Steve stood up startled.
Speak soon, Danny! Has something happened to my son?
Marcy left at night, and left John alone at home. The boy woke up, and didn't find her. He cried, and shouted, and the neighbors listened, and called the police. Conclusion: The police have found John alone, Marcy is being sought, and John is at the police station. I've pledged myself to take care of him until you return travel, but you need to come and talk to the Judge. He gave you 24 hours to introduce yourself. Marcy's probably going to lose John's guard. Danny said.
Oh, my God, Danny! What's Marcy thinking? How can she leave John alone?
This you two can discuss later. Take the first plane back, Steve.
Okay, Danny. I'll do this! I'll call you later.
Steve got up, showered, got dressed, and put his clothes in his suitcase. In the middle of his clothes, he saw Steven's little shorts.
Son, it will be so hard to leave you. Steve said, thinking of Steven.
Steve took the shorts, and he would go to Catherine's bungalow to say goodbye to Steven, and her.
When Steve opened the door he saw Steven with his toy dive equipment.
Good morning daddy! Today I woke up first, and I'm ready. Let's swim?
Steve's heart broke in a thousand pieces.
Steve set the suitcase down and knelt down to talk to Steven.
Good morning son! Unfortunately I have a serious problem to solve, and I need to go back home. It's a problem with your brother.
But Daddy, you promised ... Steven said, crying.
Steven hugged him, took him in his lap, and stood up.
Hey, I know I promised, son. But I can't. Forgive me. Steve said kissing Steven's head.
Catherine arrived, and saw Steve's suitcase on the floor.
Steve also saw the disappointment in her face.
Catherine, I'm so sorry! I need to go home. Police found John alone at home in the middle of the night. I have less than 48 hours to introduce myself to the judge. If I don't do this I'll lose custody of my son.
You don't owe me any explanation, Steve. Catherine said.
Give him to me. Catherine said, reaching her arms out to take Steven from his father's lap.
Wait! Give us just another three minutes. Steve asked.
Off course. I'll wait outside. Catherine said, leaving.
I'll arrange with your mother someday to see you, son. I love you, never doubt that.
Steve hugged Steven hard, and kissed his cheek.
Now I need go, my son.
Steven clung to his father.
Catherine! Steve called her.
You are going? She asked.
Yes. Explain to him that I can't stay, Cath. Please do this for me.
Okay. Catherine said, catching Steven.
No, Mommy! Let me go with my daddy!
Son, your father is going to miss the plane. Let him go, Steven.
Don't go, Daddy. Please. Steven said crying, and clung to his father's neck.
Catherine pulled him and Steve cried with his son.
I love you, Steven. Steve said, leaving.
Catherine watched him leave and tried to hold back the tears.
Steve looked back.
I'll call you, Catherine! Thanks for the days we spent together.
Catherine just nodded.
Steven cried. He was very disappointed.
Let's talk, son. I'll explain to you why your father had to leave. Catherine said, comforting Steven.
Steve went to the airport, boarded his flight, and was thinking about his life throughout the trip.
He experienced what his life would be like with Catherine and his son for almost a month. And how happy he was! Now he was flying back to his reality.
Hours later ...
Steve arrived in Hawaii and drove straight to Danny's house.
He found Marcy arguing with Danny. She wanted to take John home by force.
Danny opened the door for Steve.
I'm glad you're here, Steve! I already told Marcy that she can't take John, but she doesn't want to accept that.
I'm taking my son home, Steve. She said, yelling at Steve.
Dad! John ran to Steve.
Steve took him in his arms and hugged him.
Hey, son! I missed you.
Let's go home, Dad?
We're going home, but first I need to talk to the judge. While I do this, you need to be with Uncle Danny, okay?
John just nodded.
Good boy! Steve said, putting John on the floor.
Come on, Marcy! Steve said, taking her by the arm.
We have much to talk about, but it will not be here or now. You, Go home, and I'll talk to the judge.
Steve talked at length to the Judge and asked for custody of John. The Judge granted provisional custody and Steve.
Steve came back to Danny's house, to take John to home.
Thanks for everything, Danny.
You're welcome, Steve. We need to talk, but I understand you're tired of the trip, and just want to go home. We'll talk later.
Ok, Danny.
Steve looked at John.
Say thank you to Uncle Danny, John. Steve said.
Thank you, Uncle Danny.
You're welcome, John. Go home, buddy. Danny said.
See you tomorrow, Danny. Steve said.
OK.
Steve took John home. He took care of the boy and put him to sleep.
John, would you like to have a brother to play with you?
I don't know, Dad. I think it would be nice.
Yes, son. I think it would be nice, too.
After John slept, Steve went to the living room where Marcy watched TV.
Now it's just the two of us, Marcy. We have a lot to clarify each other. Steve said, annoyed.
PS: Sorry for the delay in updating.