Steve was smiling.

What is it, Steve? Are you laughing alone?

I'm laughing at the kids, Cath. John wants to play ball and the girls do not want to.

Three years, Steve. How fast they are growing! I miss when they were babies. Catherine said.

I also have. But we have to admit that everything is easier now.

It is true.

You're distracting me. I almost let the steaks burn.

Steve was baking the steaks on the grill.

I'll get more beers for Tani and Junior. Pay attention to children. Catherine said.

Daddy, I want meat!

Do you want meat, Michelle? Dad cuts the steak for you. Steve said to Michelle.

Steve handed Michelle a piece of steak. Emily saw it, and wanted steak too.

Daddy's gonna cut it, Emily. Go get John to eat, too.

John, Daddy is calling you to eat steak. Emily said.

I want more Daddy. Said Michelle

Steve cut several pieces of steak and handed it to the children.

Tani and Junior, come eat. Catherine said, putting the beers and juice to the children, on the table.

Mommy , I want juice. John said.

Catherine took the juice from John.

Take your juice, my love.

Mommy , Emily and Michelle do not want to play ball with me.

When Daddy finishes our lunch, he plays ball with you. OK?

Okay, Mommy .

Michelle and Emily also wanted juice.

Catherine gave juice to the girls.

Why do not you two want to play ball with John? Catherine asked.

It's very annoying to play ball, Mommy . Michelle said.

I want to play doll. Emily said.

It's all right. But you could play ball with him, just a little bit.

All right, Mommy . Just a little. Michelle said.

Thank you dear!

You see, Tani. In a while, you'll be going through it. Catherine said smiling.

In a long time, Catherine.

Because? Junior, what's missing for you propose to Tani ?

Junior did not know what to answer.

Cath, do not be indiscreet. Steve said.

I want to know too, Catherine. Tani said.

I know. You have to go to work at the CIA. For Steve, it was a great incentive. Catherine laughed.

Cath!

I'm just joking, Steve!

That's a good idea, Catherine. Tani said laughing too.

It worked for me. Catherine said looking at Steve.

I think you've had too much to drink. You're talking bullshit. Do not listen to her, Tani. Steve said.

Catherine and Tani laughed a lot.

Emily came to Steve crying.

Daddy ...

What happened dear?

Michelle hit me.

Michelle, come here!

Michelle walked over to Steve.

Why did you hit your sister? asked Steve.

She threw sand at me, Daddy.

You have to talk to me or your mother. You can not beat each other. Did you understand?

Yes Daddy . Michelle said with tears in her eyes.

What about you, Emily? If you throw sand at your sister again, you will be punished. Did you understand?

Yes Daddy .

Emily also had tears in her eyes.

Now, go play! No fights!

Wow, boss! Military discipline? Tani asked.

It's for their good. Steve said.

He talks like that sometimes. But when they cry, he repents. Catherine said.

Mary and I did never fight like that.

I did not have anyone to fight with. I was the only daughter. Catherine said.

They have to be friends. Steve said.

You're right, my love. What would I do without you? Catherine said smiling.