Blood
[Episode 12]
- You're here? - Oh my! You!
What?
If you were here, you should have texted me saying so.
Sorry, it slipped my mind.
Gosh, I thought...
Didn't I tell you not to touch this?
I didn't touch that. Why would I bother?
Hey, did you really just get here?
Yes, why?
Nothing, I thought I felt a presence in the house a while ago.
So, I thought you were home.
Wow, this really is something!
They went digging up the graves after hearing about the legends.
Then they discovered the skeletal remains.
On top of that, they took samples and cultivated the virus.
You've finally found what you've been looking for all this time, Ji Sang.
The father of VBT-01.
But, there is no solution manual in that journal.
It's full of reflection and repentance.
If he had lived, he might have written a solution manual.
By the way...
you guys are securing this journal safely in Chief Jung's lab, aren't you?
This was filtered out from the security network.
We are keeping a watch daily and logging all activity.
40 years ago, I volunteered in the back country of Kochenia.
At the time, there was an old man that was dying of an illness.
While I was treating him, that man's blood came inside my mouth.
It was only a minimum amount, but it had a lethal impact.
Wow, this really is something!
They went digging up the graves after hearing about the legends.
Then they discovered the skeletal remains.
On top of that, they took samples and cultivated the virus.
I envy you.
The Director is always praising you.
Why don't you lower your voice?
We're the only ones here.
And even if someone hears us, no one would understand.
Anyways, I have always been envious... of this and that.
Can we talk in private for a second?
Don't ever talk to me in the hospital, just as before.
And don't talk to me about envy or any of that nonsense, got it?
If you get in my way one more time, I don't know what I'll do to you.
We haven't had a proper day to discuss our research.
There are too many eyes at the hospital. We should move the location to my home.
Sure, let's do that. Who are the members?
You, me, Doctor Choi Soo Eun, Hyun Woo from before...
and Doctor Yoo Ri Ta as an observer.
Sounds good. Then we will get started tonight.
Yes.
I'm not interrupting, am I?
No, it's fine. But, what brings you here?
I was walking by and saw the two of you. I wanted to come say hello.
Why would you want to say hello to troublemakers like us?
Rather than people who give me a free pass...
I prefer people who give me something to be fierce about.
That way both parties can feel pressure and grow.
I don't know about that. I'm not one to live a fierce life.
Didn't your father live a fierce life?
Doctor Jung Han Su, a renowned scholar and infectious disease scientist.
Also, a noble prize candidate...
It's a honor to meet his son like this.
How did you find out?
Well, I just happen to find out.
There are no secrets in life.
Anyways, I feel like the three of us have gotten closer.
I hope we can continue this trend.
How do you think he found out about my father?
From now on, don't put your files on your desktop computer in this lab.
If I was able to access your files, it's possible for others, as well.
This isn't just monitoring now. This is an outright investigation.
Then, do you think he saw what we are researching?
Have you come to see me?
I see you have no shame even after stealing someone's files.
The security team happened to catch it with one of their regular security filters.
I received the report only because the files were flagged for being abnormal.
Whether you stole the files or had them reported to you...
you must know since you saw it.
Doctor Jung Han Su also went to Kochenia.
And he obtained samples of the virus and succeeded in cultivating it.
Yes, I know.
It is something Doctor Jung Hang Su would be able achieve.
It doesn't say what happened after that, so I am very curious.
Do you not know anything about Doctor Jung's research?
No, I don't know anything.
Doctor Jung was a researcher, but I was infected through an accident.
Right from the source, we are very different.
Also, we have never had interactions before.
So, you don't know Doctor Jung personally?
I've seen him from afar, but I don't know him personally.
Oh, I see.
If you have anymore questions, please ask.
I have no secrets from you, Chief.
The sharing of secrets only has meaning if we can guarantee the truth.
I'm not referring to you, of course.
Yes, of course.
Does that hurt?
Okay then... what about over here?
That's good. And here?
What do you think you're doing?
It's okay. I must have pressed too hard.
I'm... I'm sorry.
What was I thinking doing that to you...
- I'm so sorry, Doctor! - No...
I'm sorry...
I have nothing to say for myself.
I'm sorry and... I'm also so thankful.
No, I should have been more helpful and succeeded.
Please don't talk that way, Doctor Min. That only makes me feel worse.
- What about your punishment? - It's a reduction in salary.
The Chief said he would let me off with a salary reduction.
That's a relief. I'll work to minimize that reduction for you.
Thank you.
Doctor Min, though I may be of little help, I will try to support you.
If you are going through difficulties, let me know.
It's not my place, but I'll come to you for help too.
Thank you.
Goodness... I understand.
There is no need to fret.
Sister!
Oh... Soo Yun.
Have you been well?
Yes.
Is your father doing better?
Yes.
So, what brings our Soo Yun here?
It's a thank you letter.
I was so thankful for all the times you prayed for my dad.
Oh my, how nice of you.
This is too embarrassing. Read it once I'm gone.
Okay, I'll do that.
What's the matter?
Because of all your sisters and brothers out there.
All my sisters and brothers?
Yes, all the children that I watch over.
You have both your parents and you receive lots of love.
But those children, they cannot live without me.
They have no one else.
They cannot be without me.
You need the blood of an infected person?
Yes. For the first round of tests, we've been using processed infected blood.
This has resulted in limitations in the matching tests.
I believe that using real infected blood will minimize the trial and errors.
You do realize how dangerous the blood of the infected is, don't you?
Yes, I know very well.
You cannot use it for any other purpose.
Of course.
Seriously, how do I turn this upside down?
Turn what upside down?
I mean the patients are being dosed with strange medicine.
They are all displaying strange symptoms.
And some of them are even dying.
Yet why is our hospital so peaceful?
Even if everyone tries to turn things upside down, it may not work.
So frustrating...
Seems like everyone is under a spell. This really is a nonsense situation.
Our research meetings start tonight. It's going to be at my place.
- What do I do? - You can be an observer.
Observer, whatever...
You mean I'm just a bench warmer.
You'll find it bothersome, no?
It's not even your research.
Well, I can make a small sacrifice this time.
If you have any research data, email them to me.
Will you know anything?
I used to get angry when you humiliated me...
but I guess I've strengthened my character.
Now getting ridiculed and humiliated thrills me.
I am really a big person.
I'm here because I have a sincere request.
For now, step away from all hospital internal matters
and take charge of external relations, PR and marketing.
What?
Wouldn't less work make you a bit more comfortable?
I'll keep my responsibilities as they are.
And you don't have a say in these decisions.
Even if the Chairman made these orders, I wouldn't follow them.
Then why did you play these tricks again?
Causing me to become more ruthless...
Come in!
I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Associate Director.
It seems you two go way back.
Thanks to you, an innocent resident almost got blamed for everything.
Regardless what I did, I won't be stepping away from hospital management.
Associate Director! Isn't this your third strike?
Bribing a member of the New Drug Team, planning to smuggle blood samples out...
And informing a media outlet about the New Drug Team.
I can forgive you for one out.
But, I don't think Chairman is as forgiving.
Wow, welcome! I excitedly welcome you!
Hi, Luuvy!
Good to see you, Doctor Yoo Ri Ta.
What is this?
It's just our house toy.
Master, I love you...
- Nice to meet you. - I excitedly welcome you!
Wow, height 168cm.
36-24-34.
Fat percentage in abdomen 34%.
Are you talking about me?
Of course, is there anyone else in front of me?
What the heck is this...
- Soo Eun! - Oh, hello.
I was wondering when I would see you again.
I was waiting for the day we'd meet again.
I was too, a little...
Both of you have a slightly increased heart rate.
Analysis result. Flirting alert. Flirting alert.
Oh my.
Oh my goodness.
First, we need to figure out what the virus name stands for.
As you all know, the data is quite damaged.
- V something T something. - VBT-01.
Vampire Basic Type. It means first one.
It's in virus format, but it doesn't spread through air or touch.
The blood has to come inside your body to be infected.
Also only humans can be infected.
Other animals do not get infected.
A rare exception is ribosomes in chloroplast, which can be stimulated...
to accelerate growth rate.
It's really a rare case though.
That's why grass was growing...
How do you know all these things?
My mother left me some of her research logs.
I see.
I'll give them to you when you leave.
That would great. Thank you.
Actually, I read a bit on my way here.
What is the relationship between this virus and growth plates?
This seems to be the focal point.
It's related to telomerase.
Telomerase is an enzyme that adds DNA sequence repeats.
There were studies reporting telomerase and its effect on aging.
That's right.
Once infiltrated, this virus activates telomerase and delays aging significantly.
So effectively, allowing the infected to have lifespan of 250-300 years.
Wow. That's awesome.
When a child is infected, the growth plate stops functioning
Five or six years later, the telomerase becomes active
and they end up living with a physical body of a person in their mid-twenties.
There's no end to learning all of this.
At least it's a relief.
Since it didn't spread after my father cultured the virus.
If it did, and more people were infected and it spread
I would've had to live with the burden of that crime.
Everyone left. What are you still doing here?
I'm leaving.
Oh my! Were you going to take me home?
I usually don't like these things.
But, I did reject you last time. I'll give you one chance.
You have to stop doing this though. Follow me.
Just in case you get the wrong idea, don't get in the habit of this.
What do you take me for?
Today was a special case.
Something feels off lately.
What feels off?
Well, it feels like someone's been in and out of my house.
People who live alone often feel that way.
That's not it!
Last time, the music in my house was turned on and my Dracula figure was knocked over.
That guy doesn't fall over so easily.
Well, that's that.
You sure are... somber looking.
Somber?
You're always dressed like you're the Grim Reaper.
Grim Reaper? I'm a doctor.
Whenever I see you in the hallways...
it feels like you're there to say... 'it's your time to go now'.
If you had a hood on, you'd look just like him.
- Everyone has their personal style... - You're not doing anything this weekend?
Why do you assume I'm not doing anything this weekend?
It's true, isn't it?
Give me two hours of your time.
I don't know why, but I don't want to.
Just do as I say instead of automatically saying no.
Do you think I'm overflowing with free time?
Why aren't you using... honorifics... lately?
When a human is infected by the virus, the fall into a coma state for two days.
They develop extreme tachycardia, low blood pressure, low body temperature...
To put it simply, it's almost like dying.
That's how the legend of vampires dying and coming back to life came about.
You were going to inject this blood and find a place to rest for two days.
So you were running away to that place in a rush.
When I first met you five years ago...
I was so happy.
You didn't have the greed that humans had.
I thought that you would sacrifice yourself for my research.
Of course, you wanted something besides money.
You wanted to become perfect like us, infected, and live a long life.
So I was happy to make that promise.
If you were to succeed with this research, I would turn you into a being like me.
But that promise...
I think it has finally fallen apart today.
Forgive me, Doctor. I've lost my reasoning, momentarily.
No, it can happen.
You're a human and humans are beings that desire.
I did my best.
I put my passion and sincerity into this research.
But, all I got in return was suffocation.
And I believe that what I have achieved is close enough to succeeding.
Yes, I know.
However, all the effort you've put in hasn't been for me...
but, for yourself.
This is another way of living forever.
I hope you understand that.
Let me see.
Now that I think about it...
even when I saw you in the forest, you were dressed very dark and somber.
Was it grey and maroon?
Regardless, it was no good.
Should I be wearing a sparkly suit while living in the forest?
It's not like you're color blind. It's like you're in a black and white movie.
This world is full of diverse colors.
Just like the menu at Kimbap Heaven.
And please don't wear this. You look like a gangster!
What? First, it's Grim Reaper and now gangster.
Be quiet. Hold this. It's heavy.
Hold it like this.
Wait here like this.
- Can he try this on? - Yes, of course.
It's okay.
It's mine. Why would you pay?
Well, you know... You did save my life.
This is the least I can do.
Aren't you glad you came out with me?
Should we go eat kimbap?
Are you okay?
You didn't bring your sunglasses?
What about the ones I bought you from the sunglass stand?
I think I left them at home.
Isn't it bad for you to look at the sunlight?
We'll just buy another pair.
What's wrong?
Do you really not know? Everyone is...
Then you can take them off.
My eyes hurt, if I take them off.
The don't complain and let's go.
I bought big ones just for you.
I'm just so thankful... that you thought of me.
Yes?
Since when?
Chief!
She was in and out all morning and by midday she fainted from the pain.
Check her vitals and Ioprin 50 every two hours.
Yes, Chief.
After my mom passed away...
Sister Sylvia was like a mother to me.
She was there through all my mistakes...
and my happiest moments...
She was there through it all.
Even through my hardest times...
she was right there beside me.
All I have ever done is receive from her.
And I didn't even know she was ill.
What is that I've been doing?
You don't have go that far and blame yourself?
Once she wakes up...
I'd like for to get examined and tested again.
Of course, we can do that.
But, I don't know if it will make a big difference.
I know that too. I know it won't make a difference.
But, I feel like I have to do something... even if it's something small.
I don't want to have any regrets later.
I know I should be doing something.
I am a doctor, after all.
But, why is it that there's nothing I can do for her?
Yes.
These are next month's scheduled surgeries.
- Thanks. You can go now. - Yes, Chief.
Min Ga Yeon.
Yes?
After your mother passed, what did you regret the most?
Uh... well...
Was it the little things?
Like something you didn't get to say to her?
Or a time when you were annoyed having to take care of her?
Or you didn't put on a strong face in front of her.... something like that?
Yes... something like that.
And your biggest regret? It must be that you couldn't keep her alive.
Big or small... if there was no death...
there would be no regrets.
Did you all have your meals?
Goodness, is that the issue here? You are something.
There is nothing more important in the world than eating.
Your test results will be positive. Don't worry.
Okay. I won't worry.
In return, help ease my pain a little.
Okay, I'll do that.
It was what we expected.
There is absolutely no operability now.
Let's do the surgery.
What?
- What did you just say? - Let's do the surgery.
- Chief! - You never know...
Once we open her up, there may be other solutions.
If there were, we would know by now.
If I were younger, I would have whined to you to perform surgery right this instant.
I would have thrown a tantrum.
But...
your decision right now is not the right one for all of us.
Do you think you can live without regrets if you don't try?
I'm sure I'll have regrets, but...
I'm the physician in charge.
I'll make the decision.
- Chief, this isn't right! - If not...
Should I give you a better solution? One that I know will work.
My blood.
With one drop of my blood, the illness will be gone.
She can live longer too.
- Chief, that's... - Of course...
Sister Sylvia would become infected.
All the symptoms would come along with that.
Forget it.
Don't you...
hate having to send her away?
You are really crazy!
How can you perform surgery without an alternative solution?
Right now, you won't be able to do it by force of will alone.
How many times have I told you? Why don't you listen to me?
Think on it for two days. Find an alternative.
It's okay even if it's a temporary fix.
Gosh, this is driving me insane!
You decide this all on your own and you want it in two days?
You should at least discuss it with me before you make the decision.
Think about it carefully and tell me your decision, Doctor Yoo.
You made a long trip. Thanks for coming.
No problem. I had a nice trip.
This place is on a smaller scale than where you before.
But, the work will be more interesting.
I'm just happy to be where you are, Doctor.
Excuse me, Chief.
Don't take what I'm about to say too seriously.
What is it?
You know Chief Park Ji Sang?
Doesn't he seem like a vampire to you?
What the heck are you saying?
The pale face and he looks much younger than his age...
And even his cold personality...
It's not just me. Even Doctor Yoo had suspicions for a while.
Stop it! Can you stop watching movies and online videos?
There is some credence to it.
If Chief Park really ends up being a vampire...
I will run back and forth in the ward wearing only my underwear.
Do you mean it? Really?
Have you ever seen me say something I don't mean?
My heart feels very complicated.
She's someone we need in the world.
You look like you're confused about something.
No, not at all.
If you're not confused...
I thought you would have something to say to me.
Do not take Sister Sylvia into ward 21A without my permission...
like you did with patient Choi Woo Shik.
If you do, I won't let it go. Something along those lines...
The reason you're not saying these things...
is because you, yourself, are thinking about what to do.
Because surgery is impossible.
Stop with your ridiculous attempts at getting my interest.
For Sister Sylvia...
It's not the man above she needs. It's you, Chief.
Remember what you said during the liver implant surgery.
You said that the liver implant patient's god was the liver donor and their family.
I'm not using this to get your interest, I'm reminding you of your own beliefs.
I thought about it carefully for a day.
Give Sister Sylvia your blood.
Today... immediately.
What is it? You don't want to?
You never wanted to do it in the first place.
You're just frustrated right now, Chief.
Because as a doctor, you keep running into walls.
So you thought of this drastic measure that you would never really do.
But, we would be able to save her life.
Don't you remember what you read in Doctor Jung Han Su's journal?
This virus must never come out into the world.
To me, that fact is bigger and more important.
You've saved many lives without using your blood.
In the past, I felt like I had to save lives.
But now, it's not that I feel like I have to...
I feel like, if I don't... it would be wrong.
Just like the time when I saved you.
So I wanted to saver her... Even if it meant giving her my blood.
If I didn't... I felt like I'd be letting her down.
The fact that you felt that way is more than enough.
For both Sister Sylvia and me.
Then, I'll take back the offer I made yesterday.
Instead...
let me do the surgery.
Not as the infected Park Ji Sang.
But, I want a chance as Doctor Park Ji Sang.
I'm asking you.
Even if you do, what about your health?
I'll take care of that. Don't worry.
Hello. I'm the new manager of the New Drug Team, Joo In Ho.
I look forward to working with you all.
Then what happened to Manager Suh?
Oh, she was transferred to the US.
Then...
The new manager is very friendly.
You're right. He looks kind too.
If you act up like this, it upsets me.
Don't do this.
Ji Sang, come here!
I finally found it.
In two days... despite that it was a ridiculous request.
- Atasin replacement? - Yes, of course.
Tell me, hurry.
First, it's called Tumatox.
Tumatox?
It's used for reducing the neural activity. It was developed three years ago by St. Medics in the US.
It came on the market November last year.
However, due to its serious adverse effects, the sale of the drug has been prohibited.
What kind?
Excessive inhibition of neural system and pituitary gland activity.
Resistance?
In my opinion, this has a very unique structure.
The structure makes it difficult for resistance build ups.
- Are you sure? - Maybe 70% sure?
More like 50% sure?
That's enough. Where do we get it?
If it's an illegal drug...
Who am I? It will get here by tomorrow.
But, it'll come too close to the surgery so we won't be able to test it.
You think it'll be okay?
Yes, that's fine.
Um, you know Ji Sang...
- This drug... - Yes?
The truth is...
Doctor Yoo Ri Ta told me about it.
She sent me an email.
It would've been hard to find this.
She probably stayed up all night.
What do you think?
I can't tell yet.
If you don't think it's working, come out of the O.R. right away, okay?
Oh my...
Our hands are getting all sweaty... why are you holding my hand for so long?
I was going to hold onto your hand until I got a heat rash.
- Sister. - Yes?
Should I make you live longer?
Oh, that's okay.
No matter how rich you are, you can't prolong someone's life.
I can do it.
Nothing is impossible in this world with money.
No matter how much money you have, don't meddle with life.
Money should also be used to keep the natural way of things.
I am not kidding.
- We are testing new drugs at the hospital... - It's okay.
I am not interested.
Use it for someone who needs it more than I do.
Vitals are normal. You can start.
Scalpel.
Retractor.
Is it really bad?
In my opinion, I don't think Chief Park can do much.
It'll be the same if I did the surgery, as well.
Bovie.
Chief.
Say it.
Let's close her up.
I think it's for the best.
If we operate, I think she'll have a harder time.
No. Continue.
I said, let's close her up!
We need to do as much as we can.
Is that what a surgeon should be saying?
I'm saying this because I'm a surgeon.
Let's face the facts here.
For Sister Sylvia.
I can do this.
Chief...
We opened her up like this, how can we just close her up?
Something...
we need to do something.
I want that more than anyone else.
But...
I don't think this is the best we can do.
Chief Park Ji Sang.
I also agree with Doctor Yoo.
I think we did enough.
Doing all you can till the end...
I am truly grateful.
We will close her up.
Suture.
The surgery was far more valuable than your blood.
We just cut her open and closed her up.
What surgery?
No, you're wrong.
It was a surgery for all of us.
I'm sure Sister's proud of us and grateful.
And I want to thank you too...
For allowing me to walk away with no regrets.
- Is that for sure? - Yes.
It definitely seemed as if she knew Chief Park's condition.
Then you think Doctor Yoo Ri Ta knows Chief Park's identity?
Yes, looking at the last incident regarding blood samples
and Doctor Yoo Ri Ta's reactions, I think she knows.
Too many people are in the know.
She probably doesn't know the cost of unnecessary curiosity.
I can let her know of the cost sooner than later.
Is that you, Soo Eun?
Are you sleeping?
Hey.
Soo Eun?
I came by a few times.
Why didn't you ever notice?
I noticed.
Who are you people?
You!
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