Catherine arrived at eight months pregnant. Mark was hospitalized two weeks ago to have a painless end of life. Catherine was at his side twenty-four hours a day.
Catherine, go home. You do not have to stay here all day and all night. It will not do you good. Said Mark.
You do want to send me away, but I will not. Catherine said.
You are so stubborn. Said Mark smiling at her.
Glad you know that. Catherine said smiling at him, too.
She was trying to be strong for him. But inside she was devastated. Mark taught her hope, taught her to believe in love again. They had a good time together. He accepted her pregnant with a child that was not his. He gave good times for her, she would never leave him when he would need her the most.
Catherine, I made my will, I left everything I have for you. It's not much, but it's yours.
Mark, you know I did not want you to do that.
But for who else? I only have you. Use with baby. Pay him college.
All right, dear. Thanks.
Cath, give me your hand.
Catherine took his hands.
Are you going to tell about me to the baby?
Of course, Mark.
Tell him I loved him, even before he was born.
I will say. But you may meet him it yet. It's a month before he is born.
I do not have a month Cath ...
Catherine did not hold the emotion. I love you, Mark. Thank you for the time we spent together. You will always be special to me. I'll never forget you.
You were the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you so much too. Give me a hug, Cath.
Catherine hugged him for a long time.
I do not want you to cry for me. I want you to be happy. You made me happy. You are the love of my life. And Cath?
Yes?
I have one last request. Do you promise to keep it?
I promise. Whatever you want, I do.
Let the baby know and live with the father. I did not have a father, Cath. I know the lack that a father does in a child's life. Promise me.
Catherine stopped to think ...
Okay, my love. I promise.
Steve was with Danny in a meeting with the Governor. He missed Catherine who had not done routine supervision at headquarters last week and was not even in the meeting.
Danny had already noticed Steve's disappointment when he had not met her at the meeting.
At the end of the meeting, the Governor received a call.
Excuse me, I need to answer.
All right, said Steve.
Catherine, I'm so sorry. If you need anything, I'm here. Said the Governor.
Steve was worried.
Mrs. Governor, what happened to Catherine?
Her husband just passed away ...