Chapter 14: This Angel called Redemption

Lucas stood at the door, practically staring at Jake as the brunette stood talking. The words didn't say the pain and pleading Jake would never admit to but Lucas could hear it in his voice. In his own desperation Lucas' mind fought to form a comeback, only to keep his heart at bay. Then Jake said the words 'our son' and all the words failed. He couldn't say anything, not that he didn't want to, but the fact was that Jake had just said the one thing his mind had been dreaming of, pretending, for the last few months. But after Lucas didn't say anything, Jake's eyes fell, defeated he shrugged,

"At least I tried, right?"

Jake turned to leave and Lucas' mind was finally able to react. He reached out and grabbed Jake's arms. The words still refusing to come, he simply crashed his lips into Jake's.

"Okay, Nate, you have my cell phone number, my dad's cell my…"

Nathan interrupted Jake's speech with a laugh, "Jake, man, paranoid much? Don't worry, he's my brother, I'm not going to let anything happen to him. Besides what's the worse that could happen?"

Jake gave a pointed look at the eight and a half month bump protruding from under Lucas' white tank top. Luke took Jake's hand from his comfortable position on the couch, "Jake, I love you for worrying, but we'll be fine. He'll wait for you. Now go have fun at your cousins wedding."

Jake finally left with Jenny in tow and the brothers turned on the basketball game on the television. They had barely gotten into the game when Nathan looked cautiously as his older brother, "So, you ready?"

Lucas looked over, "Ready for a kid at seventeen? No. Ready to get him out of there? More than you will ever know."

Nathan laughed until he noticed the pained expression, "You, okay?"

Luke shrugged it off, "Yeah, yeah. I'm good."

Nathan waited til commercial before talking again, "Did you figure out a name?" Nathan asked.

"Yep…and I'm not telling anyone. Not even Jake knows." Lucas laughed, before inhaling quickly hoping his brother didn't notice. He slowly moved to get up and began walking around hoping to calm what he believed was an active day for his son. He began to reach for a glass to get some what when yet another sharp wave of pain hit, causing him to break the glass. Nathan jolted from his seat, "Man, are you sure you're okay?"

Lucas gripped the edge of the counter, pressing his lips, shaking his head, "I thought I was, but I think…I think it's time."

Nathan quickly registered what Luke was saying, "No, it can't be…Jake's going to kill me."

"Nathan! It's not really up for discussion or negotiation." Lucas voice rose as another wave came quicker. He was surprised, he had thought the ones farther apart had been the baby moving, but now…

A panicking Nathan Scott got his brother to the hospital in record time mostly scared into pressing the pedal harder every time Lucas let out a groan in pain. The nurses set about getting Lucas prepared while Dr. Coffman went out to the hallway to retrieve Nathan.

"Nathan, we'll be getting the baby by caesarean section and since Jake isn't here right now, would you like to be in there with him.

"What?" Nathan stuttered, "I, um..."

"This party isn't going anywhere without me."

Nathan suddenly had a one year old thrust in his arms as Jake made is way to follow the doctor into the delivery room.

"What are you doing here?" Lucas asked as his boyfriend appeared by his side.

"I had this funny feeling you would need me." Jake smiled, "And Nathan had enough sense to text me when you started having contractions. I didn't get far enough away."

"Ready to see meet your son, Lucas? Jake?"

Six hours later the pair found themselves in a room with everyone crowded around Lucas holding his sleeping bundle.

"Hey, give the little guy his space." Keith said laughing from the back of the room at the group huddled around the bed.

"Not until we know his name," Haley said. "You know, Luke you can't keep his name a secret his entire life."

"She's right, unless you just want us to call him 'Broody Jr.'" Brooke smiled.

Lucas looked around at his family and friends and family standing there as if they were five year olds expecting Santa Claus to arrive with presents. Smiling he looked to Jake remembering their moment only a couple hours ago.

The delivery had taken a lot out of Lucas and he laid asleep in a room, Jake looking carefully at the bundling laying near the bed of his father. Lucas slowly woke up, keeping his eyes closed as he heard Jake's whisper, "Hey there, look at you. You have got to be one of the most perfect babies. Your awake…"

"And quiet." Lucas said finally opening his eyes fully.

Jake smiled as he turned around, "You did good, Lucas. Really good." He sat at the edge of the bed, "Every one is out in the waiting room, wanting to see him, most of them have come baring gifts. I'm pretty sure between Brooke, Haley, Keith and your mom they've even brought the entire gift shop twice over. And Brooke and Haley are getting ready to pound the door to find out his name. Do you want me to let them in?"

Lucas shook his head, "They can wait. I know what I want to name him, I just wanted to run it by you first."

Jake looked curiously as Lucas continued, "Remember…the day…David…appeared?" He waited for a nod, "Remember how we talked about how we were named?" A second nod, "I want his name to be Phillip."

Jake looked at Lucas, amazed and speechless causing Lucas to continue, "I mean I understand if you don't want…"

"No, no. I just…wow…are you sure?" Lucas nodded firmly and Jake allowed a small tear to fall…"Thank you, Luke. That means a lot to me."

He leaned down and kissed Lucas, "Now get some more rest before the welcoming committee arrives for Phillip, okay."

Jake smiled as he took over, "His name is Phillip. Phillip Keith Scott."

There were a few smiles through the group and before Brooke could ask, Lucas spoke up, "For his father and grandfather."

Okay, hello. This update took a little bit longer as you will know if you've seen my profile. I'm trying really hard to get these out quick. Enjoy

Until next time, this is me…signing out