Sam Sanders

Sam Sanders was born to Nataly Sanders and Malcolm Sanders.
== Malcolm's Disappearance ==
Shortly after Sam was born, his father Malcolm went on the run for murdering Deon Walker. Nataly told Sam false stories about Malcolm to protect him from the truth. Sam idolised his father and felt a connection to him even though he was not around. Sam was shocked when Malcolm was sighted in Sulani and had a new daughter. He wanted to meet his little sister Vera but Nataly said otherwise.
== Moving in with Auntie Kim ==
When Nataly died of old age, Sam felt he had nowhere to go. He eventually moved in with his aunt Kim Walker in Brindleton Bay but remained the black sheep of the house for some time. Sam was bullied in high school about his father but he remained fiercely protective and continued to idolise him, despite now knowing the truth. This caused tension between Sam and Kim, who lost her husband to Malcolm. Sam met Demi Goth-Ward and briefly had sex with her. He freaked out upon learning she was pregnant with his twins and denied any responsibility. After Kim moved out, Sam remained a close relationship with housemates Nadia, Shari and Hazel after Kim and others moved out.
== The Family Reunion Plan ==
Sam graduated from high school and felt an urge to reunite his family - he planned to become the sole owner of the house and would have Malcolm and his siblings from Malcolm move in. Sam also wanted to wed Demi and bring up their kids together. Demi was hesitant at first but with nowhere else to go, she agreed and moved in with Sam's young children Camryn and Bradford who were thereafter given the new surname Sanders. Demi remained unsure whether to marry him or not but Sam remained patient. When Nadia moved to stay with her cousin April for some time, Sam took his chance and reached out to Malcolm, inviting him to stay in the house with him. Malcolm moved in and Sam was thrilled to reunite with his long-lost father. This sent shockwaves through the house as Hazel and Shari threatened to tell the police about Malcolm. Sam threatened them with violence and they reconsidered their actions. Shari and Hazel later moved out and Sam spent more quality time with his family, even with half-sister Vera making frequent appearances. Sadly, Sam's time with his father was cut short and Malcolm died of old age.
== Bradford's Death ==
Sam enjoyed his Demi and the kids, while also staying close to brother Mathew and his wife Mallory. With not enough beds in the house, the family bought a murphy bed. Tragedy struck when Bradford tried to work it and was trapped underneath, resulting in his death. This shattered the family and everyone struggled to come to terms with the loss. Demi and Sam's relationship soured and Demi moved back to Del Sol Valley, while Camryn stayed at Bedlington Boathouse.
== Rekindling with Demi ==
Years later, Sam was pleased when Camryn had moved out with new wife Holly Rockwell, but worried he was too involved with the Landgraab family. Demi also kept a close eye on the Landgraabs but Camyrn seemed genuinly happy. Sam began to reconnect with Demi and the two went on dates. They decided to give things another go in their old age and began a proper relationship. Sam had also developed a good bond with his niece Ruby and her boyfriend Oskar Landgraab. Sam was present at Oskar's birthday party which saw the dramatic fight between Willow West and Greyson Tinsley. Sam was pleased when Ruby gave birth to triplets Nora, Eugene and Peggy, before marrying Oskar. As he grew closer to Demi, Sam sadly collapsed and died of old age at Bedlington Boathouse, surrounded by his family.