Torn
Chapter 29
I scanned the papers. And looked back at her.
(I appreciate you doing this but I don't feel comfortable sending Brooke to a facility I've never seen or walked through. Thank you for the suggestion but keeping Brooke here in Tree Hill with me and our friends. Is what she needs. I'm going to go check on her. You don't have to stick around. I'm feeling somewhat better now. ) Lucas said. Looking up at her.
(Alright you keep those papers. And let me if you change your mind. Your a good man Lucas. Brooke is truly blessed to have you.) Carmen said. As she left the room.
I'm the one lucky to have her. Lucas thought to himself.
As he threw out the papers and left the room.
He walked back into the hallway to find it empty. He couldn't have been more relieved. He walked through the hallway. And made his way to the front of Brooke's hospital room.
Lucas took a breath and opened the door.
He walked inside the room and closed it behind him.
Walking further into the room. He walked over to the bed.
pleased to see she was awake.
He sat down at the edge of the bed. And looked at her.
(Luke I'm sorry. I've put you through so much. )
(I'm so ashamed and embarrassed. I know Eli 's dead. It's just there are moments where I forget. You're been dealing with this all by your yourself. Once I get out of here I'm going to get more intense grief counseling. I didn't realize how much I needed the help until now.) Brooke said. Looking to him.
Lucas leaned over taking his hand in hers.
(I'm going to be here by your side. Through you're time here and beyond that. I love you. I know this situation has been difficult for you. In a way I can't understand or relate too. ) Lucas said.
(I want you too understand and too let you in but it's hard. Because you're dealing with your own pain too. I don't want to add on to that and become a burden.) Brooke said. The emotion in her voice thick.
He looked to her.
(Yes it's true I am dealing with my own grief. But we are in this together no matter what happens next. We have to be able to really talk to each other and not feel the need to filter it. It's going to take time but eventually we will be able to talk and think of Eli without feeling our hearts break. At some point we will learn to live a life without him. And find a way to hold on to his memory and move on.) Lucas said.
...
The two spent the next few days in the hospital. Eventually Brooke was able to return home.
Lucas helped her through the door. And shut the door behind them.
(You want to get some rest. I can make you something to eat.) Lucas said. Looking to her.
(No I've had time to rest and start to get a handle on things.)
(I'm going to take a shower change my clothes and make us both something to eat. I've missed spending real time together. Without everyone watching. You go relax I shouldn't be long.) Brooke said. Letting go of his hand as she headed upstairs.
Sometime Later
Brooke re emerged and hour later dressed in a red sweater and jeans.
She walked into the kitchen and began to put together a meal.
Once she was finished she plated the food and brought it over to the dining room. She made chow mein noodles and chicken. To drink they had fruit punch.
They ate and talked enjoying the company of each other.
Time went by eventually the meal had finished and the couple laid in each other's arms in front of the fire place in the living room.
He ran his hands through her hair. Looking into her eyes.
(I've missed you.) He said.
(I've missed you too. Being together like this. Spending quality time. )
(I love you very much.) She said. Putting her hand on his face.
(I love you too. ) He said. Looking back at her.
She leaned over kissing him.
He kissed her back.
...
