Steve called Catherine.
Cath, I went back to headquarters and found Jimmy sleeping in my office.
Oh, Steve. This is wonderful!
Do I let him sleep or do I wake him? He looks very tired. Steve said.
Wake him up and bring him home. He goes to sleep in his bed.
All right, Cath.
Thank you, Steve. Thank you for bringing him back.
He came here alone, Cath.
But I know you've been looking for him relentlessly.
The children will be happy. Steve said.
Yes for sure.
Goodbye, Cath. We'll be home soon. Steve said, closing the call.
Steve approached Jimmy and saw that he had bruises on his body. Steve called him.
Jimmy! Wake up, son!
Jimmy woke up startled.
Hey. Stay calm. Said Steve.
Jimmy ran his hands over his head, and this was a sign that he was distressed.
What happened, Jimmy? Why are you hurt?
I was mugged, Dad. They took my phone and my money and beat me.
I'll take care of it later. Now, I wonder why you ran away from home, Jimmy?
I already know that I'm adopted, Dad. I didn't want to worry you and Mom anymore. Your children are healthy and ...
Steve interrupted Jimmy.
Stop, Jimmy! This is the biggest bullshit you've ever talked about in your life. Have you ever heard me or Catherine, complain about caring for you?
Jimmy said nothing.
Answer me, Jimmy!
No, father. Jimmy replied with the head down.
Why did you adopt me? For pity?
No, Jimmy. I adopted you because I needed you. My life was sad and empty and you gave meaning to my life. Her mother arrived two years later. She wanted to adopt you out of love. We don't pity you, we love you!
Jimmy tried to wipe away the tears.
If you want to cry, cry. No need to be ashamed, my son.
What about my biological parents? Jimmy asked.
That was the question Steve feared the most.
They died, Jimmy.
In an accident? Jimmy asked.
No. In confrontation with my team.
What? Jimmy asked.
They were criminals, Jimmy.
And you killed them?
In fact, the weapon his father held fired hitting his mother while we fought. Then he shot me and Danny then shot him. They had kidnapped a woman, Jimmy. And they had a very extensive criminal record.
Jimmy didn't answer. He was having several feelings at the same time.
I know you're going to hate me for it. But it's a relief for me to tell you the whole truth. Let's go home, Jimmy. Your brothers are suffering because of your absence. James is feeling guilty that you left home and Annye doesn't want to eat. You know how she likes you.
Steve said.
Jimmy cried like a child.
I want to see my mother.
Of course, Jimmy. Let's go home. She's waiting anxiously for you.
Steve took Jimmy home. He didn't know if he should have told Jimmy the truth about his parents, because now Jimmy was suffering a lot.
Jimmy went home quietly. Catherine was waiting for them in the living room.
Jimmy! She said when Jimmy walked into the house.
Mom! Jimmy said, going to Catherine. He hugged her and cried a lot.
Son, what happened? Catherine asked affectionately.
You're hurt, son! What happened to him, Steve? Catherine asked looking at Steve.
He was mugged, Cath. And he already knows everything.
Catherine was silent and let Jimmy cry. She just hugged him.
Forgive me, Mom. I love you. He said after a long time.
It's okay, Jimmy. The important thing is you're here. And I love you more, dear. Let me take care of you.
I'm hungry and I'm in pain. Jimmy said.
I made you a snack while I waited for you to arrive. I also separated a comfortable outfit for you to wear and I left it on your bed.
I'll take a shower.
Come on, darling. I'll take your snack to your room.
Steve looked Jimmy climbing the stairs.
Did they hit him, Steve? Catherine asked.
He said yes, Cath. Steve said sadly.
Don't be like that, Steve.
He's hating me, Cath.
No, Steve. He's sad, but he doesn't hate you. Catherine said, hugging him.
Go take care of him. He needs you. Steve said.
Okay. Catherine said, going to the kitchen to get Jimmy the snack. She also got his medicine.
Jimmy got out of the shower, ate and took his meds.
You want to talk, son?
Nope. I just want to sleep,mom.
It's all right. We'll talk when you want.
Jimmy was looking at James sleeping in the next bed.
James will be very happy when he wakes up and sees you. Catherine said.
What about Annye? Asked Jimmy.
Annye didn't eat much of anything today, Jimmy. She's missing you so much.
I missed her, too.
I'll let you sleep, my dear. Good night. Love you very much.
I love you too, Mom.
Catherine switched off the light and closed the door.
She went to your bedroom and found Steve with the head down.
Hey, don't be like this. Give him time, Steve. He loves you, you're his father. He's just hurt.
I hope everything gets back to normal soon, Cath. Now I have to find those idiots who hit him.