In the second episode of "My Stand-In," Joe awakens to find Ming slumbering peacefully beside him. As Ming gradually stirs from his slumber, he appears oblivious to the events of the previous night, only snippets of which slowly return to his memory. Attempting to reignite their intimacy, Ming's efforts are abruptly halted when Joe realizes he must rush to work. Upon hearing that Tong will also be present, Ming decides to accompany Joe, issuing a stern warning not to divulge their nocturnal escapade to anyone.
Arriving at the set, Tong feigns illness, hoping Joe will step into his shoes despite the director's insistence on Tong's on-screen presence. After some deliberation, the director reluctantly agrees, tasking Joe with preparations while the crew adjusts the scene to obscure his face. Joe and Yim, the makeup artist, express concern for the female lead, who must now navigate a pool scene solo. Joe introduces himself, offering his assistance. Aware of her aquaphobia, he reassures her that everything will proceed smoothly. They nail the shot in one take, delighting the director, though Ming can't help but feel a pang of jealousy as Joe tends to her afterward.
In the dressing room, Joe and Yim marvel at Tong's abandonment of the first-time female lead, their conversation hushed as Tong and Ming enter. Tong attempts to make amends with a cake, apologizing for neglecting Ming the night before. Ming, however, prefers to feed Tong the treat while Joe watches from behind a mirror, intrigued.
Later, Ming summons Joe to their car, inquiring if he's bisexual. Joe's denial prompts Ming to deduce that his closeness to Yim stems from a platonic bond. Joe shifts the conversation to Tong, but Ming reveals that Tong is secretly dating his sister. Joe suggests dinner as a gesture of reconciliation, but Ming opts to return home.
As Joe drops Ming off, Tong expresses gratitude for their time together. Ming invites him to dinner, but Tong declines, citing a prior engagement with May. Ming's mother attempts to engage him in conversation, but he abruptly excuses himself for a shower.
Elsewhere, Joe trains junior stunt performers who gripe about the demands of their job leaving no time for romance. He scorns their text-based courtship tactics, prompting curiosity about his own interest in such matters.
Meanwhile, Ming's mother hosts Aunt Mol and Linlin, awaiting Ming's readiness. He sneaks outside for a smoke, followed by Linlin who laments her third matchmaking session in a week, questioning the necessity of marriage when one is financially secure. Ming's smile widens as he reads a suggestive text from Joe, prompting Linlin's teasing.
During a handstand demonstration, Joe emphasizes the paramountcy of focus with fervent preaching, yet his concentration wavers upon Ming's unexpected arrival. Promptly, he announces a break, his voice tinged with urgency. Ming, ostensibly seeking the restroom, reveals his true intentions as he bounds towards Joe with unmistakable vigor. For a split second, Joe, mindful of their professional surroundings, tries to stem the tide of desire. However, their passions swiftly ignite, culminating in a fiery embrace where Joe's voice echoes Ming's name in ecstatic climax.
Later, nestled comfortably in bed, Joe finds himself curious and inquires why their lovemaking always unfolds from behind. Ming, instead of answering, merely clambers atop him once more, igniting their passion anew. The subsequent morning, Joe prepares breakfast, his gaze admiring as Ming sports his shirt with a natural ease. Ming proposes staying with Joe for a few days, citing his family's turmoil as the reason. Joe, overjoyed, welcomes Ming with open arms and a heartfelt invitation to stay as long as he desires, though Ming remains noncommittal to that particular aspect.
At the training session, Joe's spirits are unusually high. A trainee sparks a conversation about a former stuntman who transitioned into K-pop idoldom, inadvertently introducing Sol into the narrative. That evening, the team ventures out for drinks with Sol in tow. Joe hastily texts Ming, informing him of their plans to prolong the night, assured of a day off the following morning.
Joe slips away for a brief respite, with Sol tailing him, inquisitive about whether Joe still harbors resentment and confirming his return due to longing. Before Joe can articulate a response, their boss interrupts, urging them back into the festivities.
Meanwhile, at Joe's abode, Ming awaits patiently. Sol shoulders an inebriated Joe up the stairs, initiating a gentle tug-of-war until Joe clutches onto Ming for support. To Sol's disappointment, Ming assures him that Joe will be well taken care of. However, upon awakening the next morning, Joe finds himself on the floor, with Ming casually remarking that he deserved such a fate. Joe hastily clarifies about Sol, prompting Ming to note that Joe could have used a condom if he weren't there. Joe, sporting a mischievous grin, wonders aloud if Ming is jealous, but Ming swiftly redirects the conversation onto Joe.
During the training session, Joe recites heart-wrenching poetry as the team pushes through their workout. He attempts to reach Ming, but Ming's phone remains off, leaving the others puzzled by Joe's erratic mood swings.
At home, Ming encounters his sister, who perceives his mood and offers a trip, inviting his beloved Tong along. However, Ming prefers spending quality time with her instead. They reminisce about a time when she saved him but fell gravely ill with pneumonia. Sharing their thoughts on loneliness, they concur that family stands as the utmost priority. She expresses her desire to see him content and joyful.
Sol appears, challenging Joe, who initially hesitates but eventually agrees to put on a display for the younger team members. Joe knocks him out with a powerful punch, and as Sol recovers, he admits that he merely wanted things to revert to their former glory. Joe reminds Sol that he now leads a different life. Wishing he had returned sooner, Sol confesses that Joe was the only one who was genuinely sincere with him. He pleads for another chance, but Joe declares his desire to be with someone who embodies a sense of home, hinting that he'd like Ming to be his boyfriend. Ming, eavesdropping on their conversation, refrains from interrupting.
That evening, Joe returns home to find Ming scorching the dinner. Joe swiftly prepares an alternative meal, opening up about his tragic past where he lost his family at a tender age. He harbors a dream of having someone eagerly awaiting his return at home. Ming, sensing an opportunity, asks Joe to make him a spare key, eliciting an ecstatic response from Joe. However, Ming lays down conditions: privacy and fidelity. Joe teases Ming about jealousy, but Ming remains ambiguous, declining to engage in Joe's romantic whims.
In a voice-over, Joe expresses his longing for that playful, enchanting night to have lingered in eternity.
