Who I Became
Chapter 37
This is Brooke Davis. Remember her. She's going to be taking care of you now. The social worker told Bonnie. As Brooke knelt down to Bonnie's level. I'm going to be your mom. Brooke said. Trying to hold back the tears. We're going to go home. Brooke said. As she reached out her hand. And Bonnie took it. Easily trusting her. In the car. Bonnie was quiet. Brooke decided to break the silence. You could turn down the window or keep it up. You could turn on the radio. I can open the sunroof. Are you hungry? Brooke asked. Starting to get to concerned. Looking over to see. Somewhere between the questions. Bonnie had fallen asleep. When they had gotten home. Brooke carried her inside the house. Into her new room. Tucked her in. And put in a nightlight before closing the door. As she looked around her house. She couldn't wait to make memories with Bonnie. As mother and daughter.
So if you're really her dad. Why haven't I heard of you. Until now. Jenny says. As she eats the cookies and milk he gave her. Next to the fireplace. Well to be honest with you. He said. We have a complicated relationship. Really I know a few things about that. She said. Finishing the remainder of her snack. Regardless of our problems. I love her. Just like I know she loves you. So what was my mom like when she was younger? Jenny asked. As they talked about their lives. Later on that night. He had put a blanket over her. Unsure of the whole story. As to why she ended up here. But knew he had a responsibility to alert her parents. Sure that his reaching out to Nikki would lead to more questions than answers or just a hang up. He called Jake. He had always liked him. Picking up his phone he dialed and it rang twice before. He heard Jake's voice. Hello. Yes, it's been a long time. Jenny is here with me. She's safe. You can come get her. Anytime you want. Your welcome. See you soon. He said hanging up the phone. Hopeful Jake would bring Nikki with him.
As Haley walked up Nathan's driveway. She took a breath in an attempt to calm her growing nerves. Once she reached the door. She knocked quickly. In fear if she didn't her courage would go out the window and she would just go home. After a while. She suspected. Maybe no one was there. Until she slowly saw the door start to open. And she was greeted with the blue eyes she loved. Nathan. She said softly.
I went to see Lucas. I needed to know that he would be okay. If I were to move on. I got the sign I needed. And now feel ready to open my heart again. So if toffer still stands I would really like to. Give things a try with us. She said taking his hand. Then kissing him gently. That was. She said blushing.
That's great Hales. I'm relieved for you. That you now have the will to move on. And I hope you find someone. Who can help you with that. But I won't be your back up plan. I had told you that I wasn't seeing anyone special. Honestly that wasn't completely truthful. She's incredible. He says as his face lights up. She's a person I could see myself building a future with. And I want to see where things could go. We need time apart. We're both moving on. And I think Lucas would be happy for us both. Nathan says. Nate who was at the door. The woman says. As she stands next to him. You should have woken me up. She whispers in his ear. Smiling at him. Yea I think your right time apart is just what we need. Goodbye Nathan. Haley said.
As she walked back down the steps got in her car and drove. Letting the tears fall silently down her face. She was so distracted by the emotions she felt. She didn't see the other person. Running the red light. As the other car barreled into her. Haley's car going up in smoke as everything went black. Her head hitting the glass. The seatbelt unhooked on impact. While the loud sirens of ambulance and police awoke the neighborhood.