In Flames (Young & the Restless Fanfic)

Chapter Seventeen-The Truth

A/N: Two long chapters in one weekend! Yay! Maybe even a third since I have the first page of chapter 18 typed. Anyway I hope your enjoying the action and drama. Some steamy Niktor stuff at the end. :)

-KSuzMil

          The next morning Jill sat at a table in the coffee house alone. She felt very pleased with herself for telling Victor and Nikki what Sharon had done. She had to do it because for one thing what Sharon did was wrong. The other reason was because if it weren’t for Sharon Genevieve and Tucker wouldn’t be back together. Jill found this the perfect way to get back at Sharon and Genevieve and not to mention Tucker for betraying her. Now it was only a matter of time before the video of Sharon Newman in handcuffs was going to be aired on the afternoon news. Jill couldn’t wait for that time to come. It was almost as if on que Sharon came prancing into the coffee house. "Oh, good morning Jill" Sharon said "Sharon." Jill said coldly. "Why do you seem so glum the world is such a wonderful place now that Gen is back with Tucker." Sharon cackled knowing it was pissing Jill off. "You know what Sharon, gloat all you want because you’re in for a real nice surprise come this afternoon." Jill said standing up "What do you mean?" Sharon asked confused "You’ll just have to wait and see. If you were smart you would know that’s why they call it a surprise." Jill left before Sharon had a chance to respond.

          Nikki and Victor walked hand in hand into the police station late that morning. They spotted Michael talking with Ronan and Heather so they made their way over to him. "Michael," Victor said "Good morning Victor, Nikki, what brings you two here?" Michael asked "We need to speak with you about the case." Nikki said "Oh well okay follow me." Michael showed them to one of the interrogation rooms and closed the door. "Now what is it you have to tell me?" "We were at Newman last night and Jill stopped by." Victor began "Jill Foster?" Michael asked just to be clear "Yes." Nikki said "What did she want?" "She told us that Sharon along with Jack Abbott, Tucker McCall and Genevieve Atkinson had planned to murder Nikki." "Hold on, was Jill even in town when the barn was burned?" "No but she said that they all told her that Sharon had done it." Nikki said "Did Sharon admit to it?" "Jill told us she did." "Well, I think we have ourselves a fair suspect considering the fact that Nikki saw Sharon in her dream and that Jill claims Sharon did it." "How do we proceed with this?’ Victor asked "Are you two sure you want to go down this road?" Michael asked "Yes." Nikki and Victor said. "Then we need to find Sharon Newman before she realizes we’re onto her."

          Nikki stood behind Victor as they watched the cops drag a screaming and handcuffed Sharon into the police station. Sharon’s eyes locked with Nikki’s, "Oh," Nikki gasped and turned away "What is it?" Victor asked her "She made eye contact with me." Nikki whispered "It’s going to be alright sweetheart she can’t hurt us anymore." "Victor, what if they can’t find enough evidence to put her away?" "Trust me Nikki they will." "What makes you so sure of yourself?" "Sweetheart, stop asking so many questions alright." Nikki huffed in frustration as she sat in one of the waiting chairs. Victoria and Nicholas spotted their parents in the waiting area of the station. ‘Mom, Dad!" Victoria called as she ran over to them. "What’s going on?" Nick asked "Sharon was just brought in for questioning." Victor explained "All because of Mom’s dream?" Nick asked "That and the fact that Jill Foster told us that she witnessed Sharon confessing that she set the fire." Victor said "It’s only a matter of time before that woman pays for what she has done." Nikki whispered.

          Sharon sat there waiting for either Michael or Ronan to ask her something. She had been in her house at the ranch when the cops had just barged in and cuffed her. She wasn’t sure what she was being arrested for until she saw Nikki and Victor when she arrived at the station. "Sharon, we have just one question for you, did you set the fire to Victor Newman’s barn to kill Nikki?" Michael asked "No where did you ever get such an idea?" "We have witnesses Sharon." Ronan said "Who?" Tucker and Genevieve wouldn’t turn her in, not after she got them back together, would they? Jack wouldn’t either he was the one who had stayed by her side through the entire thing. Then Sharon remembered what Jill had said to her earlier that morning. "Well, Nikki remembers seeing you say something to her when she was on the barn floor to start with." Michael explained "You’re honestly going to believe that washed up whore over me?" Sharon asked "I mean seriously Nikki Newman spends her time drinking her life away or hopping from guy to guy but she always ends up back in Victor’s bed. Isn’t it obvious she’s jealous of me?" Sharon exclaimed. "Okay that’s enough." Michael told her "That’s not the only witness we have Sharon. Jill Foster has proof that you set the fire." Ronan said "What proof? I didn’t leave anything behind!" Just then Sharon wished she could take back what she said. "Now we don’t need Jill’s proof, nice job Sharon you just turned yourself in for arson and attempted murder." Michael said. "Did I really say that? See I didn’t mean it I don’t know where it came from." Sharon said trying to cover up her mistake. "It’s too late for that Sharon, you’re going to jail." Ronan said "No!" Sharon screamed.

          Minutes later Michael made his way over to the Newman family. "What did she say?" Nick asked "She confessed to doing it." Michael told them. "It was that easy?" Victoria asked "Well, we told her that we had proof she set the fire just to trick her and then she said that she didn’t leave any behind." Michael replied "So she didn’t confess willingly you’re saying?" Nikki asked "Yes." "When can we begin her trial?" Victor asked "I’ll have to do some paperwork but Sharon needs to be off the streets as soon as possible so I think it can begin tomorrow morning." Michael said "That soon?’ Nick asked "Yes Nick that soon. I better get to that paperwork." "Do you need us for anything?" Victor asked "No but if I do I’ll call you." "Michael," Nikki said "Yes?" "Thank you." "You’re welcome Nikki." "I can’t believe this is happening." Nick said "I’m sorry son I know this must be hard on you." Victor said "Nick we’re here for you and the kids." Victoria said "Thanks I appreciate that a lot. I think I should go home to my kids and let them know what’s going on." "Yeah spend some time with your family." Victoria said "We’re so sorry Nicholas." Nikki said "It’s alright Mom. I love you and I’ll talk to you soon." "I love you too." Nikki said as she watched her son walk away. "I’m going to go see Abby and tell her the latest." Victoria told her parents. "Okay we’ll call you with anything new." Victor said "Okay see you both tomorrow in court." "You’re coming?" Nikki asked "Yes of course I’m coming. I have a feeling Abby will want to come too but I’m not sure about Nick though." "I think Nicholas will show up." Victor said "Has anyone bothered to tell Adam what’s going on?" "No Victoria, I haven’t spoken to Adam in weeks." Victor replied "What a shame Anyway I’ll see you tomorrow." "By sweetheart" Victor said. Nikki turned to Victor, "I can’t believe this is what its come to." she said "I know sweetheart but it will all be over tomorrow." "Then what?" "Then you and I can continue planning our wedding like we were before this does that sound good?" "No." she said a smile spreading across her lips "What do you mean no?" "That doesn’t sound good Victor is sounds fantastic." "Oh sweetheart, don’t fool around like that you scared me for a second." "I’m sorry." She said still laughing "Come on, I’m taking you home where you can put all that energy to good use." He said taking her hand and pulling her towards the door. "Doing what exactly?" Nikki asked once they were outside the station. "This." Victor said pulling her in for a kiss. In that moment they both let go of all the stress that had been building up for days and just left it all there on the sidewalk. Victor pushed Nikki up against the wall of the building and kissed her neck, "Victor I think this is illegal." Nikki said gasping for air "I don’t give a damn." Nikki smiled she loved when he said that.