Time frame after 3.13 and six months after returning from UC.

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the show will put Sam and Andy back together. They won't be working together so someone has to have less airtime (most likely Sam since he will be a detective. Luke never had a lot of airtime. ) And well, let's face it after a breakup and all that has gone on, so many hurt feelings, would they really in real life get back together?

So forgive me for this story, maybe it's because of the week I had or I just have trouble seeing how the show will be season 4. But if you don't like the Nick and Andy pairing, just keep pressing on because this story is not for you.

This Chapter is Rated M because I was not sure.

I do not own Rookie Blue, but if I did…..

Sam and Traci were sitting in the D's office going over a case that had gone so weird. There were so many players and they were trying to get a grasp on which end was up. Traci was the first to notice when Dov came in to the station with Andy tucked close to him. Traci mumbled "What the…" Sam looked up and followed where she was staring. Dov was quickly taking Andy to Sgt. Best's office. They watched Frank get up and start shutting all the blinds as Dov shut the door. Traci stood up and looked at Sam, "I am just going to see what is going on."

"Ok." All kinds of things went through Sam's head. She didn't look injured or they would have taken her to the hospital. "Crap," escaped his lips when he saw Ben, an EMT, with Noelle. Noelle had a bag with her and from what he could see it was Andy's take home bag from her locker. Noelle and Ben headed into Frank's office. With what he just saw, Sam stood up to try and follow Traci.

Sam came out of the D's office to see where Traci ended up. He saw Noelle talking to her. Traci shook her head and started to head back to the D's office where Sam was standing.

Sam stood in her way of the door and asked, "What's going on?"

"I was told there will be briefing in at the end of shift, until then to go back to work."

"Really, your Andy's best friend. Do you want me to go talk to Noelle?"

"No, she told me that we could just go back to work." Traci sighed, " Noelle knows I haven't really talked to Andy since she has been back, that Gail, you and I have been mad at her for leaving. She flat out told me Andy didn't need grief from us. So unless she asks, we are to wait for the briefing."

Sam got up from his desk, "I'll talk to Frank, be right back."

Sam had almost gotten to Best office when the door opened and Frank stepped out to block the door. Frank shut the door and stood preventing Sam from seeing or entering. "Can I help you Sam?"

"Ah, come on Frank, is she ok?"

"Not a concern of yours. Just like Noelle told Traci, you haven't exactly been on the best of terms with her lately so unless she asks, you're not seeing her." Frank stepped forward, "Where's Marlo Sam?"

"Day off! Why do you have to go there?"

"Just making a point Sam. Go back to work."

Just then Nick appeared in the station looking like he just woke up, scruffy and wearing sweats. Frank nodded at him around Sam, "My office Nick."

Nick moved quickly, side stepping Sam and Frank, entering the office.

"What the hell Frank, why did he get called? Why does he get to go in there?"

"Not your concern Sam, go back to work."

Before Sam could start heading back to his desk, Noelle and Ben stepped out. Frank looked at Sam and pointedly said, "Dismissed Sam."

Sam walked towards the coffee station to get some coffee, but more importantly to watch everything that was unfolding. Traci must have had the same idea when he saw her standing there with a coffee ready for him. Traci and Sam stood there staring at the conversation going on between the three standing outside of the office. Traci huffed, "I take it you got shut out too."

"Yep, same thing, I guess some of our friends think we haven't been nice to Andy since they got back."

Traci took a sip of her coffee and sighed, "I admit I have had a hard time, I was mad at both of them for leaving, for not telling us or mainly me. I felt deserted. She tried to make amends and I shut her out. But as the months went on, I just didn't know how to approach her and tell her I missed my best friend. So much has changed, Gail is with Chris, and Chris is a daddy. Dov got back with Sue. You are with Marlo. I guess when they came back, they didn't fit in and we shunned them."

"I am sure its all going to be ok…" Sam stopped mid sentence when they noticed Dov had opened the office door. Dov started talking to the group and then Dov turned to open the door. Both Traci and Sam took in a deep breath when they saw Nick come out of the office carrying Andy. Andy had her face buried into his chest so no one could really get a good look at her. Nick quickly headed towards the exit with Dov leading the way to help. Frank shook Ben's hand and went back into his office. Ben and Noelle headed to the exit.

"I guess we wait." Traci said.

Sam huffed and they went back to work.

A few hours later Oliver walked into the D's office, "Frank says all must come for this shift change."

Sam shook his head, he watched Traci get up and he followed her.

Everyone was in the parade room. From what Sam could see it was an all hands on deck briefing.

Noelle and Dov walked in and sat down in the front, while Frank walked up to the stand. "Ok, everyone I have an announcement to make. We lost one of 15's finest today. Tommy McNally has died. As soon as funeral arrangements are known I will pass it on to everyone. Anyone wanting to help with details or be part of the funeral please let me know. Assignments are on the board, so go out there serve, protect and keep Andy in your thoughts and prayers."

The room was utterly silent. The shock on most of the faces could be seen and a few looked around for Andy. Whispers among some were of confusion and sadness. Sam looked over at Oliver and motioned for him to meet him outside. Oliver walked out and leaned against the wall. Sam and Traci walked up to him and before Oliver could open his mouth, Sam said "Oliver, what is going on?"

Oliver looked around and motioned for them to follow him into an empty observation room.

"Andy and Dov responded to a shots fired call at Tommy's place. From what I got out of Andy and Dov that when they got in there, Tommy was screaming and shooting his gun into the sofa. He was pretty far-gone. It looked like he had been drinking for a good 24 hours solid and Andy tried to talk him down. Dov had radioed for an ambulance and back up, while Andy tried to just talk to him. She and Dov got pretty close to him and Dov said she almost was in reach of gun when Tommy turned almost sober and told her he loved her so much. Dov said he knew from the look in his eyes and what he said to them, they just knew what he was going to do. He guesses Andy did to, because they both jumped at him and were to late. He stuck his gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger. When I got there Dov had Andy sitting at the table and was trying to clean Andy up. She was in shock. Not to be gross but I guess Andy got the splatter more than Dov. Dov brought her back here and the EMT friend of Noelle's gave her a sedative to get her through today." Traci started crying. Sam put his arm around her shoulder.

Sam frowned and said, "Yeah, we saw Dov bring her in. Frank wouldn't let Traci or I near her."

"Do you blame him?"

"Come on Ollie, we are not the bad guys here."

"No your not. Let Nick handle Andy. She doesn't need to be reminded that her ex boyfriend and ex best friend still are mad at her right now. I have to go." Oliver turned and walked out the door.

The funeral was touching. Everyone stood up and talked about how great Tommy was. A slide show of his life played in the background. Traci nudged Sam and motioned towards the front where they all noticed that Andy was sitting next to Nick. She had her head on his shoulder. Sam felt a pang of jealousy when Andy stood up to speak. Nick stood next to her holding her hand. He could see he was rubbing her hand with his thumb trying to help her get through her speech about her dad. When Andy was done, Nick tucked her into him and brought her back to their seat. At the reception, Nick stood next to Andy as she greeted everyone. Zoey, Noelle, Frank, Chris and Dov had helped with food, making sure everything was taken care of for Andy.

Traci, Marlo and Sam walked up to Gail and Chris. Chris spoke first, "It was a beautiful service. I am glad there was a good turn out."

Everyone nodded, "It's a beautiful church, did Andy or Tommy go here?" Traci asked.

Chris shook his head no as Gail spoke, "Nick's parents go here, they talked to the priest and helped the others get everything arranged for her."

Sam looked over to Andy, he had wondered who the two other adults were with Nick and Andy. Now he knew, Nick's parents. He watched as Nick held onto Andy as people came up to pay respects. Andy looked so frail to him. He had been listening to a lot of the conversation between Gail and Marlo. It would seem Nick and Andy were now sharing a place and Andy had gotten to know Nick's parents really well. When everything happened they wanted to help where they could and getting the church was something they could do.

Gail leaned into Chris and kissed him, "I am going over to give my respects want to come?"

They all nodded in agreement. They slowly worked their way up to Andy. One by one, they gave her a hug and said if she needs anything to please call. Sam, Gail and Traci were the last to go. Traci hugged Andy, "Andy if you need anything, please call me." She then whispered, "I miss my best friend, can we please talk soon." Andy nodded. Gail walked up next, she hugged Andy, "Nick will take good care of you, let him." Andy again nodded. Gail squeezed her hand and then went over to talk to Nick's parents. Sam was the last to step forward. "Andy, if you need anything please call us." Andy again nodded. He noticed Andy just seemed to be in zombie mode and he was not sure if she was really hearing anyone right now. Sam reached to shake Nick's hand. "Thanks for taking care of her." Nick shook his hand, "No problem."

Everyone helped clean up as Nick sat with Andy. Nick and a few others had tried to get Andy let Nick take her home. She kept saying she needed to stay. Andy sat next to Nick with her head on his shoulder. He continued to rub her arm and whisper to her. Soon everyone was ready to go and Nick gentle pulled Andy up. "Come on, let me take you home."

Sam watched from his truck as Nick helped Andy get into the car. All he could think was so much had changed. He turned to Marlo who was getting into his truck. "Ready to go Sam."

"Yes."

"I am told she is in good hands. Nick will take care of her."

But that was the problem. Sam didn't want Nick to take care of her. He wanted to be the one.