-Chapter 25-

One month later…

"I can't believe my baby's are two years old today." Peyton says to Brooke

"I know it seems like just yesterday that they were born. I remember how tiny they were."

"Ok we have got to stop reminiscing and finish getting this party ready." Peyton says to her.

"So how is Lucas with Keith? Nathan told me that he was a little nervous when Keith was first born about being around a newborn." Haley says walking into the kitchen.

"He has been great. You would never know that he hasn't been around newborn's in seven years."

"That's good. I knew he would be fine. I told Nathan he was just worried because he missed so much of the girls lives."

"Yeah he is great with the girls. I am so happy that Ellie and Anna are adjusting to having a new baby in the house. They are great with Keith. They call him their baby."

"Aww that is so cute. I know Briana calls Sawyer her baby too. Jamie of course is a great big brother. He helps me change diapers and feed the baby."

"Ok so everything is ready all we have to wait on is everyone to start showing up." Peyton says

"So Haley. The girls asked for a clown to perform at their party today." Peyton says

"What are you kidding me? Ok I have to hide." She says getting frantic while Brooke and Peyton are laughing. "I can't believe you are laughing. I hate clowns."

"Haley calm down. I talked them into a piñata instead." Peyton says laughing

"Oh thank God. I can't stand clowns they freak me out." she says shuddering.

Outside Nathan, Lucas and Julian are playing basketball with Jamie.

"So J. Luke how do you like your little brother?" Lucas asks him

"He's ok. I'm glad I got a little brother instead of a little sister. There are enough girls in this family." He says making everyone laugh.

"Yeah you've got that right." Julian says agreeing with him.

"Hey uncle Julian are you glad that you found out we are your family?"

"Are you kidding me? I am really glad I found out. I have two great brother's a great little sister. Two wonderful sister in-laws and a bunch of nieces and nephews to spoil. Who wouldn't love that. I also have something that I never had before."

"What's that uncle Julian?" Jamie asks

"A great mom who loves me no matter what."

"Yeah we do have that don't we?" Lucas says agreeing.

"Yeah I sometimes wish I was Karen's son." Nathan says.

"Yeah but you know your mom loves you too." Lucas tells him

"I know she loves me and she is a great grandma to the kids. Her and Haley have a great relationship now. That is all I can ask for."

"I wish I would have grown up here in Tree Hill with my family. But I didn't so now all I can do is make the best of it and move forward. I am really grateful that you guys all accepted me with out question."

"Of course we did. Hey once we found out the truth you became one of us. Why would we question that?" Lucas says

"I have to say several years ago I would have not been too happy. But I have grown up a lot since then."

"Yeah he really has. You are lucky ten years ago I hate Nathan and he hated me. Maybe you are lucky that you missed that." Lucas laughs.

"Nah not really." Julian says.

"Are we going to talk all day or are we going to finish this game?" Jamie asks getting impatient.

"Yeah lets get back to our game." Nathan says

A little while later the guests start arriving for the birthday party.

"Oh Peyton everything looks wonderful." Karen says

"Oh thank you. Hey Karen thank you for making the cake for the girls. It meant a lot that you would do that."

"Oh your welcome. I have been thinking about opening up another café. I miss it a lot."

"You should. It would be great. I miss Karen's Café. I know that Brooke's store is where your café was but you could find another location and open it back up."

"I have really been thinking about it."

"Or you could have your old café back." Brookes says

"What?" Karen and Peyton say together.

"Well I am thinking about expanding the store so I would need a bigger place. So if you want your old café back it is yours."

"Well thank you Brooke. I would need to discuss the financial part of it with Andy but I would love to have my old café back."

"What financial part? I am giving it to you."

"Oh Brooke I can't let you do that. It's too much."

"No it's not. Karen you are my mother in-law now. But before that you were like a mother to me. You have always been there for me and Peyton when nobody else was. It would be a great honor to me if you would take it. That way I feel like I am giving something back to you."

"Oh Brooke I don't know what to say."

"So you'll take it. Because if you don't Brooke will just keep bugging you. She doesn't give up."

"Thank you P. She's right you know I don't give up that easily." She says smiling.

"Hey ladies what's going on in here?" Lucas asks as him and Julian walk into the kitchen.

"I just told your mom that I am going to give her back the store so she can reopen Karen's Café."

"Wow mom that's great. I didn't know you were thinking about opening the café up again."

"Well it was just an idea but Peyton and Brooke think it's a good idea so I am going to go for it. Besides I really want my grandchildren to grow up having a place to turn to. Like you did."

"Well I for one think it's great. I was never in Karen's Café but I have heard it had the best food and the best coffee." Julian says

"Oh trust me honey it did." Brooke says. Just then the doorbell rings. Karen says she will get it. She opens the door to see Dan standing there.

"Dan. What are you doing here? You have no right being here. You need to leave."

"Well hello to you too Karen. I have every right to be here. Those are my granddaughters as well as yours. I wanted to stop by and see my family. You know our sons my son and their families."

"Go away Dan. This is not your family. You gave that right up a long time ago." she says as Nathan goes to the door to see who it was.

"Dan what the hell are you doing here?"

"Well Nathan. My youngest son. I wanted to stop by and see my family."

"You don't have a family Dan. You just need to do as Karen asked and leave."

"Fine I will go. But could you give the girls a present for me? Oh and a kiss."

"My granddaughter's don't need your presents or your kisses. Leave now." Finally giving up Dan turns to leave.

Turning to go back into the house Karen and Nathan just look at each other. Lucas walks up. "Who was at the door?"

"Dan!" Nathan says

"What was he doing here?"

"He wanted to see his family." Karen answered.

"Well he won't find his family here."

"That's what we told him. He's gone now Luke."

"Ok well Peyton says it's time to cut the cake. The girls are getting restless." They all walk into the kitchen where the girls are sitting in front of their cakes.

"Ok everybody are you ready to sing happy birthday?" Brooke asks. They all start singing.

"Happy Birthday to you happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Anna and Ellie happy birthday to you."

"Ok girls blow out your candles." Lucas says. They try to blow them out but they can't get it. "Help" Anna says. So they all blow out the candles. And there they stand on big happy family.

Ok here is the final chapter of this story. I am going to start writing another story this week 'OTH Season 7 How It Should Be' This will be my version of season 7. I look forward to your reviews on this chapter. Also, if you want I would really appreciate you checking out my new fanfic. I have had such a good success with this story that I would be willing to do a sequel if you would like to read it. So let me know. Also, if there is anything in particular you want to see happen in season 7 let me know maybe I can write it for you. That way if it doesn't happen next season on the show at least you will get to read it. LOL Thanks again to you all.