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Set after The Proposal.

AU after series 4 - Andy stayed with Nick instead of getting back together with Sam and now they are engaged.

Chapter 4: Plans.

It was now a week since Andy and Nick had proposed to each other and neither of them had ever been happier than they were now. The only down-side was it meant that they would no longer be partnered at work because of their relationship, but they didn't mind that because they lived together, anyway. Most of their fellow officers at the station had congratulated them; in fact Sam had been the first, after making a final attempt for Andy's heart. Besides Sam's reaction, Andy had been slightly worried about how Gail would react, but the other woman had not seemed to mind. She and Nick had celebrated their engagement with their colleges at The Penny, as many other couples had done before them and everyone agreed that they worked well together. Even Gail conceded they looked very happy together.

It was the morning shift and, as Andy was changing into her uniform, she took off her engagement ring and put it inside her locker, wanting to keep it safe, then made her way to parade and sat with Oliver. Nick was at the front sitting with Chloe, Chris and Dove. Andy was glad that she was partnered with Oliver today, because he always told her about his daughters and his new girlfriend and he was, in some ways, another father-figure to her. Nick was partnered with Chloe and he was glad, because, besides Andy, she was his best friend. He had never really connected with Chris and Dove. As always, Andy and Nick said a quick goodbye to each other and promised to see each other in the evening; before they went out not the streets, it was a ritual of theirs.

As soon as Andy and Oliver were out on patrol, Oliver asked, "So, you and Collins seem happy together. When's the big day?"

Taking a sip of her coffee, Andy shrugged and replied, "I don't really know. We haven't talked about the details, yet." She smiled; just thinking about marrying Nick made her so happy. "I don't even know if Nick wants to get married in a Church or not. Tell me about your wedding."

To her surprise, Oliver started to laugh and when she looked at him for an explanation, he chuckled and replied, "In this job, your husband or wife has to understand you and your world. My ex didn't. I thought she did. You see, we look at you and Nick and we see how it works. Same with Frank and Noelle. You understand each other and its fits together. They'll be hard times, of course, but you guys will get through anything together. If two people look at each other how you and Collins look at each other, it's for life." He paused, then said, "Okay, my speech is done." This made Andy laugh.

Andy was surprised when she heard herself saying. "You know, I've been engaged before. To Luke, a long time ago. But it didn't feel anything like this. I don't know what I ever did to deserve a man as loving and kind as Nick."

Since Nick and Chloe had been in the car together, Chloe had not stopped talking and, as patient as he was, Nick's patience was starting to wear thin. "Chloe, do you think maybe you could stop talking for 2 seconds?"

Chloe nodded and said, "Okay." Then she started again. "Do you remember how I was the first one to work out you were in love with Andy? I pride myself in being able to read people and you were telling me about your undercover work together and I could just see that you were falling for her. Isn't that sweet? I wasn't surprised at all when you got together, or when you moved in together or even when you proposed! I was surprised to hear that Sam got Marlo pregnant, though, I don't think anyone expected that. Do you and Andy wanna have kids?"

Nick sighed and smiled as he answered, "Yes, we do, but we've only been engaged for a week."

"Well, yeah, but you two are for life- I can tell. You really love each other. Do you want to come to The Penny tonight? Chris and Dove'll be there. I know you don't really know them, but Dove's my boyfriend and he'll like you if I tell him to!"

Shaking his head, Nick just laughed and continued to listen to Chloe's babbling.

After their shift, Andy went back to her apartment, with Tracey and Nick went to The Penny with Chloe, Dove and Chris and he was surprised to find that he had a good time. The other two young men wanted to know about his proposal and he was more than happy to tell them.

Meanwhile, Andy and Tracey were sharing a bottle of wine, sitting on the sofa and Andy turned to face her best friend and asked, "Are you okay, Trac? I mean, is this bringing back memories?"

Tracey was silent for a while, then replied, "Yeah, I guess it does. I'll always love Jerry and I'll always miss him." She was silent for a while, then she smiled and asked her friend, "Have you and Nick seriously not planned this?"

Laughing, Andy answered, "No, we haven't. We know we want it to be small. I only have my parents and Nick doesn't have any family. But I want all you guys to be there. I still can't believe my mum and dad were in a room long enough to meet Nick for the first time and they both loved him! Do you want to help me pick out a wedding dress?"

"I thought you'd never ask! Let's do some serious looking!"

By the time Tracey left and Nick returned home, it was very late and he crawled into bed next to his fiancée. Andy was lying in bed, looking at the ring and, as soon as she saw Nick, she kissed him and hugged him close. "Were you bugged with questions too today?"

"Tons and I think Chloe's was trying to talk my ear off in the car."

Turning herself to face her fiancée, Andy asked, "So, what kind of wedding do we want? All we've have so far is: Quite small, with all of friends there, my parents and in the city. That's all we have. Do we want to get married in a church?"

Nick rested his head against the pillow and brushed a hair away from Andy's face as he replied, "I lost my faith after my parents died, but if it's important to you, I don't mind. Really, I don't mind. Whatever makes us happy."

Andy nodded. "I think it'd be nice to have a wedding around Christmas. Think about it: We could have everyone together, in the snow. It'd be beautiful." She laughed to herself and asked, "Can we talk about it tomorrow? I'm far too tired now."

Smiling back at her, Nick whispered, "Of course we can." They kissed passionately, then their questions about their wedding day were forgotten. They had their wedding and then the rest of their lives and Andy thought about Oliver's words to her, about how she and Nick understood each other and how they fitted together. As far as she was concerned, truer words had never been spoken.

That weekend, Andy and Nick sat down and made firm plans for their wedding: It would be on Boxing Day, in a small church in the city, with about 50 guests and, with Tracey and Chloe's help, Andy chose a wedding dress. A Christmas wedding, spending the rest of their lives together. What could be better than that?