Andy had been taking care of Sam for three weeks, but it already felt like a lifetime to him. He wanted so badly to jump into a relationship with her, but they had agreed to take it slow. He definitely didn't want to scare her off. Sam was so comfortable waking up with McNally by his side. Although she was usually on the opposite side of the bed, so as not to hurt him while she was sleeping. Sam agreed that this was for the best. She had a tendency to drape herself across himself while they slept. And any other time Sam would have loved having her strewn across his body, but he was still in a lot of pain from his wound. He couldn't wait until he was better so that he could pull her close and hold her tight.

Andy was making breakfast one morning when Sam padded into the kitchen, still in his pajamas.

"Thats's weird," Andy thought. She usually brought his breakfast up to him.

"Good morning," Andy called over from the stove, where she was making french toast.

"Hi," Sam breathed in her ear, suddenly right behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist, and started nibbling at the sensitive spot below her left ear. She immediately tensed up.

"Andy, what's wrong?" Sam mumbled, still working below her ear.

"Sam, I thought we were going to take this slow."

"I have been taking it slow. We haven't so much as kissed in three weeks."

"That's because our kissing always turns into something else, and I... I..."

"You what?"

"I don't want to hurt you. You're not better yet."

"Andy," he said cradling her face with his hands. "Is this about me not being healthy or is it about you not wanting to get hurt again?"

Andy tried to look away but Sam firmly held her face in place.

"Please, Andy, talk to me."

"It's both Sam. I'm scared that you'll change your mind. I'm scared that you'll realize that I'm not what you want. I'm just scared."

"Babe, please don't be scared. I told you my feelings in the hospital. They were true feelings; I didn't make them up, and I still feel that way. You are everything I want, and everything I'll ever need. I know I can't prove it to you now, but I will, as soon as I'm better. We'll go get the dog, and you can officially move in, and we can start our life together."

Andy smiled and Sam saw her visibly relax. He took that moment to wrap her in his arms. She fit perfectly, just like a puzzle piece.

Andy had thought that Sam would change his mind once he was better. That he wouldn't need her anymore. But he did need her. And she needed him. They needed each other because they made each other better. They were the perfect team. Everyone around them had known that for years, but they had only just discovered it.

Sam released Andy and she quickly turned her attention to the stove, where their breakfast was catching fire. She flicked off the stove and turned to face Sam.

"Sorry about breakfast."

"It's ok. I've got a better idea for breakfast." And with that he picked her up and carried her to his bedroom.

Hey guys! Sorry for the short update but more to come soon. Next chapter will jump to an M rating. As always, please review. Both positive reviews and constructive criticism are appreciated.