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Steve woke up happily. It was Monday and he had to go to work.
It's amazing how one simple her kiss makes me happier. He thought.
He got up and went to Jimmy's room to check on him. Jimmy and Eddie were still asleep.
He looked at the door of the guest room and couldn't resist. He opened the door very slowly, just to look at her. She was asleep, too. He closed the door slowly and went to prepare breakfast. Steve makes a point of eating breakfast with Jimmy.
After preparing the coffee, he returned to Jimmy's room.
Jimmy!
Jimmy woke up and looked at his father.
What about Aunt Cath? Asked Jimmy.
And my Good Morning ? Steve asked.
Good morning daddy! What about Aunt Cath?
Steve smiled.
She's asleep, Jimmy. She's tired of the trip. Let her sleep as long as she wants. OK?
OK.
Now you're going to brush your teeth, wear nice clothes, and go down for breakfast. After that I have to go to work. Rose must be coming to take care of you. Come here. Steve said, taking him into his lap.
Three hours later...
Catherine woke up and looked at her watch.
My God! I was going to headquarters with Steve. She thought as she sat on the bed.
Rose opened the bedroom door and was surprised when she saw Catherine.
I'm so sorry. I didn't know there was a visitor in the house. The boss didn't tell me anything.
Don't worry, Steve does it sometimes. Catherine said, remembering the first time she was in the house and he didn't let her know that Mary was in the next bedroom.
You must be Rose. I'm Catherine. Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you, too. So you're Aunt Cath? Jimmy has asked about you more than ten times, but I didn't know who she was.
Catherine smiled.
Yes, I'm Jimmy's Aunt Cath. I'm going to take a shower and get dressed me and go see him. What is he doing now?
He's in the living room watching TV. That's what he does all day.
He doesn't play, does he have friends? Catherine asked.
No. He rarely leaves the house. Rose said.
But that isn't right. He needs to play with other children his age. Catherine said.
I agree with you, but the boss is afraid to leave him with other children.
Steve is very super protective. But sometimes he exaggerates. Catherine said.
I'll come back later to clean the room.
Don't worry about it, .
Catherine started the day without knowing what to do. After many years working uninterruptedly, she didn't know it what was just staying at home. It was strange, but she still felt "at home" at Steve's house. She thought about going out, having lunch, but she forgot she had no money and no credit cards.
Some time later she found Jimmy in the living room.
Hey, Jimmy! Good morning dear! Catherine said, hugging the boy.
Good morning, Aunt Cath! Jimmy said, happy.
I'm going to eat something, and I'll be back to watch TV with you.
Jimmy felt very happy with the affection and Catherine's attention.
Auntie Cath, I'm hungry too.
Oh really? So let's eat together. Catherine said, picking him up and going into the kitchen.
Hey, Rose. Does it still have that tasty cake in the refrigerator? Catherine said.
It's my birthday cake. Jimmy said.
Really? Did you celebrate birthday, dear? How old are you now?
Jimmy showed Catherine three little fingers.
Three years. Congratulations dear. Aunt Cath will give you a birthday present when Dad gets my bag back.
Steve found the man who stole Catherine's purse. He arrested the thief and retrieved her belongings.
Did we do all this because of a bag, Steve? This was work for HPD. Danny said, opening the bag.
Danny, don't open the bag. Steve said.
Danny was surprised when he saw Catherine's papers.
Oh, Catherine! This is the most important bag in the world for you. Danny said.
You're very nosy! Steve said, pulling Catherine's purse from Danny's hand.
Catherine spent the day with Jimmy. They had lunch, watched TV and swam together.
At the end of the day, Steve came home. He looked at the purse that was in the car seat. He wanted to hide his bag and tell her that he couldn't find his documents, just so she wouldn't leave.
But I can't do that. Steve thought.
The truth is that he and Jimmy were devoid of affection and attention. And Catherine knew how to give love and affection very well.
He took the bag and went into the house. Rose was getting ready to go home.
Hey, Rose.
Hey, boss.
Where is my boy? Steve asked.
He's taking a shower with his favorite aunt.
Steve smiled. He really did like her, didn't he?
Yes. He didn't even want to hear from me today. See you tomorrow, boss. Rose said, leaving.
See you tomorrow, Rose.
Steve went up the stairs and found Catherine with Jimmy on his lap. Jimmy was wrapped in a towel.
Hey. I see you found my bag. Catherine said smiling.
Yes. I only couldn't get your money back.
It's all right. There wasn't much money. Catherine said.
And you my friend? Are not you going to talk to Dad?
Hi, Daddy. Jimmy said extending his arms to Steve.
You wear him, Steve? I'll save my purse.
Of course, Catherine.
Steve took Jimmy to dress him.
So, Jimmy? What did you do today, son?
I swam with Aunt Cath. Jimmy said, smiling.
Really?
Yes Daddy.
Do you like her, my son?
I like her much, Daddy.
Yeah, son. Me too. We can't miss her.