Summery: Different take on life in Tree Hill. Peyton is a 16 year old in love with a guy who will never be good enough for her in the eyes of her father. Lucas has done a lot of bad things, living the life of a thug but is trying to change for love. Leyton all the way.
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters from One Tree Hill, just the situations they are in
Chapter….: Karen's POV
Thinking bout my home
Thinking bout my bills
I'm thinking bout all the things that had me tied up all these years
Here I stand, my son stood before me with tears in his eyes. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do but I understand his reasons. He's grown up now, he needs to move out on his own. Find his own way in life.
Thinking bout my baby boy
Throwing away his life
I wish I could've been a better mama
I wish I could've taught him right
I'm going to miss him, I know he isn't amazingly far away and he'll be back. I'm happy he isn't going alone. Peyton is an amazing girl and I'm proud to say that she'll soon be a part of our family officially.
But it's time I let him fly
Spread his wings and say bye bye
He's leaving for her, I know that, 'a clean slate' he calls it. His new start in life on his road to becoming a man. I'm so proud at how far he's come since Peyton came into his life.
It's been to damn long I'm trying
I gotta let him go, gotta let him live his life
I know I need to let him go, it's just so hard, not being able to see his smiling face every day. I've gotten so used to seeing my son smiling in the mornings. I'm going to miss it.
Cause he'll always be my baby boy
And he'll always be my pride and joy
She's the reason he smiles. Everything about Peyton Sawyer makes him happy, he's in love and that's why he's leaving. Even her dad accepts that they need to do this.
When he needs me just give me a call
Cause I'm always your mama, and you were my baby, my baby boy
After everything that happened it's only right. Lucas doesn't want her to have to be frightened, he doesn't want her to ever have to worry again that anything could happen to him and he never wants her to be in danger because of his past.
I finally got a life of my own
And someone to share it with
No more going through the struggle
I was just about to call it quits
Just to think, when they come home they'll be together officially. It's funny when you think of it, a mother accepting his son moving away and getting married at age 18? Most people would think I was out of my mind.
Now I need you to understand
I've done all a mother can
Brought your kids, gave you money when you needed it
But most of all I showed you love
I respect him for the decisions he has made ever since Peyton was in danger. It put everything into prospective for him. Bad situations causing good outcomes? Doesn't that always happen?
But it's time I let you fly
Spread your wings and say bye-bye
I look straight at my son, my baby, all grown up stood in front of me, accepting his responsibilities. He doesn't need my permission to marry Peyton but I'm happy to say that he has my blessings. Larry isn't quite as happy about it all but he understands his daughter's need to make decisions for herself. Deep down he knows Lucas will take care of her for the rest of his life.
It's been to damn long I'm trying
I gotta let you go, gotta let you live your life
All of the things running through my mind. I'm happy for him but I'm also worried. Will life treat him good while he's away? When he comes back will everything be alright? Either way I'll always be here for him.
Cause you'll always be my baby boy
And you'll always be my pride and joy
When you needs me just give me a call
I'm always your mama, and you were my baby, my baby boy
I give him one last hug, after this he'll be on his way, picking up Peyton and starting his life for real. He'll come back a husband, my God, how things will change.
Those nights I prayed, for you
For you to change your mind and come around
You finally changed your mind
After all of the drama that has surrounded him for all these years, I know he'll make the most of having a second chance. As for Peyton, she touched my son's heart, she's touched me. I can only imagine the amazing things she will do while she is away.
And it makes me cry
To know you're gonna be ok
He turns away from me after saying our good-byes, ready for the world. 'Mom it's only one year, I'll make you proud and I'll do right by Peyton.' 'I know you will baby, I'm proud of you.' 'I'll call you for the wedding' and with that he walked over and got into his car. I'm so proud of him already. He's my baby boy.
I never thought I'd see the day
I'd see my baby boy become a man
Lyrics: Felicia Adams 'Baby Boy'