Chapter 14: Memories Part 1

Tori couldn't believe her eyes. The woman her dad was convinced was his wife, had Simon's smile. And hair color. Or rather he had hers. "Um, why don't you come in?" Sophia said stepping aside so they could enter.

"Thanks." Derek said, pushing Simon into the room. Tori, Jey and Chloe followed. Derek, Tori, and Simon sat on the couch with their father, Jey and Chloe sat in chairs on either side. Sophia took her spot on the couch opposite Kit.

"Dad, how was the gala?" Simon asked, his voice even.

"Oh, it was nice. Mrs. Mon-" I mean Sophia, presented a wonderful piece." Eyes turned to Sophia

"You're married?" Simon asked, his face heating.

"Oh, no. Widowed." Sophia answered

"Why didn't you go back to your maiden name if you don't mind me asking?" Jey asked. Chloe and Derek looked at each other.

"I don't mind. When I met my husband, Adam, I was suffering from acute amnesia. I could tell you everything about myself except what I had been doing the previous five years. Even when introducing myself to him, my surname never felt right. That feeling of unease stuck around after we got married." Kit fought the urge to scream 'because your last name should be Bae!' Chloe took out her phone and texted Jey. The woman looked at her phone, then at Chloe and excused herself.

"So Kit. These are you children?" Sophia asked. Kit nodded "Oh! Let me guess!" Sophia pointed at Tori "Tori," then Derek "Derek" she paused "And…Simon." When she said his name Sophia's eyes welled up and tears spilled over "Huh?" she sniffed and wiped her eyes "W-why am I…?" she stood up "I-I'm sorry." Sophia stood and walked back into the bedroom.

When the door shut Simon turned to Kit. "Is it her?" he asked.

Kit nodded "It's her." He replied, his voice cracking.

"Why doesn't she remember anything?" Tori asked quietly.

"What did you send Jey to do?" Derek asked Chloe.

"This will answer both questions. I sent Jey to pick up Granny Annette. She should be able to help."

There was a knock on the door "Room service." A woman's voice came.

Simon stood up "I got it." He walked over and upon opening it he was met with the sight of his coworker Adeline. "Adeline what are you doing here?!" he asked, confused.

"I'm here to see my Mother dingus. Move." Adeline pushed the cart of food past simon into the living room. "What are you doing here Simon?" Simon didn't answer her. He was stuck on the fact that Adeline was Sophia's daughter. Making them half siblings.

"I was visiting your mother and my kids had to see me." Kit answered

Adeline looked like she didn't believe it but nodded anyway. She walked up to the bedroom door and knocked. "Mama? I got your breakfast." She said in a soft voice. The door opened slowly and Sophia stepped out and threw her arms around Adeline. Tears still rushing down her face. Adeline walked her mother over to the couch then wrenched a worn piece of paper from her hands.

"Mama. You've been carrying this around for 25 years. It's time to let go." Adeline said gently.

"I can't. it's the only clue I have to those missing years." Sophia said nibbling on a piece of toast.

"Excuse me, may I see that?" Kit asked his eyes on the paper. Adeline shrugged and handed it over. Kit opened the page and sucked in a breath. Chloe walked over and looked over Kit's shoulder. On the front was a faded drawing of a sleeping baby. Kit turned the sheet over and closed his eyes. Written in the same script as the goodbye letter he carried with him were the words, 'Simon-your son'

"Holy shit." Tori whispered

"What is it?" Sophia asked.

Kit took out his wallet and pulled out a photo. "Sophia, I don't want to alarm you but…" he showed Sophia the photo. It was of Simon as an infant. It was the same face as the drawing.

Sophia's eyes widened and she looked at Simon. "I don't believe it. Y-You're my son?!" Tears started to fall again, except this time, they were tears of joy.

AN: And there's that chapter! Part 2 coming soon!