Disclaimer: I don't own Rookie Blue.

A.N. Computer fixed (hopefully for good this time!) I debated what to do with this chapter because it got really long and I wasn't thrilled with the ending so I ended up splitting it into two chapters. This story has one chapter left after this and then the epilogue.

Enjoy!

The next day, Andy and Sam slept late. Sam woke to the murmuring of his sister and her family but closed his eyes, content to just sit there with Andy while she slept. He hoped that everything for today would go as planned.

When Andy woke, they headed to the kitchen. The girls were in the backyard playing. John was watching them while holding his son.

Sarah ate breakfast with them and then the three of them packed up for a day at the beach. When they were done gathering the food and beach objects, Sarah called the girls in to change.

While Sam watched Sarah call her girls inside, Andy slipped away. She locked the door to the bedroom and changed into the bathing suit she and Sarah had purchased. It was gorgeous, but more than a little out of her price range. Sarah informed her that Sam would not mind her splurging this one time so Andy used his credit card.

With the bathing suit on, she slipped into a lightweight sweatshirt and shorts. She didn't want Sam to see the bathing suit until they got to the beach.

She was not a moment too soon. As she was zipping up the sweatshirt, Sam walked in. The question "how?" died on her lips as Sam held up her set of lock-picks. She had left them in the car and he must have gone to get them.

Sam walked over to her and kissed her deeply. "Hiding something?" he asked when he finally pulled away. He reached for the zipper.

Andy swatted his hands. "Oh no! You are not going to see it until we get to the beach. And thank you, by the way."

Sam studied her face and then realized what her comment meant. "You used my credit card and I can't see what you bought?" So they had done more than just buy picture frames, not that he minded. He was sure Sarah picked out something special to make his surprise for Andy more exciting.

"You'll see it – at the beach!" She slipped out of the room to help Sarah.

Ten minutes later, they were all outside. Allison and Jessie insisted on riding with Sam and Andy in the truck. It took a few minutes to rearrange car seats but finally they were on the road.

As soon as they were out of the car, Jessie and Allison each grabbed one of Sam's arms. "C'mon Uncle Sammy." They started pulling him towards the waves.

Sam shot a glance at Andy but she just smiled. "Have fun." Sam let his nieces lead him to the water's edge knowing Andy would eventually join him.

Andy took her time taking off her sweatshirt and shorts. She then took Kayla with her and went to join Sam, Allison, and Jessie by the water.

Sam didn't hear her approach until she gently placed her hand on his back. He turned, and froze.

Andy started to feel uncomfortable. Sam just stared at her. Did he not like the bathing suit? It was a two piece. Maybe he thought it showed too much.

Sam seemed to feel her discomfort because suddenly he whistled. "Wow!" he said.

Andy smiled. "You like?"

"Andy…it's beautiful; you're beautiful." He placed a gentle kiss on her cheek before turning back to the girls.

Half an hour later, Kayla was ready to go back to her mother. Andy offered to walk her back.

As soon as Andy was no longer in hearing distance, Sam motioned to his nieces. "I need your help."

Two minutes later, the girls found what they were looking for. They handed their prize over to Sam and raced towards the spot where Sarah, John, and Andy were sitting. "Mommy, we're hungry" they called.

Sarah laughed as they came to a halt right in front of her. "I think you lost someone. Where's Uncle Sammy?"

Suddenly she was lifted and twirled. "Sam!" she shrieked. When he put her down she smiled at the box of chocolate that "magically" appeared in her arms. Any time Sam came to the beach with them, he always brought her something. It was a reminder to the Swarek siblings how much she had changed and how John had helped her overcome many of her fears; including going to the beach.

Sam kissed her forehead. "That is also a thank you for going with Andy yesterday."

Sarah beamed. "I knew you would like it. I told Andy it was worth it." She knew Sam would understand the underlying meaning that Andy had thought it was too expensive.

"I do like it. A lot." He extended a hand to Andy who was sprawled on a beach towel next to John. "My lady, would you care to go for a walk?"

Andy took his hand and he led her away. He hoped that they would be out of hearing distance before Sarah's girls asked her what was going on.

A.N. I know that it is an annoying place to end but I had to end somewhere...hopefully the next chapter will be up within a few days (its finals time so I'm not making any promises).

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