Last Chapter #MaryGirls #FlynnGirls..I'm sorry it took so long to get the last chapter up, super busy…hope you enjoy xx

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Chapter 10

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Brenda tossed and turned in bed for hours, unable to stop thinking about Fritz and Sharon. Will's snoring was becoming unbearable as she turned to the clock on the side cabinet and noticed that it was just after midnight. She let out a sigh before getting out of bed and grabbing her clothes before heading in to the bathroom. Will turned over to see Brenda's side of the bed empty before rolling his eyes at his partner and going back to sleep.

Sharon was brought out of her sleep by the knocking of the front door, she got up to go and answer but Fritz hand on her arm stopped her.

"Sharon…"

"It's okay, go back to sleep….there's someone at the door, I'll take care of it."

"Sharon it's after midnight…I'm coming with you."

"Ever the protector huh."

Sharon smiled before wrapping her long cardigan around her and made her way to the front door and stopped dead when she saw Brenda standing on the other side.

"Brenda…"

"I know it's late but I was wonderin' if I could come in."

"Brenda I…"

"Please…am' not here to cause trouble."

Sharon stepped aside to allow Brenda inside before closing the door and following her though to the lounge.

"Take a seat."

"Hey did you tell them to go awa...Bren?"

"Hi Fritzy…"

"What's going on? Why are you here?"

"Brenda would like to talk to us…I assume you want to talk to us both or just Fritz?"

"No…both of yew'."

Sharon sat down in the chair while Fritz sat on the arm of the chair beside her, his hand lingering on her back which didn't go unnoticed by Brenda.

"So…what can we do for you Brenda?" Sharon asked.

"I can't believe am' about to say this but…am' here to apologise."

"You're….Brenda we're the ones who should be saying sorry to you. Fritz and I…we went about this…our relationship the wrong way. We never meant to hide it from you, or to hurt you…that was the last thing we wanted and we…."

"Stop…please, just stop. Am' the one who cheated, all Fritzy did was fall in love…Am entirely to blame for the destruction of our marriage."

"Bren…."

"Am' sorry Fritzy, I never meant to hurt yew' but a' guess I never stopped loving Will. What am' angry about is the fact that yew' never told me about the heart attack, havin' to find out from Andrea Hobbs that my husband was lyin' in a hospital bed…it hurt."

"Oh Brenda, we're so sorry." Sharon smiled through tears that threatened to fall.

Fritz got up and went to sit beside Brenda, who turned slightly to face him.

"I'm sorry Bren, I'm sorry for not calling you…for not telling about the heart attack…it was inconsiderate of me, I didn't give your feelings a second thought if I'm honest and that was wrong of me. I suppose I was still just so angry at you and this was a way to hurt you, but I went too far…I'm so sorry."

"Well, it's done now…but yew' are okay though…right?"

"Top of the world." He smiled.

"He's getting there but the doctors say he needs to change his habits, healthier eating, and regular exercise, less stress at work."

"Less stress…good luck with that one."

"I'll figure it out…in time."

"Well, I should go…Will'll be wonderin' where I am."

Sharon and Fritz got up and followed Brenda to the door and turned back, a smile on her face as she studied them closely.

"Despite my initial reservations, I am happy for yew' both, yew' deserve to be happy."

Sharon moved to hug Brenda unexpectedly. "Thank you Brenda."

"I should probably tell yew' I've been offered a job in New York, to lead the Major Crimes Task Force there, Will said he'll be able to get a transfer without much hassle."

"New York Bren?"

"I think we all need a fresh start, we can't do that when we still see each other all the time."

"Are you absolutely sure it's what you want Brenda?" Sharon asked.

"It is…am' ready for a fresh start somewhere new….and yew' too need to move forward with your new relationship without the fear of running in to me at every turn."

"Bren we…"

"It's fine Fritzy, really. Yew' take care…both of yew'."

Brenda hugged them both in turn, lingering on Fritz a little longer before smiling and closing the door behind her. Sharon let out a breath she didn't realise she'd been holding before turning to Fritz.

"Honey, are you okay with this?" She asked softly.

"Mmmmm, yeah I'm fine. Just a surprise I guess, but she's right…this won't work if we panic every time she re-enters our lives. A move to New York will be good for her, and Pope will get a job anywhere…it's good."

"I don't like to think we're forcing her out."

"We're not Sharon; it's just the push she needed to pursue her career. We're not guilty of anything; don't feel bad about any of this. You heard what she said, she doesn't blame us…she was the one who cheated not me…I just fell in love with the most spectacular Captain there is."

"Flattery will get you everywhere Agent Howard."

Sharon let out a small gasp as Fritz quickly wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close to him before covering her lips and a passionate kiss.

"Careful Fritz…your heart."

"Oh come on, seriously…"

"You heard what the doctor said, for the next few weeks you need to take it easy and that's exactly what you're going to do. Now come on, I'll give you a massage, which will help you relax."

"I could think of better things."

"All in good time…I promise." She said with a small mischievous glint in her eyes.

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4 weeks later

"So, has anyone asked them yet?" Provenza asked, looking at his Team.

"I really don't think it's any of our business Lieutenant." Amy stated.

"Oh come on…Flynn, you know something, I know you do."

"What makes you say that?"

"Because…the Captain tells you everything. You're her, what is they call it? her bff."

"Seriously, look I know it's hard for you to believe but Sharon doesn't tell me every little detail of her life."

"The guys been staying with her for over a month now, the way she rushed out of this place when he had his heart attack, you're really trying to tell me there's nothing going on there, and you ran after her quick enough that day I might add."

"If the Captain wanted us to know anything Lieutenant, then she would tell us." Sanchez spoke up.

"Oh for….Mike, can't you find out anything, with your computer wiz stuff."

"Not really Lieutenant."

"Hey everybody."

Andrea Hobbs appeared at Provenza's desk, dumping a file on his desk.

"The Hartley case, I got second degree murder…satisfied?"

"More than satisfied."

"At least look happy about it."

"Oh I am, actually Hobbs…now that I have you here…anything you want to tell us about the Captain and Agent Howard."

"What." She smiled.

"Sorry DDA Hobbs…the Lieutenant is convinced something's going on with them."

"I'm telling you there is, and the Chief…she just ups and leave for New York…you're telling me that's not odd."

"Well here's an idea Lieutenant, how about actually asking her right out instead of assuming."

"Oh Hobbs, why do you always have to be the voice of reason huh…must be a lawyer thing."

"No…no it's a Hobbs thing."

"Well I'm not asking the Captain." Amy said.

"Ask me what?"

They all turned around to see Sharon and Fritz standing behind them, smiles on their faces. Andrea gave Provenza a bemused look before rolling her eyes at him.

"Captain…what a surprise, I thought you weren't coming back until Monday?"

"I still am Lieutenant, but we were out for a walk and Fritz wanted to drop in and thank everyone for all the lovely messages during his recovery."

Andrea walked over to them, giving Fritz a hug.

"You're looking good Agent Howard."

"Thanks Andrea."

"Andrea…what's going on?" Sharon whispered to her.

"You're about to find out." She giggled.

"Alright everyone, what's going on?"

"Oh…the Lieutenant wanted to ask you something Captain." Amy grinned enthusiastically.

The look Amy received from Provenza made everyone laugh unexpectedly.

"Very well…Lieutenant, what is it you wanted to ask?"

"Oh, I..we…nothing Captain, forget it."

"Alright, I think I may know what this is about. I know Brenda came to say her goodbyes the other day and you're all probably wondering about Agent Howard and I…"

"It's none of our business Captain." Provenza stated.

"Make your mind up." Andrea added.

"Okay listen, Agent and I have been seeing one another…it's still new to us but, it's going well."

"So you are together?"

"Isn't that what she just said?" Andrea smiled.

"You're pushing your luck Hobbs."

"Quiet…I know you've all been concerned about Agent Howard and I'm sorry we weren't straight up with you all in the beginning but with his separation from Brenda, it didn't seem fair to broadcast it so early."

"Thank you for telling us Captain, and congratulations to you both." Amy smiled.

"Thank you Amy, thank you everyone. I know things haven't been easy here in my absence but as I said, back to normal on Monday I promise." She smiled.

"Well, now that everything is all out in the open, why don't we all meet up for dinner tonight to celebrate Agent Howard's health and of course Sharon's return, god knows we've had enough of Provenza running things."

"Oh you're funny Flynn."

"Andrea, you'll join us."

"Try and stop me."

"Sharon…Fritz?"

"We'd love too, alright…we'll let you get back to work and we'll see you all tonight, Andy just text me the details."

"No worries…see you all later."

Sharon and Fritz said their goodbyes before walking back down the corridor to the elevator and stepped inside. Fritz arm coming around her waist as she lay her head on his shoulder.

"Well…that was unexpected." He stated.

"Very…I am glad it's out in the open though, I hated not telling them."

"I know me too. Now we can move forward with our lives, I love you Sharon."

"I know you do, I love you too. I'm just so happy things worked out for us."

"You fancy some lunch, my treat."

"Love too, salad bar though yes?"

"I'm actually starting to like them, god help me." He joked.

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-Fin