* At least one per book, such as the bit in ''Runaway Elf'' where [[spoiler:Sammy helps Elyssa move past the death of her father.]]
* All of Sammy and [[spoiler:Darren]]'s interactions in ''Killer Cruise'', their first significant time together [[spoiler:after learning they are father and daughter]]. Particularly the end, where [[spoiler:she decorates a pair of high-tops for him like Casey did for her]].
* Any time Sammy shows her caring, compassionate side, such as when she [[spoiler:comforts Holly when her cardboard box is destroyed]].
* Hudson and Sammy's inter-generational relationship, with Hudson acting as Sammy's mentor, confidant and friend, is very sweet.