Chapter 33
Andy managed to reassure Sharon - somewhat. He immediately made her sit down and handed her a glass of water looking at her sadly. He still couldn't understand how Sharon had begun to think that way suddenly after she'd felt so good these days. She sipped her water and took a deep breath as Andy sat down beside her and squeezed her shoulder, forcing her to look into his eyes.
"Sharon, are you okay?" he asked anxiously. Sharon nodded and pursed her lips.
"I'm fine, don't worry." she assured, but Andy knew that she wasn't at all well. He took the glass from her hand and put it on the table in front of them, then he turned his attention to her again.
"Sharon, why do you think such things? You were so happy these days. You even had forgotten about all the bad thoughts about giving up your parental rights. Why then, now you think that will happen something wrong with you?" he asked, confused. Sharon closed her eyes for a moment.
"Andy, I'm not young as before. Dr. Julie said that this pregnancy is high risk. It may be something goes wrong and ... Maybe it sounds strange, but for the first time after four months, I started thinking for the babies. I mean that my motherly instinct makes me think of them. Andy, yeah, maybe I'm confused and I don't know what to do and whether I should give up my parental rights, but if something happens to me, you'll be a good father for our children. " she sobbed. Andy hushed and wiped her tears, then looked at her green eyes.
"Sharon, stop talking nonsense. Everything will be fine. You'll understand how good is the feeling years later, when you take our children in your arms. I am here and always will be. Calm down." he said softly, smiling slightly. Sharon hugged him tightly and closed her eyes. She was grateful that he was in her life.
"Andy, thank you. Despite everything that happened between us, you never leave me alone. I'm grateful." she admitted with a sad smile. Andy shook his head and stroked her face.
"Sharon, I love you more than anything. You're everything to me and trust me, I already forgot about the war and enmity between us. This is just the past. But I assure you, our future will be wonderful. You, me, Maddie and the twins will be the perfect family. " he said firmly. Sharon nodded slightly.
"But still, you can't make me stop thinking about what could happen."
"Sharon, why we go back to the beginning again? Look, I want you to tell me the truth. Tell me why you think such things." he demanded immediately. Sharon shrugged, wondering how to explain.
"In fact, yesterday, Jack said that this pregnancy is quite risky for my age. Yes, maybe he's an idiot, but he's right about that." Andy gritted his teeth in anger.
"Sharon, I can't believe that you think such nonsense because of this idiot! Stop thinking about Jack Raydor and his fictional scenarios. He's an idiot and nothing more. You know what, let's take Maddie from school and go to dinner. If you're not tired, of course. " he offered and decided to change the subject. Sharon smiled softly.
"Frankly, I'm tired, but that doesn't matter. When I'm with you and my daughter, everything is all right." she said softly. Andy bent slightly and kissed her gently on the lips. He went to inform Chief Johnson and the team for their leave with Sharon. Andy helped Sharon to the car and it made her frown.
"Andy, I feel perfectly fine. I don't have dizziness or something. Why are you helping me as an invalid?" she asked, frowning. Andy grinned slightly.
"Sharon, I want to assure you that everything is fine. Besides, you're pregnant with twins and that means double care." he said firmly. Sharon rolled her eyes, dissatisfied. All the way Andy looked to Sharon as she sat pensively.
"Sharon, are you sure that everything is okay?" he said, driving slowly and put his hand on her belly. Sharon sighed and put her hand over his.
"Nothing. I just thought about the past. ''
"Past ?!" Andy moaned, "My God, Sharon. Don't tell me that you think of Jack. I still can't believe that you were married to such an idiot."
"No, Jack wasn't like that in the beginning. When we got married, he was very kind and concerned. I really loved him, Andy. I thought he was the love of my life. But after our children were born, he started coming home more and more drunk. Finally, he decided to abandon us. But honestly, I really loved him. " Andy felt uncomfortable listening to these things by Sharon.
"Hey, you still love him?" he asked offended. Sharon looked at him coldly.
"Andy! Of course not. He's no one in my life. Perhaps only now, I understand that it was a mistake in my life. The only man I love is you. I love you." she said softly and reached out to kiss him on the cheek. Andy smiled contentedly and they continued their way. After the delicious dinner with Maddie, they went home because Sharon needed a break. When Maddie went to her room, Provenza called to inform Andy that he should attend a crime scene. Although Sharon wasn't very pleased with this fact.
"Andy, I know that this is our job, but I hate the fact that I need to be alone." she said, frowning. Andy smiled and squeezed her shoulder.
"Sharon, I want you to rest as much as possible. I'll try to get back faster. Look, while Maddie is doing her homework, why not try to sleep? I think you need good sleep, especially during this period. " he suggested. Sharon nodded and kissed him gently.
"Well, I promise. I'll try. I'll miss you." she said softly. Andy kissed her gently on the forehead, then left. Sharon went into the bedroom to try to sleep, but at that moment, she felt something she hadn't felt for years. She grinned slightly and rubbed her belly.
"Hey, you. I can't believe that I felt you for the first time. I hope your dad will return quickly to surprise him." she murmured grinning and went to her bedroom, while the little kicks continued. But that was only the beginning. After about 20 minutes, Andy was already at the crime scene. While the whole team looked at the dead body in front of them, Andy's thoughts were elsewhere. Provenza looked at him and after the investigation is completed, he decided to talk to his friend.
"Well, Flynn, throughout your thoughts were elsewhere. What happened? By the way, Sharon said anything to you about her strange behavior?" he asked heatedly. Andy sighed and shook his head.
"As always, the ex-husband. Look, she thinks that something will happen to her because the pregnancy is high risk. I tried to convince her that everything is okay, but I'm not sure if she stopped to think about it." Andy explained hastily.
"Maybe it was due to hormones. Look, pregnant women always think these things during this period. The important thing is that you're always up to her."
"Of course Provenza. I'll always be with her, whatever happens." Andy said firmly. Sharon and Maddie watched a movie in the living room while waiting for Andy to come. Maddie pouted slightly.
"Mommy, when Daddy will come home?" the little girl asked several times. Sharon sighed and checked her watch.
"Don't worry honey. He'll be home any minute." Sharon assured, though she also wanted Andy to be with them. After a few minutes, finally, Andy came home and Maddie hugged her father tightly. He took his daughter in his arms and sat opposite Sharon with a smile.
"Dad, you come back very late." Maddie protested. Andy sighed and shrugged.
"Honey, it's my job and I'm powerless. But I promise that this weekend we'll be together." He promised and Maddie kissed him on the cheek. Sharon grinned, listening to their conversation. After Maddie went to her room, Andy helped Sharon to stand up and wrapped her arms around her waist.
"Is everything alright?" he asked with a smile.
"Absolutely. You know, when you left one of the twins kicked me for the first time. Maybe it was the best feeling I could feel after 20 years." she replied with a grin. Andy's eyes widened.
"Hey, really? Can I could feel that?" he asked, rubbing her belly gently. Sharon laughed lightly and squeezed his shoulder.
"I think not. In general, fathers begin to feel the kicks a little later. But you know what, to feel that inside you grows new life is wonderful. Especially two brand new lives. I feel lucky to have twins. The feeling is very different. " she admitted, patting her belly gently. Andy kissed her gently, then hugged her and they went to their bedroom for a good sleep after a tiring day. Andy hoped that Sharon will not give up her parental rights, especially since she'd begun to feel her motherly instinct...
~~~ TBC ~~~