This surprise in this chapter really comes from nowhere. It was suggested to me a while ago and for some reason I thought it fit in with this story. Let me know what you think.

Chapter 14, another surprise

Michelle chose that time to wake up. "So what are you offering him?"

Tony rushed to her side. "Michelle," he sighed and brought her hand to his face. She smiled at him then looked at the others. "Well?"

"Do you have any suggestions?" this came from Hammond and surprisingly it was in a somewhat nice tone.

"As a matter of fact, I do. There were a lot of people today whose positions you need to fill."

"And you have one in mind?"

Michelle squeezed Tony's hand. "Two actually. Give Tony and I back our old positions before he was arrested."

All of them stared at her. "Michelle-," Tony said.

"That's an awfully big pay cut for you."

Michelle looked at Hammond. "Do you have something for the both of us at Division?" When there was no answer, she continued, "I didn't think so."

"What about your position?" this came from Bill.

"Give it to Jack." This time Jack started to protest. Michelle held up her hand that wasn't entwined with Tony's. "You deserve it Jacks. Besides I know you want to come back to CTU after today and you'll get some more clearance and clout which has primarily been your problem in getting things done in the past." No one could argue with that.

"So?" Michelle sat up. "Are we agreed? Tony and I will resume our old positions after a couple of days off."

"Michelle," Tony began, "You should be in charge—I've been out of the game too long."

Michelle shook her head. "No, you haven't Tony. You took control a couple of times today. The staff at CTU respects you and they trust you. Not once did anyone-even people who have never met you-question you or not do as you told them to do. We worked well together." Her tone didn't leave room for argument.

"I guess that's settled then. Michelle, we know you need your rest so we'll be by tomorrow afternoon to do your debriefing." Hammond stood. Bill went over and kissed Michelle on the cheek. "You did good Michelle."

"Thanks Bill, for everything." Tony stood up and shook Bill's hand. "Bill—thank you for being such a good friend to Michelle and supporting her when I couldn't."

Michelle felt tears in her eyes as the two men awkwardly hugged. Then Bill and Hammond left.

Jack came over and hugged Michelle. "You are one of the most brave and courageous people I know. And just for the record, I'd trust you with my life too." Michelle let the tears flow at that.

"Jack, there's something that I have to tell you. The President—Palmer—told me earlier; I just didn't have time to tell you."

"What is it?"

"You're my brother Jack."

"What!" this came from both men.

"Remember, Tony, how I told you my older brother was adopted? Apparently, Michael found him. They found all your information in his belongings. Secret Service verified and even got sample of both of our blood. Explains a lot, doesn't it?" Michelle added the last after a moment.

"Kim-,"

Michelle shook her head. "She's fine. A detail got to her before Michael could. I don't think he really wanted too right away—not until after he had dealt with me."

Jack's eyes widened. "I have a sister! I have a sister!" He hugged Michelle who in turn started choking.

"Jack, a little too tight there."

"Sorry." Though anyone looking in could tell that he wasn't that sorry at all.