Authors' note: . Hey guys, here is a new update. i hope you like it. I just wanted to add that i'm co-writing a new story with HJS-NS-23 on OTH and this story is just fantastic! It's called Sisterly ties and New lives Come and check it out. you won't be disappointed PLease read and review :-) Take care!

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Lucas walked into the empty gymnasium and sat on a bench. He really liked to be there all alone. It was one of the only place where he actually felt safe. He could think in peace because he did not really know where to stand anymore. His life was just slipping through his hands and he didn't know how to get it back on track. He sighed What should I do? He thought to himself.

"What's going up dawg?" Asked Skillz.

Lucas jumped surprised to see Skillz standing in front of him.

"Hey Skillz what are you doing here?"

"I can ask you the same question!" Said Skillz sitting beside Lucas. "I come from your house actually. I wanted to talk to you about the strategy for next week and Jamie told me you were not there." Skillz started to laugh. "You should have seen the way he answered! A really little man!"

"I know he's a smart kid." Said Lucas with a nostalgic smile. "But how did you know how to find me?"

"Geez dawg! I know you for a long time now!" Said Skillz in mock hurt. "There is two places you go when you're not at your best: the river court and the gymnasium. It's was not that hard. What's up?" Asked Skillz sincerely.

"Aw…. I don't even know man. I ….I'm just starting to think that I didn't make the right choices." Lucas sighed. "Sometimes I'm looking back and I guess I made some mistakes. My dream was to be a famous writer and I am but it doesn't feel as it should."

"Where are you going with that Luke? You're confusing me!"

"Well success is not tasting as good when you're alone." Said Lucas sadly.

"You're not alone Luke! That's just a stupid thing to say! Everybody loves you man!" Said Skillz surprised by Lucas' incoherent concerns.

"I should have sticked with her. Letting her go was the stupidest thing to do. My life isn't complete without her." Added Lucas sadly.

"Oh I see… you're alone that way! You know it's never too late to repair your mistakes. You can do it till your death! That's what my mama used to say!"

Lucas looked at Skillz and nodded.

"Umm…just one thing Luke please don't be mad but which one of them are you wanting really?"

"What?" Asked Lucas surprised. "What are you talking about?!"

"Well you know…you always had trouble with choosing. I mean man you slept with Brooke like two years ago so excuse me to ask but which one do you want? Peyton or Brooke? I'm sorry but knowing past history I think it's a legitimate question."

Lucas opened the mouth and frowned. "Well….if you need specifics I'm talking about…" Lucas mobile started to play Jay-Z. "Sorry it's Nate I've got to answer that."

"Hey Nate. You're all right?"

"Yes I'm fine but I really need to talk to you. Can you come over please?"

"Yep I can. I'll be over in ten minutes." Said Lucas looking at Skillz.

"Sorry man but I've got to see Nate now. He needs me. But we can finish our conversation later if you want."

"Yes please!" Said Skillz with a smile. "It's going to let you some time to find the answer to my question. You've been Saved by the bell I guess."

Lucas sighed "I know who I want man!"

Lucas knocked on Nathan's door.

"It's open." Shouted Nathan.

Lucas walked into the living room and was surprised to see Nathan walking on his treadmill. Lucas decided not to mention the fact that Nathan was training. His brother was too aggressive lately.

"So? What are you up too?" Asked Lucas sitting on an armchair.

"Well…As you can see I'm trying to get better."

Lucas nodded. "I can see that Nate. I'm proud of you. But…" Said Lucas looking embarrassed. "Why did you need me for? I mean sorry to ask you so directly but you've sent me to hell only a couple of days ago."

Nathan stopped training and sat in the armchair in front of Lucas's . He sighed "I know I did Luke and I'm sincerely sorry about that." He cleared his throat. "I've been in a pretty dark place for such a long time that I didn't even remember how good life could be."

Lucas looked at Nathan. "I exactly know what you mean" He said to himself.

"And…And someone helped me to remember that life was good once. I want to have that life back. I want Haley to look at me the way she did."

Lucas frowned.

"What?" Said Nathan who noticed Lucas' reaction.

"I really think your motives are pure Nate. Honestly, I couldn't be happier for you but I just want you to remember that Haley still love you like day one. She stopped looking at you the way she did because of your horrible behavior. It has nothing to do with the accident or…or" Lucas stopped talking and looked at Nathan's legs.

"Or my disability?" Said Nathan touching his legs. "I know that Lucas. I refused to accept that everything was my fault well…even if the accident is actually MY fault." Added Nathan the eyes full of tears.

"No don't do that again!" Said Lucas shaking his head. "Please stop beating yourself up! Nobody is accusing you of anything. And if it's your fault well…you're not the only one to blame." Lucas took Nathan's hand. "I could have take you home, I knew you drank a bit too much and…and you remember uncle Keith right?" Asked Lucas with a broken voice. Each time Lucas was mentioning Keith, he could feel as his heart was breaking.

"Of course I remember Keith!" Said Nathan hurt. "What's your point?"

"My point? We had the same accident. I'm sure you remember! Was I upset? No! Everybody came around!"

Nathan looked at Lucas in shock. What could he answer?

"Haley stood by you and even if she is cautious now I'm sure she still do." Added Lucas nicely seeing Nathan face. "I've never seen so much love between two people."

"I know that now" Said Nathan in a whisper.

"It's about time!" Said Lucas smiling. "I'm screaming that to you for about a month now! I don't know would help you get around but he/she clearly need to be called a master."

Nathan smiled thinking about Brooke. "You can't even imagine how right you are!"

Lucas was confused. He really wanted to know who helped Nathan but he decided to drop it. "I just wanted to tell you how great it was for Jamie to see you yesterday. I mean the little guy came back completely different."

"Really?" Asked Nathan incredulous but full of joy at the same time.

"Are you kidding me? You're like god for your son! He ran everywhere in the house saying « I saw my daddy today and he was my real daddy again! »!" Lucas saw Nathan's face light up. "I don't know what you imagined Nathan but sure the kid likes me but I couldn't and wouldn't replace you in his eyes. He loves you more than anything. He's always been so proud of you!"

"I'm going to fight for them Luke." Said Nathan with determination." And…And I need your help! That's why I called you."

Lucas was surprised." Me? Help you? How?!"

"You're really important to Haley. She trusts you and listen to you you're like her brother. I need you Luke… I really need you" Said Nathan almost begging.

Lucas sighed and stood up. "I'll talk to her Nate." He walked to the window and looked at the cars passing down the street. "Just don't hurt her again okay? I'm trusting you Nate but please don't make her sad again." Lucas added sadly.

"I won't Luke. I'd prefer die than hurt her once again. I'll give her everything she wants!"

"She doesn't need much to be happy you know?" Lucas turned around to look an Nathan again. "As long as you love her and try your best. She would be happy. Please don't make her cry again okay?"

Nathan nodded. "Trust me once again Luke…Please. I need them, I want them I just can't live without them." Begged Nathan.

Lucas nodded. "Okay little brother! I'll do anything i can. Don't worry I won't have to do much. She loves you at least as much as you do."