Chapter 54

Numb. Sharon was numb. She stood numbly few minutes before Jack, seeing that he was really alive. Andrea also couldn't believe it, thinking that it was a ridiculous joke. Sharon was in shock and she didn't know what to say and what to believe at this point. On the other hand, Jack stood in front of Sharon, completely calm, looking at her little coldly.

Sharon took a deep breath, asking quietly, "Jack, you're alive? But how? But how is that possible? You were dead. It's been two years. Where have you been if you're really alive? No, I can't understand this. You were hospitalized and fighting for your life, you told me to take care of Anna and you died. Now you stand here in front of me, two years later, as if it never happened. " Jack sighed and shook his head. During this time, Andrea was watching them carefully.

"Sharon, I realize that you're in shock. I know this seems strange and unreal, like a joke, but I assure you that I'm alive, I'm Jack Raydor. I know that in your head there are many unanswered questions, but be sure I am ready to answer you. " he said firmly. Sharon took a deep breath and looked at Andrea, who shrugged and decided to leave to allow Sharon and Jack talk about this uncertain situation. Sharon really needed to understand this complicated truth, so she and Jack decided to go to a cafeteria to talk privately. She still couldn't believe that the man whom she thought dead is actually alive. No, it was really surreal and difficult situation. But Jack also didn't know where to begin.

"Jack, please, tell me the whole truth, because I'm quite confused and can't understand that you're truly alive." she said thoughtfully. Jack nodded and said, "Look, Sharon, I never expected to see again, but this is our destiny. Besides, I lived in Las Vegas and didn't think to come to LA, but just I had a job here. I know you're shocked and this is completely normal. I know that you also remember the day that I asked you to take care of Anna. You see that I'm dying, but actually it wasn't so. Sharon, I was in a coma. I was in a coma for 1 year. I can't say I remember anything, but I remember my conversation with you before I close my eyes. I know this is just unreal, but that's the truth. "Sharon couldn't believe his words.

"You were in a coma for one year? But why didn't you tell us anything? Emily and Ricky didn't stop blaming themselves why they haven't had a last chance to talk to you. Especially Emily, she yesterday told me that she would like you being alive. Our children blame themselves why they didn't have a chance to say goodbye to you and now you stand here in front of me and tell me everything so calmly, as if nothing had happened? No, you're crazy! " she said angrily. Jack rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"Sharon what do you say? You wanted to come to fail your happy life with Andy Flynn? You want to appear in front of Anna and again make her suffer? Or to appear before Emily and Ricky as their father? Father who never was with them? What did you want I do? No, Sharon, I couldn't do it. " he said softly and swallowed the lump in his throat. Sharon sighed and leaned back, looking at Jack uncertainly. She didn't know if she should believe him.

On the other hand, Andrea was back in the department, still shocked by this situation. But she was trying to hide the truth from Andy, knowing that Sharon will tell him everything. Andy sat at his desk, busy with some clues about the last case. She came to Provenza, asking quietly, "Provenza, can we talk? It's important." He was surprised and nodded slightly. They went near the elevators. Andrea looked around cautiously, making Provenza to amaze even more.

"My God, Andrea! What happens? You want to tell me something?" he asked impatiently. Andrea sighed, answering, "Provenza, you can't believe what happened out when we were with Sharon. Look, please don't say that to Andy. A little while ago, we realized that Jack Raydor is alive. Yes, he is alive and he was in front of us. " Provenza's eyes widened and he fell into shock.

"What? What nonsense are you talking about Andrea? It is meaningless, Jack is dead and we all know that. He died two years ago. How can he be alive? You're drunk?" he asked quietly, sternly. Andrea turned her head and looked at him with anger.

"Stop Provenza! I'm quite sure, because at the moment Sharon and Jack have a serious conversation. But please don't say anything to Andy. I'm sure that Sharon will tell him everything." she warned softly. Provenza nodded and sighed wearily. He still couldn't believe that this is true. Sharon and Jack continued their serious conversation. Sharon didn't know what to do because she was still in shock. Jack looked at her slightly sadly.

"Well, Jack, I understand that you had reasons, but I can't figure out that you're hiding from us something like that - something so important. I know we had many disputes and misunderstandings along, but I can't forget the fact that you saved my life. Thanks to you, now I'm living a second life. I'll never forget that, whatever happened in the past, you saved my life. I'm grateful. " she admitted quietly. Jack nodded with a smile.

"Thanks Sharon. I always was an idiot and we'll never have happy family life. I was a drunkard who didn't came home. A man who didn't care for his wife and children. I'm sorry for everything. I'd like to turn back time, but it's impossible. I'd like to be with my kids when they need me. I'd like to take Anna as my daughter early instead I accused you that this child isn't mine. I feel like an idiot. I know it. But I am calm, knowing that Andy is a good father to Anna. " he said sadly and sighed. Sharon smiled thoughtfully.

"Not only for Anna. For Emily, Ricky and Rusty too. He gives a big paternal love. They love him as their father. I'm grateful that someone like Andy is in my life. Except for our son he's a good father for my other children. Yes, he's not their biological father, but that doesn't matter. Absolutely. " she said firmly. Jack nodded slightly.

"I know this, Sharon. So I'm calm and be sure that I won't fail your happy life again." he said with a slight smile. Sharon smiled slightly and squeezed his shoulder. Maybe he really had changed. On the other hand, Emily and Rusty were preparing dinner together while Anna was with Nicholas in the living room. Rusty looked at her carefully.

"Emily, are you okay? You look tired." Emily took a deep breath, answering, "No, Rusty, I'm not fine. I have problems with my mom and we're not talking to each other. I feel terrible. Still, she is my mother and I've never had an dispute with her. But now is quite different. On one side mom, on the other hand is Buzz. Yes, she doesn't accept my relationship, but I won't give up my love just like that. " Rusty nodded and sighed.

"You know Emily, it's pretty difficult situation. I hope that mom will finally accept your relationship." He said reliable. Emily shrugged and shook her head. Just then Andy came home tired and throw the keys, joining Anna and Nicholas in the living room. He kissed his daughter tenderly on the cheek and then his son, taking him in his arms. Emily and Rusty also came to him. Andy smiled softly, looking around.

"Well, it seems that dinner is ready. Where is your mother?" he asked, confused. Emily and Rusty looked at each other while Anna replied with a smile, "Mom isn't home dad. She said she would be late." Andy nodded with a smile and a sigh.

"Well honey. Then let's start with the dinner, Sharon will be joining us later." Rusty grinned, saying, "Good idea Andy. I'm sure mom will be here soon." Emily smiled taking her brother in her arms.

"I'll take care of Nicholas. Come on, Andy." she said kindly. Andy took Anna in his arms and all went into the kitchen for a good dinner. Despite everything, however, Andy couldn't understand why Sharon would be late. It was quite strange. After dinner, Emily and Rusty were in their rooms and Anna and Nicholas were asleep and Andy had decided to wait for Sharon to talk to her. He sat on the couch in the living room with a magazine in his hands, but he kept looking at his watch. Finally, Sharon returned home and was surprised seeing Andy still awake. He left the magazine on the table and stood before her, looking at her coldly. Sharon looked at him carefully, knowing that he wants to talk to her.

"Sharon, do you have any reason to be late?" he asked sternly. Sharon sighed wearily and replied, "Yes, of course I have. I have a very important reason. I'll told everything, but first I need to wash my face." she went to the bathroom. Andy looked at her more confused than ever. He decided to wait in their bedroom. Sharon went into the bathroom and looked at her reflection in the mirror. She touched her face and took a deep breath. She couldn't believe that Jack is alive and the shadows of the past not leave her in peace. She really felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Obviously, the fate liked to play games with her. A few minutes later, she emerged from the bathroom and saw Andy, who sat on the bed, waiting for her. She sat beside him without saying a word. He looked at her carefully and took her hand.

"Sharon, you look pale. What is happening?" he asked anxiously. Sharon took a deep breath and replied, "Today I experienced something terrible. When we were together with Andrea, we realized that ... Jack is alive." Suddenly, Andy's eyes widened and he couldn't believe that this is true.

"No, Sharon, this can't be true. Jack died two years ago. How is this possible?" he asked, confused. Sharon looked at him and continued, "Today I spoke with Jack. He's alive, Andy. He wasn't dead. He was in a coma for one year. He was living in Las Vegas, he is here for work. But still I'm in shock. He is alive and that's the truth. " Andy stood up and began pacing nervously. He couldn't believe that Jack is alive. He looked at Sharon angrily asking, "You were with him? Well, I understand that you were in shock and you needed to talk to him, but why you come home now? You were with him up so late?" Sharon stood before him and looked at him coldly.

"Enough Andy! I don't want to listen to nonsense. With Jack, I spoke only one hour, I wasn't with him, just I needed fresh air, so I called Emily and Rusty to tell them I would be late. I needed to be alone and to overcome this shock. Why did you not understand me? " she almost shouted. Andy shook his head dissatisfied and went into the guest room again. Sharon was filled with anger. She couldn't believe that Andy doesn't believe her.

The next morning, all breakfasting together. Although they tried to pretend, Emily and Rusty could feel the coldness between Sharon and Andy that seemed grew with every minute. But they decided not to interfere in their lives. Sharon fed her son while Andy was preparing Anna's bag for school. The little girl smiled and asked, "Dad, you'll help me with my home? Andy nodded with a smile," Sure honey. "Sharon looked at Anna.

"Anna, why do you ask only your father? I also can help you." she suggested with a smile. Anna shrugged and said, "No Mom. Dad already promised me." Sharon nodded and looked at Andy coldly. However, last night, his words had hurt her. A few minutes later, Emily and Anna were in her room to prepare for school, while Rusty was in the nursery with Nicholas. Sharon and Andy looked at each other with indescribable coldness. They couldn't believe that they have to overcome another problem. Again Jack. Both couldn't believe that he was alive again and managed to spoil their relationship.

Andy smiled slightly, saying sarcastically, "Perhaps today you'll again see your ex-husband. However, you know that he is alive." Sharon looked into his brown eyes angrily, saying, "What do you want from me, Andy? I have nothing to do with Jack! Yes, I'm still in shock that he's alive. But what can I do in this case? Maybe you want me to tell my children that their father is alive? "

"Dad is alive?" Emily asked, confused, hearing her mother's last sentence. Sharon and Andy looked at each other with surprise, not knowing what to say...

~~~ TBC ~~~