On the drive to Michael's office, Sharon thought about all that Nick had told her. Nick was not a Newman how had they managed to fool Victor all these years? What would Victoria think and how would it affect Adam and Nick's relationship. Would Nick soften to him a little or hate him even more because he is a Newman. And Faith what would happen if Jack turned out to be her dad as well or Billy for that matter. Sharon wasn't in love with Nick any more but she hated that he was going through so much. But it was changing him for the better in her opinion.
Sharon pulled into a craft store and bought a scrap book along with stickers and other decorations. Then she stopped by Michael's office to drop the postcards. Michael's secretary ushered her in. He's been waiting and is growing impatient she said. Michael looked up at Sharon and said do you have them? Yes they are right here sorry it took so long but Nick needed to tell me some very important stuff. Michael said what stuff.
He didn't tell me not to say anything so I guess its ok to tell you but please don't tell anyone else till it breaks. Ok, Michael said spill it. Rather fast; Sharon said Nick is Jack's son not Victor's. Come again, Michael said. It's true Michael, Nick just told me. He and Jack had the DNA test done to prove it. Wow, Michael said. Victor is going to get it all the way around. Let's see those postcards. Chase brought a couple for me to compare. Michael took Faiths cards and spread them out on the table and took the two Chase had left and added them into the mix.
What do you think Sharon the same writing? Looks exactly the same to me Sharon said. Me too, Michael said. But we will have to get these to Chase and he will have their handwriting expert verify for us. I don't need all of these Sharon I will keep these three take the rest. Sharon took the cards told Michael to call with any news and left for home.
Michael slid the postcards into an envelope and called to have them messengered right away to Chase Cahill GCPD. He wasn't sure how to proceed with this but from what Chase said the family was quite upset that someone had made them believe their son was alive and well when in fact he had died months prior. Chase had explained that they didn't know the body found burnt beyond recognition next to the vehicle was Mr. Sexton. Police had assumed it was the passenger of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle had given them the information. If they had known they would have informed the Sextons sooner. Chase assured them he would make plans to have the remains exhumed and sent to the family as soon as possible.
Michael knew they were going to have a hard time keeping the exhumation under wraps. Chances were someone would find out and get word to Victor.
Chase had told the Sextons that possibly Mr. Sexton had gotten a friend to mail the postcards because he was not going on that extended trip and he didn't want them to worry. He told them if they would like he would take the postcards and check into it. The family said that sounded like something their Steve would do and willing handed the postcards over. A few days later he had called them and said that a friend of Steve's had indeed sent the cards and he sends his sincere apologies and sympathy to the family if he had known of Steve's death he wouldn't have sent them.
Chase felt bad about the fib but the family accepted it and said it gave them comfort knowing their son was thinking about their welfare. In this way Chase hoped to contain the problem with Victor and the postcards and not have to drag the Sextons into another hurtful situation. One their son was used as a pawn in. He wasn't trying to get Victor off by any means and he would still be held accountable but the Sexton family would not have to suffer any longer. Michael thought Chase had handled it well. There was after all incidences' where a little fib could save a lot of unnecessary heartache.
