Chapter 26

Almost a month later, Nicole had gone and Sharon and Andy tried to live peacefully. Almost a month later after the terrible disputes and the terrible conflicts between them. Andy had forgotten what it is to argue with Sharon, because she was pregnant and he tried to not even talk much with her. Sharon hated this terrible coldness between them. As if they were alien living together. But the real problems had begun only now. Sharon was in the third month of her pregnancy and her little baby bump was clear. Although she liked to wear loose clothes, now she felt anger. She was almost 48 and pregnant. One morning, she stood before the mirror, looking at her reflection. She touched her stomach and grimaced. Andy stood by the door, watching her confused. Although he avoided talking to her, he had need.

"Sharon, what are you doing in front of the mirror?" he asked, confused. Sharon glared at him and looked back at the mirror.

"I look awful with each passing day. Everyone can understand that I am pregnant. I can't go to work without dress like a whale." she spat frowning. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied and took a deep breath.

"Sharon, you just love to exaggerate. You're pregnant and it's completely normal. Besides, you're a beautiful woman despite the weight." he said indifferently, while Sharon gritted her teeth in anger.

"What? You calling me fat?" she asked with anger. Andy closed his eyes for a moment.

"You know what, you're impossible this morning. I'm tired of your hormones. I'll check on Maddie and don't forget to come to the kitchen for breakfast." he said sternly and walked to the nursery. Sharon took a deep breath and walked into the kitchen. Andy went into the nursery and smiled slightly, looking at Maddie.

"Well, Princess, are you ready for school?" he asked softly and kissed her gently on the cheek. Maddie nodded slightly.

"Yes, Dad, but before that I want to see my mom." the little girl said firmly. Andy laughed.

"Honey, your mother is having breakfast in the kitchen. Come on, let's go together." he offered and took her bag. Maddie immediately hugged her mother tightly, then kissed her on the cheek and sat down beside her. Andy served them and sat opposite Sharon with a cup of coffee.

"How are you feeling this morning, Mom?" the little girl asked anxiously. Sharon smiled softly and kissed her daughter tenderly on the cheek.

"I'm perfectly fine, honey. I didn't know I got so concerned daughter. I'm proud of you." she said proudly. Maddie smiled and continued her breakfast while Sharon and Andy looked at each other coldly. Andy was still sleeping on the couch and Sharon felt that she couldn't tolerate it anymore. She loved Andy and sleep away from him made her feel worse. She wanted to wake up in his arms every morning, as before. After Andy took Maddie to school, Sharon went to work and Chief Johnson called her into her office. Sharon couldn't believe that Brenda bought baby clothes, unisex.

"Chief, you didn't need to buy baby clothes. We have enough baby clothes in unisex." Sharon said, looking at the baby clothes. Brenda squeezed her shoulder and smiled.

"Hey, Sharon, remember that we are friends. Call me just Brenda. Yesterday I went shopping with Fritz and we decided to surprise you. When I saw these cute baby clothes, I just couldn't take my eyes off. I thought it was pretty suitable gift for you. " Sharon smiled softly and hugged her.

"Thank you Brenda. You know, maybe it sounds strange, but I still can't get used to this idea. I don't know whether it was the right decision. But you know that I kept my baby just because of Andy." she said sadly. Brenda hushed quietly.

"Sharon, stop talking that way. This baby is a great gift for you. You'll see, everything will be fine when you take your baby in your arms for the first time. Everything will be fine." Brenda said encouragingly. On the other hand, Andy and Provenza had just finished an interrogation. For a moment, Andy stopped and Provenza stood before him.

"Hey, Flynn, what happens?" he asked anxiously. Andy sighed wearily and shrugged.

"You know, I live with Sharon as if I'm a stranger. I can't believe that my love gone this way. I really loved Sharon, but after everything that happened between us I can't be like before. I'm trying give her love during this period, but knowing that she doesn't want this child I can't. " Andy said grimly. Provenza hushed and squeezed his shoulder.

"Calm down. Look, maybe you both need time. You need to think of Maddie and your unborn child. Time heals, don't forget that." he said firmly. Andy sighed and put his hands in his pockets, then went to his desk. Whether he could love Sharon as before? It was a mystery ... In the evening, Sharon sat pensively on her desk. The whole team was on a crime scene but her. Brenda forbade her and she was right. Sharon had no power to go to the crime scene. She threw her pen on the desk and leaned back, closing her eyes. She patted her belly gently. She wasn't sure whether she wants that child. She was afraid. She still had doubts and it frightened her even more. She looked at the baby clothes again and remembered Emily and Ricky. They also were eager for the baby. Everyone was happy, except her. She wiped her tears, seeing that the others returned. Andy, however, immediately noticed that something was wrong. He immediately knelt before her and touched her face while Provenza handed her a glass of water.

"Sharon, are you okay?" Andy asked anxiously. Sharon took a sip of her water and she nodded slightly.

"Can you take me home? I feel tired." she asked softly. Andy nodded and helped her to the car, while Provenza took her coat and her purse. When Sharon got into the car with him, Provenza immediately handed her things to Andy.

"Take care of her and forget about everything." he said sternly. Andy sighed and nodded slightly. Several hours later, Sharon was in Andy's arms. She felt more relaxed while Andy was with her. As if she'd forgotten everything, but Andy couldn't forget everything just like that. And he still was behaving coldly with Sharon, making her feel worse. She looked into his brown eyes sadly.

"Andy, I want to talk to you about something very important while Maddie sleeps. I hate this coldness between us and I feel more and more alone without you and your love. I know that your concern is because of the baby, but I feel exhausted. I need your love, but you push me away every time. Andy, you don't even talk to me. You sleep on this couch for months. I need your love. " she said, weeping quietly. Andy swallowed the lump in his throat and wiped her tears, looking at her green eyes which were filled with disappointment.

"Sharon, you can't even believe how much I loved you. But after everything that happened between us, my love began to evaporate. Every day my love for you die a little more." he said bitterly. Sharon took a deep breath and put her hand on her belly.

"You punish me, right? So, I don't want this child, you punish me. And yes, you did. You're breaking my heart into a thousand pieces." she said softly.

"Sharon, it makes no sense to talk about the past. The only thing I want is you and the baby to be fine. But please, don't expect the same love from me. I just can't. Yes, maybe I also have mistakes, but you keep to have doubts in your decision. You're always dissatisfied and you still don't want our child. I don't know why you're doing it, but believe me, my love turned into dust. I can't love you as before. " he said firmly and walked to the bedroom, while Sharon wept helplessly ...

~~~ TBC ~~~