DISCLAIMER: I do not own Rookie Blue!
So, this idea popped up in my mind and while I'm not a good writer, not at all.. I wanted to write it down. Just to look what came from it, what you'd think of it.. maybe I'll finish it, maybe not.. It's set a bit before, while ánd after 4x10. I'm from the Netherlands, English isn't my first language so I'm sorry for any grammar mistakes. You can correct me and if you review my story, you may also put some ideas in it. Maybe I'll do something with it – if I continue writing it. I just don't know yet.
What if Andy called Chris for help –in this story he's like a brother to her, knew each other way back for the police academy- while the guys are at Oliver's cabin? What if she went over to let her heart out with Chris and Dov and Sam overheard them, shocked by what he learned? In this story Andy did sleep with Nick, but they aren't dating. She's still in love with Sam, but Marlo still is with Sam, but just as in the show Sam told Oliver how he still feels about Andy.
A FEW WEEKS EARLIER -
So, she screwed things up. Badly. Very badly. She knew for weeks that Nick had feelings for her. She noticed it with everything they did together. He laughed a bit too loud at her jokes, laid eyes on her a little too long. And the day from Frank and Noelle's wedding he even told her that she became 'more magical with every passing day'.
She told him she couldn't do it yet. She did. To give her time. But… after a while and a night with a little too much tequila, the thought 'get under another guy to get over the previous one' what Traci had told her, crossed her mind. So she did. She slept with Nick. Tried to have the same feelings as he had for her, but with every touch, every kiss.. she thought of Sam.
She compared everything with Sam. It wasn't the same. But she didn't stop. They went all the way till' the next morning she woke up next to him with a terrible headache, 'ugh shouldn't have drunk so much tequila', she thought and full of regrets. She looked besides her where Nick still was sleeping, with a little snoring. She stood up as quiet as she could, grabbed all her clothes and headed for the door.
A couple of hours later she bumped into Nick at the station, just before parade was about to start. 'You left?' he started, getting straight to the point.
'Yes.. yes, I did. I, - uhh.. ' Andy stumbled. Searching for the right words when Frank walked to them. 'Parade is about to start, you two coming or do you want to volunteer for desk work?' His eyebrows went up, waiting for them to answer. Andy was the first to answer. 'Yes, yes, we're coming!' she said quickly, hoping Nick would drop the topic now. 'Alright then, don't be late.' And with that Frank went into parade room.
Andy turned back to Nick. 'Can we maybe talk about this later?' she asked, nervously staring at her hands while playing with her fingers. She didn't want to look Nick right in the eyes. She couldn't. 'Andy… I – ' – 'No, just.. please.. don't. Not here. ' she interrupted him.
'Well, actually. Yes. Right here. Could you just look me in the eye and honestly tell me that.. well, the second when I woke up and I saw you weren't there anymore.. I knew we were done. You gave me false hope Andy. I thought we had something, something real. And I waited, gave you time.. and when you were standing for my apartment my heart skipped a beat. And after.. I really thought you meant it. Wanted to go for it. For us. But when I look at you now.. I see that you realized you made a mistake. You're still thinking of him. You used me.' He waited for a moment, still looking at Andy, who continued to stare at the ground.
'Didn't you? You just came by to see if you could forget about him when you'd make out with me, isn't that right? But it didn't go that way. I was just your rebound guy. But you could have just said so. From the beginning ,that we weren't gonna work. Yes, I would have been hurt, but we could have stayed friends. But this? This is worse. You gave me false hope by sleeping with me. I can't be normal around you. Pretend that nothing happened. 'Cause it did and I'm still in love with you. I can't just make that go away. And we work together, see each other almost every day. We can't be friends anymore.'
Andy looked up at the last sentence. No, this couldn't be happening. She knew she hurt him but she didn't want to lose him as her friend. He was a great friend. They talked about everything and laughed together. She really screwed up. But before she could even say anything, he raised his hand like he was saying 'just don't' and quickly walked away 'cause parade was starting.
PRESENT –
Andy was sitting in the hospital, waiting outside Gail's room. The nurse was with her now. She walked in just when Andy told Gail that she slept with Nick. She wanted to tell her it didn't mean anything. That it was all a big mistake. She didn't want Nick and that she didn't want it to ruin their friendship because of her screwing up. But she didn't get the chance. So, she waited outside Gail's room, not wanting to leave before they talked about it.
When the door opened and Gail came out, Andy immediately got out of her chair. 'Gail I.. I- ' Gail just stared at her. 'You broke the girl-code'. She said, anger in her eyes but also starting to tear up. But she tried not to. 'Gail, look it was a mistake. It didn't mean anything. We're not dating, it was a one-time thing. I drank too much, went by his apartment to talk but.. it went wrong. And Nick's not talking to me anymore, I used him for getting over Sam but it didn't work, I screwed up. Please, try and understand.' Andy looked straight at Gail. Waiting for her to response.
Slowly Gail's eyes started to fill with tears. 'Even if it's true.. what you're saying.. that it was a mistake. You still broke the girl-code Andy. You know I still love him. I do. I hate to admit it but..' a tear fell down her cheek and she turned half-way around. She didn't turn her back to Andy fully, but she didn't want to face her also. She just looked the other way. Gail hated to cry. So she never did. Tried to, she only cried when she was alone. Other times, she just hid her sadness by pushing everyone away with her rudeness. Acting all tough.
'I do love him. But you just had to sleep with him so you could find out you're still not over Swarek.' She then looked back at Andy, who was staring at her feet. She felt so ashamed. 'Couldn't you just pick a random guy at a bar or something?' she went on. 'Why did it have to be Nick? Just.. never mind. Don't answer that. Opportunity knocked on the door and a lot of alcohol was involved. I get that.' She sighed deeply and looked straight forward. 'I can't look pass this Andy. Even when you say it was a mistake. You ruined our friendship.. or.. whatever we had. It's over. It's done.' And with that, she picked up her phone to call a cab to pick her up and walked away. Leaving Andy behind.
In such a short amount of time Andy screwed things up. She lost Nick and Gail as her friends, Sam was still dating Marlo and she just couldn't be around those two. It hurt too much. She couldn't sleep, she couldn't eat.. Andy was tired of it all. She couldn't concentrate on the job anymore. Just a little longer and she was afraid she was gonna make mistakes.
Then the thought of quitting crossed her mind and she took out her phone. She needed to talk to someone. Not Traci.. she would definitively try to make her stay. She didn't hesitate when she dialed the number, she needed to talk. Clear her mind.
AT OLIVER'S CABIN -
Chris and Dov just fixed the generator at Oliver's cabin and sat down with a few beers. 'So, what did you guys do in the time we got out to get some firewood… not fixing the generator, I see?' Dov grinned, asking Oliver and Sam. 'Looks like the Rookies did all the work today. Like always.' Dov added.
'Ah come on man. Please, just stop with that,' Chris said irritated. He was so tired of Dov and his 'they still treat us like rookies. How do we earn their respect' and all that.
'We got distracted, that's all. We talked about.. life' Oliver answered, not bothered by Chris's comment and looking at his bottle which was almost empty. 'Hey, pass me another beer' he said, ignoring Dov who talked about how this was supposed to be a weekend for real men, not talking and gossiping like women.
'We're out of beer. Seems like you guys drank everything while we were outside' Chris said. 'There's no more beer? Already? Ugh.. ' Sam sighed. 'How are we supposed to get through the night? No beer, nothing on this television 'cause you only have 3 channels.. no card games..' he mopped along.
'You, my friend.. have to stop complaining all the time! We can talk? Come on men amongst each other, what's wrong with that? We just did actually.' Oliver stated, eyebrows raised.
'What did you guys talk about?' Dov asked while Chris's phone began to ring and he picked it up. 'Chris..'
'Hey, I told you no phones this weekend!' Oliver said irritated, but Chris already walked outside for a little privacy when he heard the person's name. 'Hey calm down, calm down.. You alright..? What happened?' were the last words Oliver, Dov and Sam heard as he walked out.
'Who do you think that is?' Dov asked, looking at Oliver and Sam.
'I don't know, Denise? Who cares anyway..' Sam said but Oliver gave him a punch and an angry look. 'What the hell is wrong with you Swarek? Last few weeks you're all.. you're all.. you know, angry all the time.' Dov hesitated when he saw Sam's look. Maybe he shouldn't ask and just kept his mouth shut.
'Let it go Dov,' Oliver told him and looked up when the door opened and Chris walked in again. 'So, who was it? Seemed like it was urgent.' – 'Uhh.. yeah, you could say that. But the good news is, more beer, some dvds and card games are on their way." Chris said, while the others looked confused.
"Someone's coming over?" Sam asked. "Well.. yes, actually. But back on topic.. what were you guys talking about earlier?" Chris sat down, trying to ignore Sam's question and hoping he wouldn't ask further. It would get awkward enough later, he didn't want a talk about it now.
'Don't try to change the subject Chris. I'm glad there'll be more beer and all but… who is coming over and why?' Oliver asked, with a hard look on his face.
Chris wouldn't get out of this one, so he sighed deeply and closed his eyes for a second and then looked at everyone. 'She was upset and said she needed someone to talk to. Or not.. but to have some fun and not think about everything. She didn't really figured that out yet. I'll see it when she gets her. I'll talk to her outside, you won't be bothered.'
'She?' Dov raised his eyebrows, curious as he always was. Oliver and Sam were still looking at Chris. Waiting.
'It's Andy.' – Chris finally said and Oliver immediately looked at Sam, who was frozen still in his chair.
So… Continue.. Yes, no..? Ideas?