Knock knock, Baby! || JJK

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The woman's body suddenly hit the ground sending my heartbeats to the sky. I immediately let go of the door and the run to aid the woman.

"Mam, wake up." A place her face in my lap and try to wake her up. I grab her wrist and try to check her pulse. My hands are shaking so I can't be sure. I do think I feel something, I hope I'm right. I grab my bag and try to desperately search for my phone. I glance at my roommate and he just stands there by the door frozen with Munhee in his arms. His body remains frozen in place. He must be in shock to see his mother like this.

Okay. This is on me, let's try to calm down. I find my phone and take deep breaths while dialing the emergency number.

"What's your emergency-"

"We need an ambulance at 2596, Xxxxx-gil, Xxxxx-gu. A mid age woman just passed out."  I start speaking as soon as they pick up. I'm speaking way too quickly and I truly hope they understood me on the other side of the line. I'm nervous. "I-I checked and I think she has a pulse, but I can't be sure."

"Don't worry, the ambulance is on the way." The emergency assistant answers. "We'll arrive in 5 minutes. In the meantime, lift her head and just make sure she's breathing alright." I nod my head repeatedly and do as he says.

•••

"Mr. Jeon?" The doctor calls us and we stand up immediately.

We've been waiting for around 30 minutes since we arrived at the hospital. Munhee came with us but he's been peacefully sleeping in my arms for some time now. He's been surprisingly well behaved and that's wonderful. I don't know what we would do because we don't have where to leave him. He's been the best baby boy I could ask for.

News about Jungkook's mother still hasn't been shared with us and I've been trying to soothe him down. He seems really affected by the situation, how could he not? We just came back from a nice yet tiring trip and just as we're about to enter our home, his mother whom he hasn't seen in a long time suddenly appears at his doorstep and collapses. It's only understandable he's emotionally drained.

I used his phone and called his father and brother as he asked. He was too shaken to get in contact with them. Now we're waiting for them to get here. And finally, the doctor seem to have some news.

"That's me." Jungkook looks at the doctor expectantly.

"Can you follow me to my office? We need to talk about your mother's health." The doctor speaks seriously making me gulp. Something serious must be going down for him to ask Jungkook to accompany him like this. I glance at my roommate and see his eyes are out of focus. I reach him with my free hand. I give his arm a small squeeze. He looks at my hand before looking at me. I nod softly. He closes his eyes and when he opens them again he grabs my hand. Intertwining his finger with mine. It takes me by surprise for a moment but I quickly recompose myself and squeeze his hand. He needs support right now, not my unsorted feelings. I take a deep breath and we follow the doctor.

•••

"Cancer?"

"Yes, the patient is currently diagnosed with advanced-stage liver cancer, necessitating a risky liver transplant." The doctor shows what I think are ultrasound photos on his computer screen. I'm not sure what we're supposed to see in them. But regardless, the situation is serious. I haven't met Jungkook's mother but my heart aches for her and her son. It's never easy to have family sick like this, and it certainly must not be easy for her either. "The chances of a recovery are still to consider, but her health is currently very sensitive."

"I-I understand." Jungkook listen to the doctor attentively. He hasn't shared any tears yet. He doesn't have to shed tears for me to know that the news has taken a toll on him.