A/N – Hey Peeps!

I'm back with a new story for you and this time a Brucas one!

So I'm doing this because once I used to love them. (Hello! Season 3! Perfection!) And I thought I owed to myself to write an awesome Brucas story for old time's sake. =)

Summary – End of season 6, Peyton collapse after the wedding, gives birth and dies. Lucas leaves Tree Hill and everyone, including his daughter Sawyer. Now 10 years later he comes back. But if your life can change in a second imagine in 10 years.. a lot has change in Tree Hill, is Lucas going to be able to make up for all those years he was away?

Now IMPORTANT QUESTION: Do you guys want Julian in this or not!

Brucas, Naley, Karen and Andy and Quinn and Clay.

Hope you guys like it..

I'm really excited about this!

Love, Sarah

Hanging on For Hope – Chapter 1


"Perhaps we all give the best of our hearts uncritically to those who hardly think about us in return."T.H. White

It was early in the morning and Brooke had been up for awhile now, she had just finished her last drawings for the meeting later in the day. She looked at the time and figured she still had some time before the kids wake up and the chaos took over, so she grabbed another cup of coffee sat on the couch to relax.

She took a sip of the coffee and her eyes landed on the pictures that were on the table, she put the cup down and started to look at them. She smiled and thought, "God I can't believe she's 10 already" and she couldn't help but remember everything that had happened 10 years ago.

Flashback 10 years ago -

When she got the call from Nathan all she could think about was getting to the hospital as fast as she could, there was no time to cry or breakdown. When she got there she saw Lucas sitting on the floor with his hands on his head and she had to gather all her strength not to breakdown in that instant.

She needed to be strong, then she saw Nathan and Haley sitting on the chair next to him, Nathan was holding Haley as she cried in silence. She went up to them and said, "Nate.. Hales.." they looked up to her and Haley threw herself into Brooke's arms.

Brooke looked at Nathan while holding Haley and as they locked eyes they knew that both of them were hanging by a thread. Haley went back to Nathan's arms and Brooke said, "Is there any news?"

Nathan said, "Not since we called you, they took her in and said that when they could they would come out and tell what was happening.. that we should stay calm and that they will do the best they can.."

Brooke said, "But she was fine.. what the hell happened? This is not supposed to happen.." Nathan grabbed her hand to support and Haley said still crying, "All we could get from Lucas was that she was fine on minute and the next she was collapsing on the floor and there was blood.."

Brooke said, "Lucas.." She looked at him on the floor, he still hadn't move, Haley said, "He has been like this since we got here.. I don't know what to do" Nathan looked at Brooke and she went up to Lucas and said, "Luke.."

As soon as he heard her voice he got up, looked at her with tears in his eyes and said, "Brooke.." She hugged him and let him cry. He didn't let her go and said still hugging her, "I can't lose them Brooke.. I can't.. I don't know what to do. I don't know what I'm going to do if I lose her.." Brooke hugged him tight and said, "I know.. I know Luke.."

All she wanted was to tell him that everything was going to be ok, but this time she wasn't so sure. She was hurting too, she didn't know what was going to happened all she could do was pray and she kept telling herself, "She has to be okay, she has to"

Nathan and Haley looked at them and neither were surprised to see Lucas opening up to Brooke, they could deny all they want, everyone could say that Lucas and Peyton have a connection, that they're meant to be and.. maybe is true, but the bond that Lucas and Brooke have is just as special, if not more.

They both done pretty hurtful things to each other, they both have seen each other at their worse, they once were insanely in love with each other and despite everything, despite things that normally would ruin any type of relationship, they're still friends. They overcame all and now have a relationship that few understand.

Brooke finally got Lucas to sit down next to Nathan and Haley, she knelt in front of him and said, "Have you call her dad Luke?" Lucas said, "No.. I was waiting for some news first, but could you?"

Brooke said, "Okay, I'll call him and when I'm finish I'll talk to the nurses and see what they can do for us" Lucas agreed and Brooke picked up her phone and went to make the call outside. She was leaving and Lucas said, "Brooke.." She looked at him and he said, "Don't take too long okay.." Brooke half smiled and said, "I'll be right back, I promise"

She left, Haley grabbed Lucas hand and said, "Everything will be okay Luke" Lucas said, "you don't know that Hales" Haley said, "But I know that no matter what happens we'll be here and we'll get through it together"

She hugged him and Nathan stood up and said, "Do you guys want anything? I'm going to grab some coffee and call Skills to see if Jamie is okay" They shook their heads and Nathan said, "I'll be right back"

Nathan went outside and found Brooke sitting on the bench, he sat next to her and said, "Did you get a hold of Larry?" Brooke said, "No.. I left a message for him to call me back.." Nathan put his arms around her and she said, "She's going to be okay, right?" Nathan said, "I really don't know B"

Brooke said, "God! Why this is happening! I can lose her" Nathan hugged her and they stayed quiet for awhile and Brooke said, "I need to go back there, Lucas needs me" Nathan said, "I know.. but Brooke you can't be strong all the time.. when you need someone I'm here okay" She looked at him and said, "I know you are Nate.. and I love you for that. I'm here for you too, always"

They went back inside, Nathan sat next to Haley again and Brooke went to talk to the nurses to see if they had any news. After talking to the nurse she stood in front of her friends and said, "She said that was no news to tell yet, she's still in surgery but she said that as soon as she hear anything she will come and let us know"

They agree, Brooke sat next to Lucas, who put his head on her shoulders and said, "thank you Brooke" Brooke nodded and passed her fingers through his hair. They stayed in silence for a while and Brooke said, "What about Karen? Luke did you call your mom?" Nathan said, "I called her B. She's coming on the next flight"

Brooke said, "Good we need her here.." she looked at Lucas and said, "Luke did you ate anything?" He shook his head and she said, "Luke we don't know how long it will take.. you need to eat something.. let me go get something for you" She started to get up, but he grabbed her hands and said, "No.. please don't go" Brooke said, "I'll be right back.." They looked at each other and Nathan said, "I'll go.. want to come Hales?"

Haley took Nathan's hand and said, "Yeah..we'll be right back" Brooke and Lucas nodded and Brooke looked at Nathan and whispered, "Thanks" Brooke and Lucas stayed quiet and Lucas said, "I don't know what to do.. I feel so lost and useless.. but when you're here things get a little better"

Brooke half smiled and said, "I feel the same way.. we have been through a lot together Luke and I'm sure we'll make it through this one too.. together" Lucas said, "thanks for always been there for me Brooke.." He kissed her cheek and they stayed waiting for Nathan and Haley and the news that could change their lives.

Nathan and Haley got back and they all stayed together waiting for what it seemed to be forever until they saw the doctor coming. They all stood up and the doctor said, "Family of Peyton Scott?" they nodded and Lucas said, "Where's my wife? How is she?" the doctor said, "She's still in surgery, we had some complications but she's holding on"

Brooke said, "What about the baby?" the doctor smiled looked at Lucas and said, "That's what I came to say, congratulations you have a beautiful baby girl" Brooke and Haley smiled and cried at the same time, Nathan put a hand on Lucas shoulders and Lucas said, " She's okay?" the doctor said, "She's perfect, you can go see for yourself"

Nathan said, "thank you Doc" the doctor said, "When we know something about your wife we'll let you know" the doctor left and Lucas sat down and said, "I have a daughter" Haley sat next to him and said, "congratulations daddy" Nathan said, "Go see her man, we'll stay here"

Lucas said, "I can't.. I can't see her without Peyton.." Haley, Nathan and Brooke looked at each other, Brooke went to Lucas and said, "Yes you can, come on Luke let's go see your daughter" he looked at her and said, "Brooke.." She said, "No Luke.. come on" He grabbed her hand and she said looking at Nathan and Haley, "We'll be right back"

Nathan and Haley sat down again and Haley said, "Still impresses me the power Brooke Davis has on people, especially on Lucas" Nathan smiled and said, "I know what you mean.." Haley said, "you think Peyton will be all right?" Nathan said, "I don't know Haley.. but if she doesn't.. It's not going to be easy" Haley said, "yeah I know.."

Brooke and Lucas got to the nursery and Brooke said to the nurse, "We came to see baby Scott please" the nurse smiled and said, "Oh.. she just got here and she's so cute. You two are family?" Lucas said, "I'm her father" the nurse said, "congratulations are in order then, come on, I'll go get her for you"

They waited and the nurse came back with a baby in her arms and said, "Here you go daddy" Lucas took her and Brooke said, "Oh my God, she's so beautiful Luke.." Lucas just stayed quiet holding her and Brooke said, "Hi baby Scott, I'm your auntie Brooke" Lucas smiled and said, "Sawyer Brooke Scott"

Brooke looked at him and said, "What?" Lucas said, "Her name, Sawyer Brooke Scott.. Peyton and I had already agreed on that" Brooke started to cry and said, "it's perfect Luke.. Thank you" She looked at Sawyer and said, "I love you Sawyer and I'm going to spoil you so much" Lucas laughed a little and said, "not too much please"

Brooke smiled and said, "As much as I want Lucas Scott! I'm her auntie and she has my name so.." Lucas laughed and said, "So I think it's a bad time to say that we want you to be the godmother?" Brooke looked at him and said, "Are you serious?" He smiled and nodded and she said, "I don't know what to say.. that means so much to me Luke.."

Lucas smiled and said, "I know.. and Peyton knows too, that's why we chose you.. There is anybody better for the job" Brooke was crying again and he said, "So you want to hold your goddaughter?" Brooke nodded and Lucas passed Sawyer to her.

End of flashback

Brooke was still in her daydream when she heard someone yelling "Mom!" She looked up and said, "Oh sorry.. hi girly" the girl looked at her and said, "Mom are you okay? I've calling you for almost five minutes" Brooke got up and said, "I'm fine.. I was just looking at the pictures of your birthday and remembering things.."

Sawyer looked at her and said, "Are you sure?" Brooke smiled and said, "Yeah.. So why are you already up?" she said, "I don't know.. just wake up I guess" Brooke laughed and said, "Whatever you say blondie! What about the rest, are they still asleep?" she said, "Yeah otherwise it wouldn't be this quiet"

Brooke agreed and Sawyer said, "Are you sure you are okay mom? You still look weird" Brooke laughed and said, "yes and thank you" she laughed and said, "you know what I meant" Brooke said, "yeah, yeah, I'm fine.. don't worry okay" she agreed and Brooke said, "I love you Sawyer Brooke Scott, you know that right"

Sawyer smiled and said, "I love you too Brooke Penelope Davis" Brooke laughed and Sawyer said, "And now that we declared our love for each other can we go back to normal and can you make breakfast because I'm hungry" Brooke laughed, kissed Sawyer in the head and said, "Okay girly, go wake up the others while a get everything ready"

Sawyer said, "okay, just don't daydream anymore mom.. breakfast first please" they laughed, Sawyer went towards the bedrooms, Brooke was on her way to the kitchen when she stopped in front of the wall and looked at the pictures.

She looked at the picture of her and Peyton and said, "That right there, the smart-ass attitude, she got from you .. . Sometimes she's just like you, in every way.. it's kinda creepy Peyt!"

Brooke laughed, passed her fingers through the picture and said, "I miss you everyday blondie.." She looked at the next picture, it was of her and Sawyer and she said, "you would be so proud of her.. she's amazing Peyton" Brooke smiled, passed her fingers through the picture again and went to the kitchen.

Flashback 10 years ago – part 2

Brooke and Lucas went back to the waiting room, Haley looked at them and said, "So how is she?" Brooke smiled and said, "Perfect Hales.. she's just perfect" Nathan smiled and said, "Does she have a name yet?" Lucas said, "Sawyer Brooke Scott, we had decided awhile ago" Haley said, "Aww! I loved it Luke"

Lucas said, "You two can go see her if you want.. Haley already knows this, but Nathan, me and Peyton want you to be the godfather" Nathan hugged Lucas and said, "Thank you Bro, it'll be my pleasure" Haley smiled and said, "Poor little girl, with Nathan and Brooke as godparents, she has no chance"

They laughed and Nathan said, "Brooke is the godmother?" Brooke nodded and said, "Yes I am!" they smiled and Brooke looked at Haley and said, "You already knew?" Haley said, "Yeah.. Peyton and I talked.. she wanted to tell me first, to explain her choice and all, but like I said to her, I chose you to be Jamie's godmother so I know why she wanted you too"

Brooke hugged Haley and said, "I love my godchildren! And I so share her with you if you want!" they laughed and Nathan said, "Come on Hales let's go see the new addition to the family" Lucas and Brooke sat down and Nathan and Haley went to see Sawyer.

They all were back together waiting for news about Peyton and they were getting impatient, hours had passed and there were still no news. Brooke was walking to one side and the other, Nathan was up against the wall and Haley and Lucas were sitting down when they saw the doctor coming their way.

They all stood up and Lucas said quickly "How's Peyton?" the doctor looked at them and said, "I'm really sorry.. we did all we could.." Haley was already crying in Nathan's arms, Brooke was in shock and Lucas yelled "What? What you mean?" the doctor said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Scott but she didn't make it"

Lucas fell on the floor crying and yelling "No, it's not possible" Nathan stayed crying holding Haley who was shaking and crying even more and Brooke stood there in shock not knowing what to do or how to react.

End Flashback

Brooke was making pancakes, but she was still focused on her memories that they were burning and she didn't even noticed until she heard, "Mom! The pancakes!" She looked down and said, "Crap!" she threw them away and her son said, "Jeez Mom, Sawyer said you were weird today. Are you okay?"

Brooke looked at him and said, "Good morning to you too Nicky" He smiled, kissed her in the cheek and said, "Morning Mom.. but seriously, what's going on?" Brooke said, "nothing.. I just woke up a little off today.. I'm fine" he looked at her and said, "Liar.. but I'm here with you need to talk.. and you better come with a better excuse if Uncle Nate sees you"

Nicholas Connor Davis, Brooke met him when he was 10. She and Sawyer were at the cemetery visiting Peyton and Brooke saw a little boy standing in front of a headstone not crying or saying anything just staring at it. And that was it, they locked eyes and Brooke fell for him, one month later he was living with her and Sawyer, that was six years ago.

Brooke smiled and said, "Just help me with breakfast okay" He laughed and said, "Let me do it.. you might burn everything" She laughed and before she could say anything she heard "Morning Aunt Brooke" She smiled and said, "Morning little Haley"

Nicky and Sawyer laughed, Elizabeth Penelope Scott was Nathan and Haley daughter, nine months younger than Sawyer and she was just like Haley. They all sat on the table and Brooke said, "Lizzie where is your brother? And please don't tell me still sleeping" they laughed and Nicky said, "He was getting ready"

Brooke yelled, "James Lucas Scott! Get your butt in here right now" Jamie showed up and said, "Calm down Aunt Brooke, you're the one who always said that I have to look nice for the ladies" They all laughed and Lizzie said, "Please I don't want to hear it about you and the ladies" Sawyer said, "Me neither"

Brooke smiled and said, "I know that, but I also know that you can't be late anymore, and neither your partner in crime here" Nicky said, "Hey! I'm not the one who took forever to get ready" Jamie said, "And we're not going to be late" Brooke said, "You better not, you mother already called me and said if you two are late one more time you can say goodbye to the next game and no more sleepovers"

Nicky and Jamie groaned and Jamie said, "That's not fair!" Brooke laughed and said, "Yes it is" Nicky said, "We're so lucky to have Aunt Haley as our teacher and Uncle Nate as our coach" Brooke said, "Yes you are, they are the best" Nicky looked at her and said, "That was sarcasm Mom" Brooke smiled and said, "I know.. I just chose to ignore it, now eat"

Lizzie and Sawyer were still laughing and Brooke said, "You two can't laugh, you're just as bad as them. If I get called one more time because you were drawing or passing note with each other you can say goodbye to all your favorite stuff" they groaned and Lizzie knew that her mother would agreed with her aunt if that happened.

They finished eating and Brooke said, "Hey Nicky can you take the girls to school for me today?" He looked at her and said, "Sure mom.. just go talk to Uncle Nate or Aunt Haley, you are so not okay" Brooke half smiled and said, "They're at the school working.." Nicky said, "Go talk to Aunt Karen then.." Brooke groaned and said, "Fine.. now go!"

Nicky smiled and yelled, "Come guys! If you all are not in the car in 2 minutes you're going to school walking!" Brooke laughed and said, "Drive safe okay" Nicky said, "Always mom" Sawyer and Lizzie passed running through them to the car and they yelled "Bye mom" "Bye Aunt Brooke" Brooke smiled and went to her room get ready to work.

Brooke was leaving the house when she saw Jamie in the couch and she said, "Jamie Scott what are you doing here?" Jamie looked at her and said, "We need to talk.." Brooke said, "Okay.. what happened?" Jamie said, "I should be the one asking that question.. I know that face Aunt Brooke and you can't lie to me.. so let's talk"

Brooke smiled and said, "You and your dad think you know me so well.." Jamie laughed and said, "Because we do.." Brooke smiled and said, "It's nothing Jamie..I was just thinking about Peyton and everything.. it's been 10 years already.. that's all. I just got caught up in the past this morning" Jamie smiled and said, "Let's go visit her then.."

Brooke smiled and said, "You have to go to school" Jamie said, "This is more important.. we promised to each other to always be there.. so I'm here let's go" Brooke smiled and said, "You're my favorite man, you know that" Jamie smiled and said, "really?" Brooke said, "you have been since you were 4 years old.. but then you were my favorite little man.. now you're not little anymore but still my favorite"

They laughed and Jamie said, "You're the only person I tell everything to.. I'm just glad mom don't get jealous" Brooke said, "Because she's Haley and we don't need to tell her everything, she always knows"

They laughed and Brooke said, "Let's go then.." Jamie smiled, they got in the car and Brooke said, "I'm glad you're my godson" Jamie smiled and said, "Me too Aunt Brooke, me too"

Haley and Nathan were at school waiting for the classes to begin and Haley said, "Did you drop the boys at Karen's?" Nathan said, "Yeah they were still excited that they didn't have to go to school today" Haley laughed and said, "I bet they were" Nathan said, "Did you talk to Brooke this morning?"

Haley said, "Yeah, I called her to see how was everything.." Nathan laughed and said, "In another words, to tell her to not let the boys be late again" Haley laughed and said, "Kind of.. anyway she wanted to know how Alex was.." Nathan laughed and said "She worries too much about him.. he's great"

Haley smiled and said, "Well, she's Brooke Davis and his mom, so you know how she gets.. but you're right he's great, he adapted so well to all of us that it seems that he has been here forever" Nathan smiled and said, "I know right! Sometimes I forget that has been only 6 months.. he's so much like her that's scary"

They laughed and Haley said, "I know.. every time he smiles and I see that dimples I see Brooke, it's amazing that they found each other" Nathan smiled and said, "And Brian got a best friend.. everyone ended up happy" Haley smiled and said, "Those two are inseparable since they met.. it's so cute"

Alex James Davis, 5 years old and the newest addition to the family. Nicky social worker, Emma, called Brooke to talk to her about all the donations Brooke makes every month, Brooke went to meet her and when while she was waiting Alex sat next to her and started to ask all kinds of questions. When Emma showed up and saw them talking she knew what would happen. A week later, Alex went to live with Brooke and has been living with her for 6 months now.

Brian Evan Scott, the same age as Alex, son of Haley and Nathan and like Brooke likes to call Lizzie Little Haley, she calls Brian Little Nathan. He's just like his dad in every way and as soon as he met Alex they became best friends.

Nathan agreed and Haley said, "I got to go and get some things for class, see you on lunch time?" Nathan laughed and said, "Every time you say that I think we're back at school and you're my tutor.." Haley laughed and he said, "See you later babe, I have to go to the gym and talk to Skills too" they kissed and left.

Haley was at her desk when her students started to get in, she looked around and didn't saw Nicky and Jamie, she sighed and said, "Do they ever going to be on time for a change?" and she heard, "They're late again right?" Haley said, "Yes.. Why I'm not surprise! Lilly do you know where they are?"

Lilly smiled and said, "Hmm.. no?" Haley said, "Lilly Scott tell me right now" Lilly laughed and Nicky came in running and said, "I'm here, I'm here.. I'm not late aunt Hales.. I mean Mrs. Scott" Lilly laughed, Haley shook her head and he said, "Hey Beautiful" He kissed Lilly and she said, "Hey Boyfriend, cutting a little close don't you think?"

Haley said, "Yeah Mr. Davis, and where's your partner also known as my son?" Nicky smiled and said, "But this time wasn't my fault, mom asked me to drop Sawyer and Lizzie off.. and about Jamie.. well.." Haley said, "Well what?" Nicky said, "He said he had to talk to my mom about something so he stayed home"

Haley said, "He better have a pretty good excuse. Now you two go sit and no making out in my classroom! Jeez you two are so much like Brooke and…" Lilly and Nicky were looking at her and she said, "Class is starting go sit now" they went to their sits and Haley started the class.

Haley's class was almost over when Jamie open the door, everybody looked at him and he said, "Hm.. sorry I was late?" they laughed and Haley said, "Hey! Quiet! So James, can you give one good reason so that you can get to play on the next game?" Jamie smiled and said, "I have a note" Haley said, "You were with the principal?" Jamie said, "No.. It's from Aunt Brooke"

Haley grabbed the note, read it and said, "Okay.. We'll talk about this later, go sit" Jamie smiled and said, "Got it Mom.. I mean Mrs. Scott" Haley smiled and said, "Just sit Jamie" the minute he sat down the bell rang and class was over.

He smiled and said, "Well.. Awesome class today mom!" they all laughed even Haley who said, "don't forget the paper is due tomorrow! Have a nice day! Jamie, Nicky and Lilly I want to talk to you" They looked at each other and sat down again.

Brooke was at her store and today was definitely not her day. She was still thinking about the past and not getting any work done. She was fixing the mannequin when she looked at the street and saw him. At least she thought it was him. She froze and after she blinked he was gone.

She stayed looking through the window shocked and she thought, "I must be really losing my mind.. it can't be him.. can be?" Nathan entered the store and said, "Hey B" She looked at him and he said, "Okay.. What happened?" Brooke said, "What? Hmm nothing" Nathan said, "Oh yeah? So why is my son and yours worried about you? And why Haley asked me to come talk to you?"

Brooke looked at him and sighed and he said, "And even if I thought they were exaggerating after I saw you just now I would know that something was wrong.. So why don't you just tell me already?" Brooke said, "This morning I got a little caught up in the past.. I was looking at the pictures of Sawyer's birthday.."

Nathan said, "Yeah.. I was waiting for that. You always get like this after her birthdays.. but are you okay now? Something happened?" Brooke looked at him and said, "I don't know.. I think I saw him" Nathan said, "What? Him? Where? Are you sure?" Brooke said, "Hey! Don't steal my freak out!"

They smiled and Brooke said, "I don't know if was him.. he was right across the street.. Nate.." Nathan said, "Okay.. Let's calm down and think about this. Where did he go?" Brooke said, "I don't know. One minute he was there and the other he was gone.."Nathan said, "B.. It might be someone that looks like him.. you're thinking about this all morning.."

Brooke said, "Yeah.. Maybe.." They sat down and stayed quiet and she said, "But what if I'm not? What if it was really him? What if Lucas is back!" Nathan sighed and said, "Then I don't know B.. but we're all here together and we'll figure it out.."


Thank you for reading guys! Hope you liked it..

So.. Brooke has two boys and a girl.. but no Lucas. Will that change?

Naley has two boys and a girl too! Karen and Lilly will be around a lot!

Quinn and Clay will show up later! Love them!

Is Lucas really back? And where was he?

How is everyone going to react if he is back?

There are a lot more to come.. so stay tune!

Now Please Review! I love it and it makes me so happy to know what you guys think!