As Patrick put away the dishes in the kitchen, Sam paced the living room trying to get a hold of her emotions. She loved Patrick. He was kind, generous and loving, especially with Danny. He made her truly believe she could be happy again after Jason had "died". But realizing that Jason was alive, even if he couldn't remember, had awakened something inside of her. Something that she thought had died when she decided to stop looking for her missing husband. A hope. Hope that somehow, someway, Jason, her Jason, would return to her. But fate had dealt her the only card it ever dealt Samantha McCall Morgan. It had returned Jason, but not her Jason. It was a Jason who didn't remember who he was, their life together or anything about his old life. Her husband had woken up an amnesiac, been given shelter by a nurse and then began a life with said nurse. And even though Sam knew that Elizabeth had manipulated Jason for months and did everything she could to isolate him from his family, it still stung that he hadn't done more to find out whether or not he already had a wife and kids. And what stung worse was his reaction to her at Elizabeth's house after all of her understanding and patience. The reality was that she didn't know if she and Jason would ever get back together, especially after what had transpired in the last 48 hours. But, knowing that he was alive had rekindled feelings in her that she had worked hard to extinguish and it wasn't fair to Patrick to carry on with their relationship when she had doubts about her feelings for Jason. She couldn't do that to him or Emma. As her resolve strengthened, Patrick walked into the living room. He was wringing his hands, a clear sign that he was nervous. Sam took his hand and steered him to the couch.

With watery eyes, she said, "Patrick, we need to talk." He gave her a tremulous smile and nodded.

"I know we do Sam. I've had a feeling about this ever since we found out Jason was alive at the wedding. Truth be told, I was hoping that I could prove to you that I'm better for you than Jason. That we're a better fit. But I'd be lying to myself if I didn't feel that I was being unfair to you by trying to steer you into making a decision you weren't comfortable with. I know that you chose me. But can you honestly tell me that if Jason had remembered everything after the wedding and wanted you back, a part of you wouldn't be tempted?"

With tears running down her face, Sam gave the only answer she knew she could give without any doubt. "I don't know."

"When Jason died, I felt as though a part of me had died with him. I felt like I was suffocating. Danny was the reason I wanted to go on. And then I met Silas and I realized I could be happy again. You, you were that happiness I was looking for. And I want you to know that you were never a replacement for Jason to me. Our friendship, our companionship and our love means everything to me. But Jason was the love of my life. I thought I would be married to him forever. So even though he can't remember our life together and there's a chance he may never remember, I'm conflicted about my feelings. Part of me wants to hate him but the other part of me wants to understand that he's also a victim of circumstance. This is all just happening so fast and I don't know how to process any of it. But Patrick, I do love you. So much."

Patrick reached for a stray hair and tucked it behind her ear. "And I love you. That'll never change. But I get where you're coming from. Maybe because of my situation with Robin. When she came back, I was about to marry Sabrina. But Robin could remember and I chose her. I left Sabrina even though I had promised to build a life with her because the love of my life had come back from the dead. I can't judge you for feeling the way that you do. Because I've been in your shoes."

Taking a deep breath, Sam mustered up the courage to say what she had to. "We should end this now or at least take a break. Before things spin out of control and either of us becomes resentful or angry with the other. I don't want to risk our friendship."

Patrick nodded, silently acquiescing while wiping a tear from the corner of his eye. "I think that's what's best for everyone. It'll be easier on the kids this way. But Sam, whatever happens, we'll always be friends. Always."

"How do you want to tell Emma and Danny?"

"Well, Emma's going to be back from her sleepover in about an hour. We can tell her when she's back and then have Alexis bring Danny so we can tell him too. It'll be easier that way."

Sam sighed, "Okay, that sounds like a good plan. I am so sorry, Patrick."

Patrick shook his head and wrapped his arms around her. "Don't be. This isn't your fault. You did nothing wrong. I'll always be here for you, Sam. Always."

Sam just sniffled in response and replied, "Ditto, adventure buddy."

They both chuckled and savored their final moments of being together.