Episode 7 of "Your Honor" unfolds with a poignant flashback, transporting us two years back when Ho-young's beloved mother, Eun-hye, passed away. Amidst the somber atmosphere of her funeral, Chae-rim offers a heartfelt apology to Pan-ho, who gently dismisses it, acknowledging that the blame doesn't lie with her. Yet, the grief-stricken Ho-young attempts to escape his pain by consuming pills, only to be rescued from the brink of despair by his vigilant father.
In the sterile confines of the hospital, Pan-ho endeavors to soothe Ho-young's tortured soul, but the young boy's heart is heavy with remorse for being unable to save his mother. Time jumps forward, and Pan-ho's world is shaken when he encounters Gang-heon, a shadowy figure who claims omniscience over Pan-ho's clandestine actions. Gang-heon's words are a damning prophecy, urging Pan-ho to abandon hope and embrace fear.
As the trial of Sang-hyuk commences under Pan-ho's watchful gaze, frustration boils over, prompting him to seek solace in a call to Ho-young, who shares a meal with Eun at a cozy restaurant. Eun's abrupt departure to the restroom opens the door for a revealing conversation between Ho-young and Eun's protective mother, Ma Ji-young. She divulges Eun's developmental challenges, her mental age arrested at ten, and warns Ho-young to cherish her innocence.
Back at home, Pan-ho's voice quivers with resolve as he urges Ho-young to flee to the United States, but Ho-young's piercing gaze betrays his awareness of Pan-ho's predicament—blackmailed by Gang-heon. His words, laced with anger and betrayal, make it clear: Ho-young blames Sang-hyuk, albeit unproven by the courts, for Eun-hye's death. Pan-ho is left reeling, questioning the depths of Ho-young's rage and the possibility of vengeance.
Dawn breaks, revealing an empty bed where Ho-young once lay. Pan-ho's frantic voicemail echoes in emptiness before he hails a taxi, only to find his driver is none other than Mi-yeon. She imparts a cryptic message, urging him to take down Sang-hyuk and Gang-heon legally while she handles Woo One.
The courtroom drama escalates as a witness to the shooting testifies, shrouding Sang-hyuk's identity in the veil of darkness. The defense cunningly casts aspersions on Chae-rim, painting her as a woman scorned, seeking personal revenge.
Pan-ho's resolve hardens as he visits Yi-hwan in the hospital, urging haste in addressing the Blue House imbroglio. He reaches out to Detective Lee, a trusted ally of Chae-rim's, seeking aid in locating Ho-young. Little does he know, his every move is being monitored by Gang-heon's sinister network.
The ultimate confrontation unfolds outside a bustling storefront, where Ho-young and Eun share a heartwarming meal. Pan-ho's knees buckle in supplication before Gang-heon, his voice choked with desperation. He vows to deliver a not-guilty verdict for Sang-hyuk, a sacrifice to save his son. Gang-heon, seemingly satisfied, turns on his heel, leaving Pan-ho to grapple with the weight of his compromise.
Pan-ho approaches the youthful group, discreetly dismissing Eun back home. As they arrive, he confronts Ho-young once more, probing if their encounters were deliberate, if his actions stemmed from calculated intentions. Ho-young responds with a warm embrace, apologizing profusely and pledging to sever ties with Eun.
The courtroom drama intensifies as Prosecutor So-young springs a surprise by presenting a new witness: none other than Jang Chae-rim! Her interrogation of Chae-rim subtly hints at the impending testimony of Cheong-gang, casting a shadow over Pan-ho's composure as Gang-heon's call swiftly follows. Pan-ho assures he'll devise a strategy.
Meanwhile, So-young and Chae-rim share an unorthodox arrangement, resting at the prosecutor's office. So-young divulges her ambition to bring Gang-heon to justice, while Chae-rim reveals her personal vendetta, rooted in Eun-hye's tragic death. Misconceptions swirl, with Eun-hye's demise falsely attributed to forced drug abuse, masking the truth of sexual assault. The details remain shrouded in mystery.
The following dawn, Eun persists outside Ho-young's abode, unsettled by his silence. Coincidentally, Chae-rim phones Pan-ho, inquiring if he was privy to her reasons for her prolonged concealment.
Eun's perseverance finally pays off as she confronts Ho-young in the library, tears streaming down her face amidst confusion. His terse warning about her father's dangerous nature, capable of inflicting harm even on his own kin, leaves Eun stunned and faints as she departs. Rushed to the hospital, Eun's plight unfolds before Gang-heon, who listens intently to her unanswered messages to Ho-young.
Ho-young's fate intertwines with Gang-heon's as he's summoned from the library to Eun's bedside. Gang-heon implores him to stay by her side, but Ho-young challenges this arrangement, accusing Gang-heon of orchestrating Pan-ho's order to distance himself from Eun. The confrontation takes a dramatic turn when Ho-young suffers an asthma attack, triggering memories for Gang-heon who, having listened to the emergency call countless times, instantly recognizes the telltale sounds. Thus, the seventh episode of 'Your Honor' culminates in a heart-wrenching moment, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
