A/N: Hi everyone! This is a one-shot story written for the week 3 of #ShandySundayHiatus Marathon! It's just a little fluff story I wrote that takes place further in season 3. I hope you like it :D


The Joys of Babysitting.

Andy Flynn was chasing one of his step-grandkids down the corridor and through the sitting room of his house.

"I'm going to get ya!" he exclaimed grinned as Colin laughed squirming.

"Gotcha!" he lifted the five years old boy over his shoulder and started tickling him.

"Uncle! Uncle" the little boy begged between laughter.

Andy gently patted his behind and put him back down "Where's your brother?" he asked smiling.

"He's still hiding" he grinned. "Wyatt is really good at hide and seek" The five years old pouted remembering all the times it took him hours to find is elder brother.

"Well, why don't we keep looking for him and then we'll go and wash our hands so we can start making that pizza" he turned and shouted the next part. "And only the little kids who help making pizza will have some, so if we don't find you in the next ten minutes, you'd better come out on your own… or no dinner" Andy winked at Colin who just snorted.

Before they could go in search of Wyatt, there was a knock at the front door.

"You go" Andy told Colin . "I'll be there in a second" and he watched the boy run away before he opened the door.

"Sharon… I mean, Captain" Andy gasped once he saw who was behind it.

"Sharon is fine" she smiled. "May I come in?"

Andy shook his head still surprised by the unexpected guest. "Sorry, yeah. Sure" he stepped aside to let her in and he closed the door behind her. "What can I do for you?" he asked.

"Sorry for bothering you, Andy"

"No bother, I'm just playing with my grand kids." He smiled.

"Oh right, I forgot. This is the weekend there're staying with you" she smiled back happy for him.

He told her about it during their last dinner together. Nicole and her husband went away for a romantic getaway and for the first time her daughter had asked him to looked after the kids, much to her mother disapproval. Andy couldn't have been happier that Nicole had gave him this opportunity and he had been looking forward to spending time with his grandsons.

"Yeah" he beamed with pride.

"How is it going?" she asked looking around hoping to get to see them. They were so well behaved and adorable kids and she had met them another couple of times after their Nutcracker recital.

"We were playing hide and seek. Wyatt is hidden somewhere and we can't find him. And now Colin is gone too" he shrugged. "But I'm sure if they heard someone is here, they might come out" he smirked, knowing that the kids adored her. They always asked about her when he went to visit.

Sharon smiled. "Do you think I could get a hug from two handsome young men?" she said in a louder voice.

"Sharon!" Colin and Wyatt came running from where they were hiding and hugged her legs, one at each side.

"Hello you two!" Sharon laughed laying a hand on each of the boys heads.

Wyatt was two years older than his brother and was slightly taller. He looked up as he laid his chin against her hip. "Are you staying?" he asked giving her his best puppy's eyes look.

Sharon looked at Andy surprised and with no idea how to answer. "I…"

"Boys, I'm sure Sharon has got something else to do" Andy tried to help her.

"Actually I was going to spend the rest of my afternoon cleaning. Rusty is out with some friends and…"

Colin's eyes lit up. "So, you'll stay?"

"Sure," she smiled "If it's okay with your grandfather" she locked her playful eyes with Andy's.

He shrugged grinning. "The more the merrier" he took her jacket and purse. "We were about to make pizza from scratch. Would you like to join us?"

"Sounds interesting" she smirked.

"Yes!" the boys exclaimed and rushed to the kitchen dragging Sharon behind them.

They spent the next hour making pizza, having fun throwing flour and water at each other. Andy laughed as Sharon hit him with some flour and then drew a smiling face on his forehead. Colin and Wyatt found it funny and Wyatt took a photo with his mobile phone to send to Nicole.

"Well, the dough needs to rest for an hour so it can rise" Andy exclaimed while he tried to clean their mess. "What shall we do while we wait?"

"I need to get washed" Sharon said while she shook her hair which now had some white spots.

"These two little monkeys need a bath too" Andy eyed the kids who were already shaking their heads.

"I can go back home…" Sharon began saying.

"Of course not." Andy stopped her. "You can use my bathroom while Colin and Wyatt use the guest's one. Let me show you" He turned towards his grandson. "You two: if you're quick having that bath and changing your clothes, we can play a game before we finish making the pizza"

Andy escorted Sharon to his bedroom where there was the door that led to the bathroom. "Here" he gave her a clean set of towels.

"Andy, really, it's too much… I've intruded enough of your time with the kids…" things were going too far. How did she end up having a shower at her Lieutenant's place?

He chuckled. "You really think they will let you go now? And you don't even want to try our pizza?" he insisted. "Also, it's no intrusion. We had fun, didn't we?"

"Yeah," she agree smiling. "It's been long since I had so much fun. Kids have a way to make you feel young again"

"Why? Are we old?" he joked and she lightly slapped his shoulder giggling. She suddenly blushed when she realized how close they were. She could feel his warm breath on her cheeks.

Sensing her discomfort, he cleared his throat and took a step back. "I'll let you get washed." He told her. "I'll leave you a clean shirt on the bed"

"Thanks" she smiled and closed the door behind. Leaning against it, she took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She was in trouble now.

After her quick shower, she tied up her hair with a hair band she kept in her purse and left her hair to dry naturally. Just as promised, Andy had left a clean t-shirt on the bed for her. She brought the navy LAPD shirt to her face and slowly inhaled. It smelled of flowers, probably from the detergent he used, but she also recognized the faint trace of his aftershave. She inhaled deeply and then slid the shirt on, enjoying for a moment the feeling of the soft cotton against her skin.

When she walked back in the living room, the kids had already set up Candyland on the table.

"Wow" she sat down on one of chairs. "It's been ages since I've played this"

"Colin chose it" Wyatt puffed. "It's for kids"

Sharon smirked having been gone through this phase with her kids. "How about you choose the next game? Or maybe you can choose the film to watch after dinner"

Wyatt smiled. "You're staying after dinner?"

She smiled at them. "I think I can stay a bit more" and she ruffled the boy's hair affectionately. "Where's your grandpa?" she looked around hoping to find Andy.

"He's taking a quick shower too" Colin answered then he leaned over Sharon and cupped his mouth to whisper to her. "We found his badge when we were playing hide and seek" Sharon soon recognized the gold badge in his hand.

"I don't think you're supposed to have that" she put her hand out and looked at the boy firmly.

Colin bent his head. "Sorry" he muttered before putting the badge on her hand.

"It's okay" she patted his head and lifted it up by the chin. "But next time ask your Grandpa and no more snooping around" she told them and the kids nodded.

"What's going on?" Andy reappeared behind them.

Sharon gasped. He was wearing a pair of black jeans and a tight white shirt. His wet hair was combed back and Sharon couldn't deny that she fund him very sexy at the moment. "Kids" she managed to say after taking a deep breath.

"Sorry Grandpa" they both apologized.

"For what?" Andy frowned confused.

"I think this belongs to you" Sharon showed him his badge.

"Where did you get this? Have you two been snooping in my bedroom?" he eyed his two step grandsons.

"We're sorry Grandpa Andy, but it looked so cool" Wyatt justified his actions. "I want to be a cop too when I grow up"

"Yeah, me too" Colin grinned.

Andy chuckled. "Don't tell that to Nicole or your Grandma Anna." He kneeled in front of the boys. "Next time just ask, okay?"

"Can we see your gun?" Wyatt asked eagerly

"No, that's off limits. And don't bother going looking for it. I know guns sound cool now, but they're very dangerous." Seeing the sad look on the kids' face Andy suggested something else "Maybe Sharon can show you her badge. She's a Captain, it's even shinier than mine" He smirked at her.

Sharon eyed him with false annoyance knowing that it wasn't true.

"Really?"

"Can we?"

"It's in my purse. I'll get it"

The next few minutes the kids admired the two badges and chased around pretend criminals as they ran shouting "Police". Andy and Sharon watched them amused and proud, but soon Andy stopped the game no wanting them to sweat again after their bath. They started a game of Candyland and soon Andy was out of the game.

"Well" he got up "I'll go start making those pizzas" he said. "Have fun"

Sharon, Colin and Wyatt played another two games before Andy called them saying that dinner was ready. They ate the pizza and Wyatt and Colin kept talking about school, ballet and they were exciting about going to the baseball game the next day. Andy was hoping that at least one of them would get so passionate about the sport to join a little league team so he could go and see baseball games besides ballet recitals.

As they were clearing the table the phone rang and Andy knew it was Nicole checking on the kids. He nodded to them to go and answer.

"Hi Nicole!" they heard them say in the hall. "Yes, we're having so much fun with Grandpa Andy. We played hide and seek, and then Sharon arrived and we made pizza and they let us play with their badges and Colin and Wyatt want to be cops…"

Andy closed his eyes and groaned. Sharon chuckled as she carried the dirty plates to the kitchen. She caressed his arm as she walked passed him.

"Don't worry. Ricky went through a cop phase at that age and look how that turned out?"

"Yeah, I know a lot can change, but I can just imagine what Anna will say when she hears them. She'll say I have corrupted them or brain washed or something like that"

She gave him a sympathetic look. "Don't think about it. It just means that the boys love you and admire what you do"

He smiled at her. She had this incredible gift of saying the right words to make him feel better. Before he could reply the Wyatt ran towards him, phone in his hand.

"Nicole wants to speak to you"

Andy took the phone. "Why don't you go and pick a movie with Sharon. A short one if you want a bedtime story." He walked in the kitchen so he could put the dishes in the dishwasher while talking to Nicole. "Hey baby, are you having fun?"

"Hi Dad. Yes, it's great here. Are the kids behaving?"

"Yes, they're great. We had fun today and tomorrow I'm taking them to the baseball game."

"Yes, I've heard" she replied amusement in her voice. "I've also heard that Sharon is there" she teased him.

"Yes…" He knew what his daughter was thinking.

"Still just friends?"

"Nicole!" he sighed.

"Okay, okay. I won't say anything. Just that since she's now divorced, you should consider making a move. She's a beautiful and incredible woman, someone might beat you to it"

"I'll call you tomorrow after the game" Andy ignored her comment.

"Okay, Dad. Have a nice evening"

Andy put the phone away and finished cleaning the kitchen. When he walked back to the sitting room, Sharon and kids were laughing on the couch and tickling each other. HE couldn't help but smile as Nicole's words haunting him. Could she be right? Could some ask Sharon out before he could even find the courage? How would he feel seeing her with someone else?

Well he knew the answer to that question. Exactly how he felt in this last year when he realized that he was developing feeling for Sharon Raydor, but he could act on them because one, she was his boss, and two, she was still married to that idiot of Jackson. But Nicole was right, now that she had finally cut that final link with Jackson, nothing was stopping her from dating again and finding someone else.

"Andy, are you coming?" Andy shook his head and saw Sharon looking at him confused.

"Sure" he smiled and sat on his recliner. "so what are we watching?"

By the time the film ended, Colin had fallen asleep, his head on Sharon's lap and she was slowly running her hand through the little boy's curls. Wyatt was also fast asleep on the other end of the couch, his soft snores brought a smile on Andy's lips.

"Well, I guess no bedtime stories"

Sharon smiled. "No…" she looked down at the five years old. "Gosh, sometimes I miss not having a kid around, then I remember what I went through raising Emily and Ricky practically all by myself and I'm just happy waiting to be a grandmother someday."

Andy chuckled and slowly got up from the recliner. He carefully picked up Wyatt and carried him towards the guest's room. Sharon was right behind him with Colin. Together they changed the kids into their PJs and tucked them in bed. Colin and Wyatt slept right through it. After making sure that they were still deep asleep, Andy turned the lights off and closed the door behind him.

"Well," Sharon sighed. "I'd better go"

Andy looked unsure as he nervously looked down at his feet. "If you're sure. I could offer you tea or coffee."

"I…"

"I didn't even ask you what you came for?" he smirked realizing that she must have showed up at his doorstep for a reason.

She lightly chuckled. "It seems so futile now. I was reading your report and I couldn't figure out something. I called, but you weren't answering your phone so I decide to stop by." She saw his worried look. It's nothing, really. It can wait on Monday"

There was still an awkward silence between them.

"So, I'd better go…" she pointed at the front door. "I'll wash your shirt and bring it back another day." Mentally she warned herself not to bring it at work if not gossip would immediately start. Also it would give her another excuse to stop by his house again.

"It's no problem. You can keep it" And he knew he should really get to the point. "Listen Sharon…"

"Yes?"

"If hypothetically I would ask you out for dinner, what would you say?"

She smiled teasingly. "Hypothetically? We went out for dinner before, Andy. Would this be a date?"

"Would you want it to be?" he asked expectantly.

Her smile grew bigger and she leaned over him to kiss the side of his mouth. "That would be a yes." She whispered against his cheek.

Andy looked dumbfound for a few second, but then got his bearings back. "Good" he smiled back. "So how about next Friday? I'll come and pick you up"

Sharon gathered her purse and the carrier bag with her blouse in it. "It's a date" She beamed at him before she opened the front door and step outside. "See you on Monday, Andy"

And Andy watched her go outside and enter her car. He waved at her as she drove off in the night. Maybe this was going to be his chance.