Peyton's POV

I sat on the edge of the bed as I watched as Brooke sauntered into my hospital room. I was finally getting out of here and I couldn't be happier, but the smug smile on her face was beginning to make me nervous. "Hey P. Sawyer" her voice was nonchalant but she was definitely hiding something.

"Brooke what's going on" I looked at her waiting and her face was suddenly overcome by mock shock.

"Well your getting out of this horrible place…what else would be going on."

"Brooke…" I waited, over the year I had learned to be beyond patient with Brooke. Or maybe I had only learned to pretend to be patient because right now I was getting frustrated.

"Okay okay…I cant carry you so I figured you could use some help." As soon as the words left her mouth I watched Alex come running through the open door. I was still weak but I found the energy to lift my little girl into my arms. It felt like I hadn't seen her in forever. I started feeling lightheaded, but I shoved the feeling aside, I refused to be sick now.

"I missed you so much…" I whispered into her hair as I rocked back and forth with her. I held her tight and refused to let go…part of me feared that if I did let her go she would be gone and this moment wouldn't be real.

"I missed you too" her voice was all I needed to get another sudden burst of energy. I felt the tears slide down my cheek, but I just let them falls. I don't know what kind of tears they are, probably happy and sad…I'd like to think that they are mostly happy tears though.

"P Sawyer" I looked up towards Brooke and me heart nearly skipped a beat…out of fear or happiness, I don't really know.

"Hey Peyt…" he said my name softly, like it was something fragile.

"Hey…" where do we go from here…I don't know and I don't think he does either. I closed my eyes and buried my head into Alex's neck. I didn't want to worry about anything right now…I don't have the energy to focus on anything other than Alex. It was a few seconds later that I felt the bed sink beside my and his legs touched mine. I felt his arms wrap around me and I let myself fall into his chest.

"I'm so sorry" He whispered as he pulled me closer to him. For right now this is where we stood…this is where we are…but we both know its not as simple as I'm sorry.

It's never that simple.

General POV

Its been a week since she's gotten out the hospital. Brooke and Amy had made an important decision and it wasn't until now that the two blondes were finding out about it. They had taken Alex to the park and made small talk while she played. They avoided any big issues because they wanted to avoid arguments.

It was late when the threesome walked back into the house and they were shocked to see Brooke sitting on the steps. Over the week she and Lucas had just avoided each other. If they were in the same room they didn't speak to each other.

"Brooke what are you doing here…I thought Lucas dropping me off at your house later." Peyton looked at the brunette.

"Well he won't be doing that anymore." Brooke forced a smile as she looked at her ex. Lucas rolled eyes before looking down at his daughter.

"Alex…can you do me a favor and go play in the backyard. I think Rocket's been lonely all day and he could use some company." They all watched as Alex ran down that hall and as soon as she was out of sight the two blondes focused their attention back on Brooke. "Now what were you saying"

"Okay look…I don't know what you two are gunna say about this and I really don't care, because it's been decided already. Amy and I talked this over while blondie was knocked out and we decided to have all her things shipped here. Now I know Amy told you that she was gunna ship your stuff to Tree Hill, but when I say here…I kinda of mean this house. I talked to Nathan and Haley and they both agree because they feel it's the best thing for Alex. So they helped me get all Peyton's things in here and we picked a room upstairs because we figured forcing you two into the same house was bad enough…you don't need to be in the same room. Anyway…if you two decide against this it's up to you to find somewhere for Peyton to stay because she can't stay in my house or the other Scott residence. I also wouldn't suggest trying to go back to Amy's because she had your entire medical information transferred down here and she found you a new doctor. Your whole life is now in Tree Hill P. Sawyer." Brooke took a deep breath as she looked at Peyton's shocked face. Lucas just looked confused, like he was still processing all of what the brunette had said.

"I don't have a problem with it" Lucas commented as he snapped back to reality. "I think it would be good for Alex." He looked at Peyton and waited for a response.

"I don't know" the smaller blonde shook her head.

"It you don't stay here then you're gunna be living in another apartment." Brooke informed her best friend.

"Wait…if she said she wouldn't say here you really wouldn't let her go back to your place?" Lucas's eyes grew wide as he watched Brooke shake her head, indicating a no.

"How could you do that"

"Because I much as I dislike you…I know you. You would never let her stay anywhere by herself and that's why you were so quick to accept it. Like I said…this is good for Alex, and I can depend on you to make sure that she's physically okay. Mentally…well I'm not depending on you for that…I know better." Lucas shook his head and took a deep breath to calm himself down.

"Look…I think Peyton and I are fine for now…so you can leave." Lucas opened the door and watched as Brooke hugged Peyton and left, but not before sending another glare in his direction. "Peyton can you just give this a try please"

"Lucas…I don't know…I mean yeah this would be great for Alex and it would make her so happy…but…" She looked down to the floor before moving over to the steps and taking Brooke's previous seat. Lucas sat down next to her.

"Pey if it doesn't work I'll go with you to find an apartment that's close by, I won't make you stay here." Something about him using her nickname made her feel comfortable and she nodded. "Is that a yes"

"Yeah" She looked up at him and smiled slightly, a gesture he returned as he leaned down and kissed her forehead lightly.