You do not know how I regretted it, Mother. When she told me she would have said yes. When I met Sophie. Sophie was conceived the very day Catherine left. I let Catherine go with the greatest gift of my life.
Fix that, Steve.
Steve just listened to his mother's advice and did not answer.
I'm going to see Catherine. Said Doris.
Steve remained seated in the chair in the hallway.
Steve got a call, from Danny.
Steve, where are you? It's the third day you do not come to work. The Governor wants to talk to you.
I'm going to call her, Danny. I'm in Istanbul.
What are you doing in Istanbul?
I came to see Catherine.
And how is she?
She's not well. Steve said.
And how many days do you intend to stay in Istanbul?
I do not know, Danny. Take charge of the team.
What if I need to go to Jersey, Steve?
I can not believe I'm hearing this. Steve thought.
Do you have someone between life and death in Jersey?
No, Danny said.
So you can wait. I need to be here.
Okay. I hope she gets better soon.
Thank you, Danny. Steve said, finishing the call.
Steve never felt as helpless in the face of a situation as he was now.
Doris was sitting next to Catherine when she saw one of her hands move slightly.
Catherine! Said Doris softly, so as not to frighten her.
Doris? Catherine whispered.
Yes, Catherine. I am here. Do you hear me?
Yes.
That's very good, Catherine.
My baby...
Sophie's fine, Catherine.
At that moment Steve entered the room.
I dreamed about Steve. Catherine said trying to open her eyes, but she could not.
Was it a good dream? Asked Doris.
Yeah. I dreamed he was here.
Steve was thrilled.
I'm here, Cath.
Steve?
Yes it's me...
Steve, I need to tell you ...
No, Catherine. Do not strain yourself to talk. Steve said.
I need to talk...
No, you do not have to talk. Be quiet. Said Steve.
Steve sat down beside her and laced his fingers with hers.
I just want you to get better to go home. "Steve said.
Oh God! Steve will never forgive me for not telling about Sophie. Catherine thought.
