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No beta, so there may be errors a foot.

Same disclaimer as the first, a little bit louder and a whole lot worse.

Chapter 3

Time passed smoothly for the most part. During the July fourth weekend, they were all able to go to the game this time. Nicole coming through for her dad again, getting tickets for the whole team plus a couple extra for significant others. The fireworks were spectacular as usual. It was during the following week that Andy's behavior changed. He wanted to get everything set and confirmed so that he could relax the last two weeks, thus keeping Sharon in the dark. So, he was constantly looking at his phone. And he and Provenza were seen having hushed conversations even more so. Andy was worried that a case would pop up right before they're supposed to leave and it would be impossible to get Sharon to go. Provenza assured him that, barring a terrorist attack or a natural disaster, the LAPD could function without the all mighty Captain Sharon Raydor for four days. Plus they weren't even on call that weekend. Andy was also making sure that all five kids knew what was going on and told how to reach the two of them if, and only if, a major emergency occured. Rusty was actually looking forward to four days with Gus, not to mention having the house to himself. His last phone call was to Gavin. He had a little surprise for Sharon and needed the lawyer's help. Gavin was quite impressed with what the silver fox had planned and gave Andy kudos for treating his Sharon so well.

"She's worth it Gavin." Andy stated as fact.

"That she is, Lieutenant, that she is." And with that Gavin hung up. With all the pieces in place, Andy could breath. He knew Sharon suspected something. So he was playing his nerves up just a little. It was a long week but a productive one, and Andy was ready for the next two weeks to go by as quickly as possible.

Sharon knew that Andy was planning something for their anniversary and so left him alone for the most part. She wanted to tell him to relax. That she didn't need some elaborate, uber-romantic night. She was fine with just flowers and dinner, but she knew that that wouldn't be enough for Andy. He was probably trying to figure out how to out do the big date they had earlier in the year.

She was worried that he would work himself up into another heart attack if she didn't at least try to say something. So, at the end of that week, while they were getting ready for bed, she brought it up.

"So? Our anniversary is coming up." She watched him, trying to get a read on him. Andy tried not to react. He wanted to play this cool, so she wouldn't suspect.

"Uh, yep. It is in July, and we are in July." play it cool, dude, Andy said to himself.

"Andy." She sat down on the bed and looked at him as he was putting his phone on the charger on top of his dresser. "I don't need a big to do for it. You don't have to 'go bigger' from that date we had in the spring. All I really want is for you to remember and be here."

"I know." He purposely avoided her eyes as he quickly took off his robe and sat down on the bed. His back to her. They sat like this, on their respective sides of the bed for a moment before Andy sighed and got into bed. He rolled over onto his side and propped up his head with a pillow before extending his arms towards her. "Come here." He said with his signature smoldering look.

Sharon turned her head and looked into Andy's eyes. He did have something planned and was trying to distract her. She crawled underneath the covers, into his awaiting arms. She non-chalantly put her leg up over his, and began stroking his calf. She swept her fingers along his jaw. "Just promise me you won't get yourself worked up."

"Oh, no. That's your job." He smirked. Andy pulled her closer and captured her lips in a searing kiss. Distract her, he thought. His hands began to move up and down along her sides. When they needed to come up for air, Sharon spoke.

"Hmm, it is isn't it. But seriously, Andy. I don't want..." Andy kissed her again, not allowing her to finish the sentence. He just had to get through the next two weeks. The hardest part was going to be avoiding conversations like this one and dodging her questions. Andy began to kiss along her jaw and around to her ear where he whispered, "Trust me."

"Of course I trust you. That doesn't stop me from worrying." Andy stopped and looked at Sharon. Her love and concern for him was evident in her green eyes. He sighed, she wasn't being nosy. She was scared that he would stress himself out over it.

"You don't have to worry. I'm not. Plus everything is set." Andy continued where he left off, by her left ear.

"And what exactly is set?" Sharon decided to ask. Now she was being nosy.

"UH UH UH. How many times do I have to tell you. No questions."

"Sorry, it's a hard habit to break." Sharon smirked playfully.

"Yeah, well maybe I should help you with that." Andy kissed her playfully on the lips while he positioned himself in between her legs. He continued to pepper her face and neck with soft kisses. He then got up on his knees and slipped his hands below the hem of Sharon's night gown, pulling down her panties. Sharon looked at Andy who had an adorable look on his face, like a boy playing with his favorite toy. She loved this look. He pulled the string on his pajama pants and pulled them down. He then repositioned himself and leaned down onto her. "I love you." He said before taking her lips into his and slipping himself into her.

"Oh, Andy...I...I love you too." Sharon practically moaned. They slowly made love. Enjoying the intimacy they share. Once they were settled back in bed, they wrapped themselves in blankets and each other.

"I can give you a hint if you want one." He told her, while stroking her back.

Sharon thought about it for a second. "No. I trust you. I just don't want you stressing yourself out for me."

"I promise I'm not stressing out about this." Sharon smiled at that. And he was telling her the truth. He wasn't stressing out about it. Everything was set. He kept it simple. They gave each a squeeze before drifting off to sleep.

Please let me know what you think so far...

It might be a day or two until chapter four is up. I'm having a little bit of a block on how to start and my mind keeps wandering to other scenes I have planned. So right now I have three half chapters, all out of sequence but no real beginnings. I'll get it together, I promise.