OK this is it the last chapter this is the longest story I've written on fanfic, whenI was in the middle of writing Chapter 15I realized thatI had named this story after one of my favorite songs, so i hope you all enjoy this chapter. Thank you to everyone who has read it and a special thanks to Fabio who's reviewed it so this ones for you ... LMx
The next day the relief of Sun Hill were gathering in the canteen for there summer party, it was a gorgeous sunny day and the windows were open as the Sun poured in threw. The Supt had agreed to let the party be held at the station saying that his officers needed a brake. Andrea was still thinking about the previous night, she hadn't given a reply to Neil's announcement, instead had feigned a head ace and went to bed early, she didn't no what to say. She loved him there was no question about it but she hadn't expected him to say what he had, of all people to say that. As the relief were gathering Kerry, Honey and Becky were over in a corner with Andrea they were checking out the cute DJ when Neil came in followed by half of CID. He looked up just as she looked at him. Becky noticed this.
Becky: Go on then.
She nudge her on, Andrea gave her a 'don't push me' kind of look before walking over and the pair walked over to a corner out of ear shout of everyone else.
Neil: You've been avoiding me
Andrea: No I haven't, well maybe, a little. You just took my by surprise that's all. I wouldn't have expected to have heard you every say that. What about Phillippa and Jake? What about you're job, you're career will be on the line.
Neil: Look, I want to be with you, and if that means walking away from my family and risking my career then I'm prepared to take the risk. You're the only thing that matters to me and I want to be with you.
She stood there resisting the temptation to throw her arms around him.
Neil: But if you feel that this is going to fast, then just say, I wont put any pressure on you.
She didn't say anything for a minute then decided to go with her instincts
Andrea: Well in that case I won't have to say anything.
He smiled at her.
Neil: Really?
Andrea: Yeah
He looked like he wanted to pick her up in his arms like he was the happiest man alive.
Andrea: But what about Jake?
Neil: We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
They looked at each other and smiled.
Just them a familiar tune started and everyone froze, the next thing Gary, Honey, Kerry Smithy, Camron, Yvonne and Steve had ran to the middle of the floor
So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your jobs a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.
Neil suddenly took Andrea's hand.
Andrea: Neil?
Neil: Come on.
She was in shock, one, he had taken her hand in public and two, he wanted to dance with her in front of a room of people they new but he didn't seem to care.
Neil: Come on.
She laughed as he practical dragged her onto the floor, there were a few whispers as he did, but everyone was to bust dancing to really notice.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
or even your year
but..
Marilyn dragged Reg up, Jim and June ,Amber, Leela, Dan had also joined them
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cuz you're there for me too...
You're still in bed at ten
And work began at eight
You've burned your breakfast
So far... things are goin' great
Andrea turned in Neil's arms everyone was smiling and signing alone to the song
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
Oh but she didn't tell you when the world has brought
You down to your knees that...
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cuz you're there for me too...
No one could ever know me
No one could ever see me
Seems you're the only one who knows
What it's like to be me
Someone to face the day with
Make it through all the rest with
Someone I'll always laugh with
Even at my worst I'm best with you, yeah
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
or even your year...
I'll be there for you
Then Neil pulled Andrea's arm and she came towards him and he put his arms around her, they were both smiling she was taking a back by the way he was behaving, a couple of people had noticed him with his arms around but the next minute everyone had as his lips, locked with hers, there were wolf whistles from the CID lads and shocked screams from the uniform girls.
When the rain starts to pour
Des and Sheelagh looked form Neil and Andrea to each other smiling, he then pulled her onto his lap and kissed her, Honey and Gary were on the dance floor she took his head in her hands and kissed him. Everyone was laughing
I'll be there for you
Smithy had Kerry in his arms they looked at each other and he kissed her.
Like I've been there before
Becky stood with her arms crossed grinning ear to ear at her best friend and the look of shock and surprise on Chris, who was standing behind her staring at his sister with his mouth open.
I'll be there for you
Phil looked form Neil to Sam who was standing next to him and they smiled at each other, he then nealed over and give her a peak on the check, she was taken aback but smiled at him anyway
'Cuz you're there for me too...
I'll be there for you
Andrea and Neil broke apart, she was smiling at him and mixture of shock and surprise on her face then they both turned to look at Jack, Adam and Gina all staring at them as thought they had been slapped in the face. They both laughed
Andrea: OK, how are you going to talk our way out of this one?
Neil: We'll think of something
they looked back at each other
I'll be there for you
Jim and June were in each others arms when Tony came up to them they smiled at each other and looked at Neil and Andrea. Marilyn suddenly went for it, she grabbed Reg and the there was another round of whistle's and excited screams.
Gina: I think everyone's getting a bit carried away.
Adam and Jack just looked at each other
I'll be there for you
Neil pulled Andrea back into him as they smiled at each other and she kissed him again, laughing.
'Cuz you're there for me too...
OK so maybe life wasn't so good for them at the start but it look's like things will turn out OK, As long as their there for each other.
THE END ... Oh and incidentally Gabriel with sentenced to life imprisonment and never darkened the door steps of Sun Hill ever again
''I'll be there for you'' - The Rembrandsts (also of Friends)