-Andy, love of mine…-Sharon smiled sweetly demanding an explanation going Darth Raydor at him.
-You know Darth Raydor only turns me on, right?-he smiled when Sharon's eyes widened-Princess, you need to rest, sleep and keep those beautiful eyes away from reports, field cards and the murder board. And the last thing you need to be listening to while resting are case briefings. Louie and I decided it was best to keep you in the dark for now and it's final. You'll get all the info you want and need no sooner than a week before you get cleared for work.
-I don't like either of you one bit right now- Sharon folded her hands in her lap.
-Provenza doesn't care and I'll live-Andy kissed her temple-Get some sleep before rounds.
-Andy, I'm perfectly capable of deciding when…-he cut her off with a deep kiss-Oh…kay- she laid down and closed her eyes. They both took a nap before rounds and then again after dinner. Sharon felt good enough to watch a movie but she fell asleep five minutes into it and Andy also turned in early. Sharon was jumpy and nervous the next day, realising she'll be going home in the morning, and he was thankful to Rusty, Gavin and Andrea for sitting with her longer than the day before. He took the opportunity to go home and shower, buy Sharon some candy she craved for and he also called Fritz to check on Stroh's status. There was no new intel and it made Andy a bit nervous because it could've meant that Stroh was in LA and laying low for the moment. Fritz assured him there will be a security detail every day sitting outside his and Sharon's condo and Andy felt a bit better. After her sponge bath and the check up Sharon couldn't wait to pack her things.
-Andy…-she started in her sweet voice.
-No-he answered not looking up from his book.
-Andy, I can't just sit and do nothing. I need...- she tried to talk him into letting her read her emails.
-To rest- Andy finished for her.
-Honey...- she purred and motioned him to come closer.
-Nice try, princess- he smiled after she kissed him.
-I love you- she managed to run her hand up his forearm.
-I love you too and you're still not getting your phone, at least for a month- he nuzzled her nose.
-I don't like you very much right now- she puffed.
-Suck it up, princess-he chuckled-Hi, Patrice.
-Hi. How's the patient?- Patrice came to keep her company because Andy had to run some errands to make Sharon's bed rest at home as comfortable as possible.
-Pouting like a five year old-Andy rolled his eyes.
-Am not- Sharon snapped at him.
-I see-Patrice swallowed a smile.
-If she gets super cranky just slip the words needles, IV and hospital into the conversation- Andy half whispered.
-Noted-Patrice winked.
-She's gonna call him and Louie already knows that, but do not let him cave under her demands- Andy picked up his jacket.
-Oh, he wont. He's having too much fun being in charge- Patrice shook her head smiling.
-Ok, I'll be back soon. Princess, play nice- he gave her a quick peck and almost ran out of the room not to change his mind and stay with her.
-What's wrong?-Patrice saw Sharon getting lost in her thoughts.
-I can't be a burden to Andy. I'm supposed to be his fianceé, not a patient- Sharon hated feeling helpless.
-That's how he felt after his surgery. And he did everything to get better as soon as possible. If it will make you feel better maybe you should write back to him- Patrice suggested.
-Write back…?- Sharon frowned.
-You know, the letter?- Patrice knew she should've kept her mouth shut when Sharon's eyebrows almost reached her hair line.
-What letter?-Sharon couldn't remember ever getting a letter from Andy.
-Oh, God...-Patrice muttered under her breath.
-Patrice, what letter?-Sharon gave her a Darth Raydor look.
-Andy wrote you a letter before his surgery. I thought he gave it to you. I know about it because Louie told me Andy asked him to give it to you in case...-Patrice fiddled with a cushion as she once again had to explain her husband's and his friend's actions.
-I see…- Sharon answered in a low voice.
-I'm so sorry. I thought...Never mind. I shouldn't have said anything- Patrice appologized.
-You have nothing to appologize. As for my future husband, he's got plenty of appologizing to do-Sharon winked at her.
-What have I done now?-Andy asked as soon as he walked into the room. He got so good at dechipring Sharon's look she didn't need to say a word.
-I'll leave you two to talk. See you, if you live- Patrice smiled and waved at Sharon.
-Where's my letter?-Sharon asked narrowing her eyes at him.
-What letter?-Andy frowned.
-The one you wrote me when you were in the hospital- Sharon answered using her Captain voice.
-Oh, that letter- Andy cringed.
-Yeah, that letter-Sharon repeated after him.
-Who told you?-Andy rubbed the back of his neck.
-Does it matter? Where is it?-Sharon extended her hand.
-I burned it-Andy slumped his shoulders.
-You what?-Sharon quirked an eyebrow.
-I burned it-Andy lowered his head appologetically.
-Why? I'd like to read it, especially if it's a goodbye letter so I can tell you it's stupid and I'll kill you if you ever get killed or hurt-Sharon hissed.
-It's not a goodbye letter. Ok, a small part of it was a goodbye-Andy sighed.
-And the other part?- Sharon expected an equally silly answer.
-I hereby confess my love for the green eyed-girl who captured my heart. I love you. I'm scared to tell you that in person because those are big and heavy words and I don't want to burden you in case you don't feel the same-Andy cleared his throat and Sharon realized he was reciting his letter to her-Then I mentioned how much I love your smile and the way you look at me, but I don't remember that part right because the meds were starting to kick in-he looked away-You're the love of my life- he half whispered, but she heard him.
-Andy?- she smiled and he finally looked at her.
-That was the last line; "You're the love of my life". I wrote a P.S. to Rusty, but that part's also a bit blurry- he sighed.
-Andy?- Sharon gave him her Darth Raydor glare-Shut up and kiss me- she ordered.
-Does that mean...?- he asked when they broke the kiss for air.
-Oh, I'm pissed. This is just because you're adorable at the moment- she bit her lip.
-Good to know-he smiled and suddenly got serious-You are the love of my life, Sharon - he kissed her so gently it melted her heart.
-I love you too, so much. But if you ever burn another love letter you write me I'll divorce you. Understood?- she quirked an eyebrow.
-Yes, my love. Now, ready for bed?-he smiled.
-Yes. I'm exhausted- Sharon stiffled a yawn.
-Being bossy can wear a person down- he teased getting next to her.
-I love you by this much right now- she closed the distance between her index finger and her thumb.
-Come here- he opened his arms and she hid in his embrace as he laid beside her-How about now?-he kissed her forehead.
-Meh- Sharon hid her face in his chest.
-You're gonna love me an awful lot because this is where's you'll be sleeping from now on. Regardless of how much you'll hate the rules you're going to have to obbey when we get gome-he smiled.
-Rules? What rules?-Sharon frowned.
-Since you no longer have a spleen you'll have to slow down. Before you say anything I won't be taking no for an answer and no, we can't discuss everything you'll surely want to discuss. I'm your husband and I'm setting the rules right now-Andy nodded.
-Future husband, and that's debatable-Sharon swallowed a grin seeing Andy all serious.
-Semantics - he cleared his throat- After the doctor, Provenza and I clear you for duty you will come to work when you're needed and not a minute earlier. You will have lunch either with me, Rusty, Gavin or Andrea - every day. No more skipping meals. Don't even try to pull a Darth Raydor on them about it, they won't back down- he was amused by Sharon's pouting face- You will go home when I see you're tired or sitting at your desk for too long and one of us will be driving you home. Last but not least, the weekends will be used for resting, eating, sleeping and no work. That being said you are no longer allowed to bring homework to our condo. Capiscé?-he nodded seriously and Sharon smiled.
-You're hot when you're bossy- Sharon kissed him playfully.
-Nice try, princess-he stole another kiss- but none of these rules are debatable or optional and you can't make me change my mind. You be the good rule abiding Captain and maybe you'll get back to work in a month- he slumped his shoulders.
-I can't jump out of bed or slam the doors so I'll just shut up, turn away and sulk giving you radio silence- Sharon was adorable as she fumed over the rules her future husband just laid out for her.
-Ok, princess- Andy swallowed a smile- Sweet dreams- he was careful to drape his arm lightly over her hip-I love you- he kissed her neck and laid his head on the pillow. His light snoring gave away just how tired and worried he was and it broke her heart because he wore a brave face whole day. Hoping that going home in the morning would ease his fear and her frustration she drifted off to sleep.
-Well Sharon, your vitals are good and the stitches are healing nicely. You're good to go home. I gave Andy instructions about your nutrition for the next three months and things to avoid while you're on bed rest. I'll see you in a month for a check up, ok?- the doctor smiled.
-Thank you, doctor- Andy and Sharon chorused and she clapped her hands when the doctor left the room.
-Ready to go?- he asked and Sharon beamed like a kid.
-Before you start complaining, all surgical patients must use this-Rusty came in pushing a wheel chair.
-Nice wheels- Andy chuckled and helped Sharon settle-Let's go- he opened the door. As Andy's SUV exited the parking lot a visitor carrying a baloon and a bouquet asked for a nurse at the counter.
-How can I help you?- she asked the man hiding behind black nerd glasses, looking like a lawyer in his dark blue suit.
-Hi, I'm Philip Stroh and I'm looking for a friend, but I forgot the room number- he shrugged his shoulders appologetically.
-Her name?- the nurse asked.
-Sharon O'Dwyer- he offered her his best smile.
-I'm sorry, we don't have her…oh, you just missed her- the nurse browsed through the patient list.
-Oh, it's ok. I'm glad she's better and happy to visit her at home-he grinned and waved walking to the elevator.
-Really glad she's ok- he pressed the ground floor button pushing the glasses up the bridge of his nose and fixing his tie. He had to look presentable for a house call he just had to make