Chapter 50: Lunch Date and Home Life

"Peyton, I'm sure Olivia has better things to do then join us for lunch" Brooke says shocked that Peyton just asked Olivia to join them.

"Well actually I'm free until 3 so if you don't mind I'd love to join you two" Olivia says smiling widely at Brooke

"Great" Peyton says "Let's head to the restaurant"

Olivia walks out the door and Peyton goes to follow her when Brooke grabs her arm "What in the hell are you doing?" She snaps

"I thought I was being nice by inviting your friend to join us for lunch" Peyton says turning and walking out of the store.

Brooke sighs and walks out the door herself. The three women arrive at the restaurant and get a table. After ordering they all sit for a few minutes quietly before Peyton decides to speak.

"So Olivia, what brings you to Tree Hill?"

"Business" Olivia answers "And I was surprised to find Brooke's shop empty. Her clothes were her life"

"Well things change" Brooke says taking a drink of her cocktail

"I guess they do" Olivia says

"So Peyton tell me how you know Brooke" Olivia asks

Peyton's face drops because she realizes that Brooke never told Olivia anything about her "We've been friends since we were kids"

"Really" Olivia asks "How sweet"

"She my best friend" Brooke adds "She knows everything about me"

Olivia smiles "She sure seemed shocked to see me kissing you so she must not know everything"

Brooke sighs "Well the important things"

"Important, huh?" Olivia says giving Brooke a funny look "I'm pretty sure I was important to you once upon a time.

Peyton looks at Brooke and then back at Olivia "So, Olivia, how did you and Brooke meet?"

Olivia smiles "At a fashion show" she answers smiling "One of the zippers on a dress Brooke made broke and I helped her fix it." She continues

"That was nice of you" Peyton says taking a drink of her wine she had ordered "So what lead to you two hooking up"

Brooke looked at Peyton "Peyton!" she shouts "If you want to know you could just ask me!"

"Well I'd like to hear Olivia's version of the story" Peyton says with a smile

"Brooke's beautiful and I took an interest in her. I called her a couple of times and she agreed to go out with me"

Peyton looked at Brooke "Did you know you were into women?"

"It was an experiment. I always thought I could go either way"

"Me too" Peyton says

"Well obviously" Olivia says "You two are together"

"Yes, we are" Brooke says "And I'm really not sure why Peyton feels the need to hash this out"

"I'm just curious" Peyton says

"So we went out for dinner and I thought she was charming" Olivia said smiling at Brooke "She's smart, funny, and a really good time"

Brooke looks at Peyton and she has a sad look on her face.

"Really, Olivia, I don't think you need to share our fling with Peyton" Brooke says

"Oh, why not?" Peyton says "It's all so fascinating"

"Listen Peyton we were together for a few months that was it" Olivia says when she sees how upset Brooke is getting. "We had some laughs and we had a good time that's all. We weren't even in love. It was a fling like Brooke said"

Brooke looks at Olivia "That's true, Peyt"

"I'm sorry I kissed her last night at the club. I didn't know she was with someone and I was just really excited to see her. It's been a while. I'm also sorry I said I'd join you for lunch." Olivia says standing up "I should go"

"No" Peyton says "We invited you to lunch and you should stay"

"No, I need to go" Olivia says "It was really nice meeting you" she adds as she walks away

Brooke looks at Peyton "What the hell was that about?" she shouts at Peyton

"I'm sorry" Peyton says "When I walked in today and saw her there I just got enraged with jealousy"

Brooke smiles "You were jealous"

"Yes" Peyton says "You're my girl and I don't want anyone thinking they can sweep you off your feet"

"Oh baby the only one sweeping me off my feet is you" Brooke says leaning over and kissing Peyton

Their food comes and the two eat talking. Brooke looks up at Peyton and Peyton can tell something's on her mind.

"What's up, baby?" Peyton asks

"Nothing, why?"

"Because you look like you have something on your mind"

"I was just thinking about my shop"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"I'd like to open it again"

"Ok" Peyton says smiling at her

"Well you know I'm doing that wedding dress and I'm working on my dress"

"I know"

"But that's only going to last a little longer and when that's done…"

"Baby what do you want to do?" Peyton asks smiling at her

"Open a children's clothing store" Brooke says looking at Peyton

"Then go for it, baby!" Peyton says "I'll help you, you know that"

"I'm going to have to spend a lot of time to get it up and running" Brooke says

"Ok" Peyton replies "We'll do whatever it takes."

Brooke smiles at Peyton "Thank you"

"Honey I just want you to be happy"

"I am happy I just love creating clothes and I want to do it again"

"I know you've missed it so I think you should open a new store"

Brooke just kisses Peyton and they finish their lunches. Once they are finished with lunch they head home. Peyton lays Emma down for her nap and then changes into some snuggle duds to crash on the couch. Sam walks in and notices Peyton.

"You sick?" She asks

"No, why?" Peyton asks looking at Sam

"Um, because you're laying on the couch in the middle of the afternoon in your lounge clothes and I've only ever seen you like this when you're sick"

Peyton starts laughing "I'm fine. I'm just tired so I thought I'd relax. Where were you?"

"Community Service"

"Oh fun" Peyton says

Sam walks over and sits next to Peyton "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure" Peyton says looking a little concerned

"Well um… I know that I don't always make the best decisions when it comes to my friends but…"

Peyton looks at her "Honey, what is it that you'd like?"

Sam takes a deep breath "Carter asked me if I wanted to go to a movie tonight and I'd really like to go"

Peyton looks at Sam and smiles "You really like this boy don't you?"

"Yeah, I do" Sam says

"Let me talk to Brooke"

"Talk to me about what?" Brooke says walking in carrying two bottles of water stopping when she sees Peyton "are you sick?"

"No" Sam answers for Peyton "She's just relaxing"

Brooke laughs "So what did you want to ask me"

Sam takes a deep breath "Well… I was just wondering if I could maybe go out with Carter tonight"

Brooke looks at Sam "Well that's a name I haven't heard in a while"

"I've been grounded and I didn't want to upset you by talking about him but he asked me if I'd like to go to the movies tonight and I thought maybe you'd let me go"

Brooke looks at Peyton "I guess we'll need to talk about it"

"Fair enough" Sam says "I'll be in my room" she says getting up and walking up the stairs

Brooke lifts Peyton's legs up and sits down putting her legs over her lap "So what do you think?" she asks rubbing Peyton's feet

"I think she deserves another chance and that we should let her go out with him"

"Yeah, me too" Brooke says

"Yes!" comes from the top of the stairs

"Sam!" Brooke says

Sam comes down a little "Yeah"

"Were you listening in to our conversation?"

"Maybe" She answers softly

Both Peyton and Brooke smile at her "Go call Carter. You two can go out but you have to be home by midnight and if you come home drunk or high you're done!"

"I won't I promise!" Sam says hugging both her moms "Thank you!"

Sam runs off upstairs and Peyton and Brooke both smile at each other.

"So what do you want to do tonight?" Brooke asks Peyton smiling at her

"Relax. I'm tired" she says

"Why are you so tired?"

"Probably because Emma got up last night"

"Maybe" Brooke says worriedly "Are you sure you're feeling ok?"

"Yes, I'm fine"

"Ok" Brooke says "How about I go and rent us some movies and then get in my snuggle duds and we spend the rest of the night on the couch?"

"Sounds great" Peyton says

"Great!" Brooke replies "I'll be back in a little while"

"Ok"

Brooke gets up and kisses Peyton softly and then heads out the door. Sam comes down the stairs with a pile of clothes and Peyton looks at her funny.

"What?" Sam snaps

"Why do you have your whole closet in your arms?" Peyton asks knowing the answer

"I don't know what to wear tonight" Sam says looking down "I thought maybe you could help me"

Peyton smiles "You know Brooke's the fashion one"

"I know" Sam says "But she had a different style than I do. You and I dress more alike so I thought maybe you could help me instead"

"I'd love to" Peyton says

"What did you wear when you were going out on dates in high school?" Sam asks

"I always wore the same thing" Peyton says laughing a little "A t-shirt, jeans, and some sort of jacket"

"That's why I'm asking you!" Sam says "I knew I liked you're style"

"Ok, let's see what you have"

Peyton stands up so Sam can lay out her clothes on the couch and then they both stand looking at the couch full of clothes. Peyton frowns.

"What?" Sam says

"We need to take you shopping!" Peyton says

"Why?" Sam asks worried "What's wrong with my clothes?"

"Nothing" Peyton says "You just don't have that many"

"I have enough" Sam says

"They're all black and honestly they're kind of depressing"

Sam starts to laughing "You find my clothes depressing?" She says with a smirk "That's like the kettle calling the pot black isn't it? I've seen pictures of you in high school"

"Oh, I know" Peyton says smiling "I was a depressed misguided teenager but you're not like that so we need to spice up your wardrobe a little bit."

"Well we don't have time for that today" Sam says "Carter's picking me up in an hour"

Peyton looks at her stuff again "Do you have a jean skirt?"

"Um… no" Sam says

"Come on" Peyton says heading towards her bedroom

"Why?" Sam says

"Just come on"

Sam runs after Peyton and enters her moms' bedroom. Peyton is in the closet looking around.

"What are you doing?"

"Well I still have some rocker t's and hip clothes. Why don't you come in here and see if you find anything you like"

"I can't fit into your clothes, Peyton!"

"Yes, you can. Now come in here and look around. If you find something you think you like try it on"

Sam looks through Peyton's stuff and finds a jean skirt and a green band t from one of Peyton's promo shows. "Can I wear these?" Sam asks with a smile

"Anything you want kiddo" Peyton says smiling back

Sam takes the clothes and goes into the bathroom while Peyton sits on the bed. After a few minutes she comes out.

"Well?" Sam says

Peyton smiles "What do you think?"

"I don't know. I think I look stupid. Do you?"

"No, sweetheart I don't think you look stupid. I think you look really cute"

Sam looks down "I do?"

"You do"

"So you think I should wear this?"

"Yes!" Brooke says from the door walking in

"Hey" Peyton says looking at her

"Aren't those you're clothes?" Brooke asks

"Yeah, and she looks great in them"

"She sure does" Brooke says

"Ok" Sam says "I guess I'll wear them if you really think they look ok"

"They look great" Peyton says "But if you don't like them then you shouldn't wear them"

Sam looks at herself in the mirror "I do look pretty good. I think I might have to keep these" she says looking at Peyton smiling "Thanks, Peyt. Now I have to go and do something with my hair"

"Oh, I can help you with that. You should wear it up and put some make-up on too" Brooke says

"I know" Sam says rolling her eyes "And don't eat too much and don't talk too much about things you like make sure to talk about him all night long and giggle at his jokes even if they're not funny and…"

Peyton looks at her and cuts her off "Come here for a minute" she says patting the bed next to her

Sam walks over and sits down. "Yeah?" she asks

Peyton looks at her "Honey, I want to tell you something"

Sam looks at Peyton and Brooke's interest perks.

"You are a beautiful, bright, funny, kind, caring, thoughtful person who hides it behind sarcasm and a smile. You have brought so much to this family and we love you just the way you are. Carter obviously likes you too. You don't need to be something you're not. I just want to make sure you don't lose yourself. I've never seen you so worked up about pleasing someone else and that's one of the things I love about you. You are who you are so don't change that. It's ok to want to look nice but you're really freaking out and that's not you. Now if you want help with your hair we'd love to help you but don't sweat it. You're beautiful just the way you are and sometimes when you try to be something you're not you turn off the person because they like the person they get to know not the person you're trying to be."

Sam hugs Peyton. "Thanks, mom"

Peyton was taken aback. Sam rarely called her or Brooke mom and it caught them off guard when she did it. Peyton leans over and wraps her arms around Sam.

"You're so welcome baby girl. Now go finish getting ready and just be yourself!"

"Ok" Sam says getting up and walking out of the room.

Brooke comes over and sits next to Peyton "Wow, that was some motherly advice. I've never heard you like that. Where'd that come from?"

"You and I never had the opportunity to sit and talk with our moms when we were Sam's age. I think a lot of our dysfunction is because of that. I know in high school it was. I want to make sure our girls know that we're always here for them and we're never too busy to take the time to listen and talk to them. Sam was wigging out and I don't want her to change who she is for some boy. We both have done that and we ended up miserable. I don't want that for our daughters. They deserve better than we ever had."

Brooke smiles at Peyton "Yes, they do and we're going to give that to them" she says and then leans over and kisses Peyton "Now I have some movies with our names on them"

"Great!" Peyton says getting up and following Brooke out into the living room. They two women were about to settle in when Emma starts crying.

"I'll get her" Brooke says getting up and walking up the stiars.

While Brooke's gone Sam comes down. Peyton looks at her. She looks great. She's still wearing the outfit from Peyton's closet with just a little make up and her hair half up like she normal wears it.

"You look great" Peyton says

"Thanks" Sam says smiling at her.

"You nervous?" Peyton asks

"Nah" Sam says "We've never really been on a real date before so I'm excited I guess. It's just going to be the two of us."

"That's cool" Peyton says "He is picking you up right?"

"Yes" Sam says "Any time now"

Brooke walks down the stairs carrying Emma "I think she's cutting teeth" she says looking at Peyton and noticing Sam "You look nice, sweetie"

"Thanks" Sam says "Why do you think Emma's cutting teeth?"

"Her nose is running and her bottom's really red and she was chewing on the plastic end of her pacifier"

"My poor baby" Peyton says "I read that's very painful"

"And they get really crabby too" Sam says

"Great" Brooke says "More sleepless nights"

"Like you get up that much anyway" Peyton says rolling her eyes

Brooke just huffs and sits down on the couch. "What are we going to do for dinner?" she asks looking at Peyton

"We ate a late lunch" Peyton replies

"But I'm still hungry"

"Well I'm not"

"Then I'll eat by myself"

"Sounds good"

Sam rolls her eyes "Seriously you two are too much sometimes"

Just then the doorbell rings and Peyton and Brooke both look at each other and jump up.

"I'll get it!" They both said at the same time

Sam's face drops "NO!" she shouts but she was too late. Both Brooke and Peyton were standing at the door fighting over who was going to answer it. Brooke lost because she was holding Emma and Peyton opens the door sticking her tongue out at Brooke. Peyton's face drops.

"Oh, it's just you" She says opening the door wider and letting the person in

"Geez, Peyt, it's great to see you too" Nathan says walking in

"It is nice to see you Nate." Peyton says sitting down in the couch "Just thought you were Sam's date."

"Sam has a date?" Nathan asks looking at Sam "Good for you"

Sam rolls her eyes again "It' no big deal" she says

"So is it the kid that got you thrown in jail?" Nathan asks plopping down on the couch

Brooke and Peyton look at him. Brooke puts Emma in her swing and sits on the couch. Peyton sits next to her.

"Yeah it is" She says "But we were just in the wrong place at the wrong time"

"Oh, ok" Nathan says rolling his eyes "Like we haven't heard that before"

Brooke looks at Nathan again "So um not to sound rude or anything but what are you doing here?"

"Can't a man stop by on a Saturday afternoon to see his two best friends?"

"I guess so" She answers

Peyton looks at him "Not when that guy has a pregnant wife who is not with him"

"I thought I'd just hang out with you guys for a little while"

"Haley being crazy again today?" Peyton asks

"No, not really" Nathan says looking funny

"She kicked you out didn't she?" Brooke says smiling at him

"Well she might have told me it'd be better if I left" Nathan say smiling sheepishly

"What'd ya do?" Peyton asks

"I just mentioned that she might what to change her outfit because the one she had on was a little small"

"You didn't!" Brooke says

"I might have" Nathan says looking at Peyton "She asked"

"Oh, Nate" Peyton says "You're a fool"

"Well I'm just here until Luke gets done doing whatever."

"oh so you're using us" Brooke says

"Sorta" Nathan says smiling

"We're Jimmy Jam?" Brooke asks

"With his mother"

"Oh lucky kid"

"Yeah they were going to the park and then to the store"

"Sounds fun" Peyton says

The door bell rings. Peyton jumps up and runs to the door to answer it.

"Oh, it's just you" Peyton says

"Geez, thanks a lot" Lucas says walking in

"Oh, don't take offense Luke" Nathan says "They're waiting for Sam's date to get here"

Lucas smiles "Sam has a date?"

Sam looks at him "What is so surprising about that?" she asks "Yes, I have a date"

"Carter?"

"Yep" Sam says

"Wow" Lucas says "How interesting"

"Oh my gosh!" Sam says "You guys are so weird. It's a date. That's it. You guys have all been on dates a ton of times!"

The door bell rings again and Sam runs to beat everyone to it. This time it was Carter standing there. He smiles at Sam.

"Hey" He says

"Hi" she says softly

Everyone looks at her and listens carefully to the interaction between the two teens.

"You look beautiful" Carter says softly

"Thanks"

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah" Sam says

"Wait a minute" Brooke calls

Sam turns to look at her and begging her with her eyes not to embarrass her.

"Will you come in for a minute" Sam asks Carter

"Sure" He says smiling at her

Sam and Carter walk into the house and he notices Lucas.

"Hey coach" He says sheepishly

"Hi" Lucas says

Carter looks at Peyton and Brooke

"Good Evening, Ms. Sawyer and Ms. Davis"

Peyton and Brooke look at each other

"You can call us Peyton and Brooke" Brooke says

"Ok, Peyton and Brooke"

"We have a few house rules" Brooke says

"Ok" Carter says looking a little nervous

"First" Brooke says "Sam's curfew is midnight"

"Ok" Carter says

"Second" Peyton says "If you get our daughter put into jail again you will never see her again"

"Understood" Carter says

"Great! Then you two have fun" Brooke says

"Oh, no wait!" Lucas says

Sam looks at him and he ignores her.

"Keep your hands to yourself!" Lucas says

Brooke and Peyton both look at him.

"What?" He says "I was a teenage boy once and I know how they think"

"Ok, then" Peyton says

Nathan looks at him "Don't pressure her into anything either!"

Sam's face turns red "Can we go now?" She says

Brooke laughs a little "Have fun you two"

"Thanks" both kids said as they walk out the door.

Carter takes a deep breath when he's outside "Wow, they're a tough crowd"

Sam sighs "I'm sorry about that"

Carter laughs "No, it's cool. They really care about you"

"I guess or they just love embarrassing me"

"Nah, don't worry about it. That was sweet" Carter says grabbing her hand "You ready to go?"

"Yeah" Sam says

They walk hand and hand to the car with four adults watching from the window.

"I told him to keep his hands to himself" Lucas said

"Oh, lighten up, Luke" Brooke says "They're just holding hands"

"Well that's all they better do!" Lucas says "or he's running killers for a month at practice"

Peyton rolls her eyes and Brooke laughs "Weren't you guys going to play basketball?" She asks

"Yeah" Brooke says

"Why, you two trying to get rid of us?"

"Actually we are" Brooke says "We have some chick flicks we'd like to watch"

"Well then I guess we should hit the court"

"Sounds good" Brooke says

"Damn, Brooke" Nathan says

Everyone laughs

"See you girls later" Lucas says

"Bye guys" Peyton says

"Have fun" Brooke says

"Lata" Nathan says

The guys leave and Peyton collapses on the couch

"You sure you're ok?" Brooke asks

"Yeah, I'm fine" Peyton says

"Ok, I'm going to go get some comfortable clothes on"

"Sounds good" Peyton answers

Emma squeaks and Peyton looks at her "Are you feeling ignored?" she asks getting up and walking over and picking Emma up. Emma smiles at her and Peyton kisses her head. "You're my little angel, aren't you?" Emma gurgles.

"Hey baby do you want a beer or something?" Brooke asks walking out of the bedroom

"No, I'm good" Peyton says

"Ok, I'm going to pop so corn and then we can settle in"

Brooke makes some popcorn and walks out into the living room where Peyton is curled up on the coach with Emma.

"You two look so cute" Brooke says leaning down and kissing Peyton. The two women snuggle in for what they hope will be a relaxing night of movies and time together.