A/N: This is the fortieth seventh-chapter! Sorry for the delay, but life sometimes keeps us busy. This chapter is inspired by the episode White Lies, Pt.3. I just I needed to write something about Andy after that episode and decided to change some things. I hope you like it! And please review!
While Andy wanted to complete his work as quickly as possible, Andrea was visited Sharon, once she'd learned about Kate. Kate slept in the nursery and Nicole and Rusty were with her while Sharon talked with Andrea in the living room.
"Sharon, I was scared a lot when you told me that you were in the hospital with Kate. Is everything okay?" Andrea asked anxiously. Sharon sighed and leaned back.
"Don't worry, everything's fine. Just Kate had a temperature and I and Andy were very afraid. But now everything's fine." Andrea nodded and sighed with relief.
"I'm glad. I hope that Kate will no longer have a temperature."
"Me too. Do you want a cup of coffee?" Sharon asked.
"No, but maybe a cup of tea. You did great." Andrea grinned. Sharon smiled slightly and went into the kitchen. Nicole and Rusty were watching their little sister, who was asleep.
"She's so small and already sick." Rusty sighed quietly. Nicole squeezed his shoulder with a slight smile, looking at the baby.
"I know Rusty. I don't want Kate to be sick, but the little children are often sick. This shouldn't surprise us." Rusty nodded and grinned, causing Nicole to look at him questioningly.
"You know, when I think that Mom and Dad are stubborn and that Kate is their child ... Yes, it really shouldn't surprise us. Kate is just as stubborn as Mom and Dad." Nicole chuckled slightly.
"Yes, you're right. I'm convinced that Kate will be much more stubborn, even from them. We just have to wait." she said quietly, wanting not to wake the baby. Sharon handed the cup to Andrea and sat beside her.
"Thanks Sharon. ''
"Why? We're friends. You can't imagine how much support you are for me right now." Sharon admitted thoughtfully. Andrea sipped her tea and looked at her confusedly.
"Sharon, incidentally, how Andy reacts when he saw that his daughter has a temperature?" she asked with a smile, curiously. Sharon smiled slightly and replied, "Oh, he just didn't know what to do. Even when we were in the hospital, he was constantly asking questions to the doctor. Honestly, Andy is a wonderful father. He's worried about his daughter as any parent would supposed to do. And every time I see how meaningless life I had with Jack. And now, I'm really glad that Andy is in my life. " Andrea smiled and squeezed her hand.
"I see how happy life you have with Andy. I'm glad that you managed to find happiness. And with the little princess, you're a real family in my eyes." Sharon smiled and looked at the clock.
"Andy was on the crime scene along with the team. Even though I'm on maternity leave, I really want to know about any development in our work. I want to call Lieutenant Provenza, but I know that Andy will criticize me." she pouted.
"And he is right, Sharon. You don't have to think about work in this period. Kate needs her mother's love and care. Besides, where's she?" Sharon sighed wearily.
"She sleeps in the nursery and Nicole and Rusty are with her. I'm glad that Kate has such caring brothers and sisters. Emily and Ricky didn't want to leave, but couldn't stay for a long time. Although I miss the time when Emily and Ricky were little children. " Andrea nodded slightly.
"I'm convinced that you miss a lot. But now you have another chance. You will raise Kate with Andy. This time you'll have support. It'll be quite different, believe me." Sharon smiled softly. Andrea was right.
"I know Andrea. My life is like a puzzle and the pieces are arranged just now. ''
"Sharon, how is Nicole's mother?"
"Oh, she's good. She underwent surgery, but fortunately everything was fine and Nicole is happy with that." Andrea nodded with a smile, continuing to drink her tea.
On the other hand, Andy was able to concentrate on the folders in front of him. Provenza looked at him carefully and sitting on his desk, he said, "Flynn, I'm glad that finally you're able to concentrate on your work. This is good sign. " Andy threw the folder on his desk and shook his head dissatisfied.
"Provenza, that I'm able to concentrate on my work doesn't mean that I feel good. Doesn't mean I don't think about the same thing that doesn't go out of my head even for a moment." Provenza grimaced and walked to him. It was lunchtime and he was grateful that the team is not currently there.
"Andy, I told you before, I tell you now. You just think so fatalistic ... If Sharon understand ...- '"
"Sharon will never know. She should never know about my thoughts. If she knows about it ...-" Andy couldn't finish his thought. He swallowed the lump in his throat and sighed. Provenza rolled his eyes and squeezed his shoulder.
"Andy, are you sure about that? Sharon's captain, she's a smart woman and she immediately can understand what you think, even with a glance. Did you still not understand her?" Andy took a deep breath and looked at his watch.
"I don't know, maybe I exaggerate. But, you know, Louie, I really feel fear. A huge fear. I don't want to part with Sharon and Kate, neither Nicole or Rusty. But if I feel that will happen something bad with me." he confessed, his eyes filled with tears.
"My God, Andy! You keep thinking that way ?!" Provenza gritted his teeth in anger.
"Look, I'm not so young." Suddenly, Provenza laughed.
"You're not young? I'm older than you, reminding you that, if you've forgotten. Despite all, I don't think that way. Because I know that if I think that way, soon I can go crazy." he said sarcastically. Andy sighed and closed his eyes for a moment.
"I'm not in the mood to argue with you, old man." Andy said angrily and sat down at his desk, taking his phone to call Sharon. He was worried about his daughter. Sharon and Andrea were still talking when at that moment, the phone rang. Sharon quickly grabbed the phone to not wake the baby.
"Hello."
"Sharon, how is Kate?" Andy asked immediately.
"She's well and sleep. Nicole and Rusty are with her. Do not worry." Andy sighed with relief.
"I'm glad. You okay?"
"I'm fine, everything's fine. How's work?" Andy sighed wearily.
"Quite difficult without you, but it's okay."
"I guess. You will come earlier, right?"
"Yes, I want to come early and really, I'll try."
"Andy, are you okay? Your voice sounds weird. Is everything okay?" Sharon felt anxiety in his voice, and it bothered her. Andy once again convinced how smart was Sharon. She understood everything, or at least almost everything. He cleared his throat slightly.
"Don't worry, Sharon. It's all right. I'll see you later. I love you."
"I love you too." she said softly, and they closed the phone. Andrea looked at Sharon with a smile, but seeing her cold gaze, she sat closer to her.
"Hey, Sharon, what's happening? Is everything okay?" Sharon put the phone on the table and sighed wearily.
"I don't know, Andrea. In fact, I felt anxiety in Andy's voice. His voice sounded strange and I feel that he is hiding something important from me." Andrea laughed softly.
"Sharon, this is the impact of your work. You suspect someone constantly. But calmly, Andy isn't a criminal." Although Andrea wanted to reassure her, Sharon was convinced that Andy was hiding something from her and she didn't like. She took a deep breath and leaned back thoughtfully.
*********** ... ************
In the evening, Sharon was nursing Kate while Nicole and Rusty were watching a movie. Sharon looked at the clock again. Andy had said he would come home earlier, but it was too late and she began to worry. Seeing that Nicole and Rusty laugh watching their movie, she decided not to worry them unnecessarily. She gently patted the baby's back and smiled when she made yawn. She cautiously went into the nursery with Kate to be able to call Provenza. Nicole and Rusty continued to watch the movie without noticing that Sharon is worried. Sharon carefully put the baby in the cradle and took her phone. Right now, Provenza walked to the elevators, and suddenly stopped, seeing that Sharon is calling. He sighed, knowing for what. But he had no choice, he had to answer.
"Captain, how are you? '"
"I'm fine, Lieutenant. I'm sorry to bother you, but do you know where's Andy? He told me that he'll come home earlier." Provenza sighed and looked at Andy's desk, where he sat still thoughtful.
"Well, Captain, in fact we had an important case that we just solved it. He's with me." Sharon sighed with relief.
"I see. Can I talk to him?" Provenza didn't know what to say. His friend was not able to talk just to her. Yet he went to Andy and handed him the phone. Andy looked at the phone and sighed.
"Sharon." he said quietly.
"Andy, Lieutenant Provenza explained to me about the last case. When will you come home? All wait you for dinner." Andy sighed wearily.
"After 15 minutes, my dear." they closed the phone and he noticed Provenza, who looked at him angrily.
"What? Why you looking at me like that? '"
"You lie Sharon and you make me to do the same!"
"Provenza, I don't want to hear these things. Now I go home. And besides, I don't want you to say that to Sharon." he warned and left. Provenza shook his head, dissatisfied.
************...************
After about 1 hour, Andy and Rusty were in the kitchen, as Rusty had decided to make dinner and Andy wanted to be with him while Sharon and Nicole were in the living room. Andy took his little daughter in his arms, convenient and kissed her. He was grateful that despite everything Kate is sleeping peacefully. Perhaps she felt that her father was with her. Rusty looked at them and smiled.
"You're doing a great dad." Andy smiled.
"Not as much as you. Already smells wonderful. What are you cooking? '"
"Hey, I said it would be a surprise." Andy nodded slightly and looking at the baby, he said, "You know, you ought to be a chef. You're expert, Rusty." Rusty grinned.
"Maybe, but my dream is not just one." Andy shook his head and stroked Kate, who yawned again. Sharon continued to worry about Andy and she was ready to talk to him about his strange movements.
After dinner, Nicole had gone, Rusty was in his room and Sharon washed the dishes while Andy took care of Kate. She watched them with a smile, when suddenly she felt his sad look. She left the dishes and sat beside him in the living room. Andy looked at her and sighed. Sharon looked at Kate, who was sleeping sweet in the her father's arms.
"She's never as relaxed as with you." she admitted. Andy kissed the baby.
"She's my princess. I can't think of life without you, and Kate." Sharon squeezed his shoulder.
"Andy, what's wrong with you?" Andy looked at her questioningly.
"What do you mean?" Sharon sighed.
"Andy, you act weird. I know that you're hiding something from me. Tell me what the problem is." she insisted. Andy smiled slightly, kissed her on the forehead and replied softly, "It's okay Sharon. While I am with you and Kate, is all right." Sharon didn't know what is hiding behind his words. She was more confused than ever. The only way to understand the truth was talking to Provenza. He was his friend and she was convinced that he knows the truth.
************* ... ************* *
The next day, Sharon decided to call Provenza, while Andy took a shower. Nicole and Rusty took care of Kate in the living room when Sharon cautiously went into her bedroom to talk.
"Captain, what a surprise. How can I help you?" Provenza asked immediately.
"Lieutenant Provenza, you must tell me the truth." Provenza suddenly froze.
"Truth? What truth?"
"Lieutenant, I know, you know. I beg you tell me. What happens to Andy why he behaves this way?" Provenza took a deep breath.
"I know Captain. I told Andy that he shouldn't hide from you, but ... -'"
"Lieutenant, I want the truth." Sharon interrupted sharply and angrily.
"I'll tell you everything." Provenza said calmly.
On the other hand, Nicole was holding Kate in her arms and Rusty was frowning.
"Hey, Nicole, I also want to hold her." Rusty insisted. Nicole smiled.
"Rusty, now it's my turn. Wait a minute." Rusty sighed and shook his head, dissatisfied. At this point, Andy joined them and listening to their dispute, he grinned.
"Hey, kids, what's happening?" he asked.
"Dad, she doesn't allow me to hold my sister." Rusty protested.
"Dad, he's just jealous." Nicole said brazenly. Andy chuckled and took Kate in his arms.
"Enough with these arguments. You know that Sharon doesn't like it." Nicole and Rusty looked at each other and shrugged. At this point, Sharon joined them thoughtfully and lost in her thoughts. Andy looked at her questioningly, seeing that she keeps her phone in her hand.
"Sharon, are you okay?" Sharon looked at him coldly, then smiled slightly, looking at Kate. Provenza had explained all, she knew the truth and Andy's thoughts. For the first she'd thought that Andy will not be there to see how his daughter grows. Her eyes filled with tears and she tried to hide her sadness. Nicole and Rusty were also surprised.
"Sharon, are you sure you're okay?" Nicole asked anxiously.
"Yes, Mom, you look pale." Rusty noted. Sharon sighed wearily and smiled.
"It's all right. Don't worry." then turning to Andy, she asked, "You will go to a crime scene, right? '"
"Yes, Provenza called me. Well, I hope that this case will not be very heavy." He grinned and handed Kate to Sharon. He kissed his little daughter and went to the place. Sharon looked sadly to Kate and sighed. Nicole and Rusty looked at each other. Rusty cleared his throat and said, "Mom, I and Nicole will go outside but we'll back quickly, I promise." Sharon nodded with a smile. She was glad that they get along well.
*************...*************
Several hours later, Sharon was called Andrea, knowing that she was the only person who can calm her down.
"Sharon, are you sure? '"
"Absolutely. Lieutenant Provenza told me that. He's his friend and he knows the truth. But for the first time I even thought about his thoughts. Andrea, I feel fear that I might lose Andy." Andrea shushed softly and hugged her.
"Sharon, this will not happen. Believe me. Andy also has to understand that he shouldn't think so." Sharon took a deep breath.
"I don't know, Andrea. I don't know what to think. I love Andy and don't want to lose him, ever."
On the other hand, Andy talked with Provenza.
"Louie, you're my best friend. I want you to promise me that if something happens to me ...- '"
"Look, Andy, nothing will happen to you. Stop thinking about this nonsense." Provenza interrupted abruptly and angrily. Andy sighed wearily and squeezed his shoulder.
"Just listen to me. Do you remember the letter that I wrote to Sharon?" Provenza nodded slightly.
"Of course. But why you ask?" He frowned. Andy rolled his eyes dissatisfied.
"Don't interrupt me. Look, I want you to promise me that you will give this letter to her if something bad happens." Provenza turned his head, but agreed, knowing that his friend was stubborn.
"I promise, but I know that will not happen."
*************...*************
Talking with Andrea was good. Sharon was already more relaxed. Kate slept in the nursery when Andy came back and joined Sharon in the living room. She kissed him gently on the cheek and took his hand.
"Are you okay?" she asked anxiously. Andy nodded with a slight smile and hugged her.
"Sharon never forget that I love you. I love you, and I love Kate."
"Andy, don't talk like that. I know what you mean, but everything will be fine. Trust me. Together we'll raise our daughter." Andy shook his head and closed his eyes for a moment.
"Sharon, we can't pretend forever. I'm older than you and ...-" Sharon hushed quietly.
"No, Andy. I don't want you to think and talk about it. I don't want." she insisted and looked at him imploringly. Andy kissed her gently.
"Well, I think I need a cup of cold water." He slowly walked to the kitchen when he felt pain and discomfort in his left side. Sharon felt his strange movements and approached him.
"Andy, are you okay?" she asked anxiously. He nodded slightly.
"Yes, everything's fine, don't worry." He took a deep breath, hoping that the discomfort will disappear. Sharon looked at him carefully. Suddenly he put his hand on his heart, causing Sharon to be afraid.
"Andy!" she gently took him and made him sit on the couch. Andy clenched his teeth in pain. Sharon quickly gave him medications.
"Take this." Andy took the medication and his eyes widened.
"I think it's a heart attack." he said with fear. Sharon lapsed into shock and she didn't know what to do. At this point, Nicole and Rusty returned home and were shocked seeing Andy in this state.
"Sharon, what happens to Dad?" Nicole asked anxiously.
"Nicole, Rusty, call 911. I think Andy has a heart attack." Sharon said with fear, looking into his brown eyes. Rusty quickly grabbed the phone and called 911.
"Andy, can you hear me? Don't worry. Everything will be fine, even if it's a heart attack. Please don't leave me. Andy, please, can you hear me?" Sharon said quietly, tears streaming down her cheeks. Andy looked into her green eyes with fear. He felt fear he would lose her. He will never see her face. That he will never see his children.
"Andy, I'm here with you and always will be. Please stay with me, don't leave me." Sharon begged. Andy couldn't took his eyes off her, thinking that it was actually his end.
"Andy! Andy!" Sharon yelled his name, touching his face. Her heart seemed to stop for a moment at the thought that she might lose him forever.
~~~ TBC ~~~
