At the end of the day, Tani and Junior left. Catherine bathed the children and put them to sleep.
Steve cleaned the kitchen and then took a relaxing bath. When he finished the shower, Catherine was waiting for him on the bed.
Steve looked at her with a serious expression.
What, Steve?
I did not enjoy hearing you talking about the CIA again.
I was only joking, Steve. Going back to the CIA is something that does not go through my mind, dear.
Come here, Catherine said, pulling him into bed.
I do not change you and my children for nothing in this world. You are my life. Catherine said kissing Steve.
Steve deepened the kiss and soon the clothes were on the floor.
At the height of the moment, Emily woke up and went to the door of Steve and Catherine's room.
Mommy!
Emily? Now? Steve said in frustration.
I'm so sorry, Steve. We'll continue later. Catherine said.
Hold on a second, Emily. Catherine said, getting dressed.
Catherine opened the bedroom door.
What happened dear?
I want water. Emily said.
Okay, let's drink some water then.
Catherine took Emily to the kitchen and poured water for her.
Emily drank the water and then wanted to watch television.
No, Emily. Now you're going back to your bed. This is not the time to watch TV. You're going back to sleep. Catherine said taking Emily to the bedroom.
Catherine put Emily to sleep again and checked Michelle and John. She noticed that John did not look well.
She checked if he had a fever, but he wasn't hot.
Catherine returned to her room where Steve was waiting for her.
Steve, we have to get John to the doctor. I think he's not well. He looks tired, dark-eyed, disheartened. He's been like this for at least two days.
But he joked today, Catherine. I did not notice anything different about him.
But he's different. I know. Catherine said.
Okay. Tomorrow we'll take him to the doctor. Now, can we continue where we left off? Steve asked.
To Continue where we left off? No. I think we should start all over again. Catherine said smiling, locking the door.
The next morning Steve got up and made breakfast.
Catherine also got up and had breakfast with Steve.
Steve kissed her. Did you sleep well?
Wonderfully well, sailor.
How nice. Steve said smiling.
Will you be able to take the children to the doctor with me?
Is not it just John who goes to the doctor?
Since we're going to the doctor, let's check all three. Catherine said.
I'll go with you.
Okay. I'll wake them up. Catherine said.
Steve and Catherine took the children to the doctor.
The doctor asked questions and checked the children.
The girls are well. John needs to do some exams. The doctor said.
Steve stayed with the girls while Catherine accompanied John on the exams.
After waiting for the results, Steve and Catherine were called by the doctor.
So, doctor? Is something wrong with my son? Steve asked.
Yes. John has leukemia.
What? My son has leukemia? Catherine said, her eyes filled with tears.
I'm sorry, Mrs. McGarrett. We need to do some more specific tests and start treatment as soon as possible.
Oh my God! Catherine said.
Stay calm, Cath. Steve said.
How will be this treatment, doctor? Steve asked.
I'll explain, Mr. McGarrett.
While Steve talked to the doctor, John did some more tests. Catherine was bewildered.
At the end of the day, they returned home.
Catherine sat at the table and looked at John. She could not hold back the tears.
Mommy, why are you crying? Michelle asked.
It's nothing, my love. Mom's fine. OK?
Okay, Michelle said, returning to watch TV.
Cath, do not cry in front of the children.
Steve, I do not know how I can handle this. Catherine said.
I am here. Let's go through this together. Steve said hugging Catherine.
Why our baby, Steve?
He'll get over this, Cath. He'll be fine...
