 The Martins are devastated over Julia's death, but are thrilled to find out that Julia's foster child, Kathy Mershon, is actually their long lost granddaughter, Tad's daughter Kathy Martin.After Stuart Chandler's murder in May 2009, Ruth, Tad, Jake, and Amanda attend his funeral.On December 3, 2009, Joe announces to Jake that he and Ruth are making plans to retire and are thinking of moving.