Loaded with a large tray of goodies, Yibo went into the bedroom to Zhan, who had not been feeling well for the past two days. It is now only a few weeks until the expected birth date of Yibo and Zhan's baby son. But already Zhan feels barely able to stand up.

He complains of constant tiredness, nausea and severe back pain since last night. He also feels dizzy all the time, which makes it impossible for him to get out of bed without Yibo's help. Yibo is very worried about his husband, although the doctor tried to assure him that everything is fine with Zhan and the baby.

Yibo is glad that his mother and his best friend Seungyoun are representing him and Zhan in the company so that he can stay by Zhan's side. Because Yibo wouldn't be able to concentrate on his work anyway.

After Zhan ate just a little of what Yibo lovingly prepared for him, he went back to sleep and Yibo went to the living room so Zhan wouldn't be disturbed by him. And so, in the living room, Yibo can at least answer some emails he received.

When he finished answering all his emails, Yibo grabbed a book and leaned back on the sofa. While he was reading, he suddenly became very tired. He had hardly slept in the last few nights and this made itself clear now that he was coming to rest. He closed his eyes and it only seemed like a moment. But when he opened his eyes again, hours had already passed.

"Yibo? Are you here?" He heard coming from the direction of the living room door. Zhan came to the door looking terribly pale. Sweat was on his forehead and when he saw Yibo, he said, "I'm not feeling well at all. I'm in so much pain." The next moment, Zhan collapsed. Yibo just managed to reach Zhan so that he would not hit the hard ground.

With the greatest effort, he carried Zhan to the sofa and called Zhan's doctor. He immediately sent an ambulance to the two. While Yibo nervously waited for the ambulance, he tried to get Zhan awake, who was still unconscious on the sofa.

After about 10 minutes, the ambulance arrived. They examined Zhan and said his vital signs were very poor. They put Zhan on a stretcher and took him to the ambulance. Yibo accompanied them, never would he leave Zhan alone. He held Zhan's hand until they arrived at the small private clinic.

A doctor examined Zhan and told Yibo, "We need to do emergency surgery on Zhan immediately. Both the baby and Zhan himself are in mortal danger! He has probably been in labor since yesterday, and since he, as a man, cannot give birth to the baby naturally, their lives are in danger."

Yibo just nodded. He was far too worried and confused. There was still time before the expected date of birth. What had suddenly happened? Why were the contractions already starting? Why didn't Zhan and Yibo realize it was labor, despite all the preparations?

While two nurses were preparing Zhan for surgery, Yibo called his in-laws and his parents. They all immediately made their way to the clinic.

Yibo was only allowed to accompany his Zhan as far as the surgery area, then he had to wait outside the two doors. His in-laws and parents arrived about half an hour later. Yibo fell into his in-laws' arms, crying. Suddenly, concern for Zhan and his son burst out and he just couldn't hold on any longer.

"Everything will be fine. Zhan is strong and so is your son. You'll see. They will be fine." His mother-in-law assured him. Yibo nodded and wiped his tears.

Fifteen minutes later, a nurse came out of the operating area carrying something in her arms. A small bundle, not even as long as her forearm and wrapped in a cozy blanket. "Mr. Wang. I want to introduce you to your son. He is absolutely healthy and doing great. He's even peed on our surgeon already." She said with a smile as she placed Yibo's son in his arms.

When Yibo held this little human, of just 46 centimeters and weighing 2800 grams in his arms, his heart almost exploded with love for his son. He kissed his face and his tiny hands and asked, "Is he really healthy? He was born a few weeks early after all. And how is my husband?"

"Your husband is fine. He's going to the recovery room right now. And our pediatrician said the little boy is doing very well. Probably the birth date wasn't right. In any case, he's very healthy." Explained the nurse.

Zhan's parents greeted their grandson with a kiss on the forehead. They hugged each other with joy. Yibo's dad reached out and kissed the little one's cheek. Yibo's mom, on the other hand, wanted to hold her grandson in her arms herself for once. But Yibo turned away from her with him and said, "No mom. I have waited so long to be able to hold him in my arms. You're not getting him now."

"I just want to hold him for a minute." Whined his mother, reaching out for her grandson again.

"Mom no! That's my son!" Yibo scolded in a whisper. And to him, it looked like the little one, whose name is A-Yuan, was smiling at him because of it. Yibo's in-laws, his father and the nurse laughed.

Yibo gently hugged his son and then let the nurse take him to the recovery room. When he saw Zhan lying there in bed, he was relieved to see that Zhan was awake. He walked the little one over to Zhan and put him in his arms. "Look at him honey. This is our son. I'm so proud of you. I love you." He whispered and kissed Zhan.

Zhan reached out a hand to Yibo's cheek and held it tightly so he could kiss Yibo properly. "I love you too Bo. And I think our son looks like you."

Zhan's parents and in-laws were also allowed to join them now. Yibo immediately stood protectively in front of his son so his mom couldn't take him. Zhan laughed as his mom told him what was going on a few minutes ago. He handed the little one back to Yibo and he held his son tightly. "My A-Yuan. My beautiful son." He whispered proudly, overjoyed.

"If I don't get to hold my grandson, then I'll just wait until Zhan is back home and Yibo is at work. Then I'll visit Zhan and I'm sure I'll get to hold my grandson sometime." Grumbled Yibo's mother.

"Well, that could be a problem. Because Yibo will stay home with the little one and I will work at the company. But not until after 8 weeks. But until then, Yibo will still work from home." Explained Zhan Tiredly.

"Let's leave the little family alone for now. Zhan is tired and should still rest." Said Zhan's father.

"Thanks Dad." Whispered Zhan.

The parents of the two left the room and Yibo sat down with his son in his arms, on a chair next to Zhan's bed. He placed little A-Yuan on Zhan's chest and kissed Zhan's hand. When a nurse came and brought a crib for A-Yuan, she stopped in front of the bed and smiled.

She congratulated them both and said softly, "Let's leave the little one there for a while. I'm sure that's where he's most comfortable right now. If anything should be, just push the button."

"Thank you." Replied Yibo.

Zhan stayed in the recovery room until morning, and only then was he taken to a patient room. During the night, A-Yuan had woken up only once. He was hungry and the diaper was full. Proudly, Yibo changed his son's diaper for the first time and was also allowed to give him the baby bottle, as Zhan was still fast asleep.

As soon as it was visiting time, the first visitors arrived, eager to see the baby. First came Yibo's big brother and his boyfriend. Then Cheng and his wife and so it went on and on. But Yibo did not allow anyone to hold his son. No one except Zhan, of course!

Yibo always thought that his love for Zhan was already the highest feeling he could have. But he loves his son in a way he could not describe. This love goes far beyond anything he could have ever imagined. And he swore to the little one that he would protect him from all evil.

For a whole week Zhan had to stay in the hospital and Yibo stayed there with them. He didn't want to leave his husband and son there alone and always stay with them. And then after that one week, the little family with their son could finally go home.

Once home, Yibo carried his son around the apartment and showed him his home. Zhan sat down on the sofa and watched Yibo. He couldn't stop smiling. He knew Yibo would be a good father and seeing him like this with their son only confirmed Zhan's opinion.

After the tour through the apartment, Yibo put the little one in the bassinet, then sat down with Zhan on the sofa and kissed him. "Finally we are home. I'm glad we have our peace here again." He said.

"Well we will see how much peace we will get in the near future. After all, we have a baby now who will scream loudly when he's hungry or his diapers are full." Replied Zhan with a grin.

"Yeah that might be exhausting. But you know what, I'm looking forward to it."

"Oh really?"

"Mn. Because it's our baby. Our son."

"Right."

"Together we can do this!"

"I'm sure we will. You know what I'm most excited about today?"

"What?"

"To our bed. Finally a real bed again and finally cuddling with you again."

"Oh yeah. I'm looking forward to that, too. Finally I can hold you in my arms again when we fall asleep. I thought it was really stupid that we were only allowed to sleep in separate beds. Okay, yes it was a hospital. But I still thought it was dumb."

"Yeah, me too." Said Zhan. Actually, he had wanted to say more, but the doorbell rang.

When Yibo opened the door, his parents were standing there. They had a large pack of diapers and several cans of baby milk with them. Yibo let his parents into the apartment, pulled the bassinet toward him, and said, "You can hold him for a minute later when he's awake. But he just fell asleep. So we can't do that now."

"Okay." Said his father.

"Mhhh, all right. I'll wait." Replied his mother.

It wasn't long before Zhan's parents came too, and Yibo's brother. As Yibo sat down next to Zhan, annoyed, the latter whispered to him with a wink, "Well, how's the peace at home?"

Yibo sighed and said, "Great, just great." To which Zhan laughed.

While they all waited for little A-Yuan to wake up, they talked quietly with each other, drank coffee, tea, and ate cake that Zhan's parents brought. Again and again they marveled at how cute A-Yuan is and how small he still is. But also how in love they all are with the little guy.

Then when A-Yuan woke up, Yibo diapered him and Zhan gave him his bottle. After that, their parents were allowed to hold their grandson in their arms for a moment. And Yibo's father in particular became very emotional as he held his grandson in his arms. "It reminds me of the first time I held Yibo in my arms back then. The feeling was overwhelming." He said with tears in his eyes.

Yibo knew exactly what his father was talking about, because he felt the same way. The little one is now a week old, but the feeling Yibo has for him has not changed in the least. Yibo can still only describe it as "overwhelming". Proud and full of love, he finally took the little one back to him and kissed him. "My dear beautiful son." He whispered and stroked his little chubby cheeks.