Chapter 22

When Sharon opened her eyes, she realized that she was in hospital. She looked around carefully and saw Andy, who was holding her hand. She dropped his hand and closed her eyes for a moment, trying to remember what had happened. She remembered that she had a conversation with Andy and then she just had fainted in his arms. He watched carefully.

"Sharon, how are you feeling?" he asked anxiously. Sharon took a deep breath and bit her lip.

"A little dizzy. Why am I here? What happened?" she asked sternly.

"Don't worry. You just fainted and I took you to the hospital. Dr. Julie wants to keep you under surveillance tonight. She wants to make sure that you and the baby are fine." he replied hastily.

"Oh, God. Maddie?" Sharon asked heatedly. Andy hushed and quietly took her hand again.

"Calm down. Buzz will take care of Maddie with Provenza. She's good, but you have to stop to think about it. You need rest and peace." he said firmly. Although she'd hurt him too much recently, he was concerned about her. He wanted to make sure that she and the baby are fine. Arriving at the hospital, Dr. Julie had informed Andy that Sharon should be far from stress and tension. This pregnancy was high risk and he had to stop the war between them for the sake of their child. He hadn't yet had a chance to tell the news to Nicole and Maddie, but he hoped that he would succeed at least tonight.

"Andy, can you give me a glass of water?" Sharon asked quietly. Andy nodded and immediately handed her the cup. Then he led Sharon to lean on the pillows comfortable. Sharon was grateful for his help because she had no strength. But she knew very well that he makes this for the baby. She could understand his desire for that child, despite her reluctance. She closed her eyes for a moment, then looked at Andy.

"Andy, I know you're so concerned only because of the baby." she said bitterly. In fact, she was about to say this before her fainting. Andy took a deep breath and looked down.

"Sharon, this is a big chance for me. I always wanted to fix my mistakes. My ex-wife didn't allow me to see Nicole. She was always far from me. I could never be a good father for my daughter. Then Maddie appeared in my life and gave me another chance. And now, when I again have a chance to be a father and to fix my mistakes, you just will not let me. You didn't stop repeating that this child is a mistake. That this child is an obstacle between us. But why? Why do you hate this unborn child so much? " he asked several times with pain. Sharon took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in her throat.

"Andy, I already told you why. I'm just scared. I had two miscarriages and I am afraid. I don't want to lose that child for the same reason." she said heatedly. Andy sighed wearily and closed his eyes for a moment.

"Sharon, how many times do I have to tell you that you should forget about the past?" he asked with anger. Sharon looked at him coldly. During this time, Provenza and Chief Johnson had a conversation in the waiting room.

"I am delighted that Sharon has decided to keep the baby. This is the right decision. But I can't understand how she fainted." Brenda said, frowning. Provenza sighed and shook his head.

"In fact, she had a conversation with Andy. I guess they had a dispute. We know very well that pregnancy is high risk and that Sharon should be away from the stress. But she's just stubborn as always." he said unhappily. Brenda squeezed his shoulder.

"Lieutenant Provenza, Sharon is to blame, but we know very well that Andy is also quite aggressive." she said firmly. Provenza rolled his eyes angrily.

"Yes, Chief, maybe. But I told him that he would never be happy with Sharon. The enemy is always enemy!" he said sternly. While they had a dispute, Sharon and Andy were again began to argue about meaningless things.

"Andy leave me in peace. I need to be alone." Sharon asked firmly. Andy grabbed his jacket and walked out. He informed Brenda to talk to her while he sat in the waiting room with Provenza.

"What happened? You look nervous." Provenza noted with concern. Andy took a deep breath.

"Nothing, same things. I hate to argue with Sharon. Dr. Julie said that she has to be away from the stress, but she's just stubborn. She doesn't want to think about the consequences." he said discontented. Provenza squeezed his shoulder.

"Calm down. She needs time. She still can't get used to the idea that she'll be a mother again, after 20 years. This isn't easy." Provenza tried to calm him down. Andy rolled his eyes discontented.

"When she lost our baby without knowing that she was pregnant, she blamed me. And now, when she doesn't want this child, again she blames me. I'm tired of her accusations." Andy said disappointedly. On the other hand, Brenda couldn't describe her joy from the fact that Sharon will keep the baby.

"Sharon, believe me, you made the right decision. You'll see, everything will be fine. Yes, this pregnancy will be very difficult, but I believe that everything will be fine. You'll have Andy's help." Brenda said with a smile. Sharon smiled sadly and shook her head.

"I hope, Chief. I still have doubts, but I hope that everything will be fine." she said sadly. Brenda took her hand.

"Sharon, you have to stop to think about bad things. You know, I would very much like to know the sex to start buying baby clothes. I've always loved baby clothes. They gave me life." Brenda said happy, and hugged Sharon, rubbing her back soothingly. All night, Andy was close to Sharon. Despite everything that had happened between them, he wanted to be near her. The next day, he helped Sharon to come home. Although Maddie was very worried about her mother, Sharon and Andy decided to tell her that soon she'll have a brother or sister. The little girl was the happiest kid in the world. Like Emily and Ricky, she was happy too. Sharon had told the good news to her children, who were much happier than her. The only problem was Nicole. Andy wasn't able to call her.

"Mom, Dad, can the baby sleep with me?" Maddie asked excitedly. Andy grinned slightly and kissed his daughter on the cheek.

"I don't think honey. The baby will be too little to sleep with you. I mean that she will have a crib." he explained hastily. The little girl pouted slightly and looked at her mother, who was thoughtful.

"Mom, but we will be in the same room, right?" Maddie asked immediately. Sharon smiled slightly and nodded.

"Yes, honey. You'll be in the same room. You'll be a great big sister." Sharon said softly. Maddie hugged her parents, then went into the nursery happily. Andy sat closer to Sharon and squeezed her shoulder. She looked at him coldly.

"She's happy." she said. Andy sighed dreamily.

"She is. Like me." he said quietly. At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Andy quickly and cautiously opened the door. He was almost shocked, seeing Nicole in front of him.

"Well, Dad? Do you take a surprise?" she asked with a smile, while Andy looked at Sharon ...

~~~ TBC ~~~