Disclaimer: I do not own Rookie Blue or any of its characters. (Sadly)
Andy stiffened he was doing it again. He was standing just a little too close while scrutinising the data on the screen. His breath fanned across her cheek, her breathing hitched and her stomach lurched the butterflies going crazy in there. "Stop doing this, stop thinking this way about him" she ordered herself silently.
Ever since the undercover operation, all she could think about was the kiss, which in turn lead to her thinking about the blackout, when his kisses seared her through to her inner core. The thought of his hands roaming all over her body made her shiver uncontrollably.
"Something the matter McNally" Sam Swarek smirked knowingly at her.
"No nothing at all" she replied her voice a higher octave than usual.
"Well then let's go, we've got an address for the suspect" Sam ordered.
God she loved it when he spoke to her like that she thought smiling to herself.
He quirked an eyebrow at her questioningly and she shook her head at him.
They left together in the squad car to the address they found on screen.
She was becoming obsessed with everything about him, from the way his hands gripped the steering wheel to the way he tilted his head to the side when he was concentrating on what she was saying.
Sam on the other hand was enjoying the very obvious signs of discomfort that his partner was displaying.
He began thinking over the recent rumour that was going around about problems between her and Luke. He smiled to himself hoping that they were indeed true.
They pulled up outside the address. They proceeded to the apartment where they removed the husband who was assaulting his wife. She was screaming at them that this was the last time and she was pressing charges this time. The husband replied softly "yeah just like last time, I will be back here at home before the night is done". Andy shook her head angrily and Sam soothed her by saying "McNally we can only do what we are doing, our hands are tied. In most of these cases the wife drops the charges and the cycle begins again" Andy agreed ruefully and they went back to the barn.
The next day Andy arrived at work and was surprised to see Sam, Boyd and Best closeted inside Best's office.
"What is that all about?" Andy asked Traci.
"Oh, Boyd is looking for Swarek to join his Guns and gangs squad" Traci replied indifferently.
Andy swallowed anxiously as she contemplated the ramifications of that statement. "Oh God, the thought of not seeing Sam every day would be devastating" but she reasoned "I am with Luke now and it would allow me to concentrate on him"
Just at that point Best shouted "McNally head over to Supernova, there's a free concert going on and they only have room for 800 people. You are in charge."
Andy grinned at Traci "just another day at the office."
Andy is busy setting up the crowd control at Supernova when she hears the police car behind her being driven by Sam.
She teasingly shouts at him "Are you practicing your bad guy routine for guns n' gangs?"
" I haven't decided yet" Sam shrugs.
"Why what's holding you back?" Andy asks.
"You, McNally" Sam replies staring right at her.
She swallowed convulsively, and Sam realising jokingly adds "I love working with you McNally, can't imagine my life without you in it.
"Well you get to wear all of that hair gel again" Andy attempts to lighten the mood.
Sam merely raised an eyebrow and glared at her. Andy gets a call over the radio and has to walk away. Sam watches her walk away before driving off. He parks the car and then goes looking for her. He is closeby when he hears the first shot ring out. Andy is taken by surprise when the spray hits her face, she just realises its blood when the second shot sounds and she is lifted from her feet through the air to land on her back. Sam is the first to reach her and quickly assesses the situation radioing in for an ambulance. He reassures her that her vest has absorbed the bullet and she has to lie still. He takes over the scene and directs the rest of the police, the ambulance and the detectives when they arrive. He is surprised to see the blonde lady detective and Jerry are familiar with each other. She introduces herself as Jo Rosati and goes off to question Andy.
Andy is stunned the girl who had been shot seemed really nice and Andy had been enjoying talking to her. She still couldn't believe that the girl was now fighting for her life. She kept repeating the girls name over and over "Kate".
Jo introduced herself to Andy and proceeded very gently with questions reassuring Andy as she was going along. She took her time and encouraged Andy gently to remember what had happened.
Meanwhile Sam is outside rubbing his hands constantly over his face with worry. "I hope that she is alright, why does this stuff always happen to Andy"
As soon as she leaves the trailer, Sam is upon her quickly guiding her to the back checking all around him to make sure that they could get privacy. He gently pressed her against the trailer cupping her face tenderly in his hands. He leans in to kiss her whispering her name softly. She suddenly gestured over his shoulder "Sam" she said urgently.
He noticed the young boy acting suspiciously and quickly had him in cuffs and back at the station.
He tried to get Andy to go home but she was adamant about staying on the case, he looked at her with concern and then softly told her to be careful.
At the end of the case when the shooter had been arrested Andy made her way back to the station to get changed. She could overhear Luke and Jo talking over their past cases and laughing together. She narrowed her eyes suspiciously quickly discerning that these two had a past together.
Luke admitted as much to her later on but assured her that it was in the past.
Sam was seated at his usual spot when he noticed Andy coming in with Luke. He grimaced when he saw her showing her awful bruising caused by the bullet. Jo sat beside him and Sam noticed her glancing at Luke across the bar, he didn't miss the less than subtle look that Luke sent her way when he thought no one was looking.
He excused himself and went over to check on Andy. He bought her a drink and made her sit down. He frowned in concern at her and told her that she should be at home resting. Andy as usual argued with him.
Sam reached across the table to stroke the back of her hand soothingly rubbing circles into her skin. "Andy, you don't have to be tough all the time there are lots of people around you that care for you"
Andy smiled sadly at him "Sam, I know that you mean well, but I have to be strong, I always have. She glanced across at the bar to where Luke was standing glancing at Jo every so often and she didn't miss that Jo was doing the same.
Sam meanwhile was watching Andy and his heart was breaking for her, she had a really tough day and on top of that she had issues with Luke.
"C'mon Andy, I'm taking you home" Sam ordered not taking no for an answer. She glanced once behind her sadly noticing that Luke and Jo were deep in conversation and paying no attention to her or how she was.
The tears trickled down her face as Sam took her home to Luke's place. "I thought Luke was the right choice" she repeated over and over softly to herself and if Sam noticed he didn't mention it. He gently ushered her into the house. He made her a hot drink, bandaged her injuries and then gave her a couple of strong painkillers before helping her into some pyjamas.
She lay down in the bed and Sam pulled the quilt up over her. "Why are you doing this Sam?"
"Because I can" he answered softly he kissed her gently on the forehead and waited until she fell asleep. He smiled at her face which looked a lot more peaceful in sleep and then let himself out.