AN: Here's chapter 2! Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 2

"I don't see why I can't go instead of Collins," Sam said as he stood across from Frank in Frank's office, "Andy and I work really well together."

"Sam, you know why you can't go in Collins' place," Frank said from where he sat, "Take a seat." He gestured the chair across from him.

Sam reluctantly sat across from his boss.

"Collins and McNally have a story together," Frank said, "They were together as part of the task force initially and therefore, they only have street cred together. If McNally shows up with you instead of Collins, all those guys out there are going to be suspicious and you would have to work twice as hard with twice the risk of getting found out."

Sam was silent.

"It would be a dangerous conflict of interest if you were out there anyhow. You're emotionally involved and if you slipped up in the heat of the moment… Well, we both know all too well what happens when UC officers are found out and I know you don't want McNally in harm's way," Frank said.

Sam frowned slightly. "And Andy isn't emotionally involved?" he asked.

"She is, and frankly that's risky enough," Frank said, "But Jackson is your nephew. Sarah is your sister. And if you were anywhere near there…" Frank trailed off, shaking his head.

Sam frowned slightly. "Know what Frank?" Sam asked.

"Yeah Swarek?" Frank asked.

"You're a damn good Staff Sargent," Sam said.

"Thanks Swarek," Frank said.

Sam nodded. "Could I be their handler?" he asked after a moment.

"You'd have to ask Callaghan," Frank said, "But I don't think that would be the best idea for you."

Sam heaved a sigh. "Alright," he nodded, "Thanks Frank." He pushed himself to his feet and Frank did too.

"Anytime," Frank said.

"Merry Christmas, hey?" Sam laughed dryly, shaking his head.

Frank clapped on his back. "Nothing important ever has good timing Sammy," Frank said, "Andy and Nick are in with Callaghan now," he said, answering Sam's unasked question.

Sam nodded. "Thanks," he said before making his way through the quiet bullpen to the D's office.

He knocked on the glass door and Luke, Nick and Andy looked up at him.

Callaghan waved him in.

"Hey," he said as he opened the door, "How's it going in here?"

"Good," Callaghan said, "Just doing a quick briefing."

Sam nodded. "Can I borrow McNally for a quick minute?" he asked.

Luke glanced at Andy who nodded. "Sure," he said, "But we need her back."

Andy pushed herself to her feet and walked towards Sam. She slipped out of Luke's office and Sam wrapped his arms around her, allowing the door to close. Andy curled her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly, her face buried in his chest.

"Do you know how long you'll be here?" Sam asked her.

Andy shook her head. "A long time," she yawned and Sam leaned back so that he could take in her appearance. She'd been at the station for over sixteen hours and she had large bags under her eyes. Her hair was tied in a messy ponytail and she looked drained. "You should probably go home Sam," she said, "Try to get some rest."

"How will you get home?" he asked her.

"Nick can drive me," Andy said, glancing back into Luke's office, "He lives just past our place. It's on the way really."

Sam nodded, taking in her face silently.

"Are you okay?" she asked him.

Sam sighed and scrubbed his hand over his face. "Yeah," he said after a long pause, "I'm just exhausted. I just can't wait to crawl into bed and try to forget this whole day ever happened."

"You aren't mad at me?" Andy asked.

"I'm not mad," Sam said, shaking his head, "Just, well, we'll talk about it later, okay?"

"Okay. I love you," Andy said.

"I love you too," Sam responded.

"Okay good," Andy said, leaning up to press her lips to Sam's quickly. "Don't wait up for me," she said, "I'll be home eventually."

"Wake me up when you get home," Sam said, pulling Andy into another hug and pressed his lips to the top of her head.

Andy nodded. "See you later Sam," she said.

He gave her a small smile before releasing her. He held open the door for her and she re-entered the D's office. He released the door and allowed it to close behind her before he made his way towards the parking lot.

AN: I hope you liked it! This was mostly to clear up a few little things that people kept asking me! Sam won't be able to go along with her, he's not going to be mad at her and they will talk! I have the next chapter written and I'll edit it tonight and post it tomorrow and in that chapter, Sam and Andy talk, I promise!

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Jacqueline

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