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Well the last chapter with Andy caused quite a stir with a mixture of reviews. I ask the people who don't like Andy to keep reading. Skim the Andy and Hayley bits, although you might miss out on a laugh or two. Lets not forget this is a Golly story but people seem to want me to write a long one. I can't do that with just two people. I run out of ideas, get bored yada yada.

Anyway people seemed to want a Gail/Andy conversation so here goes. My storydoesn't follow the show. (Oh and if you can't be bothered reading that you might want to skip to the Gail/Holly starting mid story)

They were dismissed from early morning parade and Gail headed over to the board to see who she was working with today. A delicate brow rose when she saw it was Andy. Interesting. Wonder where "Selfie" was. Must be day off. She shrugged, not like her and McNally were at each others throats anymore. While they would never be 100%, the thought of patrolling with the other woman didnt want to make her commit murder.

Maybe that was because she knew Andy was truly sorry, because the other woman had lost out in the end, ending up with neither Nick or Sam or because Gail was so deliriously happy herself. She had no clue. Besides she was looking forward to finding out what was going on with all the texting Andy had been doing in the last couple of weeks. Plus she hadn't been coming to the Penny as often. Not that she missed her, she just figured something was up and she wanted to be the first to get the goss. New boyfriend maybe.

She became aware of a presence beside her and looked up to see the woman in person.

"Looks like its you and me" she told the brunette and immediately caught the disappointment on her face.

"Oh"

"Well thanks" she muttered. "Shouldn't I be the one not wanting to work with you?" Andy immediately looked a combination of hurt and regretful and Gail sighed. Dammit "Sorry I shouldn't keep bringing that up"

"You should" Andy nodded "It's no less than I deserve. I didn't mean that the way it sounded though, I was just looking forward to a day as the passenger"

"Selfie doesn't drive?" Gail asked as they headed out to get their patrol bags and gear needed for the day.

"Take your road rage, which I know is a reason no one respectable lets you drive a squad car, times it by ten and add in over-enthusiastic Rookie eagerness"

"Oh" Gail blinked and then grinned "keep you on your toes?"

"You have no idea. At least he has gotten a little better" Andy sighed as they collected their bags, keys and mobile phone and started heading outside "after the first day I wanted to kill him. I was seriously wondering what the academy was doing"

"That bad?" Gail grimaced

"Yeah. Once I got him settled down a bit I could see some potential. He's knowledgeable, just gotta use it right" they came to their squad car for the day and loaded everything into the boot before doing a systems check. When they were ready they slid into the car and Andy sighed, she didn't want to drive today. Gail grinned

"I can drive you know" she offered and chuckled at the horrified look Andy shot her. "Fine but don't say I didn't offer. How about I shout you to breakfast at that diner we always went to instead?"

"The one where you always ordered the full breakfast with double bacon?" Andys mouth started watering at the thought. Hell she hadn't been there in months. They did the best pancakes.

"Lets go" Gail decided and got no complaints. It wasn't the official thing to do on duty but as long as they were available to task they were fine. As long as the owners hadn't sold they should remember them.

It took them about half an hour to get there after having to do a small job of a welfare check on the way. Some homeless man passed out in an alley. They'd managed to wake him and were told to fuck off for their time. Satisfied he was alive and in no danger they had called in it was all clear.

Finally though they made it to the cafe, slid into a booth and ordered their morning coffees. Luckily the same owners were there as last time and they had been welcomed warmly and told their meals would be out soon.

"So I thought being all domesticated you would have had breakfast at home this morning" Andy stated as they sat back to wait for their meals. Gail just grinned as her memory drifted back to this morning and why she had been running late with no time for breakfast. They were inspired every time they got into the shower together. She loved that shower and the claw foot bath which was utilised quite regularly.

"Ok I think I get the picture from the far away look in your eyes" Andy grinned and Gail had to smile. Really she was too happy not to. Who cared if Andy knew they'd had sex this morning. She had the hottest babe in the world and she had her all to herself. Everyone else was just jealous. Their coffees were delivered and they thanked the waitress before taking a soothing sip.

Gail watched as Andy startled a bit before reaching for her phone. She watched as a genuine small smile lit up her friends face. She paused. Ok yeah they were friends, and although she would never forget what Andy did Gail couldn't complain it hadn't worked out in the end. She wouldn't have got with Holly if she had still been with Nick. Or maybe she would have eventually, it might have taken more time. Right now she was so happy she just didn't give a hoot anymore. Well not really. Strange how she was more hurt by Andy's betrayal than Nicks. Maybe that said something.

She watched as Andy typed in a quick reply and pressed send. She put the phone away and looked up to see Gail was watching her. She gulped when the blonde grinned. Oh no.

"You know" Gail started "I'm not the only one who has been smiling a lot recently, or texting like mad on her phone or skipping out on the Penny. For the past couple of weeks you've been" Gail paused looking for the right word. She wouldn't go with happy but she was better than the sad bundle of sack shit she had been recently "pleasantly preoccupied"

"Ok" Andy breathed at the different choice of words and wondered how she was going to get out of this and if she didn't get out of it how was she going to survive. "It's no one. Just a friend" she tried to deflect then sighed gratefully as their breakfast arrived. Maybe that will occupy Gail.

Gail waited patiently. She knew Andy was relieved their breakfast had arrived and she wanted to know why. She was evading. Pure and simple.

"So you got yourself a new man?" She asked and had to smirk when Andy choked on her pancake and had to reach for a drink "Wrong hole?" She laughed when Andy glared "Come on tell me"

"No it's not a new man"

"God you're not being dumb enough to get back with Sam" Gail groaned. After everything that man had put her through and then once again running off with his young dolly bird nurse.

"Not Sam and before you ask not Nick" Andy clarified.

"Hooray, your taste in men is getting better" Gail mock cheered as she popped another large portion in her mouth and chewed thoughtfully "so that means you have a new man" she grinned when she finally swallowed

"Oh for Gods sake it's not a man at all" Andy growled and rolled her eyes, cutting off a large piece of her pancake and popping it into her mouth. Watching with some humour as Gail sat there mouth hung open.

Gail blinked and shook herself internally. Ok then. New friend.

"Ok so this new friend must be pretty special. She has you texting like crazy, grinning and skipping out on the Penny"

"It's good to hang with someone who isn't a cop, who I can do other stuff with, who I've told my sins too and she told me we all make mistakes it's whether we learn from them that matter" she shrugged and looked down "with everyone else it's a constant reminder. Even if they dont say anything, even if i'm apparently forgiven, its not been forgotten. Its there, I know its there. With her I have a clean slate"

Gail was quite literally gobsmacked. Who would have thought? She couldn't feel too sorry for Andy though. She had made the choice to sleep with Nick. However she had been a bit of a yo yo with the brunette. Telling her she was forgiven one minute, then using it against her the next. She had to try a little better there.

"Ok. What kind of stuff do you two do?" She asked trying to just sound casual. She looked up when Andy didn't answer right away and found her worrying her bottom lip. "Andy?"

"She plays soccer" Andy finally admitted. "I go watch her play. She's very good. We sometimes go for a drink after. The other night she brought pizza and beer over and we watched Zombie movies"

"Sounds lame" Gail muttered but was secretly glad Andy had that friend "so does your friend have a name?" Gail used a bit of toast to swipe up the last of her egg and popped it into her mouth before looking up to see Andy watching her decidedly uncomfortable. "What's wrong"

"Promise me you won't get mad" Andy stated and of course Gail immediately became wary. What was going on? "Andy unless you and Holly are conducting a secret affair behind my back I ain't gonna get mad" she paused as Andy winced at the barb "having said that I know Holly would never do that to me ever. She loves me. Plus she can never hide anything from me. Two I know you won't do that again. So that has me wondering why are you so wary?"

"You remember the other week for your birthday?" Andy asked cryptically and Gail was a little confused. She remembered being at the Penny, she remembered making their escape and she remembered what happened once they got home. The memory brought a smile to her face "ok before Hayley and I helped you get home"

The mention of Holly's cousins name was like a wake up slap in the face. Gail didnt want to be an investigator for nothing.

"Hayley? You're friends with Hayley?" She scowled and had the pleasure of seeing Andy gulp. Oh hell no. Holly's cousin. She was moving in on Holly's cousin

"Gail"

"Stop! Holly's cousin. You're friends with Holly's cousin!"

"I didn't exactly plan it you know. I'm not even sure how it happened. I mean I know but. Argh!" Gail watched as Andy dropped her head into her hands "we just introduce ourselves. Then I was helping her take your stuff to the car and she was offering me a lift. We swapped numbers and she text me that she was playing soccer that weekend at 4.30." She paused to gulp in some air "I had no intentions of going. Then she text me to remind me of the game and before I knew it I was there"

Andy looked up at Gail and was quite surprised to see she didn't look too angry. In fact she looked quite curious and maybe a little amused at her rambling so she continued.

"She's a great player you know. Clearly above every body else. I've watched two games now. We go out after with her team. She's been over for pizza once as I mentioned before. Other than that we have messaged or just talked on the phone. She's supposed to come over tonight and bring pizza. I'm meant to help her study for her exam. Going to pop quizz her. I won't if you say no"

Well fuck. Gail growled as she took time to cut off more food on her plate and pop it into her mouth, chewing thoughtfully. She wondered what the hell Andy saw in Hayley. If there was an ulterior motive. She didnt think so, Nick seemed some sort of abborhation. Andy was a generally nice person. Always had been. She knew what Hayley saw in Andy, she wasn't blind. She wondered if Andy knew that. Finally swallowing she stated

"I'm pretty sure Hayley's gay"

"Yes she is and she flirts like crazy" Andy smiled shaking her head. "I've told her time and time again I am straight. I've warned her not a thing will happen."

"The Hayley I know would take that as a challenge" Gail couldn't help but chuckle and Andy rolled her eyes.

"Trust me I know. If I have to I will take her in hand"

"I'm sure she will enjoy that" Gail smirked and Andys mouth dropped open in shock. She automatically threw her napkin at Gail.

"Ass."

"Don't hurt her Andy or I swear I will come after you" Gail said seriously as she threw Andys napkin aside. "I won't have you hurting my family"

Andys eyebrows shot upwards. "Your family?" Andy shook her head "Gail I can tell you I like Hayley as a friend. I have told her I'm straight. I like men. If she ignores that then I'm going to hurt her. That can't be my fault"

Gail thought about it for a long time. That seemed fair. If Hayley ignored Andy's warning and got hurt then she couldn't blame Andy at all "Fine. But if you suddenly grow bi curious and then leave her I'll cut your heart out with a butter knife"

"Ha" Andy snorted "the only way I'd be interested is if she grew a cock, which isn't going to happen"

"Oh women can have cocks" Gail grinned making Andy choke on the coffee she had just had a sip of "They never go soft and stamina. Fricking all night. I come to work for a break"

"Whoa" Andy coughed and pounded herself in the chest "TMI". Gail just laughed and waited for the woman to settle down.

"You're on probation McNally"

"What! Again?" Andy appeared genuinely shocked.

"Not with me idiot with her" Gail groaned. Sometimes she wondered who was the blonde between them.

"Oh. I can handle that" Andy shrugged as she grabbed her phone and sent a quick message to the woman in question.

I have told Gail. I survived. I am on probation. C u tonight.

"Checking in" Gail laughed just as their radios crackled to life indicating a serious TA near their location "Reality calls" Gail sighed and answered the dispatch on her radio. Chris and Dov were also on their way along with a few others from 15. They threw some money down on the table and hurried out to find gridlocked traffic.

"Guess its on foot then" Andy sighed

"I hate running" Gail growled and took off at full sprint after Andy, knowing she had no chance of keeping up. Thank God it was only two blocks.

Gail was worn out. It had been a long day, starting with the accident right through shift. They still had to do tasking along with keeping an eye out for any cars with front end damage. They hadn't found the car yet but thanks to Holly finding a paint particle on one of the victims they knew they were looking for a 2008-2010 Pontiac, dark blue in colour. Maybe the graveyard shift would find it.

The reason she was so late was because of a domestic that got violent, even while they were there. Two big burley Gay guys who wanted to pound on each other. They had to use spray in the end, their Glocks weren't an option. Gail wished she had a baton or a taser. Secondary contamination from spray sucked and trying to handcuff suspects while suffering it sucked. Thank god Chris and Dov showed up when they did. Though all 4 of them ended up with secondary contamination. Burning eyes, runny nose, itchy throat.

They'd been treated at the scene by paramedics and then gone back to the station for showers, a change of clothes and paperwork. Luckily Holly had work to do and wasn't at home waiting for her so she didn't feel too guilty. Holly had promised to be home within a half hour or so when Gail had called her. Gail was tired to the bone but also achy, What she needed was a hot bath and then bed.

Trudging upstairs she went straight to the bathroom and started the bath before going to their bedroom and organising her nightwear. Back to the bathroom and she placed the new clothes on the sink and stripped out of the clothes she was wearing. By this time the tub was full enough for her to get in and she stepped in. Whoa she had made it hot, hissing as it scalded a bit as she sat. When the tub was 3/4 full she turned off the tap and relaxed back.

Holly found her that way about twenty minutes later, on the edge of sleep and with the water considerably cooler. She considered getting Gail out but a nice soak sounded good right now. Sleepy blue eyes opened at the rustle of clothing and Gail smiled as her girlfriend prepared to join her. She hastily sat and draining some water refilled it with hot. Once done she sat back against the edge and indicated Holly to sit in front of her. Holly raised a surprised brow. Usually she was big spoon.

Stepping in she sat gracefully and leant back into Gail, sighing as their legs tangled and her lover wrapped two thin arms around her.

"Long day?" she sighed

"The longest" Gail agreed

"How are you feeling?"

"Eyes are still burning a bit but otherwise fine" Gail assured with a squeeze and Holly tilted her head back to check and saw they were a little red but not worryingly so. She tipped her head back even further and Gail took it for the invitation it was, leaning down to share a deep but soft kiss. They sighed in unison. God it never got old, each kiss was like the first. "I love you" she whispered as she pulled back

"I love you too. Very much" Holy smiled and Gail shivered at the little zing it caused to race through her. She would never tire of hearing Holly say those words. Hoped she heard them for many years to come. At least the 28 Holly had promised her. She smirked.

"What's so funny?" Holly asked

"Nothing much, just hoping to hear that often over many years to come" Gail kissed her quickly again "at least the 28 you promised me"

"I think that can be arranged" Holly laughed and turned back around as it was getting uncomfortable doing her pretzel impersonation. She linked their hands and they sat their a long time.

Finally Gail said "Andy and I had a talk today. She's been a lot happier recently, been skipping the Penny and receiving lots of texts". Holly waited patiently wondering where Gail was going with this "It took a while but I finally got her to admit she is spending time with Hayley"

"My cousin Hayley?" Holly's eyebrows climbed in surprise and she tipped her head back to look at Gail closer. Gail told her lover what Andy had told her about what happened after they left the Penny on her birthday and since.

"I put Andy on probation and warned her not to hurt my family or I would kill her. Other than that they are adults. Andy has warned Hayley she isn't gay, that its friends only. I told Andy that unless she decides to go bi curious and trifles with Hayley then I won't stop it"

"What?" Holly sat up and twisted around to look at Gail not at all sure she approved.

"It's been nearly a year Holly. Our friendship will never be the same again but we are friendly. I made the choice to forgive her but its not forgotten. She knows that. I've noticed how down she has been since Sam dumped her again. She could have gone back to Nick but didnt. Instead she's been making an effort with me." Gail shrugged "Yeah you could say she has a lot of nerve even trying or you could say she has realised how stupid it was and is truly sorry. I've given her one chance to prove its the latter"

"You're more forgiving than I am" Holly sighed and leant back into Gail. Gail grinned

"You've mellowed me" Gail kissed her neck causing Holly to groan and Gail to sit up and take notice "they're adults love, lets leave them to sort it out on their own"

"But"

"Shhhh" Gail started trailing kisses along Holly's neck to her ear "No more talking. We are naked in the bath and I have other things on my mind" she pulled her hands free of Holly's and slowly slid them up a toned stomach. She bit Holly's ear lobe the same time her hands cupped two gorgeously perfect and satisfyingly large breasts. Gail had realised she was a boob woman thanks to these beauties.

Hands continued to wander and explore while Gail attacked Holly's neck and shoulder with her mouth. It didn't take long for Holly's breaths to quicken, or her moans to become loud. Her legs splayed open in invitation and Gail smirked before taking the invitation.

Slowly she caressed her way down Holly's toned stomach, marvelling still at its firmness. Guess eating healthy did have its advantages. She wasn't giving up cheese puffs though. She slid her right hand down between Holly's thighs while her left slid up towards her breast.

Both hands found a swollen bud at the same time, her left rolling and pinching a nipple, her right circling and teasing Holly's clit. Gail kissed her way up a sensitive throat to Holly's ear and started telling Holly all sorts of things. Like how wet and swollen she was, how Holly's moans were turning her on. How her breasts were just perfect. How she loved to see her in climax and how she couldn't wait for Holly to climax so they could go to bed and break out the dildo.

Holly screamed, her body going taught and arching out of the water. Oh yeah, now that was a sight she would never tire of. Holly at the point of climax was stunningly beautiful. She held her lover gently as she came down from her climax and her breathing slowed.

"So" Holly finally gasped "You mentioned something about bed?" Gail grinned and urged her lover to stand up and get out of the bath to head to bed.

Hayley knew the second Andy opened the door for her that Andy had been giving her a gross understatement when she called earlier apologising for her silence but it had been a long day. Hayley had told her it was fine she had managed to study on her own and they would postpone until another day. She had expected Andy to say her thankyou and then go but the older woman had surprised her saying if she hadn't eaten she was still up for a pizza.

Hayley had eaten but she could always eat more. She hadn't told Andy that though, agreeing to pick up a meat lovers and a supreme on the way over before they said their goodbyes.

Looking at Andy now, seeing the exhaustion in her body language she gently pushed the brunette back into her apartment, following her in and closing and locking the door. Taking a closer look she noticed a slight bruise on Andy's cheek and her eyes were red rimmed and bloodshot.

"Hey"

"Hi"

"No offence babe but you look done in" Hayley gave her a crooked smile before leading them into the kitchen of the open planned living area. Kitchen, dining and lounge all in one. A tiny kitchen, dining and lounge. Hayley handed over the pizzas and told Andy to go sit down. When Andy did so without protest Hayley knew it would be a short visit, food then go home so Andy could go to bed.

She raided Andy's cupboards for plates and her fridge for drinks then headed over to sit near her friend. They ate in comfortable silence while watching a late night rerun of law and order.

Finally Andy sat back in the corner of the couch, pulled her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around them almost protectively. Andy started talking then, explaining her day, starting with talking to Gail which had gone Ok, skipped to a domestic later that afternoon which accounted for the bruise from a stray elbow and pepper spray eyes, then moved to the most heartbreaking story.

Hayley sat listening horrified as Andy told her about the accident scene she had attended and how she had tried to help someone who ended up dying in her arms. Jesus. No wonder Andy looked on the point of breaking. Ignoring the vibes Andy was giving her to stay away she shuffled closer and lay a hand on her knee.

"I'm not sure how you do it, see the things you see and keep going." She watched as Andy swallowed hard "this last year for you has been above and beyond. It's gotta hit you some time. You gotta let it out Andy, don't let it fester, it will poison you."

She no sooner finished when Andy broke and started sobbing burying her head in her knees. Damn. Ignoring Andy's protests she somehow managed to manoeuvre the sobbing woman onto her lap so she could hold her. Despite Andy's initial reluctance she ended up squeezing the life out of her, not that she minded, it felt quite good to have her arms around Andy. In a platonic way.

Long minutes later Andy finally shored up the dam burst and sat with her face buried in Hayley's neck as she tried to regain her composure. When she showed no signs of coming out Hayley teased

"If you don't come out soon I'm gonna have to start charging rent" which caused Andy to snort with withheld laughter and finally raise her head

"I'm sure I couldn't afford it"

"I'm sure we could work out something" Hayley wiggled her eyebrows suggestively which earned her a smack and Andy trying to wriggle off her lap. Hayley held firm "Andy wait, all joking aside I'm glad you trusted me enough to open up ok" she paused when Andy sighed and slumped back against her "I'm here whenever you need"

"Thank you"

"I mean it" Hayley persisted

"I know"

Ok then. Hayley was stumped for what else to say and they just sat quietly for long minutes until she realised Andy was falling asleep.

"I should get going. You need to sleep" she suggested

"Stay" the word seemed to fly out of Andy's mouth against her better judgement and hung in the air between them. Hayley wasn't sure what to say to that but when Andy didn't retract it she nodded her agreement. Andy had gone on to explain she just needed to be held. Hayley tacked on silently that she needed comfort and to feel safe.

So that's how she found herself sleeping in Andy's bed that night in her singlet and her jocks. That had caused a small smirk to spread across Andy's face and she commented she was such a guy. Andy snuggled up into her side and fell straight to sleep. Hayley expected to be awake half the night considering but was surprised to find herself falling asleep shortly after.