Okay Margaret, I decided to focus and write your chapter for you now. Hope you like it xxx

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Chapter 7

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Rusty was in the kitchen helping Sharon with the washing up as Andy brought the last of the dishes through. Rusty couldn't help but notice the looks Andy and Sharon gave one another every time he was close to her. As Andy walked back out, Rusty let out a small laugh as he placed the clean plates to his side.

"What are you laughing at mister?" Sharon asked, turning to him.

"Could you two be anymore obvious?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Sharon please, I'm not a kid anymore. I see things and I definitely see the way you and Flynn look at each other."

"Rusty I…."

"I'm cool with it…really. Flynn's a great guy, you could do a lot worse…and have." He muttered under his breath.

"Rusty, don't be rude."

"Sorry but you gotta admit, I like Jack but…he treated you like crap and he always took advantage of you when he was in town, always thinking he could crash at the condo when ever he felt like it."

"Well those days are long gone and as much as I appreciate your concern for my well being he is still the father of my children and I'd like you to show him some respect."

"Sorry."

"It's okay…"

"I'm right though, you want my advice…give Flynn a chance. He likes you and I mean really likes you."

"Why don't you go and join the others by the pool, I'll finish up here."

Rusty did as he was told and handed Sharon the dish cloth before leaving the room. He ran in to Andy as he was walking out and stopped him.

"Hey Flynn, can I ask you something?"

"Sure kid, what's up?"

"Be honest with me, how much does Sharon mean to you…I mean really mean to you?"

"Rusty I…"

"The truth?"

"Okay kid, you want the truth…I love her."

"You…what, love her."

"I do."

"Oh…wow, I just thought you had a crush or something."

"Did you."

"Have you always, you know…loved her."

"I have, listen Rusty…I never pursued her because she was still married to Jack but now…well, now that they're divorcing I...I don't want to lose her to another."

"Does she know?"

"We kissed earlier, she knows I like her but…"

"But not that you love her, oh wow…this is awesome."

"I don't think Sharon would want everyone here knowing about her private life so…"

"Oh I won't say a word I promise."

"Go and enjoy yourself, I'll help Sharon with the cleaning up."

"Cool, and Flynn?"

"Yeah kid."

"I think it's great."

Andy smiled to Rusty as he walked out to the pool to join the others; Andy made his way in to the kitchen to see Sharon standing at the sink, looking out at the others as they enjoyed the sunshine. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, causing her to jump.

"Don't worry, it's only me." He grinned, inhaling her perfume.

"You scared me."

"Sorry."

"I thought you'd be out there with the others." She said, turning in his arms.

"Now why would I want to be out there when I could be spending my time in the kitchen with a beautiful woman in my arms?"

"You are such a charmer aren't you?" She smiled as she brought her arms around his neck.

Andy leaned down, placing a soft kiss to her lips and she was pulled closer to his chest.

"How about you and I sneak off for a little while?"

"What did you have in mind?"

"How about a walk along the beach?"

"Oh that sounds lovely, let me just go change my shoes and tell Andrea where we are okay."

"I'll wait outside."

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Louie looked up when he saw Sharon walking away from Andrea as she prepared some drinks, bringing them over to the pool before taking a seat on the edge beside him.

"What did the Captain want?"

"Huh, oh nothing…she and Andy are just going to the beach for a walk."

"So she erm, didn't mention earlier then?"

"No Louie she didn't, look do you have a problem with the idea of you and me because if you do then I'd appreciate it if you just said so because I don't…."

"Whoa, hey calm down. I never said I had a problem with us."

"Yet you freak out over Sharon catching us?"

"Oh look I'm sorry…it's just, I'm not really good with relationships…I've had three failed marriages, my dates never last more than a week or two before they get bored."

"Yeah because you continually date girls who are young enough too be your grand-daughter."

"And now young enough to be my daughter, I'm getting there huh."

"Louie, I don't have a problem with our age gap. You're a grumpy sod but I like you, you have a certain charm that I'm very attracted too…but hey if you're too embarrassed to be seen with me then I…."

She was immediately cut off when Louie kissed her, everyone around them quiet as they witnessed the interaction between their friends.

"Alright…way too go Lieutenant." Julio smirked.

"Yeah alright you lot, back to what you were doing." He ordered.

Amy and Julio burst out laughing while Mike and his wife looked on. Rusty grumbled as he returned to his ball game with Buzz.

"What's up with you?" Buzz asked.

"Is it in the air or something?"

"Is what in the air?"

"Love Buzz."

"What."

"Forget it; come on…hit the ball."

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Sharon and Andy walked along the long sandy beach, the waves getting closer to them as the water came up on to the beach. He pulled her gently away from the water; she shivered slightly as the wind picked up. Andy immediately removed his jacket and gently placed it around Sharon's shoulders. She looked up at him smiling as he put his arm around her shoulder. He was happy when she didn't pull away from him and instead moved her arm around his back as she leaned her head on his shoulder.

"Do you want to sit down for a bit?" He asked.

"Mmmm, why not."

They walked a little further before they found a spot a few feet away from the pier, Sharon got comfortable before her head found Andy's should again.

"This is lovely isn't it?" She smiled.

"It's beautiful but then again it could have something to do with the company."

"Andy about what happened earlier?"

"Please don't tell me you regret it."

"I'm not saying that it's just…it's been so long for me, being with Jack wasn't exactly a walk in the park and I think over time relationships lost any kind of interest for me."

"And now?"

"I do like you Andy….very much; I think you already know that."

"Sharon you…."

"I'm scared; I don't want to have another failed relationship. If you and I were to try this and it didn't work out, we work together and would have to face each other every day. I don't want us to go back to the way things were when I first joined Major Crimes, the hatred you all felt for me."

"Hey…come on listen…I would never ever let that happen. The truth is I think you and I, we'd be great together. We already know each other in and out. We wouldn't screw this up Sharon and I would never hate you, I love you for god sake, hating you could never happen I…"

Andy was suddenly aware of the shocked look Sharon was giving him, clearly he had said something wrong but he didn't know what.

"Sharon, what is…?"

"You…you love me."

"Oh, hell Sharon yeah I love you…always have."

"Not always." She said, tiling her head.

He moved to kiss her again, this time with a little more force before looking back at her. "Always." He smiled.

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To Be Continued…