Unfortunately, I do not own Rookie Blue.
This one came to me because of all the FF I've been reading where Sam is considering going back to the drug squad. So this takes place in the future as if he did indeed leave and do an undercover assignment. I'm seeing a few chapters for this one already! As always, don't hesitate to review. I love hearing from you guys!
"Hey Trace. Thanks for picking me up," Andy said as she got into Traci's car. "I can't believe it snowed last night!"
"I know it seems so early for the first snow of the season," Traci agreed pulling out into traffic. "You should have seen the look on Leo's face when he woke up this morning. I think he forgot what snow looked like."
"I hope people remember how to drive on the snowy streets. If not I see a lot of traffic accidents in our near future," Andy said only half joking.
"Yeah, no kidding. I'm glad I'm not on desk duty anymore, but on days like this, it would be nice to stay inside away from all the chaos," Traci added as she pulled in to the parking lot at the station.
Both women got out of the car, grabbed their bags and headed for the warm building. As they walked in, they passed by quite a few cops clearing off the windshields of their cruisers.
"So how's the new place coming along?" Traci asked Andy as they headed into the building.
"It's coming along great. I finally finished painting my bedroom and my new living room furniture came over the weekend. I love it! I'm having so much fun decorating," Andy told her friend through a huge smile. Andy had backed out of living with Luke at the last second. Literally the last second. She had called him the night before they were supposed to move their stuff into the house and told him that she couldn't do it. She had been sweet and apologetic but the relationship still ended. There wasn't bad blood between the two of them, but their friendship wasn't what it used to be. Andy was okay with that though. She blamed herself. She should have never said yes to him in the first place.
"That's great. I'm so happy you found a place that suits you perfectly. I can't wait until you finish it up so we can have your house warming party," Traci said as they walked into the locker room.
"It will be soon. Everything is coming together. I couldn't be happier. Life's good, it really is," Andy said through a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
"Hey, did you guys hear?" Dov asked Andy and Traci as he fell into step with them en route to the parade room. "Apparently Best has some big news for everyone."
"Really? No I haven't heard anything," Traci said shaking her head.
"Any idea what it's about?" Andy asked as they walked into the room.
"Nope. But we're about to find out," Dov said anxiously as he took his seat next to Chris.
Andy and Traci also sat down and waited for Best to start talking. Even though they hadn't been rookies for awhile now, the five of them still sat in the first row. They assumed they wouldn't fully shed their rookie titles until a new batch came to the Fifteen.
As Best walked in the room became quiet. "So I take it everyone noticed it's snowing outside today. I hope everyone got here safely. The streets are going to be a mess today with people adjusting to the weather. We're really going to have to be on top of our game. Remember to stay calm and remain patient," Best finished looking around the room. "On a lighter note, I have some exciting news. Our buddy Officer Swarek will be joining us again. He'll be back in uniform in the next few days. I got word from Guns and Gangs that he finished his assignment last night. They are sending him back to us," Best informed the group of officers.
The room erupted with applause. Everyone loved Sam Swarek and missed him while he was away doing an undercover operation. He had been gone for six months. He left on good terms. Everyone knew his heart was with the Guns and Gangs squad so when a position opened up he didn't hesitate to take it. Or at least that was the story everyone was given. The only person who knew the real story was the one cop in the room that was not cheering with excitement.
"Alright!" Oliver shouted.
"It's about time he gets his ass back here," Noelle added as the clapping died down.
"Yes," Best said bringing order back to the room. "So we are all excited for his return. But we have jobs to do people. Let's get out there and do them! Serve, protect and stay warm," he finished before exiting the room.
Andy was as white as a ghost and as still as a stone. Her entire body froze and her stomach plummeted at Best's words. Sam was coming back. He had been gone for six months. Six. She knew he would be back eventually, but his return, up until now, had always been just a thought. Now it was here. She hadn't spoken to Sam since the night before he left. She had just recently been able to get through a day without thinking about him. She was just putting her life back together. Everything was on the right track. And now the one person who could mess it up was going to be back in her life in a matter of days. Andy felt like she was going to pass out.
She was brought out of her thoughts by Traci shaking her shoulder lightly. "Andy. Andy, sweetheart. Hey, are you alright?" She asked with a worried tone and expression.
Andy looked around the room. It was empty. She realized she hadn't even heard Best dismiss everyone. "Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay. I'm fine," Andy said weakly still staring straight ahead.
Traci wasn't buying it. "Andy, you don't look alright. You are completely pale and your hands are freezing," she said taking her friend's hands in hers. Traci knew Andy wasn't alright after hearing the news they had just heard. She had been the one to console Andy after Sam left. She had been the one to give Andy a place to stay after she told Luke no to moving in. She watched her friend fall apart and she was right there to pick up the pieces afterwards. No, Andy was definitely not okay right now. She couldn't be.
"I'm fine. I'm just in shock," Andy returned finally looking at her friend.
"Okay well I'll let it go for now. You're not going to get away without talking about this though. I won't let you. I'm here. You know that," Traci said rubbing her hand gently across Andy's back.
"I know. Thanks, Traci," Andy said forcing a smile for her friend.
"C'mon we're riding together today," Traci said to Andy as she stood up.
Andy didn't know how she managed to get her things and make it out to the cruiser. She also didn't know how she was going to do her job today. The only thought that kept her going was that he wasn't back yet. She had time to get herself together before he came charging back into her life. She tried to imagine what it would be like to see his face after all this time, but she quickly pushed that thought aside, as the mere thought of it made her dizzy.
And scene! I know you guys are going to hate me for that ending but I promise I will update this soon! Any thoughts?