A/N: Summary: It's Sam's birthday and Frodo decides to do something extra special for it, something that Sam has wanted to do for a very long time. (Set years before the War of the Ring when Sam and Frodo are still young.)

Disclaimer: Tolkien was the creator of this amazing world, not me. But I did make this story up, but that's about it.

Hello. Welcome to my third story, my second LOTR one. Hope you all like them. I urge anyone who hasn't read my other story to go and read it. It's called "Never Forget You." I apologise that I haven't updated that one for a while but I've been working on this one too. Hope you enjoy…..

Chapter 0ne

It was early June in Shire reckoning and the sun was beaming down on the fresh green fields like it nearly always did. There was hardly a day in the Shire when the heavens opened and the rain came pouring down, sending the Hobbits inside to shelter. Hobbits were outdoor creatures, spending most of their time out in the open, young hobbits playing with their friends without a care in the world. This particular day Frodo and Sam were lounging in the garden of Bag End, no problems troubling them and no jobs to do.

"Sam, what are you doing for your birthday this year?"  Frodo asked, lazily as he refilled his pipe.

It was soon to be Sam's birthday, and he usually had a small party consisting of his family, Frodo, Bilbo, Rosie Cotton and other close friends. Merry Brandybuck and Pippin Took also came up to Hobbiton to celebrate the occasion, causing mayhem and mischief wherever they went. Truth be known, Merry and Pippin were probably causing trouble right this minute.

"I'm not doing anything this year." Answered Sam. "I just felt like a quiet birthday."

Frodo looked at him, astonished. "Sam, you always do something for your birthday, why not this year?"

Sam shrugged his shoulders and continued pulling dead leaves off the beautiful plants embedded in the garden.

Hmm, thought Frodo, I'll have to think of something to make Sam's birthday extra special this year. Although he had no idea what.

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It was late one night when his answer finally came. Frodo was lying in bed unable to sleep when the thought struck him. There was one thing that Sam had always wanted to do, and if Frodo was allowed, Sam's wish would come true. Of course, Frodo would have to ask both Bilbo and Hamfast Gamgee for permission as they were still both quite young hobbits. Smiling, Frodo went back to sleep. There was no way Bilbo and the Gaffer would refuse an opportunity as good as this.

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The next day Frodo awoke early, ready to put his plan into action. He was hoping to ask Bilbo permission over breakfast.

"Good morning, Frodo my lad." Bilbo greeted, serving breakfast as Frodo entered.

"Morning Bilbo," Frodo smiled. "I was wondering if I could have a word with you over breakfast."

Bilbo nodded and Frodo explained hat he planned to do while helping himself to crispy bacon and eggs sunny side up. He finished explaining and Bilbo looked at him, deep in thought. Finally, he spoke.

"I think that's a marvellous idea Frodo. Sam will love it. I don't see any problems at all as long as you are careful."

Frodo smiled, delighted. "I will be Bilbo."

Bilbo nodded. "Of course, you'll have to ask Sam's father for permission first."

Frodo nodded at Bilbo, wolfed down his food and rushed out of the door, eager to see the Gaffer as soon as possible. Within a couple of minutes Frodo was walking up the garden path and knocking on the door, hoping Sam wouldn't be the person who answered it. Thankfully, he was in luck.

"Hello Frodo," Sam's dad said as he opened the door. "You come to see Sam?"

"No, I've come to see you actually. I want to ask you a favour, about Sam's birthday." Frodo explained as he walked inside, followed by Hamfast.

Ten minutes later, Frodo came out of the door, a huge smile on his face. Hamfast had said yes. The plan was working perfectly. This was going to be Sam's best birthday ever.

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A/N: So, what do you think? Should I carry on writing this story or shall I quit while I'm ahead?? Bearing in mind I now have 3 stories on the go at once, please be patient. I promise I will get them done eventually. Hehehe. Left you on the edge again. You'll have  to wait to see what the surprise is! I'm really mean aren't I? I always think a cliff hanger makes the story more exciting.

So you've read it, now review. Thanks to the people who do. Much appreciated and makes me very happy. Loadsa Love from Arwen