A/N: I just wanted to say that I am not familiar with readings of wills. So everything in this chapter is completely made up or from what I have seen on t.v. Don't hold it against me if something isn't right. Also, I am not sure exactly how rich the Scott's are, but in this story they are very rich. Also there is a bit of cussing in this chapter, but nothing major.
A/N2: Luvinglife, I didn't mean for it to come off as Brooke abandoning Nathan for Lucas. I actually thought that I was writing her as taking Nathan's side in everything (ie.choosing to sit with Nathan when she told Lucas she would sit with him and then riding with Nathan to the wake when Lucas offered to take her) but I will watch what I write because in no way am I gonna have her abandon Nathan when he has been so wonderful to her. I really love how Brooke and Nathan are so close in this story and I won't change that. I'm sorry that you didn't like that part in the chapter, I really value your reviews.Also I did have a great holiday as I hope you did.Thanks!
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Chapter 15
Unexpected Surprises
Deb's House
Nathan and Haley pulled up to Deb's house, followed by Brooke and Lucas."I'll be right back Hales, go ahead and go inside, I need to talk to Brooke."said Nathan as he kissed Haley on the forehead and walked up to Brooke and Lucas."Hey Lucas can I talk to Brooke for a second?"said Nathan looking straight at Brooke.
"Don't ask me, ask her."
"Well Brooke can we talk?"
"I don't think so, come on Lucas lets just go inside."said Brooke taking Lucas' hand and leading him to the door.
"Please Brooke."pleaded Nathan.
"Fine. Lucas go ahead and go inside, I'll be there in a sec."said Brooke letting go of his hand and turning back to Nathan."Hurry up Nathan you have five minutes. What do you have to say?"
"I'm sorry Brooke, I don't really know what it is that I'm apologizing for, but whatever I did, I'm sorry."
"Your not serious, are you?"
"I am serious Brooke. I don't know what I did to you to make you this mad at me."
"You were being a jack ass to Lucas and..
"Exactly, to Lucas, not you. That had nothing to do with you. I didn't do or say anything to you."said Nathan interrupting her.
"Lucas and I are together now Nathan, so when you say stupid things like you did, I'm gonna side with him. I just can't believe you said those things Nate."
"Hey I said I was sorry. What more do you want? I mean come on Brooke, Lucas isn't even mad at me anymore."
"That's because Lucas doesn't care about what you say, but I do. You were a real jack ass today and you know it."said Brooke glaring at Nathan.
"You don't see it, do you?"
"See what?"
"What he's doing. He is already your whole life again Brooke. Your mad at me for something that had nothing to do with you. When you two were together before everything was about him. I know we weren't that close back then, but hell I could still see that. And now he's only been back for what? A couple of days and your already back with him, and fighting with me. We haven't ever fought like this, but the second he gets back just look at us. It's always been about Lucas and I guess it always will be."said Nathan walking away.
"Oh no you don't! You don't get to say everything you want and then just walk away. It's my turn to talk and you turn to listen. Everything you just said is crap and you know it. My whole life does not revolve around Lucas and it never has. I love him and it doesn't matter that he's only been back for a couple of days. All that stuff you said about the second he gets here we start to fight is also crap. I've taken your side and chosen you since he's been here. I love you Nate, but you can be a real ass sometimes. What you said to Lucas earlier and what you just said to me is real shitty. You know that Dan and growing up poor have always been sore subjects for him, but you didn't care and your right it may not have had anything to do with me, but when you use something like that to hurt someone, it's just wrong Nate."
"I know that Brooke and I said I was sorry. I know I shouldn't have said that to him. I don't even know why I did. I don't even really hate him. I guess in a way I'm a little jealous."said Nathan with the last part barley above a whisper.
"What?"
"Yeah, it's just that we've gotten really close Brooke, we've actually become best friends. Can you believe that, Brooke Davis and Nathan Scott best friends. Now with Lucas back it's like your spending all your time with him and then theres him and Haley. To her he's an angel and can do no wrong. He's your boyfriend and her best friend"
"Come on Nate, you know that's not true. Lucas has done plenty wrong and Haley knows it. You have no reason to be jealous of him. She loves Lucas, but she loves you more. As for me, well you were there for me when I really needed you and you didn't have to be. I also consider you my best friend and even though I'm mad at you right now there is no way I am giving you up. You know the funny thing is that everything you just said you were jealous of Lucas for he's said about you in one way or another. Your my best friend and Haley's husband. Your no longer the jerk you used to be, even though you still have your jerky moments. You two are so much alike it's not even funny."
"Really?"
"Yeah, hopefully you two aren't too stubborn to find out for yourselves. Now enough of all this apologizing, you know I can't stay mad at you. Lets go in and see what Daddy Dearest has left his two sons."said Brooke pulling Nathan into the house.
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"Hey Lucas, thanks for coming. I'm really glad you made it. You made the right choice."said Kieth.
"Don't thank me, thank Brooke. She's the one that convinced me to come."
"Good for her I'll thank her the next time I see her."
"You won't have to wait long, she's here. She's outside talking to Nathan."
"Okay I'll thank her when she comes in. So how's your mother and that new boyfriend of hers? He's what about your age right?"
"He's older and you know that and they're great. She's really happy."
"Good it's about time she's happy. We all know I couldn't do that."
Nathan and Brooke walk up to them.
"Nathan, Brooke, it's good to see you two. So Brooke, Lucas tells me your the reason he's here right now. Thank you for what ever you did to get him here. God knows I tried my best and it just wasn't good enough."
"You don't need to thank me, he already knew it was the right thing to do. He just needed a little push."
"She's really good at convincing me to do things. Right Brooke?"asked Lucas hugging her from behind.
"I don't even want to hear what your response is Brooke. I'm gonna go find my wife before this thing starts. See you guys later."said Nathan leaving.
"I should go and make sure Deb is alright. She really needs someone right now and I'm glad I'm here to help."
"Sure go ahead uncle Keith, I'll take care of Lucas."
"Should I be worried?"
"Of course not. We'll behave ourselves, won't we Broody?"
"Yeah, whatever."
"Okay see you kids in a bit."
"So you and Nathan made up?"asked Lucas.
"Yeah we did. I was just over reacting that's all. I can't stay mad at him. He's the only best friend I have right now. I hate to say it, but my friendship with Peyton is completely done."
"Are you sure you two can't work this out?"
"Lucas I can't trust her and I doubt I ever will again."
"I'm sorry Brooke."
"Don't be, this isn't your fault."
"Yes it is. If I wasn't so irresistible, she wouldn't still be madly in love with me."
"Oh, so now you think your irresistible, huh?"
"Aren't I?"
"Maybe a little."said Brooke giving Lucas a quick kiss on the lips.
"Hey you two love birds they're ready to start. They want everyone in the den."said Haley.
Everyone gathered in the den and the lawyer began the reading."Hello everyone, as most of you are already aware I'm Mr. Cooper, Dan Scott's attorney. We are all here today for the reading of Dan's will. I am merely her to read to everyone Dan's final wishes. Now with all that said lets begin. I'll start with Dan's wife, Deb Scott. Mrs. Scott your husband is having this house signed over into your name and you may do with it what you please. You also will be given 50 percent of Dan Scott Motors along with an undisclosed amount of money. We will go over that a little later in private. Do you have any questions Mrs. Scott?"
Deb just shook her head not giving him a verbal response.
"Okay, well moving on to Dan's brother Keith Scott, you will immediately become the full owner once again to Keith Scott Body Shop. How about you, do you have any questions?"
"Yes, just one. You said immediately so does that mean I can go over there today?"
"Yes whenever you are ready you are welcomed to go over to your shop."
"Thanks. I've really missed that place."
"Your welcome. Now onto Dan's two sons. I'll start with Nathan Scott, your father has signed over ownership of the house that resides along the beach front to you. Dan has also set up a bank account with the sum of 30 thousand dollars payable to you at the age of 18 as long as you are enrolled in school. If you should choose not to attend collage you will then receive access to the account at the age of 21. Whatever collage you choose to attend will of course be paid for in full. Also at the age of 18 you will receive 25 percent of Dan Scott Motors. Any questions Mr. Scott?"
"No sir, thank you."said Nathan looking down.
"Okay then moving onto Dan's other son Lucas Scott, your father has also set up an account with the sum of 30 thousand dollars payable to you at the age of 18 as long as you are enrolled in school. If you choose not to attend collage you will receive access to the account at the age of 21. Whatever collage you chose to attend will be paid for in full. Lucas Scott you are also to go to the car dealership and pick out any car you want off the lot. Last, but not least at the age of 18 you will receive 25 percent ownership of Dan Scott Motors. Now if there are any more questions..
"Like hell he will. Lucas will not get any part of the dealership. I will personally see to that. He can take the money and the car for all I care, but the dealership stays in the family and he is no part of this family."
Everyone turned around to look at the person who had interrupted Mr. Cooper.
"What is everyone looking at? Lucas knows he has no place in this family and really shouldn't get anything. I will most definitely contest this will."
"Mom, shut the hell up!"shouted Nathan.
"Yes, Deb shut up. You have no right to say that, Lucas is Dan's son too and he is entitled to all this and more."said Brooke standing up to look at Deb.
"It's okay Brooke, I can handle this."said Lucas putting a hand on her shoulder."Deb I don't want any of this stuff.I didn't even want to be here, so if you want it, you can have it."
"Like hell she can. Lucas, Dan apparently wanted you to have everything he left you and you should take it. He wasn't there for you and I guess this is his way of making it up to you."said Nathan.
"I don't want anything from Dan and I never did."
"We know that, but look at it this way, it will help your mom out a lot if she doesn't have to worry about paying for collage. This is the least that Dan can do for you and your mother."
"Nathan, Lucas said he didn't want anything, so leave it alone. The business can now stay in the family."
"Mom he is family, he's my brother and if anyone doesn't have a place in this family, it's you. Your lucky dad left you anything at all."
"Nathan sweetie what are you talking about? Of course he left me something, I'm his wife."
"You know exactly what I'm talking about mom. You two were divorcing. There is no way that he would have stayed married to you or given you anything knowing that you slept with his brother." Everyone gasped."He just didn't have enough time to cut you out of his will."
"You slept with Deb?"asked Lucas.
"Lucas, I.."Keith started to say, but was interrupted by Deb.
"Nathan where did you hear that? It's just not true."
"Don't lie mom, I went to see Dan the night before his heart attack. I had something to tell him and he told me everything. I thought he was lying at first, but he was so disgusted with you. I tried to forget about it so that I could help you after he died because you really seemed to be hurting. He had the divorce papers right in front of him ready to sign. So if you even think about trying to take what was left to Lucas, we will get together and fight for everything that was left to you. Do you hear me?"
"Nathan please stop this nonsense."
"I'm not kidding mom."
"So you slept with Deb after you proposed to my mom?"asked Lucas.
"I'm sorry Luke. It was a mistake."
"Is it still going on? Is that the real reason you didn't want to stay with us? You wanted to be here with HER?''
"No it was a one time thing."
"Sure whatever you say. I'm out of here."said Lucas walking out of the house with Brooke next to him.
"Lucas are you okay?"asked Brooke once they were outside.
"I'm fine. I just can't believe him, while we were in Charleston all he talked about was how it was my moms fault they couldn't be together. He didn't actually come out and say that, but he did imply it and all along he slept with Deb."
"Yeah, that was a shocker. Do you want me to take you home?"
"No, I don't really want to go home right now. Can we just go back to your house?"
"Of course."
The whole ride to Brooke's house was in complete silence.
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Coming Up:
Is Lucas going to keep what Dan left him?
Lucas and Nathan talk and it doesn't end in a fight.
Brooke tells Haley about the letters.