Note: This is a continuation of my story "Just Because". If you have not read it, please do, it will give you context.

OK, the episode 4.05 "Snitch" where Andy officially asks Sharon on a date aired on July 6th 2015. But the team celebrated July 4th the previous episode. So I'm making Shandy's anniversary be sometime in middle July. Now I know some die-hard Shandy shippers like using the wedding and or the ballet as anniversaries. But this is when it becomes official, at least for Sharon. That is just my opinion, I accept not all will agree, but this is fan-fiction, so I can write it how I think it should be.

Disclaimer: Not my sandbox, but oh how I love playing in it. Thanks Duff.

A Very Shandy Anniversary

Chapter 1

It had been a couple of months since the big date. Sharon and Andy would sometimes refer to it. They had gone out several times since, but nothing planned out like that evening. Sharon was on cloud nine. She was completely happy. Her relationship was solid. Her kids were all doing well. She loved her job. The only thing was the occasional rough case. Andy was the same way except, their anniversary was coming up. It had taken him a month to plan the big date. And he had to outdo that one. He had about two months to get this all done. He caught up with Provenza in the break room.

"Listen, Provenza, I need some advice. I'm trying to plan something special for my anniversary with Sharon. Got any ideas."

"How about getting her a picture frame."

"I don't need help on the gift, and besides we're past the cutesy gift phase."

"Yeah, I saw the ring. What possessed you?"

"Like you have to ask. How long were you with Patrice?" Andy lifted his brow knowing it was a lot shorter than the time he has been with Sharon. "Besides it's not an engagement ring, it's a promise ring."

"Chicken." Provenza grunted.

"Hey, she's not ready, she's only been divorced for several years. You know how she is. This is almost the same thing. She knows I'm not going any where, if I can help it." Andy reached around Provenza for a mug. Provenza looked into his mug and sighed.

"Well, don't go crazy. Then she'll expect it everytime. Keep the bar low."

"Yeah, about that, I might have already screwed the pooch on that one."

"What did you do?" Provenza pointed a finger at Andy.

"The night before I gave her that ring. I planned an entire evening. Dinner at a romantic restaurant that was unique and different. Then we hungout on the pier. We even went on the ferris wheel. The we went home and I..."

"OK OK...I DO NOT want to hear the rest thank you." Provenza waved his hand at Andy.

"Anyway, I gave her the ring the following morning. So I need to go bigger."

"You're an idiot. Now you're stuck."

"You know, you're no help what so ever." Andy could feel his temper creeping up and started leaving the room.

"Well, this is why I keep things simple...and cheap." Andy didn't hear the last part, but he heard the word simple and the proverbial light bulb went off. Andy swiftly turned, poked his head through the door and said "You're a genius."

"Of course." Provenza said with a shrug. "That's obvious." He said to himself as Andy had practically skipped his way back to his desk.

****TBC****

So, here we go. I hope you like this beginning. I hope to have more chapters up soon. Please leave me a love nugget. Thanks.