Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill or any of it's characters and am not affiliated with Mark or the CW in anyway.
Ok, I know I know I have so many things to update, so I'm sorry lol but this is something I've wanted to write for a while and thought with the holidays coming up it would be the perfect time to tie it all together…anyway I hope you enjoy this fluffy holiday story…& Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Xo
Brooke was sleeping soundly as the light was creeping in the windows of her bedroom and danced on her face. Her husband on the other hand? Was wide awake. He was laying there next to her impatiently watching, waiting for her to open her eyes. He had already been up for over an hour. Gone for a run, ran to the store, made breakfast for both of them, and was now laying next to her. As much as he loved watching Brooke sleep, the way he could admire her beauty, the peaceful look on her face; he couldn't take her not being awake anymore.
Softly rubbing his hand over her arm, he began to gently shake her awake. Her eyes fluttered open and she turned looking at the person who had just woken her up. "Good morning beautiful."
"Hmmm, morning," she replied turning on her side to better face him. "What time is it?"
"8:30."
She nodded then gave him a confused look, "then why did you wake me up?" she asked kind of annoyed, the grogginess from just waking up still in her voice.
"It's been three and a half weeks babe, it's time."
Rolling her eyes, she smiled, laughing to herself, "Luke, did you really wake me up to take a pregnancy test?"
"Maybe," he laughed, "I did also make you breakfast," he said sitting up grabbing the plate of food from the night stand next to him.
"Yummy. Thank you," she said sitting up next to him and digging into to her plate of bacon and eggs. After a few minutes of eating Brooke looked up feeling eyes on her. "Ok, what?" she asked looking at her husband.
"What do you mean?"
"You keep starring at me, you're watching me eat," she laughed.
"Sorry, I guess I'm just anxious."
"Oh, you think?" Lucas waited until she was on her last piece of bacon before grabbing the bag of stuff he had gotten from the store off of the floor. "Do I even want to know what's in the bag?"
He laughed pulling out three pregnancy tests, "I also may have stopped at the store."
She shook her head smiling, she loved how badly Lucas wanted this, she did too, she just didn't want him to get his hopes up. "Ok, ok, I'll go take the tests." He grinned widely watching her get out of bed and walk into the bathroom. After a few minutes she walked back out, setting the timer on her phone. "Ok, three minutes and we'll know," she said climbing back into bed.
Lucas rolled over, hovering over top of her, "you know I never got my morning kiss," he said pouting his lips.
"Oh really? I guess we'll have to fix that," she replied as he leaned down and kissed her.
Pulling away he smiled and laid next to her, Brooke snuggled into his side, "you know we can't get our hopes up right? I mean it's only been a few weeks. I can always take another test in a week or two."
He nodded, stroking her hair as they lay together, "I know, I'm just so ready for this, I just want a family with you."
"I know. And you know how badly I want a family, I just want you to know there's a possibility the test will be negative."
"Well we'll know in three minutes."
"Less than that now," she said running a hand up and down his chest.
Nodding again, he kissed the top of her and and smiled, "If you're not, we'll just keep trying."
"Absolutely," she said rolling on top of him, "that's the fun part right?" she laughed leaning down and kissing his lips passionately. That was until her phone began to beep and they both pulled apart.
Taking a deep breath, she got up from the bed a second time and walked over to the bathroom. She could feel her heart beating in her chest as she got closer and closer. The anticipation was killing her, she slowly approached the counter where the three tests sat, she closed her eyes tight, before taking another breath and then opening. Two pink lines.
Grabbing the tests from the counter she walked back into her room where her husband sat anxiously waiting. "So?"
A bright smile crossed her face as she held up the tests from Lucas to see, "we're pregnant."
"Really?" he asked getting off the bed and walking toward her.
She nodded showing him the tests as he stood in front of her, "We're having a baby," he said happiness evident in his voice."
"We're having a baby," she echoed, repeating his words.
"I can't wait to call my mom and tell Haley and Nate," Luke said walking back over to their bed and grabbing his phone.
Following him over she stopped his hand, "honey I know you're excited, but I think we should wait to tell everyone. At least until I make an appointment with my doctor, I just want to be sure."
"You're right, that's a good idea."
She leaned into him, wrapping her arms around his waste, her head on his chest. "I love you."
"I love you too," he said back, kissing the top of her head and holding her tight.
"Babe you ready?" Lucas asked walking in the door. "Brooke?" he asked again walking through the house. He climbed the stairs walking into their bedroom. He stopped in the doorway seeing Brooke in front of the mirror. She was rubbing over her stomach, checking for any signs of a baby bump, pulling on her clothes realizing that they'd all fit snuggly soon enough. It had been a couple weeks since Brooke had taken the tests and a few days since their first doctors appointment. Since her doctor did in fact confirm her pregnancy, they decided that they would tell everyone tonight. Haley invited them over for dinner and they thought it was the perfect time. Brooke called Karen the minute they left the doctors office to tell her the news, she was ecstatic for her son and the girl she had always considered a daughter. She also promised not to say anything until the couple gave her the ok.
Lucas cleared his throat coming into the room, "how long have you been standing there?" she asked as he walked in, wrapping his arms around her from behind.
"Long enough," he answered, resting his hands on her still flat stomach.
"Are you still gonna love me when I'm fat?" she asked causing Lucas to laugh.
"Of course I will. Besides you won't be fat, you'll be carrying our baby."
She nodded turning in his arms, "you ready to go?"
"Yup, lets go."
Dinner at the other Scott families house was going well, it was a normal dinner. They tried to get together at least once a week, usually at Nathan and Haley's since Brooke couldn't cook to save her life. They were all sitting down to eat when Haley walked into the room with a bottle of wine.
Brooke shot a panicky look at Lucas as Haley poured wine into all of their glasses. When she got to her glass, Brooke put her hand over the top of it, "I'm good."
Haley and Nathan both looked at her like she was crazy, and Lucas was avoided eye contact with the two as they looked back and forth between their friends. "Ok what's going on?" Haley asked putting the bottle down and taking a seat next to her husband.
"Well we were gonna wait until after dinner to tell you guys," Lucas started looking over at Brooke.
"I'm pregnant," Brooke said smiling at her friends.
"Really?" Haley asked. Seeing them nod, she got up walking over to her friends, wrapping each one in a big hug.
"Congratulations guys," Nathan said a huge smile on his face.
"Yes! I'm finally gonna have a cousin to play with!" Jamie cheered from his seat, causing all of the adults to laugh.
"How far along are you?" Nathan asked.
"Seven weeks, we actually found out a couple weeks ago, but I wanted to talk to my doctor before we told you guys."
"That makes sense," Haley said smiling, "I'm really happy for you guys."
6 months later
Brooke walked into the café smiling, rubbing her big belly. She couldn't believe that in about two months her baby would be here. She walked up to the counter, waiting for Haley to get off, they were going to the mall to try and get some early black Friday sales. Brooke, who never needed an excuse to shop, of course was all for this trip. "Hey! I just have to put a few things away and then I'll be ready to go," Haley said coming out from the back. Brooke nodded and watched her friend run around the café.
She felt bad that she wasn't able to do too much now that she was so pregnant, since her and Haley ran the café together. They were both grateful when Karen decided to move back to Tree Hill. She said she missed everyone and now that Brooke and Lucas were having a baby she didn't want to miss time with her grandchild. She had also been helping the girls with the café, especially with Brooke out more, she was picking up the slack. "Hey," Lucas said walking into the café, he kissed the side of Brooke's head and sat down next to her. "I thought you would have been shopping by now."
"Just waiting for Haley. I hate that there's not much I can do to help her."
"I know, but it's good that you're not over doing it. It's not good for my boy," Lucas said rubbing her belly. Ever since she had found out she was pregnant, he had kind of made it a habit to rub her belly. Brooke hated it at first, especially back when she wasn't showing at all, but once she had a small bump, she loved it. She loved how excited he was, how he talked her belly so the baby would know his voice, how he made sure that she had anything and everything she needed. The last part got a little frustrating, being so independent, she was hating having everyone do everything for her all the time.
"Hey, ready to go?" Haley asked walking over to Brooke.
"Yup," she replied standing up smiling at Haley, then looking at Luke, "I'll see you tonight."
He nodded standing up with her, "Have fun," he said leaning down and giving Brooke a kiss goodbye. Then he bent down and started talking to her belly, "don't let mommy spend too much money." The girls laughed and left as they headed out to the café.
When they got to the mall, they were surprised that it actually wasn't too crowded. It was a few days before Thanksgiving, so they figured most people would be here the day after. "I'm glad we could do this," Brooke said smiling at her friend as they walked through the halls carrying shopping bags.
"Me too, we've both been so busy lately, its nice to have some girl time." Haley replied as they made their way into the food court to take a break. Brooke was being a trooper about all the walking, although they did have to make a few bathroom stops.
Running her hands over her big belly she smiled, "you don't think I went overboard do you?" She asked looking down at the bags at her feet.
Haley laughed and shrugged, "maybe a little, but you're Brooke, I don't think anyone would expect anything less. Besides, Lucas is gonna love all the baby stuff."
"I hope so," Brooke said back, taking a sip of her water, "we've been trying to work on getting the nursery finished."
"I know it seems like a lot, but you guys will get it done. And if you need help, Nate and I are here," Haley said placing her hand on Brooke's belly, she began talking to it, "Aunt Haley can't wait to spoil you."
"Aunt Haley already spoils you," Brooke laughed, looking down at her bump.
Smiling, Haley sat up, "Do you know what you and Luke are doing for Thanksgiving?"
Sitting back, Brooke replied, "I don't know. I think Karen wanted to do something big, but then my mom called, after I hadn't heard from her in months I might add, and wants us to fly to New York."
Haley couldn't help but chuckle, "does she know that you're seven months pregnant and flying isn't the best option for you right?"
"She doesn't really care; she just wants me to be the reason we don't see each other. But that's fine, she can stay in New York. I think we'll probably just do something with Karen and Lily."
"Hate to burst that bubble, but Karen is coming to our house for dinner. So if you want to spend the Thanksgiving with her, you're stuck with us too."
"I think I can live with that."
When Brooke got home, she found Lucas laying in the bed, wearing sweatpants and watching ESPN. She stood in the doorway for a minute or two before he noticed she was there. "Hey pretty girl."
She smiled at the use of her old nickname and walked toward him climbing into bed with him. "Hi husband," she said kissing him softly.
"How was shopping?"
"Good, it was nice to get out with Hales, things have been so crazy lately with the café, and my store, and us getting things ready for the baby. It was nice to just go out and not think about work…I also got a few more things for the nursery and a few super cute onesies I just couldn't say no to."
Lucas smiled hearing the excitement in her voice, "I'm glad. And this little one," he said rubbing his hands on Brooke's stomach, "survived his first big shopping trip with mommy. Sorry buddy, but it won't be the last."
Brooke laughed and smacked his arm playfully, "Very funny. Haley invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner by the way, she said she invited your mom too."
He nodded, resting his head lighting on her belly, "that should be nice, having everyone together…I'm sorry your parents can't make it."
She shrugged trying to brush off the fact that her parents once again were choosing to spend another holiday without her, "it's not like it'll be different from any other year."
Placing a soft kiss on her stomach, Lucas slid up to be next to her. He took Brooke in his arms, comforting her, "They don't know what they're missing…I love you."
Snuggling into his side, she closed her eyes, "I love you too."
Brooke had woken up early Thanksgiving morning determined to make her husband the perfect breakfast. It was no secret she wasn't the most domestic person in the world, but she was really trying. Especially in the months of her pregnancy, she had the biggest urges to get involved in house hold projects.
She had managed to cook a large stack of pancakes and some bacon. She did end up throwing the first pan of bacon and the first few pancakes away, but she got the hang of it. She loaded all of the food onto a tray, with a proud smile resting on her lips and brought the food upstairs. "Morning Baby," she said walking into the room, seeing Lucas sitting up in bed. Putting the tray down in front of him, she got in bed next to him and gave him a good morning kiss.
"Good morning. You did all this?" Brooke just nodded in response to his question. "You? You actually cooked?"
She laughed and playfully hit his arm, "yes I did and everything actually came out pretty well if I do say so my self...the kitchen on the other hand? Huge mess."
They both laughed at her confession and Lucas took a bite of his pancakes, not really sure what to expect. "Wow. This is actually really good."
"Thanks," she replied smiling beaming proudly.
When Lucas finished his breakfast, he put the tray off to the side and turned on the tv. "Oh, yes the parade is on."
"Really? What are you twelve?" she teased.
"Oh, come on, the parade is great! I've watched every year since I was a kid."
Brooke smiled at the look on his face, he was so happy and excited, "Ok fine, we'll watch the parade."
Wrapping an arm around her, he leaned in and kissed the side of her head. "What do you have against the parade anyway?" he asked changing the tv to the right channel.
"I don't have anything against it," she answered sliding closer to him, trying get comfortable in his arms as they laid down. "I just never really watched it. I don't have any fun family traditions like that."
"Well we can start one, you and I will lay in bed watching the parade every year from now on. And next year we'll have this one watching it with us," he said rubbing a hand over her belly, pulling her closer to him. She nodded and smiled, snuggling into him more, and kissing his chest.
The two lay there watching the parade until the end, Brooke loving every second of it. It was the perfect way to start the day.
When they got to Nathan and Haley's, Brooke and Lucas split up, Luke going into the family room to find the guys watching football. Brooke walked into the kitchen to join Haley and the girls.
"Come on Hales, let me do something," Brooke whined following her friend around the kitchen.
"Brooke you really should be resting."
"I'm fine, come on let me help, please."
"You better let her Haley, you know she won't stop until you do," Peyton chimed in from her spot at the counter.
"Fine, you can…make the salad," Haley said handing her a bowl, lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots.
"Ooh yay!" Brooke said clapping her hands together before moving to the counter to get started.
As Brooke started cutting up the carrots, Karen walked into the kitchen, Luke and Nathan following behind. As Karen made her rounds saying hello to everyone, Nathan spotted Brooke cutting and laughed, "really Hales? You're letting Brooke cook?" he joked.
"Relax, she's just making the salad," she said back to her husband.
Walking over to his wife, Lucas kissed the side of her head, "hey, she's gotten a lot better at this stuff, she actually made me breakfast this morning."
"And you're alive?" Nate continued to joke.
"I'm sure Brooke has gotten a lot better," Karen chimed in.
"Yeah, thanks to you," Brooke said smiling at her mother-in-law, "pretty much every domestic thing I know I learned from you."
"Hey if it makes you feel any better, Peyton can't cook either," Jake said coming in, grabbing a carrot from the counter.
"Hey!" Peyton shot back.
"Ok, ok, guys out of the kitchen," Haley commanded, she was trying to get dinner finished and it was getting too crowded. As the guys retreated, Lucas stayed behind, rubbing and talking to Brooke's belly as she tried to get the salad finished. "You too Luke," he heard Haley say and frowned.
"I'm going, I'm going," he said as started to walk out of the kitchen to join the guys, only stopping to kiss his wife and hug his mother.
Lily climbed up on the stool next to where Brooke was standing and watched her, "Can I help you Brooke?" she asked, a smile on her little face.
"Of course! You get the most important job, you can put everything in the bowl and help me mix it up," she said smiling down as she watched the little girl put the carrots in on top of the lettuce. Karen watched the two and couldn't help but smile. Brooke cutting up the vegetables, Lily mixing them in.
"Hey are Rachel and Mouth coming?" Peyton asked as Karen took a seat next to her at the counter.
"I think so," Brooke answered, "I talked to Rachel the other day and she said they would try to stop by, they're going to Mouth's parents first."
While the girls talked in the kitchen and got dinner together, the guys sat on the couch talking.
"So Luke, you ready for this baby?" Skills asked taking a seat next to him.
"I am. Brooke and I have wanted this for so long, it just feels surreal that it's actually happening."
Nathan went to say something, but Haley called everyone into the dining room saying that dinner was ready. They all took their seats at the table, while Haley stayed standing to make a toast. "Thank you all for coming, it means the world to have you all here. Jamie, you did a great job setting the table and Lily thanks helping out in the kitchen," she said winking at the little girl. "Thanksgiving isn't just about food, it's about family. And I am so thankful to call you all my family. I'm thankful that we were all able to be here together and that we have each other in our lives everyday. So I'm going to raise my glass to this, to tonight, to all of you, and to many more Thanksgiving dinners to come."
Everyone smiled, lifting their glasses. "That was beautiful Haley," Karen chimed in, "I just wanted to say that I'm so grateful that I was invited to spend the holidays with you all. And that everyday since I moved back, I forget why I left in the first place. This is home."
Lucas smiled at his mom, then looked over at Brooke, taking her hand. 'I love you,' he mouthed to her.
She grinned brightly, 'I love you too,' she mouthed back.
After dinner the gang all moved into the family room, Lily and Jamie running around he house playing.
"Ooh," Brooke said from the couch as she sat rubbing over her stomach, her face contorting in slight pain.
"You ok?" Peyton asked sitting next to her best friend.
"Yeah, I'm fine, he's just kicking like crazy."
"Can I feel?"
"Yeah, give me your hand," Brooke said taking Peyton's hand in hers, placing it on her stomach at the spot she could feel the baby.
Peyton smiled brightly at her friend, "wow, Brooke this is amazing."
The brunette nodded, smiling back, "he loves to kick, I keep joking with Luke saying he's gonna play soccer instead of basketball," she said causing both women laugh.
Mouth and Rachel finally arrived, making their rounds to say hi to all of their friends. Lucas sat back, watching everyone interact. He couldn't have hoped for a better day. Karen walked over and put an arm around her son's waste. "It's good to have you home mom."
"It's good to be home son. Look at Brooke," she said watching her daughter-in-law laugh with her friends and rub her belly.
"She looks so happy," Lucas replied smiling.
"She is happy son."
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! :) There will be more to come and more holiday time goodness haha Reviews always welcome & again, Happy Thanksgiving! xo