Chapter 8: Dinner with the Gamgee's

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Frodo was slightly sad when he had awoken the next day. He had found a note on his kitchen table. It read "Dearest Frodo. I am sorry to tell you that I must leave Bag End for now. I have received urgent news that needs attending too immediately. I do hope to stay with you again soon. Yours sincerely, Aragorn."

Frodo had tears in his eyes when he had finished reading the note. He was just finishing his breakfast and cup of tea when a knock came at the door. Frodo walked over to the Green Door and opened it to reveal Samwise Gamgee.

'Hello, Sam. How are you and Rosie?'

'Absolutely wonderful, Mr Frodo. I was just over here to ask you if you and Miss Saharah would like to come to dinner tonight. Rosie won't stop talking about how much she would like to meet Saharah. I am sorry if it wasn't my place to say anything.' He bowed his head as if to apologize.

'No its ok, Sam. I would be delighted to come over for dinner. I shall ask Saharah later if she would like to go. I am in the middle of writing a chapter of my book.'

'That sounds good, Mr Frodo. I will let Rosie know.' Sam walked away back to number three a very happy hobbit. He was finally going to meet Saharah properly.

Frodo had decided to make another pot of tea and then go over to number 2, Bagshot Row and invite Saharah to the Gamgee's. He did not, however, intend on Merry and Pippin coming over.

'Hello, dear cousin.' Merry said, Barging into Bag End without an invitation of coming inside. 'You seem to be in a hurry to do something. Important perhaps?' He winked at Pippin.

'Perhaps' was all Frodo said and he eventually got them out of the door saying that he would go to the Dragon with them tomorrow.

When Frodo had finally gotten rid of Merry and Pippin he got his cloak and walked over to number 2. He knocked on the door and his heart started beating. It wasn't like Frodo to get nervous. Saharah answered the door and she looked rather tired but her face lit up when she saw Frodo.

'Hello Frodo. How are you?'

'I am quite good.' He stammered slightly. 'Er, I was wondering if you would like to go with me to the Gamgee's for dinner tonight.'

'Oh! Of course, Frodo. What time?'

'I forgot to ask Sam that. I will pick you up at four?'

'Yes that sounds good.' There was a sort of awkward silence before Frodo spoke. 'How is your father?'

'The same as ever. But he is gradually getting sicker.'

'Well, you know you can come over to Bag End if you ever need to talk.'

'Thankyou, Frodo. I will see you at four then. Goodbye.' Before she closed the door she quickly hugged him.

Frodo walked home thinking about Saharah when he heard something in the bushes. As quick as a mouse Merry and Pippin jumped out of the bushes and grabbed Frodo and carried him to a deserted field and they started giving him questions as quick as a flash of lightning. Finally they both sat down and were quiet for a total of one minute when Pippin said finally but evilly 'What were you talking to Saharah about, Frodo?'

'Nothing that concerns you, Pip. Or you Merry!' He got up quickly and fled the field back to Bag End and locked the door.

Four o'clock came around fast and Frodo was slightly early for picking up Saharah. When it finally hit four he knocked on the door. He was dressed in a white suit and black tie. His hair was done as neatly as it could have been, which wasn't very neat, but neater. Saharah walked out of number 2 to reveal her wearing a beautiful dark green dress that brought out the colour diamond green eyes. Her hair was straightened. She looked beautiful. It took some time for Frodo to speak. 'You—you look beautiful, Saharah.

She blushed. 'You look very handsome yourself Frodo.' They locked arms and walked next door. Frodo knocked on the door and Sam answered.

'Hello Mr Frodo. It is lovely to see you again, Saharah.' He kissed her hand. They all walked inside and Frodo and Saharah sat on the couch waiting for Rosie to come out. 'She has taken all afternoon getting everything ready. The food and herself. Not that I'm complaining.' Sam sat down and started to converse with Saharah when Rosie came out. Sam got up quickly and took her hand. She had trouble getting up and down the small step that led into the lounge. She was quite large now.

'Hello Frodo! And you must be Miss Saharah. It is lovely to finally meet you.' She took her hand and led her into the kitchen. It was tradition in Rosie's family for the girls to do the cooking, much to Sam's dismay.

After a little while they were all sitting down and eating a beautifully cooked roast lamb with veggies. 'Rosie, that lamb was beautiful!' Frodo said when he had finished everything on his plate. He sat back and wiped his mouth.

'It wasn't all me who cooked, Frodo. Saharah helped a little bit. Saharah blushed and asked where the toilet was. 'Second door on the left.' Sam answered cleaning away the dishes after telling Rosie that she shouldn't have to.

After everyone had finished eating they were all talking away happily.

'So Saharah, why are you hear in Hobbiton? I don't mean that rudely.' Sam said after he thought he had just asked the rudest question in the world.

'Sam, you didn't offend me. Well, my father decided to come here. He was sick of our old house in Buckland falling to bits, and he grew up here as a child and he wanted to know what had become of Hobbiton.' She looked at Frodo for reassurance. Talking of her father made Saharah sad but luckily she was able to suppress her tears at the moment. Frodo smiled at her.

'Well that sounds lovely. Sam said happily.

After a silence Rosie spoke up, 'How long have you and Frodo known each other? I imagine you two are close?' Frodo blushed and Saharah looked down.

'Well we met at the Green Dragon.' Frodo answered after a brief pause. 'And she had lost her way home so I help her home.'

'So like you Frodo. You will help anyone in need.' Frodo felt slightly uncomfortable at this statement. He would do anything for Saharah and he felt that Rosie had picked up on this.

Soon after Saharah had to depart as she was getting worried about leaving her father for so long by himself. 'It was great to meet you Rosie, and to see you again, Sam.' Frodo helped her home with a slight reluctance from Saharah.

'Thankyou Frodo. Goodnight.' She kissed his cheek and went inside. Frodo went home and made some tea pondering on the night when he realized he was very tired so he went to bed.

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