And with that the timer on Andy`s phone went off.
"Well, here goes nothing", she said as she went to the bathroom. Sam stood up as she came out.
"So?" He got closer to her, waiting for her to say something.
"Sam, I..."
Chapter 7 - Moving day
He was looking at her. Waiting for her to just say it. Say something. She kept looking at the stick in her hand. Then she met his eyes. A single tear drop slowly ran down her chin as she opened her mouth.
"Sam, I... I`m sorry", she said wiping her tear away.
"Oh... It`s... We`re not...Okay".
She could see the disappointment in his eyes. He really was excited about this. Exited to start their next chapter together. Maybe not in the order they had planned, but this defiantly was a part of their plan for the future. The part about taking their kids to the park on Sundays, drinking hot chocolate at the kitchen table on that cold November day. That plan.
"Sam, no, what I mean is.. I`m sorry we don`t get to stick with our plan". She closed the gap between them.
"Look", she said giving him the stick.
2 pink lines. 2 pink lines means baby. Means she is pregnant. "Andy! You are pregnant? Really? I just.. Oh! I thought you weren`t, and I just..". Sam struggled to find the right words. He just pulled her into a hug. Kissed her all over the face, landing on her soft lips and put her face in his hands, deepening the kiss.
"You were crying, so I thought you were disappointed that it was negative. They were happy tears?", he asked as he made a tiny gap between them.
"Yes Sam, happy tears, I promise", and she smiled at him. They just kept looking at each other, and then Sam made is hand land on her stomach. Rubbing it gently.
"This, right here, is the best thing that could have happened to us Andy, really", Sam assured her as he bent down, lifting up her top, so her toned stomach was exposed for him to see it. He placed kisses on her stomach and padded it gently.
Andy started to blush, not knowing why, but this, he bending down kissing her knocked up stomach, made her feel like she was in the middle of an all typical American cliché movie.
Sam got up, and put his arms around Andy. "Can you feel something? I mean do you feel different in a way?"
"Not really, other than that I really want cranberry juice and curl up on the couch, I feel the same, I think". Really checking if she did.
"Are you hungry? I`ll make you... What do you want? I can make homemade pizza for dinner. You can change clothes and I`ll start dinner". He said kissing her and lifting her up.
"Can`t argue with that. But I do want some pickles on the pizza... I think? Shouldn't I be craving pickles?"
Sam laughed as he let her down. "Whatever makes you happy sweetheart, he said putting pressure on the sweetheart as he knew Andy hated that nickname.
"You make me happy", she said kissing his forehead. "And this makes me happy", she continued, touching her stomach for the first time knowing for sure it was something inside.
Before the alarm went off a few weeks later, Sam was lying on his side facing Andy. Just watching her sleep so, so peacefully. Their lives had suddenly changed into something better. He kept staring at her. She was so beautiful with her eyes closed and not having a care in the world. Last night she had fallen asleep almost before her head hit the pillow. Sam hated that she was so tired all the time, and she just wouldn't hear it when he suggested that she could take some time off work, and she claiming that being pregnant was not an illness. That she was right about he thought, because she hadn`t looked more beautiful. She had this glow to her, like she was sparkling with an ease to her eyes. He felt the urge to protect her all the time. Seeing that she was safe, both of them.
Especially after their first ultrasound, Sam had gotten a little overprotective. He made sure she rarely lifted as much as a pillow. Always resting a protective hand on her expanding belly, waiting for that first kick to come.
She hadn`t agreed to desk duty yet, although she knew it was in her cards. They had only told Oliver and Traci yet, but because she was starting to show, it was just a matter of time before they had to let the cat out of the sack.
He didn`t want to wake her, but he wanted to touch her soft skin, put his protective hand on her tiny bump. He bend over and kissed her lips.
"Good morning sleeping beauty", he said as she slowly opened her eyes smiling at him.
"I love waking up like this" she said, pulling him down for another kiss.
"Good thing we have the late afternoon shift today. We have plenty of time for this", Sam said as he slid his hands under the hem of her panties.
"Saaam", Andy groaned. "I...we need to..." Oh, never mind", just keep going" she permitted him as she pulled her top off, exposing her bare breasts for him to see.
It was almost as she was begging him for something more when she kept pulling at the hem of his boxers, telling him to take them off and get him to start with his intensions. His boxers flew across the bed and he rolled on top of her. He trailed kisses up her belly and up to her lips, as she made room for him between her thighs. When he slid inside her, she answered with a loud moan.
"Oh...my...god...Sam. That was...I mean... Holy Moly" That was all Andy could say as she laid out flat on her back after they had really woken up. She pulled the covers up so they covered her breasts.
Sam laughed. "Holy Moly? Does that cover it?" he said as he sat on the tip of the bed, putting his jeans on.
"Well, it does for me"
"Let`s see what you have to say tonight when I`m finished with you" Sam said as he bent down and kissed her and touched her belly.
"You know, I read in the book what to expect when you`re expecting that the need for what we just did, kind of accelerates with time. So you get whatever you want from me", Andy explained as she slid her fingers up and down her expanding belly.
"I will certainly NOT complain" he answered as he kissed her and grabbed his shirt from the chair next to the window.
"I need to shower before I get dressed or eat. It just reeks of sex in here and of me", Andy claimed as she threw the covers of and padded to the bathroom naked.
"I think it smells great. Almost as great as you look wandering naked past me". He reached after her and pulled her close to him, sliding his hands up her belly, past her breasts and down again. "I love you Andy McNally" he said and kissed her.
"I love you too Sam Swarek. Want to join me in the shower? maybe wash away the smell of our wakeup? ",she said as she headed to the bathroom.
"No, I want this smell to stay with me throughout this day". And with that he went downstairs to make some breakfast for them.
"You look happy", Traci said as Andy walked in the woman`s locker room later that day. "What`s up with you?"
"Well I had the best wake up this morning, and one more time before we got here". She shared with her best friend as he put on her uniform.
"Stop! I don`t need to know what you and detective Swarek do at home". I really don`t want to know", Traci said smiling at Andy.
"But I know what you mean. I do remember when I was pregnant with Leo. It was... Well... Let`s just say me and Dex was very active. It was amazing all the way".
Andy laughed at her. Normally they didn`t talk about this stuff, but Andy was not able to hide to happiness their bed-activities gave her. "Yepp", Andy said, popping the p."It is heavenly".
"Ladies" They both turned around and saw Gail coming in, finding her locker next to Andy`s.
"Gail glanced at Andy as she was about to open her locker. "So, you and Swarek are enjoying lots of lazy nights in with good food?" Hinting that Andy have may have been putting on some weight lately.
Andy froze. "Excuse me Peck?" Are you calling me fat? She gave Traci a nervous look.
"Not at all", Gail said back poking her side. She quickly turned to Andy, poking her again. Gail stared at her, not knowing what to say. She could have swore that she felt something like a bump. Instead she lifted Andy`s shirt up and her mouth widened as she spotted the tiny baby bump that she clearly had been hiding for quite some time.
"Andy?
Andy tucked away her belly and peaked out from behind the lockers, seeing if they were alone.
She looked at Gail. "So, guess what! I`m pregnant". Gail opened her mouth. "Oh my gosh! Yes, you are. You most defiantly are", she said smiling at Andy and placing her hand on Andy`s stomach.
"Gail, keep you voice down. We are going to tell people in parade after the ultrasound next Tuesday. Just keep you mouth shut until then, okay?
"Yeah, yeah! When did this happen? How?" Traci giggled and looked at Andy".
"Gail, when a man and a woman loves each other, they sometimes do this thing called..." Traci began.
"Oh, come on! I know how it happened, I just... Were you trying? I mean I never heard you talk about trying to have a mini McSwarek".
Andy sat down at a bench as she felt a little dizzy, but didn`t say anything to her friends.
"No we were absolutely not trying for this. I was a surprisingly good mistake, if can call it that. We had this plan. Maybe in a few years, but you know, plans rarely go as you intend them to do, so here I`m am", she said as she cupped her belly in her hands, smiling at them.
"Honestly, I never pictured detective Swarek as a daddy, diaper changing duty and late night feedings? So when does this surprise come?"
" Mid April, due date is April 13th". Andy said kind of proud.
" I`m really happy for you Andy. You two deserve some true happiness, I mean it". Gail said, hugging Andy and touching her belly.
At a doctor's office downtown, Andy and Sam sat in the waiting room, nervous but yet exited about their first ultrasound. She gazed around the waiting room. Women with bumps, fathers-to-be flipping through a magazine. Her hand started to tap on Sam`s thigh.
"Andy, don`t worry! It will be fine! Nothing to worry about. I hope we get a photo". I kind of promised Oliver one", Sam said, trying to calm Andy a bit. He took her hand and kissed it, when a doctor appeared in the door.
"Andrea McNally?" Andy, looked up at the doctor. She was in her 40`s maybe, pretty and had this kindness over her, Andy thought. She and Sam got up and made their way towards her.
"Hi, just call me Andy. This is my boyfriend Sam. "Nice to meet you both, I`m Dr. Elaine Herer". They shook hands and the they went into a room.
They sat down as Dr. Elaine pulled up Andy`s file on the computer screen. "So, Andy how have you been feeling? Any morning sickness still?
"Ahm, not so much anymore, only when surten smells get to me". Andy gave the doctor a vague smile.
" What about activity? is the baby moving a lot? have you felt something yet?
"No, I haven`t. Is that bad?" Andy almost panicked.
"Not at all, it is very different from baby to baby, when they start being active in there. Nothing to worry about. Why don`t you lay down on the bed, pull your shirt up and we`ll see how things are in there", the doctor said smiling to them.
Andy laid down and did as the doctor had asked her. Her growing and tanned belly was exposed to the chill air in the room, making Andy shiver a little.
"You have a very petite bump there". the doctor pointed out. "But perfect size for being 15 weeks. I`m going to put some gel on your belly, so it might be cold".
She placed the doppler on Andy`s belly, and started to move it around. Sam took Andy's hand in his. All of the sudden, this loud, but yet beautiful and calming sound of a heartbeat filled the room, making Andy`s eyes fill up with tears. Sam tightened his grip on Andy`s hand.
"That is just music to my ears", Sam said looking closer at the screen.
"Strong heartbeat, lots of amniotic fluid, and the baby`s size is just where we want it to be", Dr. Elaine reassured them. "You are doing a great job Andy". Your baby really likes it in there. I will print out some photos for you, but I do want you to gain a some more weight Andy".
"Oh, don`t worry Dr, I will make sure she does", Sam assured her, giving Andy his serious look".
"Excellent! By next time, I hope you have gained some". She said, smiling at Andy, giving her a tissue to wipe the gel of. "And I will see you in 4 weeks, by then we can see tell if you are carrying a boy or a girl".
Andy couldn't stop smiling. She was happy. They were happy.
"Staff! Good Morning!" Oliver spoke. "Today is Moving day!" There is a housing complex out on Dufferin Grove, that are being demolished. The residents are being moved to another complex nearby. It is your job, to make sure everyone gets out by the end of the day. If they try to put up a fight, you get them out, no matter what".
"Partners and task are on the board, Serve, protect and let`s move". Oh! wait. I have some news!"
Andy squeezed Sam`s hand, feeling a little nervous. Now, everyone at 15 would know that they were having a baby.
"A huge congratulation is in order to McNally and Swarek! This family at 15 is about to get a little bigger! Andy, Sammy, a thousand times congratulations on your baby!" I`m thrilled, and so, so happy for both of you". Oliver said as everyone started to cheer, clap and making a hero out of Sam for really sealing this deal.
"Thanks Oliver", Andy said, hugging him. "You know, I was thinking the name Oliver for your little rookie..." Oliver tried to sell out his name.
"Stop right there, we are not calling our baby Oliver, Oliver", Sam assured his best friend.
"Fine, but it`s a great name! you should think about it." Sam shook his head, not wanting to hear anymore.
"Andy, stay safe, be safe and keep our rookie safe", Sam said rubbing her belly and placing a kiss on her soft lips.
"I promise", Andy assured Sam kissing him back.
"Peck, Epstein, Collins! I trust her with you guys! God forbid if anything happens", Sam yelled after them, making sure his baby-momma were to be safe out on the streets.
Sam hated that she was still out working the streets. She was always attracting danger. It was almost as if she were a magnet for danger. Not being able to keep an eye on her every minute of the day, made him nervous. Ever since they found out she was pregnant, his urge to make sure she was safe and protected got a whole lot stronger. Not knowing where she was made him scared. Scared that something had happened to her. To their baby. Their rookie.
Being almost 4 months into her pregnancy, Andy knew that her time out on the streets were coming to an end for now. It was simply not worth it for her to put herself and the baby at risk working the streets. As her belly was only expanding, it got more and more difficult for her to keep up and chasing the bad guys. Something was bound to happen if she didn`t hit the desk soon. She knew it. She just hated desk duty, and being stuck there for at least 4 months, made her want to throw up.
"We have in total 42 resident units that needs to be out at the end of the day. Here are your listings and be effective. Chloe, we start with unit 1", Andy said, being the officer in charge on moving day.
"I hate moving day", Chloe said as they continued to the 5th unit. "I know, this is not what I want to be doing. I feel like this is a waste of time. Just imagine how many bad guys we could be taking down", Andy said as they approached the next unit on their list.
"Oh, honey, are you capable of running after them and take them down? I`m not even sure you should still be doing it", Chloe said, patting Andy`s belly, and knocking on the door.
"Hi, good morning. I`m officer Price, this is officer McNally, we are here to make sure that you are out of your apartment within the end of the day".
"Off course officer. I`m Adam Lewinsky, nice to meet you both", the man standing in the door said, smiling to them. "I will be out at the end of the day, I promise".
"Good, people like you makes our job so much easier", Andy said polite to Adam Lewinsky.
The man standing in the doorway kept looking at the officer on the left, as Chloe explained how his moving to the new building would happen.
Her jacket said McNally. I wonder what her first name is, Adam Lewinsky thought. She was breathtaking, glowing and apparently pregnant. There was one hell of a lucky guy out there. Adam Lewinsky had a thing for pregnant women. He was attracted to the way they were glowing. But this one. There was just something about her. She was young, maybe in her mid twenties. The perfect age, he thought. Just the way he likes them...
So, I never know how the chapter will turn out. I keep surprising myself. I hope you guys like it!
Love, J
