Ok, this is rather long really, only because I combined the last three chapters together. None of them had any point, I was just typing senslessly. So, without further adu, or whatever that word is, I present to you the final chapter of the story "What Happened?"

Chapter Seventeen

The third and final teen night at Clara's Diner was under full swing. Summer was ending and the friends were determined to make the most of their second to last night of freedom. Soon, Jake would go off for his last two years off college and Sam, Jen, and Darrell, would start their senior year of high school.

But, school was far from Sam's mind as she sat near the bar, with Jake's arms around her waist.

"I can't believe it." Sam said to Robby. "I bring you hear to date me and you hook with another girl."

Jake kissed her on top of the head. "It's a good thing too, or I'd have to fight you for her."

Robby laughed. "Don't worry to much Jake." After Sam had told Jake that she didn't really care about Robby, the two had become friends. " I don't want Sam. I think I'll be perfectly happy with Ally."

Allison McClintock had come to the teen night and Robby had been immediately interested. He'd asked her to dance and then took her outside for a bit. Now he was back inside with the rest of the group, his arm draped over Ally's shoulder. Sam still found it a bit hard to believe that Robby could pick up girls so easily.

Everyone was in a great mood. Jen and Darrell were grinning from ear to ear because with Sam and Jake finally together, there was less tension in the air. Robby was always happy, especially when he had a girl. And Ally seemed attracted to Robby.

Sam and Jake were more than happy. Since finally admitting how they felt, they were nearly inseparable. Sam was always in Jake's arms and they couldn't seem to keep their hands off of each other.

Now, Jake got up and led Sam by the hand to the dance floor. "Dance with me, Sam."

"Anytime, Jake." Sam said resting her head on his chest.

If I could grant

You one wish

I'd wish you could see the way you kiss

Ooh, I love watching you

Baby

When you're driving me crazy

Jake tilted Sam's chin up and kissed her gently on the lips. Sam's skin shivered at the feel of his hands on her back, waist, and hips. She leaned into him and kissed him harder.

"Oh, get a room." Robby teased as he led Ally onto the dance floor as well.

Sam pulled away and Jake laughed before spinning her around.

Ooh, I love the way you

Love the way you love me

There's nowhere else I'd rather be

Ooh, to feel the way I feel with your arms around me

I only wish that you could see the way you love me

The way you love me

Jake wrapped his arms around Sam and they danced like this was for awhile. Sam couldn't keep the grin from her face or the twinkle out of her eye. Jake's expression was pure delight as he took in the way his girlfriend shivered at his touch.

It's not right

It's not fair

What you're doing over there

Someday I'll find a way to show you

Just how lucky I am to know you

Sam glanced toward where Jen and Darrell were still standing by the bar. "I'll be right back." She promised Jake.

Reluctantly, Jake's arms dropped off Sam's waist and he let her go. "You better hurry."

"I couldn't stay away even if I wanted to." Sam called over her shoulder.

She walked up to Darrell and whispered in his ear. "Ask her to dance."

Then she walked past him and went around to the other side of Jen. "Hey Jen." Sam gave her friend a shove between the shoulderblades, forcing her to take a step toward Darrell.

As she walked past Darrell she whispered in his ear. "You never know."

Ooh, I love the way you

Love the way you love me

There's nowhere else I'd rather be

Ooh, to feel the way I feel with your arms around me

I only wish that I could see the way you love me

The way you love me

Over Jake's shoulder Sam saw Darrell lead Jen to the dance floor. Sam smiled in satisfaction as she saw Darrell lean over and kiss Jen softly, a quick, little peck. He whispered something in Jen's ear, and Jen smiled before kissing him again.

You're the million reasons why

There's love reflecting in my eyes

Sam pulled away from Jake and they danced a bit differently. They both faced the same way and Sam backed up into Jake. His arm encircled her waist and they danced as one. Jake looked down at Sam and grinned before kissing the top of her head.

Ooh, I love the way you

Love the way you love me

There's nowhere else I'd rather be

Ooh, to feel the way I feel with your arms around me

I only wish that you could see the way you love me

The way you love me

Sam saw Robby and Ally dancing next to Jen and Darrell. All of her friends' faces had huge grins and they were enjoying the last nights of summer by spending it with the people they cared about. And I'm spending it with the man I love. Sam said kissing Jake briefly before putting her arms around his shoulders. She was the luckiest girl in the world to be dating Jake.

Jake had never been happier in his life. Dancing with Sam was almost as good as kissing her. He hugged her closer and whispered. "I love you."

He couldn't believe how incredibly lucky he was to be with Sam.

Ooh, the way you love me

The way you love me

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Another day in the hospital and Bryanna and baby Noah were allowed back home. Jen had come to visit and had stayed until Darrell came to pick her up. Sam had been more than a little shocked when Darrell greeted Jen with a kiss on the cheek. Sam would have to remember to hound her later. Right now though, she just wanted to be Jake, who had showed up shortly after Darrell and Jen left.

"Hey Jake?" Sam asked her boyfriend.

"Yea-" Jake turned to face her and was cut off when a pillow hit him square in the face.

Sam giggled like most 17-year olds don't.

Jake cocked his head and looked at his girlfriend. "You think that was funny, do you?" He got up off the chair he was in and walked closer to where Sam was sitting on the couch.

Sam hopped off the couch and scrambled around behind it. She circled it as she tried to stay away from Jake.

"Well, Brat, you're really gonna get it now." Jake said as he pounced for her.

Sam bolted out of the living room and darted into the kitchen and hid behind Wyatt, who was sipping a cup of coffee. "Hide me daddy." Sam whispered into his ear.

Jake entered in the room and saw Sam behind Wyatt. He rubbed the back off his neck in defeat. "Aw, come on now. That's not fair."

Sam walked closer to Jake. She gave his cheek a light kiss as she darted past him and up the stairs.

"Get back here!" Jake yelled as he followed Sam.

Wyatt watched them go. "I've never seen either one of them so happy." He said.

Bryanna nodded as she rocked Noah to sleep. "Jake's good for her."

Wyatt stared at the steps where his daughter and just gone. "And she's good for Jake."

Upstairs, Sam was managing to stay a step ahead of Jake as he chased her up and down the halls. He followed her into her room.

Sam giggled as she circled the bed, but then found herself trapped between the bed and the wall. Sam continued to giggle as Jake drew closer.

"I've got you now." Jake said as he advanced on her. He tackled her and Sam fell backwards on the bed, with Jake on top of her. She laughed softly as he bent over and kissed her sweetly.

The kiss lasted only moments, but it was Sam knew she'd never forget. But, the kiss was cut short when Wyatt called up the stairs, "Jake, your mom called. You need to get home."

Jake reluctantly pushed himself of Sam and went downstairs with Sam close behind. He tipped his hat to Wyatt, Bryanna, and Gram and led Sam out the door. Outside on the porch he whispered to Sam. "Bye, Brat." He pulled her up in a hug.

Sam turned her head a kissed his cheek. "Bye, Jake. I love you." She wouldn't see him until Thanksgiving, and she'd miss him.

"I love you, too, Brat." Jake let her go and walked to his pick-up. Through the windshield he raised a hand in farewell before backing over the bridge.

Sam watched him the car drive over the bridge. She waved and blew the truck and its driver a kiss.

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That night, Sam heard the sound of hooves hitting the bridge. Getting up and looking out the window, she saw her horse, pawing the bridge impatiently, calling her.

Sam smiled to herself. School started tomorrow and she should be resting, but instead she went outside to greet her horse.

"Hey, big boy. How've you been? Huh? The playa been treating ya well?"

When the Phantom stomped a foreleg and blew threw his lips, acting insulted; Sam laughed. "I should probably say: How have you been treating the playa?"

The Phantom bobbed his head, responding to her voice.

Sam giggled and walked closer. She ran her fingers threw his mane. "That feels good, doesn't it boy? Haven't done this for awhile."

She finished her grooming and moving quickly, attempted to hug her horse's neck.

As usual, Zanzibar was to fast for her. He backed up a few steps.

"I'll be a bit quicker next time." Sam promised. "I'll catch ya then."

The Phantom blew through his lips. His body language read, 'impossible.'

Sam closed the gap between them. "Zanzibar, you really are the best horse in the world." She stroked his sleek neck. "I love you, Zanzibar."

This time he did let her hug his neck. But a quick kiss on the muzzle was out of the question. Sam took a deep breath and let it out in some noise between a sigh and a giggle. "Well, I better not push, aye boy?"

The Phantom bobbed his head again and threw his head over her shoulder.

Sam was shocked, but stood still for the horse's hug. After a few moments, the Phantom backed away.

"Good-bye, Zanzibar. I'll see you soon." Sam said, knowing her horse was about to leave.

She was right, her horse reared up a bit in farewell and then, right before Sam's eyes, galloped out of sight.

Sam smiled softly to herself as she walked back upstairs and climbed into bed, her dreams filled of Jake, the Phantom, and her future.

Ok, dumb, I know. I don't feel good. That was random. I'm talking to my friend as I tyoe this and my sentences are getting scrambled. Please review one more time and tell me what you thought of this chapter(s) and/or the story in general. If enough of you want one, I MAY do a sequel, but the Phantom will be in it more. That's the only thing I have about this story-not enuogh Phantom. But whatever. My other stories, Summer Rain and Summer Lovin, are still on hold, because I'm getting really lazy and am completely obssessed with POTC, so I'm not really worrying about my PS fics right now. But don't worry, I'll come back to them. Eventually.

ANYWAY! I have two fics out for POTC, they are both oneshots, and one of them is really dumb, but I like it. Check 'em out and please review and tell me how pointless they were!

And don't forget to review this story, and tell m if u want a sequel. If I do do a sequel, don't expect it out to soon.

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