Hey There, Dad.

Bajie’s heart shattered as he saw Yoonjie’s tears, the broken sobs tearing at his very soul. All the years of separation, all the misunderstandings, the regrets, and mistakes—they all boiled down to this moment. And now, standing there, seeing his son’s pain laid bare, Bajie realized that no amount of explanations or justifications would ever truly make up for what had been lost between them.

For a long moment, Bajie stood in silence, letting Yoonjie's words sink in. He knew that no apology could fix the hurt, but maybe... just maybe, it was time to stop trying to explain the past and simply be there for his son now. Words wouldn’t heal this, but love and time might.

Yoon... Bajie’s voice was soft, but it carried the weight of years of regret and love. I’ve always loved you. Always. I’m sorry if you ever doubted that. I should’ve told you—should’ve shown you—more often. But you need to know, you’ve always been the most important thing in my life, even when I didn’t know how to show it.

He hesitated, taking a step forward, his hand hovering in the air between them. He didn’t dare touch Yoonjie, not without permission, not yet. But the offer was there—open and vulnerable.

I can’t fix the past. But I’m here now. I’m standing right in front of you, and I’m not going anywhere. Not this time. No more excuses, no more running. Just you and me, if you’ll let me try to be the father I should’ve been all along.

@Yoonjie