Disclaimer: Major Crimes is the property of James Duff, and I'm just borrowing Andy Flynn, Sharon Raydor, and all of the MC characters for fun. I do not own them, nor do I own the characters from Miami Vice, Battlestar Galactica, and Grey's Anatomy, who are either mentioned or featured in this story- they are all owned by Anthony Yerkovich, Ronald D. Moore, and Shondra Rimes, respectively.

A/N: This series is a companion/sequel to my story I Hate Pink Flamingos... It picks up a few months after the end of 'Flamingos, so all of the facts remain from that story. Sharon is still Captain, Chief Taylor is still alive, etc. This story is written for Happymisa, who requested a bit of fun between Lt. Andy Flynn- from Major Crimes, and Dr. Virginia Dixon- from Grey's Anatomy. I'm having a lot of fun with this, and plan for it to be multi-chapters, so I hope you all enjoy it!

The lieutenant shuffled the papers on his desk, and then rearranged his various personal items and pencil cup, which were also there.

He tidied a small stack of files...

Tossed a few items into the nearby trash and recycling bins...

And checked his watch for the umpteenth time...

Sure enough, the time was the same as that of his computer's desktop display, as well as the analog clock on the wall.

Andy Flynn sighed.

Although he'd taken a personal day for his upcoming appointment, he'd found that puttering around alone in his house to be too much, while waiting for the time to pass. It was far better to do nothing, while surrounded by the drum of life, beaten by his friends and co-workers.

As it was, Detective Amy Sykes had been on the phone all morning, trying to track down a lead on a case... Julio Sanchez was doing battle with the copier, which literally ate his report... and Mike Tao was currently trading gaming tips with Buzz over at the water cooler...

The whole place smelled like the Greek take-out they'd ordered in for lunch. Warmly spicy, and full of delicious herbs.

It was pretty typical stuff, for the Major Crimes Unit, but now it was time.

"You want me to go with you?"

Andy felt his partner's hand on his shoulder, and noted the concern in Lt. Provenza's normally gruff voice. All of the other members of the team had offered to do the same... especially her... but he'd politely declined them each time.

"I'll be fine," Andy told Provenza. "It's just a consult. A glorified check-up," he said of his appointment at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. "They say my heart is as healthy as a race horse's... there's nothing to worry about."

Provenza nodded solemnly.

Andy pocketed his iPhone, then pulled on his suit's jacket. The charcoal grey complemented his silver hair, and went nicely with the crisp white shirt and bright red tie he'd chosen that morning.

Before leaving, Andy gathered a group of thin manila files and made a detour to the captain's office.

The sight of Sharon 'Darth' Raydor, holding a baby never ceased to stop him in his tracks.

The captain didn't see him when he entered the room, but the lieutenant saw her... and his heart nearly shattered into a million pieces.

Her back was to him, as she held the infant in her arms and was looking out the large window behind her desk. Sharon was pointing out clouds and various other objects to her new granddaughter, in a very conversational manner. The baby gurgled and cooed in response, clearly as in love with Sharon as she was with her.

Andy swallowed, while knowing the feeling all-too well.

Sensing his presence, the captain turned to face him and smiled warmly.

Sharon was dressed in a lavender shift dress that was cut just above her knees, showing off her gorgeous legs. Her red hair was as long and beautiful and glossy as ever, but would be a problem soon if the child in her arms had anything to say about it. As it was, the baby was becoming good with her little hands, and the captain's famed tresses– and glasses were marked as fair game for grabbing.

"I don't want to interrupt, but I just wanted to bring in Dr. Morales' reports for the Bauer case, before I left."

Sharon nodded, then adjusted her glasses before taking the files from him. "Are you sure you don't want some company to go with you? I always used to–"

"No," Andy replied a bit too quickly. He swallowed his hurt, then focused on little Kacey-Anne Thrace Adams.

The baby girl was the granddaughter of Sharon's past and current lover, Martin Castillo. Like Sharon with Rusty, Castillo had an adopted child of his own, a young woman named Kara, who had once been a runaway street kid.

It was somewhat of a tangled mess to the lieutenant, as Sharon had once known Castillo, biblically, some 20yrs ago. She'd conceived a child with him after a one-night-stand, while attending a conference in Miami. Sadly, Sharon lost the baby early in the pregnancy, and assumed her connection to him was over. But Fate had other plans, however, and she reconnected with him again recently. Martin Castillo had been a DEA agent, and worked for years for the Miami-Dade vice unit, until finally retiring after decades of service, and relocating to Los Angeles to be with his daughter and her family.

And Sharon.

"I'll be alright. Besides, you've got your hands full there," Andy noted with honesty as the baby beamed a slobbery smile at him. The child wore a pink L.A. Dodgers onesie, and a blue & white lace headband on her fuzzy blond head.

The captain couldn't help but smile, as Kacey drooled on her bare arm. "We just had lunch together. I have to take her back down to the daycare wing soon, so I could easily–"

Andy waived her off. "Thanks, Sharon, but I've got this." He dug his hands in his pockets and continued to study her and the baby.

Sensing his need for distraction, Sharon continued the small talk between her and the lieutenant. "My favorite cousin, Virginia, is in town for a couple of days on business. She is... amazing! We're having dinner at my apartment tonight, and Marty is cooking– something very wonderful– and healthy– so if you'd like, you're welcome to join us."

Us.

The word hung in the air, and Andy's heart broke a bit more.

"I, uh... to be honest, this whole doctor consult thing has me pretty twisted up... besides, I don't really think that I'm up for that. All things considered. You know?"

Andy knew Rusty, of course, not to mention her older children, Emily and Ricky, but he'd never met any of Sharon's other family members. So that was huge, that her new lover was already becoming acquainted with Sharon's extended relations.

The woman bit her lip, and nodded in silent acknowledgment.

"By the way, where is Castillo?" the lieutenant asked as his eyes fell on the baby once more. "I thought he moved out here to take care of the kid while her parents were working?"

And not just to frak Sharon whenever he wanted to...

Sharon hummed. "Marty did, and he is... but a colleague of his has also retired recently, and the two are talking of starting a chapter of Casa Mia here, in East L.A. Right now they are touring potential houses and visiting banking institutions for lines of credit.

Andy shook his head at the notion. Sharon had fallen for a truly good man in Martin Castillo. In Miami, he'd run a highly successful home flipping non-profit, for at-risk youths, and it only seemed right that he'd do the same for kids now, in the place of his birth.

"You couldn't have fallen for a guy who just took the kid to the mall and sat and drank coffee all day, while BS-ing with other old guys in the same boat, could ya?"

Sharon Raydor smiled at that. Although there was still tension below the surface, Andy Flynn's light and teasing tone showed the truth to his nature. There was also true honesty in his eyes, which had always been undeniable windows to his soul.

He was okay.

They were okay.

Sharon smiled as she tried to imagine her man, Martin Castillo, a Starbucks cup in hand, marking time while sitting on a bench, with a baby stroller at his side. It was a cute picture, maybe, but not certainly not him.

"Nope," she replied with a small giggle.

Andy grinned, then bussed a sweet kiss to Kacey's extended hand. "You know, Kid, your Mimi is one Bad Ass lady. So- stick with her, learn all you can, and you'll be golden!"

#TO BE CONTINUED#