What I Wanted

Chapter 37

Forgiveness is never easy. Bitterness is easy. Hatred is easy. But forgiveness, that's a tough one

Flashback

Her blond hair and blue eyes with the smile on her face that always melted his heart. Was the last sight he remembered. She hugged him tight. He thought then how lucky he was to have a daughter like her and the close relationship they shared.

Nikki had gotten sober and managed to put her life together. So much so that Jake had allowed Jenny to have visitations with her mother.

Which had gone a lot better than he had imagined.

Until it all fell apart.

Clinging to the phone. As he heard the click of the person hanging up on him. Caused his heart to ache. He slammed the phone back into the holder.

Taking a breath, he exited from the room. The officer placed him back in handcuffs and walked him down the hall into his cell.

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Jake Jagielski charged with kidnapping and other charges.

This revelation comes as a complete shock to the residents of Tree Hill. Given the reputation he had been known for since he arrived in the small town.

"He called me asking about Jenny. He knows that we don't like to bring her up. He gets himself involved with that woman. Throws his life away and now decides to bring up the single topic we can't bare to speak of I told him not to call again." Jake's mother said. Looking over at her husband.

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Trusting Nikki was the biggest mistake of my life. I will never forgive myself for what happened. Which is exactly why being here locked away is exactly what I deserve. Jake thought to himself. As he laid down on the cot and closed his eyes.

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"We can't just erase everything that's happened. But Lucas and I would be more than okay if you and Victoria had a place in Ben's life. The both of you are his grandparents." Brooke said. Looking up at Dan.

"I would appreciate that so much. Being able to build a relationship with Ben. Thank you both so much for giving me this chance." Dan said. Looking up at the couple.

"Your welcome. See you later Dan." Brooke said. Getting up. Putting her hand on Lucas's shoulder.

"I'll be waiting for you in the car." Brooke said. Smiling over at Lucas.

She walked out of the living room and through the front door.

Lucas looked up at his father. And started to speak. "Having Ben all we went through when we lost him. It made me that much more confused and upset as to how you by choice stayed away for so long. But I don't want to hold to that anymore. Moving forward is the best thing for all of us involved." Lucas said.

"I thought it was the fair thing to do. From the beginning Keith was there for you and your mother in ways I never could be and was a better brother to me than I deserved. I was selfish and wrong there is no way to undo the damage I caused. But if you would be open to it. I would love to get to know who my son is now and I can show you how much I have truly changed." Dan said. Looking back at him.

"I would be open to that." "Ben wants to join junior leagues whenever they start having games you can come with us and watch." "I forgive you. For then. Keith. Everything else." Lucas said. Looking to him.

"Thank you, son. Just because I kept my distance doesn't mean I haven't kept up to date with all your accomplishments and events in your life." Dan said.

Lucas leaving the home after that. Getting back in the car with Brooke. The couple begin their ride home.

Dan closing the door to his home. Left with a feeling he hadn't felt in a long time which was hope.

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She looked up at the tv. The name that had been announced sent shock waves through her. Her blond hair and blues reflected back at her in the mirror. As she heard a knock at her door.

"Jenny come on time for school." A voice called out to her.

"I'm coming mom!" Jenny yelled. As she grabbed her bookbag and ran out of her room.

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