Chapter 40
After so many years ... After so many days of frustration and remorse, Andy finally had found his son. His son. Hearing the good news, Andy and Sharon immediately went to the station and warned Rusty to take care of Nicholas. Arriving at the station, however, Sharon and Andy were unpleasantly surprised. Especially Andy, as his son knew the truth and he didn't want to talk to him. Andy was sure that his son was angry because maybe he thinks that his father doesn't love him and that he'd abandoned him. But not. He needed to tell the truth now. Sharon was ready to support him, despite everything. Andy approached Provenza, while Sharon joined the rest of the team.
"Provenza, where is he? Where is my son?" Andy asked heatedly. Provenza squeezed his shoulder.
"Flynn, calm down. Your son is in the rec room. But he was aggressive and he is right. Look, I recommend you, not to see him right now." he said calmly. Andy closed his eyes for a moment and shook his head.
"Provenza, I need to see my son. I've been looking for him for years. I found him and you tell me not to see him right now ?! No, you're wrong. I'll see my son now." Andy said firmly and went to the rec room without saying anything. Provenza wanted to go after him, but Sharon took his hand and wouldn't let him.
"No, Lieutenant. Andy has that right. Whatever happens from now on, he must meet with his son. He dreamed of this moment for years. He lived with this enormous pain for years. But now is the time. " she said softly. Provenza nodded, hoping she was right. Andy was afraid to go inside, but finally he found this courage and entering inside, his eyes filled with tears. The young man was like him. He was definitely his son. He sat opposite him as the young man looked at him coldly and with anger - somewhat.
"I guess you know why I'm here and who I am." Andy said cautiously, wanting to start a conversation with his son. But the young man didn't want even to see his real father.
"I don't want to know who you are. The only thing I want is to let go. I don't know why I'm here. I hate the police." he said angrily. Andy nodded slightly and took a deep breath.
"I know, when I was at your age, I also hated the police, but then I decided that I love the justice and I decided to be a cop. Maybe my colleagues have told you why you're here." Andy said, watching him carefully. The young man laughed mockingly.
"Yes, they told me they'd found my father. And I know that probably this is you. But you know what, I've never had a father. I've never had a mother too. My childhood was dull. I don't want father after so many years . I'll leave now. " the young man stood up, but Andy took his hand. He wanted to hug his son, but he could understand what pain he is experiencing now.
"Believe me, I didn't know that you're alive. If I knew that my son was alive, I never would have left. You are my son and I know the truth hurts. But please, let's talk. Maybe you want tell me your name. " Andy pressed gently. The young man swallowed the lump in his throat and bit his lip.
"My name is Jim. Just Jim." he said quietly, looking at his father coldly. Andy couldn't stand any more. He hugged his son tightly, without thinking of the consequences. On the other hand, Sharon had informed Nicole, who also had arrived at the station. She couldn't believe that her brother is here.
"Sharon, this is true? No, I can't believe that my brother is here." Nicole said excitedly. Sharon nodded with a smile.
"Yes, Nicole. This is a huge surprise for all of us. But believe me, your brother is here. At the moment your father spoke to him in the restroom. Maybe you also want to go with them. You also need to see your brother especially after so many years. " she suggested. Nicole agreed and went to the rec room, hoping that her brother will agree to talk to her. Sharon sat on Andy's desk while Provenza approached her.
"Captain, you called Nicole too. But I don't think it's a good idea. Look, don't get me wrong. But the young man was found just now. I don't think that he would be willing to see his sister. He can't overcome the shock. " he said thoughtfully. Sharon sighed wearily and shrugged.
"Lieutenant, believe me, I want Andy to be happy. Whether we're together or not. I want him to be happy. Still, he and Nicole should be familiar with him. I think it's the right decision." Provenza nodded and sat down on his desk. During this time, Andy and Nicole had a long talk. But Jim suffocated.
"Jim, when you were born I was 5 years old. I guess now you're 28 years old. Am I right?" Nicole said with a smile. Jim nodded slightly.
"Yes, you're right. But I don't see any sense of this conversation." he said angrily.
"Jim, don't talk like that. Me and your sister were trying to find you for years. And today, this moment has come. You're here with us. I can't describe my joy. Son, I want you to know that I'm happy. You are my son. When they told me that you were dead, as if my whole world turned upside down. Then your name was Nicholas, but now I see that you're a successful young man. I'm glad that you're a lawyer. Jim, I'm happy for you. " Andy said with a smile and wiped his tears. The young man shook his head.
"But I'm not happy Andy." he said roughly.
"Stop talking nonsense Jim. You're my brother and the man that you call just Andy is your father." Nicole said angrily. Andy hushed quietly and squeezed her hand. While they had this terrible and difficult conversation, Sharon and Provenza were worried about Andy. Suddenly, Sharon's phone rang. It was Rusty.
"Rusty, is everything all right?" Sharon asked anxiously.
"Uh ... Mom, I tried to calm Nicholas and tell him that you'll be back soon, but he refused to sleep. I think you should come Mom. I can't handle." Rusty said heatedly. Sharon took a deep breath.
"Well, I'll try to come quickly. Rusty, don't leave your brother alone, please." she said firmly and hung up, taking her coat and her purse. Provenza looked at her carefully.
"Hey, what did say Rusty?" he asked, confused.
"Nothing special. Just Nicholas didn't want to sleep. I'm sure that my son worry about me and his father. Lieutenant, I have to go back home. If anything happens, please inform me immediately." she warned. Provenza agreed and assured her, then Sharon went home. On the other hand, Andy had insisted Jim to stay with them, but Jim was an excellent lawyer, and he lived alone for years. He wouldn't accept such a thing, however, he agreed to meet with Sharon. Especially Nicole was ready to do everything possible to allow her brother to be with them. She also wanted her father to be happy. Provenza informed Andy that Sharon had gone home for Nicholas. Jim was even more shocked. Suddenly, he had a father, a sister and a younger brother. No, he couldn't survive more shock than this. They'd spent a terrible night. Sharon was already home and tried to to calm her little son.
"Well, Nick, can you tell me why you don't want to sleep? It's almost morning and you have to go to school. Tell me, why are you so stubborn?" Sharon asked, frowning. The little boy pouted.
"I didn't want to sleep, because neither you nor dad were home." Nicholas replied simply. Sharon shook her head and looked at Rusty, who shrugged.
"Mom, if you're at home, perhaps Nicholas can sleep peacefully and I offer him to stay home. The weekend is approaching." he suggested. Sharon nodded and kissed her little son.
"Well, then, go to your room." she said sternly. Nicholas smiled and went to his room while Rusty sat down opposite his mother to talk about Andy and his lost son.
"Mom, what happened in the station? I hope that Andy really found his son." he said anxiously. Sharon took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
"Yes, he was able to talk to him. Nicole also came and I think they can be a happy family." she said quickly. Rusty, however, was confused by her words.
"How 'they'? You? You speak for them as a family, but you don't mention yourself. Mom, what do you mean?" he asked, more confused than ever. Sharon closed her eyes for a moment and shrugged.
"Let's talk about this later. A little while ago I talked to Andy and he told me that he and Jim will be here soon. Maybe Jim wants to meet with Nicholas. However, he is his brother." she said quietly and walked to the bedroom. Rusty sighed wearily and went back to his room. He really couldn't understand his mother. The next morning, all were breakfasting together. Jim also had joined the so-called "happy family." But what Sharon liked was the fact that Jim behaved quite well with Nicholas. Andy was also pleased, seeing the two brothers so attached to each other, even after their first meeting. Yes, Jim was acting coldly towards Andy and Nicole, but only as if Nicholas had managed to win his heart. Rusty was also in their company and they had a plan for the weekend. Sharon decided to talk to Andy before going to work. They went into their bedroom and locked the door.
"Surely you're happy with the fact that you found your son." Sharon said with a slight sneer. Andy sighed and rolled his eyes.
"Yes, I am happy but Jim is behaving very coldly to me. I think that I can't tolerate such coldness after so many years. He's my son and I'm ready for anything to be able to win his trust and love. " he said firmly. Sharon nodded and pursed her lips.
"I hope that's why you found your lost son, you won't stop taking care for our son. However, Nicholas has more need of his father. Jim is an adult and successful in his career as a lawyer. But Nicolas is a little child and it requires you to be close to him." Sharon said sternly. Andy almost fainted from shock. He couldn't believe that Sharon thinks that he'll abandon Nicholas.
"Sharon, I can't believe that you're talking nonsense again! I love my children and I won't leave Nicholas. He's my son. Why do we have to argue about such nonsense? He asked with anger. Sharon shook her head.
"Andy, I want you to be happy. You, Nicole and Jim can be a wonderful family." she said sadly. Andy's eyes widened. She didn't mention her. He approached her and touched her face, looking into her green eyes which were filled with sadness.
"Sharon, why do you say that? You're my family. You and Nicholas are everything to me. Yes, Nicole and Jim are my children, but Nicholas is also my son. But you know, his place is completely different. Because you're his mother and I love you more than anything. I love you Sharon and I want us to be together again. " he said quietly, looking at her pleadingly. Sharon stepped back and wiped her tears, then grabbed her purse and walked to work. Andy decided to check on Jim, Rusty and Nicholas before going. He approached them with a smile. Jim continued to behave coldly with his father. Andy took Nicholas in his arms, kissing him gently.
"Well, I hope you have fun." Andy said looking at Jim and Rusty.
"Definitely Andy." Rusty agreed.
"Dad, my new brother is great. Thanks to him I learned new games. I can't wait to share it at school." Nicholas said, grinning. Andy smiled contentedly. He was pleased that the brothers get along so well. The same day, Sharon was sitting in her office talking to Andrea. Andrea couldn't believe this has happened overnight.
"Sharon, this is so unreal. I can't believe that Andy found his son and that he'll live with you." Andrea said thoughtfully. Sharon sighed and removed her glasses.
"I know Andrea. This is very surprising, but I'm sure that they can be a happy family together." she said firmly. Andrea looked at her more confused than ever.
"Wait a minute. How could they? What do you mean?" Andrea asked to make sure. Sharon shrugged and pursed her lips.
"I want Andy to be happy whatever happens. Despite everything that happened between us. I want he to be happy with his children. But I feel that I can't be with him. I don't know why. I love him with all my heart and the separation is like death but I have no strength to move on. Yes, I'm trying, because of Nicholas. My son is everything to me. Perhaps my best gift with Andy. " Sharon acknowledged and swallowed the lump in her throat. Andrea squeezed her hand and shushed softly. She didn't know what to say. She knew that her friend wouldn't listen to her advice. And now, the time was the only treatment. After Sharon had thought for a long time, she'd finally taken a final decision. She didn't want to inform even Rusty. In the evening, when everyone was out, Sharon went into her bedroom to prepare her luggage. No, she couldn't stay in LA with this pain. Maybe it was time to forget the sins. She told all to Provenza and assured him that she would soon retire. But now Provenza had to keep it a secret, at least until she went to New York. It was difficult for him because he wanted to share all this with Andy, who now was out with his children. After she'd finished with everything, she immediately went to her son's room to talk to him. Nicholas was a child and he couldn't understand some things.
"Mom, why do we leave?" the little boy asked sadly. Sharon took her son in her lap and kissed him tenderly on the cheek.
"Nick, believe me, this is the best solution for us. We'll go to New York and continue to live peacefully. You'll have a new school and new friends. Everything will be better." she replied quietly with a sad smile. Nicholas frowned. He didn't want to go to New York.
"And Dad? He will not come with us?" he asked sadly. Sharon shook her head.
"No honey, he won't come. Look, Nick, your father never lived with us. Now, the difference will be that we'll live in New York but he'll visit you often. Besides, your sister Emily and brother Ricky also want to see you. Your father, Nicole and Rusty will come to visit you too. I don't see any problem. Agree? " Sharon said with difficulty and swallowed the lump in her throat. Nicholas nodded and went to his room. Sharon quickly wrote a note for Andy and left it on the table in the living room. Later that evening, Andy and the others went home. Seeing that Sharon and Nicholas aren't at home, they were suprised but Andy saw the note immediately. He looked at the note with fear.
"Andy, I know that being together again is impossible. So, I took this sudden decision. Henceforth, I and Nicholas will live in New York, because I think that's the best solution for us. Don't forget that I love you whatever happens. Be happy. " - Sharon
~~~ TBC ~~~