I have to apologize for not updating as regularly. I just got a car and have been a bit preoccupied with it. But…hope you enjoy this short spittle. Ha.

I haven't used exact dates in this story bc it wasn't necessary, but it is now. So the present year is 2004.

Chapter 24

Fraiser released me from the infirmary into the hands of Jonas. The news had spread like wild fire and everyone was congratulating me. They wouldn't if they knew what was really going on. The one thing I wanted to do the most was talk to Jack and see how he was taking this. He had to know that I didn't sleep with Jonas willingly. But that would have to wait.

Jonas opened the car door for me and even buckled me in. I guess he thought treating his wife like a five year old was nice and proper. Regardless, I thank him as I am the lead role in this play.

"I already talked to Hammond. He gave me the rest of the month off, reluctantly though. I put my foot down and let them know that they would just have to do the best they could without me." Jonas rubbed my knee and started driving down the highway. How pathetic it was that Jonas actually believed his presence made that much of a difference.

"What's wrong Sammie?" Jonas asked concerned.

"Nothing just tired baby." I lied. Sure I was tired, tired of his bullshit. Once at home, Jonas quickly helped me upstairs and into the bed. If I didn't know better, I would have thought that I was a complete invalid.

The following weeks that passed were like some distant dream world. Jonas took the time to actually pay attention to me. He brought me food in bed, he even rubbed my feet the other night. And I mistakenly raised my voice at him for something he did and instead of pushing back like normal, he apologized for being insensitive to my needs.

Of course he hasn't gone so far as to allow me to talk to my old team, giving some crap like the stress wasn't good for the baby. The sun just woke me up, so I leaned up inside the bed. Jonas was nowhere to be found. I was now about 5 ½ months pregnant and Janet had given me the okay for a whole 3 hours of time on my feet.

Easing myself from the bed, I touch my feet to the ground. The stairs still was off limits unfortunately, so I just went for a short short stroll from my room to the beginning of the stairwell.

Just then the door flew open and I heard multiple voices. Cocking my head to hear the best I could, it sounded like Jonas and some little kid, a little girl. Confused, I started to make my way down the steps. I made it to the halfway step when I saw the most beautiful little girl.

She looked older than in the picture Jonas showed me but I still recognized her. She was wearing a bright blue sundress that allowed her dazzling eyes to shine brightly. Bringing my hands up to my face, I was shocked at the scene before me.

"Hello Mommy!" the little girl exclaimed and ran up to me with open arms. I readily accepted, bending down to her height.

"Hi!" before I said anything else, not even knowing her name, Jonas broke in.

"I thought you could use a little practice with Josephine before our baby comes." Jonas spoke. This was what I was waiting for. The light at the end of the tunnel was finally here. I could feel the freedom practically, and I would get to have my family and the love of my life.

"Thank you Jonas. You're not gonna regret this, we're going to be a happy family." Giving my full attention back to Josephine I guide her over to the living room to get to know her better.

"No problem Samantha. I'm just going to go upstairs and take a shower." Jonas leaves before I have a chance to reply.

"How old are you Josephine?"

"Almost 10. My birthday is September 17, 1994. I missed you Mommy! Am I going to have a sibling?" Josephine asked. Something in my stomach wasn't sitting right with me but I just shrugged it off. Nothing was going to ruin this precious second chance with my daughter.

"Oh and I missed you greatly. Yes we are going to have another member of the family." I smiled at her grateful.

((AN: Besides this little bit, Josephine isn't going to have much interaction with Sam. I mean she will but there won't be any heavy dialogue, you'll just see it through Sam's thoughts. Oh and if you remember the missing time in those two years of Sam's life and Josephine's birthday…well…you'll see.))