Steve watched Catherine take his son and still stayed for a while there, reflecting in his life. Then he went to his bungalow.
As he passed Catherine's bungalow, Steven was at the window waiting for him to pass.
Bye, Daddy! Steven said, waving his hand.
Steve couldn't resist and went to the window.
Look, Daddy. My Spider-Man Pajamas!
It's very beautiful, son. Do you like the spider man?
Yes Daddy.
Cool, son. Now go to sleep because it's already late. Where is your mom? Steve asked.
She is taking a shower.
You can't keep the window open, Steven. Anyone could come by and take you away. It's dangerous! You understood me?
Yes daddy. Sorry, I just wanted to see you again.
Steve smiled.
All right, son. But don't do that anymore.
Steve kissed the boy's head.
Close the window now, Steven.
Okay. Steven said, closing the window.
Great.
Good night, daddy. Steven screamed.
Good night son. Steve answered and left.
Steve would now face Marcy. He knows it will not be easy to tell her that he has another child and that this son is Steven.
If it wasn't for John, I would separate from her today, since we aren't legally married. But I can't lose John, he needs me, though he thinks he doesn't have to.
Steve had already taken John to the psychologist without Marcy's knowledge. And the psychologist warned him about John. She said that John was a sad and repressed child.
But Steve had a surprise. He found Marcy with her suitcases ready.
What is it, Marcy?
Me and John are going to Jersey tomorrow. I already bought the airline tickets. We will stay there for five days and then we will return to Hawaii.
I paid for one month at this expensive resort and I'll stay here for one month. Steve said.
You can stay where you want. That woman threw wine on my face and you didn't defend me. You think she was right. So I don't care where you're staying.
You've never really liked me, isn't that true? Steve asked her.
Marcy stopped to think.
I think not. She answered.
Steve nodded.
I always knew that. He said.
Marcy looked at him and said nothing.
Leave John here with me.
No. John is going with me. She said.
Marcy, I want to spend my vacation with my son.
He doesn't want to stay here.
He's going to decide. Steve said, going into the bedroom to talk to John.
John was lying down and Steve sat next to him.
John, stay here with me. We're going to have fun together, son.
John hesitated to answer.
Not dad. I don't want to stay here. I want to go to Grandma's.
Are you sure? I'll be very happy if you stay here with me. Steve said.
I'm sure. John said.
Okay. I can't force you to stay with me but I'm going to miss you. I really wanted to spend my vacation with you.
Take me to Disney for the next vacation? John asked.
Come here! Steve said, taking John and sitting him on his lap.
We're going to Disney. It doesn't have to be on the next vacation. As soon as I can I'm going to take you there, OK?
Okay, dad.
Steve hugged him and kissed his forehead.
Steve was glad that this time John didn't complain.
Go to sleep now. Good night son. Steve said, laying him on the bed.
Good night dad.
Steve left the room and went to take a shower. It was the best time of day for him to think about everything that was happening.
Steve decided to stay at the resort as long as Catherine stayed there. He was going to devote all his time to Steven to make up for a bit of what he lost.
Steve smiled.
I met him yesterday but I already love this little boy so much. He thought.
Steve and Marcy slept.
Steve woke up in the middle of the night with knocks on the door. He got up and went to the door. He was surprised to see Steven at the door.
Steven! What are you doing here?
I wanted to show you. Steven said, handing the father a miniature Spider-Man.
Steve felt sorry for Steven and didn't want to quarrel with him for leaving alone. Steven was very deprived of paternal attention.
It's beautiful, Steven. But I'll give you a bigger one than that. Do you want?
Yes daddy.
I'll buy it for you. Now come on, I'll take you to your mother.
How did you open the door, Steven?
I took the key on the table.
And how did you know where I was? Did you open the window again?
Yes.
You disobeyed me, son.
Sorry, Daddy
Steve took Steven and found Catherine sleeping.
Catherine! Steve called her.
Steve? What are you doing here? She asked.
Steven opened the door, left, and knocked on my door. It's 2:00 a.m. Catherine! Said Steve.
Steven! You can't do that! Catherine quarreled him.
Sorry, Mommy!
Come to bed! Now! Catherine said. She was angry.
Steven lay down with a crying face.
Stay here and sleep! Catherine said, getting up.
She touched Steve's arm and motioned for him to accompany her.
Good night son! Steve said, closing the bedroom door.
Good night, daddy.
No need to quarrel with him, just hide the key. Steve said to Catherine when they were in the living room.
You're right. I'll do it. I'm sorry he bothered you at this hour. He isn't like that. I just think he's very happy and couldn't sleep. And I ended up sleeping first. I really shouldn't have left the key on the table. As we live alone, I taught him to open the door in case something happens. Catherine said.
Steven doesn't bother me. That's not the problem. The problem is he stays out there alone and someone takes him away. And I'm not blaming you.
Okay, Catherine replied.
How long are you still going to stay here? Steve asked.
Until the end of the month.
Great. Good night, Cath. We'll talk tomorrow.
Good night, Steve.
The next day Catherine took Steven to the beach in the morning, had lunch, and then returned to the bungalow.
Steven waited for his father all day.
Mommy, Daddy didn't come.
Maybe he had a problem, dear.
Late in the afternoon Steven got tired of waiting and fell asleep.
Steve shouldn't have promised Steven he'd see him today. My son is disappointed. Catherine thought.
Some time later Steve knocked on Catherine's door.
Hey. He said, coming in with a cake in his hands.
What is it, Steve?
It's a Spider Man birthday cake. You don't know how hard it was to find it.
For who? Catherine asked.
Our son. Steve said.
His birthday was four months ago. Catherine said.
He complained that I wasn't present on his birthday. Then he'll have a new birthday party. There's more stuff in the car. I'll get it.
Steve put the cake on the table and went to get the other things.
Catherine didn't know what to say.
Steve came back carrying several bags.
Help me fill the balloons, Catherine.
Steve, you're crazy!
He's sleeping? Steve asked.
Yes. But what about your wife? I don't want her making a scandal at my door.
She left with my son. They didn't want to stay here. I'm staying here until the end of the month and I'm going to devote my time to Steven. I rented a car, took Marcy and John to the airport, and then bought things for Steven's party. And I still have to invite some kids.
Steve and Catherine filled the balloons. Steve invited the children who were staying in the nearby bungalows.
Catherine woke up Steven.
Son, wake up. Catherine said, calling him.
Hi mommy. Did Daddy come?
Yes, he came. And it's waiting for you.
Steven got up to go see his father.
Wait my love. Let's put on those new clothes. Catherine said, putting the clothes on the bed.
Look, Mom. It's a spiderman shirt.
Yeah, your dad bought it for you.
Steven smiled as Catherine dressed him.
Now you can go. Catherine said.
Steven left the room and was delighted.
Daddy, is this a party?
Yes, Steven. It's a birthday party for you. A birthday party with Dad.
Did you like it?
I loved it, Daddy.
Talk to your guests. Steve said
pointing at the children.
Hi. Thanks for coming to my party. Let's play?
Steven played with the kids.
Catherine dressed while Steven played with the children.
Steve took pictures of Steven with the kids, Steven's next to the cake and Steven's pictures with him.
Catherine come and take a picture with us. Steve said.
Steve took a selfie with Steven and Catherine.
Steven wanted to play with the other children again and Steve approached Catherine.
You look very pretty and smelling, Cath.
Thanks. She said, smiling.
Steve saw the selfie he took with her and Steven.
We look like a very happy family. He said to her.
Steven had fun with his party. Catherine cut the cake, distributed the sweets and the party was a success. The kids left and Steven slept happily.
Thank you, Steve. I'm tired but it was worth it. My son was very happy. Catherine said.
I'm also glad he liked it.
Catherine started cleaning the table, but Steve grabbed her arm.
Now it's our turn. Let's talk!
What do you want to know about Steven? She asked.
I want talk about us.
There is no longer us, since you changed me for that woman.
I didn't change you for her! I only stayed with her because of John!
So, you made your choice. There is no more us! Catherine said.
Steve put her against the wall, pressing her body.
Look into my eyes and say that there is no more us! Steve said, his forehead pressed to hers.
Catherine felt his breath on her skin.
Stop, Steve!
Steve brought his lips to her lips.
This isn't fair with me, Steve. She said, kissing him with passion.