Thanks for all of your reviews and support for the first chapter! Here's the next one.

As usual, I do not own Major Crimes or any of the characters. That honor belongs to James Duff and co. I just enjoy writing about them.

Chapter Two

Sharon had decided that tonight's date required a new dress. Andy had seen most of her other ones, so she wanted something special. Of course, this lead to an afternoon of shopping before settling on the perfect dress. Now, standing in front of her mirror, she was sure that she had chosen wisely. The dress had a nude liner that hugged her every curve and a black see-thru mesh outer layer that hugged her almost as tightly, but also managed to provide a small bit of coverage over any imperfections. It was long sleeves and fell just above her knees, but had a lower neckline that showed off her cleavage. She paired it with some strappy black heels. Her hair fell in soft waves around her face, and her make-up accentuated her beautiful features. As she put on her earrings, she heard a knock at the door.

"Rusty..."

"Yeah," he interrupted. "I know. Let your boyfriend in." Rusty set his laptop on the coffee table and got up from the couch to make his way over to the door. He opened it and found Andy standing there with a bouquet of what he believed to be lilies.

"Hey, Kid," Andy greeted him.

"Hey, Andy. Come on in. Sharon should be ready in a minute," Rusty moved aside to let him in and then closed the door behind him. Something seemed different about Andy. Rusty couldn't quite put his finger on it. The more he watched him, the more he realized that he seemed almost... Nervous? That was odd. Andy was rarely nervous and hadn't been with Sharon since they started dating. What could have Andy all nervous? Rusty's thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of his mother.

Sharon came down the hall, and Andy turned in her direction. He froze the moment he laid eyes on her. She was always beautiful, but good lord, she was extra beautiful tonight. Andy allowed his eyes to travel up her perfect, toned legs to the enticing curves of her hips and waist and then to her cleavage. And if he spent some extra time on that particular part of her, well, who in their right mind could blame him? His eyes traveled to her red, kissable lips and then caught her warm, green eyes. God, she was beautiful! Andy wasn't sure if he could speak or breathe at this point. To her credit, Sharon seemed to sense his state of incoherence, and gave him a shy smile before stepping towards him.

"Andy, are those for me?" She asked gently. Andy wasn't exactly sure what she was referring to, and the confusion must have shown on his face because she started to giggle.

"The flowers. Are they for me?" She tried again with a laugh. Realization seemed to finally dawn on Andy and he found his voice.

"Oh, yeah, flowers. Here," he said handing her the bouquet. He inwardly cursed himself for sounding like such an idiot. He really needed to regain his composure if he was going to be able to pull off what he had planned for the evening.

"They're beautiful! Thank you," Sharon said with genuine gratitude in her voice. She admired the flowers in her hands before beginning to turn towards her kitchen to get them in water.

"I got them. You guys go ahead and go before you're late for your reservation. I know how you hate that, Mom," Rusty offered. Sharon handed him the flowers and turned back towards Andy. Rusty noticed that Andy seemed to have regained most of his composure and was simply smiling at Sharon. Ugh, this "old people in love" thing was still a little nauseating. Luckily, Andy was a good guy and Sharon was happy. That's all Rusty really cared about anyway.

"Are we ready to go, then?" Andy asked.

"Yes, we should go. Like Rusty said, we don't want to be late," Sharon said with a smile. "Rusty, if you need anything, I have my cell phone".

"Yup, but I'll be fine. Gus and I are going to get dinner and then catch a movie. You guys have a nice time," he answered while walking towards the kitchen with the flowers.

"Ok, have a nice evening with Gus," Sharon called back.

After saying their goodbyes, Sharon and Andy headed out into the hall. She closed and locked the door behind them while Andy waited by her side. As soon as she was finished, Andy took her hand in his and they walked towards the elevator. While they waited for it, Andy couldn't help but stare at Sharon. He leaned in close to her ear and whispered softly.

"You are so beautiful. And this dress... Well, let's just say you took my breath away and I'm still struggling to find it".

Sharon's eyes fluttered close and her body was flooded with heat. His warm breath on her neck and his charged words had her heart beating faster and her skin feeling flushed. Luckily, the elevator door opened and they both stepped inside giving her time to collect herself. It seemed they both needed a moment because the elevator ride was silent. The quiet allowed Andy to think about the real reason for their night out, and a wave of nerves traveled through him. He tried to dismiss them, but couldn't help padding his jacket pocket to feel the small velvet box inside. No, there was no dismissing these nerves.

Dinner was surprisingly uneventful. Andy seemed to forget his hesitations for a little while. He took Sharon to a small, romantic Italian restaurant right on the beach. From their table, they watched the sun set over the ocean, talked about their kids, shared many laughs, and held hands across the white linen table cloth. The food was to die for, and the company even better. It was a perfect night, but it wasn't over.

As they made their way out of the restaurant, Andy noticed the full moon reflecting off the water and inwardly smiled about his good luck. The light it cast was perfect for walking on the beach. Andy steered Sharon in that direction and padded his jacket pocket one more time for good measure.

"It's a beautiful night," Sharon said staring out towards the water.

"It'd be a shame to waste it. How about taking a walk on the beach?" Andy asked trying to sound casual. She nodded and they walked over to the boardwalk. Sharon toed out of her heels and picked them up while Andy decided to keep his shoes on for now. As they walked hand in hand, Sharon couldn't help but notice how good Andy looked. He always dressed well and there was no denying that he was extremely handsome. Maybe it was the suit or the moonlight, but Sharon was finding it hard to keep her eyes off him. She wasn't the only one, though, as Andy was having the same problem keeping his off of her.

"I love the beach at night," Sharon said in a low, wistful voice. "It's so peaceful".

Andy let go of her hand and put his arm around her shoulders pulling her close. They made small talk as they walked at a lazy pace along the water. Once they had gotten a little ways away from the prying eyes of the crowded restaurant, Andy stopped and stood in front of Sharon facing her. He took both of her hands in his and looked down at the sand between them.

Sharon was a little confused. She wasn't sure why they had stopped, but she did enjoy the feel of her hands in his. She couldn't see his face very well, but he seemed... Nervous?

"Andy?" He looked up at her and saw the concern in her eyes. He realized it was now or never.

"Sharon..." He began when suddenly a shrill ring startled then both. What in the world?

"I think that's your phone, Andy" Andy rolled his eyes heavenward and sighed.

"You have to be kidding me," he complained. He let go of Sharon's hands and reached for his phone in his jacket pocket. He glanced at the caller ID and cursed under his breath before answering the offending object.

"This better be good, Provenza!" He barked. Sharon watched slightly amused.

"Good?! Since when is murder good? Especially a murder on a Saturday night," the other lieutenant answered sarcastically.

"Just get to the point," Andy replied.

"Well, Mr. Sunshine, it seems someone decided to off an assistant to the mayor, and Taylor has tasked us with cleaning it up. He wants it wrapped up before morning, so.."

"Just text me the address," Andy replied curtly. He was about to hang up when he heard his partner's voice again.

"It gets worse. Or should I just skip that part and let you get blindsided when you arrive?" Provenza asked annoyed. When he received no reply, he continued. "The assistant was out with an officer from traffic at the time and he shot our suspect. The guy got away, but..."

"FID is involved," Andy let out a groan. He rubbed his hand over his face and once again rolled his eyes. "Alright, I'll be right there."

"Should I call the Captain or do you want the honor?" Provenza teased.

"Don't bother. She's right here. I'll fill her in on the way," Andy explained. They both hung up and Andy turned to Sharon. God, she was beautiful, and he was so close to finding out if she wanted to be with him for the rest of their lives. Stupid murder!

"I take it we have to cut our evening short?" She asked matter-of-factly, but Andy detected the disappointment in her voice.

"Yeah, some idiot killed 'an assistant to the mayor' while she was on a date with some kid from traffic," Andy explained as they walked back to his car. "And just to add insult to injury, the kid shot the suspect, who by the way, still managed to get away. So now, we've got to deal with Taylor, the mayor, the idiots in traffic, a missing suspect, and FID".

When they reached his car, Andy opened the door for Sharon and closed it once she was safely inside. As he walked around his car to his side, he rolled his eyes for good measure and padded his jacket pocket. "Best laid plans..." He mumbled while thinking about the long night they had ahead of them. It certainly wasn't the one he had planned for tonight.

TBC