Chapter 24

Andy was still looking to Sharon in confusion as she stared at him coldly. Andy put his jacket on the couch and stood before her.

"What do you mean? Stop talking like a crossword." he said, frowning. Sharon took a deep breath and motioned him to sit down. Andy sat on the couch, then Sharon sat next to him and cleared her throat.

"Andy, you get angry about that I hide the reasons why I don't want this child, but you also have secrets. Nicole told me everything. There is no point hiding the truth." she said firmly. Andy looked at her more confused than ever.

"What? Nicole said what?" he asked again to make sure.

"You never told me anything about your past, nor your ex-wife. But your daughter said everything. Years ago, Jennifer had been pregnant and you've been very happy, but one day she's decided to have an abortion, saying that she doesn't want this child. Am I right? " Sharon said angrily. Andy closed his eyes for a moment and swallowed the lump in his throat. He'd almost forgotten about that terrible day, but now, once again, Sharon opened his wounds.

"I thought that Nicole told you that. But yes, it's true. What do you want me to say now ?!" Andy was getting angry and went to the bedroom to take his pajamas. Sharon immediately followed him and locked the door.

"Andy, I can't believe that you refuse to share your pain with me. I just want to comfort you." she said quietly, looking at him sadly.

"When you talk about my past?" Andy interrupted sharply, "Look, I don't want to talk about it. I told you several times that my marriage with Jennifer was a complete failure. She failed my life as you were about to do. She took away my unborn child. But you were about to do the same. I'm not sure if I could have suffered the same pain twice. " he said angrily and opened the wardrobe. Sharon took his hand and made him look in her eyes.

"Andrew, enough. Now you should understand my pain and my fears. You also lost your unborn your child. I lost two children. Without even got a chance to hug them. My pain is enormous, just like yours. It was the reason I didn't want this child. My fear. " she said firmly. Andy dropped her hand and unlocked the door, then walked to the living room. He was thankful that Nicole and Maddie were sleeping. He didn't want they to hear this conversation. But Sharon was stubborn. She quickly followed him, as for her, this conversation wasn't finished.

"Sharon, will you stop following me?" he asked with anger, but he tried to keep control in the sake of their child.

"I just can't understand what is happening between us. This is your apartment, but you sleep on the couch. You don't want Nicole to know about our rocky relationship, but you decide to sleep here. She probably will see you here. She can understand your secrets. " she said heatedly. Andy threw the blanket from his hands and surprising Sharon, he quickly took her in his arms, then he led her into the bedroom. Sharon was totally shocked. Andy was probably crazy to behave so bilaterally.

"Now I just want you to sleep. Stop thinking nonsense and stop creating problems." he said quietly, looking at her green eyes. Sharon pulled back slightly.

"You love to create problems Andy Flynn, not me." she said sarcastically. Andy covered her in a blanket and closed the door, but suddenly he saw Nicole in front of him.

"Dad, what are you doing in front of the door?" she asked, confused. Andy wondered what to say.

"Uh ... Nicole, I'll just go into the kitchen for a glass of water. Sharon needs a break and I decided not to wake her." he said uncertainly. Nicole grinned and squeezed his shoulder.

"Dad, whatever happens from now on, although the past and the bad days, know that you've always been the best father and you will always be." she said firmly and hugged her father tightly. Andy patted her back slightly and smiled softly. He immediately went to the kitchen for a glass of water while Nicole decided to check on Maddie The next morning, Sharon woke up a little earlier. Seeing that she sleeps on Andy's shoulder, her eyes widened and she woke up. Andy frowned slightly and rubbed his eyes.

"Hey what's going on?" he asked, frowning. Sharon looked at the clock.

"Why are you here? Why do we sleep together?" she asked heatedly. Andy took a deep breath and got out of bed.

"When I saw that Nicole comes to the living room, I had to come here. Big deal, this is my apartment." he said ironically and went into the bathroom. Sharon took a deep breath and went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Seeing that breakfast was ready, she smiled softly.

"Girls, I didn't know you could cook." she said with a grin, looking at Maddie and Nicole. Nicole grinned slightly.

"Hey Sharon, I'll be in LA for almost a month. I won't leave you alone. I don't want you to get tired in your state." she insisted. Sharon shook her head and kissed Maddie's cheek, then returned to the bedroom to get ready. Andy quickly joined his daughters.

"Dad, this morning my sister will take me to school." Maddie said excitedly. Andy chuckled slightly.

"Nicole, are you sure?"

"Absolutely Dad. Look, you and Sharon are tired enough. Besides, I want to spend time with my sister." she said and winked at Maddie. At this point, Sharon sat next to Andy with a glass of orange juice.

"Sharon, we can learn the baby's sex after the fourth month, right?" Nicole asked excitedly. Sharon smiled softly and shook her head.

"In fact, Nicole, I wanted to talk about it. I'd like this to be a surprise. I don't want to know if the baby will be a boy or a girl. To me it doesn't matter." she said determined. Andy's eyes widened.

"No, Sharon, please. I can't wait seven months." Nicole said with a frown.

"Mom, I want to know too!" Maddie added. Sharon shrugged.

"Sorry girls. You'd be surprised." she said firmly. After the discussion about the baby, Nicole took Maddie to school, while Sharon stood before the mirror, looking at her reflection. Andy stood before her, looking at her questioningly.

"Yes?" Sharon pressed. Andy sighed and put his hands in his pockets.

"You really don't want to know the baby's sex? '"

"Absolutely. I want to be surprised. You have to get used to the idea." Sharon said insolently and took her purse. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied. He couldn't wait seven months. Several hours later, Andy was sitting at his desk thoughtfully while Sharon had a conversation with Chief Johnson in the office. Seeing how distracted his friend is, Provenza approached him.

"Hey, Flynn, are you sure you're okay?" he asked anxiously.

"Not exactly. Sharon said that she doesn't want to know the baby's sex. She wants to be a surprise. She's awful stubborn." Andy said, scowling. Provenza grinned.

"Calm down, surprises are always good." Andy rolled his eyes angrily and threw his pen on his desk.

"Sharon, the idea to keep the baby's sex in secret is good, but I'm sure that Andy was irritated." Brenda said, frowning. Sharon laughed slightly.

"All are against this surprise, but I want exactly that. Don't worry, Chief, it'll be a surprise at any cost." Sharon assured. In the evening, Andy looked at Sharon and checked his watch. He grabbed his jacket and approached her.

"Sharon, are you tired?" he asked quietly. Sharon looked at him coldly and nodded slightly.

"I'm fine. But maybe I need a little rest."

"Very good. Let's go home early. We shouldn't forget about Dr. Julie's recommendations." he warned sternly. Sharon shook her head and took her purse.

"By the way, tomorrow I have an appointment. Dr. Julie wants to make sure that the pregnancy is going well and without problems. So ... Can you accompany me?" she asked hesitantly. Andy nodded with a smile.

"Of course. Sharon, whatever happens between us, I'll always be here for that child." he said firmly. Sharon pursed her lips and shrugged. He quickly grabbed her jacket and they walked back home ...

~~~ TBC ~~~