It was with this dream that Ej realized how much he had changed. Even in his dream he knew that Sami was worth more then a simple one-night stand, because even in his dream he had to do the right thing and turn her away. Ej watched as Sami finally turned around and headed back in the house, he made sure to walk towards her in hopes this was not a dream.

"I'm sorry." Was all he could utter as she walked up to him, but she just dismissed it and for a moment he thought he might be dreaming again.

"Stop, you got caught up in the moment. Easy to do with all the emotions that have been flying around these last few days, but just because I'm giving you a pass this time doesn't mean I will the next time. You do need to control yourself Ej, maybe you were right when you said that we should stay in separate rooms."

Ej never felt more unwanted then in that moment, here he was trying to stay away and trying to be what she wanted, and yet she still dismissed him. He had never before seen Sami as a cold person, even with all she had done in the past, but in that moment, she was. Her eyes shown like ice in the snowstorm they shared and for the first time, he knew true pain. Her eyes always gave her away and through the ice he could see the uneasiness in her and knew that kiss, had just pushed her farther away.

"You're right, it wont happen again. Why don't we just head back to the motel." He said and walked over to close the doors to the balcony. He never gave her an answer, just walked behind her as they went to the car. Once again they shared a silent ride, Ej focused on the road and tried not to think about the look she gave him, she just looked out the window knowing she hurt him. Things grew worse when they arrived to find Stephano in their room.

"My darling daughter in law." He said and hugged Samantha who just rolled her eyes and looked to Ej to get rid of him.

"Father, what are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to check on the happy couple."

"We were in the middle of something, you probably should have called first."

"Fine, fine. I will see you at the mansion tomorrow then."

"No you wont. We're staying here until the house is ready." She said and showed no fear as she stared down Stephano. She just stared until Ej broke the silence.

"This will be more comfortable and will give us the privacy we need as newly weds." He said and hugged Sami.

"Just as long as you are happy my son." He said and then go up to leave.

"I really hate him."

"I know, I can't blame you after all he's done to your family. You still hungry?"

"What? We are in the middle of discussing you pathetic father and all you can think about is food?"

"Look Samantha, I know my father is not worthy of the Noble Peace Prize, but he's still my father. Nothing I can say will ever change your mind and despite everything, I still love him. I just don't want to argue with you, so yes all I can think about is food."

"You're ridiculous." She said and threw a pillow at him before lying down on the bed with the decorating catalogue again. He assumed she was angry and decided to just order for the two of them. But with in 10 minutes she was calm and asking him questions about a crib. He just looked confused and agreed.

"Are you sure you want to stay here?" He asked, wanting to know if she said it just because Stephano was there.

"Ya, unless you are against it."

"No, I'll just take the room next door and give you your privacy, just let me know if you need anything." He said and went for his suitcase in the closet, she never said a word while he walked out of the room and he didn't look back. Ej called for the food to be delivered separately and that no one was to know they were in separate rooms. He never went back that night and Sami never called him. He just sat there on the edge of the bed and knew it was his fault; he ruined any chance he ever had at getting her back.

Sami spent the entire night up as well, she just kept thinking about the look on Ej's face at the house and when his father left. He seemed so beat down and defeated, she knew it was her that put him there, that made him be that guy. It was just a kiss, why did she get so upset by it? She had to expect it would happen eventually, she knew that Ej was in love with her, how could he go days without even attempting a kiss.

She just sat there for hours thinking about him and remembering all of their times together, the fun they use to have when they were friends and the pain he put her through in the end. But now, he was back to the man that she did love, the man that always was there to come to her rescue and pick up the pieces of her life. She stared around the room at the baby books, and then noticed a box on top of the dresser. She could tell it was a jewelry box and her curiosity got the best of her.

Inside were the pearl earring he gave her the night before he wedding to Ausitn. She remembered throwing them at him in the hallway and never knew he picked them up. She decided it was time to speak to him, but instead of going to his room, headed out on the porch, leaving a note where he could find her, and he did just that when he heard her leave the door.

"Good morning, how you feeling?" he said as he handed her a glass of orange juice and set down his coffee.

"I feel sick, but that's everyday. Thank you for the earrings."

"You're welcome, I always hoped I could give them back to you." He said and the two just smiled at one another. He knew she was glad to have them back, just because the two weren't as close as they once were didn't mean their connection wasn't there. It was always there, one could guess what the other was thinking before a word was spoken.

"Why don't we call the contractor today, I can't wait for the house to be ready." She started and just kept going on and on. Ej knew she was talking, but he never heard a word. He just looked at her smile and remembered that dance on the pier; the night that he took her in his arms and taught her to tango. The night he knew that Sami was the love of his life. Once Sami noticed that he wasn't listening to her he just searched his face and found out why, he had that smile on his face, the one he had the night on the pier.

"The pier." She said and he immediately laughed and shook his head. "The night you taught me to tango."

"The night I fell in love with you." He just smiled and then noticed that he never told her what he was thinking before he said anything. "How'd you know?"

"The same way you always knew about me, I always hated to admit it, but there is a connection between us. We just always understood each other." She said and put his hand on her shoulder as she got up and headed for her room. He wanted to grab her hand and tell her to wait but never did. He just let her walk away without saying anything and immediately regretted it. The warmth he felt on his shoulder as she touched him, the way he still lost his breath and just felt better. That was all gone once she left and he decided to return to his room where he could try to work off some of his feeling with a run around the property.