The babies were now one year old.
Steve and Catherine celebrated the birthday's one year of yours children with a big party, with the presence of family and friends. Even Kono and Chin were there to celebrate with Steve and Catherine.
They came home very tired. The children were already walking and did not stop for a minute.
Steve, I'm very happy. We survived the first year! Catherine said.
Yes, Catherine. I think the most difficult phase is over. Steve said.
You are completely mistaken. Mary said.
Wait until the girls start dating ... said Doris.
Mom, do you want I have a heart attack? Steve asked Doris.
Catherine smiled. That's it, sailor. One day you are hunting, the other is the hunted. Do you think my dad liked it when I took you home first time?
I thought he liked me. Steve said.
And he liked you. But not at first.
This conversation is not good. I'm at least 20 years old to get used to the idea of seeing Emily and Michelle... dating.
Twenty years, Steve? You're living out of reality! Mary said.
Catherine, are we going to bathe the children and put them to sleep? I do not want to talk about this with you three anymore. Steve said, taking the girls on their lap and up the stairs.
Catherine, Mary, and Doris laughed a lot of the Steve.
He really is jealous of the girls. But I bet he're going to encourage John to be a flirt. Said Doris.
Sure enough, it will. Catherine said.
Go Catherine! Go help him with the kids. Said Doris.
Okay, said Catherine, picking up John.
Come on, Joan. You also need a shower. Mary said.
John... Too bad you're not here to see how our family has grown. Doris said thinking high.
The kids were in the tub. John and Michelle played with their toys, and Emily touched Catherine's face, babbling words.
Mommy! Emily said.
And Daddy , Emily? Tell Daddy. Steve said.
Mommy !
Why does not anyone listen to me in this house?
I spend all day with them, Steve.
Are you saying I'm an absent father, Catherine?
No, Steve. But you have to agree that you have not spent much time at home lately.
Catherine said affectionately.
I know, but all the time I have, I do my best to get by with them.
I know. I'm sorry, I should not have said that. Catherine said.
All right, Cath.
But Catherine saw that Steve was upset.
Let's get them out of the water? Steve asked Catherine.
Yes, enough of bath. It's time to sleep.
After the children slept, Steve and Catherine were in bedroom.
Steve, are you upset? I'm so sorry. But I've really missed you. When you're not in 5-0, you're at that restaurant that never opens.
I'll try to improve this. Steve said hugging Catherine.
I hope so. Catherine said kissing Steve.
Do not tease me. We have visitors at home. You know how you can "talk" out loud. Steve said.
I know, said Catherine, smiling. But we can to kiss a lot.
Yes, we can. Steve said.
