Chapter 10

Lucas POV

I came home from the river court to see my 'best friend' hitting on my wife, his hands trapping her against the counter and a look of pain on Peyton's struggling face. I stormed into the kitchen like a man on a mission, and pulled Jake off Peyton. I held him up against the fridge and punched him in the face until he staggered away with blood pouring from his face. I was so angry and I didn't want to yell, so I just stormed into the backyard and tried to cool down my temper. When I started to feel better about everything that happened I headed back into the house to see Peyton still cooking in the Kitchen for tomorrows Thanksgiving lunch. I head in the direction of my study when Peyton's quivering voice stops me.

"Lucas... I..."

I can't believe she is going to try and apologise, it was not her fault that my best friend tried to molest her in our kitchen. In a defeated voice I said

"Don't Peyton, just don't."

I then headed into my study to once again calm my fury so I don't take it out on Peyton. The last thing that she needs is for me to go all crazy on her. She shouldn't have to deal with all this drama just because she is married to me. I turn my laptop on and spend the rest of the night pouring or my anger and frustration into my novel.

At about 9.30 Peyton knocks on my study door.

"Knock, knock, Lucas can I come in?"

"Yeah it's open" I reply

Peyton tentatively walks into my office, and makes her way to stand directly in front of me "Lucas, I know you don't want to hear this but I never led Jake on."

Slowly one by one, tears are falling from Peyton's eyes. I look at her worried filled face and can't help but feel guilty that I didn't tell her what I was thinking in the beginning. I gently tugged on her hand and pulled her down so she was sitting on my lap. I tilted her chin up so her eyes were looking into mine and as I held her gaze I whisper

"I know it wasn't your fault, and I'm sorry I didn't clear it up sooner. It's just hard for me to let people in and I can't believe one of my best mates would do that to you. I'm so sorry."

I then pull Peyton's sobbing figure to my chest and hold her as she cries; whilst gently placing a soft kiss to her forehead.

Normal POV

The next morning the Scott house is filled with music and laughter as Karen Peyton and Lilly try to put together a thanksgiving meal for their families and friends.

"Peytooon!"

Lilly exclaims

"are you having a baby?"

Peyton tries to cover her shocked face before she says

"no Lilly why would I be having a baby?"

"Wellllllllll" Lilly says

"Because Nafen and Haley are having a baby and mummy says married people have babies so I just thought you and Lukey were having a baby cos your married."

Peyton couldn't help but chuckle at her 'sister in law'

"Sorry Lillster but I'm not having a baby" Peyton says as she rubs the little girls head as they get back to work.

"Are you nervous about finally meeting Nathan and Haley?" Karen asks Peyton after a few moments of silence.

"mmm the famous Nathan and Haley- I wouldn't be if Lucas would have told them about our little situation... I just don't know what they are going to think or how they're going to feel towards me."

Karen Places a reassuring hand on Peyton's shoulder as the door bell rings and says

"Don't worry Peyton, they loved your brother and they are going to love you even more- they might just kill Lucas though."

Karen finishes her statement with a laugh as she walks out of the kitchen to greet her 'adoptive' son and daughter in law.

Peyton counts to five, takes a deep breath then heads into the living room to greet her guests, when she is shocked by the sight in front of her, Standing in her living room was Haley James her old next door neighbour- well she was her neighbour up until Peyton was 10 and Haley moved house. But the thing is Haley was more than just a neighbour to Peyton growing up, she was like the sister she never had- always spending time with each other in Haley's pool or in Peyton's back yard. She was the one true friend Peyton ever had- and now she was her sister in law.

"Hi" Peyton says to the room full of people staring at her. Lucas gets up and stands next to her and says "Nathan, Haley- this is Peyton... My Wife."

Peyton stares there with an awkward smile on her face whilst Nathan and Haley try to hide the shock on their faces.

"Your wife?" Nathan questions,

"Yes" Lucas says "My Wife. Peyton this is Nathan and Haley my brother and Sister in law."

"It's nice to meet you Peyton" Nathan says putting his hand out to shake Peyton's.

"You too" Peyton says with a small smile slowly gracing her face.

"Peyton Sawyer, or should I say Scott" Haley says with a sly smile on her face

"Haley James" Peyton says with a larger smile on her face "or should I say Scott?"

Haley and Peyton then embrace in a hug whilst Nathan and Lucas exchange strange looks with each other. When the girls pull apart they go into the kitchen to finish cooking Lunch whilst Nathan and Lucas join Lilly and Jamie in the lounge room.

"I can't believe you're my sister in law" Peyton says with slight shock in her voice

"Are you relieved that it turned out to be me?" Haley asks

Peyton lets out a slight chuckle and says "you have no idea- I've really missed you Haley James"

"I've missed you too Blondie" the girls share a content smile and turn back to finishing lunch.

"Hey Peyton" Haley says softly "I really am sorry about Derrick" Peyton gives Haley a soft smile, squeezes her hand and says "thanks it means a lot."

Xxx

Thanksgiving lunch goes onto the table and the extended Scott family all sit down to have a long awaited meal together where they not only reminisce about their past they look forward to their future.

Sorry for the delay, I know it's not that good but I wanted to give you something so enjoy... oh and I don't know how long it will be till I can update again so sorry!

Andi xx