Catherine came home and found Grace with the kids in the living room. The three babies were asleep in their strollers.
Grace, how did you get that?
Grace pointed to the television.
Cartoon with a lot of music, Aunt Catherine. And they are very colorful too. Kids love it. They were quiet.
How did not i think of this before? You saved my life, Grace. Thanks.
You're welcome, Aunt Catherine.
How's Uncle Steve?
He's lucid, Grace. This is great news.
How nice. I was really worried. Grace said.
Catherine looked around. Where is Doris?
She said she needed to leave. Grace said.
I can not believe she did it. Did she leave you alone with the children?
But I took good care of them, Aunt Catherine.
No, Grace. It's not about this. I know you took care of them beautifully. But she could not have done it.
How are you going home now? I was going to ask her to take you.
I'll take a cab, Auntie.
No, I know, I'm going to ask Lou.
Catherine called Lou and he took Grace home. Catherine took advantage of the fact that the babies were sleeping and lay down on the couch. She fast asleep.
Catherine woke up with Emily babbling sounds.
Catherine pulled the cart closer to her.
Hey, my love. You want to talk? Talk to Mom.
Catherine caught her in the lap and Emily smiled at her.
Mom went to see Dad. He'll be fine, my love. Soon, soon, he will be here.
Catherine kissed Emily's forehead and hugged her.
Dad is missing you. Did you know? I know you miss him too. He also misses his brothers. Let's change that diaper?
Catherine changed Emily's diaper and put it in the cart again. Emily was silent, watching the television.
Doris came from the street, as if nothing had happened.
Hey Catherine. How is my son?
I thought you went to see him, Doris, because you left the children with another kid.
Go, Catherine. Grace is not a child anymore.
But she's not an adult either. I went to the hospital trusting that you would be with them.
They're fine, are not they? That's what matters.
Oh my God ! I need my husband.
At the hospital, the effect of sedation was passing and Steve opened his eyes.
Danny, now I remember the car hitting me. Catherine was right to be angry. I was an idiot, reckless.
Yes, you're right. You were an idiot. You have forgotten that you now live for four, or rather, five. You, Catherine and the children.
Yeah, you're right. Where's my phone, Danny?
I handed it to Catherine.
I want to call her. Steve said.
Take mine.
Thank you, Danny.
Catherine answered the phone in alarm, thinking that something bad had happened.
Calm down Cath, it's me.
Steve ... she said, relieved. How are you?
I'm fine, Catherine. I called to hear your voice.
Sorry, I could not go back to the hospital today.
It's all right. And my other loves, how are they?
They are well. They're watching cartoons. They are calm. I learned from Grace.
Steve smiled. Catherine, how did we not think of this before?
It's true, sailor.
Cath, I love you.
I love you too, sailor. Get better soon!
I'll get better. For you, for them. I'm crazy to go home.
We too.
Bye, Cath.
Bye, sailor. You're my life.
