A/N: This story basically goes between the past and the present A LOT. It doesn't exactly go in order that things happen because thats how I wanted to write it out. So just pay close attention to when things are actually happening so there is no confusion at all. Alright? Good. Please let me know what you think in the review! Thank you!!
Intro
Everything changed when they all started college. Freddie went to MIT and was now a professor there. He was happy with his life but there were still unanswered questions that he kept from everyone else. Carly went DC on some kind of internship because of the web show and was now an anchor woman. Carly was more than happy with her life. It wasn't what she expected or planned but it was perfect for her. Sam had traveled south and landed in L.A. She was now an art teacher and unexpectedly a mother. Although her life was stressful she had to admit that she was happy. Spencer had stayed in Seattle once everyone left. He still missed everyone but he was doing his best to try to forget everything happened.
Everyone had seen each other but never all together. They randomly saw each other when Carly happened to be visiting Spencer at the same time Freddie was visiting Mrs. Benson. Or when Sam visited her mom and her and Spencer had art displays at the same showing.
It wasn't hard for everyone to soon forget about one another but suddenly something brought them all together. Gibby, their friend from high school, was getting married and invited them all. They were all excited to see one another as a whole. They just didn't realize what problems were going to come up when they met again.
Sam looked at her face carefully in the mirror. She puckered her lips applying just a bit more of lipstick to make them look perfect. She opened her eyes wider. She knew the color of her eyes weren't as bright as it used to be. She had been through a lot since college started. Her life had taken turns she never would've expected but she wasn't unhappy now. She was satisfied. Of course there were things she wish she did differently but she couldn't complain about her life.
Sam closed her eyes thinking of her old friends. She couldn't even remember the last time she saw Spencer or Freddie. Sam had seen Carly only a few months before but they hadn't talked. They had a quick conversation but that was all. Sam didn't feel like they were actually friends anymore. They were just figures of her past, a time when everything seemed so simple and different.
One Year earlier
Sam walked down the aisle, her son hopping next to her. She pulled a box of cereal off the shelf turning it around to look at the vitamins listed. Sam had become very careful about what she ate since Jayden was born. She didn't want him developing bad habits. She knew she had bad eating habits and wanted her son to be as healthy as possible. It was something she never thought she would be so concerned about.
Sam dropped the box into the cart and continued walking when she heard her name. "Sam Puckett?" A familiar voice shrieked. Sam looked up her eyes connecting with the face of Carly Shay. "Oh, my God. What are you doing in Seattle?" She asked running over and hugging her quickly. Carly seemed to be acting like it hadn't been forever since the last time they saw one another.
"Hey Carly. I was just visiting my mom. I had no idea you were going to be here." She said smiling at her old best friend. "Its been like what? More than a year, right?" Sam said shaking her head. "Its been forever. Too long." Sam said. She actually missed her friend. She missed doing iCarly. She missed hearing Carly tell her to do the right thing. She missed just having her around to tell her things were going to be fine when everything went wrong. But Carly wasn't that person anymore. Sam had to learn that the hard now. Now it was like the past had never happened.
"Yeah, its crazy." Carly said still smiling. "Is this your son?" Carly asked looking at the small boy. He looked identical to Sam, from his blonde hair to his bright eyes. He looked up at Carly smiling at her. "He looks just like you." She smiled at the small boy.
"Yeah, this is him." Sam answered. Jayden was the one thing in her life she didn't regret at all. She was more than proud of him.
"Wow, hes...big. He was so little the last time I saw him." Carly said. "How old is he?" She asked.
"Well he's gonna be 5 soon." Sam answered.
"Wow...I'm like in shock about it." Carly said shaking her head. "Hey, you know what, we should have dinner or something while you're still in town. Its been so long. Me, you and Spencer." Carly said. Sam felt her stomach sink. "It would be fun." Carly smiled.
"Sure...sounds great." Sam said shrugging but not wanting to have dinner with Carly AND Spencer. It would be too hard for her to ever see him again. She knew she couldn't handle it. It would hurt her too much. She just knew she didn't have the strength for it.
"Yeah...I'll call you." Carly said hugging her quickly. "It was good to see you." She said before disappearing down the aisle.
"Mama!" Jayden yelled getting his mothers attention. "Who was that?" He asked still bouncing on his feet.
"Just an old friend, honey." Sam answered grabbing his hand. "We have to hurry before Grandma tries to cook dinner alone." She smiled.
Sam looked down at her body. Her stomach still bulged slightly even though Jayden had been born so many years ago. Sam did her best to get rid of it but she never could. It made her feel insecure about her body.
She slipped her shoes onto her feet and grabbed her purse. She walked into the small bedroom where Jayden was asleep on the bed. She bent over kissing him softly. She walked back to the living. "Mom, I'm leaving now." She yelled into the kitchen. She heard her mother grunt in response and then walked out the door.
Sam was excited to see Carly. She didn't know if Freddie would be there but she hoped he would. Sam also just hoped Spencer wouldn't show.
Freddie looked in the mirror adjusting his tie. He tightened it so it fit right. He took a deep breath as he felt relaxed. He felt an arm snake around his waste carefully. "Hey, sweetie." Freddie said turning around in the familiar arm. "Are you ready to go?" He asked smiling at her.
"Almost. I just need to find my shoes." Carly said kissing his cheek quickly. "I know I packed them but all these suit cases...I don't remember which one I put them in." Carly explained walking back to the suit cases. She flipped open the red one sitting in the middle of the bed. "I'm just a bit nervous about everything." Carly said as her stomach began turn in knots. She found her shoes and slipped them on her feet quickly.
"About what?" Freddie asked confused.
"Just everything...between Sam and Spencer." She explained. Freddie cocked an eyebrow confused. "Oh, my God. I never told you what happened did I?" Carly asked as the whole situation entered her mind. Guilt took over her whole body. "You are never going to believe it anyway." Carly said shaking her head. "I was such a bad friend." She said her eyes tearing up slightly.
"Well...you can explain it on the ride over. We're already late. I don't want Gibby getting upset." Freddie said opening the hotel door.
"Alright." Carly said standing and walking out the door quickly. They hurried to hail a cab and get over to the ceremony.
Seven Years Ago
Carly knocked on the door and waited to hear Spencer say it was okay to enter but she heard silence. She pressed her ear to the door. She strained to listen as she heard a giggle and then Spencer's voice. He never changes, Carly thought to herself. She dug through her pocket and pulled out her keys. She grabbed the right one and unlocked the door for the loft. She pushed opened the door but froze in her spot.
She stared at the two people she didn't expect to see there. "What the hell is going on?" She screamed causing them both to freeze and look at her.
