The Misfits

Chapter 8

Author's Note : I've been getting this question and i'm going to answer it in this chapter what are Peyton and Nathan's true motives. Thank you.

"It's kinda easy when you got nothing, cause nothing can't be taken away from you." -

When Brooke mentioned Lucas's Scott's name to me. I played it off as if i didn't know him. Which is true in a way. Hooking up with him in secret a few times was fun. Harmless. No one ever found out. He hooked up with plenty of girls. And maybe i let myself get more emotionally invested then i should.

Nathan is my future. I have alot invested in him. Maybe i have a slight jealously of Brooke regarding Lucas.

He didn't want me. So why should she have him.?

Lucas would remain in the hospital for a few days. They wanted to make sure the alcohol was out of his system.

There had been talk of Behavioral treatment: Medications: Mutual support groups. But Lucas had checked out of discussing any of that. His drinking wasn't a problem.

He managed it went to work. Lived a life full of routine and structure.

"Cam is more then welcome to stay with us. For as long as you need." Haley announced. As she entered the hospital room.

"You and little man are family you know that. We just want and need you to take care of yourself. And get this problem under control." Antwon Taylor added. As he stood beside his wife.

"Look i messed up. I know that. They want to take Camden away from me."

"That can't happen. If it does i couldn't take it."

"You know what happens when i go to that dark place."

"He was never supposed to see that." Lucas said. The emotion in his voice thick.

Haley engulfed him into a hug.

Lucas hugged her back. Trying to compose himself.

Haley took a deep breath. And looked to him.

"Get help Luke please. If not for yourself then for Camden."

"He needs you. You're his family." Haley proclaimed.

Haley needed him too. But this wasn't about her.

She almost lost him once and she couldn't bare that happening again.

"Camden has been climbing the walls. Wanting to see you." Antwon added in.

"I want to see him. I have too." Lucas replied.

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Lucas had what i didn't and maybe i held this resentment towards him because of that.

He grew up in a loving household and i was at my parents mercy.

You didn't divorce in the Scott family. You stayed together. In Dan and Deb's case they are better off apart. But are still married and will remain that way.

Nathan was determined to do things differently with Peyton and their child.

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Nothing mattered anymore. Not the past or the future. I wanted life to be over. But you asked. Begged and pleaded for me to stay. To wait. To play the game.

So i did. And because of that. In time Camden found his way to me. And i found purpose and meaning.

"I'm sorry my boy."

"I never wanted you to be afraid or worried about me."

"I'm the dad. I'm supposed to take care of you." Lucas proclaimed.

Camden climbed into the hospital bed and sat beside his father.

"I thought i was helping you. Buy emptying the bottles and filling them with water. I'm sorry i didn't tell anyone. I was worried they would take away. I spent so many years without a home and real family."

"You're going to get better right.?" Camden asked.

Lucas hugged his son tightly. "Yes. I have to go away in order for that to happen for awhile. But once i do. Everything is going to be different. I promise."

"None of this you're fault or responsibility. You're a boy."

"All i want is for you to be a kid. I love you very much." Lucas proclaimed.

"I love you too." Camden replied.

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