Wow, talk about a long time since an update. Anyway, I know this chapter is long over due and that it is very short, but I thought it could be kind of a bridge into my next chapter, which will be MUCH longer, I PROMISE! I've finally gotten back into this story and I thank everyone for their comments and their patience!!

"Jason, no offense dear, but there is no way you can protect Sam from a man like Cody. He's a very powerful man," Monica explained.

All Jason could do was shrug, "Monica, I think you're forgetting something. I'm just as powerful if not more. I can easily have guards on Sam, and she wouldn't even have to know their there. I won't let anything happen to her."

Sam looked up at Jason as he spoke; shocked that he would put his life on the line for a woman he couldn't even remember. Turning towards her mother and Aunt, she said, "I'm not leaving. As you can tell, I have the best protection I can have right here. There's no way in hell Jason would let Cody come near me."

Evelyn could only nod her head as she attempted to blink away tears that began to fill her eyes, "Alright baby girl. You win. But I hope you know that I don't like it."

"Momma, I know," Sam whispered, trying to keep her composure, "But no matter what, I want you to go back to Denver with Aunt Krystal. You need to get away from this nightmare and be able to live without total fear."

"She's right you know," Krystal said, "You need to get away Evvie."

The older brunette sighed, "Sam, I love you. Please be careful. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Sam smiled through glassy, tear filled eyes as she made her way to her mother's bedside and pulled her gently into a hug, "I'm always careful Momma," pulling away, she turned to Monica, "Monica, when will my momma be able to leave the hospital?"

"She can leave as early as tonight if she wishes," turning to Evelyn, "As long as you promise me to get checked out again by a doctor in Denver and keep in touch with me."

Evelyn smiled softly, "Thank you Monica. And of course I'll call you. I love you like family."

The two women embraced, tears running down their faces. Monica attempted to wipe her eyes and said, "I'll go and get your release papers."

"Alright Sammie girl, I want you to get home. Its late and you need to get some sleep. You still have a lot going on with the dogs and things," Krystal said, trying to lighten the mood within the room.

"I don't want to leave Momma until I absolutely have to," Sam said.

Evelyn smiled, "Hunny, go home. I'll be fine and you know what? I'll call you the second I get to Denver and we're going to be talking every night, you hear me?"

Sam smiled, "Loud and clear."

"Good, now come over here and give me a hug."

The young woman once again hugged her mother as Joey licked Evelyn on the cheek. Evelyn laughed, "I'll miss you too Joey."

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A little while after, Jason pulled his truck into Sam's driveway. Turning off the engine, he got out of his truck and crossed over to help Sam. Placing Joey on the ground to follow her, Sam took Jason's hand as he led her to the front door. They walked up the sidewalk towards the two story house, neither one saying a word. When they reached the door, Sam turned to him, "Jason, I don't really know if I can stay here. I know this is a lot to ask and all but…"

Jason placed a finger over Sam's lips, silencing her, "You could always stay at my place for as long as you'd like, if you'd want."

"Thank you Jason," Sam said, wiping tears that began to fall from her eyes, "I just don't think I could stay in this house where my mother was raped."

He gently pulled her into his arms, wrapping her into a hug, "Sam, how about we go in and get you some clothes for a few nights?"

She looked up at him and nodded her head, not knowing if she could even step one foot into the house.