Author's Note: I just wanted to say that I have no Idea why the last chapter did that with the quotation marks. I tried to fix it and e-mailed Fanfiction but nothing happened So I'm really sorry if it's a bit difficult to read. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Sam as she was saying this was studying her from head to toe, remembering what he once claimed as his, longing for it. Suddenly from what appeared to be an impulse he grabbed her. Diane at first was a little taken back, because she was caught off guard. Soon, however, she realized what he was about to do, and willingly let him. He gave her a long passionate kiss. Then suddenly backed away, and stands up and starts to pace around. )

Diane: (dazed) Sam? What's wrong?

Sam: Nothing, Nothing.um Diane ..there's something that I haven't told you..and I think you should..

Diane: (a little surprised that Sam would actually interrupt a kiss to say something) Um.ok, what is it?

Sam: I um.well.a couple of years after you left..I am met this woman. at a um.baseball game.and we got to know each other.she wasn't just some regular chick that I would have normally picked up..and um.we got to know each other and .well we've been together for the last years and it's really quite serious.

(Diane's still processing what he just said and is slightly nodding)

Sam: I'm sorry, (motions to the couch) I shouldn't have done that.

Diane: Oh, well Sam (forces a smile) there's no need to apologize. of course I would expect to you to have someone.It's been .well a long time.

Sam: Diane, trust me, if there is anybody in this world that could tempt me to cheat on Kristine it's you.but I do love her. and well we have something great going..

Diane: Sam, please say no more! I understand completely.about custody. I was thinking that Elizabeth could live with me during the week and then on the um (looks up and is starting to choke up, but quickly composes herself) -on the weekends with you.

Sam: Um, yea! That's sounds ok (smiles). So right now you're staying at a hotel? (sits in his chair)

Diane: Yes, we are staying in the Wyndham up by Fanueil Hall.

Sam: Oh that's a great hotel. great great.hotel..

Diane: Well! I should go, Elizabeth needs a bath desperately! It was really good seeing you Sam.

Sam: Oh you too Diane! Um -wait, would you and Liz like to go out tonight to a restaurant? My treat! It'll be great! You know we can catch up on old times. I can get to know Elizabeth better. and you can meet Kristine!

Diane: Um. sure (what she really wanted to say was no, but she couldn't for two reasons. One her curiosity got the better of her, and two she had no right to deny Sam time with Elizabeth).

Sam: Ok then (smiles again) we'll meet back here at 8-ish!

Diane: That sounds perfect! See you at eight.

Sam: Yeah.Oh and Diane?

Diane: Yes Sam?

Sam: thank you for coming back.

(Diane Smiles and leaves the office)

(She finds Elizabeth sitting next to and talking to Norm)

Elizabeth: Ok Mr. Peterson! Let's see if you can get this one!

Norm: Ok, bring it on!

Elizabeth: If you have a bus, and the bus is empty, but at the first stop 3 people get on, then at the second stop 6 people come on but 2 get off, then at the third stop 7 people get on but 1 gets off.

(Norm picks up a piece of napkin and starts writing the numbers down, Diane is looking at them from a distance and is slightly laughing to her self because she knows how this brain teaser goes.)

Elizabeth: At the fourth stop, 6 people get off and 5 come on. Now here's the question.

Norm: (Norm looking at his notes) Ok! Let's hear it!

Elizabeth: The question is: What's the name of the bus driver?

(Norm has a puzzled look on his face)

Norm: What?

Elizabeth: What's the name of the bus driver?

Norm: I don't know.Miguel?

Elizabeth: Nop! The name of the bus driver is Mr. Peterson! You! Remember how in the beginning I said that you had a bus.

Norm: Oh yea..

(Cliff who was standing close by and was listening to their conversation walks over)

Cliff: (starts laughing) Normie Normie Normie.You got outsmarted by a nine year old!

Elizabeth: Mr. Clavin I got another brain teaser if you want to try one.

Cliff: Sure little lady lay it on me!

Elizabeth: If a rooster is on the top of a triangular shaped roof, when it lays an egg which way will it fall?

(ponders for a second)

Cliff: Well see, Elizabeth, it all depends on the gravity pull for that day and the things ye know dealing with inertia.

Elizabeth: um.well the answer is nowhere because roosters don't lay eggs, chickens do!!

(Norm laughs)

Norm: The Queen of Brain Teasers Ms. Elizabeth Malone!

Diane: (walks over and pets Elizabeth's hair) Your Majesty needs a bath.

Elizabeth: awww but Mom I wanna sit here and talk to Mr. Peterson and Mr. Clavin.

Norm: Yea c'mon Diane she gives Cliff someone to talk to and she makes great spit balls!

Diane: well I'm sorry Norman, but if it's any consolation she'll be back later.

Norm: (looks down at his beer and pouts) Ok.ok I guess...

Diane: Thank you Norman. Come on sweetheart you need a good soak in the tub!

(Diane reaches for Elizabeth's hand)

Diane: Say Goodbye to every one. Oh -and run inside the office and say goodbye to your father.

Elizabeth: Goodbye Everyone!

Most people: Bye Liz.

(She runs into her the office, and goes directly to her father)

Elizabeth: Daddy, Mom says that I need a shower so I have to go.

Sam: Well that's ok Sweetheart you and your Mom are coming back here tonight and going out to dinner with me and my special friend Kristine.

Elizabeth: (looks a bit baffled) Who's Kristine?

Sam: Oh she's just a friend of your Dads.

Elizabeth: Oh (looks down)

Diane: (from outside) Sweetheart we need to go back to the hotel.

Elizabeth: Well Mommy's calling me.

Sam: Yes honey, I'll see you back here tonight.

Elizabeth: Ok, I love you daddy (gives him a kiss on the cheek and runs out)

Sam: I love you too Liz.