A/N: I would like to thank you all for your reviews and alerts to my other two stories. You guys are amazing, and inspire me to keep writing. This one is going to be a multi-chapter, and unfortunately, I won't be spoiling you all at once this time, even though I have most of the chapters already planned. I DO promise to try and update daily, though.

A special thanks to jahwong for the extra encouragement!

This story popped into my head while I was listening to some old freestyle songs on my I-POD. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer – Nope, still don't own Rookie Blue

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It had been a little over five months since their suspensions have been lifted. Sam and Andy were still together, and as happy as two people in love could be. Sure, they had their fair share of heated arguments, but they always made up quickly and passionately. They had fallen into a comfortable routine together – their own version of normal. They had almost always worked the same shifts, would leave together, and go out on a date or to the Penny and then back to either his place or hers. They rarely spent nights apart, except for when Andy had a girl's night with Traci, or Sam had a poker night with the guys. At work, they were still partnered most of the time, after proving to Frank that they could remain professional while on the job.

Sam waited for Andy to make her way out of the locker room, and stole a quick kiss before heading into parade, same as they did every morning. It was a long week, and he was glad that this was the last shift before a three day weekend.

Best quickly gave them the rundown of the day before announcing assignments. "Epstein with Shaw, Williams on desk, Diaz with Peck, and McNally with Nash. Serve, Protect, and let's get through the day without incident so we can all start to enjoy our long weekend."

Everyone started to disperse and Sam blew Andy a quick kiss as she looked at him longingly while making her way out with Traci.

"Swarek, meet me in my office in ten minutes" Best grumbled.

After making himself another cup of coffee, Sam made his way into the boss' office. When he was told to have a seat, he knew the conversation was going to be serious, but couldn't begin to imagine what he had done wrong.

"What's up boss?" Sam asked skeptically.

"I got a call from headquarters last night", Frank began to explain, "Since Boyd's demotion after the Brennan fiasco, there hasn't been a clear leader for the Guns and Gangs unit, and it is not being as productive as the higher ups have hoped. They need someone strong and experienced to run it."

"Yeah, and – what? They want me?" Sam questioned.

"Yes. You are the best undercover around. You are a strong leader and a great teacher. You'd be heading the unit, so you really won't get to do a lot of undercover work yourself, but they need someone to take charge over there. Obviously, this would be a promotion for you. I would really hate to lose you around here, but the decision is yours to make."

Sam was shocked. "It sounds like a hell of an offer, but I'd like to discuss it with Andy first", he responded. Where the hell did that come from, he thought, what happened to 'I see an opportunity, I want it, I take it?' Damn that woman is turning me soft.

Best nodded, "I understand, but I need your decision first thing Monday morning at the latest."

Sam added, "If I do take it, you would have to promise me one thing"

"What's that?"

"You would need to look after Andy for me – If I can't be here to protect her, I need to know she will be safe, partnered with someone reliable to watch her back."

"No Epstein. Got it" Best said with a chuckle. Both men laughed as Sam made his exit.

"Thanks, boss."

Sam headed to his desk to catch up on the mounting paperwork he had been neglecting lately in a rush to spend time with Andy. His head swirled with emotions. He really wanted to take the job, but he also really wanted to be at the division with his friends, his trusted co-workers and his girlfriend. This was an amazing opportunity, which would let him do something he loved; something he was passionate about – but he also loved and was passionate about something – someone- else. He thought about Andy and wondered what her reaction would be. Would she be happy for him or would she be upset that he would be leaving? Would she see how much he wanted this? Did he even really want it anymore? Did he want to leave the division that he had called home since his first day on the job nearly twelve years ago? How was he even going to broach the subject with her and with his friends? These thoughts and questions burned through his mind the whole day, and not much of a dent had been made in that mountain of paperwork, after all.

He was so lost in thought, that he hadn't even noticed that shift had already ended. He was snapped out of his daze when he felt two hands on his shoulders and a familiar voice whisper in his ear in an almost seductive tone.

"Hey, big boy – Did you miss me today?"

Sam whipped around to meet the comical gaze of the pair of green eyes studying him.

"Very funny, Shaw", Sam chuckled.

"Daydreaming about McNally again?" Oliver teased.

Sam laughed and shook his head.

Oliver laughed and said, "No, seriously brother, are you okay? You were pretty zoned out back there. You reminded me of Epstein on the painkillers."

"Yeah, I'm fine; I just have some stuff on my mind right now."

"What's up, brother?"

"Nothing that a good drink wouldn't solve", Sam said to end the conversation. "You headed to the Penny?"

"You know it!" Quipped Oliver as he headed out.

"Alright, man, see you down there, then"

Both spoke at the exact same time "You're buying!"

Sam laughed and grabbed his cell phone to see a text from Andy.

"Long day. Headed to the Penny with Traci. See you soon? Miss you xoxo"

Sam grinned when he saw the message and immediately got up and headed to the lockers to wash up and change.

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