The next day Justin told everyone to come over because he made like a slideshow with pictures of them growing up to now. They all agreed. They all went home to shower and change. Brooke and Nathan were the first there, because Brooke couldn't wait to see Max. she missed him. When Brooke and Nathan arrived Lyndon let them in.
Lyndon- Max and Justin are out back
Brooke- ok thanks
They walked through the house to the back. It was kind of hard for Brooke. She hadn't been there in a whole. They still had pictures of Jake around the house. Of course. Brooke even had pictures of him. Its just today was the day they were supposed to get married. No one actually knew, but Brooke liked it better that way. It was good though. She was going to spend the day with her friends. She wouldn't even notice what the day was. They walked to the sliding glass door. Brooke stopped walking and since Nathan was behind her he did the same
Nathan- are you ok?
Brooke- yeah I just want to watch them
Nathan- ok
He rapped his arm around her waste and they stood there. They watched Justin and Max playing and running around. Once the two stopped and laid on the grass Brooke and Nathan walked out.
Brooke- hey you two
Max-MOMMY! DADDY!
Brooke- hey hotshot
She said giving him a hug. He went to Nathan and gave him a hug
Nathan- hey buddy. Did you have fun?
Max- yeah. Dampa and damma are fun
Justin- hey what about uncle Justin?
Max- well I always have fun wif you
Justin- good
Brooke- so what are you two doing?
Justin- just taking a break
Max- yeah, wets go in
A few minutes later there was a knock on the door. Justin opened it and it was everyone else. They all sat in the living room
Justin- ok so I've been working hard on this and hopefully it wont be too hard to watch he said looking at Brooke
Brooke- will you just put the damn thing in
Justin- yup
They started to watch. He had the song good riddance by green day first , then graduation (friends forever) by vitamen c, and last he had the anthem playing. He had pictures come up on the screen from when they were little to when they went to Tree Hill. When it finished everyone had tears in their eyes even the guys
Brooke- Justin that was…
Justin- I'm sorry Br…
Brooke- amazing
Justin- really?
Brooke- yeah it was
Justin- thanks
They all sat around talking about old memories they even made Nathan say some of his from high school. He told them about stealing a bus, some things that happened at parties, and other things.
Justin- so you stole a bus and got away with it?
Nathan- yeah, but I was the star player so they let me and my friend go
Justin- huh
They were talking about some other things when out of nowhere Justin spoke up
Justin- Brooke come here. I just remembered this
Brooke- umm…ok
They all followed Justin upstairs and followed him to Jakes room
Brooke- why are we in Jakes room?
Justin- before he left he told me that if anything happened to him to come look up in under the loose floorboard that's in under the trunk
Brooke- why?
Justin- I'm not sure once everything happened I totally forgot and for the last couple years something been bugging me like I forgot something this must be it
Brooke went into Jakes room and pushed the trunk aside. She opened the floorboard and found two envelopes. She opened the one that said Max first.
Max,
Hey buddy. It's your dad. I guess since your reading this that means that something happened to me and I'm not there. But I guess that's why I'm writing this in the first place. I'm leaving in a couple days and I wanted to write this incase I never get to meet you. I just wanted to tell you how much that I love you and how much even though I never met you how much you mean to me. I love you and your mom so much.
Now I have a few things that I want to tell you that I wanted you to hear from me. You shouldn't be scared of your fears. I know that that may sound confusing but one day you'll understand what I mean. Follow all your dreams. No matter who says that you can't do it. I know you can. I believe in you. Always listen to your mom. She knows what she's talking about. And trust me from experience I know not to argue. No offense Brooke since I'm sure your reading this as well.
I also wanted you to know that even though I'm not there I'm still there. No matter what happens I'll always be here. Watching over you and your mom. That's another thing. Take care of her for me. She needs you hotshot. I bet your mom calls you that to. I told her that you would be our little hotshot. With both our looks the girls wouldn't stay away from you.
Now lastly I wanted to say that one day your gonna get that dad that you deserve. Your mom's gonna meet someone who will love her and love you just like I did. Just like I do. I love you so much. You're my little hotshot after all. I know that one day your mom will tell you stories about me. And about her and me.
I hope you laugh a long with her and cry a long with her and smile with her. your gonna do great in your life buddy. You don't know how much that I wish I was there when you were born. When you took your first step or said your first word. God I wish I was there with you now and that you didn't have to be reading this right now. But like your mom always used to tell me. Everything happens for a reason.
Now I know for a fact that you'll have your Uncle Justin there for you. and that he'll love you and teach you some of the things that I wish I would have been able to. Listen to him and let him help you. your gonna do great things.
I love you so much Max,
-Your dad.
My dearest Brooke,
Hey pretty girl. I guess since your reading this that means I didn't make it back like I promised you I would. I'm so sorry for that. Just know that I know I did everything that I could to come back to you and our son. God I'm gonna hate myself if your reading this right now. I wanted so much just to come home and burn this.
I'm so sorry I didn't make it back to you baby. That I didn't make it back to our baby. God I love you so much. You remember when our parents said we didn't know what love was? We sure did prove them wrong didn't we? lol. We did prove them wrong though Brooke. I think we finally showed everyone that we loved each other with all our hearts.
If Justin remembered correctly it should be graduation night when you read this. We were supposed to get married tomorrow. We were gonna surprise everyone and get married the day after you graduated. I'm sorry we didn't get to do that Brooke. I'm sorry for everything. Just last week we were talking about me coming home when i havent even left you. You running and jumping in my arms. Showering me with kisses and hugs. And then one of our parents or friends bringing Max over and me holding him for the first time. i'm sorry we couldnt do that.
I want you to know that no matter what may happen I'll always love you. You're my first and only love. That will never change. That's a promise that I know for a fact that I can keep. I'm so sorry I couldn't keep my other promises to you pretty girl. I promised that I'd always be there for you. and if your reading this that means that I broke that promise. That was a promise I never wanted to break. And I'm so sorry I did.
Tell my dad that I don't regret that I followed in his shoes. Not for one minute. And tell my mom that I love her so much and that I'm sorry I couldn't be there to tell her that now. I hope that max looks like you. And that he fights like me. And stands up for what's right and believes in what both you and me do.
One day your gonna move on. And that's ok. I want you to know that I want you to be happy. I don't want you to feel guilty for falling in love again. Because you deserve that. You deserve a happy ending. I don't want you to feel like I would be mad if you moved on. Because I wouldn't. I want you to be happy. Even if it's not with me.
Tell Justin that that I said to take care of you and Max. And that I love him. and that umm he'll be ok. God Brooke. I really don't want to be writing this but I know that I have to. Just incase I love you so much pretty girl. Your gonna change the world one day. The rest of the world doesn't stand a chance.
Always in my heart
-Jake
As she read tears came down from her eyes and she could see on the paper that jake was crying when he wrote it.
aww thanks dr.phil (allison) for the letters and the idea lol. i hope you guys like it. one more chapter maybe left. if i get enough reviews then there may be a sequal read and review-Amanda
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