The one person you can truly love is often right in front of you.

-Unknown

Chapter 4~ The day after.

" Someone had a Sleep over last night didn't we?" Sam and Frodo found Meriadoc Brandybuck standing in front of them with his arms crossed. Frodo sat up and yawned groggily,

" What time is it?" He asked Merry,

" Half past ten. The entire Shire is waiting just outside your door," Frodo's eyes grew wide and he got up and looked out. Merry had exaggerated, but not by much. As soon as the people saw he was awake, they barged right in. Merry Grabbed Frodo and Sam by the arms and dragged them into one of the back rooms of Bag-end and shut and locked the door.

" What are they all doing here?" Frodo said almost frightened by the massive amounts of hobbits that were in his house.

" I let some of the things that your Uncle Bilbo left go out to them, word got out that you were giving out free gifts. So I guess they are all coming to get their share." Frodo sighed.

" So, it's your fault Merry. Oh well, I guess I better go sort things out then. Sam you stay here. People might trample you or something of that matter." Frodo went out into the hallway leaving Merry and Sam alone in the room.

" So, what were you doing here last night?" Merry asked Sam with a sly smile,

" Mr. Merry!" Sam scolded him, knowing what he was implying. " We only sat by the fire for a bit!"

" No need to turn defensive I meant no offence," Merry told her laughing. " And don't call me Mr. Merry, it's not like I am your superior." Sam scoffed.

It was about three hours before Frodo came back in looking tired.

" I took care of everything, Merry please tell the rest to go away." Merry nodded and did so. Whenever someone new came to the door He would tell them 'Mr. Frodo is resting.' Or something like that. Eventually the people stopped coming, and Merry, Frodo and Sam could've some peace. They hadn't rested for twenty minutes before Otho and Lobelia Sackville-Baggins came strolling in.

" Nothing for us!" Otho asked menacingly.

" Of course he left something for you." Frodo pulled out some silver spoons and handed then to the couple. He waited patiently for them to leave but they just stood there looking at him. Otho in left angrily; Lobelia wasn't so easy to be rid of. She continued to stare at Frodo; her eyes darted to Merry and then Sam. Frodo began to escort her off the property. Finally she spoke,

" Your no Baggins! You're… you're a Brandybuck!" Frodo promptly slammed the door behind her. He turned and let a sigh of relief.

" Did you hear that Merry? That was an insult, if you like,"

" It was a compliment, and so, of course, not true," Sam stifled a giggle at Merry's smart remark. Frodo rolled his eyes and smiled.