Steve had already bathed the kids and now was making the dinner. He knew that Catherine was inconsolable at the discovery of John's illness.

It was difficult for him to also know that his son had a serious illness, but he knew it was much worse for her. She was the mother who begot him for nine months, who cared for him much more hours a day than Steve.

In fact, Steve was feeling guilty for not realizing that John was sick. Just Catherine noticed.

Cath, go, have a shower and then come to dinner. The food is almost ready.

I don't want to eat anything, Steve.

But you need to eat. John needs us now more than ever. If you get sick too, who will take care of it? I understand what you're feeling, my love.

I'm afraid of losing John, Steve.

We'll not lose it. Come here. Steve said hugging Catherine.

It will be difficult, but we'll win. John will be fine. But do not cry near the children, please. Steve said as he stroked her head.

I almost lost you and now John gets sick. I can't stand it.

Yes, you can. You're the strongest woman I've ever met. Or did you fool me? Steve said smiling, trying to soften her pain.

I'll be right back, said Catherine to Steve.

Ok. We're waiting for you Steve said.

Steve finished dinner and sat down on the couch to watch TV with the kids. Now that he knew that John was sick, he saw how his son was discouraged.

Steve put his son on his lap and hugged him.

Dad loves you, son. Steve said to John.

I love you too, daddy.

What about me, daddy? Asked Emily.

I love you too, Emily.

What about me, daddy? Michelle asked.

I love you too, Michelle.

I love you three, okay?

Catherine took a shower and returned to dinner with Steve and the children.

Mom's back, let's have dinner. Steve said to the children.

The family had dinner and Catherine took the children to brush their teeth, and then laid them on the bed to sleep.

Steve cleaned the kitchen, fed Eddie, and then went to his room.

Steve waited for Catherine in the bedroom, but she stayed in the children's bedroom.

Steve went to the children's bedroom and saw Catherine sitting on John's bed, stroking his son's hair.

Steve went to Catherine. Let's go to the bedroom, Cath. The children have already fallen asleep. You need to rest, too.

ok, my love. Catherine said.

Catherine lay on the bed and Steve hugged her.

A while ago I was alone in the world, working for the CIA. And today, I can't imagine my life without you and the kids. Catherine said.

I also can not imagine my life without you and without my little McGarretts. We are a happy family and we are going to help our son overcome this problem. Steve said looking into Catherine's eyes.

I love you, you know that? Catherine said.

I know. I love you too, honey. Love of my life!