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Powdery snow lay untouched on the ground ; in the midst of a snow storm the warm atmosphere of the pub welcomed everybody . Laughter and music blasted for miles - the sounds of the Ed staff enjoying the Christmas party echoed around . Underneath the expensive looking light fixture stood a huddle of young medical professionals. Sam , Jamie and Robyn stood chatting about their Christmas plans . On the 15th of December Sam had finally said ' I do ' to the love of her life Tom Kent , they had decided they wished to stay in holby after all.

Unfortunately on the 22 nd Tom had received A call from his adoptive parents , they needed him to drive up to Brighton and help them move into a new property after the heating had failed . Tom had agreed to go up without a second thought ; he never considered taking Sam with him knowing she disliked being put in any situation with his parents after they got off on the wrong foot . 80 somethings with a dim view on women in the army , earning their own living ; not being at home cooking and cleaning and Sam didn't mix . She didn't want to argue with them because Tom loves them both very much but the misogyny frustrated her and she knew she wouldn't be able to keep her mouth shut .

Both Tom and Sams hearts ached as they realised their first Christmas as a married couple would likely be spent apart . Not that she would admit it but Sam had felt rather unsettled the previous evening - she had found herself knee deep in a tub of Ben and Jerry's ( cookie dough of course ) whilst looking through wedding photos . She wasn't dependent on Tom at all but she loved him endlessly and the thought of spending their first married Christmas apart just didn't sit right with her .

On the morning of the 24th Sam had woken up without Tom by her side and gotten on with her day . She had woken up , gone for a run and gone to work as usual . Throughout the day she found herself wondering if next Christmas they'd be together - she was distracted to say the least and this had not gone unnoticed. Zoe had left her be knowing she must be missing Tom but Robyn being the nosey nurse she is has constant questions rolling . ' so when's Tom
Back ?' ' What are you gonna do for Christmas dinner ?' . The truth is Sam didn't know or want to think about it . It wasn't that she was missing Tom so to say - she quite enjoyed a tidy flat and the top being on the toothpaste - it was the fact they had talked about Christmas for months . Tom had transformed Sam from her usual grinch mood to a rather festive person . She adored how he was so childlike and excited . She had been bugged since November to put up the Christmas tree and even sat and made paper chains with him one evening .

By the Evening Sam found herself stood in the pub listening to Roybn ramble on about her Christmas plans . If Robyn wasn't so friendly and bubbly Sam would have probably told her to shut up by now . Simultaneously, Tom was driving down the motorway , in the midst of a snow storm to make it home for Christmas. He was silent as he concentrated on the slippy roads - sticking to the speed limits and being extremely cautious. He had left his parents humble abode around 7 in hope of making it to holby in time to surprise Sam at the pub .

" so what are you doing for Christmas then Sam ?" Jamie questioned curiously . Sam shrugged " I think I'm gonna put myself down for the Christmas shift , not like Toms around so it'd just be a waste of a day off ," she sighed . " you could come to mine for Christmas dinner !" Robyn suggested . Sam smiled at the offer " thanks for the offer but I think I'll pass - I'm not really feeling it this year if I'm honest ," Sam turned down . Robyn nodded " Jamie's cooking so probably a good shout ." Jamie just rolled his eyes .

The atmosphere shifted as Tom entered the pub , the hustle and bustle Changed into silence with the odd whisper . Sam was stood staring into her glass of lemonade - she had chosen not to drink expecting to be driving home . James blunt bonfire heart blasted from speakers and Sams shoulders dropped . It was their song ... The song they had played countless times as they prepared dinner and countless times as they talked about everything but somehow about nothing at the same time . She had no clue Tom
Was stood behind her . She clenched her fist wanting her husband more than anything .

Tom tapped her on the shoulder gently "
Guess who ," he spoke softly. A smile etched across sams face recognising the sweet voice of her soulmate. She turned on her heals and hugged him - so tight , she never wanted to let go . She was speechless, she stuttered looking for the perfect words until she found them " I love you ."