A/N thanks everyone for reading and reviewing the last chapter, I hope everyone who read this one will enjoy it. X

"And then you sign here please Doctor Keogh." Helen said pointing to the space next to 'Foster Fathers Signature.' Dylan scribbled hurriedly and pushed the paper over to the social worker who was sat opposite him. "Congratulations I'm sure you two and Maya will make a nice little family. Now, does either of you have any idea when Maya will be discharged?" She asked looking between the two doctors.

"Well she wasn't hurt during the accident but as her doctor I would like her to stay overnight for observation. That also means me and Dylan will have time to get ready for her coming home, we'll have to get her room ready, buy her some new clothes and toys." Sam explained.

"Yes, that sound sensible, would it be ok if I pop round tomorrow morning? Just get a feel of the type of environment Maya will be living in. It would be interesting to see how you two are when you're in a place where you feel comfortable." Helen asked.

Sam and Dylan shared a look and Dylan nodded briefly before turning back to the social worker. "That will be just fine." He stated.

Helen smiled and stood up as did the new foster parents that were Sam and Dylan. The social work shook each of their hands whilst stating that she would see them at "their" home 10am the next morning. Once they were alone the duo looked at each other in a daze. Had they really just fostered a child even though they were no longer together? The silence was broken by Dylan. "You best get Maya referred up to paeds. Then...I don't know, maybe we could ask Mr Jordan for the rest of the week off, that way we can get to know Maya a little better and we can get her into a routine. We'll need to find her a place in the local school." He said and Sam could swear that he sounded excited about having a new responsibility to live with.

"You really want to help?" She asked amazed and hopeful.

"Of course, I wouldn't have agreed if I wasn't willing, now go and get her a referral." He replied dismissively.

Sam smiled and kissed his cheek quickly. "Thanks grumpy." She whispered before practically skipping out of the room.

"No problem Sam." Dylan muttered quietly before going off in search of Nick to see if he could get them both some leave.

Sam made her way over to Mayas cubicle and smiled at the little girl who was curled up in a protective ball fast asleep. She reached out to stroke her face gently accidently waking her up. "I'm sorry sleeping beauty, I didn't mean to wake you." She whispered quietly.

"That's ok, are you and Doctor Dylan like my new Mummy and Daddy now?" She asked softly rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

Sam looked down at her thoughtfully before nodding. "I suppose you could think of us in that way." She replied.

"Goo, I'm glad, you and Doctor Dylan are very nice." The younger blonde said happily.

Sam smiled widely and sat down on the edge of the bed. "I need to tell you something." She said turning slightly serious.

"What?" Maya asked sitting up showing her foster mother she had her full attention.

"Just for tonight you have to stay here-"

"Are you and Doctor Dylan sleeping here too?"Maya asked confused.

Sam shook her head and sighed when Mayas little lips began to wobble. "Hey, it's ok, don't cry." She said softly wiping away the single that made its way down Mayas soft cheek. Sam felt so sorry for her, today wasn't a good day for Maya, first she loses her parents in a tragic car accident and then she faces a night in hospital surrounded by strangers. Sam concluded that her new foster daughter must have felt so alone at that moment in time.

"Do I have to stay here? I thought I could come and live with you now. You said you and Doctor Dylan was like my new Mummy and Daddy." Maya said innocently with disappointment in her eyes.

Sam widened her eyes and nodded. "You are coming to live with us." She said quickly.

"Then why do I have to sleep in this smelly hospital?" Maya asked screwing up her face for a dramatic effect.

"Because the doctors want to keep an eye on you, you might end up being a little poorly." Sam explained in the best way she knew how to a confused five year old girl. "Besides me and Dylan have to prepare a surprise for you for when you come home, but you can only get that surprise if you stay here tonight, understand?" She added and beamed when she witnessed the little girls eyes lit up in delight,

"I love surprises!" She said now full of energy.

Sam laughed and hugged Maya tightly. "I thought as much." She said. "So you promise to be a good girl and stay here?" She felt the little girl nod and she smiled triumphantly. She looked up just in time to see Big Mac enter CDU and head straight over to them.

"Is princess Maya here ready to be taken up to the kiddies department?" He asked in his usual cheery welsh accent.

"Yep, she is." Sam replied as she stood up and covered Maya with the hospital blanket that was on the bed.

"Sam! Where am I going?!" The little girl asked looking between Sam and Big Mac with a terrified look in her eyes.

She reminded Sam of a deer caught in headlights and that broke her heart. She may have only known Maya for a day but she was starting to love her as a daughter because that's what she was to her well, a foster daughter at least but that was good enough. For now. "Shhh, it's ok, Big Mac's going to take you to where you're staying tonight, it's much nicer than down here and there's other children for you to play with and talk to." Sam reassured her. Maya looked at Big Mac frightened and Sam sighed before crouching down to her level. "Big Mac is a very nice man, he won't hurt you, I promise, I've kept all of my promises until now haven't I?" She asked rhetorically. Maya nodded and Sam smiled, before she stood up again, she pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. "Me and Doctor Dylan will come and tuck you into bed before we go home ok?" She whispered and the little girl nodded as she snuggled in underneath the blue hospital blanket. "She's ready now." She told Big Mac who was waiting patiently.

He nodded and took the breaks off the bed so he could wheel it along smoothly. "I'll take care of her Doctor Nicholls, come on then my lovely." He said still in his cheery accent before he moved the bed towards the exit of CDU whistling a sunny tune as he went.