Chapter 16

Andy couldn't refuse. He quickly followed Sharon to the break room. Sharon stood before him and took a deep breath. She didn't know how to explain her fears. She really felt fear to keep this child. Fear of the past, which was about to be her future. Andy looked forward to what she will say. He put his hands in his pockets, watching her coldly.

"Well, Sharon, you wanted to talk. What's the problem?" he asked indifferently. Sharon bit her lip and looked down.

"Andy, we need to talk. For us and my pregnancy." she said quickly. Andy looked at her carefully, hoping that she would change her mind. He wanted this child and he was ready to do everything possible to allow Sharon to want that too.

"I'm listening." He coughed slightly. Sharon sighed wearily and began to pace nervously around the room. She didn't know how to start the conversation. How to explain her fears and her sleepless nights over the past days. Andy was still watching her, but as always, his patience ended.

"Andy, I know you're angry because I refuse to keep the baby." Sharon said sadly. Andy shrugged.

"Sharon, do you remember the moment when you realized that you lost the baby? You even began to blame me. You wanted that kid, but you lose it without even knowing that it is already part of you. And now, when you have a second chance, you give up and don't want to keep this child. Sharon, our child. " he said disappointedly. Sharon touched her stomach for a moment and shook her head.

"Andy since we are together, we always have problems. I want to say that we never had an easy life. At first, we were thinking that we hate each other and it turned out to be a big lie. My love for you is very strong and I can't deny the fact that I love you. When I lost my child, I felt like a fool. Andy, I'm afraid. " she admitted quietly, tears were streaming down her cheeks, silently. Andy immediately approached her and wiped her tears, looking at her green eyes lovingly.

"Sharon, honey, what's the problem? I know you're a wonderful mother and despite the risk and age, I am sure that you too would like this kid. But I know you have a reason why you don't want to keep our baby. I want to know. Why are you afraid? " he asked quietly. Sharon took a deep breath, knowing that Brenda's right and that she can't hide the truth from Andy.

"Andy, the truth is there that I feel afraid. I already had two miscarriages and I don't want to lose another child. I mean, I won't be able to endure the same pain again." she finally confessed all her fears. Andy sighed with relief, knowing that the cause of all her fears is just that. He immediately hugged Sharon and rubbed her back soothingly, then kissed her gently on the lips and looked into her green eyes, where he found his own consolation.

"Sharon, this will not happen again. You have to stop thinking about it. You stressed yourself even more, thinking about stuff like that." He tried to calm her. Sharon sighed and pulled back.

"I'm aware of that. But I still can't decide. I don't know if I should keep this child or not. I just can't." she said sadly. Andy squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, honey, I know that this pregnancy would be difficult and you will need a doctor's care. But it will not happen anything wrong. I won't let anything like this. I'm not Jack. You just need to forget about stress and the past. Everything will be fine. " he said encouragingly.

"Then why do I feel so bad?" she asked and looked down.

"Sharon, I'll always be with you. Whatever happens, in all circumstances." he assured her.

"Andy, how many times can I say that I don't want this child." she interrupted sharply.

"Well, I know. But please, I beg you, think about it. Don't decide so quickly." he said plaintively. Sharon didn't want to hurt him more. She nodded slightly.

"Well, I promise. I'll think about it." she said firmly. Andy hugged Sharon again, hoping that she'll take the right decision. All afternoon, Sharon tried to concentrate on her work, but it wasn't very possible, especially after her conversation with Andy and her nausea. Meanwhile, Chief Johnson had a conversation with Andy.

"So, Sharon still doesn't want to keep the child?" Brenda asked, confused. Andy sighed wearily and nodded slightly.

"Chief, she told me everything. She's just afraid of the past. She is afraid that she would lose the child. Look, she had two miscarriages, and when Dr. Julie told that the pregnancy will be difficult ... Sharon simply doesn't want to experience the same pain and I understand her very well. But I want this child. I want that chance with Sharon. " he admitted sadly. Brenda sighed and squeezed his shoulder.

"Andy, I am sure that Sharon will make the right decision. However, she'd told that she would think about it. She told me that you'll be very happy and that she doesn't want to hurt you." Brenda said quietly. Andy smiled sadly.

"She's right. I'll be very happy. As hard as it is, I'll always be with her." he said firmly. After that conversation, Andy came over to Sharon to make sure she's okay.

"Sharon, are you sure you're okay?" he asked anxiously. Sharon nodded slightly.

"Absolutely. Uh ... I think we have to take Maddie from school." she said quickly, taking her jacket. Andy agreed and grabbed his keys. After Sharon and Andy took Maddie from school, they returned home for a good dinner. Andy, however, had opened a discussion that Sharon didn't like. Namely, the baby.

"Maddie, honey, would you like to have a brother or sister?" Andy asked with a smile and glanced at Sharon, which nearly choked. She looked at Andy coldly and then turned her attention to Maddie, waiting for her reaction.

"Dad, I've always wanted to be a big sister. Isn't it wonderful? I never wanted to be alone." the little girl said with a grin. Andy smiled contentedly. Sharon sighed with relief. Obviously, everyone wanted this baby but her. After dinner, Maddie went to her room to do her homework. Andy decided to wash the dishes while Sharon watched him carefully.

"Andy, why are you doing this?" Sharon asked sharply.

"What am I doing? I don't understand." He said. Sharon took a deep breath.

"Andy, why do you open the discussion about the baby?"

"Because I wanted to assure you that Maddie will not react badly. Look, she wants a brother or sister. I want this child. I know that your pregnancy will be difficult but I'll always be with you. No big deal." he said heatedly and left the plates on the table. Sharon bit her lip.

"I think I'm tired. Good night." she said quickly and walked to the bedroom. Andy took a deep breath and after a few minutes, he went into the bedroom. Seeing that Sharon had fallen asleep, he quickly sat down beside her and kissed her gently on the cheek. He had hope that they can be happy nonetheless. Suddenly his phone rang. It was Provenza. Andy quickly went into the kitchen so as not to wake Sharon.

"Hello." he said in a whisper.

"Flynn, sorry that bother you. Is everything okay? How is Sharon?"

"I thank you that you are so concerned. Currently she sleeps and I think that she's just tired. I tried to talk to her about the baby, but she refuses to open this discussion. Moreover, Maddie told me that she wants to be big sister." Andy explained hastily.

"I understand. Don't give up. I am confident that Sharon will take the right decision. She's stubborn, but she'll take the right decision. Just, she needs time." Provenza said encouragingly. Andy sighed wearily.

"Thank you, Louie. I'll see you tomorrow." they closed the phone and Andy went back into the bedroom for a good sleep ...

~~~ TBC ~~~