At 9:30 the next morning Sam woke up still wrapped around Andy. Despite his anger about what happened to her, It was the best night of sleep had since before they broke up. He didn't want to wake her but he couldn't help himself, he gently kissed her shoulder and made his way to her neck until she woke and turned to face him.
Sam: Good Morning.
Andy: Good morning to you, though I have to tell you I feel like I could sleep for the next 2 days.
Sam: In bed for 2 days huh? That could be arranged. He smiles and kisses her
Andy: Yeah, well. You have places to go. I however, might just spend the next 2 days in bed.
Sam: Are you kicking me out?
Andy: No! I figured you would have to go...
Sam looks a little surprised: And why exactly did you think that?
Andy: Because you always have to go in the morning, it's fine I am not mad but you have a tendency to run out the door in the morning.
Sam: I thought I told you...no more running.
Andy: Really?
Sam: Truly.
Andy: What has changed?
Sam: Everything...and nothing. You and I...it scared the hell out of me.
Andy: What... Why?
Sam: I am not sure if you noticed, but I am not the best at showing my feelings.
Andy laughs: Really? I had not noticed.
Sam: Hilarious. Look, I meant what I said last night. I love you and I loved you well before I was every ready to admit it but...
Andy: But what?
Sam: But I was always kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop. When I met you you told me you didn't date cops...then you dated Luke.
Andy: Sam, I told you that what Luke and I had is nothing compared to the way I feel for you.
Sam: I know that now, but back then it was different. You were with Callahan but then you came to my house the night of the black out. I thought something had changed but you went back to Luke and I went back to wanting you. Then I left undercover, when we finally started something, we got suspended and you left. Then you came home and we had a real shot. I wanted to trust it but I just couldn't. I am not blaming it on you, it was my own fault for a million reasons but that is why I held back the way I did and why I sometimes took off.
Andy: So, all of that has changed?
Sam: Yes, I got a taste of life with out you, and to be completely honest...it sucked. So from now on there is no running out the door, no taking off on UC operations. AND I asked Frank for the next few days off to take care of you.
Andy: Ohhhh so I get my own personal nurse?
Sam: Is that ok with you?
Andy: I think we can make that work.
Sam: Good! I am going to go to the store and get some food to make breakfast. He gives her a kiss and heads for the door.
Andy: Sam
Sam: Yes...
Andy: I want you to know. I am not going anywhere either. No running to North Bay and no more UC...well unless you come with me.
Sam smiles: I know.
Sam makes them a big breakfast and the spend the day just lounging around. He catches her up on the latest at 15, and she fills in on the stories she left out of the debrief from her time undercover. They spend the next few days, catching up, watching movies and making out whenever the opportunity presents itself...which is often. Sam is determined to wait until she is healthy before they take it any further but waiting is anything but easy, especially since they have waited so long to be together, but they fight it nonetheless.
The day comes when it is time for Sam to go back to work.
Sam: I am going to call Frank and take a few more days off.
Andy: Sam, I am fine you need to go back to work.
Sam: You are still recovering, besides I like laying around with you all day.
Andy: Well, I have loved having you here with me everyday, but you have to go back to work. Plus I am fine, a little sore but that is about it. I should be cleared for work next week. Please go. You have to get ready for Mike's trial anyway, it is only a few weeks away.
Sam: Uugh
Andy: Nervous? It will be your 1st trial won't it?
Sam: Yes
Andy: You will be great, don't worry about it.
Sam: I am not worried about taking the stand, I know the facts.
Andy: But?
Sam: But...When I saw you standing there the other night, all those bruises. I can't even look at the guy without wanting to kill him. How am I going to sit there and keep my cool when he beat the hell out of my girlfriend?
Andy: You can do it because you are a good cop, he can't hurt me anymore. And just remember...the reason he did this in the first place, the reason he took me and did what he did to me...it was to get revenge for his brother.
Sam: Are you defending him?
Andy: NO! I am not defending him, I am just saying that nothing good comes of that...from revenge. So just get it out of your head and just think of him as any other criminal going to trial. Besides, what you should be worried about is Mike Shea's trial. Nick and I did not live in a cave for 6 months so that Mike can walk.
Sam: Ok, boss.
Andy: Sam!
Sam: I'm kidding, you are right I just need to keep a clear head when it comes to Matt. The important thing is that he goes to jail for a long time and I need to make sure that happens.
Andy: Good...now get in the shower and get to work!
Sam: Wanna join me?
Andy laughs: You are the one who made the rule! But if you want to change your mind...
Sam: Ahhhh...I am going to take a cold shower...dammit.
Andy waits until the door is closed and she hears the water running. She picks up her cell phone and calls Nick.
Nick answers: Well , well so you are alive.
Andy: Yes, I am alive. I need a favor.
Nick: Oh how are you Nick? Oh I am doing great Andy thanks for asking!
Andy: Nick! Give me a break I just have a minute.
Nick: Ok, what's up?
Andy: I need to borrow your truck.
Nick: My truck? Why?
Andy: I just need to take a little road trip. I will pay you. Please!
Nick: Where are you going?
Andy: Come on Nick?
Nick: Fine, I will be over in 5.
Andy: Make it 20...I need to wait until Sam goes to work.
Nick: I have a bad feeling about this. See you in 20.
Andy hang up the phone just as Sam walks out of the bathroom.
Sam: Who were you talking to?
Andy: What? Oh just Trac. Checking up on me.
Sam: Good. Ok babe, I am going to work. Are you sure you don't want me to stay?
Andy: Positive. Go, have a good day!
Sam: OK. Promise to call if you need anything.
Andy: Promise. Hey, Sam.
Sam: Yeah
Andy: I love you, stay safe.
Sam: I love you too. Get some rest, I will be back after work.
Andy: Bye.
After Sam leaves Andy takes a quick shower and throws on some jeans and a t-shirt. She grabs her phone and her jacket as she runs out the door to wait for Nick down stairs. She did not have to wait long before Nick pulled up.
Andy: Thanks so much for this. I can drop you wherever you want I will bring your car back to you later.
Nick: No so fast, where are you going?
Andy: I told you, a little road trip.
Nick: Andy, you are hiding something. What is it.
Andy: Nothing, it's personal.
Nick: Andy, I am not letting you have the truck unless you tell me where you are going.
Andy: Sudbury
Nick: Sudbury...why?
Andy: I have some unfinished business with Matty Shea.