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Epilogue
(two months later)
Sam stepped out of the bathroom after changing into regular clothes. She had never been so happy to wear jeans and a t-shirt. She looked over to Brooke who was sitting on the bed. Brooke smiled at her. It felt great for her to see Sam walking around and in a good mood. She was almost back to the sarcastic witty Sam that Brooke knew and loved. She was so proud of Sam for being strong through the whole ordeal after the X incident. In the beginning it had been really tough. Sam would wake up every night covered in a blanket of sweat and screaming. It took forever for Brooke to calm Sam down at first. But it had been two months since then. It had taken a long time for her to heal but she had healed and so had Brooke.
"Hey I was thinking.." said Sam
"About..." said Brooke curiously.
"That I could sleep in your room until I'm fully okay. I don't think I'm ready to sleep by myself." stated Sam
Brooke smiled.
"Of course sweetie." answered Brooke.
Sam went over to the bed and hugged Brooke.
"Thanks mom."
"No problem."
Sam was so happy that she had Brooke. She knew that Brooke would do anything for her. That was what she loved best about Brooke. No matter how much Sam yelled, pouted, or got angry with Brooke, she never gave up. She never got sick of Sam. She loved Sam unconditionally and that was more than anyone had ever done for her. Since everyone in her other homes had never really showed that must interest in Sam's well being she wasn't used to people caring. Until she found Brooke.
"How about we get out of here." suggested Brooke.
Sam had been waiting for those words for a while. Staying in the hospital was getting depressing. And the fact that Brooke was always worried about her being okay was unsettling. She hated when Brooke was worried. Although she was still a little worried about going home since she hadn't been there since what happened. Brooke had told her that everything was cleaned up for them. And that X was finally gone and he couldn't hurt her ever again and no one would ever do it again. As long as Brooke was breathing and able to fight she would protect her from any evil that was trying to harm her.
"I thought you'd never ask." said Sam.
Sam and Brooke walked out of the hospital and to the car. They got in and drove home. The ride was quiet and when they arrived they both just starred at the house. Sam's body tensed up. Memories from that night two months ago began to fill her head. The pain from being shot, her mom crying because she was dying, and X dying. She felt Brooke put her hand on her knee and she flinched. Brooke pulled her hand away.
"I'm sorry."
"It's okay."
"I don't think I can do this. I'm scared."
"So am I. We'll be okay. You can do this honey. I promise."
Sam took a deep breath and she and Brooke got out of the car. They walked up to the door and Brooke opened it. She held Sam's hand and they entered the house. There was a banner that reas: Welcome home Sam. Sam smiled.
"A welcome home party" said Sam.
"Yah everyone is coming later." said Brooke.
"Cool" said Sam.
"Mama c'mon we gotta go see Sam" Jamie said excitedly jumping up and down.
"Jim Jam calm down. Sam isn't going anywhere." joked Haley.
"But I want to be the first to see her. Please Mama , please, please!!" said Jamie.
Haley and Nathan watched Jamie jumping around and laughed. They thought it was adorable how much Jamie loved Sam so much. He was like a big sister to Jamie. She was his role model.
"OKay" said Nathan giving in.
"YAY!!"yelled Jamie.
Jamie ran to his room and got his sweater and Sam's gift. After that they left for Brooke's.
Peyton was dressing Sawyer for the party. Sawyer squirmed as Peyton tickled her belly. Lucas laughed and put his arm around Peyton. He kissed her on the side of her head.
"This is perfect." said Lucas.
"Yeah" said Peyton.
Peyton finished dressing Sawyer and Luke went and packed the baby bag. He checked everything twice and then they left to Brooke's.
Mia walked into the diner. She saw Jack sitting at the corner playing with the cup of coffee before him. Mia walked over and sat beside him.
"So you coming to Sam's party?" asked Mia.
"No." said Jack.
"She's your best friend."
"My brother almost killed her."
Jack had been feeling guilty ever since he killed his brother. He hadn't visited Sam and he knew that she was worried but he couldn't face her. He didn't know what to say.
"She doesn't blame you." said Mia.
She got up and left Jack to think. She hoped that he would go to the party but she knew she couldn't force him.
Julian walked out of the store and got in his car. He fiddled with a small box. Inside the box was a ring. But it wasn't just any ring. It was the ring that he was going to propose to Brooke with. He loved her with all his heart and now that Sammy was okay he felt it was just the right time. He wanted all three of them to be a family. He loved Sam like his own daughter. And he couldn't imagine his life without Brooke.
"It's time" said Julian to himself.
He put the ring in his pocket and started the car. He headed off to Brooke's
Sam sat in the living room on the couch. The doorbell rang and she went to the door. When she opened it she was almost knocked down by Jamie. Sam held her side in pain.
"Jamie!" yelled Haley.
"No its okay, I'm fine" said Haley.
"I'm sorry Sam." apologized Jamie.
"It's okay Buddy." reassured Sam.
Brooke went by Sam.
"Are you okay?" asked Brooke.
"Mom I'm fine, I promise." said Sam.
Sam knew that Brooke was worrying again and she didn't like it. She wished that she could just be better so Brooke could be happy. She knew that she was a burden because wherever she went trouble followed. She felt like she was taking Brooke's life away.
"Why don't you two go play some video games." said Brooke.
"Oh no Jamie there going to talk about us." said Sam lightly elbowing Jamie, "I bet five bucks that I get a "So is Sam really okay.""
Jamie giggled.
"Well from here it looks like your basically back to your sarcastic self." said Nate.
"Yah I missed me." said Sam.
Brooke smiled.
"Me too." said Jamie.
Hey Jamie lets go play basketball and lets leave the parentals to talk." said Sam.
Sam and Jamie went and sat on the pu t the game on and they began to play.
After a half hour the doorbell rang...
Brooke went to open the door. Peyton and Lucas stood their in the doorway. Lucas held a gift in his hands and Peyton had little Sawyer in her arms. Sawyer was fast asleep.
"Aww give me my goddaughter." said Brooke.
Peyton handed Sawyer over to Brooke. Sawyer stirred in Brooke's arms. She let out a small innocent whimper. Brooke just watched Sawyer sleep for a little while. She had always wished to have a baby of her own. Although she wouldn't give Sam up for the world she still wished for a baby. She actually wanted Sam to have a little baby brother or sister.
"So where's the teen?" asked Lucas, "I got her something special."
"She's in the living room playing video games with Jamie." said Brooke.
They all went inside. Sam put the game on pause and went over to Brooke. She looked at Sayer and smiled.
"Can I hold her?" asked Sam.
"Yeah." said Brooke.
Brooke handed Sawyer over to Sam. Sawyer began to wake up. She yawned.
"Hey Sawyer I'm your cousin Sam." said Sam.
Sawyer smiled.
"Hey Sammy how are you?" asked Lucas.
"I'm okay." I said.
"That's good." said Peyton, "We missed you."
Sam gave Sawyer back to Brooke and hugged Peyton.
The doorbell rang again....
Lucas opened the door and Julian entered the house.
"Hey Sampson." said Julian.
"Hey Julian, what's up?"
"Nothing much. I got you something."
Julian handed Sam an envelope and she opened it. Inside the envelope were two tickets to see the cure live and backstage passes.
"I was thinking you and your mom could go together. I think she's used to your loud music by now." joked Julian.
Brooke gave Sawyer to Peyton and hit Julian on the arm.
Everyone laughed. Lucas gave Sam her present. Sam opened it and there was a journal inside.
"I figured since you like writing so much you would want something to write in everyday. It helped me get through some tough times when I was a kid.
"Gee thanks Luke." said Sam.
Jamie came over and stood in front of Sam.
"Sam you gotta open mine now." said Jamie with a big smile.
Sam took the present from Jamie. Sam opened the present. There was a teddy bear. It had a sweater that said I love Sammy on it. Sam hugged Jamie.
"I love you too buddy." said Sam.
"Wow you started the party without me." said a voice.
Everyone looked up and Mia was at the door.
"MIA!!" yelled Sam.
Sam went over and hugged her. She hadn't realized how much she had missed her family and friends. When she was in the hospital she didn't let them all come to see her because she didn't want them to see her hurt. SHe had already put them through enough. It was bad enough that Brooke had been there suffering. She had stayed up all night sometimes making sure that she was okay. She had held her every time she woke up crying and yelling.
"Man I missed you." said Sam.
"I missed you too and you better not make me worry like that ever again." said Mia.
"Okay." said Sam.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Sam went and opened it. Jack was standing there. Jack just starred at Sam. Everyone looked at the door. Brooke suddenly grew worried. They hadn't seen Jack since the night of the incident. Brooke knew that Jack felt really guilty but she also knew that Sam did not blame Jack at all.
"S...Sam I....I'm sorry." said Jack.
Sam hugged Jack.
"I never blamed you." said Sam
Everyone had left besides Julian. Him Brooke and Sam had just finished cleaning up. Julian went into the bathroom. Brooke looked over to Sam. She was sitting on the kitchen chair starring at one spot on the floor. The one where she had been shot and almost died. Even though it wasn't visible the stain was still there. She still felt the pain and she was still scared. Brooke walked over to Sam. She didn't look at Brooke but Brooke could see the tears that were rolling down Sam's cheeks. Brooke knelt down in front of her.
"Hey." said Brooke in a low calm voice.
Sam didn't speak she just cried. Brooke put he hand on Sam's knee.
"Honey, can you talk to me?" asked Brooke.
"I...I was really really scared." said Sam.
"I know honey so was I. But he can't hurt you anymore. He can never hurt you and no one will. As long as there is still a breath in my body I will never stop fighting for you. Were going to get through this, I promise. It'll get better honey and I'm not going anywhere."
Sam stopped crying. Brooke wiped the tears with her sleeve. Sam hugged her. Brooke stroked Sam's hair.
"You're okay." said Brooke, "Every thing's going to be okay."
Brooke let Sam go.
"Can I see that pretty smile that I love so much." asked Brooke.
Sam smiled. Brooke put some loose hair behind her ear.
"There it is." said Brooke.
"I'm going to go lay down." said Sam.
"Okay." said Brooke, "I'll be in, in a few."
Julian came out of the bathroom.
"Where'd Sam go?" asked Julian.
"Sleep, she's really tired." said Brooke.
"I hope she had fun today." said Julian.
"I know she did. It's so good to have her home."
Julian and Brooke were silent for a moment.
"Brooke Davis I love you, you know that." asked Julian.
"Julian Baker I do." said Brooke.
Suddenly Julian got on one knee.
"Brooke I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want you, me, and Sam to be a family. I want us to grow old together and be happy together. Brooke Davis will you marry me?"
Brooke smiled. She loved Julian with all her heart and knew that she wanted to be with him forever.
"Yes I'll marry you." said Brooke.
Julian put the ring on Brooke's finger and kissed her. The day was now perfect.
After a while Julian left. Brooke starred at the ring on her finger. She took a deep breath, she was happy. She had had the best day ever. She had spent the whole day with the people she cared about most, Sam was actually okay, and she was engaged to the love of her life. She didn't know how it could get better She finally decided to turn in for the night. Brooke grabbed her pajamas and went to the bathroom. She changed and just as she was about to leave something caught her eye.
Smart, loving, strong, brave, loved, fighter, survivor, big hearted.....B. Davis.....Mom
This put a huge smile on Brooke's face. She went back to her room and saw Sam's journal on the floor. She decided to take a risk and read it:
Sam's journal entry...
Think about the saying everything happens for a reason. I believe its true. This happen in everyone's life and many times you can't understand why they do. But each obstacle that is set in your path is to lead you to a better future. Take the hurt and learn from it. Be better than those who couldn't. Everything happens for a reason. It may be hard to except but I've been hurt and its made me stronger. My wounds have healed and i am happy. I wouldn't change what happened to me. Even though I've gone through pain it got me to Brooke. The one person that I know wouldn't hurt me. She is my mom and I love her more than anything. For once I actually believe I'll be okay. I know the reason I met Brooke. We needed each other. And now me, her, and basically the rest of tree hill, are a family.
Brooke smiled. She closed Sam's journal and placed it on the night stand. She kissed Sam on the forehead. Brooke turned off the light and layed in the bed. She wrapped her arms around Sam's waist. She stroked Sam's hair.
"I love you, Sammy" whispered Brooke
"I love you too, Mommy." replied a tired Sam.
And then Brooke realized that the day had just went from perfect to a dream come true. She had her daughter in her arms and the people she loved most in arms reach. With that they both fell asleep.
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