Chapter 13
Author's Note : Sorry I haven't posted a new chapter in this story for awhile. I wasn't sure if anybody was still reading it until I got a couple reviews for the last chapter. Thanks to miscbills and Cinder126. You two are the reason I finally updated. This is the story I need the most encouragement on because my best friend who reads all my stuff refuses to read this one because it deals with the episode '100 days' and Laira. So, if you're reading this please let me know what you think and where you think the story should go. Happy reading!!
After they finished off their second batch of ice cream Sam and Brady headed off to the car. They got in and Brady looked at her expectantly.
-What are we gonna do now?
Sam sighed.
-To be honest, I don't know. Do you want to go back to the base?
He shook his head.
-Me neither. Well…I guess we could go shopping.
-Shopping?
-Does that sound like fun?
Brady nodded vigorously.
-Ok. Shopping it is.
20 minutes later they arrived at the mall. As they got out Sam took Brady's hand.
-There are a lot of people here, so we've got to stick close together.
-Ok.
They went inside.
Their first stop was in a clothing store. They got Brady pajamas with cute little teddy bears on them and then a teddy bear to match. Brady hugged it tightly as they meandered through the store. Just then, Sam spotted the cutest little hat. It was an army green baseball cap just like the one Jack wore on missions. She grabbed it, placed it snuggly on Brady's head and smiled.
-You look just like your daddy.
-Really?
-Yup. You ready to check out?
He nodded. They headed for the counter.
The young clerk smiled at them.
-My, what a cute little boy you have!!
Sam started to protest, started to say that he wasn't her son. But then she saw the pleading look that Brady sent her and smiled.
-Thank you.
Sam handed her the money as the woman turned to Brady.
-And what is your name cutie?
-Brady.
-Aww, what an adorable name! Are you having fun shopping with your mom?
He nodded.
-Well, I'm glad. You two have a good day now.
-Thanks.
As they left and started to explore the rest of the mall Brady turned to Sam.
-Can you be my mom?
Sam forced a smile and once more fought back tears.
-I'd really like to, Brady, but I just don't know. I have no idea what they're planning on doing with you or even if they'd let me. But, I will tell you one thing. I am gonna fight for you. You got that?
He nodded.
-Ok then. Let's go explore the rest of the mall.