This is my second fanfic about Sam! I've always loved the story of Sam's past and while watching old episodes i realised I missed those emotional episodes of Sam where you see a much weaker, softer side to her. Therefore I thought I write this fanfic. I didn't know whether to label it as a Tom and Sam story or a Dylan and Sam story as both men will feature, but I decided to label it as a Tom and Sam story however Dylan should feature as well. Anyways, enjoy!

What matters is to live in the present, live now, for every moment is now. It is your thoughts and acts of the moment that create your future. The outline of your future path already exists, for you created its pattern by your past. - Sai Baba

Holby ED- 14th February 2013:

"Happy Valentines Day!"

Placed in front of her was a small, heart shaped box, probably contianing chocolates of some sort. Not that it mattered.

"Tom, thanks." She took the box of him before heading of to her shift.

Tom stood there, perplexed about what had just happened. She seemed happy enough but there was something else, he could tell. He followed her out, seeing if he could coax anything out of her through out the day.

Camp Bastion- 14th February 2005:

*Knock-Knock*

"Go away Jack" Just another one of the boys trying to wind me up, she thought. Ignore them.

The knock came again, this time more insistent.

*Knock-Knock-Knock*

"I said go away! My shift isn't for another 3 hours!" She waited for a moment, listening out to hear footsteps going in the opposite direction. Instead, an envelope appeared under the door, addressed to her. She pushed the covers back and climbed out of bed to retrieve the envelope. She peeled open the flap and pulled out a note. It read:

Roses are red, Violets are blue, If I don't get killed on the frontline, Will you be my valentine?

Love, ?

She couldn't help but smile at the little poem. Sure, it wasn't Shakespeare but it was pretty sweet. It was obvious who wrote it though, when you live and work with the same men everyday, you recognise when someone likes you. Maybe I'll tease him, she thought. She grabbed a pen and began writing on the back of the note...

Holby ED- 14th February 2012:

"So... what's wrong?"

"Why would anything be wrong?"

"You didn't open my present, you've been staring at the calender like it's a magic mirror and so far, every patient you have treated have managed to acquire two doctors after complaining that you didn't seem to know what on earth was wrong with them."

"So? They were difficult cases Tom, and I wanted a second opinion."

"Sam, one of them had a finger practically hanging off and the first thing you do is ask where it hurts! Something's going on Sam."

"Nothing is 'going on' Tom" She started to walk away, but was blocked by Tom.

"Nuh-uh, you're not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on. Otherwise we might find that a patient that came in with a sore tooth dies because Doctor Nicholls wasn't concentrating on her patients. Now come on, what is it?"

"Listen, it's kind of personal and I don't want to talk about it."

"Are you sure? Maybe I could help?"

"Sorry Tom, but no one can help."

"Okay, well take a break before another patient get the special treatment of two doctors!"

"Okay." She headed towards the staffroom, but she wasn't planning on taking a break.

Camp Bastion- 14th February 2005:

"You came!" The surprise was evident in his voice as he saw Sam enter the small cafe.

"Of course, I was the one that suggested we meet here in the first place!"

"But how did you know it was me?"

"No offence Jack, but your handwriting is the scruffiest out of anybody's, and easily recognisable."

"Oh, sorry."

"Don't be! Finally a break from quick meals and everybody else!"

"Well, you're welcome! Although, I have heard that this place is next on the list for blowing up, so we might want to eat quickly!" He joked, wanting her to think he had a sense of humour. That's what girls look for, isn't it?

'Then let's order." Being a cafe, there wasn't so much choice, however it was still nice to be on a date. After they had ordered, Sam excused herself to the toilet, not knowing that when she came back, everything will have changed.

Chapter 1 done! Hope you enjoyed reading this and can't wait for the next chapter! :) Updates might be irregular but I'll try to update as much as I can. Please review and feel free to PM me! Thanks for reading!

Hannah xx