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Chapter 25

"She awake yet?" Jerry hurried into the room.

"No" he sighed "But the doctor said she is fine."

"Oh, good...good" he stared at the ceiling and stalled "So..."

Sam chuckled looking at Jerry "I've missed you"

"Damn Swarek" he raised his hands, eyes wide "Few months with McNally and you're already all about feelings?" he couldn't hold his serious face and chuckled walking towards him. Sam stood up from his chair and they shared a manly hug.

"I missed you to" he muttered then and let go. "We are processing the evidence. Pretty good stuff."

"Did you get anything usable?" he said sitting back to his chair and placing his hand on hers.

"The important documents are probably on the hard drives and in the safe" he laughed "You stole a safe."

He grinned "No, I got you the evidence" they both laughed and Jerry got serious.

"Sam, about the job..." he touched the back of the neck "Just so you know..."

"We got made and then I took the evidence" he looked him straight into his eyes.

"Oh, good." he understood Sam perfectly. He then looked around and placed his hands in his pockets."I'll better go then and make sure all the evidence is counted for. Say hi to McNally when she wakes."

"Sure." he smiled

"Good to have you back!"

"You have been losing to Oliver too often" he grinned right before Jerry disappeared through the doors.

"No comment" and he was gone, leaving Sam laughing.

"This food is crap" Oliver stepped into the room and sat on the second chair.

Sam just chuckled. Everyone else were just the same. Right how he left them.

"I mean last time we were here, the desserts were almost okay. But this." he pointed to the pudding "this is crap." and took another spoon full of that same pudding.

"Yeah, we should get some normal food here. Before she wakes up and sees that you ate all of her food." he smiled a sad smile.

"She knows that the second she gets it that we are in a hospital." he said it like it was a known fact.

Sam didn't answer just looked at her calm face. Oliver knew that there was something he needed to talk about so he just waited.

Minutes later he talked. "We were driving away from the job Duncan gave us, and I was so happy that we made it alive. Mind already rushing through all the new clues we got." he paused "I..." he shook his head "I didn't notice that she was shot." he looked at Oliver now.

"When did you?"

"In the get away car, when she was too silent." he said with a blank voice.

"That's just stupid, you were trying to get her out as fast as possible. If you would of known you would have slowed yourself down. Next." Oliver answered

"But..." Sam frowned.

"You know it's true. Don't think about it anymore. Next." he knew there was more.

"She had to fight..." Oliver cut him off pointing to Andy "She would punch you for saying that. Right in that ugly face of yours. Next." he shook his head, amazed what McNally has done to him.

"Fine, you're right" Sam accepted his answers.

"It was the other way around, right?" Oliver guessed.

"What?" Sam frowned.

"You got her out." he hinted the fact that they got caught leaving the place with evidence.

"Yeah, I did." he sighed looking at her "You saw her, when I pulled her out of the car. There was no way I was going to continue that shit and let her be there. Even with me."

"I get it." he nodded "How did she do? Jerry and Boyd said good but..." Oliver asked, and Sam detected a little hint of worry in there.

"She was great! I mean she followed her instincts – all the time. Didn't cloud her thoughts with police protocol or what not." he smiled "She just let all go and took every situation as it was."

Oliver nodded, and Sam continued with a lower voice "I suspect that she had a hard time separating herself from the character. I mean, she didn't play someone else, she became someone else. That's why she was so good. I'm not sure if she has noticed it yet." he shook his head disapproving "I hope it doesn't affect her now that we are out."

Oliver frowned "You have to make her go to a shrink"

"What? No." he said frowning

"Her issue is already your issue, before you know it it's a problem in your relationship and your happily ever after is postponed, again." he was serious and Sam got what he was getting at.

"We'll see. Maybe I was wrong, I hope I am." he stared at Andy again.

"Okay then" Oliver said standing up "Let's switch, the nurse wanted you, to see your head wound." he stepped closer motioning his hands for Sam to go.

Sam frowned and then laughed a serious laugh "Are you serious? You want me to leave here? Now!"

Oliver rolled his eyes "You are leaving McNally here with ME. Remember, trusting friend and what not. Friend who has saved your ass. Oh help me remember how many times..." he was mocking him.

Sam laughed then raising his hands "Okay, okay. I get it" she kissed Andy on the cheek and walked out of the door.

Andy's eyes fluttered open.

"Fucking hospitals." she muttered understanding where she was

"Hey, language McNally!" Oliver scolded.

Oliver! She looked at him trying to get herself in a upright position. "Oliver!"

He helped her and they shared a hug.

"I'm so happy to see you!"

"I'm not when Sam finds out that the first name you called out was mine not his." he looked over at the door, expecting Sam to come every minute now.

"Is he okay?"

"Are you okay?"

"I asked first." she crossed her arms.

"He got a little head wound, but it's okay now. He should be here any second."

She wanted to continue but a nurse stepped inside the room. "Excuse me, could you give that to your husband, when she comes." she handed her a visitor badge "That way he could stay longer, when the night shift comes."

"Sure" she didn't even frown, just smiled. Nurse walked out and Oliver stared at her.

"Something you want to tell me." both eyebrows arched

"We aren't married." she shook her head "Remember last time we were in the hospital." she smiled "And I got the same badge"

Oliver thought for a second "Yeah," remembering "Jerry played that little trick. Good thing it didn't work."

"Yeah.." she looked at the badge grinning. That worked perfectly.

Oliver couldn't help but laugh at her happiness.

"And?" she turned to him serious.

"What?" he frowned, confused about the sudden mood change.

"About Sam...You weren't telling me everything."

He raised his shoulders "He is dealing with his over protecting worrying."

"Come on. I know he talks to you." she looked accusingly.

"You sure are really chipper for a injured patient." he raised his eyebrow "okay, he just thinks it's all his fault. Even brought up the fighting."

"Asshole. He promised.."

"Language! McNally. Jeez you really picked up some words on the job."

"Sorry, nobody took you seriously when you didn't swore."

"It's a hard habit to get rid of."

"Get rid of what?" Sam stepped in to the room with a huge smile on his face.

"Sam!" she copied the smile and he stepped closer to kiss her.

He wanted to just kiss her but Andy had other plans. She gripped his shirt and pulled him closer not letting go.

Oliver looked at the ceiling, then his nails, then just disappeared.

He was pleased on her reaction so he sat next to her and wrapped his arms gently around her. Lips never coming apart. She moaned silently and then Sam knew to stop before this gets out of hand.

"So..." he started head still resting on hers. "happy to see me?" he chuckled and she giggled.

"Very." she looked into his eyes.

"Let me guess we are both fine" he said mockingly.

"Fine." she got his point "I feel weird with all this medication, but it still hurts. Not that badly that you need to call the nurse." she stopped him quickly "And I am a little scared about how our actions affected the investigation."

"It was my decision, my action and Jerry is taking care of it." he held her hand.

"I disagree but I trust Jerry. Now your turn."

"I..." he paused "The main thing in my head is that five minutes that I spent in the car with you. Not knowing if you were dead or not. It all comes to that moment."

"I'm here now."

"I know. I can't believe I almost lost you." he murmured touching her softly.

"Do you know what I told myself every time I was a little worried" she snuggled into his hand "I love Sam. He loves me. We love each other. He will stay alive for me." she whispered the last words and Sam smiled lovingly.

"You know I would die for you." he looked into her eyes, now serious.

"Don't give me that shit. You should now that I hate this kind of behavior. I told you a long time ago that I don't want you to be a dead or injured hero. I don't need a hero, I need my Sam. Alive. If you EVER die thinking it will be better for me I will kill you all over again. Do you get it." she was frowning now.

Sam nodded "I know. And I expect you to do the same."

"I will." she nodded back, happy about their deal.

"Actually I said something similar myself when I was getting jealous." he said remembering.

"When?"

"On our date."

"Oh yes, sorry. But we had to..."

"I know... I picked up that conversation."

"Tell me what you said to yourself." she smiled wanting to know.

"She loves me. I love her. We love each other. My Andy. My Casey." she whispered the last part closing in on her and kissing her on the lips. Andy couldn't help herself and grabbed him closer. He parted for air "I don't want to hurt you."

"You aren't" she parted and mashed their lips back together. But she could feel he was holding back a little.

"Fine." she grinned.

Andy showed Sam his visitor badge.

„Apparently this belongs to my husband"

Sam smiled widely and attached it to her shirt. „Okay with you if I use it for awhile?" remembering her words.

She grinned „Sure, no problem"

And they kissed again, like there was no one else in this world.

"Actually I have surprise." he said the day they were leaving the hospital.

"Oh please no welcome home party." she groaned "I just want to go home. With you." she put her arms around his neck and pouted.

"No party. But if there was any I would get rid of them after seeing that cute pout that you just did." She grinned and signed her release papers.

"What's the surprise then?" she was excited now.

"Can't tell you. I have to show you." he said mysteriously and picked her bag leading her to his car.

"I can't wait." she sat in the car and though what it might be.

He just grinned and drove.

"Are we going to my favorite coffee shop?" she suddenly said

"No, but thanks for reminding" he reached back and handed her a little takeout bag. In it it was a cup of coffee and some chocolate cookies.

She looked inside and her eyes started to water. "I love you so much..." she waved her hands over her eyes to not cry.

"I'm scared now what you are going to do when you see my surprise." he was nervous now. "I need you to close your eyes."

"Okay" she took one last sip from her coffee and placed it on the holder. "I am ready to be surprised."

Sam grinned and in a minute stopped the car. He got out of it and helped her to walk into the right spot.

"Keep them closed."

She nodded.

"When you left me for two weeks, I was a mess. I drank too much. I was pissed off on a lot of people..Anyway" he shook his head "One thing that I did do while thinking of you, that I am proud of." he was nervous now "Is this."

"She opened her eyes and Sam stepped next to her, looking at her expression."

It was a beautiful house. And she was smiling the biggest smile he has seen.

"Sam..." she held his hand "Did you buy a house?"

"Not yet. If you want it it's ours." he said still a bit nervous.

She turned and kissed him, Sam had to balance himself. She broke apart "I love it!" and kissed him again. He wrapped his hands around her and lifted her in the air so he could hold her and kiss her better. She giggled and he put her on the ground again.

"You got us a house!" she smiled and looked at the house again "Can we go in?"

"Yes." and he handed her the keys. She grabbed them in one hand and pulled Sam with the other, walking to their new house.

Sam finished his phone call and joined Andy on the couch.

"Who was it?"

"Sarah."

"What? Why didn't you let me speak to your sister?"

"Because you two would speak for at least 5 hours and I can't handle that time away from you."

Andy pouted and he chuckled seeing her pout.

"She is visiting us this weekend." he finally said

"Good, I can't wait to see her."

"Me too."

"Wait..." he frowned and placed her hand on his thigh "What happened with the I can't handle that time away from you." she tried to mimic him. It made them both laugh.

"They are bringing Duncan in, I going to make sure everything goes according to plan."

"Are you sure you are not just making Jerry crazy."

He chuckled "Yes, he wanted me there, to view the interrogation."

"I want to be there. I want to hear the interrogation." she frowned.

"You have to choose baby. Sarah or Duncan."

"You sneaky, shit." she crossed her arms.

"Whoa, easy with the word, you know what your shrink said..."

"I get to say whatever the fuck I want to say when my husband ..."

Sam cut her off "Your what?" he grinned "I'm getting some mixed signals here. "

"Don't change the subject, I want to.." she stopped when his lips touched hers. He kissed her with passion, and moved her hands around her.

She pulled off, still dazed about the kiss. "I said..." she started but Sam started kissing her jaw, then neck. She moaned and placed her hand on his head, grabbing gently his hair. He was still at her neck and she pushed her head back so he had more access.

"I'm still pissed..." she almost whispered. Sam pulled her face to his "Please don't, let me be your protective Sam." he kissed her again. She kissed him back, placing herself so she was on his lap. Andy kissed him on his neck and slowly took his shirt off, continuing kissing him on his chest. He groaned and she moved her lips on his.

"Fine, but no sneaky shit anymore. Promise." she moved her hands on his chest then on her sides and removed her shirt. Sam instantly pulled her naked upper body next to his whispering "Promise" before crashing their lips together.

After fooling around almost in every room in the house they ended in their bed. Enjoying the moment. Andy rested her head on his bare chest, listening to his heart beat. The sun was shining on her back and she felt how this moment was almost perfect. Almost.

"I think you have a question to ask" she whispered into his ear.

Sam grinned and kissed her again turning so she was under him.

"Demanding as ever McNally." he grinned

She laughed, waiting.

He leaned closer, loving eyes pierced into hers "Who do I love?"

"Me" she smiled and closed the gap between them with a passionate kiss.

The End

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