AN: I'm skipping again to Preston's first birthday party. So it's going to be a week before Christmas. Than the next chapter I'm skipping to Christmas. Then lets see where it's goes from there. Ryan's almost 3 months old. Josh and Ben are 4 months old. Preston's coming up on a year. Samantha's six months pregnant. So lets get this show on the road. Enjoy :)
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Little man's first b-day party...
About a week before Christmas Samantha had planned Preston's birthday party. His first birthday party. If his birthday had been some other day then Christmas she would've been able to give him a birthday party on his actual birthday. Isabella was very active and Christian was too. Samantha was putting the finishing touches on Preston's birthday table. Chucky Cheese's was the best place to have a first birthday party at. She finished the green and blue decorations on the tables. The party started at 1. And it was 12:45. Samantha looked down at her stomach. Isabella had been kicking since Samantha woke up. Samantha just smiled. Samantha was wearing a navy blue t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. The t-shirt was form fitting so it clung to her baby bump. She looked cute. After about ten minutes of making sure everythings perfect she grabbed her camera and started taking pictures. Then she heard the little kids coming in. Her Aunt Laura, Uncle Dave, Sydney, Hannah, and Joel walked through the doors. They got their hands stamped and then came back to the table. Samantha took Preston's presents and set them on the table. Abbie, Kayla, and Callie walked in with their little girls. Hannah Banana, Julia, and Riley started to run towards Samantha when they got their hand stamped.
" Hey girlies". Samantha said seeing all six of them.
" Is Travis and Preston gonna be here soon"? Callie asked.
" They're actually here now". Samantha said looking over to the door. Travis was in jeans, a t-shirt, and his black wool coat that was covered in snow. Preston looked like a mini daddy. Travis walked over with Preston.
" Hey baby boy". Samantha said taking him.
" Hey babe". Travis said.
" Hey". Samantha said giving him a kiss.
" Lets get his coat off so he can be more comfortable". Travis said. Samantha took Preston's coat off and then set him on the ground. He started walking towards Callie.
" Hey little man". Callie said picking him up. Then they heard her parents with the kids walk in. Rachel, Audri, and Paige. They all got their hands stamped and then they walked back.
" Hey mom". Samantha smiled.
" Hey. Will you please help me get the kids ready"? Cuddy said.
" Sure. Audri come here". Samantha said. Audri walked over to her. How does Samantha always do that? Cuddy thought.
" Alright little girl, lets get this jacket off of you". Samantha said. She pulled off Audri's hat, gloves, scarf, and her coat. Samantha set them on the booth. Then she picked up the three year old.
" Am I really this old"? Samantha asked.
" Why"? Cuddy asked.
" Audri and Paige are 3. Rachel's 4. I feel old". Samantha said.
" Hannah and Joel are the same age as Audri and Paige. Sydney's 6. Mackenzie just turned 18. Asher's 19. Ryan's 20. Brooke's 17. And then there's Gabriel who's 15. Now add a 6 year old, and two 3 year olds. And you get the entire family. You feel old because you remember them being born. Sydney was the surprise. When Hannah and Joel came they were just as big of a surprise. You feel old because Sydney's 6 not 3. You'll probably feel old when Preston officially turns 1". Cuddy said.
" Thanks mom". Samantha said setting Audri down. Rachel was playing with Hannah and Joel. Carli, Sophia, Brittny, Abby, Bryant, Andre, Jake, Maddie, Jessica, Katie, Leslie, Brian, Matt, and Chris came in.
" Hey guys". Samantha said.
" Hey Sam". Carli said.
" The table is over there. I'm sure you guys can figure out the present table. Jamie and Trevor still aren't here". Samantha said.
" Okay". Carli said. Everyone walked back to the tables. Then Jamie, Trevor, and Ryan walked in. They walked straight back.
" Let me see my nephew". Samantha said.
" Get him out and you can". Jamie said.
" Fine". Samantha said. She grabbed Ryan's car seat and got him out. Cameron, Chase, Foreman, Thirteen, Wilson, Delilah, Nathan, and Cecilla walked in.
" Wow. You picked the best place to have a party". Thirteen smirked.
" We can go out later". Samantha said.
" No kissing". Travis said.
" You're no fun". Samantha said.
" I know". Travis said. Samantha turned around and stuck her tongue out at him.
" Real mature". Travis said.
" Mature is my middle name". Samantha said.
" Yeah right". Travis said. After they all got settled the kids started playing. After about an hour of playing it was time to eat then cake. When they rounded up all the kids and got the to sit down they started serving. After all the kids had food it was the adults time to eat. Samantha had a piece of pizza and soda. After that it was time for cake.
" Babe, can you give me my camera". Samantha said.
" Sure". Travis said digging in Samantha's bag. He grabbed her camera and gave it to her.
" Get the cake ready so I can take pictures". Samantha said. Travis got Preston's cake out. The blue and green icing that said Happy Birthday Preston was perfect. Samantha snapped a couple shots of that then Travis put the candle in a lit it. Samantha took a couple more pictures with the candle on the cake. Then they sang happy birthday. Samantha and Travis helped Preston blow out his candle. Samantha started serving cake up to everyone. Travis fed Preston his cake.
" Okay kiddies, go play for a little bit and then we'll call you back for present opening". Samantha said.
" Okay". The kids said and went off to play.
" I'm glad I'm out of school for two weeks. Then in February I'm out until next year". Samantha said.
" I know. School's going good for me. So is football". Travis said.
" Well that's good". Samantha said.
" Samantha, Joey and Brenna are here". Carli said out of breathe.
" What"!? Samantha asked shocked.
" They're here. Joey's sister Jayde's little girl Jennifer is turning 1 today". Carli said.
" Okay. He isn't going to bother us". Samantha said.
" I'm just telling you". Carli said.
" Thanks Carls". Samantha said.
" I'm going to kill him". Travis said.
" Baby don't". Samantha said.
" He hurt you and he could've hurt Preston. I'm not going to let him get away with it". Travis said.
" Travis, I love you. Not him. He hurt me so what. All that matter's is that I'm okay. Preston's okay and that we're going to be fine". Samantha said.
" Samantha, he hurt you". Travis said.
" Yeah he did. But Paul hurt mom worst". Samantha said.
" I didn't even say Paul's name". Travis said.
" Trav, he hurt me yes. But that doesn't give you the right to hurt him because of what he did". Samantha said.
" Samantha, he abused you. He could've done it to our son. I don't want him to think that he could do that to anybody". Travis said.
" You're starting to sound like dad". Samantha mumbled.
" I know. It's for your own good". Travis said.
" Now you're acting like Paul. I don't want to end up like my mom". Samantha said a little too loudly.
" I'm not trying to tell you that. I'm just saying he doesn't have the right to hurt women". Travis said.
" I don't want to end up like my mom. I don't want you to come home and then beat the crap out of me then leave. I don't want to come home finding you passed out drunk because you had a bad day at work. I don't want you to turn into Paul". Samantha said loudly. Her mom heard.
" I'm not trying to be like Paul or your father". Travis said.
" You're sure acting like it". Samantha snapped.
" Samantha, I am not". Travis said.
" I'm not going to end up like my mom. I don't want to be holding for dear life when you get pissed about something and decide to take it out on me. I don't want to be curled up in a ball holding onto my locket crying because you walked out on me and the kids". Samantha said.
" I would never do anything like that". Travis said.
" That's what Paul said". Samantha said.
" Babe, I would never hurt you". Travis said.
" That's what Paul said after every time he beat my mom! I remember not going asleep till 12 o'clock in the morning because I wanted to make sure mom was still alive. They all say they won't beat their spouse but they do. I still remember coming home scared because I didn't know if Paul was going to be home. I would always wait Carli and Sophia's until Jake and Andrew could come get me. I'm still afraid that I'm going to come home and get hit". Samantha said tears started to fall.
" Samantha". Travis said.
" I'll see you when you get home". Samantha said. She grabbed her purse and put on her coat. She took her car keys out and stormed out.
" Cuddy, go talk to her". House said.
" I'm on it". Cuddy said getting her coat on. She quickly walked out to Samantha's car. Samantha had just turned her car on and was crying. Cuddy opened her door.
" Samantha what's going on"? Cuddy asked.
" I don't want him to turn out like Paul. I don't want to be afraid to come home. But I am. Growing up was hard. Now that I have Preston and Isabella on the way. The fear has been growing. I remember coming home to Paul passed out on the couch clutching a bottle of Jack Daniels. Jake, Andrew, Jamie, and I would all sit in my room waiting for you to come home. I've grown up to fast. Sometime's I wonder what my life would be like if Jake was alive, you were still with Paul, Preston and Isabella didn't exist, Joey didn't beat me, I didn't know who my dad was, and if Rach never came into our lives". Samantha said.
" Travis, won't turn into Paul. And your life wouldn't have been that different. When I told Paul to leave was because I wanted to break up with him and he hurt you and Jamie. I don't want you to be afraid. I'm here. I'm always here. And when I retire I want you to take over the hospital. The hospital needs two Cuddy's". Cuddy said.
" It does". Samantha laughed.
" Yeah. I want you to feel safe". Cuddy said.
" I do now. I just think I'm going to go home and get some sweats on and eat mint chip ice cream while watching a Bones marathon". Samantha said.
" Do you have your camera so I can get Travis opening Preston's presents"? Cuddy asked.
" Here ya go. Tell Trav I'm sorry. I'll be at home". Samantha said handing her mom her camera.
" Drive careful. There's some money on my dresser so if you get hungry you can order something". Cuddy said.
" Thanks mom". Samantha said.
" I love you". Cuddy said.
" I love you too". Samantha said. Cuddy shut Samantha's door and walked back in. Samantha pulled out and drove to the mall. She wanted to get some stuff for Isabella.
" Where's Samantha"? Travis asked.
" She went home. She's tired. I'm supposed to take pictures of you opening Preston's presents". Cuddy said.
" Okay. Lets get that started". Travis said.
" I'm going to go get the kids". Carli said. Carli went and got everybody. Travis was sitting in chair with Preston on his lap opening presents. Severeal pieces of clothing, shoes, and toys later they were done. Travis started packing up the presents. Everyone got what they needed then they all left. Travis decided to drive around for a little bit. He didn't realize there was a sheet of ice on the roads. He hit the sheet of ice and spun around before crashing into a light poll. Someone who witnessed the crash called it in. It took paramedics a little while to get there. When they got there they noticed Preston first. They got him out then they worked on getting Travis out. After they got them both securely out they drove them to PPTH. Cameron had just gotten there when the ambulance arrived. Cameron got changed into her scrubs then saw who came in. She saw a nurse trying to keep Preston entertained while a couple other doctor's were working on Travis.
" Nurse Victoria, I can watch him". Cameron said.
" Do you know this baby Dr. Cameron"? Nurse Victoria asked.
" Yeah. I'm just gonna have him with me for a little bit". Cameron said.
" Okay. He doesn't have any injuries. We're just waiting to see if we can call his mom". Nurse Victoria said.
" I'll call her". Cameron said.
" Alright I'll check out my other patients". Nurse Victoria said.
" Yeah". Cameron said. Nurse Victoria walked away.
" Hey little man". Cameron said picking up Preston. She walked over to the phone with him. Cameron dialed Samantha's cell number.
" Hello". Samantha said.
" Hey Samantha". Cameron said.
" Hey Cameron. What do you need"? Samantha said.
" I need to come to the hospital. Travis has been in a car accident". Cameron said.
" I'll be right there. I need to go home and change. And then I'll be right there". Samantha said.
" Okay". Cameron said and hung up. Samantha got into to her house and practically ran to her room. She grabbed a pair of sweats, a t-shirt, and a hoodie. She threw her hair up in a messy ponytail. She slipped on her slippers grabbed her car keys and then left. She pulled into the hospital parking lot about 20 minutes later. When she got there she ran into the ER. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Cameron holding Preston. Cameron saw her.
" Give him here". Samantha said. Cameron handed Preston to Samantha. Samantha help Preston close to her.
" Any updates"? Samantha asked.
" The only thing I know is Preston's okay. I'll check if you want me to". Cameron said.
" Can you"? Samantha asked.
" Yeah I'll be right back". Cameron said. She went into the trauma room.
" How's he doing"? Cameron asked.
" He's stable. He needs surgery". Dr. Ryan said.
" Send him up". Cameron said.
" Yes Dr. Cameron". Dr. Ryan said.
" I'm assuming internal bleeding". Cameron said.
" You're right Dr. Cameron". Dr. Ryan said.
" I'll go tell the wife". Cameron said. She walked out of the trauma room.
" So what's going on"? Samantha asked.
" He's going up to surgery for internal bleeding. Samantha he'll be fine". Cameron said.
" Okay. I think I'm going to go home. I'm tired. Preston's tired. Call me if anything happens". Samantha said.
" Okay". Cameron said. Samantha walked out of the ER. She walked out to her car buckled Preston in and then drove home. Her parents were home. She grabbed Preston went up stairs and grabbed a couple duffel bags. She threw in clothes and anything else she may need. She packed Preston's stuff too. She grabbed her laptop, diapers, diaper bag, and sippy cups. With duffel bags over her shoulder, laptop case, and a diaper bag. She grabbed all of the stuff she had for Isabella and put them in a couple bags. She already had the car seat and stroller in the trunk so if she was gone until after Isabella was born she would have enough stuff. She left. She buckled Preston into the Escalade and then put everything in the trunk. She was probably going to go up to New York and hang out for a little bit or drive all the way to Chicago.
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AN: And I end there. Why did Samantha decide to leave? Was it because of Travis getting into the car accident or did she need to leave? And did she leave for good? Keep reading and find out. Please review. I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter.