A/N: This is the fortieth-fifth chapter! I hope you like it! Enjoy & Review, thanks!
Andy slowly drove to the restaurant, but he couldn't take his eyes of Sharon, constantly looking at her watch and phone, worried. He stopped the car and took her hand.
"Sharon, is there a problem?" Sharon sighed and closed her eyes for a moment.
"Actually, I don't know, Andy. For the first time I left my daughter alone." Andy laughed slightly.
"Hey, Sharon. She's not alone. Rusty and Provenza are with her. In addition, you must be calm because Provenza ...- '"
"I have complete confidence in Provenza, but I feel strange. Since she's in my life, everything is quite different. I feel that I can't be without Kate even a second." she interrupted sharply. Andy chuckled softly and kissed her forehead.
"Do you see what I feel every morning when I left you both home?" Sharon smiled and stroked his face.
"You're right. Being a parent is hard. Oh well. At least let tonight be just ours. Maybe without the baby crying." she joked and Andy continue on their way. On the other hand, Rusty couldn't help laughing, seeing Lieutenant Provenza, who was trying to change the baby's diapers. Rusty sat across from him, watching his movements closely. Provenza raised his eyebrows and looked at him sternly.
"Hey, kid, why are you looking at me that way? Haven't seen your mother when she changed diapers?" Rusty grinned and replied calmly, "Hey, Lieutenant, calm down. Of course I've seen my mom in this way, and this is very normal, but you ... You look a little odd with these diapers." Provenza turned his head and looked with a smile at the little baby.
"Kate, don't listen to your brother. He talks nonsense. Well, tonight you have to endure your uncle Provenza. It'll not be easy, but we'll manage." Rusty smiled, seeing Provenza's good contact with the baby.
"Lieutenant, I never imagined that you love the kids so much, really." Rusty admitted. Provenza smiled.
"You know, Rusty, the truth is that I really love the kids. I love my children and grandchildren, but I don't see them very often. Kate, however, is quite different. I feel that she loves me somehow. Let's keep this between us, but Andy has a very good heart, possibly his daughter to be like him and she loves me so much. " Provenza grinned softly. Rusty smiled and replied, "Definitely." In the restaurant, Andy continued to watch Sharon that this time was playing with her phone. He took her phone and took her hand.
"Sharon, what's happening? Don't tell me that you ... -'"
"No, nothing like that. I'm not worried. But just checking for missed calls." she said firmly. Andy sighed and nodded slightly.
"Well, if you say so. What do you want to order?" Sharon thought for a moment.
"Let's take a look at the menu and you in this time tell me what you do without me." she teased lightly and took the menu. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.
"Well, nothing special. The only thing I can say is that it is pretty difficult without you." Sharon chuckled.
"I hope that I can come back soon to work." Andy pouted slightly.
"Sharon, you're on maternity leave! We can't be without you several months. Our daughter is much more important than the damn job."
"My God, Andy! How can you say that? Of course my daughter is more important." Sharon said angrily.
"Sharon, calm down. I just wanted to remind you that you don't have to worry about work." Sharon nodded and continued to stare at the menu in front of her. When Kate started to cry, Provenza was helpless. He tried to reassure her, but maybe he wasn't the right person for this.
"Hey, lieutenant, she didn't stop crying." Rusty said solicitously, patting gently the baby's back.
"Maybe she wants her mother." Provenza said.
"Or maybe she's hungry. Mom left bottle with milk knowing that this would be necessary. I'll get and I'll be back." Rusty said confused and walked toward the kitchen. Provenza rubbed the baby's back.
"Come on Kate, stop crying." Back at the restaurant, Sharon sat rather uneasily. She picked up her phone and decided to call Provenza. Andy looked at her questioningly.
"Sharon, who are you calling?"
"Andy, don't get me wrong, but I need to call Lieutenant Provenza. I want to know how is Kate." Andy smiled and shrugged, as he really missed his daughter. The baby is still crying and in that moment, Provenza's phone rang. He sighed wearily and carefully picked up the phone. Seeing that Sharon is calling, he took a deep breath before answering.
"Yes, Captain."
"Lieutenant, I ..." Sharon paused, hearing her daughter's cries. She was crying so hard that even Andy could hear.
"Lieutenant, what's happening? Why Kate crying so hard?" Sharon asked worried.
"Calm down Captain. It's nothing important." Provenza tried to reassure her.
"Oh, I left a bottle of milk, ask Rusty." Sharon said quickly.
"Yes, I know Rusty brought me milk. She's now more calm, don't worry. "Sharon sighed with relief. The baby is no longer crying.
"Well, if there is anything let me know." Sharon hung up. Andy looked at her confused.
"How's Kate?" he asked, worried about his daughter. Sharon sighed and leaned back.
"She just cried. Andy, she can't do without me. I feel terrible in each her crying." Andy took her hand.
"I know, me too. But I think that Proenza and Rusty can handle. In fact, if Nicole was with them would be good. '"
"Hey, where's Nicole?" Sharon asked.
"She had to see a friend of hers." Sharon nodded slightly. Back in the apartment, Kate was asleep in Provenza's arms and he was glad about it. Rusty sat wearily on the couch, when suddenly someone knocked on the door. In order not to wake the baby, Rusty immediately ran to open the door quickly. He was not surprised to see Andrea. She quietly entered the room and was surprised seeing Provenza with Kate. He motioned her to be quiet, showing that the baby sleeps. Andrea nodded and carefully sat down and couch, smiling at the little baby.
"Where are Sharon and Andy?" she asked softly.
"They decided to go out tonight. And Lieutenant Provenza take care for Kate." Rusty explained quietly. Andrea grinned slightly.
"You're doing well." Provenza nodded and quietly handed the baby to her.
"You know, I have a problem with changing diapers. Maybe you can help us." He teased. Andrea laughed quietly and kissed the baby.
"Definitely. I am her godmother."
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Several hours later, Sharon and Andy arrived at the apartment. Sharon took the keys and handed them to Andy as she was quite exhausted even to open the door. He smiled and pressed his lips against hers, kissing her gently. Sharon chuckled slightly.
"Come on, open the door."
"It was a wonderful night. But nevertheless, I miss Kate." Sharon squeezed his shoulder.
"Me too." When they went inside, their eyes widened. Provenza, Andrea and Rusty were sleeping with Kate. Sharon and Andy looked at each other.
"Andy, they are very sweet, right?" Sharon asked softly with a smile. Andy grinned.
"Definitely." They approached them. Sharon carefully took the baby in her arms. Suddenly, Provenza, Andrea and Rusty woke up.
"Hey, you're here?" Provenza said, rubbing his eyes.
"Yes, we're here, old man. And everyone sleep with Kate, bravo." Andy said sarcastically.
"Andy, stop, please." Sharon said sternly.
"Hey, Dad, I'm sorry. But Kate just kill us a lot." Rusty shrugged apologetically. Andy grinned.
"I know, kid. Hey, Andrea, when you come?" Andrea made a yawn and replied sleepily, "Oh, Andy. I decided to visit you, but I'm glad because I helped for changing diapers." Sharon chuckled softly and kissed the baby's head.
"I'll put her in the cradle." Sharon said softly and walked to the nursery. Andy quickly threw the keys on the table and went into the kitchen to prepare some coffee for everyone, despite the late hour. After a few minutes, all in the living room were drinking coffee. Sharon joined them with a smile.
"Thank you for taking care of Kate."
"Captain, we love Kate. She's an angel. Yes, maybe I have trouble when I change diapers, but this is normal for my age." Provenza said. Everyone laughed.
"Oh, definitely. Wel, that Andrea arrived on time." Rusty teased. Provenza shook his head.
"Okay, stop now. The important thing is that Sharon and Andy were alone." Andrea smiled looking at Sharon and Andy. Sharon sighed wearily.
"Oh, Andrea. You can't imagine what I experienced. For the first time I left Kate alone and I felt weird." she admitted. Andrea nodded slightly.
"I understand perfectly. Even I don't want to be separated from her. It's hard to be a parent. ''
"Yes it is." Sharon agreed and looked at Andy, who squeezed her hand instantly.
********** ... ************
Several hours later, the guests left and Rusty was in his room. Sharon and Andy were in their bedroom, along with Kate. Andy stroked the baby while Sharon kissed her gently.
"Andy, today I realized something very important." Sharon admitted quietly. Andy looked at her questioningly.
"What?" Sharon sighed and continued, "Being a parent is really hard. I don't want to part with my daughter, never." Andy hushed quietly.
"Hey, you never part with her. She's here with you and me." Sharon smiled softly. The night was quiet. Sharon and Andy slept peacefully, with Kate between them. The time was 2:00 at night when the baby suddenly began to cry. Andy frowned slightly and turned away. Sharon rubbed her eyes taking the baby in her arms. She patted the baby's back gently.
"Andy, honey, wake up, please." Sharon said almost without force.
"Sharon, give me two minutes. The time is 2:00 at night." Sharon sighed and closed her eyes for a moment. The baby wouldn't stop crying.
"Andy, I beg you. I have to change her diapers." Andy slowly opened his eyes. Sharon carefully handed the baby to him and went to the nursery for diapers.
"Hey, my little princess, why are you crying?" Andy said quietly, rubbing the baby's back soothingly. On the other hand, Rusty couldn't sleep. His mother had warned about it, but he now realized how difficult being a big brother. He sleepily opened his eyes and sat up. Sharon returned to the bedroom with diapers.
"Well, let's change your diapers." Sharon said softly. Andy cleared his throat and took her hand.
"Sharon, you're tired. I can handle it." Sharon looked into Andy's brown eyes with love. She knew that Andy will be a very good father, from the beginning.
"Fine, as you wish." She handed him the diapers, watching those quiet moments between him and Kate.
"She's Daddy's princess." Andy said with a smile and changed the baby's clothes, too. Sharon squeezed his shoulder.
"You're a great dad Andy. I'll check Rusty." Sharon quietly entered the room.
"I guessed you're awake." Rusty shrugged.
"Kate likes to wake me up." Sharon grinned and kissed her son on the cheek.
"It's hard being a parent, but it is difficult to be and big brother, right?" Rusty nodded.
"Definitely Mom." Andy was pleased. Kate slept peacefully in his arms.
"My dear princess. I hope that I can be with you for a long time. Your dad is not so young. I really hope I can be there, at least on your first day of school. But even if I'm not with you you'll always feel me beside you. Now is the time when I can spend my time and my happiest moments with you. You can't imagine how much I love you. Me and your mom. " At this point, Sharon went quietly in the bedroom. Fortunately, she hadn't heard his words. She sat next to Andy and put her head on his shoulder, looking at their daughter, who was sleeping peacefully in her father's arms.
"I'm so happy right now, here with you and our daughter." Sharon admitted. Andy smiled and kissed her forehead.
"Me too. I love you and my daughter very much."
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The next morning, Sharon was preparing breakfast. Nicole had also joined them. She held her sister in her arms.
"Dad, she's so calm when"she's in my arms." Andy smiled.
"Yes, because you're her sister." Rusty sat down sleepily.
"Oh, why did you wake up so late?" Rusty rolled his eyes.
"Look, Nicole, Kate didn't stop crying all night. Do you think I can sleep in that situation?" Nicole laughed.
"I understand. This little princess is quite mischievous." Sharon put their breakfasts before them.
"Nicole, give me Kate, you should have breakfast. ''
"Hey, Sharon, do you really need? '"
"No, Sharon has to feed the baby." Andy said with a smile. Nicole nodded and handed Kate to her mother.
"Hey, Nicole, you know, yesterday there was a great action." Rusty said, grinning. Nicole looked at him questioningly.
"Action?"
"Rusty, maybe you exaggerate?" said Sharon.
"Sharon, he tells the truth." Andy interrupted.
"Hey, somebody can tell me what's going on here?" Nicole asked eagerly.
"Yesterday, Mom and Dad decided to go to a restaurant. Because you had an important meeting, Lieutenant Provenza and Andrea came to take care for Kate and then we all fell asleep. When Mom and Dad saw us that we sleep with Kate ..."
"Hey, that's very funny. Lieutenant Provenza?" Nicole laughed.
"Don't say that. He loves Kate." Sharon smiled.
"Yes, it is. He always says that Kate is different for him." Andy added. Nicole nodded slightly.
"I'm convinced of that. But just seems strange." Nicole said with a grin when suddenly her phone rang.
"Oh, it's an unknown number. ''
"Nicole answers, please. Maybe it's something serious." Sharon said. Nicole nodded, determined to respond. Andy rolled his eyes. Suddenly Nicole's face paled.
"What? What happened?" Sharon, Andy and Rusty looked to Nicole worriedly. Andy took his daughter's hand.
"Nicole, what's happening?" Nicole dropped her phone on the floor.
"Dad ... My mother ... She ... She'd suffered an accident."
~~~ TBC ~~~
