Here it is... A new update after almost a month of inactivity. I hope you guys like it and they chapter was worth the wait. School has been kicking me in the butt and also, I got carried away reading the Fifty Shades Trilogy the past week. Bare with me because it'going to take me some time to get back on the rhythm of this story.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Glee or anything that is affiliated to the show, Ryan Murphy & Co and Fox and to be honest I don't wish to own what is now a sinking ship. But, I do own my thoughts and I will write Samcedes Fics because they live beyond that stupid show. This story was partially based on the movie Made of Honor but my imagination decided to take me in another route so, it is based on nothing anymore! Please, don't get mad at me.

Without further ado, here's the new chapter... Don't forget to review!

Chapter 25

When Mercedes woke up, Sam was curled next to her, sleeping peacefully. Waking up right next to Sam was a feeling Mercedes could not begin to describe. It was something completely magical and special. It was her safest haven. Since Sam was still asleep, Mercedes took the time to look at him, carefully. She examined his facial features from his messy blonde hair to his chin. For Mercedes, Sam Evans was perfect. She gently shifted and turned to face him to caress his face. He looked peaceful, young and carefree. For the first time since the Finn debacle started, he looked like he was not carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders; he looked like the Sam she fell in love with.

"I love you, Sam." She whispered against his ear and slowly climbed out his bed.

Mercedes ran through her morning routine, got dress in some sweats and a t-shirt and decided to surprise Sam with some breakfast. Absorbed in her cooking, she did not realize Sam was standing in threshold of the kitchen watching her intently. He walked towards her and wrapped his arms around her, causing her to tense up a bit, and he slurred near her ear,

"I love you, too. Very, very much." Then, he kissed her on her temple.

"You heard me?" Mercedes said, looking at him in awestruck.

"Yes. It was pretty romantic!" He said and Mercedes blushed. "It's always good to wake up to my girlfriend's voice." He added with a mischievous smirk.

"I know what you're doing, Sam, and honestly I have put a lot of effort into this breakfast and so, we are going to eat it now." Mercedes said and rolled her eyes at him.

"No worries. We will eat you breakfast and after that I will show you my appreciation for your efforts." He said in a seductive tone that made Mercedes legs turn into jelly.

While having breakfast, Sam's cellphone buzzed.

"Sam Evans, here!" He said sounding very professional. "It's Vanessa." He muttered to Mercedes. "Yes. Yes, I understand. It's ok. There's nothing I can't do about it for now. Thanks for informing me, Vanessa." After hanging up Sam's face showed signs of despair.

"Is everything alright?" Mercedes asked while she held his hand.

"Not exactly. Vanessa just called me to give me a heads up about something she found out." He said looking at his unfinished food.

"What is it?" Mercedes asked worriedly.

"The company is putting me into a paid leave due to my situation." He explained running his fingers through his hair.

"Well, at least it is a paid leave, Sam. It could be worse! You could be fired for something like that and still they are keeping you on board because they know how good you are at what you do." Mercedes said trying to comfort him.

"I know it could be worse, Mercedes" Sam said in sulky mood. "But honestly, I love my job. I love what I do and now I am been forced to stay away thanks to Finn Hudson. I need to sort this shit out soon. I need my life back." He added frustratingly.

"At least you have me here." Mercedes said sweetly and Sam's frustration seemed to dissipate a little.

"I know, baby. I'm blessed to have you here. Thanks for staying. I don't know what would be of me if you were not here!" He said looking into her brown orbs. "Let's shake the negativity away from ourselves. I'm sorry for my little outburst." He added, while he leaned closer to her and placed a chaste kiss on her lips.

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Even though Sam was in better mood after breakfast, he decided to stay at home and spend the day organizing his life, somehow. Being out on bail let Sam appreciate even more his freedom and he made a metal note to himself to never get involve in a situation like the one he was living now. Mercedes, after a long discussion with the director's board of the Louvre, got an extension on her leave but she had to agree to work on some things about the new exhibition, starting immediately. Thank God, she brought her computer with her. Involved in their respective tasks, they did not notice the day advanced so fast. It was not until Sam felt famished that he noticed that it was almost four in the afternoon.

"Since you cooked breakfast, I am taking over dinner accommodations." Sam said standing at the bedroom's doorframe with his arms crossed, looking intently at his girlfriend.

Mercedes stopped looking at her computer screen and smirked. "Whatever you want to cook is good with me."

Sam walked to the bed, took her laptop and placed it on the bedside table, pushed her to the mattress and he climbed on top of her. "Why don't we have dessert before the main course?" He purred on her right ear.

Mercedes giggled.

Sam attacked her mouth without mercy, he was hungry for her and Mercedes was very receptive to all the attention. Well, that was until an unexpected knock on the front door interrupted them.

"You've got to be kidding me!" Sam said frustrated and breathless, while he moved from top her to lie on his back against the mattress.

"I'll get it. Go take care of your problem." Mercedes said, placing a light kiss on his cheek and patting the bulge on Sam's sweatpants.

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When Mercedes opened the door, the least she expected was to find Kurt and Blaine standing at the door. The lovers looked like they have been through a very interesting night but not in the sexy encounter sense. They looked tired and an a bit distressed.

"Um… Hi guys!" Mercedes stunningly greeted them.

"Hi! Sorry for coming unannounced but after a lot of discussion Blaine and I have decided to share some information with you and Sam that could help him to get rid of Finn once and for all." Kurt said.

"Come in. Please." Mercedes said as she ushered them inside the apartment. In that instance, Sam walked to the living room, wearing his sweatpants and a t-shirt, and as soon as he saw Kurt and Blaine in the apartment, he looked at his girlfriend and frowned.

"Hello Sam. Sorry to disturb you unexpectedly but we got some information that we think you should know." Blaine said while holding his boyfriend's hand.

"Information about what?" Sam said running his hand through his tousled hair.

"Finn." Kurt bluntly said.

Sam looked at Mercedes in utter shock. They were interrupted once again by something related to Finn Hudson, he was mortified. Mercedes, sensing his petulant mood, walked to him, grabbed his hand and they sat in the couch across from Kurt and Blaine. Kurt and Blaine recapped what they did after Kurt and Mercedes went their separate ways the day before at Sam's office.

"Sam, we know we are intruding but we wanted to help. We knew there was something strange with Finn. We, thanks to a friend, did some digging and here you have all you need to get rid of him." Kurt explained.

Sam and Mercedes looked at all the paperwork Kurt and Blaine brought but what really caught their eyes was a name, Marley Rose.

"Could it be the same Marley?" Mercedes asked, while Kurt and Blaine looked at each other in confusion.

What are you talking about Mercedes?" Blaine asked.

Sam was bothered at the memory of Marley, the girl who once put his masculinity on question after a failed sexual encounter with him. Honestly, it has been years of that incident but it still sting his ego a bit. But at the same time he smiled because that was when he started to realize that he was falling in love with Mercedes.

"Sam and I knew a girl at Cornell with that name. Actually, Sam sort of dated her."

"I didn't date her, Mercedes!" Sam snapped. "Actually, I didn't even sleep with her." He added.

"That's because your penis decided not to work in that occasion." Mercedes released without thinking. Then, she covered her mouth embarrassed, while Sam's face turned into every possible shade of red, awash in humiliation. Kurt and Blaine looked around the room trying their best to hold their laughs.

"Back to topic, Mercy!" Sam said looking at her steely. "Guys, this is information is great. I mean I can take down Finn without even making it to court." Sam said relieved. "See, Mercedes! I told you there was something off about him." Sam continued.

"I know. I can't believe I was so naïvely stupid." Mercedes said remorseful.

"Mercedes, you are not stupid. I told you not to call yourself like that." Sam said grabbing her hand. "You just love to see the good in people. You have a very kind heart and you believe everyone is just like you." Sam stressed and gently kissed her knuckles. Turning his attention to Kurt and Blaine, who looked at them in complete awe, Sam said,

"Thank you, guys! This means the world to me."

"Kurt, you are the best friend in the world." Mercedes assured him.

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After Kurt and Blaine left, Sam and Mercedes ate some dinner and talked about movies and other things, trying their best to keep Finn away from their minds for a while. After some time keeping each other busy in other tasks, they sat in the living room and examined all the paperwork from the file their friends brought them. It was a complete background check on Finn Hudson. His life was in front of them and there was so much about him that they were surprised to know without wanting to know. The thought of knowing all that information gave Mercedes an unnerving feeling. What were they really going to do with all that? They could easily go to the authorities, clear Sam's name and get their lives back on track. But, at what cost? Finn was just some troubled guy that wanted to have someone to love and someone to love him back. He tried repeatedly to get that person but unfortunately he tried the wrong way. However, it was the only way he knew how to get it.

"What are you thinking, baby?" Sam asked her.

"I'm thinking about Finn." She answers. Sam's smile faded almost immediately. "Not in that way, Sam. I mean look at all he has done just to get a girl's attention. I know it's messed up but, this fixation has to come from some lack of guidance or parental absence. Nobody in his or her right mind would make the same mistake over and over."

"In that statement you are absolutely correct." Sam placed his index finger over his lips. "Mercedes, my only question is how he has been able to avoid jail time? How he has been able to score those great jobs he has been able to have? Those companies most run background checks on their future employees. This is what's really eating me alive!"

"He must know someone who can forge his background checks or something. It's the only possible explanation." Mercedes said as she placed her head on Sam's shoulder. "What are you going to do, Sammy?" She asked almost inaudible as her eye lids slowly gave up on her.

"I don't know yet, baby." He answered, kissing her hair. "Come on; let me get you to bed."

After Sam tucked Mercedes in bed, he walked back to the living room and studied the file once again. He was going to get his life back one way or another. He needed to clear his name because he wanted to commit his life to Mercedes. He needed to get everything sorted out mainly because there was a little light blue box in his chest drawer burning an unnecessary hole in it. After hesitating for a couple of minutes, he grabbed his phone, dialed a phone number and after the second ring, the person picked up.

"Hey, Marley! It's Sam Evans. Remember me?"

A/N: Sammy, Sammy, Sammy... What are you doing? Calling an ex sometimes is no the best of the ideas... Let's hope your plan does not backfire in your face. Did Kurt and Blaine did good in sharing the information when they first decided not to do it? What about Sam and Mercedes? Is their love going to be enough to face this adversity?

Stay tuned!

Until next time,

XOXO