Chapter 10

Setting Karen's Café

10 minutes later Brooke walked back out with Alex. And headed over tot he table. And sat on the other side of the booth with Alex.
B-'Did you make your phone calls?"
N-"yeah my family is on their way."
B-"Nathan I'm nervous about this."
N-"Don't be. I will do all the talking."
B-"They aren't going to like this."
N-"Brooke it's not their life. They may be angry. But they are going to have to get use to it."

Brooke looked up to see Dan, Deb, Keith, Karen, Lucas, Peyton and Jake walk in.
B-"They are here. Nathan I can't do this."
N-"Yes you can." Brooke started hyperventilating.
B-"Nathan I can't. I thought I could do this. But I can't." trying to breath. Nathan slid out of the booth and sat next to her. He took her face into his hands.
N-"Brooke breath and relax. We'll do this together."
B-"Alright but if they start yelling. Don't say I didn't say anything." Nathan smiled.

Nathan stood up and helped Brooke out.
N-"Mom, dad, everyone over here." They all walked over to them.
Deb-"Nathan why did you want all of us here?"
N-"Everyone you remember Brooke."
Deb-"Of course. How you've been Brooke?"
B-"Alright."
Dan-"Nathan are you two getting married?"
N-"No but I would like to introduce you to two people. Mom, dad I would like you to meet your grandsons." Everyone stood in shock. But then noticed the two babies in their arms.
Deb-"Nathan what is going on?"
N-" I will explain. Last year after formal. Brooke and I slept together. We were both upset and hurting. Before we knew what we were doing. It just happened. The next morning I woke up. To find Brooke gone. And me feeling angry with myself. For what I had done to Haley. The next day I went to try and find Brooke. But she was gone without saying goodbye to anyone. Fast forward a year later. Yesterday I found out I was the father of identical twins boys. It's been hard to take in but I have. Everyone I like you to meet my sons Alexander Kyle and Nathan John."

Dan and Deb stood in shock.
Deb-"They look so much like Nathan."
B-"I've been saying that since they were born."
N-"Mom, dad I know you maybe angry and disappointed in me. But I'm going to be a father to my sons. You can either be apart of their lives or not. But I'm not going to let anyone push them around. They are going to grow up in away that I never did. And that is having a father that will love them. And let them be themselves."
Deb-"How old are they?"
B-"They are 2 1/2 months old. They were born a month early. And in the beginning they both had their fair share of troubles. But they are both happy and healthy. And I apologize to you both. For keeping them away from you for so long. At first I wasn't quite sure they were Nathan's. But there was a chance they were Felix's. But once they were born. I had a paternity test done. And they turned out to be Nathan's. And the second reason why I didn't tell Nathan. Was because I didn't want to ruin Nathan and Haley's relationship. I wasn't going to tell him. But after alot of convincing from alot of people. I decided Nathan needed to know his sons and them to know Nathan. I wouldn't blame you guys if you hated me. But I was thinking about them."
Dan-"I know this is going to sound cold-hearted. But What is their last name?""
B-"Dan that doesn't sound cold-hearted at all. And to answer your question. Their last name is Scott. It's says on their birth-certificates. Along with Nathan's name as their father."

Deb and Dan stepped closer to them. Brooke smiled.
B-"Alex, Nathan I would like you to meet your grandma Deb and grandpa Dan. Dan, Deb meet your grandsons Alexander and Nathan."
Deb-"Hey Nathan, Alex I'm your grandma." She looked at Brooke.
Deb-"May I hold one?"
B-"Of course you can." Brooke handed Alex over to Deb. As soon as he was in her arms. He squirmed a bit but then settled in her arms."
B-"Deb this is Alex."

Deb started tearing up.
Deb-"Hey Alex wow you are very handsome. Love the outfit you are wearing. I think your daddy has one just like it. You have to forgive me Alex. This is alot to take in. But I am a grandma at a young age. But I'm going to love you both. It's hard not to love you already. If you need anything you can always come to grandma."
N-"Dad would you like to hold Nate?"
Dan-"Sure." Hesitantly. Nathan set him in Dan's arms. Dan was a little nervous about holding a infant again.
N-"Dad relax."
Dan-"OK." Dan relaxed a little bit.
Dan-"Hey little guy I'm your grandpa. Weird word grandpa. Never pictured myself as one. I wasn't the best father to my sons. I pretty much bullied your father. And for a long time. He didn't want anything to go with me for a long time. But we have become much closer lately. And I promise not to pressure you the way I did your father. And I won't ignore you like I did your uncle."

Nathan and Brooke smiled watching their sons. As they slept in their grandparents arms. Brooke moves closer to Nathan. Nathan turned his head and looked at her. And smiled. Brooke put a hand on his back and moved closer to his side. Both parents and grandparents. Watched in amazement. As they looked at the two boys. That mean the world to them.

They were pulled out of their moment. When they heard someone clear their throat. They turned to see the others trying to understand what is going on. Brooke turned to Deb and held out her arms. Deb put Alex in her arms. Nathan took Nate from Dan. And they walked over to Keith and Karen.

When they were standing in front of them.
N-"Keith I like you to meet your great nephews Alexander and Nathan. Alex, Nathan meet your uncle Keith.
Keith-"Wow Nate they look just like you."
N-"Thanks." Brooke turned to Karen.
B-"Ms. Roe I'd like you to meet my sons. Alexander Kyle and Nathan John. Boys meet Ms. Roe. A very nice lady. Whose always been very nice to me."
Karen-"Brooke it's Karen. But my last name isn't Roe anymore It's Scott."
B-"Wow that is grate I'm very happy for you guys. When did you get married?"
Karen-"About 3 months ago."
B-"Wow alot has changed since I left."
Karen-"Yeah for you too. How have you been?"
B-"Karen I can't describe the way I feel right now. My life had changed completely. I just don't think what is best for me anymore. And I can tell you. There has been no guys in my life. Except my sons. Words can't describe all they love I feel for my children. I just want to protect them from everything."
Karen-"Spoken like a true parent."
B-"That is what I am now a mommy."

Brooke looked over at Peyton, Jake and Lucas. And walked over to them. She stood in front of Peyton. Nathan soon followed.
B-"Boys I would like you to meet. One of mommy's friends. In fact she is my best friend. And only real friend. Peyton meet my sons Alex and Nathan." Peyton smiled at Brooke and then the boys.
P-"May I?"
B-"Of course you can. You are his aunt Peyton you know." Brooke handed Alex to Peyton. She smiled at him.
P-"Hey Alex I'm Peyton. Just so you know. Your mom is my best friend too. Never saw the side of your mom. That I have seen in the last couple of days. But your mom is real special." Alex cooed in response.
P-"So you agree with me. See I know your dad too. Well what can I say about him."
N-"Peyton watch it. They don't need to know that kind of stuff."
B-"Jake meet Alex and Nathan."
J-"Hey guys I've known your parents a long time. You differently look like your dad. But don't take after him too much. He is what you call a ladies man. If you are anything like him. You have to stay away from my daughter Jenny. Don't want you breaking her heart. Your parents are one of a kind. Nobody is like them. Except maybe each other. Once they were both nominated for biggest flirts."

Under his breath Lucas said.
L-"They are one of a kind all right. They are cheaters that is what they are." But he didn't say it loud of enough. Brooke heard everything. And she turned to him.
B-"Lucas what is your problem."
L-"Alot of things."
B-"What have I ever done to you?"
L-"You slept with my brother for starters."
B-"Lucas I didn't seek Nathan out or anything that night. We were hurt and lonely. Alot of stuff was going on in my head that night."
L-"Did knowing you were a slut one of them." That seem to knock the wind out of her.

Nathan handed Nate to Jake.
N-"Jake can you hold him."
J-"Sure." Taking the baby from Nathan. Nathan walked over to Lucas and Brooke. And stepped in front of her. Glaring at his brother. Nathan hasn't felt that much hatred for his brother. For the longest time. Lucas glared back at him.
N-"Lucas were you there the other day. When I had a conversation with Felix. About calling Brooke a slut again. Well that includes you and everyone else." Lucas looked at Brooke.
L-"Wow Brooke I'm impressed. The sex must have been good that night. You have Nathan here. Coming in on his white horse and save the day. Tell my something which one of us is better. Me or my brother. I never wanted to believe you were the type. To sleep with two brothers. But then again I didn't know what kind of a whore you really were."

Everyone stood in shock. As the words that were coming out of Lucas's mouth. Karen the most shocked.
Karen-"Lucas Eugene Scott. What is the matter with you. I have never heard to talk like that about anyone. You sound just like Dan."
L"Well what can I say mom. I am my father's son. A cold-hearted son of a bitch."
Karen-"No you are not. You never use to me like this. You were this warm caring person. What happened to him?"
L-"He found out the woman he still loves. Slept with his brother. Then got pregnant by his brother. And had 2 kids with his brother."
N-"I don't know why you are so hurt by this. You were the one who cheated on her. Then broke up with her. To be with her best friend. Not caring how much you really hurt Brooke in the process. I can't blame Brooke about the way she feels. It's hard to trust people completely. I have that issue with people myself."
L-"I can't believe you cheated of Haley with that slut."

And that pissed Nathan off. Before anyone could stop what was about to happen. Nathan grabbed the front of Lucas's shirt. And threw him up against the nearest wall."
N-"I warned you."
L-"I'm not scared of you."
N-"You should be." Brooke was surprised of the way Nathan reacted. But she ran over to the two brothers. And pulled Nathan off of Lucas. She turned Nathan to face her.
B-"Nathan it's OK, let it go. It's not a big deal. It's not like it's the first time. he has called me a slut. When I thought I might have been pregnant 2 years ago."
N-"No one has the right to call you that."
B-"Nathan I'm use to it. But I don't care what other people think about me anymore. Our sons taught me that. That I could be a better person."
N-"You always have been a good person Brooke. Underneath that front you put up."
B-"Thanks Nathan I'm glad to hear you say that."
N-"Brooke you deserve respect." He turned to Lucas.
N-"Apologize to her."
L-"No. And why are you and her so tight?"
N-"Lucas she happens to be my friend. And she is the mother of my sons."

Lucas was about to say something. That was going to piss Brooke off in a major way.
L-"The mother of your bastards sons that is." Brooke stepped out from behind Nathan. And stood in between the two brothers. So she was standing in front of Lucas. Glaring at him with a murderous look in her eyes.
B"want to repeat that again." With an angry tone in her voice. Lucas was a little scared. With the look he saw in her eyes. But couldn't take it back.
L-"You heard me. Let's get real Brooke. That is what they are bastards. Just like their father." Brooke got right into his face. And before she knew. She brought a hand up. And slapped him hard across the face.

Everyone stood in shock of what was going to happen. Peyton and Jake moved so they could get the boys out of the line of fire. Lucas put a hand to his cheek. Brooke still stood in front of him. Angry more than ever.
B-"You son of a bitch. If I ever hear you call them that again. I won't be held responsible for what I would do to you. You called yourself right. When you called yourself a cold-hearted son of a bitch. Because you are. You can call me any name you would like i don't care. But you will never call my sons that again. Their names are Alexander Kyle and Nathan John Scott. If I hear you call them anything like that again. I suggest you run and run fast. Because I won't be far behind you. Lucas I don't know what happened. to the guy I fell in love with two years ago. That guy was sweet, caring and cared about people's feelings. Alex and Nate are just babies. They didn't do anything to deserve your hatred. For god sakes Lucas. They are your nephews. You haven't even held on of them. Or got to know them. You hate them because of the way they were conceived. You didn't even know about me and Nathan. Until I came back here with two sons with me. But I want to thank you. For showing me why I left town. And the people in it. Where I have been. It's a nice place to live. People are warm and friendly. And people care about me and my sons."

Brooke looked around to see people in the cafe. Watching everything. And without thinking she turned and bolted out the door.
N-"Brooke!." But she kept on going. He turned to face Lucas.
N-"I hope you are happy. The next time you see her. You owe her an apology. But make no mistake Lucas. You call my sons that again. I won't stop Brooke from killing you." Nathan turned to Peyton.
N-"Peyton can you watch them. I'm going to find Brooke."
P-"Sure."
N-"Thanks we will be back." Then turned and went after Brooke.

Nathan soon found her on the beach. And without disturbing her. He sat down next to her.
N-"Brooke don't listen to what he says. He is just bitter these days."
B-"Nathan I won't let anyone talk about my sons like that."
N-"Yeah I wanted to tear his head off. And nearly did."
B-"What happened to him?"
N-"I don't know. He has never been this cold-hearted."
B-"He doesn't like it. What we did to Haley."
N-"She's not even here. And she's ruining my life."
B-"She really hurt you. Nathan can I ask you something?"
N-"Sure."
B-"Would it be different if you and Haley were still together. Would you still want to be a father?"
N-"Brooke look at me." Brooke turned to face him.
N-"Brooke to answer your question. No it wouldn't make a difference. Because I would want to know about my sons. I didn't know how much joy I could feel. When I knew they were my sons. But at the same time. I was scared out. I mean having two people. Totally dependent on you for everything. But if Haley and I were still together. I would still want to be a father to my sons. I didn't know anything was missing. From my life until you showed up yesterday. And told me I was a father."

Brooke put a hand to his cheek. Nathan covered her hand with his.
B-"I know how you feel. When I found out I was pregnant. I didn't know what I was going to do. What do I know about babies. I thought about abortion. But I decided against it. I couldn't live with myself if I did that. My next option was adoption. But then I got to thinking. What would happen to them. After they were adopted. Would they grow apart or separately. Would they grow up being loved and cared for. Or being ignored. But that all changed when I heard their hear beats for the first time. I can't explain how I felt in that moment. or when I saw them both on the ultrasound screen. That reminds me.. I have something I want to give you. When we get back to the cafe. It's one of my ultrasound pictures. That I want you to have."
N-"I'd like that. Tell me what your pregnancy was like."
B-"It was pretty hard in the beginning. the morning sickness I could do without again. It seemed I was always nauseous alot during my pregnancy. But as my body changed from months to month. And they were relying on me to help them grow. I was 2 months pregnant when I learned I was having twins. But I didn't want to know what they were. But as I explain early in my 8th month. I woke up in the middle of the night. I just felt something wasn't right. So I went to get my aunt up. And she drove me to the hospital right away. it was then I learned that their umbilical cords. Were wrapped around their necks. They prepped me for a C-Section right away. My aunt was with me the whole time. But the person I wanted to be there was you. There were so many times when I tired to call you. But every time I chickened out. When I first laid eyes on the in NICU when they finally let me see them. That I knew they were yours. I wouldn't leave their sides for the first 2 weeks of their lives. Everyone else around me was worried about me. Nathan they have been my life. Since I found out I was pregnant. They are such joys in my life. Like you I never knew what I was missing from my life. Until they came into my life."

Nathan smiled.
N-"Then we are both complete."
B-"Yeah I've learned I don't need any guys in my life. But Alex and Nathan. Let's face it. No guy wants to date a girl with 2 small boys."
N-"Well any guy would be lucky. But don't cut yourself short. Anyone would be lucky to snag you."
B-"Nathan you are sweet. What about you. Anyone new in your life?"
N-"No but I think I needed to be single for a while. I mean I went from Peyton to Haley. Then married her when we were only 16. I thought she was it for me. I guess Chris could give her something I couldn't. And that was a music career. She basically said she could do better. And she left me. Leaving only divorced papers she signed. And a note that said it was over. But which really seemed to hurt. Was that you were gone too."
B-"Nathan."
N-"I know Brooke. But I can't help how I feel."
B-"Yeah me too." They looked at each other. Nathan wrapped her up in a hug. She hugged him back.
N-"Come on let's head back. We have to get back to the boys."
B-"OK I forgot about them." Staring to panic.
N-"Hey no worries they are with Peyton an Jake."
B-"Oh thank god." Nathan stood up and helped her up. And they walked back to the cafe hand in hand.
End of Chapter 10

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Lucas apologies to Brooke. And bonds with his nephews.

Nathan asks Brooke to stay with him at the beach house.
Nathan and Brooke grow closer