Episode 12 of "Heavenly Ever After" kicks off with Nak-jun descending upon Earth once more, donning a fresh mantle: the eraser of humanity's past-life recollections. Thrilled by his novel vocation, he eagerly unfolds the news to Hae-suk.
The subsequent day marks the eagerly anticipated unveiling of Hae-suk's dream lottery numbers on television. In a twist of fate, she finds herself embedded within Young-ae's dreamscape, desperately attempting to inscribe the winning digits into her subconscious, yet her endeavors fall flat. Sensing her plight, Nak-jun swoops in to lend a hand, crafting an ingenious mnemonic device to anchor the numbers in Young-ae's mind.
While her lottery aspirations may have faded, a blossoming romance seems destined for Young-ae, as the debtor she pursued reveals a surprisingly gentle and warm demeanor.
Meanwhile, in the celestial realm, Nak-jun and Hae-suk pledge to reincarnate as spouses once again, their bond unbreakable. The following dawn brings an unexpected visitor to the heavens: King Yeomra of the underworld, whose arrival coincides with the Heavenly President's earthly vacation, where he finds solace in sermonizing.
During his celestial sojourn, King Yeomra grants the wishes of the downtrodden and breathes life into the hopes of the desolate. In a poignant scene, he dispatches Jjajang to console a woman standing on the precipice of despair.
Later, in a cryptic confrontation with Nak-jun, the Heavenly President unveils a stunning revelation: across the eons, Nak-jun and Hae-suk have consistently reincarnated as conjugal partners, their journey marked by perpetual adversity and struggle.
Nak-jun returns with a profound sense of unease. As he and Hae-suk meticulously prepare for their closing broadcast, an episode dedicated to their marital life ahead of their reincarnation, the burden of his newfound knowledge remains heavily upon him.
On the fateful day of their rebirth, they walk hand in hand through an emblematic gate and step into a breathtaking garden, a palace meticulously crafted for souls harboring second thoughts, a tranquil pause before crossing the threshold into the afterlife. Just as they near the final gateway, Nak-jun unveils the truth about their cyclical pasts to Hae-suk. He earnestly pleas for her to embark on a fresh journey, believing she deserves a life that is purely and solely hers. With tears streaming down her face, they bid each other a heartfelt farewell. As Hae-suk steps resolutely forward, she boldly declares her aspiration to become an actress.
The episode draws to a close with a glimpse into the future, revealing Hae-suk on her deathbed, having lived her dream to the fullest as an actress. Nak-jun arrives to escort her back with him, reuniting the pair in an emotional embrace, their love transcending the boundaries of time and reality.
