Under My Control
Chapter 23
Author's Note : I will never not be thankful and humbled for the support. Review!
Days Later
"I miss you Hales. There are times i reach for the phone to call or text you. Or plan to head over to you're house. And i'm reminded all over again that you're gone. Jamie's struggling with losing you and Nathan being gone. You entrusted him to Lucas and i. We won't let you down. I will be a mother to that boy. Just like i promised you i would. Lucas and i are officially a couple. You're the only one who knows as of yet. I love you. Until next time." Brooke said. Turning around as she left the cemetary behind her.
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Peyton bought her laptop closer to where her and Rachel were seated in the living room of her home. Jenny and CJ were in the next room watching a movie with their dad.
"Feel free to enjoy the snacks. While i tell you what i found when i googled Sam Walker." Peyton said.
Rachel stuffed a handful of nachos into her mouth. Ate them took a long sip of water before speaking.
"I'm listening. I'm just really hungry these days." Rachel replied. Focusing her gaze on Peyton.
"I found nothing. She has no online presence. It's weird." Peyton said.
"She's 16 and homeless not that weird how much access could she have to the internet when she has nowhere to live. I think you're reading too much into this." Rachel said.
"It doesn't feel right. We know how badly Brooke wants to be a mom. As her best friend. One of them. Who have known her forever. I just want to make sure everything is legit. Before Brooke get's anymore invested." Peyton said.
"Fair enough i agree. No one wants to see Brooke or Lucas get hurt here. Haley would be fully involved if she was here. We should look up local foster homes in Tree Hill. And try to track down where her last one was. Maybe speak to one of her foster parents and get a clearer picture of who she is." Rachel said.
"I love when you use you're smartness and street savy for good. That's exactly where we should start." Peyton said. As she began typing furiously.
Hours Later
After calling almost every foster home in town. The close friends were left with a single address. The took turns calling and asking about the teenager.
Rachel called the final foster home in the area and asked if they had any information on a child that used to live there. Sam Walker.
The phone almost fell from Rachel's hand as she listened then ended the call.
Looking up at Peyton.
"What did the man or woman say.?" Peyton asked.
"She told me based off of the records she has and looked through. There is no Sam Walker in the system. I asked her what that meant and she said. It means Sam isn't in the foster care system at all." Rachel revealed.
Peyton's eyes went wide. "Alright we are really onto something now. Let's see what else she's hiding." She said.
"Sam has a mother. As for a father. He isn't in the picture." Rachel said.
Weeks Later
The Scott Home
The former guest room upstairs was being transformed into future baby girl Scott's nursery. The walls went from white to purple. With pink on the ceiling. Brooke went all out decorating and furnishing the room.
We told the boys about our plans to adopt the baby.
Jonah was excited and wanting to help and get involved in preparing for her arrival.
Jamie didn't really have a reaction. Given all he's already dealing with we didn't make a big deal about it.
"I haven't been to a single doctor's appointment since this. Whole adventure began. I should ask if i can come next time one is scheduled." Brooke said.
"We'll both go." Lucas said.
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