Life came back to normal at Catherine and Steve's house. The kids went back to school and Steve was working normally. As Doris was living with them, Catherine was considering going back to work.

Catherine was teaching Lizzie and Jimmy to dance.

And then, Catherine? Am I dancing well? Lizzie asked.

Yes, Lizzie. You look great!

And my leg, Catherine?

If you dance like I taught you, your disability will not disturb you my dear.

Thank you, Catherine. I'm very nervous.

You're welcome, Lizzie. Keep calm. Now it's time to go home.

I can take Lizzie home, Catherine. Doris said.

Will you do me this favor, Doris? It'll be great, I'm so tired and I still have to get Annye and James to take a shower before Steve arrives, and I also have to prepare dinner because he always arrives hungry.

I do this favor to us. I don't like having nothing to do. Said Doris.

Go with your grandmother and take Lizzie home, Jimmy.

OK, mom.

So come on, Lizzie and Jimmy. Said Doris, going out.

Catherine went to James's room and told him to take a shower. She left clean clothes for him on the bed. Then she went to Annye's room and bathed the girl. Catherine dressed Annye, and combed her hair.

After taking care of the children, Catherine went into the kitchen.

Some time later, Steve came home. Catherine heard the sound of the door and went into the living room. She had a surprise.

Whose baby is this, Steve?

Hey, Cath. Happened again. The baby is orphan. We went to attend to an occurrence and by the time we got there his mother and father were dying. But this time it wasn't my fault. She begged me to take care of the baby.

Oh my God! He's dirty and must be hungry. Catherine said, taking the baby.

I bought a pack of diapers. Steve said.

Give me the diapers. I'll go upstairs and give him a bath. Look at the pans for the food not to burn, Steve.

Catherine went upstairs with the baby and Steve headed for the kitchen.

Annye saw Catherine with the baby.

Who is it, Mama? Annye asked.

I don't know his name, my love.

Annye went to James.

James, come and see the baby.

What baby, Annye? James asked.

I don't know who he's. Mommy doesn't know his name. Come see.

James and Annye went to Catherine's room, where she wiped the baby dry with a towel.

Wow! It really is a baby! Where did he come from, Mom? James said.

Your father brought him, James. He lost his parents.

Jimmy was coming in at that moment and heard what Catherine said.

Jimmy looked at the baby and at Catherine.

Did my father leave him orphaned? Jimmy asked.

No, Jimmy. This time it wasn't his fault. When Steve arrived, the baby's mother was already dying.

Steve and Doris also went to the bedroom.

How cute! Doris said, taking the little baby's hand.

I didn't do it, Jimmy. I swear. Steve said.

If you say you didn't do, I believe you, Dad.

Thanks son. Steve told Jimmy.

Steve, get some of James's clothes from when he was a baby. Catherine asked.

Steve took the old clothes from James and Catherine dressed the baby.

What name are we going to give him, Mommy? Annye asked.

We can't keep him, daughter.

Why not? Jimmy asked.

It's not that simple, Jimmy. Steve said.

But you were able to adopt me, dad. He can't have better parents than you and Mom. Don't abandon him.

Steve cocked his head and looked at Catherine.

We'll talk about this later. Now he's hungry. Catherine said, picking him up.

Steve, we need a bottle. Call the pharmacy. Catherine said.

Okay, Cath.

The children were excited about the baby and it was difficult for Catherine to put them to sleep. She had to ask help to Steve.

Jimmy, James e Annye, go to bed now! Steve said.

But Dad ...

I said now! You guys have school tomorrow!

The children slept and Catherine was trying to make the baby sleep too.

Give him to me here, Cath. Go rest. Steve said, taking the baby.

Steve was talking to the baby, and he smiled.

Are you smiling at me? You want to conquer me, like Jimmy did when he were a baby? Steve said, kidding with the baby.

Steve laid the baby on the bed, between him and Catherine.

Catherine was looking at him.

I think he's about four months old. What's his name?

I don't know. Tomorrow we have to deliver him. Steve said.

I Know. Catherine said, stroking the baby's head until he slept.

The next day, the children went to school, but before they wanted to see the baby.

Bye Baby. I'm going to school. Annye said, kissing his forehead.

Doris took the kids to school and Steve and Catherine took the baby to the Judge.

Children will be disappointed when they get home and not find the baby. Steve said.

Yes, I know. Catherine said looking at the baby.

The baby smiled at Catherine and broke her heart.

You're make me passionate, you know that? Catherine told him.

Doris went to pick up the children at school and they asked about the baby.

Your father and your mother went to take the baby to the Judge. Doris told the children.

The children were disappointed and waited for Steve and Catherine to return all afternoon.

At the end of the day, Steve and Catherine returned home. Catherine came in alone with several bags.

Annye saw Catherine without the baby and cried.

Mommy, where's the baby? Annye asked.

Steve walked into the house with the baby on his lap.

The children celebrated.

Dad, will he stay with us? James asked.

Yes, James. For now he stays with us. Steve said.

I knew you two would bring him back. You both have a soft heart. Said Doris.

Yes mom. I have a soft heart when it comes to children and Catherine is the crazy one who supports me in everything. Steve said, smiling.

And now, Mom? What name are we going to give him? Jimmy asked.

Let's keep the name his mother gave him: Matthew. Catherine said.

I like that name. James said, smiling.

Jimmy went to Steve and hugged him.

Thanks Dad. I'm very happy that he had the same luck as me. He was lucky to meet you.

Thanks son. Steve said kissing Jimmy's head.

Lizzie's party day came and Catherine was helping Jimmy get dressed.

You look wonderful, my son! I'm proud to be the mother of such a handsome boy! Lizzie's classmates will die of envy of her!

Don't overdo, Mom!

I'm not exaggerating, I'm telling the truth.

Lizzie's classmates are fake. When Lizzie isn't around, the girls talk about her, they laugh at her. And they still try flirt with me. But they'll have a surprise.

Surprise? What a surprise? Catherine asked.

You'll see! Jimmy said, leaving the room.

Jimmy come back here! What will you do?

But Jimmy ignored her.

Mom, I'm ready! Annye said, entering bedroom.

No my love. You're not ready! Your dress is on inside out. Catherine said, smiling.

So what, Cath? James is ready. Steve said.

I still have to dress and comb Annye, to give bathe in Matthew and then dress up. Catherine said.

I'm going to give Matthew a bath and dress him. You take care of my little princess here. said Steve, messing Annye's hair.

Okay. Then go!

Lizzie's party was beautiful.

Catherine found several friends of the Rehab Clinic and talked to them.

Steve was walking the ballroom watching the children, when he bumped into someone.

Excuse me! He turned to speak.

Steve?

Lynn?

How are you? It seems like time hasn't passed for you. You're still very handsome! Lynn said, smiling.

I totally agree with you, Lynn. My husband is still beautiful! Catherine said, coming up behind Steve.

Hi, Catherine.

I didn't know you knew Lizzie. Catherine told Lynn.

Actually, I'm the new psychologist at the Rehab Clinic and Lizzie's mom invited me.

That's great, Lynn. I'm glad you're not prejudiced.

Of course I'm not. Lynn said.

I want you to meet my kids. Look at that handsome boy talking to Lizzie! Catherine said.

He really is handsome. Lynn said.

Yeah, he's Jimmy. Do you remember Jimmy? You didn't want him. And look at that boy and that girl trying to get candy on the table, they're my children too. And that baby, who is in my mother-in-law's lap, is also ours.

Wow! Congratulations! You have a big family.

Thank you dear! Catherine said, smiling.

Well, excuse me. I'm going to enjoy the party. Lynn said, leaving.

What was that, Catherine? Jealous? Steve asked, smiling.

It's just for her to know that you're not available.

It's good to know that after all this time together, you still have jealous of me. Steve said kissing her cheek.

Because? Don't you have jealous of me? Catherine asked.

I have. I always will. Steve said, taking her hand.

Mom! Jimmy and Lizzie are going to dance now. James said, excitedly.

So let's watch, dear. Call Annye. Catherine said to James.

Jimmy and Lizzie were in the center of the ballroom, and when the music played they started to dance.

Lizzie and Jimmy's classmates were watching and whispering.

Lizzie and Jimmy danced beautifully.

You did a good job. Steve told Catherine.

Thank you dear.

The music was coming to end and Lizzie was looking into Jimmy's eyes as they danced.

Thank you, Jimmy. She said excitedly.

You're welcome. Jimmy said that and kissed her passionately.

What's Jimmy doing? Catherine said to Steve.

That's my Boy! Steve said, smiling.

Lizzie's mother approached and Catherine apologized.

I'm sorry, Emma. I didn't know he would do that.

It's okay, Catherine. I know they like each other. And that did very well to Lizzie's self-esteem. And I want to thank you for helping my daughter. Do you see all these girls from school? They only came because they wanted to see my daughter's failure. And you didn't let that happen. Thank you very much, my friend! Emma said, hugging Catherine.

No problem, Emma. I really like Lizzie.

I also really like Jimmy. Emma said.

The next day, one Sunday, Steve received the team for a barbecue at home.

He was preparing the steaks and talking to Danny.

You're crazy, Steve.

Why do you say that, Danny?

You already had three children, your mother lives with you and you have adopted another child. There is never silence in this house. How can you handle it?

Steve stopped what he was doing and looked at Doris talking on the phone with Mary, looked at Jimmy talking to Lizzie, looked at James and Annye who played in the water, and looked at the love of his life that fed the baby while was talking to the wife of Lou. He also remembered the days of sadness and loneliness.

I'm happier that way, Danny. Much happier that way...

We have reached the end of this story. Many thanks to you who followed this story from the beginning. Let me know if you liked that. Until the next.