Two years later...
Happy birthday Jimmy!
Jimmy was happy with his birthday cake.
So, Jimmy? Who are you going to give the first piece of cake to? Steve asked.
Jimmy looked at his father, looked at his Aunt Mary, looked at her cousin Joan, and looked at Rose. Rose takes care of him while Steve is at work.
I don't know, daddy! Jimmy said to Steve.
I'll help you, my angel. Give it to me. I came from far away just to eat her cake. Mary said.
All right, auntie. Jimmy said handing the cake to Mary.
That's not right, Mary. I'm jealous. Rose said, smiling.
Let's take pictures? Come and take pictures with your son, Steve. Mary said.
Mary photographed Jimmy with Steve, Joan, Rose and Eddie.
Now, it's my turn. Mary said hugging Jimmy.
Steve photographed Jimmy and Mary, then walked discreetly to the edge of the sea.
Mary realized that.
Rose, take care of the kids because I want to talk to my brother a little bit?
Of course. Rose said.
Maria went to Steve.
I thought you'd call more people for his birthday. Mary said.
No. I just invited people who love him. I wouldn't invit people who think he shouldn't be here. Steve said.
You look tired, brother. Mary said.
The last two years have been difficult, Mary. Jimmy had several seizures, he went to the hospital several times. It was very hard to hear people say, "I warned you, Steve."
Do you regret it?
No, Mary. I'll never regret having him in my life. I love Jimmy with all my heart.
You need to let him live, Steve. You can't summarize his world to you and Rose, and to me and Joan when we come here. Consider putting it in a day care. Mary said.
I don't want people to hurt him, Mary. I'm afraid the other kids will despise him or laugh at him.
But he must learn to live, Steve.
Yesterday I asked him what he wanted to gain as a birthday present. He told me he wanted to win a mother. Said Steve.
You two are very lonely. Mary said.
It's true, Mary. Lately I've been feeling very alone.
Come here, brother. Give me a hug. Mary said.
Steve hugged Mary.
Will you stay with us until when? Steve asked.
I'm leaving Sunday night.
But already? Jimmy and I both missed you and Joan very much.
Joan has class. We need to get back home.
Okay. Shall we come in? Rose needs to go home. Steve said.
Rose left, and Steve put Jimmy to sleep.
Mary went to Jimmy's room.
He slept?
Yes. Steve said.
Eddie was lying next to Jimmy's bed.
It's incredible that Eddie will let you know if anything is wrong with Jimmy. Mary said.
Yes, Mary. Eddie's been helping me a lot with Jimmy.
Good night, Steve.
Good night, Mary. And thanks for everything.
You're welcome brother.
Jimmy spent the weekend very happy with Mary and Joan, but on Sunday night he went with Steve to take them to the airport.
Joan, give me a hug. Steve said, hugging the girl.
I'll miss you, Uncle. Joan said.
I'll miss you too, my love. Steve said.
Jimmy, you're Auntie's love, it was great to come to your birthday. I love you honey. Mary said kissing Jimmy's cheek.
Mary handed Jimmy over to Steve.
Think fondly of what I said you about Jimmy. Mary said hugging Steve.
I'll think about it, Mary.
Bye, I expect you at my house, soon. Mary said.
We will, Steve said.
Goodbye, Jimmy. Joan said.
Say goodbye to Joan and Aunt Mary, son.
Bye, Joan. Bye, aunt Mary.
Jimmy cried when he saw Mary and Joan leaving and it broke Steve's heart.
Don't cry, Jimmy. I know you're going to miss them. I'm going too, but they need to go home, son. OK?
Okay, Daddy. Jimmy said laying his head on Steve's shoulder.
Steve was about to leave the airport when he heard an argument.
He looked and saw several security men around someone. He ignored it because he was with Jimmy on his lap, and kept walking. But suddenly he heard a voice he knew very well.
This voice. It can't be her ... Or can it? He asked himself.
Steve came back and went to the security guards.
What's going on here? He asked with authority.
The airport security guards turned to look at him.
Steve then saw her. They looked at each other for a few seconds, but for them it seemed like forever.
Catherine!
Steve!