Steve woke up and Catherine was no longer in bed.
He got up and went to Jimmy's room, but he didn't find it.
Catherine and Jimmy were setting the table for breakfast.
Jimmy was sitting in his chair and helping Catherine.
Steve took Jimmy out of his chair and hugged him and kissed him.
I missed you, my son.
Hi daddy. I love you. Jimmy said, hugging Steve.
I love you too, son.
Steve approached Catherine and kissed her.
Good morning, Lieutenant.
Good morning, Commander! But I'm not Lieutenant anymore. Catherine said, smiling.
You're always going to be my Lieutenant.
Where's Rose? She should have arrived by now. Steve said.
She called you,Steve. I answered the phone because you were asleep. She asked to arrive later today. I told her that she didn't have to come today. That's right?
Are you going to take care of Jimmy today? Asked Steve.
Yeah. I love taking care of Jimmy. Is not it true, my love? Catherine told Jimmy.
It's true Aunt Cath.
Steve put Jimmy in the chair again.
Sit down, Steve. Said Catherine.
Catherine served breakfast and was at the table with Steve and Jimmy.
Daddy, Aunt Cath doesn't have a house. Jimmy said.
Is that true, son?
Yes Daddy. Can you let Aunt Cath live here with me, you and Eddie?
Do you want her to live here with us, son?
Yes daddy. Can she?
All right, Jimmy. I'm going to let Catherine live here with us. But only because you're asking. Are you happy, son?
Yes Daddy! Jimmy said clapping his hands, cheerfully.
Auntie Cath, now you have a home. Jimmy said, happy.
Catherine was very happy with Jimmy's affection for her.
Thank you my love. You're beautiful and cute. I love you. Catherine said kissing Jimmy.
Jimmy hugged her too.
I'm jealous. Steve said.
Don't be jealous. We love you too. Right, Jimmy?
Yes! I love my daddy! Said Jimmy.
Steve smiled.
I love you both too, my Queen And my little prince.
Someone rang the bell.
Who will be? Catherine asked.
It's Danny. I asked him to come get me. I'll leave my car with you. Let me open the door. Steve said getting up.
But yesterday you arrived so late, Steve. I thought you'd have a break today. I wanted to talk.
We'll talk when I get back. I promise.
Promise is debt, huh! Catherine said.
I know. Steve said kissing her head.
Steve opened the door and Danny came in.
Good Morning!
Good morning, Danny. I'll get ready and I'll be right back.
Okay, Steve.
Good morning, Danny. Catherine said quietly.
Good morning, Catherine.
Do you have breakfast with us?
No thank you.
Catherine saw Jimmy looking at Danny waiting for a "good morning" as well.
Jimmy's here by my side, Danny. Didn't you see him?
Of course I saw him.
So say good morning to him. Catherine said.
Good morning, Jimmy. Danny said.
Good morning, Uncle Danny.
A few minutes later Steve came back ready to leave.
Cath, don't forget to give Jimmy the pills. He can't help but take them.
Don't worry. I'll not forget. Give me a kiss. Catherine said pulling him closer to her.
Steve kissed her.
Goodbye, son. Steve said kissing Jimmy too.
Bye, daddy.
Come on, Danny. Steve said.
Bye guys. Danny said to Catherine and Jimmy.
Goodbye. Good work, boys. Catherine said.
Now it's just us, Jimmy. Get the cheese for me, dear?
Yes Mommy ... Aunt Cath. Jimmy said, correcting his speech.
Catherine looked at Jimmy and smiled.
You want to call me Mommy, Jimmy?
I can? Aunt Rose didn't let me call her my mommy. And Aunt Mary is just Joan's mommy.
But I let you call me mommy my love. I'll love it. You're a wonderful child. Come here! Catherine said, picking him up.
Jimmy smiled and hugged her tightly.
I love you mommy.
I love you too, Jimmy.
Some time later, Steve got a call from Catherine, saying that Jimmy was in the hospital because he had a seizure.
Steve hurried to the hospital. He entered the infirmary where Jimmy was.
Catherine, how is he?
He's fine now, Steve. He is sleeping. I was scared and brought him immediately to the hospital.
Didn't you give the medicine to him? Steve asked.
Yes, Steve. I did it.
Was he touched by anything? He can't be too sad or too happy.
Yes, he was very happy because he asked me if he could call me Mommy and I said yes. That's just what happened. I'm so sorry, Steve. I didn't know this would happen. Catherine said, wiping away a few tears.
It's not your fault, Catherine. He always has these convulsions. The remedies are only to decrease the frequency of these seizures.
I'm sorry he goes through all this. He is so small and already suffers so much! Catherine said.
Are you sure you want to stay with us?
I can't believe you're asking me that stupid question, Steve!
Maybe you don't want problems for your life.
Oh my God! Shut up, Steve. Please.
Steve was crestfallen.
What is it, Steve?
I'm so afraid he'll hate me when he finds out what happened to his parents, Cath. I really have affraid.
Catherine came over and hugged Steve.
He loves you, Steve. He'll never hate you.
I'm not so sure, Cath.
And I don't think you two are problems in my life. Jimmy awakened in me a maternal instinct that even I didn't know I had. And what about you? You are the love of my whole life! My special person.
I love you, you know? Steve said.
I know. Catherine said, kissing Steve softly.
Steve, have you ever had a fight with Jimmy because he wet his bed?
No, Cath. Sometimes his diaper leaks, but I never fought with him for it. He's not to blame. Why the question?
Because I think Rose doesn't take Jimmy as well as you think.