "I'm making dinner, so why don't you rest, and I'll call you and Grandfather when it's ready."

Ji Hoo nodded and gave her a kiss. She patted him reassuringly on the back and rose and headed toward the kitchen. Ji Hoo went to the bedroom and collapsed onto the bed as if he'd just done a full day of hard manual labor. That had been way more tiring than any surgery...

The day of the benefit arrived, and Jan Di had to admit she wasn't looking forward to it. She wasn't really one for social gatherings, and she hadn't been feeling the best lately.

Dr. Jang had been rather quiet the past few weeks, since the golf outing. And they hadn't spoken about their night of drinking since he'd called her the next morning. Ji Hoo had suggested that Dr. Jang liked her and had alluded to some kind of tension on the golf course. She'd gone in to work the next day feeling a bit awkward and hoping that it would never be brought up again. She'd gotten her wish.

Dr. Jang had been completely professional, formal even. During the past few weeks he'd neither tormented her nor . He had been calling her by her full name, not kiddo once. Perhaps Ji Hoo had been mistaken. Dr. Jang didn't act like he felt anything for her at all.

Dr. Jang had been almost serene at work. She wouldn't say he'd been in a good mood by any means, but he hadn't been in a bad one either. He was just neutral. To Jan Di, Dr. Jang didn't seem like himself at all, and she was considering asking him if something was wrong.

The morning of the benefit, Jan Di stood in a patient's room drowsily jotting down notes on her clipboard. Dr. Jang arrived and picked up the patient's chart. He and Jan Di exchanged a fleeting glance before both returned their eyes to their clipboards. Dr. Jang looked over the chart and turned his eyes back on Jan Di. He watched her eyes flutter closed and then snap open again.

"Geum Jan Di, have you been getting enough sleep lately?" he furrowed his brow and glanced over at her before returning to the chart.

"Hm? Oh, yes, I think so. I've just been a bit tired lately," she replied and continued writing.

Dr. Jang finished perusing the chart and approached the patient's bedside. "Geum Jan Di, come here."

"Yes, Seongsaengnim."

"Take a look at this. What would you say is happening here?" he asked.

Jan Di thought for a moment. "Hm, an abscess?"

"Correct. It's getting bad, so I think we'll need to drain the pus." Dr. Jang explained the procedure to the patient.

Jan Di began to sterilize the area upon Dr. Jang's request.

"Watch," Dr. Jang said to her and began to puncture the area.

Jan Di made a gulping sound and subdued it with a hand to the mouth.

Dr. Jang shot her a sidelong glance and completed the procedure. He tossed his gloves. He checked the patient, and they exited the room.

"Geum Jan Di, what was wrong back there?"

She looked at him, and he mimicked her gagging.

"Oh," she said sheepishly, "Just felt a little queasy all of a sudden, sorry."

"Geum Jan Di, you're going to be a doctor. Does this gross you out?" he asked sharply.

"No, Seonsaengnim, of course not!" She shook her head vibrantly. "I don't know why I suddenly felt like that, I'm sorry. It won't happen again."

He pursed his lips. "Hm… OK, then…"

Their pagers simultaneously went off. It was a code. They ran down the hall to the indicated room. Dr. Jang arrived first and ran the code. He instructed Jan Di to check the pulse. "No pulse," she said.

"Start compressions. Two minutes," he instructed.

Several nurses arrived to assist. Jan Di began compressions, and Dr. Jang pulled out the defibrillator and charged.

"200 joules, clear!" he called out. She pulled back, and he shocked the patient.

Dr. Jang charged again while Jan Di continued with compressions.

"Clear!" Dr. Jang shocked again.

They alternated this process several times, while a nurse intubated.

There was a blip in the monitor. "Check pulse and rhythm, Geum Jan Di." She did so.

Jan Di breathed a sigh of relief. "There's a pulse. Rhythm is returning to normal."

Dr. Jang nodded. He and Jan Di finished the code and verified that the patient was OK. Dr. Jang instructed the rest of the team to follow up. Then he motioned to Jan Di, and they left the room.

"Good job in there, Kiddo," he said, as they walked down the hall beside each other.

Jan Di exhaled. "Thank you, Seonsaengnim," she smiled to herself.

As they walked down the hall, Jan Di felt a tingling sensation; her head felt fuzzy, and her knees began to buckle.

"Whoa, Kiddo, what's the matter?" Dr. Jang caught her by the arm, and she inadvertently leaned against him. "You look a bit pale… What's wrong?" he demanded while supporting her.

"I'm OK," she broke from his grasp and steadied herself, "…Just got a bit dizzy. I'm OK."

"Did you eat?" he asked.

"I tried, but my stomach has been unsettled, so I didn't have much."

Dr. Jang pursed his lips. He steered her to the break room by the shoulders and sat her down. "Take a short rest. I'll get you some juice."

Dr. Jang brought back a can of juice from the vending machine and handed it to her.

"Thank you, Seongsaengnim." She opened the can and took a sip.

"Are you OK?"

"Yes, I'm OK. I've just been a bit run down the last week or so. Stress maybe… Or, maybe I'm coming down with something."

"Do you think you need to go home?" he asked.

"No way, I'm fine."

He nodded. "Well, rest here for a moment. I'll be back to check on you."

Dr. Jang left the room and headed down the hall. Is it low blood sugar? Or, is she getting sick? A thought suddenly struck him. Dr. Jang stopped short. Surely she couldn't be… No… She's such a…nice girl…

Dr. Jang continued walking, while wracking his brain. He couldn't ignore his suspicions, but he couldn't suggest that she take a test, could he? No, it's none of my business…

Dr. Jang noticed Ji Hoo asking for a patient's chart at the nurse's station. He stopped and glared over at him. There's only one man she ever associates with or talks about…

Ji Hoo turned to see Dr. Jang giving him a look that could have frosted over the entire room.

Is this still about the golf outing and the benefit? Ji Hoo wondered.

"Hey, YOU!" Dr. Jang shouted at Ji Hoo. "Get in here!" Dr. Jang motioned to him and went into a patient's room.

Ji Hoo looked after Dr. Jang curiously and then followed him in. It was a patient that Ji Hoo had just performed surgery on and that Dr. Jang was now treating post-operative. The patient was asleep.

Dr. Jang folded his arms and clenched his jaw. He simply glared at Ji Hoo.

"Yes, Dr. Jang?" Ji Hoo asked, likewise folding his arms.

"Check out that surgical site," Dr. Jang barked.

Ji Hoo approached the patient, pulled back the cover, and examined the site. "It looks fine to me…what's the problem?"

"It's completely unacceptable!" Dr. Jang barked. Fortunately, he didn't wake the patient. "I thought better of you, Dr. Yoon! How could you be so careless?" Dr. Jang shouted.

Ji Hoo sighed. "Well, I think it looks fine, but if you want, I'll re-suture it."

Dr. Jang threw up his hands. "Well, do something! You need to take responsibility for your mistakes!"

And then Dr. Jang stormed out. Ji Hoo watched after him, shocked. What was that all about?

Dr. Jang moved swiftly down the hall, nearly colliding with Jan Di along the way. "Oh, sorry!" she bowed.

"No, I'm sorry… How are you feeling, Kiddo?" he asked delicately.

"Better. Thanks for the juice." Dr. Jang nodded and touched her arm. Why is he being so nice all of a sudden? she wondered.

Dr. Jang nodded. Ji Hoo exited the patient's room and caught sight of the two of them in the hall.

"Well, Dr. Jang, I fixed it. Go and see if it's up to your standards," Ji Hoo said, approaching the two of them and glancing at Jan Di. Dr. Jang tightened his jaw and went back into the patient's room.

"Why is Dr. Jang being more hostile toward me than usual today?" Ji Hoo asked Jan Di.

"Eh?" Jan Di shrugged. "I don't know…maybe he's just in a bad mood…" Though he didn't really seem to be…and he was being so nice to me just a minute ago… "What did he say to you?"

"Oh, just berating me…the usual, I suppose. I guess that's just Dr. Jang." Still, Ji Hoo couldn't help but find Dr. Jang's reaction to be over-the-top.

Jan Di frowned and looked at Ji Hoo sympathetically. She wished the two would just get along.

"But how are you doing?" Ji Hoo asked, giving her arm a quick squeeze.

"I'm fine, thanks. And you? How's your day going?"

"Fine, thanks. So, I'll be off at 6 tonight. I'll have to rush home and get ready for the benefit," Ji Hoo said.

"I'm off at 5. I'll go home then and get ready," Jan Di replied.

"OK, I'll see you later," Ji Hoo squeezed her arm again and headed back to his office.

That night at around 7PM, Ji Hoo and Jan Di arrived at the Hospital Benefit. The benefit was in an upscale hotel ballroom in downtown Seoul and was being held to raise money for the hospital, particularly for the pediatric cancer ward. Jan Di and Ji Hoo were especially interested in the cause, which had become a pet project of theirs thanks to their affection for the children there. When Jan Di found out about the funds being raised for the pediatric cancer ward she was much more eager to attend.

Jan Di and Ji Hoo were dropped off by his driver. Ji Hoo got out and opened Jan Di's door. They stepped out onto the curb. Jan Di wore an elegant high neck black lace and sequin evening dress that hung just below her knees and black heels that she could barely walk in. Her hair was up and twisted into loose curls. Ji Hoo wore his white tux. He was good with sticking with a classic, and the classic looked good on him. Ji Hoo held out his arm, and Jan Di wrapped hers around his, and he led her in.

The ballroom was full and brightly lit by crystal chandeliers. Rectangular tables were set up around the perimeter. Round tables had been elegantly set for dinner in the middle with a space cleared for dancing.

Jan Di and Ji Hoo walked in arm-in-arm and scanned the room. Director Hwang and his daughter stood among a group of people, Director Hwang in a black tux and Si-Yeon in a short, tight gold sequin dress. Dr. Jang stood a few feet from the group with a drink in hand. He wore a black suit and tie. Dr. Jang caught sight of Jan Di and stared at her from across the room.

Ji Hoo and Jan Di approached the group of their colleagues and greeted them and bowed in unison. The group bowed back, except for Si-Yeong who had her arms folded and wore a snobbish expression.

"Ah, Dr. Yoon, thank you for coming. So, this is your lovely guest, then," Director Hwang looked at Jan Di.

"Yes, this is Geum Jan Di," Ji Hoo presented. Director Hwang nodded, and Jan Di bowed before him. "Pleased to meet you, Director Hwang, sir," she said. Though she had met him once, it wasn't an official introduction and he wouldn't have been likely to remember anyway. Dr. Jang smiled at Jan Di and she gave a small smile in return.

Jan Di and Ji Hoo made brief conversation and then excused themselves to look around. They walked around and checked out the tables. A silent auction was taking place, so Ji Hoo asked Jan Di what she would like to bid on. There was a boat, a trip to Paris, a spa day, an exquisite piece of pottery donated by So Yi Jeong, and other extravagant prizes. Jan Di and Ji Hoo circled and admired Yi Jeong's work.

"I don't know much about pottery, but he really is good, isn't he?" Ji Hoo commented.

"Yes, he is. Should we bid on it?" Jan Di replied.

"Why not? Even though he has a lot of bids already, and we already have an original So in our house." Ji Hoo recalled the piece Yi Jeong had gifted them for their wedding. He'd said that it was one of his best yet. Ji Hoo wrote down a bid and showed it to Jan Di. She nodded and he put it in.

"Anything else you'd like to bid on?" he asked.

"What about the trip to Paris?" she asked bright-eyed.

"Alright, go ahead. Write down what you want." Jan Di jotted down a figure and showed it to him for approval. He shook his head and motioned for her to go a bit higher. She erased and jotted down another number. He nodded, and she put in the bid.

"I really hope a lot of money is raised tonight for cancer research and care," Jan Di commented, "You know, for Ji-a and the others…"

"Me, too, honey," Ji Hoo smiled.

Dancing began and Ji Hoo asked Jan Di to dance. She smiled and slipped her hand into his, and he led her to the dance floor. Jan Di's ballroom dancing skills had improved slightly since Ji Hoo had shown her a few steps at home per her request. She'd said that she didn't want to embarrass him. She had to admit that it had been rather fun practicing at home with Ji Hoo and Grandfather. She recalled Ji Hoo and Grandfather moving the couch and tables and taking turns twirling her around the living room, while Fluffy barked and jumped at them eagerly. Fluffy had cut in and Jan Di had taken his paws and danced with him while Ji Hoo and Grandfather looked on and smiled.

Jan Di and Ji Hoo smiled at each other as he led her around the dance floor among a smattering of other couples. After several revolutions, Ji Hoo felt a tap on his shoulder.

"May I cut in?" Dr. Jang asked with a grin. Ji Hoo's expression grew somber, but he gave a short nod and stepped back. He shoved his hands into his pockets and walked to the sidelines.

Dr. Jang slipped his arm around Jan Di and took her hand in his. They began to dance. "You look…beautiful… You clean up nice, Kiddo," he whispered.

"Thank you, Seonsaengnim," she mumbled, blushing lightly.

"Are you feeling better?"

"Mm. Thank you, Seonsaengnim."

Dr. Jang looked into Jan Di's eyes and she looked away and over his shoulder. She caught sight of Ji Hoo watching them. He looked tense. She attempted to throw a comforting smile his way. He smiled back faintly.

Jan Di felt a twinge of jealousy when she noticed Si-Yeon approach Ji Hoo over Dr. Jang's shoulder. She couldn't help but glance their way each time Dr. Jang turned her in that direction.

"Aren't you going to ask me to dance, Dr. Yoon?" Si-Yeon demanded.

I wasn't planning to, Ji Hoo thought, still watching Jan Di and Dr. Jang dance.

Ji Hoo caught sight of Director Hwang who folded his arms and gave Ji Hoo a subtle brow raise.

Ji Hoo sighed and turned to Si-Yeon. "Fine. Would you like to dance then?" he gave her a clearly fake smile.

"I'd love to," she smirked back.

Ji Hoo walked out to the dance floor, hands in pockets, followed by Si-Yeon. He positioned to lead and held her out away from him, as if touching her would burn through his suit. Ji Hoo kept as much distance between them as he could while still maintaining proper dance form. He looked out across the room while he danced with her, making as little eye contact as possible.

"Why are you so cold to me?" Si-Yeon asked Ji Hoo while they danced.

"Maybe that's just my personality," Ji Hoo retorted, still not looking at her.

"No, I've seen you be nice to others, particularly that Geum Jan Di," Si-Yeon sneered, "…What do you see in that girl anyway?"

"What do I see in her?" This time Ji Hoo looked down at Si-Yeon. "Well, how long do you have? That is an extremely long list…"

"Psshhhh!"

"And maybe I don't want you to get the wrong idea, which apparently you somehow have."

She glared up at him, and he looked out over her head as he led her mechanically in a small circle.

"I was polite to you once before, and you somehow mistook that for something more. I don't want to make that mistake again. I want to be clear."

Si-Yeon scoffed. "You'd better be nicer to me…"

"What, is that a threat?" Ji Hoo met her eyes coolly.

"Maybe it is," she snapped back, "Oh, I know you must think you're untouchable…but you're not! And by the way, I know that you pulled strings with the board to get Geum Jan Di her internship," she leaned in closer and whispered the last part.

Ji Hoo tightened his jaw and put distance between them once more. He looked down at her calmly, though he was fuming underneath. "I didn't do anything wrong or unethical. I merely made a recommendation. There's nothing wrong with helping someone to get their foot in the door. And she's doing great, just as I knew she would."

"What do you think Geum Jan Di would think of that? I know a little bit about her. She's very prideful."

"How do you know she doesn't already know? Either way, I don't think she would mind. And like I said, I just got her in the door. She's done everything else on her own."

"You just have a response for everything, don't you?"

Ji Hoo released Si-Yeon's hand and stepped away. "Excuse me. I don't really feel like dancing anymore." Ji Hoo bowed automatically to maintain the appearance of decorum and walked back to the sidelines before the musical piece had concluded.

Jan Di had been rather distracted while dancing with Dr. Jang. She'd been watching Si-Yeon and Ji Hoo dance. They hadn't been dancing close, and they'd appeared to be talking about something. She wondered what it was. Neither of them had looked very happy with one another. But then Si-Yeon had leaned in close to him and whispered something. Jan Di had felt a knot form in her stomach at that moment. But she'd reminded herself of Ji Hoo's reassurances. She had no reason to be jealous, and she refused to let herself succumb to it.

Jan Di watched Ji Hoo end the dance early and walk off. She wondered what had happened. He seemed a bit upset, and she wanted to go to him, but Dr. Jang held her captive. He held her a bit closer and tighter than she felt comfortable with, and she was prepared to pull back and also end the dance early, but before she knew it the music had stopped and he released her. She politely bowed to him and thanked him for the dance. Then, she made her way to Ji Hoo's side again. She looked up at him, concerned, and his frown melted away and he smiled at her.

Director Hwang and Dr. Jang approached Ji Hoo and Jan Di once more and stood beside them. Si-Yeon had grabbed a drink and was sulking a few feet away.

A waiter came by carrying a tray of glasses of champagne. Ji Hoo took one for himself and handed one to Jan Di. Dr. Jang quickly snatched the glass from Jan Di. "Don't drink that!"

Jan Di gaped at Dr. Jang and Ji Hoo furrowed his brow. The group stared at Dr. Jang blankly. Even the waiter looked confused.

"You shouldn't drink alcohol… You can't tolerate it!" he retorted in attempt at defending his strange action.

Dr. Jang sighed, downed the glass meant for her, set it on the tray, and walked off. Jan Di stared after him, dumbfounded.

"Oh, the silent auction is going to begin," Director Hwang said. The group turned their attention to the auctioneer. Jan Di noticed Dr. Jang heading outside.

"Excuse me for a minute, Ji Hoo-yah," she whispered, and she headed off in the direction Dr. Jang went.

Jan Di approached Dr. Jang in the courtyard of the hotel. He was turned from her, hands in pockets.

"Seonsaengnim," Jan Di said.

He turned to her. "Oh, hey Kiddo, how's it going?" he smiled.

"Fine, thanks. I was wondering...is everything OK?"

Dr. Jang sat on a nearby bench. He sighed. "Of course. I'm fine, Kiddo."

Jan Di approached slowly. Dr. Jang hunched forward slightly. She cautiously sat next to him.

"Has something been bothering you lately?" she asked. "You seem a little…different…"

He glanced at her and smirked. "Are you worried about me, Kiddo?" He almost seemed touched by this.

"Well, I uh…," she stammered, looking away, "…was just wondering…"

"I've just been thinking about things…"

Jan Di nodded. She pursed her lips. "About your son?"

He wrung his hands lightly. "Yea, among other things…"

Jan Di nodded. "I'm sorry," she mumbled, looking down at the ground.

"Don't be, Kiddo. It's not your fault. And I'm fine. I still see him now and again. Not as much as I'd like, though."

She nodded again, unsure of what to say next or how to comfort him at the moment. She found herself curious about something else and cautiously asked, "Did you and Dr. Yoon…have an argument or something?"

Dr. Jang sighed, "He didn't tell you anything?"

"No, not really."

"Oh. Well, no, we didn't really have an argument…I just don't always see eye-to-eye with him…"

Jan Di nodded and wrung her hands. "…Well, I guess I should get back inside...," she began to rise but he caught her by the wrist.

"Geum Jan Di…"

She blinked back at him. Realizing his fervor, he released her wrist. He leaned forward again and sighed. He appeared to be facing some kind of inner struggle.

"What is it, Seonsaengnim?" she asked with trepidation.

Finally, he seemed to come to some kind of decision. He sighed again and turned resolutely to face her.

"…I was wondering…if you'd like to have dinner with me…just you and me this time."

Jan Di's lips parted and she stared down at her pretty yet deadly shoes, blinking wildly.

"I'm sorry, Seongsaengnim, but I can't," she said.

He sighed. "I figured you'd say that…it took me weeks to build up the courage to ask, actually. I know I'm your superior, so it must seem very strange for me to ask that… I'm sorry to put you in an awkward position."

"It's OK," she paused, "But it's not just that…"

He nodded. "It's because you're…involved…with Dr. Yoon, aren't you?"

"Yes," she nodded.

"I figured…," Dr. Jang squeezed his hands tightly. "Is he good to you, Geum Jan Di?"

"Yes, he is…," she nodded, "And actually…," she paused and pulled out the chain that held her wedding ring. "…Actually, it's Yoon Jan Di."

Dr. Jang glanced down at the ring resting against her chest. His lips parted. He leaned forward and nodded once more. "Ahh, well that explains a lot."

"I'm very sorry, Seongsaengnim… We weren't trying to deceive you or anyone else, and it was all my idea…he just went along with it for me… I just wanted to make my own place at the hospital. I wanted to be viewed as my own person and not just as Dr. Yoon's wife. Don't misunderstand me, I'm very proud and happy to be that, but I'm also an individual. I wanted people to look at us as separate people and not just as a couple."

Dr. Jang sighed and nodded. "You're a unique one, Kiddo, and a little strange…," he smiled, "But I can understand that."

"I'm sorry, Seongsaengnim…," she repeated with a low bow of her head.

"It's OK, Kiddo," he ruffled her hair, and she met his eyes hesitantly. "I actually do like Dr. Yoon…he's a good man and an exceptional doctor…" Dr. Jang paused and stared down at the ground. He gave a short laugh. "…I guess now I just have one more reason to be jealous of Dr. Yoon…"

Jan Di's lips parted and she clutched at her ring. He looked over at her, and she cast her eyes downward.

"I'm sorry if I've made you uncomfortable," he said.

"No, it's OK…"

"What's going on?" Ji Hoo asked as he entered the courtyard.

"Oh, Ji Hoo-yah," Jan Di said, rising from the bench quickly. Ji Hoo looked curiously between Jan Di and Dr. Jang.

Dr. Jang stood. "Nothing, Dr. Yoon. Absolutely nothing," he walked past Jan Di and Ji Hoo and went back inside, his hands shoved deep into his pockets.

Ji Hoo looked to Jan Di curiously. "What's going on?" he repeated, calmly.

Jan Di smiled faintly. "I told him that we're married."

Ji Hoo nodded. "Oh. OK. Well, good."

Jan Di nodded. Ji Hoo rubbed her arms and then took her hand. "Let's go inside. Since you got the ball rolling, let's just settle it once and for all."

"Here?"

"Why not? Most people we associate with at the hospital are here anyway."

Ji Hoo and Jan Di returned to the ballroom, hand-in-hand. Ji Hoo was immediately ambushed by Director Hwang, who asked to borrow him for a moment. Ji Hoo shot a glance back to Jan Di, as Director Hwang maneuvered him across the room, chatting him up about details on the medical conference in Athens. Jan Di hugged herself lightly and watched Ji Hoo being dragged away from her. Ji Hoo glanced back at her over his shoulder. Si-Yeon joined in the conversation between Ji Hoo and her father, touching Ji Hoo's arm and casting a smug glance in Jan Di's direction.

Ji Hoo nodded along and agreed to attend the medical conference, glancing extraneously at Jan Di, who stood alone next to the buffet. He watched her hunch her shoulders lightly and pop a piece of shrimp into and chew it slowly.

Something suddenly came over Ji Hoo. His built-up frustration over the past few months finally reached its breaking point. The secrecy, the tension with Dr. Jang, the advances of Si-Yeon, and the subtle pressure from Director Hwang… That all combined with watching his beautiful, adorable wife stand all alone by the buffet pushed him over the edge.

"Excuse me," Ji Hoo said and bowed quickly to Director Hwang. He slipped away and made his way determinedly across the room to where Jan Di was. Jan Di met Ji Hoo's eyes for an instant before he pulled her into a tight embrace and kissed her deeply. Director Hwang watched, rather stunned, and Si-Yeon scowled.

Jan Di broke free, rather breathlessly. "What are you doing?" she whispered, clutching lightly at his arms.

"What do you mean? I'm kissing my wife," he smiled at her.

"Seems a little bit like you're putting on a show…," she shook her head, still shocked and rather embarrassed by the very public display of affection so uncharacteristic of Ji Hoo.

"I guess I just got fed up. I should be able to kiss my wife in public," he said.

Jan Di cracked a smile, and Ji Hoo took her hand and led her over to Director Hwang and Si-Yeon. Dr. Jang had also witnessed the display and stood near them, arms folded.

Ji Hoo stood before the group, holding Jan Di's hand. "I'm sorry for not being more forthright and properly introducing her before, but this is Jan Di, my wife."

Director Hwang was momentarily incapacitated. He cleared his throat. "Oh, well, pleased to meet you, Mrs. Yoon."

Jan Di bowed before him and shot a glance to Dr. Jang, who gave her a weak smile.

Si-Yeon simply glared from behind her father.

A week and a half after the benefit, the hospital was still abuzz about it. And not about the success of the event or the money that was raised but instead about the passionate kiss between Ji Hoo and Jan Di and about their relationship.

Jan Di had been slightly irritated with Ji Hoo for the dramatic way in which he had chosen to expose their secret, especially when gossip started spreading around the hospital like wildfire. This was exactly one of the things she had been trying to avoid. And of course he wasn't the one taking the heat because he'd gone to Athens for the medical conference a few days ago. But really, she had to admit that it was mostly her fault for wanting to keep it secret in the first place.

Mi-Nyu hadn't been at the event, but she'd heard all about it. And she was a bit miffed at first that Jan Di hadn't told her. Jan Di had apologized profusely and attempted to explain herself. Mi-Nyu had finally come around and forgiven her for the secrecy. Then Mi-Nyu had immediately detailed what she'd heard and begged for more information.

"I hear it was quite the display," Mi-Nyu had said slyly.

Jan Di had groaned in response. "It was just a kiss, Mi-Nyu."

"I hear it was some kiss," Mi-Nyu had teased, eliciting a heavy sigh from Jan Di.

Jan Di finished a physical and left the patient's room. Mi-Nyu bounded up to her. "Hi, Jan Di!" she said, grinning.

"Hi, Mi-Nyu," Jan Di replied dully, wondering what would spring from Mi-Nyu's lips next.

"So, did you know that you and Dr. Yoon are the hot couple of the hospital now?" Mi-Nyu nudged Jan Di.

Jan Di groaned. "Hot couple? What? But I don't want to be the hot couple," Jan Di mumbled. Seriously, this is a hospital! Does no one have anything better to talk about? Oh Ji Hoo, why did you have to do that?

Mi-Nyu laughed and linked arms with Jan Di. Much to Jan Di's dissatisfaction, Mi-Nyu had been filling her in on all the gossip about Ji Hoo and her. Much of the gossip included snide comments from jealous female staff members who had a crush on the young hotshot surgeon and rumors that Jan Di was attempting to further her career through her relationship with Yoon Ji Hoo.

Some things were truly better left unheard, and some of the comments had made Jan Di quite angry. Mi-Nyu had threatened to tell a couple people off for her, which was odd coming from the mild-mannered Mi-Nyu.

"It's OK, Mi-Nyu, I can handle it," Jan Di had said, rather preferring that Mi-Nyu would just keep the gossip to herself.

A few times Jan Di had been tempted to stand up for herself, but she'd decided it best to just let it go. For now she was simply trying to ignore it all and do her job.

Regardless of the position he'd put her in, she had to admit that she missed Ji Hoo. He'd tried to convince her to go along with him to Athens, but she had to work. He'd kissed her goodbye, telling her to book a flight and join him if she changed her mind. They'd talked every night since his departure, and she'd told him about some of the gossip about them. He'd been very apologetic and assured her that the gossip would soon die down and eventually not even be a topic of discussion. Jan Di knew that he was right. She hoped it would die down soon, though, before she snapped on someone… But overall, they were both relieved that it was out now.

Jan Di still wasn't feeling well, though, and she'd gotten sick that morning at the hospital. She hadn't said anything to Ji Hoo because she didn't want to worry him while he was away.

She was having lunch with Ga Eul and Yi Jeong in the hospital cafeteria. They had been out making wedding arrangements and had come to visit her. She told them about the benefit and about the manner in which Ji Hoo had broken the news that they were married. They were both as shocked as she. Of course, Yi Jeong and Ga Eul hadn't agreed with her on keeping it a secret anyway, so they weren't very sympathetic toward her plight.

"Thanks for coming to eat with me, you guys," Jan Di said with a smile, grateful for the company.

"Of course," Ga Eul replied, and she and Yi Jeong returned the smile.

"How's it going for Ji Hoo-yah in Athens?" Yi Jeong asked.

"Seems to be going well," Jan Di sighed and stared down at her plate.

"You miss him, huh?" Ga Eul smirked.

Jan Di sighed again. "Is it that obvious?"

Ga Eul and Yi Jeong exchanged a look and smiled at her.

"Yeah, I miss him…it's only been a few days, and I miss him so much already... What's wrong with me? We haven't been away from each other in so long, though… How long has it been? Wow, not since he went to Cheongsando Island…"

Ga Eul smiled sweetly at Jan Di.

"Why don't you go see him?" Yi Jeong suggested.

"Well, I would, but I have to work…"

"Hm, well I guess it can't be helped then…," Yi Jeong looked to Ga Eul and gave her a wink. Play along…

Yi Jeong rubbed his chin deviously. "Although, Greece is very beautiful and…so are the women…"

"Sunbae!" Jan Di gaped at Yi Jeong, who sported his trademark grin. She was tempted to tell him off for saying such a thing in front of Ga Eul. Jan Di looked to Ga Eul. Ga Eul's mouth hung openly slightly, and she would have lashed out at her former playboy fiancé for such a comment, but she'd gotten his subtle hint.

"Ohh, yes, I did hear that about Greece…," Ga Eul jumped in before Jan Di could say anything.

Jan Di poked out her cheeks and picked at her food.

"You're not hungry, Jan Di-yah?" Ga Eul asked incredulously.

Jan Di sighed. "Not really. It just doesn't seem very appetizing right now…"

Yi Jeong smirked. "I don't blame you, Jan Di-yah, I don't know how you eat this stuff on a daily basis…" he pushed around his own food. Hospital cafeteria food didn't quite agree with Yi Jeong's refined tastes.

"Don't be a snob, Jagiya" Ga Eul teased and pushed him lightly. "But that's one of your favorites, Jan Di."

"Yeah, I know…I just haven't had a taste for it lately. And I got sick earlier, so I guess I don't have much of an appetite right now."

Ga Eul and Yi Jeong looked at each other curiously.

"Are you ok, Jan Di-yah?" Ga Eul asked with concern. "You're sick?"

"Yeah. Maybe I have the flu or ate something bad."

Ga Eul looked at Jan Di sympathetically. "I hope you feel better."

"Thanks, Ga Eul." Jan Di shuffled in her seat. "Oh, excuse me! I need to go to the bathroom. I must have had too much to drink or something… It seems like I have to go every 5 minutes!" Jan Di rushed off.

Yi Jeong shook his head. Too much information… Yi Jeong met Ga Eul's eyes.

"So, what was the comment about the beautiful Greek women all about?"

"I was just trying to convince her to go see him," Yi Jeong replied. "She's so stubborn sometimes."

"Yea, but if she has to work, she has to work… You rich boys still don't seem to understand that…"

Yi Jeong shook his head at her, and she smiled and placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Oh, I hope she feels better soon, though…" Ga Eul pouted.

Yi Jeong raised a brow. "I don't think our little Jan Di is sick in the traditional sense…"

Ga Eul thought for a moment and gasped lightly, "What, you don't think she's…" Yi Jeong nodded.

Ga Eul gasped again and clasped her hands together.

"Should we say something to her?" Ga Eul asked excitedly.

Yi Jeong shook his head. "No, I'm sure she'll want to break the news herself. And I'm sure she'll want to tell her husband first. We should probably pretend like we don't know when she tells us."

Ga Eul nodded. "You're right. Oh, that's going to be so hard to do!"

Jan Di entered her patient's room after finishing lunch with Ga Eul and Yi Jeong. Dr. Jang was there. He handed her the chart. "I got the information for you. Mi-Nyu said you got sick…didn't you get sick this morning, too?"

Jan Di nodded. "Yes, I did… Sorry, Seonsaengnim. Thanks for helping me out."

"Perhaps you should go home if you're sick. You're going to make others sick…"

"I can't go home. I have too much to do," Jan Di sighed, "Couldn't I just wear a mask or something? Ahh, I just wish I could shake this flu. It's been a couple weeks now…"

Dr. Jang nodded. They left the room and walked down the hall together. The reason Jan Di hadn't been feeling well had become ever clearer to Dr. Jang, but Jan Di still seemed clueless. He'd give her a little push. "Perhaps you don't have the flu, Jan Di," he said.

"Well, what else could it be? Not food poisoning…not for this long…"

Dr. Jang sighed. "Jan Di, what specialization did you tell me you wanted to pursue?"

"Well, Seonsaengnim, I don't see what that has to do with it, but either Family Practice or Obstet-trics…," Jan Di's voice trailed off and her lips parted. Suddenly, it clicked. She gasped and looked wide-eyed at Dr. Jang, who simply nodded.

Jan Di's eyes shot to the floor and darted back and forth. "Excuse me, Seonsaengnim!" she turned and headed the other direction down the hall, as Dr. Jang watched after her.

Am I…could I possibly be…pregnant? She stumbled down the hall in a daze.