FACE-OFF | PJM

Chapter 3

As they entered the hospital, the memories of their past visits to this place flooded their thoughts. It was here that they had faced the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, and the pain of that memory still haunted them.

Inside the doctor's office, they exchanged anxious glances as the physician reviewed the test results. The silence in the room was almost unbearable until the doctor finally spoke, confirming the pregnancy.

Tears welled up in Y/N's eyes, and Jimin reached out to gently squeeze her hand.

Y/N nodded, her voice trembling as she replied, "I can't believe it. After everything we've been through, we're going to have a baby."

The doctor offered them a warm smile and reassured them about the positive outlook for this pregnancy. As they left the hospital, Jimin turned to Y/N, a mixture of joy and relief in his eyes. "Our baby girl is going to bring so much happiness into our lives," he said, his heart filled with hope.

Y/N couldn't help but smile through her tears. "Yes, she will. Our little miracle."

As they left the hospital, Y/N gently grasped Jimin's hand, her smile radiant with excitement. "Let's call everyone for dinner tonight."

Jimin nodded, his own excitement mirrored in his eyes. "Okay, I'll make a reservation."

Y/N extended invitations to Jungkook, Krystal, Taehyung, Lisa, Jin, and his wife. While Lisa had already met Krystal, she hadn't had the chance to get to know everyone else, and Y/N saw this dinner as the perfect opportunity for her to become better acquainted with their circle of friends.

They made their way to the car, both of them eager to pick up Joon Min.The prospect of sharing their joyous news with him filled them with anticipation and warmth, and they couldn't wait to celebrate as a family.

Y/N readily agreed to take Joon Min with them, relieved to see the improvements in his behavior and interaction with others. When they arrived home, they found Joo Hyuk, helping Joon Min with his homework.

"Dad," Y/N greeted with a warm smile, "do you want to join us for dinner tonight?"

Joo Hyuk raised an eyebrow, curious about the occasion. Jimin handed him the pregnancy result paper, and his eyes widened in surprise. "You're really pregnant? What wonderful news!"

Y/N nodded with a smile. "We've invited our friends for dinner. Would you like to join us?"

Joo Hyuk shook his head. "With my current condition, it's better for me to stay in. You both go ahead, and I'll join another dinner gathering when I'm feeling better."

Jimin and Y/N exchanged glances. They had hoped this would be an opportunity to encourage him to rejoin family activities, but he seemed determined to stay in his room.

"Dad..." Y/N began, but Joo Hyuk interrupted.

"It's okay, you two go ahead."

Jimin patted Y/N's hand gently, signaling her to let it go for now. Y/N nodded in understanding and turned to Joon Min. "Joonie, let's go. We're going out for dinner."

Joon Min looked up and, though he didn't speak, his eyes conveyed a sense of excitement and anticipation as he prepared to join his parents for the evening.

Y/N took her time getting ready for the dinner gathering and then helped Joon Min prepare as well. As she knelt down to tie his shoelaces, she was pleasantly surprised when he suddenly knelt down and tied them himself. A sense of pride and happiness filled her heart, knowing that this simple act represented significant progress for him. While most children his age could tie their shoelaces easily, Joon Min's condition had made even these small achievements remarkable.

Jimin, who had been watching their interaction, couldn't help but smile with pride. He gently stroked Joon Min's hair and held his hand when he had finished tying his shoelaces. "Let's go," he said, his voice filled with warmth.

In the backseat of the car, Y/N noticed that Joon Min was staring at her belly. She took his hand and placed it gently on her growing abdomen. "Joonie, you're going to have a little brother or sister. You're going to be a big brother. Are you happy?" She smiled warmly at him.

Joon Min's eyes sparkled as he gazed at his mother's face and then at her belly. He began to caress her bump gently, a gesture filled with tenderness. Y/N understood his unspoken excitement and affection, so she lovingly stroked his hair. "Mommy isn't lying to you. You're going to be a big brother very soon."

Throughout the car ride, Joon Min kept his hand on her belly, a silent but meaningful connection between him and his soon-to-arrive sibling.