Lucy could see that her parents were unhappy without each other, even if they tried to show otherwise.
She had decided not to intervene.
But Lucy couldn't leave them like that.
So she was determined to talk to them.
Even if they took it the wrong way.
- Dad... Can we take Lassie for a walk.
Of course they could.
But this time, Goren planned to take his daughter to Long Island and its beach.
It would be a change from downtown New York.
And they'd breathe in the pure coastal air.
- How would you like to take her for a walk on the beach.
Walk Lassie on the beach...
What a great idea.
Lassie didn't know the beach.
And it would be fun to see how she reacted on the sand, and in the water.
Plus, this way, she'd be able to talk quietly to her father, without being interrupted all the time by one of her mothers, who was always coming over to talk to her father.
But worst of all, those pesky mothers of hers were doing everything they could to seduce her father.
Seeing that he was alone with a daughter, they must have thought he'd accept a woman with a child.
But her father paid no attention to their circuses.
And that was normal.
Lucy knew very well that only one woman mattered to her father.
This fifteen-year-old girl, with long chestnut hair, whom he had drawn, in her little dress, her crown of flowers on her head, and her bouquet of wildflowers in her hands.

Who was none other than her mother.
So maybe if she talked to her father, maybe he'd make the first move.
Because Lucy understood that, after what her grandfather had done, her mother would never dare tell Goren how she felt.
Her mother was ashamed of what her grandfather had done to her father.
She felt responsible.
When she wasn't.
So yes.
Lucy had decided it was time to intervene.
And that she would be the one to talk to her father.
At least, tell him to talk to his mother.

- Dad... Lucy stopped with Lassie, crouched down to the little dog's level, put her hand to her brisket, stroked her affectionately. I've got to talk to you.
Lucy had to talk to her.
And about what.
Couldn't she do it at home.
Why wait to be here.
Lucy spoke with such gravity, in her voice, on the features of her face, as if what she had to tell him was very important.
Would it have anything to do with her mother.
And if so.
Could something have happened to Eames.
At the thought of this, a strong feeling of anxiety rose in him.

Then he crouched down to his daughter's level, and Lassie's.
- What is it, Lucy... Does it concern your mother.
At this question, Lucy raised her head, looking serious, to plunge her large brown eyes into her father's gaze, who was staring at her with concern.
- Do you still love Mom...
At her words, Goren blushed violently, put his hand to the back of his neck and looked away, embarrassed.
Did he still love Eames.
What a question.
Of course he yes.
He still loved her.
Even more than when he was twenty.
And how could he not be.
When Alex was the only woman who made his heart beat.
No other woman existed in his eyes.
And certainly not his mothers, who were looking for a father for their children.
But why was Lucy asking him this.
Why did she want to know if he still loved his mother.
What did that mean.
What was she trying to find out.
- Mommy still loves you...
Pardon.
Eames still loved her...
Goren looked at his daughter, puzzled.
Was it true.
Wouldn't his daughter get the wrong idea.
Just to get her parents back together.
It was quite possible.

For he understood her desire to have both parents close to her, like a family.
But that didn't mean Eames loved her.
In addition, Goren wasn't really sure Eames could ever love him again.
How could she, after what she'd blamed him for.
It was simply impossible.
- You must be mistaken, Lucy.
- No... I'm not mistaken.
At her words, straight from her daughter's heart, Goren wondered if Lucy wasn't telling the truth.
But Goren found it hard to believe.
Alex's hatred had for him couldn't disappear so easily.
And the fact that he almost died wouldn't change a thing.
- If you don't take the first step with Mom...
Make the first move...
After all, what had happened between him and Eames.
Could he even.
Wouldn't she push him away.
Goren had tried to talk to Eames several times, but he'd given up.
He didn't dare tell Alex how he felt.
Because he was afraid of being hurt.
He missed her terribly, and would have liked to have her close to him, and in his life.

But he couldn't talk to her.
Goren no longer had the courage.
- If you still love Mama...
Dood God...
How could he tell, explain to his daughter that it wasn't easy.
That yes, he still loved Eames.
But he no longer had the courage to tell her how he felt.
Always afraid of rejection.
Goren took a deep breath and rose to his full height, his daughter imitating him, leaving Lassie at his feet, holding the leash in her hands.
- Mom's just waiting for a word from you.
Was it true...
Eames was waiting really only for a word from him.
Since his release from the hospital, Goren had done everything to keep his distance from Alex, for fear of being pushed away.
But above all, Goren had realized that there was no point in hoping that one day Alex would come back to him.
So he accepted the situation.

And today, his daughter was asking him to make the first move.
Told him, Alex was only waiting for one word from him.
- Daddy... Promise me you'll talk to Mommy.
Promise her, and how.
Goren couldn't make such a promise to his daughter.
- If you still love her... You must.
At her words, Goren felt lost.
Yes, he still loved Eames.
But asking him to go and talk to her...
In addition, if he promised his daughter such a thing, who was to say that Eames would listen to him.
After all, Eames and he hardly spoke anymore.
Except when it came to work.
Otherwise, there was nothing.
And especially not when it came to their feelings.
- Dad... Lucy looked at him, her face serious, her big brown eyes staring intently at him. Do it for me.
Do it for Lucy.
Good God...
It wasn't fair.

By saying this, Lucy was touching a nerve, and he found it hard to stand by his opinions.
So for Lucy's sake, and even if he had to be discarded out again.
He'd go and talk to Eames.
But if he did get discarded out, he wouldn't try anything again.
It would be the last time.
And his daughter would have to understand that.
- Very well... I would go talk to your mother.
At his words, a big smile broke out on Lucy's lips, lighting up her face with joy.
- Tonight...
Pardon.
Goren had misheard.
Lucy wanted him to go and talk to Eames tonight.
But that was far too quick.
Couldn't she give him time to get used to the idea of talking to her, and above all, of being rebuffed again.
These things were not to be taken lightly.
But on the other hand, Lucy was probably right.
Better to clear things up quickly than wait too long, especially if it meant getting be hurt.

- Very well... He huffed, desperate to give in so easily to his daughter. I would go talk to your mother tonight.
Lucy nodded, and lowered herself to Lassie's level, to take her in her arms, and bring her lips close to her ear.
- Let's cross our paws for Daddy.
In response, Lassie licked her cheek, making Lucy laugh.