Holiday is over and I am now back at work (yeuch!)

I hope that you continue to enjoy this story.

Andy nervously approached the squad car the next morning after her date with Sam. The changing dynamic of their relationship was a constant surprise to her and she was pleasantly surprised at how well she got on with Sam after such a troubled beginning.

She shook her head in bemusement not quite believing where they were after such a rocky start and how readily the children accepted Sam and her being together. She marvelled at how supportive all of their friends and family were being as she realised how very differently it could all have come about.

Sam was leaning against the car waiting on her, a speculative look upon his countenance. He smiled upon seeing her and his dimples deepened as he caught her eyeing him up. She smiled shyly at him and they got into the car.

"I thought that I would stop by Starbucks for our coffees this morning." He offered smiling at her.

"That would be great." She replied smiling back.

Sam handed her cinnamon latte to her and smiled as she sniffed it appreciatively and then watched her as she took a sip and moaned her eyes practically rolling to the back of her head in pleasure as she tasted the wonderful beverage. Sam's eyes darkened as he took in her expression as he sipped his own coffee.

"So Sam, I really enjoyed our date last night."

Sam's eyes softened as he agreed "I did too, Andy and I can't wait to do it again."

They were still looking at each other when the radio buzzed to life with their first call of the day. They were looking for a suspect in a red jerkin and black hat running after robbing a couple at an ATM machine.

They spotted the suspect entering a play park from the north entrance and Sam nodded to Andy to sweep around him while he came at him from behind. The suspect saw Andy first and turned immediately and ran straight into Sam who cuffed him and placed him in the back of the vehicle. The rest of the day passed with predictable slowness.

Andy was a little excited as they were meeting with their friends in the Penny for a few drinks that evening and she was glad to have the chance to have some adult conversation for a change. She smiled to herself "obviously Dov doesn't count as adult conversation." She loved him anyway; his silliness was part of who he was.

Sam was waiting for her as she came out of the locker room, he flashed her heart stopping smile and she paused to take in what he was wearing, black leather jacket, black t-shirt, boots and blue jeans. Her stomach fluttered as she realised how handsome he looked and for a brief minute in time she wished he was taking her somewhere private where they could be alone together. She shook her head, clearing her thoughts slightly and moved to join him. He reached for her hand and they walked to his truck neither of them saying a word.

They entered the Penny and once Sam had bought her a drink they split up to go to their respective tables.

Andy was enjoying sitting with the other rookies and they were all congratulating Dov on his successful date with a beautiful woman that he met when he was standing on a bomb. Andy shook her head in disbelief, really this stuff could only happen to Dov. While they were all laughing Traci leaned in to ask her how her date with Swarek had gone. Andy blushed as she told her how romantic it was how they held hands and the feelings he evoked when he kissed her at the end of the night. She was wistful as she remembered their explosive connection.

Traci looked thoughtfully at her and remarked "Andy, I know that you are taking things slow for the sake of the children, but honey that sort of connection that you have only comes along once in a lifetime. I mean you two have already done the deed. I think that you should just relax and let go, enjoy yourself. Try to experience this type of love as an adult. It's clear he is not going anywhere, I'm not asking you to move in together or anything but it looks like you are both denying what you are obviously dying to do. Live in the moment and take life as it comes, trust me life is too short to waste a precious minute of it.

Andy swallowed convulsively "I know Traci, but I am scared, he has so much life experience and I don't, I'm not sure that I can handle myself in this type of situation."

Traci patted her hand and said "Well then, why don't you let Swarek handle all of that and you just go along for the ride, because honey they way he looks at you promises that it is gonna be one wild exciting ride all the way. She smirked and inclined her head towards Sam who was looking at Andy at that time with unbridled lust in his eyes.

Andy's eyes darkened and her breath hitched as she took in Sam's glance. He looked quizzically at her for a moment as she said her goodbyes to her friends and made her way purposefully towards him.

"I'm ready to go home now she said meaningfully to him."

"Sure" he said grabbing his keys "let's go."

"Sam, take me home." She said placing her hand over his as he prepared to drive her home.

"No, problem Andy." He indicated to turn left out of the car park.

"No, Sam your home" Sam looked at her intently for what seemed to be a really long time and then asked.

"Are you sure?" his voice was husky as he asked this.

She looked into his beautiful brown orbs that were filled with concern for her but also with a little bit of hope as she assured him that yes she definitely wanted to go there.

They made the drive in silence each lost in their own little world and not really knowing what to say. Sam pulled up outside of his house and took Andy by the hand as he led her inside.

He switched on lights as he went and Andy looked appreciatively around her.

"Sam your home is lovely" she told him softly.

"Thanks" he replied. He rubbed the back of his neck worriedly as he began. "Andy, this is a little unexpected, when I imagined this I picture candles, soft music and lots of time together" he stuttered to a halt not sure how to go on.

Andy pressed her lips softly to his and said. "This is what I want and I have for some time now, I have just been denying myself. Please kiss me" she groaned.

Sam did not have to be asked twice he complied eagerly and he dipped his head to kiss her thoroughly. He stroked her cheek in wonder as if he couldn't believe she was really here in his house.

"What about the kids?" He began to say. Andy placed her finger over his lips and mouthed the word 'Tommy' to him. She took him by the hand and led him to what she hoped was the bedroom. Sam followed behind her in somewhat of a daze. He quickly pulled himself together as he kissed her again and again, only pausing when she stopped to remove various items of her clothing. He quickly divested himself of his own clothing and he marvelled as she stood shyly before him bearing her beautiful body. He never got to see her before and only remembered brief glimpses of her tantalising flesh. He gathered her in his arms and laid her gently down on his bed. This time he was determined to take his time with her, this time he was going to savour every moment and lavish her with the love and attention that was her due.

A/N I wasn't sure whether to leave it there and let your imagination do the work or whether to continue with the bedroom scene. Let me know either way. I would be glad to oblige!