Hae Jo spends meaningful time with Ko Jae-geun up in the mountains. Back in Seoul, Chil-seong corners Kkari and forces him to track down his old partner.
Afraid of hurting Jae-mi again, Hae Jo tries to push her away. Later, he takes on a new errand and meets a young girl looking for her long-lost brother.
Now alone with Heung, Hae Jo reflects on his unfortunate life. After a tense reunion at Kkari's workplace, Hae Jo decides to confront his painful past.