A/N: This is basically the end. I think there will be one more fluffy Christmassy chapter and eventually I'll start work on the 'sequel.' Thanks to everyone who's been reading it. I've had a lot of fun with Natasha's Girl.

Resolutions Chapter 37

She did it. It was framed and matted and on her desk the very next morning.

I, Samantha McCall, on this third day of December 2006, do gratefully acknowledge Alexis Davis as my mother, biologically and emotionally. I swear to try and respect this relationship by calling her only:

Mom, Ma, Mama, Mommy, Mother, Madre, Mere et cetra

If at any time I break the above vow, I solemnly promise to amend said breech with a bag of KettleCorn and four hours of free babysitting at Ms. Davis' convenience, for each and every infraction, deliberate or accidental.

Yours, in good faith, Samantha McCall.

"Lainey kept telling me that you pushing me away was a good sign." Alexis sighed. "I thought she was the crazy one."

"She's crazy alright. Taking on the two of us?"

"Certifiable." Alexis agreed. "So the bandage comes off today?"

"Yeah. And I'm done with the pain meds. I have been for a couple of days now."

"Are you doing okay?"

"Yeah, it itches mostly and the pain meds didn't help with that anyway."

"So Lainey will be rescinding the guardianship order, I assume?"

"She's going to call you about that." I hesitate, "but I wanted to talk to you first. I know you want me to get on with my life, and I want that too."

"I'm glad to hear that."

"But I was hoping…would it be okay with you…"

"I want you to stay Sam. If you feel you have to move out, I understand, but this is your home now."

"Are you sure? I mean…"

"I know you won't stay forever and I know we aren't always going to get along, but for now like having you down the hall. I like the family dinners, the bedtime teas, and the midnight popcorn runs."

"Me too. I even like the non-food stuff." I joke. "I like having the smartest woman in the world around to proof my papers."

"I can tell you the girls want you here, Nikolas too, but Sam, I don't want you to stay for them. I want you to stay for me. Right now you and your sisters are everything to me. And I want the three of you together for as long as I can have it."

"What about Sonny?"

She blushes. "I'm not sure what's happening there. We're friends again and I'm glad about that. But I'm concentrating on my life right now, and until the custody arrangement is worked out I can't afford to think about anything more than that."

"Fair enough…not sure Sonny will agree." I tease.

"Oh, he's busy trying to break up Carly and Jax. I figure I have at least until their wedding before I have to deal with him." She grins, "What about you and …"

"Cruz? I don't know. I mean, I know what it looked like."

"You have no idea what it looked like…I promise you that."

"MOM! Really, he's just a good friend. I'm okay with that and I think he is too." I sigh. "I'm sorry. I'm just still hung up on Jason."

"I know."

"Have you taken Cruz off the swing shift yet?"

"I have no idea what you are talking about! Mac is responsible for his schedule."

"Sure, okay." I roll my eyes.

"So you'll stay?"

"Try and get rid of me, Mom."