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Live Up to Your Name, Dr. Heo’s Ep. 16 - Extension Part 3

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“Sunbae-nim!”

Yeonkyung turned to the origin of the voice which calling her name. “Minjae-ya!” she called back for the callers name.

“Over here sunbae-nim.” Its Minjae. He directs Yeonkyung to the operating room where the patient is located. He was surprised to see Heo Im standing next to Yeonkyung.

“Annyeonghaseyo, Dr. Kim.” Heo Im said with a little bow to Minjae.

“Ooh, Dr. Heo!” Minjae said as he bowed to Heo Im back. He has no time to greet Heo Im more because Yeonkyung has pulled his hand into the operating room.

Heo Im just laughing at the Minjae being drawn by Yeonkyung. “I’ll see you again, Dr. Kim!” Heo Im replied, waving his hand and smiling broadly.

“When are you coming back?” Heo Im surprised to see Nurse Jung already standing beside him. Nurse Jung casually crossed her arms as she saw Yeonkyung and Minjae already disappeared at the operating room.

“Heeh, Kanhosa (Nurse), annyeonghaseyo!“ Heo Im continues to smile broadly with a little laugh.

"Come on! Youre not planning to wait for Dr. Choi here all alone right?”

“Alright then.” Heo Im follows Nurse Jung who takes him to the hospital cafeteria. He looked around that nothing changed much as he remembered. Theyre still same.

“How are you, Dr. Heo?” asked Nurse Jung.

“Pretty good. How about you, Kanhosa?“ Heo Im asked.

“Just good as it used to be, only now I’m tired faster.” Nurse Jung clearly, smiling while holding her stiff nape.

“Do you have too much headache?” Heo Im asked.

“Yes, it’s so annoying because I can not concentrate when my head hurts.” Nurse Jung explains more. They entered a less crowded hospital cafeteria. Nurse Jung asks Heo Im to find a seat for them to talk then goes to the kitchen, asked for a two cups of hot tea to the head chef. After the tea is finished, she brings the hot tea to where Heo Im sits.

“Ah, thank you Kanhosa.” Heo Im holding the a big cup of hot tea while cupping his hands around the cup. The morning air was very cold. Winter is coming soon. Nurse Jung did the same thing as Heo Im did.

“Two years ago, Dr. Choi said you were back in Joseon?“ asked Nurse Jung, making Heo Im choke a little as he drank his tea.

“I helped the people and soldiers on the battlefield and healed the king, and I have even been appointed by the king to be his personal physician.” Heo Im replied relaxed, this time Nurse Jung choking on Heo Im’s story.

“I’m kidding, Dr. Heo, why are you so seriously replying? How could you go to Joseon?“ Nurse Jung cleans her mouth.

“I’m from Joseon, Kanhosa, and now I’m back because the war is over.” Heo Im keep talks with a serious face, making Nurse Jung give up in the first place for teasing him. They both laughed.

“Are you comeback for good now?” asked Nurse Jung.

“Yeah, I want to live with Yeonkyung Cheoja here.“ he replied, sipping his warm tea.

“I hope you do not leave her again, Dr. Heo.” Nurse Jung asks Heo Im.

“I will not do it. I will take care of Yeonkyung Cheoja.“ Heo Im smiling at Nurse Jung. Nurse Jung also smiled.

“When you left, Dr. Choi always looked moody, and sometimes she asked me what she should do when she missed someone she could not see.” Heo Im listening to Nurse Jung with a smile. “I always reply to see you with her heart, and every time Dr. Choi asks the same question, I try to find the answer that can ease her heart, until finally I realize the right answer for her is just you.” Nurse Jung sips her tea slowly. Heo Im nods as he wait to Nurse Jung to tell him more about Yeonkyung.

“Aigoo Cheoja..” Heo Im said slowly after hearing Nurse Jung’s story. He smiled while looking at the tea inside his glass.

“Do you know, Dr. Heo?” open Nurse Jung again. “She’s working so hard so she’s not think too much about you.”

Heo Im’s face frown a bit as he knows Yeonkyung’s situation the last two years after he left. “Then?” Heo Im reply asks Nurse Jung to continue her story.

Nurse Jung is now smiling at Heo Im. “Why do not you ask Dr. Choi herself?” she teases Heo Im while she finishes her tea.

“How can..” Heo Im giggling.

“As a friend of Dr. Choi.. ah, eonnie, I ask you to stay with her and keep her. Because of how strongly you see her treatment outside, you must know very well that she is a very fragile person. I can only trust you Dr. Heo.“

Heo Im nods and promises to Nurse Jung to take care of Yeonkyung. "I promise.”

***

Arriving at the subway station, Jaeha directly greet the homeless people who have been waiting for him from morning. Makgae followed Jaeha slowly, looking around. Jaeha smiled as he placed his brown bag near one of his patients.

“How are you Ahjussi?” he asked Mr. Park.

“I’m a lot more better now, thanks to you Dr. Yoo.“ Mr. Park patted Jaeha’s arm gratefully. Jaeha just smiled as he took Mr. Park’s hand and check his pulse.

“You’re getting better, I think you just need to take the medicine I give you. This is an extra drug I promised a week ago.”

“Thank you so much Dr. Yoo.”

“It’s okay Mr. Park.” Jaeha replied, asking again. “Does anyone here complain of pain again?”

“Ah, Mr. Lee?” call Mr. Park to one of his friends who had the flu and cough. Mr. Lee turned toward Jaeha, occasionally coughing. Jaeha goes to Mr. Lee and asked Makgae to help him.

“Makgae-ssi, can you please arrange this?“ pleaded Jaeha to the Makgae to hold the acupuncture needles box. Makgae sees Jaeha treating his patients with care. Makgae browsed through Jaeha’s bag full of acupuncture and herbal medicines. She’s just aware of some letters she did not understand to write the drugs, the letters of the alphabet.

"Who is this woman, Dr. Yoo?” asked Mr. Lee.

“He’s a man, he’s my assistant.” Jaeha replied with a small laugh as he stuck a needle at some point in Mr. Lee’s hand.

“Why is there a beggars too here?“ Makgae murmured to herself.

"Why do you look like a woman?” joked Mr. Lee again while glancing at Makgae.

“I even always get surprised every time I saw him. I always thought he was a woman because he was so beautiful.” Jaeha joked and then stuck his needle in the face area of Mr. Lee.

“I am just kidding, kid.” giggled Mr. Lee on Makgae.

“I’m used to it.” answered Makgae with a smile.

After finished treating Mr. Lee, Jaeha also gave some medicines to him for two weeks. He also invites Makgae to distribute some drugs and vitamins to other homeless people. Jaeha also said goodbye to the homeless people and promised to come again.

“Finally our volunteering is finished. Now let’s eat, I’m hungry.” said Jaeha. It was already 12 PM KST, his stomach is growling now.

“Ne Naeuri.” Makgae smiled when Jaeha said ‘lunch’. She happily carried Jaeha’s bag on her back and followed Jaeha out of the subway station.

“What should we eat by the way?” he asked himself. Makgae just looked around her, full of people. Jaeha decided to took Makgae to a nearby buffet restaurant which served a home made meals.

They go hand in hand among the many people who are crowdedly passing by. Makgae occasionally watched them, from clothes to their luggage. She smiled a little while looking at the teenager around her age with makeup and beautiful clothes, laughing together while looking at the phone. She also saw clothing stores lined up along the street, she stopped in front of one of the clothing store that display ivory white dress, complete with matching shoes and leather bags. Jaeha noticed that Makgae was not at his side. He immediately looking around and found Makgae stay silent while looking at the dress in front of the clothing store. He went to Makgae.

“Pretty..” Makgae murmured with sparkling eyes.

“How could you wear this dress?” Jaeha interrupted as he was standing next to Makgae.

“Ooh! Naeuri..” Makgae was startled when she heard Jaeha’s voice. She pouted her lips.

“Yes, how can a man wear a dress? Come on, the restaurant is near here.” said Jaeha. Makgae also left the clothing store with a heavy heart.

“Naeuri, why are your clothes so funny? Is it alright for women to wear a clothes like that in outdoors?“ Makgae asked innocently as she pointed to a woman who only wears a tank top .

"In here it’s called fashion.” Jaeha explained.

“Fashion? What’s that?”

“Hmm.. like.. dressing style that is trend? Woman usually wears a Hanbok in Joseon right? Its Joseon fashion.” Jaeha is looking for the right answer.

“Trend? What’s the trend?”

“Why do you care of trends?” Jaeha tries to stop Makgae to ask more questions, he has no idea how to explain all the things in modern world clearly to Makgae. They entered a restaurant after a while. Jaeha and Makgae queue their turn to take food after paying at the cashier. Makgae saw a various kind of side dishes while queueing. Swallowing her saliva and then taking various dishes until her plate was full. She was very hungry. There was one empty table by the window, Jaeha walked first there. Makgae then followed while carrying two glasses and a water jug to their table. Jaeha looked at Makgae’s very full plate.

“Are you sure you can eat it all?” asked Jaeha, surprised.

“I’m hungry, Naeuri.” she replied as she raised a big cut meats. “Thank you for giving me a meat for lunch. I’ve been wanting it for a long time.” She said. Not wasting her time, Makgae devoured her lunch. Jaeha just chuckled to Makgae. He took his spoon and prepared to eat.

***

HAEMINSEO ORIENTAL CLINIC

In the clinic room, Heo Im is cleaning a biscuit can which as big as a shoebox he got from Grandma Kkeot Bun a week ago. Grandma Kkeot Bun brings him some snacks that she keeps in the can and the snacks run out immediately because Heo Im can not stop eating them. He was carrying his Joseon doctor uniform and his needle box to put it in the empty biscuit can.

“I have to say goodbye to you, I will start my new life now. I will miss you very much.“ he said with a smile and put his doctor uniform and needle case into the biscuit can. He closed it tight.

"What are you doing?” Yeonkyung peeked through the door. She sits next to Heo Im, who closes the can.

“Aniyo, I just want to keep these things.” cleared Heo Im.

“You do not use your needle anymore?“ Yeonkyung asked.

"I’ll make a new one, actually now is much easier with a disposable needle.” Heo Im takes a small needle that is used in modern acupuncture. “So I do not have to bother sharpening a lot of needles, just the big needles I need.” he smiles at Yeonkyung.

“Are you really going to stay here?“ Yeonkyung asked again as he hugged Heo Im’s arm.

Heo Im smiles a little before releasing Yeonkyung’s hug. He held both hands Yeonkyung. "Did not I tell you? I’ll stay here with you, Cheoja.”

“I’m afraid you..”

“Hehh! Cheoja, do you see I’m staying with you this month? I’m not back in Joseon when I bumped my head to the floor yesterday.“ Heo Im cuts Yeonkyung. He does not want Yeonkyung worried.

“Do I need to stick a needle in your heart so we can sure you do not come back there?” Yeonkyung a little annoyed.

“Heehh, Cheoja!” he caresses his chest while looking at Yeonkyungs hand that already imitated holding a big needle. “Why are you so worried? I promise I’ll always be careful, even if I go back to Joseon, I’ll come back here again.” Heo Im jokes reminded of the memories when they had to split up two years ago.

“After you comeback, I’ll never forgive you.” joked Yeonkyung back.

“Aigoo Cheoja! Why are you doing this to me?“ Heo Im whining funnily to Yeonkyung while waggling her arm.

“I will ask Kim Nam Gil to marry me if you do not keep your promise.” Yeonkyung put on a sullen face.

“Arraseo, you can marry him. I’ll marry Kim Ah Joong then.” Heo Im picks up the can and goes to Yeonkyung’s room. Leaving Yeonkyung alone is still pouting.

“Woah! I lost the words. Geurae Heo Bongtak-ssi! If that’s what you want, get out of here. Ask your Kim Ah Joong there to give you a place to stay.“ Yeonkyung stands up and follows Heo Im holding his can and place it on top of Yeonkyung’s dresser.

“Ooh! You’re bluffing me now Choi Yeonkyung-ssi?” replied Heo Im.

“Yes, why?”

“You’re going to let me be a beggars again?”

“Why are you so annoying?” Yeonkyung glances at Heo Im.

Heo Im smiling seductively. “You will not dare, right?”

“Wash your dishes in the sink.” told Yeonkyung.

“Okay.” Heo Im is walking towards the kitchen while mumbling. “If only Lee Young Ae noona was not married, I would have asked her to marry me. Then Ill have The Great Jang Geum to take care of me and cook a nice food for me everyday.”

“Aishh!” Yeonkyung raises her hand getting ready to hit Heo Im. But Heo Im has already run first to the kitchen. He was peeking out of the kitchen after hiding.

“Cheoja?” Heo Im laughing amusedly showing his teeth while calling Yeonkyung.

“Why?” Yeonkyung asked curtly.