AN: As promised this is Part 2 of my Tonight series (the first part can be found in the Closer thread). It can be read as a standalone. It is inspired by an Enrique Inglesis song that has two different titles (explicit version and radio version) that with the changing of one word COMPLETELY changes the intent. This second story explores the radio version of the song. In terms of timeline, this takes place Season 2 Episode 8 (The Deep End).

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Andy stood in front of the full-length mirror adjusting his bow-tie "I like weddings" she told him with a sparkle in her eye. Their relationship over the last year could primarily be defined as friends with benefits. However, since she had taken custody of Rusty things had begun to change. She was rarely free to stop by his house and while he was welcome at her condo, he didn't have bedroom privileges at the moment. He thought he would be more frustrated than he was at that fact, but it had actually allowed their friendship to deep. They would eat meals together, watch the Dodger game occasionally, and help Rusty with homework. He sighed with longing, they were beginning to feel like family he realized.

"Dad?" He turned around and saw his daughter and his jar dropped. He had no words and felt his eyes get watery.

"Nic, you look beautiful, really beautiful." He walked towards her as she smiled up at him and he gave her a hug. "Are you ready?"

"Yes, most definitely!" She exclaimed as they made their way into the hall and meet Greg, the stepfather, to walk down the aisle together.

Andy was still feeling a bit upset, but was glad he came if for no other reason than to see the smile on his daughter's face a moment ago. He heard the wedding march music begin to play and took a deep breath as they slowly walked through the aisle of happy guests. He caught Sharon's eye in the third row beaming at him and he kept contact with her knowing that many others on the bride side had no interest in having him here.

Greg and Andy each kissed Nicole on the cheek and shook hands with Dean before stepping back to the pews. As Andy sat beside Sharon she grabbed his hand and patted it with the other. They sat together like that through the whole ceremony and Andy was pleased with how comfortable it felt. When the service ended and everyone began making their way out of church, he felt disappointed in the loss of contact with her. She had graciously stood outside waiting, watching as he stood with the family shaking hands with guests.

When the pictures were done and most of the cars had dispersed from the parking lot Andy made his way back to Sharon, "Hey." He said putting one hand around her waist.

She looked up at him putting a hand on his at it rested on her hip, "Hi. What a beautiful service and Nicole looked stunning!"

"She did didn't she. I'm glad I came. I'm glad you came with me."

"Me too, Andy." They walked side by side back to his car headed for the reception.

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When they walked into the reception hall together the party was in full swing. The band was playing light music as guests walked around with cocktails eating hors d'oeuvres. It was an evening ceremony and the couple had decided on lots of finger foods and appetizers over a traditional sit down meal. Andy had to admit he preferred this to a stuffy night dining with people that hated him, this way he would be able to camp out in some corner of the room.

"Would you like me to get you something to drink?" Andy asked gesturing at the very expensive open bar he was paying for.

"Hmm, just a sprite for now. Thank you."

"Sharon, it's okay if you want a glass of wine. You won't offend me." He said worried that she was trying to manage him.

"No Andy, really it's fine. We've had a long day and I haven't had much to eat. One glass and I could be tipsy. Maybe I'll have some champagne later, with the toasts, ok?" She said squeezing his arm. He looked into her eyes and saw that she was trying to reassure him, so he nodded in response. "Be right back."

When he returned moments later with his cranberry and soda and her sprite she smiled up at him, "Thank you Andy."

They found a place outside under a heat lamp and looked across the golf course as they enjoyed their drinks and snacks. The music was loud enough that they could make out the soft tunes from their seats on the bench. She bumped his shoulder and he looked down at her and wrapped an arm around her, "If I forget to tell you later, thank you for coming with me. I really appreciate it."

"Of course Andy, I would hate for you to have missed this."

"I don't just mean that Sharon." He paused not sure where he was going with this, "I'm glad it was you that came with me and not someone else." She gave him a puzzled look but then smiled as she responded, "Andy I'm your friend, I'm glad I could be here to share this with you."

Andy smiled back and began kicking himself for thinking that she might think there was more going on between them. He was certainly glad to have her friendship, grateful even, but over the past few weeks he started to feel more. He felt protective over her of course, but Rusty too in the way he felt with Nicole and Charlie, they became part of his family without him even realizing it was happening. He felt her squeeze his arm again and he looked up at her, realizing he was staring off into the distance, and smiled.