Rekindled Heartache Episode 2

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00:00You will never have my son's child.
00:03No, no, no, stay away from me, stay! Stay away from me!
00:10How did you even know I was pregnant?
00:12A woman always knows.
00:15Too bad I have to kill you, Zoe.
00:21Blake! Blake!
00:23You're pathetic.
00:24You really think my son would give up his status as a surgeon to be with you?
00:27Mom!
00:31Sweetheart!
00:34Why didn't you pick up?
00:50That night, I died.
00:57You won't ever say a disrespectful word to her.
00:59The privilege to judge her in any regard, good or bad, is mine and mine alone.
01:05You're going to get so screwed, Blaine.
01:09It's just a matter of the hospital committee getting wind of your actions.
01:15Blaine still had Warner pinned down, but Jose and David intervened and pulled him off.
01:20Everyone was pretty drunk except Ramona.
01:23She supported Jose and Blaine as they left the bar.
01:26Zoe noticed her struggling and rushed over to help.
01:29Are they all right?
01:30Yeah, they'll be fine, minus the killer headaches they're going to wake up with.
01:34Jokes apart, Zoe, I'll have to trouble you to take Dr. Dexter home.
01:38I'll handle Jose.
01:40No problem. I'll get him home safely.
01:42Thanks. I can rest easy now.
01:44Ramona handed Blaine over to Zoe, who leaned against her.
01:47She noticed Blaine's injured hand.
01:49How did he hurt his hand?
01:51After you left, he beat up the guy who kept asking you to drink.
01:54Ramona shared the details of the fight, and Zoe listened to her intently,
01:58shocked by the lengths Blaine had gone for her.
02:01And then Dr. Dexter said,
02:03You can be rude to any woman, but you can't be rude to her.
02:06Only I get to look at her. Forget about looking down on her.
02:09Did he really say that?
02:10Yes. Dr. Warner will be taking a sick leave tomorrow for sure.
02:15Zoe's eyes welled up. Ramona left, and Zoe supported Blaine to the curb, hailing a taxi.
02:21Blaine, roused by the cool wind, opened his eyes.
02:24After a moment, he recognized Zoe and rudely pushed her away.
02:28How dare you touch me? You cheat.
02:30What did you say?
02:31I said what you heard. You are a cheat.
02:33I have never cheated on you.
02:35You cheated on me when you left me alone. I was waiting for you.
02:38Blaine turned around and walked towards the parking lot.
02:41Zoe caught up to Blaine, concerned.
02:43Blaine, you're drunk. You cannot drive.
02:46Get lost.
02:47You drank too much, Blaine. Stop messing around.
02:49Blaine attempted to unlock his car, but Zoe snatched and hid the keys behind her back.
02:54Zoe, give back my car keys.
02:56No. You're too drunk to drive. It's not safe.
02:59Don't worry. Even if I crash, it won't be your fault.
03:03Zoe, hurt but determined, decided to take matters into her own hands.
03:07She rushed over, wrapped her arms around Blaine, and struggled to pull him towards the street.
03:12Are you trying to make me suffer? It's four in the morning, and I have to work at eight.
03:17Blaine, please. I'm tired.
03:19How can Matthew let you live like this?
03:21Zoe's grip on Blaine loosened, a numbness creeping into her.
03:25Blaine stiffened, realizing he had gone too far despite being drunk.
03:29He quietly got into the car, not meeting Zoe's eyes until they reached his house.
03:34The moment Zoe put him on the sofa, he passed out.
03:37She rushed to the medicine cabinet, took out a cream, and sat beside him, applying ointment to his swollen knuckles.
03:45Dr. Dexter, what am I going to do with you?
03:48Zoe blew on his sore hand, unaware that Blaine was now awake, watching her.
03:53Blaine's dangerous gaze narrowed as he observed Zoe's gentle care.
03:57Zoe.
03:58You... you're awake?
04:00Don't touch me.
04:01Blaine abruptly withdrew his hand. He got up, went to the kitchen, and grabbed an energy drink from the refrigerator.
04:07But Zoe snatched the drink.
04:09Blaine, are you crazy? You've already drank too much.
04:12You need to drink water, not this.
04:14Give it back to me.
04:15No.
04:16As Zoe turned to pour the drink down the sink, she felt a strong arm snake around her waist, pushing her against the counter.
04:22What... uh... what do you want?
04:25Blaine's breath was warm as he whispered into her ear.
04:28You...
04:29Blaine turned her around, and Zoe was stunned at the desperate adoration in his dark eyes.
04:33She remembered that look.
04:35Blaine leaned over, his lips just stopping right before hers, waiting.
04:40And just like that, something came over her.
04:43She stood up on her toes, crossing the distance.
04:46Blaine responded with a passionate kiss.
04:49Zoe, do you know how much I hate you?
04:52You owe me this, after what you put me through.
04:55He began to lift Zoe's shirt when reality hit Zoe.
04:59She tried to push him away, but Blaine overpowered her, pinning her hands above her head.
05:04Was it worth it, Zoe? Was it worth marrying Matthew?
05:07Leave me, Blaine. Please.
05:10Zoe started crying uncontrollably, and Blaine let her go.
05:14She didn't even look back and left the apartment.
05:17Zoe expected Blaine to call her or to run into her at the hospital, but there was no sign of him.
05:22A few days passed.
05:24Zoe was working an overnight shift at the Enclave when Jose walked in.
05:28Six dozen bottles of the best wine, please.
05:31Dr. Ramirez, expecting a party tonight?
05:34Call me Jose, Zoe.
05:36And no guests this time. Just me.
05:40Sure, but all this wine for yourself?
05:43I... I like to be prepared.
05:46Can you store them for me?
05:48Of course.
05:49The next night, David, another doctor, entered the bar and ordered the same excessive amount.
05:54This pattern repeated for two weeks, and Zoe started growing suspicious.
05:58One night, Blaine's interim Ramona entered the bar.
06:01Hi, Ramona. Planning a party?
06:03No, no. It's for the staff.
06:05Zoe gave a piercing look to Ramona.
06:07But you haven't even ordered yet.
06:10Oh, oh yes, my bad. I need six.
06:14What's really going on?
06:16Nothing's going on. We just, um, really like wine.
06:20And what else aren't you telling me, Ramona?
06:23Ramona dismissed Zoe's suspicions, attempting to pay for the wine.
06:27Wait and save your money tonight.
06:29Once the stored bottles are gone, you can buy the next round.
06:32Thank you, Zoe. That's very nice of you.
06:34Zoe smiled suspiciously, but did not drag the matter ahead.
06:38She left the VIP room and went to the bathroom,
06:41where she surprisingly heard Ramona's voice from the next bathroom stall talking on the phone.
06:45Dr. Dexter, I couldn't buy wine from Zoe.
06:48She wouldn't sell me any. I'm sorry.
06:50Zoe didn't move an inch and listened silently to Ramona and Blaine's conversation.
06:55Thank you for understanding, Dr. Dexter.
06:57You're the best. See you in the morning.
06:59Ugh, Blaine. My grumpy guardian angel.
07:03The creaking sound of the door signaled Ramona's exit.
07:06Taking a deep breath, Zoe composed herself and headed back to work.
07:10The next night, Zoe, returning from work,
07:13bumped into Blaine in the hallway on her way to Max's room.
07:16Dr. Dexter, I want to talk to you.
07:20We have nothing to say to each other.
07:22Why has everyone in your department been buying wine from me?
07:25Dr. Dexter, I don't understand why you did this, but I'm grateful.
07:30But I don't want to be indebted to you.
07:33Do you remember our kiss from the other night?
07:35I remember, but we don't need to discuss it.
07:38How much is the commission on those wines?
07:40Enough compensation for that kiss, I assume.
07:43You... what... what does that mean?
07:47You don't understand. Do I need to explain myself more clearly?
07:50You told your colleagues to buy wine from me just to insult and degrade me?
07:54I don't want your money, and you certainly don't owe me for any services rendered.
07:59Since you're so proud, you can reject the money.
08:02No one's forcing you to take it.
08:04Zoe glared at Blaine as he ignored her and walked away,
08:07prompting Zoe to confront him once again.
08:09Since Dr. Dexter is so generous, there's no need for me to pretend to be noble.
08:13Getting paid is more practical than giving it away for free, right?
08:17At least this way I got something pleasurable out of the experience.
08:20Blaine didn't react and continued to walk away.
08:23Zoe, right now Max needs chemotherapy more than you need your dignity.
08:28Zoe was suddenly snapped out of her thoughts by a man in a hospital gown
08:32running towards Blaine with a bottle of liquid.
08:35You rascal! I will use this sulfuric acid to ruin your face just like you ruined my life!
08:40Blaine, look out!
08:42Zoe ran towards Blaine to save him.
08:44What drove that man to attack Blaine?
08:47Will Zoe be able to save Blaine from the attack?
08:50Or will her actions have severe consequences for her?
08:53To find out what happens next...
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