Chapter 4

The next morning, Sharon slowly opened her eyes against the sun. She looked at the clock. Seeing that time is 7 am, she quickly got out of bed, went into the bathroom to wash her face and teeth, dressed and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Rusty came sleepily into the kitchen and sat down at the table. He looked closely at his mother. She smiled and kissed him on the cheek and put his breakfast before him. She took a glass of orange juice and sat down beside him.

"You'll not eat breakfast?" he asked, confused.

"No, I'm not hungry. In addition, today we have an important job and I don't want to be late." Rusty nodded slightly.

"Today is a big day, right?" Sharon sighed and put her glass on the table.

"Yeah, I guess how feel Andy and Nicole. Today Andy will see his son and Nicole will see her brother. 20 years. This isn't little." Sharon thought. Rusty nodded and looked at her questioningly.

"Mom, I can't understand one thing. Why Nicole's mother hid that she has a brother? And why Andy doesn't know he has a son? Why she didn't say 20 years ago?" Sharon took a deep breath and took his hand.

"Rusty, actually, there is something else. Andy told me everything. After the divorce, Nicole lived with her father. And Carolyn was pregnant, but decided to hide it because ..."

"For what?" Rusty repeated.

"Rusty, Nicole saw her mother with another man. In fact, I don't want to talk about it. Now, Carolyn is very ill and she wants to see Nicole for the last time."

"I understand this is a difficult situation." Rusty admitted. Sharon smiled slightly and looked at her watch.

"Well, don't be late for college. I have to go." Sharon kissed her son on the cheek.

"Hey, Mom?"

"Yes."

"You will also see Andy's son, right?"

"Yes, Andy wants to be with him at this time. He's really very worried. Anyway, see you later. '"

"Later mom." On the other hand, Andy breakfasted with Nicole. He smiled slightly and took her hand.

"Are you okay?" Nicole sighed.

"I try. But really, I don't know how I feel. Dad, believe me, I don't know what to say to my mom when I see her."

"Nicole, calm down. Everything will be fine." Andy tried to encourage her.

"I know, Dad, but it's hard. 20 years ... It's a long time. In fact, sometimes I want to cry when I know she...-" Andy shushed softly and kissed her forehead.

"This is a difficult part of life dear. But we have to get used to that truth. '"

"You're right. Sharon will be with us, right?"

"Yes, of course. I'm glad that Sharon supported me when she realized I have a son. '"

"Dad, Sharon is very different. She's a real mother. I hope that everything will be fine today. ''

"Me too." Andy agreed. Several hours later, Sharon was sitting in her office with Andrea.

"Today you'll see Nicholas?" asked Andrea.

"Yes, it is. Andrea, in fact, I don't know what to think. Carolyn live her last days and wants to see Nicole for the last time. But when I found out that she cheated on Andy, I ...-" Andrea took her hand comfortingly.

"What do you think Sharon? That Andy isn't the father?" Sharon sighed wearily and took off her glasses.

"Oh, Andrea, I don't know, really. I don't want to think that. Carolyn can't lie when she's seriously ill." Andrea nodded thoughtfully.

"OK, but still, Andy must do a DNA test. We can't be sure that she is telling the truth." Sharon sighed and closed her eyes for a moment.

" Maybe you're right." Andy sat thoughtfully on his desk. All were at lunch, while Provenza decided to stay with his friend. He sat down next to him and looked at him closely.

"Well, Andy, what's happening?" Andy sighed and looked at him.

"What do you mean?"

"How reacts Nicole?"

"I don't know, in fact, she was very confused. When I told her that she has a brother and her mother has cancer, she was ruined. Especially when she'll see her mother one last time." Andy shrugged. Provenza squeezed his shoulder reassuringly.

"It's a difficult situation. How are you? '"

"I?" Andy asked sarcastically, "I don't know. I'm worried. Today I'll see my son. This secret is hidden 20 years ... '"

"I understand. But are you sure that the child ...- '"

"No, but I don't want to do a DNA test." Andy interrupted sharply. Provenza looked at him questioningly.

"Andy, you believe your ex-wife?" Andy rolled his eyes angrily.

"I know Carolyn very well. At the moment she is experiencing her last days, and I'm sure she doesn't lie." Provenza nodded.

"Well, if you say so." Andy looked at his watch.

"I'll call Nicole. We have to go to the hospital after one hour." A few minutes later, Sharon and Andrea went out of the office.

"Where's Andy?" Sharon asked anxiously.

"He talks with Nicole on the phone." Provenza said. Sharon nodded, seeing Andy approaching.

"I talked with Nicole, we must leave." said Andy.

"Andy, I hope that everything will be fine." Andrea said. Andy smiled sadly.

"I hope Andrea." He and Sharon left. Andrea came to Provenza.

"Do you think Andy is the real father?" Provenza shrugged and replied, "I honestly don't know. But Andy says he doesn't want to do a DNA test." Andrea's eyes widened.

"But how so? How is he so sure that Carolyn wasn't lying?" Provenza sighed.

"I don't know. All I know is that Andy is stubborn."

Several hours later, Andy, Sharon and Nicole arrived at the hospital. They stood outside of Carolyn's room. Andy took a deep breath. His hands were shaking. He had no courage to go inside. Sharon squeezed his shoulder.

"Andy, let's go. I'm sure Carolyn and Nicolas waiting for us. ''

"Yes, Dad. Sharon's right. I want to meet my brother." Nicole insisted. Andy sighed and nodded slightly. They went inside. Andy saw Carolyn, who was lying in a hospital bed. His memories came back. Nicole cried and ran to her mother. Carolyn hugged her daughter. They wept together. Nicholas, who knew nothing, didn't understand what was happening. He didn't know who was Nicole. Neither Andy. Sharon stood by the door and watched them.

"Mom, are you okay?" Nicole asked tearfully. Carolyn wiped her tears and kissed her.

"Don't worry, dear. I just wanted to see you and it happened. Now you're with me. I love you."

"Mom, I'm sorry, forgive me." Carolyn hushed quietly.

"Stop crying." Nicole hugged her mother harder. Nicholas watched them confused. Carolyn looked at Andy.

"Thank you, Andy." Andy nodded slightly.

"No need to thank. You're her mother."

"Mom, this is true?" Nicholas asked heatedly. Andy walked up to the kid.

"Calm down, kid."

"Hey, who are you?" Andy sighed wearily.

"I'm Andy. ''

"He's your father." Carolyn interrupted. Nicholas's eyes widened. He went into shock.

"What? My father?" he turned his attention to his mother.

"Calm down. I know this is difficult. But he's your father and this is your sister Nicole." Carolyn said calmly. Nicholas looked at Andy and Nicole.

"No, this can't be possible." Andy squeezed his shoulder.

"You look like so much to me."

"Don't touch me!" Nicholas shouted furiously. "I don't know who my father is for 20 years. Why do you show up now? Why you weren't with me when I needed you?" Andy took a deep breath and looked into his eyes sadly. It was the same as Andy. There was no doubt that he is his son.

"Nicholas, I want to explain." said Andy and approached him, but he backed away.

"Nicholas, listen to Dad, please." Nicole said quietly.

"I haven't had neither father nor sister. I'll not have now." Nicholas left the room.

"I'll try to talk to him." said Sharon and followed him. Carolyn took a deep breath and tears ran down her cheeks.

"I'm guilty, I'm sorry Andy, Nicole. ''

"Carolyn, don't talk like that. I'm sure that Sharon will be able to calm him down." Carolyn looked at him questioningly.

"Who is she?"

"She's dad's girlfriend." Nicole replied. Carolyn sighed wearily. Nicholas came out of the hospital and began to cry. Sharon approached him.

"I know it's hard." she said softly. Nicholas looked at him.

"Who are you?" Sharon smiled.

"No matter who I am. I want to tell you that your father isn't guilty. '"

"He is! He has abandoned me." Sharon hushed quietly and squeezed his shoulder.

"Don't talk before you know the whole truth. Your father didn't know that he has a son. Your mother called a few days ago. Your father taught you, just a few days. Your sister Nicole, too. You can't blame them. " Nicholas looked at her and wiped his tears.

"Really?" Sharon nodded slightly.

"I'm telling the truth. You have to understand. '"

"You can't tell me what to do!" Nicholas shouted. Sharon took a deep breath.

"You're right. Maybe I'm the last person who can give you advice. I just wanted to tell the truth. '"

"Leave me alone then." Nicholas said firmly. Sharon nodded slightly and returned to the room.

"How is he?" asked Andy.

"Better. He needs time Andy. I'm sure that everything will be fine." Carolyn looked at Sharon.

"Andy, Nicole, can you leave me alone with Sharon?" Andy and Nicole came out. Sharon sat next to Carolyn. Carolyn took her hand.

"Thank you, Sharon. You don't know my son, but you helped him." Sharon smiled slightly.

"I'm also a mother Carolyn. I understand your pain very well. ''

"Sharon, I can understand that you're a good mother. I'm sorry that hid the truth from Andy and Nicole, but I had no choice." Sharon squeezed her hand.

"Carolyn, forget the past.''

"Sharon, can I ask you something? '"

"Of course." Carolyn took a deep breath and said, "Sharon, I experience my last days. I don't want my son to be alone. I know that Andy will take care of him, but he needs maternal love. Sharon, can you promise me that you'll take care for Nicholas? " Sharon was surprised. She didn't know what to say at this moment.

~~~ TBC ~~~

Thanks for reading. And please tell me what you think. Andy already saw his son. Carolyn wants Sharon to take care of her son. Whether Sharon will accept? Please review!