Dong Kyung worriedly glances at the apartment door again, deciding her Aunt is taking far too long bringing out the extra drinks. She quickly rises from the table, mumbles,
"What's taking her so long? Is she looking for something?"
Hurrying into the apartment, she halts at seeing her Aunt Soo Ja, knees tucked under her body, hugging Dong Kyung's black framed memorial picture, sobbing her heart out. Dong Kyung backs up against a wall, resting her head, blinking tears away, bites down on tender lips, willing herself not to break down. Gathering strength, she silently sighs, inhales a deep breath, steels her strength, turns, walks back out the door.
Joining the others at the table, she sits down, Seon Kyung standing, cutting more meat, inquires,
"What about Auntie?"
Dong Kyung quickly responds,
"She will be out soon."
Myeol Mang gazes over at her worriedly as she grabs a glass of water, drinking quickly, clearly avoiding anymore questions.
He observes when Aunt Soo Ja comes back out on the rooftop, attempts a bravado act but he sees through to the pain and heartache. Glancing down at Dong Kyung next to him, can sense her avoidance. She locks all her pain inside, not wanting to share with anyone, especially not him…which pains his heart immensely.