Soon after Brooke left, Peyton headed over to work. When she arrived at Red Bedroom Records she had completely forgotten that no one knew that she was home, and especially what had happened between her and Lucas. Upon walking into her office she could hear the sound of the piano coming from the studio, she walked into the studio booth and watched Haley play a solo on the piano, it felt good to Peyton to watch one of her best friends sing a perfect melody. Peyton couldn't contain herself anymore she wanted to surprise Haley. Peyton looked down at the numerous buttons in the studio and pressed the loudspeaker button.
"That's sounding great Foxy" Peyton said over the loud speaker, making Haley jump out of her skin, by the sound of the familiar voice. Peyton ran into the studio to be greeted by a surprised Haley.
"Oh my god, Hey...What What are doing here?" Responded Haley, stumbling to get her words out.
"Well it's a long story, but a handsome young man came to the airport and told me he loved me, so now I'm here." A smile beaming across Peyton's face as what she was saying was becoming reality.
"He did, I knew he would, I'm so happy for you both." Haley walked up to her friend giving her a congratulatory hug, she then caught a glance at Peyton and saw she had tears in her eyes "Are you ok?" Haley asked urgently.
"Yea Yea I'm fine" Peyton quickly fought back her tears, walking over to the piano and perching next to it, trying to avoid what she was feeling at this present moment.
"Peyton?" Haley knew her friend better than Peyton knew herself, Haley walked over to Peyton and sat down next to her on the piano.
"Ok, I'm kinda worried" Peyton blurted out unexpectedly.
"About What?" Trying to get Peyton to open up.
"Lucas. I just can't help but feel I'm dreaming and when I wake up he's not going to be there." Haley smiled at Peyton and gave her a sympathetic look, putting a hand on her shoulder, as Peyton nodded to herself trying to reassure herself of what she was feeling was stupid.
"Come on it's you and Lucas, you guys are destined for each other"
"But people always leave Haley, and he has done that before" Peyton looked down pressing a few keys on the piano. It was common knowledge that everyone Peyton got close to left and there was no way that Haley could say people don't leave because it's not true.
"This time is different and you know it, trust me he would never risk losing you again, anyway why are you here? You two should be with Luke and in that can't keep your hands off each other stage." In Haley saying those words, it made Peyton realise what she had and if she didn't want Lucas to leave, she had to not give him a reason to.
"Yea, I'm sorry, I guess everything is great and I'm just waiting for something to go wrong." Peyton let out her final thoughts.
"Well stop waiting and start living" Haley was right, she always was.
"So superstar, I have a great idea about your record" Peyton said in an enthusiastic way.
"Oh really?" the intrigue could be heard in Haley's voice.
Lucas had hoped that his day would be peaceful, he hoped he would be able to spend it with Peyton, but he had grown to except things don't turn out the way we all plan. It was in the last 24 hours that he had got the love of his life back, he felt as if life was too short, that he wasted so much time away from love, life and family. In the last couple of weeks he had fallen in a dark hole, but it was his friends and family that brought him back. Life was clear to Lucas once again, he knew what he wanted and that came in the form of Peyton Sawyer, to be with her forever.
As Lucas wondered around the house preparing the place for Peyton's return, the place was spotless, in the last couple of weeks Lucas had neglected looking after his house, he felt no need for it, but now things were different it was time for a change, he had cleaned and had even prepared a meal, there was no doubt he was turning into a domestic goddess. Although with the arrival of Nathan and Jamie, his plans had to be altered slightly.
"Hey Luke thanks for agreeing to watch Jamie." Nathan said to his brother, as Jamie ran and sat on the sofa watching TV.
"Hey, no problem it's good to hang out with my little nephew, but is everything ok Nate?" Lucas knew something was wrong with his brother, he didn't seem his normal self. Nathan was agitated and his thoughts seemed elsewhere.
"Yea it's fine, I I just have to take care of a few things." Nathan replied, struggling to find a reason for his absence.
"Ok kool" Replied Lucas, not wanting to push his brother anymore on what was wrong. Nathan was hiding something and Lucas knew it, but for the time being Lucas had to watch his nephew, he hoped Nathan would talk to him when he was ready.
"Bye Jamie" Shouted Nathan before leaving abruptly.
Lucas watched his brother leave then turned to watch his little nephew on the sofa, he took a moment to figure out how he could alter his plans now that Jamie was here, having Jamie here was good for Lucas it helped him relax and he loved every moment he got to spend with him.
"Ok Jim Jam I need your help, you see Uncle Lucas has a very special date tonight." Lucas said while switching off the TV and sitting down in front of Jamie. Jamie looked intently at his Uncle and smiled.
"Wow did you finally admit your feelings to Peyton." Jamie said from out of the blue, Lucas didn't even know that Jamie knew what was going on between him and Peyton. Lucas smiled and laughed to him self.
"You know what, your too smart for your own good. Ok so you gonna help me?" Lucas said patting Jamie on the shoulder.
"Sure thing" Jamie shouted enthusiastically, then walked over to the front door where he stood there waiting for his Uncle's response to his actions.
"What you doing Jim Jam?" Lucas asked, looking puzzled at his nephew stood there waiting to leave.
"Uncle Luke we need to go get some flowers and candles, I'm thinking lilies" Laughed Jamie. Lucas looked at his nephew in surprise, before walking to the side and picking up his keys to leave.
After long conversations over drinks at Tric, both Peyton and Haley emerged from the building laughing.
"Oh Shut Up" Said Peyton laughing as she hit Haley gently on the arm.
"You know what I'm so glad you didn't go." Responded Haley as she put an arm around Peyton, they began walking down the road to Haley's car.
"Me too" Peyton smiled.
"So any plans with Lucas tonight?" Haley asked with a wink and a smile.
"Yea I think so" Blushed Peyton
"Do you want a lift home?" Haley asked before crossing the road to her car.
"That would be great"
From the corner of Peyton's eye she saw a car come screeching round the corner, its headlights on full and was making no attempt to slow down at the sight of the two women, the car was driving recklessly and at full speed. Haley hadn't yet noticed the car, but Peyton was fully aware of what was about to happen.
"Haley watch out!!" Shouted Peyton as she pushed her friend to the side.
Only the sound of screams and screeching tyres could be heard through the neighbourhood.
