According To Davis
Chapter 8
Awhile Later
"Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken." But I wonder if there's no breaking then there's no healing, and if there's no healing then there's no learning. And if there's no learning then there's no struggle. But the struggle is a part of life. So must all hearts be broken?
Lucas had swung by the elementary school to pick up Sam and Scarlett. The twins had finished their afterschool activities sometime ago. Lucas had to attempt to clear his mind and compose himself. The image of his wife unraveling in front of his eyes. And him feeling powerless with how to help her. Brought back those feelings he had as a 16 year old. When they had just given up Keith for adoption. Her waking up in the haze of heartbreak and despair.
He did what he could to soothe her and reassure her that it was the right decision. But he hadn't believed it. Not for a second. He had wanted his son. Especially after enduring the loss of his beloved uncle Keith and father figure. But he knew becoming parents then would of been a mistake.
The lasting consequences would of been life long for all involved. So he disconnected and handed the then sleeping infant over to Lena.
While Brooke at some point had fallen back asleep. Lucas had an emotional breakdown of his own once they eventually got back home. Which at the time was nowhere.
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"The two of you go wash up for dinner." Lucas instructed as the family made it into the home.
"Where's momma.?" The twins questioned. Locking their gaze on their father.
Lucas sighed deeply. "Working late." He replied. Lying through his teeth.
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Tric
Brooke stumbled out the entrance doors of the now closed down and empty club. Her mind was blank and her vision blurry.
She got out her cellphone and pressed hard on the numbers as she dialed her husband's number. She lifted the phone to her ear then threw the phone to the ground. Only then realizing her cellphone was dead.
She had to get out of here. She was in no condition to drive or walk. So she sat down on the nearest bench and started to process her feelings which were all over the place.
"Come to the cafe. Get something to eat and you can sleep upstairs." Karen announced.
Brooke looked up at her. "I don't need you're help! Just leave me alone!" Brooke shot back.
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