Steve still spent a long time in the hospital cafeteria. He was thinking he had never felt so attracted to a woman as he was attracted to Catherine. "It's not just physical attraction. She's different," Steve thought.
When he returned to Danny's room, Charlie and Grace were there.
"Did you decide to show up? Where were you?" Danny asked.
Steve didn't answer Danny's question, but asked another question. "Where is Rachel?"
"She's talking to the doctor," Grace replied.
"Thanks, Grace," Steve told the girl.
Danny's mother and his sister also came to see him.
"Hello Steve!" Danny's mother hugged him.
"It's good to see you again, Mrs. Williams," Steve said.
Mrs. Williams looked at Danny inconsolably. "How did that happen, my son?"
"Come here, Mom! She came over and Danny took her hands." I'll be fine, Mom."
Rachel entered the room and greeted her sister-in-law and mother-in-law.
"Rachel, what did Dr. Catherine say?" Steve asked.
"She said Daniel is evolving very well, and tomorrow he's going to do a new CT scan to rule out any sequel definitely."
"Did you hear that, Danny? That's great," Steve said.
"Really, it's great for me. But to you, that's terrible," Danny told Steve.
"Why?" Steve asked.
"I'll be discharged soon, and you won't see Dr. Catherine again," Danny said and everyone looked at Steve.
Rachel saw that Steve was embarrassed and saved him. "I'm staying with Daniel today, Steve. Go home and rest."
"I'll accept your suggestion, Rachel. Thank you," Steve replied.
"Bye," Danny told him.
"Bye. Have a good night," Steve told everyone and left.
Steve went to the hospital parking lot, got in his car and drove off.
A few yards ahead, he saw Catherine walking. He honked his horn, drawing her attention.
"Hey, come in and I'll take you wherever you are going," Steve told Catherine.
"Oh, Steve! I was distracted and you scared me," Catherine said.
"I'm sorry, that wasn't my intention."
"I know. It's fine," Catherine replied.
"Aren't you going to take my ride?" He asked.
"I'm going home, and I live at the end of the street," she said.
"Well, I can take you until the end of the street."
Catherine smiled. "Ok, you convinced me." Catherine got in the car and went with him.
Steve reached the end of the street. Catherine pointed to the building where she lived and he parked the car in front of the building.
Catherine kissed his cheek. "Thanks for the ride."
"You are welcome," he said as she got out of the car.
Steve watched her walk away and enter the building. He felt a little frustrated because he wanted to spend more time with her, wanted to talk more.
"She's tired. Her work is stressful and tiring," Steve thought.
Catherine came home and called her sister.
"I met a guy and he's handsome, nice, and I think he likes me," Catherine told Camille.
Camille was very happy for Catherine. "That's wonderful, Cath. I hope it works and you're happy."
"We're not dating, Camille. We're still getting to know each other."
"But I'm sure you'll be dating soon. He won't let you go after he finds out what a wonderful person you are," Camille told Catherine.
"Thank you, my sister. Can I see Conrad?" Catherine asked.
"Sorry Cath. Conrad already slept."
"Oh, what a shame! I really wanted to see him. But it's okay, I'll call you tomorrow again. Good night, Camille."
"Good night Cath."
The next day Steve had to go back to work, but between investigations he went to the hospital to see Danny.
"Hi Danny. How are you doing?" Steve asked.
"I'm fine, Steve. I had new exams today."
"And what was the result?" Steve asked.
"I don't know. The doctor is still talking to Rachel," Danny said.
"Catherine?" Steve asked.
"No, she's off today," Danny replied and saw the disappointment on Steve's face.
"Okay, Danny. I'll come here again later. I need to go now."
Steve left the hospital upset that he had not seen her.
"How is that possible? I met her a few days ago and miss her like I've known her all my life," Steve thought.
