She ran out of the house, realizing that it was raining and there was lightening outside, but she didn't care. She ran as hard as she could, thinking as she went. It was clear she had to leave. Leave the city, state, and even country. She had to leave all of her mistakes and consequences. She made her way to Richard's house. It was more of a one-room place in which he slept in. She opened the door and there, Richard was just on the computer. He turned around, surprised to see Samantha there.
"I came to say good bye," Samantha said, getting the floor wet from the rain. Her hair and clothes were completely soaked. Richard thought she looked nice like this, but was too confused to think so at the moment.
"What--?" he replied.
"Look, I have to go. Some…something bad happened, and I must leave as soon as possible. I don't know where I'm going and for how long, but I'll find some place… If you don't hear from me for a couple of years…try to look for me. I'm sure Bruce can help… " Richard just looked at her. She has never looked so scared and unsure in her life. He knew if must do something with her father. He stepped closer to her and put his hand on her shoulder in an assuring way.
"Sam, whatever happened, we will find a way to fix it." At this, she wrapped her arms around him and rested her chin on his shoulder. She whispered, "This is one of the things I love about you: you always try to find a way, and when there isn't; you make one. But trust me, unless you can turn back time, neither of us can fix this." There was a long pause and they just stood there hugging each other. Richard was still a little shocked. He was not expecting this from her tonight, or anytime soon.
"I'm going to miss you, Richard," she said as she left the hug, "Just promise me two things: first, that you follow your dream. Train as hard as you can to be the best hero this city has ever seen. I want you to protect the city from any villains while I'm gone. I think that this dream of yours is really great, and I want you to pursue it for as long as you can."
"And the second thing?" Richard asked quietly.
"Never forget me," she whispered. The room was then quiet. They could still hear the rain poring outside.
"I can never forget you, Sam," he relied. She looked at him, realizing that this may be the last time she can ever do that. She turned slowly and left the room.