A/N: I thought about this idea long ago. In this story there are no Provenza, Rusty or someone else. But they will be in later chapters. Here, Sharon and Andy still not know each other. The story will be 25 years ago. I hope you like it. Please review and let me know what you think.
Chapter 1
25 Years ago
November 12, 1991
It was a wonderful night. Despite the strong wind that was warning of a coming storm. Andy Flynn got up from the couch and close all windows. He sighed wearily and went to the kitchen for a glass of water. He sipped his water and thought. For all experienced so far. His life was not easy at all. He had a little daughter who had to take care after his split with his wife. "Marriage, children ..." he muttered, and walked back into the living room. Before he dreamed to have a wife and many children, but now everything seemed quite different and difficult. His daughter Nicole was quite capricious child and she felt as though hatred of his father somewhat. At least Andy thought so. Maybe Nicole couldn't stand that her mother has abandoned her and her father. Andy leaned back and closed his eyes. He'd said he would raise his little daughter despite all difficulties. Six months ... It'd been six months since his separation. He was an excellent police officer, but his life was not as easy as thought his colleagues and friends. He had no one to himself that supports him. His parents had died and he was alone with his daughter. But whatever happens, he didn't want to fall in love again. His only support was Nicole. Nicole was sleeping in her room. It was about 2:00 at night. The storm was strong and Andy couldn't sleep. He took a book and began to read. A few minutes later, someone knocked on the door. Andy put the book down on the table and looked at his watch.
"Who can be so late?" Although it was too late, he cautiously opened the door and his eyes widened. Before him stood a beautiful woman with brown hair and green eyes. The woman was breathing hard and breathless. Andy looked at her a few minutes in silence.
"Hello?" he said, confused. The woman leaned against his door. She had bloody scars on her arm.
"You should ... You must help me. Please ..." She said quietly, almost breathless. Andy didn't know what to do right now. It was midnight and before him was completely unknown woman who wanted help. Andy was a very good person with a good heart. He didn't want to close the door and put her away.
"To help you?" Andy asked, more confused than ever. He really didn't know what to do. The woman had no the strength to answer. She leaned forward and grabbed his hand with her bloody hand. Andy just watching her. Suddenly she fell to the floor. Initially, Andy thought she makes a joke, but later he realized it was no joke. He quickly picked her up from the floor. The woman struggled to stay upright.
"Are you okay?" he asked softly, looking into her green eyes. He couldn't believe what happened tonight. The woman looked up and managed to look in his brown eyes. She seemed to find peace. His eyes were full of warm hope.
"I'm fine." she replied softly. Andy looked at her carefully.
"No, you don't look good. I'll help you." he said insistently and picked her up. He carefully took her into the living room and made her sit on the couch. He immediately went to close the door, which was still open. He quickly returned to her. Her hands trembled, her whole body was trembling.
"Well, do you want a glass of water?" he asked solicitously and kindly. The strange woman nodded slightly. Andy quickly went into the kitchen and returned with a glass of water. She drank the water. Andy looked at her questioningly and he wondered who actually is she and why she just knocked on his door in this stormy night.
"You're bleeding." He looked at her bloody hand and then his hand that was stained by her blood. The woman sighed wearily.
"I'm sorry, I ...-" Andy hushed quietly and went to get some stuff to clean up the blood. After a few minutes, he cleaned her bleeding hand and sat beside her. The woman smiled apologetically.
"Sorry to bother you. I didn't want to knock an unfamiliar door at midnight, but I really needed help and didn't know where to go and what to do." she said apologetically, but Andy stopped her.
"Come on, stop apologizing. I understand. Furthermore, I wouldn't have left a young woman like you who needs my help." he winked with a smile. "Even though you have to go to the doctor. Hmm ... How did this happen? Why do you want help? What happened? Oh, what's your name? Oh and sorry that I interrogate you as a suspect. It is influenced by my profession, perhaps." he said playfully. The woman laughed. She cleared her throat.
"My name is Sharon. ''
"Oh, very nice name. My name is Andy." The woman nodded with a smile and continued, "I'm really sorry to bother you so late. Basically, I would never ask for help from a stranger, but now ... My hand was bleeding because I broke a window of nerves." Andy looked at her confused.
"You broke the window? Of nerves?"
"Yes, it may seem strange, but I'm very angry because ... my husband is a big drunkard. He hardly ever comes home and I'm alone with my kids. My kids are small. I have a 5 years old daughter and have a son born a few months ago." Andy listened carefully. It seemed sad story, but he was accustomed to all this from his own life.
"And what happened?" he asked. Sharon took a deep breath and continued. "Actually, in the beginning it was good, but when I got pregnant, my husband - Jack ... He was very angry. I understand that he doesn't want children, but I wanted my child. I couldn't have an abortion. And after a few years., somehow, overnight he returned again drunk and I ... I was back with him. When he realized I was pregnant with our son, he was furious. I didn't know what to do. But I knew that I am a loving mother. I not gave up my children. I love them." Her eyes filled with tears. Andy wiped her tears with his thumb. He didn't know why, but there was something special about this woman that made him be so concerned about her.
"Tonight, he again came home drunk. We argued. Like I said, I broke the window with my hand. I was grateful that my children were with my sister. My parents died. I have only sister." Sharon said, looking into his brown eyes. Andy sighed wearily and hugged her comfortingly.
"Well, I understand everything. I'm sorry, but I have the same problems." Sharon looked at him questioningly.
"What do you mean?" Andy took a deep breath and replied, "Well, I divorced my wife before six months. I have a tough life. I have a 5 years old little daughter, which I have to take care. I have a sister, but she is abroad. My parents also died. I'm alone with my daughter. I'm trying to handle it, but not so easy. " Sharon nodded slightly and took his hand.
"Sorry Andy." Andy smiled and squeezed her hand.
"The wounds are closed, it doesn't hurt, don't worry. I worry about you. But why didn't you divorce this man?" Sharon sighed wearily.
"I tried, but I had to be with him for the kids. But after everything that happened I handed divorce. I hope this whole nightmare to end soon." Andy nodded slightly.
"Sharon, you really should see a doctor. If you want, I'll go with you." Sharon smiled.
"No, please. You have to be with your daughter. I'm sure she loves you very much." Andy smiled and nodded slightly.
"It is. I'm her only support. But sometimes I think she hates me because I parted with her mother."
"I understand. It's hard for the kids. But ... Why did you divorce her?" Andy closed his eyes for a moment and sighed.
"Sharon, actually, it's a long story. I can't tell you everything." Sharon nodded slightly. She looked at her watch and stood up. Andy stood before her.
"Where are you going?"
"Andy, I need to go back home. My children need me." Andy took her hand.
"Sharon, if this man do something to you?" Sharon shook her head.
"No, Andy. Don't worry. He can't do anything to me. But I have to go." She quickly walked to the door.
"Sharon, I ..." She turned to him.
"Yes?" Andy couldn't find the words.
"Forget." Sharon nodded with a smile.
"Thanks for your help. Good night or morning." she said and left. Andy closed the door tightly. He leaned against the wall and closed his eyes. This strange woman in the middle of the night ... He seemed to have fallen in love with her. But he didn't know who she was and where she lived. He didn't have her address or phone number. How he would see her again? "The only thing he knew was her name -" Sharon. "
~~~ TBC ~~~
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