A/N: Thank you for all the reviews! They really made my day. I decided to continue the story (thanks to your reviews) and after reading my story just like I would any other, inspiration struck to continue. There will be 9 chapters and an Epilogue. Chapter 8 will skip around as I fast forward in time but it was just because that's how the inspiration came to me. I didn't feel I could drag the story out so this is how it worked for me. (Please don't hate me) I have it all written out & my Fall Break started today so this story will be complete by Saturday. Hope you enjoy & please let me know what you think!
Backstory:
Sam had been out of the hospital for two weeks now. Andy had brought him home and he asked her to stay at his house with him. The only time she'd left his side was to go home and get most of her clothes and to get groceries. On the nights she didn't cook they ordered takeout. She was making Sam take it nice and slow as possible. It was starting to get to him but he knew she was trying to help. It had been three weeks since Sam had been shot. Andy was returning to work Monday, leaving Sam to his own devices for four days. Friday he went back to the doctor to see if he could be released. They both were praying he would be, because the house was becoming too small for the both of them.
Monday:
Andy's alarm went off and she hit snooze. "Andy, baby, you have to get up. It's back to work today." "hmmp." She rolled the other way. "Oh come on, you know you're happy to be back to work." She continued to ignore him trying to catch a little bit more sleep. "Come on McNally! I will pull these covers off if I have to." Andy just pulled the covers tighter around her. Sam rolled her over and jerked the covers from her grasp. The cold air hits her body causing her to gasp as her eyes flew open! "Fine. Fine. Fine! I'm up!" Sam just shook his head and laughed at her. Andy went to get in the shower and Sam went to make her coffee and breakfast. He couldn't let her go to work being a grouch.
This became their routine for the whole week. He would have the coffee and breakfast ready and would send her off to work with a kiss. Every night she would come home and he would have supper cooked waiting for her. "I could get used to this," she tells him one night. "Good" he mumbles against her lips as he pulls her in for a kiss. If everything went his way, she could come home to this every night for the rest of their lives.
Friday: Doctor's Visit
Friday morning came around quicker than he had expected. He was glad to be going back but at the same time he was nervous the doctor wouldn't release him. He didn't know what he would do if he couldn't go back to work. He was going crazy sitting in the house all day with nothing to do but worry about her. Sam was a little surprised to find the bed empty when he woke up. He usually heard if she moved in the night. He got up and found her in the kitchen cooking breakfast. He walked up and wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her neck. "What are you doing up so early? I usually make the breakfast for you." "Well yeah, but today is a big day and I want it to be perfect for you." "It will be perfect because you are with me." "Always will be Sam." They eat and then go to the doctor's office. After waiting endless hours (or so it seemed) the doctor told them that Sam had healed nicely, he removed the stiches, and told Sam he could return to work whenever he was ready. That was the best news he had heard all day.
As they were leaving, Sam turned to her in the truck. "Andy, go out with me tonight? Let's celebrate, and talk about things." Andy gave Sam a quizzical look. "Don't overthink this McNally. I promise it's all good stuff," he said with a wink. Andy agreed to go out but was a little confused when Sam pulled up outside her old apartment. "Sam, what are doing here?" "I told you we were going out tonight. I want it to be perfect Andy, so please just humor me. Let me pick you up like a real date. Call Traci and whoever else you want to come help you get all fixed up. I'll pick you up here at 7, ok?" Andy agreed. This would be a first for them and she was just a little bit excited. As Sam pulls off, he makes reservations at her favorite restaurant.
6 Hours Later:
"Traci! Are you sure this looks ok?" Andy asked for the thousandth time. "Andy, seriously! You look stunning! Sweark aint gonna know what hit him!" Traci laughed. Andy blushed. "Thanks for coming over on short-notice. He just sprung thins on me as we left the doctor." "Anytime. You know I'm always here for you and I will gladly help anytime you need help getting ready to knock the socks off your detective. You just have to promise you two are actually going to stay together this time and make it work." Andy giggled. "I think it's for real this time, Trace. Like for real, for real." "Good! It's about time!" They hear the doorbell. The butterflies suddenly returned to Andy stomach. Traci turned to go let Sam in. "Andy don't overthink this. I'm sure everything is just fine. You've got five minutes or I'll come drag you out her." Traci hugs her and runs to answer the door.
When Traci opened the door Sam was not shocked. "Nash," Sam says and nods. "Sam." Traci gave him a smile. "I hear my partner will be returning Monday." "Yes mam. I'll be there." Traci nods. Traci can tell he's just as nervous as Andy. These two are quite the pair she thinks. "Well I'm gonna go. You two have fun, and Sam?" "Yeah." "Don't break her heart again. I would hate to hurt my partner. Be open with her and let her in Sam. She wants to be there. She's done running. But you, you have to be willing to let her in. Don't shut her out like last time." Sam was hanging his head. He knew she would know everything but he wasn't expecting this speech. "If Jerry were here, you know he would tell you the same thing; Don't screw it up this time Swarek." Sam smiles. He knows she's right. "Sam, she's just as nervous as you ok." Sam nods. "Thanks, Nash, for everything. You don't have any worries. I plan to keep her this time for forever." Traci smiles; she can see how serious he his. "No problem. Yall have fun." "Oh and Traci?" "Yeah" "If tonight goes well, I might need help pulling off a surprise for her." "No problem. Just let me know when." At that, Traci left, hoping that the surprise Sam talked about would involve a ring.
Sam waited in the living. Just as he was about to call out for her, Andy appeared. She was stunning; she took his breath away. "Andy… you're… wow!" Idiot! Make complete sentences for once! He walked up and cupped her cheek. "Andy, you are breathtaking!" He sees the slight blush climb her cheeks. He kisses her lips. "Come on, before we miss dinner altogether." He takes her hand and they walk out of her apartment.
When they get to the restaurant, Andy is surprised to see their favorite little Italian place. She hasn't eaten here since they broke up, but she is glad he chose here. They would be able to eat and talk and still have some privacy. Sam can tell she is nervous, but he hopes the talk he has planned will make her day.
A/N: Please don't hate me for leaving a cliffhanger but this ended up being way longer than I had intended. I felt this was a good place to cut the chapter in half. Since it is fall break and the chapters are already written I will be updating tomorrow. So they wait won't be too long! Hope you enjoyed.