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CHAPTER 21

Nathan sat by Brooke's hospital bed. He had sent the doctor out a while ago. He needed some time to think about everything.

He was going to be a father.

That thought alone made him drop his head down into his hands. He kept it there until he heard the door opening, which caused him to look up. He was surprised to see Peyton entering the room.

"Hey," she said softly as she closed the door behind her. She pulled up a chair next to Nathan as she began to look at Brooke.

"It must be hard," Peyton sighed.

"What?" he asked.

"To see her like that," Peyton said as she referred to Brooke's pale figure. "So is she okay?"

"The doctor said she would be fine," Nathan answered. "But first she has to wake up."

"Look, why don't you go eat something? I'll watch her and call you if anything happens," Peyton told him.

Nathan agreed reluctantly.

He was really hungry and he knew he wouldn't be able to concentrate on anything other than his hunger until he ate.

He stood up and reached the door. "Thanks," he said as he stepped out and closed the door.

Peyton turned to look at Brooke and smiled sadly.

Peyton thought that Brooke was lucky. She was still best friends with Haley even after the whole 'drunken night' thing with Nathan, she found love, and she survived the fire with not so much as a scratch on her.

Yup, Brooke Davis was lucky.

"Mr.Scott we need to discuss this pregnancy," the doctor said as he walked into the room but stopped dead in his tracks when he saw Peyton. "Uh...you're not Mr.Scott."

Peyton rolled her eyes but then her eyes widened. "Pregnancy? Brooke is pregnant?"

"Um...yes she is..." he said nervously. "I'll just...come back when Mr.Scott returns."

And with that the doctor was gone and left Peyton to her thoughts once again.

She's pregnant?

Damn...she takes back what she said.

Brooke Davis is so not lucky.

She's screwed.

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Haley sat with Lucas in the waiting room, she was still waiting on news from Nathan. Peyton couldn't wait anymore so she said she was going to check on him.

Lucas tried to comfort her, but she wouldn't budge. Not until she knew Brooke was okay.

Just then Nathan walked into the waiting room looking quite drained.

"Nate," Lucas exclaimed as he stood up. "Is she okay?"

Haley looked at Nathan worried. "Is she?"

Nathan nodded and took a seat next to Haley.

"Peyton is with her right now," Nathan said. "She still hasn't woken up though."

"But she will wake up right?" Lucas asked.

"That's what the doctor said," Nathan said. "All we have to do is wait."

After a couple of minutes of silence Lucas spoke.

"Have you eaten Nate?" he asked.

Nathan nodded. "Right after I left her room, I took a trip to the cafeteria."

Lucas nodded.

Everyone went silent again.

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Brooke's world was dark but she felt someone near her. She tried to open her eyes but they refused. She decided to just listen as she heard the person begin to speak.

"Brooke..." Peyton started. "It's Peyton... I know we aren't really friends but...I hope you wake up soon. Alot of people need you. Nathan, Haley, and Lucas really need you."

Brooke was surprised when she heard Peyton but she still didn't have the strength to open her eyes.

"And I don't know if you know or not but..." Peyton said. "You're pregnant Brooke...and your baby needs you."

Baby?! Brooke thought. Open your eyes damn it!

Peyton heard Brooke groan and she stood up quickly. "Brooke?"

Brooke's eyes slowly opened and she looked over at Peyton.

"My baby?" her raspy voice asked groggily.

"Yeah sorry..." Peyton said with a slight smile. "But finding out sooner is always better than later."

Brooke slowly sat up.

"Yeah I guess," she mumbled.

"Do you know what you're gonna do?" Peyton asked.

"No," Brooke said with a shake of her head. "I'm too young for this, I have no idea what I'm gonna do."

"Well, I'm sure you and Nate will do the right thing," Peyton said confidently.

Brooke nodded, although she wasn't too sure.

"Where's Nathan?" Brooke asked.

"I send him out so that he could get something to eat," she explained. "He's been so worried about you."

"What about Haley and Lucas?" Brooke asked, wondering where her best friends were.

"They're in the waiting room," Peyton said. "If you want I could get them for you."

"Yeah please," Brooke said.

Peyton stood up and was about to walk out the door until Brooke spoke.

"Thanks Peyton," she said.

Peyton smiled. "No problem."

And with that she was out the door.

Brooke smiled.

Maybe Peyton wasn't so bad.

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Peyton walked into the waiting room and looked at Lucas, Nathan, and Haley.

"She's awake."

They all stood up with happiness and then they headed to her room.

Lucas went in first, followed by Haley, then Nathan and Peyton.

"Hi guys," Brooke said quietly from her spot on the hospital bed.

Haley looked at her and had tears silently going down her face.

Brooke saw this and held her arms open. "Come here Hales."

Haley complied and walked over to Brooke.

She let herself fall into Brooke's arms and she continued to cry as Brooke rubbed her back.

Brooke looked over to Lucas and laughed lightly. "You too Luke."

Lucas practically ran over to her and let himself be embraced as well.

Brooke had Haley in one arm and Lucas in the other.

"It's okay...I'm okay," Brooke whispered comfortingly.

Lucas pulled away and smiled. "I'm glad."

He looked over at Haley, rolled his eyes playfully, and pulled her away from Brooke.

Brooke laughed at her face. "It's okay Hales I'll hug you later."

Haley smiled then Lucas put an arm around her shoulders.

Nathan and Peyton smiled.

"And how dare you two just stand there and stare," Brooke said playfully but then her face went to a confused one. "Hey, where's Jake?"

"Oh crap," Haley exclaimed as she looked up Lucas. "We have to get Jake."

Lucas nodded and they were out of there in a hurry leaving Brooke, Nathan, and Peyton alone.

Nathan looked at Peyton. "Hey...um...do you think you could leave me and Brooke alone for a second? So that I can tell her about the um...you know."

"I already know Nate," Brooke said. "You don't have to leave Peyton."

"No, I think I should," Peyton said. "You need to talk about this."

Peyton left the room and Nathan looked around nervously. "So..."

"What are we gonna do about the baby?" Brooke asked, going straight to point.

"I don't think you should keep it," Nathan blurted out.

Brooke's eyes widened. "What?"

"Get an abortion."

"You're crazy, I will not get an abortion," Brooke said firmly.

"Why not?" Nathan asked. "It's not like you want it."

"That's why there is such a thing as adoption Nathan," Brooke said as she stared at him in amazement. "You would just kill an innocent baby like that."

Nathan looked down, ashamed. "I'm sorry."

"I don't know what to say to you right now Nathan," Brooke said.

"Brooke, I really am sorry," Nathan said. "I want this baby, I do."

"Then prove it," Brooke challenged. "Show me that you want this baby."

"I will then," Nathan said obnoxiously as he stormed out of the room and closed the door.

He leaned up against the wall in the hallway, then he let himself slide to the floor.

He didn't even know why he even suggested abortion to Brooke. Of course he wanted the baby.

He figured it was the fact that he was Dan Scott's son.

The jerk gene just had to come and bite him on the ass.

Now what am I gonna do to prove to her that I want this baby? he thought.

Then he smirked.

I got it, he thought.

With that he stood up quickly and left the hospital.

The end of chapter 21

A.N:Oooh what's gonna happen now? Who know's? Well...I do, but that's besides the point. Just review!!!