Let me know what you think, needed a little break from my other stories for the day.

Major Crimes

Sharon/Andy

Chapter 1

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Captain Sharon Raydor sat in her office after a long and tedious day dealing with the death of a woman in the park, who had been out walking her dog. During the investigation they had uncovered two other cases similar to their one….all women in their mid-fifties, brunettes, authority figures. One Lawyer, a Prison Psychologist and now their victim who was a Head Teacher. Provenza had pointed out during one of their many briefings that Sharon looked a lot like them but she had shrugged it off, they'd spent the day interviewing many witnesses and now Lieutenant Flynn and Detective Sykes were in the interview room with someone they believed could be connected to all the victims. Sharon left the observation room shortly after they'd began the interview when she began to get the recurring sick feeling she'd had for over 2 weeks. An hour later and she was sitting silently in her office, so many things scrambling around in her head. The faint knock at the door disturbed her thoughts as she looked up to see Andy and Amy walking in.

"Any luck?" Sharon asked, her eyes landing on Andy.

"He's a cocky one that one, thinks he's clear of any involvement."

"Do we think he's involved….Detective Sykes, what's your take on this?"

"Personally, I think he either did it or he knows who did. His finger prints, the camera footage, his car in the vicinity of each murder. It's too much of a coincidence."

"Andy?"

"I agree but we don't have his DNA and he's refusing to give a sample."

"Then we get a court order to obtain one, Sykes can you get onto that first thing tomorrow morning please?"

"I could do it right now Captain if you like?"

"No, it's very late and there won't be anyone around now. First thing tomorrow is fine, for now….go home and get some sleep. You've all deserved it." She smiled.

"Good night Captain, night Lieutenant."

"Night Amy." He smiled.

He waited for Amy to leave before he closed the door and turned back to Sharon and saw how tired she looked.

"We will get him you know."

"I really do hope so, he didn't take to me…did he?"

"Well as Provenza said, you look like the victims…perhaps he saw something in you like he did with the others, you know….if he did it."

"Oh I believe he did and we'll prove it."

"So, are you ready to go?"

"Oh, well actually I….."

"Evening you two."

They both looked up to see Andrea Hobbs walking through the door.

"Andrea good evening, what brings you by at this hour?" Sharon asked.

"You texted me earlier remember, said you wanted me to drop off the final report for the Harmon case."

"Oh yes of course, I'm sorry I forgot."

Andy and Andrea exchanged a curious glance before he turned back to Sharon.

"Sharon, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, why?"

"You just seem distracted lately."

"Andy I'm fine really, you should go home…get some sleep."

"You don't want me to come around tonight?"

"Would you mind if we didn't, I just want to go home and sleep."

"Sure, I understand. I'll see you tomorrow them."

"Goodnight Andy."

Andrea waited for Andy to leave before turning her attentions back to Sharon.

"You two had a fight or something?"

"Sorry…oh not at all." She half smiled.

"Are you okay Sharon, you don't seem yourself."

"I'm just tired that's all, it's been a long day."

"Well look, I just came to drop the reports off so I'll leave you can get off home."

"Actually Andrea would mind giving me a lift home."

"You don't have your car with you?"

"No I do, it's just I've been feeling a little light headed today and I don't really feel comfortable driving when I feel like this."

"Why didn't you ask Andy?"

"I just didn't want to bother him, I can get a cab."

"No, don't be silly. Of course I'll drive you. You ready to go now."

"Thank you."

Sharon stood up went over to the coat stand to retrieve her jacket, she bent down to pick up her bag and swayed a little when she straightened herself.

"Sharon, you okay there?" Andrea asked, her hand coming around Sharon's waist, steadying her.

"I'm fine, I just stood up too quickly. Shall we go?"

Andrea followed Sharon out the building, keeping in close proximity to her in case she felt faint again. They got into the car as Andrea drove her home. She glanced over at the Captain every now and again and could see the worry etched on her face.

"Sharon…"

"Mmmm?"

"What's going on?"

"I don't know what you mean."

Andrea signalled and quickly pulled over in a parking space in the main street, she turned of the ignition before giving Sharon her full attention.

"Okay, out with it."

"Andrea I…."

"Don't Sharon, from what I just witnessed in your office…..there is something wrong with you."

"I already told I'm just tired."

"No, it's more than that. This dizziness that you've had, how long has that been going on?"

"Just a few weeks."

"A few weeks, Sharon….."

"I know."

"Have you seen a Doctor about this?"

"I doubt there's very much he can do for me now." She sighed.

Andrea moved to place her hand on Sharon's, causing Sharon to look at her.

"What do you mean by that? Do you know what's wrong with you?"

"I think I must be going crazy just thinking about the possibility."

"Sharon, I don't think I'm following you."

"Do you think it's possible for a woman my age to be….pregnant?"

"Pregnant? Oh my god, are you serious?"

"I don't know, I'm not certain…I just feel so tired lately, nauseous all the time." She replied quietly.

"Have you taken a test or anything?"

"No, not yet."

"Oh well hunni, there's no point in worrying until you know for sure."

"I suppose you're right." She smiled.

"Stay here and I'll be back in a minute."

"Where are you going?"

"There's a drug store over the road."

"Oh Andrea it doesn't….."

Andrea was out of the car before Sharon could finish what she was saying; she sat back in her seat and closed her eyes for a few minutes…savouring the quietness.

Andy and Louie were in the bar not far from the station, enjoying some downtime. Andy had remained quiet for most of the evening, staring into his coke.

"Well I must say, you've been a delight to talk to this evening Flynn."

"What….oh sorry."

"What the hell's up with you tonight huh?"

"Sharon."

"What's our delightful Captain done this time, or should I say what have you done?" He groaned.

"That's just it, I don't know. She's been so distant lately, every time I try to ask her about it she just clams up….I'm worried about her."

"She looks fine to me."

"Yeah, like you'd even notice if something was troubling her. You've never liked her form the moment she first set foot in Major Crimes."

"Do you blame me, look at what she put Chief Johnston through."

"She was just doing her job for god sake and anyway, that's all in the past. We've all moved on, well everyone except for you of course."

"She's growing on me okay, it takes time."

"You're all heart, you know that."

"Oh for crying out loud, just ask her."

"Hey I've tried talking to her but she just shuts me out, I'm really worried."

"Well you won't get very far sat here moaning to me about it."

"Tomorrow, I'll talk to her first thing tomorrow."

"Who'd be in love these days, too much hassle."

Sharon and Andrea entered Sharon's apartment, the table lamp glowing at the side. Sharon discarded her jacket and bag on the table before walking through to the lounge and taking a seat. Andrea went to the kitchen and got a glass of water and brought it back for Sharon.

"Here, you should drink this."

"I could use something a little stronger."

"Well that wouldn't be very wise would it."

"No, I suppose I….."

"SHARON, IS THAT YOU?"

"We're in the lounge Rusty."

"Oh hey Andrea." Rusty smiled, walking into the room.

"Hi Rusty, you okay?"

"Yeah I'm great, how was work Sharon?"

"It was fine Rusty, it's been a long day."

"Okay well I'll just head to bed, I just wanted to wait up for you."

"I'll see you in the morning Rusty, if you'll excuse me….I just need to go to the bathroom. Sleep well Rusty." She smiled, kissing him goodnight.

Rusty watched as Sharon walked away leaving Andrea and him alone.

"Andrea, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Is Sharon okay?"

"She's fine."

"Really….because she's been acting really weird lately. She barely eats anything, she's moody, she always seems to be on another planet."

"She's just been really busy at work, she probably just needs a break."

"Okay, well I should get to bed, night Andrea."

"Good night Rusty."

Andrea went into the kitchen and made some camomile tea and a sandwich and placed it on the table, waiting for Sharon to come back. Sharon eventually returned 10 minutes later to find Andrea waiting for her.

"Andrea, I thought you'd left."

"Are you kidding, I couldn't leave without knowing."

Sharon came and sat back down beside Andrea, her hands on her legs just staring at them.

"I made you a sandwich."

"I'm not really hungry."

"Sharon you need to eat something, your lack of food is probably another reason for the dizziness."

"What do you mean?"

"That boy is worried about you and he said you've barely eaten anything in days."

"I just can't face anything."

"Did you take the test?"

All Sharon could do was nod in agreement; Andrea moved closer to her and put her arm around her shoulder.

"And….."

"I'm pregnant."

Tears began to fall down Sharon's cheeks and Andrea pulled her into a hug, comforting her friend.

"Okay, so now you know. Sharon you'll be okay."

"Will I, Andrea what am I going to do. I'm old enough to be someone's Grandmother, not Mother."

"You wouldn't think so to look at you, you're a beautiful woman Sharon….much younger than your years."

"On the outside perhaps."

"You're still clearly capable of conceiving."

"What am I going to do Andrea, I don't think I have it in me to do all of this again."

"Well you won't be on your own, you have Andy."

"What if this scares him off, you know how men are."

"Listen, if he even thinks about walking away from you and that baby then he'll have me to deal with and the guys."

"You think so?"

"You may not think so but your Detectives have come to not only respect you but also care a great deal about you, not to mention a young man in the next room who's worried sick about you. Let them help you Sharon, all of us."

"Thank you for being here tonight Andrea."

"What are friends for huh, now come on. You need to eat Sharon and not just for your own sake but for that baby as well."

"I suppose I could manage a little." She smiled, as Andrea took a sip of her own tea.

To Be Continued….