Chapter 37
Sharon was still trying to overcome the shock. She was grateful that Andy had come in time and was able to rescue her and their son, but she was furious because the reason for all this was just Andy. She knew very well that Andy is not guilty so that Allison came to her home with a knife, but the reason was he. Rusty couldn't believe what a horror experienced his mother and his little brother. He tried to reassure Nicholas, as Sharon had no more strength to fight. She'd gone through great terror because of Andy and she didn't know how to forgive him. Andy, however, had begun to realize his mistake. Now all he wanted was to be with Sharon and their son. No, he couldn't leave them alone after all. He decided to check whether everything is okay now. Rusty handed Nicholas carefully to Andy and went to his room, while Andy sat against Sharon, watching her carefully.
"Sharon, how are you feeling? I know that this question is stupid but I just want to know." he asked worriedly and kissed his son gently. Sharon looked at him coldly and took a deep breath.
"Andy, I went through a huge horror. I was afraid for my son. This woman was capable of everything. She had a knife and she could hurt Nicholas. You don't know in what a shock we both went." she replied sharply with anger. Andy closed his eyes for a moment. Still, she was right.
"Sharon, I'm sorry. I never wanted that. I should be near you and Nicholas, but I was a fool. Forgive me." he said grimly.
"Andy, thank you. You came in time and you managed to save us. I am grateful for that, but I can't forget the fact that you're the reason for what happened today. Andy, this woman came here and started screaming she loves you and she wanted to kill me. " Sharon said with anger.
"Sharon, please don't talk like that. Yes, I know I'm the reason for this but I'm not guilty. I would never want you and our son to be under such stress. Sharon, please forgive me. I shouldn't leave you. " Andy said pleadingly, looking sadly into her green eyes. Sharon shook her head and took her son in her arms.
"Andy, I don't want to talk about it. But, by the way, where is Allison now?" she decided to make sure that Allison wouldn't be able to return.
"We decided that her place is in a psychiatric clinic. Furthermore, I learned that Allison was there years ago. She has psychological abnormalities. But don't worry, she won't be able to harm our family." he assured and grabbed his son's hand. Sharon sighed with relief - somewhat. She couldn't think about what would have happened if Andy hadn't come on time.
"This is good news. Thank you for taking care." Sharon said looking at the ground, wanting to flee his eyes. But Andy touched her face and made her look into his eyes. They looked at each other coldly, but as if in love, thus a few minutes.
"Sharon, I'll always be near you and Nicholas. Whatever happens, I'll be here. Trust me, I'll never leave you." he said firmly. Sharon's eyes filled with tears. She still loved Andy but she knew that they can't be together after all. She touched his hand and stepped back.
"The team needs you. I'm not there yet, but you need to be. Go to work and stop worrying about us. Everything is fine." she said softly. Andy nodded and agreed. He kissed his son gently on the cheek and taking his keys, he left without saying anything else. At this point, Rusty squeezed Sharon's shoulder, looking at her with a sad smile. Sharon smiled softly.
"Mom, you know what, I can't understand why you're both so stubborn. You love each other but you don't want to be together again as before. What's going on between you? But please don't tell me that between you there is enmity again. " he said sarcastically. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head.
"No, Rusty, of course not. Between me and Andy there can't be such enmity, because we have a strong relationship. We have a son, but in addition, you're right, we love each other and believe me that love never can be again enmity. This love is so huge and nobody can change that. " she said thoughtfully. Rusty sighed and nodded slightly.
"Mom, I understand it perfectly, but then why are you doing this? Look, Nicholas needs his parents. He doesn't need to grow in a similar situation. You need to be together, at least for him." he said sadly as he wanted his mother to be happy as before and he knew very well that this is only possible with Andy. Sharon pursed her lips and shrugged.
"Rusty, let's say no more about it. Look, take care of Nicholas while I prepare lunch." she suggested with a smile. Rusty nodded slightly and took his brother in his arms, then walked to his room. Sharon took a deep breath and walked into the kitchen. She wanted to forget the horror with Allison. On the other hand, Andy sat at his desk, looking at Sharon's office. Provenza approached him.
"Hey, Flynn, when will you stop looking at her office? Look, it's okay. Allison is in a psychiatric clinic and Sharon and Nicholas are fine. Everything's under control." he said sternly. Andy sighed and rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.
"Provenza, you don't understand me. I love Sharon and I realized my mistake. I can't live without her and my son. I feel terrible. I want to be with her again." he said sadly. Provenza nodded and squeezed his shoulder.
"Well, then make Rusty take care of Nicholas while you and Sharon talk outside. This will be the only way out." he said firmly. Andy looked at him thoughtfully and decided that his friend was right. So, he previously called Rusty and informed him of his plan. Rusty was happy because he wanted his mother and Andy to be together again. During this time, Andrea had visited Sharon, because she was concerned for her friend.
"Sharon, honey, I can't believe that Allison came here and she was against you with a knife." Andrea said heatedly.
"Andrea, believe me, I felt terrible fear. Yes, I could deal with her. She was like a criminal, but I was worried about my son. Nicholas was under threat and I couldn't leave things this way. Fortunately, Andy came on time and he was able to save us. I can't imagine what would have happened if he hadn't come here. I am afraid, perhaps because Allison could escape and hurt my son. " she said sadly. Andrea hushed quietly and squeezed her hand.
"Sharon, calm down. I'm glad that Andy has come on time and saved you. He is a brave cop, but he's ready to do everything for you and your son. What do you think now? Will you be together again?" Andrea asked cautiously. Sharon took a deep breath and shrugged.
"Andrea, believe me, I have no idea. I love Andy, but after all this happened, I can't be with him. Even for Nicholas." Sharon said sharply. Andrea shook her head.
"Sharon, please, think well. Andy is a great father and your love is so strong. You can't be separated. You belong together. Am I not right? Besides, your son doesn't need to grow up in this terrible situation. He needs your love, not your disputes. Sharon, think. You still have time. " she said reliable, but Sharon was determined. She wouldn't change her mind.
"Andrea, I can't. Tonight I'll go to the department to give him back the engagement ring. I don't want that engagement ring to remain as a bad memory." Sharon said determined and showed the engagement ring. Andrea closed her eyes for a moment and sighed. She couldn't believe that Sharon is about to split with Andy forever. That evening, while Andy was preparing a special surprise for Sharon, she made a huge surprise coming in the department. They decided to talk in the restroom while the team investigates a murder case.
"Honestly, I'm not expecting you here." Andy said confused and put his hands in his pockets, watching her carefully. Sharon looked at him coldly and took a deep breath.
"I also had no intention, but I had to come here. I wanted to talk to you. I want to talk about our son's future." she explained hastily. Andy nodded and walked toward her.
"I'm listening. Sharon, I don't think we should worry about his future. You know very well that I will always be close to my son." he said firmly. Sharon smiled slightly.
"Yes, I have no doubt about that. But the problem is not whether you will be close or not. Andy, the problem we are. Some time ago, we were just enemies who hate each other an awful lot. But now, now everything is different . We love each other and we have a son. Yes, we had a lot of trouble and horror we saw today was enough. I know that this situation is difficult for us, but I think that we can't be together again. Don't get me wrong. Every time we're together, we argue or we always have some conflict. I don't want Nicholas to grow in a similar situation. So, I came here. " she said firmly and handed him the engagement ring. Andy looked at her more confused than ever, then looked at the ring.
"Sharon, believe me, I don't understand. Why do you give me the engagement ring back? What do you mean?" he asked with fear. Fear that he will lose forever Sharon. Sharon took a deep breath and squeezed his shoulder.
"Andy, I want to tell you it's over. We can't be together and it makes no sense to keep this ring." she said quietly, but behind her words there was pain. Andy swallowed the lump in his throat and touched her face, looking at her bright green eyes.
"Sharon, please, I beg you, listen to me. We love each other. I can't live without you. Please, let's think a little more. I can't lose you." he begged several times, but Sharon didn't want to change her mind.
"Andy, I beg you, don't complicate the things. I know that if we would be together, we will again hurt each other. I don't want my son to grow up in such an environment." she said quietly, tears were streaming down her cheeks, silently. Andy shushed softly and wiped her tears.
"Sharon, I don't want that too. But our son needs our love. He needs his parents." he said sadly, wanting to make her rethink the things. Sharon took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment. She touched his face and looked into his brown eyes.
"Andy, stop, please, leave me. I have to go. We need to finish this once and for all. I can't." she said sadly. Andy shook his head and hugged her tightly. He didn't want to let her go. No, he couldn't live without her, and perhaps only now he realized that he couldn't live without Sharon. He clutched her near his warm body while Sharon wrapped her arms around him as if she wasn't ready to let him go. No, they wouldn't want to remember the last bad days. They wanted to be together, but the time and the circumstances didn't allow them. They were holding each other in this way for a few minutes. Andy looked back at Sharon.
"Sharon, don't do that. No, please. I can't live without you." he said sadly. Sharon pursed her lips and saying nothing else she headed for the door, but before she opened the door, Andy stopped her. He had to stop her now or it would be too late.
"I love you." he said in a whisper. Sharon turned to him and hugged him.
"Andy, I love you, I love you." she said. Andy kissed her gently and passionately on the lips, savoring the memorial moment with Sharon. He didn't want this moment to end. They loved each other, but whether they would be together again - it could show only the time ...
~~~ TBC ~~~