Chapter 7
"No!" Sharon yelled loudly, waking up from the nightmare. Andy suddenly opened his eyes and looked at her anxiously. He immediately handed her a glass of water and wait for she to calm down.
"Sharon, are you okay?" he asked worriedly and squeezed her shoulder. Sharon took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment. Her nightmare was like a reality. She immediately hugged Andy without saying anything else. He rubbed her back soothingly, trying to calm her.
"Andy, I had a nightmare." she said at finally and began to cry. Andy shushed softly and wiped her tears.
"Sharon, calm down, it's over. It was just a nightmare. What happened? What was your nightmare? You look pale and frightened." he noted. Sharon bit her lip and looked at him sadly. She was afraid that Jack can really show up and tell the whole truth. After this terrible nightmare, her fear had begun to grow even more. Maybe Andrea was right. Perhaps, it would be much better if she tells the truth instead of someone else. Andy was still watching her closely, not understanding what was happening to her.
"Andy, I'm sorry. I just had a nightmare that was like a reality. But I'm so grateful that you're here." she said softly, a little more relaxed. Andy smiled softly and kissed her softly on the forehead.
"Sharon, I'll always be here whatever happens. But are you sure you're okay? You don't have pain, right?" he asked to be sure. He was worried about her condition more than ever. Sharon shook her head and touched his face.
"Don't worry, me and the baby are fine." she assured him quietly. Andy sighed with relief and took her in her arms, hoping to reassure Sharon. He knew that she shouldn't be under stress. Sharon snuggled into his warm embrace, hoping to forget about this nightmare. But she knew very well that she'll live with this fear until the truth is revealed. The next morning, Andy and Rusty were preparing breakfast together while Sharon was still asleep. Andy had told Rusty about Sharon's nightmare.
"Last night Sharon had a nightmare. I don't know why she was frightened so much, but I worry about her. She refused to tell me about her nightmare." Andy admitted putting some plates on the table. Rusty shrugged.
"I have no idea, but Sharon wouldn't be frightened just like that. Besides, this sounds strange. Why did she refuse to tell you?" he asked, confused. Andy sighed and sat down thoughtfully. Rusty sat across from him, watching him carefully.
"Rusty, let's not talk about it in front of her. She is pregnant and I don't want she to worry unnecessarily. Maybe she wants to forget about this nightmare and why she refuses to tell. Well, let's start with the breakfast. As we mean last night, Sharon will join us a little later. " he said firmly. Rusty nodded, and he and Andy started to eat breakfast. Sharon opened her eyes slowly and looked around. She couldn't forget her terrible nightmare, much as she wants. She could hear Andy and Rusty having breakfast, but she had no strength to get out of bed. To not worry Andy, she quickly got out of bed and went into the bathroom and then she dressed and walked with slow steps toward the kitchen. Seeing her irregular movements, Andy panicked and immediately helped her to sit in the chair. He looked at her carefully.
"Sharon, why didn't you call me? You need help, and you look very tired." he said sternly with concern. Sharon took a deep breath and squeezed his shoulder.
"Stop it, Andy. I'm fine, just tired and this is pretty normal in my condition." she said firmly. Andy frowned slightly.
"Sharon, I don't want you to come to work today. You need rest." he said decisively. Sharon closed her eyes for a moment, seeing how stubborn is Andy. Rusty chuckled lightly, listening to their conversation.
"Sorry Andy, but Sharon will probably be working today." he added. Sharon smiled softly and turned her attention to Andy.
"Absolutely. Rusty is right. Look, I'm fine and I'll be better. I want you to stop worrying so much. Come on, let's have breakfast. Today we have a lot of work." she said urgently. Andy nodded slightly dissatisfied and agreed with her. Still, she was the boss. He sat beside her and put her breakfast in front of her. Rusty looked at his watch and grabbed his bag.
"Uh ... Sharon, can I stay with friends tonight? Look, just tonight." he asked cautiously. Sharon took a deep breath and looked at Andy, who winked at her slightly.
"Okay, but just tonight. You know how much I worry about you." she said softly. Rusty nodded and left. Sharon patted her belly slightly and looked down. Andy squeezed her shoulder, watching her carefully.
"Sharon, are you sure you're okay?" he pressed again. Sharon nodded and gave him a weak smile, looking into his brown eyes.
"It's all right. Let's just go to work." she assured him. Andy nodded and handed her coat and her purse, while he took the keys and they walked to work. On the other hand, Nicole and Dean were breakfasting together in their new home while the boys were in school.
"I love to see you so happy." he said quietly. Nicole smiled softly and shook his hand.
"I feel very happy, seeing Sharon and dad so happy. They are one reason for my happiness. My dad was never so happy as now. I'm glad that Sharon is in his life and he has a chance to have a son." she said thoughtfully. Dean sighed, watching her carefully.
"You always told that your father can't overcome the shock. How is he now? I mean, I saw him a month ago for the last time. I hope that he feels more relaxed." he said quietly. Nicole nodded slightly.
"Definitely. Like I said, he is happy with Sharon and I am sure that my little brother will fill this family with happiness. They'll be happy together forever." she said firmly. Dean smiled and kissed her gently. He also wanted to have a child with Nicole, but he didn't know how to tell her. The working day was busy as ever. Sharon had a long conversation with her most faithful friend and the only person who knows her secret - Andrea.
"Andrea, my nightmare was terrified. I still feel afraid that Jack will appear and tell the whole truth. I feel terrible and as if I am in no way out." she admitted sadly, rubbing her belly thoughtfully. Andrea hushed quietly and squeezed her hand.
"Sharon, believe me, I don't want to scare you, but this nightmare could become a reality. My advice is for you to tell the truth to Andy, than Jack or anyone else. Sharon, try to calm down. Yes, Andy will be angry when he finds out the truth, but he loves you and he can forgive all that. " she said encouragingly. Sharon took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in her throat. She wiped her tears and removed her glasses.
"I can't, Andrea. I can't do that. I curse the moment that I made this terrible mistake, but I have no courage to admit the truth. I know that Andy will be hurt deeply and he'll never forgive me. Nicole will never forgive me too. Last night I spoke to her and she told me that she is so grateful that I am in her father's life. I don't know, but when I tell this terrible truth they'll all be hurt. " she confessed and almost wept.
"Sharon, I understand you perfectly, but hiding the truth you won't be more relaxed. Instead, you'll get sick if you think constantly about it. Don't forget that you're pregnant and you have to be calm. Stop thinking about it. You still have time. Before Jack failed your life, you must tell the truth to Andy, whatever are the consequences. " she said firmly. Sharon bit her lip. She felt more confused than ever and she didn't know what to do. She took a deep breath and decided to think a little more before taking a right decision. During this time, Andy was looking at the paperwork in front of him. He threw his pen and sighed wearily, leaning back. Provenza looked at him carefully.
"Flynn, are you sure you're okay?" he asked anxiously. Andy nodded slightly.
"Yeah, I just think of Sharon. Last night she had a terrible nightmare, and this morning she felt bad. I didn't want she to come to work today because of her delicate condition, but you know how stubborn she is." he admitted, looking at her office. Provenza laughed.
"My God! Everybody knows how stubborn is the captain. But I think you just have to get used to it." he joked lightly. Andy sighed and rolled his eyes unhappy. He was still thinking about Sharon's nightmare and the reason why she refuses to tell him. He didn't want to worry her, knowing that her pregnancy is high risk. But his curiosity made him start to think worse things. Maybe the fact that she was hiding something important from him? He wasn't sure of his suspicions, and he knew that he wouldn't know until the baby is born.
In the evening, Sharon was sitting in her office thoughtfully. The door was open as she was ready to go home. Suddenly, Andy stood by the door, watching her carefully and questioningly. Sharon put her glasses in her pocket and seeing Andy, she smiled softly and then motioned him to went inside and shut the door. Andy did as she ordered him and closed the door tightly. He approached her with uncertain steps. Sharon kissed him gently on the cheek, but noticed that he wasn't in the mood.
"Andy, what's the problem? She asked softly and squeezed his shoulder. He looked into her green eyes and sighed wearily. He put his hands in his pockets and cleared his throat.
"I don't know, I just feel bad seeing you this way." he replied hastily. Sharon looked at him more confused than ever.
"I don't understand. What do you mean?" she asked again. Andy shook his head and bit his lip.
"Nothing, I just think that you ... I feel that as if you're hiding something important from me. And considering the fact that you refuse to tell me your nightmare makes me feel terrible. I'm sorry." he admitted. Sharon took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in her throat. She could see how much Andy frets seeing her condition. She managed to hide her tears somehow, smiling slightly.
"Andy, calm down. It's okay." she said softly. Andy kissed her gently on the forehead, apologetically.
"I know and I feel like an idiot. You know very well that I have full faith in you." he said softly rubbing her belly absently. Sharon put her hand over his. She still didn't know what to do or what decision to take, but maybe Andrea really was right. She had to tell the truth to Andy before someone else did it. A few hours later, Sharon and Andy went home. The apartment was again dark and cold. As if Rusty was their child and they felt his lack. Even during dinner, Sharon could feel that Andy is more distracted than ever. He didn't spoke to her and it made her feel worse. After dinner, the coldness continued. While Sharon was in the bedroom, Andy went into the nursery, as he needed to be alone there. Sharon, however, was already completely sure and she'd taken the long-awaited decision. She went to the nursery and saw Andy who was looking at the crib. She approached him and squeezed his shoulder. Andy was startled slightly and sighed wearily, looking at her sadly.
"I'd like to know what is happening to you right now and what makes you come here." she said softly. Andy took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment.
"I don't know, I just wanted to be a little alone and decided that the right place is here. You have no idea how calm I feel here. I can't wait to hug my son." he admitted and kept looking at the crib. Sharon's eyes filled with tears and she bit her lip. She encouraged herself, as she couldn't hide this dark secret anymore. She had to tell him before someone else has said.
"Andy, I must tell you something very important. Something I can't hide anymore. Something that hurts me since the beginning of this pregnancy. I have to admit something. One of my dark secret, one of my sin ..." she said softly and tears streamed down her cheeks. Andy's eyes widened. He looked at her confused and strictly. He had no idea what she'll say, but she knew that from that moment on, nothing will be the same ...
~~~ TBC ~~~