Chapter 48

The next morning, Sharon woke up hearing that the babies are crying. She frowned slightly and slowly opened her eyes. She was barely able to sleep again and now she has to wake up early to change diapers and feed the twins. She quickly grabbed the diaper bag and tried to soothe the babies as quickly as possible. During this time, Maddie was getting ready for school. For Sharon's surprise, the twins calmed down after she fed them. She took the little babies in her arms and led them in the nursery, then put them in their crib. She decided to check on Maddie and she was surprised to see that her daughter was ready for school. She knelt in front of her with a smile and kissed her gently.

"Maddie, honey, you're ready?" she said softly. The little girl nodded with a smile.

"Yes Mom, I'm ready. Considering how tired you are because og the babies, I decided to get ready faster. If Dad were here, he would probably help me." Maddie said sadly and looked down. Sharon took a deep breath and hugged her daughter tightly.

"Maddie, don't worry. You yesterday saw that your father's good. Look, let's have breakfast. The day will be tiring. Moreover, I promise you that I'll bring your father here. He needs care, especially now." Sharon said firmly. Maddie smiled contentedly and walked into the kitchen with her mother. After Sharon took Maddie to school, she asked Andrea to take care of the twins while she went to the hospital to talk to Andy. She was determined to bring Andy home and to take care for him, at least until he recovers. She knew that Andy would refuse and that it'll be difficult, but she was stubborn and she was ready to do everything possible. When she arrived at the hospital, she saw Provenza in the waiting room.

"Lieutenant Provenza, how is Andy?" she asked immediately. Provenza shrugged.

"I have no idea, Captain. He's good, but a little upset because of that happened recently. Honestly, I don't want my friend to be sad." he replied indifferently. Sharon sighed wearily and shook her head.

"Actually, I came here hoping to take Andy home. I want to take care of him because I know he won't succeed alone. I want to help him, at least now." she admitted. Provenza nodded slightly.

"This is a good captain. But I doubt that he would accept such a thing. However, he can't forget about your resolution. I mean that he can't forget about that slap." he said firmly. Sharon closed her eyes for a moment and shrugged.

"What can I do? I also regret this slap, but I can't turn back time. I'd like to forget about everything, but I can't. It was a momentary anger. Anger that made me fail my happiness with Andy. I was a fool and nothing more. I know very well that Jennifer kissed Andy on purpose. She wanted us to split and she succeeded. "

"No matter what happens, Andy loves you, believe me. He's just frustrated, nothing more. He needs time, but will be very good if you can take care for him. His wound must heal and you're the only person who can help him. Good luck. " Provenza said firmly and walked toward the exit. Before she colud talk to Andy, Sharon informed the doctor that she wanted Andy to come home so that she can take care of him. After half an hour, she came into his room and that made Andy angry even more. He didn't want to see Sharon. He'd begun to consume alcohol again because of her. She was to blame for his condition now. She approached him, looking at him coldly.

"I hope that you have no pain." she said softly. Andy laughed derisively.

"Pain? You're so concerned about me? Don't be ridiculous."

"Why constantly you have to behave this way with me? Yes, I admit. I regret this slap and all those words. I blamed you unjustly, and I'm to blame for everything. I feel terrible, but you can't understand this. I'm sorry. " she said with pain. Andy shook his head and looked into her green eyes, which were filled with emptiness.

"Very well, but you don't know through what I went. I've been sober for more than 15 years but last week I again grabbed the bottle." he confessed, his eyes filled with tears. Sharon's eyes widened upon hearing that he'd begun to consume alcohol again. She just couldn't believe that this is happening to them.

"Andy, I can't believe that you do such a thing! Oh my God ..." she said sadly. Andy swallowed the lump in his throat and took a deep breath.

"Sharon, stop playing games with me. Why are you here?" he asked sternly.

"Because I want to take you home."

"That will never happen."

"No, Andy. That will happen and you'll come home with me. You need care and you can't handle alone. Furthermore, Maddie constantly asks about you. Tony and Kate also need their father. They don't need to grow in a similar situation. " Sharon said heatedly. Andy sighed wearily. Although he wouldn't, he had to accept because of Maddie and the twins.

"Well, I'll accept your offer but I do this only because of my children." he said firmly. Sharon sighed with relief and took his hand.

"No matter for what reason you accept my offer. I'm glad that you're back home." she said happily and smiled. Andy looked at her with unusual coldness. Does he still love her? Even he didn't know the answer. In the evening, Maddie couldn't describe the joy of seeing her that her father was home again.

"Dad, I can't describe how happy I am!" Maddie said hugging her father. Andy kissed his daughter on the cheek and stroked her hair.

"I, too, honey. I promise I won't leave again." he said firmly, glancing at Sharon, who was listening to them carefully. After Maddie went to sleep, Andy took care of the twins while Sharon was preparing tea in the kitchen. Not that he wanted something from her, but she just wanted to talk to him. A few minutes later, she returned to the living room and handed him a cup of tea. He took the cup, while Sharon sat close to him.

"They are sleeping." she whispered softly with a smile, looking at the twins. Andy kissed the babies gently and smiled sadly.

"They're the best gift I could receive. They are everything to me. I love my children more than anything. Yes, I wasn't a good father when Nicole was a child, but I'm ready to be a good father for Maddie and the twins. I want to fix my mistakes. " he admitted. Sharon put her cup on the table and squeezed his shoulder.

"You are already doing it. You're a great father." she said softly. Andy shook his head and sighed.

"Not yet. Sharon, the problems between us make our children to grow up in a terrible situation. I hate the fact that we argue constantly." he said firmly. Sharon bit her lip and looked at the babies.

"I'm sorry. I know very well that Jennifer did it all on purpose. I know you're innocent but at this point I lost control and I made a mistake. A mistake for which I lost you." she admitted sadly and tried to hide her tears once again.

"It's a difficult situation."

"Will you forgive me?" she interrupted sharply. Andy sighed and stood up.

"You know, the wound on my hand can heal, but the wound in my heart, never." he said indifferently, but behind his words there was pain. Sharon didn't know whether it's yes or no. But she was convinced of one thing: the time was their only treatment ...

~~~ TBC ~~~