The Return of Superman - Kim Family (Hyunji Version)

6.

Back at home, Soo Hyun puts both children in the bathtub and washes them up.

By the time he gets them changed into their sleeping attire, he felt like his soul had left his body. Even the food he had for dinner seemed to have disappeared, his energy was sucked out of him. His eyes were heavy, but Ae-ra and Ha-Jun seem to still have another agenda – to play with their toys.

"I'll just close my eyes for a while..." and he drifted into sleep.

Narrator 1: I guess he is really tired from today! Oh no, I hope he doesn't sleep through the night like this!

The children continue to play while their father sleeps. The time is now 8.45pm, Soo Hyun's phone starts ringing in his pocket, making him jerk from his sleep.

Narrator 2: Oh, who can that be? It's a video call from "My Queen".

Narrator 1: Ah, what an endearing name he has for his wife! It's obviously Seo Ye Ji!

Soo Hyun sits up and wipes the drool off his face before accepting the call.

"Jagiya, is everything okay? I haven't heard from you since dinner time. The kids should be asleep now right?"

"Ahh, sorry. I got so tired and took a power nap while the kids played. Omo! It's past their bedtime! Children, say good night to Omma and we're going to bed!" Soo Hyun said.

"Omma, neomubogo sipeo~! Appa says that after one sleep, we will see you. I want to hug you Omma." Soo Hyun passes the phone to his daughter and he smiled looking at her do a virtual hug to her mother.

He then turns the phone to Ha-Jun who grabs the phone at the sight of his mother and babbles "Omma, Omma!"

"Ha-Junnie! Omma neodo bogo sipeo! Sweet dreams my babies! Jagiya, can you clean all the drool off his face before he sleeps please!"

Narrator 1: Haha! This sounds so familiar! All that drool will make the mattress stink!

"Ne, ne, I got this. I will put them to bed and call you in a while ok?" Soo Hyun puts down the phone and brings his kids to their room.

After lying down with them for a while, tapping them like how his mother did when he was young, the kids drifted into a deep slumber.

Narrator 2: They must have been exhausted from a whole day of fun with their father! Look at how they are sleeping. So cute! Ah, finally Appa Soo Hyun has some time to breathe.

Soo Hyun goes into his room and starts the video call with his wife.

"How are you doing Jagiya? You survived a day, Chughahae! Thank you for bringing the kids out to play today. From the pictures you sent, I'm sure they had a great day! I wish I can be there with all of you too." Ye Ji tries to encourage him and lighten the mood.

"I'm super exhausted love... And I miss you so much! I promised Ae-ra I will bring our family to the beach with you next time. You would be so proud to see how she handled the situation with the wind and the mat just now. She rushed to Ha-Jun's rescue before I could even react. Our princess has really grown! How was your day? How are you feeling? How's our baby? How's Eomeoni and Abeoji?" Soo Hyun had so many questions for his wife.

"I spent most of my time in my old room resting, reading the book that I had wanted to finish for the longest time, and managed to get some sleep. We only went out to eat at the usual restaurant we go to, down the street. Our baby has been moving a lot today. Maybe baby misses dad's and his siblings voices. Ahh, look, he's kicking again. Is it because he heard your voice?" Ye Ji lifts her shirt and positions the phone camera towards her belly. Soo Hyun can see the soft kicks that are shown on his wife's belly.

"Aga ya, be nice to Omma. Save your kicks for later when you can come out and play with Appa when you are out ok! Let Omma rest, let her have an easy time with you in her belly ok?" Soo Hyun speaks to their unborn child.

As if he understood, the kicking died down.

"Wow! Looks like we know who can coax him when he is born." Ye Ji laughs.

"That's the least I can do for you when the baby is here. Saranghae Ye Ji-ah... Thank you for being strong and taking care of our kids. I miss you so much and I can't wait to see you again tomorrow. It's getting late and you should rest too. Saranghae, yeobo." Soo Hyun puckers his lips for a virtual kiss.

Narrator 2: And that's how the Kims ended their first night on The Return of Superman.

Narrator 1: We will see them again on another episode! Annyeong!

Sneak peek on the next episode:

Camera pans into a dark room that only has a lamp switched on. A familiar backview is seen staring intensely into a computer screen. (scary music played in the background)

Narrator 1: Wow what is he doing? Looks like a big project is brewing...

"Andwae, andwae!!!!" Soo Hyun lets out a frustrated grunt before putting his head down with his forehead on his computer table.

"Argh, I need a break... I need to check if I have everything I need for tomorrow," he said to himself, rushing to the box nearby. He rummages through the box and takes out the items one at a time.

Narrator 1: Wow! He really is preparing for something big! Can't wait to see what he is planning to do!

In the next scene, Ha-Jun is wailing loudly in his father's arms while Soo Hyun tries to calm him down with tears in his eyes as well. In another scene, Ae-ra's eyes welled up with tears and starts to cry in what looks like a café.

Narrator 2: What on earth is happening??? 

Note:
Was the video call sweet enough for you? ◡̈ Soo Hyun appa is totally exhausted, but he still pushes himself through the night. What's gonna happen for the next chapter???

As I write and edit this story, I'm amazed by how it has extended by so many chapters... and it's only day 1 of TROS... sorry moots if you think it's draggy. I think this story will have 12 chapters, so we are halfway through already! If all things work out well, I'm hoping to coincide the last chapter with Valentine's day, or Kim Soo Hyun's birthday!