Six months passed and Steve and Catherine were torn between the joy of waiting for the boy who would arrive in two months and the sadness of seeing John suffering with the disease.

John had been hospitalized a few times. Steve and Catherine shared the care with him.

Catherine was sitting on the couch and the children were playing in the living room. They were waiting for Steve to arrive from work.

Wow! Catherine said.

What was Mama? Asked John.

Your brother is moving a lot, John. Put your hand here for you feel it, son . Catherine said taking John's hand and placing it on his belly.

Wow! Jordan is playing on your belly. He wants to get out of his belly, Mommy . John laughed.

Catherine thought the way John looked forward to Jordan was so handsome.

It seems he knows how brother's birth will be important in treating him. Catherine thought.

I also want to feel my brother in your belly, Mama. Emily smiled.

Come here, daughter. Catherine said taking Emily's hand and placing it on her belly.

Wow! Emily smiled.

He's making a lot of mess, Emily. Said Catherine, smiling.

Come and feel your little brother too, Michelle. Catherine said.

I don't want. Michelle said annoyed.

Michelle, come here. Don't make Mommy sad, please. Catherine said fondly, trying to convince her.

Michelle timidly approached and Catherine took her hand and placed it on her belly. Jordan shifted, and Michelle took the hand away. She got scared.

Did you feel your brother, my dear? He like you. Catherine said to Michelle.

Michelle just shook her head, saying yes.

Steve came home and the children ran to him.

He kissed and hugged her one by one.

Dad brought some chocolate. But you can only eat after dinner. Steve said.

Steve went over to the couch and leaned over to kiss Catherine.

And how is my pregnant beautiful, today?

I'm fine. Just a little tired.

And this little boy here? Steve said kissing Catherine's belly.

He's agitated . The children have already felt it today, including Michelle. Catherine said smiling.

Michelle? What progress! Steve said smiling.

Yes. This jealousy of her is already worrying me. Catherine said.

And how did John spend the day? Steve asked.

He was happy today, but he's weak. I want so badly to see my son healed, Steve.

Me too, Cath.

John is so looking forward to Jordan's arrival. Catherine said.

This is good. Said Steve.

And how was work today? Catherine asked.

We didn't have anything very important today. Just paperwork.

Ok. Go take a shower and I go serve dinner. Said Catherine, getting up.

Catherine, Steve and the kids had dinner. Steve was happy every time he saw his family at the table. He remembered that the lonely days in that house were in the past.

After dinner, the children asked for the chocolate Steve had bought for them.

Steve distributed the chocolates to the children and to Catherine.

These are yours and this is for Jordan. Steve said.

But Daddy , Jordan doesn't eat because he has no teeth. Emily said.

Steve smiled. It's true Emily. He doesn't have teeth yet, but Mommy has.

After the children slept, Steve and Catherine were in the bedroom.

Catherine put her hand under Steve's shirt.

What is it, Steve? Catherine asked as she found a bandage on Steve's chest.

It was just a scratch, Cath.

Did you get shot, Steve? Did not you say you only had paperwork today?

I didn't want to worry you.

What about the bulletproof vest? Catherine asked.

I wasn't wearing it.

Don't be reckless, Steve. You now have four children.

I'm sorry, Cath. I'll be more careful. Said Steve kissing her.

Steve slept, but he woke up in the middle of the night with Catherine moving in bed.

What is it, Cath? Can't sleep?

No. Your son is moving a lot.I'll check the kids. Catherine said getting up.

No, Cath. Stay here, I'll do it. Steve said.

Ok. See how John is.

Steve went and came back.

They are fine, my beautiful wife pregnant. Said Steve, lying down beside her again.

Let me talk to this boy here. Steve said laying his head on her belly.

Hey buddy. Are you listening to Daddy? It's time to sleep. Mom and Dad need to rest, baby. Steve said kissing Catherine's belly.

Catherine laughed.

No use, Steve. Jordan is very happy today and doesn't stay quiet. John said that he wants out of my belly.

He'll not let us sleep. So, can we date a little? Steve asked Catherine.

Would be great. Are you going to be careful? Catherine asked.

Certainly. Come here. Steve said kissing her.