Chapter 36
Sharon sat on the couch with her son in her arms. She was quite disappointed because she'd accused Andy unaware that he is actually innocent. She couldn't believe that she always manages to ruin their relationship. She was to blame for everything and she knew very well. Her eyes filled with tears and she kissed her son gently on the forehead. At this point, Rusty came back home and seeing that his mother is upset he immediately sat down beside her, watching her carefully.
"Mom, are you okay? I saw Andy. He was here?" he asked anxiously. Sharon took a deep breath and bit her lip, trying to hide her tears.
"Rusty, I blew it. Andy was innocent. He came here and proved his innocence. He is innocent and Allison is a liar. I can't believe that I didn't believe him. He's right and I make mistake after mistake. " she replied sadly. Rusty shook his head and squeezed her shoulder, looking at his little brother.
"Mom, calm down. At least for Nicholas, please. Andy has always been aggressive while he was angry, but it is momentary. He'll forgive you, as you forgive him some time ago." He tried to calm her, but Sharon couldn't. Even Andrea was right. She stood up and handed Nicholas carefully to Rusty as she needed to be alone. She went to her bedroom, while Rusty stayed in the living room and tried to calm his little brother, who had begun to cry. On the other hand, Andy was back in the department. As he sat pensively on his desk, Provenza looked around cautiously and decided to ask his friend if everything is okay.
"Flynn, what's up? I hope that you showed the record to Sharon." he said quietly. Andy took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
"Yes, Provenza, but it doesn't make sense. Nothing will be as before. I realized that I can't be with Sharon even if I want to. You know, it might be better to split up forever." he said grimly. Provenza's eyes widened. He couldn't believe what nonsense talked his friend again.
"Flynn, you're an idiot! I can't believe that you're ready to leave Sharon and your son because of a misunderstanding!" Provenza said with anger. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.
"Provenza, I'll never leave Nicholas. I love my children and they are everything to me. I'll continue to look for my lost son and I'll always be close to Nicholas. Look, I don't want to argue with you. I can't be with Sharon. " Andy said firmly and walked toward the elevators. Provenza gritted his teeth in anger and sat on his desk. Sharon sat on the floor in her bedroom crying helplessly. She didn't want to lose Andy, but she knew that he didn't want to have a relationship with her. She looked at the engagement ring in her hand and she was filled with anger. She didn't want memory from Andy, but her biggest memory was her son. Nicholas would always be a bond between them. Rusty was worried about his mother more than ever. He quickly grabbed his phone and decided to call Andrea Hobbs. At the same time Andrea was in the department not knowing what happens between Sharon and Andy. But she was quite surprised by Rusty's call.
"Rusty, what a surprise. What had happened?" Andrea asked worriedly, coming out of the interview room.
"Andrea, can you come here? Look, I think Mom needs you. She doesn't feel good and I'm worried about her. She's not coming out of her bedroom for hours." he said so quickly that Andrea couldn't find meaning in his words.
"Hey, kid, calm down. What happened?" she asked once again to understand the situation.
"Andrea, believe me, I have no time to explain. Please come quickly." he said with a trembling voice. Andrea agreed, and immediately went to Sharon's home. When she arrived, she couldn't believe that Sharon has locked the door. Sharon finally decided to open the door and talk to Andrea. Andrea was shocked seeing this strong, independent woman in this state.
"Sharon, what happened? I was worried when Rusty called me. You look pale and you're crying." she noted anxiously. Sharon took a deep breath and wiped her tears.
"Andrea, you can't believe what happened." she said, crying and hugged her friend without saying another word. Andrea shushed softly and hugged her tightly, rubbing her back soothingly. Rusty didn't know how to calm his brother and he was afraid to call Andy, knowing that his mother will be angry. Andy didn't stop to think about Sharon and her sad face at the last moment. He swallowed the lump in his throat and closed his eyes for a moment. No, he couldn't concentrate on his work. Provenza was worried about his condition and he was scared. He was afraid that Andy will break the rules and grab the bottle 15 years later.
"Andy, where are you going?" he asked sternly, saying his name. He did this only when he was extremely worried about his friend. Andy took a deep breath and turned to him.
"I need fresh air. I'll be back." he assured and walked toward the elevators. Provenza shook his head and followed him. However, he was afraid that Andy can grab back the damn bottle. Andy could understand why Provenza doesn't want to leave him alone and he was right to some extent. He really had begun to think about drinking. Maybe it was kind of consolation, who knows ... On the other hand, Sharon had told all to Andrea.
"Sharon, calm down. Yes, Andy is innocent, but you had reason to think that he is not. Please stop crying for a man. You've always been an independent woman." Andrea said sternly and encouragingly. Sharon sighed wearily.
"Andrea, I love Andy. The difference between Jack and Andy is huge. I've never been so happy and so loved. Andy loved me and he tried to make me understand the truth. The truth that he is innocent and that Alison was lying as always. I'm sorry I couldn't believe it. I'm stupid and I lost Andy forever. Sometimes I was filled with anger and I don't want have memory from him, but Nicholas ... Andrea, my son is my biggest memory . And believe me, he will always be a bond between us. " she said softly. Andrea squeezed her hand.
"Sharon, that's why you have to fight. You can't raise your son alone. I don't mean that you're not capable, don't get me wrong. I just want to say that Nicholas needs a father." Andrea said firmly. Sharon pursed her lips and shrugged. However, Andrea was right. Sharon decided to listen to her advice. In the evening she prepared dinner as usual and fed her little son while Rusty had dinner but he was still worried about his mother.
"Mom, are you sure you're okay?" he asked anxiously. Sharon smiled softly and nodded slightly.
"I'm fine, Rusty, don't worry. Everything's fine now." she assured looked at Nicholas, who constantly was pulling her hair.
"Mama." when he again spoke these words, Sharon almost wept. She loved those little moments where her son says Mama. Rusty chuckled slightly. Later that evening, Nicole decided to visit her father and Sharon not knowing what was happening. But going there, she was greeted unpleasantly. Rusty told her everything briefly and went to his room with Nicholas as Nicole needed to talk to Sharon.
"Sharon, I can't believe to what is happening between you and Dad." Nicole said sadly. Sharon took a deep breath and squeezed her hand.
"Neither do I. But you know, maybe this is the only way out. We really have a need to be separated. When we are together we hurt each other constantly. Nicole, I am to blame for everything, but I can't move on. Especially with your father. " she said firmly. Nicole took a deep breath.
"But my brother needs you. You need to think about it. I worry about Nicholas. He can't grow in such an environment." Nicole said heatedly. Sharon nodded and pursed her lips.
"Yes, you're right. We have to think about him. He'll always be a wall between me and Andy." she agreed with her words. Nicole thought for a moment.
"Sharon, that night Dean and the boys will be out and I'll visit Dad. Can I take Nicholas? Probably, for Dad's pretty hard to be away from his son. Look, Sharon, he can't find my lost brother for years. Let's at least Nicholas to be near him. " she looked at Sharon pleadingly. Sharon was confused. She didn't want to part with Nicholas, even knowing that he would be with his father.
"Nicole, believe me, I don't want you led Nicholas to Andy . If he really wants to be near his son, he will be. I have no doubts." Sharon said firmly. Nicole shrugged. She didn't want to insist more. A few hours later she visited her father to check if he's good. But definitely - he was not. All night, Nicole stayed with her father in order to reduce his pain, but it wasn't very likely. The next morning, Rusty decided to be with his friends. For Sharon, it was an ordinary morning. She kept looking for a babysitter for her son, unaware of Allison's new plan. She was ready to take the most precious thing in Sharon's life - namely, her son Nicholas. She had her ways, knowing that Sharon is a cop. While Sharon was sitting on the couch with her son in her arms, someone knocked on the door. She was terribly surprised, seeing Allison in front of her. She went inside insolently. Although Sharon was a cop, and she could deal with all criminals, she stepped back in fear, as Nicholas was in her arms. Alison smiled slyly and went against her.
"Alison, how you dare to go into my house like this?" Sharon almost shouted, but she didn't want to scare her son. Suddenly Allison pulled out a knife and pointed it against Sharon. Sharon panicked as the situation was dangerous for her son. Nicholas had begun to cry and she didn't know how to deal with this terrible situation.
"I told you to leave Andy. I told you that I love him, but you don't do it! Now you will bear the consequences!" Alison shouted and Nicholas wept harder.
"Alison, stop talking nonsense. You know very well that Andy loves me. You made this mess, not me. Stop these games and threw this knife! You scare my son!" Sharon said angrily. Alison laughed.
"Don't be ridiculous. You're a cop? You can't save your own son?" she said sarcastically. Sharon gritted her teeth in anger. She couldn't bear this situation. But she was helpless. She knew that Alison is capable of everything and that she should think of her son before everything. Meanwhile, Andy was trying to reach Sharon but he couldn't. It made him feel even worse. No, he couldn't stand any more. He grabbed his jacket and his keys and headed home, hoping that everything is fine. At the same time, Sharon was still trying to dissuade Allison, but she had no intention of leaving Sharon and her son in peace. She just wanted revenge.
"Allison threw this knife! You'll get into terrible trouble. The police will not leave you in peace. You will end up in jail like any other criminals." Sharon yelled angrily. Alison laughed derisively.
"Sharon, stop giving me police advices. You know what, I won't leave without get revenge." she said with anger. Suddenly, Sharon grabbed her arm hard, trying to throw the knife from her hand. Allison threw the knife and deliberately try to take Nicholas out of her arms. Sharon couldn't cope with this situation, because her hand was bleeding. But at this point, Andy came in, hearing the cries and jumped against Allison, putting handcuffs to her. He'd arrested her immediately. He was thankful that he's come here on time and saved Sharon and their son. Sharon kissed her son gently, trying to calm him down. Allison continued to scream while Andy watched Sharon anxiously. He was worried about her and Nicholas.
"Sharon, are you okay? How is Nicholas?" he asked, more worried than ever. Sharon took a deep breath, trying to overcome the shock.
"We are well. Andy, I beg you, just take that woman out of here." she assured strictly. Andy nodded slightly and the whole team took Allison into the station. Sharon didn't know how long she should be in such situations. What about Andy? After all, perhaps he could rethink on his relationship with Sharon again ...
~~~ TBC ~~~