Crossroad
Chapter 28
Truth is still absolute. Believe that. Even when that truth is hard and cold, and more painful than you've ever imagined. And even when truth is more cruel than any lie.
"Okay I think we are all set for the new babies." "Now you relax and let me take care of you." Lucas said. Taking her hand. Helping her sit down.
"Luke I'm doing great and I'm not even that big yet give it a few months I'll need you to help me put on my shoes and keep you up at night when I can't sleep and the babies are kicking in every direction." "I love you for being that sweet doting husband." Brooke said. Leaning over kissing him.
"I'm working on a new book." "I'm titling it Baby Steps the end and beginning." "I'm going to be taking a break after I finish this book to spend as much time with you and the babies as possible." Lucas said. Looking up at her.
"I'm looking forward to it." "I know your readers will love it." "They've been rooting for those characters since the first book to know that they're going to end happily is going to be worth the struggle they went through." Brooke said. Looking back at him.
"It's going to be the same way for us you know." "The babies are growing and getting ready to meet us we have to stay positive." Lucas said. Putting his hand on my stomach.
"Did you feel that.?" "They want to show you they're here." "They know your voice." "Kicking so strong already." I said. Looking up at him. Feeling a sense of peace knowing that the babies seemed to be okay.
I couldn't take his hope away. I've been documenting this pregnancy since it happened this doubt in the back of my mind wouldn't go away. Just in case anything went wrong during the delivery our children would know what I sound like and look like. Most importantly how much I loved them. And how lucky they were to have their father and all the other family in their life.
Brooke thought to herself. As she smiled at him.
"We should go to the beach and have a picnic enjoy the sun." Lucas said. Looking to me.
"Sounds relaxing let's bring some baby books I want to get as much information in as I can plus we haven't thought of names yet." I said. As we headed into our bedroom. To pack our stuff. Heading out the door. Half an hour later.
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I couldn't help but be in awe looking through Jamie's baby book. Remembering how chaotic yet happy that time in our life was. Smiling as I flipped through the pages. Being older now I appreciate the process and delicate time that pregnancy is and what it means to be a mother. Jamie is the universe to us I cannot fathom what life would be without him.
Hearing the sound of little feet coming towards her. She turns around.
"I love my cape momma!" Jamie said happily. Showing it to his mother.
"I'm really happy to hear that Jimmy Jam." "You have fun at Chuck's birthday party." I said to him. Hugging him tightly.
"Jamie wait up you forgot Chuck's birthday present." Nathan said. Handing it him.
"Thanks daddy I was so excited about today that I forgot." Jamie said. Hugging his dad goodbye.
"Have a good time momma and I will be here when you get back then we'll have dinner and hear all about it." I love you." Nathan said.
"I love you too daddy." Jamie said. Hearing a knock at the door Jamie raced to open it. Closing the door behind him.
Haley looking out the window watching him get in the car with the other kids. Waiting until they drove off to turn back around looking to Nathan.
Haley leaning over kissing him.
"We have the house to ourselves for a few hours." "And neither of us have work tomorrow." Haley said. As she started to walk up the stairs. Nathan following behind her. Using the ramp meeting her in the hallway minutes later.
The couple making it to their bedroom.
"Let's have a baby." Haley said. Leaning over kissing him. As she got into bed.
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Linden had wanted nothing to do with her past. She kept no pictures from her childhood. All of them represented a happiness that hadn't existed in her life for a long time. The girl in those photos. Loved her parents and believed that she was safe. Going in and out different foster homes after her father abandoned her at age 7 to look for her mother only to find that she didn't want to be found. She completely cut off communication with him to and changed her identity so he couldn't trace her.
She remembers the day he left he was packing and she asked if she could go to. He shook his head. Telling her that the road was no place for a child and that I was better off staying here with this family and when he had found her mother they would come back for her and be a family. He obviously didn't want a daily reminder of the woman he loved.
I looked like her. Red hair, brown eyes, curvy, not caring for rules or authority, full of rough edges. But unlike her or my father I didn't have the luxury of leaving I had survive. My first home was decent but of course as I got older and desperate for a place to belong they got worse. My heart hardened by every rejection. I was unlovable or so that was what I always thought. By 16 I had enough of the multiple homes and decided to return to where I once I something resembling a family. Needing money enough to pay the bills and keep people from digging into my history I've done things I'm not proud of. Lived on the street. Been involved with people that shouldn't be messed with. I tend to attractive guys that you wouldn't want to cross. Giving my body and numbing my mind. Substances soaked into my system. Bringing alive my carefree nature. Removing the vulnerability that always seemed to come back with a vengeance.
Linden thought to herself. Changing out of the clothes she had been in. Into something completely different. As she reapplied her make up. Walking out the door.
"How does this picture look momma.?" Jenny asked. Showing her mother, the picture she was working on.
"It looks great Jenny." "Good job staying inside the lines." Peyton said. Smiling up at her.
Jake looked on happily having the love of his life and being able to have the family he's always wanted. He anticipated the idea of their family growing. Their home being a safe haven. Strumming his guitar. The three enjoying their time together.
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Author's Note: I'm loving reading your thoughts and predictions. There will be a 3-month time jump in the next chapter. We will be finding out the genders of the babies. As well as what is going on in the lives of the other couples and more insight on Linden. Let me know if you're interested in learning the identity of Linden's mother and what her life is like now. Review!
