Author's Note: Here comes the next chapter, I think it's is a little shorter but I guess you'll figure that out by the end. Enjoy

That-Geek

-SHANDY-

The following week and a half was hard for everyone. Willie Rae had passed away suddenly meaning Brenda was on bereavement leave for 3 weeks, the news of Willie Rae's death hit everyone, including Sharon and Rose.

Chief Pope called Sharon into his office a week and a half after Brenda left to discuss the leak.

"How far along are you on the leak?" He asked.

"If you remember Chief Pope I figured it out quite some time ago. You were the one who insisted that I lower its priority. I have been ready for weeks to do this notification. However, with Chief Johnson gone, I feel it would disrespectful to do it without her." She reminded him of the situation.

"Yes well, it's been left too long. We will clear the leak up before Chief Johnson returns, it will be a nice surprise for her." He suggested

"If that's what you think is best Chief." She answered. She stood and said goodbye then headed towards her office. As she walked to the elevators Andy caught up with her.

"How is Maura doing?" He asked.

"She is still quiet, but that doesn't stop her coming over with her mother and her siblings. I have had a chance to speak to her mom who seems glad for the help even if she didn't know how to get it." She smiled "Although there is a lot of guilt. I offered to go to church with them on Sunday, I know you don't go but you can join us for lunch afterward" Sharon suggested to him. He smiled gently brushing a hand against her arm.

"I'll come to church with you. I do go just not as often as I used to." He told her quietly.

"I can't imagine you going to church." She smirked.

"Well, Ma made sure all three of us went every Sunday. All of us dressed in our Sunday best too." He chuckled, she nodded in return but something wasn't right, she was looking at the hall and all around herself.

"Is something wrong?" He asked stepping closer his hand reaching for her back.

"I…I just know I've got a difficult day ahead of me and…promise me if it doesn't…just don't be mad at me, okay?" she replied glumly.

"Give me some credit babe," he chuckled but became serious when he saw her sad expression "Ok, I promise" he lay a hand gently on her shoulder and she gave a small smile before straightening her shoulders and exiting the elevator.

-SHANDY-

Quite by coincidence Chief Johnson appeared in the murder room only a few hours later. Claiming she was ready to go back to work. This news traveled down to Sharon's office and with a deep breath she made the call to Pope, who in turn would call Ann over to the precinct. She wasn't sure how sincere Ann felt about David but she knew that this would end the relationship and cause a lot of pain, sometimes she hated her job.

When she came to Pope's office Ann glared at her.

"You. Why do you have to do this to me?" She asked continuing to glare.

"Your actions have compromised the major crimes division; do you know how much you could have damaged the team's careers including David's." Sharon scowled at the young woman.

"I know that but Goldman was…was vicious" She cried out, tears forming in her eyes.

"And that was more important to a man you love" Sharon rolled her eyes. Ann looked at Sharon once again tears rolling down her cheeks. She took a deep breath.

"That's rich." Ann scoffed "You lied to the man you love for over a decade, how is Rose?" Ann seethed, Chief Pope's eyebrows rose and his eyes grew round. Sharon's mouth opened to reply but Pope interrupted.

"Ladies that is enough. Miss Mason, you must accept the consequences of your actions which includes informing Detective Gabriel of your relationship with Mr Goldman" Pope told her, which sent her into a crying mess. Pope walked Sharon over to the door.

"Captain go and fetch Gabriel," He paused then narrowing his eyes. He opened the door and watched her go.

Sharon made her way nervously through to the murder room, to find it empty. She checked the Chief's office but based on the room's emptiness concluded they were most likely in the electronics room. She caught Andy's eyes when she entered but quickly broke the connection as she walked past him.

-SHANDY-

Sharon let out a deep breath it was finally over with. Gabriel was distraught and Sharon couldn't blame him, to be betrayed by the one you love wouldn't be easy. He was very gracious in accepting responsibility and only made one request; that he be the one to tell Major Crimes the outcome of Goldman's leak.

As she packed her things away in her office she could only imagine how Andy was feeling, how they were all feeling. Personally, she was quite relieved that she no longer had to split her time between her division and Major Crimes. She sent a text to Rose, who was having a 'girls day' with Maura and her sister Ciara.

"Hope your day is going well, I should be home soon, do you guys want anything special for dinner. Mom xx "Sharon began to tidy her desk of completed paperwork and that on her to do list.

"It's been great, Rose x ", came the reply a few moments later.

"And dinner?" Sharon asked again.

Its covered Sharon's shoulders sank, so she couldn't even be home in time to make sure her daughter was fed properly, she shook her head and collected her coat and bag before leaving for the day. When she got on the elevator she was greeted by the Major Crimes division.

"Evening." She greeted them all then stood quietly her back turned to them all. She stiffened as something touched the small of her back but relaxed when she realized it was just Andy, she gave him a small smile that prompted Provenza to huff.

"Oh, shut up old man" Andy snapped. Sharon hid her smirk by covering her mouth feigning a cough. Sharon's car was further away than usual so when she reached Andy's she kissed his cheek then said goodbye.

-SHANDY-

When she entered the house the scent of cooking food hit her. Maura rushed out from the kitchen door.

"Oh, Captain your home. Why don't you put on your comfy clothes and then go sit at the dining table." The young girl instructed hurriedly before disappearing back into the kitchen. Sharon shook her head but followed the instructions by going up to her room and changing into a light pair of jeans and blue t-shirt. When she entered her living room nothing was too different but when she looked to her dining table it had been set. There were glasses, plates, cutlery, a tablecloth, and flowers. Had she entered an alternative reality?

"So, when I said dinner was sorted I meant we made something." Rose informed her mother.

"Oh god" Sharon murmured

"Now, before you start being all strict and turn your Darth on. Here me out" Rose stood in front of her mom as the older woman headed to the kitchen. "We plan on tidying the kitchen after dinner. Next, Maura and Ciara wanted to thank you for helping so I, as a good friend and your child, teamed up with them to bring you this surprise." Rose explained excitedly "Also, It tastes amazing so be prepared to be blown away" She went on to announce then guided her mom to the head of the table, which conveniently faced away from the kitchen.

Ciara walked over to the table laying a bowl of soup in front of her then placed a couple more for herself and Rose and Maura. They sat down and began to eat.

"so, did you make this from scratch?" Sharon asked as she had her first spoonful.

"Er, not the soup but the rest I guess" Maura replied.

"Alright, probably why it doesn't taste bad" Sharon teased prompting some nervous laughs "What's the rest of the dinner?" Sharon asked.

"Well for main course its stuffed chicken breast with potatoes and veg," Ciara told her with a shy smile.

"We made the brownie and then we bought ice cream to go with it" Rose informed her mother with a smile. Sharon smiled at the group of girls.

The dinner continued and to her surprise, the food the girls had cooked was absolutely amazing, they had well and truly surprised her with it. After eating the girls insisted on Sharon going to choose a film while they tidied up their own mess. Sharon looked at the collection of DVDs they had and picked one as she was setting it up, Rose came through and started sniggering.

"Erm Mom, we have the latest streaming tech so we don't need a DVD" She chuckled as her mom sat on the floor in front of their tv placing the disk into the machine.

"Well, how do you know that tech has A league of their own on their vast database?" She replied to which rose only rolled her eyes and went back to the kitchen. Once all the dishes were away and popcorn popped the three girls made their way to the living room. Maura and Rose sat on the sofa with Sharon while Ciara sat on the armchair to the right and the movie began.

Author's Note: So, I feel like this was a little shorter than the other chapters but this felt like a good place to finish. We are almost done with the closer set times as Sharon will soon take over Major Crimes. As I said I want to include Rusty but also want to know what you guys think, do you want to see Rusty living with Sharon or perhaps one of the other MC team? Pm or leave a review and I'll see you in the next chapterHope you are all enjoying it so far.

Next Time: "I'm sorry, I wish I could tell you something positive but…" She slipped her glasses off rubbing her eyes a little "She crossed a line and I can't condone it." She brushed a hand through her hair.

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