A Year Later,
Sam was still living with Zoe. To say she found adjusting to life outside hard, was to say the least, but with help from Lewis. She was managing pretty well. The downside to her early release was sticking to her medication. Zoe made sure Sam never missed her time slots. Even leaving sticky notes to remind her, which Sam tended to roll her eyes at. But things were going okay for the young medic. And it took a while. And a lot of apologising, and a lot of patience from Tom. But somehow along the ling. They had managed to get they're relationship back on track. Much to Zoe's delight because nothing meant more to her than to see Sam happy again.
Which he hadn't, also in the end Robyn wasn't sacked. For the leaking to the press, Charlie and Tess put it down to a simple mistake. That being said. Robyn didn't get off lightly. She had been suspended, and had a official warning, should it happen again and Robyn would find herself out of a job.
'So, the plan to move to America still on then?' Tom asked one afternoon, as they sat in the park, the sunshine baring down on them. 'I can't believe you remembered' Sam told him. 'Of course I remember. How could I forget the day the love of my life broke up with me' Tom said. Sam smiled. 'Don't flatter yourself' Sam told him, elbowing him playfully in the ribs.
'I do want to move, but' Sam began. 'But what?' Tom asked worrying. 'no need to be so worried. I was going to ask, would you move with me? I need you Tom' Sam told him. 'Of course I'll move with you' Tom told her.
'God I've wanted to ask but I've been so nervous in case you said no' Sam told him admittedly. 'There was no need to worry' Tom told her. 'Come on, lets get back to work' Sam told him. He nodded. Taking her hand. And they walked back to the ED from the park.
They walked hand in hand in the blistering heat. And soon made it back to the ED. Where they let go of each others hands. They could see Fletch and Zoe whispering amongst themselves.
Which made Sam suspicious. Very suspicious indeed. But she thought nothing more of it until the end of her shift. Instead, she threw herself back into the job that she loved more than anything.
It was near the end of Sam's shift as she went to change from her scrubs into her normal clothes, she once again saw Fletch and Zoe whispering. 'what are you two whispering about?' She asked cocking an eyebrow.
'Nothing, So Sam you going to meet us for a drink later?' Fletch asked with grinning.
'not till you two tell me what's going on' Sam asked standing her ground.
'There's nothing going on, Sam so. Drink?' Fletch protested.
'In case you have forgotten Fletch I am on medication. Can't exactly consume alcohol. As you very well know' Sam said reminding Fletch.
'Good thing you mentioned that Sam. You're due your next tablet' Zoe reminded her. Sam rolled her eyes.
'Your coming for a drink, don't worry we have soft drinks too' Fletch said Zoe elbowed him in the chest.
'Reveal all why don't you?' she grumbled towards him.
'Your planning something for me, aren't you?' Sam asked.
'Well done Fletch, let the cat out the bag why don't you' Zoe said not impressed
'What's going on Zoe?' Sam asked
'You'll just have to see, Sam I know you hate surprises but come along, please' Zoe pleaded with her.
'Fine. But I'm not going to enjoy a single second of it' Sam said.
'But you will,' Zoe told her. Sam had no clue of what Tom was planning.
An hour later Sam left the ED, without Tom insight and truthfully she hadn't seen him since they're break in the canteen, none the less she made her way to the bar. 'Okay guys she's on her way' Zoe told everyone, they got into positions. As Sam opened the door and everyone cheered
'Surprise!' they cheered Sam was stunned to see all of her colleagues including Lewis.
'Guys…' was all Sam could manage
'We couldn't let you fly off to America with Tom without giving you a true NHS send off now could we?' said Charlie as Sam was handed a soft drink,
'You guys shouldn't have' Sam told them all. Before Tom made an appearance.
'I've been looking for you!' Sam told him.
'I know, I've been busy. See Zoe let me finish my shift early.' Tom began. Sam looked at Zoe who nodded.
'And how come was that?' Sam asked.
'Because there's something I've wanted to ask you now, for quiet some time. And I couldn't exactly throw this surprise without help from Zoe,' Tom said Sam cocked an eyebrow, but she gasped as Tom got down on one knee.
'Sam Nicholls you are the most amazing woman I have ever met. And I know this last year hasn't exactly been the easiest but you have come through a very dark circle and here you are today, as strong as ever. And I love you. Will you do the honour Will you marry me?' Tom asked as he opened the box showing the ring.
'Yes! A hundred times yes!' Sam said, everyone cheered.
'And it's about bloody time' Fletch joked everyone laughed the music began to play and Sam and Tom were the first to the dance floor for they're first dance as an engaged couple.
Three hours later everyone apart from Sam, Tom, and Zoe, and Lewis everyone else was pretty drunk, with Sam on her medication she couldn't drink anyway. She reached for her drink.
'Can I have everyone's attention please? I would like to say a few words' she said. Everyone fell silent.
'Firstly I would like to thank Lewis. For being not only my friend, a counsellor, my listening ear. You of all people know my darkest secrets, you have been there since day one. I would not be standing here today was it not for you. So thank you for everything. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart.' Sam finished, next up Zoe.
'Zoe, again you have been there since day one. You were the one who treated me that day. You stood by me. You knew what was good for me and what wasn't and despite my stubbornness. You did what you believed best for me. And because of that I have a friend for life. Thank you' Sam finished once more before turning her attention to Tom
'And finally to Tom. You are the love of my life. Thank you for not only being my lover but my friend. I have already told you this plenty of times, but you have brought me back to life and because of that I would like to thank you. Thank you for showing me the good things in life. For showing me what true strength means. And also thank you for loving me so much. I love you always' Sam finished.
And the rest of the night ended in a truthfully bliss. Sam and Tom did move to America, they both found jobs there. Sam is now training to become a surgeon. They are currently planning they're wedding. And both excited to start they're new lives together.
So it seems every dark tale. Has a happy ending, in the end.
The End.