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She got up and opened the door. She gasped. Oh my god, what happened ? Was the first thing Brooke thought.
« Oh wow ! You look gorgeous, you're even more beautiful than last time I saw you. When was that ? Two, three or four years ago ? I don't know it seems like a million year ago to me. I like your hair a lot. And your dress, is this from your line ? » The drunk person said, while clenching at the side of the door to keep her balance. You could tell she was dizzy.
Brooke couldn't believe her eyes, a mix of emotions was running through her body. She was thrilled, scared and confused all together. She grabbed her new guest by the shoulders and invited her to come in. When Julian turned to see who it was, his mouth dropped. Victoria looked surprised but not at all displeased while Julian's parents and Brooke's dad looked lost and confused.
« Hi everyone ! » the drunk guest shouted. « Oh sorry, you're all dressed up ! Am I interrupting something ? » she suddenly whispered.
Victoria was the first to react : « Oh my godness, Samantha what happened to you ? » she exclaimed, reproachfully.
Brooke closed the door behind Sam and immediately held the teen's shoulders so that she would not fall. She glanced at Victoria and at the other members of her family.
« Okay , dad, Sylvia and Paul, this is Sam » Brooke paused for a second. « As you can see, Sam is drunk » she said it emphasizing on the word « drunk » to let Sam know she was not buying this attitude. « and she needs to rest so, I suggest we get some space on the couch and let Sam sit there for some time while you all go to the kitchen so I can have a little chat with Sam. » Julian looked at his wife and knew she needed some time alone with her former foster daughter, so he led the group to the kitchen.
« Do I squint or are these two babies ? » Sam asked once on the couch.
« No you don't. There are two babies, they're twins and... » Brooke was about to say they were their own kids but she thought right now was not a good time to talk about it.
« Anyway, I don't know what to say Sam, you're drunk ! What the hell were you thinking ?! » Sam shrugged and looked away.
« Oh no, young lady, you will answer my question. What happened ?! » she asked.
Sam looked at Brooke and explained everything. « Okay, I was working on a paper for my uni and my friends wanted me to go out. I said no but they insisted and dragged me out of my room. We went to a bar, I told them I didn't want to drink, I hate that and what's more I've never drunk alcohol in my life. Sash, a friend of mine, said she would order a soft drink for me but I think she lied because, I'm not sure but I think there was alcohol in it. » Sam answered half asleep.
Brooke was glad to know Sam was at university and that she made friends there but she disapproved the drunkness. Also she was a bit concerned with the fact that Sam was studying on Christmas instead of celebrating it with Rebecca. It reminded her of herself when she was younger. Brooke was about to replied but Sam could hardly stay awake. She decided to lay her down instead. « Okay Sammy, you're going to sleep here tonight » she was cut short by the teen.
« Oh no, don't bother, I just wanted to say hello, I'll go back to New York now, I have this paper to work on. » Brooke looked at the girl she has missed for three years. You have no idea where you are right now, haven't you ? Brooke thought.
« No Sam. New York is far away from here and you're drunk my dear. You stay here. » she said authoritatively but motherly while taking Sam's shoes off. Sam who was too tired to argue, nodded and closed her eyes. She quickly fell asleep. Brooke looked at her and sighed. She's always hoped she could get the chance to meet Sam again but not like this, though she was glad that Sam came to her tonight instead of wandering the street of Tree Hill in her current state and this late. She put a blanket on Sam, looked down at Jude and Davis who were also asleep in their baby carriage and just before joining the gang in the kitchen, she looked at the scene in front of her. The three kids she loved the most on Earth. She smiled, hoping that Sam was not in some kind of trouble. In the kitchen, the conversation was about Sam, Julian and Victoria explained to Paul, Sylvia and Ted who was Sam and her relation to Brooke. When Brooke entered they stopped talking.
« How is she ? » Julian asked, with worry in his voice. He's always cared for the girl and Brooke loved him for that.
« Well, apparently her friends from New York played a little prank on Sam for Christmas. But I don't know why she flew all the way down to Tree Hill. I know her friends took a taxi from a bar to go to the airport, they all bought tickets to get here, I don't know how they managed to make it without being caught, and then they drunk some more, Sam couldn't tell the difference between booze and juice and took a cab to get here. I'll know more tomorrow morning.»
It was already 2.30 am Victoria, Paul and Sylvia decided to leave the house thanking Brooke and Julian for this Christmas.
« It was a lovely evening, thank you dear. Great choice of wine by the way. » Sylvia told Brooke who smiled.
« Alright, I'd better go now, I have to work tomorrow, thanks for dinner Brooke, it was great » Paul said.
« Yes, me too. Thank you honey ». Ted said planting a kiss on his daughter's cheek.
« I'll see you two tomorrow to clarify the situation » Victoria told Brooke pointing a finger at both her daughter and Sam. Brooke rolled her eyes.
« I'll call you. Last time I checked I was the one fostering Sam, not you so I'll first deal with Sam and then I'll let you know about the situation, Mother. » Brooke replied playfully but in a confident tone. Victoria gave in and left, leaving Julian, Brooke, the twins and Sam behind.
« Is she in trouble ? » Julian asked looking at the teen.
« I don't know hun, I don't know. I hope she's alright. It doesn't look like her. » Brooke said with a bit of worry in her voice.
Dianehermans, LiteratureSoccerEnthusiast, VFBFan, Pllfreak33 and NALEY23alwaysforever, I think you found out who was at the door. Please, review chapter 2 !
