Hi everyone. I am so sorry for making you all wait so long for this update. I have been so busy lately. Anyway, here it is now and I have answered all your reviews again at the end. I'm back on track again now I think.

Many meetings

The following day Sam awoke later than usual. He and Frodo had sat up talking well into the night. They had told each other stories and filled in the gaps in their lives of what they missed when they had been apart.

Sam jumped from his bed and scurried to the kitchen, hoping that Frodo hadn't woken before he had. He hadn't and Sam sat with Rosie in the kitchen.

"Elanor and Rose are coming to visit today." She filled Sam in. "Elanor is bring Fastred and Elfstan along with her too."

She watched as Sam's face lit up. "They're coming today?" His voice was excited. "Oh, they can meet Mr Frodo."

Sam hurried from the room again to get dressed for the day. Elanor was his first born and he was proud of the life she had made for herself. She lived the Westmarch with her Husband Fastred of Greenholm and their son Elfstan. Elftstan was 19 and was one of Sam's favourite Grandchildren. Rose also lived with Elanor. She was Sam's third born and had lived with Elanor now for many years. Sam couldn't wait to see them all.

When Sam had emerged once more from his room, now fully dressed in a pair of short green trousers and red waistcoat, Frodo also made an appearance from his room. He was already dressed and walked slowly back to the kitchen with Sam.

"Good morning Frodo." Rosie greeted him. "Did you sleep well?"

"I did, very well. Thank you." Frodo was polite. "Something smells good Rosie. What is it?"

"I nice big breakfast for the two of you." She smiled at them. "I'm guessing you are going to have a busy day meeting our family, Frodo."

Rosie dished out bacon, eggs, tomatoes and anything else they could think of onto two very large plates. They ate them hungrily but Sam noticed that Frodo ate much slower than he did. Sam slowed down so as not to make Frodo feel embarrassed and when it looked as though neither could eat any more he took away their plates and washed them in the sink.

It was no more than one hour after breakfast and Frodo and Sam were taking a leisurely walk through Sam's garden. Sam prided himself on showing Frodo the many different kinds of plants that he grew here and Frodo listened, smiling.

"I can see you still have a knack for gardening don't you Sam?" Frodo laughed. "I will always remember you gardening as a young hobbit."

As Frodo thought back to their young days a flash of pain lit up in his eyes. The memories hurt him so much and it hurt Sam to see him like this. Thankfully, Frodo's mind was soon taken off them subject by the sound of footsteps coming form behind them. They spun around to see who it was.

It was Elanor and standing beside her was Rose. Both had curly blonde hair and were smiling widely at Sam.

"Hello." They all greeted each other with kisses.

"This is Frodo." Sam introduced them. "And this is Elanor and Rose."

"Frodo." Elanor sounded pleased. "I have heard so many storied about you. I have always wanted to meet you."

Frodo smiled politely at them and they walked up to the house and into the small living area. They sat down on the few chairs and once again it was a chance to swap old stories. Frodo was introduced to Fastred and Elfstan and told all about their home in the Westmarch.

After many drinks and a few cakes later there was a knock on the door. With a puzzled look his face Sam hurried off to the hallway. Moments later he return with yet more company.

"Frodo this is Frodo." Sam announced.

"Lovely name." Frodo laughed as they were introduced.

"And this is Mirabell and Holfast." Sam told him. Mirabella was Frodo's wife and Holfast was their son, merely 11 years old. He hugged Sam before sitting cross legged near Elanor and Rose.

Rosie brought in yet more cakes and drinks and more stories were swapped. They were having a wonderful time. Frodo was enjoying meeting Sam's family and Sam sat gushing with pride as he watched them talk to each other as if they had known each other for years.

Interrupting their thoughts, once more there came another knock on the small round door. This time Rosie answered and she appeared at the door to living area moment later followed by Goldilocks and Faramir. Goldilocks was yet another of Sam's daughters and she had married Farimir, Peregrin Took's son. Now they both lived happily in Buckland.

Once they had squashed themselves into the ever decreasing room, they were introduced to Frodo. All were happy to meet Frodo and Frodo was happy to meet them all also. He just hoped that no one else came.

"I think I need a bigger hole." Sam joked laughing. They all agreed.

It was several hours before, one by one, they all decided that they should be heading back home to their own holes. Elanor had quite a way to travel back but didn't want to create hassle by asking to stay the night. She knew Sam had Frodo to look after.

As supper time drew near Sam and Frodo stood waving Goodbye to Frodo and Mirabella as they watched Holfast skip merrily down the road. It had been a busy day and Frodo and Sam were now very tired. After another large supper they made their way to their rooms, wishing the other goodbye as they parted.

Frodo lay awake thinking of all the new people he had met that day. Part of him had wished that he had been here all those years ago, as Sam had watched his children grow up. Yet another half of him hated being here now, and found it hard to cope with old memories.

Sam also lay awake beside Rosie. He was thinking of Frodo and how much he had missed him, yet he knew that it hurt Frodo to be back here. He could see the pain in his eyes as old memories caught up with him.

At last both hobbits fell asleep, completely exhausted by the days events. Little did they know, tomorrow wouldn't be much different.

Anastasia Who: It's good to know that you aren't too bothered about the rule changing. I usually try and stick to Middle Earth rules as much as possible but this story needed them to be changed I am afraid. Anyway, yes I think this story is going to be sad. Well the storyline is sad and the people who have read it already have said it was sad so I hope you enjoy it too.

FrodoBaggins87: It's hard to picture Frodo looking old. But I'm guessing it looks very similar to how Bilbo looked at the end of ROTK. Anyway, glad you liked it and thank you for reviewing.

Calenor: Aww. I'm glad you are enjoying this story. I don't usually write hobbit stories I have to admit. I'm usually an elf person but I liked the idea for this story and so I have tried my best at making it emotional; as it would have been if it had happened.

Hellspawn: Hehe. A short review but it got straight to the point. Thank you and I hope you continue :-) throughout the rest of the story. Well, apart from the sad bits because that would just be confusing.

mousegal: Thank you for reviewing because I know you find it hard to get on the net now. Anyway, glad you are enjoying this and I'll update as soon as I can as always.

Raedawn: It does make sense. Kinda. There are happy parts in this story but lots of sad parts follow. Just read and enjoy and that all I'm here for. Thank you for reviewing.

Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed this so far. keep them coming and I'll keep updating. I apologise for the waiting but I try my best. So, bye until the next chapter.