Funeral

Our story starts in an airport. Which makes sense since Hannah is a stewardess. Yes, I said stewardess, because the Korean word is derived from it. Very chic. Looks like she works for Asiana Airlines. As Hannah steps off the elevator, Hannah narrates that walking in her uniform attracts the attention of men, women and children. As Hannah walks by people stop and stare. A guy looks over his sunglasses at her, in awe. Most of the people she passes are slack-jawed.

She's joined by other stewardesses, including Ivy. People continue to stare as they walk by. The confidence with which these women walk. They’re pretty darn cool. You might think I’m being facetious when I say that being a stewardess is considered cool. I’m not. Being chosen as a stewardess is a big deal in Korea; there are girls I met whose dream job is to be a stewardess.

Switch to a crowded chaotic airplane. Much more chaotic than my Koraya Air flight. Hannah helps Emma load a heavy carryon into the overhead compartment.

Crying baby, complaining customers. Guy asks for water (before the flight takes off). A couple loudly argues over something not being packed. Hannah says that she meets all kinds of irritable people at the beginning or at the end of a flight. That's her work. And she does it with grace and a smile.

Hannah walks by Ivy. Camera pans to a woman with sunglasses on. She takes them off with irritation. She stands up and tells Ivy that she’s Callen's fiancée. Whoever that is. Ivy looks uncomfortable for a second and then pleasantly tells Fiancée to please go back to her seat. Fiancée demands to know why Ivy is ignoring her calls! If you're going to be like this, why would she answer them? She wants to know why Ivy is making her get on the plane! Sweetie, no one made you get on the plane, or act this obnoxious. Ivy still tries to be pleasant (and innocent).

Fiancée waves a dismissive hand at Ivy and says that they’re done talking. Were you talking? I thought you were just yelling and being rude. Fiancée tells Ivy to give back the car or she’ll report Ivy for being a thief. Ivy replies, the smile cracking, that the car was a gift! This earns Fiancée grabbing her hair bun and trying to shove her face into a seat. Ivy starts yell for Fiancée to let go of her hair!

Passengers stand up to watch – most of them are appalled. Not all, though. Hannah arrives and pleasantly tells Fiancée that it is a crime to threaten or physically assault a stewardess. Fiancée could be arrested. She asks for Fiancée to please go back to her seat.

As Fiancée goes back to her seat, she mutters about why Hannah is bringing the law into it. Um, assault? Plus, there’s always the Nut Rage incident.

Hannah gives Ivy a look that says to cut out her shenanigans and Ivy uncomfortably looks away. I guess there’s a story there.

Narrating Hannah says that life is a trip. You never know who you'll meet, and in what kind of situation you'll get caught. Hmmm… I wonder what she’s referring to.

Flight lands and stewardesses disembark. The juniors say goodbye to Hannah and Emma – except for Ivy, who just walks by without saying anything. Emma is annoyed and amazed at her lack of respect. Hannah answers that Ivy has no energy when she’s going to be disciplined. For disrupting the flight and making Asian Air look bad. Emma takes comfort in that.

Hannah smiles and sighs as she looks at her phone. Emma asks if Hannah’s heart still pounds after nine years. It does. Hannah adds that her fiancé said that he'll surprise her today, and he sent her a café card to "Romantic Island." Emma practically squeals as she says that it’s a café specializing in proposals! Hannah likes the sound of that. After all, she did say that he still makes her heart pound.

Switch to Romantic Island. There’s a path of lights and rose petals, tons of balloons and Cody standing at the end with a bouquet of flowers.

Sign behind Cody asks Hannah to marry him. They smile at each other – although she looks a little uncomfortable. Her face is expressionless as he asks her to marry him. She pretends to be surprised as she gasps and starts to smile. Cody beams as he hands her the bouquet.

She smiles at the bouquet and he smiles proud of himself. She still hasn’t said yes. She giggles and he goes to get the ring. He’s tied it to one of the balloons… but can’t find it. Hannah helps and finds it. Hannah narrates that you can't predict anything in life. Cody chuckles and hurries over to put the ring on her finger. Narrating Hannah says “Receiving an awkward proposal from a long-time lover.” They’re only awkward when you’re not really that excited about marrying the person. They laugh.

Now they’re eating, serenaded. I don’t recognize the song. Majorly cheesy, though, and the guy is singing it with gusto. Hannah gets a phone call and she steps away from the table to answer it. It’s her uncle with terrible news. Her mother was in an accident and has left the world. As stunned Hannah’s hand drops to her side and she does move as Cody and the restaurant staff start shooting off streamers and confetti.

Hannah narrates that you can't predict anything in life. Someone she thought who'd be by her side forever...

Hannah's mom funeral. Hannah’s co-workers offer her condolences. Cody walks them to a table and puts in the order for food. Ivy seems a little too eager to catch Cody’s eye. And is wearing dangly earrings. Tacky, but eye-catching. She catches his eye and he’s uncomfortable.

Hannah never moves from her spot, seated by the funeral display. I feel so bad for her. She narrates that you can't predict anything in life. Shoes approach. Man doesn’t enter but looks over at Hannah. Hannah narrates that including the fact that her mom’s death was not an end, but a beginning to a huge incident. You can't predict anything in life. Man is Alvin. He looks really sad. And it looks like he’s looking more at Hannah than H.mom. I wonder what he’s thinking.

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