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"Who knew there were so many things to do in Napa?" Sharon smiled, after they'd returned to their hotel room. Sharon collapsed onto the bed with a sigh, and Andy stood chuckling at the doorway, arms covered with shopping bags.

"I don't need to ask if you had a good day. I should just take a picture of all the bags and send it to the kids, letting them know we're having a great time, correction, their mom is having a great time shopping," he smiled.

Sharon sat up on her elbows and looked at him, "Andy, I told you we didn't have to do that shopping."

He put the bags down and waved her off, "Sharon, it's more than fine. I love watching you shop. You get giddy as you shop, and you were so focused on finding gifts for the kids; it's cute," he leaned over and kissed her.

"Hmm, being 45, the word cute doesn't come to mind. Cute sounds like a 19-year-old ice cream stand worker," she pursed her lips.

"Well, you're cute to me," he winked. "Now, my surprise for you," he started.

Her eyebrows lifted in wonder, "Yes?" she drew out.

"I found a hot spring, and we are going to go. So, scoot on into the bathroom and get ready."

"A hot spring?" she grimaced. "Will I like that?"

He rolled his eyes, "I know, something new. You don't like change. Go on," he encouraged, pulling her up off the bed, "scoot," he playfully pushed her. "Consider it something I want to do. Shopping for you, and hot spring for me."

It was much later that night, when the two were completely passed out, that Sharon's phone rang. She blindly felt for it, Andy finding it first and answering it.

"Hello," he said groggily, and in the meantime Sharon had found her glasses, turned on the lap, and sat up.

"Emily, what's wrong?" he asked.

Sharon's eyes grew wide, as Andy nodded, and tried to cut in, "Em, hold on. We'll put you on speaker."

"Ricky has an appendicitis. I am so, so, so sorry, guys," Emily sighed. "He was complaining about not feeling well after the wedding, but we all shrugged it off. Honestly, I told him to lay off the sweets, but well, now it's been a couple days, and he was doubled over in pain and had a fever. We got him to the ER, and they need to operate.

Sharon was already getting out of bed, "Emily, we'll be there as soon as we can, okay. We have a rental car, so I'm thinking we might just drive. There won't be any flights until the morning, and by then, we'll be there. I'll call you back as soon as we get on the road."

Andy caught her as she started flying around the room, "Hey," he offered a sad smile, "it's going to be okay. He's at the hospital, and they'll take care of him. I hate it we aren't there, but it's okay. We'll get there, and you aren't doing this alone anymore. I love Ricky too," he pulled her in closer. Sharon sighed and let out a small cry, and Andy held her until she collected herself to get ready.

"You go ahead and get a quick shower. As you recall, I already showered," he winked. "We'll most likely be at the hospital all day, so go ahead and shower. I'll get our stuff packed up and loaded up."

Sharon just nodded and set out to get ready. Within the hour, the two were on the road, Sharon not even putting on her makeup; she'd do that in the car. They had been on the road an hour, when Sharon sighed and shook her head.

"What?" Andy asked, looking over to her.

"It's just this," she indicated a blank space, as if Andy knew what she was thinking. "We can't even get away for a few days. I haven't taken a vacation in forever, and then this. I'm sorry. You married me and got a mess," she softly chuckled.

"Hey," he tugged on her hand, "I married you, and I got a life, a family again, and my own family back," he smiled. "This could have happened to any of them. It could have been worse. It's going to be okay. We'll get him home, and in no time, he'll be eating us out of house and home again."

She nodded, "And, you think adding another to this brood would be fun?" she rolled her eyes.

"Yeah," he nodded. "With you, most definitely. We're in this together, for better or worse from now on. That didn't mean starting after our honeymoon or something. Ricky's in the hospital, so we go. I'd love to add another and go through all this again, well, minus the hospital stay for crazy issues, with you," he smiled. "So?"

She shook her head, "I'm still thinking about it, and what concerns me the most is the disappointment. We have no guarantee things would work out, and I hate to set ourselves up for that. Our family is pretty great," she nodded.

"It is," he agreed, kissing her hand. "Doesn't mean it can't be even better. Keep thinking and keep talking. We'll figure it out," he smiled. "Now, I could use a cup of coffee," he offered. She nodded in agreement.

Sharon dozed for an hour or so, and then she and Andy traded places so he could get some rest. By early light, they were just arriving at the hospital. They quickly found the kids, all in the waiting room, fast asleep.

"Mom, Andy," Emily said, as Sharon shook her awake. As Andy surveyed the scene, he gave a small chuckle, drawing Sharon's eyes to him, where he pointed to another chair in the corner.

"Provenza came through," he smiled. "Told you the guy has a soft spot. Couldn't stay away even when it is one of the Raydor kids," he grinned. She smiled sweetly at him, very touched. Andy continued, "I sent him a text while you were getting ready, asking him to check on the kids. I didn't know he'd stay all night."

It didn't take long for all the kids to wake up, and the nurse reported that Ricky was out of surgery, out of post-op, and was in his room now. Sharon and Andy made their way over to a now, almost shy Provenza.

"Lieutenant, I can't thank you enough for coming down here. Really, that was more than kind," Sharon offered.

He huffed, "Well, I knew Flynn here wouldn't let me live it down if I didn't check on the kid. Just don't let it get around at work," he told her.

"Lieutenant, you know me well enough by now that I don't mix work and private things, as much as I can. I know it's going to be a bit harder now that Andy and I are married, but rest assured; your secret is safe with me," Sharon smiled, patting his hand.

"Not with me," Andy grinned. "You know it will come out one day, Old Man. I'll make sure to tell everyone how you came through for my family, one of the Raydor kids," he grinned. Provenza scowled grunting at Andy.

"I'm getting out of this joint. I'm afraid if I stay here too long, they'll think I'm a patient, by being so old and all. Before I go, I guess I should get some coffee. I'll stop by the room before I go just to make sure the kid is ok," he nodded and walked off.

"Parents of Ricky Raydor," the nurse called out, and Sharon and Andy turned.

"We're here," Sharon nodded, and the nurse took them back to Ricky's room. He was still a bit groggy, but he was awake.

"Mom? You didn't need to come," he offered. "Andy? Oh, crap! I'm sorry," he sighed.

"Richard, language! It's fine. We wouldn't be anywhere else," she told him.

"Just remember, Ricky. Paybacks," he nodded. "I'll wait to collect someday at your own wedding," he nodded and grunted when Sharon smacked his stomach for the comment.

"Just rest; we're here, and we aren't going anywhere," Sharon said as she caressed his face.

"Okay," he mumbled before drifting off to sleep. Sharon and Andy stayed with him, sipping on coffee that just happened to appear for them, courtesy of Provenza.

By the end of the week, Ricky was home, the rental car had been returned, and the family was returning to normal, its new normal. Andy was finally living at the house full time, and during the week, he and Provenza had moved the rest of his things. Nicole had gone back to San Diego for New Year's, leaving the other three kids at home. Nathan was still staying at Andy's house for a few more days before going back to his college apartment. They were all adjusting to Andy now living at the house. Yes, he'd been staying there with Sharon, which the kids didn't know, but the adjustments were more in everyday things. Loading the dishwasher, leaving things out, cleaning up areas, all the common things that took a bit of time to get used to were leaving things a bit stressed, not to mention having a sick kid, or really, one recovering from surgery, in the house. It was coming along slowly for everyone, but they all craved the normalcy the new year would bring-back to work, back to school, back to the new normal.

The first couple weeks back at work were an adjustment too, for both of them. Andy really wanted to drive to work with Sharon, but they often found their daily schedules were so different, it didn't work. Sharon had turned in all her new paperwork, changing her name and all her other benefit information, so word had started to spread around the building. People still didn't believe it, though, often going bug-eyed when they would run into the two entering or leaving the building together. Andy had even noticed the stares, the shaking of heads when they spotted his bright, new wedding ring. He didn't care; he'd gotten Sharon.

The team didn't say much after the wedding, but that was also in part due to they hadn't seen Sharon since she'd been back at work. She'd been stuck dealing with multiple problems, so it wasn't until the end of January, Andy heard her distinct sound, the clicking of her heels, coming into their office space. He turned quickly in his chair, grinning at her as she came into sight. The grin was contagious, and she returned it before addressing the room.

"Good morning, everyone," she offered a small smile as she greeted the team. Now, hearing her voice, they all looked up.

"Morning, Captain," was heard mumbled throughout the room. Andy just shook his head at her.

"I'm here to meet with Chief Johnson about a court case coming up. Is she here?" she asked, noting her office was empty.

"She's still meeting with Pope, Sharon," Andy offered, throwing her a smile. She just nodded and started to move toward his desk when Provenza perked up.

"Do you have to call her that?" he said, exasperated.

"What? That's her name," Andy replied, and Sharon just shook her head at Andy to drop it. Sharon nodded to Gabriel at his desk before putting her hand on the back of Andy's chair to see what he was doing.

"What are you working on?" she asked.

"Ahh," he waved, "this witness statement from a case we finished last week. Ready to get this thing finalized and out of here. How's your morning?"

"Good," she nodded.

"Captain, how is your son? We heard he was in the hospital," Gabriel asked.

Sharon turned to him, a smile on her face at the mention of Ricky, "He's doing well, Detective. Thank you. Recovered nicely."

"You know, you could have asked me," Andy said irritated. "I live there too."

"Yeah, thanks for that visual," Gabriel shuddered. "We'd all prefer not to discuss your home life, Lieutenant."

"Oh, Captain, I forgot we had that meeting today," Brenda sighed as she walked into the room with Pope behind her. "We were just finishing up our own meeting, and Chief Pope here needed some paperwork," she explained.

Sharon, who had now moved away from Andy's desk and was back in the center of the room, nodded, "It's fine, Chief. I only just got here. I'll wait. Morning, Chief," she nodded to Pope.

"Captain, morning," he nodded to her, following Brenda into her office. The two were in there a few moments, discussing the paperwork Pope needed, and when he excited the office, Brenda followed him.

"Chief Johnson, I'll need you and the lieutenants who were on this case to meet with me tomorrow," he told her. She nodded. He turned to the rest of the room, "Have a good day everyone," he held up the file in a wave to the group. "Oh, and Flynn?"

"Yes?" the two said in unison, both turning toward Pope.

"Ye gods, there's two of them!" Provenza sputtered from his desk, the rest of the team breaking out into a laugh.

Pope closed his eyes and shook his head, "Yes, that's what I was going to say. I haven't seen you both to say congratulations," he nodded to them. Sharon pursed her lips in small smile.

"Thank you, Chief," she nodded. Andy nodded too from his seat.

"Now, Lieutenant Flynn, not Captain Flynn," he rolled his eyes, "Lieutenant Flynn, I am expecting I'll see you in the morning for that meeting with Chief Johnson. Captain," he nodded to Sharon, "have a good day."

Brenda spoke up from her office, "I swear I won't get used to this new name, Captain," she sighed. "Come on in; let's get to our meeting."

Once inside, the office all turned to Andy, where he was sitting in his chair, grinning, "What?" he asked, as he looked around.

"Wipe that grin off your face, Flynn. It's bad enough knowing she put it there. Get back to work."

Andy just glared at him, "Oh, so you wouldn't want to come over to dinner tomorrow night? Sharon's making pot roast, your favorite," he grinned.