The next day Steve talked to John and told him that Steven was his brother.
John heard, but said nothing.
Did you understand what I just told you, son? You have a brother! What do you think?
I don't know.
John started to cry and Steve didn't understand why. It wasn't any crying. It was a cry of suffering.
Steve got worried and took John to the psychologist again. The psychologist talked to Steve and then tried to talk to John. But John didn't want to talk, didn't want to paint, didn't want to do anything.
After consulting with John, the psychologist talked Steve again.
So what, doctor? Steve asked.
Your family environment is very bad. This is affecting your child mentally. I'd say your son is depressed. He's very apathetic. Bring it in three days again.
Okay, Steve said, worried.
Steve knew his family environment was awful.
Marcy decided not to leave with Michael, but spoke to him on the phone every day. But she didn't leave because she liked Steve, she didn't leave because wanted to make Steve's life hell. She also had no more patience with John and the boy was feeling it.
Steve took John to school and then he went to headquarters and hoped he could do only inner work that day.
After John got back from school he was at headquarters with Steve, and was sad. Steve noticed that and sat next to him to talk.
Son, are you sad?
Yes Dad.
Why? What happened? Did someone fight you at school?
Don't.
So what is it? Tell me. I'm your father, you can trust me.
Mom doesn't like me anymore. And you'll not like me anymore either because you have another child.
John, don't say that! I love you and Steven with the same intensity. I'll never stop loving you. That will never happen, son! You understood me?
John just nodded his head.
Come here! Steve said, catching him on his lap and kissing his forehead.
I love you, son. Nothing's going to change that. Next week we can go visit your brother. You two can play together. What do you think? Steve asked John.
I don't know. What if his mother quarrels with me?
Catherine would never do that to you. She's the coolest person. You'll like her. It's going to be good, I promise.
Catherine arrived at her house with Steven and he had a fever. He had been like this for three days when they were still on the island. He had also lost weight. She decided to take him to the doctor.
The doctor asked Steven to do several tests, but found no reason for the fever.
I don't understand, we didn't find any problems in it. All tests are normal. The doctor said.
Can this be an emotional fever, doctor? He's very much missing his father. Catherine said.
Yes, I believe so.
I need to talk to Steve. Catherine thought.
Catherine came home and called Steve.
Steve saw that it was Catherine calling and didn't want to talk to her near John.
John, I'll be out here, speaking on the phone. Take care of the office for me, okay?
Okay, Daddy.
Steve left the office and closed the door.
Hey, Cath.
Hey, Steve. I know you're working, but it's important.
All right, Cath. You can talk, I'm not busy.
Our son is sick. And it's emotional. He's missing you so much. Catherine said.
I'll go see him, Cath. But I can only go next week. Danny's in Jersey and you know he's my replacement.
I understand, Steve. Catherine said, disappointed.
Let me talk to him. Steve asked.
Catherine handed the phone to Steven.
Daddy?
Hi, Steven. I'm really missing you, son.
I'm sick, daddy. You don't come to see me? Steven asked.
Yes son. I'll see you next week.
Do you promise, daddy?
I promise, son. I'll. I really want to see you.
Bring a coat, daddy. Here's so cold!
Ok. I love you very much, son. Steve said, smiling.
I love you too, daddy.
Now give Mom the phone, son.
Bye, Daddy. Steven said and handed the phone to Catherine.
Hey.
Cath, I'll definitely go. Please understand me that I can't go this weekend.
I told you I understand, Steve. I'm just worried about him.
Me too. I miss him and I Miss you too. Steve said.
Goodbye, Steve. Until next week. Catherine said, ending the call.
Steve was upset with Catherine because she didn't say she was missing him.
Catherine didn't pay much attention to Steve because she was very worried and she had important decisions to make.
A few days later, Catherine was home when Steve arrived.
She opened the door and he was there with John.
Catherine looked at John.
Excuse me. I hope you don't mind. Steve told her.
Of course I don't mind. Catherine told Steve.
Hello John! Catherine said, reaching out to the boy.
Hi. John said, squeezing her hand.
I only expected you two days from now. But I'm glad you came before. Please come in. She said to Steve.
Steve and John entered Catherine's apartment and she called Steven.
Steven! Come here, quick!
Steven came in and grinned when he saw his father.
Daddy! Steven said, running to his father.
Hey, buddy! Come here! Steve said, picking him up.
Steven kissed his father's cheek.
How I missed you, son! I love you!
I love you too, daddy. Steven said.
Say hi to your brother. He came to play with you. Steve said, putting Steven on the floor.
Steven hugged John.
Hi brother. Steven said.
Hi. John replied.
Embrace your brother too, John. Steve said.
John hugged Steven shyly.
Take John to play with you in your bedroom, Steven. Catherine said.
Do you like coloring, John? I'm coloring. Steven said, taking John by hand to play.
Steve looked at Catherine.
Thanks for being nice to John. He was afraid of not being welcomed by you. But I told him you were really cool.
You know I would never mistreat him. Catherine said.
I know. I know you're not like her. Steve said, hugging her.
Catherine hugged him too.
They pulled away and looked at each other.
Steven lost a lot of weight. Steve told Catherine.
Yes. That and other things made me make a decision. I asked to be transfer to Hawaii.
That's very good, Catherine!
But they said no. So I resigned.
But then you go to Hawaii, right?
Yes.
What is it, Catherine? You're so hesitant.
Steve, I don't know how to tell you this. Catherine said, turning her back on Steve.
What? Just say.
Catherine turned back to look at him.
I'm Pregnant. And this time they are two babies.