Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Rookie Blue~
This story takes place after season 3, episode 10. There are slight spoilers into the events that occurred in this episode but this story spins off from the ending of the episode where Sam drives away from Andy outside of The Penny. Hope you enjoy.
The love, trust, and admiration she poured out for Sam Swarek was undeniable. They've been through it all with them being partners but at this moment in time, it was a moment that she didn't think would come to pass. A moment that would etch itself into Andy's memory like a needle that would create tattoos.
The vulnerable look in Andy's eyes said it all as she questioned Sam, "Are you saying it's over?"
Sam hesitated with his words and fresh tears shimmered in his eyes. His mouth opened but all he could do was look away. Andy understood, with tears falling freely and her face contorted in pain and sorrow. Sam couldn't look at Andy without thinking of his best friend Jerry. All the possible "what if" questions popped into his mind during the last few days. What if I had been with Jerry when he went to investigate in the suspects house. What if I hadn't listened to Andy? What if I didn't overstep my position as a training officer 2 years ago and express my feelings to Andy? What if Andy had been suspended when we ruined my undercover just months ago...would Jerry still be alive today? What if...
By now it had started to rain, soaking through their clothes and hair. Their breathe was visible in the midnight air and the silence and tension in the air was smacked with pellets of raindrops. Gathering up her strength, she defeated stated while looking away, "Then leave. Just get in your truck and go."
Sam stole a remorseful glance at Andy, quickly got into his truck and stepped on the pedal. The tires skidded against the pavement mercilessly sending the truck off in the opposite direction away from The Penny. Seconds later, all that was left in the driveway was Andy McNally, her thoughts, her tears, and a 2 year relationship that had just dissipated within the last two minutes. Her body was trembling but she wasn't sure if it was the rain or if it was because of her sobs. Realizing where she had come from, she quickly tried to pull herself together. She couldn't leave Tracy at a time like this, she needed Andy's support to move forward with Jerry's unexpected death. She turned around facing the back exit of The Penny and took a few steps towards the door. Her hand was on the doorknob but she didn't have the strength to turn it. Sobs racked her body as she lost all composure. She backed up against the wall, slide down into a crouched position and let out her tears for the loss of Jerry, and for the lost of one of her best friends, former training officer, and ex lover.
The rain gradually got heavier but she couldn't budge just yet. The rain was washing away her tears, and helping to cool her down from the eruption of emotions. A short while later, she slowly stood up feeling a little woozy. She hadn't eaten much all day, lasting only on two cups of coffee, an apple, and a pack of crackers. Her limbs felt heavy with her wet clothes but she trudged forward towards the direction of her home. Her apartment was less than 10 minutes away and the walking would help her take her mind off all the recent events. Sam wasn't around and he left with the truck. No ride home.
She was about 6 minutes out and realized that she hadn't let anyone know of her location so she quickly texted Tracy 'Hey Tracy, I'm heading home early tonight. See you Monday and stay strong Trace' - sent 12:17 AM
Seconds later, Tracy texted back 'Thanks Andy, relax this weekend and thanks for being such a great friend.' - sent 12:18 AM
Andy reached the front doorsteps of her apartment feeling like all her strength was washed away. All she wanted to do was hop into bed on this gloomy Friday night, and close her eyes before morning light shone through her blinds. But as soon as she closed her front door and took off her shoes, something didn't feel right. She switched on her lights and scanned the room swiftly with her puffy red eyes. All that echoed was the sound of her own breathe mingled with rain droplets hitting the ground.
'It's probably paranoia settling in after what happened to Gail and I.' Andy thought tiredly. Within minutes, she changed out of her wet clothes and collapsed onto her bed. Tracy was staying with family the whole weekend and she'll have enough company supporting her for now. Andy on the other hand had a weekend to recuperate.
48 hours to forget the pain.
2 days until seeing Sam Swarek again.
What she didn't know was how the next 48 hours would pan out. How the next series of events will change her life in more ways than one.