A/N: I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have been so supportive of this fic. I really appreciate everything you guys have said; especially considering this was my first ever Brucas fic and I know it hasn't been perfect but I'm so glad people have enjoyed it. It's been a strange ride and their have been times when I've thought, what the hell am I doing?! So yay for all of you; I wouldn't have finished this (not that I have yet) without you! I also have to apologise for the length of time it took to UD I have been struggling with a dumbass Trojan virus and have only just got my beautiful laptop back.

Disclaimer: lol if I owned I would have written Castiel into One Tree Hill to smite down Mouth and no matter how hot (really hot) and amazing he is, I really don't think anyone would know why there was an angel in Tree Hill, *sigh* more's the pity.

Rachel was pretending to read an old copy of Vanity Fair and tapping her foot impatiently when the elevator opened and Jayden appeared with Nathan and Jamie. "Rachel!" Jayden dived towards her excitedly.

She dropped the magazine and opened her arms- creases to her dress be damned- "hey dude." She stood up still holding him and moved towards Nathan and Jamie, "hey Jamie, Nate."

Nathan's blue eyes were filled with concern, "how's Brooke?"

She bit her lip, almost smiling, "sounds like she's strangling a cat- or Lucas- in there."

Despite his concern Nathan grinned, "yeah, Haley sounded similar."

"Is my mom ok?" Jayden was clinging to Rachel's neck tightly and she wondered briefly if they'd done the best thing, bringing him to the hospital; this place had some shitty memories for her god son. But he was here and there was no way he'd go home now. She smiled firmly at the tiny blonde.

"Yeah honey- she's gonna be fine- you remember when she told you about your little brother or sister?"

"Uh huh."

"Well she's just making sure they have a safe arrival ok? But she's fine ok?"

"Can I see the baby?"

"Umm, not just yet- but I promise you can really soon." Over Jayden's head she spotted Nathan smirking.

"Who knew you were so good at being sensitive," he muttered.

She narrowed her eyes at him in warning before looking back at Jay, "soon ok?"

"Ok," he squirmed free of her arms, "can I go get a soda please?"

"Yeah," she took his hand, "let's all go get one, Jamie, you coming?"

"Uh huh."

Nathan folded his arms, still watching in amusement as the red head walked down the corridor with the two boys, hand in hand. It was a far cry from the girl who had ridden motor cycles and hit on him what felt like a million years ago.

"Nate!" Lucas appeared, wide eyed with his hair wildly pushed up at a thousand different angles.

"Luke! Is the baby here? Is Brooke ok?"

"Yeah," Lucas broke out into a wide smile, "he's here."

Nathan felt himself smile back at him, "it's a boy? He's- he's a he?"

"Yeah! All healthy, all happy; Brooke's pissed at me for not being able to give birth for her but apart from that..."

Nathan chuckled, "yeah I vaguely remember Haley kind of shouting at me, a lot, during Gracie's birth." Lucas laughed and Nathan held out his hand, "congrats big brother."

For a second he thought Lucas wasn't going to take his hand and he wondered if it was too soon- they'd kind of been hanging out more recently and Lucas, although originally suspicious, had seemed to be ok with him but right now maybe he was too soon- crap. He began to pull away but just as he did Lucas suddenly threw his arms around him in a somewhat manly (him) /girly (Lucas) hug, "oof, dude!"

Luke broke away and nodded, "I'm glad you're here Nate, sincerely."

"Yeah," he couldn't have been more shocked, "yeah me too."

"Dad!" Jayden re- appeared holding a coke and ran towards Lucas who caught him up in his arms.

"Jay, you ok?"

"Yeah, where's mom?"

"Ah she's just in the other room dude, she wants to see you. You wanna come see her and meet your little brother?"

"Is he here?" He scrunched up his nose in distaste, "does he cry like Gracie does?"

Lucas grinned at him, "all babies cry kiddo."

"Did I cry?"

Nathan snorted, "no; you were the first baby in the history of the world not to ever cry."

Jayden scowled at him, "I bet I was better behaved than you Uncle Nathan."

"That's impossible, I was perfect," he said loftily.

"Yeah, according to whom?" Lucas shot at him and then shifted his son's weight, "come on Jay- let's go say hello to your mom."

They walked into the room to see a sleepy but happy looking Brooke who was holding, from what Jayden could tell, was a big white towel with a pink face.

"Woah," he said loudly, clambering out of Luke's arms, "he's really small."

Brooke laughed, "yeah honey he is, you wanna come up here and have a closer look?"

Jayden nodded, his eyes as round as saucers, "be careful," Lucas whispered as he helped Jay up onto the bed.

Brooke ran a hand through his hair, smiling at him, "Jayden, this is your little brother, his name is Alexander James."

Jayden gazed at the tiny baby thoughtfully and then scrunched up his nose, "can I call him AJ?"

Lucas chuckled and ruffled his son's hair, "you can call him anything you want buddy-"

"Within reason," Brooke cut in as Jayden opened his mouth excitedly, "what your dad meant to say is yes of course you can call him AJ. And you know you've got the most important job in the world now baby."

"Really?"

"Yeah," she said softly, "you're a big brother now. He's gonna need you to keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't get in trouble."

"Did you do that for Uncle Nathan dad?"

Brooke snorted and Lucas glowered at her, "kind of. I was better at looking after your Aunt Haley though. You know she and I were best friends so I kind of looked out for her and made sure she wasn't ever lonely or afraid. And that's what you gotta do for AJ here."

Jayden reached out and watched in amazement as the new baby latched on to his finger and squeezed it tightly, "he's strong," he said incredulously.

Brooke held her breath as she watched them both stare at one another, two sets of dark and curious eyes gazing intently. "I like him," Jayden finally pronounced. She exhaled heavily and glanced up at Lucas quickly, he appeared to be relaxing his shoulders as well. He winked at her and as always she felt her stomach flip- even after all this time he still had the ability to make her feel seventeen and head over heels all over again.

AJ let out a sharp cry suddenly as Jayden shifted away and immediately his brother moved back towards him, linking their hands together and AJ stilled, his eyes fixed on Jayden's. "I think he likes you too," Brooke said happily, trying desperately not to cry for the hundredth time.

There was a knock on the door just as Lucas was taking a photograph of the two boys and Haley, Rachel and Nathan peeked their heads around the door.

Brooke rolled her eyes chuckling, "hello floating heads."

"Hiii, can we come in?" Haley crept in on her tip toes and Rachel rolled her eyes.

"Hales the baby can still see you coming you know."

"Shut up I just don't wanna scare it!"

"Guys no cussing or arguing in front of my baby!"

"Please Brooke, you're his mother, he's gonna hear a whole lot of both of those things."

"You know I should be mad at you Rach but um, I just gave birth to one of the most amazing things ever sooo... you can go away and eat pie by yourself."

"Please teach your child better insults than that Brookie," Rachel replied easily, sitting down beside Jayden on the bed and pulling him onto her knee. She peered over his shoulder to look down at baby AJ. "God he is gorgeous, almost as good looking as you Jay." Jayden beamed at her and she smirked at Brooke, "nicely done; he doesn't look at all like Luke."

Lucas scowled at her, "you know in the roll call of godmothers you're the evil one Gattina."

"Ha that's step mothers and queens you fool. The godmothers are always awesome and hot- even in the disney films."

"I will totally agree to that," Haley said smiling widely as she sat down by the side of the bed and shifted closer to look at the baby. "He's got your eyes Luke."

Nathan snorted, "lucky kid."

"Dude shut up, you're lucky your two look more like me than you," Lucas retorted.

"Hey now!" Haley interrupted, "that just sounds wrong Luke."

"I don't know..." Rachel smirked, "that might make things really fun around here."

"Uh, Hales?" Nathan raised an eyebrow at his wife and she rolled her eyes.

"Trust me Nate, there's no chance. Luke was too busy pouting over Brooke and growing a beard and, no offence my best friend," she smirked at the blonde, "but you're not really my type."

"What?! I'm everybody's type!" Lucas retorted incredulously, "I'm hot, intelligent-"

"Not to mention majorly egotistical."

He scowled, "shut up Rachel! And why are you even here anyway? Don't you have a cauldron to be throwing herbs and newt's eyeballs into?"

"Not to mention people's souls," she said grinning and ignoring his insult. "Besides, I'm god mother so suck it Scott."

"Enough!" Brooke widened her eyes at them all warningly, "all of you behave or I'll kick you all out- I have the power."

Just as Lucas was about to complain about how it was all Rachel's fault, Owen popped his head around the door holding a giant bouquet of roses, "woah, weird de ja vu," he said laughing at the scene in front of him. "Did I miss all the good stuff?"

Brooke beamed at him, "no you're just in time to meet the newbie."

Owen stepped into the room staring at the tiny bundle, "wow, god he's like, really small. I mean I remember when Ben was born but... woah!" He stepped forward to examine the baby, bumping his fist with Jayden's as he moved forward, "he's pretty cool guys."

Lucas smiled widely at him, feeling extremely proud, "I knew I always liked you man."

Brooke sniggered, yeah right and their eyes met, his were dancing with excitement and love and she sparkled back at him.

"Ok," the nurse suddenly interrupted them appearing at the door with her hands on her hips and her face amused, "I think mom and baby need some serious rest right now folks- everybody out!" She was met with an outburst of protests from the gathering and she held up her hands, "you can all come back tomorrow- I promise!"

"Fine," Haley pouted and then bent down to kiss the top of Brooke's head, "you did good momma Davis."

"Thanks Hales- and thanks for earlier- you know- for being calm," Brooke flushed, "I know I was acting a little bit-"

"Crazy?" Rachel offered.

Brooke narrowed her eyes at her, "no, I was going to say-"

"Crazy. You were going to say crazy."

"You know what I'd like to see you try to give birth Gattina," Brooke said scowling at her.

Owen's eyes widened, "uh, excuse me?!"

Rachel turned to look at him and then shrugged, "can't be that hard right."

"Uh, try the worst pain ever," Haley laughed, "and yes it hurts worse than being kicked down there," she added as Nathan opened his mouth. He grinned at her and Brooke felt a wave of happiness that her friends were back to teasing each other with none of the horrible tension they'd had for so many months.

Owen and Rachel were still looking at each other; slowly Owen smiled shyly and then shrugged, "I guess I'd be ok with it if you were."

"I don't know," the red head kinked an eyebrow, "it might be fun to find out..."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah..."

He grabbed her hand suddenly, "congratulations guys!" He yelled before pulling her out of the room giggling.

"Byeee!" Rachel called, "I love you Brookie! Jay I love you! You're all awesome! Except you Lucas," she added as an afterthought as they disappeared down the hall.

Nathan rolled his eyes and bent to kiss the same place Haley had on Brooke's head and smile down at baby Alexander, "seriously guys, congratulations. Jay, you be good and help look after your brother ok?"

Jayden grinned and nodded up at him as they high fived, "bye Uncle Nate."

"Luke," Nathan shook his brother's hand and smiled softly at him, "don't screw it up man."

Lucas squeezed his hand and nodded, "you too." There was a moment as they looked at each- so much history had passed between them- and then Nathan pulled away feeling weirdly like he was sixteen again and getting his ass kicked on the river court by his then stranger of a brother.

"Yeah, I won't. Lot to lose you know?"

Lucas' eyes flashed like he knew exactly what his brother had just been thinking- there was so much they had learnt from each other, so much their children would learn from them. "Yeah," he said finally, "don't." He hugged his best friend and then turned back to sit down with Brooke and his boys.

"Ok, so I have this idea-"

Millicent suddenly appeared at the door, fluffing her hair, "oh man, did I miss the part where Brooke re-enacted Alien?!"

"Mills!"