John woke up upset the next day.
Steve was in the kitchen preparing breakfast. He was sorry for John, because he knew John was saddened by Lynn's departure. But Steve was glad she had left the house. Now there would be no more fighting and he would have some peace. And now he would have Catherine.
Steve smiled, thinking of Catherine.
John went to the kitchen.
Good morning son! Breakfast is ready. Steve said.
OK.
What a bad mood, John! Shall we swim a little? Maybe your moods improve.
I don't want to swim, Dad. All I need today is to see my girlfriend.
It's all right. Look, John, I'll not be a hypocrite and tell you that I'm sad that your mother is gone. You know my motives very well.
I know, Dad. But I also have my right to be sad.
OK. Said Steve.
Catherine woke up, and when she tried to get out of bed, everything seemed to be spinning around her.
Oh, my God! Catherine said, lying down again.
Some time later, Caroline went to Catherine's room.
Hey, Mom. Good Morning. Can I go to the movies with John today?
Good morning daughter. Yes, you can go to the movies. Catherine said.
Caroline realized that her mother wasn't well and was worried.
Are you sick, Mom? What are you feeling?
I can't explain, my daughter. I'm very dizzy and weak. My mouth is very dry. Said Catherine.
I'm going to ask Dad to take us to the hospital. You need a doctor. Caroline said.
I don't want to go to the doctor, Caroline. I'll get better. I just need to feed. Can you bring something for me to eat?
Of course, Mama. I'll be right back.
Caroline went to the kitchen to prepare something for Catherine to eat and called John, warning that she couldn't go to the movies with him because Catherine was sick.
John was disappointed and ended up arguing with Caroline.
What the hell! John said throwing the phone on the couch.
What is it, John? Steve asked when he saw the boy's fury.
Caroline. John answered.
What did Caroline do that made you so angry?
She said she can't see me today and we're not going to the movies anymore. John said angrily.
Why? Steve asked.
Because her mother is sick.
Catherine sick? What does she have, John? Steve asked, worried.
I don't know, Dad. She didn't tell me.
But you could have asked, John. Call Caroline again and ask her what Catherine is feeling.
I'll not call her again. John said.
Why not? I need to know how Catherine is, John.
John didn't answer, nor did he call Caroline again.
John? I'm asking you.
John ignored Steve.
Okay. You think I deserve this, after years of dedication to you, while your mother ignored you. Why didn't you leave with her then? Steve said annoyed.
I'd take the day off, but the best I have to do is go to work. Steve said, leaving.
Steve arrived nervous at the office and talked to Danny.
John is upset, Steve. This is normal. He'll regret doing it to you and will apologize to you.
I just wanted to know how Catherine is, Danny. I can't go to her house. Steve said in anguish.
I can ask Rachel to do this. said Danny.
Would Rachel do it for me? Steve asked.
I'll call her now. Danny said, picking up the phone.
Danny talked to Rachel and she went to Catherine's house. Aaron answered Rachel but didn't let her in to see Catherine.
Rachel insisted that she had been friends with Catherine for a long time, but couldn't persuade Aaron to let her in the house.
Steve was disappointed because Rachel couldn't see Catherine.
Danny, I have a bad feeling here in my chest, in my heart. I need to see her. I need to hug her. Steve said.
But we can't do anything, Steve. Danny said.
Caroline was frightened. She didn't understand how Catherine got so sick from one day to the next.
Caroline went to Aaron.
Father, please, let's take my mother to the hospital.
You're insistent, Caroline. I already told you that your mother is just resting.
Caroline went back to Catherine's room. She sat on the bed and called out to Catherine, who seemed to be unconscious.
Mom! Mom!
Catherine moaned, as if she felt a lot of pain.
Mom, what do I do to help you?
Call Steve! Catherine whispered, with very difficulty.
Okay. Caroline said, leaving.
Caroline came down the stairs very slowly, so her father wouldn't hear her.
He was in the kitchen. Caroline left the house and looked out the kitchen window. She saw what her father was doing.
Oh my God! No! No!
It was already night and Steve had already gone home. John was in his room. Steve sat on the couch and was thinking of Catherine.
Caroline went back inside the house, went to her room, picked up her phone, went to her mother's room and locked the door.
Caroline called John.
John was in his room and saw Caroline's phone call, but he didn't answer.
Caroline insisted.
John, pick up the phone, please.
John saw the call again, but didn't answer.
Caroline searched for Steve's phone number on Catherine's phone, but she didn't find.
This number is engraved on the heart, is not it, Mom? You do not need to put it on the phone. Caroline thought, looking at Catherine.
Caroline insisted with John.
John, if you don't answer this phone, I'll never forgive you. Caroline thought.
Aaron tried to open the door and couldn't.
Caroline, open that door! Now!
Caroline panicked when she heard her father's voice.
Oh my God! Help me!
To be continued...
Laura and Cath, I miss you. I wonder if you guys are still around.