Chapter 55

Sharon and Andy looked at each other coldly and stood in front of Emily, who watched them more confused than ever. They knew that she was waiting for a response, but that for Sharon was not easy. To tell your daughter that her father is actually alive after two years, it wasn't easy indeed. Emily went to her mother asking quietly, "Mom, this is true? Dad is alive? How is that possible? He'd died two years ago."

Sharon took a deep breath and replied, "Emily, believe me, I'm in shock. I learned this truth before two days. I saw your father in front of me alive, even we talked. He's not dead, he told me that he was in a coma for one year and he didn't want to tell the truth because he didn't want us to worry more, especially you and your brother Ricky. " Emily's eyes filled with tears and she was filled with anger. Andy came up to her and squeezed her shoulder.

"Emily, calm down." he said encouragingly. Emily bit her lip, saying, "Mom, I can't believe you didn't tell me the truth that day. Why you hide it from me? I have a right to know. I repent so many times that I couldn't say goodbye to my father which is actually alive! What do you want from me? Ricky also need to know that. No, I can't understand it. " Sharon shushed softly and wiped her tears.

"Emily, understand me. It's not so easy. To find out after two years that Jack is alive, it wasn't something I expected. In addition, I was ready to tell you, but you heard my conversation with Andy. Please don't blame me because I am not guilty, blame your father so he decided to hide something like that from us. " she said firmly. Emily took a deep breath and shook her head. At this point, Rusty went into the living room with Anna. Sharon immediately knelt in front of her little daughter and kissed her cheek.

"Rusty, please take Anna to school as quickly as possible." she said quickly. Rusty nodded, confused, answering, "Of course, Mom. I'll see you later." Anna kissed her mother and went to school with her brother Rusty. Emily sat on the couch crying and couldn't believe that her father is alive. Andy sat down beside her and as always showed her paternal love. Actually, she was like a real daughter. He hugged her soothingly, rubbing her back. Sharon looked at them sadly and sat across from them, looking down. She hadn't wanted her daughter to understand the truth in this way. But she already knew and the worst was that she blamed her, as always. Sharon felt more powerless than ever. As if this was their nightmare again. Frankly, she was tired of so many problems.

"Emily, think what you want. But I'm not guilty. That your father hid the truth whole two years doesn't make me guilty of anything. Look, you're my daughter and I can't stand to see this. If you want, you can call him and talk to him. He gave me his phone number. " she explained hurriedly handed her the number. Andy looked at her angrily. This means that whether Sharon keeping up with her ex-husband? Emily wiped her tears and nodded. She went to her room to talk to her father alone. Sharon sighed wearily and leaned back while Andy stood up and began pacing nervously. Sharon looked at him in confusion, wondering why her husband was angry this time.

"Andy, what happens now? Why are you angry?" she asked, looking at him questioningly. Andy looked into her bright green eyes with anger and pain. He couldn't believe that his wife sees her ex-husband. He took a deep breath and replied, "You ask me what's happening? Sharon, I can't believe that you have Jack's number. Do you think that this idiot gives his number just like that? Again, he wants to do something to separate us." Sharon was filled with anger and stood before him.

"Enough Andy! I don't want to hear this nonsense. He gave me his phone number because of Emily and Ricky. Moreover, he said that he's happy for us and that he is sorry for his mistakes. He can't do anything. Relax." she tried to calm him down but it wasn't possible. Andy laughed derisively.

"And you believe him? My God, Sharon! I think you're smarter, though you're a cop. He's the same man who wanted to take Anna from you and to ruin our happy life. I can't believe that you believe him. You know now that our old problems will return again? Jack is alive and I'm sure that he'll do everything possible to take Anna, but I won't let him. " he said firmly. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head, dissatisfied.

"Andy, how many times must I tell you that Jack is completely different? Look, he can no longer do anything. I can't believe that we argue for Jack again and this time for no reason. But I don't want to argue more, since I don't want to be late for work. I'm sorry. " she said with anger and took her purse. Andy sighed and closed his eyes for a moment. He felt tired to argue with Sharon, always. On the other hand, Emily spoke with her father on the phone two years later. As if she was left speechless and didn't know what to say.

"Emily, honey, I feel pretty good hearing your voice again after two years. How are you? How are Ricky and Anna? I miss you." Jack asked happy. Emily took a deep breath, answering, "I'm fine dad. Ricky and Anna are also fine. Don't worry. But I'm still in shock that you're alive. Why Dad? Why do you hide this from us?"

Jack sighed wearily and replied, "Look, honey, I have good reasons. I didn't want to appear in front of you and especially to your sister Anna. I know that your mother is happy with Andy and I know that Andy is like a real father for my daughter. And not just for her, for you too. I'm sure that you have enough paternal love. I didn't want to ruin her life again, understand me. " Emily's eyes filled with tears.

"I understand Dad. You're right. Andy really gives us paternal love. But, Dad, I need to see you, please. At least once, I miss you." she said softly. Jack bit his lip and replied, "Well honey, I'll see you when you want. I love you."

"I love you Dad. See you later." they closed the phone and Emily took a deep breath and was calm talking to her father for the first time after two years. Jack was also calm. He was grateful that he has a chance to see Emily, but if he needed to see Ricky and Anna too. On the other hand, Sharon and Andy were in the department. The team had just revealed a rough case and now all needed a little break. Sharon sat in her office with Andrea, while Andy sat at his desk thoughtfully, absently. Provenza sat at his desk with a cup of coffee in hand and looked at his friend confused.

"Hey, Flynn, what's happening?" he asked anxiously, looking around. Andy took a deep breath and replied, "I have problems with Sharon again, since we found out that Jack is alive. You know, he gave his number to her. And I'm convinced that he wants to ruin our happy life, even Sharon says that he won't succeed. No, Provenza, I don't believe this idiot. " Provenza nodded and put the glass on his desk.

"I understand perfectly, Flynn. But maybe you should try to believe Sharon, though she is your wife and be sure that she would never come back to Jack, if you think so. Think - we were talking about Captain Sharon Raydor. You also know that your wife wouldn't do such a thing. " he said firmly. Andy nodded and sighed, looking at the office.

"Sharon, I can't believe that you and Andy again have problems because of Jack." Andrea said thoughtfully. Sharon took a deep breath and took off her glasses, answering, "I also can't believe it. But unfortunately, the shadows of the past don't leave me in peace even for a moment. I can't believe that Andy doubted me." Andrea hushed quietly and squeezed her hand.

"Sharon, whatever happens, I'm confident that everything will be fine." she said encouragingly. Sharon sighed wearily and shrugged. She really wanted to believe her, but it wasn't easy. On the other hand, Rusty had already learned the truth that Jack was actually alive. Emily handed him a cup of tea and sat down beside him on the couch to talk.

"Hey, Emily, I can't believe that your father is alive." he said, confused. Emily sighed and said, "I also Rusty. But today I talked to him on the phone and tonight I'll talk to him outside. So I want you to do me a favor. I want you when Mom and Andy come home to tell them that I'm out with friends. I don't want mom to know that I'm with dad. " Rusty nodded with a smile.

"Of course, as you want. However, I'm your brother." he said, grinning. Emily nodded with a smile and squeezed his shoulder. In the evening, Sharon and Andy went home tired from a busy day. They came together in the living room and saw that Rusty has prepared dinner alone. He was holding Nicholas in his arms, while Anna ran to her mother. Sharon took her in her arms and kissed her gently on the cheek. Andy smiled contentedly.

"So how's my princess?" she asked softly. The little girl smiled and replied, "Very well, Mom. I want to show you my new project for school." Sharon nodded with a smile. Andy stroked her hair gently, saying, "Sure honey, but first let's have dinner." Immediately, he approached Rusty and took his son in his arms, kissing him gently on the forehead. Sharon looked around carefully. She could see that Emily isn't home.

"Rusty, where's Emily?" she asked sternly. He cleared his throat and replied, "I have no idea, Mom. She told me it would be out with friends." Sharon sighed with relief and nodded slightly. All together they went into the kitchen for dinner while Emily was already with her father.

"So, your mother doesn't accept your relationship with Buzz? Why? I know Buzz very well and I know that you can be happy with him. What's the problem?" Jack asked, confused. Emily shook her head and shrugged, answering, "I don't know, Dad. But she won't never accept this relationship, but she has to understand that our love is strong." Jack nodded and quietly shushed. He squeezed her hand with a smile.

"Don't worry, honey. I'm here. I'll talk to your mother. I promise that we'll solve this." he promised. Emily smiled softly and hugged her father tightly. For the first time, she could see that he was a completely different person and that he is no longer a drunkard. After dinner, Rusty was in his room and watch a movie on his laptop while Anna and Nicholas were asleep. Sharon and Andy sat on the couch in the living room without speaking, in silence. Sharon kept looking at the clock. She was worried about Emily, though she was an adult. Still, she was a mother. Andy could understand her care, but he couldn't help her in any way. He sat close to her, watching her carefully.

"Sharon, I know you worry about Emily, but she is an adult and she knows what she's doing." he said softly and reassuringly. Sharon shook her head and sighed wearily, leaning back. She looked at Andy, asking, "I have a question. You're also a parent, Andy. You have to understand. You worry about Nicole, right?" Andy nodded slightly.

"Of course, she's my daughter." he said indifferently. Sharon shook her head and continued, "You know, Andy, it's hard to be a parent. I worry about my children so much that sometimes I think I poison them with this concern, maybe I'm not so good mother. Maybe that's why Emily stay away from me. " Andy shushed softly and hugged her tightly, rubbing her back soothingly.

"Sharon, don't talk like that, please. Calm down. You're the best mother that I know. You're a wonderful mother and your concern is normal. You even have no idea how much our kids love you. But I also love you and I promise that whatever happens I'll always be with you in all circumstances. " he said softly and kissed her gently on the lips. She smiled softly and stroked his face, saying softly, "I love you."

Just then, someone knocked on the door. Knowing that this is probably Emily, Sharon and Andy opened the door, but were surprised, seeing Emily with Jack. Sharon and Andy looked at each other confused.

"Jack what are you doing here at this hour?" Sharon asked angrily. Jack took a deep breath and said, "Sharon, we need to talk."

~~~ TBC ~~~