A/N: So things have been off lately and I really want to try and get back on track so here is the next chapter.

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***For those of you who have read How to Save a Life I would like to inform you that I am in planning stages for the sequel to be out sometime this summer. I want to try and actually finish writing the story before I post it, but we will see or at least like to be half-way done with it before Post***

Chapter Ten: Unexpected Guest

"I quit my job."

Sam and Brooke look at him in shock, not knowing what to make of this new revelation. Brooke steps forward and places a hand on her husband's shoulder.

"What do you mean you quit your job?"

"Exactly what I said, Brooke, I really don't want to talk about it."

Brooke sits down next to her husband as Sam slowly leaves the house. Brooke and Julian don't notice.

"I guess I just don't understand how you can quit? And why would you quit? You love that job."

"Everything fell apart. None of the actors liked the director and they all said they would walk if the director wasn't replaced so dad fired the director and now he has no one to film the damn movie."

Julian finishes his scotch and slams the glass down on the table.

"This isn't what you are upset about, what's really going on Julian?" Brooke states as she stands up and rubs her husband's shoulders.

"Dad wanted me to direct the movie."

Brooke smiles and looks down at her husband.

"That's amazing Julian," Brooke saw the look on her husband's face and frowns. "Isn't it amazing?"

"Of course it is, but I told him I couldn't do it."

"And why can't you?"

"The filming location is in New Zealand and it's for three months at least."

"Oh," Brooke whispers as she lets her hands drop from firm shoulders.

"You could always take it, you know?"

Julian turns in stool and looks at his gorgeous wife.

"I can't leave you and Sam alone. Brooke, I just found Sam or rather she found me. I can't just leave. It doesn't work like that."

"Julian, I think I can handle you being gone. I've done it before plus now I'll have Sam keeping me company."

At the mention of his daughter's name, Julian looks around the room to see it empty.

"Where did Sam go?"

-ATTD-

Sam found herself wondering around town. She was feeling out of place since she had come and the thought of Julian quitting his job didn't make anything better. She knew she didn't know the facts, but Sam knew for some reason it was about her. She just didn't know what, yet.

Sam took a seat on a bench on the boardwalk and watched the waves in the water. Sam was wrapped up in watching the water she didn't notice a young blonde haired girl sit down next to her.

"Cuse me?"

Sam looks down at the little girl with a smile.

"Hi, what can I help you with?"

"I is lost," the young girl says as tears fill her eyes.

"Oh," Sam says as she looks at the young girl with sadness. Her heart went out to her. "Who were you with sweetie?"

The girl sniffles.

"Wif my mommy."

Sam pushes a blonde piece of hair away from the girls face.

"Do you happen to know your mommy's number that way I can call her on this phone?"

Sam pulls her phone from her pocket and shows the girl. The young girl nods her head. As the girl gives Sam her mom's number, Sam dials it.

"Hello, who is this?" a voice says in a frantic rush.

"Um…my name is Sam and I think I have your daughter sitting next to me."

"Blonde hair and blue eyes, she's wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt."

Sam looks at the girl and smiles.

"Yeah, that would be it. She also has a necklace with the letter S as a charm."

"Oh thank god, where are you so I can get here?"

Sam looks up and smiles at the store in front of her.

"The ice cream place by the docks."

"She didn't get to far then. Um, I'll be there in five and please don't let her out of your sight."

"I won't."

Sam hangs up the phone.

"Was mommy mad?"

Sam shakes her head.

"No, I think she was just scared," Sam looks at the store and smiles. "How about I buy you an ice cream cone, would you like that?"

Sam smiles fondly as she sees the young girl's face light up.

"Yes, please."

"Okay, what's your name?"

"Sawyer Brooke Scott and I'm free," Sawyer says as she holds out three fingers.

"Three sweetie, you're three."

"That's what I said."

-ATTD-

Peyton Scott couldn't believe that she had lost her daughter. With Lucas stuck in New York with his editor, she had decided to take their daughter to her home town to meet up with Brooke and Julian.

One moment she and Sawyer where in line getting ready to pay for some clothes and the next Peyton couldn't find Sawyer anywhere. When her phone rang and the young girl had said that Sawyer was with her she was in relief.

Peyton walked down the board walk and spotted her daughter sitting next to a teen. They were both eating an ice cream cone.

"Sawyer Brooke Scott, you can't run off like that," Peyton says out of breath as she approaches them.

"Mommy, I got ice cream," Sawyer says excitedly.

Peyton smiles at the ice cream all over Sawyer's face.

"I can see that," Peyton says as she sits down next to Sam. "Thank you for keeping an eye on her."

"It's not a problem. She came up to me. My name is Sam by the way. Samantha Walker."

"Peyton Scott," Peyton says as she holds out her hand. Sam shakes it and smiles.

Sam knew the name sounded familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it from.

"Well now that I have found my daughter I think it's time we leave. Thanks again Sam, I really appreciate this."

"Not a problem," Sam states before giving Sawyer napkins to wipe her face. "It was nice meeting you girly."

"I like you."

Peyton and Sam laugh before Sam responds.

"Well I like you, too."

-ATTD-

Brooke opens her front door on the way out to try and find Sam, but is surprised when her best friend and daughter are standing in front of her.

"Hey Brooke," Peyton greets with a smile.

Brooke smiles brightly.

"Peyton and little Sawyer, what are you guys doing here?" Brooke asks as she lets them in the house.

"With Lucas stuck in New York I figured I would bring your god daughter down to see you. And I really apologize for not being able to attend your wedding."

"No, it's okay."

Peyton looks around the room as she watches Brooke and Sawyer bond.

"Where is Julian?"

Brooke sighs as she hands Sawyer a cookie.

"Sleeping, he quit his job today."

"What's going on? Is everything alright?"

"A lot of things have happened Peyton."

"Like what?"

Brooke hears the front door open and she smiles slightly at her best friend.

"You're about to find out."

Peyton looks towards the door and is surprised to see Sam come through the door. Sawyer spotted her and smiled as she ran towards her.

"Sam!"

Sam picks Sawyer up with a bright smile. She really liked this kid.

"What are you doing here little one?"

"I'd ask you the same thing," Peyton says as she walks closer to them.

Sam looks at Brooke who shrugs her shoulders.

"Julian's my dad."