Sami and EJ watched as the two elderly Brady's ascended the stairs and then turned back to face the remainder of the group. Those left, Marlena, Tony, Anna, Bo and Stefano were still sitting in silence.

EJ knew that there would be no problem with Tony and Anna and of course his Father. He knew Stefano would want to be the last to sign. Bo and Marlena would be the most difficult and he believed that Sami and Hope would be the only ones who would get through to them.

As Hope descended the stairs, EJ leaned in to whisper in Samantha's ear, "Darling, what do you say I take my family into the corner over there and leave you and Hope to speak with Bo and Marlena alone. You know I am not abandoning you and I will only be a few feet away, I just feel you two will have better luck if my family were not so close."

Sami nodded and he placed a kiss on the top of her head before asking his family to join him.

Sami watched as the little group retreated to the corner led by the strongest man she had ever known. Even though he had left her side, his presence was still there with her. She hugged that feeling to her and turned to face her family.

"Mom, uncle Bo, I know you are holding out because it is what you think I want but it isn't. Everything I have said since I entered this room is the truth." She spoke gently to them.

"Sami, he isn't close enough to hear you now so you can tell us what is really going on." Bo spoke in his most hushed tone.

Sami actually laughed. She knew this was hard for them to understand. She had fought her feelings for EJ for so long and said some despicable things about him in an effort to keep people from seeing it too, that she wasn't surprised by their responses.

"Look" she reached for their hands, "I know this is difficult, but I love him. I truly and honestly do. I know the things that I have said and done in the past would prove contrary but I was only trying to protect myself from your ire. I don't have to do that anymore. I have finally come to accept myself and who I am and if though I want your love and respect, I no longer require it."

She looked at them hoping to see some glimmer of belief. "Mom, I know this is hardest for you but I also know that deep down you want me to be happy and EJ makes me happy. He can't be blamed for being born a Dimera. He has worked so hard to change this past year and I know that if you will let go of this bitterness, then you will see it too.

He was willing to sacrifice himself and his children for me and our family. What more can you ask from him?"

Hope looked at Bo and said, "Brady, can you really say you wouldn't do the same thing for me. You know all too well that being someones blood doesn't make you like them. Your father may be Victor but your not his son. Just because Victor has done horrible things doesn't mean people should discount you, does it? I know you and before you say anything, those things that have been blames on EJ have never been proven and you know it."

"Look Fancy Face, I know what you're saying and I even understand it. I just don't want Sami to do this because she thinks there is no other way."

"Bo Brady, have you lost your vision. The love between them has been written all over their faces for a very long time. You have even made comments about it. You have also trusted EJ with the life of your niece on several occasions. Sami is a grown woman now and can make her own choices. Who are we to do anything but support her?" Lovingly she cupped his face in her hands.

"Sami, is this truly what you want and be honest with me?" he asked and waited for her to turn her attention back to him since she was staring a hole through Junior.

"Yes, uncle Bo. It is exactly what I want and what I deserve. Someone who finally loves me, all of me." She sighed and was practically willing EJ to turn around just so she could see his face.

At that moment, feeling her gaze drawing him, he turned and the smile that passed between them was enough for Bo.

"All right, then you have my blessing. Where's the pen?" and with that two more signatures, Bo and Hope, were added to the paper.

After signing he leaned down and kissed his niece on the cheek and nodded to EJ and then gathered his wife in his arms. "Ok, Fancy Face, you got what you wanted, now let's go home."