Chapter 45

Andy stood before Chief Johnson expecting to start the conversation. Brenda stared at him slightly with anger. She stepped toward him and squeezed his shoulder.

"Andy, what's going on between you and Sharon? Andrea told me that it's all because of your ex-wife." Brenda said worriedly. Andy sighed wearily and shook his head.

"I feel weird. But I have no guilt. Jennifer came to talk about Nicole and suddenly she kissed me. I hadn't expected such a thing and Sharon started screaming that I might lie, but this is not true. Look, Brenda, I love Sharon and I would never do something to hurt her. " he said sadly and looked down. Brenda sighed and shook her head.

"Andy, look, she is in a delicate condition. Only a few weeks ago she gave birth, and this caused her to go into greater stress. You have to understand."

"I'm trying to understand it, but this slap ... I can't forgive that. I try to be close to my children, but she kept pressing me back. I think we need time." He broke off abruptly. Brenda pursed her lips.

"But you know very well that Sharon can't cope alone with three children. You have to help her in spite of everything that happens between you." she said firmly. Andy took a deep breath and put his hands in his pockets.

"I have no idea what will happen between me and Sharon from now on, but I'll always be close to my children. I've made many mistakes in my past, but I'm willing to fix them." he said firmly and left the office. Seeing Provenza before him, he was surprised.

"What are you doing here?" he asked sternly. Provenza sighed and squeezed his shoulder.

"Flynn, here is someone who has come to talk to you." Provenza said, showing Nicole. Andy immediately hugged his daughter tightly. He was glad that she was in LA again.

"Nicole, what a surprise! I didn't expect your visit." he admitted, smiling. Nicole sighed and shrugged.

"I wanted to make a surprise Dad. Moreover, I realized that my engagement has become a reason for your separation with Sharon. I don't want that. Maddie and the twins don't deserve to grow up in such an environment." she said heatedly. Andy sighed and squeezed her shoulder.

"No, you're not to blame for my conflict with Sharon. Maybe it's your mother. You know very well that she doesn't want your engagement to Dean because of his children, but she can't understand the fact that you're happy. In addition, she last night came to me to talk about you, but suddenly she pounced on me and kissed me. At this point, Sharon was furious and we started to argue. She gave me a slap, and it hurt me a lot. But I'm innocent Nicole. " he said quietly. Nicole shushed softly and hugged her father tightly.

"Dad, calm down. I know that you don't have guilt. But I'll talk to Sharon. I'll explain that my mother is to blame for all this." she said firmly. Andy shook his head.

"Nicole, you're not obliged to do this. Maybe I and Sharon need a little time, who knows." he said softly and shrugged. Nicole, however, was determined to talk to Sharon. While Andy continue to work, Nicole immediately went to talk to Sharon. She couldn't describe the joy of seeing the twins and Maddie.

"Sharon, they are so beautiful. My God, they're like you. Believe me, they are like you." Nicole said softly, kissing her siblings. Sharon smiled softly and sighed wearily.

"Why did they remind me of Andy? They are the best gift I could ever receive. I am grateful that Tony and Kate are in my life, like Maddie." she said with a smile, hugging Maddie. Nicole smiled and squeezed Maddie's hand.

"Well, Maddie, how's it school?"

"Very well. Mom and Dad are doing everything possible to get me better. I feel lucky with parents like them." the little girl admitted and kissed her mother on the cheek. Sharon and Nicole looked at each other, smiling. Nicole was holding the twins in her arms tightly and she didn't want to give them to Sharon, but she had to take them to the nursery for a good sleep. After Sharon took the twins in the nursery, Nicole decides to use the time to talk to Maddie.

"Maddie, honey, what happened last night between Dad and Mom?" she asked quietly, looking around. She didn't want Sharon to hear their conversation.

"Nothing special. But I heard a loud noise. Mom and Dad were arguing and when I asked them what was happening, they told me that everything is fine. But I know that they argued and they cried a lot. You know, I don't want them to be separated. " the little girl admitted sadly, her eyes filled with tears. Nicole hushed and wiped her tears.

"Maddie, don't cry, please. Look, Mom and Dad have a small problem and that's it. But they'll never be separated, believe me. Let this conversation remain a secret between us." she asked softly, soothing her. Maddie agreed, and went to her room, then Sharon came back into the living room to continue her conversation with Nicole.

"Oh, Nicole, sorry I didn't come in time, but the twins slept hard. What do you want to talk about?" she asked immediately. Nicole took a deep breath and sat closer to her.

"Sharon, you know very well what we'll talk. You and Dad. Please don't interrupt me. I want to tell Dad is not guilty. Please, Sharon, believe me. Dad loves you and only you. He can't live without you, and my siblings. The period in which you run is too delicate. Only a few weeks ago, you embraced these little babies together. You love each other and that's the whole truth. My mother always wanted to win my father back, but he never took a step toward her. Why, then he could do such a thing now? Sharon, please, talk to him again. " Nicole asked softly, looking at her imploringly. Sharon took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment.

"Nicole, believe me, to separate with your father is the last thing I wanted. But after last night's dispute, I'm not so sure. Maybe he told you about the terrible slap. I didn't want to give him a slap, but he forced me. I am sorry and I feel awful. " she admitted sadly and swallowed the lump in her throat. Nicole squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, he is hurt because of this slap, but maybe if you ask for forgiveness, everything can be all right." she tried to calm her, but Sharon knew that for her and Andy there is no way out.

"Nicole, I can't. Look, last night he told me that he can take the custody and that made me feel worse. I'll never give my children." she said heatedly. Nicole took a deep breath and shook her head.

"Sharon, you and Dad talk nonsense! But, no. You should be together at any cost. At least for Maddie and the twins." she said sternly. In the evening, Andy decided to go home to see his children. Although he didn't want to see Sharon, he had to see Maddie and the twins. Maddie was quite happy with the fact that her father was home. Later, Andy was in the nursery, holding the twins tightly to his chest. Sharon watched him all the time. She could see how much Andy loves his children. She slowly approached him and smiled sadly.

"You're a good father. Even more than I expected. But I won't let you take the custody. You won't be able to part me from the twins." she said firmly. Andy kissed his babies and put them in their crib, then took Sharon's hand and led her outside.

"Sharon, if you think I can go with you, you're wrong. Besides, you were the one who wanted to give up your parental rights. Am I right?" he said sarcastically. Sharon gritted her teeth with anger.

"That was before."

"Before what? Sharon, don't be ridiculous. We have no future together and you know that. The truth hurts and it's all true. I'm sorry." he said firmly and left. Sharon sat down and wept in frustration, blaming herself for everything that happens between her and Andy ...

~~~ TBC ~~~