Chapter 9
The next morning, Sharon slowly opened her eyes against the sun. The blinds were open and the light had filled the room. She rubbed her eyes and looked at the clock. She felt tired and knew that this was another bad sign of pregnancy. She looked closely and saw Andy standing in front of her with breakfast. She smiled and sat up. Andy sat down beside her and kissed her gently.
"What is this?" she asked quietly, looking at the romantic breakfast. Andy smiled and replied, "This is a special breakfast for the most beautiful captain on this planet." Sharon laughed and stroked his face.
"I didn't know that I was so important to you."
"Sharon, how can you tell me that? You're so special and important for me. I can't imagine life without you. Besides, you're pregnant and I want to take care of you in the best way." he said firmly. Sharon nodded with a smile.
"In fact, with each passing day, I realize how many chances I missed. I mean that when I'm with you, I really feel quite comfortable and safe. I don't know how or why, but only you can give me calmness that I need. I'm grateful that you're with me. You're completely different. You're not like Jack. " she confessed and sighed wearily. Andy hushed quietly, put the breakfast on the nightstand and hugged Sharon tightly.
"Sharon, I'll always be here with you. Whatever happens, despite all the circumstances. I promise you. I'll take care of you and our child." Sharon's eyes filled with tears. Andy already called her baby "their child." She was left without words. She still couldn't believe that Andy had accepted the paternity of her child. Sharon quickly wiped her tears and looked around.
"Oh, Rusty? '"
"Don't worry. He eats breakfast in the kitchen. In fact, he should hurry if he doesn't want to be late for college." Andy grinned. Sharon took his hand. She could clearly see how Andy and Rusty get along well. He was like a father figure to him. She just couldn't believe how good a person is Andy, seeing how he helps at all. She couldn't understand why she had always thought him as her enemy. The man whom now she loves with all her heart.
"Andy, can you check Rusty while I prepared? I wouldn't like to be late for work." she said plaintively. Andy nodded and kissed her forehead.
"Sure, but please don't get tired. Don't forget that your condition is delicate." he warned with a smile and walked toward the kitchen. Sharon sighed wearily and went to the bathroom.
On the other hand, Rusty was sitting in the kitchen with his phone in his hand thoughtfully. Andy walked into the kitchen and looked at him closely. He sat down beside him.
"Hey, kid, are you okay? You look thoughtful." he noted. Rusty put his phone on the table and sighed.
"Yes, actually, Lieutenant I have a problem and don't know how to say this to Sharon." Andy looked at him questioningly and confused.
"Wait, I don't understand. What do you mean?" Rusty took a deep breath and continued, "The problem is that my mother wants to talk to Sharon. I don't know why or what, but I wouldn't want a new argument." Andy nodded and took his hand.
"Don't worry, I'll tell her at a convenient time." Rusty smiled slightly.
"Thank you, Lieutenant. Well, I really need to go to college. I'll see you tonight." he said and left. Andy smiled and shook his head, taking a glass of orange juice.
Sharon stood before the mirror and looked at her reflection. She put her hand on her belly. She was already in the third month and she clearly could see her little baby bump. She sighed and frowned. She joined Andy in the kitchen. She sat across from him without saying a word. Andy looked at her and gently squeezed her hand.
"Hey, Sharon, are you okay? You look pale. You want to call your doctor?" he asked anxiously. Sharon sighed wearily and shook her head, dissatisfied.
"No, Andy. I'm fine. I just think that I start to show." she said, frowning looking down at her belly. Andy chuckled.
"Sharon, you're pregnant. This is completely normal. What's the problem? '"
"Andy, this is ridiculous. A woman my age should have grandchildren. I'm too old to have a baby." she said, frowning. Andy sighed and immediately sat down beside her. He took her in his arms, rubbing her back soothingly.
"No, Sharon, that's not true. You're still young and very beautiful. You look like 30." Sharon laughed.
"My God, Andy! 30? You are unique. In fact, I know I'll always have your support and you'll always be with me. I love you." She snuggled into his warm embrace. Andy smiled and kissed her gently.
"Everything will be fine. Trust me. Jack is no longer around and that is our greatest relief." he said quietly.
Yes, he had said it, not knowing that this nightmare can be repeated and this time worse than others. Jack already was planning his revenge. He believed that namely Andy stole the woman he loves. He planned a great revenge. Yes, he was no longer married to Sharon, but he was determined to return Sharon, to himself, causing pain to Andy.
On the other hand, Andy wanted to talk to Sharon about Sharon Beck. But he still couldn't find a convenient time. He had a fear that she might be unnecessarily stressed and it wouldn't be good in her condition. This afternoon, Sharon sat in her office peacefully. She had just solved the worst murder case. She needed a break. She leaned back wearily and rubbed her stomach absently.
"I hope that you'll not be like your father. I want you to be like Andy. He is your father. You're lucky my dear. You can't imagine how good father, you'll have." she said quietly to the baby inside her. A sudden knock on the door startled her slightly. She sighed with relief and smiled, seeing Andrea. She hugged her and sat beside her.
"Sharon, you know, today I was in the baby store. I saw so many beautiful baby clothes and decided to surprise you. Don't worry, everything is unisex." Andrea told her with a smile, showing the baby clothes. Sharon smiled.
"Andrea there was no need, really. ''
"Sharon, please. I'll be godmother and I would like to fulfill my obligation. I've always liked to buy baby clothes to my friends and now I have another chance. " she said firmly. Sharon chuckled, looking at the baby clothes.
"Thank you. You're my best friend. I'm grateful that you're with me." she said softly. Andrea smiled.
"Well, I guess that Nicole has visited you." Sharon nodded and sighed wearily.
"Yes, actually it was good. For a moment I thought that she doubted and I was afraid that she would find out about our secret, but fortunately it didn't happen."
"That's good, but Sharon, you can't hide it forever. You have to say that the others as soon as possible." Andrea warned her. Sharon took off her glasses and put them on her desk.
"Andrea, I know that, but it is quite difficult. All will begin to accuse us. Especially Andy. Everyone will blame Andy that he has accepted the the paternity of my child. Jack's child. Andrea, as if I'm in a labyrinth from which I can't escape. I know that this is a mistake, but we've already started this game and have to play to the end. We can't give up halfway, just like that. Understand me. I feel terrible that we all lie, but I'm powerless. I can't say, at least for now. " Andrea nodded and hugged her comfortingly.
"It is clear to me, Sharon. Don't worry. Whatever happens, I'll always support you. I'm your friend." Sharon smiled gratefully.
On the other hand, Andy was sitting at his desk with a folder in his hand thoughtfully. Lieutenant Provenza looked at him and once again saw his thoughtfulness. He picked up his chair and sat next to him, watching him carefully. Andy looked at him and sighed wearily.
"Provenza, what's the problem?" he asked indifferently.
"I have to ask Flynn. What's wrong? You look worried or at least thoughtful. Tell me, you can trust me." he said firmly and pressed.
"Actually, I don't know. The problems never end. This morning I talked to Rusty. He told me that his mother - Sharon Beck wants to talk to Sharon. I don't know how to tell her that. I'm afraid that she may be stressed unnecessarily, you know sheshouldn't be stressed in her condition. " Provenza nodded and squeezed his shoulder.
"I understand perfectly. But I don't think the captain will stress because of Sharon Beck. Look, talk to her about it, try. I'm convinced that this will be the best solution." he said firmly. Andy sighed wearily and agreed. Provenza was right. Sharon would react normally. He was determined to talk to her tonight.
Tonight, Sharon felt well enough to prepare dinner. While Rusty was in his room, Andy tried to talk with Sharon about Rusty's mom. Sharon put the dishes on the table and looked at Andy, who watched her carefully. She sighed wearily and sat beside him.
"Why you look at me like that? What's the problem?" she asked immediately. Andy cleared his throat and replied, "Look, Sharon, actually ... This morning I talked to Rusty. He told me that Sharon Beck wants to talk to you." Sharon was surprised. She took a deep breath and thought.
"I understand, but for what?" Andy shrugged.
"I have no idea. He told me that. Probably this woman called him to tell him that. Look, Sharon, you have to be relaxed. Think about the baby." he warned sternly. Sharon sighed and nodded slightly.
"I'm okay, Andy. I just can't figure out how Sharon Beck still has the courage to talk with her son. She threw him on the street. He could die but she didn't think about it. And now, if nothing happened, she reappears in his life. I can't understand what is her purpose. " she said thoughtfully. Andy stood before her and squeezed her hand.
"Sharon, you want to be with you during this conversation? I don't want to leave you alone." he suggested. Sharon smiled and stroked his face.
"Don't worry, I'll handle it. Besides, we'll talk, nothing else. Let's have dinner. In fact, I would like to talk to Rusty before dinner." Andy nodded and went to call Rusty for dinner. A few minutes later, Sharon and Rusty sat on the couch in the living room to talk, while Andy was in the bedroom deciding to leave them alone.
"Rusty, Andy told me everything. I want you to be sure that I accept this completely normal. Tomorrow I'll talk to your mother. If you want ...- "
"No, Sharon. I really can't understand why my mother would like to talk to you. But that's good. I want you to be sure that whatever happens, I'll always be with you. I'll stay with you. You accept me like your son and I'm grateful for that. " Sharon's eyes filled with tears. She hugged him tightly.
"You're my son, and nobody can change that. I love you. '"
"I love you too." Rusty said softly. Andy smiled softly, watching them leaning against the wall.
The next day, Sharon had arrived in the cafeteria where Sharon Beck waited. They greeted coldly and sat against a one another. Sharon Beck smiled.
"I'm glad you're here Sharon." Sharon sighed wearily.
"You know, I still can't understand why you want to talk to me. What can you and I talk?"
"For Rusty. Look, Sharon, I admit that I made a lot of mistakes, but I'm really sorry. Believe me." Sharon laughed.
"To believe? To you? No, Look, you throw your son in the street without thinking whether he will die. I think you have no right to talk about it." she said firmly. Sharon Beck bit her lip and nodded slightly.
"Yes, Sharon. You're just right. I want to tell you one thing: I called you here to tell you that I renounce my rights as a parent. I realized that I'll not be able to be a good mother for Rusty, ever. You're a good woman and you're loving mother. You'll be a better mother for my son. Trust me. " Sharon looked at her confused. Is she telling the truth or pretending again?
"This is a good solution. But do you think I'll tell Rusty that his biological mother renounces her rights as a parent? It'll not be easy." Sharon Beck nodded slightly.
"Yes, it'll not be easy. But please, do it. It'll be the best solution. " She looked at her pleadingly.
It'd been several weeks. Sharon had managed to resolve the issue with Sharon Beck. To her great surprise, Rusty was reacted pretty well. For him, his parents were Sharon and Andy. With each passing day, Sharon felt more tired. She could see the difference in her previous pregnancies and now. It was quite different, but she was happy.
She and Andy felt well together. They spent their free time to the full. Andy always was repeating that he can't wait for the baby. Sharon was grateful. She could imagine how good a father he will be, even if it is not biological. Yes, he wouldn't be the biological father, but he would love her child as his. She had no doubts.
While both thought that the problems have done it, had begun another problem. This was expected. It was Jack's revenge. An ordinary morning, a courier had brought red roses for Sharon. She was surprised and confused. Who could have sent these flowers? She saw a small card inside and decided to read: "I still love you. I want to be a family again. Please give me a second chance for the sake of our child. - Jack."
Anger filled Sharon's heart. She couldn't believe that Jack reappears in her life and it thus. She quickly crumpled the the card and threw the flowers into the trash. She quickly went into the bathroom to wash her face. She didn't want to talk to Andy about it. He shouldn't have know.
This continued for days. Sharon tried to hide Jack's harassment by Andy. She just didn't want another conflict. She didn't want to repeat the same nightmare, but Jack, as always, loved to ruin everything. Sharon had almost forgotten about it, but Jack again had appeared. This time in her office.
"Jack? What are you doing here?" she asked angrily. Jack closed the door tightly and stood before her.
"Sharon, let's not pretend. I know you still love me. That we divorced doesn't mean anything." he said firmly. Sharon rolled her eyes, and glanced at him dissatisfied and angry.
"It means a lot. For example, I don't want to see you anymore. You abandoned me, knowing that I'm pregnant. What do you want this time? What's your purpose? You've never been a good father to Emily and Ricky. You were also pleased with the divorce. What do you want now, then? " Sharon yelled. Jack sighed and walked over to her, but she immediately pulled away.
"Sharon, even if you don't believe me, I realized my mistake. I want to be with you and our child, please. Give me a second chance." He looked at her pleadingly. Sharon laughed.
"Second chance? Jack, I gave you many chances, but every time you lose. You know very well that I love Andy." she said firmly. Jack laughed, watching her slyly.
"No, Sharon. I know you're with him to make me jealous."
"Jack, you're crazy. I love Andy with my whole heart. Between you and him there is a huge difference. He respects me and showing me love. He's up to me when I need him. But you ... But you never do nothing but drink. "
"Sharon, you're mine. And always will be." Jack pressed her against him, despite her resistance. Just then, somehow Andy went inside. His eyes widened. He couldn't believe that Sharon is with Jack again. Sharon glanced at him innocently. She didn't know how to explain this awkward situation.
"Andy, this is not ...- '"
"Sharon, please. I didn't know that you still have feelings for Jack. You could tell me the truth." he said, his eyes filled with tears.
"Andy, I beg you. Listen to me. This is not true. Between me and Jack now has nothing and you know very well." she said urgently. Andy shook his head. On the other hand, Jack watched them contentedly, knowing that he has carried out his plan.
"Sharon, I don't want to hear any more. But you're right. You're pregnant with his child. This is also a great reason to love him." Sharon gritted her teeth in anger.
"Andy, stop talking nonsense. I love you and you know that. You know, I'd never been back with Jack." she insisted, but Andy came out of her office and went to the elevators. Fortunately, the team wasn't there because it was lunchtime. Jack was already completely sure he had fulfilled his plan successfully.
In the evening, the tension was immense. Fortunately, Rusty was out with friends and Sharon was grateful for that. She wouldn't want him to hear these conversations between her and Andy tonight. Andy didn't spoke to her. He just couldn't believe the scene he'd seen today in the office. The woman he loves - with her ex-husband. Sharon stood before him, asking, "Andy, what's happening? Why do you behave this way?" Andy sighed and shook his head.
"Sharon, I feel like an idiot. I don't know why, but as if my heart breaks every time I remember the moment I saw Jack in the office." Sharon took a deep breath and put her hand on her belly.
"Andy, I told you several times. I told you everything. Between me and Jack there are nothing. In fact, he bothers me a few weeks, but that's all. Andy, I love you. I can't believe that I lost so much time thinking you as my enemy. " she pleaded, tears streaming down her cheeks, silently.
"I think we had to stay just as enemies." he said firmly and swallowed the lump in his throat. He took his jacket and walked to the guest room.
"Where are you going?" Sharon asked quietly. Andy sighed wearily and replied, "I'll stay in the guest room tonight, then tomorrow I'll return to my home. I think it makes no sense to be between you and Jack. In addition, you will soon have a child." he went into the guest room.
Sharon took a deep breath and sat down on the couch, crying softly. These words hurt her deeply. Why he didn't want to know that she loves him with all her heart and that she has nothing in common with Jack, now? She loved Andy and her heart belonged to him. But now - with Jack's appearance the nightmare started again. This time even worse. Sharon didn't know how to deal with this situation. She could only hope...
~~~ TBC ~~~
