Chapter 19

Arriving at Provenza's home, Sharon was shocked to see Andy unconscious. She quickly threw her purse and sat next to him, looking at him sadly. Her heart seemed to shrink seeing his condition and tears streamed down her cheeks. She looked at Provenza.

"Lieutenant what happened to Andy?" she asked heatedly.

"Captain, calm down. I have no idea. When I got home, I saw that he was drunk and the bottles were thrown everywhere. Then I tried to talk to him and he suddenly fell unconscious, after which I decided to call you. " he replied hastily. Sharon took a deep breath and touched Andy's face.

"My God, Andy! Why are you doing this? I can't believe that he was drunk after so many years." she said disappointedly. Suddenly, Provenza stood before her with anger.

"You ask why he did this? I'm sorry, Captain, but you're to blame for his condition. He began to drink alcohol after 15 years for the first time and you're guilty of this! The only thing he wanted was to be happy with you . You're selfish and nothing more. You hurt his heart saying that you don't want the baby. " Provenza shouted. Sharon gritted her teeth in anger.

"Lieutenant, stop blaming me! Now is not the time. I want Andy to regain consciousness. Call the paramedics." Sharon interrupted sharply.

"Don't worry. I already did. The paramedics are on their way. I take care of my friend. But I was right. I told him several times that he won't be happy with you!" Provenza said heatedly. Sharon closed her eyes for a moment and looked back at Andy, who opened his eyes slowly.

"Andy, are you okay?" Provenza asked immediately concerned. Andy took a deep breath and nodded slightly. He was too drunk to talk. He didn't even remember how he'd grabbed the bottle again. After the paramedics said that Andy is fine, Sharon sighed with relief. She couldn't believe that Andy once again grabbed the bottle and maybe Provenza was right. She was to blame for everything. Provenza decided to leave Sharon and Andy alone and went to the department to inform the team that everything is under control. Sharon sat next to Andy and handed him a cup of coffee. Andy took the cup without looking at her. Sharon didn't know how to start the conversation.

"I'm sorry." she said quietly, looking at her hands. Andy looked at her coldly.

"For what?"

"Because you were drunk because me and Provenza's right. I'm to blame for everything. I hurt you a lot. When he called me, like my heart stopped for a moment. I was afraid that something terrible has happened." she confessed and swallowed the lump in her throat. Andy took a deep breath and shook his head.

"You just failed my life. Sharon, the only thing I wanted was to be with you. I wanted to build a happy family with you and forget the pain, but you want to ruin everything. First you said that you don't want the child and then you gave me your engagement ring saying that you don't want to have a relationship with me. I wouldn't be able to tolerate more pain than that. " he said indifferently, but behind his words there was pain and bitterness. His eyes were filled with disappointment and Sharon could feel it.

"Andy, I would never want that to happen. I'm stupid and selfish. Yes, I admit it. I was unfair to you. Knowing that abortion is a sin, I took this decision. Maybe I made many mistakes. " she said softly, wiping her tears. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"Sharon, you ruined everything. When I learned that you're in the hospital, I lost control. I just grabbed the bottle without thinking about the consequences. I don't even know what happened to me at this moment. But I also have mistakes and my greatest mistake is you. " he said firmly. Sharon swallowed the lump in her throat and stood up, taking her purse.

"Perhaps there is no point blaming one another. But I want you to know that I didn't do it. I didn't have an abortion." she said quietly and left. Andy leaned back and closed his eyes for a moment. He had to admit that he was grateful that Sharon didn't have an abortion. He sighed with great relief. On the other hand Provenza had a conversation with Chief Johnson.

"I can't believe that Andy has done that. But how is he now?" Brenda asked anxiously.

"He is good, Chief. Don't worry. I decided to leave Andy and Sharon alone. I think they need to talk." he replied hastily. Brenda sighed and shook her head.

"Lieutenant, tell me that she didn't ..."

"No, she hasn't had an abortion. Fortunately, I called her just in time otherwise it would be too late for everything." he finished the sentence. Brenda sighed with relief. In the meantime, Sharon returned to the department and she was grateful that Buzz had taken care of Maddie. Her day was complete nightmare. Maddie immediately hugged her mother.

"Buzz, thank you for everything. Thank you that you took care of Maddie." Sharon said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Captain. I'd always help you and we spent wonderful time with Maddie." Buzz said contentedly and winked at the little girl. Sharon took Maddie in her arms, then they both went home. Although Chief Johnson wanted to talk to her, Sharon didn't feel so good for conversation. Especially after her nightmarish day.

"Mom, where's dad? I miss him." Maddie said sadly and sat on the couch, frowning. Sharon sat beside her daughter and hugged her tightly.

"Maddie, honey, there are things that I can't explain. But, maybe from now on in our lives there will be a big change." she said thoughtfully. Madduie looked at her mother confused.

"Changes? What changes?" the little girl asked curiously. Sharon took a deep breath and shrugged.

"I have no idea. Look, let's have dinner. We'll talk about that later." Sharon offered immediately and walked to the kitchen. Chief Johnson was surprised, seeing Andy in department at the time, especially after the terrible day. She immediately called him into her office to talk with him.

"How do you feel?" she asked anxiously. Andy shrugged and put his hands in his pockets.

"Just awful. I'd never have imagined that my life would turn over like this. I just don't know how I feel. Today I experienced nightmarish day." He answered quietly. Brenda squeezed his shoulder.

"I can understand your pain."

"No, Chief. No one can understand the pain that I feel right now. Sharon, you ruin everything. You failed my life. I'm not sure if my love for her is the same. Yes, we experienced many difficulties, but when she told me she didn't want this child, and when she gave me the engagement ring back, I just lost control. " he admitted bitterly.

"Yes, maybe, but you still have hope. She didn't have an abortion. You still have a chance to make her renounce it." Brenda said encouragingly. Andy shook his head.

"I don't think that she'll give up. She was about to commit sin, and she continues to think the same way, although today's nightmare." He said almost certain and left the office. Coming out, Provenza stood before him.

"What happened?" he asked immediately.

"Nothing. Just a simple conversation." Andy replied indifferently and walked to his desk. Provenza took his hand.

"Andy, look, you're my friend and I want you to be happy, not unhappy. Several times I told you that the enemy is an enemy. She will always be your enemy. What you think that is love, is just hatred. You'll never be happy with her! " Provenza almost shouted. Andy gritted his teeth in anger.

"Stop yelling old man! This is my life." he said angrily and walked toward the elevators. When Maddie slept, Sharon sat on the couch thoughtfully. She had to decide for the baby. Whether she had to have an abortion, knowing that it is a sin? And despite everything, she still had doubts. Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Chief Johnson.

"Yes, Chief." Sharon said calmly.

"Captain, sorry to bother you at this time, but can we talk?" she asked immediately.

"Of course, I'll wait." Sharon agreed and hung up, ready for another terrible conversation...

~~~ TBC ~~~