Coffee House Episode 16 Recap

This is a relatively good episode for me.

The start was funny with the secretary and JS struggling for her bag! JS then called her but she didnt dare to answer the phone as she was still embarrased about her "kiss" incident and making JS fall with the bag struggle. She told her brother to pick up the phone and take the message. Her brother exposed her lie by asking "Sis where is the pen?" JS laughed and then continued that she must bring along her ID, and a contract to give up all rights to the body!

When she arrived at JS place, he was not in. Just then, her button fell out and she went to the toilet to swe the button back. However JS came back from the jog and by accident saw her naked in the bathroom. Both screamed in agony and embarrassement!

JS was bemoaning about how the fake relationship had caused him such "bodily grieve" - being forcibly kissed 6 times on the lips, and now exposing his eyes to "unclean" vision and causing it to hurt! She pout as she listen on to his taunting...then she told JS that she couldnt agree to the last contract, and that she felt it was alittle overboard that she even have to give up her body and she cannot do it!

JS looked at her in disbelief and explained that she had misunderstand the contract agreement he wanted her to sign. He had no intention of wanting her body and do anything to it, rather he wants her to give up all rights towards any contact with HIS body! He had wanted "insurance" from her that the previous episode will not happen again! Realising her mistaken assumption, she grudgingly agree to sign the "contract". JS then told her that he liked one of her novel concept in her novel and offered to buy the idea from her. However she rejected it. He upped the offer by 5times, stating that she would not be able to use the material and publish a book until she is over 40 whereas he can use it and produce a book the following year. She thought about it but still rejected it. JS persisted and told her he will even offer a billion won for it. However she still rejected it as she said it was her first idea and she wont part with it. JS left her with to it.

The story focuses on the senior JW confirming his worst fears that writer JS had truly returned to Seoul to propose to EY. During his birthday dinner, he pulled JS aside privately and mentioned about learning the truth of the proposal ring at the jewellery store. JS face fell as he knew what was coming, JW asked if EY knew about JS's fake relationship and the reason for his return. To spare JW's unease, JS shook his head and lied that EY doesn't seem to know anything. JW confided that he is very happy and bliss now. Previously, in their previous engagement, EY and JW had quarrelled about everything. Yet this time round, they have retreated to a comfortable understanding and everything is smooth. As such, JW asked if JS can leave korea, and that he doesnt need to stay for the wedding even though JW had invited him prior knowing the truth. JS obliged and said that he will leave the next day.

When JS returned to the party room,JS accidentally found out from the secretary's mobile texts that it was her birthday. At that moment, he was asked to say a few words. JS solemnly said that it was a beautiful night, a night for someone to protect what they cherish most. Then he turned to EY and said quietly, "be happy and bliss." With that he stepped out of teh room. EY looked at him and departure in surprise. JW looked visibly uncomfortable.

When the party ended, Ey apologised to the secretary who was waiting for JS, that it was all her fault. It was then that the secretary realised that EY knew about the fake relationship all along! She muttered to herself what was the point in the pretense as such? As she held out hope for JS to appear, she turn down the hotel offer to call a cab. She finally saw JS's car and he apologised for being late and sent her home.

At home, she found the present pen that JS has gotten her and snuck into her pocket. She happily called JS to thank him and he started to off saying that she should never disgrace the writer's community. As he pour further encouragement to her to retain her positive and innocent outlook, and to retain that persistence to protect her ideas. He also told her that he was sorry that the whole thing has to end so soon and suddenly and that he will make it up to her with other things about missing the programmes. The secretary realised something was amiss and got worried.

She persuaded him not to just leave, and that she doesnt want any other compensation. She just want him to fulfil his promise to do the programme and he cannot just run away again like 2 years ago. He tried to explain but she wont have it. She continued that while she may not know what was the reason for his return, but he must have also wanted something,and to protect something. She went on that the reason why she wants him not to leave wasnt solely to just protect the programme, but rather, the reason why she had rem and took heart everything he said all these years was because she respected him tremendously. Hence she wanted to protect and cherish this sense of high regards she holds for him all these years and that he should fulfil the promise and the trust placed in him. JS was visibly emotionally affected and touched by what he heard but he still hung up without a word.

On the day of programme, everyone was fretting about the disappearance of JS. EY heard from her staff that JS has shifted out over the weekend and received the news in shock. She called the secretary and apologised saying that its all because of what she had told JS, to not complicate things and leave. The secretary however did not give up hope and insisted that she hold a gut feel that JS will appear for the radio show. EY hung up the phone and cried.

At the station, while the secretary believed in JS, everyone else was complaining and blaming her for her blind faith, and fret about other options to fill in the slot. As they all headed in for emergency meeting, she turned and saw an approaching figure, it was JS!

JW received a call from JS. JW laughed and said JS didnt have to disappear without a trace and where is he now? JS replied he was in Seoul. JW's face changed. JS said to him that he is sorry but he cannot leave Seoul now as he has things he wants to protect. JW queried what was it. JS replied that there are several things, he will protect them one thing at a time.