The next day Steve was at headquarters and was talking to Danny.
"Are you telling me someone made a complaint against Catherine and that person said Catherine mistreats Ben?" Danny asked.
"Yes, Danny. It was embarrassing to see those women, accompanied by the police, at the door of my house and accusing my wife."
"I can imagine Catherine didn't feel good about that," Danny said.
"She was very sad about all this. I know how much she is dedicated to Ben and we are a happy family, Danny. And suddenly comes an envious person and wants to destroy everything."
"I'm so sorry, Steve."
"Have you ever wondered what my life would be like with Ben without her?" Steve told Danny.
"No," Danny replied.
"She considered leaving so I wouldn't lose custody of Ben," Steve told Danny.
"But you won't let her do that," Danny told him.
"Of course not, Danny. I want my wife and my son close to me," Steve said.
Steve's phone rang and he answered. "McGarrett!"
"I bet we have a case. I'll call the rest of the team," Danny said and left the office.
The day was tiring for Steve and the team, and they didn't even stop for lunch.
"Shall we have something to eat before we go home?" Danny asked the staff.
Everyone accepted Danny's suggestion except Steve.
"I'll get Cath and Ben. See you tomorrow," Steve said.
Steve got in the car and called Catherine.
"Cath, I'm going to get you and Ben," Steve said when she answered the call.
"Fine, honey. But I'm not at work, Ben and I are with Judith and the kids."
"All right, Cath. I'll come to you."
"I'm waiting for you," Catherine said and ended the call.
Judith and Catherine were talking in the orphanage's office and Ben was on Judith's lap.
"Daddy is coming picks us up, son," Catherine told Ben.
Judith smiled. "Can you see how much Steve cares about you? You can't leave them, Catherine."
"I'm not leaving him and Ben, Judith. It was just a thought that came to me in desperation. Being accused of something I didn't do is very hard to bear."
"I know, Catherine," Judith said.
"I would never hurt Ben," Catherine told her.
Ben was babbling and Judith smiled at him. "Yes honey, we're talking about you," Judith told Ben.
Some time later...
Steve arrived and the kids were excited.
"Hey, Uncle Steve! Help us decorate the top of the Christmas tree."
Steve looked at them and saw the happy look of the children just because he was there. He was tired but couldn't disappoint the children. And as Catherine used to say, the kids loved a visit.
"Sure, come on! Give me the christmas ornaments."
The children stopped to watch him decorate the tree.
"And you guys help me out, let's do this in record time," Steve told them.
Steve decorated the tree and put on the lights. The children screamed as the lights came on.
Catherine smiled. "What is this? Are the children tearing down the house?"
One of the children abruptly entered the office. "Come see, Uncle Steve turned on the tree lights."
"Steve? Has he arrived yet?" Catherine asked the boy.
"Yes, Aunt Cath. And he helped us."
"So let's see what the tree looked like," Judith said.
Catherine took Ben from Judith's lap and they went into the living room.
Ben's eyes twinkled when he saw the tree and he got excited.
"Look how beautiful, Ben!" Catherine told the boy.
"Hi Cath," Steve said, and kissed her quickly. The children screamed again when he kissed her.
"You guys are excited today, huh?" Catherine told the children.
Ben was staring at the tree and Steve picked him up and took him closer.
"This is going to be Ben's first Christmas. And I think he'll enjoy spending Christmas here with you guys. What do you guys think, kids?" Steve said, and the kids screamed again.
Catherine was thrilled by Steve's attitude. "Thank you," she said just stirring the lips, but he understood.