Chapter 16


    To have a calm conversation, Seo-jun headed to his dads arms first.


    Brown ck, who had barely calmed down, copsed on the floor with an exhausted expression. They were so tense that they almost lost their minds.


    Youve only been here for less than 10 minutes. How are you going to handle 48 hours like this?


    Seo-eun-chanughed. Brown cks faces turned pale.


    Its been 10 minutes already? 48 hours is 2,880 minutes


    Park Seo-jins hand trembled as he did the math in his head.


    Its okay. Youll get used to it soon if you struggle a little at first.


    The four of them felt a slightfort from Seo-eun-hyes words.


    Seo-eun-hye took out a stack of A4 papers and put them on the table. Brown ck, Seo-eun-chan, and Kim Hwa-ryeon looked at the pile of papers.


    Seo-jun knew. These papers were books that his mom and dad had worked hard onst night.


    They were customized parenting books for Brown ck, who would take care of Seo-jun, and for Seo-junsfortable and safe 48 hours without his mom and dad. They even wrote down Seo-juns preferences in detail.


    What is this?


    Its what you need when you take care of Seo-jun. For now.


    Seo-eun-hye answered Seo-eun-chans question and opened the book. The first page.


    I divided Seo-juns eating time, nap time, y time, sleeping time, etc. into 24 hours.


    Brown ck listened to the exnation as they looked at the first page. The babys daily schedule filled the A4 paper.


    Wow, he eats every three hours. He also naps twice a day.


    Especially for meal time, Seo-jun knows it very urately, so you have to feed him on time before he cries. Not even a minutete.


    Before he cries


    Brown ck swallowed their dry saliva.


    And behind that, there are methods for making form and baby food, recipes for baby food, and how to warm up cold baby food. And the amount of snacks Seo-jun can eat


    They wrote it down so thoroughly that it was scary. Seo-eun-chan looked at his sister with a bored eye.


    She wasnt this meticulous before she got married, was she? Is this the power of a mother?


    The pages fluttered.


    Seo-juns favorite toys and dolls


    Seo-eun-hye paused for a moment and then opened her mouth again.


    You dont need them, right?


    She couldnt show them Kim Hee-sungs monster doll. How could she show them a doll with two heads and fierce teeth?


    She had already hidden all of Seo-juns dolls in the back seat of the car. Except for one bear doll.


    Yes. We also brought toys and dolls!


    Hwang Ye-jun raised his hand and said. Most of the luggage was toys and dolls and things for Seo-jun. Seo-eun-hye smiled brightly.


    Thats good. I hope this opportunity will make Seo-jun


    I wish he would like normal dolls


    Seo-eun-hyes voice got smaller and smaller, and thest word was barely audible.


    Lee Min-joon, who was sitting next to her and listening to her voice, nodded as if he agreed, and Seo-jun, who had his dolls taken away, pouted his lips.


    He felt like he had to give up Uncle Hee-sungs doll for the next two days.


    Im d I still have the doppelganger bear doll!


    Unlike other normal dolls, Uncle Hee-sungs monster doll had something that satisfied Seo-juns soul. Thats why he felt like he couldnt do without it.


    I wrote down the order of bathing.


    Bathing? We have to do that too?


    Seo Eun-hye and Seo Eun-chan nodded at Choi Si-yoons bewildered question.


    Of course.


    Of course.


    Seo Eun-hye continued to exin. As she did, Brown cks faces grew worse.


    They had prepared themselves, but there were a lot of things to be careful of and to do.


    They finally realized it. For 48 hours, everything about this tiny baby depended on them.


    They had never raised a pet before, and now they had to take care of a baby who couldnt speak. They felt like fainting just thinking about it.


    Thats about it. How do you feel? Do you think you can do it?


    Ill try my best.


    They couldnt say they would do well, feeling guilty.


    Well, then. Its time to feed Seo-jun. Who wants to try?


    Brown ck turned to stone at Lee Min-joons words. Seo-jun, who had an rm clock in his stomach, was ready. He would cry if even a second passed!


    You have to feed him before he cries. You havent even made the form yet, right?


    Me! Me! Ill make the form!


    Me too! I have a thermometer!


    Hwang Ye-joon jumped up and ran to the kitchen. Choi Si-yoon followed him, taking out a thermometer from his bag. Seo Eun-hye and Kim Hwa-ryeon followed them with cameras.


    Lee Min-joons eyes turned to Kevin and Park Seo-jin. The two men were like mice in front of a snake, unable to move.


    Then, who among you two?


    Ill let the leader do it.


    I havent held him yet.


    Then, how about Kevin?


    Kevin shuddered at Lee Min-joons words.


    Here, Kevin.


    Oh


    Lee Min-joon handed Seo-jun to Kevin. Kevins hands trembled, but luckily he was sitting down, so Seo-junnded safely between his knees.


    Lay him down slightly to the side like this


    Hmmph.


    !


    Put a cushion under him if hes ufortable.


    Seo-jun arched his back and whined at the awkward position.


    Lee Min-joon, apetent father, quickly put a cushion under Seo-juns back from the sofa.


    Seo-juns expression rxed. Seo-jun wasfortable, but Kevins posture was, in a word,


    Weird.


    He looked like a puppet controlled by strings, his arms moving in different directions.


    You look like a marite, Kevin.


    Um. How about lowering your right arm a bit?


    Park Seo-jin and Lee Min-joon moved Kevins arms around, but they couldnt find afortable position. When they moved one arm, the other arm moved automatically.


    Um What do we do?


    I, Im fine.


    Kevin looked ufortable in his posture, but he insisted that he was fine. Minjun and Seojin worried about him, but they didnt know how to help.


    He was more anxious about the heavy baby on hisp. He wanted to shake his legs, but he was afraid of dropping the baby. He nervously bit his lips.


    My legs theyre going numb


    The living room was filled with panic and anxiety, but the kitchen was warm and cozy.


    This is his favorite form.


    I know. Elephant form! I saw the ads!


    Seunghye taught them how to make the form and where to find the bottles. Yejun and Siyun followed her instructions.


    They spilled some powder and water on the floor, but they soon made a warm bottle of form.


    Seunghye checked the temperature of the form. Siyun sneakily looked at the thermometer as well.


    40 degrees!


    You can make it like this next time.


    Yes. Leave it to us!


    They came back to the living room with the bottle. Seunchan was lying on one side of the room,ughing quietly. Minjun and Seojin were looking at Kevin, who was holding Seojun, with worried expressions.


    This is the best we can do.


    I guess so.


    Seojin nodded at Minjuns words. They had tried many positions, but this was the best one.


    What is this?


    Yejun, who was shaking the bottle vigorously, eximed in disbelief.


    Kevin, who didnt know where to put his arms, had stretched them out like the armrests of a chair.


    Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon, who had been watching the four men and the baby, quietly got up from their seats. They were the couple who decided to leave the house when the baby and Brown ck were off guard, following Seo Eun-chans suggestion.


    Seo Eun-hye waved her hand to call Seo Eun-chan.


    Seeing the two people getting up, Seo Eun-chan mouthed.


    Are you leaving now?


    Yes. We taught them everything we could. Theres nothing more to do.


    Brother-inw. Please take good care of Seo-jun!


    Kim Hwa-ryeon, who was filming Brown ck, also noticed that the couple was leaving and nodded her head in greeting. Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon also quietly said goodbye and headed towards the front door.


    The door that was slightly open due to Seo Eun-chans trick closed silently.


    Sigh. I hope they do well.


    Theyll be fine. They have a doctor and a brother-inw.


    I trust them, but still


    48 hours.


    They had never been apart for so long as a family. They couldnt move their feet from the front of the door.


    Lee Min-joon, who guessed his wifes feelings, hugged Seo Eun-hyes shoulders as she stared at the closed door.


    When will we have a chance to rest like this? How about we go on a trip this time?


    We cant go far.


    I know. Then where should we start?


    Seo Eun-hye and Lee Min-joon smiled at each other on their long-awaited date.


    ***


    Wow. He finished it all.


    He really eats well.


    Brown ck, who had been staring nkly at Seo-jun eating, came to his senses when the bottle of form ran out.


    Hwang Ye-joon turned around with a bright smile.


    What should we do next? Huh? Wha?!


    The two people he thought would be there were nowhere to be seen.


    At Hwang Ye-joons surprised voice, the eyes of the three people who were watching Seo-jun also turned to the back.


    Huh gone


    The quiet and calm atmosphere flew away in an instant. Brown cks eyes twitched with anxiety and panic.


    Park Seo-jins eyes quickly turned to Seo Eun-chan, who was holding the camera. He was too shocked to speak and just opened and closed his mouth.


    The eyes of the three people who didnt know what to do also followed Park Seo-jin and turned to Seo Eun-chan.


    Seo Eun-chan, who had a mischievous smile on his face, mouthed.


    Brown ck and Joons 48 hours! It starts now!


    Whaaat?!


    Seo-jun leaned his back on Kevins stomach, as if he was sitting on afortable chair. He stretched out his sore legs and grabbed Kevins arms, which served as armrests, with both of his hands. He was in the most rxing position ever.


    Hes a human chair. A human chair.


    Choi Si-yoons remark made the othersugh.


    Seo Jun leaned his back against Kevins stomach and gripped the armrests with his skinny arms as if he were sitting in a recliner. He stretched out his chubby legs, and it was the mostfortable position in the world.


    "A human chair, a human chair."


    The others burst outughing at Choisment.


    Seo Jun liked the fluffy cushions and thefort of Kevins chair. Excitedly, he grabbed Kevins arms, which had be armrests, and wiggled his bum.


    Eight months now. Seo-jun was old enough to hold onto something and pull himself up.


    "Come on, feed him."


    Seo Eun-hye looked at the time and opened her mouth to feed Seo-jun before he cried.


    Lee Min-joonid Seo-jun back down on the cushion. He moved Kevins arms this way and that, finally getting him into a natural position.


    "Heres your bottle."


    Hwang Ye-sung, who had been eagerly shaking the bottle, handed it to Kevin.


    With a slightly trembling hand, Kevin took the bottle and slowly put the nipple into Seo Juns mouth.


    "Amum!"


    Zzzzzz-!


    All eyes of Brownck gathered on Seo Joon. Seo Eun-chan and Kim Hwa-ryeon slowly moved the camera to capture the faces of the four.


    The expressions of the four people, who were tense with anxiety and panic, slowly rxed.


    A small baby was holding a bottle with his eyes tightly closed as if he was happy. Braunck slowly sat down in front of Kevin, who was holding Seo-jun.


    The tiny baby was eagerly sucking on the nipple and eating, a very unfamiliar feeling they had never experienced before. They seemed to be touched somehow.


    Braunck was mesmerised, unable to take his eyes off Seo Jun for a moment.


    The awkward posture and the uneasy atmosphere changed to a natural andfortable one.


    Brownck was staring nkly at Seojun eating, when he snapped out of it as the bottle ran out of milk.


    Hwang Yejun turned around with a bright smile.


    What should we do next? Huh? Wha?!


    The two people he expected to see there were nowhere to be found.


    At Hwang Yejuns surprised voice, the three people who were watching Seojun also looked behind.


    Uh gone


    The quiet and calm atmosphere vanished in an instant. Browncks eyes widened with anxiety and panic.


    Park Seojins eyes quickly darted to Seo Eunchan, who was holding a camera. He was too shocked to speak and just opened and closed his mouth.


    The three people who didnt know what to do also followed Park Seojins gaze to Seo Eunchan.


    Seo Eunchan grinned mischievously and mouthed the words.


    Brownck and Juns 48 hours! It starts now!


    Whaaat?!