Ok, I have never and when I say never fangirled so hard until tonight! OMG! Andy passed out and his head, that was so much frakkin blood! Then the rude doc mistook Sharon for Andy's wife and she couldn't even verbalize that she wasn't! Provenza shocked me! He ships, Shandy, I don't care what anybody says! Andy asks Provie to tell Sharon he loved her for him, in case he didn't make it! The final scene though, just rip my heart out my chest why don't you, Duff!? But something in that final scene, stuck out to me and that is what I shall write about! #Shandrea!

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Thank you for the all the reviews on the previous chapters.

As usual, I don't own these amazing characters, I am just taking them on a ride! They will be returned to the Duffster!

All mistakes are my own.

Enjoy!

Takes place right after the final scene.

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"Count on me, through thick and thin...

When you are weak I will be strong

Helping you to carry on"

W.H. and C.C.W.

"Sharon, let's go for a walk." I say feeling her squeeze my hand tighter as Andy disappear from her sight. She doesn't verbally respond but her hold on my hand becomes a little tighter. I start walking, and she follows. I look over my shoulder and I notice everyone watching us, and Provenza and I share a look.

As soon as we turn the corner, I spot an empty waiting area. I guide her into the room. Once the door closes, she pulls me into a hug and the sobs begin. At first, soft sobs but as her hug becomes tighter, the sobs become louder. Rubbing my friend's back as she just witnessed the man she loves being whisked into surgery on Thanksgiving, is the only solace I can bring her. "Sharon, he is going to be okay." I whisper in her ear as I help her sit down. Yet, again she's speechless and refuses to let me go. I understand completely. She needs someone to hold on to, as the man she is in love with, but is too stubborn to tell, is lying on a table being prepped for a life threatening surgery.

She begins to loosen her hold on me. She mumbles something, that I don't quite catch. "What was that sweetie?" I inquire as I hold her hand and reach on the table for a Kleenex.

"I love him." She states barely audible.

"I know you do." I say blotting her tears away.

"I should have told him." She says taking the tissue from my hand.

"You will when he wakes up." I assure her offering her a light smile. She looks at me and I can see the pain and fear inundated in her alluring eyes.

"But what if he do…," she starts but the sobs return before she can finish. Pulling her into my side, I whisper, "He will. You two just figured this thing out, he isn't going to leave you so soon."

"I can't lose him. Not yet. I'm not ready." She confesses through her sobs. My heart breaks for her with every passing second, but she needs me to be strong for her, because at this present moment, she can't be for herself.

"Sharon, listen to me and listen to me good. You are going to tell him, you love him when he wakes up." I utter causing her to sit up and look me in the eyes.

Once again she is speechless. I can almost see the wheels turning in her head. She is desperate to be in control. If there is one thing, I have never envied about her, it is her need to be in constant control. I see how it eats away at her. The many nights I have stayed up with her, on the phone when Rusty was in danger because of Stroh, is a full testament of how dangerous being a control freak can be. "Sweetie, this is out of your hands. Just have faith. He is going to pull through. Then you will have your Silver Fox back in your arms."

She gasps, "Andrea!" She tries her hardest not to smile, but she knows I'm right.

"Ahh! There goes that happy smile again." I tease.

"What am I going to do with you?" She inquires as she pinches my arm.

"There is nothing you can do!" I admit making her laugh.

"Obviously!" She jokes. We both laugh and the room falls into an awkward silence. She squeezes my hand and I look into her eyes. There is an unasked question lingering within the depths of her orbs. "I will as long as I can."

"Thank you." She breathes before resting her head on my shoulder.

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I hope you enjoyed! I appreciate all the nuggets of gratitude, I truly do. Smooches, my lovelies!

The chapter title comes from one of my favorite friendship, duets!