"What happened to this letter being boring? " Will spoke out the same thoughts that EJ had and voiced his question out loud towards him and Sami.
"Apparently this is boring to my father. " EJ replied nonchalantly. "Please go on again. "
"Samantha, my favourite and only daughter-in-law. " Mr. Jenkins started off getting an eye roll from Nicole, Kate and Lucas. "I give to you many items to hold for all my grandchildren a long list of properties, heirlooms, stocks, bonds and trusts that you and Elvis will hold for the children until they become of age. I also leave in your hands for you to grow and conquer, Countess Whilimena to someday pass onto Alice and Sydney. " A line which earned an eye roll and very angry look from Kate towards Sami.
"However, Samantha I also leave you my most precious item of all. Not a material item, not something to be bought or sold. My most precious and proud &joy and achievement of my life is that man I presume is by your side. My son Elvis. "
Sami looked up at EJ was true to Stefano's words was standing by her side, with one arm draped over the back of her chair in a protective stance that he had automatically taken when Kate and then Nicole were on their rants directed her way.
"As you and Elvis already know, I give him to you and you to her Elvis. With a little arm bending and I'm sure a lot anger on both your parts on my duplicity, however I know that this is what is best for you both and this family in the long run.
Samantha you are Elvis's equal in every way. The two of you challenge each other, fight each other, but also love each other so dearly you'd kill for each other.
You have that strong passion that scares you both because it leaves you both so weak to give in when you're both headstrong, stubborn and strong people. You both, my Dimera and a Brady were meant to be. Think of my meddling as a gift, a gift for you both to right your wrongs. Get it right this time and do me and your children proud. " Mr. Jenkins finished. Sami was quiet, reflecting on Stefano's words and as crazy and insane this day has been was wondering if somehow he was right.
However, she didn't want to deal with that part of EJ and hers relationship right now or for awhile. Her main priority right now was this new transition back into the Dimera mansion, Lexie having a short time left and EJ's going to fall apart at that, the children losing their aunt, helping Will deal with his coming out, having to speak to Ali and tell her about EJ being her father and helping her adjust. Helping EJ take over Dimera Enterprises and herself running CW.
They needed to focus on their family now and themselves later. They did have a long undetermined amount of time as husband and wife to figure that out. They'll get to it when life has gotten less insane Sami thought.
"Aww how sweet, gag me Stefano giving his blessing to EJ's true love with Sami. Can I go now? " Nicole asked disgusted.
"I got it! I know what father did! " Lexie laughed with a smile on her face and her eyes sparkling. EJ and looked at her and thought she looked so beautiful and happy at this moment that it made him smile.
"How did he do it? " She asked in confusion.
"Some misplaced paperwork and fakes being sent back in return. " EJ told her with a smile on his face, enjoying seeing her reaction as she clapped her hands.
"I'm happy for you little brother, see I told you remember in Paris in the Square? I told you. " She gloated.
"Yes, you did tell me. " EJ replied with a smile.
"Well, I don't speak Stefano so I would love to know what my smart wife figured out and what has brought such a smile to her face. " Abe asked, himself enjoying how happy and gleeful she was right now.
"Sami and my brother are still married. "Lexie announced as Lucas, Nicole and Rafe all reacted at once.
"What Sami? " Lucas yelled while Rafe said "it's not possible he and Sami were still married" and Nicole just rolled her eyes and said "Perfect for you isn't it EJ? "
"Rafe, we were never married. You're free, no divorce papers or settlements needed since we were never married. "
"How were we never married? I was there Sami. " Rafe pointed out.
"You had a wedding, as did Nicole and I. We were never legally married and neither were you and Samantha. Our annulment papers that we believed we had gotten and was granted never happened. Samantha and I have been married for the past four and a half years. "EJ enlightened them.
"Our license is still on file and there's none from any marriage after nor a dissolution of our marriage certificate, since you're a good detective I'm sure you can go solve the case of who is really married in no time. " EJ rolled his eyes at Rafe before continuing.
"My father's words to Nicole apply to you as well, you're free and don't need to worry about a divorce. You're free to be with Nicole and raise your child".
"Or continue cheating with a married and pregnant Carrie. " Sami butted in.
"Or that. " EJ nodded towards Sami.
"What ever you choose to do Rafe. " Sami smiled.
"You two think this is funny? The law was broken, its bigamy and fraud. Plus Sami you want to be married to him again, really? " Rafe told them.
"Really? Seriously? Bigamy and fraud? Mom and EJ didn't know they were still married, it's not their fault and the man you'd be needing to arrest for fraud is kind of dead right now hence why we're all here. So why do you even care? You all were getting a divorce anyway, now there's less paperwork. Win-win. And you know what, yes she wants to be and is staying married to him. "Will interjected.
"You are Sami, you're staying married to this lowlife again? We're back to this? We were back together! " Lucas jumped in.
"I am staying married to EJ end of story, Lucas I'm sorry. "
"Well I'm thrilled and loving that I was right. " Lexie added back in.
"Is he blackmailing you, is that it? It must be it. " Lucas said. As Sami and EJ rolled their eyes.
"I have a choice Lucas, to end this marriage or stay married. I'm choosing to stay married to EJ of my own free will and my own choice. "Sami explained to him.
"Lucas consider this your gift, you dodged the Sami bullet again. Let her be EJ's problem. "Kate threw in wanting to get out of here now.
"Are we done yet? " Sami asked Mr. Jenkins. Getting up to stand next to EJ and rest her hand on his back knowing that this part was going to be the hardest for him.
"Almost, he replied just a little more. " He said before taking a pause and continuing on the last part of the letter.
