Sorry about the delay. My hectic life has left no room for writing. I hope y'all understand. Reviews are always welcome! Hope y'all enjoy! This chapter is more informational and pleasant than dramatic.

The next morning, Sharon was surprised to see that her husband was wrapped around her. When she had fallen back asleep around 2 a.m., he was still at the hospital with Nicole. It was now 9 o'clock in the morning, and she was assuming he would be with his daughter. As she tried to gently get out of bed, which became harder to do every day, she woke up Andy.

"Morning," she said with a sleepy smile.

"Good morning. What time is it?" he asked as a yawn escaped.

"Just after 9. It's Saturday, go back to sleep," she breathed as she bent down to kiss him ever so lightly. At that moment, she felt the first kicks of the morning. "He's starting off early this morning." She put one hand on her belly. Andy reached up and felt his son.

"Strong legs. Maybe we'll have ourselves a soccer player," he said with a smirk and leaned down to kiss her belly.

"We need to pick out a name still. Right off the top of your head: Benjamin or Connor?"

"Connor….. Unless you like Benjamin? I'm good with whatever you like; they are both good names," he said backpedaling. His goal in life was to please his wife; sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't.

"No, I like Connor better. And it won't be shortened to a nickname. It's a strong name. Okay, now a middle name. What do you think?"

"What about Connor James Flynn?"

"Hhhmmm, sturdy, but still rolls off the tongue nicely. I love it! That was easier than I had ever imagined."

"So now that that is figured out, let's get some breakfast. I'm starving!"

Later that week, the day of the picnic arrived. Sharon had been preparing like crazy for days. For one, it was at their house this year and she had to clean, and two, they were going to meet Rusty's boyfriend Ethan, finally. She loved the way Rusty's eyes lit up when he talked about Ethan. She couldn't wait to meet the boy that was making her son so happy. He deserved some real joy in his life.

The picnic was for lunch and then to watch the baseball game on their back porch TV. Andrea and Amy came early to help Sharon and Andy, mostly Sharon, set up. They were in such awe of the growing baby bump. Now at 30 weeks, Sharon was full blown in her third trimester and felt every bit of it.

"Sharon, sit down! We got this. Let us get everything ready. You've done enough," Andrea told her.

"Captain, please don't overdo it. We can set all the food out just like you can," Amy chimed in.

"Oh, okay. Fine. But don't baby me like this when everyone gets here. I am still the boss and I can't have everyone seeing me idle."

"Sharon, sweetie, you've been on mandatory medical maternity leave for half of your pregnancy. I think they will understand if you are sitting down and not getting excited for the afternoon. No one thinks any less of you for BEING PREGNANT," Andrea had to turn on her lawyer voice to get through Sharon's stubborn attitude.

Not saying a word, Sharon sat down in her favorite chair and sipped her tea. She didn't do too well to being told what to do, especially in her own home. But, she knew Andrea was right. The circumstances were agreeable to her sitting down and relaxing for the afternoon.

A couple hours later, the team, along with their significant others, started filing in. Louie with Patrice, Mike with his wife, Julio with his new girlfriend Gloria (whom everyone was dying to meet ever since he said he was bringing her), Taylor and his wife, and Chuck came in and found his place by Amy. They all settled in the backyard, either on the porch or sitting in lawn chairs on the grass. Andy was busy at the grill and talking to everyone while Sharon lounged on the chair talking to the girls about everything baby, per their questions. If it had been up to Sharon, she would be with the boys talking about the latest case. Her mind was going baby overload and she so desperately wanted to be at work.

The last to show up were Rusty and Ethan. When they came in, Sharon had the biggest smile on her face. Andy helped her up from the chair (it was impossible otherwise) and gave her son a big hug.

"Mom, this is Ethan Burke. We met at school. Ethan, this is my mom, Sharon Flynn. And this is her husband, Andy."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both. Thank you for having me today," Ethan's voice was a cross between trying not to be nervous, and sounding nervous. Whether a good or bad thing, Rusty had told him everything, and that included all the people at the picnic: cops with guns. And he knew how protective they were of their Captain's son.

"It's great to finally meet you! Please make yourself at home and meet everyone," Sharon said with that special tone of hers. The one where she was quiet, but sweet. And at the same time she could turn into Darth Raydor at any moment. Her husband knew that tone, and was proud. He knew what she was doing: sweet and timid Mom, but still reigned her "Mom" voice.

"When they are ready, come and get a hot dog and later we are all going to watch the Dodgers game. Like baseball Ethan?"

"Love it sir. My dad and I went to at least 5 games last summer and I grew up playing and played in high school."

"Yep, I'm going to like this one. Rusty, you could learn something from Ethan."

"You have only been here for 5 minutes, and already you're the favorite," Rusty said to Ethan.

"Come on and sit down you two. Lunch won't be ready for another 10 minutes. Let's see what else about Ethan we like more than Rusty! Ha!" said Louie.

Sharon was already back in her chair and the two boys sat across from her in two lawn chairs. Rusty loved the big genuine smile across his mom's face. His butterflies from hours before had quickly subsided in that warm smile.