Chapter 1

The time was 3:00 am when someone knocked on Andy Flynn's door. Andy frowned slightly and rubbed his eyes. He looked at his watch and was surprised that someone knocking on his door at that time. He quickly got out of bed and cautiously opened the door. His eyes widened seeing an abandoned baby in front of his door. He quickly took the baby that was crying in his arms and looked around carefully. He looked surprised at the baby and saw a small bag at the ground where there was a note. He took the note, eager to understand what is happening.

Andy,

I know you're quite surprised seeing our child for the first time, especially since we parted in a terrible way. I don't have the opportunity to take care of Natalie. Please take care of our daughter and give her paternal love, of such as she needs. I know that you can be a great father. Take care for Natalie Flynn as I couldn't. I love you and our daughter with all my heart. - Jessica

Andy dropped the note on the floor in shock and looked back at the little baby girl. He couldn't believe that Natalie is his daughter. He'd never imagined that Jessica might be pregnant. It was a real shock. He was trying to find happiness and love that seeks with Sharon, but definitely, this baby would complicate the things. He didn't know what to do. He didn't have the courage to say something like that to Sharon, the woman he loves. He had a relationship with Jessica about a year ago and he'd parted with her immediately without thinking about the consequences.

"My God! What will I do now? I can't believe that you're my daughter. I can't take care of a baby at my age." he murmured nervously. He found the birth certificate: Date of birth: May 11, 2008. He took a deep breath and went inside with the baby in his arms. He didn't know how to calm this little baby. He had no idea, because Nicole had been a baby long ago and he'd forgotten how to take care of a child. Suddenly his phone rang and seeing Sharon's name he closed. No, he didn't have the courage to talk to her. Sharon was surprised that Lieutenant Flynn hangs up the phone instead of answers. She sighed wearily, thinking that he has a problem. Otherwise, he always answered. It was quite strange. She decided to take a glass of water and went to the kitchen. Rusty suddenly stood before her, watching her carefully.

"Hey, Sharon, is everything okay?" he asked anxiously. Sharon nodded, answering "Yes, I just need a glass of water. Do you want too?" Rusty nodded slightly. Somehow, he also couldn't sleep that night. He had an important exam tomorrow and he just was restless. He was grateful that Sharon takes so much care of him. She handed him a glass of water and he smiled slightly. He regretted the days in which he behaved rudely with her. Sharon returned to her bedroom, hoping that everything will be fine, but she still thought of Andy.

Andy looked at the baby still shocked. He couldn't believe that Jessica makes him such a thing. He was ready to admit to Sharon, his enemy, his boss that he was in love with her but right now he was with a child. He just didn't know what to do and what to think. This baby really looked like Jessica, but he could find no sense why this should happen just to him. The little a baby was quiet and slept soundly. "It will be a long night." Andy murmured, stroking the baby.

The next morning, Sharon was already at work and Rusty was in the college. Strange, Andy still hadn't arrived at work. She began to worry about him and cautiously approached Lieutenant Provenza, asking, "Lieutenant, where's Lieutenant Flynn?" Provenza looked around and shrugged and replied, "I have no idea, Captain. I tried to call him, but he doesn't answer." Sharon nodded and went into her office thoughtfully. Andy didn't know how to go to work and where to leave this baby, knowing that he lives completely alone. Finally, he decided to leave the baby to a faithful friend and managed to go to work. The whole team looked at him with surprise. Provenza looked at his friend, realizing that he wasn't able to sleep. Andy sat on his desk and yawned. Provenza looked around carefully and approached him. Andy looked at him coldly, knowing that he would ask him questions.

"Well, Flynn, what's going on? Where were you?" he asked sternly. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied, answering, "Proenza, I beg you, stop asking questions. I don't feel well. I haven't slept all night. Leave me alone!" Provenza shook his head and sat on his desk doubtful. He was convinced that he was hiding something important from all. The whole afternoon, the team worked hard. Only Flynn didn't know how to work since he was terribly thoughtful. His life was turned upside down and he didn't know what to do. The worst was that he truly begins to fall in love with Captain Raydor - his boss. And now he had no chance to admit his feelings because she would never accept such a thing. Sharon felt that she needed to talk to Lieutenant Flynn. She took her glasses and walked out of her office, moving to his desk. Andy looked at her coldly and sighed. He could feel the coming conversation.

"Lieutenant Flynn, in my office now. We need to talk." she said firmly. Andy nodded and the two went into her office, closing the door firmly behind them. Sharon quickly closed the blinds. The whole team was surprised and didn't know what was happening. But especially Lt. Provenza was damn mad at his friend, as he didn't share anything with him and he was sure that this is related to Captain Raydor. Andy stood before Sharon and put his hands in his pockets, looking down. Sharon looked at him carefully, wondering what happened to him.

"Lieutenant Flynn, what's happening?" she asked immediately. Andy looked into her green eyes and shrugged, answering, "Nothing Captain." Sharon shook her head and walked over to him clutching his shoulder, she made him again to look in her eyes. Andy didn't know what to tell her, but he wouldn't tell her the truth. If she finds out that he has a child, he never has a chance to be with her.

"Lieutenant, stop lying to me. I feel that something strange is happening. Last night I couldn't sleep for some reason and I called you, but you didn't answer me. Do you remember? You always answered me, no matter what time it is. What changes now? I know that you're hiding something, tell me. " she insisted, looking into his brown eyes. Andy pulled back, saying, "Captain, I'm sorry, but there is nothing. Excuse me." He came out of her office, leaving Sharon to doubt. But she was willing to learn the truth at any cost.

In the evening, Sharon gathered her important documents in her drawer and pulled her glasses, leaning back. She still thought of Flynn and his strange movements. She sighed wearily and taking her coat and purse, she walked toward the elevators. She saw Lieutenant Flynn, who was standing near the elevators, lost in thought. She came close to him with a slight smile and looked at him closely. Andy ignored her deliberately, he didn't want any more questions. He wouldn't be able to answer. Sharon shrugged and got into the elevator, wanting to go home early. Throughout time, Sharon drove to her home thoughtfully. She didn't stop to think about Andy as she was convinced that he was hiding something important. After several hours he and Rusty had dinner, but Rusty could feel that she was distracted.

"Hey, Sharon, are you okay? You look pretty distracted." he noted with concern. Sharon shook her head, saying, "Just tired, don't worry." Rusty nodded and continued with his dinner. On the other hand, Andy lay on the couch with the little Natalie on his chest. Suddenly someone knocked on the door and he was afraid that this is Sharon. But he had no choice and cautiously opened the door, with the baby in his arms. It wasn't Sharon, but was Provenza. His eyes widened, seeing his friend with this baby. Andy invited him inside, ready to explain the awkward situation. They sat on the couch and Andy told all to his faithful friend. Provenza was shocked and remained speechless.

"Flynn, believe me, I have no words. I don't know what I can tell." he said, confused, looking at little baby girl. Andy sighed wearily, saying, "You know, Provenza, I'm shocked. I don't know how to take care of this baby. Yeah, I took care of Nicole but that was years ago. Now I'm confused and don't know what to do. I had a relationship with Jessica year ago but didn't know she was pregnant. " Provenza nodded and squeezed his shoulder.

"Calm down. Everything will be fine." He tried to calm him down, but it wasn't easy. Andy shook his head and said "No, Provenza, nothing will be fine. You're my faithful friend and I want to confess something. I fell in love and wanted to confess my feelings, I love her very much, but she'll never accept to have a relationship with me, considering this baby that appeared in my life. This woman is... Sharon. " Provenza's eyes widened double.

"What? You're in love with your boss? But you always said that she's your enemy ?!" he said angrily. Andy shrugged, saying, "I also thought so, but love comes unexpectedly. I love Sharon, but I know that she never gave me a chance considering Natalie." Provenza sighed and looked at the baby. Several hours later, when Rusty fell asleep, Sharon decided to go to Andy as she needed to talk to him again. Andy was asleep on the couch, with Natalie on his chest. Suddenly someone knocked on the door and not to wake the baby, he left her on the couch, then opened the door and fell into shock, seeing Sharon before him. Sharon looked at him coldly and carefully.

"Will not you invite me inside lieutenant?" she asked sternly. Andy sighed and nodded slightly and invite Sharon inside, knowing that he will no longer be able to escape from the truth. Sharon suddenly heard the baby crying and her eyes widened, seeing the little baby on the couch. He looked at Andy confusedly and questioningly. She approached the baby, asking, "This baby? Andy, what's going on here?" Andy sighed wearily and they sat together on the couch. Andy said everything to his boss holding the baby in his arms. Sharon couldn't believe what she heard. She was terribly shocked.

"Lieutenant, I can't believe it. This baby is yours? No, I'm terribly shocked." she admitted, looking at the baby. Andy took a deep breath and said, "Captain, believe me, I feel terrible. I had a relationship with this woman about a year ago and parted with her without knowing that she was pregnant. I don't know how to take care of this child, I have no idea after Nicole. " He was ready to cry. Sharon hushed quietly and squeezed his shoulder with a slight smile. She took the baby in her arms smiled gently rubbing her back gently.

"She's beautiful lieutenant. But why are you hiding the truth from the team? Why didn't you say anything when I asked you?" she asked softly. Andy shrugged, admitting, "I was afraid because you could reproach me about it. I don't know how to take care of this baby all alone." Sharon sighed wearily and took his hand, saying encouragingly, "Don't worry, Andy, I'll be here for you when you have need of my help." Andy smiled softly, his eyes filled with tears. He couldn't believe that Sharon has accepted a similar news so calmly. He was grateful that she was beside him at this difficult time...

~~~ TBC ~~~