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Andy arrived at the parade room with a definite spring in her step and when she smiled over at Sam her whole expression was one of total happiness. Sam read from that that she had her talk with Luke and that all was well. He felt butterflies in his stomach as he thought over the implications of taking the next step with Andy.

As they were paired together they walked out to the squad car Andy just managed not to reach for Sam's hand as she was floating on a natural high. Sam kept stealing glances at Andy and was proud of the changes he could see in Andy. He was also excited about what this would mean for him and Andy.

They patrolled together and had to answer calls as soon as they started the car so there was no time to have 'the talk' Andy was getting very impatient and Sam was feeling extremely frustrated. Eventually though, they got to stop for lunch. They stopped at a little café that served the best cheeseburgers in the city. Once they had eaten. Sam sat back and looked at Andy expectantly. She began nervously telling Sam about how amicable the talk went with Luke and how relieved she was feeling after it was over.

Sam asked her how she would feel seeing Luke with Jo.

She answered honestly. "Sam, before it would have hurt me. But now I don't care, if I am being totally honest with myself, I was worried about what people would say! I do not care in the slightest now, they can make out in work in front of everyone if they want now, and I think that it would say more about them than it would about me. I chose Luke even though I was wildly attracted to you. He did not make my pulse race, he did not excite me, and I did not automatically search him out as soon as I entered a room. His smile did not mean everything to me. I had to keep convincing myself that he was what I wanted, he was what I chose, and he was the right choice. But Traci was right; I shouldn't have had to try so hard.

It was you all along that I wanted but I thought that you were a 'bad boy' the wrong choice. I can't believe how stupid I have been. You were right in front of me the whole time. You were the good guy, the one who showed me in a million different ways that you cared. You are sensitive although you try to hide it. You know me so well, you are perceptive to my every mood and Oh my God you are so Hot!" She finished breathlessly.

Sam's eyes darkened perceptively as he listened to Andy. He did not comment he threw some bills down on the table, grabbed Andy's hand and dragged her out of the café. He trailed her round the corner to where the car was. He pushed her up against it, lowered his head and kissed her passionately. Both of them were oblivious to their surroundings, eventually they had to pull apart to draw in some much needed breath.

"So you think I am hot?" Sam smirked.

"Oh definitely, I do." Andy agreed readily.

"Well miss, you are pretty smokin' yourself you know."

"Why, thank you kind sir." Andy replied in a fake southern drawl.

He leaned his head against hers and formally said. "Andy do you think you would like to come out with me sometime?"

"Yes, I would love to Sam."

He embraced her tenderly in a loving hug then he opened the door for her.

They drove around for the rest of the shift answering calls and sneaking glances at each other. Both of them were grinning stupidly as they returned to the Barn.

They went off to get changed and Traci was waiting to pounce. "Okay, Andy out with it. What gives with you and the Lukester?" She stood with her hands on her hips refusing to budge until Andy answered her.

By the time Andy was finished relaying her last few days Traci's mouth was hanging open with disbelief.

She hugged Andy and told her that it was time that she got her act together and that she and Sam were going to look fabulous together and they could stop trying to hide how they felt.

"Girl, sometimes you could cut the sexual tension with a knife between you two."

Andy smiled knowingly and told her that tonight was going to be their first official date.

When she finally got out of the changing room her heart skipped a beat as she noticed Sam waiting on her. He smiled slowly at her and she walked slowly towards him both of them gazing longingly at each other. They walked in relative silence to Sam's truck and Andy asked him tentatively "Where are we going?"

"I thought going for something to eat and maybe the cinema?" Sam raised his eyebrows questioningly at her.

"That sounds like a perfect first date." Andy replied.

After arguing over the film they both agreed on a comedy: The Hangover II. Sitting in the cinema watching the previews was an experience that Andy would never forget. Every so often as they shifted in their seats their hands or knees would subtly brush against each other. Every time this would happen Sam would stiffen and Andy would suck in her breath. The electricity floating between them was palpable. Eventually Sam raised the arm between the seats and pulled Andy against him placing his arm firmly around her. They both laughed at the film but were very aware of each other throughout. After the movie was over they went for their meal which was in a nice place overlooking the lake. Both of them were relaxed and enjoying each others company, but all Andy could think about was the end of the evening would he kiss her, would he stay the night, she began to feel a little on edge as the meal drew to a close.

They drove home talking about the movie and reliving their favourite funny parts. When they got to Andy's place Sam exited first and held Andy's door open for her. He took her by the hand and walked her to her door. When they arrived he leaned in and gently kissed Andy, she moaned softly in the back of her throat as his tongue gained entrance and she could taste him. He pulled away softly as Andy tried to deepen the kiss. He gently stroked her face and reminded her that he wanted to do this properly and take it slow. Andy wanted badly to whine at him a little but she nodded as he said goodnight and pulled the door closed behind her. Sam groaned as he leaned his head against the closed door. "Sammy boy, this is going to be a lot harder than you thought." He turned and walked determinedly back to his truck.