Hometown Ties
Chapter 44
A few Days Later
By the time the happy couple made it back to Tree Hill news of the engagement had made it to every celebrity/entertainment news outlet.
When they walked through the front door of the home.
"Yay you're getting married!" Lilly exclaimed happily. Engulfing the couple in a hug.
Lucas and Brooke hugged her back.
The two smiling at each other.
"Yes we are." Lucas said.
"It was the greatest surprise that could of happened. Before we talk anymore about the engagement. We need to have a famliy meeting." Brooke said.
"Where are . And Jack.?" Lucas asked.
"We're right here." Jack replied.
"I knew it! The two of you were going to get married one day." Theo announced.
"That you did. Brooke and i want to talk with all of you." Lucas said.
"Let's go into the living room." Brooke said. Taking ahold of Theo's hand in hers.
"Tell me everything. Where did you go.?" Lilly asked.
"Everyone includes you Jack." Lucas said.
"Come on. Tell us all about the did you handle the kids.?" Lucas questioned.
"It was great. Alot easier then i imagined. The check ins from everyone was needed. I didn't know what i was doing. But i appreciate the both of you trusting me to look after them while you were away."Jack replied.
"You're family now. Next time we'll be less nervous about it. Since we know you can handle it." Lucas said.
"That means alot. There is someone i want you and Brooke to meet. My girlfriend Sam." Jack stated.
"We would love too. Let us know when she's free and we'll set something up." Lucas said.
The ringing of his cellphone brought his attention out of the conversation.
"We'll be in the lliving room. Giving out the souvenirs then talking. Join us when you can." Lucas stated. Turning from Jack as he left the entryway and walked through the door of the living room.
Jack dug into his pocket for his cellphone. Quickly read the name on the ID. Sighed deeply and quietly made his way out of the door before picking up the call.
"What do you want.?" Jack asked.
Victoria Davis smiled brightly clutching the prison phone tightly to her ear.
"These calls are recorded. So i must be careful about what i say. You know first hand the businss you're brother was involved in. He provided for you with the money he made until the risk became too great. Then he hand delivered you to social were 6 or 7." Victoria said.
"I was 10. X. Didn't want to do it. He had to. He wanted to protect me." Jack replied.
"But you know better then anyone the danger and threat that comes with that world never really leaves. He died. So now you are the next target. You've always known that. Haven't you.? That is why no one ever adopted you. I would hate for my daughter to get affected by you're existence." Victoria stated.
"What am i supposed to do.?" Jack asked. Swallowing hard.
"What you do best. Leave. And never return. If you care for anyone that lives there. This is the right choice to make. " Victoria instructed.
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