Disclaimer: See Chapter 1. I don't own the song "Crazy In Love" by Hannah Prestridge.

A/N: I don't usually leave author's notes on my stories. Anyway, I wanted to tell you a little bit about Hannah. She is a 17 year old girl, who is a friend's granddaughter. She's trying to make it in her hometown, Austin, TX. She's really good, and getting better all the time. I expect her to be big one day. Not only did she write the lyrics, but also the music for this song. She is quite talented. Take a moment to check her out on iTunes. I think you'll find its worth it. Now enjoy!

Heart Like A Country Song

Chapter 11: Crazy In Love

Don't say the words if its something you don't mean

Don't make any promises if its something you can't keep

When Andy got up the next morning, it was to find her father already in the kitchen. He'd obviously figured out how to use the coffee maker, because it was full. She poured herself a cup and tested the strength. She'd forgotten how strong her father like his coffee. Miranda would even have to water it down. She paced to the fridge, and grabbed the milk, and added some to her cup. Her father watched in amused silence. She sipped again, and was happier with the result.

"I still make it too strong for you." He commented.

"Yeah. Thats ok. Miranda will love it." She answered. His face got serious for a moment.

But if you're telling me your love is true

Then theres just one thing to say to you

"You really love her?"

"Yes, very much. I don't think I can live without her, or the girls for that matter, and I don't ever want to find out if I can either."

"Good because the two of you look so happy together. You're practically glowing. I love you Andy. I want you to be as happy as you can be. You deserve it."

"Thanks Dad." They stood in silence, enjoying the peace, when a thought occurred to Andy. "What will you do about Mom?"

I hope you never hurt me

And I hope you'll want to be

Crazy in love over me

Like I'm crazy in love over you

"I'm not sure. I still love your mother, but she's become someone I don't know anymore. She's been going to these meetings after work. She rants and raves about the strangest things. If I didn't know better I'd say she was on something." He sighed and scrubbed his hands over his face.

"How's Josh? I was kind of surprised he didn't come with you."

"You don't know?" He looked puzzled.

"Know what?" Andy was equally confused.

"He got tired of your mother's attitude as well. He enlisted in the Army. He's in Iraq. Didn't he call you before he left, or email you?"

"No! Mom didn't tell me either and I thought the three of you were mad at me. She always said you were gone, or didn't want to speak to me. Same with Josh."

"Your mother told us, that you didn't want to speak to us. He's been really angry with you and your sister, but I thought he would at least let you know that he was shipping out. I'm sorry sweetie."

"Well now we know, and we can fix it."

"Yes we can. Do you think Miranda would allow me the use of her computer and printer for a few minutes. There are a few things I need to do." There was a gleam in his eyes that Andy hadn't seen in years.

"Of course Richard. The door at the end of the hallway. The password is 'family'." Miranda said as she came in at the end of their conversation. She was already dressed for the day, hair and makeup expertly done.

"Thank you. I appreciate it. Watch out for the coffee. I think it curled Andy's eyelashes." He said with a chuckle. Miranda raised an elegant eyebrow at his retreating back. When she turned around Andy was holding out a cup of coffee. She took a cautious sip.

"Woah!" The word slipped out involuntarily.

"Exactly. Want some milk for that?"

Its a little bit scary

To let you in my heart

Every time I think you wanna run away

You up and tell me you're gonna stay

"Please." They sipped their doctored coffee in companionable silence. Andy watched Miranda over the rim of her cup. The other woman caught her staring and raised an eyebrow in question.

"I'm crazy about you." She said.

"I'm quite fond of you as well." Miranda paused. "I love you so much that it scares me sometimes. I'm afraid that I'll love you too much and it will cause you to run away."

"I'll never run away again. You're stuck with me forever."

Sometimes it may be a crazy ride

But I hope you'll be here by my side

Letting go, love, just go crazy

That's just the way its got to be

Crazy in love

Crazy in love

"Good! Because if you give Miranda up for any reason, I'm keeping her for myself, and you wont ever get her back." Tasha announced from the doorway, a sleepy twin on each side of her. Miranda smiled softly at her girls.

"And what makes you think she would have you?" Andy shook her head in mock exasperation. "Stabbed in the back by my sister again. Whatever will I do with you? I guess I'll have to keep Miranda then. I cant let you get her into your evil clutches. You may be my sister, but some things are not meant to be shared. Besides, I have a skill that you don't."

"And whats that, my younger and far uglier sister?"

"Well my ancient, and ugliest sister, I have been trained in the classic art of dragon taming. So there!" Andy shot back, as she buffed her nails on her chest and looked particularly smug. Tasha could only roll her eyes and pout. Miranda couldn't hold back any longer, she had to laugh. The two women were positively ridiculous. It was a truly wonderful sound. The twins joined in, giggling happily at their favorite people. Seeing the humor on the others faces, Andy and Tasha could no longer keep their straight faces, and joined them in laughter. Richard walked back into the kitchen, which was filled with a chorus of chuckles, giggles, and the occasional snort.

"Alright, what did I miss?" He asked, setting them off into another round.

When they finally calmed down, Andy pulled Tasha over to the counter to make breakfast. They whispered to each other before they darted around the kitchen. Richard sat at the table with Miranda and the girls, and took in the mischievous smiles on his daughters' faces.

"Uh-oh." He said. Miranda looked up at him sharply.

"What are they going to do?" She asked.

"Well they've been doing this since they were teenagers. I swear they're twins sometimes. They're going to..." He was interrupted.

"Dad!" Both women said at the same time. "No giving away the surprise."

"See what I mean. Twins. And now I've been silenced. You'll have to wait and see what they do."

Crazy in love over me

Like I'm crazy in love over you

Andy and Tasha proceed to make pancakes on various shapes, flipping them with the pan, or up and catching them with the spatula. Tasha even flipped a few up with her pan, and Andy caught them in her own. By the time breakfast was finished, the Sachs and Priestly families had been treated to great food, and a free show. Miranda shook her head over the two women.

Miranda herded her girls up the stairs to get ready once they'd eaten, and cleaned up after themselves. She could tell Richard needed to speak to his daughters. Andy and Tasha looked at each other, then their Dad, and sat down across from him.

Sometimes I sit and wonder if the world is gonna tear us apart

It seems like you'll never hurt me

It seems like you want to be

"What's up Dad?" Tasha prompted.

"I want to apologize. I haven't been the best father. I know that saying it doesn't make up for anything, but I am sorry I haven't stood up to your mother over the years. I wont ask you to forgive me. I do ask that you give me a chance to make things right between us, and to get to know you like I should." Both women nodded in acceptance.

"We love you Dad." They said in unison.

"I love you too, my angels." He paused for a moment. "The second thing I want to discuss with you is your mother's behavior. She has become erratic. I don't have the authority or legal standing to have her committed to a psych facility. She hasn't committed any crimes, so they justice system wont either. I tried asking her to talk to me, or if not me, a professional. That was...bad, really bad. The most I can do now, is give her an ultimatum, and hope she takes it as a sign that she needs to get some help. The down side is, that if she does check herself in somewhere, she can check herself out, whether she's better or not, or she stopped seeing the therapist at anytime."

"What ultimatum are you going to give her?" Tasha asked.

"She has to stop going to those fanatical meetings, and get some help, or I will file for divorce. I refuse to live like we are anymore, and I don't know what else to do, because just talking to her doesn't work."

"Ok Dad. We're behind you no matter what. You do what you have to, what you think is right, and we'll support you 100 percent." Andy answered.

"Ok. Thank you. Now about your brother. I sent him an email about what your mother did, and told him he needs to talk to both of you at some point. Send him an email and he'll hopefully answer. He's going to need all of our love and support while he's in Iraq, and when he comes home."

"Absolutely Dad. We'll email him right away."

"Good girls. I'm going to go get dressed, and then go see your mother. I love you both."

"We love you too."

Crazy in love over me

Like I'm crazy in love over you

The rest of the weekend was quiet. Tasha flew back to upstate New York on Sunday morning, after promising the twins she would visit again, and that they were all welcome at her house. Richard had returned to the townhouse Saturday night. He had stress lines marring his face, around his mouth, and eyes. He was tight lipped and distracted, but he stayed the night again, and left early the next morning to fly back to Ohio. Andy wasn't sure if things would work out between her parents, but she knew her Dad still loved her mother. Love made them do crazy things. It made fools of them all.

That evening, after she and Miranda had put the twins to bed, they enjoyed their alone time and consequently made fools of each other and a mess of their bed in one go.

Sometimes it may be a crazy ride

But I hope you'll be her by my side

Letting go, love, just go crazy

That's just the way its got to be

Crazy in love

Crazy in love

Crazy in love over me

Like I'm crazy in love over you