CHAPTER 3
I understand some of you are feeling like Andy is being selfish and she's ignoring Sam's feeling. It's true she's not seeing much of his side of the situation, but I'm mostly trying to show how she feels left out when he hides things from her instead of coming out and talking to her trying to deal with his concerns as a couple. I'm not in any way trying to blame Sam for anything that happens. They are a great couple, the best couple I've seen in a long time. And I know his apartment is really nice on the show, but just humor me for now. Sorry again and thank you for the reviews∕follows∕favorites.
It didn't take long for them to be on their way. The squad was an unusual silence and the presence of Jay Swarek behind Andy made her shiver. She hated the guy for everything he did and represented to Sam. She understood what he did, even if she felt left out. It was his way of doing things. Like he once said she liked messy and that is how he was. Even though she doesn't always agree with how things are dealt with. She wouldn't even confront him or anything since she did feel bad about being with him in the car with her and Sam knew she'd feel like that.
"So officer McNally, how is Sammy doing?" Jay asked pushing himself closer to her.
"Stay in your seat." Oliver said before Andy had the chance to answer him.
Jay looked angrily at Oliver, but did as he was told and sat back, but his gaze never left Andy's head.
"So… How is he?"
"He's just fine."
"You're both still together then? You know he's not that different from me and if you hate me now… You just wait."
Andy felt like fire was burning inside her. She wanted to scream and hit him or whatever. He was a horrible person that had, for a long time, hurt Sam. He made Sam think he was like him when he wasn't.
"You don't know anything about him. He's nothing like you. Never was."
"One thing I noticed about him last time we saw each other was the way he looked at you. Even if it was just for a small moment. He has strong feelings for you, and you for him." He said trying to get a reaction from her and just the twist of her neck so she'd look at him was enough.
"I told you before, I care about him and that is more than you need to know. Now it's in your best interest to sit quiet for the rest of our time."
And that was how the ride was kept for a long time. No one said anything and every other moment Oliver glanced at the back seat and then at Andy. At least all his paperwork was done and now all they had to do was have him dropped at his address where two other officers would be to accompany him everywhere. He already had a tracking device so even if he left, he wouldn't get very far.
"Will I be able to see Sam?" he asked later on when they'd stopped for gas and restroom breaks.
"No. There is no need for him to follow on your case." Oliver said as he pushed Jay into the squad.
"He's my son. I have the right to see him."
"You have the right to shut up. Now if you need anything else we'll be on our way. Another two hours and you'll be with other officers." Oliver said. He thought it was better for him to do the talking to Jay instead of Andy.
She sat in the driver's seat now giving Oliver the chance to rest and deal better with Jay. The drive was beautiful, but right now she wasn't capable of seeing such beauty. The thoughts about the phone conversation she had with Sam when they stopped was still going through her head.
Andy was waiting patiently for both men to come back, but she couldn't stop padding her phone and wonder if she should call him or not. At first she was angry at him for keeping this from her, but being in a car in pure silence and at times having to hear Jay talk, gave her time to think. Now all she wanted to do was reassure him that everything was fine and maybe even apologize for being rude to him when he was worried.
Taking a deep breath she stepped away from the car and speed dialed two. He picked up on the third ring.
"Hey." Was all he said.
"Hey… I just wanted to let you know we'll get there earlier than we thought." Andy said kicking small rocks in the parking lot.
"Oh, okay. I'll be at the station when you get there. How is everything?" his voice sounded worried even though he didn't want to show it.
"I'm sorry for being rude earlier. I know you're worried." She decided to say. "The thing that bothered me was that you could have told me. I would have told you the same thing then. That everything is fine."
Sam was walking around his kitchen only wearing his boxers his hand fussing over his hair messing it up more than it already was.
"I know." He wanted to explain why he did it, but he knew it wouldn't change much. She knew why he did things even when he didn't know. It was a progress to have him open up more and they were getting better at it. He trusted her with everything and so did she.
"I miss you." She said needing to know that they were okay.
"I miss you too. After this week we'll have more time together."
"That's good. We have to finish getting my things in your apartment." She smiled as she heard him laugh.
"I took care of most of the things that were already here. If you want to move them later we'll move them."
He was so caring sometimes she couldn't understand how things went so wrong between them in the first place. Even though they had grown as individuals apart, they were always better together.
"Anywhere is just right." She saw Oliver making his way back and moved closer to the squad. "I have to go. See you soon."
"See ya'." He said and they were quiet for just a second or two, but it sure felt like a lot longer.
"I love you." They said at the same time. Laughing at what had happened she hanged up.
Jay straightened his eyes at Andy and sent her a smile that, to anyone who didn't know him, seemed like a warm trusting smile, but Andy knew better and she saw right through him. That smile was misguided and there was no sign of good intention.
"Was that my boy?"
She ignored him, but internally she had answered him.
No. That's my man.
She was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard a loud snore. Jay Swarek had fallen asleep in the back seat. His head rested against the window that was fogged by his breath.
"I'm so glad I don't have to hear him complain anymore." Oliver said. "He started to say how he had a message to give Sam, but it had to be in person. Should we ask Sam if he wants to hear it?"
Andy gave a quick glance through the mirror and saw Jay knocked out in the back seat. This was a lot more pleasant.
"If it was my call he'd never know about the message, but you should call him and ask. We'll be in the city in an hour and at the address in another half. It gives him time to think."
Oliver made a quick call and as soon as he suggested a meeting between Sam and Jay she heard Sam start yelling and Oliver ended the call.
"I think that answers it."
For the rest of their drive it seemed pretty clear that Jay wasn't waking up anytime soon. Andy and Oliver had a conversation about an apartment that was available near where Sam's was. Talked about how he'd ask Celery to move in and soon they were stopping in front of the address they were dropping off Jay at.
Oliver was talking to one of the officers as Andy and Officer Drew took Jay and his things inside the small apartment. If you had asked Andy what she thought, she'd say Sam's apartment during his undercover when she met him was a lot nicer.
Leaving the apartment Andy was stopped by Jay's hand on her wrist.
"Let me go." She said dryly and he did as ordered.
"Sorry. But can you tell Sam where I'm staying. We need to have a father to son conversation." His voice sounded cold. Mean.
"I won't. If Sam ever wants to talk to you, he'll find you. Good night." She walked towards the door and looked back to see a very angry Jay. "You should stay put. You wouldn't wanna mess up your trial."
She closed the door and stepped out onto the cold wind to find Oliver inside the squad waiting for her.
"How are you?" he asked once she was inside.
"Tired." She said simply.
"You'll be home soon. Just one more stop." Oliver said starting the car and taking them to the station.