Finally her shift was over, this night felt like it would never end so many calls she had probably rested for 2 hours. She needed coffee and a lot off it. Andy felt a combination of nervous and excited thinking about talking with Robert again. She walked to the reception and there he was already standing waiting for her with ofcourse coffee this felt like a dream come true. 'Goodmorning beautifull' he said taking her into a hug 'hi you are a sight for sore eyes' she rested her head on his chest. 'Tough shift?' 'Yes you have no idea, thanks for the coffee'. They left the station and got into Robert's car. 'I know that we were planning to talk after shift but i really need to take a nap before any important conversation, could you drop me off at Deans so i can get some sleep and a shower i'll meet you at your place after.' Andy asked. 'You know it is still your place too right? You still have a lot of your stuff and clothes there, you can nap at our place if you want. We have all day there is no need to rush.' Robert glanced over to her and gave a little smile. 'Are you sure i'm not overstepping? i mean we know we want to work on our relationship but is it really smart for me to sleep at your place?' Andy asked honestly 'Our place Andrea our place. I missed you around the house i'm not saying we should start living together before we work through our issues. Don't worry i don't think you are into anything more then sleep at least not right now you look tired.' He started laughing and gave her a little kiss. 'Okay then let's go'
They got home 'Babe why don't you go take a shower while i make us some breakfast?' He asked. 'Yeah sure don't you mind?' 'Not at all now go shower before our house starts too smell like smoke, take your time.' He started getting the things for breakfast while Andy went upstairs. She felt out off place walking upstairs, she used to live here but the last time she spent the night and took a shower at his place was almost a year ago. Everything was still the same. She got her overnight bag with her but couldn't help to grab one of his shirts. She looked over to the bed and thought about their first times, conversations in the afterglow, the i love you's, lazy mornings with breakfast in bed, she misses how simple those days were and shook her head a bit to get rid off the image. Andy took a shower and thought about the last couple off days. In the meantime Robert was making french toast and was cutting up some fruit to go along with it. While he was plating the food he heard Andy coming downstairs in yoga pants, fuzzy socks and one off his shirts that looked like a dress. He used to always act so annoyed when she was wearing his clothes but they both knew he secretly loved it. 'Something smells delicious' Andy hugged Robert from behind and took in the mix off his laundry detergent and cologne and sat down at the table 'It's just french toast nothing special' Robert grabbed the plates and walked over. 'I wasn't talking about the food' Andy smirked and took a bite off the food. They had breakfast together talking about the calls she went on last shift.
Dishes washed Andy let out a loud sigh while she sat down on the couch and made herself comfortable. Robert walked to her and sat next to her, she layed her head down on his lap immediatly he started playing with her hair while she closed her eyes. 'Shouldn't you take a nap babe, i can see that you're tired?' 'Yes i'll head to bed in 10 minutes i am too comfortable right now.' she kept her eyes closed while talking. 'I looked at some relationship counselors and found one that i think will fit with us. When do you have your first session for your individual therapy?' Robert asked while still playing with her hair looking down at her. 'uhmm. My first session is tomorrow and to be honest i am pretty scared to open up to a stranger. I always kept my problems to myself because otherwise i felt like a burden. It's so new for me to open up about my told me back when you had your surgery that the body relives the traumatic event. I'm not sure i can handle that. I know i need help i just hate feeling weak.' tears started froming in her eyes. 'You know i had therapy myself when i got back from the marines. I saw so many terrible things that i started developing PTSD. I will be lying if i tell you it's gonna be easy cause it really is so hard. You start remembering and reliving things you haven't thought about in years but when you face your demons head on and work through them it helps to finally start letting go. Remember you aren't alone in this process you have your family, friends and me who will always be there for you. The fact that you made an appointment tells me you are willing to improve as a person. Like you once told me it's not about purity it's about growth.' He gave her a little kiss and sat back again when he heard a quiet 'thank you' coming from Andy. 'Try to sleep a little love' one hand was still playing with her hair while the other move to the little off her back and started caressing her. About 5 minutes later he looked down and saw Andy asleep on his lap. She looked so small. He made some plans for tonight that he needed to prepare. He picked Andy up and walked her to his or better said their bedroom. He walked past the guest bedroom but it didn't feel right to let her sleep there. He slowly layed her down on her side off the bed got her socks off cause she always would complain that she feels trapped when wearing socks under a blanket. he put the blanket over her gave her a kiss on her head and walked away.
Robert was preparing a date night for them. After all the difficult talk they deserved some fun relaxing time with each other. He made reservations at her favourite restaurant and planned to go salsa dancing after. He wrote a little note just in case she woke up that he went grocerie shopping and he would be back in a bit. He walked into the bedroom to lay down the note on her bedstand. He smiled looking at her she was cuddling his pillow and he could only see her messy hair around her face. He looked back once more and walked away. Robert took his car to the mall gosh he hated going there but he wanted to get some datenight selfcare things for Andy. He grabbed some bath bombs, facemasks and the bodymist he knew she liked. Also knowing that when Andy was tired she was extra hungry he got her some donuts and fruit. He made his way back to the house.
At the house Andy woke up feeling so comfortable in Roberts bed it brought back so many memories. And the couchsurfing the last year made her miss a bed off her own. She was gratefull for her friends that she could sleep over but nothing beats the comfort your own bed. She turned around and saw the note Robert left for her and smiled at it. She got up and went downstairs to make some coffee even though it was such a good nap she still felt so tired. Andy sat down on the couch again with an blanket and her phone when Robert got back home. 'Hi love i made you some coffee' she pointed to the kitchen. 'Hi babe how was your nap he hugged her from behind the couch and gave her a kiss on her cheek. 'So good to be honest that couch surfing has made me realize how much more comfortable your own bed is. I don't know what i missed more you or that bed.' She started laughing. Robert put the bags down in the kitchen and grabbed his coffee and walked over to Andy. 'So am i that replaceable that you miss a bed even more then me?' He grinned at her 'Well no the bed doesn't take care off me, touch me like only you can and makes me feel save and loved. I guess there really isn't anyone worth competing against.' She kissed him a little more passionate this time he grabbed her neck to hold her in place and deepen the kiss. After an short but intense make out she looked at him and said 'i do love you so much you know that right.' Robert nodded and gave her a quick peck. 'So let's talk about the therapist you found?' Andy asked. 'I found a therapist that focusses not on getting back the relationship you had but improving it. He focusses on how to share our deep and dark secrets and feelings, how to stay even more connected and what way we should handle our fights. Next to that he also focusses on getting back to the in love fase. What made us fall for eachother does that fire still burn or how can we get back to that again. No matter how messed up the situation is right now i believe in our love and the strenght off it. With lots of work we can grow as a couple, if you are still willing?' Robert asked a little scared. 'That sounds like a good one. I know our love is still there and ofcourse i am willing to fight to improve our love. Is there a waitinglist?' Andy answered 'I called him yesterday to ask what openings he still has. Next week he is booked but the week after he still has room for us on monday afternoon, does that work for you?' Robert asked 'yeah that would work, i am so glad we agree to work for it.' Andy answered. 'I'll book the appointment. So on a better note Andrea Herrera will you go on a date with me tonight?' He asked smirking at her 'ofcourse i will Robert Sullivan! Do i have a dresscode ?' She winked at him. ' just wear something you are comfortable in dancing. Also i got you some pamper stuff to prepare for our date.' He gave het the bag, she looked inside the bag 'So we're doing facemasks?' She looked up hopefully 'No you are. not me' 'Come on Robert please?' She activated her puppy eyes 'Fine.' He answered being fake annoyed . She grabbed his hand and took him with her upstairs to the bathroom. 'Wash your face first' she slightly ordered after washing her own face. 'Ordering me around now are we?' He laughed. Andy got the facemasks and opened them and tried to put it on his face. 'Why do you have to be so tall, Jeez i can't even put your mask on properly.' Robert grabbed her by her hips and put her on the bathroom counter 'Better?' He asked while his hands still lingered at her waist sneaking under her t-shirt. 'Uh uh first date first base you must know that by now.' She applied his mask and started laughing he looked so out off place. 'Will you help me with mine now?' She asked 'Yeah sure' he took the mask from her and started applying the to him weird substance. 'Why do you do this for fun?' He asked 'Well it keeps your skin soft haven't you noticed?' His hand lingered at her cheek nearby her mouth while applying the mask. Once he finished he looked at her questionable. 'Now we have to wait 10 minutes.' She answered his unasked question 'Well then might as well enjoy this waiting' he stood between her legs and tried to kiss her 'Babe we are wearing masks.' She laughed. 'Hmm i don't see the problem i that.' He dropped his lips to her neck and started kissing from below her ear to her collarbone. Once he kissed her 'sweet spot' she let out a quiet moan. He immediatly took that to his adventage and kissed her lips. It was a soft kiss that only was shared by people in love they're tongues were dancing around each other while his hands grabbed her butt. She let out another silent moan her hand traveled down to the hem of his shirt and started getting it off. She looked at him and bit her lower lip he sure looked like a god. She kissed his chest and abs getting to his sexy v-line. 'I thought you said first date first base right?' She looked up and started laughing 'what is it?' He questioned 'well when i took off your shirt a lot off your mask came off it looks like a toddler painted your face' she still was laughing so loudly. Robert looked into the mirror and bursted out laughing. They cleaned their face. 'Okay babe i'm gonna get ready for our date so get out' Andy winked at him. 'Okay message recieved' he gave her a chaste kiss and walked out off the bathroom.
Around an hour later 'Andy babe your phone is ringing again.' Robert yelled at Andy who was still upstairs getting ready for their date. How many calls can his wife get Robert thought to himself. 'Who is it?' Andy yelled back 'Uhm an unknown number' He answered . 'Can you answer it i'm kind off busy doing my make up.' 'Yeah sure' He got her phone and answered 'Andy's phone this is Robert'. he said 'Hello this is Sofia calling from Grey Sloan emergency room. I am looking for Andrea Herrera is she available?' The woman asked 'Yeah let me go to her' Why is someone in the emergency room asking for Andy? He walked to her 'Babe it's a call from Grey Sloan they are asking for you i think you should answer this one yourself.' He gave her the phone 'Hello this is Andy Herrera.' She shot a confused look to Robert while putting the phone on speaker. 'Hi miss Herrera, we just admitted Sean Beckett and it looks like he put you up as his emergency contact. Are you able to get here as fast as you can?' Robert and Andy looked at each other with weird looks. 'Uhm yeah sure, can you tell me what is going on and why i am his emergency contact?' Andy asked. 'I'm so sorry due to privacy reasons i can't tell you about his injuries all i can say that it isn't life threatning and i have no idea why you are his emergency contact.' 'i'll be there as soon as i can.' Andy ended the phone call and looked confused at Robert. 'I really have no idea why he made me his emergency contact but no matter what no one deserves to be alone in the emergency room.' She tells Robert frustrated. Frustrated about the fact that they finally made plans to have fun together and again something else is in the way. She truly started to hate her cellphone for ringing at the worst time.'Yes no one deserves to wait or wake up all alone, but i'm coming with you.' Robert stated. Andy was still dressed in one of Roberts shirts and yoga pants and Just grabbed her purse and walked out the door with him. 'How bad are Becketts injuries going to be you think?' Robert looked over at Andy and saw she had become way more tense then before the phone call. Something was up. 'I have no idea Robert.
Around 15 minutes later they arrived at the emergency room. 'Hi can you show me where Sean Beckett is i am his emergency contact.' Andy said a bit rushed. 'Yeah come with me i'll bring you to him. I see you brought someone else, i need to ask him to stay outside the room due to the hospitals privacy rules only the emergency contact is needed in the room?. ' The lady said while walking towards a room. Robert nodded towards her 'i'll wait outside, i am here if needed.' He watched his wife zoned out looking over to his captain laying on his side either drugged or asleep.
Flashback *Out off breath she rolled over feeling so guilty for sleeping with Beckett or better said Sean i guess that once you moaned someones name that puts you on first name basis. Why did she needed to numb her feelings and take care off her let's call it her itch. It had been over 10 months since she last had sex and the only time her dry spell was that long was before losing her virginity. No matter what she felt or how frustrated or angry she was sex always comforted her. And Sean was there in her lowest moment, he truly was skilled in the sheets but no man had ever made her feel like her husband. He was someone to take some pressure off her. This was purely physical and she wondered did she get so used to making love that just good sex wasn't enough to leave her satisfied? She turned towards Beckett and did the only thing that would make her stop thinking at this moment and said. 'Ready for round two?' She intended to avoid the guilt just for one afternoon. Before she know it Sean rolled over to her and kissed her while his hands started to run down her body again. Andy kept her eyes closed fantasizing it was Robert touching her. He found his way to her core and started teasing before turning her around. Andy got onto all fours this felt the least personal position to her just psychical release without longing glances or the reminder that the one she is having sex with isn't her loving husband.*
She shook her head to get rid of her thoughts and took a few deep breaths before opening his door and walked in. Beckett started to move a bit waking up from the noise of someone walking in. 'Hi you ready to take me up on that drink?' He asked with a smirk. 'No not really, maybe you should tell me why you are in the hospital what happend?' Andy answered feeling uncomfortable. Praying to the gods that the walls and windows of this hospital room were soundproof so Robert didn't hear. 'I'm okay had a little car accident but nothing major, i have some bruised ribs and i feel like shit. Waiting for the results off the tests after that i'll probably get released.' He told her. 'I'm glad' she sat down at the chair next to his bed. 'Can i call someone to come pick you up after?' Andy felt the need to get out off here as fast as possible to go on a date with her man. She knew that she couldn't leave someone in the hospital alone and hoped he had some family members to take care off him. 'I don't have anybody who would take that call. My ex wife lives states away, brother is an alcoholic, parents died and i don't have any other family or friends in Seattle. I guess the only people who care a little are the people i work with.' He looked her in the eyes while he answered.
In the meanwhile Robert was watching the conversation closely. Why would Beckett his captain have Andy as his emergency contact. That has to be a mistake right. There wasn't a reason that would make sense to him. At least not one he wanted. Back in the hospital room ' can you tell me why i am your emergency contact? To be honest i was quite suprised with the call.' Andy asked honestly. 'Well the only people who maybe would care to pick me up work with me and since you and i had a very VERY good time i gave them your number.' Beckett answered. 'You know that was a one time thing why didn't you just give them the number off station 19. You are their captain i'm sure they will sent someone to get you.' Andy started venting 'What the hell am i supposed to tell Robert he came with me to the hospital you know.' Beckettt grabbeed Andy's hand 'Andy chill it's not like he still is your husband so just tell him and get back here.' She quickly pushed his hand away 'He still is i love him and we are going through a rough patch but we will be okay.' She answered while a doctor came in to give an update about his results. Andy used this time to step out giving him some privacy. 'Hey what happend to him?' Robert asked trying his best to sound concerned about his ass off a captain. 'Well he had an car accident nothing major just some bruised ribs and waiting on test results. If everything is allright he will be released soon.' 'Okay good. Did you ask why he put your number as his emergency number?' Robert asked scared off the answer. 'Yeah i asked him he told me he has no one and the only people who cared are the people who worked at the station. So he gave my number. i asked him to change it to the number off station 19 cause he is their captain not mine.' Andy answered. 'Andy i saw him holding your hand please tell me he didn't put you as his emergency contact because he is the guy you slept with during our seperation' Robert had to know. ' Robert, i'm so sorry but yeah he is...