A/N: I wasn't planning on updating this story tonight because for the last week I have been incredible sick, but then I realized that I haven't updated in awhile and that this chapter was almost finished so I plowed ahead to write up the last few scenes. Not much really happens in this chapter, but I needed to get one out of here.

Chapter Fifty: One on One

Sam walks into her mother's house and spots her brother sitting on the couch patiently waiting for her.

"Hey buddy."

Aidan grins at his sister and jumps off of the couch and rushes up to her.

"I thought you weren't going to come," Aidan admits.

"Aidan, I know that I left and I haven't taken the time to explain things to you or apologize, but I am sorry and if I have to apologize for what I did every time I see you then I'll do that."

Aidan messes with the baseball cap on his head.

"You're not going to leave anymore are you?"

Sam shakes her head.

"My life is here now. I'm not going anywhere."

"Good because I was sad when you were gone. So were dad and mom. Mom always asked if I was going to leave her. You left and the baby left and she was just sad all the time."

Aidan made his way out the door and to Sam's car while Sam stays frozen on the porch. One word sticks out in her head. Baby.

*Defying Gravity*

Kylie looks around her new office with a smile. After a little over a month, Kylie's transfer had finally gone through. There had been a huge lag in the New York offices. Now everything was good. Kylie had even picked up a new author.

The door to her office opens and Meredith walks in with a bag in her hand.

"I brought lunch."

Kylie grins and Meredith takes a seat across from her girlfriend.

"You got it at Karen's Café, didn't you?"

Meredith nods her head and gives Kylie her bacon cheeseburger and fries.

"I did. The food is good. I don't care that Sam's mom works there. I don't have a problem with her."

Meredith takes a bit of her burger and disregards her girlfriend's question.

"Sam's a good person Mer. Why do you have a problem with her?"

"It should have been me. I should have been the one to help you with your acceptance."

"Honey, you did. I fell in love with you. With you, I accepted myself. I didn't need to go beyond that."

"I'm afraid. Sam is really pretty and she left her girlfriend once and you fell in love with her. What is stopping you?"

"I broke her heart," Kylie says. "I see it and I hear it in your questions. I ran. Before I ran into you again I'll admit that I wanted Sam. She had left New York to get perspective on her book and then I don't hear from her for awhile. I knew the moment she left New York that my relationship with her was completely screwed. What I refused to believe was that Sam was still in love with her first love and I hid my feelings for you deep down because I didn't want to hurt Sam. I love you Meredith. My love for you is what is going to stop anything from happening with Sam. I've moved on and so has she," Kylie grins playfully. "Besides, Sam and Kelsey are engaged again."

"Isn't that a little fast?"

"A part of me wants to say yes, but coming from someone who knows how Sam feels about Kelsey. I'm going to say no. I truly believed if Sam's fears hadn't taken over a couple of years ago that Sam and Kelsey would've got married. I'm happy for them."

Meredith grabbed a French fry and ate it before speaking again.

"Have you ever thought about it? Marriage. The whole nine yards?"

"Yes I have," Kylie replies honestly.

"With Sam?"

"No," Kylie says as she looks up from her food. "With you."

Meredith grins. She had thought about it too.

*Defying Gravity*

"Tell me why you decided to visit your parents on your day off."

Kelsey looks at her mother and smiles.

"There isn't a particular reason. I haven't seen you guys in awhile and I figured now was the chance."

Lindsey grins at her daughter before sitting in the chair next to her.

"I'll buy that for now, but right now I want to know what has been going on."

"Sam's back and things between us are really good."

Kelsey sees her mother shake her head and directs her attention somewhere that wasn't at her.

"Mom, don't look like that. You of all people do now get to judge this."

Lindsey looks at her daughter. She knew that Kelsey had a point. She hated being reminded of her mistakes, but if that's what it took to keep the people in her life than she would endure it.

"You're right I don't, but I'd rather not see you the way I saw you back then. It broke my heart seeing you the way I did. A mother shouldn't have to see that."

"Trust me on this. I didn't take her back lightly."

"Have you forgiven her yet?"

"Yeah I did and then I asked her to marry me again."

Lindsey stands up from her chair and moves around in her kitchen.

"It was my choice and I love her. Nothing is changing mom. We are not going to rush into this. She was reluctant to accept right away anyway.

Lindsey turns and points a finger at her daughter.

"See that right there should have been a dead giveaway. She's not ready and I don't think you are either."

"If things move slowly there shouldn't be any problems. I love her mom."

"I know you do honey. I'm just being a mom I guess."

Kelsey nods her head before taking a sip of coffee that her mother had given her.

"It's understandable. As much as I like to get back what Sam and I once had I know it's not possible. Hopefully we can be better."

"Now how are you doing at work?"

*Defying Gravity*

Sam and Aidan were sitting in a booth at the local pizzeria in town. Sam had taken Aidan to the batting cages for a few hours. She had been impressed with Aidan's batting skills. She truly missed moments like this with her brother.

Sam takes a sip of her soda and leans back. Aidan continues to eat his slice of sausage pizza.

"Aidan, about earlier, what did you mean about a baby?"

Aidan swallowed his mouthful and shrugs his shoulders.

"Mom said I was going to be a big brother, but then I wasn't anymore."

"I missed out on a lot."

Aidan nods his head.

"Yeah. Dad was gone a lot and mom was sad and that made me sad, but now no one is sad because you're home so I'm happy."

"I'm happy too."

"How come Kelsey didn't come with us?"

Sam gazed into her brother's eyes. It was an innocent question, but Sam couldn't help, but feel hurt by it. She knew that Kelsey had spent many days off of work just hanging out with Aidan. They grew closer while her relationship with Aidan grew father apart.

"Kelsey went to visit her parents."

Aidan pouts.

"I miss Kelsey. I want her to come home."

"I know you do buddy, but she'll be home tomorrow. You don't have to pout."

"I know I just miss her."

Aidan pushes his plate away indicating that he was done with his meal.

"Sam, can I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead and ask."

"How come you and Kelsey aren't married like mom and dad?"

"I screwed up," Sam responds. "I got scared and I ran. I'm trying to make up for that now. People make mistakes Aidan. I'm only human. I know you love Kelsey like a sister."

"You should marry her. You both love each other so it's simple. You should just get married."

Sam silently pondered her little brother's comment. No one knew of her and Kelsey's engagement except for Kylie. Sam knew Kelsey's trip to her parent's house was to inform them of their recent engagement and the plans afterword.

"How would you feel about making a stop with me?"

"What kind of stop?"

Sam just smiles.

"I need to get a ring."

A/N: How would you feel about a few flashback chapters to fill in the gap with the last couple of years or so?

Also, I put a scene in here for Kylie and Meredith and was wondering if you wanted to see more of them or if I should just focus on the main characters.