Catherine was careful not to wake Sophie.
Now Catherine's heart was at peace. His Sophie was next to her again.
Catherine fell asleep beside Sophie.
Steve came into the room and saw Catherine and Sophie asleep. They were so alike.
Steve took a sheet and covered Catherine so she would not feel cold.
Steve went to sleep on the sofa in the living room, while Dóris will have Mary's room.
Catherine kicked you out of your own room? Doris asked, smiling.
She slept. Sophie will be very happy when she wakes up and see her mother next to her.
Yes. Sophie will be very happy.
I'm going to stay here in the living room, There's little time left for dawn. Said Steve.
Catherine is still very badly injured, Mother. She should be in the hospital.
She's an adult, Steve. I could not force it.
Ok.
I'm going to rest for a while, my son.
Good night mom.
Good night, Steve.
Steve could not sleep anymore. He is thinking of Sophie's joy when she wakes up and sees Catherine next to is also thinking about how things would be from now on.
Steve fell asleep and awoke some time later with the noise of Catherine coming down the stairs.
What is it, Cath?
Nothing, Steve. I'm just going to the kitchen to get some water. I need to take the pills.
Sit here. I'll get the water for you.
Okay, Catherine said.
Steve went to the kitchen and brought Catherine a glass of water.
I'm sorry, I ended up sleeping in your bed.
It's all right. I would not even sleep again. I would go swimming. Since Sophie got here, I have not swum in the morning.
I'm sorry she changed her routine. Catherine said.
I'm not complaining, Catherine. It was just a comment. Sophie never disturbs me.
How are you feeling? Steve asked.
I still feel a lot of pain, Steve. I thought I was going to die. I go to the doctor, I just do not want to be hospitalized.
I'll take you to the doctor. Do you want to go now?
No. I want to wait for Sophie to wake up. Catherine said.
You left her alone in the bedroom. I'm afraid she down the stairs. Steve said.
She'll not go downstairs. When she wakes up, she'll call you. Catherine said.
I always stayed in the room waiting for her to wake up. Steve said smiling.
Your daughter is smart, sailor. Catherine said smiling, too.
Steve and Catherine were getting away from the conversation they knew they needed to have.
Sophie woke up and did not see her father in the bedroom. She immediately called him: Papa Steve!
I did not say? Catherine said.
Go and see her, Catherine.
Catherine went to the bedroom and Steve followed.
Catherine opened the door and Sophie's eyes lit up as she saw Catherine.
Mommy ! Sophie smiled.
Hey, my baby! Catherine said, hugging Sophie who was standing on the bed.
Mommy ! Sophie said to Steve.
Yes darling! Mommy's back. Steve said.
Sophie was very happy and it was jumping on the bed.
Wow, how euphoric! Steve said.
Mommy missed you so much, my love! Catherine said to Sophie.
Sophie hugged Catherine and called Steve to the hug as well.
Doris came in at that moment and said:
What a beautiful family!