AN: first off I want to thank each and everyone of you who reviewed and put me on the alert thingys and second—wasn't that the sweetest episode-they almost kissed and she finally realized that she loved him when she was listening to that song; I could just see the wheels turning in her head like, 'how can this woman, a stranger know who I am and my situation?' I just can't stop smiling b/c not only was that that sweetest episode but there was NO Callahan in it although I'm very leery of when he's going to pop back up & he better not put a hit out on Sam while he's doing UC job; I can just see him doing that; I DO NOT TRUST THAT GUY…okay enough with my "Danny" rant…sorry about that…on with the story…

Chapter 8: Getting info…

The next day at lunch Sam told Andy he'd go and get them something to eat and that's also when he'd talk to Oliver. Sam had called him and told him to meet him at a sandwich place that was halfway to the station and of course Oliver said yes. So when he pulled the patrol car up next to the truck he noticed that Sam was trying to hide a nervous look he had.

"Hey Sammy…what's new?"

"Nothing…just getting some lunch for Andy and me; I need some information."

"Sure on whom?"

"Not whom Oliver…just need some ideas…"

"Sammy, brother…you've lost your ever loving mind. What are you talking about? Just spill already"

"I want to purpose to Andy"

Oliver started coughing and put up a hand to say he's alright, "Did the word purpose just come out of your mouth Samuel?"

"Yes it did…I've changed since doing that UC job and it really put things into perspective and last night when we were sitting on the couch and she showed me that scrapbook and then the video log then we were discussing baby names; everything just clicked and made sense. Please help me out."

"Wow…what happened when you were under?"

"I uhh I came close to dying several times and the whole time I was thinking that I'd never get to see Andy again."

"Oh my god and they didn't think to pull you out?"

"They did think about it when they thought that I was compromised but then it'd work itself out and I'd convince the bad guys that I was on their side. Please don't tell Andy about this."

"Sure brother I won't; that part is up to you to tell her the truth which I telling you that you should do it. That girl has had way too many people keep secrets and it's never turned out good so if you want to keep the relationship in tact then you should tell her."

"You're right; I will"

"Okay now about those ideas….women they love romantic stuff especially if it's a surprise then they really get all giddy but this is Andy McNally we're talking about so I would do something very different and unique like her. Maybe take her to where you first met or rather she took you down' they both laughed at this; Sam smiled at that memory as Olie continued, 'or take her to where you had your first kiss…take her somewhere that's filled with memories of you and her together."

"Thanks Oliver"

"No problem; oh and Sammy…do you have the ring?"

Sam just smiled as they both left the place and went their separate ways. Now Sam's thoughts consumed him as he drove back to the station. He gave her a dimpled smile as he walked to the desk and helped her up so they could go to the break room. They sat down in a corner in the back so they could have some privacy and he sat down her lunch and gave her a slow sensual kiss.

"Wow what was that for?"

"Oh nothing…"

"You're up to something; I know it"

"Aren't I always up to something?"

"Oh well…" she couldn't help the smile and blush forming across her lips knowing that he was implying 2 different things so she decided to make him blush, "Well Officer I have heard that you are always hard up."

Sam just looked at her wide eyed in surprise and she could see the blush forming because his ears were turning red so deciding to keep the banter going he just smiled and replied, "Wouldn't you like to know?"

"Judging by how tightly your pants are…."

"My pants are just fine thank you…"

"Yeah right and I'm the queen of England….plueeze I'm guessing right now that you really need to take off those pants because they're restricting you…"

"Andy…I didn't know you could be so forward"

She just laughed which he had missed dearly; sometimes her laughs her girly and fluffy while other times she just broke out into fits of laughter which sounded like music to his hears. Then he said, "Now I'm going to finish up and go take a cold shower…leave it up to you to get me all hot and bothered."

"Oh I get you all hot and bothered…I thought it was the other way around."

They both just busted out laughing as he helped her up and threw away the trash. He pulled her into a searing hot kiss, "I love you" then he just gazed into her eyes. She looked shocked at first then she replied, "I love you too. Do you know how long I've wanted to hear those words?"

"Well pretty long I'm guessing…"

"Yes and I'm so glad. I mean I know that we said them last night but…" she was shushed by his lips on hers to keep her from rambling. She smiled and leaned into the kiss until they heard someone clear their throats. They both jumped as they looked to see who it was but it was only Oliver who winked at Sam.

"Go back to the desk I'll be there in a minute remember I have to take a cold shower because our little heated convo earlier."

She just smirked and kissed him lightly as she left and Oliver had a confused look, "What little convo did ya'll have?"

"Oh nothing that'll be settled after the babies are born…we just had a little heated banter if you know what I mean"

"What…ohhh yeah those kinds…yeah my wife and I did that we she got pregnant…it was actually fun….well I'll see you later if not then bye…I'm lucky enough to get stuck with Epstein."

"Ahhh yes Epstein…so sorry for you…later" he replied as he went into the men's locker room and showered in 10 minutes then got back dressed. He decided that today was the day, no more waiting so he quietly opened the door, poked his head out, looked both ways to make sure no one was coming and then quietly snuck into the women's locker room which thankfully nobody was in there. He found her locker and picked the locked which wasn't hard to do; put the ring box down along with a note then closed it back up and as quickly and quietly as he came he left and went back to the desk. Their shift went on relatively quickly and uneventful and finally it was time to go home. Earlier when he took a break he ran into Traci and asked her to keep her occupied for a couple of minutes before she opened her locker. When she asked why he told her that he was going to pop the question but he wanted to be in his formal uniform; she thought that was a brilliant idea so now the time came for Traci to do her part while Sam did his.

"Hey Andy, could I talk to you?"

"Sure Trace, what's up?"

"Well you know Jerry and I have been going together' Andy nodded her head, 'I was thinking maybe it's time for us to take the next step; what do you think?"

"I thought you already did"

"No not that one I mean yes we already did but I'm talking about moving in together; what do you think?"

"I think that's an awesome idea, you should totally do it…don't waste time like with Sam and I did…girl I say go for it."

"Thanks…you know he sold his sports car?"

"No he didn't…really?"

"Yup he did…he said he wanted a more family friendly car."

"Wow Traci…he's really got it bad for you."

She smiled, "Speaking of someone who's got it bad look who's standing behind you."

When she turned around and saw Sam standing there in his formal uniform she thought her knees were going to buckle.

"Open your locker please"

She just nodded her head and opened it quickly and her eyes went wide. She saw a ring box and a note so she picked them both up and turned back around to sit down on the bench. She opened the note which read:

Andy I love you

'I'll be your strong and steady

You'll be my soft and sweet'

Now look up

When she looked up at Sam he was kneeling on the floor with the ring box in his hands and he was looking straight into her eyes.

"Andy, baby…from the first moment we met I knew that something was different about you then we got partnered together and I got to know more about you. I began to feel these different feelings that I've never felt before and the truth is that yes they did scare me and I'm sorry if I pushed you away. The longer we were together the more you began to know me and I felt like sometimes you knew me more than I knew myself. I feel like we have this deep connection that goes beyond just a partnership or lovers. What I'm trying to say is Andrea McNally will you be my wife?"

He opened the box and there was a princess cut red mystic fire and ice diamond with little white diamonds around it.

She gave her megawatt smile and cried out, "Yes I will" he put the ring on her and she wrapped her arms around his neck as he picked her up and they kissed then they heard cheering and clapping. They knew that probably all of the 15th were there but they just kept on kissing until they had to break for air. When they did everyone came up to them and congratulated them.

AN: I don't own the lyrics or the song…just borrowing it…please review