Episode 49

This episode is part six of **"His Past"** and a continuation of a flashback of Yohan's childhood.

## Synopsis

At the police precinct, Yohan watched in horror as Oscar walked away in handcuffs, led by two police officers. Panicked, Yohan grabbed the shirttail of one of the officer's and insisted that Oscar was not a bad person. As the officers stopped in their tracks, a police detective pulled Yohan aside. Recognizing Yohan as the boy who was found with Oscar during the arrest, the detective patiently explained that the murder weapon, a knife, for a woman's homicide case was located in Oscar's tent. Yohan recalled the masked man he had witnessed roaming around the tent earlier and realized that Oscar had been framed. He attempted to describe the masked man to the detective, but his description was lacking and vague. The detective scoffed, assuming that Yohan's testimony was not worth listening to, and ordered the officers to continue with the arrest. Yohan called out to Oscar's retreating back in desperation.

Yohan's mother and father caught sight of Yohan and quickly ran towards him. Seeing his parents, Yohan began insisting to them that he and Oscar were friends, and that Oscar would never hurt anyone. His parents, however, were more concerned about Yohan befriending a stranger on the streets. Soon after, Yojoong arrived, confused about the sudden commotion in the station. Yohan beseeched his uncle to listen to his side of the story, confident that Yojoong would listen as he always did. When Yojoong leaned in close, however, he suddenly became alarmed at the smell of alcohol from Yohan's breath. He grabbed Yohan by the shoulders and demanded to know if he had been drinking. Overhearing this, the detective mentioned that Oscar was found drunk and deduced that he must have coerced Yohan into drinking as well. As Yojoong seethed with anger, Yohan hastily attempted to clear up the misunderstanding, to no avail. The detective concluded that Yohan's claims of Oscar's innocence must have been a side effect from underage drinking and, having heard enough, decided to dismiss Yohan.

Horrified, Yohan looked at the faces of his relatives and realized that nothing he said would reach them. After working so hard to change, he could not fathom as to why not a single person would believe his words. Despite all his efforts to build his self confidence, Yohan could not even properly defend a person important to him. It was the first time in his life that he had ever felt so helpless. As his parents ushered him into the family car, Yohan glanced out the window and stared at the police precinct. He wondered if he could one day change into an influential person in law and free Oscar from his prison. Yohan's resolve solidified as he realized that he was the only person who believed in Oscar, and therefore the only one who could save him.

In the current timeline, Emma sits in silence as Yohan finishes telling his story. Quietly, he muses aloud whether things could have turned out differently if he never met Oscar. Emma explains that she had similar thoughts when she was young, wondering if her life would be different if she was a more obedient child who listened to her father. As she grew up, she learned that the person who was responsible for all the terrible things that happened is not her, but the person who committed bad things. She looks at Yohan with a gentle expression and reassures him that he, too, is not at fault for Oscar's situation, and should not blame himself. Tears suddenly spring from Yohan's eyes as he quickly turns away, touched by Emma's words. Yohan silently wonders if he has been waiting his entire life for someone to say those words. He buries his face in his arms and apologizes to Emma for crying and putting her in such an uncomfortable position. She smiles and turns away, telling him not to worry.

The rain outside the cavern slowly begins to recede. Noticing how late it has become, Yohan suggests that they should leave as soon as possible. He notes how they can no longer build a fire to combat the darkening sky. He stands up and holds his hand out to Emma, insisting that they will not give up. After all, they both still have things that need to be resolved. Emma smiles and takes Yohan's hand.

## Characters

*Characters are listed in order of appearance. Character first appearances are **bolded**.*

* Oscar (flashback)
* Yohan Lee
* Yohan's Father (flashback)
* Yohan's Mother (flashback)
* Yojoong Lee (flashback)
* Emma Wilson