Jimmy didn't know what to do. He put the adoption papers in the same place and took the pen to Lizzie. Now he understood why Steve had always forbidden him and his brothers to play with his office papers.
Jimmy went back to homework with Lizzie.
What happened, Jimmy? You look very pale!
It's nothing, Lizzie. Let's continue. Jimmy said.
Some time later, Jimmy and Lizzie finished their task and Catherine asked that Steve took the girl home.
Are we taking Lizzie home, Jimmy? Steve asked.
Of course, Dad.
Steve and Jimmy took Lizzie home.
Thank you, Mr. McGarrett.
You're welcome, Lizzie. Steve answered.
Goodbye, Jimmy. I see you tomorrow at school.
Goodbye, Lizzie. See you tomorrow. Jimmy said.
Steve was coming home with Jimmy.
Jimmy looked at Steve.
How the man who always cared for me, not is my father? Jimmy thought .
Steve saw that Jimmy was looking at him and smiled.
What is it, son?
Nothing, Dad.
I can't live without my father, my mother, my brother e my sister. But I can't be a problem in their lives either. Jimmy thought, tears in his eyes.
When Jimmy and Steve got home, Catherine saw that Jimmy wasn't well.
Jimmy, are you in pain, my dear?
Yes mom. A little.
I'll get your medicine. Take a hot bath, you will feel better.
Okay, Mom.
Jimmy, tell me a story? Annye asked.
Jimmy's not well today, Annye. Catherine said
It's okay, Mom. I tell her a story. But I'm going to take a shower first.
Then go to your bath and then come to dinner. Catherine said, kissing his forehead.
Jimmy went to his room to get clean clothes and James followed him.
Jimmy, I don't want to play football anymore.
Why not, James? Are you good at it.
Without you it's not funny, brother. James said.
You can't give up on your dream because of me, James. Jimmy said.
But it's not my dream, Jimmy. I only was playing football because you were there, too. Now I don't want to play anymore.
Jimmy was moved by James' words.
Give me a hug, brother. Jimmy said to James.
James hugged Jimmy.
How beautiful! Catherine said entering the room and hugging the two.
I want to see you two always united. One taking care of the other. Catherine said, kissing her two children.
Can I watch TV now, Mother? James asked.
No, first let's all have dinner, my love .
Okay. James said leaving the room.
I brought your medicine, Jimmy. Catherine said, handing the medicine to Jimmy.
Thank you mother.
You're welcome. Now take your shower and go down to dinner. Your father is hungry.
All right mother.
Catherine was leaving the room when Jimmy called her.
Mom!
Yes, Jimmy?
I love you very much. Never forget that.
Catherine smiled. I love you more, son.
The family had dinner together.
After the dinner, Jimmy told a story to Annye until she slept.
Jimmy kissed Annye's forehead.
I love you, my dear little sister.
After she slept, Jimmy walked over to Steve and hugged him.
Good night dad.
Good night my son. Rest, relax, because tomorrow is a new day. You have many talents. I know you'll find something you enjoy doing.
Thanks for everything, Dad. My father! Jimmy said with tears in his eyes.
Go to sleep, son. I love you.
Jimmy went to his room and James was already asleep.
The next day, Catherine woke up early, as usual, to prepare breakfast for the children and send them to school.
She went to Annye's bedroom. Annye was asleep like a little angel.
Then she went to the boys' room.
She saw James sleeping, but Jimmy's bed was empty.
That's weird! I always have to wake Jimmy up.
She went to the bathroom, but he wasn't there.
She went to the kitchen, searched for him in the yard, but couldn't find it.
She went back to the boys' room and opened Jimmy's wardrobe.
Oh my God! Don't do this to me, Jimmy. Catherine thought.
He went to his room and woke Steve up.
Steve, wake up! Please, wake up!
Steve woke up startled.
What happened, Cath?
Oh, Jimmy!
Is he having a seizure? Steve asked.
No, Steve. He abandoned us. He ran away from home. Catherine said, crying.
He wouldn't do that, Cath!
But he did. I want my son back, Steve!