How can you do that, Marcy? Have you ever thought of everything bad that could have happened to our son? Who is this man who is more important to you than your son? Is he worth more than John's life to you?

Steve was furious.

Do you really want to know the truth? I had a long relationship with him and we broke up a little before I met you. And I found him again. And I like him! Is that what you wanted to hear? Well listen with all the letters: I love him! And he's way better than you! Marcy said, wanting to humiliate Steve.

Is John his son? Steve asked, but he was afraid of the answer.

No. Unfortunately not. John is your son.

Get your things and get out of my house! I can't stand to look to your face anymore. Steve said annoyed.

I'm not leaving without my son. Marcy said.

You leave without him, because you don't care about him, don't care about his happiness! You're the most selfish person I know. How could I leave the woman of my life and be with you?

Who? The woman who left you several times? You wanted a son, and who gave you that son was me!

You're wrong! She also gave me a son! A son who is much happier than John, because he has a wonderful mother! You're nothing close to her! Steve screamed, and he was nervous and breathless.

What? Is that why you wanted to stay on that damn island? Did you take her there after I left?

No. You want to know the truth? She was already there when we arrived. She even tossed wine in your face.

What? Is that annoying and inconvenient kid your son? Marcy asked in surprise.

Yes, he's my son. And he's as much loved by me as John.

Steve omitted that he didn't know of Steven's existence because he knew she wanted to humiliate him.

I hate you, Steve.

Marcy went to the bedroom, grabbed her purse, and left.

Steve was very upset, and had a headache.

Marcy drove to the beach and called Michael. She told him everything that had happened.

Leave that man and go back to Jersey with me, Marcy.

And about my son? I can't let him. I lost custody of him. Marcy said.

You'll have to make a choice. Come meet me at the hotel. Michael said.

Steve lay on the bed, but couldn't sleep. He picked up the phone and called Catherine.

Catherine was asleep and was awakened by the sound of the phone.

Hello?

Catherine, it's me.

Hey, Steve.

Hey. How's Steven?

He's sleeping now. And how's John doing? Were you able to solve everything?

Yes, I got total custody of him. Marcy don't have custody of him anymore. And how Steven spent the day?

Very sad. He didn't even want to swim. Catherine said.

I'm so sorry, Catherine.

What's the matter with you? Your voice isn't good. Catherine asked him.

I had a horrible argument with Marcy and asked her to leave my house.

Catherine was silent.

I'll let you rest, Cath. I'll call you later to talk to him. It was good to hear your voice. It calms me down.

Ok, Steve. Try to get some sleep.

I'll try. I'm really missing you and Steven.

Catherine felt her eyes go wet.

I miss you too.

Michael was leaving in four days, and Marcy had to decide whether to go with him or not. As she thought about it, she stayed at Steve's house, though she refused to talk to him

Steve called Catherine and Steven every day. Steven always cried when he talked to his father.

Every day Steve took John to school, and then to headquarters, because he was afraid Marcy would run away with him.

Catherine's vacation was over, and she and Steven left the island. She just didn't know she was taking much more than she had brought...