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Steven went to Catherine, happy.
Mommy, I met a friend!
Really, my love?
Yeah. His name equals mine.
Did you like him, son?
Yes Mommy. He said that my name is beautiful and he will call me Steven. Can you call me Steven too?
If you want it that way, fine. I call you Steven. That is really your name. Catherine said, squeezing the tip of his nose.
Catherine saw as Steven was happy to meet his father, though he didn't know Steve was his father. He didn't even mention the incident with the ball and the argument with John.
Now you're going to put on your pajamas and go to bed as a good boy.
I want my Spider-Man pajamas.
Okay, said Catherine, smiling.
Catherine dressed him up and laid him on the bed to sleep, but he was agitated and very talkative.
Darling, calm this heart. We need to sleep. Catherine said.
I'm very happy, Mommy. Steven said, smiling.
I know, I see that.
Catherine stroked Steven's head until he fell asleep.
What am I going to do now? The meeting with Steve is going to be inevitable. How did we come to the same place? Coincidence or fate? She thought.
Catherine was also thinking about how Steve's life would be with his family. She was shocked when she heard his son say he hated Steve and the boy's mother didn't scold him.
Is he happy? She thought.
Catherine got up and looked out the window. Steve was still sitting on the sidewalk in front of her bungalow.
He's very upset. I know him very well. Catherine thought.
She had an urge to go out and talk to him, but she resisted that urge.
Go to bed, Catherine. She told herself.
Steve then got up and went to his bungalow. John had already slept and Marcy was on the Internet.
Steve was silent and went to bed.
He looked at the next bed where John slept. He didn't believe his son was that bad.
It's Marcy's fault. I need to do something about it. Steve thought.
The next day Steven woke Catherine early.
Mommy, wake up. Let's go to the beach! Steven said, excitedly.
Good morning son!
Let's go to the beach, Mommy.
Calm! We haven't even had our breakfast yet and you already want to go to the water, my little fish?
Yes!
Catherine got up and they went out for breakfast and then went to the beach.
Steve got up and prepared to leave. He ignored Marcy, who was still asleep, and woke John and called him to breakfast. Steve changed John's clothes and went out with him.
After breakfast Steve took John to the beach.
Dad, you know I don't like the beach. John said, annoyed.
John, try making new friends on the beach. You'll like.
Catherine was lying in a beach chair while Steven was in the water joking. She was watching him.
Steven saw Steve and John arrive and ran to them.
Hi!
Hi, Steven. How are you buddy? Steve asked.
I'm fine.
You're not here alone, are you? Steve asked.
No, Mommy is there. Steven said pointing to Catherine.
But Catherine wore a hat and sunglasses. Steve didn't recognize her.
Dad, I want an ice cream. John asked.
Okay, John.
Steven looked expectantly at Steve, expecting to be invited as well. And Steve noticed that and smiled.
You want ice cream too, Steven?
Yes!
So go and get your mother's permission. Steve said.
Steven ran to Catherine and asked her to let him go for ice cream with Steve and John.
Catherine glanced over at Steve. He looked so handsome that day.
She thought about not letting Steven go, but she realized that Marcy was not with Steve and their son. And Steven was so happy to be near his father, so she agreed.
All right, Steven. But don't delay.
Thank you mommy. I love you. Steven said, kissing Catherine's cheek.
Steve bought ice cream for the boys and realized that John wasn't hostile to Steven because Marcy wasn't around.
But his calmness ended when she arrived.
Why did not you wait for me? And what is this inconvenient kid doing here, Steve?
Stop yelling, Marcy. All people are looking at us.
Well, I don't care! Get away from my son! Marcy said pushing Steven, causing the boy and the ice cream to fall to the floor.
Steven was scared and wept.
Marcy, are you crazy? Steve said.
Catherine saw that and couldn't bear it. She got up, took off her hat and glasses and called her son.
Steven, come here!
Steve heard Catherine's voice and was paralyzed. Their gazes met and he realized Steven was his son.
Steven ran to Catherine and she picked him up.
Steven was scared and cried a lot because he had never been treated that way.
Don't cry, son. Let's go. Catherine said taking her things.
Steven looked at Steve and lowered his eyes, then laid his head on Catherine's shoulder. He was hurt by what happened.
Steve ran his hand through his face, he was surprised by the discovery.
I have another child! I have a son with Catherine. He thought.