Donna and Sam went down to the hospital. Neither of them said much on the way to the hospital. Donna finally broke the silence as they were walking in. She pulled him back out.
"Sam, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Of course, Sophie wants to know who her biological father is, I would do anything for her."
"I know you would, but it's not just Sophie's life, it's your life too."
"Do you not want me to do this?"
"I want you to do what you want. Sam, what if she's not yours?"
"She will still be your daughter and my stepdaughter."
"Will it change things between us?"
Sam took her hand in his.
"No, of course not. It's not like I don't know that you slept with other men. I know there is a 66 chance she is not mine. Nothing would ever change how much I love you. No matter the outcome you, Sophie, Jonathan, and Davis will be the center of my life."
"Okay." Donna said as she leaned forward and gave him a kiss.
"I love you." Sam said.
"I love you too." Donna said walking hand in hand with him into the hospital.
Sam went into the lab and they took a sample of his DNA. The lab techs told him it would be a couple hours until they knew the results they said they would call Sophie with the results. Sam and Donna drove back to the hotel.
"Thanks for coming with me, it meant a lot." Sam said as he reached for her left hand with his right while he was driving.
"Thank you for doing this for Sophie, it really means a lot to her." Donna said as she brought his hand up to her lips.
Sophie was still sitting at the table reading a book when Sam and Donna approached her.
"Well?" Sophie asked.
"I gave them a DNA sample and you should be receiving a call shortly." Sam said as he and Donna sat down.
"Thank you Sam, I really appreciate it." Sophie said.
"Soph, no matter the outcome you are still Donna's daughter, which makes you my stepdaughter, and I would do anything for you. I will always think of you as my daughter." Sam said.
"Just as I think of Jonathan and Davis as my sons, there are no steps in this family." Donna said.
Sam leaned over and gave her a kiss.
"I completely agree with my beautiful wife." Sam said.
Just then Sophie's phone rang, and all three of them looked at each other.
"Go ahead honey." Donna said.
"Hello. This is Sophie Sheridan, yes. Really? Okay, thank you very much."
"Well?" Donna asked as she held Sophie and Sam's hands, and Sam held Sophie's.
Sophie turned and looked at Sam. "Give your daughter a hug!" Sophie said as she stood up.
Sam looked at her and then at Donna. "Really?" He whispered.
"Really!" She said.
Sam gave her the biggest hug ever. "I can't believe it."
As Sam and Sophie were embracing each other and rejoicing in the news, Donna sat there watching them with tears in her eyes, she always had a feeling deep down that she was Sam's.
Sam reached for her and pulled her into the hug.
"Congratulations you two." Donna said.
They all sat down.
"Bill and Harry are coming back next week to visit, I will tell them then, I don't want to tell them over the phone."
"I agree." Sam said.
"Listen, I am going to go get us some dinner and sparkling cider. I'll be back." Donna said as she got up and gave both her husband and daughter a kiss.
As Donna was getting dinner Sophie and Sam looked at her baby book. Sam saw her first tooth, ringlets from her first haircut, and when she took her first steps. He hated he wasn't there for any of it. He started experiencing strong pains of guilt. Sophie could sense a change in his personality.
"You okay?" Sophie asked.
"Uh, yeah, listen I am going to take a walk. Tell your mom I'll be back in a bit." He said with a kiss to her cheek.
Donna came back out with their dinner.
"Where's Sam?" Donna asked.
"We were looking through my baby book and then his personality changed and he said he was going to take a walk and to tell you he would be back in a bit. I hope I didn't say something to upset him."
"No, you didn't. Listen, eat up and I will be back with your father." She said with a smile.
Donna knew exactly what was wrong, and she was afraid this would happen. She walked down on the beach and found Sam staring out to sea. She sat down next to him and put her arm through his. Donna kissed his cheek.
"How did you know I would be here?" Sam asked.
"I am your wife and I know you. Are you going to tell me what's wrong or am I going to have to tell you?"
"Well, since you think you know me so well, why don't you tell me."
"Sophie was telling you about growing up and you felt guilty. You felt guilty that you weren't there for all of the 'firsts.' You were feeling guilty that you weren't with me during the pregnancy. You lost sight of where we are now, happily married and in love."
"Donna, I should have been there for you and her. But no, I had to leave you. I have wanted to kill Skye these past couple weeks but I was no better."
"Honey, don't make me out to be a saint. You came back but I was off with Bill and Harry. I didn't try to call you like Sophie did; I didn't know whom to call. I feel guilty too, but we can't give in to that. It will ruin what we have."
Sam turned and looked at her.
"You're right, God, I love you more than I ever imagined." He said pulling her into a deep kiss.
"No more guilt?" Donna asked, as they broke apart.
"No, no more guilt."
"Good, let's concentrate on our lives now. We have a beautiful daughter, and will soon have a grandchild. We get to help raise that baby together. Without the sleepless nights." She said laughing.
"I'm sorry, I will just look towards the future."
"Please know I don't blame you for anything, I am just so happy we are finally together." Donna said leaning her head on his shoulder.
"Me too, I love you." Sam said with a kiss to the top of her head.
"I love you, come on, let's go eat dinner with our daughter." Donna said pulling him up.
Donna and Sam walked back up to Sophie.
"Everything okay?" Sophie asked.
"Yeah, I'm sorry. Listen, I am beyond thrilled to call you my daughter. I will always be here for you, I love you so much." Sam said puling her into a hug.
"I love you too, Dad." She said.
Donna stood back and watched this beautiful scene between father and daughter, she was so proud of both of them. She couldn't wait to see what the future would bring.