Chapter 38

Sharon stood before the mirror as always. In all these months, everything in her life had changed. Remaining days to her term, she still insisted and went to work, although Andy and Brenda were against it. Andy couldn't believe that Sharon wants to work, knowing how delicate is her condition. Dr. Julie had warned repeatedly that Sharon should rest at home because she could go into labor at any time. Sharon rubbed her belly and opened her wardrobe to choose a suitable dress. Andy stood by the door, watching her closely.

"Sharon, I can't believe that you want to go work in this state. You know very well that you have a few days for your term. You have to rest at home." he said, frowning. Sharon took a deep breath and rolled her eyes, dissatisfied.

"Andy, you know very well that I want to work to the end of this pregnancy. Why do we have to discuss this again? You know what would be my answer." she said firmly and threw her clothes on the bed. Andy sighed wearily and shook his head.

"You know what, I'd never seen a stubborn woman like you. You're a badass." he said sternly. Sharon grinned and slowly approached him.

"I like to be badass. Thanks for the compliment Lieutenant Flynn. Look, go to serve breakfast for Maddie while I choose a suitable dress." she suggested with a smile. Andy nodded and kissed her gently on the lips. Although Sharon was hiding the truth, she'd begun to feel mild contractions. It was possible, the twins to appear sooner than expected and frankly, it scared Sharon. Andy went into the kitchen and served breakfast to his daughter. The little girl kissed her father on the cheek as he sat across from her.

"How is my princess today?" he asked with a smile.

"Perfect Dad. But where's Mom?" the little girl asked, looking around. Andy sighed and sipped his coffee.

"Honey, your mom wants to choose a suitable dress. You know how fickle she is. She keeps saying she's fat." he said, frowning. Maddie grinned and shrugged.

"My mom always says that she looks like a whale. But she's pregnant." Andy was really stunned that his daughter is so smart. This little girl could understand this, but Sharon kept insisting that she was fat. A few minutes later, she joined them and sat down next to Maddie, kissing her gently on the cheek.

"Mom, are you okay?" the little girl asked immediately. Sharon smiled and winked at Andy.

"Maddie, honey, I'm fine. You want to tell me about your new project at school?" Sharon decided to change the subject, feeling mild contractions. But Andy could feel that she feels pain.

"Mom, my teacher said I should do a little adjustment, but otherwise he liked my project." Maddie said proudly. Sharon and Andy looked at each other with a smile. When Maddie went to her room to take her bag, Andy continued to watch her movements. At one point, Sharon dropped her glass but Andy immediately took her hand.

"Hey, Sharon, are you okay? I have a feeling that you feel pain." he noted more worried than ever. Sharon took a deep breath and smiled.

"Andy, stop worrying. I'm fine. Look, let's stop talking about it. I'm fine and that's all." she assured, though she felt pain somewhat. Andy sighed and shook his head. But he still doubted that Sharon is hiding something important from him. He immediately took Maddie to school then he and Sharon went to work. All afternoon, Sharon continued to have contractions. It wasn't so bad, but she felt that she couldn't hide the pain that feels. Andy watched her carefully as he was worried about her. He walked over to her desk.

"Sharon, are you okay? Look, you want to consult with Dr. Julie?" he asked quietly, squatting beside her. Sharon took shallow breaths and shook her head.

"Andy, stop acting like a child. Look, I'm fine. Please leave me alone." she asked softly, stroking his face. Andy nodded and kissed her cheek, then joined the rest of the team. Provenza looked at him confused.

"What happens Flynn? Something with Sharon?"

"Yes. Provenza, I feel that she has pain, but she refuses to consult a doctor. Look, there are a few days until her term, and I fear that she could go to labor now." Andy said heatedly. Provenza shook his head and squeezed his shoulder.

"Calm down. We're here. In addition, if there is something she probably would say." he said, looking at Sharon. Andy shook his head and put his hands in his pockets.

"No, she's stubborn. She won't say anything." He said almost convinced. That afternoon, the entire team had gone to a crime scene, while Brenda was determined to stay in the division with Sharon. She didn't want to leave her friend alone. Now, they were in the parking lot, and Brenda helped Sharon all the way.

"Brenda, stop helping me. I can handle it." Sharon protested.

"No, Sharon. By the term you have a few days and I wouldn't want you to go into labor right in the parking lot." Brenda said unhappily. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head.

"These babies will not appear right now." she said firmly. Brenda immediately took Sharon in her office and made her sit on a chair. Sharon leaned back and closed her eyes for a moment. She took a deep breath while Brenda approached her anxiously.

"Sharon, please don't tell me that you're fine. You look pale." Brenda noted worriedly. Sharon took a deep breath and nearly screamed, feeling stronger contractions. These were definitely stronger than the others so far.

"Brenda, I want to say something. I couldn't say this to Andy, but I have contractions by the morning. I want you to promise me something. Please take care of my children if something happens to me. I feel terrible pain. " she admitted. Brenda panicked and grabbed her arm.

"Sharon, stop talking nonsense. Look, everything will be fine. But I'll call 911." Brenda said firmly. After calling 911, she tried to call Andy, but Sharon stopped her. She didn't want to worry Andy right now. Feeling the warm water that ran down her thighs, Sharon's eyes widened. Brenda couldn't believe that Sharon is in labor right now.

"My God, Sharon!"

"My water broke. My God, I feel fear." Sharon admitted, while Brenda helped her lie down on the floor. She felt that Sharon will not be able to make it to the hospital.

"Brenda, I ... arr ... They will not wait until the hospital ... Arrrggg ... I won't be able to do this at the hospital." Sharon yelled feeling the pain. Brenda tried to reassure her.

"Well, Sharon, relax. Breathe deeply. Look, you can do that. I'm here and I'll help you. But I have to tell Andy." she said firmly and immediately notify Andy. Realizing the news, Andy and Provenza went to the hospital because Brenda had told them so. Buzz and Sanchez had gone to take Maddie from school. Andy was trembling with fear that could happen something with Sharon or the babies. Provenza was trying to calm him down.

"Flynn, calm down. Everything will be fine." he said, driving quickly and carefully. Andy took a deep breath and checked his phone for missed calls.

"Provenza, I'm afraid. I don't want anything to happen with Sharon or the babies." he admitted. Provenza rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"Everything will be all right, calm down." Provenza felt that his patience ends. He was also worried. Seeing how much blood lost Sharon, Brenda didn't know what to do. Sharon felt more tired and her fear grew with each passing minute. When the second baby came out around her neck was blue. Brenda panicked. She hoped that everything would be fine. Hearing her babies' cries, Sharon sighed relieved. Brenda immediately wrapped the babies in her jacket and her coat then looked at Sharon with a smile.

"Sharon, they're wonderful." she exclaimed. Sharon gave a weak smile.

"They are." saying these words in a whisper, Sharon lost consciousness. After about an hour, Brenda sat in the waiting room, waiting for news of Sharon. At the moment the doctor examined her and the twins. At this point, Andy and Provenza arrived at the hospital breathlessly.

"Brenda, where is Sharon? How are she and the babies?" Andy asked heatedly.

"Andy, calm down. At the moment the doctor examines Sharon and the twins. But don't worry, everything will be fine." she assured. Provenza squeezed Andy's shoulder as he took a deep breath. After a few minutes, Dr. Julie left the room.

"Mr. Flynn, we need to talk."

~~~ TBC ~~~