"Miss Hobbs, Captain Raydor is here to see you," Andrea's secretary informed.

"Send her in," Andrea adjusted in her seat as Sharon walked in. there was uneasiness in those two green eyes she loved being lost in. It worried her.

"Sharon," Andrea's voice slightly shaky.

"Hi," Sharon walked around Andrea's desk. She put her hands around Andrea's shoulders and pulled her in for a deep kiss. She was disappointed when Andrea didn't reciprocate as much as she would have liked her to. This was exactly what she was not hoping for. She just returned to the opposite side of the desk and sighed.

"How was lunch?" she asked.

"It was fine. Unexpected. I'm sorry I didn't call. I really am."

"It's fine. I just… I wanted to have lunch with you today, that's all. I'm… just being childish, forgive me." Andrea's face flushed with embarrassment.

"No, I should've called. I completely forgot. Sharlene's lunch invitation was so out-of-the-blue that I didn't have time to think." Sharon ran her hand through her hair in frustration. She hated that Sharlene still had this affect on her. She just wanted to scream. She just wanted to hold Andrea tightly and forget about her past lover. "When are you getting off?" Sharon's voice soft and measured.

"It's a slow day so I'll leave around four. I should finish all my paperwork by then."

"Great. How about I pick you up at your house around seven. Take you out for dinner, then" her voice extra low "I'll let you have your way with me," Sharon leaned over and pressed her lips onto Andrea's, this time satisfied with her response.

"What about Rusty?"

"We'll just need to be extra quiet," Sharon smirked as she got up to leave.

"That might be a little challenging for you, hon," Andrea quipped.

"We'll see, wouldn't we?" Sharon winked before exiting the office.

The two women returned to Sharon's building a little after midnight. They used a lot of willpower not to take each other right there in the lobby or elevator ride up to Sharon's floor, but as soon as they were outside her door, all restraint was thrown out the window. Sharon laced her hands in Andrea's blonde tresses and crashed her lips into hers. Andrea immediately opened her mouth just enough for Sharon's tongue to enter. Andrea's locked her tongue with Sharon's as she sucked the sweet taste of red wine off her. A deep hum from Sharon sent vibrations straight through Andrea's body.

Sharon managed to get her keys out her purse while Andrea's fingers already began unzipping Sharon's simple black dress. Sharon pulled away briskly, the playfulness still present in her eyes, "Stop, Rusty might still be up. Let's make it inside first." Andrea groaned as Sharon opened the door walking swiftly inside. Rusty was nowhere in sight so Sharon figured he was in his room.

"I better go let him know I'm back," Sharon lightly kissed Andrea. "I'll meet you in the bedroom." Andrea did as she was told and waited for Sharon's return.

"Rusty? Can I come in?" she called at his door, which was slightly open.

"Yeah, sure." Rusty answered. Sharon noticed a hint of sleepiness in his voice.

"I'm sorry that I woke you, but I wanted you to know that I'm back."

"That's okay, Sharon. How'd it go?" he asked as if he couldn't tell. He could see the slight silly grin on her face and her eyes were slightly unfocused; she was obviously a little tipsy. He only smirked at her.

"I had a great time. What I really came to tell you is that Andrea will be spending the night. Just a heads up if you see her in the morning."

"I guess you had a lot more than just a great time huh?" Sharon rolled her eyes. "Just keep it quiet over there," he intentionally added, mostly for his sake.

"Good night Rusty." She completely ignored his teasing.

"Have fun," he smirked. Sharon pouted playfully at him then left to tend to Andrea's needs in the other bedroom.

"I should leave a note for Rusty. He'll wonder where I am." Sharon was finishing her cup of coffee in the kitchen while Andrea leaned on the island opposite her. While watching Andrea finish her toast, Sharon felt warm inside. She enjoyed the domesticity and camaraderie between the two of them. She enjoyed the feeling of sharing her space with someone again. It felt right. She knew right then and there that she was ready for the next step in her relationship with Andrea but she decided to ask her over lunch.

"You could text him on the way to work," Andrea replied.

"I could, but what's the rush? It's only 6:30? Do you really need to be in the office this early?"

"Yeah. I've got a few things to finish up at work that I didn't get to finish up yesterday. And apparently, I got roped in with that big lawsuit against the Robinsons."

"Really? I'm impressed hon," Sharon replied way more excited than Andrea appeared to be. "When did you find out about it?"

"About four this morning," Andrea replied rolling her eyes. "Come on, I gotta go. I could take a cab if-"

"-Don't be silly. I'll drive you." They both left for work, right after Sharon wrote Rusty the note.

"Thought you were texting him," Andrea rolled her eyes playfully. Sharon was too fixed in her ways sometimes.

"I will text him…also." Sharon smiled that smile Andrea loved. At that moment, she just had to taste her lips, so she did.

"What can I do for you, Lieutenant?" Sharon asked after Flynn knocked on her open door.

"I'm ordering lunch for everyone. What are you having?"

"Oh, Lieutenant, thank you! But I am going out for lunch today. Actually, I should get going now." Sharon began neatening her desk and got her purse from the top drawer. Flynn leaned against the doorpost observing her delicate, elegant movements. He tried hard not to stare but boy, was she sexy! He pulled his eyes off her supple tummy skin, which was slightly revealed to him as she leaned over, just before her heavenly green eyes met his again.

"So," he cleared his throat, which suddenly felt completely dry, "Two days in a row you're heading out for lunch? Is the Captain keeping all the good company to herself?" Flynn had a mischievous, playful smile on his face but deep down there was a bit of jealousy brewing. Thinking about another man playing house with his Captain was too much for him.

"Are you prying into my personal life Lieutenant Andy Flynn?" Sharon chuckled as she got up and put on her favorite purple blazer.

"Just looking out for the Captain, ma'am," he said he allowed her to pass through the door. He pulled in the door for her.

"Well, don't take this the wrong way," her voice was the usual stern voice but her eyes were smiling, "but not only don't I need you to worry about me outside of work, but I do not want you to, Lieutenant."

"Yes ma'am," was all Andy could muster out as he retreated-defeated-to his desk to make his calls. As she quickly walked towards the exit, she waved to her department and told them she'll be back within the hour.

"Sharon!" Andrea called as she spotted her brunette entering the DA's office. Andrea was speaking to one of her colleagues, DDA Michaels, in the hall. Sharon smiled widely as she walked over to her blonde.

"Hello Captain Raydor," DDA Michaels greeted warmly.

"Good afternoon DDA Michaels," Sharon replied. They shook hands and exchanged polite smiles. Andrea focused her attention on how adorable Sharon looked right now. She laced her arm around her waist and pulled her slightly, just enough to gain a soft hum from Sharon (for her ears only).

"Well Ozzy, we gotta go. I've made reservations."

"Oh? Where are you taking me?" Sharon tilted her head a little, smirking.

"I figured we could have brunch at Joe's, you know, to celebrate landing this gig with the Robinsons. What do you think?"

"I love it. And no one else deserves this more than you." Michaels cleared his throat, which just resulted in laughter between the two women.

"Don't take it personally DDA Michaels, but I might be a little… biased," Sharon smiled.

"No hard feelings, Captain. You two go have a good time."

"Thanks. I'll call you when I get back so we could get a start on this thing."

"No problem. See you later." The three exchanged smiles then parted ways. Ozzy always feels warm inside whenever he sees the two ladies together. They were made for each other.

"I'm so proud of you Drea," Sharon was beaming just as much as Andrea. "I'm so glad that I've been lucky to have you in my life. I just know you'll do great."

"Thanks, but I think I'm the one who's lucky here. Sometimes I wonder why you even bother putting up with me." Andrea squeezed Sharon's hand in hers.

"Don't be silly. Like everyone always says: we belong together. We were destined to be with each other. And on that note, sweetie," Sharon took out a little black box from her jacket pocket, "I would like you to have this." She smiled at Andrea's confused expression.

"Should I be worried?"

"Just open it please," Sharon rolled her eyes, but the huge smile never leaves her face. Andrea opens the box to reveal a silver key lying on red velvet. She looked back to Sharon.

"You constantly complain about your loud neighbors in your building and my place is closer to your work-"

"-You want me to move in with you?"

"Yes," Sharon replied plainly. "I don't want to sleep alone again. I need you, Andrea." Tears were glistening in her eyes as she tried to contain the massive boulder of love, which just wanted to escape from her heart.

"Sharon, I couldn't ask for anything better. Yes I would love to share my life with you." Andrea leaned over the table and met Sharon halfway as they sealed the deal with a kiss. Not just a kiss, but also filled with passion, love, anxiety, joy. The heat radiating through the two women was enough to set the place on fire.

After paying the bill, Sharon and Andrea could barely keep their hands off each other. They barely made it to the car in the underground car park when Andrea pushed Sharon against the car door and crashed her lips into hers. Sharon immediately gave her access to her mouth, their tongues dancing a sweet dance. Sharon moaned as she felt her body melting into Andrea's. The younger woman tried her best to support Sharon's weight. She loved how responsive Sharon's body was to every movement but there was no way she was taking Sharon in a parking lot. She struggled to gain composure before silencing Sharon's growing moans.

"Sharon, we can't do this here." She trailed kisses to Sharon's collarbone.

"Hmmmm. Well I'm a little too old for the back seat." They both laughed.

"I was thinking of our place." Andrea looked into Sharon's eyes and saw the tears forming. She gently kissed her forehead.

"Then let's go to our place." They hopped in the car and sped to Sharon's apartment.