Against All Odds Chapter 9: On Our Way, a days of our lives fanfic

So I kind of realized that I hadn't been naming the chapters. I guess you could consider the song titles as chapter titles.

Thanks for the comments as always! Edited a verse of the song again. I just don't see the need to repeat the chorus over and over.

Song is "On Our Way" by Christina Aguilera

Sami was on her way to Marlena and John's from the pub. She had a lot on her mind.

First, there was Lucas. He had actually agreed to the divorce. That had surprised Sami. She figured he'd fight tooth and nail for them to stay married. Thankfully, he had seen sense. They couldn't stay happily married to each other any longer.

Next, was her family. Marlena would probably have a coronary over this piece of information. She had a feeling that John would most likely side with her mother. Roman and her uncle Bo would think she's insane. 'They're all going to think I'm insane,' Sami thought to herself bitterly. The only one she could depend on was Aunt Hope. She would support her. Sami found it sad that her own mother most likely couldn't – or wouldn't – give her the same support.

The last thing she had on her mind was EJ. And Kate. Actually, thinking of EJ made her think of Kate and vice versa. Every time Sami thought of telling EJ, she found herself wondering if Kate really had kept her big mouth closed.

She forced Kate out of her mind for the time being. She'd deal with that if and when the problem arose. For now, only EJ was on her mind.

She supposed she probably should have told him where she was going and with who. But, she hadn't wanted to argue with him about it. Sami knew he would have wanted to come with her. And she absolutely hated to fight with him. She needed him more than anybody right now. She didn't want anything coming between them in the slightest way.

Me and you, we're different;
Don't always see eye to eye.
You go left and I go right
And sometimes we even fight.
That don't mean that I won't need a friend.
You and me, we're in this 'til the end.

Now that Lucas had agreed to give her the divorce, though, Sami could look forward to being with EJ for real. After the papers were signed, they wouldn't have to restrain themselves any longer. They wouldn't have to meet with each other in private. They could go out wherever they wanted without raising anyone's suspicion.

They would finally be able to put their past behind them and concentrate on the future.

I think we're on our way.
Through all the lows and highs
I need you by my side, singing.
I think we're on our way.
To better days, better days.
Let's say we turn the page,
Move on from all the times
Should've laughed, not cried, feeling.
What is there more to say?
I think that we're on our way.

Even though Sami wasn't even out of one marriage yet, she found herself picturing a new one. EJ and herself. Husband and wife. After all this time, Sami finally started to let herself believe it could really happen.

Meanwhile, back at their apartment building, EJ had just thrown open the door to his apartment.

He needed to get out of there.

Together we'll weather
Many storms as family.
That bond is forever.
It can take almost anything.
The love I feel for you grows everyday
The more we get to learn from our mistakes.

The thought of marriage made Sami think of family. She and EJ would be their own family, of course sharing custody of Will and the twins with Lucas. Suddenly, she thought of what Lucas had been going on about the past few weeks.

Maybe they should get that test done on Colleen. It wouldn't harm her. It would put Lucas' suspicions to rest. They could settle, once and for all, the twins' true paternity.

As Sami approached the street her mother's was on, she found herself not being able to hold her happiness in. As soon as she got the twins, she would head over to the Mythic offices and tell EJ what was going on.

"Hey, Mom," Sami greeted Marlena upon stepping into the living room.

"Oh, hi, Sami," Marlena replied, kissing her daughter hello. "How did the shopping go?"

Sami had told Marlena, like EJ, that she would be going out with Belle to help plan the wedding. Belle had agreed to corroborate the story, even though she had no idea what Sami was really up to.

"Um, it was good. Great, actually!"

"That's wonderful, honey. Would you like something to drink? Eat?"

"No, no," Sami rushed on. "I was hoping to just get Tom and Colleen and head home. I'm a little tired."

"Oh, do you want to leave them a little longer then?" Marlena offered.

"No, Mom. Thank you, though. I don't want to take advantage."

"Don't be silly, Sami. You wouldn't be taking advantage," Marlena said while handing over the twins in their carriers to Sami.

"Thanks, Mom. Maybe another time. I'll talk to you soon." They kissed each other good-bye and Sami headed out.

After getting the twins securely into the car, Sami headed over to Mythic. After she told EJ what happened with Lucas, she was hoping he would help her figure out how to break the news to her family. She had no idea what she was going to say to them. 'Everyone, Lucas and I are getting divorced. We decided we don't love each other anymore.' Sami almost laughed out loud at that idea. They'd never let her off with that pathetic excuse.

Someday soon, I'll need advice.
Hope you're there to shed some light.
And maybe one day you'll be wanting mine
And we can be there, be there for each other.

In the hallway outside EJ's office, Sami ran into Kate.

"Ah. Hello again, Sami. What brings you down here?" Kate asked.

Sami let out a sigh. She put the twins' carriers down. This was the last thing she needed. Not one, but two, run-ins with Kate in one day.

"Why do you think I'm here?" she asked Kate sarcastically.

"Oh, of course. Silly me!" Kate replied. "Actually, Sami, EJ's not here."

"Well, where is he?" Sami demanded impatiently.

"He left," Kate answered.

"Left to go where?" Sami was getting angrier and more irritated by the second.

"How should I know? All I know is that there was some banging around and suddenly EJ comes flying out of his office like a bat out of he11," Kate supplied.

Sami's eyebrows knitted. She narrowed her eyes. "Did you happen to speak with him today?" she asked warily.

"No, Sami. I have not spoken to him since I arrived." Kate rolled her eyes.

Without giving an answer, Sami picked up the twins again and left. Kate let a devious smirk creep on to her face.

Before getting into her car, Sami tried EJ's cell phone. It went straight to voicemail. Trying to keep calm, Sami told herself he was probably in an area with no cell service.

I think we're on our way
To better days, better days.
Let's say we turn the page,
Move on from all the times
Should've laughed, not cried.
What is there more to say? (no more to say)
I think that we are on our way.

Upon arriving back at the apartment, Sami noticed EJ's door slightly ajar. Will was home from school by this time, so she dropped the twins off in there with him.

Back across the hall, she opened the door all the way. His apartment was a complete mess. It looked like it had been transformed into a war zone. Couch cushions were everywhere. The chairs were turned over. The lamps were on their sides, one broken into a million little pieces. Clothes were scattered throughout the room.

Feeling panic rise inside her, Sami called out, "EJ?!"

She heard sounds from his bedroom. Cautiously making her way over, she spotted EJ inside. There were open suitcases all over the place – on the bed, on the floor. Some were empty, others were spilling over with clothes. He was currently stuffing more clothes into one of the cases on his bed.

No more to say.
No more to say.

"EJ?"

He looked up at her. Sami took a step back. She'd never seen that look on his face before. Eyes so vacant they looked like a zombie's. Eyes that stared right through her.

"What…what happened? What are you doing?" she managed to get out.

EJ stared blankly at her for a few seconds. Finally, he answered her: "I'm leaving."

No more to say.