A Second Chance

He'll never leave us

After they came and took Sam's body away, Jessica called a few people, including her mom to tell her that Sam had passed.

"Jessie, I am so sorry. You four should stay over here tonight."

"I think we're okay.. Thanks though."

"Okay.. Well, call me if you need anything. Do you want your father or I to come over and stay with you?"

"No, it's late, you two go to bed. We're fine."

"Alright. I'll see you in the morning. Kiss the boys for me."

"I will. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, baby."

Jessica hung up the phone and started crying.

"Oh my gosh Sam, you're gone! Where did yesterday go? This doesn't make sense!"

Her phone rang and it was her friend Sarah.

"Hello?"

"Hey sorry I missed your call, the baby was throwing a fit and Evan was dealing with one of McKenna's tantrums. What's going on?"

"He's gone.."

"Oh Jessica, I'm so sorry!"

"Thank you... I just.. I can't believe he's gone."

"It's a shock. He loved you so much, Jessica."

Jessica nods her head and tears start pouring down her face.

"... I know he did."

"If there's anything I can do, please tell me! You know I'm here for you guys, always!"

"I do. Thank you."

***

That night the boys were quiet, so Jessica went in to check on them.

"Samuel?"

"What?"

"Are you okay?" Jessica slowly walks in a little.

"I'm fine."

"Do you wanna talk?"

"I just wanna be alone."

"Okay. Well I'm downstairs if you need anything."

"Alright."

Next she checked on James.

"James, are you okay?"

"Yeah.."

"Do you need anything?"

"I'm okay. Are you okay?" He looks at her with concern."

"Yeah.. Thanks."

"Mom I'm gonna help you. You can't do this by yourself. I'm gonna get a job, I--I'll forget about OU, I'm gonna stay here and help you and Michael."

"Honey let's not talk about that right now."

"But I want you to know that I'm gonna help you."

A small smile appeared on her face.

"Thank you."