The other day, Steve traveled early. He was eager to see Catherine and her daughter. He could not remember what his life was like without Sophie.

Sophie woke up early that day.

Catherine woke up with Sophie's small hand touching her face.

Mommy!

Hey, my love! Good Morning! Catherine said, hugging Sophie.

Daddy? Sophie asked.

We're going to see Daddy today. This is very good, is not it? Said Catherine, smiling.

Sophie smiled at Catherine.

I'm really happy that we're going to see Daddy today. Catherine said to Sophie.

Come, my dear. Let's have breakfast, and then Mommy's going to prepare a delicious lunch for Daddy.

Playground, Mommy! Said Sophie.

Do you want to go to the playground, my love?

Yes Mommy . Sophie said, jumping on the bed.

Okay. But just a little time.

Steve arrived anxious at Catherine's house, but she and Sophie weren't home.

Steve called Catherine.

Cath, I'm here in your house. Where are you?

Sophie and I are at the playground. She asked to come and I brought it. She's joking and she's so happy, Steve.

Okay. I'm going to meet with you.

Catherine was sitting on a bench watching Sophie play with other children.

Steve came over and kissed her neck.

Hey, it's good you're here. said Catherine, smiling.

Hey. Steve said sitting down next to her.

Steve watched Sophie play.

Sophie is happy playing with other children. I think she needs a little brother or a little sister. Steve said looking at Catherine.

We can arrange this, Steve. Catherine said smiling.

Steve took the ring he had bought for Catherine.

Cath, you want marry me?

Are you asking me to marry you, Steve?

Yes I am. You accept?

Yes. I say yes. I waited so many years for this moment, I made so many plans for us. I'm very happy, Steve. Catherine said, excitedly.

Steve put the ring on her finger.

Catherine kissed Steve.

Cath, the children are watching! Steve said smiling.

I can't control myself. I love you, shall we go home today? Catherine asked.

The Governor has not dismissed me, and she's still given me a month's vacation. I wanted to go somewhere with you and Sophie.

Where do you want to go? Catherine asked.

I go wherever you want to take me. I just want to be by your side. Steve said hugging Catherine.

Are we taking Sophie to Disneyland? She will love. And maybe a few days in Coronado to reminisce about the old days? Catherine said smiling.

It's all right. Let's make Sophie happy and we'll be happy too.

Sophie looked at Catherine and was surprised when she saw her father. She ran to Steve.

Daddy!

Steve got up and picked up Sophie, lifting her up in the air.

Hey, baby!

Hey daddy! Sophie said, laughing a lot.

Dad came to get you. Did not I say I'd come? Steve said kissing Sophie's forehead.

Steve and Catherine took Sophie to Disneyland, spent a week in Coronado and then returned to Hawaii.

When they got home, Steve said he had a surprise for Catherine and Sophie.

What is it, Steve? Catherine asked curiously.

Let's go to Mary's old room.

Steve opened the bedroom door.

Come in, Sophie.

Sophie came in and her little eyes sparkled.

Catherine came in, too.

Steve, the bedroom is so handsome! How did you have time to do that?

Well, I was not sleeping much, worried about the case and missing you both. So I spent my nights renovating the room.

Look, Sophie! Dad made a princess room for you. Catherine said to the girl.

Steve picked up Sophie.

I made a princess room because I have a princess. Who's daddy's princess?

Sophie! Said the girl raising her arms.

The end.

We have reached the end of this story, my friends. I hope you enjoyed. Thank you for reading.