The next day Steve and Sophie returned to Hawaii.
Steve came home tired, but had to go to headquarters.
Good afternoon, Danny. Steve said, with Sophie on his lap.
Do we have a case today?
No. We're working on the paperwork today. Danny said.
Where's the rest of the team?
They went out for lunch.
Great. Steve said going to his office.
Steve put Sophie with some toys on the office sofa.
If we have no case, why Governor insisted I go back?
Maybe it's because you did not warn her before you went. Danny said.
Yes, it may be. Steve sighed.
And how is Catherine?
She is no longer in danger of dying. But it will take a while for her to fully recover. My mother will bring her here, when she is fit to travel.
You have to hire a babysitter.
No, Catherine did not trust anyone to take care of Sophie. I don't trust either.
My mother told me that Catherine had a nanny who cared for Sophie from the moment she was born. And she accompanied Catherine and Sophie to several countries where Catherine worked. That is, Catherine only trusted her.
And what happened to that nanny?
She went back to her country because her parents were sick. When Catherine disappeared, my mother was taking care of Sophie.
You can not bring her to work every day.
But I'll bring her. Until Catherine comes back. Said Steve.
And how will it be after she comes back?
I do not know, Danny.
I think you should ask for Sophie's guard.
What? I do not want to separate the two. Sophie loves Catherine. And Catherine loves Sophie.
Mommy ! Sophie said.
Yes Sophie, we're talking about Mommy . Steve said to Sophie.
I just want Catherine to stay here in Hawaii. I want to see Sophie grow up, Danny.
I know ... and where will she stay when she comes to Hawaii?
Danny, I do not know! You ask lots of questions.
There's still something bothering you. If you dont want to talk, all right. Danny said.
All right, Danny. I'm afraid Catherine will do like my mother. Steve said in a low voice.
Leave the girl with you and never come back? Danny said in a low voice as well.
Yes. I do not want to happen to my daughter the same thing that happened to me and Mary.
Steve ... I do not think she would do that.
I also think. But at the same time, I'm afraid.
Steve said, looking at his little girl.
Sophie also looked at Steve and smiled.
Two weeks passed and Steve was waiting for Catherine to be transferred to the hospital in Hawaii.
Every day, Steve took Sophie to headquarters. When he had a case, he'd leave Sophie with Tani or Jerry.
He called Doris several times, but she did not answer. Steve telephoned the hospital in Istanbul, but they said that Catherine was no longer there. But she was not in the hospital in Hawaii either.
Steve fell asleep thinking about what had happened. Did Catherine abandon Sophie?
The bell at Steve's house rang at four o'clock in the morning.
Who will be at this hour? Steve asked himself.
Steve picked up his gun and went to open the door.
Catherine? Shouldn't you be in the hospital?
I don't need to go to the hospital, Steve. All I need in my life right now is to see my daughter.
Hey, Steve. I tried to take her to the hospital, but she's very stubborn. Said Doris.
Hey, Mom. Come in, you two.
Steve looked at Catherine. He had his right arm broken, his face and body bruised.
Where is she, Steve?
She's in my room, Catherine. She is sleeping.
Can I go see her?
Of course, Catherine. Go, you know the way.
Catherine went up the stairs, entered Steve's room, and saw Sophie sleeping like a little angel.
Catherine lay down next to Sophie.
Sophie, I've missed you so much. I love you very much, daughter. Said Catherine running a hand over Sophie's hair.
