Chapter 14
While Andy was lost in thought, holding the little baby in his arms, Sharon approached him, looking at him with a sad smile. She adored the moments in which her son was calm and it was all thanks to Andy. As if he did miracle and he was the only one who could calm her little baby. Sharon kissed her son gently, moving closer to Andy, so close that their bodies were touching. They looked at each other in silence for a few minutes while we both looked at the baby.
"He's more relaxed. I tried to calm him down and I feel happy because I managed." Andy said quietly, looking at the little baby with a smile. Sharon smiled slightly and sighed.
"Thank you. Thanks to you, my son will sleep peacefully tonight. Incidentally, I heard everything you said to the baby. I didn't want to ruin this moment between you and Nicholas, so I came back later." she said, looking at him coldly. Andy sighed wearily and held the baby close to his chest.
"I am glad that you don't get angry. Still, he's your son. I don't want to talk nonsense." he said apologetically. Sharon put her hand on his shoulder.
"No, you said what is true. I hurt you deeply and that have no forgiveness." she said thoughtfully.
"I came to talk about the DNA test. I want to make this test because each day I lose my temper. I want to know the truth. I want to make sure that Nicholas' my son or not. I can't stand any more." he said with bitterness in his words. Sharon took a deep breath and sat down near the crib.
"I want that too. I'm sorry, Andy. I'd never want to hurt you, sleeping with Jack. I don't know how I managed to do that mistake and I don't know how to fix this mistake. I am a bad mother. I punish my son. I punish my son be without paternal love. I don't even know who the father is. I'd like you to be the father, because Jack has never been a good father and he never will be. But you ... Andy, you're very different. You also have a lot of mistakes, but nevertheless, you're a good father. " she said quietly, tears were streaming down her cheeks. Andy hushed quietly and squeezed her shoulder, looking at her sadly.
"Sharon, I beg you, stop crying. You'll scare the baby." he said sternly. Sharon wiped her tears and bit her lip. She couldn't stop crying. She needed Andy, but he was away and he kept distance between them.
"You know, being alone all these years was difficult. I had to take care of Emily and Ricky completely alone without any help. Jack was never around. And now, after so many years, I feel the same pain. I am again alone without any help. I'm trying to take care of Nicholas alone as for Emily and Ricky, but I am no longer so young. I can't anymore. " she admitted sadly. Andy sighed wearily and tenderly kissed the baby, then handed it to his mother.
"Sharon, you're guilty. All this happened because of you. You can't blame anyone but yourself. You caused me terrible pain. The moment I found out that you slept with Jack as though my whole world was torn in thousand pieces. If Nicholas is his son, believe me, I'll never be in your life. " he said firmly. Sharon looked at her little son, then to Andy.
"I am to blame for everything. I confess, this time you're right. But I love you and standing away from you it's like I can't breathe. Andy, I love you and I need you." she said softly crying.
"Sharon, I love you too. But I can't forget about your lies and my pain." he said sadly and knelt before her, touching her face gently. He wiped her tears and looked at the little baby boy.
"He has your brown eyes." Sharon said softly stroking her son. Andy smiled softly.
"Yes, you're right. But Ricky also has brown eyes." He added immediately and stood up. Sharon took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in her throat.
"When you want to do a DNA test?" she finally asked. Andy shrugged and put his hands in his pockets.
"When you want." he replied simply. Sharon nodded and put the baby in the crib and stood in front of Andy. She touched his face, looking into his brown eyes sadly, in love.
"Andy, I don't know what to tell you. If Nicholas is your son, I won't ask for forgiveness. No, I won't do it. I love you with all my heart, but I won't do it. I know that you'll never forgive me. However, I've committed unforgivable sin. " she said softly. Andy squeezed her hand, looking sadly into her green eyes. He was so close that he was afraid that he could kiss her. He pulled back slightly.
"Sharon, if Nicholas is my son, I'll be with him always. Don't worry about it. I'll always be close to my son, whatever happens." he assured her and left. Sharon returned to her bedroom, hoping to sleep and forget about everything. The next morning, after the terrible night, after the terrible conversation with Andy, Sharon was trying to feel better. She quickly went into the kitchen to make breakfast for Rusty as he sat down sleepily. Fortunately, at least Nicholas was asleep. Obviously, Andy was able to calm the baby completely. Sharon put a breakfast before Rusty and sat across from him with a cup of tea in hand. Rusty yawned and looked at her carefully.
"Hey, Sharon, it seems you haven't slept all night." he noted with concern. Sharon put her cup on the table and took a deep breath, leaning back.
"Yes, I couldn't sleep after my conversation with Andy. Tomorrow we'll do a DNA test and I'm worried. I don't want even think about the outcome. Frankly, the result scares me." she admitted thoughtfully. Rusty nodded and squeezed her hand.
"Sharon, calm down. I'm sure that Andy's the father." he said encouragingly. Sharon smiled slightly.
"I hope Rusty. I hope you're right." she said softly and suddenly the baby began to cry. She quickly went to the nursery while Rusty grabbed his bag and went to college because he was late. On the other hand, Andy was in the department. Now he was standing near the elevators while Provenza approached him and handed him a cup of coffee.
"I think you have a need. What happened last night with Sharon?" he asked anxiously, looking around. Andy looked at the coffee and shrugged.
"We talked about the DNA test and inexplicably, I again took this little baby in my arms. I don't know what to say, my feelings are a mixture. Nicole tells me not to return back to Sharon and she's right. My daughter is right since Sharon cheated me, and she lied to me terribly. " he replied hastily. Provenza sighed and shook his head.
"Yes, but I think that Nicole is not right. Look, I know your pain is terrible and that what made Sharon have no forgiveness, but if that child is yours you must be close to Sharon too. She is the mother of your child and you can't quit it just like that. " he said sternly. Andy took a deep breath and returned to his desk. Provenza followed him, since for him the conversation wasn't over. A few hours later, Andrea visited Sharon because she wanted to know what was happening between her and Andy.
"Sharon, now you will do a DNA test?" Andrea asked, holding the baby in her arms. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head.
"Yes, tomorrow we'll do this damn test. I don't know, Andrea. I feel terrible. If Jack is the father, then I will destroy it. Then I won't have a chance to be with Andy. I'm afraid and my fear grows with each passing hour, with each passing minute. I don't know what to do. I want Andy to be the father, but the outcome scares me. " she replied sadly. Andrea hushed quietly and squeezed her shoulder.
"Sharon, just stop to think about bad things. I am convinced that this little angel is Andy's son. When I looked at Nicholas, I can see Andy. Furthermore, he looks like Nicole too, don't you think?" she said encouragingly. Sharon smiled slightly and took her son in her arms, kissing him gently on the cheek. She hoped that Andy's the father. That afternoon, Nicole visited her father in the department to talk with him, because tonight she wouldn't be home. She had plans with Dean and the boys. They went into Sharon's office because they could talk in peace there. Andy locked the door and closed the blinds, then stood in front of his daughter.
"Dad, I'm sorry to bother you, but I want to talk now, because tonight I have plans with Dean and the boys." she said apologetically. Andy nodded with a smile.
"Don't worry, honey. What do you want to talk about?" he asked immediately.
"For the DNA test, for Sharon and the baby. When will you do this test?"
"Tomorrow. Sharon and I decided that tomorrow is a good day. I can't wait to find out the result." he admitted tense. Nicole squeezed his shoulder and gave him a weak smile.
"I, too, Dad. But whatever happens I want you to be happy." she said softly and hugged her father tightly. Andy was pleased by the fact that his daughter was near him and support him. In the evening, Rusty took care of his little brother while Sharon sat pensively on the couch. She couldn't stop thinking about tomorrow and the DNA test. For this decisive result that will answer all her questions. She looked at Rusty and the baby with a smile. She was grateful that at least Rusty's up to her while Emily and Ricky were away.
"Hey, Sharon, are you okay?" Rusty asked worriedly and sat beside her with the baby in his arms. Sharon smiled softly and kissed him tenderly on the cheek.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Just thinking about tomorrow. I hope that everything will be fine." she answered reliably. Rusty took her hand with a smile.
"I am convinced it would be. But I think that there is someone who wants his mother." he said, grinning and handed the baby to Sharon carefully. She kissed her son gently and looked into his beautiful brown eyes. They reminded her of Andy and she hoped it was a sign that Nicholas is Andy's son. The night was quiet. Sharon slept with her son when suddenly her phone rang. She opened her eyes and quickly grabbed her phone to not wake the baby. Seeing that this is Andy, she almost fell into shock, but she decided to answer.
"Andy, why are you calling me at midnight? She asked softly and sternly.
"Sharon, calm down. I just couldn't sleep and decided to check if everything is okay." he replied hastily. Sharon took a deep breath and looked at the baby.
"It's okay, don't worry. Fortunately the baby sleeps and I feel more relaxed." she said softly. Andy sighed with relief. The fact that the baby sleeps quietly made him feel good. He still didn't know why he is calling Sharon to ask it at midnight, but if something caused him to do so.
"I'm glad. I'll see you tomorrow. I mean, in the hospital. Good night." he said quietly.
"Good night." she said confused and they closed the phone. Sharon shook her head and left her phone on the nightstand, then kissed her son gently and continue to sleep peacefully. The next day, Andy already had made the long-awaited DNA test. But waiting the outcome also was killing him. He didn't know how to wait for this result, which will change his life forever. Sharon felt more tense than ever. She was about to learn the truth that doesn't give her peace from the beginning of her pregnancy. Fortunately, Rusty and Andrea were here to support her. Now they had to wait two days to get the result. For Sharon and Andy, it was a great time, but they were willing to wait a little longer after they've been waiting for months. 2 days later, in the evening, Andy had gone to the hospital to take the result. Taking the result, he immediately went to Sharon without reading anything. He wanted to understand the outcome with Sharon. Now Sharon stood before him, waiting for him to open this envelope and read it - the truth. Andy's hands trembled as he tried to open the envelope. He looked at Sharon, who looked more nervous than ever.
"Andy, please open this envelope and read what's inside." Sharon asked quietly and anxiously while Rusty was in his room with Nicholas. Andy took a deep breath and nodded slightly. Having read what was written, his eyes widened. He couldn't believe what the result is. He looked at Sharon in shock ...
~~~ TBC ~~~