Waiting For It To Be Over

Chapter 4

Sharon woke up the next morning both disappointed and relived to find herself alone in her bed. She had slept better last night than she had in a long time and after their time on her couch last night Andy being in her bed would have only ended one way. A small smile came to her face remembering last night. The first kiss Andy gave her so tender and meaningful. It took her breath away and left her wanting so much more. When he went to kiss her a second time she let him know that. She pressed her lips harder against his and opened them wider, silently asking him to take the kiss deeper. He did not disappoint her. She felt his tongue against hers and she couldn't help let out a gasp. Unsure Andy started to pull back but she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. At that point he need no more encouragement. He leaned her back against the arm of the couch one hand running though her hair and the other one quickly making its way up her back under her shirt. When neither of them could breathe anymore he buried his face in her hair and neck and said in a voice that she had never heard before, "I think it's probably a good idea if we call it a night." What surprised Sharon the most was the situation didn't feel awkward, it felt good and it felt right. As he helped her off the couch he kissed her softly again, "We are going to have so much to talk about." He whispered in her ear.

The ringing of her phone jolted Sharon back to the present it was DDA Rios, " DDA Rios, what can I do for you? Shouldn't you be getting Rusty ready to testify today?" Sharon asked her

"Don't worry Captain he is ready. I'm calling because Stroh's lawyer just called me. She wants to meet this morning and I thought you would want to be there." Rios explained

"Yes, of course I will meet you in the conference room in an hour, thank you." She hung the phone up quickly and went into the living room

"Andy, we need to leave in thirty minutes, Stroh's lawyer wants a meeting," She yelled out before turning back to get ready. The calm of last night was gone and all the anxiousness and worry was returning. She and Andy were ready in less than thirty minutes and met in her entry way. He handed her a cup of coffee and a bagel.

"Breakfast" he offered

"Thank you," she said pausing briefly to look him in the eyes. There was no push in them no need to think about anything other than the work to be done and for that she was thankful for that. She quickly rubbed her hand over his and smiled at him.

The rest of the day was a whirlwind of emotions, Sharon feeling constantly distracted knowing Rusty was testifying. When Provenza returned and then Taylor called to tell her how well Rusty had done she felt hopeful they just had to catch this guy. Then Sykes found the invoice for the couch covers and the dominos began to fall. They had a name and they knew how to find him. What she saw in Weller's house almost shook her to the core. When the crime scene people came she allowed Provenza to take over. Andy, gently guided her outside.

"We are close Sharon. We are going to get him today," He told her gently rubbing her arm, "Rusty will come home to you tonight."

She placed her hand briefly over his, "I hope so." She said

Suddenly the commotion started again, they had a fix on his phone. They knew where he was. It was time for this to be over. Then it was, it was over, Weller was dead, Provenza had shot him, it was over.

Andy looked across the murder room to Sharon's office. He could see her and Rusty talking and he watched her hug him tight. He waited until Rusty left to go into her office.

"How is he?" he asked her with genuine concern in his eyes and voice

"He's going to be all right. He has some things to work through, but he has made a big step. As always I am so proud of him." She answered him her face glowing with the love only a mother can show. Andy smiled, this might be his favorite side of her.

"I'm glad. I was wondering, I don't want to get in the way but would it be all right if I came by later?" He asked her rubbing the back of his neck and looking at the floor.

She stepped a little closer to him, "Yes. I would like that. Just give us a little while to get settled." Sharon told him

It was almost ten when Andy knocked on her door. Rusty answered it. "Hey. Andy, what's up?" he asked

"I just came by to check on you guys and to pick up my stuff." He answered him

"All right, well I'm going to bed and Sharon is out on the balcony. Good night." He said as he made his way to his bedroom and closed the door.

Andy stood for a few minutes and watched Sharon on the balcony. He could tell she was deep in thought.

"Hey" he finally said coming up next to her at the balcony railing placing an arm around her waist.

"Hi" she greeted him warmly leaning into him and putting her head on his shoulder.

They stood that way for several minutes neither talking until Sharon finally broke the silence.

"So I've been thinking about what you said last night." She started

"Sharon, we don't have to do this tonight." He said quietly

"Andy, I don't have all of the answers but I was thinking about what you said about how I need to make decisions that are good for me and I've made a couple." She paused to look at him. She could tell he was worried about what would come next so she continued, "Tomorrow morning I am calling Gavin to have him draw up divorce papers for Jack. I am also asking him to start the process so that I can formally adopt Rusty."

"Wow, Sharon, those are both some pretty big decisions to start with," Andy said not totally sure how he was supposed to respond

"I would like to know what you think of those decisions." She said very seriously

"I think they are both fabulous decisions. I mean the divorcing Jack is about 20 years coming and regardless of what happens with us you deserve so much better than him. And as far as Rusty goes I think it's wonderful. I know how much you love him and he loves you. You guys are lucky to have each other." Then he stopped for a minute and turned her so that she was facing him and he took both of his hands in his and continued, "Sharon, I hope you realize by now how I feel about you. I will do whatever I can to support you in both of these decisions, at the end of all of it I just want you to be happy."

At that Sharon wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him fully. Andy brought her the rest of the way to himself allowing his hands to run from her waist to her face and back to the soft skin of her back that he had touched last night. Sharon ended the kiss and looked him in the eyes. "Andy, I'm ready to make my next decision." She told him softly her voice giving away how she felt.

"What's that?" Andy asked her in between placing soft kisses along her neck

"I'm ready to love you and I'm ready" she paused for a second when she realized he was no longer kissing her but looking at her with more love than she had ever seen, "Andy, I'm ready for you to take me to bed."

The End