Lost It For
Chapter 37
As we strain to grasp the things we desire, the things we think will make our lives better: money, popularity, fame... we ignore what truly matters, the simple things, like friendship, family, love. The things we probably already had.
The next day
Hours later
Haley looked around her living room. Pleased with what she was able to put together. As she heard knocks at the door. Walking over quickly while she opened it. Smiling happily at the faces on the other side.
"Haley Bob Scott." "How we have missed you." Brooke says as she hugged her tightly. Walking inside the house. Peyton walking in after her. Hugging Haley as well.
"Look at you both so beautiful." "Brooke those babies are adorable." "And Peyton pregnancy really agrees with you." Haley said. Touching Peyton's growing belly with her hand.
"They are cute but rarely sleep at the same time." "But I'm loving it." Brooke said smiling as she sat down.
"And thank you but every day I seem to get bigger." "I'm excited to meet this baby though." "Between Jake and Jenny I'm being completely spoiled." Peyton said. Smiling. As she sat down next to Brooke.
"There are snacks and drinks here on the table." "And plenty of movies." "So take your pick." Haley said. Sitting in the next available seat.
"This time together was so needed." "How are you doing tutor mom.?" Brooke asked. Looking over to her.
"I'm okay." Haley said. Looking back at her.
"What about you Brooke.?" Haley asked curious.
"I bought this letter Victoria wrote back to me."
"With all the stuff happening in my life especially becoming a mother."
"I reached back out to her but have yet to find the courage to read it."
Brooke said. Looking back at her.
"Go right ahead we're here for support." Haley said.
Turning to her. "Hales is right we've had first hand experiences with seeing the distance between you and her." "But we know that even with that."
"You have always wanted a closer relationship with her."
"Hopefully this could be the first step to healing for the both of you."
Peyton said. Taking her hand.
Brooke took opened the envelope taking out the letter. Leaving the envelope on her lap as she started to read.
Dear Brooke. I've reread your letter a couple times since I've received it.
It leaves me hurt. To realize I have had no part in your life or the woman you've become. When we ran into each other at the funeral. I made it seem that all I wanted was take you back to New York like you never had a life in Tree Hill to begin with. But the truth was I was going to wait until everyone had left so I could talk to both Karen and Keith. And thank them. For raising my daughter and being the parents that neither me or your father was capable of being for you. I always undermined the relationship that you had with Lucas for reasons that seem so pointless now. If I were to be honest it reminded me. Of my past with a boy I used to love and had to leave behind but never forgot about. Seeing the life and family you have built proved me completely wrong. And I've never been more proud to have my words thrown back at me. I'm sorry Brooke for never telling you this person. Not being the mother I should have been. Most of all for making you think our lack of relationship was your fault. That responsibility was mine and your father's and we failed you immensely. I will never be able to express my pride and love that I feel when I see the things you've accomplished. Enclosed are a new draft of papers I had drawn up. Clothes over bros was your creation you are the heart and soul of that company. It's yours Brooke. All of it. I've done enough damage. You will not have to worry about me intruding on anything in your new life. I'm in New York and staying there for good.
I love you Brooke
Sincerely yours.
Wiping her eyes. As she put the letter carefully back in the envelope.
Looking back up at her. Lifelong friends. Trying to process the contents of that letter.
"Wow all this time she really cared after all." "I can't imagine what your feeling." Peyton said. Looking to Brooke.
"You deserved this letter and know that in her own way."
"Your mom has loved you even though her way of showing it."
"Came off as the complete opposite." "I'm happy for you."
Haley said. Hugging her tightly.
"Thanks Hales."
Brooke said. Hugging her back.
"Now how are you really.?" Brooke asked.
Taking a breath. As she spoke.
"I cut off the rest of my hair." "This is a wig."
"Jamie is so worried that I'm going to die."
"That he comes into our bed in the middle of the night."
"Just so he can know for a fact that I'm okay."
"And my appetite is here one minute. Gone the next."
"Then there's Nathan who is holding our relationship and this family by the seams." "He has never told me how he truly feels about all of this."
"And I know it's because he doesn't want to add on to it."
"I want nothing more than to be there for him."
"But he won't let me and that breaks my heart for him."
"I have people to fall apart with."
"But Nathan just won't let himself feel any of it."
Haley says. Wiping her eyes.
"He wants to be strong for you and Jamie."
Brooke said. Hugging her.
"I know I just want him to be okay."
"Regardless of what happens next."
Haley said. Looking to her.
"He will be we will take care of each other."
"And you just focus on getting better."
Brooke said. Wiping her eyes.
"On a lighter note this baby is kicking like crazy right now."
Peyton said. As Brooke and Haley walked over and smiled and continued their girl's night.
Nathan/Lucas
"Thanks for inviting me out Luke."
Nathan said. As the brothers looked out at the view.
While they ate.
"Trust me Nate this is for you as well as for myself."
"Being a dad has changed how I see and react to everything."
"How is J Luke holding up.?" Lucas asked.
"Alright he's going to be going to his support group."
"And We are just trying to reassure him what a good thing."
This is for him." Nathan said.
"How are you.?" Lucas asked curious. Nathan had been really focused on Haley and Jamie during this time.
"I'm scared of what will be left of my family."
"By the end of this."
Nathan said. His voice breaking.
Deb's house
Jamie looked out his window. At the night sky. Full of stars.
Closed his eyes and made a wish. Once he was finished. He climbed back into bed and went to sleep.
Nathan/Haley's house
"Mr. and Mrs. Scott." "I have news I need you contact me."
"And come to the office right away!"
The doctor said as the message ended.
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