A/N: This is the fortieth-sixth chapter! I hope you like it! Enjoy & Review, thanks!

Andy quickly embraced his daughter, while Sharon and Rusty watched them confusedly. Nicole hugged her father hard.

"Calm down, dear, what's happening?" Andy asked worried. Nicole looked at him sadly.

"Dad, called me from the hospital. My mother had an accident."

"My God. I hope your mother is well." Sharon said, holding the baby in her arms.

"I don't know, Sharon. Dad, I need to go to New York right now. ''

"I'll come with you." Andy said firmly.

"But, Dad ...-"

"I don't want objections Nicole. I will not leave my daughter alone." he insisted. Nicole nodded slightly. Andy turned to Sharon and squeezed her hand.

"Sharon ... '"

"You're her father. You have to be with Nicole at this difficult time." Sharon said softly. Andy kissed her forehead.

"I'll try to get back as soon as possible. ''

"Don't worry, Andy. You have to be with Nicole." Rusty squeezed his shoulder.

"Don't worry Dad, everything will be fine." At this point Nicole took her phone from the floor.

"Actually, I really feel bad. Yes, she was never a good mother, but I love her." Nicole said with tears in her eyes. Sharon carefully handed the baby to Rusty and approached Nicole.

"Nicole, she's your mother, whatever happens. Don't worry, everything will be fine, trust me." Sharon tried to reassure her. Nicole hugged her.

"Thank you Sharon." Andy immediately looked at his watch.

"Nicole, let's go now. We need to understand what's happening." Nicole nodded slightly and took her coat. Andy kissed Kate and they left. Sharon sighed wearily and looked at Rusty that looked sadly at the baby. She put her hand on his shoulder.

"What's happening?" Rusty shrugged.

"Nothing, just felt bad for Nicole." he admitted. Sharon smiled slightly.

"Whatever happens, I'm convinced that her mother would be better." Rusty nodded slightly. When the baby began to cry, Sharon chuckled slightly.

"Even Kate wants to tell us that everything will be fine." She took her daughter in her arms, patting her back gently. Rusty decided to help his mother with the dishes. Sharon was grateful to have such a son. But her thoughts were still in Nicole and Andy. She slowly sat down on the couch, trying to calm the baby who was crying loudly. Rusty washed the dishes and when he returned to the living room, he saw his mother and his sister asleep. He smiled and to not wake them up, he quietly sneaked into his room. It was quiet when suddenly Sharon's phone rang. She quickly grabbed the phone to not wake the baby.

"Hello." she said softly.

"Sharon, I wake you? I'm sorry, dear." Andrea said apologetically. Sharon yawned and replied quietly, "No, don't worry. I'm just asleep on the couch with Kate."

"Sharon, your voice sounds strange. What happened?" Andrea asked anxiously. Sharon sighed.

"Oh, Andrea. I don't know where to begin to tell you. '"

"Sharon, you're scaring me." Andrea admitted.

"Andrea, come home, I'll wait. Let's talk here." Andrea agreed, and they closed the phone. Sharon looked at her little daughter who finally slept. She stroked the baby, smiling gently.

"I hope that everything will be fine." At this point, Rusty came into the living room surprised to see his mother awake.

"Mom, I wake you?" he asked guiltily. Sharon shook her head.

"No, honey, just Andrea called. She'll be here any minute." At that moment there was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it." Rusty said, hurrying as not to wake his sister. Andrea came into the living room and hugged Sharon. She smiled at the little baby and sat beside her worried.

"Sharon, what's happening?" Sharon made a sign to wait. She took Kate in her arms and took her to the nursery to be able to talk more calmly. When she returned, Andrea looked at her questioningly.

"Sharon, why you take Kate to the nursery?" Sharon took a deep breath before answering.

"I didn't want to wake Kate. Andrea, Andy and Nicole are in New York." Andrea's eyes widened.

"Wait a minute ... New York? Why?"

"This morning they received a call from the hospital and said that Nicole's mother had an accident."

"Andy's ex-wife?" Sharon nodded.

"Oh, I guess how it feels Nicole." Andrea said thoughtfully.

"Yes, it is. Andy is with her to support her. As it should be, as her father. Although Nicole, has no contact with her mother, but she really wanted to cry. I felt it in her eyes and understand her completely. Whatever happens, she's her mother. " Andrea agreed.

"You're right. Well, how is Kate? You look pale." Sharon took a deep breath and leaned back.

"Me and Andy haven't slept all night. Kate was crying constantly. I think we're already old to raise children." she moaned. Andrea took her hand.

"Sharon, don't talk like that. All babies cry." Sharon smiled.

"Yes, but when Emily and Ricky were babies I was younger."

"Sharon, you're still young. You and Andy will raise this little princess together. This is a great gift for you." Sharon nodded slightly.

"Yes, I'm glad that Kate is our gift. And Andy is a very good father." When her phone rang again, Sharon closed her eyes for a moment.

"I hope that Kate will not wake up. This phone will not stop. Hello?"

"Captain, I'm trying to connect with Flynn, but his phone is off. He's at home, right? Can you talk to him?" Provenza asked quickly.

"Oh, Lieutenant Provenza, he isn't home. He's in New York along with Nicole." Provenza was surprised.

"In New York? With Nicole?"

"Yes. Nicole's mother suffered an accident. I also expect news from Andy at any moment. "Sharon explained immediately."

"I understand, Captain. Thank you." Provenza wanted to close, but Sharon stopped him.

"I know that I'm on maternity leave, but how is the work, Lieutenant?"

"Pretty good Captain, don't worry. We miss you, but we could do a few more months." Sharon grinned.

"I hope lieutenant. I can't describe in words how much I miss my job. '"

"I understand Captain, but you need to take care of Kate."

"Thank you, Lieutenant." they closed the phone and Sharon sat beside Andrea.

"Hey, I didn't know that you love your work so much." Andrea teased with a smile.

"I just love my job. That's all. But I promised to bring Kate to the team, so I'll take her as soon as possible." Sharon added. Andrea nodded and looked at her watch.

"Sharon, I have to go. I forgot that I have a very important job. But I'll see you later." Sharon nodded slightly. When Andrea left, she closed the door tightly, going to the nursery. She looked at her daughter, who was sleeping sweet. When her phone rang again, she sighed wearily and went into the living room with quick steps. She sighed with relief, seeing Andy's name on the screen.

"Andy, what's happening?" she asked immediately.

"It's all right, Sharon. Jennifer had surgery, but now she's much better. Nicole is with her."

"This is very good news, Andy. I hope that Nicole is more relaxed. ''

"Yes, definitely. Nicole is fine, but I worry about you. I miss you." he admitted. Sharon chuckled softly.

"Me too."

"Hey, how's my little princess?"

"She's sleeping well now, but she wants her father."

"Sharon I and Nicole will be back tonight. ''

"Oh, so fast? I guessed that Nicole would like to stay to take care of her mother." Andy sighed.

"No, Sharon. There is someone who will take care of her."

"Who?" Sharon asked eagerly.

"Her new husband." Sharon's eyes widened.

"New husband? Oh, big surprise. ''

"Yes, it is. Sharon, I love you. "

"I love you too." they closed the phone. Sharon smiled dreamily. Rusty put his hand on her shoulder and startled her.

"Oh, Rusty."

"Mom, what did say Dad? '"

"It's okay, don't worry. Jennifer is good and your father and Nicole will be back tonight." Rusty nodded with a smile.

"I am glad." Sharon looked at the clock.

"Hey, let's have lunch while Kate sleeps." she suggested. Rusty agreed and they walked into the kitchen.

********** ... ***********

Tonight, Sharon slept with Kate alone for the first time without Andy. It was hard, but finally the baby was able to sleep. Sharon slept from fatigue, putting her head on the pillow. Her hand was wrapped around Kate. Andy had left Nicole in her home and had returned home. He tried to be quiet, knowing that his daughter and Sharon sleep. The time was 2:00 at night. He quietly left the keys on the table and slowly walked toward the bedroom. He quietly walked in and smiled gently, seeing Sharon and the baby who slept sweet. He quietly sat next to them. He kissed the baby's head and stroked her. Then he kissed Sharon gently on the lips. She smiled and slowly opened her eyes.

"Did I wake you up?" he asked quietly.

"No, I just felt that you're here."

"I wanted to be quiet, knowing that our daughter sleeps." He chuckled softly, looking at Kate. Sharon stroked his face.

"How is Nicole?"

"She's fine. Don't worry. Sharon, let's talk tomorrow. We're all tired." Sharon nodded slightly.

************...************

The next morning, Andy was getting ready for work. He looked at Sharon and the baby who were still asleep. He kissed them and walked to the kitchen where Rusty and Nicole were eating breakfast. He sat down beside them.

"Dad, where's Sharon?" Nicole asked.

"Oh, she sleeps with Kate. We had a tough night." Nicole nodded slightly.

"I suppose so. ''

"Kate cried all night again." Rusty said, sipping his juice.

"Hey, babies always cry, but I hope it is not a serious thing." Nicole turned to her father.

"Don't worry, Kate is fine. If was so, we would understand." Suddenly, Sharon went into the kitchen, along with Kate, who was crying.

"Andy must go to the hospital, surely. ''

"Sharon, calm down, what happened?" Andy asked worried.

"Sharon, what happened?" Nicole asked immediately.

"Mom, you're scaring us." Rusty admitted. Sharon took a deep breath.

"Kate has a temperature. We have to go to the hospital now." she explained hastily.

"Oh my God. Give her to me." Andy took the baby in his arms.

"Dad, she cries loudly. Sharon's right." Nicole said, looking at her sister.

"Yes, Dad. Her face is almost red." Rusty said concerned.

"Sharon, take the keys." Andy said. Sharon took the keys and they went to the hospital. Nicole and Rusty looked at each other.

"I hope it's all going to be okay." Nicole said thoughtfully.

"Me too." Rusty said and shrugged.

************ ... *************

Sharon and Andy were in the hospital, worried. Dr. Nelson was examined the little baby.

"She has a temperature. I'm worried." Sharon admitted with fear.

"Sharon, calm down. This is completely normal. The baby is healthy, just a slight temperature." Sharon and Andy sighed with relief.

"In fact, the baby was crying a lot and when we found that she has temperature. "Andy said, confused.

"I understand you perfectly. But the little baby girl is completely fine. I'll prescribe a syrup." said Dr. Nelson calmly. Sharon gently took her daughter in her arms.

**********...************

When Sharon and Andy returned home, Nicole and Rusty immediately started asking questions.

"Calm down, Kate's fine. Just a slight temperature." Andy assured them.

"Oh, that's very good." Rusty said.

"I'll take the baby in the nursery." Sharon said softly and slowly walked toward the nursery. Andy sighed.

"Well, Dad, it's okay." Nicole smiled. Andy nodded slightly.

"You know, Dad, Kate will also be pretty strong, just like you." Nicole added.

"Exactly." Rusty said.

"Actually, me and Sharon are very worried. But now that we know that Kate is well, we're more relaxed." Andy admitted. Rusty squeezed his shoulder.

"I'll check." Andy said with a smile and walked to the nursery. Nicole looked at the table.

"Well, you'll help me with the dishes, right?" Rusty sighed.

"Definitely." Sharon was nursing her baby. Andy sat down beside her smiling and looked at Kate.

"Take it easy Sharon. She's already well." Sharon sighed wearily and looked into his brown eyes with love.

"I'm relaxed. Every time I discover the joys of breastfeeding." Andy nodded and kissed her forehead. Suddenly his phone rang.

"Oh, Provenza." he muttered.

"Andy, answer please." Andy rolled his eyes.

"What happens Provenza? '"

"Hey, Andy, where are you? We have an important case." Proenza said sternly.

"You don't know anything. Kate had a temperature. Me and Sharon were in the hospital." he said angrily.

"In the hospital? How's my little Kate?" Provenza asked concerned.

"She's fine. Everything's fine." Provenza sighed with relief.

"I'm glad. You will come soon? '"

"Yes, I'll come after 15 minutes, okay?" Andy said and hung up. Sharon smiled.

"Enough Andy. He's your friend and he loves Kate as his granddaughter." Andy nodded slightly.

"Yes, I know. But I don't want to leave my daughter and you. '"

"Andy, please. The case is important. You'll be back soon." Sharon reassure him. Andy kissed her gently, then kissed his little daughter.

***********...************

Several hours later, the team had solved the case. Andy threw the folder on his desk and leaned back. Provenza sat beside him.

"Hey, Andy, are you okay?"

"Absolutely. I just feel tired." Provenza nodded slightly.

"I understand. How is my Kate? '"

"Oh, I spoke with Sharon, just now. Kate's good. '"

"I'm glad. But the little children are often sick." Provenza said. Andy sighed and continued, "You know, Proenza since Kate is in our life everything is quite different. It was as if she came into our lives like a sun. I don't want to part with her." he said sadly. Provenza looked at him questioningly.

"Hey, you're not going to part with her. She's with you, Andy."

"For now." he interrupted sharply.

"I don't understand you." Provenza admitted. Andy took a deep breath and shook his head.

"Louie, I'm almost sixty. I'm afraid that I'll not be able to see my daughter how grows. I'm afraid that I'll not be with her and Sharon." Provenza squeezed his shoulder.

"Andy, you can't talk so fatalistic. You always encouraged Sharon, you must now ask the same question to yourself." Provnza said firmly. Andy shrugged. But he really didn't want to split with his daughter and Sharon. But whether he could get away from this thoughts?

~~~ TBC ~~~