"Luke, what are we going to do? How can three teenagers handle two 3 month old children?"
"I don't know Nate, I guess we will just have to help each other through it. You are a great father from what I've seen, so you should be the one giving me pointers." Lucas was at least able to get Nathan to crack a half smile.
"I guess man, but I'm sure you know practically as much as I do. You had been helping your mom out this whole time, so you were basically like a father anyways."
"I suppose your right. I think Peyton has the hardest job. She has to play mom for two kids, but I love her, and I have faith in her. I know she can do this. I know we all can do this Nate. We will be o.k., I can promise you that."
"Your right little bro, after all, we are the only family either of us has left is each other. My parents are alive, but my dad is behind bars for the rest of his life, and I doubt my mom will ever get out of rehab."
"This is what brothers do. We stick together." Lucas gave Nathan a fist pound.
"Now what do you say we head back to the funeral?" With that Nathan put his arm around Lucas, and they headed back to the cemetery together. At least these two were closer than ever. That was one good thing that came from this tragedy.
Lucas and Nathan got back for the very end of the ceremony, and after it was over, everyone headed back to their house. The group of friends was back together, at least for one night. It was bittersweet, but this helped Lucas, Nathan, and Peyton a little bit.
"How are you guys holding up?" Brooke tried to break the ice with Lucas and Peyton.
"I lost my mom, and my best friend, so I'm not holding up too well. The only that keeps me going is Peyton, and Camilla." Peyton gave Lucas a smile, and took his hand in hers.
"At least you too have each other. I am glad for that." Brooke tried to force a smile.
"I can honestly say that if it wasn't for Peyton, I wouldn't be here today. My love for her keeps me going." Lucas gave Peyton a kiss on the cheek.
"Likewise." Peyton pulled Lucas in for a longer, more passionate kiss on the lips.
"I love you Peyt."
"I love you too Luke."
"I am sure that you both will be great parents." Brooke could genuinely give them a smile now that she saw that they were at least happy together.
"We will certainly try. I think our love for her and for each other will help us get through this." Peyton started to cry at Lucas's words. Lucas just wiped away her tears, smiled at her, and gave her a kiss.
"How about we start planning our wedding?" Peyton was a little shocked that Lucas was thinking about their wedding at a time like this, but she was still happy.
"Of course, I can't wait any longer to become Mrs. Scott." Peyton smiled at Lucas, and they shared another kiss. Seeing this made Brooke confident that they would be o.k. as long as they had each other. The best part was that she would be able to start planning a wedding with Peyton.
"P. Sawyer, as your maid of honor, I think I am entitled to helping you plan this wedding. You know how much I love weddings."
"I wouldn't have it any other way, but who said you were maid of honor B. Davis?"
"P. Sawyer you better be joking right now. I would hate to have to beat you up in front of your fiancée." The two just shared a laugh before hugging.
"Brooke, I would be honored to have you as my maid of honor." Peyton smiled at Brooke, and then at Lucas. Maybe everything was going to be o.k.