Steve left the hospital and went home. Lynn was waiting for him on the porch.
Hey. You're late today. Lynn said.
Hey. I was in the hospital.
Why? Did you get hurt at work? Do you feel sick? Lynn asked.
No, I'm fine. Let's go in, we need to talk. Steve said.
Steve opened the door, they went in and sat on the couch.
Lynn, I'm adopting a child.
What? But why, Steve?
Steve told Lynn everything that happened.
Steve, do not you think you should have consulted me first?
Who's adopting Jimmy, it's me, not you.
But that will influence our relationship, Steve.
And what do you think I should do? Leave Jimmy?
It's not your responsibility, Steve.
I've made my decision, Lynn. I'll adopt him.
Lynn didn't say anything.
You can go to the hospital with me tomorrow, if you want to meet him. Steve said.
I have a lot of work to do tomorrow. Lynn said.
OK.
A few days later, Jimmy was discharged from the hospital and went to an orphanage. Loane got a permit for Steve to visit him every day, while the adoption was still being decided by the judge.
Steve visited Jimmy every day. Jimmy always cried when Steve left and that broke Steve's heart.
While Steve couldn't take Jimmy home, he prepared the bedroom for Jimmy with all his love.
Steve was finishing the tidying up in Jimmy's room when Lynn arrived.
Steve went downstairs and went open the door to Lynn.
Hey. Steve said.
Hey. I can enter?
Of course, please come in.
Lynn noticed that Steve was wearing very dirty clothes.
What are you doing? She asked.
I'm cleaning Jimmy's room. You want to see?
No, Steve.
Steve was sad because Lynn refused everything about Jimmy. She didn't even want to meet him.
In the middle of the night, Steve's phone rang. He and Lynn woke up to the noise.
Don't answer, Steve. Lynn said.
I need to answer, Lynn. Steve said picking up the phone.
It's an orphanage call! Steve said, getting up quickly.
McGarrett!
Steve ran to the hospital, looking for Jimmy.
Jimmy had convulsions and the orphanage staff didn't immediately notice it. Jimmy was rushed to the hospital.
Steve got permission from the doctor to see Jimmy. He walked over to Jimmy and took his little hand.
Hey, Jimmy. Daddy's here to take care of you.
Jimmy was sleepy, he looked at Steve and smiled, falling asleep then.
Steve spent the rest of the night with Jimmy at the hospital. In the morning he went home and Lynn was waiting for him.
Hi, Lynn.
Hi, Steve. How's the boy?
He's better off, but he's going to stay in observation at the hospital. I'm so sorry for leaving you here alone.
Well, I was expecting you. You chose to adopt this child, but I don't want this for my life. I'm so sorry, Steve. We can't keep it together. Lynn said.
I know no one understands me, Lynn. I can't force anyone to accept who I'm or what I do. Steve said upset.
Goodbye, Steve. Good luck, in your new life as a father. Said Lynn, hugging Steve.
Thank you. Goodbye, Lynn.
Steve went to headquarters. It was lunchtime when Loane phoned him.
Steve, I have some great news. Due to what happened to Jimmy at the orphanage, I asked and the Judge granted Jimmy's provisional custody to you. You can take him home when he leaves the hospital.
Steve was very happy.
Seriously? Thank you very much, Loane!
Steve immediately went to the hospital and at the end of the day he was able to take Jimmy home.
Steve came home with Jimmy.
Eddie!
Eddie answered Steve's call.
Hey, Eddie. This is Jimmy. I think you'll be great friends.