Superstar Season 3

Episode 23: A harmless deception

Tae's POV

I'm seated on the outdoor terrace of the hotel dining room with Sehun and Jackson. We just finished a wonderful breakfast when a female giraffe joins us with her two younglings. I marvel at their beauty. We hand feed them bananas before they depart. I am reminded of my family. Kookie and our two younglings Mini and Umi. As our time here comes to a close, I know I will miss this special place, but I yearn for my family.

"Wait a minute Tae! You're telling me that little dude started running when he saw the cat!" Jackson says.

"No, he did not see the cat. He heard his sister's terrifying scream, and then set a world record sprinting right into dada's arms."

"Tae why does this sound like the infamous sock puppet Percy?" Sehun says as Jackson is quick to set him straight.

"Sehun, my friend, you have not been paying attention. We all know that frightful fellow's name was Pierre."

"Hahaha! Yes Pierre. Tae what the hell are you and Kookie doing traumatizing those babies?" Sehun slaps his knee as he shakes his head in disbelief.

"Yes, Tae they should wait until they are at least five years old for their first traumatizing event," Jackson says as we all burst into laughter.

"Of course, my husband has sent me 50 Mini walking videos. That little guy is walking like a pro now. Of course, Kookie has to call and tell everyone he knows." I enjoy sharing sweet stories of home with my friends.

"Uh, yeah I've already got 20 video messages titled Mini, too cute." Sehun shares. "Why in the hell did I give your husband my cell number?"

"Hahahaha! Dude, my husband does not ask."

"Tae you really love being a dad, don't you?" Jackson has a big smile as I look over to him. He and I had a wild past and he of all people knows how uncharacteristic of me this was. But that was a different Tae. A wild and out of control Tae that was in a lot of pain.

"I absolutely love it. Kookie had to convince me, first. I'm so grateful that I was open. Today I can't imagine life without him and my babies." I clear my throat and swallow as I feel my sadness coming up.

"What about you two?" I question.

"Hell no." Jackson says. "I only have enough time in the day to focus on my husband. Don't get me wrong we love children but it's not for us. We want to travel and be able to pick up and go when we want to. Besides, my husband has his hands busy with only one baby. Me." We all laugh and are certainly not surprised with Jackson. But what's important is I know he is happy. This is not the Jackson I knew from the past but the best version ever. We are both two very lucky men.

"Well, after JB and I marry, we plan to travel some. We definitely want to start a family."

"That's great," Jackson says. "So, did you have any other thoughts about finding your sibling?"

I swallow hard and feel uneasy with this conversation. I'm not sure how Sehun will react when he finds out that I know Jong-woo is his brother. I sit and pretend to be interested as I think of a way to shift this conversation.

"Yeah, I told you both that I found out I have another sibling. Well, I've known but I did not want to accept it because it was a reminder of my father's absence in my life. But it's not my sibling's fault. I have three sisters and a big family. What if this sibling is all alone without family? We share the same blood." I can see pain in Sehun's eyes.

"Sehun, tell me more. I'd like to help if I can." Jackson says with a sincere smile.

"Would you Jackson?" Sehun's eyes show a sudden spark of excitement.