The Greatest Secret

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own iCarly

A/N:

Chapter 196 (Unfortunate News)

When the band returned to Seattle the next day, was Jonah, Freddie, Sam and Carly that went together to Freddie's home. They were surprised to see Melanie, Morris and Maggie there as well and nobody looked happy at all. During the whole plane ride, Freddie had a sinking suspicion that something wasn't right. Marissa and Robert praised them for a good job in LA, but were eager to get down to some important news. "Freddie, Sam, Carly, you're not going to like what I'm about to say, but there is no other alternative to this…" The trio exchanged worried glances as Marissa folded her arms over and exhaled. "Lionel Shay's in Seattle and he may have pissed Bana off for all we know. We found a small pool of blood that belonged to Bana." Freddie's eyes widened and Sam's hand flew to her mouth. "Shane Johnson and his mother have been murdered…presumably by Lionel."

"You can't be serious!" Freddie smacked his forehead and looked to Sam with a stunned expression. She was trembling already, the news was devastating to her. First Nevel, then Nora, now Shane?

"What about Tyrone? Is he okay?" Marissa pressed her lips together and nodded her reply. Now came the bad news, she was prepared for their reactions.

"That's another thing…I know you're going to react badly, you won't like this, but for his own safety…I'm moving Tyrone into this house."

"What?" Sam and Freddie did a double take and Marissa winced painfully.

"Don't ask why, it's just better this way. If he's here, there's a chance Lionel nor Bana can find him. Along with him, I'm letting Era and Arian move in. Besim and his family have already left Seattle with Vera." Freddie bowed his head and sighed, he knew Marissa didn't have to continue on with that statement. Chances are, Besim and Vera moved to India after all the danger, finally unable to handle what was happening. Arian and Marissa, along with Era, were all strong enough to not have to worry about it. He agreed that his mother was making the right decision by letting the three elders, including Tyrone himself, into the house. "Now, that isn't the worst thing, believe me. You're not going to like this, but…it involves Sam."

"What?" The couple glanced at each other with growing anxiety. Marissa looked over at Morris and Maggie, both of them smiled sadly and Melanie bowed her head. Sam's eyebrows rose and her heart began to race. Freddie's hands trembled as theories started running through his head.

"Until we can capture Bana and Lionel, it just isn't safe. I've discussed this matter with Morris and Maggie, as the legal guardian, I made this decision…but it's best for Sam and Melanie right now that…For the next few months, until this blows over or we have captured these lunatics, Sam, Melanie, Morris, and Maggie are going to stay with Susan and Hugh." Freddie swallowed hard and felt Jonah's hand upon his shoulder. Sam swallowed hard and turned her eyes to Freddie. Her eyes quivered and Marissa walked over to her.

"You mean Freddie and I can't be together?"

"It's only until we know that you're safe."

"But Lionel and Bana aren't after me…"

"It's believed both of them know your involvement with him. The way these two killers think, what if they decided to try and use you to get to him or myself? I made a promise to my best friend when you were young that I would protect you under any and all circumstances, so that's what I'm going to do. I'm not letting you stay somewhere where your safety is at risk. Do you understand? I know it hurts, but it's for the best…"

"I know…I just hate it." Marissa hugged her close and let a tear hang from her eye. Sam frowned and pressed her eyebrows together as she moved her gaze to Melanie. "Where's Kyle?" Melanie folded her arms and looked away.

"I already said goodbye to him…we're leaving today, Sam." Sam gasped softly and took a step back, her lip quivered as she turned her gaze to Freddie. He groaned in pain and gave her a helpless look. "Be a good idea to say goodbye now, because we're leaving for Grandma's soon. They're already ready for us and no one knows how long it's going to be, just that it's better this way."

"Okay…" Sam took Freddie's hand in hers and sniffed as she slowly tugged him, leading him quietly into his bedroom. The others watched sadly and Carly slowly closed her hands. They heard her say something about it being unfair. Sam closed the door and moved over to Freddie, throwing her arms around his neck. "I don't want to leave you. Why does it have to be so damn difficult?" He rubbed her back and kissed her on the top of her head.

"I know, but Mom is right. As much as I want to fight that fact…I don't want anything to happen to you, and if Tyrone's moving in, then it's probably for the best there too."

"Didn't they say he was changing?"

"I don't know, nobody's too sure where he stands right now, but Mom did say he was making an effort. I guess Dad doesn't really want to lose him either."

"How am I going to finish up school this year?"

"You'll have to enroll there. It won't be hard and you'll do fine."

"But I won't be with you, that's the thing. I don't know what I'm going to do." She didn't have to be frantic, Valerie and Jonah were handling things just fine and they were further apart. She sucked in the air around her and brought her forehead to his chest. "I shouldn't be so frightened or concerned, I know we'll manage, but I don't know what to do if you're still here. What will happen if Bana finds you?"

"He won't. Besides, if he did, I wouldn't let him do a thing." He smirked and Sam rolled her eyes, smiling sadly at him.

"Typical man, always acting tough, even when you know you can't possibly handle the beast you're claiming that you'd fight."

"Who said I'd try to fight Bana?" He laughed and lifted Sam up, making her squeal out in surprise. He moved over to the bed and put her down on the mattress, then moved next to her. "Here, we can cuddle for a little bit. Will that make you feel a bit at ease?"

"Yeah it would." She rolled onto her side and moved her hand to his chest. "So, Valerie's coming down on the 20th, right? For about a week?"

"Yeah she is."

"Awesome, I don't want to miss seeing her. How do you think her family will take the news of Jonah being Italian?" Freddie laughed and shrugged his shoulders, he had nothing to say to that besides the fact that he thought it would be entertaining for sure. Although, he didn't think there was much of a problem. Sam gave him a playful smack and frowned. "Careful, Valerie told me that Ryan Castano and her grandfather did not get along in the old days. She said that another secret that no one knows about her grandfather, well…I don't think I should say."

"Then don't. If it's his secret, it's his secret. I think you and I understand secrets just fine." He put his hands behind his head and sighed. "Besides, I'm personally getting tired of all these secrets. It's secrets that have led those two monsters out there survive."

"Lionel and Bana?"

"Yeah…and personally, I'd rather be hunted by Lionel than Bana, but something tells me both are pretty fucked up." Sam lifted her eyebrows and brought them back to rest, she didn't want to think about those two. He looked over to his girlfriend and smiled at her, he could tell she wanted to talk about other matters. He rolled onto his side and brought his hand to Sam's cheek, cupping it tenderly. She looked into his eyes and smiled. "Sam, you know how beautiful you are and how in love I am with you?" Her cheeks started to warm up and she brought her arms fully around him.

"I'd ask you to show me, but I think you'd do something that you really shouldn't."

"Good call." He laughed. "Especially not with your Uncle Morris right outside the door." He glanced back and clicked his tongue. "As a matter of fact…I'd almost suspect he's listening in at this very minute." Now it was her time to laugh, she knew Morris wasn't that protective.

"Uncle Morris does trust you with me, Freddie. He just doesn't appreciate you doing anything that might lead to me ending up pregnant." He blinked and a devious look grew on his face.

"What if it's not actually touching the actual area, maybe through the clothes?"

"Now Freddie." Her voice held a warning tone, to which he laughed and kissed her lips.

"It's okay, I love teasing you. You know this by now."

"Yeah…I'm going to miss being able to be with you, three hours is a long way. It's manageable though…"

"Yeah, you'll be fine. You'll be safer too. Personally, I don't know that Lionel's going to strike again for a while, but Bana on the other hand…he's the one to worry about. The devil of the two." She nodded and closed her eyes as he left the bed. "Come on, let's get you out there…I guess we shouldn't keep them waiting, right?" She slowly sat up and left the bed, wanting to do anything to stall.

"It wouldn't be nice to keep them waiting. Just…please stay safe, okay?" She moved over to him and hugged his neck. "I love you and I don't want to lose you."

"Right…" His heart wrenched as she leaned up and kissed him tearfully. Mentally, he cursed the very day that Bana and Lionel had been born. He cursed their involvement in his life and wanted to do anything to take them out. He pulled back and breathed in a shuddering breath. "I love you too, Sam…"

"Call me….but I need to go say goodbye to Carly now."

"Yeah, don't forget to do that."

"Goodbye, Freddie."

"This isn't goodbye…" She smiled gently and put her hand to his cheek. He cupped her hand with his and gazed wistfully as she slid back and walked sorrowfully out the door. His hand rested firmly on the round bed post and a tear escaped his eye. "…Stay safe, Sam…"

Well, this is unfortunate. What do you think?