''Morning,babe.'' Sam whispered in Mercedes ear. Kissing her tenderly on the neck. Mercedes smiled yawning opening her eyes. Turning her face Sam. Mercedes never could understand how. Sam still looked so damn gorgeous and sexy in the morning. He's like a damn model. His pictures should be posted everywhere for all eyes to see. Mercedes smirked. ''What?!'' Sam asked Mercedes. Curious to what Mercedes was thinking. '''You're just really beautiful.'' Mercedes said shyly turning her head. Sam gently grabbed Mercedes face. 'No,Mercy you're beautiful.'' ''I'm just really grateful that you choose me.'' ''To spend the rest of you're life with.'' ''Because,I can't be without you.'' ''Mercedes Jones you mean everything to me.'' ''I will love you forever.'' Sam got choked up. Mercedes wiped away his falling tears. ''Sigh,babe it's okay.'' ''I will always love you.'' ''Your in my heart Sam Evans.'' ''You promise,you want leave me?'' Sam held Mercedes resting his head on her chest. He could hear her heartbeat. His hand rubbing soft circles. On Mercedes 8 months pregnant belly. Mercedes knew why Sam broke down. All this drama and stress. With her father. Not accepting Sam. It just had to stop. This isn't good. Especially for Mercedes who was pregnant. And,so close to giving birth at any moment now. The chaos building between her father,Sam and now her father in law. It had to be put to and end. Mercedes was going to talk with her father. But,what she was planning on doing next. Would bring on drama,stress,chaos all at once. Mercedes knew even thinking about this was crazy. Having a family dinner with the Jones and Evan's. But,inviting Shane and extending and open invite to Katy. This was insane. Mercedes knew this. But,still it had to be done.

Both Mercedes and Sam got dressed. Headed down to the kitchen. Holding hands. Everyone was already in the kitchen eating breakfast. That Meredith and Mary cooked. Well,except Luther. He refused to come down for breakfast. And Meredith told him. That if he choose to stay upstairs in his guest room. Then don't count on her to bring him any food. ''Well,looked who finally joined us.'' Mary joked. Everyone at the table smiled towards Sam and Mercedes. Except Dwight he averted them. Reading the sunday paper. Both Mercedes and Sam noticed Dwight purposely avoiding them. Mercedes walked over to Dwight side of the table taking a sit next to him. While Sam grabbed them something to eat. ''Good morning!'' Mercedes offered Dwight a bright smile. He finally turned his head looked up. And gave Mercedes a smile that didn't reach his face. And back to reading the newspaper he went. Mercedes was annoyed. ''Shayden stop playing with your breakfast.'' ''Yes mom.'' He answered back. Mercedes grabbed the paper from Dwight hands. He looked at her again. ''Can we talk in private?'' She asked Dwight. Dwight nodded. ''Um,I want to talk to Dwight just for a moment.'' ''We'll be back.'' Mercedes told everyone grabbing her father in-law by the arm. The adults nodded along. The kids looked confused. But didn't ask any questions. ''Hey,kids after breakfast wanna play some video games on the PS4 with me?!'' Sam asked. Of the kids cheered. With a excited yes. Mary and Meredith shook their heads at Sam. He is such a big kid at heart.

Before Mercedes could utter a word. ''I'm so sorry for coming to your home. ''And then getting into a fight with your father.'' ''Like we're teens at some party.'' ''I'm just so disappointed with myself.'' Dwight held his head down in shame. ''You don't need to apologize.'' ''Dwight.'' ''Sorry,dad.'' Mercedes corrected herself. When Dwight gave her a look. As if he was saying. I told you called me dad you are apart of the Evan's now. ''This is not only my home it's Sam's too.'' ''And my dad was so disrespectful towards him.'' ''I'm not mad that you had to literally not some manners into him.'' My dad needs to understand that I love Sam and he loves me. ''We are going to be together.'' ''Either he accepts it.'' ''Are I'll will have to cut him from my life.'' ''And that will truly hurt the most.'' ''I want my dad to be in my life,Shayden's and his new granddaughter's when she's born.'' ''But,the hate,drama and negativity has to stop.'' ''It's just too much and uncalled for.'' ''I just want to be happy with Sam and start my new family.'' ''Mercedes to a deep breathe.'' ''Mercedes,Mary,Stacey,Stevie and I accept and love you.'' ''No matter what. Just know that.'' ''And if your father can't accept Sam.'' ''It's his lost.'' ''Sometimes in life the people closes to you are the one's that cause you the most grief and pain.'' So,if it comes to you letting your father go.'' ''Then you do what you feel is best.'' ''Eventually,Luther will see the error in his ways.'' ''Just hope it want be to late.'' ''For his sake.'' Mercedes hugged Dwight. Tears falling down her cheeks. ''It's okay.'' He rubbed her back softly.

Mercedes and Dwight finally made it back to the breakfast table. Mercedes sat down next to Sam. Dwight sat down next to Mary. Sam could see Mercedes was crying,because her cry were slightly red. He instantly looked at his father. With a look of. What the fuck did you say or do to her? Mercedes grabbed Sam's hand. Offering a light smile. ''You okay babe?'' He said kissing her on the shoulder. ''Yeah,I'm fine.'' ''Just had a lovely talk with my dad.'' Mercedes said looking at Dwight. Who was eating is breakfast now. Mary rubbed soft circles on the lower back of Dwight. She knew he needed her touch. She always made him feel better with her touch. Meredith didn't say a word. She just sipped on her coffee observing everyone behavior. After breakfast. Mary and Meredith cleaned the kitchen. Sam went off the play video games with the kids. Dwight went to the living room to watch some football. And Mercedes went to her room locked the door and called Shane. To invite him over for sunday dinner. But,not only Shane his slut mistress now his girlfriend Katy. She dialed his number. The phone rung. After several minutes. shane finally answered. ''Hello.'' ''Shane I want to asked you over for dinner.'' Shane looked at the number and did a double take surly this wasn't his ex-wife Mercedes Jones asking him over for sunday dinner. ''Um,Mercedes are you sick or something?'' ''I know pregnancy has it ups and downs,but this has to be a joke!'' ''Look Shane come over at 7 p.m. and bring Katy don't be late.'' Mercedes rolled her eyes hanging up her phone. Sam wanted to check on Mercedes to see if she wanted anything else. But,as soon as he tried to open the bedroom door it was locked. He instantly got worried. He banged on the door hard. Mercedes moved as fast as she could to open the door. Before Sam did something crazy like like down. Knowing him. She unlocked the door. ''Mercy why did you lock the door?!'' Sam was pissed. ''Sam I just wanted some time alone un-erupted.'' She said turning her back walking over to the bed laying down. Sam knew she was lying. ''Mercedes why are you lying to me?'' Sam said grabbing her cheeks gently looking into her eyes. Mercedes didn't was anytime. ''Sam I invited Shane and katy over for sunday dinner.'' She turned over so that her back was now facing Sam. ''You what?!'' Sam was fuming now. ''Mercedes look at me.'' When she didn't he demanded again. But,not so nice this time. ''I said fucking look out me Mercedes!'' ''Sam you don't talk to me like that.'' ''Then expect me to respond.'' ''Your being an ass right now! she said over her shoulder.'' ''Fuck it!'' Sam was about to get out bed an d leave. But,Mercedes quickly grabbed him from behind holding on to his waist. ''Mercedes let me go!'' Sam was not in the mode. ''No,please I only invited them because my father needs to see what a low life Shane is and his whore Katy is!'' ''I wanted to tell you.'' ''But,I knew you would try to stop me.'' ''And I need my father to see first hand.'' Mercedes cried. Sam released Mercedes arms from around him. Turning to face her.

''Why did you tell me?'' ''Yeah I would've been upset at first.'' ''But,then I would've understood.'' ''Why you invited Shane and Katy in the first place.'' Sam said rolling his eyes annoyed just thinking about those two. ''I just don't like fighting with you Sam.'' Mercedes lowered her head. Pouting her lips. Sam found it totally get. Sam rose Mercedes head with his finger tips. ''Mercy we're a couple in a serious relationship.'' ''There's going to be fights,but the making up is bonus.'' Sam said kissing Mercedes lips. Before Sam could deeper the kiss. Mercedes stop him. ''What,Mercy?'' ''Sam.'' She said in a soft voice. He looked at her with such admiration. ''Why do you always leave me.'' ''When we fight?'' ''Babe,I don't leave you.'' ''I just get angry and need some space.'' ''A couple of minutes alone and I'm fine.'' Sam started to kiss Mercedes on her neck. But,Mercedes wasn't finished with the conversation. ''I'm feeling a little insecure lately and I don't know maybe it's the damn hormones they drive me crazy.'' Mercedes admitted to Sam. ''Mercedes Evan's you have nothing to worry about.'' ''I love you and only you.'' ''I could never leave you the love of my life.'' ''And leave Shayden and my daughter hell no!'' ''Sam looked down at Mercedes 8 months pregnant belly.'' ''Evans huh?'' Mercedes smirked. ''Yes,Evans babe one day you'll be own by last name.'' ''Which will be Evans!'' ''Now can I have my way with you woman.'' Sam said in a seductive voice. Mercedes shook her head. ''Yes,you may.'' ''But,from the looks of it you already had your way with me.'' Mercedes pointed to her belly.'' ''Yeah,but I think Shay and little one would like more sisters and brothers in the future.'' ''Maybe a whole baseball team?'' Sam joked. 'Um,hell no I think not mister.'' ''Super sperm!'' Sam just captured Mercedes lips. The day had went by quite fast. It was now close to 8 p.m. No Shane in site. Mercedes wasn't surprised Shane was a no show. Everyone was enjoying dinner. Except Luther who hadn't spoken a word. Suddenly the door bell rung. Mercedes was about to get up. But,Sam beat her to the punch. ''I got it Mercy.'' Sam said kissing her on the head. Leaving the dinner table. Mercedes smiled back. Swallowing her dinner.

Sam opened the door. There stood Shane and his fluzzy lover Katy. ''Um,Cede's.'' ''I mean Mercedes invited Katy and I over for sunday dinner.'' ''Yes,I know.'' Sam said stepping aside. To let Shane and Katy step inside. Sam wanted soo bad to punch Shane in the face. And kick him and Katy asses out his house. But,he knew Mercedes invited them to dinner for a reason. Sam just didn't no the nature of Mercedes reasoning for inviting. These two bit scumbags into their home. Sam shut the door behind him. No saying a word. He begin walking. I guess Shane an d Katy got the memo. Because,they began to follow. As Sam and the guest arrived into the dinning room. Nobody said a word. At first. Then Meredith spoke. ''What is he doing here?'' ''And he brought his slu''…. ''Mom!'' Mercedes stopped her mother before she said could finish her sentence. Meredith was about to protest,but realized that her grandson and Stacey and Stevie were sill at the table. And no matter who Meredith truly feel. This shouldn't be discussed in front children. ''Daddy what are you doing here?'' Shane asked in the most innocent voice. ''Well,Shay your mom invited me and Katy over for a sunday dinner.'' Shane told his son. Plastering his fakest smiles. Mercedes rolled her eyes. ''Um,well you're an hour late.'' ''Shane.'' ''Sorry about that Mercedes.'' ''I apologize for Katy and I tardiness.'' ''You guys can have a seat.'' ''I'll fix you'll a hot plate.'' So Shane and Katy sat down. Awkwardly clearing their throat. ''Babe,I'll help.'' Sam said walking off holding Mercedes hand. Shane looked at them slightly annoyed and a bit jealous. Luther noticed. ''Hey,I'm Sam's mother Mary Evans this is Dwight my husband and those two are my youngest Stacey and Stevie.'' Mary said offering a hand shake towards Shane and Katy. They accepted. Dwight did the same. Luther just nodded at Shane. Meredith rolled her eyes sipping on her wine. ''Mercedes what is the plan behind inviting you're ex-dead beat asshole of a husband and his mistress?'' Sam asked Mercedes. Mercedes took a deep breath. ''Look my father wants to be stubborn and a complete idiot.'' ''Well he's gonna see first hand what Shane and that home wrecker Katy is like.''

''Babe your 8 months pregnant.'' ''Stress and drama right now isn't good.'' ''Forget about your father and his selfishness.'' ''We both know we'll be together no matter what her says or thinks.'' ''I'll get rid of Shane and Katy.'' ''Then we can end this night peaceful in bed together.'' Sam was about go tell Shane and Katy to leave. He really didn't care. ''Sam you will do no such thing.'' I need to finally get everything out in the open. ''My father thinks he knows what's best for me.'' ''I'm a grown women.'' ''He will not continue to think he can rule my life.'' ''I stayed in a horrible marriage for too long.'' ''Just,because I was afraid to be a failure to my father.'' ''But,I'm over playing daddy's perfect little girl.'' ''Sam I'm soo tired of this bullshit.'' ''I want to confront my father and end this now.'' Mercedes said getting a little light headed. She held her head feeling dizzy. Sam noticed. ''Babe,are you okay?'' ''Maybe you can do this another time.'' Sam held Mercedes by the waist. ''No,Sam this ends tonight.'' ''Okay,Mercy.'' He leaned his head against hers. ''I love you.'' He whispered. ''I love you too,Sammy.'' She whispered back. Giving Sam a sweet tender kiss. Sam let go of Mercedes waist. Reaching for the heated up food. He gasp. ''Well let's go babe.'' Mercedes walked in front him exiting the kitchen. They made their way back to the dinner table. Sam placed the food on the table for Shane and Katy. But,all he really wanted to do was throw the plates of food in their face. That's how much he hated even sitting down at the same dinner table as them. It was so awkward and tension filled at the table. From having to be in the same room as the woman that repeated sleep and cheated with your now ex-husband. Then there's your disapproving stubborn father. Mercedes nerves and emotions where doing summer salutes. But,having Sam by her side eased her a little. He is her rock and such a good man. Mercedes couldn't be anymore happy with Sam. She was lost in her thoughts. As she sat at the dinner table. Shayden sudden pained cry out bring her back to reality. ''Mom.'' He moaned. ''I don't feel to good.'' ''Aw baby it's okay.'' Mercedes got up walking over to her son. ''Do you want to go lay down?'' Shayden shook his head yes. ''Excuse me,everyone I'll be back.'' ''I'm gonna go take care of Shay did come back to dinner.'' ''Nah,babe I got it.'' Sam said getting up from his sit. ''I'll bring him up stairs to his room.'' ''Two spoons of children's tylenol right?'' Sam asked Mercedes a he gently picked Shayden up holding him firm on his shoulder. ''Yeah.'' Mercedes answered Sam. Be right back babe. Sam leaned down kissing Mercedes on the lips. Then walked away with a crying Shayden. ''You'll be fine.'' ''Can you be a big boy for me?'' ''I know your tummy hurts,but once you get some medicine.'' ''Everything will be alright.'' ''Okay.'' Sam told Shayden. ''Okay,daddy.'' Shayden spoke in a low sleepy voice. But,for sure everybody heard. Shayden call Sam his daddy. Which wasn't shocking are surprising to him or Mercedes. Shane was mad and visibly pissed. I couldn't believe it. His son calling another man. Daddy. Stacey and Stevie were also sent upstairs to their guest rooms for bed. Mary and Dwight could see this dinner going towards a more adult conversation. And kids shouldn't be around for this chaos. And right on clue. Shane showed just why he's the asshole that Mercedes and Sam knew he was. ''Real cute Mercedes you got my son calling another man daddy.'' ''Um,excuse me Shayden decided to call Sam his dad all by himself.'' ''Not my doing thank you.'' Mercedes rolled her eyes at Shane. '''Don't worry about babe you know he'll never be a better father than you.'' Katy spoke. ''Excuse you,why are you evening fixing your mouth to talk?'' Sam came back in the mist of Katy and Mercedes arguing. Neither Mercedes nor Sam parents said a word. They wanted to see how this mess played out. ''Woah,what is going on.'' Sam sat down next to Mercedes.

''Sam it's not even worth it.'' ''You were right.'' ''I don't know what I was thinking to invite trash into our home.'' Mercedes said annoyed. Sam was over it. He stood up. ''I think it's time for you two to go.'' ''Would gladly love to leave.'' ''Enjoy the rest of your life with my sloppy seconds.'' ''As a wife all she was go for was cooking and sitting on her ass.'' ''Doing nothing and sucked in bed.'' Sam was about to beat the living shit out Shane. But,Mercedes grabbed his hand. ''She step in front Sam.'' ''How dare you.'' ''I gave you everything and more.'' ''And you still treated me like dirt.'' ''I hope she takes everything you hold dear.'' ''You piece of shit!'' Mercedes slapped Shane in the face. Walking out the room. Sam wanted so bad to hit Shane. But,checking on Mercedes was more important. Luther finally spoke. ''Who do you think you are?'' He said getting out his seat standing face to face with Shane. ''I'm Shane Tinsley.'' ''That's who I am.'' ''No you're an asshole and don't you ever talk to my daughter like that! I'll break you're ass into two!'' ''And want think twice about it either boy!'' ''Yeah whatever old man.'' Shane turn his back on Luther and that was his biggest mistake. Luther hit him in the back of his head. Shane fell to the ground. Trying to protect his face. As Luther delivered blows after blows. While Dwight tried to stop Luther from beating Shane's ass. Katy,Meredith and Mary all looked on as the fight well the ass whooping went down. They weren't gonna try to stop are get involved with two ground men fighting. So Dwight was left alone to stop it. Meanwhile,upstairs Sam comforted Mercedes. ''You're my hero you know.'' Sam said wrapping his waist around Mercedes as she laid in bed. ''I lost it,but it felt soo good to get it all out!'' ''I'm done with Shane and if my father can't accept you as my and his new family.'' ''Then I'm done with him too!'' Sam didn't say a word. He just kissed Mercedes lips. Getting on top of her. He reached her a dress lifting it up. Then stuck his hands in her panties. Something wasn't right. He lookout his hand and it was soaked in blood. ''Babe something ain't right.'' Then the pain hit Mercedes. She screamed out. ''I need to get to the hospital now!'' ''Come on babe I'll take you.'' Sam attempted to move her from bed. But,the pain was so intense. Mercedes. Didn't want to be touched. ''Mercy,I'm gonna get you help.'' ''I'll be back.'' Sam kissed her on the lips. Then quickly ran out the room. Sam ran down the stairs. Into the chaos of his father in-law and Shane fighting and Dwight trying to break it up. ''Something is seriously wrong with Mercedes I need help now!'' Meredith and Mary were the first to run up the stairs behind Sam. Dwight and Luther followed. When the entered the room Mercedes had passed out and was unresponsive. Sam broke down. I got to get her the the hospital now. He started to pick her up. Blood was everywhere. ''Moving her might cause more damage to her and the baby.'' ''You should wait for the paramedics.'' Luther told Sam. Sam was angry and didn't want to her shit Luther had to say. He picked Mercedes up. ''I'll get the car.'' Dwight said. Running out the room to go outside and start the car. Mary and Meredith followed behind Sam. Tears in their eyes. Luther was scared but,pride wouldn't let him show it. Shane was still in the house with Katy. Sam walked as fast as he could down the stars. Meredith and Mary close behind him. Sam walked right passed Shane and Katy with out such an eye bat. Shane was shocked to see Mercedes all bloody and out of it. Katy looked scared herself. Sam could care less about their feeling. Sam got Mercedes in the car. He held her in his lap. Sitting next to Meredith. As his father drove. With his mother was in the passenger seat. They all said silent prayers. Hoping that Mercedes would be alright. Luther stayed behind. He was a strong man,but I just couldn't bare seeing Mercedes like that. And now she was on her way to the hospital. He couldn't take it. He shot the door and Shane and Katy face not saying a word to them. Luther felt extremely guilty about everything. And now his only daughter was fighting for her life…..