A/N: Here is the last chapter of this story. When I first started writing this I didn't think people would like it very much, but I'm glad that all of you do. I just wanted to say thanks to all of the reviews that I have received over the many chapters. I'm glad you stuck through my hiatus with me and that you all returned full force. As far as a sequel goes, I do plan to have one, just not sure when. I want to get a lot of my other stories done first.

I start college in January so I'll be busy then.

If you'd like to see anything in the sequel let me know. I'm always open for suggestions…or baby names for Brooke and Julian's little one.

Chapter Twenty-Five: It's Official

"You didn't have to do that you know?" were the first words out of Haley's mouth during the after party.

Sam turns and smiles. Sam points out the doors so they could talk quietly. Once outside they lean against the wall.

"I owe you for a lot Haley. You cared and because of that I got let into this amazing family that I wouldn't have had otherwise. So, yes, I had to, just like I had to dedicate my book to you and just like I had said in my speech."

Haley smiles slightly.

"I remember that day. I mean I remember a lot actually. The fight you had with a group of girls and you calling Hannah Montana," Sam laughs and Haley continues. "When I found you sleeping in that car I just didn't know what to do. Nathan and I had talked about it and Nathan had said that you could stay with us, but Jamie was going through a lot at that point, but that was when Brooke came to mind. You reminded me so much of her that I knew I had to do something. I'm just glad things turned out the way that they did because I got a niece in the process."

Sam smiles widely and looks at the empty streets.

"Can I tell you something? Something that I haven't told anyone."

Haley nods her head.

"We gained another family member," Sam says with a smile.

"Do you mean Ashley?"

Sam nods her head.

"Yeah, I got the papers this morning. I have all the new information for her. She's officially a Davis."

Haley hugs Sam tightly.

"Oh my gosh, Sam. I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks, we should probably get back inside. I need to go find my guy."

"You are in love," Haley says with a smile.

"Yes, I am."

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"This is so amazing," Charley says in an astonished tone. "The movie was brilliant, but the after party is awesome."

Ashley nods her head.

"Yeah, have you read Sam's book?"

Charley nods her head.

"Yeah, dad and I read it a little while ago. I don't understand why she is teaching though."

Ashley shrugs her shoulders.

"To help kids that need saving."

"That makes sense."

Ashley and Charley turned around to see Kyle and Sam laughing at something that Brooke had said.

"Maybe we should head over there," Charley suggested.

Ashley smiles and nods her head.

"Let's go."

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"Hello girls," Sam says with a smile. "What do you think?"

"Amazing," Charley and Ashley reply.

"That's good. I'm sure there will be more in your futures."

"I think that Julian and Samantha did a wonderful job. Sam with the script and Julian with everything else."

Julian turns and kisses Brooke softly on the lips.

"Thanks baby."

"I'm actually glad that everyone is here because there is something that I have to say," Sam starts. Haley smiles and everyone else just looks confused. "I received some papers in the mail this morning. I was going to wait until later to tell everybody, but since most of you are here I thought why the hell not. Ashley is now a Davis," Sam looks at Ashley. "You're officially my daughter."

Ashley's lips turn up slightly and she hugs Sam tightly.

"Thank you."

"Honey, I didn't do anything."

"You saved my life."

Sam shakes her head.

"I'm helping live it."

Brooke is quick to sweep Ashley into a hug. Sam just stands and watches. She remembers what it was like when Brooke had made the announcement when she had become a Davis, but this moment trumps it. Sam feels arms encircling her waist and she knew right away it was Kyle.

"Congrats baby, you're a mom."

Sam sighs contently and continues to smile.

"I love that word…mom."

"It suits you."

Sam turns in Kyle's arms.

"Well fatherhood suits you."

Kyle shakes his head.

"I didn't really have a choice."

"Everyone has a choice, but you chose the right answer or rather you did the right thing. That makes you a great father."

"Yeah, but not most twenty three year olds decide to adopt. But you did, and that's going to make you a great mom."

Sam shakes her head.

"No it's not. I always promised myself that if someone gave me a chance I would pay it forward. I love Ashley and I'm glad and proud to call her my daughter. I really am."

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Brooke and Julian settled into bed after picking up Zack from the Scott house. It was already in the early morning and everyone was tired especially Brooke.

"So, Ashley is now a part of this family," Julian says with a smile.

"Yeah, but she became a part of this family the moment that Ashley stepped foot into Sam's house, you know this Julian."

"I know baby, but it's different, it's official."

Brooke rolls over to face Julian.

"What are you saying?"

"That our daughter is now a mother making us grandparents. Brooke, I'm not that old."

Brooke starts to laugh and nods her head.

"Yeah, I know that, but I adopted Sam the same age as Sam is now. I wasn't old enough to be a mom, but I became one. You will have to get over it."

Brooke closes her eyes.

"Do I have gray hair?"

Brooke's eyes snap open and she sighs. It was going to be a long night.

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Sam snuggles into Kyle's side and smiles. Kyle wraps his arms tighter around his girlfriend. He gives her a kiss on the forehead.

"I'm glad that you let Charley and I come tonight Sam."

"Of course I would. I love you Kyle Decker and I love Charley as well. I never would have thought that I would find love, but I have and I'm happy, happier then I have been lately. Today was just icing on the cake."

"And what cake would this be?" Kyle says with a grin.

"My imaginary one, it's actually quite good," Kyle starts to laugh and Sam grins. "Really it's good."

"I'm sure it is."

After a few moments of silence Sam speaks up again.

"Kyle can I ask you a question?"

"Sure."

"Will you move in with me?"