Steve arrived at the store just as Annye was being placed in the ambulance. He saw Catherine and ran up to her, followed by Jimmy and James.

They saw Annye and they were desolate.

Little Princess! Steve said, wanting to hold her hand.

Jimmy and James hugged and cried.

Catherine was suffering and seeing her family suffer.

Cath! Steve said, hugging her.

Steve, she just wanted a new doll! Catherine said, trying to explain why they were in that shop.

You're not to blame, Cath. She wanted to go to headquarters with me and I did not let her go.

Nor is it your fault, Steve.

Tell me she'll be fine, Mom. Jimmy said.

She's going to be fine, Jimmy. She needs to be okay. I need my daughter.

Annye! Annye! James shouted.

Calm down, son! Come here! Catherine said, hugging James.

Leave him to me, Cath. Go with her in the ambulance. We will go after you. Steve said.

OK. I have to go, son. Catherine said, kissing James' head and walking into the ambulance.

Annye... Dad. James said inconsolably.

What happened, Steve? Danny asked as he reached them.

Annye was shot, Danny. I need to go to the hospital. Steve said.

Let's go! Danny said.

Steve, Danny and the boys arrived at the hospital.

I'll stay here with the boys, Steve. Go stay with your wife. Danny said.

Thank you, my friend. "Steve told Danny.

Jimmy, take care of your brother.

I'll take care of him, Dad. Jimmy said.

Steve was looking for news from Annye at the hospital.

He found Catherine in front of the Surgical Center door.

Cath! How is she? What did the doctors say?

They did not say anything, Steve. They just took her to the Surgical Center. Catherine said, very nervous.

Come here! Calm down. Our little princess will get better soon, you'll see. Steve said, hugging Catherine.

I feel so guilty, Steve. When he entered the store armed and threatening everyone, I could have reacted, but I was afraid.

Steve cupped her face with both hands.

Cath, it's not your fault!

It's our baby in there, Steve.

I know, Cath.

What's happening to our family, Steve? First Jimmy runs away from home, now this happens to Annye. I'm feeling a lousy mother.

Do not talk silly. You're a wonderful mother. You're even more wonderful as a wife. I had a dream, and you fulfilled my dream. If you had not gone back to the island, today Jimmy and I would be two unfortunates. Jimmy probably would not be walking. I owe a lot to you. You gave me a beautiful family! Let's not lose Annye! Are you listening to me? Steve said, looking into her eyes.

Yes, I'm listening. Thank you. Catherine said, hugging Steve.

So come on, sit down here and we'll wait for good news. Steve said, making her sit down in the chair.

Some time later, the doctors came and said they would have to operate Annye.

The projectile passed very close to the heart. It was a real miracle that she survived. Now we need to remove the projectile.

Is she going to be okay, doctor? Steve asked anxiously.

We hope so. When the surgery is over, I'll come and talk to you.

Thank you, doctor. Catherine said, a little more relieved.

You're welcome. Excuse me. The doctor said, leaving.

Steve, we need to talk with the boys. They are also suffering.

Of course, Cath. Let's see them.

Danny was in the waiting room with Jimmy and James.

Danny hugged Catherine.

How is she?

She'll undergo surgery, Danny. The doctor said it was a miracle she survived.

I'm sure she'll be fine.

Thanks. You're a good friend, Danny. Catherine said.

James was still crying a lot.

James, Annye's going to be fine. Calm down, son. Catherine said, hugging him until he calmed down.

Jimmy, did you take your pills? Steve asked.

Yes Dad. Do not worry about me. What matters now is Annye.

You and James also are important, Jimmy.

I know, Daddy.

Take them home, Steve. I stay here. Catherine said.

No. I just leave here after seeing my little princess well.

We will not leave either. Jimmy said.

I'm hungry, Mom. James said.

I'll buy you something to eat, my love. Come on, Jimmy. Catherine said, taking them both.

I'm so sorry you guys are going through this, Steve. Danny said.

Thank you friend. I was too scared to lose Annye. And I still have.

She'll be fine.

Go home and rest, Danny. Jimmy can take care of James.

No. I'm staying here. I'll take care of them, "Danny said.

Thank you.

Catherine was with the boys when her phone rang.

Mother, your phone. Jimmy said.

Answer it for me, Jimmy. I do not want to talk to anyone. Catherine said.

Jimmy picked up the phone.

It's Lizzie. Jimmy said.

Hey, Lizzie.

Hey, Jimmy. My mother told me that You came home. She spoke to your mother this morning.

Yes, Lizzie. I came back home. Can you call me later, why my father retrieved my phone that had been stolen.

That's good, Jimmy. Glad to know that you are well and are at home.

I'm not home, Lizzie. Annye was wounded in that robbery at the toy store.

My God! I saw it on television, but I did not know it was Annye.

She's in surgery. I'll call you later, Lizzie. Thank you for caring about me.

You're welcome, Jimmy. I expect Annye to get better soon. Kiss to you. Lizzie said, ending the call.

Jimmy handed the phone to Catherine.

Thanks son. I do not have the patience to talk to anyone.

After the boys ate, Catherine and Steve were again to the Surgical Center, waiting for news from Annye.

Do you remember when we found out you were pregnant? Steve said.

Yes. It was a huge surprise. I did not expect to get pregnant again. Catherine said.

Yes, and it was a very difficult pregnancy, she was born much ahead of time and she fought for life. And now she's fighting for life again. Our little princess is a warrior, Cath.

I know. Come here, I just need to feel the strength of your embrace. Catherine said, hugging Steve.

My life my love. Steve said , in low voice, in her ear.