A/N: This is the thirty - eighth chapter! I hope you like it! Please review!
Despite everything that had happened so far, Andy felt pretty good to help Sharon to the kitchen. She slowly sat down and smiled softly. Nicole immediately handed her a glass of orange juice. Sharon nodded slightly.
"Nicole, you're not obliged to do that." Nicole frowned slightly and sitting down beside her, she said, "Sharon, you know what the doctor said. You should drink plenty of fluids." Andy chuckled slightly. He was proud of his daughter. Sharon sighed and stroked her hair.
"Nicole, you're just like your father. '"
"Oh, I'm glad to hear that, then." Nicole said playfully and winked at her father. Andy grinned slightly when he said, "See? She's just like me. She takes care of you as I do." Sharon nodded slightly.
"Of course I'll take care of Sharon. She's pregnant dad. And if I have to admit, I haven't seen so stubborn people like you. You still don't want to learn the baby's sex. Or maybe you know and you don't want to tell us? "Nicole asked brazenly. Sharon and Andy looked at each other with a smile.
"Nicole, you questioning us as suspects. Of course we don't know and don't hide anything from you." Sharon said with a slight smile.
"Sharon's right dear. If we knew, we wouldn't be able to hide from you. Especially from you, and Rusty." Andy added. Nicole sighed and smiled.
"Well, I'm sorry. It was just a guess." Turning to Sharon she said, "Sharon, come on. You don't eat anything. The pancakes await you. Besides, I've made them. I want you to try." Sharon laughed lightly and took a piece of NIcole's pancakes.
"Hmm ... They're really delicious. You're definitely like your father. '"
"I'm glad you like it." Nicole also began to have breakfast before looking at the empty chair. She put her glass down on the table and stared at the empty place at the table. Andy took her hand.
"Are you okay? Where are you looking at?"
"Actually, I'm really used to have breakfast with Rusty. Incidentally, when will he return home?" Sharon looked at the empty chair.
"I talked to him last night. He told me he'd be back today or tomorrow." Nicole nodded with a smile. Andy sighed thoughtfully.
"Yes, yes. Rusty's absence feels like always. When I remember the moment he told me dad, I get even more happy. And the good thing is that he always calls me" Dad. "Sharon and Nicole smiled .
"I'm grateful that I have so smart and good brother." Nicole said with a broad smile. Sharon's eyes filled with tears.
"Hey, Sharon, what about honey?" Andy asked anxiously.
"Oh, just get emotional. You very well know that pregnancy makes me very emotional." Andy smiled.
"I know. Oh, these hormones. You're really sometimes unbearable." Andy teased. Sharon looked at him with a stern look, but at the same time with a smile. She wiped her tears and looked at her watch.
"Good. I was warned Provenza to call me about the new case. He didn't tell you anything earlier?" Sharon asked.
"Oh, no. He just asked me about my health. Look, Sharon, that's fine. You're at the end of the seventh month and I wouldn't want you to work in this condition. And another thing: Dr Nelson had said that you have to stop working after the sixth month, but you're so stubborn and you still continue to work like a machine. " Andy said, scowling. Sharon sighed wearily. In fact, she was tired to argue about the same things with Andy. Nicole watched them with a smile.
"Andy, I told you. I know that Dr. Nelson said that I shouldn't work, but I feel good and I am still the head of Major Crimes and I'll work as long as I can." Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied. Nicole cleared her throat and decided to change the subject to calm the situation.
"Okay, please stop arguing about trifles. Dad, she's fine and the baby's fine. Stop worrying so much. Moreover, Sharon, when Emily and Ricky will be in LA?" Sharon sighed slightly.
"Oh, they told me that they'll be here tomorrow. I'm really very happy. I miss them so much. I haven't seen them since I told them about their father's death." Nicole nodded slightly.
"This is good news. They really need to be here, as I and Rusty can't wait to discuss our sibling's nursery." Andy grinned slightly and sipped his tea. Nicole looked at him questioningly.
"What's Dad? Why do you laugh?" Andy put his glass down and looked at his daughter with a smile.
"No, I really understand your excitement about the baby. But what will you discuss about the nursery not even know if the baby is a boy or a girl?" Nicole pouted slightly.
"Dad, why do you have to constantly repeat that? We all know that we'll learn the sex only at the birth. But we want to discuss some other decorations." Andy shook his head. Sharon smiled and took Nicole's hand and put it on her belly. Feeling few little kicks, Nicole smiled against Sharon and stroked her belly.
"Hey, you ... Your sister is here. Don't worry, we'll prepare everything you need for your nursery." she said playfully, looking at her father. After a few minutes of silence, Nicole remembered that she should go to a meeting. She looked at her watch and said, "Well, good appetite to you, but I really need to go." Andy looked at her questioningly.
"Hey, Nicole, where are you going?"
"Dad, I'll see a friend."
"Oh I know this guy?" Andy asked brazenly. Sharon hushed quietly.
"Andy, please. Stop questioning as a suspect." Nicole smiled.
"Well, see you later. And Sharon: Be careful. '"
"Oh, I will." Sharon said softly with a smile when Nicole took her purse and left. Andy frowned slightly. Sharon sat beside him and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Come on, Andy. Why do you worry so much? All right. This is completely normal. Or are you just afraid to be a grandfather soon?" she teased gently with a smile. Andy looked at her sternly.
"Sharon, please. I don't want to talk about it. Soon we'll have a baby and I want to think only about those happy moments." Sharon nodded with a smile and kissed him on the cheek.
"Fine, as you wish." Andy pulled her gently to her and kissed her gently on the lips. She wrapped her arms around him when they deepened the kiss. The baby, however, kicked so hard that Sharon backed away. They both laughed.
"The baby wants to remind us of their presence." Andy grinned slightly and put his hand on her big baby bump. He felt furious kicks and stroked her belly gently.
"Well, little one. Stop kicking so fiercely. You're here and we know that." Andy said with a smile that made Sharon to laugh.
"Andy, you'll be really very great father. I'm convinced of that. I hope everything ..." Sharon stopped. She couldn't continue the sentence, wanting to stop the disputes between her and Andy on her thoughts.
"Hey, Sharon, are you okay? You look pale." Andy said worriedly and squeezed her hand. Sharon smiled slightly and stroked his face.
"Yes, I'm fine. Please, call Provenza to ask him about the new case." Andy sighed wearily and cleared his throat.
"Sharon, actually I wanted to tell you something." Sharon looked at him confusedly and questioningly.
"What's happening?"
"No, there is nothing wrong. Don't worry. I just wanted to tell you that I'll be working this afternoon and from now on." Sharon's eyes widened.
"My God, Andy! You underwent a major surgery soon. You need to rest at home. I can't let you go." she said firmly. Andy shushed softly, stroking her hair.
"Sharon has already passed one week. I'm fine, everything's fine and I'm able to work. Besides, you're the one who needs to rest at home." Sharon pouted and frowned.
"I even can't move normally. I have so huge belly. I look like one ...-" At this point Andy hushed and took her in his arms reassuringly.
"Sharon, you'll soon hold our baby in your arms. You'll see: when the baby is born, you'll forget everything. Trust me. We'll be very happy family with our little princess. "Sharon looked at him curiously.
"How do you know that the baby is a girl?" Andy smiled slightly and stroking her belly replied, "Look, Sharon, I'm a father. I feel. I'm convinced that our baby will be a girl. Our little Kate." Sharon smiled slightly and put her hand on his. She snuggled into his warm embrace. She really was hoping everything to be fine.
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A few hours later the same day, Andrea had come to visit Sharon. Despite her warnings, Sharon had made coffee for her friend. She handed the cup to Andrea and carefully sat down beside her. Andrea looked at her carefully and strictly.
"Sharon, I told you that you don't have to do anything in your condition. You very well know that there is a risk of premature labor." Sharon sighed wearily and rubbed her belly.
"Andrea, please. You're like Andy. I feel good. The baby also. Why I should constantly be like a prisoner?" Andrea shook her head. She put the cup on the table and took her hand.
"Sharon, I just worry about you and the baby. This is normal. Incidentally, to the birth remains quite a bit. Andy is ready for the big change? "Andrea asked playfully. Sharon grinned.
"Definitely. This morning, we talked about the baby and he told me that he is sure that the baby is a girl. It makes me feel more relaxed. I know that Andy will be a very good father to our baby." Andrea looked at her confused.
"Wait a moment. Sharon, what do you mean?" Sharon took a deep breath and bit her lip.
"Andrea remains very little. I'm really scared. I may not be able to see my baby." Andrea hushed quietly.
"Sharon, we talked about it." she interrupted.
"Yes, and again we have to talk, because this moment is approaching. Andrea, you're the godmother of my child. If something happens, please don't interrupt me. If anything happens, take care of my child, please. I know you can and I have complete confidence in you." Andrea closed her eyes for a moment and hugged her friend.
"Sharon, you'll raise your child with Andy. Trust me. Everything will be all right. Let's not talk about it. Sharon when Emily and Ricky will arrive?"
"Oh, they'll be here tomorrow. I'm very happy. I haven't seen them for months." Andrea smiled slightly and looked at her watch.
"Where's Andy?" Sharon sighed.
"He went to work. He's so stubborn. ''
"Just like you. So we all afraid of your baby's stubbornness." Andrea said teasingly and stroked her belly.
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In the evening, Sharon was home alone. She expected Rusty to come at any moment. However, she was very tired. She lay on the couch with her phone in her hand. She fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes. A few minutes later, her phone rang and startled her. Sharon sighed.
"Hello?" she said sleepily.
"Sharon, are you okay?" Andy asked, concerned. Sharon rubbed her eyes with a yawn.
"Yes, everything's fine, don't worry."
"Sharon, your voice sounds quite strange. You're sure?" Sharon took a deep breath and replied, "Absolutely. I'm just dozing on the couch while waiting for Rusty. Calm down."
"I am. You just sounded weird. So how's my little one?" Sharon patted her belly.
"Pretty actively. At the moment it kicks me quite fiercely." she laughed.
"I can't wait to be home, but we have one important case we work from this morning." he sighed. Sharon stood up carefully.
"Hey, it's okay?"
"Don't worry. We'll solve the case. By the way, don't forget about your fluids." he warned sternly. Sharon sighed.
"Well, I promise. I love you. '"
"I love you very much." Andy said. They closed the phone. Sharon smiled contentedly. At this point, Rusty came home. He immediately went into the living room and kissed his mother on the cheek.
"How are you mom?"
"Very good honey, but I missed you." she admitted. Rusty sighed.
"Yes, I admit. I think I stayed too long with my friends. So where are Dad and Nicole?" Sharon put her hand on her belly.
"Well, Nicole called me and said she would come tomorrow. Your dad, has already returned to work. He's so stubborn." she muttered. Rusty laughed.
"Yes, you're right. But you're also stubborn Mom." Sharon smiled softly.
"Emily and Ricky will arrive tomorrow. You can now discuss the nursery." Rusty grinned.
"Definitely. I can't wait." Sharon looked at her watch.
"Well, you want dinner?" Rusty nodded slightly.
"Yes, but I'll make dinner. I don't want you to get tired in your condition." Rusty walked into the kitchen. Sharon sighed wearily and rubbed her belly to soothe the baby, that kicked pretty hard. Later Rusty was already in his room. Sharon was reading a magazine in the bedroom, waiting for Andy. Andy came home, threw the keys and immediately went into the bedroom to check Sharon.
"Hey." he said, opening the door. Sharon smiled and removed her glasses. He sat down beside her and kissed her forehead.
"Sorry for being late." he said apologetically.
"Don't apologize lieutenant. ''
"Oh, Captain." he murmured softly and snuggled in her silky hair. Sharon smiled and snuggled in his arms. He rubbed her back comfortingly.
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The next day, Sharon stood before the mirror, wondering what to wear. She was very excited because she would see her children for the first time in months. Andy came out of the bathroom and went to her with a smile. She frowned and threw her clothes on the bed angrily. Andy looked at her confused.
"Hey, Sharon, what's happening? Calm down."
"Andy, my belly is huge. I don't know what to wear. I look like a whale." she moaned. Andy laughed and hugged her.
"Sharon, you're pregnant and this is normal. Look at that." He showed her wide blue dress. Sharon smiled and kissed him gently.
"Thank you."
"Always honey." On the other hand, in the living room, Nicole and Rusty are also expected Emily and Ricky.
"We'll have to discuss everything for the nursery." Rusty said softly.
"Yes, but we can't choose a specific color until the birth." Nicole frowned.
"Hey, you said that this is not so important. We'll discuss other important details." Rusty insisted. Nicole nodded slightly. A few minutes later, they heard a knock on the door. Sharon immediately hurried to open the door with Andy's help. Nicole and Rusty watched with a smile. Sharon's eyes filled with tears when she saw her children.
"Emily, Ricky! You're here!" she hugged them.
"Mom, are you okay?" Emily asked immediately.
"I'm fine honey, don't worry. '"
"Mom, we missed you." Ricky said and kissed his mother on the cheek. They went into the living room and sat down to talk.
"I haven't seen you for so long." Sharon said with a smile.
"Yes, Mom. It was a long time ago. How's your pregnancy?" Emily asked, stroking her belly.
"It's all right honey. I'm glad you're here before the birth. '"
"We promised Mom. We're here and we can't wait for our sibling." Ricky chuckled.
"How are you, guys?" Andy asked with a smile.
"It's all right Andy." Emily said with a smile.
"Hey, something to drink?" Rusty asked immediately.
"Rusty, you're the same. You want help?" Ricky asked.
"Oh, no, definitely. I'll handle it. ''
"I'm glad you're here. Because we need to talk about some details of the nursery." Nicole said with a grin.
"Oh, yes, you're right. I already can't wait to talk." Emily said.
"Nicole, I hope we'll be able to discuss everything before the birth." Ricky said teasingly. Nicole smiled. Rusty fetch drinks for everyone. Sharon and Andy looked at each other. They were satisfied with their children's company that already were eager for the baby's arrival.
~~~ TBC ~~~
