Ok everyone; here is the first official chapter. And just so you know-I never liked Carlos, I like Wilson better, and you know, I've been thinking, they sure do use the name Sarah a lot in this show-Sarah James, Sarah Foster, Sarah Glass-Camden
MyHeroIsCatherineHicks: thank you for reviewing my story, the episode just really touched me so I felt like writing on
Latisha C: thanks, I hadn't intended to write the prologue that way, I just sort of did, lol
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Story of a Girl
By Norwegianchick101
Chapter One: Simon
Sarah James pulled her long brown hair back into a ponytail.
"Dad, I'm going for a walk!" she yelled, exiting her trailer.
Sarah had been going out a lot lately. No, not with guys, just for walks. You know, by herself. Thinking.
As she walked down the alleyways of Glen Oak, California, Sarah remembered a time when she and her father had to live off of what they could find in the alleys.
What Sarah's father didn't know was that on her walks, Sarah had been stopping by the local homeless shelters and soup kitchens volunteering her time.
It was so sad sometimes for Sarah to see these people with their children and families, and know that at one time, she was just like them.
Later that day, as she was leaving the soup kitchen, Sarah saw someone she thought she would never get a chance to meet.
"Reverend Camden?" she called out, hoping that he would hear her.
Eric turned around and gasped.
"Sarah?" he asked. "Sarah James?"
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"Check-mate!" Vincent cried out triumphantly.
Kevin, Lucy, Simon, Ruthie, Martin, Mac, and Vincent were all hanging out in the Camden's living room.
"Oh-come on!" Kevin cried. throwing his king down on the board.
"Kevin love," Lucy said softly as she scooted over to Kevin. "You've got to be quiet or you'll wake Savannah."
Ruthie laughed from the corner.
"Luce, none of these guys have the ability to be quiet."
"Hey! I resent that!" Mac declared.
Just then they heard the front door open; and in walked Eric and Sarah.
Everyone in the room stared at the young woman standing next to the reverend.
Simon and Lucy were staring right into Sarah's big blue eyes; but she was focused on Simon, the young man who had forever changed her life. All the memories came flooding back like some sort of recording; stashed away until the time was right.
Ruthie tilted her head sideways and stared at the girl. She bit her lip trying to remember where she knew her from.
Kevin, Martin, Mac, and Vincent exchanged glances, trying to decide whether this was one of Simon's old girlfriends, or some girl who had just happened to wander in to the Camden household with a story similar to Martin's.
"Er…" Eric began. "Kevin, Martin, Vincent, Mac, and um…possibly Ruthie, I would like you to meet an old friend of the family. This is-"
"Sarah?" Simon asked softly. "Sarah James?"
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"Simon?" Sarah asked, walking up to him. "Thank you so much. For everything. I don't know where I would be right now without you." she broke down crying into Simon's shoulder.
Lucy shot a glance at Kevin and smiled; a look that told him she would tell him everything later.
"Sarah, it's alright." Simon told her, rubbing her back. "Everything's okay now."
"I know." Sarah sobbed softly, looking into his eyes. "I just can't help but think. What if you hadn't found me that day? What if you hadn't taken me home with you? What if my father hadn't wandered into the police station to find me? What if-"
"Sarah. It's okay." Simon reassured her. "Everything's okay now; and it's going to stay that way." Simon turned to the other young men in the room. He was sure that if Ruthie didn't remember Sarah by now, she would eventually. "Guys, I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. This is Sarah James."
"Oh Sarah." Lucy sighed, giving her a hug. "I'm so glad to see you. Is everything alright? Are you back with your dad again? Where is your dad?"
"Lucy," Eric sighed, steering his daughter away from their guest. "Everything's fine. Yes, she is living with her father again. And I just happened to run into her and I invited her over."
Lucy sighed, and smiled at her father.
"So, Simon, are you in college now?" Sarah asked him, trying to make conversation.
"Oh, yeah. Are you?" Simon replied, trying not to sound like an idiot.
"Not yet; I thought I'd take a break from school for a year before starting college." Sarah told him with a sigh. "The problem is all this application stuff."
Simon chuckled. "Yeah, but don't worry; it'll all be over with soon enough. Hey, you wanna stay for dinner?" he asked her, hoping to get some time alone with her later tonight.
"You know Simon, I wish I could, but-"
"Oh, come on! For old times sake!" Simon pleaded with their guest; putting on the infamous 'puppy dog face'.
This got a laugh out of Sarah.
"Come on Sarah! Mom would be so disappointed if she found out that you were here but left before she got home." Simon whined.
Sarah was trying so hard not to laugh at the grown man whining like a three year old child; but it was no use. She burst out laughing.
that's the end of that chapter, and if you didn't like the format, please tell me.
