A/N: Once again I am so sorry for the lack in updates recently! I still haven't finished all the smushy Sam and Andy scenes so here's just a filler! Hopefully I'll have the actual Sam and Andy scenes done over the next few days :)

Thanks for hanging in there with my guys! :)

DISCLAIMER : As much as I hate to admit it, I do not own the smouldering Sam Swarek or the rest of Rookie Blue.

Chapter 21– I'm Fine.

Sam eyes slowly flickered open to reveal his surroundings. The bright white light streaming from the corridor through the window comforted him as he realised he'd made it out alive. The steady rhythmic beat of the machines near him, confirmed that he was in hospital. He panicked at the absence of Andy but was instantaneously relieved when he noticed the sleeping individual at the edge of his bed. She looked peaceful but he noted that her face was tear-stained and there were dark circles that lay beneath her eyes, she didn't deserve this he thought to himself.

She stirred in her sleep and looked as though she was about to wake. Sam took this opportunity to gently squeeze the hand she continued to hold. Andy's eyes immediately peeled open and darted to hold his gaze.

"Sa…Sam" she whispered, tears once again forming although this time it was out of relief.

He flashed a half smile "H..He.." he attempted to speak.

"I'll get you some water" she stated as she lifted herself from the chair and made her way over to the jug of water on the table beside the bed. She poured him a small glass and placed it to his lips, gently allowing the water to flow into his mouth.

"Enough?" she asked, in which he nodded in reply.

She placed the glass back on the bedside table and returned her focus to him.

"Hey" he greeted finally.

"Hey" she replied, placing her hand gently on his check, stroking it with her thumb "You..uh… you didn't tell me about the…" she trailed off, motioning with her eye to the injury at the back of his head.

He lifted his own hand and placed over hers, that still lay on his cheek "You didn't need to worry any more than you already were"

"Really Sam?" She shook her head and tears began to trail down her face out of frustration "You're not supposed to worry about how worried I am, it's my job to worry for you when you need worrying about. I was already worried about you and you not telling me something just makes me more worried. Nothing you can say is gonna stop me worrying about you so next time don't worry and just tell me" she let out hurriedly.

Sam thought about it for a second "I have no idea what you just said"

Andy smiled gently, "I don't think I do either"

They both let out a soft laugh, which eventually led to silence allowing them both to just gaze at each other. Andy continued to gently stroke his cheek with her thumb as Sam spoke softly "Are you okay?" he asked, already knowing her answer.

"I'm fine"

"How many times have you said that since we got found?" he asked with a small smile.

"It doesn't matter, I'm fine" she shot back "you on the other hand" she drifted off as she placed a finger over the wound above his eyebrow.

"I'm fine" he stated.

"Uhuh…see you're just as stubborn as I am" she replied with a half smile.

Before either of them could speak again the door swung open to reveal the doctor.

"Oh, sorry to interrupt" she began as Andy removed her hands from Sam's face "It's just, as he's awake we need to do some small tests and check him over. If you'd like to wait in the waiting room I can come get you when we're done"

Andy nodded to the doctor before turning her attention back to Sam, "Go and grab yourself a coffee while you're at it" he ordered with a dimply grin.

Andy laughed lightly at his command "are you trying to tell me I look tired?" she asked sarcastically, not giving him a chance to reply "I'll see you in a little while." She hesitated for a second before placing a delicate kiss on his forehead. She smiled sweetly before turning and making her way out of the room, leaving Sam with a dimpled grin to face the doctor.

Andy grabbed herself a coffee from the hospital cafeteria before heading to the waiting room. She had expected everyone to have left by now and was ready to begin the endless phone calls to let everyone know Sam was awake, but as she entered the room she was met with six expectant faces. Noelle and Frank remained in the same seats as they had been in earlier as were Jerry, Oliver and Traci, whilst Boyd slowly paced the room, exhaustion evident on each of their faces.

Traci instantly stood up to greet Andy as she entered, pulling her into a hug before Oliver spoke "How is he?" he asked.

Traci stepped back as Andy began explaining "He..Uh…He woke up" she smiled before continuing "and he's talking and being sarcastic" she laughed lightly, as did the others.

Boyd ran his fingers through his hair with a small smile on his face, whilst Oliver placed his face in his hands before sighing and letting out a small chuckle "Sammy's back then". Everyone let out a small laugh as Frank pulled Noelle under his arm and kissed her forehead, both relishing the news.

Jerry rose and pulled Andy into a quick hug before pulling back with his hands still placed on her shoulders "What's happening now?"

Andy began explaining as both she and Jerry took their seats next to the others "The...uh..The doctor just checking everything over, she's gonna come here when she's done."

Everyone nodded, still taking pleasure at the news that Sam was going to be okay.

They dove into a deep conversation as Traci and Andy listened intently to the others' stories of Sam's big mess ups and close calls.

Before they knew it ten minutes had passed and the doctor remerged from the double doors. All of the remaining coppers rose to hear the verdict.

"Everything seems fine" the doctor began "We are in the process of moving him to a private room now, but if there is no change he will more than likely be discharged in a day or so. He'll need some help in the home, but he's going to be okay"

Everyone smiled and thanked the doctor in return for the news they all appreciated.

The doctor nodded "if you make your way up to the third floor in about fifteen minutes he'll be in room 3b. Two of you'll be able to visit at a time if you like."

Once again they all smiled in appreciation and thanked the doctor as she left.