Steve buried his father. He was sorry he hadn't spent more time beside him. Steve was also upset that his sister Mary did not attend the funeral.
Steve knew his father loved him and Mary. It was a strange way to love, but he loved them.
Steve wanted to catch the culprits for his father's death and wanted to investigate that. So he accepted the Governor's invitation to run a task force in Hawaii. He did not know if he would regret it one day, but for now, that was what he was going to do.
At the end of the day, Steve was at his father's house. He was not feeling comfortable in that house, he was missing the presence of his father. He also was missing Catherine .
What will Catherine think of that? Steve thought.
He then picked up the phone and called her.
Catherine answered Steve's call, sleepy.
Hey, Steve.
Hey, Cath. You were Sleeping? I'm sorry, I don't even know what time zone you are in.
It's okay, Steve. It's always good to hear your voice no matter the time. Wait a minute, I'm going to leave the room so I don't wake the other girls.
Okay, said Steve.
Catherine went into the hallway.
Steve, I'm here. How was the funeral?
It was very sad, Cath. I had never thought of burying my father. And that day came so prematurely.
I'm so sorry, Steve.
And my sister Mary didn't come to our father's funeral. That made me very sad, Cath.
Do not judge her, Steve. She must have her motives. I don't understand these reasons because I would never miss my father's funeral, but I don't judge her.
As always, you're right, Cath.
I'm not always sure, Steve.
Cath, I've asked for a leave of absence from the Navy for some time.
How so, Steve?
The Governor of Hawaii offered me the command of a task force here in Hawaii and I accepted. And today I've already recruited a detective to work with me.
Catherine was silent.
Catherine, say something.
Does that mean we will not see each other anymore? Catherine asked, tears in her eyes.
No, Cath. Of course we'll continue to see each other. I look forward to seeing you here in Hawaii, on your next day off . Said Steve.
Okay, said Catherine.
Steve noticed the sadness in her voice.
You Know I need you, always. And when you're in another country, we'll meet somewhere halfway when you're off duty. Nothing is going to change between us. Steve said.
Okay. I'm going to love Hawaii. Catherine said.
Go rest, Cath. I'll call again tomorrow. I miss you so much.
I miss you too. I want to see you soon.
Me too. Good evening, Cath.
Good night, Steve. Catherine said, hanging up the phone.
Catherine was a bit unsure. She wanted so much to hear a "I love you".
Steve set up his team recruiting Danny, Chin and Kono.
He always called Catherine to tell her the news. He missed her and counted the hours for the night to come and then he could call her.
The day that Steve was in the car with Chin and needed her help to locate the criminals, he didn't just want the help, he wanted to hear her voice too. He wanted to show her that he needed her.
On your next break, I'll pay for the beer. Steve said to Catherine.
You'll not get away that easy. Catherine answered.
Catherine wanted to show how eager she was to see him, to be with him.
A few days later, Catherine knew the ship was going to Hawaii. She was very happy. It was her chance to see Steve after a long time.
She called Steve to tell him the news.
Hey, Cath. Glad you called me. I was just thinking about you.
Hey, Steve. I have news. I'm arriving in Hawaii on Friday.
That's wonderful, Cath! I want Friday to be here soon!
Me too, Steve. I need to hang up now. I'm working, I just wanted to tell you the news. Bye.
Bye, Cath. I'm very happy. Steve said, hanging up the phone.
On Friday, Steve worked normally but couldn't stop thinking about Catherine.
At the end of the day he left the headquarters and waited for the arrival of the ship that would bring Catherine to him.
Catherine would be day off on Saturday. That was all Steve wanted.
The ship arrived and some time later Steve saw her.
Catherine hurried toward Steve.
Steve opened his arms to embrace her.
Hey. Steve said kissing her.
Steve broke the kiss to look into her eyes.
I missed you so much. Catherine said.
Let's go? Steve asked.
Let's go!
I want you to know my home. Steve said.
I'm going to love meeting your house. Catherine said smiling.
Steve took her home. Catherine was delighted with the beach in Steve's backyard.
It's beautiful, Steve!
You're beautiful! Steve said kissing Catherine with intensity.
I want you so much, Cath.
I want you too, Steve.
Let's go to the room. Steve said, Picking her up in his lap.
Steve took her into the bedroom and they loved each other intensely, trying to make up for lost time.
The next day, Steve woke up with the sound of the alarm clock.
He cut off the alarm clock and turned to look at Catherine.
Catherine had also woken up at the sound of the alarm clock.
Steve brought his face to her face.
Good morning, Lieutenant.
Hmm. Good morning, Commander.
End.
After that, we already know the story.
So we came to the end of this story. That was my thought of what might have been their past. I hope you enjoyed. Thanks for reading.
