My Fairytale Ending

Chapter 7 Stop Lying It's Bad

Sometimes we don't tell the truth because we are afraid, and sometimes we don't tell the truth because we are ashamed.

Peyton was sitting in the hospital waiting room. Darcy and Sawyer were asleep on both sides of her. Preston was sitting across the room. He felt as if it was his fault.

Peyton was fuming mad. At first she was worried about her husband, but after she talked to the doctor she was extremely mad at Lucas.

"Are you Lucas Scott's wife?" The doctor said as he walked into the waiting area.

"Yes I'm Peyton," Peyton stood up. She had been shaking from nerves. After Preston had called she had freaked out. She was so afraid of losing her husband.

"Your husband is going to be fine. He was very lucky that his son got him here when he did."

"What happened?"

"Mr. Scott didn't take his HCM medicine today. He should avoid any type of strenuous activity."

A confusing look filled her face. She had no idea what he was talking about. "What is HCM?"

"You don't know?"

"No I have no idea what you are talking about. Is something wrong with my husband?"

"He has a genetic heart condition, HCM. He is supposed to take it easy, and he has a pill that he is supposed to take every day for the rest of his life."

"Did he have a heart attack?"

"No, he didn't have a heart attack, but he could have. He really has to be more careful. I'm going to keep him overnight for observations, and I'll let him go home, but he is going to have to rest and take it easy for at least a week."

"Don't worry I'll make sure he stays in bed," she was so mad.

Dan and Julie walked into the waiting room. "Peyton," he walked over to her, and she hit his shoulder with her hand.

"What the hell was that for?" He couldn't believe that she hit him.

"You know exactly what that was for." She started yelling at him.

Karen and Andy walked into the waiting room.

"I'm afraid I don't know what you are talking about. How is Lucas?"

"He's gonna be fine for now. Lucas has a genetic heart condition. I'm almost positive that you knew about it."

"Luke has a heart disease?" Karen asked.

"Yes, isn't that right Dan?"

"Okay Peyton I knew that he had HCM because I have HCM."

Everyone looked surprised.

"Someone should have told me. I deserved to know that my husband could die of heart attack."

"I know, but he didn't want to tell you while you were pregnant. He didn't want you to get upset."

"Well I am definitely upset right now," she yelled at him. "He should have told me. He at least should have taken his damn heart pills." She pulled him to the side. She was afraid she was getting too loud and the little ones would wake up. "You better be glad that he is okay because if something would have happened to him you wouldn't have to worry about your heart condition killing you because this pregnant woman would have." She walked out of the waiting room.

Karen looked at Preston. "Is Lucas going to be okay?"

"Yeah I think he is going to be fine. Well until mom kills him."

"I'm glad you called us."

Julie looked at Preston. She wanted to talk to him, but she couldn't bring herself to form any words worth saying.

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Lucas was lying in bed. His eyes were closed, but he wasn't asleep.

"I know you aren't asleep Lucas Scott so stop pretending."

He could tell by the sound of her voice that she was not happy with him. "Peyton…"

"Is there something you would like to tell me?"

"The doctor said that I'm going to be fine."

"Don't play stupid with me Lucas. Your little secret isn't a secret anymore."

He bit his bottom lip. "Peyton I know that I should have told you."

"You are damn right you should have told me. I'm your wife Lucas. I deserved to know that you could die."

"I'm not going to die."

"I'm not so sure about that," she glared at him.

"I know you're mad…"

"I'm not mad Lucas. I'm disappointed."

"That's worse," he whispered.

"Yeah it is worse. You know you do this every time something happens." She sat on the bed. "You have to know that I'm going to worry about you no matter what because I love you. When Preston called me my heart dropped into my stomach. I don't want to lose you Lucas."

"You aren't going to lose me. I'm sorry for not telling you. I know that I should have."

"Sorry isn't good enough Lucas." She stood up. "Why didn't you take your pills?"

"I forgot," he squinted his signature squint. He knew it was wrong of him, but the day had been busy.

"Just like you forgot to tell me," she was still so mad at him.

"Dad," Riley walked into the room.

"Hey baby…"

She gave him a hug. "I was so worried about you."

"I'm going to be okay Riley. I'm sorry I ruined your date."

"It's okay. Are you sure you are going to be okay?"

"I promise you I'm going to be fine."

"I was so scared that something was going to happen to you. I don't think I could take much more."

"Your dad is going to start taking care of himself." Peyton told both of them.

"Riley I should probably tell you that I have a genetic heart condition. It is called HCM, but as long as I take my medicine and take care of myself I'll be fine."

"Oh God, do you think I could have it?"

Lucas hadn't even thought about that. Peyton realized that Sawyer or Darcy could have it too. "We're gonna get all of you tested." Peyton said.

"I'm sure that you guys are fine. Everything is going to be okay."

"Yeah," Riley looked at Peyton. "So do you have to stay over night?" she asked her dad.

"Yeah, I'll get to come home tomorrow."

"Do you want me to take the kids home?" She asked Peyton. "I'm sure they are tired."

"Yeah thank you so much Riley."

"No problem, Sawyer can spend the night downstairs." She leaned over and gave her dad a kiss. "Feel better…"

"Thanks...."

Lucas and Peyton shared looks after Riley left. Things were very tense between them.

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Karen and Andy had left after they learned that Lucas was okay. They figured he needed his rest.

Brooke had arrived with Julian. Peyton had called her crying and worried about Lucas. So Brooke had gotten dressed and Julian decided to drive. He wanted her to know that he was there for her even if they were just sleeping together.

David was sitting alone when Brooke sat beside him. She knew exactly who he was. "So I'm Brooke Davis."

"I'm David McAdams."

"Are you Riley's friend?"

"Yeah," he smiled when he thought about her. "Do you know if Mr. Scott is going to be okay?"

"I think Lucas will be just fine. So do you like Riley?" She had to get right to the point.

He blushed a little. "Yeah I guess so. We haven't really gotten to have our first date yet."

"It'll happen. Riley has a lot going on."

"Yeah I've noticed." He looked at Sawyer and Darcy.

Riley walked into the waiting room. "Hey," she smiled. "I can get Brooke to take me home."

"No way I'll take you home." He smiled, "We're on a date."

"Right…"

"Are you going to take the little monsters home?" Brooke asked referring to Sawyer and Darcy.

"Yeah…"

"Are they your brother and sister?" He asked about the little kids sleeping on the chairs.

Riley shared a look with Brooke. She hadn't told him about Darcy, and Brooke realized that. "Um kind of," she didn't want to lie but she wasn't ready to tell him the truth either.

"Here let me help you. I'll get the boy." He said.

"Sawyer," Riley told him as she picked up her daughter. "And this is Darcy."

"She's cute. She looks a lot like you."

"Yeah…."

"Riley can I talk to you for a second?" Brooke asked.

"Sure Brooke….I'll meet you at the car."

"Okay," David walked off with Sawyer.

"Yeah Brooke…"

"What the hell are you thinking?"

"What?"

"You just lied to him. You should have told him."

"He doesn't have to know right now. I'm not ready for him to know."

"If you continue to date him he is going to find out eventually. You are making a mistake by not telling him." Brooke warned her.

"Hey I got us a coffee," Julian said as he walked into the waiting room.

"Who are you?"

"Oh I'm the guy Brooke is sleeping with."

Riley just shook her hand and walked off. Brooke took the coffee from him. "Thanks for this Julian."

"No problem Brooke. I'm just glad Peyton's husband is okay."

"Me too…."

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Peyton and Lucas are in his hospital room, but they aren't talking. Preston walks in. "Hey mom, dad do you got a minute?"

"Of course," Peyton told him.

"I'm so sorry about tonight. I had no idea that you could pass out at any second."

"That wasn't your fault." Peyton told him.

"That was all my fault Preston."

"I also wanted to apologize for all the trouble I've caused. I'm gonna get better I promise. I know I've got to make some changes in my life. I was wondering if I could move back home."

Peyton smiled. "Of course you can move back home."

"If you are willing to live by our rules," Lucas warned him.

"Yeah, I know I've got to start over. I'm willing to do anything to change my path."

"Thank goodness," Peyton hugged him. "I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you too mom, and I am so sorry."

"It's okay. Everything is going to be okay now."

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David and Riley laid both kids on the couch in her apartment. "This is a nice place you have."

"Thanks, I thought so too."

"I should probably go."

"Yeah it is getting late. I really am sorry about tonight."

"It's okay. Third time is the charm right."

"Yeah," she smiled.

There was a moment of awkwardness between them. David tried to kiss her, but she pulled away. He took that as a hint and said goodnight. She couldn't believe that she didn't let him kiss her. She wanted to kiss him, but she couldn't kiss him knowing that she was lying to him about Darcy.

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Lucas was now alone in his hospital room. He wasn't exactly sure where Peyton was, but that was probably a good thing. She wasn't very happy with him, and he understood why.

He had away of closing himself off when bad things happened, and he never really learned how to open up to her, but he realized that he better start or else it was going to be hell.

Dan tapped on the door. "Is the cost clear?"

"It's just me," Lucas smiled. "Are you and Peyton fighting?"

"She wasn't too happy with me, but I'm not too happy with myself. I should have told her or at least made you tell her."

"You know the days have passed where you can tell me what to do. I'm a grown man, and I should have told my wife. I just didn't want her to worry."

"Luke…" he started to say what Lucas already knew.

"I know. She's gonna worry no matter what."

"Yeah, that's what wives do, and that's what parents do. I hate that you have this thing Luke. I hate that out of all the things I could have given you I gave you a heart condition."

"Dan…."

"No," he sighed. "I love you Lucas, and I am so proud of you. Keith did a good job raising you."

Lucas smiled, "Well I have you now, and to be honest with you, you could probably still tell me what to do." They both laughed.

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Riley couldn't sleep that night. It was a good thing because Preston came in at one in the morning. "Preston, what are you doing here?"

"I packed up most of my stuff, and I was hoping I could crash on your couch tonight, and then move my stuff upstairs in the morning."

"You're moving back home?" She was excited.

"This is where I belong. I have the rest of my life to be a grown up. I'm going to get my life back."

She smiled, "Me too…Do you think you could watch the kids? I'll be right back."

"Where are you going?"

"To make things right," She grabbed her purse. She was still in her pajamas, but that was okay with her.

Preston just smiled and sat down on the couch. It felt good to be home.

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Riley knocked fiercely on the door. David finally answered. He was still half asleep. "Am I dreaming?"

"No," her heart was racing.

"Riley, what are you doing here? It is almost two in the morning."

"I know, but I lied to you tonight."

"What are you talking about? How did you even find my dorm? I don't even think girls are supposed to be in here."

"Then let's go for a walk."

"At two in the morning," he was still very tired.

"Please," she was shaking. She really needed to tell him what she had on her mind.

"Okay…."

A few minutes later they were walking outside. "Okay so please explain to me why you are here."

"I lied to you tonight. My dad always says that the only reason you lie is because you are ashamed or guilty, and I'm not ashamed. I love her so much, and I shouldn't be lying about it. I have to be honest with you. She's the biggest part of my life."

"Okay what are you talking about?" He still felt out of the loop.

"Darcy isn't my sister. She's my daughter." She finally said. It felt good to get it off her chest. She was now prepared for him to run away.

"Cool," he smiled from ear to ear. He surprised her in his answer.

"Did you just say cool?"

"Yeah, I think she's cute." He didn't look scared or mad at all. He embraced the situation.

"You're kidding right. You think its cool that I have a daughter."

"Um okay…are you married?"

"No," she shook her head.

"Engaged?"

"No," she shook her head again.

"Dating anyone?"

"No…"

"Eh wrong answer," he smiled. "When I asked you the last question you are supposed to say yes I'm dating the most amazing guy named David."

She smiled. She couldn't believe how cool he was being.

"So are you dating anyone?"

"Yes I'm dating this most amazing guy named David." She was so happy. She was afraid of losing him, but if he didn't love her daughter then he wasn't the guy for her.

"I'm gonna try this again okay. So don't freak out." He placed his hands on her face and pulled her into a kiss. It left her breathless.

It was the first kiss that she had been engaged in since Owen died. "Whoa…"

"There are plenty more where that came from." He laughed.

"Thank you for being cool about Darcy. She's a great kid."

"She would have to be great to be your kid. We should take her to the park. I would really like to get to know her."

"Not tonight…"

"No not tonight she's the smart one cause she's still in bed." He joked. "I'm wide awake now though."

"We could go get some coffee at the diner that stays opened all the time."

"I'd like that."

They walked off holding hands.

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Lucas was finally trying to sleep. He knew that he needed to rest. He could have had a heart attack, and that would not have been good.

Peyton walked into the room. She had gone home. She wasn't going to stay the night, but something made her want to come back.

"Peyton," he was surprised to see her.

"I don't want to spend the night away from you. I love you Lucas."

"I love you too," he moved over in the bed so she could sleep with him.

"I don't want anything to ever happen to you."

"It won't. I promise. You are stuck with me forever."

"Forever sounds good to me."

They snuggled together.

Okay so I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a while. I hate packing. It has to be one of my least favorite things because it is so time consuming, and I'm not even half way finished, but I wanted to get this posted.

It didn't go quiet the way that I had planned for it to go, but I thought it was pretty good. The Riley/David thing was supposed to be a whole other chapter, but I decided that it was time she told him.

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