Sorry for the delay in updating I have been a little scatter brained lately with things going on a work, but I am still working on this story so please bare with me.

Chapter 7

When they arrive back at the house Sam quickly gets out making his way around to help Andy out before leading them up to the front door. As soon as Sam opens the door they are greeted by an excited Boo, who can't help his wagging tail.

"Hey buddy." Sam says leaning down to pet him before leading him back, so that they can get inside.

Andy walks inside closing the door behind her before making her way towards Sam and Boo. "Such a sweetheart." Andy says when she gets close enough to give Boo a quick scratch.

"That he is, but he's not the only one." Sam says giving Andy one of his signature dimpled smiles as he stands up pulling her into a hug.

Andy can't help the smile and blush creeping into her face.

"So what do you feel like having to eat?" Sam asks as he takes a step back.

After about a minute of silent pondering Andy answers, "how about some of your famous macaroni and cheese."

Sam smirks, "famous...I like the sound of that. How about while I get lunch ready you go relax on the couch and I'll bring it out when it's done." he says.

"Sounds great." Andy says giving Sam a peck on the cheek.

A little while later Sam walks into the living room carrying a tray with two bowls of mac and cheese along with two drinks. Sam smiles when he notices a sleeping Andy, he sets the tray down lightly on the coffee table not wanting to wake her just yet. He then takes out his phone taking a picture of Andy asleep on the couch with her arms wrapped around her swollen stomach as if she's hugging their unborn child, while Boo lays on the floor next to the couch. Sam puts his phone away afterwards taking a second to just stand there and admire the scene thinking to himself 'my family.' After a couple seconds later he walks around to the end of the couch where Andy's head is; he crouches down whispering, "Andy lunch is ready...time to get up."

Andy opens her eyes a few seconds later and just like every other time they are both blown away by the amount of love they see in each others eyes. "Hey." she whispers slowly sitting up.

"Did you have a nice nap?" Sam asks moving to sit next to her on the couch, before pulling the tray of food closer.

Andy lets out a little laugh. "I did although I wasn't planning on falling asleep when I came in here, but your couch is just so soft and comfortable." she says reaching for her bowl.

Sam smiles over at her when she takes her first bite letting out a soft moan. "Good?" he asks.

"The best...just how I remember it." she answers before taking another bite.

"I'm glad you like it." Sam says watching her.

"Well I did say it was famous and it's delicious too." Andy says with a smile.

"Thanks." Sam says taking a deep breath. He sets his bowl down and turns to face Andy, "I know that this is probably a bad time, but I was wondering if you would be up to continuing our earlier conversation?" Sam asks slightly nervous.

Andy finishes the last few bites before answering, "I think now is a good time, so what part would you like to talk about first?"

"Us. I think we should start with us." Sam says before continuing, "we both agreed that the main thing we want is for the three us to be a family, but what exactly does that mean?"

"Well I want us to raise him together...I want us to be together if you still want that too." Andy says finishing off in a nervous whisper.

Sam's mouth goes a little dry when he hears her say that she wants them to be together. "Of course I still want that. Andy all I've wanted since the day you left was for us to be together again." Sam says before pulling her into a kiss. As their lips move together Sam decides to deepen the kiss, running in tongue along Andy's bottom lip and when she lets out a moan he slips his tongue in wrapping his around hers as they battle for dominance. When they break apart breathless Sam rests his head against hers whispering, "move in with me," before Andy can reply Sam continues, "I know you're probably thinking that this is too fast seeing as we just got back together about a minute ago," Sam says on a laugh, "but Andy I love you and I want us all under one roof living as a family...you, me, and our little rookie."

Andy sits still while internally going over everything Sam's said today. After a couple of minutes she returns to the present and a nervous looking Sam, "I want to say yes...I really do, but Sam I don't want to rush this and end up screwing it up again." Andy says softly.

Sam takes her hands in his giving them a light squeeze, "I know you're scared and that's okay. It's normal to be scared...heck I'm scared, but I honestly believe that we're strong enough to handle anything that the world throws at us."

Andy looks up meeting Sam's eyes, "but how do you know, I mean we've screwed this up before." she whispers.

"Because we've been through this before." he answers. Seeing her confused look he decides to explain further, "Andy we have both run away in the past, but each time we came back to each other. What I'm trying to say is we're meant to be together...you're it for me and I wouldn't have it any other way McNally." Sam says finishing off with a smirk when he uses my last name.

When Andy still remains silent Sam decides on another possible idea, "if you want we can take some time maybe look at some bigger houses...ones with four bedrooms that way we have a guest room, baby room, and if it would make you feel more comfortable we can each have our own rooms until your ready." Sam says making circles on the back of her hands.

The words 'own rooms' and 'until your ready' keeps running through Andy's head for what feels like hours but is actually mere minutes. Andy looks down at their entwined hands then back up to Sam's face; she sees the love he has for her in his eyes and she can feel it in his touch as he holds her hands. Its as if something clicks inside of her causing everything to become so clear, because all of a sudden she's not so scared anymore. She knows that Sam is right they have been through so much together whether good or bad, and every time they are led back to each other. "You're my person." Andy whispers out loud to herself as if for the first time truly listening to her heart.

"Let's do it...let's move in together. Although I think we should probably go with four bedrooms not because I want to have my own, but this way we can have to free rooms for guests; plus one can be your doghouse room for when your bad." Andy says starting to laugh.

"Very funny McNally." Sam says with a smirk. "No more running McNally." Sam tells her softly before pulling her into a breath taking kiss.

"No more running." Andy whispers against his lips when they pull apart.

Sam can't help the smile playing across his lips. Until he met Andy 4 years ago Sam always figured his life would solely be about his job, more specifically his undercover work because until that fateful day when she arrested him in an alley that was all he cared about. Afterwards though his mind slowly shifted to other things, but even when her and Callaghan were a couple Sam couldn't erase her from his thoughts; and when it was finally their time Sam slowly realized what he truly wanted out of life. He surprisingly discovered that he wanted kids, park on Sunday's, real life all with Andy and even after she left no matter how hard he tried he couldn't get it out of his mind. Now Sam rests his hands against Andy's stomach and can't help but think that the future he never realized he wanted until he thought it was to late was finally coming true.

Boo lets out a bark startling both Sam and Andy. "What's up buddy?" Sam asks dropping a hand down onto Boo's head. Boo turns his head licking Sam's hand before jumping up into his lap laying his head down on Andy thigh.

"I think he likes the idea of us living together and being a family." Andy says running her hand along Boo's back and side.

Sam smiles at Andy and Boo. He sets his hand on top of Andy's, "me too." he says looking at both of them. Sam leans forward pressing his lips to hers whispering, "I love you."

"I love you too." Andy says with a soft smile. "Sam I know we should probably talk about the living arrangements, but first I want to run something past you."

"Sure shoot." he responds.

"I know this probably seems like its coming out of no where but I want you to know I have thought about this since the day I found out I was pregnant." Andy says taking a breath to calm her nerves.

Sam takes Andy's hands in his, "you can tell me anything."

Andy nods her head before continuing on, "Sam I love you and yes I know I already said that but I needed you to know it again especially when I tell you that I know what I want to name our baby, I just hope you like it." Sam nods urging her to continue, "I want to name the baby Jeremy in memory of Jerry, because he was such a great friend to you and I honestly don't think we would have ended up here without his help, pushing us both to give this a chance back in the beginning."

Sam sits there speechless thinking, 'she wants to name the baby after Jerry even after what he did when he died.' Sam can't help feeling a little shocked, but is brought back to reality when he feels Andy's hand on his face. He looks up seeing both worry and love in her features, which brings a sweet smile to his face. "Yes." he says. "I love it and Jerry would too, but I have one request too."

"Anything." Andy tells him.

"I want Oliver and Nash to be the baby's godparents...guardians whatever you call it. I just know that if something was to ever happen to us those are the two main people I want care for this little man right here." Sam says leaning down to press a kiss to Andy's stomach. When he pulls back ever so slightly Sam places his hand where his lips were moments ago and whispers, "I love you Jeremy."

Please feel free to let me know your thoughts and yes I realize a lot of other stories are using the name Jeremy for their son in memory of Jerry, I used it that way too but also because I really like the name.

Well until next time :)