What do you mean, Steve? What new family?

A new family formed by me, the woman of my life, my son John and my son Steven and two other babies that will be born in a few months.

What? Catherine? Danny asked in disbelief.

Yes. It's her, the only one I've ever loved.

You're an idiot, Steve. After everything she's done to you? How old is this child?

I'd rather be a happy idiot than be unhappy because of my pride. And Steven is only a few months less than John. Steve said.

And you judge Marcy? You have a younger son than John, you impregnated Catherine again when you were still living with Marcy. What are you doing, Steve? You're destroying John's life.

And you who impregnated Rachel when she was married to another man? Can you judge me? John likes Catherine and Catherine likes him. Steven likes John and is a great company for John. Steven is docile and affectionate, like his mother, and he can make John smile. John laughed a lot with Steven at the movies. I love you, buddy. But I'm not going to let you, or whoever, tell me what to do with my love life. I love Catherine and that's it!

You say that Catherine likes John. But of course she will demonstrate that in your presence. And when you're not around? She will not take good care of her rival's son! Danny said, annoyed.

You don't know her as I know her! I know what's best for my son. And I don't want to argue with you any more. See you around, Danny. Steve said, and then ended the call.

Steve got up and went to the bedroom, but Catherine had already slept.

Steve looked at her.

I'll not lose you again, Cath. The criticism doesn't matter to me. I'll not lose my last chance to be happy. I'm absolutely sure you will never mistreat John. Steve thought, looking at her.

Steve went to the children's room to check on John. He was worried that the fever was coming back. He woke John up and medicated him again. John went back to sleep, but Steve spent the night awake.

Meanwhile, Marcy had fun without thinking about her son.

Catherine woke up in the middle of the night and didn't find Steve in bed. She went to the living room and found him watching TV.

Hey, didn't you sleep? I missed you in bed.

No, Cath. I was afraid of John having a fever again. And I was afraid I'd miss the medicine schedule. I couldn't sleep.

Catherine smiled and sat down next to him.

You're a great dad, you know that? I'm sorry that Steven has missed this for so long. But I'm glad the babies will have you with them from the beginning. Catherine said, hugging him.

I'm happy about that too, Cath.

And John will be fine. We'll take good care of him. She said, smiling.

I'm sure about that. Steve replied, kissing her quickly.

What are you watching?

Film. He replied.

So I'm going to watch with you. Catherine said, snuggling into him.

I'll love it. He said, smiling.

Steve kissed her again.

You know, I guess I lost the urge to watch this movie. Your presence overshadowed it. I can think of something better for us to do together. Steve said, smiling.

Now it's me who will love it! Catherine said, kissing him.

Steve got up and pulled her by the hand.

So let's go to the bedroom! Steve said, taking her.

I'm all yours, sailor. Catherine said, smiling.

In the morning, Catherine took Steven to say good-bye to the neighbors in the building. Steven was very dear and had several "grandmothers". And then she took him to the daycare to say goodbye to the teachers and the little friends.

John stayed with Steve and already showed some improvement.

Daddy, we have to get a bed for Steven and put it in my bedroom. John said.

Yes son. We'll do it.

Steve was happy that the two brothers liked each other.

Steve finished packing and when Catherine returned, they were ready to leave.

How was it? Did you take Steven to say goodbye to Joshua, too? Steve asked her.

Yes of course. But stop with this unfounded jealousy! Catherine told him.

Ok. Sorry!

Oh, Steve. It was exciting to see how our son is loved. Some of the grandmothers here in the building even cried when they learned that Steven was leaving. Catherine said, tears in her eyes.

He really is very special. Steve said.

Yes.

But don't cry. Now it's new life! Just the six of us! Steve said, laughing.

It's true! Just the six of us! Catherine said, laughing too.

So we can go? Steve asked.

Have you given the medicine to John yet?

Yes. Steve answered.

So Let's go to our new life! Bring the suitcases, Steve! Catherine said, holding hands of the boys.

They arrived at the airport and Steven smiled a lot and was agitated.

What is it, Steven? Steve asked.

I'm very happy, daddy! Because I'll live with you.