Okay here it is. Forgive any mistakes in grammar. I really hope you like it. Bit more drama in this one.
I walked through the Bullpen towards Best's office, hoping to avoid any interaction. I managed get there after assignments were made for the morning. So everyone was out or didn't notice me. I knocked on the glass door as Best waved me in. "Morning, Sir." I was a little nervous about him questioning me about Sam being at my place. "Morning McNally. Have a seat and we'll get started." he said. "I am not really sure where to start." "How about you start with what happened in the Locker room first." I sat there and gave him a play by play of the events that occurred in that room. I never felt so humiliated about airing my dirty laundry to my boss, let alone anyone I worked with. I hated Luke for this. But I still knew I was partly to blame.
After I finished Best finally looked up at me with what looked like pity and concern in his eyes. I hated him looking at me like that. Like I was some weak, pathetic excuse for a woman. "Sir, is that everything you need?" "Yes, but there is something else I want to discuss with you McNally." he replied. Shit I knew it wouldn't be that easy. I tried my best to keep Sam out of it and to top it off I am the worlds worst liar. "McNally I am going not going to report it. But I needed you to tell me why Officer Swarek was at your apartment yesterday." "He stopped by to make sure I was okay. I guess he wanted to make sure that Luke didn't hurt me physically." "I see…Anything else?" "Well, after they left with Luke, I asked Sam if he would stay with me for a few minutes longer." I replied letting a shaky breath. "What I need to know McNally is are you having anything but professional relationship with your T.O.? As you know it would cost your badge. Which I would hate to see that happen. You are becoming a fine officer McNally." "Yes Sir I understand. No I am not involved with him in any other way than my T.O. He is my partner and my friend, nothing more." I said.
I really hoped he wouldn't see through me. I hated having to lie about Sam but there was no way I would let him lose his job because of me. "Okay. One more thing McNally. After yesterday's incident in the Locker room I had a talk with Luke. I suspended him for three days, which is possibly why he showed up at your door. You did the right thing in calling me right away." he confessed. "Oh…um is he…" I couldn't even form the words. As if he could read my mind he said "He is not here McNally. He was taken to 27th division. Also, he will not be back here any time soon. He is suspended pending further investigation and possibly anger management therapy. If he comes anywhere near you again he may lose his job. So no worries McNally." "Okay great." I let out a sigh of relief. "You are dismissed and enjoy your next couple of days off." "Thank you Sir"
I wanted get out of there. That's when I saw Oliver and Traci come in with a suspect. "Hey Andy" Traci said. "Hey I was just heading out. I'll see you tonight. Right?" I said. "Yeah, we have lots to talk about." she said lifting her eyebrows. "Yeah, yeah. I'll see ya. Give me a call when you're on your way." "I should be done around eight okay?" "Okay, bye Trac. Bye Ollie." "Bye McNally. Try to enjoy your weekend." He said giving me a big goofy grin. I was really hoping that didn't say anything to Traci about Sam being at my place. But if Frank knew everyone else probably knew too.
I went home and decided to take a nap. After I woke a few hours later I checked my phone and noticed a text from Sam. " Hey Beautiful. Did everything go okay? Miss you." I texted him back "Everything's fine. But need to talk to you about something. Miss you too handsome. Xoxx"
A few minutes later my phone rang and saw it was Sam. I answered "Hey" with a big smile on my face. "Hey everything alright? I just got your text." "Yeah I guess." "What do you mean I guess?" he asked. He sounded worried. "When Best was taking my statement, he questioned me about you. You being at my place." "Oh.." he replied. "Look Sam I am not having second thoughts about us. I couldn't be happier about being with you. I just hated lying to my boss. I hate hiding, but I know what would happen if they knew. I just wanted you to know, in case he questioned you too." I said. "Okay, well…um….what did you say?" "Well I told him you stopped by to make sure I didn't get physically hurt by Luke. That I asked you to stay a few minutes longer after they took him. That's basically it." "Look Andy I know what you are feeling. I know you are scared, but I am right here. I am not going anywhere, so if you want to wait…" I cut him off before he could finish "Sam you are exactly what I want. Yes I am scared, but I am ready if you are." I could practically picture his dimpled smile in full force when he said "I have never been more ready!" I giggled a little. "Get your mind out of the gutter McNally" he said. "Hey! Who said my mind was in the gutter?" "You mean it's not?" he asked. "Okay well maybe a little" I said. "Alright. Well I am going to leave you with that. I will you call later okay?" he said. "Alright. Not too late though. Traci is coming over for girl's night around eight." I replied. "Okay you have fun. Talk to you later, Beautiful." It was a good thing he couldn't see me right now. My cheeks were turning bright red from his compliments. "Okay handsome. Bye."
I took a shower and went to go get supplies for our girls night. A little after eight I heard a knock at my door. I opened to see Traci standing there with two bottles of wine. "Hey you know Trac you didn't have to bring anything. I already went out and got some." "Well we just have to put them to good use. Won't we?" she said, as we both started cracking up laughing…
A bottle and half later Traci starting asking me what I hoped to avoid. "Andy is there something going on with you and Swarek?" I did my best to answer calmly so she wouldn't know I was lying. "No, why would you ask me that?" "Come on Andy, I know he came here after your big fight with Luke in the Locker room!" "He just came over to check and make sure I was alright. Nothing happened!" I said starting to get a little annoyed. Plus she was my best friend and I hated lying to her. "Okay I will take your word for it. Just promise me if anything does happen, I will be the first one to know. Plus would it be that bad if something did happen?" She said. "What do you mean Trac?" I asked, even though I knew what she meant. "Oh come on Andy! I know you are not blind! Swarek is one HOT package!" I started blushing turning bright red. I couldn't deny that Sam was gorgeous with a great body to go along with it. I immediately thought about the first day I met him. When he basically gave a strip show for me in the locker room, while I was trying to get info out of him. Just thinking of his chest, his abs and everything else I saw made me turn even redder. "Ha I knew it Andy! You have thought about it! You are totally picturing him naked aren't you?!" "Shut up…you're drunk!" "SO ARE YOU!" We both laughed.
I decided to let Traci spend the night instead of calling a cab. I knew in the morning I would have a horrible hangover. Hopefully it will have gone away by the time I had to meet Sam for our date.
I woke up around eleven the next morning to my phone beeping. It was a text from Sam. Morning sweetheart. Have last night? Sam.
Yeah had lots of fun with Traci. How was your night? Miss Me? What time is our date?
Ofcourse I missed you. Went to the Penny with Jerry and Oliver. I will pick you up at 7. Wear something sexy?
Ofcourse I will, only for you. Miss you. See you tonight.
I put my phone away and slowly got up to make some coffee. Traci was snoring away on the couch, half hanging off the edge. I couldn't help but laugh at her. I just wished that I could tell her about Sam and me. Hopefully she won't be too mad I kept it from her. I wanted to tell her so bad and tell her about the date, but I knew for both our sakes I couldn't.
Traci left around three, which gave me plenty of time to take a short nap and get ready. Still had a bit of a hangover, but not as bad as when I woke up.
About five minutes to seven, there was a knock at the door. There stood Sam, god I almost forgot how good he looked. "Hey" I said. "Hey, Andy. You look absolutely stunning!" I blushed "Thanks you look pretty hot yourself. So what are you hiding behind your back?" He pulled out a bouquet of Daisies. He knew me well enough to know I don't need roses, I preferred simple flowers. "Aww Sam they're beautiful. Thank you so much!" "Not as beautiful as you" "You have got to stop making me blush so much" I said giggling and turning bright red. "Sorry can't help it!" he said. "So are we ready?" I asked him, after putting the flowers in a vase. "Yep lets go!"
Sam helped me into his truck. After driving for a couple of minutes, he reached over and took my hand. We held hands all the way to our destination. I was surprised when we stopped at his house. He got out and opened the door for me. Who knew what a sweet gentleman he could be. I was totally loving this new side of Sam. He lead me into the house, still holding my hand. I starting feeling a little nervous and I think he could sense it. He turned to me and said "Andy I am not expecting anything other than having a nice dinner with you okay." he kissed me on the cheek and gave me a shot of those dimples I love so much. I nodded my head and smiled back at him.
He led me out to his huge back deck. There was a beautiful table set up with candles on it and wine. "I didn't know you liked wine" I said surprised. "I do on special occasions" he said smiling. "OH Sam. You're so sweet." I said wrapping my arms around his neck and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. "You're worth it. Now go have a seat and I will bring dinner out." "Are you sure I can't help?" I asked. "Nope. Now sit" he said in his T.O. voice. I giggled and sat waiting for him to come back out.
We sat there talking about everything and anything. He made a wonderful dinner, which I couldn't get enough of. "Sam this is sooo good! Thank you for dinner." I said smiling at him. "You're welcome. Your worth it!"
A couple of hours later he drove me home. I didn't really want to leave. I wanted nothing more than to fall asleep in his arms. He walked me up to the door. He wrapped his arms around my waist and said "Goodnight McNally" "Good night Sam" I said softly staring those incredible dark eyes. I put arms around his neck as he leaned down to kiss me. It was soft at first, until he bit my bottom lip and he deepened the kiss. Which I didn't mind at all. I was pressed up against my door kissing this amazing man. As much I didn't want to stop I knew if we didn't stop it would lead straight to my bed. I reluctantly pulled away. I gave him one more quick kiss on those luscious lips and said goodnight to him.
A few weeks later Sam and I were still doing great. Somehow we managed to keep everything on the down low. We stayed professional at work. No touching or kissing at hall. Outside of work, we saw each other as much as possible. Sam respected my wishes about taking things slow. We agreed to no sex until I was cut loose. Which was extremely difficult for both of us. Thankfully we only had two weeks until then I couldn't wait. The next day was my day off and decided to do a little shopping before meeting up with Sam that night. I wanted to buy something special to wear for him the very night I was cut loose. Something I knew would make him drool.
After I got home I got a call from Sam. "Hey, what's up babe?" I said. "Hey sweetheart. Listen I got some bad news." "What is it? What's wrong?" "I have to postpone our date. I really sorry Andy! Frank and Boyd called me in. They need my assistance on case. Don't worry though I am not going undercover." he said in a low tone. I could tell he felt bad but I was still disappointed. "It's okay I understand." I said. "Are you sure? I don't want to upset you. Please don't be mad at me" he said pleading. "I'm not mad. Really it's okay Sam. I just miss you and am a little disappointed. I know it's not your fault okay." I said trying to convince him. "I know I miss you too. Can I make it up to you tomorrow night?" "Absolutely" I said smiling.
"So how was your day off, I forgot to ask" "It was fun. I went shopping for some stuff." I said not wanting to tell him exactly what I bought. "Stuff huh? What kind of stuff?" he asked. I couldn't help but tease him a little. "Something special for the night I am cut loose." I said giggling a little. "Really like what?" "Can't tell you. It's a surprise. But I am pretty sure you will like it." "Oh come on Andy what is it! Okay just tell me is it animal, vegetable or mineral?" he asked impatiently. "Hmmm…..I would have to say definitely animal." I could hear him groan. "Woman you are driving me crazy! Are you sure I can't get a preview? Please?" I could practically hear him pouting. I laughed a little. "Nope. I gotta go. I will see you tomorrow, okay." "Alright, what are you gonna do tonight?" "Probably go to The Penny and hang with other rookies. Bye babe." "Bye sweetheart."
I went to the Penny and had fun with my friends. We spent the night playing darts and drinking. I was still missing Sam. Every once in a while I would glance around looking to see if Sam came in. But he never did. I said my goodbyes around midnight. Traci offered me a ride home, but I told her I was fine to walk. It was such a nice night I just felt like walking.
About halfway home I heard footsteps behind me and felt like I was being followed. I turned around and saw a tall man with dark hair in front of my face. I couldn't see his eyes. "Can I help you?" I asked annoyed. He didn't say anything. I went to turn around and run, but he grabbed by the arm. He put his over my mouth to keep me from screaming. Pulled me into an alley. I fought as hard as I could to get out of his grasp. I kicked him in the leg. Which really pissed him off.
He proceeded to punch me in the face a few times and I punched him back. He hit me in the stomach knocking the wind out me. He kicked me in the ribs a few times, until saw flashing lights. He took off towards the other end of the alley. I laid there in terrible pain trying to breath.
The next thing I knew I saw Oliver standing over me, his face in shock. "McNally are you alright!? Oh my god what happened?" "He….he.." that's all I got out before I passed out.
"Ms. McNally?" I heard someone calling my naming as I started opening my eyes. Everything hurt I couldn't stand it. "Where I am I?" "Welcome back, you are at St. Mike's hospital. I am your doctor. Doctor Mercy. Do you remember what happened." It all came back to me. The man grabbing me, beating me and kicking me. I started crying. "It's okay you don't have to talk if you're not up to it."
I nodded at him. Then I asked him "Excuse me could you tell me is there an Officer Shaw around out there?" "Yes, would you like for me to send him in?" "Yes please." He left and a few seconds later he came in. "Hey McNally. How you feeling?" "I have been better. Oliver can you please tell me did you tell anyone else I was here?" "Not yet I was waiting until you woke up. You gave me quite a scare McNally!" "I know I'm sorry. Listen can you do me a favor? Please don't call anyone Oliver." "What, why? You are going to need someone to help you McNally and to give you a ride home." "Oliver please I can't have my personal life on parade again. Like it was with Luke. I will call my dad and stay at his place okay?" "Okay McNally, but you need to talk to Best. There is no way you can work right now. I will call your dad for you. Is there anything else I can do for you?" "Just keep this to yourself. Please." "Okay I can do that, I will be back in a few minutes." As Oliver was leaving the doctor came back in. "Well Ms. McNally you should be able to go home tomorrow morning. You have two bruised ribs, which is our main concern. Plus with the trauma your body has gone through you are going to need a couple of days rest."
I needed him to leave. I could feel the tears starting to come in my eyes. I didn't want Sam to see me like this. Hopefully I could avoid him as much as possible, even though all I wanted was for him to hold me. I am not supposed to be the victim. I am a cop and I still couldn't manage to fight him off. If Oliver hadn't shown up who knows what would've happened. Just that thought alone made me want to crawl into a hold and hide from the world. I felt so ashamed.
After the doctor left. Oliver came back. He assured me that it would go no further. He had called Best and my dad for me. He seemed hesitant about something I wasn't sure what.
"Look McNally I don't know everything but I do know Sam cares about you. Anyone with eyes can see that. You need talk to him about this. He'll find about this and he will probably be hurt that you hid this from him." "I know Oliver. I just can't see Sam like this. I let him see me until I deal with this." "Okay well just think about what I said. Best will be by to see you. Probably in the morning before you leave. He is probably going to give you a least a week off. I am gonna go now unless you need me to stay?" "No that's okay. I just want to get some sleep. I am exhausted. Thanks so much again. I will talk to people soon I promise." "Alright goodnight McNally. See you when you get back."
When the door clicked closed I finally let the tears come free. I cried until I fell asleep. All I wanted was Sam but I just couldn't see him. Not now. All I could hope for is that he would understand. I loved him so much.
How do you think Sam will act about Andy's disappearance? Will Oliver tell him the truth? Please review. Thanks everyone for reading.