Chapter 18: In Your Arms, Again

Bong Hee's omma: What's taking him so long?
Mr. Byun: He said he's on his way. He'll be here any time now, don't worry.
Omma: It's fine with me but look at Bong Hee. She will not stop crying and I don't know why she's even crying.
Mr. Byun: I spoke with the nurse and she said there's been a lot of cases like this especially for people who just woke up from coma. Maybe she's still traumatized?
Bong Hee: (sighs) I hope not. She's gone through a lot..

Ji Wook: Omma!
Omma: Oh! You're finally here! (smiles) What a relief.
Ji Wook can't stop smiling.
Ji Wook: I'm so happy, omma.. (He's still tearing up, but smiling. Mr. Byun and Bong Hee's mom are so happy to see him smiling again.) But why are you here? Why aren't you inside? Please tell me she's alright..
Omma: Don't worry. We just went out for a while to buy her food while the doctor is taking a look at her. We just got back here, actually.
Ji Wook: (nods) Okay.. Hmm, can I see her now though? Are they not finished yet?

Suddenly, the door opened and the doctor went out two nurses.
Bong Hee's omma, Mr. Byun and Ji Wook all bowed.
Doctor: Hi. (smiles) Mr. Noh, it's nice to see you again.
Ji Wook: (smiles) It's nice to see you, too. Thank you for taking care of my wife.
Doctor: It's my pleasure. She's looking healthy. (smiles) See? I told you she'll wake up.
Ji Wook smiles and nods.
Doctor: She's looking for you. Go ahead, you must have missed her so much. You can see her now.
Ji Wook: (sighs happily) Thank you. (bows) Thank you so much.

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Mr. Byun and Bong Hee's omma didn't go inside to let the couple have their privacy.

Ji Wook: Bong Hee?
Bong Hee loo