Author's note: Hey fans, sorry about the long wait for an update. Merry Christmas. ps Girlfriend I'm so glad you're coming to see me.
A.N: I know that it has been an extremely long wait and I apologize, but things get in the way and being stuck on this story doesn't help much either.
Previously on Satan's Hitchhiker-
45 minutes later and everyone was back in the waiting room. Nathan comes running through the doors with a bright smile on his face.
"IT'S A GIRL!"
Everyone was all smiles.
"Congrats," Sam says.
"6 pounds and 7 ounces, her name is Elizabeth Martine Scott."
"Nice EMS," Taylor laughed
"Exactly," Nathan answered.
Jamie jumps up from his chair.
"Can I see my sis now?"
"Sure, let's go."
Chapter Twenty: A Week Later
ONE WEEK LATER
Brooke awoke with a sense of urgency; she sat up abruptly and looked at the clock. It read 6:00am. Brooke panicked Elizabeth normally awoke by this time. Brooke shook Nathan awake.
"Nate, its 6 and Elizabeth, isn't awake yet!"
"Isn't that good?"
"No, it could mean something bad."
"What are we doing talking about it, let's go check on her."
Both Nathan and Brooke, left their bedroom, and sprinted down the hall. Hearing a voice in the baby's room, they paused. It was Jamie's voice. He was talking softly.
"No matter what happens my soul will never leave.
You are constantly giving me a reason to believe.
Together we've been both happy and sad.
Supportive through the good and the bad.
We talked about the future, your husband and my wife.
And took time to ponder the mysteries of life
"So cute," Brooke whispered.
"Shh, we don't want to interrupt." Nathan whispered back.
If it be that all is but a dream
Then why do we not wake?
Our dream may be easily given
But is it really that hard to take?
No matter whether it is or not
We hope our thoughts are too deep
But if one of us happens to wake
The other will wait for them to return to sleep.
So as we go on we must remember
Everyday for January to December
The bond that we hold with each other
I'm sure you would be proud to call me brother
For you are like a sister to me
As I'm sure you've always been able to see.
When difficulties come here
I shall never disappear.
And though I may not always be by your side
I will try my hardest even after I have died.
Time may come to be rough
And if the other is not there we must be tough.
Taking comfort day by day
in those words we always say.
"I Love You Always, forever, whenever,
To the Moon and Back together."
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
Quinn, Haley, and Peyton were sitting in the living room discussing Taylor and Eugene's trip to Africa with Quinn.
"I am a little worried about how Taylor will do so far away from home," Haley said.
"Haley bob, I will be with her the whole time, and you know that I will look out for her. I love her just as much as you do," Quinn replied.
"Hales, I get where you're coming from. I think that the girls really need their trips this summer as hard as it will be for us to be separated for so long. We also can use the time to reconnect," Peyton stated.
"I will agree to this all on one condition, I want us to get married before they go," Haley sighed.
"I am in agreement with that," Peyton answered.
"I want to help plan the wedding," Quinn stated.
Just then both Samantha and Taylor entered the room. Samantha sat down on Peyton's lap, and Taylor snuggled up beside Quinn.
"Good morning sleepy heads," Haley said cheerfully.
"Why are you so happy momma?" Samantha inquired.
"We are getting married before the summer," Haley and Peyton answered in unison.
"Sweet!" Both Samantha and Taylor replied at the same time.
"You people are way to close. You all reply at the same time," Quinn stated.
"Whatever," All four girls answered in unison.
Everyone stated laughing.
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
Emily and Alex were sitting at the kitchen table having a discussion about going on tour, over a coffee.
"After the trauma you've gone through this year, I think staying home and relaxing might be more what you need."
"No, I need to just get away. Clear my head you know? I don't want to be without Samantha for three months either."
"I understand, but I am just not sure."
"I understand your worry, I really do, but I just need to go please understand."
"Okay, I will let you go if you call every day."
"Deal."
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
Jamie was at home arguing with his father.
"Dad! I am old enough to go to the river court by myself."
"No I don't feel comfortable with you going alone."
"You and Lucas went alone at my age."
"The world was safer back then."
"Dad, I know this family has had such bad luck, but it's changing. I feel like its changing. Why can't you see that?"
Nathan looks at his son. Jamie had grown up so much with the last year. It amazed him how quickly time can get by you.
"Jamie, I never admit this very often, but I'm afraid. I hate this feeling. I don't like it. The last time I felt like this was when your mom was pregnant with you. I was afraid of being a dad."
"Nathan plops down on the couch with a sigh and Jamie sits next to him.
"But you're a good dad. There was nothing for you to worry about. Please let me go to the river court. I'll have my phone and I'll call every hour. I promise. You don't need to be afraid anymore."
Nathan turns his head when he feels hands on his shoulder. Brooke was standing behind him nodding her head. Nathan turns to his son.
"Alright. You can go, but you need to call me."
Jamie grins and hugs his father.
"Thanks dad, bye momma."
Brooke walks around the couch and sits by her husband once Jamie leaves the house with a basketball in his hands.
"Where's Elizabeth?" Nathan questions when Brooke cuddles into his side.
"Sleeping," Brooke responds tiredly.
"Maybe that's what you should be doing too."
Brooke mumbles incoherently and Nathan smiles as he lets his wife sleep.
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
"I'm worried about Emily going away for the summer. She's been doing really well with therapy and I feel like if she goes she'd have to start all over."
Chase looks at his wife and frowns. He knew Alex was worried about Emily, but not to this extent.
"Alex, Emily will be fine. Maybe this trip will be good for her. She can get away from all of the drama that is Tree Hill and just spend it with Sam. Plus they both have Mia. Everything will be okay."
"I hope you are right Chase. I promised my brother that I would always take care of her."
"And you are, but at some point, you have to let Emily grow up."
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
Quinn, Eugene and Taylor were sitting by the pool outside Taylor's house.
"What are we going to be doing in Africa?" Taylor asked with curiosity knowing Quinn would be happy to tell her.
"Well it's a few photo shoots actually, but I always like to spend a few weeks or so where I am shooting. You and Eugene can be my assistants and I'll even pay you some money. Then after that I figure we could just stay in Africa until the end of summer."
"That's sounds cool. I've never been out of the country before," Eugene says with a smile as he looks down at Taylor who was resting her head in Quinn's lap.
"Well I'm glad. I want you two to have a good summer."
"I'm sure we will Quinn," Taylor responds with a smile.
"Okay, okay, now what's going on with you two?" Quinn asks with a huge grin.
Both teens blushed, but didn't say anything.
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
"Are you going to wear a dress to our wedding Peyt?"
"I was kind of hoping I could wear a tux, and be all James blondish," Peyton answered.
"That's fine with me babe."
"Do you want me to make you a custom tux?" Brooke asked.
"Could you? That would be amazing? Do you have time with the baby and all?" Peyton babbled.
"BREATH GIRL!" Haley ordered
"Sorry," Peyton blushed.
"Yes I have time. It will be amazing, and Jamie is a big help with his sister so that won't be an issue." Brooke answered. "What color for the wedding?"
"Red," Peyton declared
"Black," Haley answered
"Both," the girls said in unison.
"I can't believe we are getting married in 1 week."
"Believe it baby," Peyton says with a grin. "We deserve this. We've all been through so much in a short amount of time that we deserve to be happy and I can't think of any other way to be happy then a wedding."
"I couldn't agree more," Haley says before kissing Peyton softly on the lips.
"You two are adorable," Brooke gushes.
Peyton grabs a nearby pillow and throws it at Brooke's head.
"Hey!" Brooke shouts with a laugh.
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
"I've been worried about letting you go."
Emily looks towards her bedroom door and spots Alex leaning against it.
"I've been worried because I honestly don't know if you've dealt with your emotions about everything."
"You don't have to be worried about me. I'm going to be fine," Emily says with a smile. "I'm going to be fine because you taught me that when things are down there is always something to look forward to. Sam is that forward. This will give us a chance to figure out who we are without all the baggage that comes in a relationship. Alex, I know you're worried, but I'm going to be okay and if I'm not, then I'll call you. I don't think I'll need your help though."
Alex walks into the room and sits down on her niece's bed.
"I'm really proud of the woman you are becoming. Your father would be proud of you."
Emily nods her head not knowing what to say. They don't talk about her dad much, but when they do they both become a little emotional.
"I miss him. I always do."
"He was my brother. He was my family and we are always going to miss him, but like I said, there is no doubt in my mind that he would be proud of the woman that you are becoming before my eyes."
"I've always wanted to make him proud."
"Well, now you have."
-Satan's Hitchhiker-
Taylor and Eugene walked into Eugene's house with smiles on their faces. They were so happy about the upcoming summer that it was hard to keep their excitement in, but they did. Taylor looked over at Eugene and grabbed his hand. Eugene turned his smile to Taylor. They had realized today that their ability to keep their relationship a secret wasn't working very well for them, but they didn't care about that at all.
"Do you think it was a good thing that we told Quinn about us?"
"I don't know. I mean this is new for us, but she is still letting us go with her to Africa for the summer. I think it will be okay. I mean, you haven't even told your sister and you kind of tell her everything."
"We've been distant lately, but it's okay. It's part of life. People grow distant. It sucks, but it happens."
Taylor and Eugene take a seat on the couch. Eugene's parents were out for the day.
"Distance isn't a part of every relationship Tay. Spend some time with your sister. Tell her about us and then everything should go back to normal."
Taylor looks at Eugene with a small smile.
"Nothing is ever normal."