The Gate Way

Episode4:The First Ultrasound

The clinic waiting room is bright, clean, and filled with soft pastel colors. Magazines are neatly stacked on a coffee table, and a gentle acoustic playlist hums in the background.

Diana sits comfortably on a plush armchair, scrolling through her phone, while Seo-joon paces back and forth near the window, a nervous grin plastered across his face.

SEO-JOON

(Checking his watch for the third time in two minutes)

Do you think they'll be able to hear anything today? Or see anything? It feels like we've been waiting for hours.

DIANA

(Laughing softly, looking up from her phone)

Seo-joon, honey, we've only been here for ten minutes. Sit down before you wear a hole in the carpet.

SEO-JOON

(Sitting down right beside her, taking her hand and squeezing it gently)

I know, I know. I just... I keep thinking about it. It still doesn't feel entirely real yet.

NURSE (O.S.)

Diana Diana?

Diana and Seo-joon both stand up immediately, exchanging a quick, excited glance before following the nurse down a bright hallway.

The room is cozy and warm. A medical bed sits in the center with a large ultrasound machine beside it. Dr. Sarah, a kind-looking doctor with a warm smile, greets them.

DR. SARAH

Hello, Diana and Seo-joon. Welcome! It's so wonderful to see you both. Are you ready to take a look at your little one?

DIANA

We are so ready, Dr. Sarah.

Diana hops onto the examination table and pulls her light cardigan up as Dr. Sarah applies a warm, soothing gel to her stomach. Seo-joon stands right by her side, holding her hand tightly, his eyes fixed on the black-and-white screen of the ultrasound monitor.

Dr. Sarah gently presses the transducer wand onto Diana’s lower abdomen. For a second, the screen is just a blur of gray shadows. Then, Dr. Sarah taps a few keys, and the image sharpens.

DR. SARAH

Right there. Look at that.

On the screen, a small, distinct shape appears, along with a rapid, rhythmic pulsing flash.

A loud, steady sound fills the room: *Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump.*

Seo-joon’s breath catches in his throat. Tears instantly well up in his eyes, spilling over his eyelashes as he stares at the screen, completely transfixed by the tiny heartbeat.

SEO-JOON

(His voice trembling with emotion)

Oh, wow... Look at that. That's... that's our baby.

Diana smiles, a single tear rolling down her cheek as she leans her head against Seo-joon's shoulder, watching the monitor with pure awe.

DIANA

(Whispering, overwhelmed with joy)

That's our little one.

Dr. Sarah smiles warmly, printing out a strip of fresh, clear ultrasound photos and handing them to Seo-joon.

DR. SARAH

Everything looks healthy, strong, and completely normal. Congratulations, you two are going to be wonderful parents.

Seo-joon carefully takes the photos, holding them like they are the most precious thing in the world, before wrapping his arms around Diana as they both watch the screen together.