Girl Behind The Red Door Confessions
Chapter 36
-Have you ever wondered what marks our time here? If one life can really make an impact on the world? Or if the choices we make matter? I believe they do. And I believe that one man can change many lives... for better or worse!
"Jamie's home." Haley said. looking up at Nathan. Who was holding her in his arms.
"We'll pick this up this later Hales." Nathan said. Leaning over kissing her as he started to get redressed.
"I know I was nowhere near done with you yet." Haley said. Wrapping her arms around him leaning over as she kissed him. Quickly getting redressed. As she got out of bed. And got dressed. Putting her hair in a ponytail.
Nathan fixed the unmade covers on the bed. As he took her hand in his.
The couple walking out of the room.
"There you are." "I was looking all over for you and couldn't find you anywhere." Jamie said. Looking up at them.
"We were in the middle of something." "What's wrong baby.?" Haley asked him.
"Can we go sit down.?" Jamie said to them.
Turning to Nathan as she shook her head.
"Let's go." Haley said. Following Jamie's lead. Walking hand and hand with Nathan.
The three of them ending up sitting on the couch together. As Jamie started to speak.
"I was just with Chuck he dropped me back here." "And said he needed some time alone to think. Because he had just told me that his dad has been reaching out to him which was weird enough because he hadn't seen him in a long time." "Then he told me the rest of it his dad is getting out of jail and wants to meet up with him and talk and apologize." "And Chuck is really shaken up by the whole thing." "We were kids when all of that stuff happened with his parents." "So, I don't really remember much and why he was taken away." "I heard talk over years but never believed any of it." "Do you remember what happened between them.?" Jamie asked. Looking up at them.
"Yes, we had noticed Chuck acting out and we never really understood why because up until then he had been a well behaved normal kid." "It wasn't until we looked into his home life while we had taken him home after spending time over here did we realize the kind of unhealthy environment he was being raised in." "When we got to his house and knocked on the door. A woman answered the door. With sunglasses on and a long-sleeved shirt. Even with that you could see she had bruises on her. I told her we were just dropping Chuck back home and that he was welcome anytime." "She looked up at me and said thank you." "Looking away shyly minutes later this guy walked up to the door. Putting his hand around her shoulder. Looking up at me. Straight in the eye. Then looked back at his wife. Looking down at Chuck and said Get inside." Chuck thanked me for the ride and ran into the house."
"The woman looked up at me one more time then went back inside. The guy slammed the door behind her. And it wasn't until I got into the car to go home did I realize just how loud the arguing between them was."
"It wasn't until weeks later that Chuck was removed from his house and brought to a safer place." "His father was already in police custody by then and his mom took off and no one knew where she went." "So, I can't imagine the toll all of that took on him over the years." "And think that all that you can do is be there for him keep being his friend and letting him know your there for support." Nathan said. Looking to Jamie.
"What a sad and heartbreaking life he's had." "It makes me feel bad for complaining about anything." Jamie said.
"Luckily you have each other Chuck's always been a good friend to you." "And a welcomed guest to our home." "You let us know how he's doing when you talk to him again." Haley said. Letting him go from her arms.
"We'll see you later we are going to dinner at aunt Brooke's and uncle Lucas's. We love you Jamie." Nathan said. Leaning over hugging him as he watched Jamie go upstairs.
Wiping her eyes as she looked over at Nathan. "We don't want to be late." Haley said.
Nathan took her hand in his as they headed out the door.
Brooke/ Lucas's house
"Are you going to be okay tonight.?" Brooke asked. Looking over at Lucas. Who's eyes were darker and emptier than they had ever been.
"Fine Brooke it's just dinner." Lucas said. Looking over at him.
"Afterwards we have to talk because how we're dealing with this isn't going to work." Brooke said. Tears welling up in her eyes. As she went to answer the front door.
Putting a smile on her face. Opening her arms to hug both of her closest friends. Nathan and Haley walk inside. Looking around. Then head into the dining room where they found Lucas. Whose expression changed when he saw them.
"Hey Nate and Hales." "It's been too long." Lucas said. Getting up as he hugged them.
"We've missed you Luke." They said. Hugging him back.
As they all sat down and started to eat. Catching up on everything they've needed to talk about in their time apart. Looking over at Lucas as Brooke turned to Nathan and Haley and started to speak.
"Juliet has a bad heart she inherited the problem from her grandfather." "The only treatment option is a transplant and there is no guarantee that if she goes through with it that her body will accept it or that the damage will continue on in the new heart and things will worsen if even more." "She doesn't want to do that." "She just wants to live and make the most out of her time." "She's handling it so well and is being so brave I have no idea where she gets the strength from." Brooke said. Taking a breath. As she wiped her eyes.
"We're so sorry." "This is horrible." "And we'll be here for all of you in any way we can." "Please let us know if we can do anything." Haley said. Wiping her eyes as she got up and hugged Brooke.
Nathan started to speak. "You both have there for us through everything so now make sure to lean on us and depend on us because we are family and that is what matters the most." "We love her and you both so much." "Thank you for telling us." Nathan said. Looking to the both of them.
"We will do that and love you both too." Brooke said. As everyone returned to finishing their meals.
Nathan and Haley left. Promising the next meal would be at their house and went home. Brooke took a breath. Closing the door behind her. As she headed into Lucas's home office.
Looking up at him. Closing the door slowly.
"Ever since she told us you've changed Luke and not for the better."
"You hide out in here and don't talk to me." "I can't get through this without you talk to me." Brooke said. Looking into his eyes. Tears welling up in her own.
Lucas turned around to face her. "What do you want me to say Brooke.?" "I'm trying to make sense of this entire situation it all leads to nowhere this shouldn't be happening she's supposed to have this long beautiful life. She's supposed to have her dreams come true. Raise her daughter. Be planning a future. Not thinking about an end." "The man I despised who wanted nothing to do with me is the reason why I'm going to lose my daughter." "I can't process that." "She is our miracle those doctors said it would never happen." "We proved them wrong." "She made us parents who are we without her.?' Lucas said. Looking up at her with tears in his eyes.
Brooke wrapped her arms around him. Tears falling from her eyes.
"We're us we are going to be okay." "I love you." Brooke said softly.
"I love you too." Lucas said. His arms wrapping around her tightly.
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Mellie walked through the door of the restaurant. Looking through the sea of people when she found the person she was looking for. Taking a seat at the chair across from the other chair. Taking a breath. As she looked over.
"I really appreciate you coming here and meeting with me." The voice said to her.
"I'm not here for you just tell me what you want so this can be over." Mellie said. Crossing her arms.
"I want to thank you for raising and being Matt's mother." Rachel said. Emotion thick in her voice. Looking back at Mellie.
Author's Note: The burning boat is next. Let me know your thoughts on the chapter.?