It was quiet in the house, save for a few sniffles as we made our way to Kookie's room. All three caregivers were on the floor with their littles in their laps. Kookie held onto my arm and slightly stood behind me, as we walked into the room, all eyes darting up to us. The littles' eyes all got big as they looked at us.

"Ok boys, I need you to pay close attention, cause Kookie has some things he wants to say, alright?" I said softly at the sets of eyes looking back at us. I turned and looked at Kookie, nodding and ushering him out from behind me. He looked at the floor and then nervously around at those sitting there waiting for him to speak. He looked back at me, his breath getting heavier.

"Mommy..." he whispered, his lip starting to quiver slightly.

"Shhhh, it's ok. Just say what you want to say, baby." I said, putting my hands on his cheeks and kissing the tip of his now clean nose, tenderly. He nodded and turned back around, sniffling slightly as he wiped his eyes with the back of his hand before tears could fall.

"I s-sorry for being a m-meanie to Jiminie and TaeTae. I love Jinnie and Jiminie and TaeTae, and I sorry if you mad at me. I not want you to hate me." he said softly.

"You still love us, Kookie?" Jinnie asked, his face hopeful and smiling. Kookie just nodded and continued wiping his eyes. He lifted his head long enough to make eye contact with the other teary-eyed littles.

"I sorryyyyyyyy..." he wailed, putting his balled up fists over his eyes. The littles all shot out of their daddy's laps like rockets to envelope Kookie in hugs.

"Don't cry, Kookie! You gonna make me cry again!" Tae said, squeezing Jungkook tightly.

"We love you, Kookie! We miss you!" Jiminie said, nuzzling his head against him. I think everyone sighed a breath of relief as we watched them all comfort one another and eventually all return to smiles. Those smiles eventually turned into giggles as they saw Kookie's smile finally return. Namjoon, Yoongi, Hoseok and I all moved back and sat on the computer chair and the bed while watching the boys interact, none of us able to stop smiling.

"This makes me feel so much better." Hoseok said, just beaming.

"Me too, you have no idea." I said, letting out a sigh and leaning my back against the wall. I leaned my head over on Namjoon's shoulder, closing my eyes for a second, trying to keep my emotions in check. Throughout all this, I still didn't know exactly what his mother did to banish this sweet and innocent part of himself away, but I had a feeling this was not going to be the last time something like this happened. I wasn't going to dwell on it, but it still bothered me. Those thoughts quickly disipated as I listened to the heartwarming sound of Kookie giggling again, and an automatic smile came across my face.

"This was such a good idea, Yoongi. Thank you all so much for everything, really."I said, wiping a tear away before it could make its way out of my eyes.

"Hey, you ok?" Hoseok asked, concern flashing across his face. Namjoon leaned over so he could see me and gave me a sad but warm smile.

"You've been really stressed, haven't you?" he asked, leaning back again and resting his head on mine. I wiped my other eye really quickly, making sure that in case Kookie looked over, he wouldn't see. I just got him back into headspace, and when he saw me cry last time he snapped out of it quickly. I didn't want a repeat of that happening again.

"Yeah. Don't get me wrong, these tears of relief and happiness. I just felt like part of Jungkook was missing when he locked away this part of himself. I could tell he wasn't really as happy as he had been, and it hurt to see him like that." I replied, still smiling in relief at them all still cuddling with one another.

"I think we've all been there at some point. Jimin got yelled at by someone in public one time about being in headspace, and he refused to go back in for weeks. It took some real doing, but he eventually slipped again. It is a great relief to see them be themselves again." Yoongi replied, staring intensely at the bubbly Jiminie in front of him.

"Did I tell you guys that Jungkook said I love you to me after his mom left?" I asked, grinning big at him as he made eye contact with me.

"Wait, what?! Jungkook said it?!" Hoseok said, trying not to yell, but not being very successful.

"He did. I said it back too, because I have grown to love him over these last few months. He is something amazing, and so special to me. Even if he chose never to go in headspace again, as much as I would miss that part of him, I would still love him for everything he is." I replied, blushing.

"Well, look at you. Noona, I am ecstatic for you! I never thought when I suggested this that this would be the result. I am glad that it turned out this way for you both." Namjoon said, looking at me fondly.

"We are all a bunch of love sick idiots in here." Yoongi chuckled as Jiminie made a heart with his hands at him.

"You know, I think I'm gonna surprise the boys and make some homemade chocolate chip cookies while they play. You guys can come down if you want." I said, scooting to the edge of the bed.

"Sounds good!" Hoseok said, standing and rubbing his stomach.

"Daddy, where you goin?" Tae asked, looking up from the floor at Hoseok.

"Daddy is gonna go downstairs with your uncles and noona. But if you need something we are gonna be right there." He replied, squatting down and giving Tae a quick kiss on the lips.

"Mommy, you leaving?" Kookie asked, his eyes getting big suddenly.

"Not leaving baby, just going downstairs with the daddies. Will you be ok if I do?" I asked, not wanting anything making him upset.

"Only if you give me kisses." he grinned, wrinkling his nose.

"Of course, my handsome prince." I said, as I bent over and gave him several soft and quick kisses over his face, the last one on his lips.

"Love you Mommy!" he grinned as I stood.

"Love you too, baby boy." I winked, making him turn a little pink. God, I missed that, but I was so beyond happy to have my Kookie back.

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