Whose baby is that, Cath?
It's ours, Steve. I discovered the pregnancy a few days after you left.
Steve came into the room and went to Jimmy who slept soundly.
Steve leaned over and kissed Jimmy's forehead.
I missed you so much, son.
Jimmy shifted, but didn't wake up.
Eddie also entered the room and took his place on the rug, next to Jimmy's bed.
Then Steve went to the crib where the baby slept.
It's a boy, Cath!
Yes, and he looks like you. She said.
Steve stroked the baby's head.
He's beautiful. What name did you give him?
James Steven. Do you like?
Yes I like. Jimmy Steven and James Steven. There are many "Steven" in this house. Steve said, smiling.
I love all the "Stevens" of my life. Catherine said, smiling too.
I wish I could wake them up. But I'll not do it. You look very tired. Steve said, hugging her.
I'm really tired. I'm tired but happy. And more happy that you're here.
What aren't you telling me? I can see it in your eyes. How hard was it these months for you? Steve asked.
Let's leave the bedroom not to wake them up. Catherine said, feeling the tears come to her eyes.
They left the children's room and went to their room.
Catherine sat on the bed with Steve.
Catherine was thrilled and couldn't hold back the tears.
Steve, it was very difficult. We almost lost Jimmy after surgery. He contracted an infection and he almost... Catherine paused.
Mary blamed me for having happened to him. But I just wanted his sake, Steve. I swear I just wanted to see him happy, so I authorized the surgery. He suffered a lot and I feel guilty.
Cath, come here. You're not guilty. Don't say that.
And with all this happening, the baby also suffered because I had a troubled pregnancy.
Steve hugged her tightly.
Mary wanted to get Jimmy out of me. She even hired a lawyer. Danny convinced her to change her mind. He was the only person who helped me.
I'm sorry for not being here for you, Jimmy and the baby. I'm really sorry.
I'm so relieved that you're here. I love you so much! I was so afraid something would happen to you. Catherine said, hugging Steve.
I love you too, my warrior. I'm proud of you. I'm here now. Said Steve.
Steve kissed her very fondly.
Lie down and get some sleep before the baby wakes up. I'm going to eat something, I'm very hungry.
I dont want to sleep. I'm afraid it's just a dream and when I wake up you'll not be here. Catherine said.
It's not a dream. Sleep.
OK. I'll try.
Steve went to the children's room again, looked at them, and then went into the kitchen.
He prepared a snack and sat down to eat. But before he ate he called Danny.
Danny was watching a movie.
He didn't believe it when he saw it was Steve calling him.
Steve?
Hey, Danny. How are you?
Steve! You don't know how happy I'm to hear your voice, man.
I'm also happy to hear your voice, buddy.
You are at home? Danny asked.
Yes, I arrived in half an hour ago. Steve said.
You had a great surprise, didn't you?
Yes. I never imagined coming home and finding another child. I'm very happy, but at the same time, I'm so sorry that I couldn't have seen and followed Catherine's pregnancy, the birth of my son, the difficult times that Jimmy passed.
Yes, Catherine had a hard time. Danny said.
I called to thank you, my friend. Thank you so much for helping Catherine and my children. I owe you.
You're welcome. And you don't owe me anything. There's only one thing I want you to do.
What? Steve asked.
Take your lead in the team, please! Now!
Danny, tomorrow is already Friday. I'm going back to work on Monday. I need these three days with Catherine and my children.
Ok. I'm sorry. You're right, you should stay with Catherine and the kids.
Thank you, Danny. See you this Monday morning.
Goodbye, Steve.
Steve ate, thinking of everything that happened on the mission. They have lost many men. There were days when Steve also thought he couldn't go home, that he would never see Catherine and Jimmy again.
Steve heard the baby cry and went into the bedroom. He caught James on his lap.
Hey buddy. Glad you woke up. I'm your daddy.
James stopped crying and looked at Steve.
Forgive Dad for not being here when you grew up in Mommy's belly and when you were born. I love you, son.
Steve changed James's diaper and took it to Catherine.
Cath, wake up. Steve said.
Hmm?
Wake up. James is hungry and only you can handle it, my dear.
Okay. Give him to me here.
Steve put James on the bed next to Catherine so she could breastfeed him.
The next day, Jimmy woke up and Catherine went to his room.
Good morning my love! I have a surprise to you.
Good morning mom. What is surprise?
Come on, I'll show you. Catherine said, holding out her hand to Jimmy.
Catherine took Jimmy to her room. She took him by the hand, helping him walk.
Jimmy saw Steve lying on the bed and couldn't contain himself.
Daddy! Daddy!
Hey, son! Steve said as he sat on the bed.
Go to Daddy! Catherine said to Jimmy.
Jimmy walked toward Steve.
Daddy!
Come, son! Steve said, opening his arms to Jimmy.
Jimmy walked over to Steve, who hugged him.
Hey champ! You're walking! Steve said, very happy.
Why did you take so long to come back, Daddy? I missed you so much!