Words Aren't Enough
Chapter 30
"I want to go to the police. But i don't want to leave the kids. Astrid will be home from Jake and Peyton's. After babysitting Jenny. Having Jamie and Lydia here is going to require an explanation. Them staying here is temporary until we figure out what happens next. We need to meet with our lawyer and see what information we can find out." Brooke said.
"You go to the police. Honestly as much sympathy as i feel for you and those kids sleeping upstairs. You were best friends with Nathan knew Haley for many years. I'll talk with Astrid when she get's home. This situation couldn't be more personal to you. Being able to turn in the evidence that will send the guilty parties involved to prison should be done by you."
"I love you." Lucas said.
Brooke took a deep breath. Leaned over kissing him. As she got up from her seat. "I love you too. Thank you for understanding. I'll reach out to you as soon as it's done." She said. Putting the cellphone into her purse as she left the kitchen and made her way out of the home.
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Awhile Later
Astrid walked through the front door of her home and stuck her house keys into her jean pocket.
"I'm home! dad where are you.!" The teenager called out. Closing and locking the front door after herself.
At the sound of his daughter calling out to him he walked out if the living room and towards the entryway.
"Astrid we need to talk. It's important." Lucas said.
Astrid took a breath. "What else could of happened in such a short span of time. The last time we "Talked." You were telling me about you're engagement with Brooke and the fact that she's pregnant. Hows that going by the way.?" She asked
Lucas felt exstatic and hopeful whenever he spoke of their future child. But given the recent events it felt wrong to feel happy and excited about anything. Especially given how close Brooke was to both the people who are now dead.
"The baby is growing normally. She is 7 weeks along now. It's early yet. But we're looking forward to it. Hopefully in time you will be too." He said.
"Only time will tell." Astrid said.
Lucas took a breath. Looking back at his daughter.
"We should sit down. This news is going to affect you too." He said.
"I don't want to sit down. Just tell me what's going on." Astrid said. The panic in her voice begining to rise.
"Haley was killed. At her house. Jamie is the one who found her."
"I'm sorry i know how close the two of you had became." Lucas said.
"What happened.? I just saw her a few days ago. Hows Jamie.? What's going to happen to him and Lydia. Who would want to kill Haley.?" Astrid questioned.
"Jamie is in shock feeling and dealing with alot more then a boy his age should. Lydia has no idea given how young she is. It Dan Scott. Jamie and Lydia's grandfather. Her and Jamie are going to be living with us until we have a better idea of what comes next." Lucas said.
"That makes sense. We can take care of them and love them. They have no one else. There's Haley's parents but they have their own health issues their dealing with and their own loss to handle." Astrid said.
"I love you my girl. There is room in my heart for you, Brooke, Jamie, Lydia, and the new baby. I need you to know that and never forget it." Lucas said.
"I love you too." Astrid said.
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Brooke turned on the cellphone. And went straight for recordings.
The police officers listened closely to each recording then watched the videos. Once all the evidence was seen and heard.
Brooke turned to the officers. "I want an arrest warrant taken out for Dan and Deb Scott. Right away." She proclaimed.
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