Here's my take on the last episode of the Closer... Almost to Major crimes :) For those that have faihfully stuck around a big THANKS! Can't wait to dive into some of those episodes that have created such storylines in my head just a few more chapters left...
"Oh we will see about that. I hear rumors so we will see." Those words lingered in Andy's head, those words spoken from his partner Provenza as the gang stood around their Chief saying their goodbyes, eyes brimming with tears. Andy knew this was inevitable, ever since leaving Sharon's apartment that night it seemed to send a domino effect into his life. Everything was soon changing, watching the events unfold in his head, the Chief Johnson laughing clutching onto her purse brought Andy back to reality. Provenza getting out of his seat "But if you open it up!" prying the black bag open Chief Johnson's eyes got wide and a quick chuckle escaped her mouth 'Oh for heaven's sake yall. I don't know what to say. Thank you. Thank yall so much.' She gushed, her cheeks red she continued to smile. Tears threatening to run down her face, she did remarkably well holding it in as good as she could. Andy could tell she was truly touched by their gift, taking a quick glance around the room and as far as he could tell he was the only one who didn't need a tissue.
Andy leaned down, and asked "Does it look okay?" Andy could hear Buzz choking back his tears, and Sanchez asking "Chief?" Andy kept his eyes on on her, 'It looks exactly like..." Chief Johnson looked down at the bag and looked towards each guy in the room still clutching her bag. "It looks like love." Andy could see out of the corner of his eye Tao taking in a big breath, turning away and taking a seat clutching onto his feelings for their fearless leader. The emotions in the murder room were full of sorrow, and goodbye. "That's what it looks like. It looks like love." She then pulled out a ding dong and laughed holding it to her mouth, "Thank yall." and slowly walked out of the murder room.
Oh we will see about that. I hear rumors so we will see. Andy looked at the rest of the guys who were wiping the tears from their eyes, and he began to feel pressure slowly building in his chest. I hear rumors so we will see. Andy quickly strolled out of the murder room, his gut instincts were telling him what his mind already pieced together. Sharon's going to take over. Panic set in as Andy reached the elevators he punched the button, stamping his foot on the ground as the wait for the lift began to tick slowly by each second feeling like minutes. She will never break the rules for a relationship.
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Sharon's eyes roamed across the letter that Pope had handed to her earlier, he couldn't even read it. Sensing his strong emotions, it quickly gripped at the back of Sharon's throat. This was really happening, Chief Johnson was leaving. They were just starting to form a real bond with one another. Taking off her glasses and setting it down on her desk, Sharon couldn't hold back the tears and let them fall freely down her cheeks. I should at least say goodbye before she leaves for Atlanta. Opening her desk drawer and removing a box of tissues, she continued to let a few more tears slip away. Pulling out a few tissues she slowly wiped them away, the safety of her office quickly disappeared. knock Startling her, she almost jumped out of her seat. Staring at the offending door, she decided to ignore it. knock knock sounded through the quiet office in a more urgent and slightly demanding manner. I don't want to see anyone right now.
Andy waited a few seconds and with no answer he turned to look back at Sargeant Elliot, and was greeted with a shrug of his shoulders. Turning back to the door going against his better judgement he turned the handle and walked right on in. Stopping when he caught sight of her horror stricken tear stained face. "I'm sorry." She responded with a tightlipped smile and pointed at the chair in front of her desk.
"I can't believe she is really leaving." The words leaving Sharon's mouth, not necessarily directed at Andy just held over their heads. Wiping her eyes and discarding the tissue into the wastebasket beside her desk. "Is she already gone?" She looked sadly towards Andy, their eyes connecting. Nodding his head in affirmation. He couldn't speak, he had never seen her look so fragile before in his life. Sharon was completely different from her Captain Raydor persona. Cupping his hands together, he now felt selfish and not taking into account that she would be as upset as the rest of the guys that probably still lingered in the murder room. Taking in her appearance, she was dressed completely in black. Did she purposely dress to mourn the loss of the Chief? The thought rang in his head, and he felt even worse. He knew the team didn't think of her as a member, and alot of her hard work was completely overlooked by them. Even saving their collected asses during the whole Baylor ordeal.
"Captain I'm sorry." The words left his mouth without even registering in his head that he was going to speak at all. Captain sent warning bells in her head. Not Sharon but Captain he used to address her. Sharon dropped her eyes back down to the letter sitting on her desk. "She would have wanted you there with the rest of us." Nodding her head taking the letter in her hands and folding it, getting out of her seat she gently laid it in a box sitting in the corner of her office. Andy eyed it curiously, and turning to look around and noticed a few more boxes lined neatly in the corner near her door. Turning back to her she stood with her arms crossed eyeing him. "So it's true?"
"True?" Tilting her head to the side, she then placed her palms flat on her desk leaning to meet his eyes on a more personal level. Andy then scooted to the edge of his seat, taking her in from her hands until his eyes met hers. 'You are taking over.' Sharon closed her eyes for a few moments, opening them she stood back up and walked back to her chair. "I need to sit down, if you really want to continue this Lieutenant."
Placing her elbows on her desk, and clasping her hands together she stared intently at him. Waiting for him to take the direction and lead this conversation. Without her glasses on, she seemed so much softer, and he wanted to be angry to yell and scream. He's not willing to wait. She thought to herself, and sensing she couldn't handle it if he actually voiced that over to her. Leaving his eyes and back to her desk she quickly scooped up her glasses and slid them on. "Sharon." A small hum escaped her throat, and she smiled cautiously, Andy getting to his feet now Sharon looked on questioningly. "Come here."
Blowing out a sigh of relief, she smiled getting to her feet and walking into his awaiting arms. He hugged her tight, hmmm she let out her face resting gently on his shoulder. He buried his face into her hair, taking in her perfume. "I'm sorry." Her voice breaking, feeling his arms tighten his hold against her she tried to blink back the new stream of tears threatening to break. 'The cards are heavily stacked against us.' his words hitting her ears, and a knot started to form in her throat, she wanted to speak but instead she hugged him tighter trying to relay all the emotions into this hug. 'Hey now,' he pulled away to look at her 'the card we drew is awful, but who do you think is going to have a heart attack when he draws his card?' This earned him a small chuckle as Sharon pictured Provenza finding out about the new change in Major Crimes. She smiled more, at the touch of Andy's hand going through her hair and coming back to cup her face. Closing her eyes so she could get lost in this moment, being drawn closer to his body his after shave hitting her nostrils and the warmth that quickly flushed through her body as she sensed him getting closer. His lips touched hers, her hands rose up to his head and her tongue parted his lips.
"Just lie to me." Andy whispered against her lips, his hands trailing down her backside and cupping her picking her up walking her towards the desk where he gently set her down 'hmm' His hands quickly going to the bottom of her thighs she met him half-way quickly wrapping around his waist. Her hand grabbing his tie and pulling him back towards her. 'I want you.' Capturing his lips against her own she kissed him passionately, her tongue sliding fast against his. mmmm she moaned as his pelvis pressed against her, the contact of his hard member sent pleasurable shockwaves from her core to her belly her toes started to tingle as she tightened her grip around his waist. "That's not a lie." Andy breathed out, as his fingers began to unbutton her blazer from her body. Then tugging at the buttons on her blouse clumsily, as he felt her breath on his neck then her warm mouth gently placing a bite against his skin. Oh god, that feels amazing. Her tongue gently traced over it, as she reached for her glasses gently pulling them off and setting them out of harms way.
"Tell me we can go back to being friends." She panted beside his ear, loosening up his tie pulling it off his neck and letting it drop to the floor. "Tell me." Those words rang through his head, Can I go back as if nothing happened?
She started to slow down, pulling back from him placing her hands on top of his stopping him from tugging at another button on her blouse. Looking deep into her eyes, and knowing she wanted him to answer her truthfully. 'Back to Captain?' He questioned, and she silently shook her head never straying from his eyes. "Once I take over, we can't break the rules Andy." Biting her bottom lip, and loosening the grip from her legs around his waist. "I can't lie to you, I won't lie to you."
"I want you." He finally voiced, staring at her hand on top of his. "I understand the rules, and as badly as I want you right now this moment..." Her smile was strained, and her eyes watered but she hugged him tighter. "I need time to figure this out, figure out how I can let you go." Can I really do this? He felt the gentle kiss she placed against his jawline, "We keep acting like teenagers, I guess it's time for us to act like adults. huh?" Both laughing this time, and losing the contact of her hand on his, he stepped from her and held out his hand. She accepted and gracefully got off her desk once she was on her feet she bent over and scooped up his tie from the floor. 'We can do this.' She spoke solemnly as she held out the tie for him to take, his fingers gently touching against hers as he took it.
"We can, Captain." Andy spoke, earning a genuine smile from her. "It would do you good to act more professional in my presence." Then giving her his trademark wink, she started to button her blouse back up and then closing her blazer. Andy fixed his tie, and waited patiently for her to finish. "Can I escort you out?" She looked up to him, and smiled as he looked warmly at her. 'Yes, you may.' Walking around her desk, placing her glasses back on then grabbing her purse she joined him at the door and together they left Internal Affairs.
