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"What the hell are you doing here?" he sneered as silence filled the air "I thought we for sure got rid of you" If looks could kill, Lucas would be buried alive
"You know why I'm here Scott, and it's obviously not to see you" the blue eyed blonde rolled his eyes "I heard the store was attacked a couple of weeks ago and I just wanted to see if Brooke was okay?"
"Don't you think you should be checking on Millie? She was the one who was attacked" The brunette did an eye roll "My wife isn't your concern Adams." Chase chuckled shaking his head
"Are you that threatened by our friendship Scott?" he grinned as Lucas crossed his arms at his chest baffled "I mean Brooke and I, we go way back. We've been friends longer than the two of you. If it wasn't for the fact that you came around and got her pregnant" he muttered "We'd probably be happily married by now" Lucas couldn't help but laugh out loud as it aggravated the brunette
"Seriously?" chuckled the blonde flabbergasted "You, and I both know that's total bullshit Adams. Besides, I'm not the least bit threatened or jealous over whatever the hell you think you have going on with my wife- because if I remember correctly, she told you on numerous accounts to stay the hell away from us" Chase balled his free hand up into a fist glaring at the blonde
"No actually, if I can recall correctly Scott" he grinned as the Lucas wanted nothing more to physically wipe that stupid smirk off jackass's face "She asked me to stay away temporarily. She never said indefinitely so I'm not giving up without a fight. You may have her now, but sooner or later she'll realize who's really in her heart"
"Wow, you're totally delusional" said Lucas incredulously "Do you even hear the Bull that's coming out of your mouth?" Chase rolled his eyes "Word of advice Adams- taking that you're still pathetically chasing after my wife" Chase gritted his teeth squeezing the bouquet of white carnations irritated "Stay the hell away from my family or so help me god" he barked as he slammed the front door in Chase's face
"You'll be sorry Scott. Brooke and Kaliegh will be mine if it's the last thing I do" he mumbled throwing the flowers in front of the door before leaving
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"Mrs. Strauss, here's the packet Dr. Green wants you to look over" said the receptionist as Lindsey sighed nodding.
"The clinic is opened M-F; 8am to-" just then she thought she heard a familiar voice as she turned around to follow it
"So go ahead and try the dry cereal and see how she likes it" said Dr Cordova as she stood at the counter while they booked Kaliegh's next appointment
"So you recommend mixing dry cereal with a little formula?" asked Lucas bouncing a happy Kaliegh as Lindsey felt her heart flutter at their interaction
"Yes" she nodded "Pureed foods would be good for her too" Both Lucas and Brooke nodded as they kept their eyes on the doctor
"Mrs. Strauss-"
"Shhhhhhhh, shhhhhh" hissed Lindsey covering her face as she kept her eyes locked on Lucas and Kaliegh "That home-wrecker has my life" she gritted through clench teeth "That should be our daughter Luke, and that should be me standing next to you rubbing our baby girl's back" she sighed as the receptionist stood there silently irritated.
"Make sure you start her off with one food at a time; let her get use to it" they nodded "Don't force it on her and don't stop giving her formula either. Well miss Kaliegh, you're such a big girl now, aren't you" they laughed as Kaliegh cooed reaching for her face
"It's her thing now" explained Brooke as Lindsey rolled her eyes "She likes to grab and latch onto faces" Dr Cordova chuckled
"That's so cute" she smiled tickling her as Kaliegh giggled causing others to join "See you next month honey. We'll see how much you've changed okay?" she cooed "If you have any questions, you know where to find me" they nodded and thanked her.
"Ready babe?" he asked as Brooke nodded happily intertwining her fingers with his.
"You get to eat yummy solid foods now Kalie" cooed the brunette "Isn't that exciting peanut? Yeah?" The baby brunette smiled as her mouth attacked her father's face before resting in the crook of his neck
"Looks like someone's tired huh princess?" said Lucas as he rubbed his daughter's back. Lindsey sighed as she watched the happy family walk out the door not noticing her
"When you're ready to make your next appointment, please let the receptionist know what type of appointment you need so they could book it accordingly"
Silence
"Well, if we're done here"
"That should be my life" she mumbled un-coherently snatching the appointment card from the receptionist right before she stormed out of the office "Damn you Chris Keller, and damn you Chase Adams for ruining my life; Ugh!" she shouted as tears welded up in her eyes "I need you Lucas" she sobbed silently as she thought back to what type of father he's been "I need you to help me through this. I can't do with without you"
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Later that afternoon
"So you want to tell me who was at the door earlier broody?" she asked waving the bouquet of white flowers back and forth once he came back downstairs from putting Kaliegh down for her nap
"I can't believe that jackass left them" he sneered sliding the baby monitor into his back pocket. He knows how much his wife loves flowers, but before she even got a chance to smell them, they were already in his hands.
"Eh, uh-Luke?" she said following him into the kitchen just as they went flying into the garbage
"White; seriously?" she kinked her eyebrows, leaning up against the counter as she watched him rant and rave. "And carnations, really?!" Brooke laughed softly as he started unpacking their recently purchased groceries "They're not even the right damn color if anything" she smiled shaking her head. He was just too darn cute when he got jealous.
"And what color should they be babe?" she teased resting her cheek against his shoulder as she wrapped her arms around his waist from behind caressing his chiselled chest
"Not white!" he groaned over his shoulder as she chuckled hopping onto the counter "If jackass really knew you as he claims he does, then they would at least be red" he smiled presenting her with a decked out vase filled with a dozen long stem roses, with a few gerbera daises. Her mouth dropped open
"Awwwww, my favorites- Luke. It's beautiful" she gushed smiling ear to ear as she leaned in to smell them "Thank you" she said as she jumped into his arms pulling his lips onto hers "I love 'em, I love 'em" she beamed
"Only the best for my pretty girl" he replied kissing her softly
"I love you" she smiled deepening the kiss just as they started losing themselves in the heat of the moment, a loud cry filled the room causing them both to pull apart laughing
"Impeccable timing" she giggled "See this is why I think she's spending way too much time with Gatina babe" Brooke grinned playfully rolling her eyes
"Yeah, yeah. We'll finish this later broody. Right now our daughter awaits so up you go" she winked carrying her beautiful flowers towards the living room
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A few days later
"Hey you"
"Hey Brooke" replied Jake pulling her in for a hug "Hows it going?"
"Good, you?"
"I'm good" she smiled
"So what's up Jake?"
"This uh looks like really bad timing" he replied "Maybe I should-"
"Not a chance Jagelski" she playfully scolded as he chuckled
"Are you sure?" he asked hesitant as they glanced around the store at the semi madness
"Positive. Besides it's not as bad as it looks" He raised his eyebrows as if she was crazy "Trust me, this" she said motioning towards all the commotion "Is good-really, really good. Why do you think I've got like 5 girls working today?"
"Okay if you say so" he laughed "You're boss and all" she chuckled nodding
"So what brings you by? I mean I know you didn't come here to talk about me" he chuckled "Not to mention, C/B isn't really PSawyer's style and all"
"Yeah, I was wondering if we could talk. Maybe go for a walk over coffee? My treat?"
"Now we're talking" she smiled "My next client's not for another hour anyways"
"How's that going by the way?"
"Great actually" she replied "Who knew wedding dresses were so popular this time of year"
"Excuse me Mrs." They turned around just as Millie approached the woman waving them off
"Are you sure this isn't bad timing; cuz I could-"
"I'm positive" she chuckled "Millie's got it under control; besides I'm in dying need of air anyways so let me just grab my coat and well go" he nodded as he watched her touch base with Millie who waved over towards him "So what's up?" she asked as they stepped out into the cool Autumn breeze. "I figured something was up taking you're not down at the river court with the guys or in the studio recording"
"Am I that obvious?" he chuckled shaking his head as he took a deep breath
"What's going on Jake? Are you and PSawyer okay?"
"I guess?" he shrugged
"You guess?" she asked incredulously
"I don't know Brooke" he sighed "It's just- have you or the girl's notice Peyton's been acting different lately?"
"Different?" she questioned as he nodded "As in how?"
"As in pulling away, increasing her amount of emo-make my ears bleed out music" Brooke silently laughed "Not to mention burying herself in work and not even coming home some nights" Brooke's mouth dropped slightly open. "It's like every since she signed and started hanging out with Mia she's pulling away from me. Do you think she's unhappy? Has she said anything to you-?"
"No, not that I know of" she replied cutting him off "Did something happen between you two?"
"No" he said as they stopped at Starbucks "I mean everything's been fine. I asked her to go to Savannah with me next weekend to meet my pare-"
"Ah, the infamous meet the parents" Jake eyed her confused "I can't believe she didn't tell me, me her best friend of all people. Rach I can understand, but me; seriously?"
"Brooke"
"Sorry" she replied sheepishly "She's basically running scared Jake. I'm surprised she hasn't broken up with you" Jake's mouth dropped open stunned to the brunette's choice of words
"Scared? Break up with me" he shook his head as Brooke nodded "She wouldn't really break up with me would she… over meeting my parents? Because that would be absurd"
"I know, trust me-but if we're being honest here" he nodded "Then I'm afraid so" he sighed "You have to understand Jake, that she's never really had parents around not to mention her mom passed away when she was 3. She doesn't know what it's like to have loving parents so she's afraid they're not going to like her or that you're too good for her"
"That's crazy" he replied shaking his head frustrated "She's an amazing person; anyone can see that" Brooke smiled agreeing
"She is, but the way a woman's mind works" she replied pointing to her own "Is beyond crazy"
"Uh yeah!" he scoffed as Brooke nudged him
"I know exactly where she's coming from taking that we've all been there. I mean I was beyond terrified what Luke's parents and family thought of me. Give her some time Jake. It's new territory for her. I know she's crazy head over heals in love with you" he smiled
"Will you please talk to her? Reassure her she's got nothing to worry about?" Brooke nodded
"I will just as long as she brings it up. I want her to tell me herself" he nodded "Besides I think it's time the girl's and I have a night out. It's been awhile"
"Oh great; just what I need. The infamous wild" she kinked her eyebrows "And crazy Brooke Davis" he chuckled wrapping his arm around her shoulder as they sipped on their coffee
"Hey" she shrieked elbowing him
"Don't think I haven't heard the horror stories Brooke and let me tell you Wowie!" she rolled her eyes as he laughed
"Remind me to kill Peyt later"
"Does Luke know that side of you?"
"Uh, to an extent- but I'll have you know Jagelski… I'm a changed woman. Marriage and motherhood has brought out the best in me. Now Rach on the other hand is the one you should be harassing by the way" they laughed
"Promise me you girl's will be good"
"Always" she smirked devilishly as he rolled his eyes
"So reassuring" he chuckled sarcastically
"So meeting the parents huh?" she grinned nudging him as he blushed "Must be serious"
"No comment Brooke"
"No comment?" she exclaimed "You haven't even given me the good stuff yet" she shrieked incredulously
"Uh-uh"
"Oh come on!" he shook his head laughing as it drove her crazy "Well let me at least see the ring?"
He stopped dead in his tracks "Ring? What ring?" she did an eye roll
"Oh please" she smirked taking a sip of her coffee "You don't think that I know that all you guys in tree hill practically keep an engagement ring in your pockets" he spit out his coffee
"Is that what you think?" she kinked her eyebrows as he rolled his eyes laughing "Well, not all guys do"
"Well all you River court guys do" he laughed
"What am I wrong?" she asked grinning as he shrugged trying to play it off "Do I really have to break it down for you? Okay fine- Naley for example. "High school love- proposal in Nate's bed-ring. Skevin, proposal in forest before they got lost-ring" they chuckled "Lucas and that whore-"
"He didn't actually propose to Lind-"
"Eh, uh" she cut him off "Home-wreckers, whores, sluts basically any of Lucas's exes shall be un-named Jagelski!" he chuckled "Yes, he didn't propose to her but he still had a ring in his pocket that night? How else did it land on my finger" she smiled admiring her rock. "Anyways moving on… to oh hot uncle Coop-"
"Do all you girls really have to call him that? Seriously?" Brooke giggled
"Awww is Jakie jealous"
"Jealous; HA no!" he exclaimed "I'm just saying we guys have feelings too you know" he joked as they laughed about it
"And then it brings us back to you Jakie! Now what was I saying? Oh yes" she laughed "Ring please?" she smiled holding out her hand as he pretended to look away "Please, I want to see it so bad" he once again playfully rolled his eyes at her as she stuck out her bottom lip "Please Jakie? Come on-" she groaned
"Now I see why you've got Luke wrapped around your little finger" she chuckled
"One peak- just one" she begged holding up one finger "Come on Jakie, I'll even give you my designers-"
"Yeah cuz that worked out so well with you and Luke"
"Hey who knew the damn waitress was going to announce it to the whole restaurant? Besides it got us free champagne and really really hot sex"
"UGH! Come on" groaned the brunette covering his ears disgusted as she giggled
"Ring?" she smiled holding out her hands once again
"Only, if you promise to never talk about your guy's sex life again!"
"Deal" they chuckled
"Just because I have this ring, doesn't mean I'm going to propose anytime soon Brooke. I've just been doing a lot of thinking that's all"
"Yeah, yeah... Uh, huh-Now, hand it over!" she demanded as he propped open a black velvet box
"Oh my god" her mouth dropped open as tears welded up in her eyes "You got her a 3, no way" she shrieked "That's totally a 4, yup 4 carat custom designed" she examined the ring closely "Cushion cut- Tiffany Novo" his mouth dropped open
"How in the world did you-"
"Hello, Brooke Davis here" they chuckled as she pointed to herself "God, its' gorgeous Jake. She'll love everything about it from the princess cut to it being simple since PSawyer is so plain Jane"
"A princess what?" she rolled her eyes
"God you guys are hopeless" she joked as he did an eye roll
"Hopeless?" he pretended to be offended "If we were hopeless, you ladies would be wearing a quarter machine ring right now"
"And if that were true, you guys would still be very, very single right now" he nodded as it was true. Just then her phone rang "I'm on my way" they stood up "Hey Jake, please tell me that-" she asked as they locked eyes
"She's the only one I want to wake up and go to bed every morning and night with? That she's the only girl I want to make love too? Or that she's the only girl I want mothering my children? Or that she's the only girl my heart beats and craves for? Or that she's the only girl that gives me butterflies when I see her or when I touch or kiss her? Or that she's the only girl that makes me go weak in the knees or makes my heart flutter? Or that she's the only girl that makes me complete" Brooke was speechless; in awe as her mouth dropped open.
"J-Jake" she smiled through tears as those words hit home for her. She remembered hearing them from a certain gorgeous blue eyed blonde who was declaring his undying love for her not to mention at the same time given as advice to a certain feisty red head who was completely lost "That was-"
"Lucas" he smiled
"Of course" she chuckled
"He has a way with words; that guy. You both are very lucky to have found each other" she beamed "I just hope Peyton and I will be too once and when we take that step"
"You will Jake" he smiled "You both deserve happiness"
"Luke doesn't know about the ring just yet, neither do the guys. You're actually the first to know" he replied slipping it back into his pocket "I love her Brooke. I can't picture my life without her smile, laugh-horrible taste in music, not to mention her I hate slash I love the world drawings" Brooke chuckled shaking her head "She's my world"
"Well it looks like you found your soul-mate Jake" he smiled as she embraced him in a hug "I'll talk to Peyton; everything will be fine you'll see" he nodded thanking her
"Let me walk you back"
"No need. It's just a couple of blocks anyway. If you hurry now, I bet you'll catch the guys down at the river court for a game" he smiled "See you later Jagelski"
"Bye Scott" she smiled waving, loving her last name
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Later that evening
"Brookie, Brookie guess what, guess what" shrieked Lily excitedly as she ran up to her sister in law
"What, what miss Lily?" she smiled setting aside her sketches as she pulled the little girl onto her lap
"Luwkie took me and Kalie out for ice cream"
"Kaliegh and I" she corrected as Lily kinked her eyebrows in confusion
"No" she shook her head "Me and Kaliegh; not you and Kaliegh Brookie" the brunette laughed
"So ice cream huh?" she asked excitedly as Lily's eyes lit up
"Yeah and it was sooooooo good" Brooke chuckled brushing a piece of hair behind the little girl's ear
"Soooooooo good huh?" she smirked as Lily nodded "And you guys didn't think to invite me to come along?" she pouted tickling the little girl who broke out into a fit of giggles.
"Hehe... Brookie, Brookie; haha stop… please! It was- haha... Luwkie's idea; haha-Brookie b-blame him! Brookie, I'm going to go poddy in my pants if you don't s-ssssttttooopppp!!" she giggled harder as Brooke kept tickling her.
"You're going to what miss Lily" Just then they heard the garage door being closed
"Haha... Brookie, haha! Luuuuwkie, hehe... heeeeeeelp meeee" Brooke couldn't stop laughing as Lily squirmed in her lap "B-Brooooookie!"
"What's going on in there Kaliegh?" smiled the blonde as he made his way towards them "Looks like they're having fun without us princess" he chuckled kissing his baby girl as her eye's soon lit up at the sight of her mother. "Who's that huh? Is that mommy?" Brooke looked up to smile at her daughter
"HA... HA!" giggled Lily as she wiggled out of her sister in law's lap "I have to go poddy now" she exclaimed as the adults sniggered
"Well then you better go you silly goose" chuckled Lucas as Kaliegh cooed excitedly to all the excitement just as all eyes were now on her.
"Hi peanut" cooed the brunette as she held out her hands for her "Did you have fun with daddy and Aunt Lily at the ice cream parlour?" she pouted playfully glaring at the blonde just before she smothered her daughter with kisses
"Pretty girl" he grinned at her behaviour as he hovered over them
"Don't you pretty girl me broody- unless you have a double choc-" he cut her off as he held up a 31 flavors paper bag in front of her grinning
"What were you saying pretty girl?" he smirked devilishly wiggling his eyebrows at her as she rolled her eyes before claiming his lips in a sweet kiss. "MmMm..." he smiled
"You're forgiven for not inviting me this time" he grinned through an eye roll "But don't you dare do it again" she scolded shaking a finger at him as he laughed shaking his head at her before leaning in and kissing her once more "You know I love going with you and the kids broody"
"I know, and I'm sorry. I knew you were busy"
"Never for ice cream" she replied incredulously as he chuckled
"I'm sorry, it won't happened again pretty girl" he smiled brushing his lips against hers once again
"Ewwww" shrieked Lily covering her eyes as they broke apart laughing "You guys do that toooooooo much" she exaggerated "Just like mommy and daddy when they think I'm not looking"
"Eh-Uh, that's not for you peanut" giggled Brooke as she moved the ice cream away from her daughter "That's for mommy"
"Ewwww Lils" mocked the blonde covering his ears as the girl's broke out into laughter. He then plopped down beside Brooke taking Kaliegh into his arms blowing raspberries against her tummy as she giggled
"Can we watch Cinderella please?" she begged holding up her dvd "Puhleeeeease" Lucas couldn't help but laugh at how much she reminded him of Brooke when she wanted her way "Puuuulllllleeeeasssseeee"
"Yeah okay" they chuckled "Just for a bit then it's dinner time"
"YESSSSSSS" she shrieked excitedly
"Why don't you make yourself comfortable next to Kalie here" he said lying her down on her blanket "While I put in your movie Lils" she nodded eagerly plopping herself down next to her niece
"Oh you'll love Cinderella Kalie, but her step-sisters and Lucifer are meanies" Both adults chuckled shaking their head "You'll love Jack, and Gus" Brooke and Lucas smiled as they watched Lily ramble and Kaliegh sucking away on her binkie
"How was your day babe?" he asked pulling her into his arms as he settled down next to her on the couch
"Good, busy. Jake came by today"
"He told me about that"
"So I take it he shared the good news with you guys huh?"
"Yeah he did. He practically came walking onto the court on cloud nine" Brooke smiled "Even showed us the ring and everything; but that doesn't mean he's going to propose pretty girl"
"I know" she replied "But its beautiful isn't it?"
"Yeah it is" he nodded as they kept their eyes on the girls "So, you think she'll accept his proposal?" Brooke kinked her eyebrows as she turned to him
"You sound worried"
"Should I be worried?" he asked as they locked eyes "I mean Jake's one of my best friends and-"
"Peyton's mine" she cut him off a little offended
"Shhhhh" shushed Lily as both adults lowered their voice
"I'm not trying to upset you pretty girl" he sighed pulling her back into his arms "It's just I don't really know much about Peyton; Rachel on the other hand is a different story. But Peyton's-"
"Quiet, closes herself off to the world- broods most of the time" he groaned not meaning for it to sound like he disliked the curly blonde. "Listens to her depressing emo music while she draws her creepy I hate slash love the world pictures when she's not at the studio" she sneered
"Brooke-" they once again locked eyes "I'm just looking out for my best friend"
"As to appose I'm not?" she asked appalled
"No, that's not it. I-It's just that, this is his first real relationship since Nikki" she sighed recalling her conversations with Peyton about Jake's horrible, horrible ex. "And I just don't want him, them to get hurt or rush into anyth-"
"Rush into anything?" she exclaimed incredulous "We'll, we didn't know each other very long either Luke. Did we rush into it; are you regretting something I don't know about?"
"Brooke"
"No! What about Rachel and Cooper? I mean they started dating around the same time we got married. Are they rushing into something they're going to regret?"
"Brooke" he groaned frustrated "That's not what I meant and you know it"
"Actually I don't Luke" she hissed as they moved towards the kitchen but kept their eyes on the girls "Why don't you kindly explain it to me" she replied crossing her arms at her chest
"It's just that we all see how Jake cares for Peyton but when it comes to her, we can't tell"
"Well we don't know what happens behind closed doors Luke. For all we know they could be lovely dovey besides Peyton's not a big PDA person, so NOT everyone's like you and I or even Rachel who have no problem flaunting our love"
"UGH!" he shouted in his head "You know what" he sighed beyond irritated at how this conversation has turned "I'm sorry I said anything okay. Jake and Peyton are adults, as Rachel and Cooper along with the rest of our group of friends. Their relationships aren't any of our business not to mention I don't want to fight with you about it so I suggest we drop it and stay out of it."
"We're not fighting Luke" she snipped
"Yeah could have fooled me" he muttered under his breath as she glared at him
"We're simply having a conversation like two grown adults"
"Well this conversation will turn into a huge fight if we continue having it" he replied as she rolled her eyes "Look pretty girl" he said cupping her face with his hands "All I care about is you and Kaliegh" he replied caressing her cheek "I honestly don't care who breaks up with who, or who cheats on who as long as you and I" she leaned into his palms "Are happy and still very, very in love" she smiled as he brushed his lips against hers "I'm sorry I've upset you okay? No one is worth upsetting or fighting with you about especially if it's not even about us to begin with"
"I'm sorry Luke" she mumbled against his chest as he pulled her into his arms "I don't want to fight with you either" he smiles "It's just I don't mean to get all defensive when it comes to Peyton, but that's just who she is Luke. I feel like I have to defend her because if I don't people will get all judgemental. The thing about her is that she just doesn't really let anyone in, but once she does, she's this amazing person Luke. It's hard for her to trust others, so she keeps them at a distance" he smiled loving his wife even more
"You never seem to amaze me Brooke Penelope Scott. Always thinking positive and giving people the benefit of the doubt even when that person hurt you so badly in the past" Brooke sighed as her mind got the best of her
"I don't know what hurts worst, you and Dean sneaking around behind my back or you lying about it to my face"
"Brooke"
"NO!" she lashed out "The next time you wanna steal my boyfriend you might wanna turn that thing off!" she exclaimed pointing to her web cam "I went into his room to check on him, and his computer was on. I know you two were together. He meant everything to me Peyton and I was ready to try and be his friend if that's what he needed. Now I don't care if I see either one of you again!" she exclaimed "Pretty girl" she heard as it pulled her back into reality
"I guess you know about the Bermuda love triangle of death" she asked sheepishly
"I have to say, I'm not the least bit surprised you didn't tell me"
"You're not?"
"Nope, because then we would all know what a selfish, inconsiderate-back stabbing two-faced best friend she really is-"
"I can't believe Rachel told you. See that's why I didn't want anyone to know"
"She had good intentions pretty girl"
"Her intentions are never good Luke" she chuckled not really upset with her red headed bestie. Yeah she and Rachel has had their fair shares of problems in the past but she's never been stabbed in the back by the red head
"I think you're an amazing person for forgiving Peyton even though I don't understand why; but she's a big girl now, so you don't always have to protect her. Hell Rach doesn't feel the need too, so why do you?" Who was he kidding? That's just who his wife is; selfless soul. "She either sinks or swims Brooke easy as that"
"For the record I hope she does accept his proposal if and when he asks" she murmurs against her husband's shoulder. That's so like his pretty girl to get in the last word "I know she loves him and wants to be with him, but she has the tendency to run when things get tough or when things are too good to be true. She's a good person Luke. She's made mistakes but who hasn't-and in result of that she beats herself up harder."
"Your parents all really did a number on you three didn't they?" she sighed nodding
"I promise Jake I'd talk to her since she's starting to pull away" Lucas nodded "I just hope she doesn't do anything she'll regret" he sighed kissing her temple as they watched Kaliegh roll over happily "Please don't hold what happened between us and Dean against her Luke. That was the past, and this is the present. Get to know her; you'll be surprised at how much you two really have in common"
"Yeah I really doubt that pretty girl" he scoffed not the least bit interested in getting to know the curly blonde. "But for you, I'd do anything to make you happy even though I think she's a horrible not trust-worthy friend" she sighed kissing him softly
"Thank you" he nodded "But if you and Peyton-"
"Whoa, whoa" he said cutting her off shocked that she would even think it but not surprised since Rachel's told him all about his wife's insecurities "That is NOT going to EVER happen in this lifetime or any pretty girl. You're the only one for me" she smiled as tears welded up in his eyes "Enough talk about Peyton and everyone else's problem okay?" she nodded
"How was your day husband?" she asked pulling out some baby carrots
"Good. I helped dad out at the garage earlier and got a few games in with the guys" he replied grabbing a Gatorade out of the fridge "I'm pretty sure Nate owes Hales a new ring now especially if Peyton accepts Jake's proposal" Brooke chuckled grabbing the ranch
"Well she totally deserves it Broody. They've been married for what-6 or 7 years now?"
"Yeah sounds bout right" he nodded as they watched Kaliegh struggle rolling back over
"Well then it's definitely time for an upgrade. She deserves more than a wedding band" he chuckled "What?" she shrugged "Haven't you heard that saying "A diamond's every girl's best friend? You're lucky you've got good taste broody" she winked as he laughed
"So are you saying that if I got you anything less then a 5 carat you wouldn't have married me?"
"HmMMm... I'd say anything less than a 4 carat handsome" he shook his head laughing as she kissed him
"Well lucky you snagged me up before someone else did... crazy girl" she playfully rolled her eyes as he wrapped his arms around her from behind kissing her cheek
"Yeah, yeah lucky me" she mocked as he tickled her
"BROODY" she shrieked laughing
"WaAaAahHHhHHHH aAaAaHhHhhhhh" cried Kaliegh frustrated as they laughed
"Here Kalieeee" cooed Lily as she stuck the binkie in the little girl's mouth who automatically spit it right back out
"WaAaAahHHhHHhh... WaAaAhHhHhhH"
"Luwkie, Brooookie" yelled Lily as Kaliegh's cries got louder
"Awwww honey" chuckled the brunette making her way towards them "How about you help mommy decide what to make for dinner peanut?" she smiled picking her daughter up "Aunt Lily's not to happy with us right now" Lucas chuckled as she winked at him
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Couple nights later
"Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood-Justin Timberlake… really babe?" chuckled Lucas scanning his IPOD library as the brunette came downstairs after giving their daughter a bath
"What?" she shrugged "You did say I could add whatever I wanted so that's exactly what I did; besides I'll have you know that a little sexy back, womanizer and before he cheats totally gets me pumped during my morning run. How else would I have a body like this" she winked as he playfully rolled his eyes "Don't act like you don't like my music Broody" she smirked "I've caught you listening to Love Story from time to time"
"Oh you know about that huh?" he chuckled groaning as they broke out into laughter
"Uh huh and we think its' super cute that daddy likes Taylor Swift don't we baby girl?" she cooed smothering her daughter with kisses
"I like her songs babe, her songs" she did an eye roll "You're up late princess" said Lucas leaning over to kiss her as she rubbed her face against Brooke's getting fussy
"Awwwww looks like someone's tired" cooed Brooke as she cuddled her daughter to her chest rocking her
"And hungry" laughed the blonde as Kaliegh gnawed at her mother's chest whimpering
"Kaliegh, Mommy doesn't have milk there for you anymore honey" they chuckled
"I'll make her a bottle babe" Brooke nodded as she propped Kaliegh up against her shoulder rubbing gentle circles along her back
"WaAaAaHhHhH, aAaAahHhHh" she cried nuzzling her mother's face "WaAaAaaAhHhhHh, aAhaHAHhHhhH"
"I know, I know honey" she cooed standing up to bounce her "I know you're tired sweetie. We blame Uncle Nate don't we? Yeah we do"
"WaAaAhHhAahHH"
"Shhhh, shhhh... I know honey, I know" she murmured as Lucas handed her the bottle "It's bedtime for you missy. Say night, night daddy"
"WaAaAhHhHHhhH AaAhaHAhhhh" she wailed
"Good night princess" he murmured against her cheek as he kissed her before they disappeared up the stairs
45minutes later
"Nope no temp"
"WaAAaaAAAAahHhHhH… WaAaaAaHhHhh" she cried as Brooke gently rocked her "WaAaAAAahHhHhHH" she wailed nuzzling her face against her mother's neck
"What's wrong honey?" she murmured against Kaliegh's hair as she rubbed circles along the little girl's back "I know you're tired so why don't you let yourself sleep peanut?"
"She's still up babe?" he asked entering the nursery
"Yeah" sighed the brunette "She was asleep but as soon as I put her down she started crying again- so I had to pick her up"
"Awwwww what's wrong princess?" he cooed taking her from his wife as he gently rubbed her back "Are you not feeling well? You feel a little warm"
"I thought so too so I took her temp; came out normal. I think she's just cranky because she didn't get enough sleep this afternoon thanks to hotshot" Lucas chuckled knowing his wife wanted to kill his brother for waking up their daughter early from her routine nap "She also played hard too with Lils and Jimmijam, giggling away hysterically" she said as Kaliegh took a deep breath whimpering
"Awwww I bet you just wanna be held by daddy don't you princess?" she nuzzled her face against his before resting it in the crook of his neck
An hour later
"WaAaAaahhHhHh... aAahAHah... WaAaAaAAAAahHhHhH" she screamed as he paced around the room "WaaAaAaahHHhHHh ..."
"What's wrong princess?" he asked as they tried everything from rocking, bouncing, swinging, singing even reading to her but nothing made her happy "Maybe we should call Dr. Cordova" he suggested worried since she's never cried so much like this
"HmMmm…. Maybe she just wants to cuddle babe?" she replied as he handed her over as she got comfortable. Brooke then wrapped her up tightly in her blanket before tuckering her underneath her arm gently patting away at her bottom. Within 15minutes, Kaliegh was out like a light bulb snuggled, warm and loved- sandwiched in between her parents
"Mother like daughter" he smiled leaning in for a good night kiss "If she's this way because she wants to cuddle, I'm afraid to see what she'll be like with a cold babe" Brooke laughed softly not wanting to think about it as her eyes glance down to her peacefully sleeping daughter
…
Couple of days later
"Is that good Kalie" smiled the blonde as he fed her dry cereal for breakfast "Yeah is that good princess?" he cooed wiping her mouth as she moved her arms and legs excitedly
"Looks like someone's a lot happier this morning huh peanut?" smiled the brunette as she brushed her lips against her daughter's cheek "MmMmM… is that good?" Kaliegh cooed sticking her fingers in her mouth as they chuckled
"We still on for lunch this afternoon babe?"
"We sure are, but it might be a late one broody. I have an appointment with a client today to go over her wedding dress details, but after that I'm all yours"
"HmMmMm… does that mean we can skip lunch and go straight to dessert?" he grinned wiggling his eyebrows as she chuckled playfully smacking him
"We'll see" she smirked leaning down to kiss them both "Don't forget I'm going out with the girl's tonight"
"How can I when that's all you've talked about the last couple of days" she chuckled
"It'll only be for a few hours babe, then I'll be home wrapped up in your arms naked picking up what we didn't get to finish this afternoon because Rachel will once again have impeccable timing" he grinned as her lips found his
"MmMMm… I like the thought of that already"
"I thought you would. Besides, if it'll make you feel any better, you and Kalie will be the only two things on my mind all night long"
"Yeah until the alcohol kicks in" she laughed rolling her eyes just as her phone rang
"Oh god I'm late, gotta go babe. See you later" she said kissing him and Kaliegh once more "Hey Millie" she answered running out the door
"Love you pretty girl" he yelled
"Love you too babe"
"What do you mean they sent the wrong material?" she asked appalled switching over to her blue tooth "We've been waiting for this shipment for 2 ½ weeks now and they promised it would be here today"
"Well technically it is here but just in the wrong color and material" Brooke was livid "I called the company and they apologized up and down. They're placing the order right now and will over night it at no charge"
"You think" she scoffed "It's the least they could do"
"I guess there was a misunderstanding on their behalf with their new hiree"
"A misunderstanding?" yelled the brunette "How is it our fault if they dropped the ball when they specifically sent us a confirmation via email? What am I suppose to tell my client now huh Mills?" she groaned "She's driving 2 ½ hours out of her way and I don't have the damn material" she was so upset she didn't realize she was speeding
"I'm really sorry Brooke"
"It's not your fault Millie" she sighed "Will you see if you can try and catch her on her cell? Maybe if she's not too far-?"
"I'm on it Brooke"
"You'll be sorry you ever crossed me" he sneered as he hit the accelerator speeding down the street. His mind then got the best of him "Ah the woman beater" smirked the older brunette earning an angry glare from the gully
"Well who told them not to cooperate when asked a simple question?" he hissed "Look it doesn't even matter. They're still alive and the most important thing is that I got the job done so pay up-"
"Pay up?" he chuckled incredulously leaning back into his chair "You were hired to steal the designs and not lay a hand on a soul which you totally went against not to mention damaged the store while doing so. You were lucky enough you didn't get the right Mrs. Davis or my partner would have had your head served on a platter"
"The wrong Mrs. Davis; that's impossible" he exclaimed outraged "I've gone to the store a couple of times before that night. I know what she looks like and that night I saw-"
"Nothing you imbecile!" he lashed out slamming his fist against the desk "It was late, pitch black in the store and you saw a brunette woman with the same physical features and immediately you mistaken her for Brooke" The gully's mouth dropped open still not believing it
"Mistaken her for Brooke?" he questioned out loud in his head as he rolled his fist up in balls
"Beep, Beep-slow down asshole" he heard as it pulled him back into reality releasing his foot on the accelerator. Just then a face came in view as his fingers tightened around the wheel-foot shifted onto the accelerator
"I told you, you'll be sorry you ever crossed me" he muttered with rage written all over his face now gunning it "I'll show you wrong Mrs. Davis" he sneered
"Thanks Millie. I'm just around the corner" she said wanting for the light to turn green
"No problem. Oh and FYI Brooke… Dan-"
"Ugh! What does he want now?" she groaned irritated
"I don't know"
"God, I really don't want to deal with his arrogance today"
"I know. I told him you weren't; AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH" a loud shilling scream filled Millie's ears as she had to pull the phone away just as goose bumps ran up and down her body "Brooke?" she gasp as she felt her heart drop "BROOKE, hello?!" she shouted as all eyes turned to her before she ran out of the store. Her mouth dropped open as she made a run for it
DUN… DUN… DUN….
AN: 2: SoOOoOOo ... Too much Peywhore and sympathy talk for your liking?! Yeah I totally agree, but I had to show everyone that Peyton is a shitty friend not that you should be surprised or anything!! She doesn't deserve Brooke's friendship or forgiveness because … the shit she pulls is unjustifiable… but lamo stupid Mark is always on her side making Brooke look like chop freakin' liver!! NOT ME THOUGH! Brooke is better off without Peyton. Rachel on the other hand… is a GREAT FRIEND! Yeah they had their differences since their personalities are about the same… but she never once stabbed her in the back!! Now, running off with Brooke's money was Bitch-toria's fault! I agree that both girls have had their ups and downs with the brunette, but Rachel's always been a better friend to Brooke; hands down! That's just my opinion…
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To My Anonymous Reviewers:
Bella: Hi love… I'm SoOoO glad you like the last update!! I had to make sure Brooke was okay because stupid Mark already gave her that beating in season 5!! We couldn't have her go through it all over again; that would just be wrong! I'm also glad you like the Brucas and Kaliegh moments! Like I usually say… they're so much fun to write!! :0) I hope you like this update as well! :0) Sorry it's taken me forever to write it… but enjoy and lemme know what you think!
Diane luvs u: Hi love… thank you sOoOoOoO much for your kind words!! I'm so happy and thrilled you're taking part in reading, reviewing and enjoying my story!! I totally know where you're coming from because honestly I hate that too. It's like you get excited about a story and then boom it gets dropped. I for sure won't be doing that with my story but there are a few I started writing but stopped ONLY because I've been concentrating on this one!! That's my excuse!! Hehe!! I also have to agree with your statement on the whole pucas… wedding, baby and etc!! Stupid, stupid Mark totally kicked us BL'ers while we were down man!! I can't even watch season 7 anymore! I'm not a brulian fan. I only watched OTH for Brucas and now that, that's not possible I only watch Seasons 1-3 with an occasion 5 thrown in the mix!! Newho… I hope you enjoyed this update love!! With your kind and amazing words, I will continue on writing Brucas my way because we BL'ers need some brucas lovin'!! Lemme know what you think!! :0)
Kaliegh: Hi my lovely love! Thank yOoOou sOoOoO much for your review! I know you probably want to strangle me for my lack in updating! I know it's not weekly like before but I'm trying. Life's really kickin my A to the S to the S right now but regardless I will update as much as I can. In the previous update I had to show how much Brooke and Lucas love each other regardless if they're apart. Yes they would rather be together with their daughter 24/7 but they each have their dreams and careers to think about but knows nothing is important then their family. I loved showing how Lucas was in distress once he realized his wife and daughter may have been hurt! He totally dropped what he was doing and ran out of there regardless if he had a responsibility to his team as co-captain or not. Glad to see whose more important in his life!! :0) As for Richard, you were right. I wanted her to have a loving parent and since we don't know much about Richard at all since Mark never developed his story line into that I wanted too. Victoria is just a Bsnatch who doesn't deserve Brooke's love! I originally said I wasn't going to bring Richard or Jules back, but I think it'll be fun to see his relationship with his daughter and grand daughter form. The whole "Brooking" conversation between Lucas, Brooke and Rachel just all of a sudden came to me as I pictured it all in my head and totally saw them actually doing it and KNEW I had to put it in the update!! How can I not? Lol! As for the whole in store attack, I had to have someone other than Brooke get hurt. I mean Mark damaged her enough with his attack that I just didn't have the heart to put her through it all over again. I can't seem to stop showing how much Brucas loves one another and their daughter. I guess I just feel robbed by stupid lamo Mark and want to show everyone that Brucas is TLA not pucas! I mean Brucas totally out numbers Pucas in so many ways but everyone has their opinions and so I'll keep mine coming! Lol! I personally can't get enough of Brucas and Kaliegh time; not to mention- I adore their love for their baby girl! They're giving her the world and I think that's priceless! As for the sex scene, I'm glad you and everyone else enjoyed reading it! Boy is it hard to write lol… and to be honest I usually never write stuff like that so I'm still kinda iffy on it; but so glad it's liked!! :0) Can you imagine if Brucas/Chophia were still together?!! All that passion and chemistry between the two??! Man that would be sOoOoOo HOTT!! Lol!! :0) Wishful thinking… sigh!! Haha! I'm happy, thrilled and so excited you love reading Brucas family time because they're so much fun to write especially when they're together!! They experience so much as a family and there's going to be so much more!! I hope you enjoy this next update!! I can already picture you saying… "TOOO MUCH FOCUS ON PEYWHORE" even if she wasn't in the actual update herself!! Lol! You'll be surprised; maybe you won't be …. Haha at what I have in stored for her!! Newho,… until next time love… have a great weekend!! :0)
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