A/N: Nothing to say really enjoy.

Chapter 2

"Well that went well." said Adam standing up from the couch and walking towards Isabella and Vivian

"It will be fine." said Vivian picking Isabella up and laying her on the couch "She just does not handle shock well." she continued as they both heard Isabella begin to wake up.

"At least she recovers quickly" said Adam going into the kitchen at Vivians insistence to get Isabella a glass of water.

"Mom?" said Isabella finally able to find her voice again. "Why did you not tell me I had a brother?" she asked genuinely hurt that her mother had kept such an important fact secret from her.

"Isa honey your father and I agreed it was for the best if neither of you knew. We did not get along at the time and did not want to put you two through our fighting." she said in a slightly stronger tone of voice then the one she had used when breaking the news to Isabella.

"So then why is he here now?" asked Isabella recovering her calm attitude as Adam entered the room carrying a tall glass of water in one hand and a small envelope in the other.

"Well that is what had me so upset earlier." said Vivian as Adam handed her the envelope and Isabella the glass of water Vivian took a deep breath and handed Isabella the envelope as Adam took a seat on the now vacated armchair where Isabella had fainted.

"That's from dad." he said his voice a little quavery as he continued "H..he told me to diliver it to you two personally." he said stammering a little over his own words.

Curious for what felt like the millionth time in the last few minutes Isabella opened the letter and read:

Dear Vivian,

First of all let me start by saying what you probably already know the young man delivering this to you is your son. Second if you are in fact getting this letter I have died how I do not know but that is the truth. I have instructed my lawyer to give this to Adam to give to you in the event of my death or disappearance. Now before going on I must say that I have never stopped thinking about you and Isabella since I last saw you both and although I may not have been the best companion I do love you both dearly. Now as you know since I have died you are Adams legal guardian as we established before going our separate ways which means that what he does from here on is entirely up to you if you do not want him with you he can always go to live with my brother Charlie in North Carolina, I know he will understand but I do not think you will say no I have been wrong before though. It is my dearest hope that he and Isabella can be real brother and sister. It may be too late but I hope that they will both forgive us in time. Again I would like to say that I still do and always have loved you and Isabella and wish we could have had some time together. Hopefully you are willing to take Adam in if not simply give Charlie a call he still has the same number.

Yours forever,

Sergio Garcia Shapiro

Isabella looked up from the letter tears starting to sting at her eyes as she asked what she knew her mom had not been able too "How, did he die?" she asked choking back a sob.

Adam looked up from the floor, his blue eyes filled with tears as he choked out

"In a car crash he was drunk and he never saw the semi truck coming he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital." he said directing his tear filled eyes to the floor again.

They all sat there in complete silence for what felt like forever until Isabella tilted her head up and asked "So mom?"

"Yes Isa?" asked Vivian knowing that one of the two teens would ask sooner or later.

"Is he staying?" Isabella finished gesturing towards Adam who sat still and silent staring at Vivian questioningly

Vivian bit her lip lip for a few moments and then said "Yes he can stay if he wants to."

She turned to Adam who stood walked over and gave both women a hug and said "I would love too thank you so much Vi...uh..mom" he smiled as they all got up and headed to the kitchen for dinner.

Isabella still trying to process what a very interesting summer this was turning out to be only one day in.

A/N: Alright two chapters edited and counting.