Samantha forced down the watery eggs and cold toast then got dressed in jeans, a light blue top and a small jacket round her shoulders then she sat waiting for Phil to arrive.

He entered the ward and found Sam sat on the edge of the bed, ready and waiting for him. He felt a strange mix of emotions as he walked towards her. He was anxious, nervous and scared that she would reject him but at the same time, happy and elated from the fact that she had asked him above all others to take her home and to look after her. "That has to be a good sign" he thought as he reached her side.

"I'm ready to leave now" Sam said avoiding his eyes.

"Ok. Come on then. I'll take down to the car." Phil said offering her his arm. Sam glanced at it and hesitated for a second before linking her arm through his. Phils stomach did a backflip at her touch. He thought she was giving him all the right signals but he could never be sure when it came to Samantha.

She didn't seem to want to talk about the previous night and that suited Phil right down to the ground. He would rather forget that happened.

When they reached Sams house, she thanked Phil for the lift and stepped out the car.

"Right, I'm coming in with you" Phil said as he switched the ignition off and locked the doors.

"No. Thankyou Phil but I'll be ok"

"Sam this isn't negotiable. You shouldn't be on your own just now. I'm going to come in with you and make sure your ok."

Sam didn't have the strength to argue.

Ten minutes later,they were both sat on Sams sofa with mugs of steaming hot tea. It was silent and very awkward between them, neither really knowing what to say to each other.

It was Sam who made the first move.

"Erm...Phil...about last night..."

"Yeah, Sam before you say any more, I'm sorry I said that. It wasn't fair of me to put you in that position, especially after what you've just been through."

There was silence for a few seconds.

"But you did mean it?" Sam asked nervously.

Phil turned right round so he was facing her and looked right into her eyes.

"Yes. I meant it"

"Good...cause lately...erm...I-I've been having feelings for you too. I just never thought you'd return them. Thats why I was so shocked last night."

It was Phils turn to be shocked now. He just sat, staring into Sams sparkling eyes, his mouth slightly open, at a complete loss for words.

"So...m-me and you..." he managed to whisper "Are we together?"

Sam looked up into his gorgeous brown eyes and could see the love,affection and concern for her in them. She knew in that moment she would not have to worry about him cheating on her or leaving her. She knew he truly loved her.

"I'd like that" she said, putting her tea down and cuddling into him.

Phil wrapped his arms around her and stroked her hair in a gentle, loving way. He couldn't believe his good fortune as he breathed in the sweet scent of her hair. The most beautiful woman in the world had just admitted she had feelings for him and agreed to go out with him. He tightened his grip on her and kissed the top of her head before resting his own on hers.

He felt like the luckiest man alive...