A/N: So, this chapter was kind of hard to write and add to the top of things on why it is late, it's because I'm sick so if this chapter isn't up to par it's because I am not up to par, but I hope you like it anyway.

Chapter Ten: Thinking of Her

Brooke looks up and she instantly meets the eyes of Chase Adams. Chase's eyes widen in surprise.

"Brooke," Chase states in disbelief.

Brooke gulps. "Chase."

Sam walks in from the back and sees Brooke and some guy in a staring match.

"What's going on?"

Brooke turns her attention to her daughter.

"Sam—"

Chase's vision changes from Brooke to the teen standing a few feet away from him.

"Samantha."

Sam looks at Chase with a weird look.

"What?"

"I can't believe it," Chase says in surprise.

"Does somebody want to tell me what the hell is going on here?" Sam says impatiently.

Brooke steps forward and puts her hands on her daughter's shoulders.

"I have to speak with this customer privately so could you like go and do something?" Brooke asks hesitantly.

"Sure, just call me when you're done talking."

Broke watches as her daughter left the store. Brooke chances a look at Chase who seemed to be frozen in his spot. Brooke flips the sign on her door to close and guided Chase to the couch on the side of her store.

"Was that really her?" Chase asks after moments and moments of silence.

"Yeah."

Chase glares at Brooke.

"You said you were giving her up for adoption, that that was what you decided."

"Chase, I was in the hospital and you had already left before my parents said that they were going to adopt her. Sam grew up thinking that I was her sister."

"What changed?"

"My parents died and Sam didn't have anywhere to go or rather my parents gave me full guardianship. I wasn't going to tell Sam that I was her mother, but she just I eventually told her."

"Not about me?"

Brooke shakes her head.

"I didn't think I was ever going to see you again Chase. You moved away and that was the last I heard from you until today."

"I always thought about her, about Sam."

"I figured you would," Brooke says in a whisper. "Look, Chase, now that I know you live here, you can have a relationship with Sam. I'm not going to stop you, but I have to work on my relationship with her as well."

Chase nods his head.

"I'm getting married and I have a baby on the way," Chase turns to Brooke. "What am I going to do?"

"You go to that fiancée of yours and tell her about your situation and if she really loved you then she would agree with what you want. Which hopefully involves getting to know your daughter?"

Chase nods his head and smiles.

"Are you going to tell Sam who I am before anything happens?"

Brooke nods her head and stands up.

"Don't worry Chase, I'll tell her and now that you know where I work things can get easier, but you need to let your guilt go Chase."

"How'd you know?"

"It's written all over your face."

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Sam found herself walking the streets of Tree Hill. Brooke was busy with a customer, but Sam had a feeling it was more than just a customer. There were still a lot of things that Sam had to figure out. She was brought out of her thoughts when she received a text on her phone.

We need 2 talk

Sam knew it was from Brooke so Sam turned around and headed back to the store. Sam was only a few blocks away so it didn't take her long to reach the store.

"Come sit down I need to talk to you."

Sam does as she is told and faces Brooke.

"The guy that was in here earlier well I haven't seen him in a really long time," Sam nods her head and continues to look at Brooke. "The last time I saw him was in the hospital after I had given birth to you."

"He's my dad," Sam whispers.

"Yeah and he wants to get to know you, but I told him I wasn't going to push you into anything. It's your decision, but I know it would mean a lot to him if you gave him a chance."

Sam slowly nods her head.

"I'll think about it."

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Mia walks into Peyton's office for the second time today. Peyton looks up in surprise.

"I just got done talking to Chase," Peyton raises an eyebrow. "He told me he saw his daughter today and he had a long talk with Brooke. He is waiting on Sam's answer as to whether or not they can get to know each other."

"Mia, from the small amount of time that I have spent with Sam I can tell you that she's a great kid and she has talents you wouldn't believe."

Mia looking more interested sat straighter in her chair.

"What kind of talents?"

"She can play guitar and she can sing. I'm not sure if she writes her own music or not, but she's really good. So, that's something you can bond over."

Mia smiles slightly.

"Eventually, maybe, I just want Chase to have time with his daughter. But we are all waiting on Sam to make that final decision."

"Mia, I'll be here for you if you need anything, even if it's just to talk."

"Same goes to you Peyton especially with your boy troubles."

"I do not have boy troubles," Peyton persists.

Mia raises an eyebrow and laughs. "Yes, you do. You can't choose between Lucas or Julian and it's making me insane."

"Look, Mia, I already know that Julian wants nothing to do with me. I can't ask Lucas because if he feels the same way about Julian then I'll feel worse than I already am."

"Peyton, you shouldn't take yourself out of the game and who knows maybe Lucas could feel the same."