What a dilemma.

She could not bear to give Nicole to Shawn because she would lose her beloved daughter.

However, what would Joshua do if she went to see Shawn with Nicole?

Could she bring Joshua back?

Both children belonged to Shawn!

She could not compete with him!

However, if Joshua were left to live with Zoe and never showed up, and Shawn did not even know that he had a son, it would mean that Gale would never be able to meet Joshua again.

Otherwise… Shawn will discover Joshua's existen