Yes, I know I haven't updated in forever and this is really short. I know, I know, I'm going to give you a bunch of excuses but I really hate when authors wait forever and don't mention them not updating. Just a thing so here are my excuses: I haven't seen Days in a month or two; things have not been going good with my parents divorce; I've become even more depressed lately (I started taking Lexipro) and school sucks… well, there you go. Please forgive me!

Disclaimer: I don't own days, nor I'm I making any money off this story


The ride back wasn't too painful. They sat as far away as possible from each other and didn't speak the entire ride. They couldn't think of anything to say.

When they arrived at John's apartment building Sami looked confused. So John explained.

"I didn't know if you had an apartment picked out already so I rented one with furnishings for three months just incase. Did you rent one yet?"

"No, I didn't. I was going to stay at a hotel until I found one I liked. Now I can just stay here thank you."

John couldn't remember her ever being so polite. "Umm, yah, no problem. You're mother will want to see you. Will you come up with me first? Before you get settled? She really has been missing you."

Sami didn't know what to say. Half of her wanted to see her mom again, but the other half just wanted to go home and sleep. She decided family was more important.

"I'll see my mom for a while, then I can settle in."

John forced a smile. "Good."

In the elevator the tension was driving Sami crazy. She had to say something. After all, they would be working together soon.

"John, this isn't working. We need to get over the past and start fresh. When I went to Wisconsin, that's what I did, I got a fresh start. I became a new person. I know I've said that before, but I mean it. I know this because I'm ok with you and mom together. I'm not a kid. I can handle my parents not being together. I know you're not the sole reason of my parent's divorce."

John was speechless. He didn't realize that she'd grown up that much. Before he could day anything the door opened and they reached the top floor.

"After you."

Smai stepped out of the elevator and memories came rushing at her. She swallowed and pushed them all down, making herself smile. "Nothing has changed."

"Only you," John replied back.

John got out his key and unlocked the door. Motioning for Sami to walk come on in he called for Marlena to come and greet his new co-worker.

Marlena came down the stairs and stopped on the bottom step seeing who was accompanying her husband.

"Sami? Is that really you?"

Both women's eyes filled with tears and Sami bit her lip not wanting to let her emotions show through. It had been too long. Once Sami had left, she did not contact anyone in her family. She had asked her dad not to tell anyone where she had gone. She just wanted to be a distant memory. Years went by, only sending Will and her immediate family Christmas Cards and best birthday wishes.

Marlena was stunned. She didn't know why her daughter was standing in her living room, but she didn't care. She was just glad she was home. Some people had admitted they were glad that Sami had left. They didn't have to worry about how she would screw up next. But Marlena always defended Sami. She was still her little baby. Nothing would ever make her think otherwise.

The only word Sami seemed to able to form was, "Mom."

Putting her curios mind aside Marlena went to hug her daughter. Their first hug in years.

Not being able to hold the question any more she asks, "Why are you back here? I thought John was going to pick up his new business partner? But don't get me wrong, baby, I'm so glad you're here!"

"I'm her, it's my company I work at that is joining with Basic Black. I am the new business partner."


Dun dun dun…..

Sorry I its so short, I just want to get this out there so you guys know I won't give up on this story.

So, how do you think Marlena will react?

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Kim