Crossroad

Chapter 12

Sometimes I think we waste our words and we waste our moments, and we don't take the time to say the things that are in our hearts when we have the chance.

"I was already on the way home last night." "So, I know we didn't ride home together." "I saw that you and Lucas were pretty much inseparable during the party are you going to let me keep digging for information or are you just going to tell me what's going on with you two.?" Peyton asked. Looking over at Brooke. Who looked up from her menu.

"I'm so hungry." "I hope Haley comes soon." "These mints are addicting though." Brooke said. Looking back at her.

Just then Haley took a seat in the chair next to Brooke.

"There's our tutor girl." Brooke said happily.

Haley smiled and waved at them both. While she started to go through the menu.

"Sorry the traffic took the longest time." Haley said to them. Sipping from iced tea they had ordered for her.

"Sure, the traffic and your shirt is on backwards." Brooke whispered in Haley's ear.

A big smile coming across her face.

"Please tell me your joking." Haley said. A blush coming to her face.

"Nope you make it look really good though." Brooke said.

"You're not getting off the hook Brooke." Peyton said to her.

"What did I miss.?" Haley asked curious.

"Brooke was just getting ready to tell us what's going on between her and Lucas." Peyton said. Looking back at Brooke.

"So, he walked me home from the party." "It was so nice." "Then we talked some more." "Once we reached my front dor." "He asked me out on a date."

Brooke said excitedly.

"You better of said yes." Peyton said to her.

"I did." "He's not filling me in on much of the details." "He said he wants to make up for lost time." Brooke said. Looking to them.

"I bet he does the Lindsay debacle was a disaster." "I never liked her." "Which was weird to be on the same side as Dan Scott but it was the truth." "I'm just relieved that the wedding didn't happen." "You're the only one meant to be Mrs. Lucas Scott." Peyton said. Smiling back at her.

"I'm going to fix my shirt and I'll be back." "When the waiter comes around." "I want a BLT with French fries." Haley said. As she got up headed straight towards the ladies' room.

In the meantime, Peyton and Brooke discussed how their businesses were going. And Peyton's attempts at dating again.

"I mean excuse me if I like my privacy." "I don't have any online accounts and if that's a problem for you then leave now." "I think after being stalked and taken hostage by insane brother would make anyone extra cautious. Peyton said to Brooke. While Haley rejoined them.

"Everything okay Hales.?" Peyton asked her.

"Yea I just can't get this nervousness to stop." "You would think I would be relaxed considering how well life is going I just can't shake this feeling that something is wrong." Haley said. Looking up at them.

"Aww Hales." Brooke said. Leaning over hugging her tightly.

"It's more than understandable that you would be on edge." "Someone you trusted and let into your family turned out to be a monster." "We're here for you and Nathan and Jamie anytime you need us." Peyton said. Putting her hand on Haley's.

"Thanks, I love you both." "Now tell me what you're thinking of wearing for the big date.?" Haley said excitedly.

"I have no idea what to wear." "And I feel like I'm in high school all over again." "Any texts or calls from him and I get all bubbly and excited." Brooke confessed.

"That's so sweet I remember those days." "Who am I kidding I still act like that." "Especially when Nathan asks me to." Haley paused.

The server then coming over with their food.

"Yum I haven't had dish in so long." Haley said. While she started to eat.

"Oh, no Hales you are giving us all the details." Brooke said.

The women continued their lunch. Talking and sharing memories.

"You should consider it Nate." Lucas said. Looking to Nathan. The brothers were enjoying a nice day at the river court.

"You know you miss the game." "Basketball was such a huge part of your life."

"You can play again it wouldn't the same but I feel it would be exactly what you've been missing." Lucas said to him.

"I'm thinking about it." "I have to talk it over with Haley." Nathan said back to him.

"Jamie looks at Brooke's album every day before he goes to bed." "And he has been playing basketball with the one you got him that Keith passed down to you." "As soon as he gets home from school." "He's so proud of it and feels apart of the Scott legacy." Nathan said. Smiling at the memory.

"I'm glad we love that boy." "You and Haley have shared him with all of us." "And we feel so lucky to have him in our lives." Lucas said.

"We are put at such a sense of ease knowing that Jamie has the two of you as his god parents." "And knowing that he has you, Brooke, Peyton, his grandparents, Keith and Karen." "He is our world and hopefully we'll be able to give him a sibling someday." Nathan said in response.

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Jamie Scott was happily enjoying his afternoon snack of Oreos and milk. Outside on the tables with his friends. As he heard his name being called.

"Jamie!." The voice said loud enough for him to hear. Causing him to turn around. And get out of his seat. Walking over to the chained fence along the play area of the school.

"There's my boy." The voice said happily.

"Where did you go.?" "My momma and daddy said you went away. And that we wouldn't see each other anymore." Jamie said.

"I had to go somewhere for a while but I'm back now and I've missed you so much." "Can you come over to my side.?" "I would love to give you a hug." The person said smiling.

"Sure." Jamie said happily. Making his way to the end of the chained fence.

The two meeting now face to face.

Jamie leaned over hugging tightly.

"Look at you so big and you look older." The person said.

"I'm five now." Jamie said lifting his hand. Showing his five fingers.

"I've got to go now Jamie." "You can't tell anyone we saw each other." "It's a secret okay." The voice said.

"Alright I promise I won't say anything." Jamie said.

"We will see each other very soon." The person said.

"Bye Marc." Jamie said happily.

While he went back to finish his snack with his friends.

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Author's Note: Thoughts.? Predictions.? Will Jamie keep the secret to himself.? Thoughts on the girls lunch.? Review!