Author's Note:

Whoa so apparently everyone hates me now for having Brake sleep together! Sorry guys but that's where my mind led me to. Hopefully this chapter will satisfy you! I still love you all for the reviews, good or bad )

Chapter 12- Regret to Inform

About 2 hours later, Brooke Davis Scott woke up in Jake Jagelski's arms. "Oh my god" she said suddenly, jumping out of bed.

"What's wrong?"

"The kids. I gotta take them to the doctor, they're all sick" she put her top on.

Jake stood up and put his shirt back on too. There was a minute of silence, as both Jake and Brooke took some time to take in what had just between them.

"Are you sorry you slept with me?" Brooke asked.

"No, I'm not. I really enjoyed your company. So thanks for coming"

Brooke smiled and kissed Jake on the cheek. "I'll call you later"

Jake watched her go. She was beautiful. He wondered what this meant for them. Did they have a future? It was too early to tell…

As Brooke drove to her house to pick her kids up, she couldn't believe she'd just spent the morning with Jake. Lucas was the only other guy she'd slept with since they got married. 'I'm not going to feel guilty for sleeping with Jake. Lucas and Peyton had this coming.' This was huge, but she didn't resent it. It actually made her feel good about herself.

Jake got in his car and made his way to confront Peyton at the hospital. He looked at his phone. There were 6 missed calls from his wife. He was supposed to be there hours ago.

"Hey honey! Finally, you're here! Where've you been?"

Jake walked over to the window and looked out thinking about earlier. "I was with Brooke."

"Oh god, did she threaten to kill you too? I swear, she's so -"

Jake turned around and looked Peyton in the eye. "How could you do it Peyton? How could you kiss Lucas?"

"I'm sorry Jake. We were just in the moment, that's all. He delivered our baby boy!"

"Oh I see. So if Dr.Drake were to deliver Max as planned, would you kiss him too?!

"No! The kiss with, it just happened, that's all.

"No that's not all. Kisses just don't happen. I know you still have feelings for Lucas. Admit it."

Peyton looked down. "Yeah, I guess I do"

Jake buried his head in hands. "Why didn't you tell me?!"

"I didn't know how to. We were so happy and we got married and were about to have Max..."

"You mean after all these years you never got over him"

"I thought I did. I tried to but I couldn't. But I still love you Jake. I wanna be with you"

"I can't be with a woman who still has feelings for another man. It's not happening"

"What do you mean?"

Jake took a deep breath. "I think its time you and I got a divorce Peyton"

"Jake NO!" Peyton refused, tears rolling down her cheeks - as if it would do any good.

"Yes. I'm sorry. We've been down this road before. I'm not taking this path again, there's just no way" Jake stood up and kissed Peyton on the cheek. "Goodbye Peyton"

He left the room and Peyton cried out after him, but he ignored her and went upstairs to see his son.

Meanwhile Lucas arrived to see Braydin. The doctor was examining him when he entered the room.

"Dad! Guess what? I can come home tomorrow!" Braydin announced excitedly.

"Hey that's great to hear! We good to go, doc?" Lucas asked the doctor.

He nodded. "I see great progress in Braydin's recovery. If he promises to take care of himself, I'll let him be released tomorrow morning."

"I'm going to call mom and let her know" Braydin reached over to grab the phone but Lucas stopped him. "Don't call her right now. She's at the doctor with your siblings anyway. You can tell her when she comes by later".

"Okay…"

The truth was, Lucas didn't want Brooke to know just yet. He wanted to treat her the way she was treating him – like a stranger to their kids. Besides, she had the other four right now.

"Um dad mom told me what happened between you guys. Is it true? Are you cheating on her for that Peyton lady?"

Lucas shook his head. "I'm not. I don't know what you're mother told you but it's not true. Well not all of it"

"Then why do you keep seeing Peyton? You know mom doesn't like her so you should stay away from her" Braydin advised.

"I don't need to be told this from anyone – especially not from my 16 year son. So back off"

Braydin closed his eyes. "Jeez dad. Fine. As long as you and mom work things out, it'll be okay. Just talk to her"

'I did Braydin, I did. I tried my best but it didn't work. Your mother and I are over and now you and your siblings are in for a major shock'

Later on in the afternoon Lucas decided there was only possible way left to get Brooke back. It was end all ties with Peyton. He went to see her. She was lying on the bed facing the other way. Her pillow was all wet from the tears she had shed since Jake had left.

"Peyton?"

"Lucas, come in." Peyton sat up and wiped her cheek.

"We need to talk" Lucas took a seat by Peyton's bed.

"Jake wants a divorce"

Lucas looked down. "That sucks"

"That sucks? That's all you're going to say?"

"What do you want me to say Peyton? Both our marriages are over because of a stupid kiss we shared!"

"Yeah Brooke told me. I knew she was no good for you"
" Just stop! Stop pointing the fingers at her for a minute. Do you realize the consequences we have to face for actions now? My life is over!"

"That's not true Luke. You still have me" Peyton put her hand over Lucas' and he took it back.

"I- I don't want you Peyton. Not like I want Brooke" Lucas confessed.

Peyton was in shock and denial. "You don't want Brooke, you want me. Me and you, were supposed to be together! You know that!"

Lucas shook his head. "I'm sorry if you got that kind of impression from me Peyton. There's just one woman I want to be with and that's my wife. So whatever crazy plans you have in your mind, you need to let them go and live your life. You need to let go"

"I can't Lucas! I won't do it. I'm in love with you and I think you're in love with me too. You're too scared because you don't want to face Brooke with the facts"

"That's not true. I'm not going to give up on my marriage, not yet." Lucas declared. Brooke and I have come too far. I'm not going to let a kiss ruin our relationship. You need to move on Peyton Just forget about me, we can't be friends anymore"

"You'll be sorry Lucas. You'll realize it sooner or later that I'm the one for you. You're a coward!" Peyton exclaimed. Lucas left the room and Peyton started crying again.

That evening, Lucas went to be alone at the River Court. He sat on the bench and his phone rang. It was Brooke.

"Lucas, I think we should tell the kids about us. Maybe tomorrow when Braydin comes home, because I can't keep lying to them about your whereabouts.."

"Fine. I'll pick you up in the morning so we can bring Braydin home. Then we can tell them the truth together." Lucas replied.

Brooke hung up.

"Either that or I'm winning you back tomorrow. Just watch and see Brooke." Lucas said out loud. He put his phone away and watched the sun set behind the river….