This story is different from my usual Major Crimes stories so I hope you guys like it. It contains all sorts of spoilers, just as a warning if there are and it's set after the recent episode (last week's episode) 5x14.

Disclaimer: I do not own Major Crimes, just this fiction's storyline.

Sharon sighed into Andy's arms, a frown etched onto her face.

"How do I tell him? He was so happy when he came home last night after his talk with Gus that I couldn't tell him then."

Andy rubbed her back, bringing her closer to his chest. "It's better to break it quickly."

"But things are going so well for him right now... I just want him safe but I know I can't bubble wrap him."

Flynn raised her chin, making her face him with a sigh. "He made his choice to live a normal life, that's fine. Stroh won't stop him from getting the life he wants. Heck, the kid's annoying Provenza now that he's studying to become a lawyer. Let's hope he doesn't end up like Jack, the ass."

Sharon chuckled, spotting Rusty head towards Julio's desk outside her office. "One second,"

She left her office and made her way over to her son, bringing him for a hug.

"I can't stay long. Gus is taking me out for lunch but I wanted to-"

"Captain? We've caught a case."

Sharon gave Amy a smile before sighing apologetically at Rusty. "Can it wait, sweetheart?"

Rusty shrugged. "It's important but yeah, it can wait." He promised. "I'll see you later?"

"Depends on how long this takes but I'll try and give you a call if we don't see each other, okay?" She told him, hugging him again. "I've got to go but enjoy lunch with Gus."

His smile returned as he blushed, backing away from her. "I will..."

"I love you," she mouthed.

He rolled his eyes but his smile was evident when he left.

"What did he want?"

Sharon turned to Flynn, shrugging. "He promised to tell me later. Now, we have a case to solve."

...

Gus met up with Rusty by the elevator and gave him a kiss. "Did you tell her?"

"Didn't get a chance to. They've caught a case." Rusty said, almost disappointed. "Do you think that we're moving too fast? Do you think we're ready?"

"I think you're trying to say if you think Sharon's ready. Come on, I'm sure your mom will almost be glad to see the back of you and not waking up to see you raiding her cupboards each morning." Gus chuckled as they entered the elevator.

Rusty gave him a look. "I do not raid her-"

"You do. She sent me a picture catching you in the act." Gus grinned, showing him said picture. "Nice ass."

Rusty blushed, nudging him lightly. "I hope we get out of here before Andrea finds me. I've been nothing but a servant to her royal highness..." He muttered.

"Well, you are the one who will need her references when getting into law school so you better stop complaining and suck it up. I was in the army, remember? We don't take whiners."

"Apparently, you do." Rusty gave him a smirk. "But back to the subject of moving in togeth-"

Gus gave him a low groan. "I'm sure she'll be fine!"

"I'm the last one to leave the nest! You know how mother birds get when their nests are empty."

"She has her boyfriend."

"But-"

"She'll be fine. You and I both know that she'll be fine."

Rusty sighed. "She got punched by a suspect yesterday."

Gus turned to face him, shock written on his features. "Oh my God. Is she okay?"

"Just a horrible bruise but nothing a bit of concealer won't cover up, she says. I'm just worried that since Andy's got his heart issues, who will be there to protect her if she can't or he can't. I can't lose her and being closer to her helps settle my anxiety."

"That's the most honest thing you've said to me. I know leaving her will be difficult but it's not like we're moving to Vegas. We can even find a place closer to her."

Rusty smiled, "We can?"

"Yeah," Gus said, nodding. "If that will make you feel safe."

"You're the best."

The elevator stopped and they exited the building towards Rusty's car.

"I wanna drive. I'm going to take you to a new place. And no, they don't have burgers."

Rusty glared at him. "Then why are we even leaving? You're worse than Andrea," he joked, throwing his keys at Gus who caught them.

He looked inside his bag and groaned when he realised he left his phone on Julio's desk whilst he was talking to his mother.

"I forgot my phone. I'll be right back, you wait in the car."

Gus nodded and continued to the car as Rusty turned back to the precinct.

As Gus neared the car, he pressed the 'unlock' button on the key and that is when everything went black.

...

"What was that?" Buzz asked, heading towards the window to investigate.

The rest of the team, including Sharon, stalked up to the window to see fire, smoke and ash filter in the air.

"There's been an explosion. Get Fritz to start all protocols." Provenza ordered.

Sharon's heart stopped when she realised that Rusty and Gus were heading out.

"I have to find the boys." She told Andy who insisted on following her. "I don't think this is a coincidence, Andy," she whispered as they left the team to head towards the stairs as it was technically a building fire. "Stroh returns to Los Angeles and an explosion goes off where I and my son work?"

Andy put his arm around her shoulders, trying to keep up with her fast pace as they descended the stairs. "It might be totally unrelated."

"Oh, God... Andy..." Sharon breathed out as they entered the lobby to see injured colleagues and civilians coming inside from the smoke.

Andy jogged up to one officer. "Have you seen two men, one's in a black suit, the other-"

"Black leather jacket, blue jeans and grey T-Shirt," Sharon said, remembering seeing what Gus was wearing as he was heading into the building from being dropped off by a cab.

The female officer nodded, coughing. "Last I saw, they passed me as they left. Not five minutes ago."

Sharon blanched, making her way out the door with Andy calling after her with the officer.

"Rusty! Rusty! Gus!" She called out. "Gus! Rusty!"

She looked side to side, coughing as grey filled her sight as well as injured people dashing in and out of the building.

"M-Mom!"

Sharon gasped, running towards Rusty who looked like he had been in the wars. "Where's Gus."

Rusty paled, turning to face where his car had been. "Mom... It was my car. I-I think..." He started to sob as Sharon brought him tight to her chest, turning to face Andy who looked semi relieved.

"Are you saying... your car was the one that exploded?"

Rusty nodded against her chest, his cries becoming desperate. "He's gone, isn't he?"

Andy turned to the source of the explosion and hung his head solemnly. "I'm sorry, kid."

"Rusty... I-I know this is going to be difficult but I need to put you in protective custody."

Rusty pulled back from her, hurt written on his features. "What? What do you mean? You-you caused this?"

"No... Rusty, Stroh's back."

And that's when everything went black again.