6 Months had passed since she thought that she might be pregnant. Sam was fully recovered and both were back to work full time. Life was good, it felt like it was too good. Andy was still not completely use to Sam being a detective, they got to work together on a semi regular basis but it was just not the same. Not like it was when they were partners. She had come to the conclusion though, that this was a good thing. Sam was still overprotective but had learned to give her some space where her job was concerned, he knew she was a good cop and trusted her more than anyone, letting go was hard but he was doing his best.

The other nice thing about not working together all day was that it gave them a chance to miss each other a little bit, they would go home and be excited to see each other at the end of the day, and actaully be able to talk about their days without the other already knowing exactly what had happened. Things were good, it almost felt too good.

Sam woke up at 6am and got dressed for work.

Andy: What are you doing? We don't have to be at the courthouse until 11.

Sam: I know, but is the last day of witness testimony at Boyd's trail. I need to go over my testimony with the prosecutor one more time.

Andy: Sam, everything is going to be fine. Boyd will be found guilty and we can finally put all that behind us. Not to mention that we have testified in the trials of Anton and both Shea brothers...I think we are prepared.

Sam: I have got to go. this all has to go right today, that bastard cannot walk.

Andy: He won't. Please come back to bed.

Sam leans down and gives her a kiss

Sam : I've gotta go, love you.

Andy: Fine, see you at the courthouse. Love you too.

Andy walks into court at 10:30. She sat on a bench in the hallway checking e-mails on her phone when some one touched her shoulder.

Andy: Oliver, hey. What are you doing here.

Oliver: Ah, I felt like I needed to, I have known Boyd a long time, trusted the guy. I guess I feel betrayed that he would turn like this. I mean he could have killed you guys. So anyway, I wanted to show my support for you and Sam. 15 is behind you on this.

Andy: Thank you, Oliver. That means a lot. I cannot wait until this trial is over. I know Sam is stressed about it.

Oliver: I can't say I blame him. There was a time he and Boyd were pretty tight, then he goes and tries to kill you. That is not going to sit with Sammy. I am sure he will not get a good night sleep until Boyd is locked up.

Andy. I think your right about that. Oh, there is Melissa Stevens.

Oliver: Oh the famous prosecutor.

Andy: Melissa...

Melissa: Andy, hi. How are you doing? You ready?

Andy: Yeah, ready for all of this to be over.

Melissa: Me too. You and Sam are the last up today. I am going to have him go first and then you. I think it will be good for you to be the last face the jury sees.

Andy: You mean you want them to see me cry.

Melissa: Well, I didn't say that, but it wouldn't hurt either.

Andy: That is fine, I cry every time I walk about it anyway, so you might as well use it. Have you seen Sam?

Melissa: I assumed he would come with you.

Andy: Didn't you meet with him this morning?

Melissa: No, why?

Andy: Oh, nothing I thought he had a meeting with you this morning but I must have misunderstood.

Melissa: Well, I am sure he will be here shortly. In the meantime I am going to go in. You will be called when we are ready for you.

Andy: Great, thanks

Melissa: Nice seeing you Officer Shaw.

Oliver: You too.

Melissa walks into court and Andy turns her attention back to Oliver.

Andy: That is strange.

Oliver: What's that?

Andy: Sam told me this morning that he was meeting with Melissa to go over his testimony. Why would he lie?

Oliver: I am sure he just screwed up the date or something.

Andy: Yeah, Maybe. Hey, you should go in. I have to go into a waiting room until they call me anyway.

Oliver: Sounds good. Good luck, McNally.

Andy goes into the waiting area until she gets told she needs to go in for her testimony. She passed Sam as she was walking up to the stand. he had already testified so he could remain in the courtroom. He was sitting next to Oliver looking nervous. She felt bad, she wanted to give him a hug and tell him it was all going to be okay. But then she remembered that he lied to her and she just wanted to punch him. Oliver was wrong, Sam never missed an appointment or messed up his schedule. Why would he lie? She had a bad feeling in the pit of her stomach but she had to put it aside and deal with the task at hand. It was time to testify against Donovan Boyd.

Her testimony lasted an hour and as predicted, there were some tears. It wasn't on purpose, she couldn't fake this. Every time she had to talk about Sam being shot she cried. She felt silly, she knew he was alright, but discussing it just brought her back to that place. Seeing him there so helpless...she never wanted to go through that again.

When her testimony was over she went and sat with Sam and Oliver. Sam gave her a smile and told her that she did a good job. As annoyed as she was about him lying to her this morning she knew she had to let it go until later. For now she would sit and hold his hand and wait for the verdict.

5 hours later the jury had their verdict. Donovan Boyd would be guilty on all counts the worst of which would be attempted murder of a police officer. That alone would earn him 20 years in jail. Andy was relieved, Boyd would be in jail and if she had her way his name would never be mentioned again after today.

Sam, Andy, and Oliver all walk out to their cars.

Oliver: Alright, should we celebrate? The Penny?

Sam: Yeah. Andy Why don't you ride with Oliver. I will meet you there.

Andy: Where are you going?

Sam: I have to stop at the station. I will be at the Penny shortly.

Andy: Sam, What is going on? I know you did not meet with Melissa this morning.

Sam: What? Oh yeah, that. I screwed up wrong day. I have had so many meetings at the prosecutors office lately I just messed it up. Listen, I've gotta run. I will see you guys there.

Andy gives him a scowl and gets into Oliver's car. She is pissed but does not want to fight in front of Oliver.

Andy: What the hell was that about?

Oliver: What?

Andy: I don't know. Something is off with him. He has actually been weird all week.

Oliver: Oh come on, it's Sammy, he is fine.

Andy: No, I mean I had not really thought much about it until today but. He has been jumpy all week, stepping outside for phone calls. God, he is going to bail again.

Oliver: McNally...stop.

Andy: No, it's true...back to running out the door again. I should have known.

Oliver: McNally, he is in love with you. He is not going anywhere. Just take a deep breath. Today was a good day. Boyd is in jail. he can hang out with Anton, and the Shea's as much as he likes. That is all thanks to you and Sammy. You should be proud of that. Not only does it look good on you guys but it looks good on 15. So today, today was a good day. We are going to drink to celebrate.

They arrive at the Penny to find the usual suspects. Everyone there to celebrate the verdict of the former detective.

Frank: McNally, good work. You have had a hell of a come back since you returned from UC. Where is Sammy, he deserves a drink.

Andy: He went to the station to wrap some things up.

Traci: Really? I didn't see him.

Andy: Well, I am sure he will be here soon.

Andy walks to the bar to get a drink and Traci follows sensing that something is wrong.

Traci: Hey, what's going on?

Andy: What do you mean?

Traci: Andy...I know you. Something is bothering you, what is it?

Andy: I think Sam is going to leave me.

Traci: What?! Why would you think that?

Andy: He has been acting strange all week. He has lied to me twice today about where he is. I don't know, I just feel like something is going on. I have a bad feeling Trace.

Traci: I am sure there is an explanation, a perfectly good one. Sam would never hurt you.

Andy: He did before.

Traci: Andy...

Andy: I am just saying, maybe he got spooked.

Andy's phone rings, Sam is calling.

Andy: Hi

Sam: Hey, listed I am pretty tired. I think I am going to head home.

Andy: What? You were suppose to come here.

Sam: I know, it has been a long day. I need some sleep. I will see you when you get home. He hang up the phone leaving Andy more annoyed than ever.

Traci: Well?

Andy: He is not coming. Do you mind bringing me home. I don't know what is going on with him but I really have to talk to him.

Traci: Yeah sure, let's go.

Traci drops Andy off at her place and she heads up the stairs getting angrier with every step she takes. She also had a pit in her stomach because she knew what was coming next. It was all too much for him, living together, talking about children. He was going to bail on her just like her mom.

She got to the front door and took a deep breath, she knew if this was going to happen she needed to get it over with.

She walked in to find the lights turned low. He must be sleeping already. She tried to be quiet and walked into the living room to find candles lit everywhere and a bottle of champagne with 2 glasses on the coffee table. What was going on?

Sam: Welcome home.

Andy: What is all this?

Sam: A celebration.

Andy: Sam, if you are about to break up with me I don't really think it is cause for a celebration.

Sam: Break up with you? What are you talking about?

Andy: You have been acting strange all week. Running out the door, making private phone calls and now lying. Honestly Sam if you are going to end this I need you to just do it and get it over with.

Sam: Andy, calm down. Come here sit down. I have some things I want to say, can you just let me say them please?

Andy: Go ahead.

Sam: Ok. I remember the day we met like it was yesterday. I was so mad at you, well I wanted to be mad at you. I gave you a hard time, I yelled at you but at the end of the day when I went home and went to bed that night, I couldn't get you out of my head. I fought it for the longest time, I tried to tell myself that you were better with some one else, some one more stable than me. But, I never stopped wanting to be with you, not for a second. I was always afraid to tell you how I felt, I think partly because I was worried that you didn't feel the same, and partly becauseI had never felt that way about anyone in my life...it scared the hell out of me. Here is the thing...it doesn't scare me anymore, and more than that I don't want to waste anymore time.

Andy has tears coming down her face : Sam, what are you saying.

Sam wipes away the tears from her eyes: What I am saying is...You are the love of my life... will you marry me? He takes a ring from his pocket and holds it out to her.

Andy looks stunned, though it may have all been obvious to anyone else she did not really see this coming. She had convinced herself that things were over between them.

Andy: What did you just say?

Sam: I said...Will you marry me? Andy just stares at him and starts to cry.

Andy: Yes, of course I will marry you.

Sam places the ring on her finger gives her a passionate kiss. They pour the champagne and continue the celebration until finally ending up in bed. They lay their after.

Andy: I cannot stop smiling.

Sam: Me too baby, me too. You know, for a second there I thought you were going to say no.

Andy: Well I thought you were going to break up with me when I came home. This...well, I was not expecting this.

Sam: Why would you ever think that?

Andy: Because, you lied to me about where you were twice today, and like i said you have been weird all week.

Sam: Well, I have been weird because I have been a little nervous.

Andy: Where you you this morning?

Sam: Having breakfast with Tommy.

Andy: You had breakfast with my dad.

Sam: Yup, I asked for his blessing.

Andy: Seriously?

Sam: Yes seriously. I asked your mom too. I did it today because I was worried it might slip if I gave them too much warning. And tonight I wanted to get home and get things ready before you got here. Oliver and Nash were in on it.

Andy: They know?!

Sam: Yes they know, and actually you better call Nash and tell her the good news.

Andy: I really, really do love you.

Sam: I love you too.

Andy: Did you really lay in bed thinking about me the day we met?

Sam: I really did.

Andy: You want to know a secret? I could not get you out of my head that night either, and pretty much ever day since then.

So, despite what I said before, I am not done just yet. I have a few more ideas, so no sense in ending it now. Thanks for all the reviews. Hopefully this chapter was satisfying. -Kay