The next day Steve woke with a small hand touching his face.

"Hey buddy. You woke up early!"

"Am I going to see mommy today?"

"Of course yes. Do You love mommy very much?"

"I love Mommy", Ethan answered.

"Me too, Ethan. I also love your mom very much. Are we going to surprise your mom when she comes back?"

"Come on, daddy!" Ethan said, smiling.

Steve also smiled.

"Did you know I have a beach in the backyard? I'll teach you how to swim, and your mom will be very happy. Let's go? Me, you and Eddie?"

"Eddie can swim?"

"Yeah, Eddie knows how to swim. Let's go, boy. Then we'll eat at Rainbow. Did you know that your Mom loves Rainbow?"

"No", Ethan said.

"Shall we call Eddie? Come on, Eddie! Let's go swim", Steve said.

Ethan was amazed at the beach in Steve's backyard. It was a very happy morning at McGarrett's house, what hasn't happened a long time.

Then Steve and Ethan went to Rainbow. When they come home Danny and Charlie were waiting for them.

"Hey, Danny! What happened?"

"Hey, Steve! Nothing happened, we just have a few restaurant things to sort out".

"Ethan and Charlie, you can go play, but do not go into the sea, okay?

"Okay, Daddy", Ethan said.

"Okay, Uncle Steve", Charlie said.

"Dad? So Is it true, Steve?" Danny asked.

"No, Danny. He must have heard Charlie calling you daddy yesterday and he's doing the same. It was spontaneous and I did not correct him. In the true I like that".

"What happened to Lynn? Melissa said she's furious".

"Ethan called me daddy in front of Lynn, and she didn't want to talk to me any more. I was going to break up with her, but Ethan did it for me".

"What about Catherine?"

"We'll see her today. I hope she leaves the hospital soon", Steve said.

"Catherine always brings out your best version. Are you happy, and that's nice".

"Yes I'm happy, and I want to start a family with Catherine and Ethan. By no means will I let her out of my life again".

"I'm glad to see you happy, my friend".

"Thanks, Danny. Now we can take the boys to the baseball game, because now I also have a son".

"OK, I just hope you don't get hurt again", Danny told Steve.

At this moment, Charlie and Ethan were discussing who made the best drawing in the sand.

"Are you sure he's not a McGarrett? Or is your competitiveness contagious?" Danny smiled.

"Shut up, Danny. Let's talk about the restaurant".

Later Steve and Ethan went to visit Catherine at the hospital.

"Mommy! Ethan said, running toward Catherine.

"Hey dear. I missed you so much!" Catherine said, hugging and kissing Ethan.

"Hey!", Steve told Catherine.

"Hey, Steve, I missed you too. Come here", Catherine said, opening her arms to him too.

Steve hugged her, and gave Catherine a soft kiss. "How are you?"

"The leg still hurts a lot, but I really want to go home".

"I also want you to go home soon, but you only go when you're fine".

"Ah, Steve ..."

"That's not negotiable, Catherine!"

"And this little boy here is giving you a lot of work?" Catherine asked to Steve, while she was passing her hand on Ethan's hair

"No. We're really well. Right, buddy?"

"Yes Dad!"

Catherine looked at Steve with a questioning look.

"I didn't influence him, Catherine. It was spontaneous, I just didn't correct him", Steve said.

"And how do you feel about that?"

"I feel good. I like him, Cath".

Catherine nodded, but her silence bothered Steve.

" I've finished my relationship wirh Lynn, Cath".

"Are you sure, Steve?" Are you sure you want me and Ethan in your life?"

-I'm absolutely sure. You never stopped being the love of my life, and my heart always belonged to you. Today, I regret the time we spent apart, and I want you to be my wife. My life has never been the same without you. I love you, you know".

"Are you asking me to marry, Steve McGarrett? "

"Do you accept me as your husband?"

"Of course I accept. I love you too, and my life was also not the same without you. The love between us will never end", Catherine said, thrilled.

"Do you know about my transplant?"

"Yes I know".

"What about radiation poisoning?"

"Oh my God, Steve! How did this happen?"

Catherine asked, frightened.

"Does this change anything between us?" Steve asked.

"Of course not, Steve. I love you in health and in sickness. I'm sorry I wasn't here when you needed me", Catherine said, stroking Steve's face.

"It's all right, Catherine, the important thing is you're here now", Steve said, kissing Catherine with love.

Steve smiled and looks at Ethan: "Right, friend?"

"Okay, Daddy!"

For a week, Steve took Ethan to school, after he went to 5-0 headquarters, between an investigation and another visited Catherine in the hospital and at night picked up Ethan at Rachel's house.

"Hey, Rachel. Thanks again for taking care of Ethan".

"You're welcome, Steve. The school director wants to speak to the person responsible for Ethan", Rachel said.

"Why? What happened?" Steve asked.

"Ethan punched a little friend at school because the boy bit Charlie".

"Hey buddy! You did it?" Steve asked Ethan.

"Yes daddy. He bit Charlie and would bite me too".

"Is he your age?"

"Not Daddy. He's 6 years old".

"So you just defended Charlie and defended yourself, too. This is my boy!"Steve said, messing with Ethan's hair.

"Steve! Rachel said, scolding him.

"When that happens, you need talk to the teacher first, Ethan. OK?" Steve said.

"Ok", Ethan answered.

"I'm going to talk to the school director tomorrow, Rachel. Thank you. I think Catherine's coming home tomorrow".

"That's good, Steve".

"Yes, very good. Bye Rachel".

Steve and Ethan went hom, and Lynn was waiting for Steve on the porch.

"Lynn, what are you doing here?"

"Steve, Melissa told me everything. Now I know the boy isn't your son", Lynn said without caring about the boy.

Ethan looked at Steve.

"Go play with Eddie, buddy", Steve told Ethan.

"Aren't you coming, Daddy?"

In a few minutes, ok?"

"Ok, daddy", Ethan said and came into the house.

"You shouldn't say that in front of him. He understood, and you hurt him. He's just a kid", Steve said.

"You don't need it, Steve. You can have your own child".

"I know, Lynn. But that doesn't stop me from loving Ethan. I didn't want to hurt you, Lynn, but I never promised you anything. I love Catherine, and I will always love".

"How can you love a woman who abandoned you?" Lynn said, demonstrating her irritation.

"Lynn, this is my problem. I understand Catherine, and Catherine understands me. It has always been like that".

"You're an idiot, Steve".

"Think what you want, Lynn. Between us everything is finished".

Lynn's gone, and Steve found Ethan sitting on the couch with Eddie.

"Hey buddy!" Steve said, sitting next to him.

Ethan hugged Steve. "I love you daddy".

"I love you, too! Shall we prepare our dinner?" Steve asked.

"Yes!" Ethan answered.

The other day, Steve took Ethan to school, talked to the school director, and then went to headquarters. Some time later Chaterine called him, saying she could leave the hospital. Steve went to get her.

"Hey, Sailor", Catherine said, smiling.

"Hey, my love. Let's go?"

"Let's go. Finally! And Ethan?"

"Ethan's at school. Shall we picked him up?"

"Let's go. He'll be very happy", Catherine said.

"I'm very happy, too", Steve said.

"Then come here, kiss me!" Catherine said, hugging him.

"Catherine, we're in the hospital!" Steve said, kissing her.

Steve was waiting for Ethan at the door of the school. Ethan came running when saw him.

"Daddy!"

"Hey buddy! I have a surprise for you".

"What's Daddy?"

"It's in the car. Go and see!"

Catherine opened the door and Ethan smiled broadly.

"Mommy!"

"Come here, my baby!"Catherine said, hugging Ethan.

"Mommy, did you come back?"

"I came back, love. Let's go home".

Steve was taking Catherine and Ethan to his house.

"Steve, my house is on the other side".

"My house is your home, Catherine".

"Steve, my things are in my home", Catherine said.

"Me and Ethan have taken care of everything. We got your clothes and even your car".

"Are you serious ? Are you two solving my life now?" Catherine said,

"Yes", said Steve and Ethan at the same time.

Catherine smiles, shaking her head. "I love you both ".

Steve, Ethan, and Catherine came home, and Steve led Catherine for the bedroom.

"Steve, I can walk!"

"You mustn't go up stairs", he said.

Steve put Catherine on the bed and sat next to her.

It's so good to be back, Steve. I have so many good memories. You, this bed, the noise of the sea, but at the same time so much has changed, now we have Ethan, Eddie ", Catherine said with tears in her eyes. "I missed you so much".

"I missed you too, Cath. I also keep good memories, and I also saved your toothbrush".

"I don't believe it, Steve. Serious?" Catherine said, smiling.

"Yes, it's true. I like that things have changed, that now we have Ethan, Eddie". Steve told Catherine.

"Right, my friend?" Steve said, picking up Ethan who was playing on the floor. Steve tickled Ethan, who was laughing a lot.

"Ethan has a surprise to you. Tell Mom, Ethan".

"Mommy, I learned to swim".

"Really? Did my baby learn to swim? You're going to show me tomorrow, Ethan. And what else did you do?"

"I went to Rainbow".

"Did you like it? I love Rainbow".

"I liked it, mommy".

"That's good, my son". Catherine said kissing Ethan.

"Now it's bath time, buddy", Steve said, catching Ethan in his lap.

Steve bathed Ethan, made dinner, and cleaned the kitchen. He was tired, but he was also very happy. His Catherine was back. Then he put Ethan to sleep and went into the bedroom.

"Hey, Cath".

"Hey, Steve. You treat Ethan very fondly. Thanks", she said.

"There is nothing to be thankful for, Cath. I really like Ethan. I don't remember anymore how my life was without him. We did a lot things together this week, I even went to a meeting with the school director".

"Why? what happened?", Catherine asked.

"Ethan punched a friend from the school who bit Charlie".

"Oh my God! Did you scold him, Steve?"

"Well, not much", Steve said.

"Steve!"

"But that's settled, Cath, don't worry".

"Ok".

"Cath, I know I have no right to ask you this...", Steve said, hesitant.

"What, Steve?"

"You had someone on time in that we are separated?"

"No, Steve. I couldn't".

Steve shook his head thoughtfully. He felt guilty about having another relationship, and she didn't.

"Forgive me, Cath".

"Forgive you for what, Steve?"

"For having had a relationship with Lynn".

"It's okay, Steve. We were separated, I don't blame you".

"I love you, you know".

"I love you, too", Catherine answered.

"I'm going to take a shower, come with me?", Steve asked.

"Come on, Commander!"

The next day, Steve woke Catherine with kisses.

"Good morning, Cath. Did you Sleep well?"

"Good morning, Commander. Best impossible!"

Steve smiled, remembering the night before.

"Let's see Ethan swim? He's anxious for you to see him swimming", Steve said.

"Yes let's go".

Ethan came running. "Mommy!"

"Good morning, my love . Are you going to swim for Mommy to see?" Catherine asked, hugging him.

"Yes mommy. Let's go!"

Ethan swam with Steve and Eddie. Catherine was sitting in one of the chairs on the beach.

"Beautiful, Ethan! Beautiful!" Catherine said, encouraging the boy.

Danny approached slowly. "Hey, Catherine".

"Hey, Danny. Didn't hear you come. Good to see you", Catherine said. .

"Nice to see you too", Danny answered.

"Did Steve get another friend to swim with him?"

"Yes, he taught Ethan how to swim".

"You and This boy have changed Steve a lot. He's less stressed, more happy, less animal".

"Thank you, Danny". Catherine said smiling. "I'm also very happy to be back, and Ethan actually adopted Steve as his father. It's very beautiful to see them together".

"That's really good", Danny said.

Steve, Ethan, and Eddie left the water. Ethan came to hug Catherine.

"It was beautiful, Ethan. You're swimming very well", Catherine said kissing the boy.

"How do you say, Ethan, when you get a compliment?" said Steve.

"Thank you mommy".

"You're welcome, Ethan". Catherine said.

"Hey, Danny. What happened? Did you Fall out of bed?", Steve asked.

"No, I came to see Catherine, and pick you up to go to the restaurant, have you forgotten?"

"I didn't forget Danny. It's still too early", Steve answered.

"Ethan and I can go too?" asked Catherine.

"Of course yes". Steve said.

"You can have breakfast with us, Danny", Catherine said.

"Ok, Catherine. Thank you". Danny said, wondering when she was going to leave again.