Chapter 21: It Truly Is One Connection To Another.
In loving memory of
Melanie Puckett
1994-2013
Sister of Sam Puckett
who will be loved and
remain in our thoughts
forever.
Today had been the day that Sam had had to say goodbye to Melanie all together, well until the day that they meet again in a new life. It had been hard but Sam knew that she wasn't alone. Abigail was there for her, she had made it to Seattle just in time for Melanie's funeral and she was doing great after being released from the hospital. Even though she had to return to school without her best friends she was grateful that she was able to live her life. Mrs. Benson was also there for Sam after she shouted at Freddie for running off to New York without her permission but after an explanation all was fine and forgotten. Mrs. Benson had even paid for Melanie's funeral and Sam was planning on paying her back every penny once the sale of her house had gone through, especially now she was living at the Bensons. Then of course Freddie Benson, the boy Sam loved was there for her every step of the way and he wasn't planning on going anyway.
Sam Puckett sat quietly in thought, thinking about Melanie beside her Grave stone. She could smell the essence of the Earth as the freshly dug soil that was used to cover up Melanie's coffin layed closely to Sam's toes. The summer breeze was also blowing, making Sam smell the scent of Melanie's favourite flowers that she had layed beside her grave.
"I'm going to miss you" Sam then said hoping that wherever her sister was right now that she could hear her. "I'm sorry that Mom couldn't be here. I have no idea where she is and even though I hate her, I know you wouldn't. There won't be a day that goes by where I won't think about you. I may never forgive myself for not helping you that night when you needed me most because if I gave you the help that you needed you may well still be here now. I love you Mel" Sam chocked out trying her best not to cry but then let a small tear roll down her left cheek.
"You don't have to worry about me though, I've got Freddie" She added with a small smirk as she thought about her nub.
Sam then placed a small kiss on Melanie's beloved childhood teddy bear that was in her arms before placing it next to Melanie's grave stone.
"I'll visit soon" She murmured before standing up and walking over to where Freddie was waiting for her by a tree nearby.
Freddie scooped Sam up into his arms and placed a soft, loving and gentle kiss in her hair while she let a few more small and fresh tears flow down her cheeks.
"Do you want to go home?" Freddie asked Sam softly.
"Yes. Home sounds nice" She replied.
With that Freddie kept one arm around Sam's waist whilst Sam herself let her head rest on his shoulder as he walked her out of the graveyard and into his car to drive them back to his apartment, which Sam now called home. Carly and Spencer are due home tomorrow from Yakima, which gave Sam something to look forward to. Freddie himself was looking forward to seeing them again.
Sam may have lost her twin connection but this journey sure helped her find another one, with Freddie. It really was one connection to another.
A/N: And now this story is complete. I am so sorry for not updating in ages; I've been concentrating on school exams, there over now so I am able to write again. Thank you to everybody who has read and reviewed this story. I enjoyed writing it and I hope you enjoyed reading it. Keep an eye out for my next story. Thanks everyone.