Things settled back in really quickly for Andy, the week and a half she spent on desk went by really quick. While she was on desk the guys and girls would take it in turns to pair up with her and most days they'd all go out for lunch together. She'd been back on patrol for 5 weeks now and was really enjoying being back out with Oliver.
They were out on speed trap duty and were really bored...
"soooo report time" he teased "wanna know what i put"
"nope" she replied with a pop on the p smiling " I trust whatever you've said, just one thing though" she said " I hope it's not biased in any way " she smiled at him
"would I do that?" he laughed "Andy you ARE a good cop despite you being my favorite" he chuckled "that's a fact"
" I just thought that me being off work for little over 3 weeks would put a dent in my being cut loose"
"well you'll have to wait and see" he winked at her
"Ollie your such a tease" she laughed
"and that's what you love about me" he winked
They continued the speed trap until lunch then headed back to the barn. After lunch they just rode around the streets with no major calls coming through just a couple of noise nuisances and a drunk and disorderly who they hauled back to the barn luckily without him being sick on the backseat of the cruiser. They got him booked in and went to their desks to do paperwork then both headed home, Andy by way of Williams nursery as always. Tonight however she had invited her dad round for dinner, since he'd started doing the D's classes she'd seen less of him than she actually liked so she'd decided it was time for a catch up over dinner.
"hey dad" she greeted when he knocked the door "Dinners almost ready"
"hey kiddo" he smiled back " Hey William " he waved
William looked up and waved back, he was sat drawing on a huge pad of paper he'd gotten for his birthday.
" sooo how you doing" she asked him " haven't seen you in what feels like forever"
he laughed "yeah have been doing these classes, got another month or so to do then it'll be hopefully passing my test" he smiled
"I'm sure you'll do fine she said with a smile
"how about you" he said "getting cut loose at the end of the week" he beamed all proud of her
"well with everything that's happened I'll be lucky too" she replied
"nonsense" he said " you WILL pass caz you're a good copper Andy"
She smiled at her dad, Dished up and called William to eat . The 3 of them ate and enjoyed each others company catching up with what Tommy had missed since Wills birthday. After dinner they all sat down and watched some TV before Wills bedtime, Tommy and Andy sat chatting a while longer then they said goodnight, Tommy went home and Andy went to bed, she needed the sleep as tomorrow was make or break day.
Today was the day the Rookies were getting cut loose, or not. They all lined up at the front of parade with they're T.O's stood in front of them armed with a pair of scissors each and as Boyko read out they're reports their ties were cut. "Peck congratulations" - Snip, Diaz well done"- Snip, Epstein well done" - Snip,"Collins congrats" - Snip, "Nash well done" - Snip, "McNally an excellent job well done" - SNIP
"Congratulations to all, you have been found dedicated, Honorable, Worthy and a proud asset to 15 Division. Applause was given and the rookies then went to replace their ties.
"Woohoo" Tracy cried when they were in the locker room she high-fived Andy "told you you'd pass" she smiled. The atmosphere in the locker room was electric and the girls were running off the high of not technically being rookies anymore. Gail was actually smiling and the smile actually looked good on her. They all hugged each other replaced their ties and headed back out onto patrol with their partners. The day flew past really quick and the young officers planned to meet up at Pizzaiolo after shift. The place was kid friendly and it was relaxing and comfortable. They all sat and chatted with each other while they ate the huge pizza together dipping the slices in the many sides enjoying the new-found freedom and release that being cut loose seemed to bring them.
"no more TO's" said Gail as she toasts everyone and then starts kissing Nick.
"ewww kids" cries Tracy as she covers Leo's and Will's eyes
"no more skivvying" said Dov
"hey i like to have some direction" pouted Chris as he took a large gulp of his soda
and everyone laughed, always by the book Diaz. They chatted some more and played with Will and Leo and then each went they're separate ways home, Gail practically dragging Nick out the door.
It had been many weeks since being cut loose and Andy had found her self being paired with Dov, no offense to the guy but she hoped never to have him again. He was like a dog with a bone and scrutinized every little detail, she wondered how no one had put out a hit on him yet not that she'd wish that he was a good enough guy and one day his little scrutinizing might actually get him a big bust.. She'd had Gail who was all manicured and left all the hard work to Andy, chasing down the perps was the only thing she felt comfortable doing as it kept her fit she claimed but she didn't like getting her hands dirty, she was however a great cop in the sense that Andy swore she had a photographic memory, she could remember details that most people would forget. Then there was working with Tracy; she was great and not just caz she was Andy's best friend she had a great mind and gut for things when they didn't seem right, she swore she'd make a good detective one day and riding with her was a pleasure. Then there was Nick, he was very protective, of her and other women sometimes a little too much but he did a good thorough job and was easy to get along with , he had a knack for calming people down and he knew how to use his mouth to talk people out of certain situations, plus he had a great sense of humor, she was sure that he'd helped mellow out Gail and her attitude.
Today she'd been paired with Sam, it was a hot day and they were riding round with the windows down as the A/C wasn't doing much good. They were parked up outside a curbside vendor, happily munching on their food when all of a sudden a banana comes flying through the window and hits Sam right in the face.
"WHAT THE?" he cries out, he practically chucks his sandwich at Andy who lucky for her has great reflexes as she catches it, so no harm done there. She looks at him and try's not to laugh as the left side of his face is smothered in banana. He quickly grabs his napkin wipes his face to the best of his ability what with his temper building, they both Glance over in the direction of the flying banana to see a girl in her late 20's waving at Sam while she paranoically looks around. A moment of recognition flashes over Sam's face as he shouts
" hey you, stop, police" and she realizes that he's about to give chase taking off. Andy jumps out the car having stashed their lunch in the glove box and closing up the windows, she gives chase with Sam a bit behind her. She chases the woman a few blocks and into the back alleyway of a group of shops. Sam catches up a few seconds later.
"where'd she go?" he asks
"In there" Andy points to the back of a shop known as the Blue Oyster.
Sam shakes his head and moans; "let's go" he says , pulls open the back door and walks into the building. Once in there he finds the girl leaning up against the counter trying to catch her breath.
"keep your hands where they are " he says as he pulls out the cuffs and places them on her wrists behind her. "think that was funny did you?" he says as he leads her out the front way of the shop. Andy cant help but stifle the laugh she's dying to let out now that they have the woman. they walk her to the back of the cruiser , check her over and then Sam shoves her into the back. Both Sam and Andy get into the front and the engine is started.
"I could've thought of a better way to get my attention Daisy" he says which makes Andy's eyes go wide
"you know this woman?" she laughs out
"yeah I do unfortunately" he glances back at Daisy
"whats wrong with you?" he asks the woman
" somethings going down Sam she says, it's not like i could just call you or meet up with you somewhere, if they see me talking to you they'll kill me" she states
" well what do they think you're doing now if not talking to me?" he asks her
" i really don't care , with the info I've got you need to give me a new life, put me in... whats it called protective custody or something but without the babysitting!" she exclaims
"well we'll see what info this is when we get back to the station" he replies
"nice shot by the way" Andy says to Daisy Giggling and Daisy smiles back "thanks Sammy here taught me himself"
"OK that's enough chit-chat " Sam turns to Andy and says with a smirk on his face "don't you dare say anything back at the barn, I'm doing the paperwork for this" he says
They pull up in the sally port and Andy unloads Daisy while Sam opens the door to booking...
"hey Chris " says Andy as they walk in
"Andy get her booked in will ya...ill go get Detective Callaghan, I have a feeling he's gonna wanna hear this" he says and goes to get him. After Daisy is processed Chris tells Andy to put her in cell #2. A few moments later Sam comes back with Callaghan looking a lot cleaner and smelling fresher, Andy notices he's got a clean shirt on and his hair is a little wet still, she smiles at him.
" hello Daisy, I'm Detective Callaghan, Sammy here tells me you have some info for us and you'd like something in return for it" he says arms crossed over his chest.
" yep that's about right " she says "but I'm not telling, you hear, I want a deal first" and she plonks herself down on the bench inside the cell and crosses her legs at ease
" Diaz " Callaghan jesters to the cell and Chris opens the door for him
"come with me" he says as he motions for Andy to lead Daisy by the cuffs into an interview room " lets see what we can do"
Andy and Sam walk Daisy down the hall and into interview room 1 with Callaghan right behind them. Andy sits Daisy down and takes off her cuffs. " "would you like a drink?" Andy asks the woman " yes please I'll have a bottle of water if you have one" comes the reply; with that Andy turns and walks back out through the door and to the vending machines that are next to the lounge area. She comes back with a bottle of spring water and excuses herself. She leaves the room and heads straight for the observation room that's adjoined. From there she watches Sam and Callaghan come to an agreement with daisy to give her a new life away from Canada if what she has is worth it. What Andy hears next though shocks her to the core, Daisy has detailed info on kidnappings of young girls and how the gang transport them out of the country, even Callaghan and Sam are shocked. Callaghan gets up and walks out the door leaving Sam with Daisy. He comes back with photos of men that he lays out on the table in front of her. Daisy points to a couple and Callaghan looks up at Sam with a smile on his face. He shakes Daisies hand and gives her a pen and paper, as she starts to write Sam leaves the room and comes round to join Andy in the observation room.
"WOW" is all Andy can say when Sam comes to stand right next to her watching through the window.
"yeah, this is one big case that's been on Callaghan's radar for a while now and he could never quite get there, this will be his big break and help his move. She knows everything"
"so he's giving her what she needs" she states rather than questions "yep" Sam replies
Him and Andy stand right next to each other hands almost touching, Sam can feel this thing again, the same thing he felt when he looked into her eyes at Wills birthday party. He has no idea what it is but its strong. She is a gorgeous girl but it's not that that's drawing him to her it's almost as if they share something, have something in common. He turns to look at her as she looks at him and he sees this glow in her eyes, he smiles at her and she smiles back, she can see his eyes have a familiar twinkle to them, one that she's seen before somewhere but she can't place it. They stand there in this comfortable silence feeling a draw to each other until the door opens and Callaghan interrupts with the clearing of his throat.
"were all done" he tells them "she can sit out here" he jesters to the chairs in the bullpen "I just have a few things to wrap up, my guy will come to collect her, everything's been arranged"
"Oh thanks Sam" he nods in acknowledgment and disappears off to his office leaving Sam and Andy to go retrieve her from the Interview room and sit her near to they're desk while they do the paper work for the day. I got this one remember he says as he grabs the paper from Andy who smirks at him ," oh yeah" she says as she leans back in her chair stretching her arms behind her head, big grin still on her face.
he just chuckles, "watch it or I'll make you do next shifts paper work all by your self" he threatens in a playful tone. " oh yeah is that a threat or a promise" she flirts back with him " I might not be partnered with you for a while she laughs playfully and gets up to go to the coffee machine
" want one?" she jesters to Sam " yeah thanks" he says as he starts with the writing. As she's getting the coffee Jerry and Tracy come in with Ollie.
"aww thanks McNally you shouldn't have " Ollie says as he makes a reach for one of the coffees Andy has in her hands " hey hands off, that was made for me" Sam calls over and Ollie pouts at Andy
" what don't you love me no more now you've got Mr tough guy here as your partner" he mocks
" yep that's about it Ollie she loves me now...ERRRR...You did a good job training her but I can show her things you can't"...OMG...I mean I'm a better partner... he stutters out... he rubs his hands over his face "can i have my coffee now please" he manages to say all embarrassed. Andy takes it to him then returns to the machine to stand by Tracy hoping that she'll shield the redness of her face. Ollie and Jerry are laughing so hard other people are watching.
" seems like your not the only one who gets they're words mixed up around someone who's hot" she laughs with raised eyebrows as she reaches for a cup of her own, bumping shoulders with Andy. Jerry and Tracy share a longing look and smile at each other. " i got something to tell you" Tracy tells Andy. " we need to arrange a girlie night" she says before she walks off with Jerry, Andy notices that they really close like REALLY close to each other.
As Tracy had requested, a girlie night had been arranged and Tommy had offered to have William ,he'd missed him and he had a few days off before he took the D's exam so he could prepare. He'd study in the Day and having William this evening after Andy had fed him dinner was perfect , he was a nice break. Tracy's mum had Leo and so it was just the two girls, Gail was busy with nick , Andy shuddered at the thought of what they were doing, Gail's answer had left nothing to the imagination and Andy would've preferred a simple cant sorry and not the commentary she got. So here they were, Andy and Tracy laying veggie style on the sofa's both with a glass of wine each, Andy hadn't really been a drinker however it was nice to unwind with one glass and they didn't have work the next day as it was a break in their rotation so it wouldn't hurt she though.
" sooo you wanted to tell me something" Andy said
"yeap" said Tracy taking a big gulp of her wine and sitting up