Originally this was a one shot, but I had an idea about continuing, so here it is. This is unbetaed and very short, but a good stopping place.
Andy McNally wasn't exactly sure that she was doing the right thing agreeing to meet Sam. He had broken her heart. However, he made just a heartfelt request to talk that she agreed to meet him. So she was heading to the diner. God help her she still loved him. She just wasn't sure that was enough.
Andy walks into the diner and Sam smiles at her. He's nervous, more nervous than she has ever seen him before. As soon as she sits down, the waitress was there asking if she wanted anything. Andy ordered coffee and some pie. She wasn't sure she actually wanted pie, but the former waitress in her felt compelled to order food.
Andy and Sam made small talk while they waited for the food. Sam mentioned that Frank had talked him into taking classes to be a detective and that he was probably going to be starting his rotation soon. Andy told him she thought he'd make a good detective.
The food arrived. As soon at the waitress walked away Sam said "Andy, I am so, so sorry. I screwed everything up. I did not handle anything well. I've been seeing a therapist to work on me. I still love you, and I'd be the happiest man in the world if you would give me another chance. Even if, you aren't willing to do that, I want to apologize, clear that air, and hopefully be able to work together when we need to.
"Sam, I'm willing to listen," was all Andy could say. So she did.
Sam started by apologizing again. He told Andy about the counseling. He told her about what he had learned about himself. He told her how things would be different.
When Sam took a breath, Andy realized he look absolutely shattered. She realized that Sam had done real work to change. She reached across the table to take Sam's hand. "I'm willing to try again, but things will have to be different, for both of us. I need to realize that while we are equals in our personal life, you have more experience on the job. We'll need to separate the personal and the professional a little. I need us to go slow."
"Whatever, you need Andy," answered Sam.
"Thanks, Sam. Listen, why don't you come over for dinner tonight? Gail's going to be staying over at Nick's. I'll cook, and we can finish catching up."
"Are you sure Andy? I said I'd cook for you," said Sam.
"I'm sure. Besides you haven't seen my new place. It's fancy," said Andy.