The next day Steve woke up on the couch.

Catherine sat at the table and looked upset.

Steve got up and walked over to her. He tried to kiss her but she turned her face away.

Not? He asked.

She didn't answer.

Steve sat down beside her.

After yesterday, are you mad at me?

No. I'm annoyed with myself. I shouldn't have surrendered to your charms.

I don't regret it. Steve said.

But you should. You're a married man. Catherine said.

I missed you so much, Catherine.

Did you miss me? I don't believe it, Steve. You changed me for that woman and now you come to say that you missed me?

I didn't change you for her. I just stayed with her because of the baby. You come and go from my life without stopping, Catherine! It's your fault too!

You're not totally wrong. I admit it. Catherine said, letting the tears flow down her face.

But everything that happened doesn't justify you hiding Steven from me. You had to tell me about him. You took four years of our father-son relationship. And Steven clearly needed this conviviality.

I know. But it hurt a lot to see you with her.

I don't love her, Catherine. I never loved and I'll never love. My Heart is Yours. It was always yours. Steve said, running his hands through her hair.

Catherine pushed his hand away.

I'll not be your lover, Steve. I haven't spent so many years of my life with you to be your lover now.

And I don't want it, Catherine. You don't deserve it. I'll be honest with you. If you told me today that you would definitely live with me again, I would separate from her without a second thought. My problem is John. Steve said.

Don't talk about your son like that. He and Steven aren't to blame for anything. They didn't ask to born. Catherine said.

When I say problem I mean I can't get away from him. He's a troublesome and unhappy child, he has no friends. I can't let my son grow up like this. I don't know what to do with it. If I break away from her now, she'll use him against me, she'll make him hate me. What do I do, Catherine?

I'm not the one to tell you what to do, Steve. I just want you to give attention to Steven from now on. You have earned his heart and it will not be fair if he doesn't see you again after this vacation.

I'll never out of Steven's life again, Catherine. I love my son.

I promise to take him to Hawaii every two months if you promise to go to my house every two months as well. So you'll see him every month. Catherine said.

It's so bit, Catherine. Can't you request transfer to Hawaii? I want to see him more often.

I don't know if I could. I never tried.

So you can try, please? I want to see him grow. I've already lost a lot of his life. Steve asked.

I'll see what I can do. Catherine said.

What about us? Steve said, taking her hand.

Didn't you promise Steven that you were going out with him today? Catherine said, changing the subject.

Yes. I promised him we would go swimming together. Steve said, releasing her hand.

He understood that she didn't want to talk about them.

I have a surprise for him. I'll go in my bungalow to get it. Steve said.

Okay. I'll wake him up.

Catherine got up and was to bedroom wake up Steven.

Wake up, my love. Catherine said to the boy.

Good morning mommy!

Good morning my love. Your dad is waiting for you to swim.

Steven got up immediately when he heard this.

Catherine smiled.

Go brush your teeth, my little fish.

Okay. He replied.

Steven brushed his teeth and then Catherine dressed him.

Get the sunscreen, son.

Steven took the sunscreen and Catherine applied it.

Put it here in your backpack. Later, your father will have to apply the sunscreen on you again.

Steve came back with a toy dive kit.

Good morning son! Look what I got for you!

Wow, Daddy! Steven said, taking the toy, which was still in the box.

Did you like it? Steve asked.

I really enjoyed it, Daddy! Steven said with a smile.

Are you ready?

Yes, Mommy has spent sunblock on me.

What about you, Catherine? Are not you going for a bikini?

I'll not, Steve. I want to be a little alone.

Are you sure? He asked.

I'm sure. She answered.

Come on, Mommy? Will be cool.

I'll go tomorrow, son. Today you go alone with Daddy. Obey your father.

All right, Mommy. Let me give you a kiss.

Catherine bent down and Steven kissed her cheek.

Bye Mommy.

Bye, son.

Steven was excited and went ahead.

Goodbye, Catherine. Steve said that and kissed her quickly and left, leaving no time for her to protest.

Steven had a good time with his father. They were already in the water for a long time.

Steven, let's get out of the water? Let's get some rest and then we'll go back. Steve said.

All right, Dad. Steven said, being obedient.

They sat under a tree.

You loved this diving kit, didn't you?

Yeah, it's really cool. Steven said.

I bought this kit for John, but he didn't want to. Steve said.

Where is he, Daddy?

He went home, Steven. He didn't want to stay here.

But here it's so cool!

Yes son. But your brother didn't like it.

Brother? Steven asked.

Yes, Steven. John is my son, too. So you and he are brothers. I really want you and he to be friends.

But he's the one who doesn't like me, Daddy.

It's because he doesn't know you're his brother. When he knows, he'll like you.

What's your house like, Daddy?

My house is good, has a large yard, has a beach, you'll like it.

A beach? Will you take me there, Daddy?

I'll take. I just can't say when.

It's all right. Steven replied.

And how is your home? Steve asked the boy.

It's an apartment and it's small. Steven said.

And you have friends?

Yes Daddy. I have friends at day care.

And Mom? She has a boyfriend?

No. She can't. Steven said, wiggling his finger.

Can't she, son? Why? Steve asked, smiling.

Because she's my mommy.

Touch here! You're right son!