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He barely slept that night waking up at any little creak or crack. He listen to pots and pans clanking in the kitchen and knew his mother was already up making him breakfast before she headed out to the Café.

Lucas knew it was now of never; he couldn't keep this secret from his mom. She'd know what to do, she always did but he wasn't sure how she'd react to the initial shock.

"Mom," His voice broke as he spoke, "I need to talk to you."

"What is it Luke?" Karen asked with motherly concern.

"Brooke's pregnant." He flatly put it out there.

Karen's jaw dropped as she gasped. Her baby was going to be a father. This just couldn't be. I'm still asleep. This is just a dream. She kept repeating it over and over.

"Mom, say something." Lucas didn't know what to say or do.

"How could you!" She yelled as she slapped him across his face. Realizing what she had done she enveloped him into her arms and apologized over and over as he sobbed into her shoulder.

"What am I going to do Mom?" Lucas asked wanting her to tell him exactly what to do but they both knew that there was no right or wrong answer to what to do next; they just needed to sit back and wait for nature to take its course.

"I'm sorry Luke. It's just I never expected you to be so careless. I thought you knew better. I made a mistake when I was younger too but I'm glad I did now because I got you." She hugged him again, "It'll all work out in the end, sweetheart. That I know."

"How do you know that?" Lucas was so made that his mom called him irresponsible. She was supposed to help him through this not put him down.

"Because I know you and I know Brooke. You'll be good parents; it's in your nature." Karen wiped the single tear that slid down her son's cheek, "Now get ready for school. I have to get to the Café. Call me if you need anything."

Her baby was going to be a father.

School was not easy for Lucas. He was afraid everyone would find out and judge him. Before Brooke told him she seemed to be handling everything with her head held high, like nothing was different.

"You don't look so good." Madison said with disbelief that someone who was so hot could look so bad.

"Didn't sleep much last night." Lucas did not feel like talking about his night at all in fear that he might break down and cry again.

"Why?" Madison asked curiously.

"I've just had a lot on my mind lately." He wished she wouldn't ask anymore questions.

"Do you want to talk about it?" She pried trying to get something out of me.

"No," He felt the tears welling up in his eyes. He had to get away, "I got to go. I'll see you later."

"Wait," Madison grabbed hold of his arms before he could get away, "I just want to say sorry for last night. I was a real bitch and I shouldn't have some of the things I said."

"Don't worry. I was a total ass to you last night." He saw Brooke coming down the hallway looking equally as torn up as he was feeling. He could tell she needed him, "I catch you later."

Brooke was hugging her books against her chest. She didn't have the usually spark she used to wear so well.

"Are you okay?" Lucas saw her eyes were bloodshot, like she'd been crying all night.

"Yeah, sure..." Her voice trailed off. Her eyes were sparkling with tears.

"Brooke," He pulled her into a hug, "We're going to get through this. Don't worry."

Brooke Davis never cried in front of anyone before, it was a sign of weakness, but being pregnant changed everything for her. She was going to cry wherever the hell she wanted to cry and she didn't care who say her.

"I just don't know anymore Lucas." The tears streamed down her cheeks, "I don't know if I can do this."

"Of course you can, we can." Lucas' eyes were so deep and reassuring, how could she not believe him. They were going to get through this together.

"I got to get to class Luke." Brooke said drying her eyes.

"I'll see you later." Luke didn't ever want her to go but they were just going to class and he had to.

He watched as she walked back down the hallway. Even on her worst day Brooke looked beautiful. It was hard for her not to look good; she was a naturally beautiful person. Not only was she hot but she was strong and opinionated and that's why Lucas fell in love with her.

The day was hitting it dull point at the Café and Karen and Deb had nothing to do but wait for a customer to arrive. Deb went into the back to take inventory leaving Karen all by herself. Finally being alone she broke down. Her baby was going to be a father. She couldn't believe this was happening to them.

She had given up so much to keep Lucas and she didn't want his life to turn out the same way.

"Karen, what's the matter?" Deb asked emerging from the storage room at the sound of Karen's sobs.

"It's nothing." Karen knew that admitting it all out loud would make it all a reality and would be admitting it was really happening.

"Karen Roe, you don't cry for just anything so this has to be something." Deb said softly, wondering why her new friend and business partner was crying.

"Brooke's pregnant." Karen replied and now it was out with no turning back.

"Oh Karen," Deb did know what to do or say to comfort Karen, "Lucas can handle this. He learned from the best."

Karen dried her eyes at the jingling sound from the bell above the door announcing their customer.

"Karen's Café can I help you?" Karen asked almost as if she hadn't been crying seconds earlier. Her tears had subsided for now.