Chapter 6

Today was Carolyn's funeral. Sharon and Andy were in Sharon's office. From now on, Nicholas already would live with them. Sharon sat pensively on her desk. She knew Nicholas will pick up scandal as he understood it. Andy tried to soothe her. He sat down beside her, took her hand gently and looked into her green eyes with a sad smile.

"Sharon, calm down. Everything will be fine. I'm with you." Sharon took a deep breath and squeezed his hand.

"Andy, he'll never accept to live with us. He hates me." Andy shushed softly and kissed her forehead.

"Sharon, he doesn't hate you. His mother died and he couldn't accept it. It's a big shock for him and Nicole. I assure you he'll get used to this idea. I know it will be difficult, but he has no choice. His mother requests. Besides, I'm his father. "

"I know that. I'm sure you'll be a good father to Nicholas, but he hurt you with his behavior." Andy sighed wearily.

"You're right, it is. But he had no father 20 years. It will be difficult to get used to me and his sister Nicole. ''

"See? You tell the truth. He can't get used to his father and sister, he'll never get used to the strange woman like me."

"Hey, Sharon, don't talk like that. You're not a strange woman. You promised Carolyn that you'll be his mother. You can't give up so easily. You're a strong woman and you can overcome it. I remind you all that happened to Rusty. He also behaved so, but now he loves you very much and he called you Mom." Sharon smiled slightly as she recalled those days. Her eyes filled with tears. But Andy's words gave her courage. Andy wiped her tears.

"You're right, Andy. I think Nicholas needs time." Andy hugged her tightly. Sharon snuggled into his warm embrace.

"You'll see Sharon. Nicholas gets used to you." Andy was hoping, but he didn't believe his words. Nicholas didn't want him or Sharon nor Nicole. On the other hand, the team discussed Nicholas's behavior. They were saw him in the hospital. Lieutenant Provenza sat at his desk with a cup of coffee. Andrea Hobbs also had come.

"Did you see this kid's behavior?" Provenza asked, frowning.

"Definitely. He's pretty aggressive." Amy noted.

"Hey, we can't judge the kid. He lost his mother. It's normal." Julio said.

"Exactly, Julio's right. It's a big shock for the kid." Mike agreed. Provenza rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"I don't agree. However, I think Andy needs to do a DNA test. But when I told him he refused." Andrea added.

"You're right. How can Andy has so much confidence in his ex-wife who cheated on him?" Provenza said.

"Well, why do we need to discuss their personal lives? That's not nice." Mike protested.

"We don't discuss. Just share our opinion about Nicholas." Amy interrupted. At this point, Sharon and Andy went out of the office. Andy looked at his watch and said, "It's time." They all went to the cemetery. During the funeral, Nicholas stood out from everyone else, crying. Andy wanted to hug him and comfort him, but he knew that he'll shout and argue. Nicole put her head on her father's shoulder. Andy kissed her forehead and rubbed her back reassuringly. Sharon stood close to them along with Rusty. She looked at Nicholas, who refused help, but actually he needed. After the funeral, Nicholas decided to stay a little at the cemetery. Andy, Nicole and Rusty walked to the car. Andy saw Sharon, who stood and watched Nicholas afar. Andy put his hand on her shoulder. Sharon smiled slightly.

"Sharon, are you okay?"

"Yes, I want to talk to him."

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely. I'll stick with him." Andy nodded and walked away. Nicole and Rusty looked questioningly at Andy.

"Andy, where's Mom?" Rusty asked.

"Don't worry, she's with Nicholas. They'll come home later. Let's now go." Andy said quietly. The three got into the car on the way home. Sharon continued to stare at Nicholas, who was crying loudly. She slowly walked over to him and put her hand on his shoulder. He looked at her carefully. Sharon smiled encouragingly.

"I know. It's hard. Losing your mother is the worst feeling in life. No one and nothing can fill the place."

"But you want to fill her place." Nicholas interrupted angrily. Sharon took a deep breath and squeezed his shoulder.

"You're wrong. I don't want to fill her place. I just want to help you as a friend, nothing more. Your father and your sister ... -''

"Don't talk to them. I don'teven want to see them." Nicholas again interrupted angrily.

"Nicholas, I told the truth. Why do you keep blaming them? They want to be near you and support you, as I." Sharon said calmly.

"I don't want to argue here." Nicholas said firmly.

"Me too. It would be unfair to your mother. She looks you at the sky and believe me, she wouldn't want you to be so." Nicholas pulled her hand and stood in front of her.

"Why do you want to get close to me? Why are you doing? I'm completely foreign to you. Why are you trying to win me?" Nicholas shouted heatedly. Sharon sighed wearily and bit her lip.

"I'm a mother. You're like a son to me. You're Andy's son. Nicole's brother. You can't imagine how much I love them. I love you, too, I want to help you. I don't want to take your mother's place, trust me." Sharon said softly. Nicholas closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath.

"Well, I believe you. But don't expect me to be in good relationship with you, with your Andy or Nicole." he said sharply. Sharon nodded slightly.

"I think you need time. Well, let's not talk about it. Let's go home." Nicholas looked at her confused.

"I am coming with you?"

"Of course. I can't leave you alone. From now on, you will live with us. Don't try to say anything. That's your mother's last wish." Sharon said sternly. Nicholas swallowed the lump in his throat and went with Sharon, despite his displeasure. But he still believed her words. If this was the last wish of his mother, he'll fulfill it.

Several hours later, Sharon was preparing dinner in the kitchen with Andy. Rusty and Nicole were sitting on the couch in the living room while Nicholas was alone in his room. Andy sighed wearily and sat down deep in thought. Sharon looked at him carefully and sat beside him.

"I know how you feel."

"Sharon, I can't understand why he behaves so. I want to get close to him, but every time he repels me with harsh words. "Andy admitted. Sharon sighed thoughtfully. She didn't want to talk about her conversation with Nicholas. She squeezed his hand reassuringly.

"Andy, he needs time. It will not be easy. We both know that." Andy nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Sharon. I think it wouldn't be so easy without you." Sharon smiled softly and kissed him gently.

"I'll always be with you. Whatever happens. I love you."

"You can't imagine how much I love you." After a few minutes, all had dinner together. Sharon tried to persuade Nicholas to have dinner with them.

"You can't punish yourself like that." Sharon said sternly.

"You're not my mother and you have no right to tell me what to do!" he shouted. Rusty and Nicole ran into the room.

"Hey, why you yell at my mother?" Rusty stood before him.

"Think about your actions. Nicole warned.

"Rusty, Nicole, please." Sharon stopped them.

"It's all right. Go back in the kitchen, I'll come shortly." Rusty and Nicole returned to the kitchen dissatisfied. Sharon sighed wearily. She felt she couldn't cope with this difficulty, but every time she remembered the promise she'd given his mother.

"I'm not mad at your words. I know I can't be your mother and I can't take her place. But please, don't treat the people this way." she said firmly and left the room. Nicholas sat on the bed thoughtfully. He didn't want to hurt them, he just lost his temper. Tonight, Sharon was in Andy's arms. He stared at the ceiling thoughtfully. Sharon snuggled into him as he kissed her forehead.

"He shouted at you. I'm sorry." Andy said guiltily. Sharon looked into his brown eyes with love.

"Andy, don't apologize. He just lost his nerves, nothing more. I'm sure that with time, everything will be all right. Let's sleep." she said softly. Andy smiled and kissed her gently. They slept deeply, hoping for a nice day.

The next morning, Sharon sat in her office with Andrea.

"Sharon, I'm sorry, but I don't like Nicholas and I don't think that he is Andy's son." Andrea said, frowning.

"But why? Look, Andrea, Nicholas just is in shock from the loss of his mother, I'm sure that everything will be all right. He needs time."

"Sharon, you have to convince Andy to do a DNA test immediately. He should do this test." Sharon sighed wearily and pulled her glasses.

"To be honest, I also want him to do this test. But he constantly refused. ''

"Sharon, try again. We have to be sure." Andrea said encouragingly. Sharon nodded and leaned back. About 1 hour later, Andy was in Sharon's office. Sharon tried to convince him to do a DNA test, but he refused.

"Sharon, I told you a few times. I believe that Nicholas is my son. Why should I do a DNA test?"

"Andy, we can't be sure. You have to do this test." Andy sighed wearily.

"Sharon, please. Nicholas is my son." Sharon rolled her eyes, dissatisfied and took a deep breath. At this point, Amy interrupted.

"Captain, sorry to interrupt you, but there is a man who wants to see you." Sharon nodded slightly. The man went inside.

"Hello." he said politely. Sharon and Andy were surprised because they haven't seen this man before.

"Hello, who are you?" Sharon asked impatiently.

"I'm Mark. I wanted to clarify a truth." Sharon and Andy looked at each other.

"What truth?" Andy asked immediately. The man took a deep breath and said, "I'm Nicholas's real father."

~~~ TBC ~~~

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