Chapter 3
Traci: Thought you said Nick was not going to be here?
Gail: I assumed he wouldn't be. Whatever, Tequila anyone?
Andy: Yes!
They walk over to the guys. Andy gives Sam a smile and he shoots her a small one in return.
Chris: Hey! looks like the gangs all here!
Andy: Yeah, not for long though! I heard you are leaving...are you sure that is what you want?
Chris: Yeah, I mean I am a dad now and I really want to be there for my son, you know?
Andy: Yeeah, I know. I am just going to really miss you. She gives him a big hug
Gail: Alright, alright. Less talking more drinking. Hey Liam could you get us all a round of tequila shots...keep em coming.
Nick: Ohhh I get a shot? Does that mean I am forgiven?
Gail: Forgiven? Not even close.
Nick: Gail, seriously. I am sorry. I thought you were leaving. You were going to travel Europe and speak French to anyone who will listen. I had no idea that you would be here.
Gail: Yeah that is part of the problem...you didn't think. Honestly, I just wanted a night out with the girls.
Nick: Ok then, sorry. you never struck me as the type to go out on girls nights but hey what do I know?
Gail: Not much. Now if you will excuse me. She shoves Nick aside and walks over to Dov
Andy: That looked like fun.
Nick: Oh yeah, a real treat. You know, you cannot tell but she is happy to have me home.
Andy: You're right...I can't tell.
Dov:Alright, everyone grab your drinks. I want to make a toast to Nick and Andy. We missed you guys and are glad to have you back. 15 wasn't the same without you. Welcome home, Cheers.
Sam takes a drink, grabs his coat.
Sam: I am going to get some air, be back.
Oliver: Ok, hurry back though, I am looking forward to beating you at pool again.
Sam: Ha, ok buddy. Whatever you say.
Andy sees Sam walk out, she fights the urge to go follow him and instead wlks over to Oliver
Oliver: McNally! Come, sit. Talk to me.
McNally: I figured you would be home with Zoe...congratulations, Tracy told me the good news, How does it feel to be with your family again?
Oliver: It feels amazing! Really, and you know, we are so much better than before...it's a good feeling.
Andy: I bet...
Oliver: You know, it could be better for you and Sam...second time around.
Andy: He won't even talk to me. Which is ASTONISHING seeing as he started this whole thing, he broke up with me.
Oliver: I know, I know. It's just...
Andy: What
Oliver: Look, I have known Sam for...well,forever really. I have seen him date women here and there over the years. But nothing like you, it was like as soon as he met you, I don't know...something changed.
Andy laughs: Oh something changed alright, I mean think about how we met...I ruined his cover and arrested him...great start. I drove him crazy.
Oliver: No, you challenged him. Frustrated him maybe, but that was only because he cared about you so much.
Andy: Oh really, and you are telling me that he confided all of this to you?
Oliver: He didn't have to. Andy, he loves you. Anyone can see that.
Andy: If that is true, then why did he end it?
Oliver: That I don't know, all I do know is that he made a mistake, and he knows he made a mistake. But then you left with out telling him.
Andy: I felt like I had to, call it running away, call it self preservation. I just couldn't trust that he wasn't going to leave again. So i did what I felt like I had to do. I just don't get why I am the bad guy.
Oliver: you are not the bad guy, McNally. Everyone understands you and Nick leaving...it's the job. I think he was just hurt.
Andy: Well so was I. And that is another thing...why is he being so nasty to Nick? Nick didn't do anything wrong.
Oliver: No, it's not Collins fault. But he was with you everyday for 6 months, you lived together and confided in each other. So he knows it isn't Collin's fault...but you can bet he wishes it was him there with you, instead of Nick.
Andy: Oliver...you should have been a therapist.
Oliver: Well feel free to leave tips, alcohol, or food as payment. To be clear, I prefer the food.
Andy laughs and Sam walks back in
Andy: Hey...everything OK?
Sam: Yeah, just needed some fresh air. Shaw, you ready for that game?
Oliver: You know what? It is getting late. I need to get home to my wife. But you know, you guys should play. Alrighty then...well am going to go. I will see you both bright an early Monday morning. Night Sammy. Good to have you back McNally.
Andy: Thanks
Sam: Good night
Andy: So...what about that game.
Sam: I don't think so...I have seen you play pool.
Andy: Very funny.
Sam: Ah well you know me...the class clown.
Andy: Can we just talk?
Sam: Talk about what?
Andy: Us
Sam: Well, there is no us anymore. You left remember?
Andy: Excuse me?! I left because you broke up with me in a parking lot. I left because you ignored me for almost 2 months. Then when it was suddenly convenient for you, you tell me you love me and that you want me back. Well I am sorry, Sam but it doesn't work that way. You cannot just throw me out and expect me to just be there when you are ready.
Sam: Andy...
Andy: Forget it, you have made your feelings loud and clear. I am done feeling guilty for doing my job.
With that she got up and walked away. She let Traci know she was going to go home. It was a nice night, she wanted to walk. So much for a fun night out with the girls.
Andy walked home angry. She never expected this. Despite what she said to Nick, she still had hope for her and Sam, she knew they had things to work through but she left knowing that he loved her, and that meant something. She assumed that he would understand.
Lost in thought she suddenly felt like she was not alone. She looked up and through the darkness saw a truck slowing down. The truck stopped about 50 feet from her and while she couldn't see him, she knew Sam had come to give her a ride.
Andy: Honestly Sam, I am a big girl, I think I can walk home by myself but thanks for stopping.
Silence..the lights on the truck were turned off and slowly he walked toward her.
Andy: Sam, I don't know what you think you are doing but I am leaving.
"I don't think so" said a voice that did not belong to Sam. Suddenly, Andy knew something wasn't right. She was in trouble and there was no one there to help her.
