A/N: I know, I made Marlo out to be a Class 'A' bitch and since the season JUST started, we don't really know anything about her. I can honestly say I have nothing against the character ... I just don't want her with Sam! With that said, I am wholeheartedly looking forward to what Marlo Cruz brings to my TV addiction!

As always, thanks for comin' along for the ride! Hope you're still enjoyin' it as much as I am!

Outside, Noelle asked, "Where are your keys?"

"My keys are in my ass pocket, and no, I am not gonna let you feel my ass, no matter how long we've been friends!"

Noelle laughed.

"Hers are in her bag, side pocket."

Noelle fished them out and opened the truck before he got to it. Throwing their bags in the back seat.

Sam put Andy in the truck and closed the door before turning to Noelle. "Thanks ... for everything."

Noelle hugged him. "Anytime. You want me to call in a delivery?"

Sam looked at Andy, he needed to get her cleaned up, but if Noelle called it in it would get there when they did and he wouldn't have to worry about it."Pizza."

Noelle nodded, "Got it."

"Thanks."

Noelle smiled. The mischievous twinkle in her eye told Sam not to turn his back.

Noelle laughed knowing he caught on to her. "Sammy, you're no fun!"

Sam winked at her as he pulled his keys out of his back pocket and walked around the truck. Opening the door and climbing in, he put an arm on the door and said, "Do me a favor? Have your fun by fillin' Frank in ..."

Noelle actually rubbed her hands together. "With pleasure." She turned towards the barn and took a few steps as Sam got in before turning back with a sincere smile. "Hey Sammy?"

Sam opened Andy's window. "Yeah?"

"You guys know we love you, right?"

Sam smiled. "Yeah."

"Good. Now get that girl home and take care of her!"

Sam laughed and nodded.

Sam had just unlocked the door and set their bags inside when the delivery guy showed up. He couldn't help the smile when the delivery guy told him it was their regular order and it had been paid for already.

He put the box in the kitchen before going to get Andy.

She had fallen asleep on the way home. He hated to wake her but he needed to get her cleaned up.

He set her on her feet in the bathroom. Kissing her cheek he started to undress her.

He thought he heard her mumble something about not looking at her.

Sam chuckled as he said, "I don't care how badly you're bruised, you're still beautiful. Now come on, Sleeping Beauty, you gotta wake up long enough to have a shower with me."

She woke up with a start and still in the haze of sleep tried to push him away, he just held her tighter. "Andy, it's me. You're ok, it's just me."

The fight drained out of her hearing Sam's voice. She relaxed against him for a second before pulling away.

Sam pulled her back against him, kissing her temple. "Get back here."

Andy dropped her head against him.

"C'mon, we need to get you cleaned up. Noelle got us a pizza."

Andy perked up. Sam laughed. "After the shower."

Andy's shoulders slumped. Sam kissed her cheek. "It's not the first, it's not gonna be the last time I see you battered and bruised."

"I know. I just hate that you saw me ..."

"I'd expect the vanity from Cruz or even Peck, but you? We been together how long?!"

Andy hit him in the chest making him laugh. "Has nothin' t'do with vanity. God, I feel like a damn greenhorn cadet instead of a second generation who should've known better and to have my T.O, the guy who taught me the rules see me screw up ..."

Sam ran his hands up and down her back surprised by her admission.

"So you think if it had been me or Ollie or even Noelle, we wouldn't be in the same condition you are?"

Andy shrugged.

"Woman, what happened has nothin' t'do with you bein' second generation or havin' time under your belt. What happened woulda happened no matter who the responding officer was. Now, are you gonna let me undress you ..."

Andy giggled. "You mean I have a choice?"

Sam smiled. "Not really, no."

Andy leaned up and kissed his cheek and tried to stifle a groan. "Didn't think so."

Sam undressed her as quickly and gently as he could before stripping down and turning the shower on.

Between the roughing up she'd taken and the encounter with Cruz she was exhausted and could barely stand by the time Sam turned the shower off.

He dried them both off, laid her on the bed while he threw on a pair of pajama pants before dressing her in one of his shirts and pajama pants before carrying her downstairs.

He set her on the couch before going to get the pizza and a couple of bottles of beer.

As soon as he sat down she curled up against him.

"D'you want me to brush your hair now or after you eat?"

"Since I'll probably fall asleep ..."

Sam leaned over and put a couple of slices on a plate. "Eat!"

Andy giggled as Sam wrapped his arms around her as she took a bite.

"Sam?"

"Hmm?"

"You ok?"

"Yeah."

"Sam..."

Sam kissed the side of her head. "You're here, in my arms, so yeah, I'm ok."

"You need to eat ..." Andy said as she held the slice up only to have Sam take the bite she'd been about to, making her laugh.

"Happy?" Sam asked after swallowing.

"No, one bite isn't eating."

"Geez baby, I'm supposed to be takin' care of you ..."

"Uh, babe, I'm pretty sure the rule is we take care of each other ..."

Sam smiled.

After they ate, Andy stretched out with her head in Sam's lap while he brushed her hair. As predicted, she fell asleep.

Sam got up and left Andy to sleep while he cleaned up. He knew she was up even before he felt her arms around his waist.

"You're supposed to be asleep," he couldn't help it if there was a smile in his voice, it was on his face.

Andy pressed her cheek against the center of his back as she said, "My favorite pillow went missing."

Sam turned around and wrapped both arms around her waist lifting her onto the counter. Andy hooked her legs around his so he had to move toward her. As soon as he got close enough she wrapped her arms around his waist and put her head on his chest.

Sam kissed the top of her head. "Gimme 5 minutes to finish, then I'll take you upstairs."

Andy pushed away to look at him. "You gonna stay with me?"

"You got somebody else in mind?"

"Not as long as you don't ..."

Sam cupped her face and kissed her. "The only woman that's gonna use me for a pillow is sittin' on this counter."

Andy smiled as she let go so Sam could finish.

As he turned back to what he'd been doing he said, "Hopefully Frank deals with her before we get back."

"What can he do?"

"I'm sure Noelle will think of something."

That made Andy laugh.

Sam walked back to her and instead of helping her down, picked her up and carried her out of the kitchen and upstairs.

In their bedroom, Sam made sure he had the painkillers she'd been given after Carolyn checked her out on scene close in case she needed one overnight before undressing them both.

He laughed when Andy climbed in on his side. "Make yourself at home, McNally."

She grinned at him. "I am."

Sam shook his head as he gave her a gentle shove making her laugh.

When he climbed in and gathered her against him she let out a content sigh.

Sam kissed the top of her head. "I love you."

Andy kissed his chest. "I love you."

They were given a couple of days to give Andy's body a chance to recover. It was also their weekend off, so they had almost a week.

They got calls from everybody at 15, even Traci called from the hospital, with the exception of one.

Their friends came by to check on them, Noelle and Oliver bringing food so they weren't living off the takeout menu.

As much as he hated to, he called Sarah to keep her in the loop. Despite his protests, she promised to be there on the weekend.

Tommy was called and as he was leaving promised not to fuss over her if Sam promised to take care of her. He laughed when Sam said,

"It's one of our rules, Tommy."

"Who knew, eh, Sammy? That the guy who refused to play by the rules ..."

"He still doesn't play be the rules, unless they involve her," Oliver said as he brought Sarah's suitcase in.

"Shaw, what are you doin' here?"

"Came to check on my girl," Oliver said easily as he pushed passed him to go give Andy a hug.

"Your girl, huh?" Sam asked with a smirk as he leaned against the doorframe.

"She was my rookie first, brother."

"Yeah, for what? A day? Nope, you have no claim on my rookie!"

Tommy was laughing as he left.

Oliver smacked him as he walked back out. He stopped in the door. "Oh, thought you might wanna know the bitch with a badge is now among the bitches at 27. When Noelle told Frank what happened, he uh, transferred her on the spot. Said he wouldn't have that kinda disrespect in his house."

"Who's disrespecting who?"Sarah asked coming downstairs.

"Not important," Sam said casting a glance at Oliver as he closed the door.

Sarah didn't push it, if they wanted her to know they'd tell her.

She spent the weekend watching her brother care for Andy. Every time she saw them together she was struck anew by the changes in him.

When she left she made them promise to visit soon.

As soon as Sarah left Andy begged Sam to get her outta the house.

Sam laughed. "Anyplace in particular you wanna go? And do not say the barn, McNally!"

"Nope, not quite ready to go back there, maybe tomorrow," she winked at Sam knowing they were back on shift the next morning.

"Then where d'you wanna go?"

"Anywhere, as long as I'm with you."

"Last time you said that you ended up undercover," Sam teased.

"Kinda like when I end up under the covers with you, Swarek ..."

Sam shook his head and laughed.

They walked into Parade the next morning to cheers. Andy tried to hide her face in Sam's chest as Frank walked in.

"Coppers! Are you tryin' to tell the streets of T.O McSwarek is back? Because I'm pretty sure they heard that!"

"If they didn't, I'm sure we could get louder," Gail offered.

"Peck, I don't wanna know how loud you can get," Frank responded.

"Neither does anyone but Collins," Dov said under his breath.

"Still crushing on Swarek, Man-boy?" Gail asked with a smirk as Dov whispered, "Bitch."

Gail laughed and said, "And don't you forget it."

Frank shook his head. "Alright that's enough. Drinks tonight at the Penny to celebrate their return, but we've got a shift to put in before then. You know the drill. Serve. Protect. When necessary, kick ass."

There was a not so muffled "Hell yeah!" as everyone filed out.

They were almost out the door when Frank called Andy back.

All she could do was shrug when Sam looked at her. Frank wasn't surprised when they both stood in front of him.

"Why do I even bother? You guys are like a 2 for 1 deal, I call one I get both."

"Figured you knew that by now, Frank," Sam said as he put an arm around Andy's waist.

"What can we do for ya, Frank?"

"I just want to make sure you're ok."

Andy smiled. "Yep, had 24/7 care."

Frank laughed. "Listen you two, if the vibe in here this mornin' wasn't enough to clue you in that things changed while you were out, I'm sure Shaw told you we're a body short on the streets."

"Yeah, he couldn't wait to tell us," Sam couldn't help the laughter in his voice. "He didn't tell us, but I'd put money on it bein' the loveable Officer Williams' idea?"

"Damn right it was!" Noelle called as she walked by.

"Aren't you supposed to be out serving and protecting the streets of Toronto?" Sam called back.

"Just waitin' for you to get your ass out there so I can protect them from you," Noelle said with a wink.

They looked at Frank. "I need you guys out there."

Frank laughed when Andy bounced on her feet. "Try to show a little excitement there, McNally," he teased.

"Sorry, Frank."

"Get outta here. See ya after shift at the Penny."

They left the Parade Room, heading for their office. They didn't know who it was, but someone put a sign on the door: McSwarek. They still smiled every time they saw it. They had no idea how it was done or who approved it, but even their voicemail had been set up as McSwarek with them pushing '1' for Sam and '2' for Andy.

Sam grabbed a couple of files and handed them over to another detective before they headed for the lockers to change.

"So Sammy, how did the uniform feel?" Oliver asked as they sat down.

Sam looked at Andy who tried not to burst into a fit of giggles at Oliver's over exaggeration of Sam being out of uniform.

"Same as yours, buddy."

"You wanna feel my uniform?"

"Shaw! The only uniform Swarek wants to feel is Andy's ... haven't you figured that out yet?" Gail asked making everyone laugh.

"Why are we here instead of at home on the couch?" Sam whispered.

Andy giggled and kissed his cheek.

"Geez, are two ever not mushy?"

Sam smiled. "What's wrong, Peck? Still on the couch?"

Gail shot Sam a dirty look which he answered with a smirk before hooking his thumbs in Andy's jeans pulling her back against him.

Andy reached back and snaked her arm around his leg.

"Uh, brother, you're a cop and this is a public place ..."

"He forgets, there was a time he couldn't keep his hands off Zoe!" Sam whispered loudly.

Andy giggled.

Oliver cleared his throat. "Wait til you guys actually are married ..." he grumbled.

Sam clapped him on the shoulder as he laughed. "I look forward to it, brother, I look forward to it."

"You say that now, Swarek ..."

Sam wrapped his arms around Andy. "I'll say it every day for the rest of my life, Peck."

"Oh God! Who woulda thought, the badass T.O with an attitude would become a sappy romantic! McNally, you're gonna ruin his bad reputation! Then who is Dov gonna crush on?"

"Kiss off, Gail!"

"Forget it man-boy, I am not gonna kiss you!"

"And I sincerely appreciate that ... more than you know."

"Watch it."

Everyone at the table laughed.

When Andy leaned back against him, Sam tightened his arms around her. "You ok?" he asked softly.

"Yeah."

Sam kissed her cheek. "C'mon, let's get you home," he whispered.

"Geez you two, get a room!"

Andy slipped off her stool and giving Gail a tired smile said, "Don't say I never listen to you."

Sam wrapped an arm around her. "See everybody tomorrow."

Sam paid their tab and they were gone.

The next morning they walked into Parade hand in hand to catcalls and whistles.

"You didn't run off and get married on us, did ya, Sammy?" Noelle asked from her perch next to them as Frank walked in.

"Like you'd let me get married without you there to see it happen!" Sam laughed

"Don't you forget it!"

Sam shook his head and tightened the arm that was around Andy's waist.

"There somethin' you need to tell us, Swarek?" Frank asked with a raised eyebrow

"Nope, sorry, nothin' to report, Frank. Legally, we're still single."

"We appreciate you not denyin' us the pleasure of seein' that happen, brother," Oliver grinned.

"Wouldn't dream of it, brother."

"Alright, if we're done razzin' McSwarek about their non-wedded bliss, let's get back to why we're here."

There was a quiet, "Why are we here?"

"Whoever said that is on desk for the next week. Assignments are on the board. Partners, you know who you ride with ... Serve. Protect." he looked at Sam and grinned. "No secret trips to city hall."

Andy grinned and said, "Uh Frank? That's against the rules ..."

Frank shook his head as everyone got up, laughing as they left the room.

Andy made their coffees while Sam spoke to Frank and a couple of the Ds.

"Looks like we're hauntin' the halls today. There's been a break in the case I handed off before we returned to the streets."

"Ok. Why don't you give me what I need to watch in Observation."

Turned out their "big break" wasn't so big, by the end of shift Sam felt like they were spinning their wheels. Andy knew she needed to get him out of there.

Walking up behind him she put her arms around him. "What d'ya say we get outta here?"

Sam turned and wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry, I can't do the Penny tonight ..."

"Actually," she leaned up and kissed him, "I was thinkin' about you, me, the couch and some take out. Or we can stop by the hospital for a bit ..."

"Only if you, me and the couch happens. But I guess it has been a few days since we made an appearance."

"Thought so."

Sam grinned. "You think you know me so well," Sam teased.

"I do," was Andy's smug response.

"Remember those two words, woman, you're gonna repeat them in front of a minister one of these days."

"What words?" Andy feigned confusion.

Sam laughed as he said, "I do."

Andy smiled. "Oh! Those words ..."

Sam laughed. "Yeah, those words, smart ass."

"Hey, had to make sure you could say 'em ..." Andy grinned.

"Keep it up and I'll break that rule, McNally ..."

Andy leaned away from him. "Not with me you won't!"

Sam laughed at the look on her face. "And just who do you think I'm gonna break it with? I only break the rules with ... and for you!"

Andy laughed as she rested her head against his chest.

"I love you."

Sam kissed the top of her head. "I love you."

They left the barn and headed for the hospital knowing full well that Oliver would have filled them in on the fun-fest that was the Penny and Parade this morning.

When Sam held the door they were greeted with, "Considerin' you been wearin' those rings for months I can't even ask to see your hands!"

Sam laughed. "It's a rule, brother, 'City Hall is not an option', one she won't let me break."

Jerry whistled. "Gotta tell ya Sammy, never thought I'd see the day you lived by somebody else's rules."

Sam wrapped an arm around her. "Only hers, buddy, only hers."

"Ah, yes, the girl who makes the rules Sammy lives by, is she still breakin' them for him?"

Andy knew what Jerry was gettin' at and answered, "Not that one, I'm not."

Jerry chuckled. "Sorry Sammy, I tried."

Sam laughed. "Unless you wanna be comin' to my funeral, be grateful. Not only did she threaten to kill me if I denied the division seein' McNally in white, Noelle pretty much said it wouldn't be legal if nobody saw it."

Jerry laughed. "I do not envy you, buddy."

Traci grinned. "Knew there was a reason I liked my T.O!"

"Traci!"

Traci laughed. "You're not the only rookie that got along with their T.O, maybe all of us didn't get along quite as well as you guys ..."

Andy blushed. "Wow!"

"Uh, Trac," Jerry said gently, "do me a favor?"

"Of course, what?"

"Remember what Sammy was like when he worries about McNally then look at him ..."

Sam laughed. "What're you suggestin', buddy?"

"Suggestin' nothin', you're fuckin' spooky when it comes to that girl of yours!"

Sam smirked.

"See that right there? That smirk tells me you know that when it comes to McNally you're downright scary."

Sam shook his head as he reached for Andy's hand. "You ready?"

Andy nodded.

"Sammy ..."

Sam smiled. "It's ok, brother, it's nothin' against your ugly mug, it's just been a long day and all I want is to curl up on the couch with a cute brunette."

Andy didn't hesitate. "Do I know her?"

Jerry laughed. "Don't you mean a smart assed brunette, brother?"

Andy grinned at Sam.

Sam shook his head and laughed. "Let's go."

Andy hugged Jerry and Traci.

They were at the door when Jerry called, "At least call if she decides to let you break the rules, Sammy!"