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01x23 - Episode 23

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Stage of Number One". Aired: March 23, 2024.*

01x23 - Episode 23

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I don't want to sing with her.

Why are we recording at the same time?

It's a duet.

For Mom, I will try every way I can.

PREVIOUSLY

Do you want to be a singer

or just someone in the news?

I should be famous

before the new wave comes.

This decade's Stage of Number One award

goes to

Bell Malee!

How are you feeling, Kaeo? Better?

Last night,

my head hurt like it was gonna break, Ek.

No wonder

you passed out in the bathroom.

Luckily someone found you.

I was worried,

so I brought you to the hospital.

-Excuse me, I'm here to examine you.

-She's here.

Please.

Hello.

Are you having a bad headache right now?

Right now, no.

Watch my finger, please.

It doesn't look like eye muscle related.

What about vomiting?

With this symptom, I think

you should get an MRI

for a thorough examination.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ROOM

Yes, Mr. Nop?

I've taken Kaeo to get

a physical examination at a hospital.

Is she all right?

She had a headache.

Since last night.

She's being looked at right now.

Please let me know how it goes

because Khwan is worried.

I will. I'll let you know soon.

Is something wrong?

Kaeota wasn't feeling well,

so Saoek took her to a doctor.

No wonder she left early.

But I suspect she's sick emotionally.

What about you?

Are you emotionally okay now?

I'm I'm okay now.

Our song didn't win

but at least I put up a fight.

Nothing's bothering me now.

Is your throat still sore?

Khwan

rest.

You can make music again

when your voice returns.

Khwan.

Mr. Nop,

if I were to tell you

I don't want to make music anymore,

that I want to stop here,

would you be okay with that?

Khwan,

right now,

I'll let you do whatever you want.

You can marry me

and help me run Siang Thong

or train new artists

or be a housekeeper

-or

-Mr. Nop,

you're thinking too far ahead.

I'm just suggesting taking a break.

Okay, then.

I'll go back to the first topic.

Will you marry me?

You have a brain tumor.

The good news is it hasn't gotten too big,

and it's in an area

that is not too dangerous.

But to be on the safe side,

you should have it removed.

It's okay.

The doctor said it wasn't that bad.

It can be removed.

What if it's inoperable?

I'd have to get that radiation thingy.

What if

What if I die?

I won't let you die.

I'll do everything

for us to be together as long as we can.

Kaeo, did you know

it'd been my intention

It'd always been my intention

to ask you to marry me

after the Stage of Number One event.

Really?

It has long been my intention,

but I never got a chance.

Kaeo,

please marry me.

MR. NOP

Hello, Saoek, I know it's late.

Yes, Mr. Nop?

Are you free tomorrow afternoon?

I just wanted

to discuss our artist development plans.

You got it.

Mr. Nop?

Is Khwanchai with you?

I'm outside the house. She's inside.

Do you need something?

I'm gonna marry Kaeo.

That's very good news, but

why do you sound unhappy?

Well,

Kaeo's sick.

Is it something serious?

Well,

she has a brain tumor.

I wanted to ease her mind

and tell her that

the treatment would work.

So we both agreed to get married.

After that, she'd have the surgery,

and we'll move back to Suphan Buri.

Move back to Suphan Buri?

Don't you worry.

I can still work for Siang Thong.

Don't worry about that. It can wait.

We'll figure it out after Kaeo's cured.

But the most important thing now

is your wedding.

You said as soon as possible.

When will that be?

Mr. Nop?

Are you talking business?

Oh, I was talking to Saoek.

He and Kaeota are getting married.

There's gonna be a small ceremony

at her house in Suphan Buri this Sunday.

Why do they have to rush?

Is something wrong?

I don't know either. He

just invited us and said there would be

only close friends and family.

Let's go together.

If you wanna go, you have to go alone.

Pay attention to receive this blessing.

One of a respectful nature

Who constantly honors the worthy

May your four qualities increase

Long life, beauty, happiness

And strength

WEDDING CEREMONY, KAEOTA & SAOEK

Very good.

Look at that.

-Kiss her! Yeah!

-Oh, my.

May your marriage overcome obstacles

and find prosperity.

Congratulations, Saoek.

May you love each other forever.

Actually,

Khwan wanted to be here,

but she had a doctor's appointment,

so she sent me.

-Doctor, Hello.

-Hello.

Please have a seat.

PHLENGPHON DONSAWAN

Phanna loves you so much.

Look at it.

Today is the happiest day of my life, Ek.

Mr. Nop, Id, Uddie,

Khun,

they all attended our wedding.

I made the right choice, right?

By moving here?

Of course, you did, Kaeo.

I was sick of Bangkok as well.

We won't be apart again, Kaeo.

But you

have to go back to work

in Bangkok eventually.

My work

doesn't require me to be

in the office all the time.

I'm a songwriter.

I can write songs anywhere.

Kaeo.

Your head hurts?

Let's sit down.

Here.

How are you?

Ek, bring me my medicine.

Sure, just a sec.

Here. Here you go.

You should rest.

Come on.

Easy.

Sit down.

Come on, Kaeo.

Lie down.

Hang in there.

Oh, you two.

Where are you going?

Kaeo has a headache.

I'm gonna take her to a doctor.

Is it so serious that

she has to see a doctor? Huh?

I have a brain tumor, Auntie.

But it's not cancerous, right? Huh?

The doctor said it wasn't

and that it can be removed.

The surgery is actually this week.

Does Khwan know you're sick?

It's okay, Auntie. Don't tell her.

I'm begging you.

If she's gonna hate me until I die,

let her do what she wants.

After the release of Bell's album,

Siang Thong doesn't have any new artists?

My team and I discussed

what we should do

with the training department.

Our conclusion was that

we needed the head trainer.

The head trainer?

Actually,

the most suitable one to be the head

of the training department is you.

And I believe if I nominate you,

no one will protest. You can do it.

I will be the head trainer

who produces diamonds for Siang Thong.

You can set my salary.

I'll give you everything.

After the surgery, she'll need radiation

to eliminate the remaining tumor cells.

She'll need to persevere.

If her body gets stronger,

she'll recover quickly.

How is she now?

Yeah?

How about this?

Don't come into the office

until she's better.

Don't worry about work.

Take care of Kaeota.

Didn't you say she was very weak?

I think you're her best emotional support.

Okay. Yes.

Oh, Khwan.

I'm leaving. Wanna ride with me?

Go ahead. I'd like

to take care of a few things.

You sure?

Yes.

If life has taught me anything,

it's that time waits for no one.

If something's bothering you,

you need to sort it out.

You never know

if you'll get the chance again.

Kaeo.

Does it hurt?

You're awake, Kaeo.

How are you feeling?

I think I had a dream.

I dreamt that

Khwan was standing here

crying

and

she asked me if it hurt.

It was just a dream.

It wasn't a dream.

I saw Khwan in front of your ward.

She really was here.

Kaeo.

Really?

That's a good thing for both of them.

Okay.

So you know Kaeota's sick.

It wasn't that hard

to piece things together.

So

how was it seeing her?

It wasn't anything.

I was just making sure she wasn't dead.

We removed the whole tumor.

No cancer cells were found.

Yes. Thank you.

TEN YEARS LATER

All I can do is keep waiting

Sometimes, I can't help but cry

The one I'm waiting for

Does he really exist?

I don't belong to anyone

Nobody owns my heart

I'm feeling sorry

What did I do wrong?

I want someone by my side

When my heart gets cold with loneliness

Embrace me

Hold my hands and warm my heart

Make me feel worthy

Actually, this song

was originally a ballad,

but I didn't record it,

so you haven't heard me sing it.

Really?

But I think this song

should be fast like this.

It works. It wouldn't work as a ballad.

All I can do is keep waiting

Sometimes, I can't help but cry

The one I'm waiting for

Does he really exist?

Huh?

Huh? What's with him?

Ud,

you look sleepy, gloomy, and tired.

That's right. I transcribed music

all night long.

I haven't gotten any sleep yet.

Haven't slept? Here.

Chew some candy.

It's satisfyingly sour.

You'll be wide awake.

How is it?

It's nice and sour. I feel better.

I'm wide awake now.

Such bright eyes.

-Give it here.

-What?

-Give me three of those.

-Jeez.

Wait for me.

Hello.

My name's Khaokhwan.

I'm here to take singing lessons.

Khwan?

-Hey.

-Ud and Id,

hello.

Hello.

You know my mom?

These two uncles

were once vocal coaches and music teachers

in my country band.

Really?

It's been a while.

Hey, you.

Your body is with me

-Hey

-But your heart

-is that the voice of a student here?

-Never belongs to me

That's right. She's practicing singing.

That is your song, Mom.

-Yes, baby.

-Can I make just one request?

But this singer has a great voice.

Can I take a look?

Oh.

-Yes.

-Of course.

-Come on.

-Wanna see?

-Come on.

-Come on. Come.

I don't want to hear you say "us"

With her hidden in that word

Who does this hug

Actually belong to?

Although it's warm

It's not real love anyway

-This kid

-Can you love me and only me?

Yes. Kaeota's daughter.

Khwan.

How was it? Does she like it here?

She's playing with a friend.

Oh, she makes friends so fast.

Kaeota's daughter.

Kaeota's daughter?

Saoek's daughter is training here too?

Oh, Mr. Nop.

Khwan.

Mom's here!

Mom!

So this is your daughter.

Saoek said her name was Saikaeo,

but he never introduced us.

Is she training here too?

Yes.

Saikaeo,

say hello to Uncle Nop.

He was

my former boss.

What former boss?

Hey, I'm your uncle-in-law.

Do you know what an uncle-in-law is?

Uncle-in-law?

An uncle-in-law is an aunt's husband,

right, Mom?

Who's my aunt?

Well

Khao's mom is your aunt.

Khaokhwan's mom is my aunt?

So

Saikaeo's mom is also my aunt?

We're cousins! That's awesome!

Are you feeling all right, Kaeo?

I'm all right.

This air is better here,

and so is my health.

I'm happy for you.

Mr. Nop,

let's go. I have an errand to run.

Okay, let's go.

Come on. Let's go.

When will we see

each other again, Saikaeo?

Next Sunday, do you wanna hang out

at my house in Suphan Buri?

Can I go?

How about this?

Let's go home first, and we'll

make a plan, okay?

Sure.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Message me on LINE, Khao!

-Bye-bye!

-Bye-bye!

-Bye.

-Bye.

-Woah.

-Watch your step.

Really?

You train at the same school

with Khaokhwan?

How was she? Tell me all about it.

She was so cute,

and she sings really well.

I asked her to come visit us, Grandma.

Did she say she'd visit me?

Of course.

That's great, baby.

-Are you tired today?

-Not very

Saikaeo.

Didn't we agree you'd take

a shower when we got back?

Fine.

Go take a shower.

I'll take a shower.

-I'll come to you later.

-Yes.

It's been years.

I haven't seen any signs

of you and Khwan

reconciling with each other.

Being estranged like this

is not good.

It's good we're estranged, Auntie.

Being estranged when you're alive

gives you a chance to reunite.

But being estranged when you're dead

will rob you of the chance

to love each other

and hold each other again.

She was very active today.

Yeah.

She made a friend who's her cousin,

and they liked each other.

It exhausted her.

Saikaeo was actually lovely.

But Khaokhwan is lovelier.

Every parent thinks their kids are better.

Since our kid's so lovely,

wanna have another one?

Mr. Nop.

I'm being serious.

You know being an only child is lonely?

But you wouldn't get it.

You have a sister.

There's nothing good about it.

Siblings compete with each other.

That's true.

Why don't they love each other?

Or do you want

to wait until after death to reconcile

like me and my dad?

You've taken great care

of yourself, Ms. Kaeota.

Your previous result was good.

Let's take another scan today.

Is the room prepared?

Yes, Doctor. Please.

-Yes.

-This way, please.

Come on.

How's school?

You must have made a lot of friends.

Yes.

Are they mostly boys or girls?

-Girls.

-Thank you very much

-for watching her.

-Oh,

it's fine. It's my pleasure.

What's up?

Mom's not done with her examination?

Not yet.

We have to wait

for the result from the doctor.

Let me see that.

Hello, Uncle Ek.

Saikaeo. You're here.

-Mr. Saoek, Hello.

-Hello.

How did you get here? Who are you with?

I came with my mom.

She went to visit someone

and had me wait for her here with Ting.

I'm gonna get some snacks.

Uncle Id said to practice

singing this song.

Did you start, Saikaeo?

You remember the lyrics?

This song?

Yes.

I wore a black shirt.

-Very good.

-Oh.

Mom's here!

-Ek, hello.

-Hello.

What's wrong with Kaeota?

I saw her upstairs.

It's nothing. Just a routine check.

So shall we go? Dad's waiting.

I'm gonna go.

When will we see

each other again, Saikaeo?

We can call each other.

Fine.

-Goodbye, Uncle Ek.

-Yes.

Goodbye.

I'm going, Saikaeo. Kiss, kiss.

Here's a hot cappuccino, Mr. Saoek.

-Thanks.

-Goodbye.

-Here are some snacks.

-Thank you.

-You can go straight home, Ting.

-Goodbye, Mr. Saoek.

I'm gonna go.

Goodbye.

-Bye-bye.

-Come on.

-Oh.

-Mom!

Why didn't you tell me you were done?

It's nothing. Everything is all right.

Come on, let's go home.

Yay!

Let's go.

PHLENGPHON DONSAWAN - 44 YEARS OLD

PHANNI SIDON - 46 YEARS OLD

Come on, baby.

Kaeota, Saoek!

-Oh, Khun.

-Oh.

President Khun.

Hey. I'm here to see the abbot

to discuss the Suphan Buri Festival.

It was held at Lan Khon Meaung last year,

but I think we'll do it

at the temple this year,

so the temple benefits

financially from it.

That's great.

We'll get to make big merits.

You wanna sing on stage?

I prepared a contest for kids.

Garlands are ready too.

Yes.

Don't forget, on the next full moon.

Don't miss it. I'm gonna go.

Sure.

Wait.

Do you wanna be a stage mom?

What about you?

Wanna be in a singing contest?

I do.

Can I invite Khaokhwan?

Of course, you can.

Invite her? Aren't you worried she'll win?

I'm not. We're family.

Whoever wins is fine.

-Smart girl.

-Dad?

Can I borrow your phone to call Khaokhwan?

Here you go.

Thank you.

Kids these days.

Let's go.

Saikaeo said that

the Suphan Buri Festival

would be held in her town,

and there'd be a singing contest.

You wanna see it?

I'm gonna compete.

There'll be a contest for kids.

Let me compete. Please, Mom. Please, Dad.

You're gonna compete with Saikaeo?

Yes.

Aren't you worried she'll win?

I'm not. We're family.

Whoever wins is fine.

I don't wanna compete with her.

I just wanna sing with her.

When is the festival?

Saikaeo said

it's in about two weeks.

But I don't want you to compete.

Mom.

Mom.

It's back. Even though it's tiny,

we'll have to wait and see

how fast it grows.

SAIKAEO

Mom won't let me compete.

How am I gonna tell Saikaeo?

SAIKAEO

-Saikaeo?

-Khaokhwan, my mom's sick.

She's in a hospital.

Really?

When will you come hang out at my house?

Come see Grandma Phanna

and let's practice singing together.

I have to tell Mom and Dad first.

If they allow it, then I can go.

Then ask them quickly.

I'll wait. Everyone here will wait.

Sure.

It's growing quickly.

It's pushing into other parts

of the brain.

If that's the case,

can we have it removed?

It will require surgery,

radiation therapy,

and chemotherapy to fight it.

Be honest with me.

If I don't get the treatment,

how long will I have?

In your case, you'll have

three to nine months.

I have decided

to not pursue the treatment.

I want to live my life with you

and our kid at home.

Hey, Kaeo,

don't give up so easily.

You're a badass. You never give up.

I'm not giving up.

But it has been my intention

to die

in the clothes I choose

and at the place I choose.

Promise me.

Don't let our daughter know.

It's okay.

NEXT EPISODE

Kaeo.

I wanna watch my kid sing on stage, Khwan.

I don't wanna die yet.

I'm gonna get my shoes.

If I don't come back in time,

go ahead and get on stage.

Don't wait for me.

When you're family,

that's what you always will be.