Hong-jin stood nervously outside the hospital entrance, his heart racing with anticipation and excitement. It had been nearly a year since he last saw his spouse. The separation had been tough, filled with lonely nights and missed moments, but today was different.

Taking a deep breath to steady his nerves, Hong-jin adjusted the bouquet he held tightly in his hands. The vibrant colours of the blooms seemed to mirror his emotions—bright and bursting with longing. He couldn't wait to see the look on their face, the shock when they realized he was here.

As he walked through the hospital corridors, memories flooded back of the times they had spent together, the laughter and love that had sustained them through their time apart. Each step brought him closer to the moment he had been dreaming of for months.

Finally, he reached the nurses' station where he knew his spouse would be on duty. Peeking around the corner, he spotted them—in scrubs, moving swiftly with purpose among the patients and colleagues. His heart swelled with pride at seeing them in their element, caring for others with such dedication.

With butterflies in his stomach, Hong-jin approached quietly, trying to contain his excitement. He waited for the perfect moment when they were briefly alone at the desk before he made his presence known.

"Excuse me, nurse?" he said softly, his voice laced with a mixture of nerves and affection.

They turned around, their eyes widening in disbelief as they registered his familiar face. For a moment, they stood frozen processing the sight before them. Then, a radiant smile broke across their face, illuminating the entire station.

"Hong-jin!" they exclaimed, rushing forward to embrace him tightly. The bouquet slipped from his grasp as they held each other, their laughter mingling with the sounds of the hospital around them.

"I can't believe you're here," they whispered, their voice filled with sheer joy and relief.

"I missed you so much," Hong-jin replied, his voice thick with emotion. "I had to come and see you."