Eon-kyung confronts Si-ra, while Kang-se overhears the entire exchange. Soon after, rumors spread that Marie used personal connections to land her hospital internship, putting both her in a difficult position. Kang-se boldly steps in to defend Marie, heightening the tension. Meanwhile, as Min-bo decides to quit, Ki-bun and Poong-ju scramble to persuade him to return as their research subject.
