The Secret Life of Frodo Baggins

Chapter 4: A Tearful Farewell from the Gamgees


"Rosie, wake up darling," whispered Sam into his wife's ear.
"Is it morning already?" yawned Rosie.
"I'm afraid it is dear, my escort has arrived and I shall be leaving soon," said Sam, in a tone as to not wake the children.
"Already? The suns not even completely up yet!" Rosie said, feeling rather afraid to be parted from her Sam.
"Yes Rosie. Already. Well, will you see me off, or shall we wake the children to say farewell?"
"Well Sam we better wake the children, they would never forgive us if you didn’t say goodbye to them!" replied Rosie, while trying to keep her tears from streaming down her face.


Seeing the unshed tears Sam soothingly said, "Oh Rosie it's alright, don’t cry, as soon as you know it I'll be back."
"I know Sam its just…its just--"her words were cut short as she could no longer hold back her tears.
Sam held her close whispering to her, "Shhh, Rosie its alright, Rosie, Its alright. Don’t cry darling. I'll be home as soon as I possibly can"
Sniffing she replied, "Before the baby arrives? Oh Sam what if you missed the baby?" Realizing this may actually occur; she broke down to a harder fit of tears.


"Oh Rosie, you know I wouldn’t miss that for the world. All we have to do is pray I return before the baby arrives," Sam said as tears brimmed his chocolate brown eyes.
"Oh Sam I will pray! I will pray! But I shall not be upset with you if you are too late." sniffed Rosie.
"Oh Rosie, you are the best wife any hobbit could ask for! I don’t deserve you!" he said holding her tight.
"Oh Sam, your wrong! I dont deserve YOU!" sobbed Rosie.
" Oh Rosie I love you so much!" Sam said, kissing her on the forehead.
"I love you too Sam," replied Rosie.


"Well, dear, I suppose its time to wake the children, I must be off soon." said Sam.
Drying her eyes Rosie replied, "I suppose your right."
While walking out of the bedroom Sam noticed the children's rooms doors were open revealing empty beds.


Scratching his head he said under his breath," Now where have they gotten to?"
Then hearing a voice from the kitchen, he and Rosie walked to the kitchen to see Kaylenna speaking with the children.
"……..So your Father, Merry, Pippin and I shall be leaving momentarily." finished Kaylenna, then looking over at Sam and Rosie.


"Good morning Mrs.Gamgee! Are we ready to leave Mr.Samwise?"
"Sam," whispered Rosie, "Who's that child?"
"She's not a child, she's my escort." he whispered back to her.
"Not a child? But she looks so young!" said Rosie under her breath.
Kaylenna having very keen hearing replied, "Yes, I do seem young to many people, but I assure you I am no child."
"Yeah Mommy, she's 626!" chirped Elanor
"Yeah, 626!" echoed Frodo.


Looking at Kaylenna she asked puzzled, and astonished, "626?"
"Yes I am 626. It's nice to have met you and the children Mrs.Gamgee. Begging your pardon Mr.Samwise but we must set off!" said Kaylenna growing rather impaient to the hold up. "Remember, we still have to gather up Merry, and Pippin!"
"Oh yes, dreadfully sorry!" said Sam.
"Elanor, Frodo, say goodbye to your father," said Rosie.
"Buh' bye Daddy!" said Elanor, and Frodo in unison.
"Goodbye my little ones." said Sam giving them each one giant hug, and was rewarded with a kiss on the cheek from both of them.
"Goodbye Rosie," said Sam kissing her. "Goodbye baby! "He said after kissing Rosie's stomach.


And with that he picked up his backpack, as Kaylenna mounted her horse.
Sam climbed upon his pony, and they began to leave.
"I love you all," shouted Sam as they passed into the distance.
"We love you too!" shouted the three Gamgees standing
"Safe passage my love!" whispered Rosie under her breath. "I await the day you return to me."
TBC
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A/n: LOL I wrote this chapter at 12am! What do you think? Did you like it? Oh I hope you did! *prays*
Please review! Oh please with a cherry on top! Thanks!

Love,

Katie



Ps: If anyone was wondering about that school play that I was auditioning for…I was sick on MY audition day! So alas! I did NOT get the part!