Summery; Sam comes back & finds a very drunk Andy out on what he thought was a date.
Putting his foot in it royally he may now lost the chance to win over Andy...

Chapter 1

Andy scrambled into parade barley taking her seat in time for Best to enter the room. Sitting in her usual seat between Chris & Traci Andy threw a glance over to the back of the room, Sam's spot at the back of the room. With a sigh she turned her eyes back to Best, Sam's spot still only occupied by emptiness.

"McNally, Nash front desk, serve protect & kick ass" Best said making Andy's heart sink for the second time that morning.

Grabbing Traci & herself coffee Andy headed over to her cage for the day lost in thought. Thinking back now Andy felt a huge sense of loss- loss of a partner, loss of a friend & even maybe a loss of something more she wasn't quite sure.

"And that face?" Traci exclaimed at seeing the emotions playing over her friends face.

"Just thinking Trace, just thinking" Andy replied handing over the coffee & throwing herself down in her chair for the day.

"About?" Traci said curiously

"How badly my life sucks!"

"Andy! Your life does not suck! It's not your fault Sam had to leave, no, that's all on Boyd. Yeah the timing suck, but he'll be back soon!"

"And what do I do then Traci? I ran out on him the night of the blackout! Then I run home & break up with Luke & run into parade the next morning to tell Sam & he's gone! Aarg!"

"Andy give yourself a break. He didn't know- well except for the part about you running out, but there's something there, between you two, trust me. He'll be back soon, Jer let it slip that it's a minor thing he's working on, I'm sure he purposely let it slip to let you know he's ok & he'll be home soon."

"But what if that something is goneTrace? What if... What if it's gone?" As Traci was about to respond the phone rang to Andy's happiness for the distraction.

The rest of their shift dragged by & as the friends headed off to change out their uniforms Traci had a great idea to cheer her friend up, after all it was Friday night & their last shift before they had three days off "Let's go out, that new club on sixth is supposed to be super fantastic, let's go check it out!" Traci practically shouted at Andy hardly able to contain her excitement.

"Now that's the best idea you have had all day Trace, but better stop off at my place for some clothes for this girl's night out!" Andy shrieked appreciative of the fact that Jerry would watch Leo now & then so they could have a girl's night. Andy was defiantly excited at the thought of having a bit of fun.

"This is going to be so much fun! Just gotta let Jerry know real quickly" Traci told her as they made her way over to her car as she sent a quick text.

A little over an hour later the girls were taking up their newly found seats at the bar of the new club.
"Wow it's crazy in here" Traci shrieked like a kid on Christmas morning.

Ordering two tequila's & two beers from the barman Andy felt herself relax for the first time in three months. "Oh I loooove this song, let's dance!" Andy said grabbing Tracie's hand pulling her towards the dance floor.

Arriving back at the barn for the first time in three months Sam was relieved to be walking back on familiar ground. He wanted nothing more than to finish his de briefing with Best & Jerry so he could get home, have a shower in his own house, sleep in his own bed & go looking for McNally first thing tomorrow morning. He had a hard time trying to figure her out figure out what the hell was going on with her & what had her so spooked the night of the blackout. What had spooked her so badly she felt the need to run from him?

"Hey brother, good to have you back" Jerry said grabbing Sam in for a man hug.

"Good to be back! Don't worry I won't stall on the briefing, I know Nash will be pissed at me for keeping you out of bed so late" Sam said with a chuckle.

"Don't worry about that, she's out at the new club on sixth with McNally, so I'll probably be waiting for her. Leo's with her mom till I get home." Jerry replied with smile knowing that Sam's attention would eventually wonder to his former rookie.

Wrapping up their briefing two hours later they shook hands & bid each other a good night. As Sam made his way over to his truck that Oliver had so graciously brought down for him he found himself being drawn towards Sixth Street. Just one drink & a glimpse of her & he would be able to go home & sleep a happy man he said to himself.

Entering the still packed club Sam was lost in thoughts of his former rookie & made his way over to the bar taking a seat in a dark corner & ordered a beer. Taking a sip he began to scan the crown for that dark brown hair that always smelt like strawberries & vanilla when it came in to close contact with his nose.

No sign of her yet, he soon ordered another beer before hearing an all too familiar laugh. Looking to the left he saw her... What the fuck! He thought slamming his beer down on the bar so hard that it overflowed. Who the hell was this guy with one hand on Andy's back & the other stroking a piece of hair out of her face as he leaned in to say something in her ear that made her throw her head back in laughter.

Muttering something back Andy tried to grab hold of Traci's hand but she shook her head so Andy shrugged & made her way to the dance floor on her own.

Soon Andy disappeared from sight so Sam moved closer to the dance floor to find himself able to do nothing but stare at the sight that met his eyes.

"Oh come on Trace! One more dance & we can leave!" Andy pleaded to no avail. Trying to find a way to ditch lover boy that was not getting the hint Andy shrugged as she made her way to the dance floor. Making her way to an almost empty area she began to move to the beat of the music, closing her eye's she began swaying her hips & smiling at the thoughts she was having in a sort of very drunken state.

Feeling someone begin to invade her personal space Andy opened her eyes to see none other than lover boy moving in right behind her, his hands around her waist as he started to move in time to the upbeat song. Feeling very uncomfortable with his dirty paws all over her, Andy began to pull away, but lover boy pulled her back firmly against him almost causing her to stumble.

Pulling away more abruptly this time Andy all but yelled "hands off the merchandise!" Stumbling forward this time losing her balance & falling, until hands grabbed hold of her & abruptly caught her & steadied her. Hands that set her skin on fire & caused butterflies in her stomach. Looking up in the direction of the hands that still had a tight hold of her Andy found the hands belonged to none other than a very pissed off looking Sam Swarek. "Sammy!..." She half shouted half slurred, taking in a shocked breath that caught in her throat.

The sight of Andy was enough to make Sam's knees turn to jelly & butterflies race around in his stomach. She was breath-taking in a short denim mini skirt with a tight fitting low cut black halter neck top. Her hair tumbling loosely around her shoulders as she made her way to an open spot on the dance floor & began to move to the music. Swaying her hips to the beat, taking small steps forward she began to roll her hips, her arms moving up into the air slowly & very seductively. Flashing lights around her making her look even more... Damn it Sam stop thinking with your pants! He scolded himself as he watched her. Unable to breathe, or think straight he found his feet had a life of their own, drawing him towards her on the dance floor.

Almost within arm's length Sam noticed the same guy from before make his way over to Andy & gently put his hands on her hips. Feeling the anger boiling his blood Sam took a step forward ready to help this guy politely remove his hands from Andy when she suddenly tumbled forwards & Sam was able to catch her before she hit the ground.

"Sammy..."

"McNally... I think your date should lay off feeding you tequila's" Sam said dryly still looking like he was ready to rip someone's head off.

"He's not my date!"

"Well, then we're leaving!" Sam said moving his hands down from her arm to her hands, before pulling her through the crowd towards Traci. "Ok Nash, home time, I got piss cat here, will you be okay to drive?" Sam asked Traci when they came to stop briefly in front of her holding out Andy's purse.

"I'm not ready to go yet, I'm having fun!" Andy said too loudly pulling her hand free from Sam's.

Pinching the bridge of his nose Sam was clearly not getting into a better mood soon. "McNally we are leaving now" he said in his TO voice.

"No!" Andy said turning to make her way back to the dance floor.

"McNally car now!"

"No"

"Last warning McNally"

"No!"

All of a sudden Andy felt hands around her & felt herself being spun around & lifted up as Sam threw her over his shoulder & made his way out the door. "Oh no you did not! Who the hell do you think you are!" Andy shouted at him as he made his way to his truck. In one smooth movement deposited her feet firmly back on the ground. As Andy's feet met the ground her hand snaked out & met Sam's cheek slapping him with the same fire & fury that he saw dancing in her eyes when his gaze met hers.

Pushing her backwards into the door of the truck Sam placed one hand on either side of her shoulders boxing her in. "If you think that was a smart move, think again McNally!" He growled fiercely shocked by his own tone. "Now when I move you will get in the truck & you will go home & sleep it off" he said anger & shock playing across his face as he moved pulling her away from the door & opening it.