Next chapter. Rated T

I do not own Rookie Blue, but if I did…

When Sam woke up, he heard voices in the kitchen. He wandered into the kitchen to see Grayson covered in oatmeal. Sarah's kids were talking, while their mother and Andy drunk coffee at the counter watching the whole lot with amusement. Grayson saw Sam and squealed with delight, banging his hands on the tray as Sam sat down next to him. "Hey buddy, what are we eating this morning?"

Grayson tried to hand Sam his spoon. "That is ok, buddy. I think I will just have coffee." Grayson nodded, "Juice?"

Sam smiled, "Yep buddy, Sammy's juice." He took the mug that Sarah was offering to him and took a sip. Grayson picked up his cup and took a sip too. He started banging his cup on the tray. Andy walked over with a wet towel and asked, "You done little man?"

"Up"

"First I have to clean you."

Grayson struggled to get up, "Up" he whined.

Once he was clean Andy pulled him out of the high chair. She had difficulties hanging onto him though. Her son leaned away from her using his small hands to push off her chest as he put his hands out to Sam. "I guess he wants you." Andy raised an eyebrow at him.

Sam put his coffee down and took Grayson. "He just wants my coffee."

Grayson started climbing in his lap and tried to reach his coffee. "See."

Andy put her hands up; "He can't have any until his is twenty."

Sam chuckled, "Its not like I am going to run out and get him a sippy cup from the java shop. We'll start small with dipping his fingers in it to suck.

Sarah and Andy turned around not amused. Sam raised his hands, "I am just kidding. I think I am going to put together a bubble mower for him." Sam handed Grayson to Andy and went to find the present.

An hour later, all were outside. Sarah's kids were running around playing with a football and Grayson tested out his new lawn mower with Uncle Sammy hot on his heels to make sure that he didn't need any help. "He can pull himself up if he falls you know." Andy took another sip of her coffee.

Sam frowned at her.

Sarah patted her arm, "He can be over protective."

Andy smirked, "Don't I know it. Did I ever tell you about the time when I was five months pregnant and was working the desk. This guy came in…"

"I do not want to talk about that. EVER!" Sam did not look amused at the two of them.

"Can we talk about the guy who decided to…"

Sam glared at her, "Not unless you want to see me angry again."

Andy put her hands up in surrender, "Ok, ok…"

Sarah chuckled, "So Sammy what are your plans for today?"

Sam shot her a look, "I don't know? Hang out play with the kids, be slugs."

Sarah smirked, "What about you Andy? Have you seen that new Wahlberg movie yet?"

Andy put her coffee cup down. "I saw that it was out, but I haven't seen it. Going to the movies is a little bit more complicated now a days."

"Why don't Sammy and you go see it? I mean, you have free, trusted babysitting here. In case you have forgotten. I do actually have a husband and Brian is coming back tonight. So we can trade, we can babysit for you tonight and maybe you can watch the kids for us tomorrow so we can do a date night. You two can go to a movie tonight and try to be adults."

Andy liked that idea, "What do you say Sam, see a movie that we don't have to pause all the time because of Grayson?"

Sam smiled, "That sounds great. Maybe we can catch a dinner after the show too. You know, to eat without wearing the food from buddy."

"Yeah, that sounds nice."

Sarah winked at her little brother. She was proud of herself. But Sam just kept paying attention to Grayson as he giggled, talking away as he mowed the backyard with his bubbles.

Andy and Sam stepped out of the movie theater and started walking to the restaurant a block away. They had picked a simple Italian restaurant. Sam wanted to go to a family owned, local place that they had been to before. He didn't want the place to look to romantic and spook Andy. The tables had a candle in the center and light music in the background. It was the perfect place for both of them to have a nice, quiet meal with a bonus getting to act like adults.

Andy looked up from the menu, "Thank you for coming to the movies with me."

"No problem, I am glad you let me come. It's nice to sit and do nothing but laugh, be entertained for once instead of doing the entertaining."

"I totally understand, Grayson just is one big attention hound. " Andy smiled as she sipped her wine.

"Speaking of Grayson, what are you doing for his birthday? It's three weeks away and I haven't heard you talk about plans."

"I still haven't decided. I am not sure if I want to have a big party or do something small and call it good. I mean, yes he is turning one. But still, I just not sure I am up for a huge party. Everyone will shower him with more gifts than necessary and people will be asking me how I am holding up. I not sure I want to do the question and answer session of the party."

"Just let me know what you want to do. I already know what I am getting him."

"Sam, you are the worse than anyone else when it comes to presents. You know, he only has so much space in his room."

"Nope this is perfect for him. Remember when I made Nick's shadow box for you."

"Yeah."

"He kept wanting to play with the tools when he was with me. Well I found online this cool workbench and it comes with all kinds of cool tools. Plus as he gets bigger there is a leaf blower, jackhammer and even a little tool belt for him to wear. Just like mine."

Andy shook her head while smiling. "You know he is going to hammer and poke the cat."

"Ahhh, sergeant will survive. He knows to run when Grayson pulls on his fur."

"Ok, but the first time he hammers me awake I am calling you!"

They both started laughing at that.

"Well, I could get him a toy drum and see how long you last with him."

Andy rested her chin on her hand and smiled mischievously. "That would turn into a only at Uncle Sammy's house toy."

The waitress came back and they placed their order. They chatted all through dinner and desert. As they left the restaurant Andy grabbed his arm and pulled him close to her. "Thanks for a lovely evening. It means a lot to me."

Sam pulled her even closer, "No problem. We should make this a regular thing. Going out and having adult time."

"I would like that."

Sam stopped in front of his truck. He turned to look at Andy. "Can I ask you something serious?"

Andy looked at him questioningly. "Anything Sam."

Sam grabbed her hands and looked at her, trying to find the words. "Can we talk about possibly trying to date?"

"Sam please do not fix me up with anyone. I hate blind dates. They never work well when Traci tried. You know when…" she trailed off.

Sam shook his head, dang it he thought. "Andy. Andy. I meant…"

Andy cracked a smile and reached for his face, "I know what you meant. I am just giving you a hard time."

Sam shook his head, "I know that this is not going to be easy. I just want to give us a try. I want to be a permanent part in Grayson's and your life. I promise you I don't want to replace Nick. I just want another chance. A chance to show you I can do this and just maybe we can get back what we once had. "

Andy took a deep breath and Sam continued.

"I was stupid to walk away. I know I regret it. But I also know, that it will never be a mistake for you. You got the most adorable little boy out of it. Yes, I caused you so much heartache but I know you think Grayson is worth it. It was our path in life to hit that speed bump and wall in life. Now can we try to walk around the wall and start over?"