Hey guys! So this is the last chapter! I could have written more, but remember my paper could only be 20 pages (double spaced!) I think you'll like the ending, but don't let me assume; Send in those reviews and let me know how you liked/disliked the story! Thanks!

~Carly

Within an hour, the fire department was able to extract enough of the rubble to get Andy and Boo out. Andy had never been so thankful to see those familiar flashing blue and red lights. After being checked out by the EMT's (nothing was broken, but she should expect to be sore for about a week) Andy was cleared to go back to the station. As she was sitting in the back of the ambulance, Andy saw Sam making his way to her. By his side, Boo trotted obediently carrying a toy that Andy recognized as one she had bought him after their first big drug bust. Andy smiled and began to walk towards them, meeting them halfway. Sam was the first to speak, he had all these things he wanted to tell her, but after today's events didn't want to overwhelm her. Keeping it light he started "Hey. Welcome back…again."

Andy giggled at how cheesy Sam could be; she too had lots on her mind. She wanted to tell Sam how she has enjoyed working with him again after all these months and while she was sitting in that basement with Boo she realized that she was willing to give them another chance. He had hurt her, but she realized today that even through everything, he still always had her back. Like Sam, she too resorted to a simple "Thank you," but she hoped her smile showed Sam just how thankful she was.

Silently, they both made their way to Sam's cruiser and headed back to the station. At this point they were already making overtime. As soon as they arrived back at the station, Sam and Andy went their separate ways; Andy was hoping a hot shower would stop her sore everything from aching, and Sam had to go give his statement for today's events.

Andy punched out and was on her way out of the station when a familiar office light drew her attention. Smiling Andy made her way to Sam's office. Boo was asleep on the couch and Sam sat with his nose practically in a case file. Not sure whether he had even heard her come in she knocked on the door she was currently holding open.

Sam immediately looked up from his file and grinned showing off his perfect dimples, he had figured she had gone home by now. Setting down the case file he said "Hey."

Andy said nothing, but made her way to sit next to Boo on the couch. It was then that she finally spoke. "Hey"

Sam could tell that she was over thinking something, but decided to let it go for tonight. "Need a ride home?"

Andy smiled. "Yeah. Sure. That would be great. Thanks"

As Sam stood and moved to gather his and Boo's things, Andy walked over thinking she would help out by shutting down his computer. Her heart melted as soon as her eyes landed on Sam's computer. He had changed his screensaver again, and she recognized the picture immediately. It had been their first big case, and the local newspaper had wanted to report on fifteenth division's newest "officer." In the interview, the reporter had asked them why they had chose Boo and the K-9 unit. Andy could only answer honestly that it wasn't exactly on her list of career plans, it had just been her lucky day, but Sam just smiled and said that he got Boo as a promise to someone and lucked out on the rest. Looking at the photo one last time, Andy shut down his computer and met Sam at the door. Without hesitation she laced her fingers through his. Andy knew that they had a lot of talking to do, but someday they would be ok. As if sensing the mood, Boo placed himself between them and licked their hands. Yeah, thought Andy, They were going to be ok.