OK, here we go guys, this is the last chapter.
Takes place during episode 7X17 "Fool's Gold"
Enjoy!
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Standing in the Murder Room after the wrap up of the jewelry heist that was discovered accidently by Flynn, Provenza, his ex-wife Liz and the dog Frank, on a mission to recover the ring Liz sold for Frank's medical treatment. Everyone is finishing up there reports and Brenda and Sharon are talking.
"I can't believe I had to beg Pope to investigate this murder with yew." Brenda asserts as Sharon looks at her and smirks.
"It's hard being close to people you work with. It's always hard." Sharon states with Brenda attentively listening as a small smile creeps upon her face. She continues, "You gotta be patient with the people who drive you crazy. I find that good relationships sometimes depend on what you are willing to overlook." Sharon places a hand on Brenda's shoulder and smiles gently.
"Who would have thought we would have ended up friends after all of these years?" Brenda says laughing.
Sharon laughs and shrugs her shoulders.
"Captain, I can't help but wonder if you were talking about yew and I or yew and yew know who." Brenda says tossing a glance at Flynn, in his leather jacket that Sharon had got him. Sharon tries not to smile, but she does blush.
"Maybe, it fits both." She quietly confesses. Brenda smiles and places a comforting hand on Sharon's shoulder and says, "Indeed."
"For what it's worth, yew two did used to drive each crazy, but it looks like yew both have managed to look past it, and find happiness." Brenda asserts watching Sharon blush anymore as she is looking at Flynn out the corner of her glasses.
"I've never seen either one of yew smile as much, as I have when yew both are around each other." Brenda exclaims.
"That's a good thing right?" Sharon teases.
"Definitely!" Brenda exclaims as they both laugh.
"Yew both deserve it." Brenda says. Sharon smiles and nods her head. She stands there a few more minutes talking to Brenda and then says, "Excuse me, I have to go make a phone call."
"Ok, talk to you later, Sharon." Brenda says as Sharon walks away.
Sharon retreats to her office and calls her best friend. He answers on the first ring:
"Hello, Darling! To what do I owe this pleasure? Is Brenda still whining about the Johnson Rule?" He says.
"Nope. She is actually starting to simmer down about that, thankfully. Although, I do feel bad for her." She says as he lightly snickers.
"Well, she has learned a very expensive and valuable lesson." He replies.
"That is true, but I just hate this has to tarnish her reputation. It is already difficult enough for women in the LAPD, without this lingering over our heads." She utters sounding exasperated.
"I understand. But I doubt you called me to talk about Brenda or the Johnson Rule, so I ask again. To what do I owe this pleasure?" Gavin says.
"Oh yeah, sorry. Umm." She say but hesitates to finish the rest of her statement.
"Umm, is Sharon stalling? What is it Darling?" He asks getting excited because he thinks he knows what she is going to say.
"Umm, it's time." She admits quietly.
"Honey, I need you to sound a little more convincing." He rasps.
"OK. It's time!" She practically screams.
"That's my girl!" He exclaims. "Give me two hours." He says before hanging up.
Leaving Sharon sitting in her office thinking about the long overdue decision she just made. It was time to let go of the past. She needs to enjoy the present and the future with the man who loves beyond a shadow of a doubt. She had finally understood the true meaning of real love. It's a beautiful thing when it's shared between two. The most beautiful thing about it is that it's so much more than you. There is nothing in the world like being with your lover. Nothing in the world like seeing one another happy with the one you need the most. She never thought she would ever have her faith restored in love. Andy has come along and showed her that love was possible again and how great it is supposed to feel. He follows through on his words on a daily basis. Actions speak louder than words, and he understands that. He shows her how gorgeous he says she is, constantly.
Sharon releases a breath that she feels like she has been holding for an eternity and utters, "Finally!"
4 Hours Later…
"Hi, gorgeous." He says walking up behind her in the kitchen with one arm hidden behind his back.
"Hi, handsome." She replies putting the lid back on the red beans and rice, and turning to face him.
"What's that?" She inquires pointing to his arm behind his back.
"Mm, you have to give me a kiss before I tell you." He says winking.
"I would give you one, even if you didn't have something I wanted to see." She rasps.
"Well get over here and get to kissing, gorgeous." He says before wrapping his free hand around her waist pulling her closer.
The kiss starts off gentle with them enjoying the feel of each other's soft lips. But he is hungry for more. His tongue seeks entrance in her mouth. She grants the permission and before long they are swallowing each other's moans. She backs away breathless and asks, "So, do I get my flowers now?"
He laughs and says, "Yes and something else." He pulls the lilac lilies from behind his back and a matching envelope from his pocket.
She takes the flowers and smells them and then says, "What is this?" "Open it and see, gorgeous." He asserts. She opens it and sees that it is tickets to Emily's newest ballet in two weeks. "Oh, Andy!" She exclaims, wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him ardently. She forgets she has the flowers in her hand and drops them. She breaks the kiss and mouths, "Sorry." "It's ok, I understand your excitement!" He teases. He reaches for the vase she keeps above the fridge and hands it to her. "How did you know about the ballet?"
"One word, Andrea." He says as she fills the vase with water. She laughs. "Thank you so much! I was worried I wasn't going to be able to make it, so that's why I went to New York, to watch her rehearse. I figured seeing the rehearsal would be all the memories I would need in case I didn't make it back." She explains.
"I know, gorgeous. That is why it was so important to me to get you these tickets. You cut your time short with your daughter to rush back to me. I can never repay you for what you did, but I want to try." He says looking into her misting green eyes, which are devoid of her glasses.
"Honey, you don't have to repay me for anything. Your love is all the payment my heart will ever desire. I love you and that is what you do for the people you love. You are there no matter the time or hour." She says running her hand down his arm. He smiles and she pecks him on the cheek. "Say, you will join me?" She asks. "I wouldn't miss it for the world. Maybe I can even show you where I grew up, in Brooklyn." He says pulling her into a hug. "I would love that." She says. "I'm dying to see your old stomping grounds!" She teases before kissing him passionately. He breaks the kiss and laughs, "You just want to see if there is some old girlfriend there!"
"Possibly!" She teases smiling at him as he places a kiss on her forehead.
"Trust, none are as gorgeous as you are!" He confirms.
"Oh, I know!" She teases.
"There is that cocky, Sharon, again!" He rasps.
"Oh, shut up! You know you love it!" She says slapping him on the chest and returning to the stove.
"Among many other Sharons!" He says opening the fridge getting out the salad, biting his lower lip.
"Oh, I know!" She says.
They finish preparing dinner and enjoy the wonderful meal. Sharon tells him about the two days she watched Emily rehearse in New York. He regales her of the tales of his childhood in Brooklyn. She now understands his love for the Dodgers. It started when they were the Brooklyn Dodgers and transferred to LA.
"Coffee?" He asks, as he puts the last of the dishes in the dishwasher.
"Yes, please." She says. "I will be right back."
"I'll be waiting." He winks and says. She says, "I have no doubt."
She goes to her briefcase and pulls out a manila envelope and hugs it close to her chest and takes a deep breath before returning to him in the kitchen.
"I have something for you." She says sitting at the bar.
"Hmm, I wonder what it is." He teases walking to the bar holding both of their coffees.
"Mmm, with a dash of cinnamon, just like I like." She says smiling as she allows the aroma to overcome her. "Yep, I know what my girl likes." He replies before kissing her softly.
"So, can I open my gift now?" He inquires.
"Go for it." She says.
He takes the envelope in his hands and pulls out:
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE:
SHARON O'DWYER RAYDOR AND JACKSON SMITH RAYDOR
"Sharon!" He exclaims. She is smiling brightly as he reads the forms.
"Are you serious?" He asks.
"Yes! If you flip the page you can see that I have already signed them. I just have to return them to Gavin and let him handle the rest." She explains. He grabs her hand and squeezes it.
"You did this for me?" He asks.
"I did this for us!" She says looking into his misted dark honey orbs.
He kisses her more passionately than ever before.
Now, they can start their forever together.
The End
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Thank you to all of the readers. Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to write this piece. Thank you LilaJ, for asking me to do so. I enjoyed myself immensely.
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