I learned to walk, Daddy. I'm going to play football. Jimmy smiled at Steve.

I'm very happy for you, my son. Said Steve, kissing Jimmy's forehead.

Daddy, did you see James? Now I have a brother.

Yes, I met James. Are you happy to have a brother?

Yes Daddy. I like him.

That's very good, Jimmy. I'm sure you guys will be great friends.

Jimmy smiled.

I want to swim with you, Daddy!

We'll swim together later. OK?

OK!

Steve, don't you want to invite the team to have lunch at home on Sunday? I'm sure they're looking forward to seeing you. I don't know how Danny didn't knock on our door yet. Catherine said, smiling.

That's a great idea, Cath. Steve said excitedly.

But you're cooking.

Okay, Cath. I cook. I'll call them now. Steve said.

Come on, love? We will have breakfast? Catherine said holding out her hand to Jimmy.

Come on, Mommy. I'm hungry. Jimmy said holding Catherine's hand.

Mommy, James is crying. I think he's hungry, too.

It's true, Jimmy. Let's get him.

Steve and Catherine welcomed the team on Sunday.

Everyone was happy to have Steve back. They also took the opportunity to meet James, because only Danny had met him.

At the end of the day, the team left, the children slept, and Steve and Catherine had time for themselves.

It was time to be alone with you, to date a little. Steve said, hugging Catherine.

Yes. But you know it's just kisses and hugs, right?

Yes, I know. The baby only has 18 days. Steve said in frustration.

Two months later, Catherine and Steve celebrated Jimmy's four-year anniversary. This time he had a real party and Steve e Catherine invited his little friends from the rehab and playground. Catherine would also put him in school soon.

Happy with your birthday party, son? Steve asked.

I'm very happy, Daddy! Thank you.

You're welcome, son. Daddy does everything to see you happy. Steve said.

My friend Lizzie came to my party, Daddy.

Really, son? I don't know her.

Mommy knows her.

Introduce me to your friend. Steve said.

Jimmy took Steve to Lizzie. She was also deficient and didn't walk, just like Jimmy, before surgery.

Lizzie's mother and Catherine's was very friends. They met at the rehab clinic.

Jimmy was also very fond of Lizzie.

Steve was happy to see his family happy. He took James from Catherine's lap, so she could better supervise Jimmy's party.

It'll be your turn in a couple of months, son. Let's have a lovely party for you too.

James looked at Steve and smiled.

Ten years later...

Catherine was in the kitchen when Annie rushed in.

Annye was four years old and was the youngest daughter of Steve and Catherine. She was the darling of the daddy.

Mommy! There's someone calling out.

Really? I'll see who it is, my love.

Catherine opened the door.

Hey, Lizzie.

Hey, Mrs. McGarrett. Jimmy and I agreed to do a school assignment together.

Stop calling me a lady, Lizzie. Call me Catherine. I've asked you to do this several times.

Excuse me. Lizzie said in shame.

It's all right. In between. Jimmy is with his father and brother in football. They haven't arrived yet.

Okay. Lizzie said entering the house.

Let's go to the kitchen, I'm making a cake. Catherine said.

A chocolate cake, Lizzie. It's delicious. Annye said.

I bet yes. Lizzie said, smiling.

Some time later, Steve parked the car in front of his house.

Jimmy got out of the car and entered the house, heading straight for the room.

He's very upset, Dad. James said.

Yes son. He is sad. Steve said worriedly.

Catherine heard someone coming in and went into the living room.

Steve and James were entering the house in that moment.

What happened, Steve? Catherine asked.

The coach told Jimmy that he's off the team because he can't play professionally one day. And James was chosen to train on the team. Jimmy is very sad.

Oh my God! Catherine said.

We'd knew that it would happen, Cath. After three surgeries, this would be inevitable.

I know, Steve. But I don't like to see my son sad. It hurts my heart.

I know, Cath. It hurts in me too. And that's not all.

What else, Steve?

James, go take your shower. Steve said, so that the boy would leave the room.

All right, Dad. James said going to his room.

Jimmy's weird, Cath. I think he knows.

About Adoption? Catherine asked.

Yes.