16 BLESSED

Jungkook was at the waiting room, now in dry clothes. He was thinking about everything that happened earlier that day. His heart was aching to see Taehyung already, but at the same time his mind was stuck on one thought that's been bothering him since his eomma told him the truth,

If Taehyung's appa is eomma's brother, then that means, he's my cousin. Why is this happening to mr?

Jungkook covered his face and sobbed. He felt so hopeless and exhausted. He wants to scream and curse at someone, but it's no one's fault, really. His mind is telling him to leave the hospital, but his heart is telling him to stay.

Just then, Jimin, Yoongi, Namjoon and Jin arrived. The group saw Jungkook at the waiting room with disheveled hair and looking quite anxious.

"Jungkook, how's Taehyung?" Jimin worriedly asked.

"No update yet. My sister is checking on him now." Jungkook said under his breath.

Yoongi couldn't help but smile a little when Jungkook referred to Hye Win as his sister. He was, however, feeling bad about his best friend's predicament.

"Where is Kim Taehyung?" Someone asked out loud at the nurse's station.

"Appa, calm down." Another voice said.

The group in the waiting area looked at them and Namjoon approached the men.

"Sajangnim, the doctors are still checking on him at the moment." Namjoon said as he bowed at Ji-Hoon and Hyun-Joong.

"What happened Namjoon?" Ji-hoon asked and Namjoon told him everything.

Ji-Hoon looked down and covered his eyes.

"I should've talked to him about Jung-ah a long time ago. This wouldn't have happened." Ji-hoon said.

"What do you mean, appa?" Hyun-joong asked.

"Hyun-Joong, son, Jung-ah is my half-sister. Adopted half-sister to be exact. Your halmeoni took her in when she was five years old and I found out about her when I was in college. We kept it a secret because Jung-ah was in a complicated situation at that time and my appa didn't want any rumors to spread about our family.

I helped her then as I promised eomma that I would take care of her like my own sister. And to add to that, she was my best friend's girlfriend then. I'm sorry son. I should've told you and Taehyung before, but I was afraid that your eomma and the two of you won't believe me anyway, after everything that I did in the past." Ji-hoon said.

Hyun-joong just stayed silent as he processed what his father just said. Namjoon also heard what Ji-hoon told his son and he sighed loudly in relief. He excused himself and went to Jin. He immediately told his husband about what he just found out.

Jin looked at Jungkook with a wide smile, but the latter was just looking down on the floor.

"Should I tell Jungkook? Look at him. He looks so dejected. I can't imagine what he's feeling right now. I can't stand it. We have to tell him." Jin said.

"I'll talk to him." Namjoon said before walking towards Jungkook.

"Jungkook, can I talk to you?" Namjoon said.

Jungkook just nodded and followed Namjoon to the corner of the waiting room.

"You really do love Taehyung, don't you?" Namjoon said.

"So much, hyung. But, I can't anymore, right?" Jungkook said as he covered his face and cried.

"I don't think so. You're free to love anyone you want, Jungkook. Especially when you're not related." Namjoon said with a wide grin plastered on his face.

"What?! What did you just say, hyung?" Jungkook asked as he wiped the tears from his face with the back if his hands.

"Aish. You look like a little boy right now. Your eomma is Mr. Kim's adopted sister." Namjoon said.

"What?! Are you being serious right now, hyung?!" Jungkook said quite loudly.

"Hey, keep it down." Namjoon said.

"Hold that thought." Jungkook said as he grabbed his phone and called someone.

??: Hello, Jungkook? Any word on Taehyung?

J: EOMMA! HOW CAN YOU LEAVE OUT ON THE WORD ADOPTED WHEN YOU TOLD ME YOU'RE KIM JI-HOON'S SISTER?!

JA: Oh...didn't I mention it? Sorry I was too emotional it must have slipped.

J: Eomma, why do you always do this to me? (Jungkook whined)

JA: I'm sorry, son. Yes, I'm adopted. Why is that even a concern of yours?

J: Eomma! If you're Kim Ji-hoon's real sister, Taehyung, being his son, would make us what?

JA: ....

Jungkook waited for an answer.

J: So, has it sunk in already?

JA: Um, yeah (Jung-ah laughed). I'm so sorry, son. You know how slow I am sometimes.

J: You know what, eomma? I just wanna strangle you, right now.

JA: But, you love me.

J: (Jungkook sighed) Do I have a choice?

JA: Not really. Why are all our phone conversations like this?

J: I don't know eomma, you figure it out.

JA: But, seriously, son. I love you and I'm sorry that you suffered all these years because of me and your father. I'm really happy for you and Taehyung. I wanted to be there, but I'm not sure how he would react if he sees me again.

J: Don't worry eomma. I'm sure that he will come around when he finds out about the truth.

JA: Alright. Update me as soon as you can, okay?

J: Okay.

JA: Bye.

J: Wait.

JA: Yes?

J: I love you too, eomma.

JA: Thank you, son. I will see you later.

Jungkook ended the call and felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.

"Is that you, Jungkook?"

Jungkook turned around and he came face-to-face with Taehyung's appa.

"Good afternoon, sajangnim." Jungkook said as he bowed.

"Son, no need to be formal with me. Call me uncle." Ji-hoon said.

Jungkook nodded.

"Are you all waiting for Taehyung? I didn't know you're a friend of his." Ji-hoon said.

"Yes, we're waiting for Taeh. Um, actually, Taehyung's my boyfriend, uncle." Jungkook said.

"Oh! What happened to Woo?" Ji-hoon looked at Hyun-Joong and asked him.

"He CHEATED on him." Hyun-joong said with emphasis.

Ji-hoon sighed and looked at the floor. He felt bad for his son and even blamed himself, believing that his karma fell on Taehyung. Ji-hoon then looked up to the pilot.

"Don't be like me Jungkook...please. My son deserves to be happy." Ji-hoon said.

"You can trust me on that, uncle. I can never hurt him. I love him very much." Jungkook said.

Ji-hoon smiled and gave Jungkook a fatherly hug.

"Oh, hey siabeoji (father-in-law)." Hye win said, teasing her brother.

Jungkook glared at her.

"Chill, oppa. I was just joking." Hye win chuckled ignoring his brother's dagger looks.

"Since you have the sass to joke around, I'm expecting that you'd have good news for us?" Jungkook said with an annoyed tone.

Hye Win wanted to tease her brother more, however, she noticed the uneasiness on his face.

"Taehyung suffered moderate hypothermia. I believe that his body is not used to really cold weather AND the mere fact that he is an obstetrics patient makes him predisposed to hypothermia." Hye Win said, smiling at his brother.

"Obstetrics patient?" Jungkook's eyes widened.

"Taehyung appears to be two weeks pregnant, oppa." Hye Win said and Jungkook smiled as tears welled up in his eyes. The others also had their own happy reactions: Hyun-Joong and Ji-hoon hugged Jungkook; Jimin and Jin shrieked in joy; Namjoon wiped a tear; and, Yoongi congratulated his best friend.

Hye Win looked at everyone. "I guess everyone here knew that he can get pregnant? Good thing our marriage was cancelled. I feel so insecure now knowing that my supposed husband is more fertile than I am." Hye Win joked and everyone laughed, except Jungkook.

"How is he now?" Jungkook asked.

"No need to worry, oppa. He's sleeping now. He was conscious for a few minutes, but not long enough for us to inform him about his pregnancy. We're giving him warm fluids intravenously and warm air via oxygen mask. These are the only options we can resort to at the moment given that we don't want to harm the baby." Hye Win explained.

"I'll be the one to tell him about the baby. For now, can we see him?" Jungkook asked.

"We will be transferring him to a private room within the next thirty minutes. You can go see him there later. Meanwhile, why don't all of you eat first?It's lunch time. I'll take care of Taehyung." Hye Win said before leaving.

"Come on Jungkook, let's go grab something to eat first." Yoongi said.

"It's okay, hyung. You guys go ahead. I'll wait for Taehyung." Jungkook said.

"Come on, Cap. Join us, Taeh is still sleeping and he's not going anywhere, we can all go back here immediately after." Jin said.

Jungkook agreed to join them.

While he was walking, he thought about the baby and frowned.

I'm gonna be a father...and a pilot.

That means I'd be away from my babies for long periods of time. Should I finally talk to him and consider my options now?

"Jungkook!" Yoongi spoke loudly.

"What?! Sorry, hyung. Were you saying something?" Jungkook asked.

"Yes. I was asking if you'd prefer to eat outside the hospital or is the food court here fine for you?" Yoongi asked.

"I'd rather stay here." Jungkook said.

"Okay, by the way, what's on your mind?" Yoongi asked.

"Taeh and the baby. Hyung, do you think I should consider shifting careers now that I have a child on the way? I just don't want to be an absentee parent. I know how it is to grow up without a father and I don't want that for my child." Jungkook said.

"It's really your decision, Kook. I know where you're coming from, but I know how much you love flying and being a pilot too. You worked really hard to get to where you are. Are you really willing to let it go just like that?" Yoongi asked.

"I love my family more." Jungkook said.

"Family...you really are excited about this. I'm really happy for you, Kook. You found your home." Yoongi said.

"I sure did." Jungkook happily said.