Peyton had finally returned home to Brooke . She walked for 2 hours trying to clear her mind of the craziness that just happened. She was still really upset with Lucas because he tried to justify what Lindsey had said . She walked in trying to be as quiet as she could , hoping not to wake Brooke , because she really didn't want to talk about it yet. Only to find out that Brooke had been waiting up for her. Brooke saw her blonde friend at the door and could see the hurt on her face. She wanted to help in any way she could but it really wasn't any way she could get her to forget those words " MOTHERLESS FEMALES .. " . Instead of talking about it Brooke got up and gave her best friend the longest hug . Tears started to fall down Peyton's face.
The next day , Nathan and Haley were at the table eating breakfast . Both still thinking of how hurtful Lindsey had been towards Peyton. They wondered how this all was going to affect Lucas' relationship to both women. Haley couldn't help but to bring it up , " I can't believe Lindsey would stoop that low " .
" Yeah , it was mean. Have you talked to Peyton or to Lucas ? " Nathan asked.
Haley hesitated thinking about how it all would have been avoided if she didn't invite Lindsey , " No , I'm going to go check on her later " She paused. " I feel guilty . Like somehow this whole situation is my fault " .
Nathan walked over and rubbed her back " It's not your fault , Haley. You didn't force Lindsey to say those hurtful things . But I want to know . Why did you invite her ? "
" I guess , I just wanted her to feel comfortable . She is going to be around for a long time if Lucas keeps writing the way he is now . I just never thought it would get this bad ", Haley said with a sad face.
Brooke was now up cooking breakfast for her and her best friend . Peyton hadn't come out of her room all morning . Brooke was still angry at Lindsey and still wanted to punch her in the face. She kept her cool because she knew that it would be better for Peyton.
" P . Sawyer , I know that you are woke in there ! " Brooke yells waiting for a response . There was silence . " Do not make me come in there Peyton. " Peyton sighed loudly and opened the door .
" Happy Now ? " She said angrily . She walked over to the Kitchen table and sat down.
Brooke looked at her , and said " Yes , How are you ? "
" Oh , how would you be if a woman you barely know talked about your dead mothers ? " Peyton asked annoyed .
Brooke looked down and said " Peyton I Kn- " Before being cut off by Peyton , who said " Brooke , I really appreciate what you are trying to do right now but I don't want to talk about it ok ? Peyton got up and stormed back to her room .
Lucas was at home . Like all the others , he was thinking about the madness from last night. He remembered how hurt Peyton sounded and how stupid he made himself look by comparing the situation to Keith. He knew that it wasn't right he just wanted her to calm down. Deep down he knew that Lindsey was a better person. Although he knew this he was very upset at her . He wasn't planning on going anywhere or even getting out of the bed until his doorbell rung . He rolled his eyes and got up slowly. He walked to the door and opened it to find his best friend and brother there . " Hey guys , What's up ? " He said sarcastically .
Haley and Nathan walked in quickly . " How are you " Haley said getting straight to the point .
" Good , I guess " Lucas said slowly .
Nathan looked at him and said " No you're not , Don't lie ! "
" Ok , What do you want me to say ? That I'm not well. That I wish that last night never
happened . But it did and I can't take back any of the crazy things that Lindsey said . And now Peyton hates me ! " Lucas said loudly
Haley and Nathan both looked confused " Why would Peyton hate you ? You didn't do anything . " Haley said .
" I kind of compared it all to Keith . " Lucas said slowly
Nathan sat down and said " Why would you do that , Keith has nothing to do with this " .
" I don't know , I was upset and wanted her to calm down . Lucas said . The door bell rung and he turned to go answer it . It was Lindsey , the girl who started this whole mess was standing at Lucas' doorstep. She was smiling , like last night didn't bother her at all . She walked in and saw Nathan and Haley and her smile disappeared .
She hesitated before saying hello to them . " .. Nathan , Haley Hi ! "
Haley walked up to her and Nathan got up ready to pull Haley back , in case she hit her . " Do not speak to me or my husband ... You disrespected my friend , I no longer like you . I can't be around you anymore without wanting to hit you . Not only was it uncalled for , but you made me feel guilty because I wanted to be nice to you . "
Lindsey laughed " Haley what did you expect ? You know she didn't like me and I didn't like her. So tell me what did you expect ? "
Haley got louder " I expected you to act like an adult . I expected you to put your hatred aside and act like civilized people in my home. You were wrong and you know it . "
Lindsey could care less about they were saying to her , she showed it when she said " Whatever "
Nathan was hearing everything and got annoyed by the fact that Lindsey didn't care about Peyton's feelings . He walked up to Lindsey and said " Peyton is one of my best friends . You disrespect her , you disrespect all of us . The next time Brooke wants to break your face , I'm not going to stop her ! " .
" Thanks Nate ! " Everybody followed the voice to the door to see Brooke. Brooke walked in and put her bag down . " Didn't think i'd miss the show did you ? This is the part where you apologize for saying the worse thing that you could say to my best friend " . Brooke waits for Lindsey's response but all she does is look away . This made Brooke angry and she yelled " So you don't care . You don't care that Peyton is at home crying her eyes out like she has been since last night . You don't care that she has barely come out of her room all day . You don't care that she hasn't spoken to me or anybody else in this room today ? Are you that heartless ? What has she ever done to you ? Because all I have ever seen her be guilty of , is getting too much of Lucas' attention . If all of this is about Lucas then you are more pathetic than even I thought " . Brooke paused for Lindsey's response to any of it . She walked closer to her .
" Are you going to say anything ? " Brooke Yelled
Lindsey looked annoyed , " I'm going to say get out of my face ! "
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Brooke laughed and and nodded her head . Then suddenly she punched Lindsey in her face , making her fall on the floor .
It took everybody by surprise because they all gasped . Brooke walked towards Lindsey and Lucas grabbed Brooke's arm. Brooke yanked away and continued to get closer to Lindsey . She leaned down to get to Lindsey's face and when she did , she said " That is just the beginning if you ever mess with one of my best friends again " Brooke said goodbye to everyone and walked out .
Lindsey was still on the floor , she didn't say anything . She looked around as if she wanted Lucas to take her side and help her up . She sobbed " Luke ? "
Lucas being the good guy that he is he helped her up . Directly after he asked her to leave . She hesitated to leave , Haley took it upon herself to help her so she walked over to the door and opened it directing her to leave . When she finally walked out Lucas , Haley , and Nathan sat on the couch , looking exhausted .
Brooke was now back at home to check on Peyton. She walked in and still didn't see her best friend. She walked to her door and softly knocked . She could hear her crying and trying to hide it .
Brooke went into Peyton's room and laid on the bed next to her holding her hand . She tried to comfort her by saying " She didn't know the wonderful people that you called mom . You had great relationships with both of your moms . You loved them and they loved you , that is all that matters . It doesn't matter what she say because she is jealous that you had two moms that loved you and she didn't have that . If it makes you feel any better , I punched her in the face and told her not to mess with you again " .
Peyton laughed and said , " You did not punch that girl ! "
" Yes , I did and I would do it again for you " Brooke looked at Peyton with a serious face .