Chapter 21

Andy didn't know how to react, understanding that Sharon will keep the baby. He sighed with relief and stood before her. He was happy, but somehow nothing made him embrace Sharon. However, she'd hurt him too much lately, and to take this decision, she'd thought until now. Sharon watched his reaction, but as if he didn't react. He just looked at her coldly. Between them there was no love - just a gap and coldness.

"Will not you say something?" Sharon asked quietly. Andy sighed and shrugged.

"What do you want me to say? Sharon, you hurt me too much. Yes, I admit it. I am glad that you'll keep our child. But I can feel the love between us slowly disappears. I'll never be your enemy again but I won't be able to love you as before. Thank you. You made the right decision. Good night. " he said quietly. Sharon took his hand and made him look at her.

"Andy and I took this decision because of you. I won't keep this child for me, just for you. So, you wanted this child. I can't believe that you act so coldly. You wanted this. You wanted me to keep the baby . " she said firmly. Andy dropped her hand.

"Yes, Sharon. I wanted, but to make you keep the baby, I was under terrible stress. I've been sober for more than 15 years and I suddenly lost control. I lost control and grabbed the bottle again. You can't imagine what I experienced all these days. You just love to hurt others. " he said with anger. Sharon took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in her throat. His words hurt her heart. Tears streamed down her cheeks, silently.

"See? That's why I didn't want to keep this child. I know that we have no future together, but this child will not have parental love. We constantly argue and it wouldn't be good for the child." she said angrily. Andy took her hand and looked in her green eyes.

"Just stop. Please stop. I am ready to give my child enough love if you don't want. It's your problem, not mine. Leave me in peace. I don't want Maddie to wake up because of our senseless disputes." he said sternly. Sharon stepped back and wiped her tears.

"I curse the day I met you Andy Flynn. You are the same idiot I know. You're never going to change. Absolutely never. I hate you!" Sharon almost shouted and went into the bedroom. Andy gritted his teeth in anger and sat on the couch thoughtfully. His hands were still shaking. He couldn't believe that he again argue with Sharon. All night, neither Sharon nor Andy hadn't slept. Sharon tried to keep calm. She still wasn't sure whether she'd taken the right decision, but whatever happens, she would keep the baby. The next morning, Maddie was surprised seeing her father on the couch. Sharon woke up early and saw Maddie, who was looking at Andy. She quickly took her hand and both went into the kitchen.

"Mom, why Dad sleep on the couch?" the little girl asked, confused. Sharon sighed wearily and shrugged, putting breakfast before her.

"He just dozed off there, honey. I'm sure that he's returned too late." she replied hastily and sat beside her daughter with a cup of raspberry tea. Andy woke up and looked at his watch. He quickly went into the bedroom to get ready. A few minutes later, he joined Maddie and Sharon in the kitchen. He kissed his daughter tenderly on the cheek.

"Dad, Mom said that you were dozing on the couch last night. I was quite surprised seeing you there." Maddie said immediately. Andy glanced at Sharon, then turned his attention to his daughter. He smiled slightly and took her hand.

"Yes, honey, your mother is right. Last night I returned too late and just dozed off on the couch." he said quickly. Maddie nodded and continued her breakfast. Andy quickly took Maddie to school and went to the department. Strangely, Sharon wasn't yet here, although she'd said she would be. He looked around carefully and stood before Provenza.

"Where is Sharon?" he asked coldly. Provenza shrugged.

"I have no idea. Why? I thought that you would arrive together."

"No, I took Maddie to school and Sharon said that she'll be here." he explained hastily. Provenza rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"What can I do? By the way, you look pretty nervous. Is everything okay?" Provenza asked anxiously. Andy took a deep breath and offered to talk on the way to the interview room.

"Sharon decides to keep the baby." Andy said immediately. Provenza's eyes widened.

"Miracle! How did this happen? '"

"I have no idea. But last night I had a terrible argument with her. Yes, she decides to keep the baby only because of my desire. She keeps saying that this child will not have enough parental love. But I'm ready to give all my love to my child. Whether she wants to or not, I'm the father of this child. We have no future together, but I want to be near my children. " he said firmly.

"Yes, this is the right thing. Nicole knows that she'll become a sister?" Provenza asked finally.

"Not yet. But I have to tell her as soon as possible. I am sure that she and Maddie will be happy. Especially Maddie." Andy said with satisfaction and both went into the interview room. While they were interrogating a suspect, Sharon arrived in the department and with slow steps approached her desk. Today she didn't feel well enough. She sat at her desk and put her hands on her head, closing her eyes for a moment. Seeing her condition, Buzz immediately approached her to make sure she's okay.

"Captain, are you all right? You look pale." he noted with concern. Sharon took a deep breath and nodded slightly.

"I'm fine. Uh ... Buzz, can I ask you something?" Sharon asked hesitantly. Buzz nodded slightly.

"Of course, Captain."

"Can you bring me a glass of water? I feel tired." she asked softly. Buzz nodded and went for a glass of water. Sharon frowned slightly, feeling nausea. She leaned back and looked around. Perhaps Andy was in the interview room. After Buzz had brought a glass of water, Andy and Provenza came out of the interview room. Andy sighed with relief that she was here, but still, he was angry. He wanted to know where she was. Provenza went to talk to Chief Johnson, while Andy went to Sharon.

"Sharon, we need to talk. Immediately." he said sternly. Sharon sighed wearily and followed him to the elevators.

"What is the problem?" she asked indifferently.

"You said that you will come into the department, but you arrived almost an hour later. Where were you?" he asked angrily. Sharon took a deep breath and stepped toward him.

"I was late because of traffic. What? Now you will ask me as a suspect?" Sharon almost shouted.

"Of course not! Calm down, you don't have to be under stress." he said worriedly - somewhat. Sharon laughed derisively.

"Lieutenant Andy Flynn is concerned about me? Don't be ridiculous. You're worried because ..." Sharon was willing to say what she wants, but feeling dizzy, she fainted in Andy's arms ...

~~~ TBC ~~~