Shooter
-There is money in the account now. Please resubmit the check and let me know any fees you incurred and I will reimburse you for them.
Steve, your apology seems heartfelt, but it's too little, too late. The lies were the final straw. Have you ever heard the saying "when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging"? You should have stopped digging a long time back and just communicated the truth.
If I were Shane, I'd be very hesitant to resubmit the check to the bank. Is there any way you can send him a MO? I believe he said the bank fees were $10... can someone clarify that?