Jiwon, a recent transfer to the sub-district police station, was still adjusting to the new neighborhood with his wife, Teayoung, and their daughter, Nari. Their move had been hectic, and with boxes still left to unpack, the process felt overwhelming for the family. When Seojin, the friendly owner of Chunhwa Restaurant and Minho's mother, offered to help, Jiwon initially hesitated, not wanting to impose. However, Seojin's warm insistence and kindness made Jiwon realize he wasn't alone in this transition. Grateful for her support, Jiwon agreed, knowing that with neighbors like Seojin, her son Minho, and the strength of his own family, he and Teayoung would help Nari settle in and feel at home in their new environment.
Teayoung walked into Nari's room, her heart heavy with the emotions she had been carrying. She found Nari sitting on the bed, her eyes wide with concern, as if she knew something was wrong. Teayoung took a deep breath, trying to steady herself before sitting down beside her daughter. "Nari," she began softly, "I just want you to know that it's okay to feel things, even when they're hard to face. What happened earlier... it's not your fault." Nari looked up at her, her eyes filled with understanding, and Teayoung reached out to hold her hand, offering comfort and strength. "We're in this together, and it's okay to cry and remember."
When Minho brought the walnuts to Nari's room, Teayoung was immediately overwhelmed with grief. The sight of the walnuts brought back painful memories of her late daughter, Nara, who had passed away. Nara had loved the walnut tree in their backyard, and the two of them would often gather the walnuts together, laughing and making memories. The simple gesture from Minho, though meant with kindness, triggered an emotional flood Teayoung wasn't ready for. In her rush to suppress the overwhelming feelings, she accidentally knocked the walnuts to the floor. The deep pain of losing Nara felt as raw and fresh as it had been in the moments of her passing, and Teayoung struggled to hold back her emotions, unsure how to face the reminders of her loss.