First off I own nothing, I am just playing with them, and enjoying the hell out of it.
The title is inspired by an Alicia Keys song.
This takes place after episode 3X13 "Acting Out"
After the conversation that Nicole and Rusty had about Sharon and Andy's relationship, before they attended the Nutcracker with each other's families for the holidays, it made the situation between Sharon and Andy a tad bit tense. After they enjoyed the Nutcracker together for the 2nd year in a row, Sharon had a lot to ponder on. During the show Sharon was unable to stop thinking about the conversation that was previously had before attending the show. Rusty's words kept replaying in her head "several times a month," and she began to think am I really dating Andy? Sharon knew that a conversation had to be had between her and Andy. However, she wasn't sure she wanted to have it right away. After the show, during the drive back to her condo Andy had attempted to initiate a conversation, but Sharon was unreceptive to it.
"Sharon, we should talk about what the kids said," Andy said. Sharon was looking out the window and trying her hardest not to look in Andy's direction all while blatantly ignoring his statement as if she didn't here him. Andy spoke again, "Sharon, are you listening to me?" Will all her might she tried not to respond to him, because she was afraid of being too harsh in her tone, because she was frightened of where the conversation could go. As she sat in the passenger seat fidgeting with the hem of her dress, she knew she had to say something, to ease Andy's mind. "I'm not ready," Sharon blurted out in a gentle but hurried tone. With that she looked in Andy's direction to see if she could read his emotions. He stayed silent, for what seemed about 20 minutes, but was more like 110 seconds. He let out a breath of frustration but yet understanding, and said, "Ok, will you let me know when you are ready?" As he let he last words of his question come out, he looked into Sharon's deep emerald green eyes and waited for her response. As Sharon heard his question, a small smile crept on her face, because he was willing to wait for her to be ready. She reached over to touch his arm and said, "I will." Andy understood that touch meant, 'let her figure this out, she will let me know when the time is right.' As Andy walked Sharon to her door, he looked anxious but willing to be the friend in waiting. Once they reached her door, and Sharon had unlocked her door, she turned to him and said, "When I am ready, I will let you know," and with that his chocolate eyes began to brighten. Sharon gave him a reassuring a hug, to let him know that their friendship was still intact. But is there more? Sharon was thinking as she let go of her release around his neck. Andy was holding her some snuggly that she was unable to back away immediately, but that didn't frighten her, and that is how she truly began to realize that there is more!
Once Sharon had retreated into her condo, she began to ponder upon their relationship.