Chapter 14

Andy had been staring at his phone all afternoon, he hadn't heard anything else from Sharon since lunch. He was absently-mindedly staring at the pictures on his desk. "Are you going to do any work today or just stare at your computer,"

He turned his head to see his partner yelling at him. "What are you talking about old man? I'm working," Andy yelled back.

"Yeah, sure you are." He turned his attention back to his computer as his friend walked toward him. "You know she's ok right." Provenza spoke as he pulled a chair up next to the desk.

"I know that, thank you very much!" Andy replied. "I still worry about her ya know. It's only been a little while since she came home from the hospital."

Provenza watched him intently, "Flynn, you and I both know she's a tough lady if anyone can survive what's she's gone through she most definitely can."

"Once again, you're just saying something I already know," he bit back.

The older lieutenant got up and walked back to his desk, "so get back to work then." Provenza flopped down in his chair then rubbed his face with both hands. He had just been trying to distract his friend from worrying, but it seemed whenever he tried to help calm Andy down it usually raised his blood pressure instead of lowering it.

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Sharon had been sitting on the couch staring at the walls. She finally got her children to leave after convincing them that she was well enough to be left alone. Whereas she did enjoy seeing her kids again, maybe not the reason why, but now it was nice to have some quiet time. She was so lost in her thoughts she almost didn't hear the doorbell. Making her way to the door Sharon was relieved to see it was her friends Andrea, Maggie and Melinda. She opened the door and hugged each of them as she asked, "What are all of you doing here?"

Andrea smiled at her, "how could we not come by and see you?" As they sat around talking the rest of the day Sharon was starting to feel extremely tired. Andrea noticed this and suggested they all leave and let their friend get some rest. They said their good-byes and promised to have dinner together again soon, but only at one of their houses. None of the women wanted to have another ladies night out, instead they would chose to have a ladies night in.

With everyone gone Sharon laid down on their bed. After several hours, she woke up when she heard her phone going off. Reaching over to the nightstand she noticed a missed call and a text message from Andy.

Andy: Hey, Sweetheart, I just wanted to call and check on you. I spoke to Andrea, she said you were worn out and that you were going to lay down. So I decided to send you a quick message. I just wanted to let you know, we haven't caught any cases so I am going to my meeting then I'll be home. If you need me call me. I will see you soon my love. Love you! A

Sharon couldn't help but smile while reading his message. She knew it was hard for him to leave her alone after all that had happened, but she had convinced Andy that it was for short times and it was good for them both. So, she was happy that he was going to a meeting. It was a step in the right direction for him to see she was doing fine and it was important that he took care of himself too not just her.

She stretched in bed then set her feet on the floor. The nap she had taken and thinking of Andy really helped her energy level. So, Sharon decided tonight would be the night that she finally showed him she was ready. The doctor had cleared her for any activities that she wanted to do. It had been far too long since they had been together and had anytime just to themselves. She noticed from the time that Andy sent the text she still had an hour before her husband got home. It would give her plenty of time to get ready. As much as she didn't like surprises, in her line of work surprises usually weren't a good thing, but she always did have a sense of occasion and this night was definitely going to be a big occasion, if she had any say in it.

{ TBC}