Memories of Yesterday

Prologue: It had been two years since Sharon's death. Her family still had no idea she was alive. She had created a new life for herself in New Mexico with Sam guiding her along the way. Today was her

Son Jared's birthday. She was excited Jared looked more like his father every day. It killed her to keep

Adam's son from him but she felt it was for the best. Sharon had no idea what was going in Genoa City.

Sharon had thought she left her past behind her. Sharon didn't realize that soon she would pay for her

Choices.

It was a cold winter morning and from Adam's window he could see the first snow hit the ground. It was quiet in his office you could hear wind whipping around the high rise building. His mind wandered

As today he felt different. Adam looked at his bare left hand and longed for the wedding band that once dawned on his finger. He missed her so much especially now that he was successful. Adam had did the impossible he beat his father at his own game. Adam now ran Newman enterprises and made the company surpass when his father was running the company. Adam still felt empty after his victory

And wished Sharon was there by his side. He tried to shake off the feeling but it wasn't easy he only truly loved one woman in his life and that was Sharon. Women had come and cone in his life the last

Year but no one likes Sharon. Adam walked over to his desk and dialed Nick's number. Nick picked up

Nick Newman here he said. Nick its Adam is it possible we could talk in my office. Nick replied give me about ten minutes.

Over the past year Adam and Nick worked together to bring down their father together. It wasn't easy given their history but they finally came to an agreement to both run the family company as brothers. They realized they would never be bosom buddies but they had a mutual respect for what each brought to the company. They even managed a friendship after Sharon died. She would have been

Proud. Sharon's death changed a lot for everyone in Genoa city. Noah left for New York to pursue his music career and Faith was a year older and looking her mother every day. Nick remained a single dad and Phyllis married Jack. Everyone had basically moved on except Adam he was stuck.

He finally had everything he wanted except the woman he loved. Adam let out a big sigh and looked up to the sky and spoke to the ceiling. Babe I'm really missing you today but then again I miss you every day. Adam still carried Sharon's engagement ring in his pocket it helped him feel closer to her.

Adam had a chill down his spine it was as if Sharon was with him feeling her presence. He lifted her picture up from his desk. I do wish you were here my love. Adam shook the sadness off and went back to work. Nick knocked on the door. Come in Nick Adam ordered. Listen I'm going to New Mexico

For a few days. The sheriff called me today and said he thought maybe he had a lead on Sharon's death.

Nick thought Adam had put the ruling of Sharon's death as suicide to a rest. I think you should leave things well enough alone. Everyone seems to have moved on except you Adam. Adam snickered I should have known you wouldn't understand. I'm not going to rest until its proven Sharon didn't commit suicide. Nick shook his head fine do what you have to I will hold down the fort while you're gone.

Thanks I appreciate it Adam said sarcastically. I'm leaving in a few hours I will call you if I find anything.

Nick then replied Adam if you want to waste your time, you go head but I'm done with it.

Nick left the office and Adam continued to stare at Sharon's picture. No one understands I need to do this for you. Adam picked up the phone and called his assistant Gina is the jet ready. Yes Mr. Newman

It's all fueled up and ready to go in an hour. Adam pressed his lips to his finger then to Sharon's

Picture I love you sweetheart. Adam left the office and headed to New Mexico to get answers.

Adam didn't know the trip he was taking would change his life forever.

Sharon was putting up the decorations for Jared. She smiled then became sad it was another birthday she was going to miss for Faith & Noah again her heart sank if only she could see them again from afar.

She couldn't risk that she needed to keep her distance if her secret was to remain safe. She continued to

Decorate the room and forced a fake smile on her face for Jared's sake. Hey Shari how are things coming along for our boy. Sharon smiled its going what do you think Sam? It looks great I can't wait to see his face. Sam kissed her on the forehead and Sharon smiled. Sam I needed that. Sam knew Sharon well enough to know when she was down. He held her in his arms what's going on in that pretty little head of yours. I'm just feeling homesick that's all. Sam and Sharon had become really good friends.

Sharon's priority was her son now and Sam understood that. He wanted to become part of her life as more than friends but he understood Jared came first.

He was smart enough to know there was great love in her past but he didn't push the subject.

Sam wanted it to be a good day. He pulled away from their embrace and asked so is there anything I can help you with here. Sharon smiled no I got it covered thank you where is the birthday boy?

Sam answered he is playing with Piper he has no idea all the fuss you're making over him. Sam laughed