CHAPTER 30

BUCKS P.O.V

I woke up early in the morning. Buy some breakfast. And I look on my phone I saw my phone wallpaper our picture together. We were so Happy. I can't help it to think, what happen yesterday. I got to the Station 118 after 10- 15 minutes' drive from the cafe

"hey! Buck good morning" Eddie greets as Hen and Chimney look at me. I didn't hear Eddie. I was deep in thoughts

"Earth to Buck!" Chimney said

"Hey! I'm sorry I didn't see you guys" I says

"hey, what's with you? " Hen asks

"Yeah, you are in a deep thought" Eddie added

"Nothing" I answered

"Oh, common Buck! Spill it!" Hen says

" Ahmm .. Samantha asks me for a space for a while she wants to think" I replied

"For what?" Chimney asks

"Because of this Savannah thing" I answered

"What about her? I told you to be careful about that girl she is so been off "Eddie says

"She is pregnant. "I replied

"oh, who is the father then?" Hen asks confused

"oh! Don't tell me you are the father?" she said as she realized the situation

"NO! I am not! But Sam thought I was And Savannah is telling to everyone I am the father of the baby! But I'm not "I said

"How many percent? You are confident that you are not the father? Hmmm" Chimney says

" arrgh! I don't know! 80% I think aaah god! This is sucks! " I replied

" so you have remaining 20% that you are the father? "Eddie says

" I DON'T REMEMBER what happen after the GALA! I just want my GIRL back" I says

" Why don't you investigate? To remember what happen that night" Chimney says

"I just remember that I am so mad that Sam is having on a date with that Russel Guy" I says

"Chimney is right you may go back ask people or anyone to make you remember what happen that night" Eddie says

" My apartment building has a CCTV on every hallway?" I says

" You can check the CCTV to know the time when that girl got home? If she claims that she stays with you the night after the Gala. And the cctv can proves it" Hen says

" What if she went home at morning?" I asks

" maybe that's true you hook up with her" Eddie says

" It doesn't mean you are the father. Sam knows that Savannah girl Flirts and do sex with any other guys" Chimney says

" I don't – " I was cut off when the alarms goes off . We run to. the firetruck. While thinking about watching the footage of the hallway in my apartment.

SAM'S POV

"Good morning sunshine" Gigi sneaks up behind me. I hand the lady a $5 bill, she hands me my mocha latte.

"Morning" I say. My voice lacking any emotion. Gigi's perfect shaped eyebrows furrow.

"Everything okay? You look out of it"

"I ask a space with Evan" the words come out before I can even stop myself. Gigi has a facial expression I can't read.

"Babe. Tell me it's not because of this whole Savannah situation?"

I try to say it's not but what other reason would I have?

"Oh Samantha, I love you and you're my best friend and I'm yours which is why I can never tell you what you want to hear but unseated what you need to hear... you're being unfair. Don't you think?" Her eyes are kind and I know she's only being my best friend.

"It's just"

"It's just nothing, Sam. Yeah I get it, he didn't tell you the truth. And he hurt you but you can't forget that Savannah has slept more times with Tyler than she did with Buck. If it is true, it was only a one-night stand."

"But I wouldn't know how to feel if my boyfriend has to raise a child with my least favorite person in the world"

"That's you being selfish. What about Buck? Did you even ask him how he feels?"

I think back to last night before Evan walked out my front door. Not once did I stop to think about how he might be feeling. Am I that terrible of a girlfriend? The guilt starts to seep into my body as I realize how selfish I was being last night. I was too worried about my feelings that I didn't even stop to ask how he felt. About not even knowing if he's going to be a father or not. All he wanted was me to stay with him. By his side. For selfish reasons, I didn't.

"I suck" I breathe out.

"I freaking suck. I could punch myself right about now" I shake my head. I need to see him. Gigi is right. I am being selfish and unreasonable. I was to upset and I let it get the best of me.

"Talk to him. I know he loves you and will understand why you felt the way you did. But you have to remember in a relationship it's not just about you" Gigi tilts her head.

"There's always time to get better. And you and I both know there's nothing more that Buck wouldn't give you as long as he's with you. Even I can see that and I'm here to make sure you do too because you're my best friend. I want you to be happy and I don't think it's worth losing him over this where we don't even know if it's his."

Thank god for Gigi. It's like she always knows the right things to say to me. I take one long sip of my latte and nod.

"You're right."

"I always am" she smiles. I roll my eyes but can't help the smile.

"Alright now that I've given you such great advice, let's go find some good cases before anyone else does! Come on!" Gigi speaks up her speed. I try catching up without spilling my latte.

" I already talked to Amanda" Gigi says

" and ? " I asks

" She will talked to you soon. She was sorry about what attitude she gave it to you last 2 weeks ago. But anyways she will come around soon" Gigi says

" Aw. She's still my Best friend" I replied as a take a sip on my latte , my phone screen lights up as it starts to vibrate like crazy. My mother's name appears on the caller ID. Shit.

" My mom " I says to Gigi

" Oh! Go answer it " Gigi says

I quickly answer before the call can make it to voicemail and mentally prepare myself. I haven't called my mother in weeks.

"Samantha Rodriguez!" My mother's voice booms on the other line before I could even spit out a hello.

"Hey mom" I shut my eyes momentarily hoping I'm not about to be yelled at. I may be 25 years old, soon to be 26, but it is never fun when your mother is angry with you. Especially over the phone. She yells as if you were in front of her but ten times louder for some reason.

"Hey mom!? It's been how long since I've heard from you and all I get is a HEY! MOM!?" Her face is red. I don't have to be there to know it. I can picture Grant sitting on his recliner shaking his head while trying to hold in a laughter.

"Mom I know but listen I've been very busy-"

"No you listen to me! I don't care if you become one of the greatest most incredible surgeons who are always busy saving lives and all that." She pauses. Then goes on.

"You should always make time for your mother. A phone call here and there! It doesn't have to be everyday but it would be nice to hear my lovely daughter's voice. I've been worried sick Samantha"

I let out a small sigh but away from the phone so my mom won't hear. I feel terrible. She has no idea what I've gone through and I don't have it in me to tell her. She'd hang up before I can say 'I' and show up to my door within hours. Knowing her she'll try to convince me to come back to Florida or she would leave Florida to be closer to me.

"Mom I'm so sooo sorry. Really. I'll make it up to you, I promise." I pinch the bridge of my nose, hoping she'll calm down. I hear her let out a small breathe, the line only quiet for a few seconds.

"Sam, I'm a mother. I worry and not hearing from my daughter for weeks of course doesn't sit well with me but... I hear you're alive and healthy which is all that matters to me. Now, tell me. Any new friends? Particularly a man?" I can hear her smiling. Evan. I haven't told her about him yet.

"Umm"

"I didn't even say there is-"

"Oh but there is honey. I'm your mother, I know you so well. How long have you been keeping this from me?" I imagine one eyebrow is arched, finger resting on her chin.

"You are my mother."

"And you can't lie to me. You suck at it" she chuckles. "What's his name?"

"Evan" I say while trying to hold back a smile. "Goes by Buck."

"Evan? Hmm. And what does Evan do as a living?"

I walk over to the counter as I start to tell my mother everything from the beginning of Evan and I's story, leaving a few things out. I hate not telling her the complete truth but right now is not the time to tell my mother about the times I could've possibly died.

"And then I realized that I'm crazy about him" I laugh.

"He helped me with so much since my move here, helping me get comfortable and he makes me feel safe."

"Aww sweetheart. He sounds like a great guy. I need to meet him."

I pause. The thought of Evan meeting my mother has not occurred to me. And our situation right now. Not anytime soon. I love him and would love for them to meet but no one has met my mother. No one but Dylan.

"Ahmm mom, heres a thing. I need an advice" I says

" For what sweetie?" Mom asks

" Here's the thing , I broke it off with Evan for a while. Not literally separated but I ask for a space for now to think." I answered

"I am lost earlier you told me about being with him makes you happy. Then you ask for a space for you to think? Is there any problem dear? " She replied

"I am confused mom; I love him YES REALLY! That's why I am hurting right now. Because there's a girl here my colleague before I tell Evan about my feelings , and there's a Gala in the Hospital. That girl , ask Evan to be her plus one. Then that Girl claims that they Hooked up that night , and that's the reason why she is two months pregnant. " I answered

"Oh! Did you ask him if it's true?" My mom asks

" Yes! And He told me it's not his. He never slept with that Girl" I answered I was about to cry while thinking about it.

"Don't be sad, do you believe him?"

"Yes, a part of me yes. But there is still part of me thinking that he was lying to me. That's why I am so confused " I replied

" Sweetie , that's being selfish you don't know if it's his or not. I know your hurting but you know that he loves you ? if he really loves you , of course he is hurting too"

" And investigate if that girl is playing games or she telling the truth. Who is this girl again?"

"Savannah"

"Savannah ? the girl you always tell me about that she always hook up / flirt with any other guys?"

"Yes?"

" oh my god, sweetie. There's a possibility that she is pregnant with other guy not Evan. If you really love him, fight for him . I know if he really loves you. He will do the same to you "

"Anyway. Let's change the topic. Your birthday is in two weeks!" My mother says.

"Which I of course had to do it" She added

"Do what?" I ask.

"Buy a plane ticket of course! I know I said me and Grant might not make it but I lied. You think I wouldn't be there for your birthday? Oh! I'm so excited! I'll be there a week before your birthday" Her voice is so loud that I need to move away the phone from my ear.

I let out a nervous chuckle. My mother is flying to Los Angeles next week. For my birthday. Which I have nothing planned for because I don't plan on doing anything but now with my mother throwing this surprise on me, I have to do something.

Evan still has no idea when my birthday is. Every time he asks, I tell him it's not important.

"Oh my god " I struggle to not sound bummed. I'm happy, really but nervous is all.

"I can't wait to see you. And hug you" is all I can say. Fuck. My fucking birthday

"Me too honey! I hope I don't cry, but that is why I called you to let you know I'll be there the Tuesday next week and to yell at you of course."

"I'll text you the deets! Grant is waiting on me; I was supposed to meet him an hour ago for lunch"

"Mom!"

"What? You think it takes me 30 minutes to get ready? He knows I need at least an hour and a half to get ready. Plus, he told me at 8 this morning about lunch plans. You know I need a day's advance" I can't help but shake my head, laughing a little at how my mom will make Grant wait however long she needs. But she loves him. And he loves her.

"Poor Grant. Well, I'll let you go then mom. I love you"

"I love you too sweetie, see you next week!" She says excitedly before ending the call. I stare at my screen for a few seconds. My mother is coming to town. God help me I wasn't ready for Evan and all my friends to meet her and I only have a week to prepare myself.

"So? What did your mom tell you?" Gigi asks

" She will coming over , next week and she wants to meet Evan" I answered

" and I ask her about my situation about Evan. And she gave me an advice to check/investigate if Savannah is telling the truth or she was playing games she just wants to get on my skin" I added

" oh she has a point you know. We don't know if she was telling the truth or not? You better check , and talk to Evan of course , Because your MOM wants to meet the boyfriend of yours HAHA !" She says