Chapter 13

Sharon quickly rushed inside and sighed with relief, seeing that Andy's fine. She quickly hugged him and snuggled tightly in him. He kissed her gently on the forehead and wiped her tears with a smile.

"Andy, are you okay?" Sharon asked heatedly.

"Sharon, honey, I'm okay, calm down. It's okay. Don't worry, the killer is dead and he can't do anything. Neither to Maddie neither to you. By the way, where is she?" he asked, looking around. Sharon squeezed his shoulder.

"She's with Lieutenant Provenza. Andy, you arrived on time. I am grateful that I have such a good team." she said proudly. Andy smiled softly and kissed her gently. After this terrible case had ended, Sharon and Andy went to the department to talk with Chief Johnson.

"Lieutenant Flynn and Captain Raydor. I am grateful that you managed to save Maddie. Especially you Sharon. Your life was also at risk." Brenda said quietly. Sharon nodded and looked at Andy.

"Don't worry Chief. Everything is fine. But Maddie suffered a terrible nightmare. First she'd witnessed the murder of her parents and now she was again at risk. Fortunately, the team came on time. When I heard the shot, I was afraid but Andy told me that the killer is dead. I am grateful. " she admitted. Andy squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, from now on everything will be fine. The danger passed and Maddie's good." Andy assured her calmly. Sharon sighed wearily and turned her attention to Chief Johnson.

"Chief, what will happen now? I mean, the killer is already dead and Maddie is safe but she doesn't have parents. Nothing can replace her parents and we all know it very well. She... where will she live?" Sharon asked sadly. Brenda took a deep breath and shrugged.

"We still don't know. But probably she'll have foster parents. She's a little kid and she needs care. But, of course, until we find the right persons, you and Andy have to take care for her." she explained hastily.

"Chief, we have no problem about Maddie. We like to spend our time with her. Honestly, our children are abroad and Maddie is like our daughter." Andy admitted with a smile. Brenda nodded slightly and saw Sharon's engagement ring.

"Sharon, this is an engagement ring. What does it mean?" Brenda asked heatedly, looking at Sharon and Andy.

"Chief, because of this case, we forgot to tell you something very important. Me and Andy got engaged." Sharon responded immediately.

"Yes, Chief. Honestly, it was a surprise for both of us, but we want to make a step toward marriage." Andy interrupted with satisfaction. Brenda hugged them happily.

"I feel happy for you. I hope you'll be very happy together. You belong together." she said with a smile. Sharon and Andy looked at each other lovingly. On the other hand, Provenza took care of Maddie.

"Well, Maddie, now the danger passed. I want you to be relaxed. Sharon and Andy will always be around you." Provenza said firmly and kissed the little girl on the cheek. Maddie nodded with a smile.

"I know that. You know, they are like my parents. They take care of me very well." the little girl admitted pleased. Provenza smiled softly. At this point, Sharon and Andy went out of Chief's office.

"Hey, is everything okay?" Provenza asked immediately.

"Absolutely." Andy assured with a smile. Sharon took Maddie in her arms and kissed her gently.

"Well, gentlemen, me and Maddie will go back home. We all experienced horrible and nightmarish night. Andy, come as quickly as possible." Sharon said sternly and walked toward the elevators. Andy sighed wearily and sat on his desk. Provenza sat across from him and his eyes widened, seeing the ring in his hand.

"My God, Flynn! This looks like an engagement ring!" he said heatedly. Andy rolled his eyes and laughed.

"Of course, old man! Look, before this incident, I and Sharon went to a restaurant and I made her a marriage proposal. And when she accepted I was just over the moon with happiness. I can't explain in words my joy. Everything is wonderful. The only thing I want is to be with Sharon. " he admitted dreamily. Provenza smiled and squeezed his shoulder.

"Good for you, Andy. You deserve this happiness. Especially after so many disputes and misunderstandings with Sharon, you deserve to be happy forever." he said firmly. Andy smiled happily and hugged his friend. Provenza really was his most trusted friend. A few hours later, Sharon and Maddie were already home. But they had a tough conversation. The problem was that Maddie didn't want to live with others. She was used to being with Sharon and Andy and she wanted to live with them.

"Sharon, I don't want to part with you. I want to live here, with you." the little girl sobbed. Sharon shushed softly, stroking her hair.

"Maddie, we talked about this, honey. You can't live with us." she said sadly. Maddie frowned.

"No! I want to live with you!" the little girl shouted. At this point, Andy came home and threw his keys. He joined Sharon and Maddie, hearing their cries.

"What is going on here?" he asked, confused.

"Andy, it's nothing. Just Maddie refuses to live with someone else. She wants to live with us." Sharon explained hastily. Andy sighed and knelt before the little girl.

"Maddie, honey, you can't live with us." He tried to calm her.

"Nobody loves me! I no longer have parents and you also want to abandon me. I hate you!" Maddie yelled crying and went to her room. Sharon and Andy looked at each other sadly.

"She can't bear more pain." Sharon said sadly and swallowed the lump in her throat. Andy stepped toward her and squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, you think what I think?" he asked quietly. Sharon nodded and pursed her lips.

"Absolutely. Andy, we can adopt her as our daughter. Please, let's adopt Maddie." Sharon said pleadingly. Andy smiled softly and kissed her gently on the lips.

"Sharon, this is the best idea. I also really want Maddie to be our daughter. Let's talk to Chief Johnson about it." he suggested. Sharon agreed and Andy hugged her tightly. The next day, Sharon and Andy shared the fact that they want to adopt Maddie. Brenda wasn't very surprised. She was pleased that they want to adopt Maddie. After a few months, finally, Maddie was officially their daughter. Sharon and Andy were very happy and they couldn't believe that this is true. Maddie was already their daughter. It was like a dream. After a lavish party, Sharon and Andy returned home more exhausted than ever. While Maddie went to her room happier than ever, Andy took Sharon in his arms.

"Hey what are you doing?" she asked, confused.

"I want to take you into the bedroom." he replied simply. Sharon grinned.

"I don't want you to drop me on the ground." she said. Andy laughed and pressed his lips against hers.

"I have no intention." he quickly took her into the bedroom, kissing her all the way to the bedroom. The only thing he wanted was to be alone with the woman he loves. They knew that Maddie probably is already asleep. Andy continued to kiss Sharon, gentle and passionately. Sharon broke the kiss.

"Andy, I'm happy. Maddie is now our daughter and we are together. This is true happiness." she admitted breathlessly. Andy grinned.

"That's it. I assure you, everything will be fine." he said confidently and kissed her again. But they still didn't know the new change that was about to happen with the appearance of unexpected guest in their lives...

~~~ TBC ~~~