Keeping their relationship a secret, even for 5 days was taking its toll on Andy, she wanted to tell Traci everything; from the phone call to the heavenly sex she has been having with the sex god Sam Swarek, but she couldn't she promised Sam that they would wait for a bit longer till everything between her and Callaghan was settled. That was another thing; Luke wasn't making it easier for the couple as he was always in Sam's face and constantly harassing Andy. It was today that she would put a stop to his unprofessional behaviour at work and quite frankly, Sam couldn't wait for him to pack his stuff and move away from 15. 15 divisions was a family, yes they may be friends with one another but they always had each other's backs on patrol and even off duty so seeing Luke go would be the cherry on top of his little cake.
Sighing Andy walked up to Best's office. She was nervous. She didn't know why she was nervous, she hadn't done anything wrong - apart from the time she slept with Sam whilst undercover; it was a mistake, the best mistake both of them had made. Knocking on the door and patiently waiting for Best to welcome her in, she gathered her thoughts on what she was going to say. I ended things with Luke, slept with Sam and now we are in a relationship and Luke won't leave us alone. Like that would go down well Andy she thought to herself. Best waved his hand, motioning her to come in. 'What can I do for you McNally?'
'Sir, I would like to make a Complaint against someone.'
'Ok then, who is this complaint against McNally?' His voice staying soft concern seeping through, calming Andy's nerves slightly. 'It's Detective Luke Callaghan, Sir. He keeps harassing me and Sam.'
'In what way Andy?'
'you need to know that I broke up with Luke, after he cheated on me, I then got with Sam so now me and Sam are in a relationship; since then Luke keeps cornering Sam about it, talking about me. It doesn't stop there he calls me into his office, me thinking it is something to do with a case and he just stays stuff about Sam and how sorry he is for having me etc. I want it to stop sir, it isn't professional and I would like to keep the professional relationship open but he is making it difficult for both me and Sam.'
'I will see what I can do for you Andy, i appreciate you coming to see me and taking it out of your hands, knowing Sam he would make things worse so i thankyou for that. I agree with you thought it isnt proffessional and i am not having it whilst i run this division. You can go back out now Andy, Parade will start in five minutes.'
'Thank you sir for everything and I promise you mine and Sam's work ethics will not change now we are together I can guarantee you that, ok I'm just going to go now.' Andy laughed nervously as she walked away from Best's office and made her way to Parade room where her friends and Sam were waiting. 'Hey Andy you heading to the penny tonight? You haven't been in a while and the rookie table misses you.' Dov asked as he pushed his way past Sam, which in turn made him grunt. 'Dov, I'd love to but me and Sam already have plans' 'Andy its fine, I owe Oliver and Jerry a drink anyways so we can head to the penny, have a few drinks with our friends and have dinner another time, I don't mind honestly.' Sam Smiled showing Andy that it was genuine, making Andy smile back and walked off with Dov and Chris towards the front in their usual seats. 'Sammy brother, you are definitely whipped with that one. I have never ever seen you smile like that and be ok with blowing off your date night. If I did that to Zoe id be sleeping on your couch for a week.'
'Well brother that is where me and you differ as making Andy happy is my goal and if it means me having a drink with you and Barber whilst she sits with her friends so be it. A date can happen any night it didn't have to be tonight anyways.'
'Serve and protect and get home tonight in one piece people' best finished off with his serve and protect slogan as everyone got up from their seats making their way to either their desk or car. 'Callaghan can I have a private word with you in my office please' Best shouted out to Luke making Sam and Andy smirk and the rest of the team shouting out 'ooohs' tormenting him. 'Here is your morning sludge mi-lady, lets head out on patrol the sooner we are out there the quicker we can go to the penny get drunk and have amazing drunk sex.' wiggling his eyebrows whilst handing Andy her coffee. Laughing Andy said to Sam 'Come on Romeo lets go to work and maybe I will have hot drunken sex with you.'
'You best hold your promise McNally; I'm struggling to focus all ready.'
It had reached the middle of the Afternoon when the couple had returned to the station, with a criminal in toe. 'I didn't do anything! Just because I had the can of spray paint in my hands and I was stood up against the wall that just had to have the freshly painted with the words I'm the Muffin Man doesn't mean I did it so get your fucking paws of me mate!'
'And for that mate, I may just put you in a holding cell for the rest of the day and have Officer Diaz here to not contact your next of kin, capisce?'
'Cap-what? Dude you need to speak American! What the hell does that lingo mean?' ignoring the man in handcuffs, he starting to pat him down and take out his wallet looking for any ID so Sam could stop calling him the muffin man. 'I'm being touched in places I shouldn't, Diaz my man you gunna let this big headed freak touch my balls? - hey pretty lady over there come be a sweetheart and feel me up instead coz you know I ain't gay and getting a good pat down by hot copp-' Sam slammed the man face down in front of the desk, anger rising him like the temperature in the room not caring if he gets shouted at later by Best but no one talks about Andy McNally, his girl like that especially by a jerk in the red jacket. 'Diaz put him in a holding cell and don't give him anything until I say otherwise, which is not today I'm going back out on the streets.' Sam walked out booking and back into car slamming his hands on the steering in front of him. Andy, knowing the anger wasn't directed at her but at the man in the cell, she still got in the car silently and touched his arm gently knowing she was there and she wasn't going anywhere, no matter how tough things get. They both know that this job is dangerous and it can frustrate them both easily, Sam more than Andy but the both promised to each other that they wouldn't take their anger out on each other. Driving back out into the streets, Sam pondered how he got lucky with the woman sat next to him.
Standing in the men's locker room, Sam changed out of his uniform and into his civilian clothes. Sighing with frustration he punched the locker until Oliver came in and started apologizing. Sammy brother no need to apologise, all these lockers have had a few punches, by you of course but that doesn't matter. What matters is that the day is done and you are gunna buy me a drink. First round anyways.'
'Don't I always buy the first round, and then next round and the round after that? I don't know what got over me today brother, that prick was asking Andy to pat him
Down and touch places she shouldn't touch on other men apart from me. I never got that angry before not even when Callaghan was being all up in my face telling me how sorry I should be because I have the too emotionally attached Andy McNally.' Shutting his locker and grabbing his bag, the two made their way out into the car park, heading towards the penny where the rest of their friends were waiting.
Over at the Penny Andy, Chris, Traci and Gail were taking shots, just like the first day they came out of the academy, except from being handcuffed. 'Woohoo
I feel alive tonight!'Dov screamed making everyone around him laugh, he may have been the rookie screw up alongside Chris with having a squad car stolen by a ninja but Dov has shaped nicely and has fit well with the 15 family, hell he even has a steady girlfriend. 'Hey Gail, lighten up its the end of shift no need to have a serious face all the time.' Gail scowled at Dov, pretending that she didn't care but secretly she liked how her friends where to her, joking aside. 'Hey here is the other half of the happy couple! Swarek would you like a drink?' Dov asked Sam as he placed a protective arm around Andy's shoulders and kissed her forehead. 'Epstein doesn't worry about it, Oliver told me I'm buying the first round so that's what I am going to do. Buy us all a round of drinks. Follow me to the bar Epstein.'
The night wore on and the group of friends drank merrily until the atmosphere went from crazy happy to tense in a matter of seconds. Luke stumbled into bar causing everyone's eyes set upon him. His tie was loose around his neck, his shirt hanging half in half out of his trousers. He was a mess. 'Andy, baby' he cried ' you coming back to mine for a bit of sexy time? You know you want to because I'm good in bed, better than Samuel Swarek, your knight in shining armour.' By now everyone was looking at him, mouths opening beers in their hands. 'Callaghan I think it is time that you should leave, nobody wants to get hurt here tonight.' Oliver told him calmly. Luke laughed, nobody wants to get hurt? Nobody wants to get hurt huh well I'll tell you something Shaw, I got hurt when that bitch told me it's over and ran into HIS arms' Luke stumbled across to where everyone was.
'Luke you slept with Jo, I ended it, you said sorry but that is not gunna change how I feel for Sam or any of this. I loved you but I love Sam ok? That is not going to change; it will not change anything that is going to happen in either of our lives. You wouldn't leave us alone, enough is enough Luke, Sam has always been there for me, and you weren't. Instead you jumped that blonde detective and you pretended that everything was ok, that we could still get married. I am so glad we didn't because I would be so happy and you would be living in your fantasy.' Andy breathed relaxing into Sam's arms waiting to argue back with what he had to say.
'Which one of you complained about me huh? Now I have to pack everything up and move to another division after having my suspension and being seen up in HQ. Thanks a lot everyone really appreciate the love. I actually thought we were family.' This time Oliver stepped in as he saw Sam becoming angry at every single word Luke spoke.
'No Luke you have that wrong, we are family,' circling round everyone. 'But you don't belong in this family; you never did and never will be. We always have each other's backs and you didn't, you only looked out for yourself. That wasn't enough for Andy, you let her slip through your fingers and now you are too late. So pull your shit together, grab your stuff and walk out that door you are no longer welcome here and if you decide to come here again it won't be Sam that will be after you.' Cheers and a round of applause erupted around the bar after Oliver had finished his brave speech. He bowed and thanked everyone and pulled Sam into a brother hug and then kissed Andy on the cheek. Sam was his best friend, has been since they left the academy together, he always had his back and Sam always had his. It was the same for Andy, he looked out for her like one his daughters, and he helped Sam train her and by god is she one of the best female coppers 15 division has seen. He was happy that he could be a part of this.
