Home Sweet Home

Lucas and Brooke reached Tree Hill around 11:00. The whole Naley gang was coming to pick them up. Brooke and Lucas went to baggage claim and got their luggage. Hand in hand they walk toward the exit looking for Naley and Jamie.

B: Luke, are we going to tell them?

L: I personally think we should. I want everyone to know that I'm marrying you Brooke Davis. Plus they'll be happy. You and Nathan were always close just like me and hales. And I know Haley always wanted you as a sister so now they both have that.

B: ok we will tell them later after everything gets sorted out with the whole Q thing.

They share a passionate kiss

It wasn't until they hear a familiar voice screaming "There they are. I see Aunt Brooke and Uncle Lucas" then they broke apart. They recognize Jamie's voice and spot Nathan and Haley.

They made their way over to them and hugged each other.

Haley: Well, well, well, look who's finally returned. You two have a lot of explaining to do. We saw that heated kiss.

Nathan: hahaa yeah is Brucas finally back together. So big brother finally chose the right girl?

L: You bet little Brother.

Neither noticed that ring adorning Brooke's left hand as they made their way to the car. They settled in and then until Jamie asked.

J: Aunt Brooke why do you have a ring on your finger? Are you and Uncle Lucas getting married? Cause I think that would be AWESOME! You could be my real aunt and I knew Uncle Lucas loved you. It makes sense because you're my godmother and he's my godfather. You belong together.

Lucas and Brooke looked at each other and back at Naley with guilt for not telling them right away. Nathan and Haley however still wore shocked expressions.

B: umm guys you ok?

Suddenly Haley screams and Nathan almost loses control of the car.

H: OMG! You guys are engaged! This is so amazing Brooke is officially my sister. Way to not tell us guys!

N: So Dimples looks like I can officially use the big brother excuse to kick Lucas's ass if he hurts you again. Welcome to the family sis.

L: haha sorry guys Brooke wanted to wait until after we took care of everything you know.

He looked towards Jamie.

They understood. They had yet to tell Jamie the news about Q. Jamie looked up to Q as a role model and a friend. Nathan and Haley wanted to wait until Brooke and Lucas got home to tell him. They knew that Jamie will shut them out and confide in his Aunt Brooke the most in this time. Brooke broke the silence.

B: How's Peyton? How pissed is she that me and Luke left together?

Haley and Nathan looked at each other. When Peyton found out the two went on vacation together, to say that she was pissed was an understatement. She was screaming as to how Brooke could do that. Haley had to control her anger towards her because she knew all the shit Peyton had done senior year and she was pissed that someone Brooke considered a sister could do that. But because of Brooke she was still friends with her. Brooke didn't want Hales to stop being friends with Peyton because of her. So she didn't, but she always thought of her differently after that.

Haley told Peyton to calm down that day and said that they were friends and needed a break because of the whole Angie thing for Brooke and Lindsey thing for Lucas. She them calmed down, but they received another surprise too.

H: She was pissed, but I calmed her down. The next day was better way better considering who showed up.

Brooke looks at Lucas wondering who it was, but his face was hard and stiff and she knew exactly why.

B: who?

Nathan and Haley smile.

N: Jake Jagielski. When she saw him she was shocked but happy they've been catching up but I don't know if that means she's over Luke yet or not.

Right then and there Lucas snaps.

L: She has no right to care. Considering all that pain she has caused Brooke and being the reason why we broke up senior year, I don't care if she's heartbroken. She is a factor in why we lost our baby that year. I know that I was at fault too, but I loved Brooke not her and she knew that yet there she was breaking us up. So I don't care what she feels.

He is breathing heavily by the end of his rant, Jamie is shocked and scared from his uncle's yelling, Naley is shocked that he knows, and Brooke has silent tears streaming down her face. She knew he was going to break any second and she knew that he needed to get is out so she didn't stop him.

H: Brooke, you- you told him.

L: Yes she told me she also told me that the two of you knew, but I don't blame you for keeping it from me. God knows I deserved it. I caused so much of her pain.

He's crying again now. Blaming himself for the pain he inflicted and she wouldn't have is so she hugged him.

B: Shhh.. Luke I told you its ok. It wasn't your fault and I don't blame you. It's ok. What's done is done. We have to move forward.

Jaime: Yeah Uncle Lucas. Aunt Brooke forgives you so it's ok.

They all laugh in between their crying. At this point except for Jamie he doesn't fully grasp what's going on.

They reach the Naley household and go in. they need to tell Jamie what's going on. They share a look and know it's time.

N: Hey Jamie, we need to talk to you for a second buddy.

J: Ok daddy, what's going on?

H: Jamie, yesterday we found out that Q- he- he umm he died last night baby.

J: WHAT! No, no he can't.

He runs to his room as they all shout for him to come back. They all turn to Brooke knowing that she is the only one who can talk to him. She sighs and gets up and goes to talk to her godson.

B: Jamie, sweetie, can we talk?

She hears sniffles and a soft yes. She walks in to see Jamie on his bed with tears streaming down his face.

B: Aww buddy, I know that this is hard. Q was a good friend to you and you looked up to him. It's sad to know that he isn't here anymore to play with you and stuff, but he is in a better place now. He's happy too.

He looks up at her with his big blue eyes.

J: Really, Aunt Brooke? Is he really happy? Can he still play basketball?

B: Oh yeah buddy. He can play basketball even more now. He has all the time in the world. He can play anytime he wants. You know, he watches over you too just like your great uncle Keith. Q knows you love him. He will still watch you grow and play basketball. I know it's hard baby, but we are all here. I'm always here if you want to talk and your mom and dad there here to. They love you, I love you, and your uncle Lucas loves you too.

J: I love you too Aunt Brooke. I feel better now. I know that Q is happy and he is still here in spirit right?

B: You bet baby. How about we go downstairs, I'm sure your parents want to make sure you're ok.

J: Let's go.

They go downstairs. Nathan and Lucas have to go talk to the team about what's going on and then they want to go pay a visit to Q's mother. It was a long day to say the least, but Brooke and Haley were always right there for the Scott men. Brooke knew there was still a lot more to deal with and she wasn't looking forward to going home that night and facing Peyton, but that was for later. Right now Lucas needed her and that's all she cared about.