The next day, Catherine left the children with Steve to go to the agency.

Be patient with them, Steve.

I'll be patient, Cath. I regretted to fight with them yesterday.

Bye, I hope to come back fast. Catherine said, kissing Steve quickly and leaving.

Come back soon! He shouted at her.

OK. She answered with a smile.

While the children slept, Steve finished storing Steven's toys in the suitcase.

Steven has lots of toys. Steve thought.

Steve was surprised when Steven hugged his leg, smiling at him.

Hey! Good morning, champ!

Good morning daddy! Where's Mommy?

Your mother needed go to the agency, son. I'm taking care of you and your brother this morning. He's still sleeping?

Yes Daddy. He's very warm. Steven said.

Seriously, Steven? Let me go see him.

Steve went to the children's room and Steven followed. John was very feverish.

He's got a fever, Steven. Does your mother have any medicine for fever?

It's in the kitchen, Daddy.

Steve went to the kitchen and Steven followed him.

Do you know where it is?

Over there. Mommy doesn't want me to take it. Steven said, pointing to the kitchen cabinet.

She's right, Steven. Children can't handle medicine.

Steve woke up John and gave the medicine to him.

Brother, are you sick? Steven asked.

I think so. John answered, putting his hand on his throat.

Does it hurt, son?

Yes Daddy.

Open your mouth wide so I can see. Steve asked.

John opened his mouth and Steve saw that his throat was inflamed.

I'll have to take you to the doctor, son. This is very bad.

John just nodded.

Let's wait for Catherine to arrive, and then we go to the doctor.

Daddy, look at my throat too. Steven said, opening his mouth.

Steve looked and smiled.

Your throat looks great, son.

Steve took John in his lap.

Let's have breakfast, champ. And I don't want you to be barefoot. Steve told John.

Come on, Steven. Steve said, holding Steven's hand.

A few hours later someone rang the doorbell and Steve opened the door.

Hello. Is Catherine home?

Steve looked at the young man intrigued.

No. She's not home. Can I help you with anything? Steve asked.

Yes, she lent me some sugar and I want to give it back to her.

You can give me that I'll give her. Steve said, jealous.

Joshua handed the sugar to Steve.

Steven appeared next to Steve.

Hi, Joshua!

Oh, hello Steven. How are you, buddy? Joshua asked.

I'm fine. Steven said, leaving the apartment to hug him and Joshua took Steven in his lap.

That's good, Steven. Tell your mother I said hello.

I'll say.

Joshua put Steven on the floor and looked at Steve.

This is my daddy . Steven said to Joshua, pointing at Steve.

Joshua held out his hand to greet Steve.

I'm Joshua. I was Steven's nanny a few times when Cath needed it.

Steve squeezed his hand, annoyed. He didn't like to hear Catherine's nickname in another man's mouth.

Catherine arrived at that moment.

Hello, Joshua! How are you? Catherine asked, smiling.

I'm fine, Catherine. Thank you.

I see you've met Steve. She said.

Yes. Bye, Catherine. Joshua said, leaving.

Wait, Joshua!

Yes?

Steven and I are going to move tomorrow. I'd like to thank you for all the times you helped me. Thank you! Catherine said, hugging him.

You're welcome, Catherine. I'll miss you both.

Catherine just smiled and Joshua went to his apartment.

Catherine looked at Steve, who was looking at her annoyed.

What? She asked, entering the house.

That guy...

It's just a friend, Steve.

I saw a movie where the mother of the children falls in love with the young nanny of her children. Steve said, leaving Catherine incredulous.

Are you kidding me? Or are you really jealous of Joshua? Catherine asked.

I'm jealous of you! It's my right!

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear this so I wouldn't be offended. Me and Joshua? Just in your thoughts, Steve. Catherine said, putting her purse on the couch.

And in his thoughts. Steve said.

I can't control Joshua's thoughts. Catherine said, upset.

Steve sighed.

I'm sorry, Catherine. I shouldn't have said that.

Yes, you shouldn't have said that. My name's Catherine and not Marcy. Catherine said in a low voice so John wouldn't hear.

Sorry, Cath. Sorry! Steve said, hugging her.

Just because she betrayed you doesn't mean that I'll do the same. I never betrayed you. Catherine said, holding his face.

I know.

Are you guys fighting? Steven asked.

Not, son. We're not fighting. Steve said.

John wants water. Steven said.

I'll take him to the hospital, Catherine.

Why? What is he feeling? Catherine asked as she walked into the child's bedroom.

His throat is very inflamed. Steve said.

John, open your mouth so I can see your throat. Catherine asked.

John opened his mouth.

Yes, Steve. He needs an urgent doctor. He isn't accustomed to this cold. Give him some water.

Steve went to the kitchen and got water for John.

Catherine sat John on his lap and gave him water.

Drink very slowly. Catherine told him.

It hurts.

I know it hurts, baby. You go to the doctor, you'll take the medicine he orders and you'll improve soon. You're going to take a shower and we'll take you to the hospital.

I want Daddy to give me shower. John said.

Because? Are you ashamed of me? Catherine asked, smiling.

Yes. John admitted.

It's all right. Go with your father then. Catherine said, handing him to Steve.

Catherine and Steven went to the hospital with Steve and John. The doctor prescribed some medicines. Steve bought the pills and then they went home.

After dinner, Catherine put the boys to sleep and went to get ready to sleep too. Steve was in the living room watching a movie.

Hey, are you mad at me? Steve asked as she passed the room. He pulled her to the couch.

No, Steve. Just don't doubt me anymore. Catherine said to him.

Forgive me, I love you. Steve said, kissing her.

I love you too. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. Don't delay. Catherine told him.

It only takes a few minutes for the movie to finish.

Ok. Catherine said, going to the bedroom.

Steve was watching the movie when Danny called him.

Hey, Danny!

Steve, where are you? I arrived from the trip and you traveled. We didn't have time to talk.

I'm fine, Danny. I'm coming back to Hawaii tomorrow.

Great. My mother called me saying that Marcy left the house. That's true?

Yes, Danny. She left the house and left John. She didn't even say goodbye to him.

That's what bothers me. She abandoned him like he was nothing, because of a man. This is consuming me from the inside, Danny. I really hope this man abandons her as she abandoned my son.

You need to solve it, Steve. Danny said.

That's settled, Danny. Me and John have a new family now.