(August 7th)
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Chapter Two
The surrounding flew by as Sam pressed the gas pedal to the floor, his lights and sirens blaring. He had tried her cell phone five more times without success. As he made it to the storage lockers in record time, he shut off his sirens and pulled up in front of the reception. Leaving the lights on he ran to the front, pulling the door open. It was silent as he moved forward looking for guy behind the desk. He walked forward only to see the tall, dark skinned on the floor, blood pooling around his body. Sam leaned down to check for a pulse with no luck. Gash at the back of his head was proof enough for that. Sam unholstered his gun and made his way down the long white corridor, counting the locker numbers as he did. C1060… C1064… C1071… C1073… He heard a crash and saw it; C1084. The door was closed but he could hear a faint male voice from within. Sam readjusted his gun into one hand and held the latch, counting down in his head. Two, one… He thrust the door upwards and pointed his gun squarely at the back of Nixon's head.
"Don't move!" He saw Nixon's hands around Andy's neck. Her ankles, wrists, mouth and eyes were duck taped. Sam felt anger course through him as he saw her shake with fear. "Step back now. Slowly." He commanded. "Place your hands on your head." Nixon didn't move. "NOW!" Sam yelled and he slowly raised his hands. Sam reached for his cuffs and in that moment Nixon rushed backwards pushing him into the concrete wall. Sam reacted quickly and struck him over the head with the butt of his gun. Nixon went down unconscious. Sam cuffed him with his hands behind his back; his head pressed to the floor. He grabbed his radio and spoke roughly, still regaining his breath.
"We need two ambulances at Vessel Storage on Parliament. Suspect Nixon needs an escort to the station as well." He walked slowly over to Andy who was sobbing behind the duct tape. He raised his hands to the tape at her eyes. "Andy, it's me. I'm going to take this off of you okay?" She nodded and he peeled back the tape from her eyes first revealing a wild look in those brown eyes. Then he unravelled the tape from her mouth, wrists and feet. She just stared at him for a moment as he waited for her. When she didn't move he moved his hand up to her face, cupping her cheek gently. "Andy, it's alright. You're safe now." She nodded. His heart was racing. This had been another too close of a call for his liking. He opened his mouth to talk again, but her body closing in on him cut him off. Her arms wrapping around his neck as she cried. Andy's face buried in the crook of his neck and he snaked his arms around her waist feeling overly protective now. He could hear her murmuring and as he listened closer he heard her words.
"Thank you Sam. I'm so sorry." Sam stroked her brown hair gently.
"Nothing to be sorry for." He heard marching of footsteps and immediately he knew that help was here. She pulled back and he wiped the tears from her eyes. "Let's go." He helped her up in time to see Frank and Noelle hoisting a semi-conscious Nixon to his feet while speaking his rights. A couple of the EMT's came over to Andy, insisting they check on her before letting her go. She looked up at Sam as she sat on the back of the ambulance; the EMT's fussing over her. After they cleared her Sam took her back to the station in his cruiser in complete silence. He wasn't sure of what to say to her so he thought he would give her some time to get over her shock. Andy didn't look at him as they parked the car and she got out, heading to the locker room. Sam sighed and went to the parade room to be briefed on the current situation.
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After Sam had been brought up to date and his statement was taken he wandered into the women's locker room to see Andy zipping up her grey hoodie. He leaned on the locker in his black leather jacket and paused for a second before he spoke.
"I'm sorry I said those things to you before." She didn't look at him. Instead she stared fixedly at her zipper.
"That's okay."
"Is someone taking you home?"
"Yeah, I'm going to get a ride with Tracy." She flicked her eyes over to him before shutting her locker door.
"Andy, you can't stay at your dad's. I've been to your dad's-" She cut him off.
"Well I can't stay anywhere else."
"Can't you stay at Tracy's?" She shook her head.
"She's got her grandmother and Leo staying with her." Silence. Andy grabbed her duffel and meant to leave but as she walked passed him he took her arm. She looked up at his onyx eyes. "What?" She asked and he opened his mouth frowning slightly before the words came out.
"Then stay with me."
"Sam—" Andy uttered quietly.
"I've got an empty second bedroom. Why not?" Sam shrugged his shoulders. "That's what friends are for right?" He could tell she was struggling to find a reason to say no. But he knew she didn't have any other options. He let go of her arm and she finally nodded.
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Sam opened up his front door and threw his keys onto the table in the hallway. He had Andy's bag on his shoulder as he led her to the bedroom just down the hall from his. He turned on the light and set her bag on the light green covered double bed. He cleared his throat.
"So, the bedroom's here and the bathroom is down the hall. Towels are in there as well. Feel free to anything in the fridge." She moved into the room and sat down on the bed, rubbing her hand along the soft material in thought. He strolled to the doorway and turned before leaving. "I'll be down the hall if you need me." He paused. "You aren't alone." She looked up and gave him a serious smile.
"Thanks Sam. For everything today." He gave her a dimply grin.
"Anytime." He took the doorhandle and started to pull the door shut.
"Goodnight Sam." Her voice was soft but he heard her nonetheless. He smiled to himself.
"Goodnight Andy." And he shut the door.
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~FunkyMonkey
