A/N: This is the thirty - fifth chapter! On the recommendation of an anonymous review I decided to put less tension in this chapter. I hope you like it! Please review. I would like to know what you think. I'll try to update as soon as possible.
Nearly a month and a half later, Sharon was in the seventh month of her pregnancy. She opened her wardrobe and took her latest clothes. She put them on the bed and stood in front of the mirror. She smiled and patted her belly, feeling the kicks.
"I know, I can't wait for you to be with us. There remains very little my little one, very little." She took her blue dress that was quite wide and she was grateful for that. She could no longer fit into anything. She sighed wearily and looked at the mirror. She looked at her baby bump, which was already huge. At this point, Andy went into the bedroom to announce that breakfast is ready. He no longer let Sharon to do anything related to housework. He kissed her cheek gently. Sharon smiled and stroked his face.
"Breakfast is ready honey. '"
"Very good. Where's Rusty? '"
"Don't worry, he's in the kitchen, but wait for your presence." Sharon smiled.
"You know I can't live without him." Andy hugged her.
"I know, dear. I do too. But there is something that worries me." Sharon looked confusedly and questioningly.
"What?" Andy sighed and took her hand.
"Sharon, you know about my great desire. I love Rusty as my son and I really want him to tell me" Dad "at least once." Sharon squeezed his hand.
"Andy, you very well know that Rusty has experienced much difficulty. Believe me, he also loves you. But I think he doesn't feel ready for this step. Give him time. I'm sure he'll tell you" Dad "soon . " Sharon said consolingly. Andy sighed thoughtfully and closed his eyes for a moment.
"Sharon, you're right. But I repeatedly told him that I would be happy if he calls me" Dad. "I want to hear that word of him." Sharon nodded and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Andy, I assure you. Your wish will come true." Sharon's words calmed Andy somewhat, but he was still preoccupied
"Well, I believe you. Well, my little one kicking you again?" Sharon grinned.
"You can't imagine how much. Constantly." Andy smiled and rubbed her belly.
"I can't believe that we'll have a child. It's like a dream. Sharon I never would have thought that. But now that's true, I'm extremely happy. We'll be a real family." Sharon smiled and kissed him gently.
"I can't wait the baby to be with us." Andy looked at his watch.
"Uh, after half an hour I have to go to the crime scene. But your breakfast is waiting." he said sternly. Sharon frowned.
"I'm so sorry that I can't go to the crime scenes." Andy sighed.
"Hey, Sharon, it's only a few months. Remember that Dr. Nelson warned you to stay away from crime scenes. ''
"Yes, I know. I'm glad that I can be in the office, at least."
"Basically, you have to be at home on maternity leave." Andy added. Sharon pouted.
"Andy, we talked about it. I'll be working by the end of this pregnancy. "Andy nodded.
"Okay, okay. I'll not argue with you. Stubborn woman." Sharon smiled when suddenly felt slightly dizzy. Andy took her carefully and made her sit on the bed.
"Sharon, are you okay?" he asked concerned. Sharon took a deep breath and smiled.
"It was just a little dizzy. This is completely normal. I'm okay, calm down." Andy sighed and took her hand.
"Sharon, if you want, stay home today. '"
"Andy, I told you that I'm well and today I'll be working as always." Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied and helped her to the kitchen, where Rusty was waiting for them. In strong recommendation of Dr. Nelson. Sharon didn't go to the crime scenes. She was resting more and working half a day. Although Sharon was a bit disappointed, she was ready to do anything for the baby's health. She had no patience for that day when she'll embrace her baby. Sharon kissed Rusty on the cheek and sat down. Andy put the breakfast in front of her and sat beside her.
"Why did you come so late?" Rusty asked immediately.
"There's nothing kid just your mother feel a slight dizziness, but not serious." Andy explained. Rusty grabbed his mother's hand.
"Mom, I think you have to be home. You're tired and it's not good for your health." Sharon sighed wearily.
"Rusty, please. I've already said that I'm fine and I'll work as always." she said sternly. Rusty sighed and looked at Andy, who shrugged.
"Well, let's talk about something else." Andy suggested.
"What for example?" asked Rusty.
"Yesterday I spoke with Nicole and she said that she'll visit you today. ''
"Oh, that's good. I'll have to talk about some important things." Rusty said with a smile. Sharon looked at him questioningly.
"Wait a minute. What important things?" Rusty grinned and put his glass on the table.
"Mom, I'm sorry, but that's a surprise. ''
"For me too?" asked Andy brazenly.
"Yes, for you too. I finished my breakfast, excuse me." Rusty said, and went to his room. Sharon and Andy looked at each other.
"What a surprise?" Sharon murmured softly. Andy smiled and hugged her.
"Hey, let's wait and see. They know what they do." Sharon chuckled.
"I'm glad that they both get along so well."
"I also," Andy sighed, "But have you noticed? Rusty still calls me Andy." Sharon took a deep breath and put her hand on her belly.
"Andy, we already talked about it. Give him time and everything will be fine." Andy kissed her forehead and smiled. At this point, the phone rang. Andy picked up the phone in his hand.
"Hello."
"Flynn, do you think to attend at the crime scene?" Provenza said sternly. Andy sighed.
"Stop yelling, I'll be there on time." Andy said angrily and hung up. Sharon laughed.
"Hey, why are you laughing?"
"Oh, it's just funny. You and Provenza always arguing about trifles." Andy sighed and looked at his watch.
"Come on, I'll drive you." he said.
"Actually, Andy, I'll go later. You go." Andy immediately sat down beside her.
"And how are you going to go to work alone?" Sharon sighed.
"I'll drive." Andy's eyes widened.
"Sharon, this is impossible. You're seven months pregnant. You can't drive in this condition! '"
"Andy, stop! From the beginning of this pregnancy you act like an idiot. I'm fine and I can handle it." she insisted.
"Sharon, I just worry about you and the baby." Sharon squeezed his hand.
"Andy, I know that. But you have to be calm, because I and the baby are fine." Andy nodded slightly.
"Well, I'll not insist. But promise me that you'll be careful." Sharon smiled and stroked his face.
"I promise you." Andy kissed her gently and left. Sharon went into her bedroom, feeling fatigue. She lay on the bed thoughtfully. Although Andy was smiling, she knew that he was sad. He had a great desire Rusty to call him "Dad." Sharon slowly got out of bed and decided to talk to Rusty.
"Can we talk?" she asked with a smile.
"Of course, Mom." Sharon closed the door and carefully sat down beside him.
"Rusty, we need to talk. ''
"Something serious?"
"No, actually ... I don't know, but it's very important. ''
"Mom, you're scaring me. '"
"Well, we need to talk about Andy." Rusty looked at her confused.
"For Andy? What's wrong?" Sharon took a deep breath and cleared her throat ready to talk.
"Rusty, I think you know his greatest desire." Rusty understood immediately and sighed.
"Yes, I know. He told me several times. He wants me to call him "Dad." Sharon nodded slightly and took his hand.
"Rusty, I feel how sad he is. He can't wait for you to call him "Dad." You're like a real son to him."
"Mom, I know that. I really love Andy and he's like a father to me. But I don't feel ready for this step, understand me." He looked at her pleadingly." Sharon stroked his face.
"I fully understand honey. I hope that you'll find the courage and desire to do this difficult step." Sharon looked at her watch and said, "Well, I have to go to work. Beware. '"
"You too." Rusty warned. She kissed him on the forehead and left.
**********...**********
Several hours later, Sharon was sitting in her office talking to Andrea and Nicole, who had come to visit her.
"I'm so sad. Andy has desire Rusty to call him "Dad."
"Sharon, he isn't ready, but Andy would have to be patient." Andrea noted.
"Dad never been patient, but now ... He has said several times to Rusty. I can't understand it. Rusty should feel ready. You live together for one year." Nicole said thoughtfully. Sharon sighed and removed her glasses.
"Nicole, he underwent many difficulties and I understand it. But I hope that he would call him "dad" soon." Nicole nodded slightly.
"Sharon, I'll talk to him. Don't worry. '"
"That's a good idea." Andrea commented.
"Oh, Nicole, that would be very good." Sharon smiled.
*********...***********
After about 1 hour, Andy was in Sharon.
"Well, how did you come?"
"As I told you this morning. I was driving. ''
"It's okay, right?" he asked concerned.
"Andy, calm down. All right, if we exclude the constant kicks. Today, the baby doesn't stop kicking me." Sharon sighed. Andy smiled and rubbed her belly absently. Sharon looked at him carefully.
"Andy, you're very distracted. Don't tell me that you still think about Rusty." Andy sighed and looked into her eyes sadly.
"No, actually, I don't know. I'm just confused." Sharon put her hand on his shoulder comfortingly.
"Andy, everything will be fine. Don't tell me also that you forgot about my appointment today." she said brazenly. Andy grinned and kissed her.
"Of course not. Let's go and see how is our little one." Sharon smiled, took her purse and they left the hospital. On the other hand, Nicole talked to Rusty.
"Rusty, I know that you endured many difficulties, but I think it's time to start a new life and put the past behind." Rusty looked at her questioningly.
"What do you mean?" Nicole put her cup on the table and sat closer to him.
"Rusty, you live with Sharon and dad of one year. You call Sharon Mom, since you love her and she is your legal mother, but ... Rusty, my father loves you like a real son. He told me several times he wants you to call him "Dad. " Rusty sighed and closed his eyes for a moment.
"Nicole, this is a difficult step for me. I really love Andy and he's a real father to me, but I just need time." Nicole nodded and put her hand on his shoulder.
"I understand. I hope you to do it before our sibling's the birth." Rusty grinned and both continued their conversation. At the hospital, the examination went well. Andy helped Sharon to sit in the chair to talk to Dr. Nelson.
"There is no problem, right?" Sharon asked nervously. Dr. Nelson smiled.
"Don't worry, everything's fine. And the baby and you're fine. Don't worry." Sharon and Andy sighed with relief.
"You no longer go to crime scenes, right?" the doctor asked sternly.
"Don't worry, I did not let." Andy said. Sharon looked at Andy.
"Well, I'm glad. You need to rest. Mrs. Sharon, remember that there is a risk of premature labor. I hope that this will not happen. So be careful." Sharon nodded and patted her belly.
"I'll be more careful, I promise you."
"Very well. I prescribe you some more vitamins. I'll see you in a few weeks again." said Dr. Nelson. Sharon and Andy went out of the hospital happy.
"I'm so glad that the baby's fine." Sharon said with a smile.
"I, too, honey. But there is a risk of premature labor. We must be careful." Andy warned. Sharon sighed wearily.
"Yes, I'm aware. Now let's go home. I feel so tired." Andy kissed her and helped her to the car.
*********...*********
When they got back, they saw Rusty in the living room that watched a movie. Sharon sat next to him and kissed him on the cheek.
"So how it was with Nicole?"
"Very good." Rusty replied with a smile. Andy sat down next to them and asked, "Well, kid, you've probably talked about your surprise?" Rusty grinned.
"Sure, but you wouldn't know it, at least for now."
"Oh, that's so important?" Sharon frowned.
"Yes." Andy looked at his watch.
"Well, let's prepare dinner."
"Oh, I'll help you." Rusty said. Andy nodded with a smile and they went into the kitchen. Sharon watched them with a smile.
**********...**********
After dinner, Provenza called Andy for a new case.
"You have to go to that "crime scene?" Sharon asked dissatisfied. Andy sighed.
"Sharon, I don't want to leave you, but I have to go and you know it. I'll be back quickly, I promise." He kissed her gently and left. Sharon took a deep breath and rubbed her belly thoughtfully.
"Well, I hope your father to return soon." A few hours later, Andrea also has joined her.
"Nicole couldn't convince Rusty, right? '"
"No, but he said he would try before the birth." Sharon replied with a smile. Andrea nodded slightly.
"It's a good idea. By the way, where's Andy?"
"Oh, he had to attend at the crime scene. But it's too late and I'm worried."
"Sharon, calm down. He'll probably be here any moment."
"Oh, I hope. He promised me. '"
"Sharon, stop worrying. This can cause premature labor." Sharon sighed and put her hand on her belly.
"I don't want to be worried, but I just can't stop. Maybe it's the hormones."
"Hey, Rusty, how are you?" asked Andrea seeing that he came into the living room.
"Very good." he replied with a smile. At this point, Sharon's phone rang. She picked up the phone in her hand.
"Hello."
"Hello, Captain." Provenza's voice sounded worried.
"Lieutenant Provenza, what can I do for you?" Provenza took a deep breath, "Captain, Andy ..."
"Andy? Where's he? What happened? '"
"Captain, calm down. Andy had an accident." Sharon's heart stopped for a moment.
"Accident? What accident?" Sharon asked a frightened while Andrea and Rusty looked at her with surprise.
~~~ TBC ~~~
