Never A Dull Moment

by JusticeStandsTRUE

When Danny and Linda's adopted daughter Andy gets suspended, they had no idea the trouble they would encounter the rest of the week, including a trip to the hospital, witnessing a murder, and much more. Story 2 in the "Life with the Reagan's series." Continued after story 1 entitled Least of These.

2. Chapter 2

Never A Dull Moment

Ch. 2

"Aunt Erin and Uncle Jamie are going to meet us at the hospital," Andy said joining her father and grandfather in the room as they heard the ambulance fast

approaching. "Thanks Andy," Frank barely spoke. "Sure," Andy mumbled taking a seat on the opposite side of the stairs. Considering the Commissioner called,

it wasn't long until the ambulance arrived, and had Henry loaded up, followed closely by Danny, Frank and Andy in Danny's squad car. "Don't beat the

ambulance to the hospital Danny," Frank said when he noticed the speedometer of the car reaching way over the speed limit. "It's okay Dad, I got it covered,"

Danny flipped on the sirens. "Just don't tell the Commissioner," Danny looked over at Frank hoping to lighten the mood in the car. "Dad, when you teach me

how to drive, can it be in a squad card," Andy asked from the back seat. "No," Danny replied not giving it much thought at all, and dreading the day it arrived.

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An hour or so later, and the Reagan family was still waiting for news in the waiting room. "I wish that Doctor would hurry up and tell us how Gramps is doing,"

Erin walked the floor nervously, finding it difficult to relax. "Me too," Andy yawned leaning her head against Danny's shoulder. He hated to have Andy out so late

considering it was after midnight, then again he knew that there were times such as this one that it was going to be completely unavoidable. Frank hadn't said

a word, and Danny and Jamie hadn't said much either, other than a few words to one other, trying to get their minds on something else, other than constant

worry. "Commissioner Reagan," Henry's doctor came out, just when the Reagan's thought they may be waiting for news all night long. "Yes," Frank followed by

all three of his children stood listening intently at the doctors words. "Your Father has a case of short-term memory loss, but other than that he is going to be

fine. He has a concussion, and is a little bruised up, and will definitely be sore the next couple of days but I would also like to keep him overnight for

observation, due to the lateness of the hour, and considering he was unconscious for a period of time," the doctor enlightened them. "Okay, thank you," Frank

shook the woman's hand. "How long do you think it will be until he regains his memory," Danny asked? "I'm not sure," the doctor shook her head, "it varies,

but in most cases it is only a couple of days." "How extensive is his memory loss," this time it was Erin's turn to ask? "He doesn't remember what happened, as

well as certain recent events that may have taken place," the doctor looked at Jamie, already expecting a question from him. "Is there anything we can do to

help him regain his memory," Jamie asked on cue?"Just treat him as you normally do, but don't let him overdue," the doctor paused, "also don't push him into

remembering something he doesn't, it could make him upset." "We understand,thank you again Doctor," Frank replied for all of them. "Can we see him," Danny

was the first to ask? "Of course," the doctor led them into Henry's room.

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"Francis, get me out of here," Henry said the second Frank walked through the door. "Wish I could Pop," Frank smiled, "but the doctor wants to keep you

overnight for observation." "Well I don't want to stay," Henry was already appearing as if he was looking for a means to escape. "The doctor knows what's

best Grandpa, you just have to hang in there," Erin said kissing his cheek. "Come on Danny, break your old Grandpa out of this place," Henry tried another

tactic knowing that if anyone could get him out, it would be his eldest grandson. Danny chuckled, "you know I would if I could." "Any chance you would do it

Jamie," Henry tried his youngest grandson?" "Sorry Gramps, but I'm with Danny, I would if I could," Jamie shook his head. Henry shook his head, "you know it's

sad when you can't even count on your own family." How are you feeling," Andy's voice was squeaky from where she stood almost hiding behind Danny? "I'm

fine young lady," Henry smiled at her, "but what is your name," he asked confused? Andy looked up at Danny shocked, as the rest of the Reagan's glanced

worriedly at one another. "I'm Andy," Andy said quietly. "She's my daughter," Danny said carefully gently pulling her out from behind him. "I'm sorry," Henry felt

bad. "It's okay," Andy wasn't sure what to say, "I haven't been here very long." "Do you remember Nicki, Jack, and Sean," Jamie asked trying to figure out how

deep the memory loss really was? "I don't remember," Henry said honestly. Frank wanted to ask more questions, but sensed they were on the verge of making

him feel worse than he already did, and decided to let it rest. "So what are your plans," Danny asked looking at his father, knowing that as much as he hated

to leave his grandfather he knew it was getting late and Andy was exhausted? "I'm staying the night here with Pop," Frank answered. "I figured as much,"

Danny nodded, "and I would stay, but I think we are slowly beginning to lose the youngest in the rooms attention. But please Call me if you need anything, or

if there is any change, but I need to get Andy to bed." "I'm fine if you want to stay," Andy said trying to stifle a yawn that was threatening to escape anyway.

"I'm sure you are," Danny couldn't help but chuckle slightly. Stupid yawn Andy thought to herself, you just had to pick that particular moment to escape. "There

isn't anything any of you can do tonight, so you might as well all clear out and get some rest," Frank looked over at his other two children. "I do need to go pick

up Nicki," Erin mentioned, "I left her with Linda." "I did have an early tour this morning," Jamie yawned. "Just call me when he gets released," Danny nodded at

the older man in the hospital bed, and I can take you home," he looked at his father. "Don't you have a tour," Frank asked? "Yes," Danny replied, "but I will

probably have to take Andy to work with me, so I'm thinking about requesting desk duty tomorrow," Danny didn't sound very enthused, considering he hated

being saddled to a desk rather than in the field. "I can pick them up," Jamie volunteered "and Andy can stay with me." "Okay great," Danny jumped at the

chance of not having to work at his desk all day, "I'll try to come by around lunch if I get the chance." "No problem, I'm sure we will be plenty busy helping Dad,"

Jamie looked over at Danny, both brothers knowing how difficult of a patient their grandfather was. "I can only imagine," Danny laughed before telling Frank

and Henry good night as he, Andy, Erin and Jamie headed for the elevator to allow Henry a little rest.

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The next morning, things went about their usual manner at the Danny Reagan household, with Danny and Linda hurrying to get ready for work, Jack and Sean

ready for school and Andy waiting for Jamie to pick her up before heading to the hospital to pick up Frank and Henry. Linda had just left the house to take the

boys to school while Danny waited with Andy. "Try to be good, and listen to Jamie and your Grandpa, and try to help with as much as you can," Danny always

felt compelled to remind his children to be good anytime he was leaving them with someone. "I will," Andy nodded. "And some people from 1PP may come by

the house to do some work, since your Grandpa can't go in, when that happens, it's best to just stay out of the way," Danny gave her some good advice. "That

bad," Andy asked. "Oh you know everyone in their suits and acting all serious can be a little too much at times, especially when they are swarming all over your

family's house, and you can't do much," Danny shrugged. "Doesn't sound very inviting," Andy admitted. "You'll be fine," Danny reassured her, "you got Jamie."

Andy smiled, "he's always fun to hang out with." "That's because you didn't grow up with him always hanging around you, wanting you to play with him,"

Danny teased remembering the constant nagging he would get every time he walked through the door when he got home from school. "Yeah well that little

brother of yours is all grown up," Andy said when Jamie pulled into the drive way. Jamie walked in a few seconds later without even bothering to knock as he

fell onto his brothers couch. "What's up with you kid," Danny nudged him" "Danny are you ever going to stop calling me kid," Jamie looked at him. "No," Danny

shook his head not even having to think of a better answer. "Just checking," Jamie learned a long time ago not to let his brother's nicknames for him bother

him. "Has Dad called you and said when he thinks they are going to release Gramps," Danny asked Jamie? "Sometime this morning is all I know," Jamie

shrugged. "Alright, well you can hang out here until you go to the hospital if you want," Danny offered, "but I need to get to work," Danny made sure he had

everything he needed before heading out the door and into the job he loved. "What you want to do while we wait," Andy asked her uncle after Danny left? "Go

back to bed," Jamie stretched. "But that's not any fun," Andy followed him up the stairs and into Jacks room where Jamie proceeded into getting comfortable.

"It is for me," Jamie yawned before handing Andy his phone, "wake me up when your Grandpa calls." "I thought you were supposed to be in charge of me,"

Andy asked confused? "I am, and I just gave you an order, besides what kind of trouble could you possibly get into in your own home," Jamie replied. "It isn't

very hard," Andy admitted, "in fact it's all in a day's work." "You get into trouble and you are grounded," Jamie mumbled rolling over. Andy thought about telling

him that she was already grounded since the suspension, but thought better of it considering he could always think of something else as she headed into her

room, stuffing Jamie's phone into her pocket. "What to do, what to do," Andy mumbled to herself. Technically she could listen to music considering Danny had

lifted part of her grounding sentence for that day as well, then again she wasn't exactly working at her grandfather's either, but she didn't think it would matter

and she quickly settled on one of her favorite CD's while she waited for the phone to ring. There wasn't much she could do on her own, sure she was used to

being alone before she moved in with the Reagan's, but then again during those times, she was mostly wandering the streets and if she did any of that stuff

now, all it would get her was some serious trouble. Now that she had two brothers and a great family, it was very seldom that she was alone and always had

something to do or someway to keep her entertained. But now, now she was left alone to keep herself both out of trouble and occupied. It didn't take long for

her to decide to play a game on her laptop hoping it would keep her occupied for at least a few minutes. What she really wanted do was watch TV, but again

she was grounded from that as well, and it was beginning to drive her crazy. Solitaire was slowly beginning to get old as Andy decided to figure out something

else to keep her busy. Unable to think of anything else to do, Andy did the last thing that entered her mind, read a book. She was just starting chapter two

when Jamie's cell phone rang, the ID revealing it was her grandfather. Hanging up the phone, Andy reached for a water spray bottle and preceded to wake up

her uncle. After quietly walking into the room, Andy sprayed Jamie directly in the face several times until he woke up and focused on her. He didn't exactly say

anything, but his face was radiating several words, mostly including when I get a hold of you, I am going to kill you. Taking off into a dead run down the stairs

Jamie started gaining on her as Andy yelled, "grandpa called and told me to wake you up, it's time to go pick them up!" Jamie and Andy both stopped running

as Andy grabbed her jacket and hurried out the door while Jamie was still resisting the urge to choke her but decided instead to lock the front door so they

could get going, knowing both his father and grandfather were probably extremely tired.

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Sometime later, and Frank was just coming down the stairs after getting his father settled into his upstairs bedroom hoping that a great deal of rest would help

contribute to the regaining of his memory. Frank looked tired as he took a seat in one of the kitchen chairs, "it took 30 minutes for me to get him up the stairs

and in bed," Frank shook his head. "At least his sheets are clean," Andy remembered all the work she was made to do the day before. "What took so long to

get him up the stairs," Jamie questioned? "He kept seeing pictures of my grandchildren changing on the wall and was asking who they were." "At least he

remembers some of us,"Jamie said grateful, "otherwise this whole thing would be much worse." "That's for sure," Frank agreed. The coffee in the coffee pot

had just finished percolating as Andy filled a cup and handed it to her grandfather. "Thanks Andy," Frank was more than grateful for the strong aroma that

seemed to fill his senses almost immediately, already beginning to feel more conscious than before. "Maybe you should call your office and ask them to come by

tomorrow instead, so you can just rest today," Jamie suggested? "Can't," Frank shook his head, "in a city like New York there is always something going on,

and I have to be kept up to date." Jamie shrugged, at least he tried. "But maybe I can get a quick shower and nap before they get here," Frank said hopefully.

"We will have lunch ready for you when you get up," Jamie said already planning something in his head. "Thanks," Frank looked at the two in front of him,

"Andy maybe you can check on Gramps for me." "Sure," Andy nodded, "do you think it will be okay, even though he doesn't know who I am." "I don't see why

not," Frank shrugged, "tell him your story and maybe it will help him remember." "I'll try," Andy smiled. "That's all we can do," Frank said before heading up the

stairs. "How you feeling," Andy was careful not to call him Gramps, not wanting to upset him because he didn't remember her? Sure she had only been living

with Danny and Linda for two months, but then again it was certainly an epic unforgettable two months, at least for some people especially Danny who spent

the majority of his time getting her out trouble. "I'm still kicking," Henry said with a smile. "Do you need anything," Andy wasn't sure what else to say? "Nothing

I can think of," Henry shook his head. "In that case, I better get downstairs so I can help Uncle Jamie with lunch," Andy had to admit she was having a little

trouble talking to the man before her. Sure her grandfather had asked her to talk to him, but he didn't exactly say when she had to talk to him, and at this

particular moment in time she wasn't feeling very comfortable with it. "So what are you planning to do for lunch," Andy asked rejoining her uncle in the kitchen?

"Some kind of soup sounds good to me," Jamie admitted grabbing a package of frozen vegetables out of the freezer. "Sounds good to me," Andy said taking a

look in the sink to see what kind of meat her uncle planned on using. Looked like a roll of hamburger meat, vegetable beef soup must be what's on the menu,

Andy figured. "Uncle Jamie do you know how to cook," Andy started to wonder as she watched him around the kitchen? "Not really," Jamie admitted, "but I do

know how to make soup." "Hmm," Andy said half believing, "maybe I should help." "That wouldn't be a terrible idea," Jamie tossed the vegetables at her while

he started to work on the meat. "You know maybe you should have gone to culinary school rather than join the police academy," Andy suggested a career

change. "Really," Jamie just looked at her. "Hey it was just a suggestion," Andy tried. "Mhmm, sure it was," Jamie ignored her comment as he returned to the

stove and Andy set the table. Frank came down the stairs about an hour and a half later dressed in his usual ensemble and Andy looked up at him confused, "I

didn't think you were going into work today." "I may not be going there, but my people are coming here, and I still need to look professional," Frank was

always careful to remember his position in the city. "Sheesh," Andy looked over at Jamie, "the second I get out school, I can't wait to get out of my uniform."

"It's all about tolerance my dear niece, and what you think you can tolerate and what you actually do, and we've all learned to do it," Jamie pointed at himself

and Frank. "And so shall you," Frank added. Andy sighed, "two against one so isn't fair." Jamie chuckled, "that happened to me quite often growing up, it was

always Danny and Joe outnumbering me telling me what they were going to do and talking me into doing all sorts of different things that always backfired and

got me into trouble." "I do have to say that being the oldest have come with a mixture of good and bad emotional feelings, for one I get into more trouble

because I'm the oldest and am supposed to be an example, on the other hand it has been great being able to talk Jack and Sean into doing all kinds of

different things, especially Sean," Andy added with a mischievous grin. "I would love to continue this conversation," Frank interrupted, "but let's do it over lunch

before my people come in and I have to get to work."

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An hour or so later, and the Reagan house was playing host to 1PP where Deputy Commissioner Moore and Detective Baker got straight to work briefing Frank

of the day's events in the dining room where they had papers, files and computers spread about the table. Andy was just walking through the dining room on

her way out of the kitchen when Frank stopped her, "when was the last time you checked on your Great- Grandfather?" "A little before lunch," Andy knew he

probably wasn't going to be the happiest with that answer. "Don't you think it's time you did, maybe visit with him for a while," Frank was doing a bit more than

suggesting? "Yes Sir," Andy knew better than to exactly say she was busy as she headed for the stairs considering she learned at the beginning that he still

managed to silence Danny in a conversation, and that wasn't very easy to do. "How you doing up here," Andy asked poking her head into her great

grandfathers bedroom? "Bored out of my mind," Henry admitted, "wish I could go downstairs, but my son keeps insisting I stay in bed and rest all day." Andy

shrugged, "sorry but I can't help you with that. I'm in enough trouble with your grandson, and I really can't afford to add to it with your son." "Yeah I suppose

you know something about my son's insistent attitude," Henry suggested. "That I do," Andy was thinking of the conversation they had just had downstairs. On

the other hand it wasn't much of a conversation, he told her something to do and she immediately complied. Complying immediately too requests was certainly

turning into a regular behavior characteristic for her since becoming a Reagan, she thought of the last two months and how fast things changed. "I have a

question for you," Henry said changing the subject line. "Okay," Andy found a seat on the edge of the bed. "Why aren't you in school like the rest of the

children that I saw on all the pictures in the hall," Henry asked? Andy sighed, just when she thought that she was through explaining herself considering the

old Henry already knew all the details. "I got suspended for a week, needless to say I'm grounded for a week and mom and dad are both determined that I

stay with someone at all times." "I see," Henry nodded, "and you belong to Danny and Linda correct?" "That would be correct," Andy pointed at him. "Knowing

Danny and Linda, I assume they were not thrilled to hear of your suspension," Henry asked considering he didn't remember any of his great grandchildren and

had yet to determine the type of parents his grandchildren became. "You have know idea," Andy's eyes went wide. "Danny can be a dang menace at times, but

you didn't hear that from me." Henry chuckled, "I have never heard of my grandson being referred to as a menace, but I am almost certain Erin would agree

with you."

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A day or two later, and Henry regained his memory just as fast as he lost it, and it was none too soon for Frank and the rest of the Reagan's, who although

they didn't mind helping Henry in his road to normality, they had to admit they were wore out with all the questions. Jamie and Frank both returned to work,

and despite Henry's health being much better, neither Danny or Linda thought Andy should stay with him in order to allow him more time to return to his old

self. Needless to say, they made the ultimate decision in allowing Andy to spend the following day at home alone while they both worked. Before then however,

they spent the previous night laying down the rules and regulations she was not allowed to do while they were not there. Linda started, "despite the fact that

you are turning into a great cook, no cooking, Dad will come home on his lunch break and bring you something." The second Linda stopped, Danny picked right

back up. "And no going outside." The list continued on for the longest until Andy was certain that the only thing she would be able to do is stay in bed all day.

Just when she thought the list would never end Danny finally gave her some news that she could live with, he was willing to lift her television grounding

sentence as long as she promised not to burn his house down while he was gone. "You have a deal," Andy shook his hand. "That's all I ask," Danny replied

before the three headed up the stairs to get ready for bed. Andy was just pulling the covers back on her bed as she replayed the rules her parents had given

her in her head. Most of them she could live with, aside from the no going outside rule, that one she had a feeling she was going to have a little trouble

obeying, especially if the weather was pretty like it had been for the last couple of days. Andy sighed and crawled under the covers, on second thought staying

in bed all day maybe wouldn't be the worst idea in the world, at least that way she had the potential to stay out of trouble.

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By the time the next morning arrived, the rest of the Reagan's had been gone for hours when Andy finally decided to crawl out of bed. Yawning, Andy trudged

her way down the stairs after pulling out a pair of athletic pants and a t-shirt to put on. Deciding on a bowl of cereal, Andy plumped herself down on the couch

and reached for the remote. Flipping through the channels, Andy finally settled on a couple episodes of full house, at least until she decided to head back up to

her room and play a game on her laptop. She had just checked her cell phone and noticed that she had already missed several texts from her mom wanting to

check on her. Andy typed a quick message of I'm still alive, as she struggled with other ideas, in order to keep her hyperactive brain occupied. Andy glanced at

the clock, she figured she had at least an hour before Danny came with lunch, and figured she would go sit outside in the backyard for at least 15-30 minutes,

at least for sanity wise and that would give her plenty of time to get inside and pretend that she was doing something important when Danny walked in. Sure

Danny had told her not to go outside, but what kind of trouble could she get into, in the backyard, not only did they have a privacy fence, but there was

nothing but sport stuff and bicycles back there, not exactly Central Park at midnight. Andy lounged around on a lawn chair as she skimmed through a magazine

and listened to music on her phone for several minutes, but that didn't last long as boredom soon overtook her once again. Sitting up, Andy looked around the

yard, there wasn't much she could do without her brothers there considering even catch required two people. Andy just so happened to look up, when she

noticed a frisbee atop of the roof. Hmm, Andy thought it over. She really shouldn't climb up there, considering if she got caught, Linda would probably kill her,

then again she really should get that frisbee down. Weighing her options, Andy made a decision, climbing up the roof, would at least keep her occupied.

Reaching the roof of the second floor, Andy stood up and looked around, she could certainly see for a great distance, including many of her next door neighbors

and neighbors behind them, at least two streets down. "This is so cool," Andy said to herself. Not only could she see things, but it also felt pretty nice with the

weather and all, if she had the time and could get away with it, Andy figured it wouldn't be hard for her to stay up there for several hours at a time. Glancing at

the time on her cell, Andy sighed wishing she would have thought of climbing up there several hours ago when she had the time, unfortunately for her, she

knew that it would only be a matter of minutes before Danny got there, and if he caught her deliberately disobeying him by going outside would get her in a

world of trouble, and that's not even counting what he would do if he found out she was playing on the roof. Andy had just made the final leap down after

climbing the majority of the distance down the trellis when she came face to face with Danny Reagan, who wasn't appearing to be in the best of moods. "Hey

Dad," Andy was trying to keep her voice from shaking, although it wasn't working very well. "Andrea," Danny nodded at her. "Join me inside," he held his hand

out towards the door. Andy sighed, this was not going to be pretty, yet at least he had the common courtesy not to yell at her right there in the yard where

there neighbors could hear, then again at this particular moment in time, she doubted that even the walls of the house could block out the noise that Danny

was about to cause on her behalf. "Have a seat," Danny pointed to the couch. While he practiced counting, in order to control his temper. "I vaguely remember

telling you not even 24 hours ago not to go outside." "I know Dad, and I'm sorry, I just got bored, and figured how much trouble I could get into, or how

dangerous things would be in our own back yard," Andy attempted the reasoning card. "Obviously a great deal," Danny yelled. "I mean you climbed up onto

the roof, do you know how dangerous that was?" "But Dad, you are a detective, you do dangerous things at work everyday," Andy knew better than to

straight up argue with him, rather she was trying to make a point. Danny ran a hand through his hair frustrated, he had to admit that she did have a point, yet

he knew he couldn't exactly tell her so. "That's beside the point Andy, I'm a detective, I have to take risks," he explained. "Not to mention, I'm trying to protect

you, you are my child, and I don't want you to get hurt," Danny calmed enough to take a seat. "I'm sorry Dad really, I guess I just didn't think about it being

dangerous," Andy sounded penitent enough. Danny sighed, "I know you didn't mean to put yourself in danger, but that's beside the point, you did disobey

me," he said pointedly. "I know," Andy said quietly. "That's just the thing Andy, you know, but you deliberately do it anyway," Danny started "you know not long

ago you said that you trusted me, but you are still going to have to learn to listen to me regardless of the reasons, do you understand?" "Yes Sir," Andy found

herself saying, wondering when and if she would ever think things through to the very end before jumping head on into something. Danny remained silent, as

he ran possible consequences through his head, sure he had not been thrilled to find Andy on the roof, but the part that really upset him more than anything,

was the fact that she straight up disobeyed him. Danny wasn't the type of parent to just discipline his kids, and then rush away without being able to explain

in depth to them why he was doing it especially when he was going to spank them, and considering he had to go back to work, that form of punishment was

out of the question, not to mention he preferred to save that form of punishment for more serious offenses. She was already grounded from just about

everything already, aside from her cell phone, and that was a punishment he was never really in favor of due to the security a cell phone could offer, not

mention he found it a bit more reassuring knowing that he could call and check on her anytime throughout the day. "Alright how about this," Danny spoke up.

"For the next couple of days, you get dish duty every night after dinner.""Agreed," Andy didn't think she had much of a choice but to agree to it, considering his

face expressions were saying something totally different. "Good, now let's eat," Danny pulled out the hot sandwiches that he picked up while Andy filled a

couple of glasses with ice water. One thing about Danny that Andy always seemed to find herself appreciating, was his manner of forgiveness that seemed to

come so quickly after she got into trouble, as well as his manner of not bringing it up again after she was punished. Sure she didn't know a lot of parents or

their parenting style, but she was willing to bet that she had some of the best.

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I enjoyed writing the part with Jamie in this chapter. I am looking forward to writing the next chapter, that is when things will start getting interesting and give Danny another case. I can't say thanks enough for all the reviews, follows and favorites, you keep me writing. JusticeStandsTRUE