Hey guys! See I kept my promise! It's here before the end of the week! This is the 1.12 episode kiss, and I had a LOT of troubles of this one! You know there's actually only 3 scenes where Sam and Andy are together and only one where they're talking? But I think I'm pretty happy with this one! :D Hope you will be too!

Last thing, I'm finally up to date with my French version! YAY! That only took me 6 months! But that means I'll have to write the other one in French before translating it, so it might take a little longer. Also, I have a new AU story that I want to try and writing so sorry for the delay!

Anyway, moving on to the chapter! Hope you enjoy!

It's a door McNally, you knock it opens.

Sam jumped a little when the barman put the two shooters in front of him and Gail. He was looking at the Rookies who were all playing darts in the other corner of the bar; all of them except the blonde woman sitting beside him at the moment.

They had spent their last shift together, and Sam had told her he would pay for the drinks if she was cut loose, which had been the case. He turned to look at the young woman and raised his tequila shot.

"To your new liberty." Gail said as she raised her class, bumping it against his.

"It's not like I wasn't counting on it, but it's still great." Sam answered her with a smile before drinking the content of his glass, putting it quickly back on the bar.

Gail signaled the barman to get them two others shots and Sam turned to look at the group of friends composed of Dov, Chris and of course Andy. He had to admit that it was mostly on her that his eyes rested. She was always pretty, but tonight she was gorgeous.

Sam didn't know if it was because she was radiating with pride after the good evaluation, or if it was her jeans and the leather jacket she wore over her tank top that made her look even more beautiful, but she was stunning. He wasn't used to seeing her with her hair loose but it made her look even prettier.

The man had just put down the two next tequila shots in front of them when Callaghan pushed the bar's door. Sam tried not to let show how much he didn't like the guy as he walked to Andy, drawing her into his arms, probably congratulating her like her friends had.

Sam tried not to look in their direction anymore as he turned to look Gail, taking the glass in his hand without drinking it yet.

"So how does it feel not having to ride with a TO from now on?" He asked her trying to get Andy out of his head.

"Well I don't know yet, but I sure as hell am happy not having to support a training officer anymore." She said before drinking down her tequila quickly. "No offence." She added with a smile.

"None taken." He replied before he drank down his drink too, slamming it back on the bar.

They stayed silent for a moment and Sam kept his eyes on Gail, making it a point not to look to the other side of the bar.

"So what are you going to do when you get out of here?" He asked her, motioning towards the door.

"Hum, don't know, probably go to bed, sleep until tomorrow." She said asking the barman for two more drinks. "It was a long night." She added with a nod.

Sam nodded too, agreeing with her before turning his head to the other side the bar, not able to resist anymore. Callaghan was leaning against the counter and Andy was on his left, looking at him with a smile. He tried to smile back at her, acknowledging her with a nod.

He wished she would stop looking his way but she didn't, still gazing at him while his boyfriend was motioning the barman with a huge grin on his face. Andy was smiling a lot too, probably hadn't stopped since she had cut her tie a few hours before Sam thought, turning his head a bit. Still looking at her from the corner of his eye he clenched his teeth, he couldn't stop himself from was jealous of Callaghan even if he didn't want to.

Suddenly realizing Gail was watching him he offered her a small smile, but he knew very well that it probably didn't look genuine and she continued looking at him.

"Are you okay?" She asked him with a concerned look.

Was he okay? Not really, he wanted to answer, no because Andy was there with Luke and he was here, drinking tequila after tequila, trying not to think about it. He couldn't really tell her that though. Anyway, he didn't want to be that man who waited years for a girl on the grounds that perhaps she would leave her boyfriend.

Andy was with Callaghan, and even if Sam had a lot of trouble forgetting about the night of the blackout, he had to get over it; it wasn't about to change. He smiled to Gail, trying to look credible when he answered her.

"Yup, perfect. You?" He said turning to her, erasing totally Andy from his vision.

She looked at him for a small moment and took a deep breath, wrinkling her brow. Sam waited until she decided to talk again, still looking at her.

"Can we get some air?" She asked, looking at him with an expression he couldn't quite recognize.

"Yeah, sure." He said, waiting a few seconds between his two words.

Gail smiled at him and quickly got up as Sam looked for money in his pocket before finally throwing two twenty dollar bills to pay for their drinks. He authorized himself one last look at Andy before turning to the door.

She was still wearing that big smile on her face, but he could see that spark of curiosity in her eyes, mixed with something he couldn't really decipher, jealousy maybe? Yet she was the one with the boyfriend, and he would certainly not stop living because she was with him.

Yes, he couldn't deny he still had feelings for her, and if she hadn't been with Callaghan, he probably would've agreed to try something, or at least he surely wouldn't have left with Gail, but it wasn't the case at the moment. She couldn't expect him to wait for her, expect him to stop seeing other women because she had felt something on that night where the power had come back too early.

He knew very well that he wasn't the only one feeling this, but she decided to stay with Callaghan, and Sam was starting to accept it. Okay, maybe Luke wasn't his favorite person in the whole world, but he never really was, and Andy could definitely do worse than him. At least he seemed to be treating her properly, and that was the important thing right now.

He followed Gail, whom had already taken a few steps towards the door leading outside, as he tried to get Andy out of his mind; she had been there enough for tonight. However, he couldn't stop feeling her gaze burning a hole in the back of his neck as he walked slowly. He opened the first door and looked at Gail.

"Sure you okay?" He asked her, wondering why she suddenly wanted to go outside.

"Yeah, we had a long shift, and there's a lot of people here, just need some fresh air." She said with a small smile.

Sam smiled back at her as he held the door open so it wouldn't close on the woman's shoulder.

"You're right, wasn't a slow night." He told her still smiling, opening the second door as she passed in front of him.

"Wasn't that bad either, it's only once the adrenaline wears off than you really feel it. Anyway, after earlier I'm still in heaven, just a bit tired." She explained, talking about when he had cut her tie earlier.

They finally got outside and Sam took a deep breath of this cold morning air. It was still really early and the sun was just starting to rise, making the sky this dark grey color as the wind was still carrying the characteristic leaves smell that was part of this season.

The temperature was still a bit colder at this time of day and today wasn't different. However, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and it probably would be a nice day. Sam turned to the woman standing beside him, wondering where she wanted to go.

Gail motioned towards a car parked a few meters away. She walked to it and quickly sat up on the hood, telling Sam to come and join her; he did. He felt the car go down when he sat on it but it seemed to be good and he smiled to Gail who was sitting at his left.

"Thanks for the good comments in my evaluation." She said, breaking the silence that was settling between them.

"You deserved them; I really think you will make a good cop." Sam said, offering her a smile before turning back to look at a point in front of him.

"It's still good to know someone thinks like that, even if I will never be as good as my mother would want me too, at least I won't be that bad right?" She said on a tone she tried to keep cold but under which Sam could hear some kind of sadness.

"It's often like that with parents on the force; it doesn't mean you're not good at what you do, your mother will just always want more." Sam said as he shrugged, offering her a small sympathetic smile.

"You parents were in the force too?" Gail asked him, her shoulder slowly brushing against Sam's who slightly jumped at the touch.

"Nop, not at all no, but I know how it is to have people pushing us to be better. That's not always a bad thing." He answered, looking at her for a moment.

"That's why you were so rough on Andy in the last few weeks?" Gail asked, knowing that she was venturing in a mine field.

"I'm hard on you guys because you're promising rookies, and someone needs to push you in order to make you better." He said on a neutral tone, careful to use the word 'you' and not the word 'her', not wanting to talk about the young woman who was too present in his thoughts recently.

A few seconds went by without anybody speaking. Sam had the impression Gail wanted to continue talking about it and he silently sighed.

"Sam, I know something happened with Andy. I mean, we could cut the sexual tension between you two with a knife." She told him, leaning forward, resting her elbows on her knees, turning her head to look at him.

Sam turned his head as only answer, shrugging like he didn't know what she was talking about. He knew she probably wouldn't leave it there though; when Gail decided something, she normally didn't stop before reaching her goal.

"If you ever need to talk." She started, offering him a compassionate smile, looking genuinely concerned.

"I don't like really like to talk." He said, raising his eyebrows slightly.

She nodded, still leaning against her legs, looking at him. Gail laid a hand on Sam's thigh at her left, looking at him with a serious look.

"Well I can also be there without talking." She started, looking at him with a meaningful look. "Sometimes the only way to get over someone is to get under someone else." She finished, straightening her back, still looking at him.

Sam didn't know if she was trying to be subtle, but he knew really well that it wasn't her type. Usually, if Gail wanted to say something, she just said it, whatever 'it' was. He looked at her for a moment, asking himself if it was a good idea. Yes, it could do him some good not to think about Andy for one night, but still, he didn't know if it would help at longer term.

Added to that, even if Sam wasn't her training officer anymore, they were still working together, and he didn't know if he wanted the whole division to know he was sleeping with an ex rookie.

Gail was still gazing at him and she had gotten even closer now, an understanding smile on her face. Even if Sam had never really been attracted to Gail that way, he had to admit she wasn't repulsive at all. Her red lipstick contrasted with the whiteness of her skin and blond hair while her eyes were also highlighted by her make up.

Brushing off the question of the ethics and work environment Sam slowly got a little closer to her as she let her hand on his thigh. They were really close to each other when the Penny's door opened quickly and Gail got back as fast as she could without however taking back her hand. Saved by the bell Sam thought; at least he wouldn't have to suffer the consequences of this decision that was taken without putting enough thought into it.

Sam turned towards the door and his eyes widened with surprize when he saw Andy looking at them, still standing in the doorstep. She had a stunned expression on her face as she took in the situation in which they were. She also looked like she didn't really know why she was there.

Gail leaned closer to Sam a bit, looking at him in the eyes, blocking Andy by the same way.

"I think I'm gonna let you guys talk." She said, pointing Andy with her head. "I will be at home, if you need anything." She said with an eloquent smile.

She quickly jumped on the ground and walked to the extremity of the parking, getting her cellphone out as she was going. Sam turned to look at Andy who had taken a few steps in his direction since Gail had left. She stopped about a meter away from the car and looked at him.

"What are you doing?" She asked him, trying to look casual.

"Well I think it's obvious McNally, I was talking with Gail." He replied as he straightened his back, still sitting on the hood of the car.

"Yeah… I saw that." Andy said, raising an eyebrow, looking at Sam eyes that were implying a lot of things.

"She just wanted to be nice." Sam said, still keeping a neutral voice.

"Well she looked like she was really nice." Andy said as she crossed her arms.

Sam looked at her, wrinkling his brow as he opened his mouth in surprize; who did she think she was to come interrupt them and then ask him for explanations? After all, he was the one who was single, just like Gail, and Andy had a boyfriend.

"You know it's none of your business right?" Sam said on a more rude tone.

She nodded slowly and looked around her without saying a word. Sam pinched the bridge of his nose carefully between his thumb and index before looking at her again.

"You're with Callaghan, and I can be with whoever I want." He continued when he saw she wasn't going to talk again.

"And you want Gail?" She asked him, raising an eyebrow. Although she stopped at the moment she saw the annoyed look that appeared on his face. "Okay, I understand, I shouldn't be…" She continued leaving her sentence unfinished, probably not wanting to say she was jealous, but Sam had already understood that a few minutes ago.

"You're right, you shouldn't be." Sam replied as soon as she stopped talking.

"I just can't stop wondering what would've happened if I hadn't come out at that moment." She said, taking a few steps in the direction of the car, going to sit where Gail was sitting earlier.

Sam looked in her direction for an instant, trying to understand what was happening. She was staring at a point in front of her and didn't turn to look at him. Both her hands were resting on the hood, each side of her legs, and she lowered her eyes to the ground for a few seconds.

"Why did you come out anyway?" He asked her, trying to change the subject.

She looked at her feet one last time before turning back, leaning slightly her head on the side, looking at him in the eyes before moving them to a point behind him.

"I just couldn't help myself." She started with a sorry smile. "And anyway Luke was in a deep conversation about a case with Chris." She said shrugging.

After giving Sam a last look Andy turned her head back to the parking in front of her, seeming to be suddenly taking a lot of interest in the cars parked in front of her.

"Ah… Yes Callaghan and his job. It's always his job." Sam said sarcastically.

"I don't wanna talk about it. " She said as she turned back to him, offering a small smile as she took her right hand away from the car, putting a stray of hair back behind her ear before continuing. "You didn't answer my question, what did Gail want, apart from being nice of course." She asked putting softly her right hand on Sam's thigh, imitating Gail's earlier gesture.

"She just wanted to tell me she was there if I needed something." Sam continued in an almost silent voice.

He looked at Andy's hand lying on his thigh and he couldn't stop from thinking about how much it was different from earlier. Yes, Gail was a pretty girl, but she never had that much effect on him, as with Andy… Well, with Andy, only her hand delicately on her thigh, was driving him crazy more than any girl he had been with during all his life. He however tried not to let it show on his face, not wanting to be the man standing in the middle of a couple.

"Needed what?" Andy asked, getting imperceptibly closer to him.

"Just some help." He only answered, trying to avoid the question.

Andy glared at him for one more instant before getting even closer to him, not stopping until their legs and their shoulders were touching.

"I can help you." She said with a smile that was serious and playful at the same time.

Sam couldn't stop himself from chuckling and he slid his right hand across his face before ruffling his hair in the same gesture, looking at the young woman sitting beside him.

"I don't think you could help." He finally decided to tell her, looking into her eyes for the first time since a few minutes.

"Why?" Andy asked under her breath, lowering her head toward him, feeling herself being pull toward his lips by an invisible force.

Sam lowered his gaze onto the woman's lips before coming back to her eyes, asking himself what he could answer to that question. Gail had wanted to help him get Andy out of his head; Andy couldn't really help him doing the same thing. He sighed softly without tearing his eyes from hers.

"Because she wanted to help me forget you." Sam said on a voice so low that she almost didn't hear him.

Andy lowered her eyes to Sam's lips too before getting them back up, nodding.

"Anyway I don't want to help you do that." She said getting even closer.

Sam was definitely attracted to her and he tried to open his mouth to protest. He wanted to tell her she had a boyfriend, that they couldn't do that, but she was faster than him and she closed the distance that was still between them, quickly pressing her lips to his to make him shut up even before he had started talking.

Sam's arguments completely vanished at the second he felt Andy's lips on his and he quickly brought his left hand to rest behind the young woman's head, not giving anymore thoughts about Callaghan, Gail or any work ethics.

She took her right hand off of the man's thigh to go slid it into his hair as he couldn't tear himself away from her lips. Sam raised his other hand and slowly put it on Andy's back, holding her to him maladroitly due to the fact that they were still sitting on the hood of some stranger's car.

The night of the blackout it had been rushed, passionate, it was the desire to forget about everything, to stop thinking about recent events, but tonight it was completely different. The kiss was slow; Andy was taking all her time to explore his mouth, like if she wanted to convince herself that it was still all that she remembered.

He let her go at her rhythm, appreciating the heat of her lips in this cold fall morning. She caressed his tongue with hers one last time before slowly getting back. Sam opened his eyes slightly and brushed his nose on hers tenderly; it was still warm from the air of the Penny and he felt her shiver against him, not knowing if it was due to the fact that his nose was cold or if it was because of the familiarity of the caress. Resting her forehead against his, Andy sighed softly.

Suddenly, the door of the bar opened and they both jumped, quickly backing away from each other. It was only a couple of friends coming out and they went pass them without even a look. Andy laughed quietly, looking at her hands before giving him a glance from the corner of her eye.

"We're like teenagers who got caught making out behind the bleachers." She told him, running her hands on her face, rubbing her eyes in the same gesture.

"Look, Andy… I don't want to cause you any problems." He told her on a serious tone, hoping she would understand he was really honest when he was saying that.

No, he couldn't stop thinking about her, and he would've given a lot of things to just make Callaghan disappear, but he couldn't, and he didn't want to be the source of problems between them.

"It's not you; it's not like that with him." Andy said, showing the air between them with her left hand, making allusion to all that had just happened; the air was still heavy with all the tension.

Sam stayed silent, just looking at her tenderly, not really knowing what she meant. He didn't want to have false hope, and he really wished it was meaning what he thought it was meaning, that is she would prefer being with him instead of being with Luke.

"Callaghan is a good guy." Sam only said, not really knowing if he really wanted to convince her of that.

Andy nodded, turning to face him.

"I never said anything against that, but maybe he's not the good guy for me. We're missing something." She said, looking at her hands with a sad smile on her lips.

Looking at her for a couple more seconds, Sam nodded too, understanding what she was saying. He couldn't stop from wondering if she would miss something with him, but he tried to push back the question at the back of his head, it wasn't the time to think about that.

"You need to go back in there? Need a ride?" He asked her, getting off the hood before holding out his hand to help her.

She took the hand he was offering her but didn't let go of it even when she had both her feet solidly on the ground. They shared a look for a few seconds and Sam fought the need to draw her to him to kiss her again.

"I told them I was leaving." Andy replied making a sign of the head in direction of his truck that was parked in the other extremity of the parking.

He nodded as only answer and he made his way to his truck. Andy's hand was still in his and he was appreciating the hot feeling that was coming from this only touch, warming him all the way to his soul. Sighing softly, Sam realized that no matter how many women would propose to "help" him, no matter how much time would go by, no matter anything else… he would never be able to get Andy out of his head. And after all, he didn't know if he wanted to get Andy out of his head…

So? What did you think about it? I hope you liked it! Only one more chapter to this series! Well, I had decided to do only the season 1, but if you want me to try and continue for season two just leave me a review and I'll consider it if enough people what too!

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