Please lovelies, review this! I need a bit of inspiration. Nope, sorry to burst any bubbles but it is not Damsay! ;D

Lindsay pulled her lock down, hearing the satisfying snap as it opened. She pulled it away, to reveal her neatly decorated locker. She pushed her bag in and stared around the corridor, trying to spot any other members from Glee. Cameron was pushing through the crowd awkwardly, waving at her and at the same time dragging a very exhausted Damian in his midst.

"Hey Cameron" Lindsay grinned, "Damian"

"Hey" Cameron greeted, as he placed Damian against the locker. The Irish boy laid his head against the cool metal, sighing in relief.

"Some one looks tired" Lindsay teased, as the boy pulled a face at her. She pulled her notebook out of her locker and tucked it under her arm.

"How was it?" She asked, biting her lip.

He cracked open an eye, letting out a small noise.

"I had to play Barbie's and then, I read her a story" He shrugged, "Wasn't so bad"

Cameron grinned and tapped the notebook Lindsay was holding, as she drew he attention away from the boy who slowly but surely was falling asleep.

"My turn tonight?" He asked, grinning like he had a plan up his sleeve.

"Yep" Lindsay sighed, "I have some more leftovers for you to take, pumpkin soup I think"

Damian grinned and cracked another eye open, his stomach rumbling at the mere sound of the word 'food'. Lindsay rolled her eyes and dug around in her backpack, before tossing a health bar at him.

"Eat," She laughed, turning away from the best friends.

"Someone's turned into mother hen" Samuel laughed, as he stepped in time with her. They both had English first period, which Samuel knew he was going to fall asleep in. It was taking all his energy to not pull off what Damian was doing and lean against an uncomfortable locker, just for a five-minute nap. He looked back at the pair, who were looking extremely comical.

Cameron was trying to wake Damian up, by pulling on his shirt. Needless to say it wasn't working, the darker boy was gone to the world. He turned his attention back to a chuckling Lindsay, who too was observing the boys.

"They're bromance is slightly concerning" She giggled, bringing a hand up to her mouth.

"No girl could win there hearts" Samuel joked, shaking his head.

"Speaking of girls" Lindsay continued cautiously, "How's yours?"

Samuel's whole face darkened at the mention of his girlfriend, "I have to tell her tonight about the extra job, so we'll see"

"I thought she would of liked her man providing for her" Lindsay smiled, bumping her hip against his.

"You'd think so huh," Samuel laughed lightly, not ready to talk about all the problems he was having.

Samuel couldn't even phantom how all these problems had arisen, but like everything they seemed to originate back to him. He tried, he really did but it was never enough. Or so it seemed. He worked two jobs and earned as much money as he could, but still not enough. He wasn't at home enough, but then the paradox just grew thicker and more complicated because he couldn't be with his family and earn enough money at the same time. They came first, so he worked to provide.

"What else can a guy do" He sighed. He didn't even realize he had said it aloud until Lindsay turned to him, with a sad smile.

"You try Samuel" She assured him, "In my books you're doing everything a guy can do and more"

"Thanks" He chuckled, still feeling like an idiot for allowing his insecurities to be heard so publically.

They entered the classroom and like always a few people stared at him, smiled and glared. He slunk into his seat, trying to avoid the unfriendly gazes. Flipping open his English folder, he quickly scanned over the homework they had been told to do.

"Mr. Larsen" The teacher sarcastically remarked, "I would have assumed you had finished the work"

"I did" Samuel replied, staring up at the teacher's unfriendly glower.

"I must say" She smirked, "I'm surprised"

They all know about your mistakes Samuel, the voice in his head taunted him. He sunk lower in his seat, feeling his normal bark diminish under the heavy stares of his classmates. The teacher bent down and studied his work, when she stood a smirk was still plainly fixed on her face.

"I'm sorry to say that's your best work," She informed him, before moving on to the next helpless victim.

The urge to leave, to run filled him as he glared up at the blackboard.

Freedom, the voice echoed his wants and dreams.

He paused, pushing the thoughts away.

Maddie, another gentle voice snapped in his head, you couldn't leave Maddie.

And no, he really couldn't leave his daughter or his everything alone. He remembered his promise, which he muttered to her when she was born. It seemed longer than two years ago, but closer than his recent brush with his teacher.

Flashback-

"Daddy's always going to be here for you sweetheart" Samuel smiled at the delicate parcel wrapped in his arms. She opened her eyes softly, peering curiously at her father. He sat down in the chair, overcome by all the emotions that were flooding him.

"She's beautiful" Emily smiled, tears pouring out of the sassy girl's eyes. She touched the little girl's clenched fist, as they little one opened and grasped it with all her might.

"She likes you" Marissa sighed from the bed, her eyes fixated on the bundle.

"You need a name" Cameron smiled, sitting on the end of the bed with a grinning Lindsay.

"I vote Sarah" Lindsay put in, brushing her hair away from her eyes.

Cameron pulled a face, "Maybe something more, Samrissa"

"We'll we can't call her Samrissa" Marissa chuckled, kicking Cameron with her foot.

"I know" He rolled his eyes, "Any thoughts Emily?"

Marissa watched all her friends, who had been there for her through everything. Damian sat in the corner, scanning through a book of baby names that Ellis had found. She was sitting on his lap, reading through them with him. Bryce stood beside Emily, staring down at the newborn and leaving a comforting hand on Emily's hip. Matheus stood by the door with McKinley, smiling at the new family with all the happiness in the world.

Hannah was filtering around the room, positioning flowers for the decoration of the plain room. Alex on the other hand, was standing on the other side of the room. His expression was one of disinterest, as he observed everyone's reactions to the newborn.

As Cameron asked the question, everyone's eyes dropped to Emily. Emily was still smiling fondly at the little girl, who was staring up at her 'auntie'.

"How about Maddie?" Emily suggested with a smile.

"Maddie" Marissa smiled, rolling the name over her tongue.

"Hello Maddie" Samuel smiled, "Daddy's never going to leave you"

-End Flashback-

Cameron sat on the bed, strumming his guitar carefully. Maddie leant against the pillow, listening to the tune and laughing as Cameron put in silly lyrics.

"I know that" Maddie grinned, "Cammy, I know!"

Cameron stopped and frowned, "The song?"

Maddie nodded her head, trying to hum along with his playing as he resumed. A small smile spread across his face, as she giggled.

"I played this for your mummy when she was pregnant with you" Cameron informed the little girl, who stared at him in awe.

"He drove me crazy" Marissa laughed, picking up her daughter in a tight hug.

"Really Mummy?" Maddie cooed.

"Really" Marissa smiled, placing her down on the bed, "Bed time for you missy"

Maddie pouted as Cameron sat up and placed a tiny kiss on his 'niece's' head. She crawled under the blankets, her dark locks framing the white pillow.

"Who's coming tomorrow?" Marissa asked dryly, arching her perfectly shaped eyebrow.

"What are you talking about?" Cameron gapped, fiddling with the strings on his guitar. They left the room and sat on opposite ends of the couch, Cameron strumming the guitar thoughtfully.

"I know" Marissa smiled, "I've caught on"

"Smart" Cameron smirked.

"Who is it?" Marissa laughed.

"I think Ellis wants to take Maddie to the park" Cameron shrugged, "Lindsay's kind of the organizer"

"I don't suppose Alex will stop by" Marissa sighed, leaning back into the uncomfortable couch. Cameron fixed her with an apologetic smile, placing the guitar against the wall.

"Lindsay's trying to convince him," Cameron informed her softly, watching as she closed her eyes with disgust.

"I don't want him in my house" Marissa snapped.

"He's –" Cameron bit his lip.

"He's done wrong by us" Marissa finished.

"I was going to say a jerk" Cameron smiled.

"That too" Marissa huffed, as the door cracked open.

"Hey baby" Samuel yawned, lowering his backpack to the ground.

"Hey" Marissa sighed, watching as he limped over to the couch.

"You look crap" Cameron noted lightly.

"Thanks" Samuel chuckled.

"Just doing what I can" Cameron smiled at the double meaning of his words.

He watched the couple curl up on the couch, as he quickly did the dishes. They looked so perfect together and whenever you looked at them, you forgot the mess they found themselves in regularly.

Bryce entered the apartment, shrugging off his jacket and laying it down on the table.

"Hey man" Bryce whispered to Cameron, as he grabbed the dishtowel off the thin shoulder of his friend. He proceeded to dry the dishes, as Cameron put them away.

"How's Emily?" Cameron asked, "Feeling any better?"

"Worse man" Bryce sighed, "Way worse"

"Maybe you should take Maddie to see her, God knows that would cheer her up," Cameron suggested, taking a sparkling cup from Bryce.

"Maybe" Bryce agreed, "On the weekend can you all stop in and see her sometime, she misses you all"

"We miss her too man" Cameron smiled sadly, "I'll talk to them tomorrow. You will be at school right?"

"We're a messed up family" Bryce chuckled, completely avoiding the question, "Aren't we?"

"Yeah" Cameron agree, "But we're a family"

What's wrong with Emily? *gasp*! I really hope you guys review this! I personally liked this chapter :D – but what do YOU all think of it? Please review and if you have ANY questions, inbox meeee :D