Disclaimer: I do not own Rookie Blue, if I did it would be on every night. I will most likely forget this from now so this covers the whole story!
Unlocking the door Andy took a deep breath in pulling herself together. She knew he wouldn't be there but that didn't make this any easier. This was the moment that was going to change her life and the second she stepped through the door there was no going back. She had been out of the academy for a little over 14 months and she should be prepared for anything but she still lingering doubt in herself.
Opening the door she dragged her huge suitcase in. She knew she may have over packed but nobody knew what she might need in the up coming weeks or even months. Together with Traci she had sent a whole day going through everything she owned trying to pick out the right outfits only to find there was no way it would all fit. She had clear instructions that she could all take one suitcase, so she had made sure it was the biggest one she could find. Leaving it by the door she figured there was no point in moving it until he came home and told her were to put it.
Looking round the apartment she felt like she had walked into a dream. For the last two weeks her life had been consumed with this place and its occupant. It was a small apartment but the floor plan was burnt into her mind. Just as it always was everything was in its place. From what she had seen in the last couple of weeks she knew that it was just the way he liked it. She also knew there were camera's covering every inch of the apartment but looking around you would never have guessed it. They had told her she would soon forget about them but right now she felt uneasy knowing that someone was watching her every move.
Trying to push it to the back of her mind her thoughts moved to the person that lived here. She had watched hours and hours of footage studying his moments and habits. Her former TO and now partner had told her everything he knew about his friend. She knew all about his sister, his parents and his childhood. Oliver had sat with her for hours drilling the details into her, quizzing her until she got every question right. They all knew the success of this operation counted on her acting like she had known her for years.
Walking over to a cabinet she picked up a book giggling as she read the title Moby Dick. In all footage she had watched of him she had never seen him read a book. He was more of a grab a beer and watch sports on TV kind of guy. A tough guy that never showed his weakness and that's what made him so good at his job. She knew from what Oliver had told her that he had always been that kind of guy even in his younger years. When he was straight out of the academy everyone knew he was a force not to be messed with. He knew what he wanted from his career and he worked hard to get it.
Carefully putting the book down in the same place she walked over to the kitchen opening the fridge. She wasn't surprised to see it almost empty, she knew that he either ate out or got take out. Oliver's wife Zoe would always make sure that he came over for dinner at least once a week. She also always sent him home with leftovers and normally other meals she had made for him. Oliver had laughed when he had told her about it, moaning that his wife took more care of his friends then him. Even though his moans Andy knew that he missed his friend, it had been 15 long months since he had been round for one of those dinners.
Grabbing out a beer she twisted the top off tossing it into the bin. Like any good cop she could hold her alcohol but she knew she was going to have be careful while she was here. Right now however she needed it to calm her nerves. Having her wits about her was going to be important as tonight was going to involve her telling him all about herself. While she knew everything about him he knew little if anything about her. She had thought of making a list of things to tell him but he was the pro at this and would ask the questions plus she couldn't risk someone finding it. Oliver had told her that he liked to keep it easy and stick to the truth as much as possible. That was the reason she had spent 2 weeks learning everything she could about him. She knew almost anything you could think of to do with his life. Oliver had made it clear that she could only use the information if she had to; he was a very private man and didn't want everyone knowing about his personal life.
In her short career Andy had made her fair share of mistakes. As a rookie she was over eager and to trusting. Oliver had done his best at showing her the ropes but there was times that she couldn't help herself. Sitting on the couch she remembered her surprise when she was called into Best's office. She thought she was in trouble again until she saw Boyd sitting in the corner. When Frank had told her about her assignment she had actually asked if they had the right person. Both Frank and Oliver then told her all the reasons that they knew she was the right one while Boyd stayed quiet. She was determined to do well at this not only to prove him wrong but to also prove to herself that she could do it.
Andy's heart jumped into her throat when she heard a key in the lock. Of course he was going to come home at some point, this was his place after all, but it still surprised her. She put her beer on the coffee table standing up as he entered. Finally seeing his face she smiled, he looked exactly like he had in all the footage, however it was soon wiped from her face when she saw a person walk in behind him.