Episode 5 Ch.5 The Way We Will Be

Brooke was feeding Sophie a bottle when Elizabeth walked into the living room. "Hey Lizzie, what's up? You sounded upset on the phone."

"I'm not really upset I don't guess. I need your help on something."

"Anything," Brooke smiled.

"Tyler has no where to go when he gets out of the hospital."

"What does that have to do with me?"

"I need you to help me find him a place to live."

Brooke was a little surprised, "Why me?"

"Because you're really good at this kind of stuff. I know its not my job to find him a home, but I feel like I need to help him."

Brooke thought for a minute. "I might have a place he can stay."

Elizabeth looked hopeful.

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Keith and Lexie were cleaning up the homeless shelter. "So what exactly are you doing here? You don't look like the kind of guy who just volunteers to work at a place like this."

"I screwed up, and this place is going to help me make my life better."

"Oh," she smiled.

"What is a girl like you doing in a place like this?"

"What does that mean?"

"You are way too beautiful to be homeless."

"Thanks, but things just didn't go my way."

"Where are you going to stay tonight?" Keith was very curious.

"I don't know. Somewhere," she shrugged.

"You can stay with me tonight. I don't want you sleeping on the floor."

"What are you like sixteen? Your parents aren't going to let a homeless girl stay in your home."

"They will if they don't know."

She squinted, "What?"

"They will probably already be asleep by the time we get home. I told them I was working late her. I'll sneak you in, and sneak you out."

"We'll share a bed?"

"No, you can have the bed. I'll sleep on the floor." Keith smiled, "Come on a comfortable bed has to be much better than some alley way."

"Fine, but I sneak out in the morning and no one finds out about this."

"Deal," he shook her hand.

She smiled. She hadn't felt safe in a very long time.

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Aidan and Lily are sitting on the couch. "I had a really nice day with you today." Lily told him.

"I'm glad. I did too."

"It's funny because I haven't had very good days lately."

"I really am happy that I could help."

She smiles, "You know we can put a movie in or something if you want to stay a little longer."

He smiled back at her, "Sure I'll even watch a chick flick if you want."

"Can we watch a cartoon?"

He laughed, "Sure." He loved spending time with Lily even when she made him watch a cartoon.

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Caroline walked into the bedroom. Derek was sitting on the bed with his lap top in hand. He hadn't said anything about her being pregnant. "You didn't eat any dinner."

"I wasn't really that hungry."

"Well I made you a sandwich."

"Thanks," he never did look at her.

"Derek will you please talk to me about this pregnancy."

He motioned for her to come sit on the bed. He showed her what he was looking at on the computer.

She smiled, "What are you doing?"

"I was thinking that we could really spoil this baby."

"You're already looking at furniture."

"Yeah," he smiled and kissed her forehead. "I'm a little disappointed that you didn't tell me sooner, but I've always wanted to have another child with you."

"But what about the stress that it will put on my kidneys?"

"That scares me to death Caroline, but we'll figure out what to do when we cross that bridge."

Caroline kissed him passionately. "I love you so much sometimes."

"I love you so much all the time." He smiled. He was scared, but he didn't want her to know how scared he really was.

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Brooke and Elizabeth were standing outside Breanne's house. "What exactly are we doing here Aunt Brooke?"

"You'll see," Brooke smiled as the door opened.

"Hey Brooke," Jacey greeted her. "Come in. What's going on?"

"Hey guys, I just put Carter down for the night or at least a few hours."

"We're actually here to see the two of you."

They looked at Elizabeth, but she just shrugged.

"Do you guys know Tyler Ball?"

"Yeah kind of," Breanne said. "He's kind of bad news isn't he?"

"No, he was just messed up with the wrong person. He's a good guy." Elizabeth defended him.

"Okay."

"Well he's been in the hospital for a while, and he is going to get out soon. He needs a place to stay."

Breanne and Jacey shared looks. "What does that have to do with us?"

"This is a very big house Breanne, and I thought that maybe you could let him stay out in your pool house."

"What?" Breanne, Jacey, and Elizabeth said together.

"I think that it would be a good idea to have a man in this house. It will only be until he can get a job and get back on his feet. This would really help out a lot of people."

"I have a son here. I can't just bring someone into this home that I don't trust."

"You can trust Tyler, Breanne. I promise. He is a very good guy, and he really needs a place to call home."

Breanne looked at Jacey again. "Fine, he can stay, but only until he gets a job and can get his own apartment."

Brooke smiled, "Thank you so much Breanne. You won't regret this."

"I sure hope not because it will be my son that has to pay for it."

Breanne wasn't sure about it, but she would do anything for Brooke.

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Lucas walked in and laid down next to Peyton. "Hi," she smiled. "Are the kids all counted for?"

"Yes," he smiled. It had been a really long day. "Charlie and Savannah had baths and are now in bed. Elizabeth went over to Brooke's, but should be back soon. Keith is still at the homeless shelter, but he'll be home soon. I let him take the car."

Peyton raised her eyebrows in disapproval. "Don't worry he knows that he is still grounded, and he can only drive when I'm in a bind and can't drive him where he needs to go. He'll be home soon." He informed her. He had everything under control.

"You are super man," she smiled.

"No I am far from it, but you my wife are a real super woman. You do all of this stuff, and you never complain."

"It is my job Luke. A mom has to be on her feet at all times."

"I love you," Lucas kissed her forehead. "And I appreciate everything that you do."

She smiled. "I love you too, and it is really good to hear you say that."

"I don't say enough, but I will for now on."

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Lily had fallen asleep on the couch. Aidan watched her sleep and smiled. He covered her with a blanket and made sure that her leg was propped up properly. He walked to the door and saw Keith coming in with Lexie.

"What are you doing?" He asked curiously.

Keith knew he had been caught. "Please don't say anything."

"Why would I say anything?" Aidan laughed. "I don't see a thing."

"Thanks man," Keith shook his hand. "See ya." Keith and Lexie walked upstairs to his room trying to avoid making any noises.

She smiled when she walked into his room. "This is cute."

"Thanks," he laughed. "You can sleep in the bed."

"Do you have anything I can wear?"

"Yeah," he got her a shirt from his closet.

"Thanks for this Keith."

"No problem."

His phone started ringing. His dad had given it back to him, and he was only supposed to answer it if it was an emergency. He looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Jacey. It was big enough emergency for him.

"Hello," he smiled.

"Hi I know it is kind of late, but I wanted to thank you for taking care of me."

"I would do anything for you Jacey."

Lexie heard him talking to her. She assumed that it was his girlfriend.

"I miss you Keith."

"I miss you too."

"Maybe we can talk tomorrow. I could take you to school or something."

"I'd like that a lot." He smiled. It was so good to hear her voice. He was sure that they were going to get back together.

"I'll see you in the morning then."

"I can't wait." Keith smiled and hung up.

"Was that your girlfriend?"

"I sure hope so," Keith smiled.

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Tyler was sitting in his hospital bed when Elizabeth walked in. It was like an angel had finally come in to see him. She looked more beautiful than he remembered. "Elizabeth," he smiled.

"I just came by to tell you that I found you a place to stay."

"Wow you did that for me."

"Ashton came to me and said that you needed help. I wanted to help."

"Thank you so much Elizabeth. God you are beautiful."

"Don't do that Tyler."

"I love you Elizabeth, and soon enough you will realize you love me too."

"I'm with someone now." She told him.

"I'll always have your heart. You wouldn't have helped me if I didn't."

"I was being nice."

"You do love me."

"I waited for you to wake up Tyler, and you never did until I finally moved on and found someone else. I'm sorry, but I have to live my life."

"I know, but you will come back to me."

She shook her head, "I should go."

"I'll see you later."

"No you won't. I'm not gonna be seeing you anymore. I have to put the distance between us."

He shook his head, "I know you, and I know that you love me. I'll see you soon." He told her. He was holding onto hope for their relationship.

Elizabeth walked outside of his room and started crying. Seeing him made her heart break a little more.

Okay that was the end of Episode 5.

I really want to know what you guys thought about the episode. I mainly want to know what my Jacey and Keith fans are thinking.

I wanted to let you guys know that I have made an outline of episodes 6, 7, and 8 and as soon as I write them I can get them posted.

Spoilers:

Chase is determined to be the best he can be.

Jeremy and Summer may have a problem.

Lucas isn't happy with Keith.

Brooke has a decision to make

Lily can't believe how popular she is when she goes back to school.

Jamie can't get in touch with Becky, and it worries him.

*Let me know what you thought. I can't wait to hear from you guys.