It was Traci. "Trace, I can't really talk right now." I paused and listened to her. "Yes, I'll talk to you later, and tell you all about it." I listened to her, and before I said goodbye, I realized something that I hadn't thought of.

"Wait Trace, is Luke there?" I felt Sam tense but ignored it.

I heard her ask Jerry, and then she spoke through the phone, "He's at court for the day."

I sighed in relief. "Okay, thanks Traci. I'll talk to you later, promise."

I put the phone back on the dresser, and purposely didn't look at Sam.

"What did Traci want?"

I started to get up, to fix my most likely destroyed hair and make-up. "She just called to check up on me."

"Why did you ask about Callaghan?" I could hear the anger in his voice.

I sighed; I should have just texted Traci my question. "I just didn't want you to keep your promise, and now i don't have to worry about it."

He looked confused for a second, but then realisation set in.

I guess he accepted my reasoning because he just got up and fixed his shirt, "We should probably head over to the barn. We shouldn't be late getting to Best's office. He is downright impossible to talk to when mad, I should know. Not to mention he is already pissed that we have been out for two weeks. He won't say it but your his favorite rookie, and well me, I'm just awesome." I laughed at that and he gave me a mock hurt face.

We arrived at the Barn about twenty minutes later. As I walked towards Best's office, I got Cheers and 'glad you're back' from almost every copper in the Barn, and Sam got a few too. We finally made it to Best's office. I knocked, and entered, with Sam right behind me.

Best stood with a smile, "McNally, it's good to see you. It looks like Sam here has been taking good care of you." His eyes drifted to Sam's and gave him what I thought was knowing look.

Sam nodded his head. "Yeah, it wasn't easy though. You know how stubborn she can be." Best and Sam both laughed at that, and I just scowled.

Best smiled, "Well, what can I do for you?"

"My doctor cleared me for desk duty, so I wanted to see when I can start."

Best thought for a moment, "I don't see why you can't start tomorrow unless you would prefer a later date. Did the doctor say when you could start on regular duty?"

My smile got wider at the thought of starting tomorrow, even if it was just desk duty. "Tomorrow is fine, and if all goes well, I could start regular duties in a week."

Best smiled at how quickly I agreed to start tomorrow. "Alright, well, if there isn't anything else…"

Sam spoke, "Actually Andy has something she would like to talk to you about."

I glared at Sam, but he just ignored me, and continued to look at Best; now wearing a serious expression.

Best looked at me then back at Sam, all while wearing a confused expression. It wasn't often that Sam wore that serious expression, well, not including times on the job. "McNally?"

"Sir." I sighed. I really wanted Luke gone, but something I hated more than him was telling others about my personal life. "I don't know if you heard, but Luke and I broke up while I was in the hospital. Well I broke up with him." I paused to read his expression. He kept his face unreadable, so I continued.

"Well, he really didn't take it well, and when I said we were over, he gripped my arm really tight, and then said some stuff. I punched him in reaction to what he said." Looking at him, I could swear I saw his mouth twitch upward before becoming neutral again.

I gulped then continued, "I guess I hit him hard because he fell backwards, but since he was holding my arm, he pulled me down with him. I ripped all my stiches, and he saw it too, but just left me there, without telling someone."

Best looked pissed now. "He did what?" He looked angrily between Sam and I. "Why didn't you report this? Not only did he physically abuse you." I flinched at that. "But he broke his oath as a police officer to serve and protect, not to mention, that you could have died because of it."

He took a deep breath, something I have seen Sam do countless times when talking to me. "Alright, so I can talk to the higher ups and push to have him transferred. Until then," he paused and looked at Sam, "Sam, you are to stay on vacation."

Sam was about to interrupt but Best held up his hand and silenced him. "I don't want to here is Sam. I know you, and at first sight, you will go after him, and I would rather not have to suspend you for doing the right thing. So just stay on vacation, at least a few days until I can get him out of here. Agreed?"

I watched Sam as internally debated it. After a few seconds he gave a quick nod. "Fine, but at the end of the week, I'm back no matter what."

Best nodded back then turned to me. "McNally, I know you probably don't want to, but you have to make a formal complaint about it. There is no legal action that can be done, but if you give a statement about what happened, the higher ups will probably push for his transfer. As much as I would love for him to get fired, he is well known, and he is a good detective despite everything. I'm sorry that it's all I can do."

I shook my head, "Thank you sir, I'm sorry that this has caused you trouble. Who do you want me to give my statement to?"

Best replied, "Andy, don't ever apologize for coming to me with a problem. I need my people focused on the job, and if something is causing distractions, I will gladly step in."

He gave me and Sam a look. Did he know about me and Sam? Was he going to split us up as partners? I looked toward Sam, and he was smirking at Best, and I just caught the nod he gave Best.

Best continued, "As for your statement, Oliver or Noelle can take it. Unless you would prefer to have me take it."

I thought for a second, "They can do it."

He smiled, "Okay, well, I better get started on the paperwork. Shaw and Williams should be at their desks, just tell them I sent you. Dismissed."

I turned, and Sam put his hand on the small of my back, guiding me out of the office. We found Oliver and Noelle where Best had told us. They smiled, and Oliver spoke first, "Well, look what we have here. The infamous duo has graced us with their presence. Back in action yet?"

I nodded, "Yup, well just me. Sam is taking a few more days of vacation. It seems that I have tired him out these past two weeks."

Oliver raised his eyebrow, and I realised how that sounded. My cheeks instantly turned red, and they all laughed at that.

After a few minutes of catching up, Sam gave me a look that I knew meant, 'go ahead and ask.'

Noelle and Oliver noticed our mood shift, and waited silently for one of us to talk. I sighed, "Um, well, I need someone to take my statement about an incident at the hospital."

They looked confused, and spoke at the same time, "What incident?" They both looked at Sam with a 'what's going on, why didn't you tell us' look.

He put his hands up. "Not my story to tell."

They looked at me, and then Noelle spoke up, "Well, I can take your statement if you want. I'll need someone with me to sign off on it."

I looked at Sam to see what he wanted. He spoke quietly to me, "Do you want me there?"

I smiled at the offered comfort, but knew that even though he knew what happened, he would still react the same as the first time he heard it. "That's okay, Oliver can be there as long as he doesn't mind."

Sam looked a bit hurt at my statement so I quickly added, "I just don't want you to get any madder than you are. I'm okay really. That day is in the past. You are my future."

He smiled at my admission, and then nodded. I looked toward Shaw, "You don't mind do you?"

He shook his. I squeezed Sam's hand to reassure him.

I followed Oliver and Noelle to one of the interrogation rooms, They gave me reassuring smiles, and I gave them my statement.

They tried to remain neutral through it all, but I could see the shock and anger in their eyes. After I finished we headed back to our desks. Sam was sitting at his, and Jerry and the others were with him. They turned when Sam looked over to us and smiled.

We all talked for a while. They were all getting off shift in a few, and were going to head over to The Penny. Sam and I declined the invitation, both knowing there was unfinished business to attend to at home. Gosh I love the words home and Sam in the same sentence.

Chris, Gail, and Epstein left for the locker rooms. Traci was talking with Jerry, and Sam was talking with Oliver and Noelle. I just listened in silence. We were a family. A seriously messed up, weird family, but we were a family none the less. I was leaning into Sam. His arm was wrapped loosely around my waist. I was about to comment on something Oliver said when I saw something out of the corner of my eye. When I turned and looked it was Luke standing at the entrance of the precinct, cell phone in hand, looking beyond pissed.

Hey guys, so this was a long one. Sorry that the phone call wasn't more exciting, but I thought I left this chapter with a pretty big cliffy! Anyway, PLEASE REVIEW. I love to hear people's opinions. Also, there is a poll on my profile. Please vote. I will be changing the polls like once a week so check my profile for new polls. I want to write based on your votes!