A Life Debt Repaid

At the banquet hall, Jay and Zoe were thanking their guests with their children in their arms.
Then, Zoe announced excitedly, “Please give my best friend, who is also my son’s godmother, a warm applause as she comes
on stage!”
Sam stood at a corner of the hall, watching as Quinn walked up the stage, only realizing just then that her belly was clearly
swelling despite her baggy clothes.
Time flies-he had not left that long ago, but she and Ryan already had a child.
She was not worried about giving him a stroke, was she?
He watched as Quinn took the mic and looked around below searching, seemingly searching.
After a while, he thought she was looking at him, but by the time he looked up, she had already turned away.
Maybe she was looking for Ryan before remembering that Ryan was not there?
Nonetheless, Quinn spoke into the mic, saying, “I’m honored to be chosen as the godmother to Zoe’s son, and she’s been saying
he’d be engaged to my child if it’s a girl. I already love my godson to bits-he’s just so adorable... But when it comes to an
engagement, I think it’s not up to me to decide alone. The father has a say too.”
“Then drag him out here,” Zoe exclaimed excitedly. “We’ll settle this here and now!”
Quinn smiled faintly. “Well, he’s...”
Quinn suddenly paused, leaving Sam gulping.
He could really beat Ryan up just then-he gave Ryan the woman he held most dear, but Ryan could not be bothered to be good
to her, letting her come here alone and go on stage all by herself.
“Zoe, could I have the floor?” Quinn suddenly asked.
“Of course, it’s prepared for you.” Zoe smiled but suddenly added, “No, I meanmy future daughter-in-law.”
Everyone laughed, bringing a cheerful vibe into the hall as Zoe and Jay carried their children off stage.

The lights dimmed suddenly, leaving everyone shocked when the giant LCD screen lit up.
Everyone presumed that it would be Quinn giving Zoe a surprise, only for it to turn out to be Sam’s face.
As the crowd grew rowdy, Sam was stunned too.
What was going on? He did not make a video or anything for Zoe’s son...
And yet, the video started playing, along with his clearly recorded voice. “Hello, everyone. I’m Sam Saunders-I’m sure
everyone’s surprised as to why I’m here.