TRIANGLE Episode 14

Just when you think you have the upper hand, don't turn your back for one second.

We return to the hypnosis session. Shin Hye asks for permission to continue. She takes his silence as a go ahead. She tells him there is a second door that will open and reveal more memories. Young Dal starts describing what he sees. There is a black car and a man taking away his younger brother. He explains he had to protect his brother, but he was taken away. He feels sorry that he wasn't able to do this. Shin Hye asks if he is okay. Young Dal continues on, saying he is afraid and has no idea what he is going to say to his older brother when he returns. With that the session ends.

Shin Hye fills in Dong Soo in what they were doing. She starts asking Young Dal questions about where he was at the time in his memory and if he remembered anything about his parents. Young Dal doesn't have a clue. Dong Soo asks if he remembers his brothers or his real name. His demeanor is serious as though he needs to know his answers. Shin Hye tells Young Dal to go rest. Dong Soo and Shin Hye discuss the session. Dong Soo says he had goosebumps because of the similarities. Shin Hye asks if Young Dal could be his brother. Dong Soo shares that for a moment he thought it was possible. Shin Hye inquires how he would feel if they were brothers. Dong Soo says he would be ashamed to tell him, knowing how hard Young Dal's life has been. He asks if there will be another session.

Young Dal is home, deep in thought until Jung Hee knocks on his door. She brought a sweet rice drink, which he calls "gamjoo." Jung Hee wants to know who he meant when he said "we call this gamjoo." Young Dal doesn't know either. Jung Hee asks why he was in Seoul. Young Dal talks about his hypnosis session. Jung Hee wonders if he will be able to find his brothers. Young Dal isn't optimistic, stating his memories are too vague.

Bok Tae is thinking back to the conversation he had with Chairman. Chairman made a point saying that anything that effects him also effects Bok Tae since they are business partners. His man brings in a candidate for offing Dong Soo. Bok Tae asks about his knife skills before dismissing him. The two men discuss this candidate. Bok Tae says if they use him, he would surely be the prime suspect. He advises that they need to use their heads. He ends up appointing his right hand man for the job.

Jang Soo's father, Man Kang, and Madame Jang are playing a round of go-stop. The local detective comes in to ask about Young Dal. He suspects Young Dal is up to something since he has been so quiet since his release. After the detective leaves, the trio discusses this even more. Man Kang reveals he is nervous, while Madame Jang feels certain Young Dal is up to something.

Elder is discussing Young Dal with President Min. She wants to know how they met and what sort of bond they have. Elder shares their story. He assures President Min that he doesn't mess around when it comes to money, no matter what kind bonds there are. To him investments are the same as gambling. He believes Young Dal knows how to gamble big, which isn't a skill people can acquire. This is why he is willing to help Young Dal.

There is a flashback scene where Young Dal tells Dong Soo about his plan to take over Dae-Jung casino. He also mentions a hidden card. Now in the present, Young Dal meets with Dong Soo and walk off. Bok Tae's man witnesses the two together and immediately calls Bok Tae. Pil Sang is with Bok Tae. He stirs things by saying Yang Ha has Bok Tae on a tight leash. He then reveals Yang Ha's adoption and shares his true intentions - to make Yang Ha appear to be incapable of running Dae-Jung. This implies that he is after Yang Ha's position. Bok Tae finds all of this interesting.

Young Dal reveals his hidden card to Dong Soo. Dong Soo asks about how the two know each other. Young Dal explains and divulges about the condition of Elder's deal. He says he wants Dong Soo to be the man they send in. Later on in President Min's office, Elder wants to know why Young Dal chose Dong Soo. Young Dal shares with him the personal issues Dong Soo has with both Chairman and Bok Tae. Elder voices his opinion. He believes that Dong Soo's mind is clouded with revenge. Young Dal assures him that he isn't like that based on the changes he saw when they were in jail.

Chairman and Yang Ha meet to discuss business. Yang Ha tells him about the condition that came with the deal with Elder. Chairman feels unsure, while Yang Ha assures him that he will prevent this person from interfering. Yang Ha wants to know how Chairman plans to get rid of Dong Soo. Chairman says he has Bok Tae on the job. As Yang Ha is leaving, Chairman asks him to free his weekend for golf with some guy and his daughter. He tells Yang Ha he should start thinking about marriage. Yang Ha shares that he already has someone he likes, but the feelings aren't mutual yet.

We see Shin Hye leaving an orphanage. Later while meeting Dong Soo, she tells him about her visit there. Dong Soo says that she won't find any information since he already tried himself. Shin Hye reveals that she may have found the director of the orphanage he had been looking for. They move on to talking about the plan. Dong Soo feels the plan is easier because of Young Dal.

Secretly, Pil Sang is meeting with a team leader. She shares that Yang Ha seems to be in a better mood these days and that he was dating. Pil Sang wants to know who. So she tells him about Jung Hee and mentions her father was a miner that passed away from black lung, a restrictive lung disease associated with mining.

Rumor has spread that Yang Ha and Jung Hee were going to Las Vegas together. When Jung Hee gets word of the rumor, she heads straight to the rumor starter, who says she heard this information directly from Yang Ha. She goes to see Yang Ha. She forwardly says if the condition of the trip was that they go together, then she no longer wants to go. Yang Ha says she could just go by herself. Jung Hee also declines this idea. Yang Ha confesses he was going to propose to her in Vegas. Knowing that she wouldn't accept, Yang Ha believed he needed to act so he won't lose her forever. He isn't going to hold back his feelings any longer. Although he knows she has feelings for Young Dal, he is striving to take those feelings for himself.

Jerry and Jang Soo treat their friend, Junho to some gambling at the underground casino after he gave them the VIP client list. Man Kang goes over to the duo, asking for Young Dal. Someone wants to see him. Jang Soo and Jerry take a peek and see Man Bok. Frightened, they go directly to Young Dal to inform him. Young Dal goes right away to greet him and asks why he was released early. Man Bok playfully says it was by the heavens so he can come gamble with Young Dal. Man Bok asks if he is ready to put his life on the line to which Young Dals answers yes.

Bok Tae's man reports his findings about Young Dal. He reveals that Young Dal was Dong Soo's informant before meeting Bok Tae. He assures him this isn't something to worry about. Bok Tae takes his advice and cuts straight to the chase - he wants Dong Soo taken care of immediately.

Jerry and Jang Soo take matters into their own hands. They enlisted the help of President Min in their issue with Man Bok. Man Bok, who thought he was meeting with Young Dal, is welcomed by President Min. According to Jerry, President Min's husband is the top boss in Man's Bok neighborhood. President Min warns him not to touch Young Dal since he is in the biggest gamble of his life. Man Bok informs them that Young Dal has taken a big gamble for him too. President Min says she'll take responsibility for him so Man Bok shouldn't touch him.

Young Dal informs Dong Soo he will start work at Dae-Jung next Monday. Dong Soo is curious why he is doing all this - Dong Soo's motive is revenge, so what is his? Young Dal doesn't know how to respond. Dong Soo asks what is his dream. Young Dal answers that it changes -once he wanted to be a Texas Hold 'Em champion, but now he just wants to get married, live happily together, and find his brothers. Dong Soo informs that if he wants to live this purely, he is facing enemies that are too evil for him to face. He advises him to think carefully and do what makes him happy. Young Dal playfully says he can't resist this battle since he is a gambler at heart.

Yang Ha is informed that the Elder's man is arriving next Monday. His aid feels something is up since they wouldn't reveal who was coming. Yang Ha assures him that even if that person has an ulterior motive, what could that person do anyway. They move on to information on Young Dal. Leader Bae tells them that the detective thinks Young Dal is up to something since he has been very quiet since release. Yang Ha admits he want Young Dal to be up to something, that way he has a reason to fight him.

Team Leader takes Jung Hee to a restaurant, telling her someone wants to meet her. That person ends up being Pil Sang. He asks about the relationship between Jung Hee and Yang Ha. Jung Hee denies any sort of relationship and leaves. Later, she asks her dealer friend if she was in contact with the Seoul casino manager. Her friend is happy that she wants to meet with him and says she'll go with her if she decides to leave. Jung Hee breaks the news to her grandmother. Her grandmother doesn't want to go and suggests she just takes her brothers. She says she doesn't have many years left anyway.

Young Dal is trying to read when he gets a text from Jung Hee. She asks hypothetically what he would do if she moved to Seoul. Young Dal text back asking why she would be moving. She says she has a job off for a higher paying position. She asks if he is sick and tired of Sabuk. Young Dal responds that he has something he has to do here and asks to meet with her in person to talk. She declines, stating she needs time alone to think.

Shin Hye and Young Dal meet at a coffee shop. She explains to him she wants to help, but she needs a clearer vision like names and location. Young Dal gives it another try. He remembers fragments before remembering the previous memory of his older brother leaving. This time he recalls his name and his younger brother's name. When he tells Shin Hye the names, she quickly pieces it to Dong Soo's story. She asks for his older brother's name, but Young Dal doesn't know. She tells him he has to go somewhere with her. She takes him to the orphanage. He stands at the same spot he remembers watching his older brother leave and younger brother being taken away. Shin Hye asks if he remembers. Young Dal tells her this is the place from his memory. Shin Hye reveals to him his older brother is Dong Soo. He hears her telling him this again before tears start rolling down.

Dong Soo is meeting with his former colleague. His friend couldn't help, but notice how happy he is. Dong Soo tells him he'll be working at Dae-Jung. He explains that it is for different reasons this time. His friend tells him not to get fooled again. They continue drinking. Shin Hye has been trying to get a hold of him. Young Dal offers to try calling him. When he does pick up, the reception is bad. Dong Soo steps outside, but suddenly is stabbed by Bok Tae's hired man. Dong Soo collapses as Young Dal is frantic on the line.



Thoughts:
There were a lot of unexpected moments in this episode.
Pil Sang was always suspicious to me, but seeing him in action makes him someone to watch out for. He is playing both sides and I so want him to get burned because of his greed for something so out of his reach - Yang Ha's position.
Speaking of Yang Ha, I had no idea he was planning on proposing. I was also surprised at how direct he was with Jung Hee about his feelings and intention.
I could understand why Jung Hee is considering leaving. It seems like Pil Sang butting-in made an already suffocating situation worse.
Young Dal's dream is nice and all, but he seems so far in his own world that this fantasy just seems like that - a fantasy. I liked how Dong Soo brought up him bringing out his hidden card too early because that is exactly how I felt.
I thought the reveal about Young Dal and Dong Soo came a lot sooner. Maybe because I'm so used to secrets in dramaland being revealed further down the road that this reveal came as a surprise (not them being brothers, but keeping this information from each other). I don't dislike it, but at least we could move on to the next reunion with the youngest of the trio...that is if they survive this cliffhanger.