I think better that Jimmy sleep with us tonight. He's very agitated. I'm afraid he has another seizure. Catherine said.
All right, Cath. But you know we'll have Eddie's company in the bedroom too.
It is true. But it's okay, I don't care.
Steve kissed her quickly.
I'm going to give bathe on this boy. Steve said, tickling Jimmy.
I'm going to cook dinner. Catherine said.
Steve was lathering Jimmy.
Daddy ...
Speak, son.
Mommy likes me.
Yes, Jimmy. She likes you very much.
I love you and Mommy.
I love you too, son. You're very important to me. If someone treats you badly, I want you to tell me.
Jimmy looked down and said nothing.
Did you hear me? Steve asked.
I heard, Daddy.
And so? Do you have anything to tell me?
Jimmy shook his head, saying no.
OK. Steve said, taking the towel to dry Jimmy.
Come here. Steve said pick uping Jimmy.
A few minutes later Steve came down with Jimmy into the kitchen.
Mommy, I've already showered.
Catherine approached Jimmy.
Hmmm! what a delicious Baby smell! Catherine said, smiling.
Jimmy smiled.
Do you want some help with dinner? Steve asked.
Yes, it would be good.
I'm going to put Jimmy on the chair.
Bring the chair into the kitchen. Catherine said.
The three of them were in the kitchen and Steve was very happy with his family.
When all was ready, Catherine went to clean the table.
Jimmy, do you help mommy clean the table?
Yes mommy. Jimmy said.
Catherine took his chair to the table.
Go fix the dishes, my love. I'll get the food. Catherine said.
All right, Mommy.
Catherine went to the kitchen where Steve was finishing cleaning up what was soiled.
Thank you, Catherine.
Why? She asked.
Because you're taking good care of Jimmy. When everyone criticized me because I adopted him, I told Danny that there was only one person in the world who would support me. And I was thinking about you. Even without knowing that one day you would be back, I knew that only you would understand me.
Catherine wrapped her arms around Steve's neck.
Thank you for the trust. Catherine said.
Steve kissed her.
Mommy! I already set the table. Shouted Jimmy.
We're already going,dear. "Catherine said.
Is he your helper now? Steve asked, smiling.
Yes, Steve. He has to feel necessary, to feel integrated. First he has to feel integrated into the family and then with the people out there. This is very important. And look how happy he is to help me clean the table!
You're very special to me, you know that?
You are very special to me, too. I love you Steve McGarrett. Now let's have dinner, he's hungry.
Okay, said Steve, smiling.
The next day, Steve went to headquarters. Catherine and Jimmy were having breakfast when Rose arrived.
Good Morning!
Good morning, Rose. Have breakfast with us? Catherine said.
Yes I do. Rose said, sitting down.
Good morning, Jimmy. Are not you going to talk to me?
Good morning, Aunt Rose.
Rose had breakfast with Catherine and Jimmy.
And then, Catherine? When you go away? Rose asked.
Catherine was surprised by Rose's question.
Mommy doesn't leave. Mommy loves me.
She's not your mother, Jimmy. You have no mother, dear. We already talked about this.
Rose, stop! Catherine said when she saw Jimmy's eyes with tears.
Jimmy's right. I'm his mother, I love him and I'm not leaving. You never tell him I'm not his mother. Catherine said, getting up and taking Jimmy out of the chair.
Catherine took Jimmy into the yard and was with him next the sea.
Don't give importance to what she say, Jimmy. Mommy loves you.
I love you too, Mommy.
I know, my son. Let's go out today again? I want to take you to a very important place for you.
Ok, Mommy.
Catherine calmed down and went back into the house. She put Jimmy on the couch to watch television as she separated the clothes for her and Jimmy leave.
Catherine didn't see Rose. She climbed the stairs slowly and saw that the door Steve's room was ajar. She looked through the crack of the door and saw Rose smelling Steve's shirt.
I don't believe. Now I understood everything! Catherine thought.