Ok, here is the second chapter of the story. I realise from your reviews that there were a few errors in the first chapter but I have corrected them now. Thank you for pointing them out to me. I have responded to all the reviews at the end of this chapter. Here is the next instalment for you and I hope there are no more mistakes. Thank you for reviewing and enjoy.

Reunited

It had been several weeks since Gandalf's visit and Sam was now completely prepared for his Frodo to come home. At first he had been upset and teary but Rosie had assured him that everything would alright and that Sam should make the most of the last few weeks they had together. Sam had realised that Rosie was right, as always, and he had pulled himself together to tidy up and prepare the house for the return of his friend.

It was only two days until Frodo came. Sam held a mixture of excitement and sadness bubbling up inside him. He couldn't wait to see his friend again after so long, yet he couldn't believe that this was it. This was the end. Gandalf had said that Frodo was quite well at the moment but his return from the Undying Lands would tire him out quickly and it was Sam's responsibility to help Frodo and keep him entertained. This also meant that Frodo would be able to meet Sam's children and this Sam was very excited about. He was proud of his children and couldn't wait for them to meet Frodo.

The days ticked by and Sam occupied himself by making sure his Garden was as tidy as it had ever been. He prepared a room for Frodo and made sure there were fresh flowers in there everyday, even though Frodo hadn't arrived yet. He found it hard to sleep at night, wondering what Frodo was doing and where he was but at last, the day finally arrived when Frodo would come home.

Sam had been up since early that morning, checking one final time that everything was in order. Rosie wasn't far behind him, tidying Frodo's room and baking special cakes for their new guest.

The knock came to the door just before dinner time. Sam jumped from his seat and ran to the door as fast as his small hobbit legs would carry him. Stopping with his hand on the door knob he turned to look at Rosie. She gave him an encouraging nod as he turned and pulled the door back.

Standing on the doorstep of Bag End was his friend, Frodo. Behind him stood Gandalf with a small smile on his face as he watched Sam. Sam could immediately see the age in Frodo's face and the manner in which he moved, but his eyes were still as young as they had been the day Sam had first met Frodo. Shining bright and as blue as the sky.

Sam tried not to let himself get too over excited but he couldn't help it. He took a giant step forward and flung his arms around Frodo. Frodo laughed and hugged Sam back. They held each other for what seemed like ages and all the tension in each other seemed to leave their bodies. Standing back again Sam blushed.

"Erm, come in Mr Frodo." Sam stood back and held his arm out to help Frodo through the doorway. "And Gandalf." Sam added.

Frodo declined Sam's offer of his arm but he walked shakily through the door. Sam could tell that Frodo had aged many years since they had last seen each other but he couldn't believe how his eyes still held that sparkle.

"Hello Rosie." Frodo kissed her lightly on the cheek in a way of greeting.

"Welcome home Master Frodo." She replied, smiling.

Slowly Frodo made his way inside and Sam led him to the small room with two large soft armchairs. Sam and Frodo sat down whilst Rosie went to make some tea.

"I really cannot stay." Gandalf broke the silence. "I trust you are in good care Frodo and farewell Sam, Rosie. I hope to be seeing you soon."

Gandalf nodded a farewell and he left once more. Rosie scurried back to the kitchen. Frodo and Sam were left alone.

Frodo looked towards Sam and a wide smile spread across his face. The smile was caught by Sam and before either of them realised, they were both laughing.

"It's good to have you back Mr Frodo." Sam managed between laughs.

"It's good to be back, Sam." Frodo replied. "I am very much looking forward to meeting all your children. Gandalf has been telling me all about them."

Sam blushed with pride at the mention of his children and he began to tell Frodo all about them. Rosie brought tea and then left them alone to catch up. There was a lot to catch up on.

"Little Elanor has grown up." Sam began. "She lives with her husband in the Westmarch. I also have a son called Frodo."

"Really?" Frodo chuckled to himself and he sat and listened patiently to Sam talking of Elanor, Frodo, Rose, Merry, Pippin, Goldilocks, Hamfast, Daisy, Primrose, Bilbo, Ruby, Robin and finally Tolman. He was very interested it what Sam had to say and couldn't wait to meet them all. He had missed Sam so much over the past few years.

"Would you like me to show you to your room?" Sam asked as he finished talking about his family.

"I would love to see my room." Frodo replied. "And also much more of this hobbit hole that I have very much missed."

Frodo stood up and made his way to the door. Sam was behind him and as he watched Frodo walk he realised that Frodo was no older in appearance than Sam himself. Realising this Sam chuckled once more. He led Frodo to his room and carried his bag for him. Gandalf had left it by the door but it wasn't heavy.

When Sam showed Frodo into his room Frodo stopped. He looked around and then, smiling at Sam, he walked to the window. Peering out Sam noticed tears in his eyes. He left him alone for a few minutes and went to find Rosie in the kitchen.

"How is he?" Rosie asked when Sam entered.

"It's so good to see him again." Sam gushed. "But I think he'll find it hard. I'll find it hard."

"You'll get through it together." Rosie assured him. "Like you always do."

Sam kissed Rosie lightly on her cheek. He smiled at her and then turned to help wash the pots that were lying in the sink. He would leave Frodo alone for a while to let him settle in.

Frodo was home.

Anastasia Who: Ok, I know you probably couldn't leave Valinor once you were there and Sam did travel out to meet Frodo, but I have changed the rules slightly for the benefit of this story. I hope you don't mind that too much but I thought it would make a better story if Frodo came back to Bag End to die rather than stay in Valinor. Anyway, thank you for reviewing and asking those questions. I hope it doesn't spoil the story too much and I hope you continues to read.

TararithPeredhil: Now to answer your queries in the order you asked them: 1-I know you can't come back to Middle Earth once you sail to Valinor but I thought it would make a better story if Frodo came home. I hope it doesn't spoil the story too much for you but I changed the rules slightly here. 2- Hmmm, I know Gandalf went west with them but maybe he took a detour on the way lol. I'm not sure about this one but as I said before I have changed a few Middle earth rules for this story. 3- There was about more emotion than 'Hello there' when Sam saw Gandalf. He wanted to run and give him a hug but didn't want to look silly. 4- I didn't spot this mistake. Thank you for pointing it out to me. 5- Another mistake her eon my half and I am sorry. I have changed this also. Shadowfax is now male again. Thank you for pointing out these mistakes to me and I have corrected what I can. I hope there are no more but please continue to enjoy he story. Thank you for reviewing.

Arwen: At last a simple review. Lol. Thank you for reviewing and there were several mistakes in this but it was good to get a review that didn't point them all out hehe. Hope you come back for more next chapter even though you have read it all before.

Tulip Proudfoot: Yes this has been pointed out to me. I made the mistake of writing she instead of he for Shadowfax and I accidentally wrote that Gandalf was climbing onto a cart not onto the back of Shadowfax. I have corrected both of these now but thank you for pointing them out to me. Thank you for reviewing and I hope you come back for more.

Linriel: Yes Frodo will die in bag end. Thank you for reading so far and hope you come back again.

MichelleFrodo: Samish. That's a nice word. I'll have to start using that word more often. And thank you for complimenting the start of my story. Glad you like it and hope the rest if it lives up to the start.

FrodoBaggins87: Glad you enjoyed and sorry this update took slightly longer than I had planned.

Hellspawn: Thank you for that tip. I will try and improve as always and hope none of m other chapters are 'draggy'. Thank you for taking the time to review.

Breon Briarwood: Thank you for a very nice review. That was what I need after being criticised quite a bit, though I do respect those reviews also. Yes I had corrected the few mistakes I had made but I'm glad you enjoyed it nonetheless. I look forward to hearing from you on future chapters.