Chapter 46

He kept staring at the whiskey. Andy has been sober more than 15 years and now he just couldn't stop thinking about alcohol. He'd lost the woman he loves forever in the worst way. No, he didn't have to take the cup, but finally, he grabbed the cup and the liquid slowly slid into his mouth. He had to cope with this pain, though. On the other hand, Sharon was still sitting on the floor, tears were streaming down her cheeks, while Maddie knelt in front of her mother and wiped her tears.

"Mom, are you okay? Why are you crying?" the little girl asked anxiously. Sharon smiled sadly and hugged her daughter tightly.

"Maddie, honey, I felt bad, so I cried, but now everything is fine." She assured and stroked her hair. Maddie shook her head and looked around.

"No, Mom, I can understand that something is wrong. Where's Dad? I thought he was here." the little girl said sadly. Sharon pursed her lips and shrugged.

"Your father had to go to a crime scene. Perhaps he'll be back tomorrow." she had to lie. She couldn't say that her father will never return. Andy couldn't believe that he sits here in his old apartment and continued to consume alcohol. Remembering all disputes with Sharon, suddenly, he threw the cup on the floor and it broke into pieces. His fingers started to bleed for the first time, he began to cry because of the pain he feels right now. His pain was indescribable. He couldn't forget the fact that Sharon doesn't believe him. No, of course he wouldn't have taken the custody. He couldn't separate mother and children. He wiped his tears and grabbed his phone. Somehow, he again called her. Sharon took the phone in her hand, but seeing that it was Andy she wasn't sure whether she should answer.

"Hello." she said softly. Andy took a deep breath, looking at the broken pieces.

"I just wanted to make sure that kids are well." he said immediately. Sharon sat on the bed and closed her eyes for a moment. She was sure that he wanted to say something else, but he just couldn't.

"Don't worry about the kids. They are perfectly fine. Good night." she interrupted abruptly and hung up. Andy wiped his tears and threw the phone on the table. He went into the bedroom, but there was also filled with Sharon's memories. He cursed his luck. He couldn't believe that he should survive this. Sharon lay on the bed thinking about Andy. When the twins began to cry, she quickly went to the nursery to reassure them. She took the babies in her arms, kissing them gently. She hoped to reassure them quickly. She went into the bedroom, determined to sleep with her little children, because they were her only comfort right now. The next morning, Andy woke up drunk. He was drunk. After he was sober for 15 years, now he was again drunk and was his fault - of course. He could assume that Sharon will be angry awful lot if she knew that he'd begun to consume alcohol. At this point, someone knocked on the door. Andy couldn't believe that Provenza was standing in front of him. His friend, however, couldn't believe that he was drunk. He went inside and looked around carefully. The apartment smelled of alcohol and the bottles were scattered everywhere. Provenza just couldn't believe his eyes.

"Flynn, what happened here? Don't tell me that you started to drink again!" he almost shouted. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"Stop yelling old man! How do you understand that I am here ?!"

"Well, it was not difficult. If Sharon understood for it ..."

"She won't understand. Provenza, she has no right to ask an explanation from me. We're not married or engaged. Everyone is free." He broke off abruptly.

"Not exactly. You have children. The twins were born only a few weeks ago and Maddie needs you too. I can't understand how you managed to create a new conflict? You were happy. You had a happy family. And see what happens now. " Provenza said heatedly. Andy frowned and grabbed his jacket.

"Perhaps it would be better if I go to work."

"In this state? No. First I'll bring you a cup of coffee." Provenza said sternly, and went into the kitchen. Andy threw his jacket and sat on the couch, leaning back and closing his eyes. In the meantime, Sharon and Maddie were having breakfast while the twins were asleep in their room. Sharon could see that her little daughter was upset. She smiled softly and took her hand.

"Maddie, honey, are you okay?" she asked anxiously. The little girl pouted.

"No Mom. Why do you hide the truth from me? I know that Dad is not coming back." Maddie said, frowning. Sharon took a deep breath and bit her lip. She didn't know how to explain this situation to her daughter, especially now.

"Maddie, I know you're not small, you can understand everything that happens between me and your father. But I want you to know one thing: whatever happens from now on, your father will always be near you and your siblings. " she said firmly.

"I want Dad to live with us as before." the little girl admitted sadly. Sharon swallowed the lump in her throat and kissed her gently on the forehead, then hugged her tightly. Once he'd recovered, Andy went to the department with Provenza. Apparently, the coffee was good influence on him. He immediately sat down at his desk and began looking at some reports before him. Suddenly, Chief Johnson stood before him with a serious question.

"You know that we're investigating this case for weeks. And I'd like you to participate, too. I mean, you also have to go undercover to catch the serial killer." Brenda said hastily. Andy sighed and nodded slightly.

"I'll do everything possible Chief." he assured.

"So, you want to go undercover alone? Do you think I'll let that Lieutenant Flynn? Besides, Sharon won't allow such nonsense." she said sternly. Andy took a deep breath and stood before Brenda.

"Chief, Sharon has no right to ask an explanation. Besides, if I go undercover alone, then we can catch this serial killer faster. Don't worry. We'll succeed." he said firmly. Brenda couldn't believe that Andy wants to be alone and that he doesn't want Sharon to know that. It was great coldness. It's been several days since Andy was in Las Vegas undercover. Sharon didn't know that and Brenda didn't know how to hide the truth. Provenza was willing to say anything, but Andrea didn't want them to cause more conflict. One morning, while Maddie was in school and the twins slept, Sharon and Andrea had a conversation in the living room.

"So, you and Andy have no chance together?" Andrea asked, sipping her coffee. Sharon sighed wearily and shook her head.

"Believe me, after all that happened between us, we have no future. I'd like to turn back time, but I can't. I'm sorry about this senseless slap, but I just lost control." she admitted sadly. Andrea squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, maybe you need time. I still believe that you and Andy have a chance and future together." At this point, Sharon's phone rang. She quickly grabbed the phone. It was Provenza.

"Yes, Lieutenant." she said indifferently.

"Captain, Andy ..." his voice sounded strange and he spoke breathlessly.

"Lieutenant, what happened? Your voice sounds strange. What about Andy?" Sharon asked heatedly, while Andrea looked at her confused.

"Captain, Andy was shot." Provenza responded quickly, causing Sharon to fell into shock and horror ...

~~~ TBC ~~~