Song is "How Long" by Hinder

It was six months after the twins were born. A lot had happened in those six months. Jett left town to continue work for the ISA. Jeremy was arrested along with Rawlings. Stephanie finally came to her senses and focused on college, along with Chelsea. As for Chelsea, she and Nick finally became an official couple. Max was back working at the garage with Shawn, who was still with Belle. Philip got his son, Tyler (a.k.a. Pocket), and was too busy to interfere with their lives. As for the older Salemites…well, it was same-old, same-old.

And the DiMeras…Stefano was sick yet again, even after the liver surgery. It seemed to Dr. Rolf that this time, nothing could be done. It was due to old-age (even though he wasn't that old, Rolf guessed that all the years of feuding took its toll on the poor devil). Andre was finally behind bars, thanks to Roman and Bo…with the help of EJ. And Tony was happily doing his own thing while Anna was none the wiser.

Finally, Sami gave birth to her twins, Tom and Colleen. They were both healthy, for which everyone was thankful. It seemed everyone was living the perfect life. Of course, that's just how it seemed…

EJ Wells was about to open the door to the Brady pub when he stopped short after he saw who was inside. Something inside him deflated like a balloon being punctured.

Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath but I'm already choking
How long till this goes away?
I try to remember to forget you
But I break down every time I do
It's left me less than zero
Beat down and bruised
I can't see him with you

Lucas and Sami were sitting inside with the twins in their carriers next to them. As usual, they were fighting again. Though, anyone watching wouldn't know since they kept it quiet.

"Lucas, I am not going through with that!" Sami exclaimed.

"Well, why not?" he threw back. "It won't do any harm. I think it's a great idea!"

Sami rolled her eyes. "You're acting insane, do you realize that? That is the worst idea I've ever heard! After six months…God, I cannot believe you're agreeing with Kate on this!"

"This has nothing to do with my mother," Lucas replied with eyes narrowed. "She wasn't being serious when she passed that remar—"

"Oh, please," Sami interrupted. "Wasn't being serious? You've got to be kidding me. And even if she wasn't being serious…you're taking it seriously."

"Aw, come on, babe," Lucas whined. "Don't get mad at me. I have perfectly good reason to be serious about this." He pushed his chair over next to Sami, put his arms around her, and proceeded to kiss her. Sami sighed, giving into it.

EJ also sighed, watching them through the glass window. He couldn't believe that Samantha was still with that guy. Couldn't she see that he was so one-dimensional? Couldn't she see that there was so much more out there for her?

Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath but I'm already choking
Cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?

He couldn't help it. He loved her. Truly loved her after all this time. He knew that never in his life would he get over her. Especially now that Bo, Roman, John, and Steve seemed to accept him into their world. Even Hope was nice to him. He couldn't pretend that she wasn't there.

I can't seem to get my heart over you
Cause you creep into everything I do
And now I'm dying to know
How he touches you
I can't see him with you
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath but I'm already choking
Cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
How long till this goes away?

EJ took another glance inside the pub. Lucas was chatting away, probably about something meaningless. Even so, EJ wanted to be the one talking about meaningless things with Samantha. But he couldn't do that while she was with Lucas. It hurt too much. So he had withdrawn. He hadn't interfered in their lives. He would meet with Roman and the guys often, but never tried to get Samantha alone anymore. Even though she stated they could still keep in contact and apologized for her husband being a rat-bastard to him.


She said she wants to be friends
I took a big step back
She said
She said
She said she's sorry
With one finger
I said fuck that

Back in the pub, Lucas got up to get another coffee. Before he left he leaned down to give Sami another quick kiss and said, "I love you."

Hesitating for a second or two before replying, Sami said back, "I love you, too."

I can tell you're lying when your lips move
Cause of one lie it's not me it's you
It's left me less than zero
Beat down and bruised
I can't see him with you
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath but I'm already choking
Cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
Why'd you go and break what's already broken?
I try to take a breath but I'm already choking
Cause everywhere I look I can see how you hold him
How long till this goes away?
How long till this goes away?

Outside, EJ watched the exchange. He knew just by looking at her that something was wrong. But he daren't go in there and try to pry it out of her. He was distancing himself little by little. But he couldn't help wondering to himself how much longer he'd be able to stand it before turning around and walking away.

She said she wants to be friends
I took a big step back
She said
She said
She said she's sorry
With one finger
With one finger
I said fuck that