Chapter 8

Sami packed her bag and was about to leave when E.J. came walking in. "E.J., I wasn't expecting you home."

"Where are you going?"

"I was on my way out the door. I have a plane leaving here shortly."

"Where to?"

"London. Brandon needs me."

"So you're just running off to London because Brandon called?"

"He found my son. He needs a favor. It's not like I have anyone here who's going to miss me."

"What about me?"

Sami sighed. "I told you E.J., I just can't do anything right now and I don't want to hurt you. I still have feelings for Lucas."

"But you're attracted to me."

Sami laughed. "Who wouldn't be? Have you looked at yourself lately? But I can't; I won't lie to you E.J. You know all of my secrets and you like me anyway. Your support has been more than I deserve, considering."

"If Lucas and Will knew that whoever the gloved hand was threatened you to keep quiet with Will's life when you wanted to tell Carrie and Austin the truth about what you did-"

"They wouldn't believe me and you know it. Not without proof. And I have none."

"I was there with you a couple of times. I knew what you were planning on doing."

"That won't matter to them. They never believe me. You know it as well as I do."

"The note-giver threatened your son's life. And he had given you ample proof he could kill him. Knowing he was planning on exposing you, would you have told the truth sooner?"

"As long as Will's life was in danger? No way." Sami didn't hesitate. "Look, I'm sorry. I've wasted enough time as is. I really have to get going."

"Right. To Brandon."

"E.J., one thing you should know about me by now is that I'm loyal. And if someone who helped me, needs my help, I will be there."

Sami turned to leave and stopped dead in her tracks to see Lucas and Will at the front door.

"Someone was really threatening to kill me?" Will quivered.

Sami bit her lip and nodded. She could feel Lucas' gaze on hers but she didn't look at him. She knew she would be lost if she did.

"Why didn't you tell me? Tell dad?"

"Oh, sweetie, I couldn't. I just couldn't. Surely, you can understand that."

"I guess so." Will mumbled.

"Oh, Will," Sami hugged him. "I love you so much. But I have to go."

"To Brandon."

"He needs my help sweetie."

"What exactly are you helping him with?" E.J. asked.

"That is between me and Brandon." Sami insisted and took off.

"Sami-" Lucas finally spoke but she was already gone.

"See you guys," E.J. said.

"Where are you going?" Will asked.

"Your mom is upset. She hasn't had anyone really look after her in a long time."

"And you're applying for the job."

"I don't see anyone else lining up to do it. Sami's an amazing woman and I'm not going to let her get away easily." With that E.J. was off.

Lucas was at a loss for words. He didn't know what he should be doing, thinking, or feeling right now. But Will tugged at him. "What are you waiting for dad? Go after mom!"

Lucas slumped, remembering their conversation in the park:

"A lot actually. But you wouldn't believe me if I told you."

"Now there's a shocker."

"I don't want to fight Lucas. I just want you to remember this conversation when I get back and I have proof that I was innocent. And once again, you didn't believe me."

"Innocent of what?" he asked incrediously.

"Of everything. I know I'm not making sense but I just overheard a conversation between two people and my life is never going to be the same again. When I get back, I'll have the proof I need and then I'm going to share it with everyone then leave Salem for good."

"What nonsense are you talking about Sami?"

Lucas almost started to feel sorry for her as he saw tears in her eyes. Almost. "You know, I was walking home today and I was really letting myself have it. Everything that my mom said yesterday…but then after I heard this conversation today. I know what I've always known. No one has ever treated me the same that they have treated anyone else. Everyone else can be forgiven of their crimes but never me. Everyone else can blame someone else but never me. I deserved more and I'm going to find it."

"She doesn't want me to Will. I don't think she ever will want me to go after her again."