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A/N: Everyone heard iCarly cast cover of 'Coming Home'? What do you think? If you haven't listened to it, I suggest you do. It's amazing! Noah&Nathan's voices are amazing. Also, I finally got 100 followers on twitter, yay. Anyway, on with the story.
iAm a Father
Chapter 9

I woke up the next morning to find Freddie still asleep, he looked so cute when he was sleeping. Not that he didn't look cute all the time, because he does. I decided to let him sleep and got up and ready. I put on a spotty blouse with a black bow skirt and a pair of white flip flops. After I was ready I walked downstairs, and found Melanie on the couch watching TV.

"Morning" I said, as I got to the bottom. She turned to look at me and smiled.

"Morning"

"How you feeling?" I asked, generally worried.

"A bit better. I need something to get my mind off everything that has happened though." She sighed.

"Well, I'll have to check with Carly but I don't think we have anything on, so how about we go for a cheeky drink tonight?" I grinned, sitting next to her.

"Sure" She smiled.

We sat and watched TV for an hour or so before Freddie came down the stairs. Soon followed by Carly.

"Anyone want a coffee?" Carly asked, walking over to the kitchen.

"No thanks, I'm going to pick Ryan up. I'll see you later." Freddie replied.

I turned to him, "Need me to drive you?"

He shook his head, "No. My car's out front, I need to take it home anyway."

"Okay" I said, turning back to the TV.

"I'll see you guys later" Freddie said and gave us a little wave which we returned, before turning around and walking out. Almost straight away, Melanie and Carly both stared at me. I flashed my eyes between the two of them.

"What?" I asked.

Melanie smirked, "You love him."

"Excuse me?"

"You're in love with Freddie!" Carly exclaimed, also grinning.

"I am NOT in love with Freddie." I replied.

"Oh come on Sam. You spend all your spare time with him, you offer to drive him any place he needs to go even though he can drive himself. You watch him walk out the door. You are totally in love with him!" Carly said, and Melanie nodded.

"I only got here yesterday and I can see it!"

"Whatever guys. I'm gonna stop listening now." I said then I heard a knock on the door, so I got up to answer it.

"This isn't over!" Carly and Melanie yelled.

I shook my head and opened the door, stood in front of me was about a 5''9 guy with brown hair swept across his forehead. He had sparkling blue-gray eyes and was wearing a dark blue button down shirt with some jeans. I smiled at him.

"Erm, hi? Can I help you?" I asked.

He smirked at me, "What you don't know me?"

I shook my head and raised my eyebrow, "No. Why? Should I know you?"

He nodded, "Of course. How can you not remember the best fudge maker in Ridgeway?" He grinned.

I let go of the door and it hit the wall behind, and I also grinned. "Brad?"

He nodded, "Hey Sam!"

"Hey!" I said hugging him, "Not that I want you to leave, but why are you here?"

"Well, I hadn't seen you guys since college, and I was in town so I decided to call in."

"Who's at the door, Sam?" Carly shouted from the kitchen.

"Come in" I said moving out the way for Brad.

Brad walked in and smiled at my sister, he'd met her once before. He looked in the kitchen and Carly grinned at him before walking over and hugging him.

"Hey Brad!"

"Hey Carly" Brad grinned, "How've you been?"

She frowned; "Better"

Brad gave her a questioning look before she replied, "Tell you later" he then nodded.

"So, do you guys still see Freddie?"

I nodded, "He just recently moved back, he should be back soon. What is it? Did you miss your bromance with him?" I smirked and pinched Brad's cheek.

Brad narrowed his eyes, "Very funny."

It was about another half hour before Freddie returned, and Ryan was chattering away to him. As soon as they walked in, almost suddenly Ryan came running over to me.

"Aunt Sam!" He yelled, and I bent down to pick him up; hugging him.

"Brad?" Freddie asked, looking shocked.

Brad grinned, "Hey!"

Freddie smiled back at him, "What you doing here?"

"Just came to visit my friends" He smiled.

"I th..." Freddie started, before Brad's cell started ringing.

"Hold that thought" Brad said before holding one finger up signalling one minute, and opening up his phone.

"Hey Baby" He smiled.

I raised my eyebrow, thanks for mentioning the girlfriend you have Brad.

"I'll be back soon, babe."

Another pause.

"I'll be back in ten minutes then."

and yet another pause.

"I'm on my way back, okay. Bye, I love you" He said, and I saw Carly's face drop a little before Brad put his phone back in his pocket, and Carly's smile returned.

"I'm sorry guys. I have to go" He grabbed a piece of paper and a pen and wrote down a number, "There's my cell phone number, call me and we'll catch up later in the week?" He asked, and Freddie nodded.

"Maybe Thursday?" Freddie asked, and Carly and I nodded in agreement.

"Just call me with the times. I'll see you guys later." Brad grinned before walking out the door.

I looked at Carly who had a crestfallen look on her face and was looking at the ground. I looked at Freddie who was looking at her two with an eyebrow raised.

"Why is everyone quiet?" Ryan asked, and I laughed at him.

"C'mon lets go grab some ice-cream" I smiled grabbing his hand, then turning to Freddie, "You coming?" He nodded and I turned to Carly, "You coming Carls?"

She shook her head, "No I'm gonna stay here. I'll catch you guys later"

"You sure?" I asked and she nodded before running up the stairs. I looked at Freddie.

"You think she's okay?"

"Doesn't look like it, but she probably just wants to be alone right now" He replied and I pursed my lips but nodded anyway.

Something was seriously up with Carly, but I'd find that out later. Right now, I'm on a mission to get me some Ice-cream.