fix minor unreachable code caused by log.Fatal (#22618)

[Naireen]

Add sink changes to support #16366

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I'm so sorry about the delay @Naireen ! should we get this fixed and ready to go?

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r: @pabloem as he has started on the review here

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@Naireen - what should we do about this PR?

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I chatted with the author. She wants to have it closed, so we'll do that.

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