22 September | A Long Expected Party - The Old Forest
Sam stumbles upon Frodo and Gandalf’s conversation about the history of the Ring as he’s trimming the plants outside Frodo’s window. When Gandalf catches him eavesdropping, he “punishes” Sam by making him accompany Frodo.
Sam works with Merry, Pippin, and Fatty in a “conspiracy” to ensure Frodo doesn’t disappear on his own like Bilbo. He’s keeps the other hobbits informed of Frodo’s plans.