Chapter 30

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Dante once wrote, "Remember tonight, for it is the beginning of always.

Chase sat down at the table in Luke's apartment, taking a sip of coffee. So many emotions filled inside him.

Happiness. Today, he was getting married. Brooke Davis would soon become his wife. Brooke Davis Adams. It was the best day of his life, other than the birth of their child in about half a year.

A promise, like a reward for persisting through life so long alone,

Nervousness and Fear. What if everything didn't go as planned? He hoped to God it would.

A belief in each other and the possibility of love.

"Chase!" Lucas said as he walked over to him and patted him on the shoulder. "You're getting married!"

A decision, to ignore, simply rise above the pain of the past.

Chase laughed. "Yeah, I know." He said, holding the ring and then putting it back in the box.

A covenant, which at once binds two souls..and yet severs prior ties.

"Are you excited?" He asked, taking a seat next to him.

The celebration of the chance taken, and the challenge that lies ahead.

"More than I'll ever be." Chase smiled and then looked at Lucas with a really glad face.

For two will always be stronger than one.

"Hey, I need you to do something for me."

Like a team braced against the tempests of the world.

And love will always be the guiding force in our lives.

For tonight is mere formality.

Only and announcement to the world of feelings long held..promises made long ago in the sacred space of our hearts."


Peyton stood in the closet of her apartment, staring at Brooke's wedding dress while hearing her friends talking. All the bridesmaids slept over at Peyton's.

It was beautiful, Brooke's dress. And she would look amazing in it.

Peyton heard footsteps behind her but continued to look at the dress.

"It's beautiful isn't it?" Brooke said sweetly and calmly.

Peyton turned around. "Brooke." She said, wiping her tears away.

Brooke pulled her into a long hug. "I love you, P. Sawyer." She said softly, as if trying to hold back her tears.

"I love you too, B. Davis." Peyton said.

They walked into the kitchen, arms around each other, smiling as they saw Rachel, Haley, and Bevin laughing while sitting at the kitchen table. They all stopped laughing when they saw tears in both of Peyton and Brooke's eyes.

Rachel stood up and walked over to Brooke and Peyton, giving both of them hugs. When she finished hugging Peyton, she turned to Brooke and stopped.

"Brooke." was all she could make out, looking teary herself. She hugged Brooke and then said, "You're really good, Miss Davis, making me cry."

Everyone laughed a little bit and then someone knocked on the door. Haley got up and opened it, looking completely surprised. "Luke!" She said, hugging him.

"Woah!" Brooke said. "Luke! What-" She said, as Luke handed her a dozen roses and then hugged her. "They're from Chase. Since he couldn't give them to you, he asked me to."

"Aww...Tell him I miss him, okay?" Brooke said.

"Okay," Luke said. Lucas took turns giving the girls hugs and when Luke reached Peyton he stopped.

"Peyton." He said quietly looking down for a second before looking back at her and reaching out his hand.

Peyton hesitated, but then took Luke's hand and pulled him into a hug. Luke accepted and whispered, "I miss you" in Peyton's ear.

Peyton looked really shocked but then she smiled after and mouthed to him, "I miss you too."

Brooke immedieatly noticed and jumped in excitement.

"Thanks Luke." She said, managing to get it out.

"Yeah, sure, Brooke."

"Shouldn't you be getting ready?" Rachel said, smirking.

He turned to Rachel and said playfully,"Shouldn't you?"

"Hey! We were just about to and then you came in!" Brooke said laughing.

Lucas laughed. "Well, then I guess I should go. I'll see everyone soon." He said, taking on last look at everyone before leaving.

"So, Brooke. Let me help you get ready, sister!" Peyton said.

"Well, all of us," Rachel said, "Are going to get ready in your other bathroom, and we'll help you when we're done, Brooke."

"Okay, girlies. Well I'm gonna go get my wedding dress on!" She said happily before turning to Peyton and taking her hand. They walked into the closet, and looked at the dress one last time before they started getting ready.