AN-This chapter takes place about a week after the wedding.

Dan Scott-41 years old

Deb Scott-41 years old

Lucas Scott-23 years old

Nathan Scott- 18 years old- In the 12th grade

Katie Scott- 15 years old-In the 9th grade

Samantha Scott- 12 years old-In the 6th grade

Ryan Scott-6 years old-In Kindergarten

Lily Scott-6 years old-In Kindergarten

Brooke Scott- 24 years old

Christopher Scott- 6 years old-In Kindergarten

Dalton Scott- 16 months old

Alexis Scott- 1 month old

-X-

Lucas was standing in the gym at 7.30am in the morning watching the raven's being coached by his best friend Skills Taylor. ''Looking good boys.'' Lucas called out as he walked over to Skills.

''Hey coach welcome back.'' The boys called.

''Hey Luke, bet you enjoyed some loving from your girl.'' Skills said as the team began running suicides again.

''Well my girl is Brooke so of course I did, we just about got to see Paris.'' Lucas told him. ''Alright boys hit the shower and we'll go over the game play in today's practice.'' Lucas called out to the team.

''So what was Paris like, I mean what you got to see of it.'' Skills asked Lucas as the two of them headed back to Lucas' office.

''It was nice. The people were friendly and we had fun. The place is lovely.'' Lucas told him.

''You do know that today is Valentine's Day. Why didn't you stay there till tomorrow.'' Skills asked him.

''We came home late Friday night. And we don't have the money to stay any longer than a week.'' Lucas told him. ''But we're going out tonight my grandparents are watching the younger ones cause Nate said he was taking Haley out and my dad is taking my mom out.'' Lucas told Skills. ''You got anything planned for Bevin.'' He asked him as he took a seat behind his desk.

''I'm going to take her to that nice little French restaurant down near the pier. She likes that place. What about you, have you had the chance to plan anything for Brooke or are you just taking her out.'' Skills asked him.

''I had a dozen red rose sent to her work and we are going to the Italian restaurant down on the pier.'' Lucas told him.

''Damn Dawg you sure do go all out.'' Skills said. ''You even show me up in front of Bevin by being Mr. Romantic at times.'' Skills told him.

''Let's just go over the play for Friday night's game.'' Lucas told him as they both began going over the plays.

-X-

Brooke was in her classroom teaching her 1st graders, when there was a knock on the door. ''Come in.'' Brooke called out.

''There is a delivery for a Mrs Brooke Scott.'' The receptionist said holding a dozen red roses in her hands.

''Thank you Mrs Smith.'' Brooke said taking the flowers from her. She took the card and read it. 'Love you pretty girl, Happy Valentine's day. Love Luke xxx.'

''Someone must really love you.'' Mrs Smith said.

''I hope he does, they're from my husband.'' Brooke told her as she looked around for somewhere to put them. ''Can I leave them with you in the office and I'll collect them on the way home.'' Brooke asked her.

''Of course.'' Mrs Smith said taking the flowers from her and leaving the classroom.

''Ok class where were we.'' Brooke said picking the book that she was reading back up.

-X-

''Okay boys who here has a girlfriend.'' Lucas asked his team.

7 of the players put their hands up. ''Are you taking them out tonight.'' Lucas asked them.

''Yeah.'' The called back.

''Okay go home we have no practice today but we will have one on Friday morning to make up for it. No drinking.'' Lucas told them as the team all made their way out.

-X-

''Okay, Ma Brooke and I are leaving, tell grandma that Dalton and Alexia are in bed and Christopher is in bed just not sleeping yet.'' Lucas said to Deb, who was with Dan waiting on Royal and May, Nathan had left a half hour ago.

''Alexia may wake at about 10 there is a bottle in the fridge for her. We promise we won't be too late.'' Brooke told them.

''Be as long as you want your grandparents won't mind.'' Dan told them.

Lucas and Brooke left the house when they heard the cab honk its horn. Lucas opened the door for Brooke before going round and getting in the other side. Lucas told the driver on where they were going.

Lucas and Brooke arrived at the restaurant. ''Hi, a table for 2.'' Lucas asked the maître d'

''Name.'' The maître d'

''Scott.'' Lucas told him.

''Right this way sir.'' The maître d' said as he showed them to their table.

''Thanks.'' Brooke said to him as he pulled her chair out for her to sit down.

''Can I get you a drink.'' A waiter asked as he came over to the table.

''Can we have a bottle of red wine please.'' Lucas asked him.

Lucas and Brooke both looked at their menu's. ''I think I'll try the Orecchiette.'' Brooke told him.

''I'm going to stick to something I know like the Lasagna.'' Lucas answered.

''You can always try mine.'' Brooke told him.

''Here you are one bottle of our finest wine.'' The waiter said putting the bottle on the table with two glasses. ''Are you ready to order or would you like some more time.'' The waiter asked.

''I think we're ready to order.'' Lucas said looking at Brooke who nodded her head. ''Could we have one orecchiette and one lasagna.'' Lucas asked them.

The waiter wrote down their orders and left the table just as Lucas cell phone rang. ''its home. I'll go and answer it. I'll be right back.'' Lucas told Brooke as he got up and headed towards the entrance. He answered his cell. ''Hello.'' Lucas said.

''Luke, some man called looking you and wants you to phone him back right away, He says you have his number.'' Royal told his grandson.

''Did he leave a name grandpa.'' Lucas asked.

''Yes its Julian Baker.'' Royal told him.

''I'll call him. Is the kids sleeping.'' Lucas asked.

''Yes Christopher feel asleep about 10 minutes ago.'' Royal told him.

''Alright see you later.'' Lucas told him as he hung up. He dialed Julian's number and waited for him to pick up. ''Hey Julian, you were looking me.'' Lucas asked after Julian asked who was it.

''Yes, you know how I got accepted to play for the bobcats alongside you.'' Julian asked.

''No need to rub it in that I can't play.'' Lucas told him.

''Sorry man wasn't trying to rub it in. I was just wondering on what you would say if Coach Paul Silas wanted to meet with you.'' Julian asked him.

''What about man, I'm not leaving Tree Hill and coaching for the Ravens to become an assistant coach to a team I was meant to play for.'' Lucas told him.

''No he wants to meet with you about maybe you playing for us.'' Julian told him.

''I'm out for dinner with Brooke so if this is a wind up how about we just end this conversation now.'' Lucas asked him.

''It's not, he wants to meet with you tomorrow at 2.00pm at his office, I'll meet you at 1.30 at my apartment and take you there. I'll send you my address.'' Julian said.

''Alright man see ya tomorrow.'' Lucas said before hanging up and going back inside. When he got to the table he saw the waiter arriving with the food.

''Was everything okay at home.'' Brooke asked Lucas.

''Yeah Julian phoned the house looking for me so I gave him a quick call.'' Lucas told her. ''The kids are fine and Chris is asleep.'' Lucas added.

''What did Julian want you haven't heard from him since the accident.'' Brooke asked as they started eating their meal.

''You know how the Bobcats got a new coach, well according to Julian he wants to meet with me tomorrow at 2.00pm, Julian said he has an offer about me possibly playing for them.'' Lucas told her.

''But the doctor said you wouldn't be able to play at that level.'' Brooke told him.

''I know he did, that's why I don't know if I even want to go and meet with him tomorrow.'' Lucas said.

''Luke, go to the meeting, if this Coach thinks you can play at their level then go for it, the kids and I will support you in whatever decision you make.'' Brooke told him as she held his hand.

''Okay enough talk about basketball. Let's talk about something else. Did you like your roses.'' Lucas asked her as he reached his fork over to try some of her orecchiette. ''That's nice.'' Lucas said.

''They were lovely Luke.'' Brooke told him. ''This is for you.'' Brooke said handing the gift over to Lucas. He opened and saw a watch. ''Turn it over.'' Brooke told him as she put her fork down and moved her now empty plate away.

'Love you always. B xx' Lucas read. ''It's lovely. Thanks pretty girl.'' Lucas said as he put the watch on. ''Here this is for you.'' Lucas told her as he handed a gift bag over.

Brooke looked inside and saw vouchers for a girl's spa day for 2 and vouchers to spend in Victoria Secrets and a box from a jewellery store. She took the box out and opened it. Inside was a locket when she opened it she saw pictures of the kids and Lucas. ''Put it on for me.'' Brooke said getting up from her seat and kneeling in front of him.

After they had desert they took a walk along the pier before heading home.