Disclaimer: I do not own OTH or anything associated with the show.
AN/ This is a new story that popped in my head. This is the first chapter. I have the second one written, but I want to know what you guys think. Let me know if I should continue this story or not. Don't worry I am working on getting Looking Back updated.
Six lives, six lives that were once different and six lives that would never be the same. Six people from six different worlds, but who would form a connection when tragedy strikes. Things would never be the same again.
Lucas Roe kissed his wife of two years, Marie goodbye on the front porch of their home in Miami, Florida. Marie smiled as her husband bent down to kiss her severely swollen stomach. "Good bye little one. Daddy will see you in a couple of days."
"Lucas, you better go or you will be late" Marie said still smiling at her husband as he stood back to his normal height.
"I feel bad leaving you here by yourself."
"Lucas, uncle Keith needs you. You will only be gone a couple of days. We will be fine."
"Okay. I love you"
"I love you too. Now, go before you miss your flight"
"Okay" Lucas said smiling before leaning down to kiss his wife, "I will call you when I land"
"You better. Have a safe trip. Tell uncle Keith and your mom, hi for me"
"I will. Remember Kate is coming back with me"
"How can I forget? She keeps sending me text messages." Marie said as she laughed
"I love you, baby" Lucas said as he bent down to pick up his bag.
"I love you too" Marie said as Lucas walked down the steps and the front walk to the cab that was patiently waiting for him.
Marie waved before walking into the house to start her morning routine. Lucas should be in Wilmington in a couple of hours.
"Here are your plane tickets and your itinery, Ms. Davis" Susan, Brooke Davis's assistant said as she walked into her office.
"Thank you, Susan. Where is my layover?" Brooke said as she turned from her window looking out at the Miami skyline.
"Wilmington, North Carolina."
"Oh, I have never been to that airport before."
"Do you want me to change it, ma'am?"
"No, no. It is fine. It will give me a bit of a breather before I land in New York. I still can't believe that I have to go the buyer instead of him coming here. Some people are just so scared of airplanes" Brooke said laughing nervously.
"Do you need me to do anything while you are away?"
"Yes, actually. Thank you for reminding me. Can you check in on Sadie for me? I know she is going be so lonely with me gone."
"Sure. If you would like I can take her home with me. She should get along great with my dogs."
"If you don't mind, that would be great"
"It is not a problem, Ms. Davis. Oh, you'd better go or you will miss your flight"
"Is the limo here?"
"Downstairs and your bags are already loaded"
"Okay. I guess I am off then. New York here I come. Thanks again Susan. I will see you in a couple of days. Call if you need me"
"I will. Have a good time, Ms. Davis" Susan said as the elevator closed and Brooke Davis, CEO of Davis Designs left her office.
"Haley, what is this that I hear about you flying to Wilmington by yourself?" Jack, Haley James's manager said as he walked into her dressing room at the American Airlines Arena in Miami
"Jack, it is not a big deal. I will be fine"
"Haley, you are not just an ordinary face. You are a widely known grammy winning singer."
"I know this Jack. I just need a little time to myself."
"Is this about Andrew?"
Haley sighed before turning her back to Jack
"Haley, I know this break up is hitting you really hard, but that is no reason go off by yourself."
"Jack, it is more than just the break up. I need some time to think. I can't think with everyone always asking me if I am okay. My plane leaves in an hour. I have to go. I will see you guys when you get there. I just need time."
"Haley, at least humor me enough to call me when you land"
"I will call Jack. See you in a couple of days" Haley said as she walked out of the dressing room her bag in her hand.
"Daddy, how long are you going to be gone?" 9-year-old, Jenny asked her father, Jake Jagleski.
"Only a couple of days. I have a business meeting that I have be at in Chicago"
"Why can't I go with you?"
"Because your mom wants to spend time with you."
"but it is not the weekend yet"
"It will be tomorrow. It is just one extra day."
"When are you coming home?"
"I will be here on Sunday when your mom drops you off"
"Promise?"
"I promise. Now, go get your stuff. Your mom will be here any minute"
"Okay" Jenny said as she jumped off her father's bed and ran out of the room. Jake knew that his daughter did not like spending any more time with her mother than just every other weekend, but she had no choice this time. Usually, when Jake had to take business trips he would take her with him, but this time she would be staying behind. Jake didn't like it anymore than she did.
The doorbell rang downstairs. Jake grabbed his bag and his plane ticket and headed downstairs to answer it. He opened the door and found Jenny's mother, Nikki on the other side.
"Hey, is she ready?" Nikki asked with a smile
"Yea" Jake answered before turning to yell up the stairs at his daughter, "Jenny, your mom is here"
"Coming" came the reply
Jake and Nikki stood silently. They were civil to each other for Jenny sake. Their 5 year marriage had ended 4 years ago when Jake found out Nikki had been having an affair. The judge awarded full custody of Jenny to Jake because of his stable job and Nikki's current drug use at the time. Even though Nikki had gone into Rehab and had been clean for three years, she had never fought the court for custody. She instead just enjoyed her weekends with Jenny. She knew her daughter was better off with her father. The young girl's feet bouncing down the stairs brought them out of their dazes.
"Have a good trip, Daddy" Jenny said as her father leaned down to hug her. "I love you"
"I love you too sweetheart. I will call you when I land in Wilmington for my layover"
"Okay"
"Have fun this weekend" Jake called out as Nikki and Jenny walked towards Nikki's car
"I will, dad. Bye" Jenny said as she got into the car and her mother drove away.
Jake walked back inside the door to grab his bag and plane ticket. He locked up the house and then walked towards his car. Heading towards Miami International Airport.
"Peyton, oh Peyton. Where are you?" a male voice said from the living room of Peyton Sawyer's ocean front home
"Upstairs, Mike"
"Oh there you are" Mike said as he walked into the room and put his arms around Peyton kissing her neck., "When does your flight leave?"
"Soon. I am late"
"Did you talk to Jamie?"
"Yea, she is was able to change her flight and get the layover in Wilmington. We will fly home to Rhode Island together. I still wish you were coming with me"
"I know Honey. I would if I could. I just can't get away right now. I got to get this movie produced or the picture company is going to have my head."
"I know. Mom and dad are going to be upset that you missed their anniversary"
"I know. I tell you what. I will work extra long hours these next two days and I might just make it for their party Saturday night. Don't tell anyone, but I will try"
"Oh, Mike. That would be great" Peyton said as he turned around in her fiancee' arms and hugged him tight. " I love you"
"I love you too, Peyt. You better hurry though or Jamie will be flying home by herself. I am not sure your sister would appreciate that"
Peyton laughed before turning back to her bed and putting the last bit of stuff into her bag. "Okay, all ready"
"Alright, the cab is waiting downstairs for you"
"You are not taking me to the airport?"
"If I want to get there for Saturday I have to get this done"
"Okay. I love you"
"I love you too" Mike said as he pulled Peyton into a long passionate kiss, "Now, go" Mike said smiling as they pulled apart
"I will call you from Wilmington" Peyton said as she walked down the stairs
"You better" Came Mike's reply.
Peyton laughed as she opened the door and walked out in to the Miami sun.
"I can not believe that you are going to back to Virginia Beach for your last weekend of vacation."
"Jason, it is not my last weekend of vacation. Training doesn't begin for another month. And what is so wrong with Virginia Beach?" Nathan Scott asked his best friend and teammate, Jason Nelson
"There is nothing wrong with Virginia Beach. I just thought you might go to Hawaii or something. And it is your last weekend of vacation. You and I both know that you spend every weekend of September at home lounging in your sweatpants in front of the TV and don't do anything."
"And what is so wrong with that?"
"Nothing" Jason said laughing at his friend, "Go to Virginia Beach. Have your fun and get ready for another season as Miami Heat's all-star forward."
"I will. Now, if you will excuse me. I got to go or I am going to miss my flight"
"Okay" Jason said not moving from his spot at Nathan's kitchen counter
"That means you leave my house too" Nathan said laughing
"Oh yea" Jason said standing and walking through the house to the front door
Nathan and Jason stepped out of the house as Nathan turned back to lock the door.
"Do you need me to drive you?" Jason offered
"No, my ride is coming up the driveway now" Nathan said as he pointed to the black limo
"Man, you always ride in style."
"It is to the airport, Man. It is not like I am riding all the way to Virginia Beach."
"Well, have a good time. I will see you when you get back if I am not in Hawaii or something"
"Yea, I will have a good time once I get there. I got a layover in Wilmington." Nathan said as he handed his bags to the limo driver to store in the back
"Well, see you later man"
"Yea, have fun in Hawaii" Nathan said as the door was opened for him
"Yea, like Carrie will ever let me whisk her off to Hawaii. She says it is just wasteful spending"
"That is why you married her, man. She keeps you grounded"
"Yea, I know. Bye Nate"
"See ya man" Nathan Scott said as he sat down inside the limo and the door closed.