Wife Cheated. I Made DNA Test & Found Out My Best Friend Is Real Father Of My Kids. Sad Audio Story

[Music] I was at my desk enjoying a midm morning coffee that my assistant brought me though she used artificial sugar I threatened to switch to black tea instead I was thinking about a copyright issue that needed immediate resolution but the federal government was delaying the release of sensitive material they were slow as usual making it hard to get anything done federal employees showed extreme incompetence avoiding respons responsibility without direct orders I wondered how many people handled a letter before action was taken I was stuck unable to move on to my next project and facing Financial

loss if items had to be destroyed the rise of liberal concerns had complicated simple matters even changing job titles I felt too old for this nonsense there's a young lady here to see you said Jackie stodd entering my office she wouldn't give her name but handed me this picture as I looked at the photo dread filled me son of a cow I thought why now it was a picture of Sharon my ex and me on our wedding day taken 18 years ago it reminded me of the pain cheating and tears people assumed I had returned

to lick my wounds and they were right back then I didn't understand money or power but I had changed since ask her if she's Susan or Sandra press I said handing Jackie a USB drive in a Ziploc bag if she is show her the video on this if she wants a copy give her everything and return the original to me come back afterward and I'll answer your questions at 42 I embraced bachelorhood my short marriage to Sharon Grace McCormick had ruined my trust now people had to earn it which was hard I stood 6'4 with

a 38 in Waist weighing 200 lb I worked out at the gym for 2 hours after work my brownish black hair was graying slightly and I still turned heads I had a few casual relationships but marriage and love were not for me about an hour later Jackie returned leaving the door open she explained that the young lady still had many questions she sat down her serious face showing she wouldn't leave without answers looking at me with her emerald eyes she waited for me to speak do you know which one it was Sandra she replied who

is she and why was she so shocked she cried saying we've been lied to all our lives if my heart's right he was lied to as well Sandra is one of a pair of identical twins the clip you saw was her mother's last words to me before our first divorce hearing 7 months before the Twins were born I found out about them through friends and wasn't informed she was pregnant the rest of the items on the stick detail what would happen if I contacted them her father then with the CIA got me fired from the

FBI with false charges because he hated me the documents imply there's a contract on my life if I interfere with them he was a powerful dangerous man she divorced me to marry my former best friend with whom she'd been having an affair for months as as far as I know he's their natural father how did she find me and what does she want Sandra found an old picture in their attic with your name on it Googled you and recognized you she also found the original marriage certificate and divorce papers she tracked you down through Facebook

and other web searches she came to find a bone marrow match for her twin sister who is running out of time why come to me I'm not their father it doesn't make sense I replied her mother was with her father months before I knew her her father ensured that Sandra suspected something and convinced doctors to run a DNA test during the bone marrow test Mr press isn't their biological father what do you think Jackie's expression turned into a big smile as tears formed in my eyes if Sandra was right it meant my ex had lied

to me all those years ago I wondered if I might be their father I knew she was related to you the moment I saw her Jackie said standing up she has a look that makes it clear are you ready for perhaps the biggest shock in years Jack send the information on the stick to my Publishers tell them to release it in a way that can't be traced back to me and not to disclose my writing name because my life might still be at risk stress that it needs to be made public quickly then find someone

to do a fast DNA test and set up an appointment if I am their father I want proof when I confront their mother if it's true I need a litigation lawyer to fight for my parental rights clear my schedule I need to go to Susan's Hospital ASAP I said now I I've got to find Sandra Sandra come in and introduce yourself Jackie called Sandra walked in and the moment I saw her I knew she looked just like my younger sister at 16 I choked up overwhelmed with emotion Sandra and I both started crying Jackie took

a few pictures with her phone to capture this life-changing moment and then left us alone Sandra and you have an appointment for blood testing at one they promised a rush job and I charged it to the corporate card Jackie said when she returned I also arranged for you to meet your sister Barbara at cel's at 3 and reserved a private table Sandra needs to see what we do Barbra will make sure her kids are taken care of she knows you have important family news I stood there emotional and unsure watching Sandra walked towards me I

had so many questions I hugged her tightly as Jackie closed the door it was hard to grasp that I might be a dad Sandra seemed to feel the same trembling as we left my office we tried to keep things like taking baby steps to figure everything out after arranging for the clinic to email the report we headed out for a late lunch I learned that Sandra had skipped school and driven all day until she had to rest at a station I was Furious that she would do something so risky but held my tongue realizing I

might be reacting like an overprotective dad it also reminded me of something I would have done at her age when we arrived at cel's I noticed Barb's car I know we're here to meet your sister but why did Jackie set this up without talking to you first Sandra asked you're about to see what Jackie and I saw when we first met you I replied it will explain why we believe you and Susan are my daughters and why I was shocked when the test came back positive can I call you Dad Sandra asked I laughed and

smiled I'd love that cels was a family restaurant a step up from Red Lobster with an excellent reputation the owner and Hostess led us to our private booth immediately I ordered a bottle of champagne and extra tissues Barbara had her back to us so I asked Sandra to wait while I approached hi sis thanks for meeting me I said Barbara looked up and said you look happy what's going on Barbara stand up there's someone I want you to meet I said as Sandra approached this is Sharon's daughter Sandra Barbara turned and stared looking like she

saw a younger version of herself they had similar features long brunette hair high cheekbones small ears light blue eyes and warm Smiles oh my God Barb exclaimed Paul you should have warned me this is unbelievable how long have you known about her about 5 hours Sandra said emotionally I surprised him at his office Jackie and dad knew immediately seeing you I understand why the server returned with tissues and understood why we needed privacy Barbara between tears explained three more people would join us so the hostess moved us to a larger table Barbara called her husband

to join us and notified our parents to come quickly calling it a family emergency mom asked what was wrong but Barbara said she couldn't explain we were all emotional I got a text from Jackie saying the publisher had released the information and it would be on the 6:00 news we had just calmed down after our first glass of champagne when Barb's husband and my parents arrived I laughed hearing my dad's loud voice there better be a good reason for this Barbara and I stood to greet them mom dad Lou I'd like to introduce you to

Sharon's daughter Sandra press Barbara said proudly my mother instantly recog ized the resemblance and smiled widely filled with pride she finally had the granddaughter she always wanted my dad was stunned speechless for once when he finally spoke he said I see it but it's hard to believe my mom sat beside Sandra holding her hand tightly too emotional to speak my dad ordered two more bottles of champagne his pride evident after our glasses were refilled I stood up with mine I need to explain I said as Sandra started recording with my phone I shared how we

met and what had happened that day my dad then stood up Sandra we don't need a DNA test to confirm what we already know Welcome to our family you have two more aunts to meet soon promise US you'll always consider this family your home Sandra took the phone and spoke I came here seeking the truth not knowing what I'd find today has changed everything for Dad and me we didn't know until now meeting Aunt Barb showed me what unconditional love is my twin sister Susan will feel the same I scanned the table as everyone became

emotional even my father who never cried had tears in his eyes my mom held up two fingers crying louder I captured everyone's joyful tears before stopping the recording Sandra added her and her sister's info to my contacts and texted Susan showing me the video she sent Sandra's message read if what we think is true the DNA test will confirm watch the 6:00 news love your twin my mother asked if she was still in disbelief Sandra showed her photos of su and herself my mom demanded copies for her laptop displaying them on the full screen for

all to see Sandra then turned off her phone and put it back in her purse making me realize no one knew where she was my phone rang it was Susan I stood up and walked away to answer it my dad noticed me tearing up and looked at me questioningly Sandra mouthed it's my sister my dad nodded understanding and I answered the call hello this is Susan after seeing the video I had to call she said won't be home until at least 7:00 because she's stopping at the police station for an update on Sandra I'm pretending

to know nothing the police were here earlier and left their card any ideas on what I should do get him to watch the 6:00 news and pay attention to what's revealed about me tell him you'll talk when your parents aren't around and show him the video give him my number and ask him to text first before calling he'll understand after watching the news I replied once we have the DNA proof Sandra and I might bring the whole family what do you mean Susan asked after explaining Sandra's actions to help you the family will spread the

word I don't know how many will come but those who can will I explained why she asked family I said in the Patterson family blood is thicker than water if I'm not a match someone else might be just like that Susan asked doubtful no doubt you'll see I said with a chuckle we are strangers after all we talked a bit more before saying goodbye and she replied with relieved sobs after ordering dinner I explained to the family why Sandra was here immediately cell phone started buzzing calling others to spread the word and gather potential matches

my mother took charge of organizing everything Sandra how did you get here my father asked I drove my old 1994 Voyager van it's one step up from a Rent A Wreck she laughed it's in Dad's parking loton take that van to my dealership in the morning shek not driving back in that it's a miracle she made it here my dad said firmly at her age you had as much sense as she does she's determined what do you plan to give her I asked she can pick one out he replied with a wink and a smile

if I could choose it would be a 4x4 I love the outdoors Sandra said my dad responded with a big grin because we all love the outdoors if the weather allowed we were fishing camping or hunting he started reminiscing about the summer I learned to water SK and Barefoot sharing as many stories like he was holding Court both my parents insisted that Sandra stay with them for the night agreeing it wouldn't look right for us to be alone after dinner dad drove them to her vehicle and then drove it home my mother was thrilled already

planning to spoil her new granddaughter dad ended up waiting until 1:00 a.m. for them to get home around 10: p.m. the police investigator called me it took him 2 hours to complete a background check on me the media was buzzing with questions about the information I released we discussed the situation and related problems seeing the three generations in the video had answered many of his questions I told him we were rushing DNA tests to confirm our relationship and that Sandra was with my parents once confirmed we would return to see if I could be a

match for Susan I asked him to buy us some time and promised to update him on our progress Susan later told me he reported back to her about our discussion I was confronting my past again but with A New Perspective this time I wouldn't be intimidated by my ex-wife's family's power and money I would use the media the courts and the truth to my advantage I had the resources the proof and a growing determination I didn't seek revenge just Justice through the truth I was ready to take on four people and the federal government the

next morning I was in my office ensuring any schedule changes wouldn't affect me much and setting up tasks for Jackie while I was gone Jackie kept checking the email accounts like an overprotective mother questioning me about my day and extracting all the details she could to be honest I never tired of looking at Jackie Stoddard in her youth she must have been every teenage boy's dream her naturally styled brown hair accentuated her soft features and her piercing emerald green eyes and full lips were still captivating as a single man I often admired her but was

thankful she never caught me looking finally she received the DNA test results printed them and exclaimed it's confirmed you are her father Jack immediately called the lab to send the information to Susan's specialist and began searching for the toughest litigation lawyer in New York after vetting a few she selected the best and arranged a Skype chat the lawyer agreed to work on a percentage basis confident it was a slam dunk with the DNA proof we would go after my ex-wife her husband and her parents for denying me my parental rights the restrictive court order against

me would be squashed proving their deliberate actions the supposed contract on my life even if not factual would demonstr their attempts to intimidate and control the lawyer saw the potential for a significant case even before involving the government I told Jackie to send a gray dust covered box from the safe to my new lawyer it contained legal proof that Sharon's father had tried to destroy my career in marriage it had taken years to collect this evidence through various government levels I later learned that the police officer had released the video turning the story into a

runaway daughter finding her biological dad to save her sister's life causing a media Frenzy Mom it's confirmed I said on the phone I a father twice over thank God be ready to leave tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. from the car lot I'll spread the news have you called your daughters mom asked we were now on the road driving a fully loaded 2-year-old Ford Explorer to Igo New York Sandra and I led the way with my parents in a tour bus and 33 other vehicles following the tribe was on its way when my phone rang Sandra answered

and put it on speaker you're being tracked by CNN Susan said after our greetings there's a tour bus with a sign saying the Carlson are coming one out of 141 should be a match well we have the DNA test proving he's our father I've got a new 2-year-old Ford Explorer Sandra replied dad said if it was confirmed a lot of family would come but I never expected this Susan explained it's given me a new hope I never imagined I can't remember feeling this good dad's family spread the word and people came out of the woodwork

I met so many relatives this morning it will take multiple introductions to remember their names I met first second and even third cousins I'm so proud I want to change my last name to Carlson Sandra stated I never knew families like this existed I was so overwhelmed I almost went off the road that's when I decided to write this amazing experience into my next book my daughters were still talking about Sandra's experiences when Susan said she had to go her mother had just entered the room dad are you okay Sandra asked with concern I saw

you get very very emotional how do you expect me to feel I discovered I have two daughters raised by my ex-wife and a former friend without my knowledge one is vibrant and full of life the other is on the verge of dying one is so strong and independent she moved mountains without thinking just like I would and she wants to take my name I replied with pride emotionally overwhelmed Sandra replied I was so focused on saving my sister's life I didn't think about the impact on you I wasn't a good match because I inherited a

defec Jean from our mother the emotional problems I've caused will be felt for days can you forgive me for what coming into my life turning everything upside down no that's what living is about you've given everyone another person to love you've given me a chance to be a real dad I said through tears your grandparents adore you my mother is so proud seeing her face in you means everything you and your sister have become her favorites by Birthright she's been spoiling us we went shopping and if she bought me an F she got one for

Sue too she laughed saying she had years of spoiling to catch up on that's Mom you'll find it impossible to distance her from you I know I've tried I said Barb and my sisters will brag about this for weeks by the end this will become a family Legend shared for years we learned that as soon as Sharon saw the live news feed about our arrival she began having severe panic attacks the walls she had built were crumbling Susan feeling vibrant and strong confronted her as soon as she turned off her phone mom why did you

hide the truth about our real dad Susan asked when she got no answer she pressed harder you hid the truth from us made decisions about our lives what gave you the right to play God even dad didn't know if Sandra hadn't found out about him and sought the truth would you have let me die Sharon had no answers never expecting the truth to come out her father had hated Paul from the start and did everything to drive him away thankfully Susan's doctor walked in at that moment we received DNA from a man we didn't know

proving he is Susan's biological father he is coming to be tested and there's a good chance he's a bone marrow match he should be here tomorrow afternoon and for his protection he'll be under guard the doctor said before leaving mom my biod dad is coming with 140 others in case heun not a match he wants to give me a Fighting Chance Susan stated HEK risking his life to help me why Sharon asked to him and his family blood is thicker than water though I'm a stranger to them I am family and family comes first she

replied you had to know we look like our real dad's mother watch this video it proves everything Sharon watched the video of my family meeting Sandra there was no doubt three generations shared the same face she could no longer deny the truth her daughters had proof and her and her husband's actions were backfiring then a man appeared at Susan's room entrance asking for Sharon when she admitted she was Sharon press he handed her a large legal envelope saying you have been served Sharon fell to her knees sobbing Susan Furious felt no pity mom why did

Grandpa put a contract on my biod Dad's life Susan asked knowing she wouldn't get an answer Arnold Franklin Press had just left a corporate meeting as he walked down the hall he was served with legal papers he sat down in the reception area to read them the first document was a lawsuit against him and his wife for denying Paul his legal rights as the father of his daughters the second was against his in-laws and himself accusing them of conspiring to ruin Paul's marriage and career it was clear Paul was seeking Revenge demanding sole custody of

his daughters he argued that if Sandra hadn't found him he would never have known about them he claimed moral abandonment suggesting Sharon and Arnold would have let Susan die to keep their secrets proving otherwise in court would be difficult given the media coverage Arnold remembered when he and Paul were University roommates and football teammates both had pursued Sharon but Paul won her over Arnold had even been the best man at their wedding however Sharon's father never approved of Paul due to his background he convinced Arnold to pursue Sharon and Arnold agreed with her father's influence

Paul was kept busy with FBI assignments leaving Sharon and Arnold alone together eventually Sharon and Arnold became lovers while Paul was undercover for 2 months her father had recorded their Affair and confronted Paul with the evidence when he returned Sharon unaware she was pregnant thought her missed periods were due to stress delighted her father saw Paul file for divorce immediately when the Twins were born they knew Paul was the father but her father had already gotten Paul fired with false charges it took Paul four years to clear his name during which he left the area

in disgrace meanwhile Sharon and Arnold married and had two sons the unedited tapes would prove the conspiracy between Sharon's father and Arnold to break up the marriage Arnold now wondered how Sharon would react when this truth came out Sandra I and the group arrived at our final stop of the night around 9: exhausted after 14 hours of driving we ordered a light meal to our rooms and quickly fell asleep until the 5:00 a.m. wakeup call Sandra and I left early because I had a secret meeting with the police officer and an FBI representative the rest

of the group left at 7 for the 6-hour drive Sandra dropped me off at the iggo police department where I met detective Peter Rogers and FBI agent Chad jerido we discussed my former father-in-law's questioning for over an hour and a half I provided my lawyers contact information and left a USB stick with all my evidence I was placed under official protection until I left town with a security escort I was taken to the hospital for a blood draw to see if I could be a bone marrow match as I approached Susan's private room I heard

Sandra and Susan talking the hospital staff recognized me by my writing name and I signed a book for one of the nurses I walked into Susan's room dad Sandra said in surprise I didn't expect you so soon Susan this is our dad Paul Carlson Susan looked frail her skin loose and her face reflecting the clo closeness of end of life despite this her smile was wide and her eyes were bright with hope Susan they're rushing the test it should be done in 30 minutes the rest of the family is checking into their hotels my parents

are having their bone marrow drawn now and will meet you soon if there's more than one match the doctor plans to do a double transplant simultaneously in both arms I said trying to keep my emotions in check Susan broke down in tears I sat on the edge of her bed and held her until she calmed down Sandra captured a photo of us both crying tears of joy and relief she was glowing with pride and rightly so I realized how much she had done and I was overwhelmed seeing my two daughters together for the first time

grandma grandpa come in and meet my sister Sandra said the five of us talked for over an hour until Susan's doctor entered smiling my mother and I were perfect matches for Susan Dr Proctor asked if we were ready to be checked in for surgery at 6:00 a.m. the next day we both agreed my dad whispered thank God we prayed for a miracle all the way up don't you need my parents permission Susan asked normally yes but we received a court order this morning thanks to Mr Carlson it allows us to proceed if he or a

relative is a match the judge agreed that your mother and her husband weren't putting your needs first Dr Proctor explained Mr Carlson will cover all costs not covered by Insurance Sandra smiled I'm not surprised sis with what mama and Arnold did Dad had no choice legally he had no rights so he used the courts to prevent any delay a security guard then informed us we were about to be on national news Susan turned the TV to CNN which revealed my identity as the author of a popular book series worth an estimated $40 million Sandra Susan

and the doctor were amazed my parents looked at me in shock they had no idea thinking I was just an independent corporate financial adviser my god dad Susan said I've read all your books they're great I laughed after my former life was destroyed I had to reinvent myself writing was my therapy the first book success was a turning point and it grew from there I keep my books current exposing the raw truth about world situations societal views and morals whether people like it or not for the first time in 15 years I checked into a

hospital along with my mom my new daughter wanted to share a room with me but the hospital security wouldn't allow it Sandra spent the evening running between three different rooms my dad called some relatives to update them Sharon and Arnold weren't pleased when they arrived after work their attitude was met with coldness Susan told them she was being prepped for surgery and would receive a double bone marrow transplant in the morning due to a court order how Sharon asked Mom Arnold my biod dad and his mother are perfect matches both are donating so I can

get a double dose and recover fully Susan said Mom do you know who Jason Blackstone is he's your favorite author well Jason Blackstone is a pen name for Paul Earl Carlson my biod dad Sharon and Arnold turned pale they had hoped the court case would disappear but Paul's net worth showed he wasn't after money he wanted Justice Paul always believed in Law and Order which made him a successful agent until his termination mom did you know your father has been in FBI custody all day you might want to check with Grandma to see if he's

home can you explain why this is happening Sandra and I want to know Susan said with a big smile Sandra is somewhere in the hospital either in dad's room or Grandma Patterson's if you want to see her Sandra and I were in my hospital room discussing how she would handle her mother when Sharon found her a security guard knocked and poked his head in Mr Carlson do you know what Jackie stared I saides he opened the door and Jackie came in Jackie had been my sidekick for 10 years I had supported her through her divorce

after her husband got his assistant pregnant she was was now 35 and a single mother still adjusting to single life but still wore her wedding Diamond my family and I loved her and I often wondered why she hadn't found someone what are you doing here I asked I'm here to do what I always do look after you Dr Proctor said you'd be here for at least 3 days and suspected you were a match your arm will take a week to heal enough for light activities I booked a private jet and a hotel using the corporate

card Jackie explained Sandra texted me Dad FYI she loves you she couldn't stay away I raised my eyebrow the guard poked his head in Sharon and Arnold press want to see you will you allow them in only after they've been searched Jackie said what's your relationship with Mr Carlson the security officer asked I miss fiance didn't you see my ring Jackie replied Sandra winked at me and mouthed told you I laughed as Sharon and Arnold entered Sandra spoke dad I wouldn't trust these two for a moment she said they're just trying to over their backs

you don't know the half of it Sandra Jackie began your dad's lawyer has video showing your stepfather receiving a check from your grandfather as payment to break your parents marriage if successful he would manage your grandparents finances for a 3% annual fee how do you know this is true Sharon asked and who are you Mom she's dad's fiance and a master researcher her name is Jackie Stoddard I trust her more than you Sandra said firmly Sharon's facei went white her daughters were distancing themselves from her and there was nothing she could do Jackie speaks the

truth Sharon I explained I ordered my lawyer to release all the video and audio tapes to the FBI including a letter from your father admitting he paid for the recordings your father's hatred for me was so great he didn't care about the cost or who he used to get what he wanted is this true Sharon asked Arnold seeing his expression she knew it was Sharon realized what she lost when I divorced her the only man who truly loved her Jackie a word of advice don't let others manipulate you like I did Paul I want to

talk to you alone after the surgery right now I need to go home and reflect Sandra will you walk with me to my car Sharon asked Sandra said I'll be back soon mom and I need to settle a few things Jackie watch over dad till I return we watched them leave Sharon held it together until she exited then started to cry both Jackie and I understood she had no idea what had been done until now Arnold born with a silver spoon was paralyzed by fear the truth had come out and their life was shattered Sharon

would never trust him again Paul I dreaded this day I thought you'd never return if we had met accidentally I could have brushed it off Arnold stated I never saw this happening it's best I leave and say no more he left leaving us alone I looked at Jackie making her blush for the first time I was looking at her the way a man in love should for once I was opening myself up was she playing me was she finally admitting her true feelings did I love her as a friend or something more either way my

daughters had awakened me I'd been living in others Shadows finding joy in their excitement instead of creating my own Jackie we have a lot to discuss while I'm in recovery I said softly these last few days have awakened me I got complacent settling for the sidelines instead of being in the game Paul when I got divorced you stepped in my kids were still young you've been more of a dad to them than their own father from baseball games to fatherdaughter dances you were always there I know why you pay me well more than the usual

rate you want to ensure the kids in your heart are looked after Jackie said on their birthdays you always went overboard making them the Envy of their friends during summer breaks you took us on special trips creating lifelong memories you answer their questions like a father should they love you and you love them your only problem is your fear of commitment I tried to speak but couldn't Jackie was right and her words Hit me hard so did Sandra's I walked over to Jackie and sat beside her taking her hand I looked into her eyes Gathering

my thoughts Sharon cheated me her father's power intimidated me my best friend betrayed me I lived with an ongoing threat on my life I put myself in protection mode until a few days ago I didn't realize it now that I have can we go on our first actual date or is it too late for you and me I asked took you long enough you old fool Jackie said before kissing me I'm texting our kids to tell them we're now a couple and working things out pretty sure of yourself I said I texted Sandra thanking her

and asking if everything was okay Sandra responded mom didn't know she's taking it hard won't be back tonight let Susan know Jackie and I went up to Susan's room after introducing Jackie as my girlfriend we told her what had happened earlier and showed her Sandra's text we had just finished when my sister Barbara entered I just had to meet her Barbara said Jackie what are you doing here I want to say something but Barb figured it out he finally clued in didn't he she said with a smile took him long enough Susan this is your

Aunt Barbara and the man entering is your Uncle Lou Barbara's husband I said Youk soon learn we speak our minds like it or not I excused myself and went to the nurses station texting Sandra to ask about Susan's Pizza preferences she replied that Susan likes everything but anchovies I ordered three extra-large pizzas and three 2 L colas for quick delivery I also called Dad asking him to bring mom up in 30 minutes for a pizza party we pushed the no eating for 8 hours rule but got carried away the head nurse came in to calm

us down but left with a slice of pizza later she stopped me and said your actions lifted the spirits of the whole floor I can't thank you enough at 4:00 a.m. they took me and my mom toep prepare for the operation we supported each other until we were wheeled in I stayed awake until the medication kicked in when I awoke it was done now came the waiting and praying Dr Proctor informed everyone that the bone marrow transfer went well but it would take a few hours to see if it took it did hearing this most

of the family started preparing to go home Jackie I said is the worst patient ever but I'm not sick I replied you're like a bull in a china shop impatient unruly and miserable keep it up and you'll get a bad reputation Jackie told me Jackie said my mother was doing well once she was sure I was stable she gave me my phone back the first texts I saw were from Jackie's kids both asking when do she get her engagement ring Dad when do we meet our new sisters Jackie your kids are smart I said showing

her the phone I told them I was coming to asgo to watch over you after the operation they had a lot of questions and the whole story came out they weren't surprised they said mom heun's always treated us like his own most of our friends wish their dads were like him we've always seen him as our dad Jackie explained she read the note and looked at me with tears in her eyes I guess we'll have a short engagement I said with a smile have you heard from the twins Sandra and her mother are with Susan

she's doing well considering everything even though she's still medicated she's asking a lot of questions Jackie disclosed Sandra told her about the pizza party Susan can't get over how much she looks like her aunt and grandmother she can't wait for a girl's day out with them when she recovers find me my pants I want to see her myself and then check on Mom I said the nurses tried to stop me saying it was too soon after surgery but I insisted so off we went holding hands surprisingly my pain was manageable Jackie and I noticed Susan's

Improvement immediately her complexion was better and the sparkle in her eyes almost brought tears to mine who are Tammy and Timothy Stoddard Sandra asked my children ages 13 and 11 why Jackie replied I got a Facebook friend request from them this morning so did Susan Sandra said you both need to read what they sent me I said handing Sandra my phone she read it smiled and passed it to Susan I want this back to add their phone numbers to my contacts I said Sharon then asked if she could talk to me privately so we went

to the waiting room Paul I had a long talk with my mother last night she admitted remembering Dad's hate towards you but never expected this my daughters want to finish the school you're here and then live with you they want their last name changed to yours and feel what Arnold and I did is unforgivable Sharon disclosed I can't argue with them they made it clear they'll go to court if I refuse they no longer trust me and I can't blame them will you let them come you know my family they wouldn't let me refuse no

matter how I felt I will gladly take them so will Jackie we'll just need a bigger place I'll drop the suit against you if you agree to joint custody I replied the suit will still go forward against the rest of your family the twins are old enough to decide the rest Sharon agreed to joint custody I offered to pay for their name change but she declined we walked back into Susan's room together the girls watched us intently Jackie it looks like we're going to need at least a six-bedroom house I said Jackie smiled and the

girls screamed with delight Sharon said girls your father and I agree you get your wishes if Jackie agrees I'll call the lawyer tomorrow to start the legal process for your name change Paul Jackie asked are you ready for this a house with teenage kids no one is ever ready but we adapt I'm just getting used to the idea of two carrying my name I said make that four Tam and Tim want you to adopt them they're already signing their names as Carlson Jackie said call Roger mouser's firm to start the paperwork then text the kids

to let them know our plans let's find out which area has the best schools so we know where to look for our new home Sandra picked up her phone opened her contacts and made a call on speaker hello Tammy said who are you and what do you want this is Sandra you're soon to be older sister is Timothy with you Sandra explained can you prove it because I can't tamy said dad taught us not to take calls or messages from unknown sources without proof seriously are you scamming me Tammy Paul and I are getting married

Jackie said you were talking to Paul's daughter Sandra we're all going to be Carlson Susan and I are changing our last name and your dad and I have started the process for him to adopt you and change your name to Carlson too Sandra Added Sweet let dad know it's about time how is Susan Timothy replied we've been waiting to hear Jackie and I exchanged a look witnessing the first conversation of our blended family she squeezed my hand in support I am improving Susan said so far so good I'll text you both so you can add

my number Susan Sandra our dad is the only father we've known our biod dad was gone before we knew him your dad has been better than any of our friends parents mom's been in love with him for a long time when we get together we need you to accept that we're all siblings nothing more nothing less Tammy and I won't let anything come between them Timothy said firmly both of my daughters agreed Jackie with tear-filled eyes said they're showing your morals and standards you should be proud they took your values to heart I was we

said goodbye for now and headed to see my mom dad was with her when we walked in taking them by surprise my dad saw a look from Jackie that made him smile he knew something was up Mom I said you're up and about already have you seen Susan how does she look her complexion is improving and her spirits are up so it's looking good but it's still too early to tell I replied we need to have a serious talk if you both have the time we're not going anywhere so let's to it my dad responded

Susan and Sandra will live with me after the school year they'll change their last name to ours I said Sharon agreed to joint custody and the name change it was the twins idea that's wonderful both my parents said that's not all Jackie added your son has decided to make an honest woman out of me Elizabeth are you ready to help plan a wedding my mom got teary eyed and my dad had a big smile they didn't have to say they appr approved we knew I will be adopting Tammy and Timothy and they will take my

last name also Jackie and I will start house hunting as soon as we get back I added what got your head out of your back my dad asked we all knew how you both felt about each other I've been trying to get your mother's approval to knock some sense into you Earl Carlson behave yourself you're not at the yard selling a car mom said Jackie have you thought about your wedding plans we haven't discussed it much but since we're blending three families it should be a family affair Barb can be my maid of honor L

Paul's best man his brothers-in-law as ushers Susan and Sandra as bridesmaids Tammy as the flower girl and Timothy as the ring bearer dad will you walk me down the aisle with my father Jackie said with a grin depends on who's paying the bill and if the 19th hole is stocked with Jack Daniels dad replied laughing what do you think Paul Jackie asked it's perfect it will unite us all if that's what you want letun do it I replied should we invite Sharon both my parents firmly said no Mom Dad in the next few weeks the

media will reveal a lot I'm suing the federal government Sharon's parents and her husband I believe Sharon was as much a sufferer as I was I paid the price years ago and now Sharon is paying in ways we can only imagine she thinks she's lost her daughters forever I explained inviting her might help the twins in her Forge a new relationship and move on from the past Jackie and my parents looked at me in awe where did that wisdom come from my dad asked seriously these last few days have taught me a lot I replied

holding Jackie's hand Sandra's arrival made me grasp life again we returned to my room and I quickly fell asleep exhausted from the surgery Jackie stayed by my side and watched the news Christopher McCormick and Arnold press had been arrested for lying to the FBI the person behind the contract on my life turned States evidence my lawyer released details of my firing from the FBI prompting an internal review when I woke up Jackie filled me in Dr Proctor informed us that my mother and I would be released the next day you'll need follow-ups and to get

your stitches removed he said Susan is doing better than expected the big question is how she'll respond as she's weaned off her meds we talked to my parents who decided not to leave the city until Susan was on the road to recovery they would fly back with us on the private plane dad booked into the same hotel as Jackie and the bus driver was instructed to head back over the next few days the media exposed the deception backstabbing and political deals that ruined my marriage and career they spent a day discussing how Sharon's father manipulated

her into believing the rumors and lies Sharon was publicly dissected like a frog Jackie and I were headed to visit Susan one last time before going home Dr Proctor had proudly said she was on the road to a full recovery someone must have disliked the negative press about the fed's past dealings with me because the security release my publisher and I were waiting for was granted over a million hard copies would be released to the Market within 2 weeks I had two first editions delivered overnight after I signed them Jackie wrapped them and we hid

them in a shopping bag we made sure Sandra would be there when we entered Susan's room your dad and I have set the wedding date for the first weekend in August Aunt Barbara will be my maid of honor I was wondering if you two would be my bridesmaids Jackie asked Susan exclaimed hell yes Jackie when I first walked into dad's office I was scared stiff you recognized me immediately and saidou Sharon's daughter how are we going to handle this it stunned me you accepted me from day one I will proudly be in your wedding party

if you'll allow me to call you mom I watched as the three of them hugged it was wonderful to see Susan literally jump out of bed when things settled down I pulled out the gifts and handed them each a signed first edition of my book with the message to one of the two prettiest ladies who call me dad with love Jason Blackstone or Paul Earl Carlson Susan was ecstatic when she unwrapped it it was my biggest book yet over 600 Pages her face glowed with pride knowing it wasn't released yet she flipped open the cover

saw my note and then lost it Dad you've already done so much I didn't need this she sobbed running into my arms before you came into my life the hospital staff said I had only a few days left Sandra knew it too I don't know why she went into the attic but I'm glad she did because it brought us you she hugged me tightly and Sandra watched us for a few seconds dad you should know Dr Proctor believes if Susan had only gotten one transplant it wouldn't have worked the double transplant shocked her body into

responding in the last 6 days she's gained 10 lbs Sandra explained I didn't know if you would come but you didn't hesitate you brought a tribe thanks to the family I'm getting my best friend back how's your mom holding up I asked trying to change the tone she's filed for divorce is going to therapy to deal with a lifetime of Lies she now understands what you went through and is ashamed Susan said she says only someone who has experienced it can understand that it's a living hell her work and friends are her support mom is

strong and will get through it the key will be getting her to trust again right now she doesn't know who or what to believe Sandra even with family support it can take years to regain trust it requires an unexpected Act of Faith for me it was Sandra walking through my office door I said thank God you did Paul had me believing I'd Die an old maid waiting for him Jackie added with humor now girls stand by your father so I can capture a few photos the best one will be an 8x10 for his desk when

we stepped off the plane we were surprised by Jackie's parents and children there to greet us the kids nearly knocked me down with their excitement which spread to all of us my dad enjoyed hearing them call me dad I realized Timothy would have two older sisters and one younger just like me Tammy hugged my mom mom and said I'm glad you're becoming my grandmother I reflected on how quickly my life was changing with unexpected blessings Jackie and I decided to shove our pre Sandra plans until after the wedding Jackie knew our needs so I let

her handle finding a new home this gave me time to write my first fiction book my previous Works exposed corruption and coverups we stayed in touch with the twins and Jackie found a 20 acre property with a barn needing repair Susan was improving and returned to school part-time we had a firm design our house with steel and brick including an outdoor kitchen large patio pool and a 4bay garage Jackie's reduced office time let me work harder with an editor from my publisher helping I wrote over 300 Pages publishing my first book under my real name

Sharon used my lawyer to divorce Arnold securing alimony and education costs my cases were in mediation as they lost the will to fight Tammy Timothy Jackie and I awaited the twins arrival after their last school day Timothy saw them driving up our new driveway we all went outside to greet them as they stepped out of the Explorer I realized Susan's recovery was so remarkable I couldn't tell her from Sandra Jackie whispered we'll figure it out Timothy playing Big Brother carried their luggage as Jackie showed off the house in my office three copies of my latest

book unexpected blessings sat on my desk it was a fictionalized story of us [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]