A/N- First chapter of the sequel, enjoy!!!!


It's been another year. Sam's book was sent to publishing houses in New York. She has been denied from a lot of them but everyone has kept reminding her that the story is good and eventually it will happen.

Brooke and Julian have gotten closer over the year and everyone can since wedding bells. Nothing has happened yet but who knows. Julian relocated to Tree Hill a few months after Sam left for school. He is now living with Brooke and Maddie.

Sam hasn't dated anyone since Logan and she is okay with that. Brooke is happy as well. Julian even more.


Sam is in her dorm room packing up her things for the summer. Her roommate is doing the same thing. Her roommate is Amber.

Sam: "I'm so glad I am going home"

Amber: "Me too. I miss my mom"

Sam: "I miss my family"

Amber: "I miss your family too"

Sam laughs and continues packing.

Amber: "What? Christmas was fun at your house"

Sam: "It always is"

Amber: "Are you still mad that your book hasn't been published yet?"

Sam: "Sort of but there's nothing I can about that"

Amber: "Your book is good. I like how you wrote me"

Sam: "You were a bitch"

Amber: "I know. I'm glad I changed"

Sam smiles at her.

Sam: "So, am I"


At Haley and Nathan's house Maddie is playing basketball with Jamie and Nathan while Brooke is in the kitchen talking to Haley.

Brooke: "I am excited"

Haley: "Of course you are. Your daughter is coming home"

Brooke: "Yeah, I was so sad when I left her at the airport"

Haley: "I heard about that. You both were crying like crazy"

Brooke: "Who told you that?"

Haley: "Maddie"

Brooke: "I remember that day like it was yesterday"


Brooke, Maddie and Sam are standing in the airport saying their goodbyes and Brooke and Sam are already crying. Maddie had no idea why because all she knew was that Sam was coming back.

Brooke: "I am going to miss you so much"

Sam: "I know. I'll miss you too"

Brooke: "You are going to call me when you land"

Sam: "I will don't worry"

Brooke: "I don't want you to go"

Sam: "I don't want to go but I have to"

Brooke: "I know"

Sam: "Mom, I'll be home before you know it"

Brooke: "I hope so"

Brooke hugs Sam and kisses her cheek.

Brooke: "I love you Samantha"

Sam: "I love you too mom"

Maddie: "Bye Sam"

Sam and Brooke laugh at Maddie. Sam bends down and hugs her little sister.

Sam: "Bye kiddo. Make sure you give mom a hard time. Fill in for me"

Brooke: "Thanks a lot Sam"

Maddie: "I will"

Sam: "I will call you guys when I land. Bye"

Sam walks towards the gate to her plane. Brooke looked to her right and there was a similar scene that she just experienced. A woman looks at Brooke after she sees her own daughter walk to the gates.

Woman: "Is she leaving for college?"

Brooke: "Excuse me?"

Woman: "Your daughter"

Brooke: "Right, um yeah"

Woman: "First kid isn't it?"

Brooke looks at the woman and smiles.

Brooke: "Yeah"

Woman: "Trust me, it will get easier"

Brooke: "Thanks"

Maddie: "Mommy can we go now?"

Brooke: "Yeah, we can Mads."

Woman: "It will get easier with that one"

Brooke smiles and nods her head.

Brooke: "Thank-you"

Woman: "No problem"

Sam is on the plane listening to her iPod and she was listening to her and her mom's favorite song.

You're not alone
together we stand
I'll be by your side
you know i'll take your hand
when it gets cold
and it feels like the end
there's no place to go you know i won't give in
no I won't give in.

Keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
just stay strong
cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
there's nothing you can say, nothing you can do
there's no other way when it comes to the truth
so keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

Brooke and Maddie are in the car and Brooke turns on the radio and she is listening to the same song as Sam is.

So far away I wish you were here
before it's too late this could all disappear
before the doors close, and it comes to an end
but with you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend
yeah yeah

Keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
just stay strong
cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
there's nothing you can say, nothing you can do
there's no other way when it comes to the truth
so keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

Brooke: "Yeah, I definitely remember that day"

Haley: "I'm sure you do"

Brooke: "So, do you have any students that remind you of Sam?"

Haley: "Some but I don't think anyone could live up to Sam's reputation"

Brooke laughs.

Brooke: "I don't think so either"


Back in New York Sam and Amber are waiting for their plane to Tree Hill.

Sam: "So, are you seeing your dad first then?"

Amber: "Yeah, I'm going to spend like a month with him and then spend the rest of my time with my mom in Wilmington"

Sam: "Sounds good"

Amber: "Sam, you look nervous"

Sam: "I am. I can't wait to go home"

Amber: "I have to tell you something"

Sam: "Okay, what is it?"

Amber: "Logan called me the other day"

Sam looked surprised.

Sam: "After like two year. Wow. What did he want?"

Amber: "He told me that he is living in Minnesota and that he is getting married"

Sam: "Boy does he move fast"

Amber laughs.

Amber: "I guess so"

Sam: "Good for him though"

Amber: "Yeah, that's what I think too"

Sam: "Rebecca called me a few months ago"

Amber: "And you are telling me now"

Sam: "Yeah"

Amber: "What did she want?"

Sam: "She wanted to tell me that I have a little brother"

Amber: "Wow, a half-brother. Have you seen him?"

Sam: "Nope, she sent me pictures"

Amber: "Are you ever going to see him?"

Sam: "I haven't decided. I haven't even told my mom yet"

Amber: "Maybe you should"

Sam: "Maybe"

Amber: "I think they just called our plane, we should probably go"

Sam: "Let's go"

Sam and Amber go towards the gates to get to their plane.


Haley: "When does Sam's flight arrive?"

Brooke: "Shortly. I should probably leave and get her. Do you mind if Maddie stays here? I kind of want some time with Sam alone"

Haley: "No problem Brooke"

Brooke: "Thanks, bye Hales"

Haley: "Bye"

Brooke went outside to tell Maddie what was going on and then she left for the airport.


Amber had just left with her dad and now Sam was waiting for her mom. Sam spotted Brooke and Brooke spotted Sam and they ran to each other and gave each other a hug.

Brooke: "I missed you kiddo"

Sam: "I missed you too mom"

Both girls stood in the airport hugging and crying. Sam was finally home and she never felt happier. Either did Brooke.


A/N- There is the first chapter. Sam has a little brother now. Will she tell Brooke? Will she go see him? Let me know what you guys think.

Also what would you guys like to see happen between Brooke and Julian