Good Night, Brother! - Chapter 9.3

He couldn’t believe the results. Surely, all three tests were defective. He regretted not buying more, maybe ten from different brands. Frustration mounting, Eunhyun retrieved the discarded packaging from the trash. The words “99% accuracy” printed on the box seemed to mock him. Checking the pharmaceutical company, “LK Pharmaceuticals,” listed on the package, he visited its mobile website to verify its credibility. It turned out to be a legitimate, publicly traded company, with recent stock surges reported in the news.

Biting his lip in frustration, Eunhyun typed a new search: “LK Pharmaceuticals pregnancy test defects.”

Running his hands over his face, he muttered nervously, “…No way… seriously?”

Pregnant? Me?

When Eunhyun first learned he was an Omega, it hadn’t felt like a big deal. But seeing the positive results now hit him with an unexpected intensity.

Still unable to accept the possibility, he discovered from his search that pregnancy tests were also sold at convenience stores. Without hesitation, he slipped on sandals and rushed to the nearest store. Cloaked in a black hoodie, Eunhyun nervously placed five Omega-specific pregnancy tests on the counter. The clerk cast him a few sidelong glances but said nothing as he rang up the purchase.

And yet, all five tests showed the same result—two bold red lines.

The following days felt unbearably long.

Taking a rare day off, Eunhyun stood in front of a specialized Omega obstetrics clinic. Even as he approached the entrance, he clung to the faint hope that the tests were wrong.

“Sure, they claim 99% accuracy, but they’re not 100%, right?”

With cold, trembling hands, he pushed open the frosted glass door.

Expecting the clinic to be quiet due to declining birth rates, Eunhyun was surprised to find the waiting room full. Most were female Omegas accompanied by their husbands, while Eunhyun, the only male Omega present and alone, was relieved to have worn a baseball cap. He pulled the brim low, shielding his face.

A nurse handed him a questionnaire and pen for new patients. Skimming through it, Eunhyun realized it wasn’t just basic medical history.

<Tuntun Obstetrics New Patient Questionnaire>

1. 1. 1. 1. Is your visit related to pregnancy?

            Yes (If you are currently pregnant) / No

The phrasing of the first question tripped him up. After a moment’s hesitation, he checked “Yes.”

Are you married?

Single / Married / Divorced / Remarried

The unexpectedly detailed options made him frown slightly. Feeling uneasy, he circled “Single.”

The questions grew increasingly personal, asking about the date of his last heat cycle, his last sexual encounter, and his partner’s genetic traits.

Filling out the questionnaire left Eunhyun feeling emotionally drained. Just as he placed the pen down, the nurse called his name.

The consultation room was occupied by a kind-looking middle-aged doctor. Reviewing Eunhyun’s form, the doctor furrowed his brow briefly before addressing him in a clear, professional tone.

“Mr. Jung Eunhyun, are you currently pregnant?”

“Ah, um… I’m not sure. The tests showed two lines, but… I don’t know for certain…” Eunhyun stammered, his words trailing off.

Though he hadn’t done anything wrong, sweat dampened his palms.

“Ah, so you’re here to confirm the pregnancy,” the doctor clarified.

“Yes…”

“Your last heat cycle was… May XX?”

Hearing the exact date spoken aloud made Eunhyun’s face burn with embarrassment.

“Well, let’s do an ultrasound to check.”

“Okay…”

“Please lie down here and lift your shirt slightly to expose your abdomen.”

Following the doctor’s instructions, Eunhyun lay on the exam bed and pulled up his shirt.

“This might feel cold,” the doctor warned as he applied gel to Eunhyun’s exposed stomach. The cold sensation made him stiffen. The doctor moved the transducer over his abdomen, pausing occasionally to take measurements on the screen.

Finally, the doctor delivered the news Eunhyun least wanted to hear.

“Congratulations, you’re five weeks pregnant.”

Eunhyun felt as though all the blood had drained from his body. The hospital’s white-tiled ceiling turned faintly yellow before spinning.

The doctor continued cheerfully, “While the abdominal ultrasound isn’t as clear as a transvaginal one, you can see here—this black circle with a white dot inside. That’s the gestational sac where the baby is growing.”

“…I see…” Eunhyun replied weakly.

“The sac is stable with no signs of bleeding, and the yolk sac looks perfectly round. That’s a very good sign.”

What’s so good about this…?

Even seeing the monitor with his own eyes, Eunhyun couldn’t fully accept the news. His lips trembled as he asked hesitantly, “Doctor…”

“Yes? What’s on your mind?”

“Male recessive Omegas are supposed to have a very low chance of conceiving, right?”

“Correct. That’s true. But according to your questionnaire, your partner is a dominant Alpha, and the timing coincided with their rut cycle, correct?”

“Yes…”

“Ah, I see,” the doctor nodded knowingly.

“While male recessive Omegas typically have weaker uteruses and lower pheromone levels, pairing with a dominant Alpha during a rut cycle significantly increases the chances. That said, this is still an exceptional case. You’ve beaten some incredible odds.”

After the consultation, Eunhyun sat in the hospital lobby, clutching the ultrasound photo the doctor had handed him.

Lowering his head until it almost touched his knees, he felt heat rise to his eyes, quickly turning into tears. Droplets fell onto the glossy surface of the ultrasound image. He couldn’t tell what the tears meant.

“What am I supposed to do now?”

He wanted to ask someone for guidance but didn’t know who to turn to.

Confirming the existence of the fetus didn’t visibly change Eunhyun’s daily life. Despite the new life growing inside him, he continued his routine: eating, working, and sleeping.

While he wasn’t exactly happy, he occasionally forgot about the pregnancy and managed to laugh at silly jokes with his coworkers or Yi Hyeon.

Eunhyun repeatedly told himself that the fetus was just a cluster of cells. Even so, he couldn’t bring himself to make a decision—to continue or terminate. He spent hours researching early pregnancy online, pouring over articles and blog posts. When he read that miscarriages were common in early pregnancies, he paused, unable to scroll further.

For a moment, he felt relief. Then guilt consumed him.

“…God, I feel like such a terrible person.”

Burying his face in his hands, Eunhyun berated himself, unsure why he felt this way.

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