Chapter 17
Andy sang the lullaby while Sharon approached him and squeezed his shoulder. He looked at her for a moment, then he turned his attention to his son, who was now more relaxed. Sharon sighed wearily and sat opposite him. Fortunately Rusty was fast asleep and Andy had managed to calm their son. Once the baby fell asleep, Sharon took him to the nursery and returned to the living room, as she needed to talk to Andy. They looked at each other coldly.
"I didn't know that you could sing lullabies." she said sarcastically. Andy rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"What do you mean? I just wanted to reassure my son, and I think that's the only way. Who knows, maybe he likes my voice, so he calms down immediately." he said quietly. Sharon grinned and nodded slightly.
"Yes, definitely. Don't get me wrong, I just wanted to tell you that you are really good father. Not everyone would do what you do. And by the way, you have a great voice." she said softly with a smile. Andy gave her a weak smile and sighed wearily, sitting on the couch. Sharon went to her bedroom, but just at that moment the phone rang. Andy immediately grabbed the phone to not wake the baby. Realizing that this is Provenza, he almost fainted.
"My God, old man! Why are you calling at midnight?" he asked angrily.
"Calm down Flynn. We have a case and I need to talk to the captain immediately. Please give the phone to her." he said in a hoarse voice. Andy closed his eyes for a moment and handed the phone to Sharon. When the baby began to cry again, Andy was about to get angry.
"Andy, take care of the baby. Lieutenant, I listen." Sharon said quickly.
"Captain, sorry, I didn't want to bother you. But we have a case and I have a problem with a patrol officer here. I told him that my boss is on maternity leave, but he just doesn't want to hear me." Provenza said angrily. Sharon took a deep breath.
"Lieutenant, no problem. Let me talk to him." she said firmly. On the other hand, once again, Andy tried to calm the little baby because Provenza had ruined everything. He could hear Sharon still talking on the phone. He kissed his son tenderly, looking into his warm brown eyes. He was grateful that Nicholas is calm now. After the conversation, Sharon decided to go to Andy to check that everything is fine. She smiled seeing father and son so comfortable. She approached them and took her son in her arms, kissing him gently. She smiled gently, putting him in the crib. She turned to Andy, still looking at the little boy. Sharon shook her head and took Andy out, closing the door behind them. Andy pouted.
"Stop looking at me that way. Your son needs sleep just like you." she said sternly. Andy sighed wearily.
"And you think that I really can sleep there?" he asked unhappily. Sharon smiled slightly and pursed her lips.
"Andy, don't be ridiculous. You wanted to sleep on the couch. I told you that you can stay in your house and that there will be quite comfortable. But you said that there is no problem. Why now, you ask nonsense?" she said with anger.
"Yes, Captain. You just love to command all. You love being the boss." he said sarcastically. Realizing that they were in front of the nursery, Sharon took Andy's hand and led him into the living room, standing before him. She looked at him coldly. She couldn't understand why Andy has to make a problem always.
"Andy, stop creating problems and scandals. What is your problem?" she asked sternly. Andy took her hand and looked into her green eyes. He just liked looking at her. He could look at her that way for hours, but he just didn't know how to forget her lies and his pain. She stepped back.
"Sharon, admit it. You're the boss but you love being the boss. I'm not your toy. I'm here because of my son and you know this very well." he said firmly. Sharon took a deep breath and gritted her teeth in anger.
"Of course I do. But remember that you're my subordinate and nothing more. Now you're just my subordinate. Do you think that between us there is love? No. Then, good night." she said with indifference and went to her bedroom. Andy sat on the couch thoughtfully and leaned back. He hated these disputes between them. He lay down on the couch and closed his eyes, trying to sleep. Sharon knew that she was quite rude to Andy, but she just couldn't stand the fact that he is far from her. The next morning, Andy decided to prepare breakfast, while Sharon and the baby were sleeping. Rusty, however, decided to help him and talk to him before going to college.
"Hey, Andy, last night I suggested Sharon that you can stay in my room but she refused." he said innocently. Andy smiled and squeezed his shoulder.
"Thanks kid. But Sharon has done very well. You know, I think I started to get used to my new lifestyle." he said, grinning and put the plates on the table. Rusty shrugged.
"I don't know. But as if last night you couldn't sleep." he noted. Andy sighed and shook his head.
"Nicholas didn't stop crying and Sharon had a conversation with Provenza on the phone. How can I sleep?" he asked discontented. Rusty laughed slightly.
"You're right. But you'll be able to sleep on the couch? I wouldn't be able to sleep on the couch for a long time." he admitted. Andy looked at him confused and sat down.
"Well. I have a few ideas. Most likely I will buy a new apartment to be near my son." he said thoughtfully. Rusty's eyes widened.
"No, you kidding? But why should you buy a new apartment? You can live here with Sharon and your son. You know, I'd like you to be together again. I mean, I don't like the fact that you argue constantly. "He said sadly. Andy shushed.
"Let this be a secret between us. I don't want Sharon to know that I want to buy a new apartment. But you're right. Nobody could stay on the couch for a long time. Maybe except Jack Raydor." he said, laughing. Rusty laughed and took a sip of his juice. While Andy and Rusty were breakfasting together, Sharon was breastfeeding her son in the nursery. After Rusty went to college, Andy called Provenza to inform him that he'll be late. Sharon kissed her son gently and put him in the crib and went to the kitchen for breakfast. She was surprised that Andy wasn't at work. She sat across from him, looking at him questioningly.
"Andy, why are you here? I thought that you're already at a crime scene." she said sternly. Andy sighed wearily and leaned back.
"I told Provenza that I'll join later. I don't feel very well and I decided to give some rest to myself. Sharon was worried when he said that he wan't feeling very well. She took his hand, which surprised Andy.
"What? Are you all right?" she asked anxiously. Andy nodded and gave her a weak smile.
"I'm fine, I just couldn't sleep. But anyway, I want to see Nicholas before I go to work." he said shunning her eyes and dropped her hand, then went to the nursery. Sharon took a deep and closed her eyes for a moment. She hated this coldness between them. But she still didn't know the worst - the fact that Andy is considering to buy a new apartment. Andy took his son in his arms, kissing him gently. He didn't want to leave his son never again, but he couldn't live with Sharon after all. He couldn't deny the fact that he still loves Sharon, but whatever he does, he couldn't forget about her lies.
"I know that you won't share with your mother what I think. But maybe you'll understand me, I can't live with your mother. After everything that happened between us, it's impossible. Because of her, I was far from I. But now, now when we're together, I promise you that I'll never leave you. Never, anywhere to be. " he said softly to the baby who grabbed his hand with his little hand. Andy grinned slightly. Fortunately, this time Sharon hadn't heard Andy's conversation with their son. She saw Andy came out without the saying anything. During this time, Nicole had received an unpleasant visit. Namely - her mother Jennifer. She couldn't believe she's here. Nicole was on leave while Dean was working and the boys were in school.
"Mom, I can't believe that you're in LA. Something special?" she asked, confused. Jennifer shook her head and smiled slightly.
"No, honey. I need to talk to your father. This is very important even it is something that has to do with you and our past." she replied immediately. Nicole looked at her confused. What was saying her mother?
"Mom, you know very well that my father has a personal life. You should call him." she said firmly. Jennifer took a deep breath and shrugged.
"Nicole, believe me. I can't call your father. You are the only way to talk to him. If it wasn't so important, I would never come here in my last days." she said sadly. Nicole's eyes widened. Last days. That was the only thing she'd heard. On the other hand, Sharon had called Andrea, as she needed to talk to her.
"Sharon, don't get me wrong, but there is a way you and Andy can be together again?" she asked cautiously. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head.
"Obviously not. Look, I'd do everything possible to be with Andy again, especially now. He is here only because of Nicholas and I feel terrible when he's away from me. He's here close to me but at the same time so far. I feel that he'll never be with me. The coldness between us is terrible. " she admitted. Andrea hushed quietly.
"Sharon, I understand perfectly, but I think that Andy can't forget the pain. It will take some time until he forgot everything that happened. And believe me, when he forgot he'll forgive you." she said reliable. Sharon sighed and nodded slightly. During this time, Andy shared with Provenza that he wants to buy a new apartment. Provenza couldn't believe that his friend was talking nonsense.
"Flynn, you're crazy! I can't believe that you want to buy a new apartment instead try to be with Sharon again." he said unhappily. Andy gritted his teeth in anger and took a deep breath.
"Provenza, I told you that I can't be with Sharon again. I'll buy a new apartment close to her so I could be near my son. What do you want? Should I leave my son?" he asked angrily.
"Of course not. But living in another apartment you will be far enough. Then it makes no sense to buy a new apartment. You can live in your apartment." he said firmly. Andy took a deep breath and shook his head. He didn't know how to deal with this man. In the evening, Sharon was sleeping on the couch with the baby on her chest while Rusty was studying for his exam. Andy was still at work, while Nicole continued to have terrible conversation with her mother. She couldn't believe that she came to LA to reveal the secrets of their past. Secrets that would change Andy's life. After about an hour, Andy returned home tired from work. He smiled, seeing that Sharon and the baby sleep in peace. He sat quietly beside them, watching them carefully. When the little boy wakes up, Sharon immediately opened her eyes and was surprised seeing Andy next to her. He was closer than she expected.
"Sharon, sorry, I didn't want to scare you." he said apologetically. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head, taking her son into his arms.
"Stop apologizing. Andy, I have to change his diaper. Can you bring me the diaper bag from the nursery, please?" she asked softly. Andy nodded and after a few minutes he came back. He handed the diaper bag to Sharon and cleared his throat.
"Can I do it?" he asked cautiously. Sharon was surprised, but let him. She was amazed how Andy is doing so well with the baby. Once the baby slept and they had dinner, Andy was getting ready to sleep on the couch again. Sharon was lying on her bed in the bedroom when Provenza called her and told her everything. She couldn't believe that Andy is considering to buy a new apartment. She was filled with anger and threw the phone on the nightstand, then walked to the living room furiously. She stood in front of Andy, looking at him angrily. Andy couldn't understand why she looked at him that way.
"What's the problem?" he asked, more confused than ever.
"Why didn't you say that you're considering buying a new apartment?" she asked angrily, looking into his brown eyes. Andy hated this cold and strern look. This was a sign that soon between them will have a new argument, as always ...
~~~ TBC ~~~