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[Episode 13] [A Man in the Flames]
What are you thinking about?
I couldn't reach you all day yesterday.
Was there something wrong?
No, there was nothing wrong.
It was the same... when you left me five years ago.
Like yesterday, I couldn't reach you at all.
You made the new actress, Sung Min Ah, into a goddess of melodrama...
And you left me as if you were running away.
I've told you already.
I said I forgot about all the memories I had with you.
Don't lie.
You may not have started out that way. But later...
You did love me.
Yes, I did like you.
Then, why did you leave me?
You are an actress. You are loved by many people.
If that was all...
Then don't ever leave me again.
Can you say that you have no feelings for me?
Stop telling me to forget you.
We can start over... there's no reason to part again.
Min Ah...
I'll wait for you.
Don't come too late.
Wait a second...
Why am trying to hide? I've done nothing wrong.
They're the ones who should be hiding, not me.
Those two... I wonder how long it has it been?
I have the sense that they go a long way back.
So what?
Writer Lee.
This is PD Joo.
Ah, PD Joo...
Sorry, did I wake you?
Yes, but it's fine. Come on in.
I have to prepare for a shoot, so I won't stay long.
But, I just came by to give something to you.
- Ta da! - Wow!
Our staff chipped in to get this for you.
Since this is your first drama, we thought this would be a good souvenier.
Thank you, PD Joo.
From now on, it would be nice to have one for each drama you write.
Yes, thank you!
Ah, I should get going.
If you need anything, just tell Hee Jae.
Yes... by the way, PD Joo.
Yes?
What kind of relationship do Ms. Sung Min Ah and President have?
Ms. Sung Min Ah and the President?
Yes.
I thought it was little surprising that
the President was able to cast such a top actress so easily.
When Sung Min Ah was new, he was the President of Empire Productions.
He was the one who made her into a top actress.
But, by chance, did you happen to hear the rumor?
What? What rumor?
There's a rumor that the President and Sung Min Ah used to go out.
This happened once...
What are you two doing?
- I'm going to get going now. - Yes.
- Is this your hobby? - What is?
Peeking at others.
What are you talking about? I've got night blindness.
When there is only one person, it sometimes looks like there are two.
Even if two people are far apart, they could appear closer, and what not.
That's enough.
Get dressed. We need to go.
What?
It's a '78 Bordeaux. Cheers.
Why are we drinking in the middle of the day?
Don't be so uptight.
This is not to get drunk, it's to enhance the meal.
Steak and this particular red wine are...
So what's the occasion? Why all of a sudden?
It's not sudden.
I've been wanting to eat at a place like this.
I just couldn't before.
I know I've not been very nice to you.
I'm sure it's been tough, but it was all for your benefit.
So work hard and finish your debut work well.
I will.
When the drama is over, why don't you take a trip to Europe?
I'll arrange everything.
Europe?
If you want to relax, do some sightseeing, it'll be at least a month.
A month?
But that's it. When you return, you'll need to be prepared for another show.
Ah, right. But before that...
We need to renew our contract. When will it be a good time?
Ah, so you wanted to see me because of the contract renewal?
What? Is that wrong?
I thought you were doing something out of character.
I'll raise the rate, so let's finalize the contract within the week.
Why are you like this?
Do you think you could have come this far without me?
You shouldn't be like this after everything.
I'm a country bumpkin so this type of meal doesn't agree with me.
And I'm sick and tired of your tricks!
Enjoy your meal!
Eat it all!
Yes, this is writer Lee Go Eun's cell phone.
May I speak to writer Lee Go Eun?
May I ask who's calling?
I'm calling from the drama production company, SS Entertainment.
We would like to work with writer Lee Go Eun on her next drama.
Ah, is that right?
I'm sorry but last week...
Writer Lee Go Eun signed a 10-year contract with World Productions.
10 years?
Ah, who am I speaking to?
I'm writer Lee Go Eun's brother.
Yes, yes. So you don't need to call again.
Hyun Min, how could you do this to me?
You said you weren't going to shoot the kissing scene!
Yes, I said that.
So how could you do this to me?
Bit Na, I'm sorry I couldn't tell you, but...
I am an actor.
It wasn't a real kiss. I was acting.
I know that!
It may be just acting to you.
But I'm worried that bitch Sung Min Ah will think otherwise.
If that's true, then are you saying that
I've dated all the actresses I've ever kissed?
What do you say 'Brownie'?
No, no... he didn't actually date any of them.
Good Job, Brownie.
See? You heard that, didn't you?
I'm only yours. Yours only, Bit Na.
I suppose this is the pain a woman with a superstar boyfriend has to endure.
I won't deny it.
You may not have started out that way. But later...
You did love me.
Yes, I did like you.
Min Ah.
Oh!
You're here.
What are you thinking so hard about?
It's nothing.
Next week's shooting schedule came out.
Okay. And also...
Tell them to select my outfits carefully. I want to show my curves more.
I'm not excerising for nothing.
Excuse me for saying this...
But I really don't understand what your thoughts are this time.
We could have put Anthony away for good.
What was the reason for dropping the charges?
And if you don't want to lose your only son forever...
You got that position through your father's power and dirty tricks.
You must be busy. You didn't have to come.
Are your feeling better?
You were startled, weren't you?
Don't worry about me.
I'm doing well, I've watched your drama with the nurses.
My drama is pretty interesting.
By the way, according to my nurse...
You came with a pretty girl that day.
Who was she?
A pretty girl?
I don't know who that nurse is, but I think she needs glasses.
Huh?
She's just the writer for the drama I'm working on.
Oh, I thought...
It was a girl you liked.
Before I go, do you promise to show her to me?
Mmm...
But I'm going to bring her much, much later.
So you're going to need to stay well for a while.
What... brother?
Who said I'm signing a 10-year contract?
If you are going to eat, then just eat it.
Why are you taking things out on the grilled mackerel?
Is there something wrong?
No, I tore it apart so I can eat it all at once.
Hey, by the way...
Who in the world is this Kim Bong Dal person?
Why?
I'm just curious.
You thanked this person after your mom. Who is he?
Was he one of your teachers in school?
Don't bother.
Now that I think about it, he's not to be so thanked after all.
Is that right?
Well, if I haven't met them, they must not mean a whole lot to you.
Yeah, I guess so.
That's right. The filming crew...
They are working so hard. Don't you think I should do something for them?
You? Like what?
I saw on TV that sometimes you need to prepare a meal for the staff.
Since I'm in the restaurant business, I think I should be doing that.
Now that I think about it, sometimes writers do treat the staff to a meal.
See?
I'll prepare all the meals, you go feed the staff, okay?
I can rent a truck from the butcher Park...
You just need to find a driver.
What do you think?
Driving?
My mother wants to treat the film crew to a meal
but we need a person to drive the truck to transport things.
That's great! I had to go there tomorrow anyway.
Goo Hee Jae.
Didn't I ask you go to the tax office tomorrow?
Excuse me?
Ah, yes.
Looks like everyone is busy. So I'll just do it.
You are going to drive a truck?
The car belongs to the writer who's going to be the pillar of World Productions.
Nevermind a truck, even if it was a tank, I'd drive it.
I don't have much to do tomorrow.
Mr. Hee Jae. You will do this for me, won't you?
That's...
Fine, then Go Hee Jae, why don't you go.
Yes.
Thank you.
- Mom... - What?
Try this.
Is it good?
Not good? Spit it out.
It's out of this world.
You are giving them a massage! Like this. Cut it up quickly.
- Mom. Mom. - Let me taste me.
Isn't it awesome?
It's delicious.
You are not only pretty but you cook well, and you write well.
Who's going to be taking her as a bride?
Don't you think I'm going to make my husband happy?
Just bring him to me.
Yes, Hee Jae.
We are almost finished here. Where are you now?
What? You don't think you can come?
Yes, I'm really sorry. My grandmother fell on the icy sidewalk.
I think I need to take care of my grandmother today.
Ah, how is she? Is she okay?
She's not hurt badly, but she can't move around much.
Ah, yes. Then there isn't much we can do.
Don't worry... take care of your grandmother. Yes.
Okay.
What? He can't come?
Yeah, what should we do?
We should leave soon.
Good job, you can take today off.
Everyone remember?
Since PD Joo is on site already...
Chief Han is busy because you are hunting for the next location to shoot.
Okay.
- Chief Park, you don't have a license. - Okay.
No matter what, writer Lee Go Eun has to sign her next contract with us again.
- Understand? - Yes.
Get back to work.
There wasn't much we could do.
Not sure why everyone was so busy...
So where is the truck?
It's here!
Hey, Mr. Park, are you here?
Does that truck actually run?
Why did Goo Hee Jae's grandmother have to go and get hurt all of a sudden?
I'm sorry about yesterday.
I was trying to protect you. That company doesn't have a good reputation.
Can't you be honest for once?
'At first, I thought you were nothing special.'
'But now things are going so well, I want to hold on to you.'
Can't you just say that?
You know very well already. That's it. Let's renew our contract.
Let's do the next one with director Goo. You work well with director Goo.
Of course, I want to work with him again.
He understands my scripts and films things very well.
But why did such a talented director like him
not work on any dramas for five years?
Perhaps he didn't want to work everyday.
Didn't you work on director Goo's last drama with him?
What happened five years ago?
I don't really know.
Don't try to change the subject. Are you going to renew?
After I see how well you do.
Ready... Action!
Be careful. And...
Take this.
Thank you.
Look at this scarf and remember me.
How could I ever forget you?
Cut!
Let's take a quick break!
Let me have a word with you two.
Listen carefully to what I have to say now.
You two are the worst actors I've ever worked with.
You two are just fancy on the outside.
You are only clowns who have
no passion for the drama, or consideration for the hardworking staff.
Director, don't you think this is too much?
No, I've waited this long.
All along, while you two are in a stupid battle of egos...
and while you're engaging in that petty battle...
I endured and waited!
Aren't you ashamed to call yourselves actors?
Aren't you ashamed to face those nameless actors and staff...
Who have been working hard, not making even one 1000th of what you're making?
If you don't feel even a little ashamed...
Think about it again.
Why did you become an actor... why did you want to be one in the first place?
Until you two realize...
There will be no further shooting.
Yes, team... we are going on standby.
This looks really serious.
The director's mood is no joking matter.
I think I need to make the move first.
Let's go to Sung Min Ah.
What? To Sung Min Ah?
I need to convince her...
By saying what?
We should apologize to the director.
And agree not to engage in petty fights.
Something like that...
Oh, that's really good.
As a 'landmarking' of this drama, I can't just sit and do nothing.
Hey, I said it's not 'landmarking'. It's 'landmark'.
Who cares! As long as you understand what I mean, that's what matters.
And...
The word 'landmaking' has a more king-like feel.
King!
Fine, it does have a king-like feel. King!
At any rate, let's go.
I, who is the 'landmarking' of this drama, will help overcome this crisis.
I have something to say...
Let's apologize to the director.
And from now on, let's not engage in petty psychological warfare.
No matter how you look at it, this isn't the right way.
I'm sure we made a wrong turn.
That's strange.
You should have borrowed a truck with a navigation system.
You can't even read a map.
What are you sitting next to me for?
Are you saying the reason why we got lost is purely because of me?
You are the one who drove.
That's right. I'm the one who drove this shitty car all the way here.
What the hell did you do?
The only thing you did was sleep all the way...
and looked at the map to give me wrong directions.
So are you saying this is all my fault?
Then is it my fault?
I knew it. Talking about renewing my contract...
I was wondering how long your sugar coating would last.
- What I mean is... - Nevermind.
First, we need to turn around and go back to where we came from.
What's going on?
Do you still say it's my fault?
What are we going to do?
Since we are in the woods, there is no reception.
Is it ready to go?
What now?
I must have locked it getting out.
Oh shit!
What do we do now?
Let's go out to the main road. We need to contact the crew.
Right.
My cell phone...
Director, I'm sorry. It was wrong of us to do that.
Please don't be angry.
We are only going to think about work from now on.
We are not going to engage in petty psychological warfare, either.
Right?
Yes.
Thank you, Min Ah.
You are a good actress, indeed.
It's because you reminded us with your stern words.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Mr. Kang Hyun Min feels the same way as I do.
Fine.
Let's resume shooting.
Yes, we're starting the shoot again.
Anyway, let's not cause any more trouble.
Even if you may not feel like getting along.
Let's go.
Hyun Min, are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay.
But...
It feels a little weird.
How so?
You know.
Like while I was sleeping I got totally beaten up...
But when I woke up, I wasn't sure whether it was real or a dream.
What are you talking about?
I'm not sure either.
It's just... I feel like I got robbed with my eyes wide open.
Got robbed with your eyes wide open?
A feeling of longing... Something like that.
Ah, PD Joo.
Yes?
Didn't writer Lee say she was coming with a meal truck tonight?
Yes, she is coming with President Kim.
What?
Anthony coming here driving a meal truck?
Yes.
Find out how close they are.
Maybe this isn't the right way. We shouldn't have taken the shortcut.
This isn't going to work. Let's go back to the car and wait.
Go back to the car?
So you want to die of hypothermia in the woods?
What? They didn't answer?
No, neither of them are answering their phones.
That's strange. Why wouldn't they answer their phones?
It's remote there are many spots on the road with no phone reception.
They may have gotten lost.
Go look for them.
Yes.
Since we don't have much time, let's have dinner somewhere nearby.
Yes.
Don't you think it's a little suspicious?
What?
Think about it.
Anthony isn't exactly the type to drive a meal truck.
On top of that, there were people at his office who could have driven.
So why would he come with writer Lee?
There must have been a reason. So why would he come with writer Lee?
There must have been a reason.
What kind of reason?
I think there is something between those two.
What the hell are you talking about?
Hey, you don't know! When the Japanese funding dried out...
Writer Lee went around all over trying to find funding for Anthony.
And then we had that plagiarism controversy...
Didn't you see?
Anthony completely trusted her and stepped up to resolve the issue himself.
Just by looking at those things, I can tell they really like each other.
What?
To be honest, she's not so bad looking for a writer.
She has a great future ahead of her.
And she's young.
Don't imagine useless things. I want you two to get along, okay?
How much are you going to give at the wedding?
The soup canister is still warm. Come here and get yourself warmed up.
I'm fine. Even if I freeze to death...
I'm not going to hug a soup can to warm myself.
Don't laugh.
Don't you regret not hugging it sooner?
Where the heck are they?
What are you doing?
The wind comes in from here so...
I'm trying to block it as much as possible.
Stop hugging that thing.
It's cooled down so it'll make you even more cold.
I really think I'm going to freeze to death.
That's why I'm saying this.
So don't take it the wrong way when I say this.
If we want to survive...
We need to be hugging things that are warm.
What?
So I'm saying... you and I...
We need to hug each other to keep ourselves warm.
What's up with that?
I understand.
I'm not suggesting this because I want to.
I feel the same way.
Actually, it's a little better.
What happened?
I looked everywhere but I couldn't find them.
What?
I can't get in touch with them.
So I called the company and apparently they left seven hours ago.
Something might have happened.
It's so cold out. Shouldn't we call the police?
I did. Also, the office staff will look for them on their way over.
Hyun Min and Min Ah should go to your rooms and rest.
In a few hours, there will be another shoot.
What about you?
I'm going to look for them again with PD Joo.
I'll go with you.
We have a shooting scheduled at dawn.
As I said, you two should go get some rest.
Let's go.
I'm sorry. It's all my fault.
If you are sorry, how about you renew the contract?
What? You are not going to do it?
Whatever, I'm going to do it.
- Ah, sir. - What?
Let's think about warm things.
I'm thinking about roasted sweet potatos.
The first thing you thought of was cheap roasted sweet potatoes?
What's wrong with roasted sweet potatoes?
If you aren't careful, you can burn the roof of your mouth.
You have to blow on it because it's so hot.
What else? Tell me.
Mother's warm hug?
That's right. Mother's warm hug.
Your mother...
Has she always had difficulty seeing?
No, when I was five years old, she lost her sight.
Ah, not being able to see must be really tough.
But she always knew when I was coming.
As if she could see everything.
What was being in America like? Was it cold there, too?
It was a place with long winters.
It must have been cold.
I didn't even have time to feel that it was cold.
I survived with all the strength I had.
When I left my mother behind to go to the States, I told myself.
I've sold my soul to the devil.
So, I worked like crazy only looking ahead for success.
But your mother must have wanted that for you, too.
She may have wanted you to succeed even like that.
I wonder why no one is coming to look for us.
The headlight is on so they'll find us.
- Lee Go Eun? - Yes?
You can't fall asleep. People will be here soon.
Lee Go Eun.
You can't fall asleep.
In this cold weather, what the heck are you doing here?
I need to get by, so move your truck.
Mister...
The police couldn't find them.
We'll cancel today's shoot and look for them. Okay?
Yes.
Wait. Over there...
Over there.
Are you okay?
Writer Lee, we've looked everywhere for you.
What happened?
On our way here, the car broke down and we got lost.
But what do you have on your shirt?
This...
Isn't this a lipstick stain?
It is! It's lipstick!
What does this mean?
Does that mean you slept all night hugging each other?
In this weather, you probably had to do it to survive.
Go to your room and get warmed up.
I left the heater in the car. Let's go. I'll take you there.
You did sleep hugging each other!
Why are you so embarassed?
- Let's begin shooting! - Yes!
I was right!
I knew they liked each other!
No, you weren't.
Why is she getting all cranky?
When I left my mother behind to go to the States, I told myself.
I've sold my soul to the devil.
So, I worked like crazy only looking ahead for success.
But your mother may have wanted that for you, too.
She may have wanted you to succeed even like that.
Yes?
I have something that I want to talk about with you.
So...
What did you want to talk about?
I would like to know the reason why I became the director.
What are you talking about all of a sudden? You want a reason?
During the selection process, I know you had an agreement with my father.
Is that true?
So?
[Resignation Letter]
I'm sorry.
If my current position was not attained with my own ability...
But by my father's power and influence. I should not be holding this position.
I'm sorry.
Director Nam.
Do you think your position could be attained by special request alone?
I gave you that position using my own judgement based on your ability.
I want you to take this back.
Thank you for that.
But there is no denying that there was a special request.
I've thought long and hard about it.
Please accept my resignation.
Do it right.
- Did you hear the story? - What story?
Just now, Director Nam submitted a letter of resignation.
What? Resignation letter?
Director Nam?
Yes, I'm not sure why he resigned.
I'm sure Deputy Director Kim will be the acting director, now.
Oh, the president is calling me directly... what's going on?
I thought you should know this so I'm calling you.
What is this about?
Director Nam Woon Young just submitted a letter of resignation.
Ah, yes. That's what happened.
Yes, I understand.
Enjoy your meal!
The grilled mackerel is delicious!
Isn't it good? It's no joke how good it is.
I can't be responsible if some of you pass out because it's so good.
This is Eun's grilled mackerel.
Enjoy your meal.
Why do you look at me like that?
Tell me honestly.
What are you talking about?
Who hugged who first?
I told you it wasn't like that!
Oh, you are denying it. So you must have hugged him first!
If you are going to joke like this, I'm going to take your rice away!
Give it to me, now!
You are even blushing.
I'm cold, not blushing!
Give it back.
Kim Woo Jin!
Totally unfair!
Director, enjoy your meal!
- Let's eat. - Enjoy your meal.
Writer Lee's mother's cooking is incredible!
Eun Jin, why do you have a yogurt that I don't have.
Excuse me? Didn't everyone get one?
Writer Lee seems like a good person.
It's not often for a writer to think about the staff like this.
Keep an eye on her. She's going to the top.
Just as a writer?
What else?
Never mind.
Enjoy your meal.
Isn't it good?
Are you the President of World Productions?
Yes, I am.
Hi, how are you. I'm an actor Kim Chun Gil.
Yes?
You may not know this....
But this is my 8th time being in your drama.
Ah, is that right? You must have been doing this for a long time.
Yes, I've been acting since I was twenty.
They were all very small roles.
But thank you so much for giving me an opportunity!
You don't know how happy my family is about this! Thank you so much!
You're welcome. Don't mention it.
Then...
Okay, we are going to resume the shoot in an hour.
Writer Lee, isn't this your first time being on site watching the shoot?
No, actually, I've seen it once before about three years ago.
Thanks to a certain someone...
Is that right?
You were an assistant writer so you didn't have a chair.
Now that you have one, how do you feel?
I'm a little nervous, it makes me feel more responsible.
I'll shoot it better than the script. So don't worry.
Yes.
Oh, Bit Na. I only have three scenes left.
I'll call you once I'm finished.
When are you going to be finished?
I think we'll be finished in three to four hours.
Can't you make your personal calls somewhere else?
I can't concentrate on my script.
Hyun Min, are you with that bitch now?
No. No. It was someone else.
We are going to start shooting soon. Please be ready.
There are two women there?
No. No. That was just one of the staff.
Bit Na, the shooting is starting soon. As soon as it's finished, I'll call you.
Okay. Okay. Love you. Bye. Yes. Yes. Bye.
Even meddling in someone else's phone conversation...
Everyone, let's focus.
Three of you here with A-frames...
You can start from back there. Okay?
And the rest of you...
You can start from over here. And use your judgement when you start walking.
Okay.
- Is the lighting ready? - Yes, it is.
Okay. Standby!
Ready.
Action!
Cut!
Make sure the extras don't block the main actors.
Didn't you explain their movement?
I'm very sorry, Director.
We'll go again!
How could you cough right here?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
You better focus.
Ah, seriously...
You aren't even walking that far and you had to cough right there?
Walk far away from the main actors so you don't hide their faces!
I'm sorry.
Mister, if you aren't feeling well, don't do it.
This is the first scene after I've been waiting for a long time...
Please give me another chance.
No need to say more. We don't need you now.
- You there. - Me?
Yes, you.
You should carry this A-frame and go over there.
Yes.
Everyone better focus now. Understand?
Yes.
Everyone follow me.
I'm sorry, Mister.
Don't worry. Don't worry.
The bus bound to Seoul won't be taking off for a while.
Why don't you find some place to rest?
What are you doing, why are you not coming?
Yes, I'm coming.
There could be people watching us.
I'll meet you in front of the warehouse.
I'll be waiting.
Cut! Okay!
What's next?
It's Scene 68.
The ending scene. It's the fire scene in front of the warehouse.
- Let's start as soon as it's ready. - Okay.
There were some NGs, so it'll be delayed by about 30 minutes.
Why is that bitch coming over here?
No. No.
Yeah.
Bit Na, we are both main leads so how can we do the shoot separately?
I'm going to be finished soon. So I'll call you later.
I'm hanging up.
Oh my god!
Mister, you can't sleep here.
Hey, Bit Na. If you keep this up, you are going to make me angry.
Go through the safety measures for the fire scene.
In the afternoon, the special effects team has gone through it already.
Okay.
That's right.
Have you contacted the fire department for back up?
What?
I'm sorry. Because I was searching for you yesterday, I forgot to...
How could you forget something like this?
I'm sorry.
I'll call the fire department now to request the back up.
Let the staff know we'll start shooting
as soon as we confirm with the fire department.
Yes.
When someone calls out 'Fire'...
Right then, there should be several pedestrians
bumping into Hyun Min in confusion.
So that his search for Hye Rin comes across more desperate.
Ah, yes, yes. I understand.
And are the actors outfits different than before?
Yes. Yes.
After this scence, there is one more scene for me.
Why don't you watch that scene and let's head back to Seoul together.
Now there are people here who can drive back the meal truck.
No, I need to go up after this scene.
I have something I need to finish up.
Okay. That's fine.
Ah, then. Writer Lee. Do you want to ride up with me?
It wasn't an easy trip down for you so you should ride up more comfortably.
Yes, let's do that.
Once we set the fire, we have to take extra precaution. Okay?
Yes.
- Okay. - Hyun Min!
Stop talking on the phone and let's start shooting now.
Yes. Yes.
Yeah, the shooting is starting now. I'll talk to you later. Okay. Bye.
Fire trucks will be here in ten minutes.
You need to bump into pedestrians while you are running over here.
- Desperately. Okay? - Yes.
If the special effects team is ready, go ahead and set the fire.
Ready. Action!
Fire!
Jin Hye Rin!
Hye Rin!
Mister, you can't sleep here.
Cut!
Hyun Min, what's the matter?
Director... There is someone inside.
I'm tell you there is someone inside!
What do we do?
There was someone in there who looked sick.
Mister. The one with the A-frame...
The person I replaced is not around here.
What about the fire trucks?
They should be here at any moment.
No, don't!
Sir!
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Where are you going now?
Don't look for me for a while.
Now, my drama is over.
Don't you think I know that you spread that rumor?
This woman is crazy.
Actually, I like President Kim.
We want to start things again.
- Did you make up your mind? - What are you talking about?
Don't you remember that night?
Don't make me wait too long.