Borrowed
Sam had promised Jason after he gave her her engagement ring that she would go home and put the pearls in the safe as soon as possible. Alexis calling and asking to meet Sam somewhere worked out perfectly. They agreed to meet at the penthouse, Alexis would bring lunch and they would talk. What Sam didn't know was that Alexis brought Molly and Krissy along with her. Molly caught sight of the ring first and literally squeeled with delight. Between her mom and two sisters, Sam's arm was practically ripped out of the socket as they admired her engagement ring.
"And Jason really picked this out all by himself?" Alexis asked as she looked at Sam's ring again. It was gorgeous, she couldn't deny that.
"Yes! Maxie was surprised too."
"I guess we shouldn't be too shocked that Jason has good taste, he wants to marry you." Alexis said with an affectionate smile directed towards Sam. Sam smiled back just as warmly.
"What's in here?" Krissy asked, picking up the pearl box.
"Oh be careful with that! It's very, very important." Sam said, taking the box from Krissy and opening it, letting her family see the pearls. She told them the little story of Edward giving her the pearls and their meaning.
"Grandfather? You're calling him Grandfather now?" Alexis asked.
"Yes Mother. He said I'm a part of the family and that I should call him Grandfather." Alexis knew she should be happy that Jason's family loved Sam so much and that they treat her well but she felt just a twinge of jealousy. Sam is her daughter.
"Well I think he's sweet and just adds to the romance of you and Jason getting married Sam."
"It was very sweet of Grandfather but I should go put these in the safe. Why don't you guys unpack lunch and I'll be right back." By the time Sam made it back down stairs, all the food was spread out across the dining room table and her family was digging in. Sam sat down quickly and started serving herself as well. They ate and talked for a while but once the clean up was done and they were eating cookies in the living room Alexis brought up what she had originally wanted to talk about.
"I know you already have your something old and new but I was hoping you would let me supply the something borrowed." She said, reaching into her purse and pulling out a small black pouch. She opened it and carefully emptied the contents into her hand. A flash of silver catch the sunlight before Alexis opened her hand. It was an antique diamond bracelet set in silver.
"This was my mother's, it's one of the only things I have left of her and it was her favorite bracelet. I don't remember where she got it from but I remember that she wore it everyday before she... died. I want to share this with all of you," She looked at all three of her beautiful daughters with love before looking at Sam again. "And I would love it if you would considered wearing this on your wedding day." Sam felt choked up and she nodded before hugging Alexis and gesturing for Molly and Krissy to join in on the hug.
"I would love to wear this on my wedding day. Thank you Mom." Sam said as they all pulled away but stayed close to each other.