Steve didn't say anything. He was in shock.
Catherine picked up her son and left.
Steven, don't cry.
Mommy, let's go back to our house?
No, my son. Mom brought you here to have fun. It's our vacation. No one is going to ruin our vacation.
Catherine was upset because Marcy assaulted Steven and Steve did nothing.
Maybe Danny was right. And only his wife and son were important to him. Maybe he didn't care about Steven, even though he knew Steven was his son.
She was feeling a whirl of emotions. It was anger, jealousy, frustration and pain. Steven was a wonderful child and didn't deserve to be treated like that.
Steve stood there, still processing everything that had happened.
He found the love of his life after almost five years. Five years in which he thought about her daily. And discovered that he has a child with her. A son he liked from the first moment he saw him arguing with John.
Steve, I'm talking to you! Marcy cried out in his ear, taking him away from his thoughts.
Steve looked at her, angry.
Do you know what you did? You hurt a child. What normal human being hurts a child?
He was close to my son. Do you think I would expect him to hurt John?
But Mommy, he was just having an ice cream with me. He didn't do anything. John said.
Even John was surprised by her violence.
Marcy's phone rang and she pulled away.
Marcy?
Hello Michael!
How are you? We haven't spoken since that day. I miss you.
I miss you too. I'm on a dumb trip with my idiot husband and my son. But I'm seriously considering packing my bags today and returning to Hawaii.
When you get back, call me. I'll be waiting. Michael said.
I'll call, for sure. Marcy said.
Steve was with John while Marcy was talking on the phone.
John, it was really cool watching you defend Steven. Because you know he didn't do anything. I'm proud of you, son.
But that doesn't mean I like him. John said.
But it's a start. Steve said hopefully that one day his two sons would love each other.
beginning of what, Dad? John asked, confused.
Forget it, son. I'm just thinking aloud. Steve said.
I need to talk to Catherine. How am I going to do this without making the situation worse between her and Marcy? Steve thought.
Catherine went back to the bungalow with Steven. She bathed him and noticed that his leg was bruised.
Is it hurting here, son?
Yes mommy. Why did she do this to me? What did I do wrong? Steven asked. He was trying to dry his tears.
My love, you didn't do anything. It's not your fault, you're wonderful. That woman is crazy. But she'll never come near you anymore because I'll not allow. You understood me? Do you trust Mom?
Yes. Steven said, hugging Catherine.
Some time later, Steven fell asleep.
Catherine waited for the rest of the day for Steve to talk to her, but he didn't show up.
Steven slept all afternoon and then woke up wanting to eat pizza for dinner.
All right, son. Let's eat pizza. Catherine said, smiling.
Yay!
Let's choose a nice and comfortable clothes for you. Catherine said, opening the wardrobe drawer.
Catherine dressed him up and then dressed. She made a beautiful makeup and wore a simple but beautiful dress.
Mommy, you look very beautiful!
Really, son? Can I get a boyfriend today? Catherine asked, smiling.
No, you can't . He said, wiggling his finger.
Why not, Steven?
Because you're my mama.
But what a jealous boy! Catherine said, smiling.
Let's eat pizza, Mommy! Let's go!
Catherine arrived with Steven at the restaurant and was taken to a table not far from Steve, Marcy and John.
I don't believe! That boy again! Marcy said angrily.
Steve turned and looked at Catherine and Steven.
She looks wonderful! Steve thought.
Marcy was very agitated.
Marcy, please! I don't want scandal here. Steve said.
But Marcy provoked Catherine all the time with glares, mocking laughter, and provocative hints. Steve was very embarrassed and just didn't get up and left because John was eating.
Catherine was outraged, but waited for Steven to finish eating.
When Steven finished eating, she paid the bill and got up. She went to Steve's table.
I only have one thing to say to you: never put your hands on my son again. Catherine said to Marcy.
Oh, what a fear of you! What do you think you can do against me? Marcy said with mockery.
I can do a lot. Catherine said looking at their table.
I can start with this here.
Catherine took Steve's glass of wine and poured wine into Marcy's face. Marcy wore a white dress.
You bastard! Marcy screamed furiously.
Catherine pointed her finger at Marcy and said:
You're warned. Stay away from my Steven.
That will not remain like this! Marcy said, getting up.
Steve pulled her back and made her sit down again.
You're not going to do anything. It was you who teased her all the time. Let's wait for John to finish eating and let's go. Steve said.
Steve was surprised by Catherine's attitude and felt an inner satisfaction with what she did with Marcy. He was very upset with Marcy because she had thrown Steven on the floor.
Catherine went back to her table, picked up her son, and left.
Mommy , you threw that red thing in her! Steven said, smiling.
What I did is not cool, son. You can't do this to people. I only did it because I'm so angry at her. She is a very bad person. But you never do that to anyone, okay?
OK.
Do you want go to the beach, son? We can lie on the sand and look at the stars.
Let's go, Mommy!
Steve paid the bill in the restaurant and Marcy took John by the hand and went back to the bungalow. She walked quickly, almost dragging John, leaving Steve behind.
Catherine and Steven went to the beach and lay on the sand and were staring at the stars.
Look, Mommy! Two stars. It could be grandpa and grandma. Steven said pointing to the sky.
Yes my son. I really miss them. Catherine said.
Steven kept looking up at the sky.
And that star over there? Can it be Daddy? Steven asked.
Catherine didn't know what to say. Steven had never asked about his father.
No, Steven. Your father is not a star.
So he didn't die? Steven asked, surprised.
No, Steven. I never told you that he died. Catherine said.
So where is he?
I'm here, Steven. Said Steve, who was there, behind them.
Steven got up quickly and looked at Steve.
You?