Crossroad

Chapter 11

"Sooner or later we all choose a path. Sometimes you never look back, and sometimes life forces you to."

Jamie takes the bag over to where the other guests are. While Nathan and Haley carry the rest of them. And he takes a seat on the couch. Removing the wrapping paper. Then open the card. As he began to read it.

To my favorite little man. The world has been a better place these past four years because you were a part of them. Now we are embarking on a brand-new chapter. I look forward to seeing who you become and making even more memories together. It has and continues to be an honor to be your godmother and to be able to share a space in your life and have a place in that big heart of yours.

Hope you enjoy your gift.

I love you, Aunt Brooke.

Jamie placed the card at his side and continued to go through the bag. Revealing a photo album cover. Jamie picked it up sitting it on his lap and began to go through it. Inside there were pictures and sayings, pictures he had made her and souvenirs from trips they had taken. Jamie couldn't wipe of the smile that came to his face while he looked through these memories. Eventually stopping. Closing the album. Walking over to Brooke and hugging her.

"Thank you, aunt Brooke, I love my present." Jamie said to her.

"Your more than welcome Jamie." "You have your own little time capsule to add memories on to forever." Brooke said. Hugging him back tightly.

Letting him go. While he went back to his parents. Who handed him gift after gift. Brooke felt her heart ache with happiness and admiration for her dearest and closest friends. Looking to the other side of her. Where she saw Peyton, who had decided to move on with her life. And open up to the possibility of loving someone and letting herself be loved. As well as reopening, Red Bedroom Records. Hearing the joy and excitement in her voice now that she was back to work. Made Brooke feel so grateful to have and continued to be with her on this journey.

Eventually all the gifts were opened and the guests were all almost gone. Nathan had taken Jamie into his room. He was exhausted with all the fun and birthday celebration. Haley looked around her living room before shutting off the life. She had managed with the help of her friends to clean up most of the aftermath from the party. To be honest though she was with everything not being put away and neat.

After all her and Nathan had gone through they felt safe and happy. This overwhelming feeling of gratitude because they had survived and came out the side stronger. Smiling as she turned out the lights. Then headed into the hallway. To Jamie's room watching as he slept for a few minutes. Closing his door then going into their bedroom. Opening the door slowly. Looking up at Nathan who was already in bed and had been waiting for her. As she walked over. Leaning to kiss him. Then went to her closet and changed. Walking back at out. Feeling instantly protected as he wrapped his arm around her.

"Today was an incredible Hales." "Five years ago, our lives changed forever." "And a lot has happened since then." "But this family has been the most important part of our story and I'm so ecstatic to see where life takes us next." Nathan said to her.

"We've become the people we wanted to be for so long." "And now we're able to enjoy life as the family we were always supposed to be." "In the future, I see us as a family of four." Haley said. Smiling up at him.

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"Wake up come on sweetheart." Jake said. Walking through the door of his old home. Turning on the light. Surprised to see how much his parents had left things alone. Even though the place was cleaned and everything was in working order. Closed the door as Jenny pulled on his hand.

"Daddy where are we.?" Jenny asked. Looking back at her father.

"We're home in the house we used to live in when you were a baby." "And we are in Tree Hill NC." "It's late It's time for bed." Jake said. Looking back at her.

The two going up the stairs. Two at a time. Jenny falling back asleep quickly.

Jake tucked her in. Then went back to his room. Laying down looking at the picture of himself, Peyton, and Jenny that he kept with him all these years.

Eventually falling asleep.

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"Thank you for walking me home." Brooke said. Smiling at Lucas. Enjoying the sense of comfort and familiarity she felt whenever she was with him.

"Of course, I couldn't let you walk home alone, it's dark, late, and I liked spending this time with you." Lucas said to her.

"I liked it too a lot." Brooke said. Looking back at him.

"Would you like to go out on a date with me.?" "Dinner, dancing, and a night of endless possibilities." Lucas asked. Looking into her eyes.

"Yes, how could I resist an offer like that." Brooke said smiling.

"Goodnight Brooke." Lucas said. Pulling her into a hug.

"Goodnight Luke." Brooke said. Hugging him back.

As she walked inside her house. Closing the door behind her.

Lucas looked back at the door once more. Before going into his car and heading home.

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