Crossroad
Chapter 10
I think it's cool how people celebrate the day you were born. Like for the rest of your life they have cake and presents and they celebrate that you're here. There's something really nice about that.
Jamie was off playing with his friends. Andre, Chuck, Madison. The house was full of music and the variety of aromas from the different food items occupying the stations set up in the house and outdoors. The pool was clear a perfect blue. While footsteps of kids and laughter was heard in every direction. Haley had baked the birthday cake double layered vanilla and chocolate. The cake cooling in a separate area.
The couple looked around their home feeling a sense of pride. They had found their way back together. And wanted to enjoy the bliss of that. Hearing the front door open. Dan and Karen, along with Keith and Karen came inside. With gifts in hand. While they greeted Nathan and Haley with compliments on the house and decorations. They headed to the hallway dropping off their gifts at the present table.
Nathan and Haley decide to make rounds around the party. Checking on their guests and food and drinks. Then went to see Jamie.
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Brooke opened the front door of the Scott home. Having packed the gift for Jamie days earlier she simply got off the jet and went into her car. Driving straight here. Walking through the door closing it behind it her.
Looking around feeling a sense of family and memories rush through her she had truly missed Tree Hill. And everyone in it.
Smiling as Brooke saw Nathan and Jamie together. I always loved and admired their family unit. Secretly hopeful that I would have that for myself someday. Going deeper into the hallway. I dropped off my gift. Then strolled through the hallway. Looking up at the large amount of pictures. Cover the walls. Then went out back to the pool area. Taking a seat at the nearest chair I could find. Smiling at the sight of the kids playing on the other side.
Brooke laid back on the lounge chair. Her hair straight. Skin shined with a healthy glow of sun. And nail polish on finger nails and toes.
"Clearly New York has been a satisfying experience for you." "I've missed that smile and the woman wearing it." The voice said.
Causing Brooke to get up and look behind her.
"Luke." Brooke said happily.
Lucas leans over pulling her into a hug.
"Brooke." He said softly.
Wanting to savor the feeling of joy in this meeting.
Eventually pulling apart.
"I know what happened with you and Lindsay and I'm sorry." Brooke said. Looking up at him.
"It wasn't meant to be heartbreak makes good material." Lucas said. But all of that is long over." "She left town and so did Marc." "Enough time has been wasted on this already and I don't want to focus on it any longer." "Instead I want to make up for lost time." "A year is a long time." Lucas said. Looking back at her.
Hearing the calls for the birthday cake in the distance.
Brooke looks up at him. Extending her hand to him.
"You owe me a dance." She said. Smiling warmly.
Looking back at her surprised. "I do.?" He says smiling back at her.
"First let's celebrate our godson's birthday first." She said.
The two walking back inside. Gathering around in the large circle of party goes joining in the singing of happy birthday.
Jamie looked around the room at his family and friends. The glow of the birthday candles in front of him. Taking a breath. While he closed his eyes. Thinking of his birthday wish. Blowing out his candles. The room erupting in applause and cheers.
Lights turn back on. As the cake is sliced and shared amongst the guests. People are engaged in conversations and stories. Memories and laughter. While the time went on. Jamie holding both his parents' hands. While they walked over to the present table.
Jamie picking out his first gift. Inside a dark blue gift bag.
Unknowing to anyone else. They weren't alone.
"Happy birthday my boy." The voice said. Looking in from the shadows.
Before walking off.
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Author's Note: Thoughts on the chapter.? Brucas, Naley and Jamie.? Who do you think was looking in from the shadows.? Review!