Author's Note: Since a few people have asked about why Sam would compromise his undercover work, I've cut this chapter short so people can see the underlying motives in that decision now before I dive into the world of assignments. From here on out there will probably only be a couple more chapters and they will watch Sam and Andy's relationship grow. Enjoy.
Freedom-In-Fantasy
"Holy shit Sammy." Came the exclamation from Oliver the next day in the changing room. "When you said a tattoo I didn't realise you meant committing the police force to your arm.
"And one of our fellow officers." Jerry noticed. "That's not your badge number Sammy."
Sam ran his fingers through his hair. "I know. And McNally is really upset about it, but I told her I didn't mind."
"Wait why would McNally care?" Jerry asked confused.
"Because McNally is the reason Sammy has this lovely piece of art to begin with." Oliver told Jerry gleefully.
"No." Jerry hooted. "You fell for your rookie."
"I met her before I knew she was a rookie." Sam defended himself.
"Yes I heard." Oliver said. "While you were undercover." He shook his head mockingly.
Jerry however was looking at Sam thoughtfully. "You can't do undercover work anymore with that thing. Why would you risk that Sammy?"
Sam grinned, that's actually the whole idea. Sarah's been begging me to stop working undercover for years and after nearly been killed a couple of times on this very long op, I'd decided to give it up. But Boyd wouldn't accept my resignation." Sam's faced darkened. "So when McNally told me she was getting that tattoo I saw a chance to do something that would prevent me from working undercover. The fact it would piss Boyd off was just a bonus." He added.
"So what are you going to do now?" Jerry asked.
Sam smirked. "Well I'm tossing up between showing you up in the D's office or joining a very special unit." Sam winked. "Anyway must be off for my meeting with the Boyko, so I'll see you clowns later." Then he walked away nonchalantly, his friends muttering behind him.
Andy was already waiting outside Boyko's office when Sam got there. "are we doing the right thing?" She stressed, grabbing his wrist. "Who knows what will happen down the road, maybe we should wait a bit longer and see."
Sam chuckled. "We can wait if you want McNally, but I don't see us breaking up anytime soon and technically we'd get in more trouble for our current rule breaking."
Andy sighed. "I know. I just worry about stupid things."
"It's not stupid." Replied then he pulled her out of her seat and knocked on Boyko's door before Andy could change her mind.
Andy had felt very self-conscious during parade, with everyone around them speculating on why her and Sam had been split up. Sam just met their stares with his superior ones and then gave her a quick but noticeable kiss as he left to start the day, Dov eagerly following him.
"Ready McNally? Oliver asked softly behind her.
Andy nodded and they headed for the cruiser.
For the most part her day with Oliver had been very pleasant, especially since she'd remembered to buy him a sandwich and she's gotten him a coke and cake to go with it.
"Better not tell Zoe." He'd said with a twinkle in his eye before digging in. Proclaiming afterwards that Zoe's diet wasn't worth losing such tasty food. Andy had just watched him with amusement. It was later when they talked about Sam that Andy froze.
"Sam?" Andy asked tentatively that night.
Sam looked up at her from where he was laying.
"Oliver said you're quitting undercover work." She said nervously.
"Been trying to quit for years McNally." Sam grunted.
"Why? I thought that was your thing?"
"It was." But it's not a lifetime job. If I didn't quit Boyd would have kept using me till I was an old man and I'd completely miss the chance to see my sister's kids grow up and I definitely miss out on having my own."
Andy nodded slowly. "So you're quitting to have a family, huh?"
Sam chuckled. "In the long run I'd like that. But don't worry sweetheart, I'm happy with things the way they are right now."
Andy smiled. "Me too." Then she gave a wicked grin. But I would love to meet Sarah and her family. I've always been more of the play with the kids type as oppose to the role model type."
Sam laughed. "I can just imagine you getting stuck on something at a kids playground."
Andy rolled her eyes.
"But I shall check when Sarah and her little monsters are next visiting tomorrow." Sam promised before pulling Andy into his arms and throwing the covers over them.