Chapter 9

Sam sat on his bed, still sleepy. He stood up and was happy he didn't feel any pain, but was disappointed when he started walking. Pain was something he had to deal daily, it was getting really annoying. He washed his face and took a pill. When he changed his clothes, he heard laughter. Andy's laugh, for him, was recognizable from everywhere but so was the other laugh. He smiled and walked out the room.

„Sarah?"

„Sammy!" she said running towards him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

They hugged when Sam asked her „When did you arrive? Why are you even here? I said I'm fine and will visit you as soon as I can."

Sarah looked at him and tried to correct his hair. „I know, but I couldn't wait. I had to see myself that you are okay." she looked at him approvingly „You look good"

„As handsome as always" flashing a grin. Sarah chuckled.

„And the pain?" showing a little worry behind her face.

„Almost gone" he hugged her again „I've really missed you."

„Me too"

Andy sat behind the table watching these two. They were so similar, but at the same time they were like different pieces that went together perfectly.

Sarah moved to the table „Andy and I made some breakfast"

On cue Andy stood up and gave Sam a cup of coffee. They shared a look, he smiled at her.

„Thanks" meaning to say it to both of them but they all knew it was meant for Andy.

„When did you get here?" he said sitting down behind the table

„I think around six...Right Andy?

Andy walked behind Sam and placed a plate in front of him „Yeah, six"

„So you have been talking together for how long?" pointing the two of them

Andy was back with a knife and a fork „About four hours now..." she smiled at Sarah and gave Sam the cutlery.

„Really..? Seemed a lot less." she laughed and turned to her brother „Andy is awesome, I love her so much

Andy came back to the table with her juice smiling at Sarah, Sam was taking a sip of his coffee, at the same time reached out from his chair and pulled the next chair out for Andy. „So you are best friends now?"

„Yes! We talked about everything" Sarah said happily

„Everything?" His coffee cup made a loud thud when he looked up with huge eyes.

Sarah laughed and Andy joined her „Sammy don't look so shocked"

He took the plate with the pancakes and placed on for Andy and one for himself. „I'm afraid that you said something..."

„you would not mention yourself" Sarah finished „Don't worry, I didn't say anything embarrassing" she laughed when Sam's face went serious.

„If you mention that summer I will tell her about your prom" he threatened pouring some maple syrup.

Sarah had a smug on her face „If you say that I'll tell her about the time you got arrested" he wasn't expecting that and he accidentally poured some on the table.

„You got arrested!" Andy said taking a paper towel and wiping the table from his syrup.

Sam stared at Sarah „No, I didn't..." taking over the syrup cleaning.

Sarah laughed „Okay...we both keep our mouth shut" she raised her hand to shake „Deal?"

Sam grinned and shook her hand „Deal"

„Sam! Yuck..." his hand was sticky from the syrup and now Sarah's hand was too.

He laughed satisfied as she moved to the sink to wash her hand.

Andy loved watching them. There were only two of them, but it was like a family she wished to be part of.

Sam turned to Andy „Thank you for keeping her entertained."

„No problem, she is great."

„Yeah, she is" smiling softly „Why didn't you wake me up?" he said eating.

„I figured you were still tired from last night" she smirked and took a bite of her pancake.

He chuckled, thinking of last night.

Sarah stood at the sink and watched them. They were so in sync, that they didn't even notice it them selves. Every time he moved, she moved or acted accordingly. Everything Andy wanted or needed, Sam was there to offer it. They were meant to be together, like two pieces, if joined could never be taken apart.

„Okay, I'll be back in two hours or so..." Andy walked from her room.

„Oh, where are you going?" Sarah asked.

„She is meeting Traci" Sam answered.

Andy nodded and then made a puppy face at Sam and he laughed „Yes, you can take my truck, but.."

Andy smiled „Trust me I know... You can come Sarah, if you want"

„Thanks, but I want to catch up with my brother" she said looking at him.

„I thought you would" she understood „Do you want me to bring something back?"

„Chocolate ice cream" Sam said „A lot of it"

Both Andy and Sarah turned to him and said „We already have..." then they looked at each other, eyes big.

Sam laughed „You two didn't figure out that you both love chocolate ice cream? What did you talk about all morning?" he shook his head.

They ignored him and Sarah smiled „We are so going to have a movie night"

Andy nodded laughing, turning to Sam „Sam why have you been hiding her for so long?"

„Yeah Sam..." Sarah agreed.

„McNally, go before I change my mind about the truck."

Sarah and Andy laughed and said their good byes.

When the door closed Sarah sat on the couch next to Sam and hit him on his arm.

„That hurt..." he looked confused.

„Good. What the fuck are you doing?"

„What do you mean?"

„Andy..." she sighed „When are you going to say or do something?"

„Soon" he looked frustrated.

She rolled her eyes „She is happy how things are right now, but only because she knows something is going to happen."

„She said that?"

„Of course... she is here, in your house. What more do you want?"

„I want... I am happy how things are right now. If we both feel the same why rush it so bad?"

„You are skipping some important stuff..."

„Like what?"

„Like making out..."

He looked away „Trust me, things will fall in the right place. I'll make sure of it."

„Okay... I'm sorry, but she is incredible and I want her to be part of this family." she rested her head on his shoulder.

Sam put his hand around her „I know... It makes me happy to see you two get along so well."

She smiled „Me too. I really do consider her my new best friend"

They sat there silently for a second, then Sarah broke the silence.

„Andy mentioned something before"

„What?"

„That the second shot was supposed to hit her"

Sam didn't say anything.

„In the future, please... „

„I know, Sarah" he sighed „I'll be more careful and make sure we both come out of everything unharmed."

„Thank you."

„Want to watch TV."

„Sure, give me the remote"

„No way... You will skip everything good"

„No I don't..." she made a face „Now, give me the remote"

Sam ignored her and turned the TV on.

„Fine Sammy... I'll show her you're high school pictures" she looked pleased that she thought of that.

„You happen to carry one with you?" he looked skeptical

„I never know when I need you to do something" Sam was sure she was bluffing.

Sarah saw through him „Don't call my bluff, Sammy"

Sam laughed and handed it over to her sister „I missed you" he admitted.

„When are you leaving?"

„I have to go tomorrow night"

„So soon? Why?"

„Work. But I can come again at the end of the month. Andy and I already made plans."

Sam chuckled „Of course you did"

When Andy got back with the ice cream they had a wonderful night. Sam was happy to see two of them together like they have known each other for years. Andy again felt like she was part of their little family. It made her look Sam in a different light, he was very open and relaxed. She hoped she could see that in him when they were together. They were starting to go to bed when they realized that Andy was in Sarah's room.

„I can sleep on the couch, it's okay" said Andy

„No" Sam shook his head „you have to go to work tomorrow. You sleep in my bed and I'll sleep on the couch."

„I cant do that, you have to ..."

Sarah stopped them both.

„Sam's bed is huge, I'm sure you can both sleep in there without touching each other." they wanted to argue but she continued „Andy you will sleep happy, that nobody has to sleep on the couch because of you and Sam you can hear when she wakes up and make her coffee in the morning."

They didn't say anything. Sarah stared at Andy.

„Okay, fine.." said Andy and looked at Sam.

„Okay..." he wasn't sure if it was a great idea, but he didn't want to argue anymore.

They each went to their room and a couple of minutes later Andy came to his room.

„Can I shower in here in the morning?"

„Sure" he said cleaning up a little bit.

She placed all her products in the bathroom and stepped back into the room. Sam adjusted the pillows, he then turned to her with a huge grin.

„So.. which side of the bed would you like to have?"