Episode 5 Chapter 1 The Starting Line

"Life is about taking chances and never losing hope." Lucas's voice can be heard.

Peyton and Savannah are sitting in Peyton's car. Peyton was biting her bottom lip, and Savannah was staring at the hospital. Today was the day that she had to start her chemo. She had already had surgery to put a port in….They were all just scared.

"I don't want to go in there." Savannah spoke. "Please just take me home."

"Sweetheart, we can't go home."

"I know." She sighed. "I'm about to have poison running through my veins."

"I'm going to be there for you the entire time. I promise."

"I'm glad dad didn't come. I don't want him to see me like that."

Peyton reached over and grabbed her hand. "We are all going to get through this Savannah. We are all going to do it together."

"Yeah but you're not going to be the one that has to have a needle stuck in her arm. You aren't going to be throwing up every second and you're not going to lose your hair. That is all me…And I'm scared. I'm really scared."

Peyton squeezed her hand tightly. "I'm scared too baby girl."

….

Lucas was tapping away at his computer. He had been on a roll with his writing lately.

Lily knocked on the door and walked in. "Luke…"

"Oh hey," Lucas looked up from his computer. "What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to check on my brother. And by the way Brody was downstairs coloring on the wall."

"What?" Lucas stood up.

"Don't worry…I took away his crayons and put in a movie."

"Thank you…"

"You should probably watch him."

"I know…I…My mind has been a million miles away lately."

"Yeah well I can imagine."

"Yeah…Savannah has been a mess. She cries herself to sleep at night…I guess I'm just on edge."

"Luke if you need anything at all you have to do is ask. I'm here for you. I'm always here for you."

"I know that. I do know that. Lily, life just isn't fair. I…I don't understand why bad things keeping happening to all of these people that we love. It isn't fair."

"I ask myself that same question constantly. But then I look at all the good in my life…And although there is a lot of bad God has given me a lot of good too."

Lucas nods. "Savannah is just so young. She has the rest of her life ahead of her. It's not fair. I can't fix this for her. I can't help her."

"All you can do is be her dad Lucas. That's all she needs right now. She needs her dad."

Lucas shakes his head. "I know."

"And you will always have me. I happen to be the best sister in the world."

"I can't argue with you on that one." Lucas smiled and Lily walked over and hugged her brother.

"I can't promise you that everything is going to be okay, but I can promise you that you will always have me…and you will always have Nathan and everyone that loves you. We are all going to get through this together."

"That's exactly what I needed to hear."

…..

Charlie and Remy are standing next to his locker. "I can't believe your dad doesn't want us to hang out."

"Yeah well he doesn't have a say in who I hang out with." She kissed cheek. "I choose to hang out with you."

"Good…Because I need someone like you in my life."

Connor walks right passed them without even saying anything.

"Why is he so mad at you?"

"I have no idea." Charlie lied.

….

"Hey Drake," Chloe stopped him. "How's Savannah?"

"Wow you look better."

"Thanks…"

"She's going through her first round of chemo today. I wanted to be there for her, but she told me no."

"I'm sorry. I wish there was something that I could do."

Drake shook his head. "There isn't anything that anyone can do." Drake walked away.

Chloe felt so bad for him and Savannah. It all was really sad.

…

Riley walked into Jason's apartment. "Jason," Riley looked in the bedroom.

Jason walked out of the bathroom. "Riley, what are you doing here?"

"I miss my friend." Riley told him. They hadn't spent a lot of time together lately.

"Yeah well you have been really busy with your new girlfriend."

"I had an idea."

"Okay," Jason looked at him.

"We should go on a double date."

"No," Jason walked out of the bedroom. "I'm not going on a double date."

"Please…I want you to meet Mallory. I think that you are really going to like her. She's great and so is her son."

"Son?" Jason questioned. "She has a kid?"

"Yeah he is awesome."

"You're okay with the fact that she has a kid."

"Yes…please Jason call Rita and invite her to lunch with us."

Jason sighed. "Fine…whatever…Rita likes stuff like that."

"I know and so does Mallory. I think that they are going to be great friends."

….

Nathan is standing in the kitchen. Brooke walks in. "Hey sweetheart…I have great news." Nathan spoke first.

Brooke looked stressed. "What is it?"

"I'm going to call the school today. I am going to get them to send Millie home. I miss my baby girl."

Brooke looked shocked. She had to think quick. "I am one step ahead of you sweetheart."

"What does that mean?"

"I knew how much you were missing her. I called the school yesterday and Millie should be home tonight."

"Really?"

"Yeah…Won't that be great."

"You are the best wife in the world." Nathan kisses her.

Brooke's phone rings. "Hello…"

"Mom, hey…I was wondering if you had that dress designed yet?"

"I'm working on it sweetheart."

"Okay well hopefully I can see it today. I'm so excited mom."

"I know sweetheart…I promise I'll get it done."

"Thanks," Isabella hung up.

"Wedding drama," Nathan asked.

"Yeah probably…I don't know." Brooke sighed.

"Hey guys," Chandler walked in without his shirt on.

"I think you should get dressed."

"Okay…I planned on it. I'm going to get a job today…or well I'm going to look for a job today."

"Wait," Brooke shook her head. "You can't do that."

"Why not? I figured you guys wanted me out of your house."

"We never told Summer about you. I meant to do it, but I've been busy and distracted."

"Wait…Summer?"

"Summer Scott…She married Chase…and she's now married to Jamie."

"My son…"

"I can't believe you never told her about me."

"Listen I will tell her today. I promise." Brooke had so much to do and not enough time in the day to do it. "But until I tell her you have to stay here."

"Okay," Chandler smiled. "I'm going to go watch some TV."

Nathan looked at Brooke. "I've got this." Brooke told him. "Everything is fine."

"Daddy," Sophie ran into the room. "I'm late for school."

Brooke looked at Nathan. "Oh I forgot to take her."

"I've got this." Nathan kissed her cheek and walked over towards Sophie. "Come on sweetheart let's get you to school."

Brooke picks up her cell phone. "Hi…I need you to send Millie home right now." Brooke hung up the phone. Her life was way too complicated.

…

Isabella and Daniel are sitting on their couch.

"You know I have to get to the gym. I am the manager."

"You are also the owner and you set your own hours."

"I know this…but…"

"No buts…I want to kiss my fiancé a little longer…Is that too much to ask for."

"No not at all." He leaned in and kissed her. He knew that he didn't want to lose her. She was one of the best things that ever happened to him.

…

Savannah is sitting down. Peyton is by her side. The nurse sticks the needle in. Savannah closes her eyes and prays that it is all just a dream, but when she opens her eyes she knows that it is her reality.

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Okay guys there is the beginning of the episode. I hope you guys liked it. This wasn't really my favorite episode, but it is needed to move the story forward.

Please let me know what you thought.

Oh and I am sooo sorry about Keith and Jacey. Everyone was soooo excited. But all good things come to those who wait.

And I was really really worried about the Savannah and Cancer storyline. It is a tough story to tackle and I hope I can do it justice.

By the way I know I have already told you all this, but you are all fabulous, and thanks so much for the reviews! Amazing!

Lift-me-up: Thank you so much for all the help. You really have inspired me with this storyline. And I can promise that Mia and Jake are going to be happy for a good long while.

AffinityFrequency: Thanks for encouraging me. I am really worried about the cancer storyline. I am really trying my best. I'm glad you like Lily and Graham. They are so much fun to write.

Arubagirl0926: Thanks, I promise there is going to be a Breyton scene soon. It is not in this episode, but the next. I think.

I think ur Superman: Thanks for your enthusiasm. I could never forget how much you love the story, but I love it when you remind me. It makes me feel good. I really like the name Landon too. I think that I did get it from A Walk to Remember. I can't remember. But I do love Shane West. Soooo cute. You were right about Mallory. Good job.

SuperSamNatural: Like always your reviews make me smile. I'm sorry I make you cry, but maybe that is a good think in away. And you are not a bad person for wishing Drake was hitting Savannah. I made it seem that way for a reason.

Suze18: I'm glad you like Savannah and Drake. I like them too. They are my little couple that could.

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RockieWriter: I'm so sorry about your accident. I think that I explain the Daniel and Isabella thing in this chapter. Thanks for letting me know that I hadn't done that. Thanks so much for the review. I always enjoy them.

I think I got all of you guys in there. Thanks again. If I left anyone out just let me know and I will thank you a whole in the next chapter.