Please, You Stay Alive (Taekook)
Episode One
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If you don't wake up right this instant!
Jungkook wakes up with a start.
He sits upright and rubs his eyes.
She smacks him hard on the back.
Jungkook
What was that for?
Mom
You had me worried sick!
Mom
I called you repeatedly and you didn't answer.
Mom
Now get out of bed and get washed up.
After doing as his mother asked, he heads to the kitchen/dining area.
He greets his father who is sitting in the living room clicking through channels with the remote.
He greets back, eyes not leaving the television. Jungkook joins his mother at the table where a bounty of food awaits him.
His mother decides not to eat with him having already eaten earlier, but she sips from a mug filled with freshly brewed tea.
Jungkook
This looks great, Mom.
He begins eating while his mother watches him.
Mom
You should really go grocery shopping.
Jungkook
I haven't gotten around to it.
Jungkook
I've been a bit busy.
Mom
Doing what, playing video games?
Jungkook
Mom, let's not start that again.
Although his mom sees it as 'just playing video games', it is Jungkook's career. It's the reason he can afford to live on his own.
It isn't just having fun, it's the way he earns a living. It's something that he's good at, something that comes naturally to him.
His mother looks as if she has more to say, but she drops the subject, which Jungkook is thankful for.
Jungkook
So anyway... what are you two doing here?
Jungkook
Aren't you supposed to be on a plane to Hawaii right now?
Jungkook's father scoffs loudly from the living room.
Dad
We were on our way there but when your mother called to say goodbye, and you didn't answer, she insisted we come straight here.
Mom
I didn't know if something happened to you.
He reaches over and grabs her hand.
Jungkook
I told you I'd never do... that again.
Mom
I know that's what you said but...
A tear streams down her face.
Mom
I couldn't stop thinking about you not being here when I get back.
Mom
I know it's selfish to ask you to stay alive for my sake but...
Mom
I can't bury another son, Jungkook.
Mom
I can't do that again.
Mom
I don't have the strength to.
Jungkook gets up from his seat and hugs his mother while she breaks down.
Her body shivers as she cries.
Jungkook
I made you a promise, didn't I?
Jungkook
I won't break it.
Jungkook
I'll be here when you get back.
Jungkook
I'll buy you guys more plane tickets, and you're going to get on that plane and go to Hawaii.
Jungkook
You're going to enjoy yourselves and get to have the honeymoon you never had.
Jungkook
No more tears, okay?
She forces out a laugh and pats the arms holding her.
Mom
Now finish your food before it gets cold.
Jungkook sits back down and eats as his mom watches him fondly.
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