What I Wanted
Chapter 21
The ride to Tree Hill was lasting longer than Ben had the patience for. He was angry, hurt, and so very confused. All he wanted was his mother she would make him feel better. She had always done that. She was more than just his mom she was his best friend. They only had each other. She needed him. He didn't know where she was and what she was going through. He had to see her.
Ben looked up at the one of the officers. There was two of them. One was driving the other was sitting next to him. In the backseat.
The sun was bright and hot it was early sometime in the morning.
The officers got out of their squad car and waited for Ben. The three of them walked through the door of this local diner on the highway.
Finding a table near the back. The officers sat next to each other. Ben sat in the chair across from them. The two men looked at each other then back at the young boy.
Giving him a kid's menu. Before grabbing two regular ones for themselves.
Ben didn't even attempt to show any interest. Simply placing down the menu. And laying his head in his hands on the table.
"Come on Ben it's been hours. I know you're hungry and probably tired too. We'll be in Tree Hill soon enough. You have to keep your strength up. Order anything you want. It's on us." The officer said. Looking up at him.
"I don't want anything. And I don't want to go to that town. I want to go back to my house and my life. Why couldn't everyone just leave us alone." Ben said. Laying his head back down.
"Ben there is so much about this situation that you don't know." The officer said. Looking to the boy.
"When you get to Tree Hill, and reunite with your parents." The other officer began to say.
"They are not my parents. I have a momma. That's it. And she's not here. I have her and she has me." Ben said. Turning from them.
The officers decided to change the subject. "We're going to order you some food and you can eat as much of it as you want. But we are not going anywhere until you eat something. Our job is get you where you need to be and make sure your well taken care of." The second officer said.
The first officer picked out a meal from the breakfast section of the menu and after some time. The meal was bought to the table and placed in front of Ben.
The two officers talked amongst themselves. Which lasted about an hour. Before they saw Ben begin to eat the food that was in front of him.
Eventually they made it out to the car and once they got inside and one of the officers began to drive. Ben started to speak.
"I want to see my mom." "None of this is my choice. Can't you just take me to see her please.?" Ben asked. Tears welling up in his eyes.
"No Ben we can't take you to see her. She did a terrible thing and now she is going to pay the price for her actions." The officer said.
Ben turned his head. And kept his gaze to the window.
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Brooke paced back and forth in front of the entry way. Lucas was right beside her. Trying to make sure she didn't work herself into a panic.
"How much longer Luke.?" Brooke asked. Looking up at him.
"Any minute now. They said they would knock on the door." Lucas said. Taking her hand in his.
"We have the rest of our lives to work things out. So, don't put so much pressure on yourself over this." Lucas said. Looking into her eyes.
"I want him to like me. It must sound so silly hearing that." Brooke said. Looking back at him.
Lucas took her in his arms. "He's going to love you. Just give him time." Lucas said. Leaning over kissing her.
She kissed him back. Relaxing in his arms.
Jumping at the sound of knocking on the front door.
Lucas held onto her hand Securely. As he opened the front door.
The officers offered their well wishes. To Brooke and Lucas. Before moving aside.
Ben walked into the home. Not looking at either Brooke or Lucas. Keeping his vision straight forward.
Lucas thanked the officers. Closing the door behind them.
Brooke fought the instant urge she had to wrap her arms around him tightly. Remembering when she had done it last. Many years ago. Still being able to hear his laughter and feel his warmth. Seeing his face light up at the sight of her. His eyes reflecting with love. She realizes now. How she took it all for granted.
"You must be Ben. It's very nice to meet you. I'm Karen Roe. Lucas's mom." Karen said. Looking over at him.
"Hi. I need to know. If you can help me." Ben asked. Looking back at her.
"If you tell me what you need. I can see what I can do." Karen said. Looking up at him.
"I need to see my mom. I miss her. I love her and have to talk to her." Ben said. Looking to Karen.
Karen looked to both Lucas and Brooke.
Lucas turned to Ben and spoke. "That can't and won't be happening." "You aren't allowed to see her or talk to her. She knows that it would be going against the rules. Sometimes people do things that are wrong. It's hardest to accept that when it's someone you love." "I'm sorry that everything you've ever known is different now. But Brooke and I are willing to do anything possible to help you." Lucas said. Looking into his son's eyes.
"You and her only care about what you want!" "My momma loved me and I love her. Nothing is ever going to change that!" Ben yelled looking back at them.
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Author's Note: My heart breaks for Ben. And of course, Brooke and Lucas. Let me know what you think. Should they find a way to let Ben see Peyton.?