Author Note: hey guys I know is been a while but my health got in the way and time in the hospital prevented me from updating but here is the new chapter I got a beta for this chapter her name is anna she is helping me now and also my first beta Amelia so I hope to update more often, I'm not giving up on this story, thanks for the support, the reviews and the love. Here is Chapter 20 enjoy it and review please.

Time to Move On

Sarah had to stay at the hospital, the doctor wanted to make sure she was ready to go home. She wasn't very happy with the decision but there was nothing she could do. Her family was always there looking at the baby and bringing presents, Rick stayed away he didn't want to upset Sarah and he still felt guilty about her getting pregnant and the guy leaving her. She wanted to talk to him but he kept avoiding her, she decided to wait until she was out of the hospital. Sarah was happy; her baby girl was healthy and beautiful. She loved spending time alone with Isabella, their conversations were long even if it was just Sarah talking, and she enjoyed telling her daughter about her life and everything they would do together.

She brushed her finger gently on Isabella's cheek and kissed her forehead.

"I swear I will protect you and love you. You are the best thing that could ever happen to me, I don't regret what happened with James because I got you and that is all that matters. I know that one day I will have to explain everything to you and tell you about your dad. Oh baby, I wish he could see you, I don't know what his reaction would be. I know he didn't love me, but you are his daughter. I guess one day, I'll find that out" Sarah whispered and kissed Isabella again.

Rick was going crazy he knew he wanted to see his sister but the guilt and regret was killing him, he opened the door and leaned against it watching her. His baby sister was a mom, she looked so beautiful and in peace. He didn't know what to say so he just stayed there and watched her. It was her last day there and all her things were packed, Isabella was eating and Sarah had her eyes closed singing to her. She opened her eyes and found Rick there, she smiled and noticed Isabella was done eating. "Do you want to hold her? She needs to burp." Sarah said and laughed. Rick looked at his niece, walked to the bed, took Isabella in his arms, and placed her head over his shoulder gently patting her back.

It took a few minutes but Isabella finally burped. Rick placed his hand on her head holding her back so he could see her face. He felt tears in his eyes and closed them for a minute.

"When mom took you home, she placed you on her bed, you were trying to take your gloves off, she just smiled and went to the bathroom to get some water to clean you. I remember walking to the bed and seeing seen you, my baby sister, you were so tiny but so stubborn, I laughed when we instead took your gloves of and you started to suck on your fingers" Rick whispered and a tear rolled down his cheek, he tried to keep it under control but it wasn't working. "I kissed your forehead and told you that I would always protect you. That and that no one would hurt you" Rick said, his voice breaking. Sarah got up and wrapped her arms around him.

"You have been the best big brother I could ever want and it hurts that now you hate me" Sarah told him and rested her head on his shoulder. Rick placed the baby on the bed and turned to look at his sister; he cupped her face and shook his head.

"I don't hate you baby girl, I love you, you are my baby sister. I just feel bad that I couldn't protect you and make sure no one hurt you" Rick whispered and placed a kiss on Sarah's forehead. Sarah wrapped her arms around him and held him tight.

"All I need is my family and I'll be fine okay" Sarah told him and smiled. After that her parents showed up and took her to her apartment, she was so excited about her daughter and her new life. Rick told her on the car that James was going to show up because he was worried thinking she was going to die. Sarah thought about telling him to call him and say don't come but she decided to wait and deep down she wanted to see him again, to share this joy with him. They arrived at the apartment and everyone helped Sarah to get settled, she was talking and smiling with her family and friends but whenever someone knocked on the door she would turn to it hoping to see James but he never showed up. She tried hard not to cry and put on a smile for everyone until they left. Rick had whispered in her ear that James had left for his honeymoon, Sarah felt her heart break but she just smiled and said good bye to her brother.

She started to clean up and wash the dishes and without knowing it the tears rolled down her face. She was really stupid, James didn't care about her. All he had done was use her. She finished everything and fed Isabella, then sang to her so she would fall asleep. After all of that she pulled out a picture of James from her night stand and cried herself to sleep.

The days, weeks, and months went by really fast, she was focused on school and her kid, everything was going great, Rick was always there playing with Isabella, Sarah didn't know how Rick hadn't noticed that his niece looked like James. Isabella was 5 months old and very happy, she loved her toys, to smile for the camera, she was ticklish, and loved to take baths. Jason had been patient, he was her friend, he showed up all the time, bringing flowers for Sarah and something for Isabella. He liked the little girl, loved to play with her, and change her diaper. Sarah was confused she knew how Jason felt; he had told her over and over that he loved her. She watched him change Isabella's diaper and smiled, this guy was doing what James should be doing.

James was working on some new cases, he opened one of his drawers and found a picture of Sarah he started to remember everything about her, they way she smelled, the sound of her voice, her smile, he couldn't take it anymore, he was married to Kimberly but he still loved Sarah. He grabbed his phone and called Rick, he asked him for Sarah's number and decided to call her, tell her he was sorry and that he truly loved her.

Sarah had fallen asleep with Isabella on the couch, Jason was cleaning the kitchen when the phone started to ring, he answered it and felt his blood run cold when he recognized the voice.

"What the hell do you want now James?" Jason asked, keeping his voice down so he wouldn't wake Sarah or the baby.

"Nothing with you, I want to talk to Sarah. Give her the phone, Jason." James answered with a hint of jealousy in his voice.

"Sorry, but Sarah is asleep. She doesn't want anything to do with you so stop calling her." Jason told him and went to the bathroom. James got up from his chair and closed the door.

"Listen to me you son of a bitch I don't care what you say let me talk to her, I want her to tell me to go to hell, not you" James shouted. Jason didn't react he had won James was out of the picture, soon Sarah would be his and so would Isabella.

"She hates you, can't even talk about you, we are trying to have a life, you hurt her now let her be happy. You lost her, face it, and go back to your damn wife" Jason replied and hung up. James tried to scream but the line was dead, he grabbed a vase and threw it across the room. Jason went to the living room and ripped the phone line, placed the phone on the receiver and went to put a blanket on top of Sarah and Isabella.

"We are going to be a family. He will never see you or Isabella again" Jason said while he brushed a strand of Sarah hair away from her face. He sat down to read some reports he had the night shift at the hospital. James kept calling over and over. He finally realized that Jason was right Sarah didn't want him in her life; he had to give up but how could he when he loved her so much. He left work early and went to a bar he needed to get drunk.

That night when Sarah woke up Jason was gone, he had left a note telling her he had a great time and he would see her soon. She smiled and started to make Isabella's bottle. Amanda arrived at the apartment and went to Sarah room to kiss Isabella. When she came out Sarah was testing the temperature of the milk on her arm.

"Hey girl, did you have fun with Jason?" Amanda asked and searched in the fridge for some food.

"Yeah. He was nice, helped me with Isabella, and cooked lunch" Sarah answered and shook the bottle.

"Sarah, he is a great guy he won't wait forever. James is not coming honey, he doesn't care" Amanda said and went to the living room to eat. Sarah walked to her room and lifted Isabella and started to feed her.

"She is right baby, your dad is gone, and he is never coming back, I know Jason loves you and will be a great role model for you and also a father" Sarah told her daughter. That night after Isabella fell asleep; Sarah cried and decided it was time to really move on. In the morning she went to the hospital and asked to speak to Jason. She waited and paced around until he showed up. Jason ran to the room and asked if she and the baby were okay, Sarah smiled and took his hand on hers.

"If you still want to I would like to give us a chance." She said and held her breath waiting for an answer.

"Absolutely" Jason replied and pulled her into a hug. 'She is finally mine' Jason thought and smiled.

Author Note: Let me know what you think of this chapter, your reviews and criticism mean a lot and will help me improve!