Chapter 36

Sharon still couldn't believe that Jack is dead. She trembled and that made Andy to worry about her more. He took the phone from her hand and touched her face, looking into her green eyes that were filled with emptiness. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment.

"Sharon, calm down, I beg you. You don't need similar stress. How Jack is dead? How is this possible?" Andy asked heatedly.

"Andy, believe me, I have no idea. I don't know how Jack has done such a thing and why. But I want to go to the morgue to identify the body." she sobbed. Andy shushed softly and hugged her tightly, rubbing her back soothingly.

"Sharon, calm down. But why do you need to go there? Look, you're pregnant and the doctor unnecessarily warned that you need to rest, not stress. If you want, I can go out there for you. You don't need it Sharon. " Andy insisted repeatedly. But Sharon was determined. She wanted to make sure that he's really Jack. She immediately grabbed her purse and looked at Andy.

"Andy, please, take me there. I need to make sure that he's really Jack. Please." she asked softly. Andy sighed wearily and agreed nevertheless. He helped her to the car, then they went to the place. Andy couldn't believe that Sharon cries for his death. Yes, it wasn't a good thing, but Jack Raydor was the man who had hurt Sharon more than anyone else. After half an hour, they arrived. Andy still wasn't happy with the fact that Sharon should go to the morgue in her condition. He stood in front of her and squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, I know that this situation is terrible, especially for your children. But Jack is the one who hurt you more than anyone else, and now you want to recognize his body? Don't you think it would be more painful? Look, you're pregnant, and I worry about you. " he said anxiously. Sharon pursed her lips and shook her head.

"Andy, I am aware of my condition. But you must understand me. I want to make sure that this is Jack. I beg you, wait for me here." she asked softly and kissed him, then walked to the morgue. Andy took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in his throat. At this point, his phone rang.

"Hello."

"Flynn, where are you? Chief Johnson said that you have to participate in the investigation." Provenza said sternly. Andy took a deep breath and rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"Provenza, I have news but don't know whether it is good or bad. Look, this morning, Jack committed suicide at his home. He's dead and now Sharon's in the morgue to identify his body." he said immediately. Provenza almost choked on hearing the news.

"I can't believe it! Flynn, take care of Sharon. You know how delicate her condition is." Provenza warned.

"I know, but she's just stubborn and nothing more. After everything that Jack did she's again crying for his death. Look, tell Brenda that I won't be able to come. After Sharon calm down, we'll go to take Maddie from school and go home. I'll explain everything in detail later. " Andy said firmly. Provenza agreed, and they closed the phone. Sharon was already convinced. It was his dead body. Jack was dead. She was still in shock and she didn't know how to tell such news to her children. Whatever happens, though, Jack was their father. After Sharon went out of the morgue, Andy immediately approached her and looked at her carefully.

"Sharon, are you okay? Do you want to sit down?" he asked, more worried than ever. Sharon took a deep breath and wiped her tears.

"Andy, let's take Maddie from school and go home. I don't feel at all well." she said in a whisper. Andy wrapped his arms around her waist and helped her to the parking lot. After an hour, they took Maddie from school and went home. Maddie couldn't understand what was happening to her mother. Sharon sat on the couch and gently leaned back, closing her eyes. Andy took Maddie in his arms and walked toward the nursery.

"Dad, why mom is so sad and distracted?" the little girl asked, confused. Andy sighed and shrugged.

"Maddy, honey, she's just tired. But she'll be fine. Come on, you stay here while I prepare something for dinner." he said softly and kissed his daughter tenderly on the cheek, then returned to the living room. He knelt in front of Sharon and rubbed her belly gently.

"Sharon, honey, are you okay?" he asked quietly, still rubbing her belly. Sharon smiled sadly and nodded slightly.

"Maybe. You know, I feel sorry for Jack. I just can't accept the fact that he'd committed suicide. He was drunk, but he wasn't able to do such nonsense. I'm worried about Emily and Ricky. I hope that they'll take this news more normal. Whatever happens, though, Jack is their father. " she said quietly and put her hand over his. Andy shushed softly and kissed her hand gently.

"Sharon, stop to think about it. Besides, Jack was never a real father for Emily and Ricky. I don't think they'll be very sad." He tried to calm her. Sharon embraced him and cuddled in him tightly. He kissed her gently on the lips and stroked her face with a smile.

"Sharon, I'm here with you. Everything will be all right. But you have to think about our babies." he said quietly. Sharon agreed and decided to forget the pain. After dinner, Sharon decided to read a magazine, and Andy washed the dishes while Maddie stood before her mother with her book.

"Mom, can you read this?" the little girl asked with a smile. Sharon took a deep breath and bit her lip.

"Maddie, honey, I feel so tired. Maybe later?" she said without force. Maddy frowned slightly.

"Mom, please." Maddie said pleadingly. Sharon took a deep breath and took the book in her hands, causing Maddie to sit beside her. The little girl smiled and put her head on her shoulder while her mother was reading. Andy was pleased that Sharon has agreed to read the book. After about 20 minutes, Andy went back into the living room and saw that mother and daughter were asleep together. He smiled softly and went to bring their blanket. He immediately covered them in blanket and took the book from Sharon's hands. He kissed his both girls and sat quietly beside them, watching them dreamily. Suddenly, Sharon opened her eyes and saw that Maddie sleeps on her chest. She kissed her daughter tenderly on the forehead and smiled, looking at Andy.

"You doze off here." he said, grinning.

"Hmm ... I'm aware of that. But Maddie has to sleep in her room, just like me." Sharon said sleepily. Andy nodded slightly and took Maddie in his arms and took her to her room. He came back to help Sharon to the bedroom, despite her protests. Suddenly, Sharon felt dizzy and leaned on Andy.

"See? You need help." he said cheekily. Sharon laughed lightly and kissed him on the cheek.

"Stop talking nonsense. Take me to the bedroom, please. I need some sleep." she insisted. Andy sighed and gently led her into the bedroom. All night, however, Sharon couldn't sleep. Andy wrapped his arm around her and felt her heavy and irregular breathing. He opened his eyes and saw that she was awake.

"Sharon, why don't you sleep?" he asked sleepily. Sharon rubbed her belly and sighed.

"Just the babies decided so. Obviously, Tony and Kate will not leave me in peace." she replied with a grin. Andy chuckled softly and kissed her stomach, causing Sharon to laugh even more.

"Andy, what are you doing?"

"Just love your smile." he pressed his lips against hers and kissed her gently.

"You stop thinking about Jack, right?" he asked reliably. Sharon nodded slightly.

"Definitely. I've already talked to Emily and Ricky and they reassured me. You're right. They're not so sad because Jack never was as their real father. He was never around. But you ... You're so different. Tony and Kate are lucky to have a father like you. Yeah, you also have a lot of mistakes, but you're a good father and you're ready to fix your mistakes. I love you. " she said softly and hugged him tightly. Andy smiled contentedly and snuggled in her silky hair.

"You even have no idea how much I love Sharon." he whispered softly in her ear. Weeks later, Sharon had already forgotten about this terrible event. Now she and Andy could think of their moving to a new home. One morning, Sharon stood before the mirror, looking at her reflection. Andy suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her gently. She turned to him and stroked his face.

"How do you feel?" he asked anxiously.

"Perfect. I've already completely forgot about Jack's death." she assured. Andy nodded and smiled contentedly.

"Then, we can already discuss our moving to a new home, right? ..." he said with a smile, looking into her green eyes lovingly ...

~~~ TBC ~~~