A/N: This is my first story for "The Closer." I hope you enjoy and please leave a review and tell me what you think. Thanks!

Love's Journey by captainsharon

Chapter 1

New day, new week, new difficulties ... The day at the department had begun as usual, for Lieutenant Andy Flynn, however, it was a terrible day and very strange at the same time. He'd always hated to argue with suspects but it was an inevitable part of his job. The team had just solved another rough murder case.

The smell of coffee drifted everywhere. Andy Flynn looked around. "Where is this woman?" he muttered angrily. Namely, he muttered about Captain Sharon Raydor. His enemy or boss - more accurately. He looked at his watch and sighed wearily. He just couldn't believe that she just doesn't appear at work today, but it wasn't possible.

He sat at his desk thoughtfully. She'd never been late or at least she was always calling. But this time was different. Yeah, it was weird. Not that he cared much about her but the team needed her and she surely had to attend.

Lieutenant Flynn was even more surprised when he saw that no one except him doesn't ask where's Sharon Raydor. Perhaps he was the only one who doesn't know? He looked at Provenza and asked, "Do you have any idea where is the captain?" Provenza sighed wearily and shrugged.

"Absolutely, I know nothing. I have no idea where could be our capricious Captain. But I see that you're very interested?" he asked sternly. Andy rolled his eyes angrily.

"Of course I don't care! I wouldn't like to know where's Captain Raydor, but we need her here. Moreover, reminding you that she's never been too late in this way. It's weird." Provenza looked at him confused and nodded slightly.

"Yes, actually, you're right. But we can't interrupt our work to seek Captain Raydor." he said firmly. Andy took a deep breath and looked at his watch again. He decided to call Sharon because he really wanted to know where the hell she is. On the other hand, Sharon lay in her bed, coughing heavily. She had a high temperature and she couldn't even move from her bed.

She could hear the ringing of her phone, she had no the strength to pick up the phone and especially to speak. She didn't know who it was exactly, but she was convinced that's one of her colleagues. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She lived all alone by six months. Her husband - Jack Raydor had gone to New York with their children Emily and Ricky. Not that she was very interested in it. He was always away from home, even when their children were small.

She felt terrible. She was alone and she had problems with her colleagues. She knew, they were all against her and all hate her, especially Lieutenant Flynn, who can't bear to be in one place with her. She felt that she needs love and care. Jack never had given her what she wants. And now, years later, she needed love. A man who will always be with her, whatever happens. Now, she had a temperature, and nobody cared about it. Even if none of her colleagues didn't call her. It wasn't at all strange. Nevertheless, she smiled and slept.

Lieutenant Flynn, however, couldn't find a place of affliction. He didn't know what to do. He didn't know why Sharon Raydor didn't answer. He had called at least 15 times, but she still doesn't answer. It was also very strange. Can she knew that he was calling and therefore doesn't answer? He immediately grabbed his jacket from his chair and walked toward the elevators. Provenza was surprised and decided to go after him to ask him where he was going.

"Hey, Flynn? Where are you going?" Provenza asked breathlessly. Andy turned to him and sighed.

"It's lunch break. I also need to see someone. Don't stop me now. I'll try to come back early." he said firmly, and got into the elevator. Provenza shook his head and walked back to his desk. A few minutes later, Andy Flynn arrived in the parking lot, got in his car and headed to Sharon's home. He drove fast and carefully, but he was so worried that now he couldn't comply with the speed. He wasn't sure if it's anger or anxiety, really. The only thing he wanted to know, now was why Captain Raydor wasn't at work today.

He arrived in front of the building. He looked around carefully. He wouldn't want anyone to see him in front of this building. When he arrived in front of her apartment, he had no the courage to knock on her door. Did she would slap him? He wasn't sure. Taking this risk, he knocked on the door several times. Sharon immediately opened her eyes, hearing the knocking. "God, who can be?" she murmured softly and slowly got out of bed and headed for the door. She had no time to ask who he was. She was wearing a silk nightgown. She opened the door cautiously and seeing Lieutenant Andy Flynn before her, she panicked.

Andy was also shocked by the scene before him. At the moment, he stood in front of his boss, who was wearing a short silk nightgown. He looked at her carefully. Sharon bit her lip and crossed her arms over her chest. She didn't know what to answer. She would never have imagined that her subordinate, especially Lieutenant Flynn will see her in this way. The two exchanged glances in silence for a few minutes.

"Lieutenant Flynn, what are you doing here?" she managed to ask with the same shock on her face. Andy cleared his throat, answering softly, "I just decided to check how you are and why today you weren't at work." Sharon nodded and invited him inside. She was obliged to do so. However, he was her guest. Andy, however, wasn't sure if this is correct. He went to her house for the first time. He looked around carefully. Her apartment was so cozy that even he would like to stand here for hours.

They sat on the couch, looking at each other with a slight smile. Both didn't know whether those smiles are genuine or fake. Or, as always, they just pretended. Sharon was immediately explained about her temperature and fatigue. Andy was immediately panicked. He didn't know why he suddenly was interested in his capricious boss.

"Don't worry lieutenant, now I feel better and I think I can come at work tomorrow." she assured him, but Andy didn't believe her.

"No, Captain, you know that the chief has to travel, I also know that we need you, but you should be healed completely before you come to work." he said firmly. Sharon sighed and shrugged.

"Lieutenant Flynn, you act like a child. But I've always been an independent woman. Moreover, I never would have thought that you would come at my home. It's pretty weird." she remarked sarcastically. Andy Flynn turned his head and took a deep breath.

"Yes, actually, you're right. I just wanted to make sure that you're well." he replied simply. Sharon nodded with a smile and asked, "Would you like a cup of coffee? '"

"Oh, but you have a temperature." he said quickly.

"No problem, Lieutenant. I'll make a cup of coffee. However, you're a guest in my home for the first time." she went to the kitchen, while Andy leaned back and smiled slightly. He also never would have thought he would come here, but it was his destiny. While Sharon was in the kitchen, his phone rang. Without looking at who is calling, Andy replied.

"Flynn, where the hell are you? Captain Raydor isn't there and now you too! Where are you?" Provenza asked furiously. Andy sighed wearily.

"Coffee is ready." Sharon said, handing him the cup. At this point, Provenza was heard Captain Raydor's voice.

"Hey, Flynn? You're with Captain Raydor?"

~~~ TBC ~~~