Here's chapter four.

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Two days later Andy and Sam were cruising around the city. It had been a very quiet day so far.

''So'' Sam cleared his voice for the question he wanted to ask. At least, he wanted to ask, but he didn't know if he would want to hear the answer. ''You still dating Callaghan?''

Andy looked over at her training officer. She didn't really know what to tell him. Since their last date she and Luke hadn't gone out anymore. They talked at the barn and he asked if she wanted to grab dinner sometime soon. She was still dreading the moment she needed to tell him about Lissy. She knew not a lot of guys wanted to date a girl who had a child with another man. ''It's hard, we're both really busy. But we're fine.''

''Good, that's good. Callaghan is a good guy. Being a detective is just a busy job.'' Inside Sam cursed himself. He really didn't want to take up for Callaghan. He still couldn't figure out what the deal was with his rookie. Obviously she was pretty, he knew that from the moment she walked through the door of the crappy apartment. But there was something else about her. She cared about people. He was worried that one day her commitment to people would blur her judgement. She always saw the best in people, weather they were victims or suspects.

Andy was watching the world outside the cruiser pass by when she heard her phone ring. She took the phone out of her pocket and answered it. ''McNally.''

Sam looked over her and immediately knew something was wrong. Her eyes went wide and she looked like she could start crying any second. Sam looked around the cruiser and quickly turned the cruiser so he could park it.

''How is that possible, this morning she was fine.'' Andy looked like she was in shock. ''Off course, I will be there as soon as possible. Call me if anything changes.''

''What's going on McNally?'' Sam looked his partner is the eye and put his hand on her shoulder in an attempt to slow calm her.

''We.. we'' Andy started talking but she was close to hyperventilating. ''We need to go to Traci's house right now.''

Andy was grateful when Sam didn't bother asking her more questions before asking the address and started speeding towards Traci's house.

''McNally you need to calm down and tell me what's going on right now.''

Andy looked over at Sam and knew that she had to tell him right now. She didn't even care if he thought she was unfit to do her job anymore. Right now she needed to go see her daughter and make sure she is okay. ''I have a daughter, Traci was watching her today and she got sick. She was fine this morning. Traci said her temperature was really high and she wasn't responding really clear.''

Sam looked over at his partner and glanced at her. He already suspected McNally had more going on in her life than she led on, but he never thought of the option that she had a kid.

''McNally, kids get sick all the time. I know you are worried right now but we'll go see her and then you are going to take the rest of the day off.'' Sam put his hands on her shoulder again, she looked like she didn't even hear what he said. ''McNally look at me.'' Andy looked up at Sam, he wanted to wrap his arms around her for how vulnerable she looked at that moment. ''We'll be there in five minutes okay? Just stay calm. You can't help her if you're so upset.'' Sam saw Andy reaching for a tissue. ''How old is she, what's her name?''

''Ten months, her name is Lissy.''

''Okay McNally, we'll go see Lissy right now. Just try to keep yourself together. I know you're worried, I get that. Just keep on breathing. Like I said, kids get sick all the time and with babies it's really common that their temperature get's high.''

''I know.'' The moment Sam parked the car in front of Traci's place Andy ran out of the car. Sam followed slowly, not sure if she would want him there, but he had to know she was okay.

He walked into the Nash household and saw Andy sit on the couch with a baby in her arms. Traci immediately came up to him.

''I told her she shouldn't freak out, but I thought she had to know she was sick.'' Traci looked over at her friend and sighed. ''I get it, I used to get like that when Leo was sick. After a certain point you just learn to worry a little bit less about them.''

Sam was still looking at his partner. All of the sudden her behaviour made sense. The way she kept coming in late, her never showing up at the Penny. ''She going to be okay?'' he looked over at Traci.

''Yeah, Andy just has to make sure she drinks enough and she'll be fine. Babies get like this. One minute they are okay and the next minute they are sick. Usually they get better as quick as they became sick. '' Traci looked over at Sam and then Andy. She knew Andy probably needed to talk to Sam so she decided to give them a few minutes. ''I need to check on something on the kitchen, be right back.''

Sam slowly made his way over to the couch and sat down next to Andy. He looked at the baby in her arms. Lissy seemed really sleepy, but other than that she looked like a healthy baby to him. ''You okay there McNally?''

Andy looked up and all of the sudden seemed to remember she drug her training officer into a personal situation that turned out to be a little less urgent than she thought it was. ''Sir, I'm really sorry. I just freaked out, she hasn't really been sick ever and I was just worried.''

''It's okay McNally, she's your daughter it is your job to worry about her.'' Sam tried to give Andy a reassuring smile. ''Why did you never told me you had a kid?''

Andy looked back at Lissy, she felt really bad at the moment and didn't know the answer. Lately she found that she was lost for words more than ever. Something she never really seemed to have a problem with before. ''I don't know. I just don't want anyone to think I'm unfit to be a cop.'' Andy felt a tear running down her cheek and cursed at herself for being so weak in front of her superior officer. ''I'm really sorry sir, this won't happen again.''

''Andy, I'm serious. She's your daughter, you should worry about her. That's your privilege as her mother.'' Sam wiped her tears away with his thumb. ''Now, I'm going to call Boyko and let him know you'll take a personal day. I take it he knows about Lissy?''

Andy nodded and looked Sam in the eye. ''I asked him to keep it to himself, I just don't want to be judged by everyone because of this.''

Sam wanted to tell him that was nonsense but he also knew it was hard for mothers to be taken seriously in law enforcement. Hell, sometimes it was hard for woman in general to be taking serious in this line of work. ''I get it Andy. Just give me your duty belt and I'll take care of the rest.''

Andy stood up but didn't want to put Lissy down. Sam looked at her struggling and stood up too.

''Come on, give her to me.'' Andy hesitated and Sam noticed the hesitation. ''I've held babies before McNally, it's no big deal.''

Andy seemed to doubt one more second before she put Lissy in his arms. Lissy stirred for a moment, but when Sam started rocking her she went back to sleep. Sam took another good look at the baby and noticed that Lissy looked like her mom. She had her brown hair and the shape of her face was identical to Andy's.

When Andy had her belt off she took Lissy from him. ''You should be proud Andy, she's really beautiful.''

''I know, I am and once again thank you for understanding.''

''Your my partner McNally, I'll always have your back.'' Sam picked up the duty belt and wanted to walk away when he heard her call out.

''Sir, I'm sorry to ask this, but could you please keep this between us and Boyko?'' Sam looked at her without saying anything. He wanted to tell her there was no shame in having a baby and that she should just tell everyone what was going on. ''It's not that I'm ashamed, I just want to tell everyone on my own terms.''

''Okay McNally, whatever you need. Take care and I hope to see you tomorrow.''

''Thank you sir.''

Sam walked back to the cruiser and thought about everything that happened in the last twenty minute. He was glad he told dispatch they would be unreachable for a while, that gave them the time to deal with everything in silence. Sam put Andy's duty belt in the car and drove to the barn quickly. He told his fellow officers that Andy was out sick. Sam looked over at the D's office and saw Callaghan sitting there. He wondered if he knew about Andy's daughter. Sam ran his hand across his face and sighed. He knew he had to have a talk with his rookie when she got back to work. For now he would just concentrate on doing his paper work.

Lissy seemed to be feeling much better the next day. Andy was sort of ashamed for freaking out like that. She always swore that if she ever had children, she wouldn't become one of those overprotective mothers. But when Lissy was born that was out of the window. She couldn't imagine what she would do if anything ever happened to her. In a way Andy felt relieved that her secret was out. Well, at least out to one person. She was surprised with how well Sam handled the situation. He really kept her calm and was really understanding about everything. She hoped he would still feel that way when she got to work.

''So baby, you are not allowed to go to daycare today.'' Andy didn't want to bring Lissy to daycare five days a week, but she saw no harm in bringing her there two days a week. Before Lissy was born Andy looked at a few places and found one that was close to home and that made her feel good. However, the daycare handled a strict 24 hours rule when it came down to fevers. That meant Lissy wouldn't be able to go there today. Andy thought about taking another personal day, but she decided it was better to face her colleagues today. She called her father and he had no trouble taking Lissy for an extra day.

Normally Andy's father took care of Lissy for 2 days a week. Traci or Mrs. Nash would also have her one day and the other two days she was at the daycare. In the weeks Andy worked nights she would bring Lissy to the Nash house. Andy felt bad about not being there at night, but Mrs. Nash assured her there was no difference between watching one child or two. Plus there was the big benefit that Lissy was a very easy baby. As long as she was fed, changed and they let her sleep Lissy was a very happy baby.

Andy made Lissy ready for her day and also prepared herself. She dropped Lissy of at her dads and then headed to the barn. When she walked into the locker room she noticed she was one of the first ones there. Gail was already sitting in uniform on one of the benches. ''So, I heard you had to deal with a sick baby yesterday?''

Andy snapped up immediately. ''Who told you that?''

''Traci, we were supposed to have a girls night yesterday remember?''

Andy totally forgot her appointment with the girls. It was an old tradition that they would get together twice a month. Usually she just took Lissy with her. If they had girls night at Gail's place Andy would bring a camping crib. And whenever they would go to Traci's Lissy would sleep in Leo's old crib. ''God, I totally forgot.''

''That's okay, Lissy okay?''

''Yeah, it probably was just one of those baby viruses. She was fine this morning.''

''That's good, see you in parade.''

After parade Andy went towards the coffee machine to pick up two coffees for her and Sam. While she was making the coffee, she felt someone stand close behind her. When she turned around she saw Luke watching her with a smirk. ''I heard you were sick yesterday? You feeling any better?''

Andy was grateful that Sam kept his word by not telling anyone anything, not that she was surprised. ''Yeah, I'm fine. It was just one of those 24 hours things.'' Andy paused before starting her new sentence. She knew she had to tell Luke about Lissy soon, she probably should have told him their first date. ''Luke, I was wondering if we could talk after work?''

''Something wrong?'' Luke looked at her with a concerned look on his face.''

''No, everything is great, there is just something I need to tell you.'' Andy smiled up at him to assure him everything is okay.

''Yeah sure, how about you come and find me when you get off work?''

''Actually, I have to do something first.'' Andy wanted to pick up Lissy from daycare herself. Her moments with her daughter were sacred.

''Is it okay if I pass by your place around eight?''

''Sure, you want to have dinner then?''

''That sounds great Luke, thanks.''

Luke looked around the bar to see if anyone was watching. When he noticed they were alone he quickly pressed their lips together in a fast kiss. Andy blushed right away and took her two coffees before she walked away.

When she reached the cruiser Sam was already there waiting for her. ''McNally, you like to take your sweet time don't you?''

''I'm sorry Sir, just ran into someone.'' Sam's face immediately fell when he realized who she probably ran into.

''Okay, you and I are going out for breakfast together McNally.'' Sam started the car and moved out of the parking lot.

''I already ate.''

''Well, I haven't and we need to talk. So you can take a coffee.'' Andy was beginning to feel nervous. She knew he probably would bring up the day before, but 'we need to talk' sounded more serious then she was comfortable with.

When they arrived at the diner they ate more often Andy quickly sat down. ''Sir, once again I want to apologize for yesterday. I know I shouldn't let my personal life interfere with my job. It won't happen again.''

Sam smirked at her and didn't say anything? After a few seconds of silence he spoke up again. ''You can promise that McNally?''

''Yes sir?'' she asked with doubt in her voice.

''So if your daughter ever gets sick again, or something else happens and she needs you, you are going to put your job first?'' Sam looked at her and Andy never felt more uncomfortable in her life. She stared away trying to come up with a response to that.

''Sir, well, I mean, like...'' Andy tried to form a full sentence but she had some trouble doing so.

''Relax McNally, nobody expects you to put your job first when you obviously got something more important in your life. You shouldn't make excuses about that.'' Sam nodded at Andy and looked at her to make sure she got his point.

''I know Sir, I'm really sorry.''

''And stop apologizing.''

''Yes sir, sorry. I mean..''

''McNally...'' Sam said in a warning tone.

''Right, I'll totally shut up right now.

''That will be a once in a lifetime experience won't it?'' Sam smirked at her so she knew he was joking.

''What? I'm silent like all the time.'' Andy knew people thought she talked to much. But she honestly thought she kept the unnecessary chit chatter to a minimum in front of Sam.

''Last week you talked over a halve hour about a pen.''

''I do not talk too much!'' Andy raised her voice and discovered Sam was teasing her when she saw a smile appear on his lips. ''Okay, whatever. See if I'll ever make small talk with you again.''

''I'm pretty sure you will McNally. I don't worry about that for a second.'' Sam's expression became serious again. ''But seriously McNally, you okay?''

''Yes, I'm fine. I just freaked out yesterday. I know it wasn't exactly professional but when it comes down to Lissy all my rational thoughts seem to go out of the window.''

''I think that's called being a mother. Just let me know if you need anything. I get where you were coming from but I really think it's better if your honest to people. Some people might judge, but let them think whatever they want.'' Sam sincerely hoped he could talk some sense into her. He could imagine it wasn't easy to avoid the truth all those weeks.

''Yeah, I know. Thanks again for taking everything so well.''

''That's okay McNally. You want to talk about anything?'' Sam had a few questions himself but he wasn't sure if she was willing to answer his questions.

''There isn't much to say. You know her name, how old she is..'' Andy took a breath, she never knew what she could tell people without sounding like some dumb girl who didn't know there was birth control in the world. ''She wasn't exactly planned and the father didn't want her. So it's just the two of us, but we are doing fine. She goes to daycare two days a week, Trace and or her mom take her two days a week and my dad has her one day a week.''

''Well that sounds like you've got everything under control. You can make the nightshifts work too?'' Sam was sincerely concerned about his rookie. He didn't want to overwhelm her, she did just start out on this job and that can be a lot even without the responsibility of a child.

''Yeah, Traci and her mom have been absolutely great. They kept Leo's crib so she can sleep there. Traci's mom loves kids and says it's no trouble. I'm just really glad she's a good sleeper, makes me feel a bit less bad.''

Sam noticed the smile forming on Andy's face when she talked about her daughter. ''Well, sounds to me like you've got everything on control. But I'm serious, whenever things aren't in control just come to me.''

''Thank you sir, really.'' Andy was incredibly grateful with how this conversation was going. She already thought Sam would be supportive of her. He showed her during the last weeks that he was a great teacher, but also a great person to fall back on. Never in all those weeks has she felt like he was lecturing her. He always sounded like someone who genuinely cared for her progress.

''So, maybe I'm out of place by asking this, but does Callaghan know about this?''

Andy expected that question. She felt really bad about not telling Luke about Lissy. She felt like she was hiding her daughter and that was the last thing she wanted to do. ''No, he doesn't. I actually planned on telling him tonight.''

''Just make sure you tell him, I would want to know.'' Sam gave her one last smile before attacking his breakfast that the waitress just brought him.

Andy thought to herself 'If Luke is only halve as supportive as Sam is, we'll be fine.''

AN/So that's the next chapter.

Next chapter she is going to tell Luke about Lissy.

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