Steve and Catherine couldn't sleep. Steve sat on the bed and ran his hands over his face.

You also don't sleeped? Catherine asked.

No, I couldn't . I am very worried. I hoped this could happen to me because of the radiation. I never thought this could happen to John. He's going to suffer a lot from the treatment, Cath.

Two days from now we have to take him to the specialist doctor. Catherine said.

I'm taking John for the treatment, Cath. It doesn't make sense the girls to also spend hours in a hospital. You stay at home with our girls.

I'm afraid he thinks I don't care about him if I don't go, Steve.

He'll not think that, Cath.

When he needs me the most, will not I be around? But I also know it's not fair about the girls.

Catherine hugged Steve and they both remained silent.

I'm going for a swim, Cath.

But it's two o'clock in the morning, Steve.

I know, Cath. But I need it. Steve said, getting up.

Okay, said Catherine.

Steve went swimming and Catherine could not stay in bed either. She went to the bedroom, and watched the children sleep.

Steve arrived at headquarters before the rest of the team and remained in his office.

When the team arrived, realized something was wrong with Steve, but only Danny had the nerve to ask.

Steve? Danny knocked on the door.

Come in, Danny. Steve said disheartened.

What happened friend? You do not look good to me today. Danny said.

I'm not well, Danny. My world is crumbling.

Don't tell me Catherine's gone again. Danny said.

No, Danny. Of course not.

So what is it?

It's John. He has leukemia.

What? Asked Danny.

That's what you heard. My little boy is seriously ill. Catherine and I are very worried about John.

I'm so sorry, Steve. If you need anything, I'm here. Danny said.

Thank you, Danny. I'm going to need you to lead the team on the days when I'll need take John to do the treatment.

Okay, said Danny.

Steve was called to a crime scene and took the entire team.

Danny, please, use your Detective experience. I can't reason. I can only think of my son. Steve said, running his hand over his forehead.

What's going on, man? Lou asked.

My son is very sick, Lou.

I'm so sorry, Steve. But I'm sure he'll be fine.

It's not that simple, Lou.

Steve got a call from Catherine.

Hi, Cath?

Steve, I'm sorry to interrupt you.

It's okay, Cath. What is going on?

John has a fever and I'm worried. Catherine said.

Take it easy, Cath. This fever may be unrelated to the disease. Have you given the anti-thermal to him?

Yes. Catherine said.

So, wait a little while for the remedy to have effect.

Okay. Catherine said.

Look, my love, I understand your concern, but we'll not despair, okay?

Bye, Steve. Catherine said, hanging up the phone.

Steve didn't like Catherine hanging up the phone.

Catherine hung up the phone because tears were already streaming down her face.

Mama, do not cry. I love you . Said John, who was on her lap.

I love you too my baby. Catherine said to John.

And me, Mom? You love Me? Michelle asked.

Of course I love you dear. Said Catherine to Michelle.

Mom loves me. Emily said.

I love you too, dear. Said Catherine to Emily.

You three are the best thing that ever happened in my life. Catherine said to the children.

At the end of the day, Steve went home.

Catherine was in the room with the children.

Hey.

Hey, Steve. Catherine said.

Hey, Steve. Michelle said imitating Catherine.

Not Steve, Michelle. I'm the daddy. You know it.

Daddy dear! Emily said, wanting Steve to pick her up.

Hi my love. Come here with Daddy. Steve said taking Emily in his lap.

Emily gave Steve a kiss.

Steve smiled.

Dad, I want your lap too. Michelle said holding out her arms.

Steve took Michelle in his lap as well.

Catherine was sitting on the floor and John was on her lap.

Steve put the girls down and sat down next to Catherine.

What about you, buddy? Aren't you going to talk to Dad? Steve said to John.

Daddy , John is sick. Michelle said.

I didn't say anything to them. Catherine said to Steve.

But this little girl here is very smart. Steve said tickling Michelle.

John will be fine. You and Emily are still going to play a lot of ball with John. Said Steve to Michelle.

Is Daddy right, buddy? Said steve to John.

John just shook his head stating that yes.

Ball's boring, daddy. Said Emily.

Steve smiled.

Only our girls to make us smile, right? Steve said to Catherine.

Yes.

How is he? Steve asked.

The fever has passed, but he is sad. Said Catherine.

Steve nodded.

It's time for dinner. Said Catherine.

Let's go down to dinner. Steve said getting up and taking John in his lap.

Come, girls! Catherine said holding Emily and Michelle's hand.

Catherine served dinner. Steve fed John giving food in your mouth.

I don't want it, Daddy. John said to Steve.

John, if you don't eat, you'll get weak and you'll not be able to swim with me. Eat a little, son.

John ate a little. After dinner, Steve took the kids to brush their teeth and put them to sleep.

Catherine cleaned the kitchen and then went into the bedroom. She took a shower and lay down.

Catherine and Steve were very tired.

When Steve went to the bedroom, Catherine had already fallen asleep. Steve lay down too and slept hugged with her.