Hometown Ties
Chapter 35
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Lucas had made it home and to his own surprise he wasn't alone. He had insisted that Jack come with him to spend the night somewhere safe. After stopping by the diner to get something to eat and drink. He called Brooke and explained the situation that had unfolded.
She agreed that there was no reason Jack couldn't sleep on the couch. In the morning the three of them would talk things out. As relieved as Lucas was to be free and now back at home. His mind remained on Rachel and the danger she willing put herself in. Attempting to save him.
At the sight of her seated on Brooke's porch. His heart jumped into his throat. He turned to Jack.
"Stay here." He instructed. Leaving his car and locking the doors. As he raced over to her.
Rachel stood up and engulfed him in a tight hug.
Lucas hugged her back.
"None of this makes sense. The police officers said you weren't there when they got there. And Victoria said. I'm just relieved you're alright." Lucas stated.
"I had heard you calling out to me and reassuring me that you were alright. I had left after knocking Victoria out. I thought she was dead. So i took out and hid. Once the cops got there i knew i had to stay away. I knew you would eventually come back home. You were innocent. The victim in all of this. I just needed you to see for yourself that i was okay." Rachel said.
"I just can't believe you would do all of that for me." Lucas replied.
"You're just the father of my son. You're my best friend Luke. Of course i would of done whatever it took to bring you home." Rachel stated.
"Thank you. But i'm looking forward too Moving forward and life slowing down for all of us." Lucas said response.
"Me too. I'm so ready for normal. Boring. Ordinary. I'm headed home to Mouth. I will check in with T in the morning. I love you." Rachel said.
"I love you too. Text me to let me know you got home safe." Lucas replied.
"I will." Rachel said. Turning from him as she made her way towards her car which was parked in the street.
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Lucas went back to the car and unlocked the doors. With Jack by his side. He entered the home.
They were met with a warm smiling Brooke.
"I'm Brooke Davis. Jack you are welcome to stay here with us until you find a more stable placement. I'm sure you're tired. We'll talk more in the morning. I just want to thank you personally for being apart of Lucas's rescue." She stated.
"You're welcome. It was the least i could do. I won't be any trouble." Jack replied.
"There is a pillow. Blankets. The kitchen is right down the hallway. The bathroom is right across the hall. We'll let you get settled in. Make yourself at home Jack." Brooke said.
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Lucas was lead onto the porch by Brooke.
"I just wanted to check in with you. He's the younger brother of the man who attacked you. Xzavier was a monster. After you told me what he did to you. If i knew where he was. I don't know what i would of done." Lucas confessed.
Brooke took ahold of his hands in hers.
"I'm alright. And Jack isn't his brother. He's a lost, lonley, boy. Who was manipulated by my parents. He deserves a chance." Brooke replied.
"Ted's dead. He was killed by Jack. It was self defense. Trust me." Lucas said.
Brooke took a deep breath. "Victoria's in police custody. Ted is dead. It's official i'm an orphan. I'm relieved. The Davis name starts and ends with me. You need sleep." She said. Leading the way into the home.
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Awhile Later
Lucas felt awaken and refreshed after his shower.
He got changed his pajamas. And was ready to sleep. When he heard the front door to his bedroom open and close. Then Brooke entered his room. Walked over to him.
Lucas opened his arms. She wrapped her arms around him securely.
When they eventually pulled apart. Lucas locked eyes with her.
"I couldn't stand it. The thought of losing too much to take. I barely managed to get through losing Karen and Keith the only parental figures i ever knew. Then to lose the only man i have ever been in love. There would of been no recovering from that."
"I love you so much." Brooke said. The emotion in her voice thick.
"I love you too." Lucas replied.
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