A/N-I told myself that I wasn't going to start any of my possible story ideas until I finish 3 of my stories, but I couldn't risk it and forget the ideas in my head. Those that commented on my possible story ideas said that they wanted to see this first so here's to you.

I'm going to try something a little bit different and write in different point of views…I think it will allow me to advance my writing…Enjoy!

How to Save a Life:

Chapter One: History

Sam

My life has always been bad…maybe not always at least until I was 15 years old which was about 8 years ago. During my teenage rebellion I just so happened to walk into Clothes over Bro's, the local boutique in Tree Hill. It was run by the famous Brooke Davis. Of course when I walked in I wasn't going to pay anything…teenager than hello, but as I look back on that day even now 8 years later, I can honestly say that might have been the moment my entire life changed and for the better.

Being shifted from different foster homes can take a toll on a girl. Never getting the chance to make friends because deep down you knew that you weren't going to be staying in that particular place for very long…a few months tops.

My English teacher, Haley James-Scott, is a fine person and she was the one who made or at least suggested to Brooke that she take me in and surprisingly enough she did. That night when Brooke walked into the Dixie Grill and sat across from me in that ugly ass both she said…

"I have an extra room, and it's yours if you want it."

I shrugged it off, but ended up following her when she mentioned that I could always sleep in her car…that pissed me off, but I quickly hid my emotions like I trained myself to do.

For the following months our relationship grew stronger and I found myself loving her. It wasn't something that I couldn't do easy, but I did it nonetheless.

I watched as Brooke fell head over heels in love with producer, Julian Baker, even though at the time she didn't admit it.

Even a letter from my birth mom never tore us apart. Rebecca Dennis, I've only talked to her a few times, but ended up finally choosing Brooke over her. I was adopted at age 15 and became Samantha Davis.

But one thing that I was grateful for was Brooke and Julian when they finally took their vows in front of their friends and me…and soon later I got my brother Zachary Austin Baker whom I like to call Zack attack.

As the years drug on I went to college after being valedictorian/Senior class president of Tree Hill high's graduating class of 2005. I was accepted to many different schools some of which were Duke, UNC, and NYU, but ultimately I chose to stay close to home and got my education degree at UNC. Half-way through college I started writing my first book The Journey to Family. And only after a year my book was published which bought me my house that just so happens to be next door to Brooke's…not my idea it was hers…what can you do?

I am currently a teacher at Tree Hill High. I guess you can say I followed the same path Haley did, by becoming a teacher at the same school you attended as a teenager. I love my job and the students love me…only downside is it's a start of a new year which means I have to get to know 100 or so more students and some I will be seeing again. The joys of teaching a literature class and a creative writing class.

"Sam, are you okay?"

The voice snaps me out of my day dream or reminiscing moments and makes me smile. I'm sitting in front of my best friend Jack, who happened to be my boyfriend when I was in high school, but only for about a few months because he moved to Charlotte and got adopted just like me. His life is a bit different then mine, because at age 23 he is a daddy to my godson, Jonathon Samuel Daniels. Yes, he used the male version of my name. Gosh that made me happy.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I was just reminiscing."

Jack nods his head and smiles.

"What were you thinking about?"

"My life."

Jack raises his eyebrow.

"Isn't that what your book and the new movie are about?"

Oh I forgot to tell you. The Journey to Family is going to be made a movie and hopefully it won't fail like Ravens did. Just like Lucas I wrote the script, but the cool thing is that Julian is producing and directing it while Brooke is the costume designer…I guess you could say it's a family project. Now all we need is to find something for Zack to do.

"It is, but I don't know what I was going to say," I say with a laugh.

"Daddy, I want to go home."

I look towards my godson and smile. He is the splitting image of Jack and I absolutely adore him. Jack has it good. He has a 5 year old son and a gorgeous wife. He has the family he wanted despite what he grew up with. I'm referring to his older murdering brother.

"John, don't you want to spend time with your auntie Sam?"

John looks up at his daddy with his brown eyes.

"I already did, but momma promised that we could go see a movie."

Jack laughs as do I.

"How about we see each other sometime next week Johnny?" I ask with a smile.

He puts his fist in the air and I pound it.

"You got a deal. Come on daddy," John says as he stands up.

"Parental duty calls. I'll see you later Sam."

"Bye Jack."

I watch as they leave and all I can think about is that I hope to have that one day. I just have to find me a man first and then I have to get married and then get pregnant because I sure as hell am not going to be pregnant before I am married. That's just the way it is.

I continue to sit here drinking my sugar filled coffee until I have to leave to see dad otherwise known as Julian Baker…There going to cast Brooke and mine's role today. Oh Boy.

Julian

Have you ever felt as though you were on a time loop like no matter what you were doomed to relieve the same experience over and over again kind of like that episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer when Buffy had to make a sale at the Magic Box over and over until it was done with satisfaction? I feel like that now. I'm currently sitting in a room with my daughter and my wife even my son Zack as we sit through auditions and even more auditions. I feel as though I am on American freaking Idol. A lot of these people have no talent at all. It sucks. I'm just glad that Brooke and Sam are here because technically I allowed them to have final say on the actress that plays them. I casted my character the other day.

At the moment we are waiting for an up and new comer to read for Sam. I think her name is Amber Mullin.

I watch as Amber walks in and stands in front of us with a smile on her face.

"Sam, Brooke this is Amber. Amber, did you pick something from the script that you want to perform?" I ask as she opens her booklet.

"Um…yeah page 75," Amber drops the booklet and she blushes when she picks it up. "I'm sorry I'm just nervous."

"It's totally understandable," I hear Sam say and I smile.

"Start whenever you are ready."

Page 75, one of my favorites. I hope she can do a good as job as Sam did writing it. It was when Sam was talking to Victoria and I gotta say my daughter is great.

"So, I've been wondering, how exactly did you get my daughter to take you in?"

I decided to let Sam take this part considering she was the one that was there.

"I shoplifted from Clothes over Bro's, I assaulted her then she found me sleeping in a car and decided to take me in, but I've made up for that with my sunny disposition."

She skips a few lines and I have to say that this girl just might be our Sam.

"Well my company is called Clothes over Bro's so I'm not exactly prone to help your cause."

"I should've known you would be bad at this considering all the hurtful things you said to Brooke the last time you saw her."

Sam claps her hands and Amber smiles at her.

"Nice job Amber…we'll give you a call if we want to see you back."

Amber smiles and I smile as well.

"Thank you so much."

As soon as Amber leaves the room I turn to my daughter and she smiles at me.

"Is she Sam Davis material?" I ask.

"She was perfect."

And it was the truth. In that moment I swear that I flashed back 8 years to see the same Sam I knew and loved back then. The sarcastic yet serious teenager with a passion for writing. A girl who wears her heart on her sleeve, but protects it at the same time. My daughter, Samantha Davis.

I look at my two kids and smile. Sam, now 23 years old is doing so much in such a short time I am really proud of her. I remembered when Brooke talked her into becoming Senior class president and Sam quickly agreed otherwise Brooke probably would have her become a cheerleader…so not Sam. I watched her give her valedictorian speech. Her speech she gave at Brooke and I's wedding. I've seen it all.

Zack is a different story. My rambunctious 6 year old son. The one boy who could get on Sam's nerves, but yet have her laugh at the same time. Sam was 17 when Zack was born and I knew that in that moment she was going to be a great sister and later on a great mother. As far as 6 year olds go I have to say I love my son. What father wouldn't? Although I probably shouldn't say that because every time I say something like that in front of Sam she responds with 'thousands of fathers don't care for their children. You could add mothers as well. Why do you think there are so many kids in the foster system?' She made a good point and I never talked about it again.

Despite the age differences, my kids are pretty close. Zack adores Sam so much. They even have their own weekday dinners where those two go off and get something to eat while I get to stay with Brooke and spend time with her. I love those days.

Brooke

I never expected my life to turn out the way that it did. I knew I wanted to be a mother that was one thing, but I didn't expect to become a mother to a troubled 15 year old girl. I'm glad that I did though. Then 2 years after that I get my son. It feels as though my life has fallen into place. I'm not the popular, slutty cheerleader anymore. I'm much more than that. I'm something important to both Zack and Sam. I'm a mom.

I watch as Julian and Zack leave the room for a few minutes. I guess he wanted mother and daughter alone for a few minutes.

"How is your adorable godson doing?" I ask with a smile knowing that Sam will light up instantly.

She smiles brightly. See what did I tell you?

"He's great. Jack and Andrea are great as well. I'm going to meet with John sometime next week."

"You know I never said this to anyone, but I'm surprised that Jack did the responsible thing."

"In your defense you didn't know him like I did mom."

The words Sam says still bring a smile to my face. I love being a mom.

"School starts back up tomorrow."

Sam smiles and I can tell that she's excited.

"I know, but it won't be as difficult as last time. Last year was my first year and now I can get into the swing of things."

"I'm so proud of you Samantha."

Sam smiles and hugs me tightly.

"It's funny…whenever we talk I feel as though I'm 15 all over again."

I nod my head.

"I don't know what to tell you kid, but you gotta admit that when you were 15 it was one of your best years."

Sam smiles and I can see tears form in her eyes.

"That was the year my whole life changed."

"Mine too Sam. Mine too."

A/N-One of my longer chapters and I figured out that if I do POV's that maybe I will get longer chapters…if you are confused about anything please let me know and I'll try to clear it up in the next chapter. There wasn't much Sam/Zack interaction, but there will be…and guess what guys Brooke didn't end up with a girl this time : ) Review please.