Chapter 52
Andy stood frozen with fear in front of the doctor, expecting an answer. Sharon was clutching his shoulder for help as David was looking down, sadly, ready to receive any reply about his wife. Andy was ready to cry until the doctor finally decided to break this dead silence. He cleared his throat and said with a smile, "Don't worry. The surgery was successful. Nicole is completely well. At the moment she moved into her room and if you want, you can see her but only for a few minutes."
At this point, David was filled with happiness while Andy still couldn't believe that this complicated surgery is successful. Sharon sighed with relief and hugged Andy tightly with a smile, saying "Andy, did you see? Nicole is quite good, the surgery is successful." Andy's eyes filled with tears of joy, and he looked at the doctor.
"Doctor, thank you. You can't believe how happy I am at the moment. The surgery is successful and my daughter is fine. It's a miracle, thank you!" he said quietly and shook his hand. The doctor smiled contentedly. David approached them.
"Doctor, It mean that there is no danger for my wife?" he asked anxiously. The doctor sighed and replied, "No, there is no danger, don't worry. Everything is under control. The surgery is successful, you just have to take care of her until she fully recovers." Sharon smiled, saying, "Don't worry Doctor, I'm her mother. We'll take care of her." The doctor nodded with a smile and walked toward his office. During this time, Andy immediately informed the team who were happy to hear this news. Sharon was also informed Emily and Rusty for the successful surgery. They were also very pleased that Nicole will be healthy as before. Andy sat in the waiting room to relax.
"The doctor said we can see Nicole a few minutes." David said with a smile. Sharon looked at Andy and said, "David, you're her husband. You go to her while her father calm down. I think he needs to be here a little longer." David nodded with a smile and entered Nicole's room. Sharon sighed wearily and sat next to Andy, watching him carefully.
"Andy, are you okay?" she asked softly. He sighed with relief and said, "Absolutely. I feel calm because my daughter is well and the surgery was successful. I know that there will be no problems and that she'll be healthy as before." Sharon nodded with a smile and squeezed his hand.
"Yes, I am happy that everything ended well. I hope that from now on we won't have such problems. I know the pain and I understand Nicole perfectly. As I watched her I remembered my difficult moments when I was fighting for my life. I also could die. " she said thoughtfully. Andy hushed quietly.
"Sharon, stop, enough! Don't say that. You're good and you leave these difficult times in the past. Let's not go back. The important thing is that now you're well with me and our children. This is the important. " He tried to calm her. Sharon sighed and shook her head, saying, "No, Andy, we can't hide the truth. If Jack hadn't saved my life, I'd be dead. Yes, I admit, he never was a good husband and father, but after all, he saved my life. I can't forget it. "
Andy looked at Sharon confused. He'd never heard Sharon to talk this way about Jack. If he wasn't dead, Andy really would have thought that she still has any feelings for her ex-husband. On the other hand, David was close to Nicole. She was happy that her husband was with her, but she needed to see her father too. She looked around, asking, "David, where's Dad? I want to see him." David kissed her hand gently with a smile.
"Your father and Sharon are in the waiting room. They wanted to be there for a few minutes. You want me to call them?" he asked politely. Nicole nodded and David immediately called Andy and Sharon in the room until he decided to go for a cup of coffee. However, this day was pretty stressful. Andy sat beside his daughter, squeezing her hand. Sharon watched them with a smile. She knew that Andy was always a good father and will always be. He kissed his daughter on the forehead gently, asking, "Are you okay honey?" Nicole smiled softly, answering, "Don't worry, Dad. I'm much better."
Sharon approached them with a smile, saying, "Nicole, I'm so glad that you're well and healthy as before. Be sure that I'll take care of you very well, like a real mother." Nicole sighed and reached her hand, saying with a smile, "Thank you, Sharon. You've always been like my mother, no doubt. I am grateful that you're my dad's wife." Sharon and Andy looked at each other with a smile.
"Well, Princess, I think it's time for your medication." Andy said with a smile. Nicole smiled slightly, saying, "Princess? I thought you said it just to Anna." Andy kissed her forehead, answering, "I have three princesses. You, Anna and Emily. You're my daughters and princesses. I would give my life for you. I love you all." Sharon's eyes filled with tears, listening to his words. He was a good father to Nicole, but he was a good father to his other children, even for Emily and Ricky, who weren't his children. She again saw his big heart and his great love.
Yes, for Andy was no difference between his children. Emily and Ricky also were as his real children and he was trying to be a good father to them and give them the paternal love that they never had with Jack. What about Rusty? His parents had abandoned him when he was still 16 years old. His mother was only Sharon and he was his father, no doubt. He remembered everything like yesterday. He'd accepted Anna's paternity even when he wasn't sure of his feelings for Sharon. But now, after 11 years, he was grateful that he was part of this wonderful family. Yes, they had a lot of problems but he believed that they would be able to go through everything together with Sharon. Their love was boundless, indescribable.
On the other hand, Emily and Rusty were talking in the living room while Anna was in her room, and Nicholas was sleeping peacefully. Rusty smiled and said, "You know, Emily, I feel very lucky that Nicole is healthy as before. I knew that the surgery would be successful, but now I'm more relaxed. Now everything will be fine." Emily smiled softly and sighed wearily.
"I'm also happy for Nicole, Rusty. She went through a lot of difficulties and she really needs true happiness. But worry me something else." she admitted thoughtfully. Rusty looked at her carefully and anxiously asked, "Hey, Emily, what's the problem?" Emily shrugged and shook her head.
"Rusty, maybe you're right. My mother never approves my relationship with Buzz. Yes, she loves Buzz, but she won't never accept our relationship, especially because of the age difference. But she must understand that love has no age nor borders. I'm ready to do anything, but I won't give up just like that. We love each other and that's enough. I don't want to sadden my mom, but I can't give up on Buzz. " she replied softly. Rusty nodded slightly.
"I understand perfectly, Emily. But I still believe that if you talk to Mom or Andy talk to her, things can get better. You know that she won't give up on Andy. She's in love and she'll accept this relationship easier if Andy talk to her. What do you think? " he suggested with a smile. Emily took a deep breath and shrugged.
"No, Rusty, doesn't make sense. I know my mom very well. Furthermore, Buzz told me that she'd talked to him and told him that she didn't approve our relationship. I don't know what's the reason, but I don't think that's just age. Mom's a tough woman, that's clear. " she said thoughtfully. Rusty sighed and leaned back. Honestly, he didn't like to see Emily to suffer this way.
The days and weeks passed quickly. Sharon and Andy took care of Nicole fully, for her to be really strong as before. The doctor had recommended them to take care of her as long as she felt completely well. And now, after two difficult months, Nicole felt completely perfect and she'd gone with her husband David in Las Vegas, where were their children Michael and Austin.
And in these days, Emily hadn't found the courage to talk to her mother about her relationship with Buzz. Even Andy had tried to open the subject, but Sharon avoided this conversation, saying that she was busy with Anna and Nicholas. One night, Andy sat on the couch with Nicholas in his arms, while Anna was preparing another project for school with Rusty. Sharon was preparing dinner with Emily in the kitchen. Emily took a deep breath and asked, "Mom, can we talk?" Sharon left the dishes on the table and looked at her daughter's coldly.
"For what?" she asked sternly. Emily bit her lip, saying, "Mom, you know very well. For my relationship with Buzz." Sharon was filled with anger and said, "You also know very well that I don't accept this relationship. It'll be good if you split. You can't be together." Emily was angry.
"Why Mom? What is the reason? All are happy for us, even my brother Ricky. He also was delighted when I told him. I can't understand why my mother is against this relationship." she said, confused. Sharon took a deep breath and walked into the living room without saying another word. She sat next to Andy and took her son in her arms. Andy and Rusty looked at each other with surprise. Anna went to her mother and sat beside her with a smile.
"Mom, can you check my homework?" the little girl asked quietly. Sharon was angry enough and she almost shouted to her daughter, "I can't, Anna. I'm busy enough to check your homework!" she went to the bedroom angry. Anna began to cry and as always Andy was the only one who could comfort her. He pulled her into his lap and kissed her forehead gently.
"Hey, Anna, honey, please don't cry. I'm here and I'll check your homework. Besides, your mom isn't feeling very well, so try not to talk to her tonight." he said softly and soothingly, smiling. Rusty smiled contentedly, seeing that his little sister is better. But he was still thinking about his mother. Because she acted this way? It was really weird. Finally, Andy had learned everything from Emily and was immediately went to speak with Sharon about this - especially for Anna. He angrily walked into the bedroom and closed the door tightly. Sharon looked at him coldly and took a deep breath, knowing why he entered their room that way.
"Sharon, why you do this with your children?" he asked immediately, angrily. Sharon looked at him with anger and said, "What did I do? I think I'm a good mother." Andy laughed derisively.
"Good Mother? Yes, Sharon, you really was a good mother, but when I saw what happened tonight, I'm not sure if I should think that you're really good mother. Why did you scream at Anna? I understand that you're angry, but it doesn't give you the right to shout at a little kid! She was crying but you don't care. " he said angrily.
"Enough Andy! Of course I'm interested! She's my daughter and I regret that I yelled that way. I was a big fool. But I couldn't hold back my nerves, that's all." she said firmly. Andy sighed and shook his head as he approached her.
"Sharon, I can't understand why you didn't accept Emily's relationship with Buzz. She's your daughter and she's an adult who can make the right decisions. In addition, you love Buzz. And now why are you doing this?" he asked, confused. Sharon took a deep breath, answering, "I don't know why. I'm just convinced that this relationship will not be a good solution. Good night." She left Andy to stare thoughtfully into the void.
The next day in the department, the tension was higher. Fortunately it was lunchtime and Sharon could talk about her problems with Andrea. She was her best friend and she was grateful for that. On the other hand, Provenza was trying to reassure Andy.
"Andy, you behave like a child! Understand that Sharon needs a little time to accept this relationship." he said sternly. Andy rolled his eyes angrily, saying "I can't, Provenza! She shouted against Anna and it wasn't at all well." Provenza sighed and shrugged. In this moment, Sharon and Andrea went out of Sharon's office. Sharon could feel that her friend didn't want to hide her feelings for Lieutenant Provenza. But she knew that Andrea doesn't have the courage to do such a thing. They approached Andy and Provenza, but Andrea hadn't expected that Sharon will talk for them.
"Think what you want, Andy. But I think there's a bigger problem or perhaps a secret to be revealed. Perhaps the truth that Andrea has feelings for Lieutenant Provenza." Sharon said hurriedly, leaving Provenza in shock. He looked to her, then to Andrea. Andy was also surprised. Andrea took a deep breath and looked at Sharon. Sharon smiled reassuringly and squeezed her shoulder, giving her the strength to not hide her feelings more. She was convinced that just today, Andrea will be able to do what she dreamed for months ...
~~~ TBC ~~~
