Authors Note: WOW! I TOTALLY SUCK! I'm so very sorry that I let this story go over a year without being updated (or at least close to it). I really have no excuses. I still hope you're reading this story, I hope you like this update. I know I don't deserve any, but if you find it in your heart to leave a review I would greatly appreciate it.
The song chosen is for both Brooke and Samantha. I truly believe Brooke saved Samantha, and if she were able to adopt her, then I always figured this song would have been the one playing for background music.
Again, I'm sorry for letting this story go so long without an update.
-Krystle
Song: Savin' Me
Artist: Nickelback
Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me
Brooke and Sam walk into the police department the next morning so Sam can tell them all she knows about the night Brooke was attacked. Sam hopes that it's not too late to do anything about it; she gives the cops all the information she knows, and the name of Jack's brother.
Brooke gives the police the security tapes from that night, and explains to them that she didn't want to report the break in because she felt she could deal with it on her own. Taking the information that the girls had provided, the officer forms a case and tells them that once they have everything in order, that Jack and his brother will be brought in. Jack will be charged as a minor and sent to Juvenile Detention, and his brother will be charged with breaking and entering, theft, domestic violence and attempted murder.
Walking out of the P.D. Sam can't stop the small smile that forms on her face. "I feel so much better telling the cops."
"Good," Brooke answers, wrapping an arm around Sam's shoulders. "I'm proud of you. You did the right thing, and you were stronger than me. I couldn't even call the cops the morning after it happened."
"I'm just sorry that I had to open my mouth and vent to Jack. I never meant any of the things I said, you know that right?"
Nodding Brooke answers, "I know that now, don't worry Sam. I'm not mad. I was a teenager a few years ago. I know what it's like to vent and have it taken the wrong way."
"Enough talk about what happened that night. Let's just put it behind us and go kidnap Haley for that girls' day you were talking about this morning," Sam decides, and pulls Brooke to the car. "Hey, can I drive?"
"You don't have your permit, Sam. As soon as you get it, I will let you drive, deal?"
"Yeah, deal," the teen agrees, and climbs into the SUV.
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Brooke knocks on Haley's door and turns to Sam, "Any idea what you want to do today?"
"Nope," the teen replies, "I've never had a girls' day. It would be pretty awkward since my only friend was Jack."
Brooke nods, "Okay, we'll decide as we go."
"Aunt Brooke!" Jamie greets as he opens the door.
"Favorite Nephew!" Brooke returns, picking up the little boy and walking into the house, Sam closing the door on her way in. "Where's your mom?"
Jamie points to the kitchen, "Mama is making grilled ham and cheese for lunch."
Brooke turns to Sam, placing Jamie back on the floor, "We got here just in time."
Sam smiles, "I'll say."
"Mama!" Jamie calls out, dragging Sam and Brooke by the hand, "Aunt Brooke and Sam are here!"
Looking up from the griddle, Haley smiles, "Hey guys. Sam, I'm glad you're back, we were all worried about you."
Sam nods, "I'm sorry. But I won't be running away anymore."
Haley smiles, "Good." Turning to Brooke, she winks at her, "What do you girls have planned today?"
"Actually, Tutor Mom," Brooke begins, lifting Jamie onto her lap as she sits at one of the chairs next to the counter; "Sam and I have decided to steal you for the day."
"What about me, Aunt Brooke?" Jamie asks, taking a drink of his kool-aide.
"You're welcome to join us, Buddy. I'm sure Sam would love to spend time with you today," Brooke answers, then turns to Sam, "Right, honey?"
Samantha nods, "Of course I would." Sticking her hand out to Jamie, "What do you say you and I go play NBA Live while your mom and my mom talk boring adult stuff?"
Slapping his hand down into Sam's, Jamie leaps from Brooke's lap, "Sounds good, let's go!"
Haley turns to Brooke after the kids are out of ear shot, "She called you 'Mom'."
Brooke smiles happily, "I know! It's a great feeling; I can't explain it, Haley. She may not be my daughter by birth, let's face it, I'm old enough to be her big sister; but I love that girl."
"I know you do," Haley says, squeezing Brooke's hand, "And you thought me asking you to take her in was a bad idea."
Shaking her head, Brooke responds, "At the time I thought you were crazy, but I wouldn't change the past few weeks for anything. Thank you, Haley."
"For what, Tigger?"
Glancing into Haley's living room she watches as Sam and Jamie play the video game, Sam taunting Jamie every once in a while as her avatar scores. Turing back to her friend, she smiles, "For making me a Mom."
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Brooke, Haley, Sam and Jamie are walking around the mall, each of them holding bags. Brooke smiles, "I love shopping."
Sam looks over and says dryly, "Really, we couldn't tell."
"Brooke, we've been here for over three hours, aren't you done yet?" Haley complains.
"Wow, you guys are grumpy. At least Jamie is having fun," Brooke says, then looks down at Jamie for confirmation, "Right, Jimmy-Jam?"
Jamie looks up at his Aunt, then answers, "I'm going to say 'yes', but only because you bought me half of Game-Stop."
"You guys really are tired of shopping," Brooke finally realizes.
Sam nods, "Yeah, we are. Can we do something else? Let's go to the movies."
"Okay," Brooke agrees, "any idea what you want to see?"
"Not a clue," Sam responds. "We'll decide when we get there."
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Later that night, after Brooke and Sam had returned home, they are relaxing on the couch and Brooke turns to Sam, "Hey, I wanna talk to you."
"Okay," Sam says, turning and facing Brooke sitting Indian-style on the couch.
"You're happy here, right?"
Sam smiles, "Yeah, why?"
Taking a deep breath, Brooke stands and walks into the kitchen returning with a file of legal documents. "I would like to make this official, Sam."
Shock is apparent on the girls face as she looks at the papers and then back up at Brooke, "You mean, you want to adopt me?"
Nodding Brooke answers, "Yeah. But only if you want me to; go ahead and think about it and let me know once you've made up your mind."
Sam nods as Brooke kisses her head and heads off down the hall towards her bedroom. Before she could get too far, Sam's voice stops her.
"Mom?" she asks, causing Brooke to turn around.
"Yeah?"
Taking a deep breath, Sam asks, "Can I change my name to 'Davis'?"
Brooke smiles and walks over to Sam, engulfing the girl in a bone crushing hug. "Of course you can, honey."
Sam returns the hug and smiles. She's finally found her place, and a she has a mother who loves her and will never give up on her.
